Two months has passed Uchiha has returned back to the village. Things eventually evened out between him and Hinata. Unfortunately, nothing romantically has happened between them like he would have liked it to be. Sasuke had been sure that Shino and Hinata were involved with each other. The two were awfully close; on numerous occasions he has caught Shino hugging Hinata in the distance to even lowering his high collared jacket to give her a feathered kiss on her forehead. Sasuke felt compelled to question Shino about it but found out from Kiba before he could even question the bug-user.

Apparently Shino and Hinata have developed a close bond with each other over the past few months. As he was explaining that information to him, he could hear a tinge of jealously within the brown haired male's voice as he spoke. Sasuke knew Kiba didn't like Hinata, his affection towards her was more on the brotherly side and was probably jealous of how close his teammates have become, leaving him slightly behind.

Living with Kakashi in the beginning had been dreadful. He was always questioning him about varies things. Such as what had been doing during the time he was away from the village to even his feelings when it came to Hinata. It was awkward but he slowly began opening up to the masked male. But he was still guarded in some areas.

Currently he was waiting for Hinata near the ramen stand. Sasuke didn't want to wait for her there of all places, knowing that he was bound to run into Naruto while standing here. Sasuke knew that Naruto still held some feelings towards Hinata in some degree, because he still had that look of jealously and anger whenever he looked at him.

"Hello, Sasuke"

Turning around he was met with a pair of emerald eyes. Haruno Sakura, he hasn't really spoken to her much since his return. Remaining silent he simply stared at her, waiting for her to speak.

"So, um what are you doing here?" She asked nervously. It wasn't very hard speaking with Sasuke much anymore, seeing how the feelings she used to have for him have disappeared. Her heart now lies in the hands of the blonde named, Uzumaki Naruto. Her heart fluttered at the mere thought of her boyfriend but since they have gotten together, it hasn't been the same between Naruto, Hinata and herself.

"I'm waiting for Hinata" He responded, his coal eyes watching his surroundings to see if he'll see Hinata's midnight blue hair anywhere.

Sakura flinched at the name of the Hyuga. "Ah, I see" She always felt awkward whenever Hinata was near. Deep down Sakura knew that in one way or another Hinata felt as though Sakura 'stole' Naruto away from her. In some way the pink haired female did think it was her fault. Naruto had loved her for so long and when she noticed that Naruto moved on, she felt jealous and envious. Her love for Sasuke began fading and her love for Naruto soon began to rise. If she were to refuse Naruto then none of this would have happened. Hinata would still be with Naruto and Sakura would have supported their relationship. But she had been selfish and wanted to take Naruto away from Hinata and that's what she had done. Sakura didn't feel regret then but she does now.

Sasuke eyed her, noticing how her expression would squinted up her face as if she were thinking about something. He almost felt compelled to ask her but he remained silent, "It isn't my business anyways" Sasuke thought, turning away from her. It was becoming irksome standing here waiting for Hinata while Sakura was standing there next to him. "So I take it you're waiting for Naruto?" He asked.

"Yes I am. He wanted to go out on a date but the idiot is late as usual" She laughed with a small frown on her face.

"I'm sorry I'm so late"

Both Sasuke and Sakura turned their attention to the left of them noticing Hinata hunched over trying to catch her breath. Her lavender-grey eyes then gazed up looking at the Uchiha as a small smile reached her mien. Suddenly tension was in the air when Hinata looked at Sakura. Just by looking you could tell that Hinata didn't want to be rude and snub her so she simply offered her a curt nod.

The male Uchiha reached forward and uncharacteristically grabbed Hinata's hand, causing Sakura to watch in pure shock. "It took you long enough, come on let's go" He pulled the Hyuga female with him, not wanting to be there when Naruto came.

Once the two were out of sight, Sasuke looked down at Hinata. "Are you okay?" He asked in concern.

"Yes, I'm fine. Just still trying to get used to seeing Sakura" She confessed with a lopsided smile. Giving his hand a small squeeze she looked up at his crème colored face and smiled softly at him, "Let's not talk about that, okay?"

Sasuke nodded his head, "I'm glad that I'm back in Konoha. I was almost turning in the wrong direction" He took a pause before continuing, "I was headed for the darkness. But I'm glad that I'm now longer headed in that path. You saved me, Hyuga Hinata" He whispered, leaning forward pressing his forehead against her, coal black eyes meeting pale lavender-grey eyes. A blush was rising on her cheeks causing him to smirk, wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her closer towards his body, "I love you, Hinata"

Just as those words left his mouth, Sasuke pressed his lips against Hinata's in a sweet tender kiss. His lips coaxing over her, tasting her, massaging his tongue against her was something he was enjoying. Sasuke's finger was drawing small circles on her lower back while completely ignoring his surroundings, not noticing how people were stopping to watch the two making-out with each other in broad daylight.

"Wow, I didn't expect to see this"

Hinata quickly pulled away from Sasuke once she heard the voice. Turning around she was met with a tanned face grinning brightly at her but his eyes held jealously and pain. "Na-Naruto…" She called out to the male.

Sasuke stared back and from Naruto to Hinata. They both were staring awkwardly at each other, deciding he had enough of the silence that Uchiha began to speak. "Your girlfriend is waiting for you. You should get the move on before she gets angry"

The blonde nodded his head, his blue eyes never leaving Hinata's face. "I guess I'll talk with you later, Hinata"

"Hm, later Naruto" She smiled brightly at him causing Naruto to blush.

Turning his back on the two he stop momentarily turning his head to the side his eyes gazing at Sasuke with narrowed eyes, "Please take care of Hinata, she really means a lot to me. I know I've hurt her in the past which I still regret to this day but I'll be damned to see another guy hurt her" After that he walked away from the Uchiha and Hyuga.

Sasuke brought his hand up to his head, running his fingers through it. "He doesn't have to worry, I'll never hurt you" He stated, smiling his rare smiles at the female beauty.

"Sasuke" She squeaked blushing deeply.

He chuckled, pulling the girl closer towards his body while resting his chin on top of her head. "God, I love you so much" He breathed out. It was something about Hinata that made him show a side of himself that he thought he didn't even have. He held her flushed towards his body, enjoying the feel of the way her body molded against his own.

Hinata lifted her head, causing Sasuke to move his own head back. Once their eyes met she blushed deeply looking away from him, "Sasuke, I really appreciate you being here for me. It really means a lot to me that you have stuck by my side, even though you did leave me" She pouted, poking him with her slender index finger.

"I'm sorry, I won't leave you again" He leaned forward placing his lips near her ear, "I promise, princess" Sasuke leaned back giving her a soft kiss on her temple.

"Sasuke, I think I'm ready"

"Hm, ready for what" He asked curiously, pulling away from her while eyeing her.

"To date you" She replied, blushing darkly.

Sasuke eyes nearly popped out of his sockets, "Hinata, are you sure? I don't want you to feel like you have to date me because you don't have to. I know that you don't—"

Silencing him by placing her over his lips she smiled shyly at him, "It took me awhile to really think over my feelings, but I realized how much you have meant to me. I've always held you so close to my heart. When you left I felt so alone, I know that I had Naruto but…you were the one who had always made me truly happy. Without you there I was the one in the darkness. When you are there you bring me into the light. I really do love you Sasuke and I am ready…if you are" She confessed honestly to him.

Her heart was beating fast after she confessed that to him. It had been true every single word, Hinata has always loved Sasuke but it took some time for her to realize it herself. It also took Shino for her to realize that she loved Sasuke.

Flashback~

The dark haired male stared down at the Hyuga female, "You really love him down you?" His high collared jacket was laid across the bench next to him. With no one around them it was easy for him to relax himself with the comfort of Hinata by his side. His sunglasses were set to the side, as his black eyes gazing at Hinata waiting for her reply.

Blushing darkly she shook her head, "I don't know, he does mean a lot to me. Whenever I-I think about him my heart it pounds really fast" She confessed.

Shino smiled softly as he gently placed his hand on her shoulder, "Hinata, you love Sasuke. It probably isn't clear enough to you at the present time. You are currently in denial about your feelings for him. I think you should tell him, he loves you doesn't he? He does, so you should confess it to him" He explained removing his hand away from her shoulder.

Hinata nodded her head, "Thank you Shino, you're a good friend. Thank you for all your advice"

He smiled, leaning forward giving her a friendly peck on her cheek, "It's my pleasure, Hinata.

End of flashback~

She smiled at the thought; Shino was a really good friend. Focusing her attention back to Sasuke waiting for his response her eyes watched him carefully. Admiring how stunningly attractive he was, especially with the sun shining on his face. Uchiha Sasuke is very attractive.

"Hinata, will you be my girlfriend?"

"Promise not to break my heart" She looked into his eyes, trying to search his eyes for any type of drawback but found nothing.

"Of course, I will never break your heart" He leaned forward capturing her lips in a tender kiss, "I promise" He held her close towards his body. Finally after years of thinking about her, wanting to start something with her…Uchiha Sasuke finally has her.

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I know, very short chapter. Sorry about that. But hey at least I updated, yes? This story will be coming to an end soon, most likely either the next chapter or chapter ten. Well please leave review n.n thank you for reading.