Taking A Hint

..

Sasuke was pretty well known for being a lot of things but jealous was not one of them.

..

It wasn't his fault really. So many times during their childhood Sasuke learned to successfully tune Sakura's voice out. But now he couldn't quite control it.

That Mutt...

...and Akamaru were always with Hinata. He didn't mind the dog but it was the Mutt that bothered him. "Hinata-chan, you missed a spot!" He laughed.

Hinata rubbed her face in a frenzy only making the Mutt laugh more. He reached over and wiped her cheek. "Gee, there." He grinned.

Sasuke clenched his fist. "Damn mutt," he muttered.

"What?" Sakura asked.

Sasuke glanced over at his old teammate. "Nothing. Continue," he instructed.

Emerald eyes narrowed. "I haven't said a word since you started tuning me out!" Sakura accused. That had only been five minutes into her speech about actually taking the steps to like someone.

Sasuke rubbed his jaw slowly. "I know. Continue." demanded Sasuke.

Sakura huffed. "Who are you staring a-" the pinkette growled seeing the Uchiha tune her out again. "Sasuke!" She snapped her fingers.

He blinked hard and looked back at her. "What?" He bit out as if she was the rude one.

Sakura wrinkled her nose and turned in the direction of which Sasuke's attention was consumed. Kiba and Hinata were across the road checking out something at another cart. Kiba was holding up girly pink earrings to Hinata's ears.

"Awh," she cooed. "They are so cute," Jade eyes caught Sasuke watching them in distaste. Sakura paused. Wait, Sasuke hadn't given her the name of the uninterested girl...

Uninterested? In Sasuke? Well, now a lot of girls could be added to that list but...

Hinata?

"You..." She brought her hand to the side of her mouth in secrecy. "You like Hinata," whispered Sakura. Onyx eyes closed in frustration. He didn't like her! He also didn't want to deal with emotional females like Sakura. He hoped she didn't start crying be...because...

The sound of laughter caught his attention. Sakura's eyes were squeezed shut, and tears were forming but she was laughing! He hadn't become a clown over night! Sakura snorted then covered her mouth before almost falling to the floor. "Hi-Hinata?!" She clutched her stomach.

"What is funny?" He asked sharply. Sakura fanned herself and sighed. "Tell me," he ordered.

Sakura cleared her throat. "I can't work miracles, Sasuke."

"Excuse me?"

She shook her head. "Nothing I can say will make H-Hi-Hii-" she started laughing again. Sasuke didn't condone punching women but then again...

No.

He was well aware of the fact Sakura could punch his soul out then bring him back to life. With that being cleared, he stormed towards Kiba and Hinata.

Kiba turned to the Uchiha. "What do you-"

Sasuke ignored him and stared intensely at Hinata. She stepped back with the softest glare he had ever witnessed. "What U-Uchiha-san?" Hinata asked.

"What is this Mutt to you?" He motioned his head to Kiba.

Hinata just blinked. "K-Kiba-kun?" She did have to fight a smile seeing Kiba's face.

Sasuke gave a curt nod. Hinata knew revenge wasn't the route but sometimes... Sometimes...

She grabbed Kiba's hand. "W-why?"

Onyx eyes flickered crimson. He had to remind himself killing 'comrades' was a bad thing. "Hyuuga, I-"

Kiba pulled Hinata away. "Sheesh, the time we do have together isn't gonna be ruined by this bastard." Akamaru barked in agreement. Hinata smiled at Kiba's protectiveness. Great timing.

"You're right." She followed after the Inuzuka and his dog.

Sasuke brought his thumb to his lips before biting down hard. Sakura walked up to him. "You should probably give up on her?"

Sharingan eyes narrowed at her. "Never," he wiped his bloody finger off on his pants and walk off.

Sakura then watched Sasuke jump from roof to roof. "Poor Hinata-chan..."

..

Hinata had always sat on her roof watching the sunset. It had became a daily thing until Sasuke came into the picture.

Tonight she would go back to watching it. Byakugan activated as she settled down on the roof. Hinata pulled her knees to her chest and sighed in displeasure.

She saw him coming but didn't plan on missing another sunset so she paid him no mind even as he sat beside her. He stayed quiet and chose to watch it with her.

He felt her steal millisecond glances at him but didn't say anything. He would allow her this peace.

But after the sun fell and the sky was fully darkened, he looked over at her... Surprisingly she was looking back at him.

Sasuke exhaled and turned to her. "I have a solution, Hinata." She just blinked at him. Without a trace of doubt or jokes he said, "Hinata, I want you to fall in love with me."

And she promptly fell off the roof.