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Eye's Wide Open

Chapter 7

Jealousy

Sasuke opened his eye's and blinked as sunlight streamed in. Just my luck he thought that the only crack in the curtains fell directly across his face. Hmmm he grumbled closing his eye's and trying to snuggle back into the duvet. It's so warm he thought snuggling deeper into the heat. Wait he thought as he came into contact with a solid object that just radiated heat he reached out a hand a gave the object a shove only for said object to turn around a grab the Uchiha around the wrist.

"What are you doing?" Snapped a voice drunk with sleep. "Sasuke?" A blonde head popped out from underneath the duvet like sunlight streaming through clouds.

"Naruto ahh." Sasuke shrieked trying to pull his way out of Naruto's grip. Naruto's iron, vice like grip. The force the Uchiha had used to try and back away from Naruto caused him to whip forwards and sent his head crashing towards Naruto's their foreheads connected with a sickening thud. Pain. For a few seconds all Sasuke could feel was pain and then warmth a warmth that started at his lips and seemed to move upwards to his cheeks. What the hell Sasuke thought opening his eye and meeting two impossibly blue ones staring back at him. Oh shit not again Sasuke thought pulling his lips away from Naruto's with a quiet smack.

"If I was wide awake Uchiha, I would fucking destroy you." Naruto flopped back down on the bed his head in his hands.

"Don't blame me for that dobe what the hell was that grip for." Sasuke said sitting himself up against his pillow on his side of the bed.

"I'm a ninja and you decided to wake me up with a shove. I'm not like you duck-butt just because I'm asleep. I don't switch off."

"Really dobe because..."

"You woke up twice in the middle of the night you went to the bathroom both times once for a piss and once to cry your eye's out into a towel or something. Hinata woke up once she went to the bathroom and on her way back she tripped over a back pack she left this morning at about 7:30 for breakfast or something. She left a note I haven't read it yet."

Sasuke's mouth flapped open and closed for a few moments as he thought of what to say until finally only an "Oh" was whispered.

"I didn't mean to say it like that." Naruto said quietly turning to Sasuke. "Why were you crying?"

"I don't know." The Uchiha said slowly shaking his head slightly.

"Fair enough, anyway we should get dressed see where Hinata's off to. Yeah?" Naruto said cocking his head towards Sasuke.

"Yeah." Sasuke nodded pulling back the sheets and walking to the en suite to get dressed.

While Sasuke was in the bathroom Naruto quickly pulled his clothes on and read the note Hinata left she was going out in henge to scope out the grounds of the hotel and she would probably be back at 9 for breakfast. Naruto checked his watch it was 8:47 they could walk down to the communal dining area Naruto formed a seal and transformed into his disguise he sat on the bed a few minutes and watched as Sasuke walked out of the bathroom.

Sasuke had to fight back a gasp, Narutos henge was beautiful the long shaggy blonde hair and the rich brown eyes he must have been too tired to notice the night before. Sasuke dropped his gaze to the ground he was confused. Why was he feeling this way about a man? He shook his head and transformed into his disguise and Watched as Naruto stood up and gestured towards the door. They walked downstairs in silence and into the airy dining room they took a seat at a pine table with four matching seats.

"What are the plans for today then?" Sasuke said breaking the silence that had been plaguing them since the confrontation in bed earlier that morning. Naruto raised his eyebrows at the way Sasuke was waiting for his reply, he was looking at Naruto the same way he looked at Kakashi-sensei when he was waiting for orders. When he first got the idea to defect he always knew Sasuke would agree and come with him (Hinata was an unexpected addition) but he never thought the cocky Uchiha would follow his command or ever look at him the way he was now there was a flutter of pride in Narutos chest that Sasuke trusted him so much.

"Let's wait for Hinata to return I don't want to repeat myself later."

"Oh OK then." Replied Sasuke shrinking back into his seat a little pissed off at Narutos response stupid Hyuga bitch he thought he's always thinking about you he grumbled in his head unsure why he cared so much.

They slipped back into silence again and Naruto was uncomfortable with the mood at the table but he couldn't think of anything to say he wanted to know why the Uchiha was crying late last night but he'd seen how edgy Sasuke got at the mention of his weakness Naruto just had to believe that eventually his best friend would open up to him in his own time. Eventually they spotted the striking red hair of Hinatas transformation as she walked into the dining room looking for her team mates when she spotted them she walked quickly towards the table and settled silently next to Sasuke so they were both facing Naruto.

"Good m-morning Naruto-kun Sasuke-kun" she said nodding her head at both of them.

"Good morning Hinata-chan." Naruto said smiling at to her.

"Hn What did you find out then? Sasuke asked barely even looking in her direction.

"Well even though the buildings q-quite small there's actually an attached bath house at the back and a rather nice g-garden." Hinata said quietly as Naruto nodded with a smile.

"Is that it is that all you find out in two hours. Did you leave the grounds at all?" Sasuke snapped and Naruto was about to butt in.

"Well actually I did leave the grounds. I checked out two weapon shops and a wanted board. I know Naruto-kun has a few bingo books but I wondered if he wanted to start with a few civilian criminals and I thought that these might interest Naruto-kun." she said removing a few folded up pieces of paper from her pocket. "and I also found a large field just outside of the town that we could use for training." When she finished speaking she turned slightly towards Sasuke the faintest trace of a smirk on her lips.

"Ah well done Hinata." Naruto said as he began unfolding the wanted posters scanning the information on each one. "OK guys the plan for today is training" he looked at Hinata glad to see enthusiasm written on her face Sasuke however looked disappointed even though he had nodded in agreement "that is of course after breakfast." he finished waving his hand for attention from the young waitress who blushed furiously as he ordered three traditional breakfasts for him and the others and when she was serving them a few minutes later she went out of her way to touch Narutos hand and they both laughed at the girls "accident".

Hinata was furious at the woman's shameless flirting with Naruto and began to shovel rice into her mouth with her chop sticks as she sent death glares to the waitress who paid her no attention until she seemed to pale and scurried away from the table Hinata looked around the table Naruto was oblivious as he stuffed his food into his mouth but Sasuke was staring in the waitresses direction with an infamous Uchiha glare and a smile of satisfaction on his face. Sasuke tutted to himself foolish woman Naruto wasn't interested he hardly gave a thought to his possessive train of thought.

Eventually they finished breakfast and followed Hinata to the field she had found and settled on the ground into a semi-circle.

"I know what Sasuke is capable of since we train together all the time and obviously we've been on missions together. So Hinata will you show us a few of your moves and fight with me." Naruto looked at her expectantly as she poked her fingers together.

"I'd rather fight S-Sasuke-kun." It came out almost as a whisper as Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other in surprise.

"Oh OK then, is that all right with you teme?" Naruto enquired.

"Hn if she thinks she's good enough." Sasuke smirked thinking its finally time to get some revenge for the way she had slapped him and shamed him before, after all he was the number one rookie after Hyuga Neji and she could of only defeated him due to the element of surprise.

He stood up and walked a few metres into the centre of the field and waited for Hinata to join him she rose up and strode to meet Sasuke in the centre of the field they both turned to face Naruto who told them to begin when they were ready he watched as Sasuke took a stance and Hinata seemed to slouch as she adopted her usual Jyuken stance legs bent and hands out stretched she activated her Byakugan and it signalled the start of the fight as they both rushed forward. She's not as fast as he is Naruto noted to himself. Sasuke aimed a punch at Hinata's shoulder only for her to meet it half way and slap his fist away Sasuke used the momentum to aim a kick for Hinata's head but she slapped that away also and Sasuke used a back flip to put some distance between them threw four kunai which Hinata dodged with the grace of a dancer and using her surprise he took another run at her landing hits on Hinata chest and abdomen after each impact Hinata landed strikes on Sasuke's upper arms and shoulders. When he ran at her again he was shocked to find he could barely raise his arms. "What have you done you bitch?" he snarled.

"Do you know anything about the Hyuga." she replied with a smile. "I've been hitting your Chakra holes on your arms and shoulders. I'm impressed, you shouldn't be able to use them at all."

"Bitch!" He screamed activating his Sharingan if I can't use Tai-jutsu I'll use Gen-jutsu he thought smirking as Hinata froze and slumped to her knees and began to scream.

Hinata was in darkness the smell of blood hung thick in the air she couldn't breathe couldn't think she knew she was in a Gen-jutsu but she couldn't find the will to bring her self to undo it. Image after horrifying image flashed in front of her eye's and all she could do was scream. Sasuke stared at Hinata as she scrabbled on the ground blind and screaming he gasped when he felt a hand on his shoulder he whipped around quickly his arms hanging limply by his sides to see Naruto right behind him he hadn't even sensed him.

"That's enough Sasuke. End it now." Sasuke was shocked by the way Naruto had spat the words at him he released the Gen-jutsu to see Hinata faint into Narutos already waiting arms. When did he get so fast he thought to himself surprised yet again by the blondes skills. He looked at the scene before him Naruto was on his knees with Hinatas head on his knees Sasuke felt regret bubble up and jealousy at the closeness between Naruto and Hinata he was so confused he realised now that he'd gone to far with her but at the time he felt she deserved it what the hell was he jealous of her or something he shook his head trying to clear the uncomfortable thoughts from his head. "Is she all right?" he yelled to the centre of the field.

"She's just unconscious." Naruto said lifting Hinata bridal style I think we should go back to the inn you can't use your arms and she's out cold." Sasuke flinched at the way Naruto's eyes flashed at him when he spoke about Hinata.

"I'm sorry... I..."

"Don't apologise to me." Naruto yelled interrupting Sasuke. "Why do you dislike her so much?" Spat Naruto.

"I don't..." Sasuke was cut off again by a yelling Naruto.

"Well you sure act like it sometimes teme. What did she ever do to you?"

"It's supposed to be me and you. Why is she fucking here?" The Uchiha had finally snapped yelling at a surprised blonde.

"What?" Naruto blinked.

"What happened to the whole it's me and you VS the world me and you getting stronger together two best friends together and then the next thing I know your dragging her sorry backside along with us. What the hell. In fact what happened to you in general where did you get so strong all of a sudden? How do you know so much?" Sasuke was screaming now but he was silenced by the intense look on Naruto's face.

"Grow the hell up Uchiha." Naruto spat at Sasuke as he turned and began to walk back to the inn to put Hinata to bed.

Hours must have passed as Sasuke stood in the field forcing his stiff arms to regain movement as he threw kunai after kunai at the already battered and splintered bark of a near by tree he dropped to his knees breathing hard he needed to go back and face Naruto he couldn't stay hidden in the field much longer. He gathered his kunai and headed back to the inn 20 minutes later he was standing outside the door of number 13 trying to get the nerve to enter knowing the new Naruto he already knew he was there and was just laughing at how pathetic he was being he took a deep breath turned the handle and entered the room Hinata lay asleep on the top of her bed sheets Naruto had removed her jacket and sandals she looked peaceful the look of panic and distress long gone.

Naruto was sat meditating on the floor next to the dinner table his eyes pinged open to look at Sasuke and for a second Sasuke swore they were red before they flashed back to blue before he closed them to continue meditating Sasuke shook his head and flopped onto his side of the bed tiredness taking over as he slipped into an uneasy sleep.

It was dark outside by the time Sasuke opened his eyes again he cast his gaze at Naruto first he was still sat in deep meditation he was shocked he didn't think Naruto had the capability to sit still for longer than a minute he then turned to look at Hinata who was sat up in bed with her Byakugan activated. "Your Chakras already flowing nicely again. Your very strong Sasuke-kun." She said with a gentle smile.

"I'm sorry about earlier, I was out of order and I took it too far." Sasuke apologised without reservation.

"It's OK Sasuke-kun." She nodded her head in acceptance of his apology before surprising him "It was all my fault I thought I could take you." The smile on her face showing a side of Hinata Sasuke had never seen before he smiled despite himself and found it funny how sure of herself she sounded he'd always thought the Hyuga heiress was a disgrace to her clan the weak and wimpy Hinata always in the shadow of her older cousin her genius branch family member Neji. It was shocking how different she was after leaving the village this Hinata was someone Sasuke could stand a little more than the blushing red faced girl she usually was even though it still came out when she was given attention by Naruto he felt a pang of jealousy when he thought of Naruto holding her in his arms.

"Can you guy's come round here." Both Hinata and Sasuke stopped and turned to Naruto who was gesturing to the table he was sat next to. They walked up and sat around the table Naruto fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a wanted poster "This is Fujiyama Taiyo he's the local kiddy fiddler it would seem. This guy has prior convictions and he was last seen sniffing round a six year old girl who then turned up dead and he's not been seen since. We turn him in dead or alive and we get a reward of a thousand ryou." Hinata looked disgusted and Sasuke shook his head with a scowl on his face his hands bunched into fists.

"Where will be able to find him?" Sasuke asked.

"Our best bets are the next few towns from here." Hinata and Sasuke nodded in agreement.

"I think for now we should eat, rest and then set out tomorrow." Naruto said receiving nods in response.


What do you think of the latest chapter? Like it, hate it? Please leave a review. I'm pretty sure the fight scene sucked because I'm not great at stuff like that and its been a while since my last update but life is hard and laziness is a terminal illness.