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Sasuke POV
Chapter 8
Cause and Effect
It's been twenty four days and I finally arrived back in Konoha.
If you rewind back three weeks and a couple days after my encounter with Hinata at the restaurant you'd find me in the hokage's office talking about the mission I just currently completed. It hadn't been a delivery like every one I had done since my return, but a real mission that included all the things I missed: the onslaught of life.
Ripping through peoples core had made me feel the pure jolt of life again. It was amazing. My skills had remained dormant for far too long. I was glad the hag had finally made the wise decision of sending me out there. And I know after a few missions like this one, ANBU will be the one wanting me.
Taking slow, relaxing strides towards Konoha's northern gates I couldn't ignore my sudden urge.
I wanted a drink.
Strangely, after every battle --It wasn't much of a battle, the opponent never had a chance to be offence-- every killing with Orochimaru and his faithful companion bitch, Kabuto, we had always gone out to drink. It was an odd ritual that I had enjoyed. In the beginning I hadn't put much liking to it. Though after time passed, I came to love it. The after-kill drink was one thing I refuse to drop. It is a perk to killing, my bonus.
Entering the nearest restaurant I asked for a bottle of sake.
"Isn't that a bit much…" The unproportioned man behind the bar commented, looking at me with an expression filled with worry.
I looked at him blankly, and I'm sure he took that as a threat because he apologized and sent me two bottles.
I excused it and wondered why such innocent features seemed so intimidating. Oh hell, who am I kidding? It's probably the same reason Hinata's afraid of me.
I slumped down in my seat a little, thinking over my sudden thought once more. Afraid of me? Is she really?
I sighed, brushing It off and taking one hell of a gulp. Ugh, it felt so good.
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I drank more than intended. I couldn't stop myself. Usually, Kabuto would slow me down before I got passed a few cups-- I had three bottles. I think I qualify as wasted.
Heading home I made a small detour-- halfway across town.
I was inside the Hyuga compound before I realized, not even trying to be stealthy about my entering. Anyways, it seemed like everyone was asleep. Either that or they just didn't care that there was an intruder making their way towards the heir's abode.
I slid the door open and shuffled my way inside. Scanning the room I knew it was hers. It had that distinct smell of comfort. I sat upon the bed and slouched sloppily. I felt so fucked up. What the hell was I doing here again? Did I ever have a reason?
Rubbing my temples, I decided to stand again. There was a presence nearing and I knew immediately that it was her.
The door slid open and shut within an instant. Before moving towards the center of the room like she had, she paused. I'm sure she knew.
"Miss me?" I asked, the words casually forming without my consent. I touched her shoulder, making my placement known to her.
She stood there, almost like I hadn't been touching her at all, but alas, after that moment she took a slow step forward. I breathed, trying to regain composure. The alcohol was getting to me. Then, faster than I thought, I made it in front of her, so close it made me dizzy.
I breathed again, trying to clear my mind, What am I doing here? The question repeating in my head, almost taunting me.
"Hinata," I spoke, breathing her comfort in.
"Ugh…" She sounded, pushing me away.
I took her hands, and held them, "D-…Don't." I said, wavering. What am I saying to her? Closing my eyes I felt better. Words kept slurring from my mouth, but I hadn't known what my voice had intended me to say. I wasn't processing any of this.
"You- must go." She spoke, fear icing her words, "Sasuke, you--"
My eyes opened suddenly. This was the first time she had spoken my name. "Once more." I said hastily.
She looked at me confused, she hadn't understood, "W-what?"
"Say my name again." I said, resting my head on her shoulder, my body getting comfortable.
Hey, This is not a completed chapter. I made Hinata's chapter before this one, but that would just make my pattern out of order, so I made this one, and then I didnt...grr, I liked both of the chapters, and they're practically saying the same thing so...it's just the different POVs. So chaotic.
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