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Chapter 12 Her decision
"What are you doing here" said Sasuke coldly.
"Stay still, let me help you" Sakura placed her hands on Sasuke's leg. A green light began to emit from her hands and she began to heal Sasuke.
The crowd of people watched in amazement.
"That Sakura is really something" said a boy. The crowd had separated as soon as Sasuke had left.
"I just don't understand why Sasuke doesn't like her" sighed another boy.
"I heard that everyone in Konoha wants them to be together" said the boy.
"Who wouldn't want her? I mean she's so pretty and very strong. Sasuke and her seem to match well. I think he's just playing with the Hyuga girl. Nobody will ever approve on their relationship anyways" laughed the other boy.
Hinata had overheard the two boys talk. What they had said was true. 'Who wouldn't want Sakura-san. She's so beautiful and very strong' she thought. 'A very good candidate for Sasuke-kun'.
Sasuke sat silently at his aunt's home, awaiting for Hinata's arrival.
"Sasuke-kun? Relax. She'll be here" said Shiko as she placed the pots on the table. "Are you going to Sakura's formal party tomorrow?"
"NO" he said unemotionally.
"Don't be so rude. Where are your manners" she slightly hit him on the side of the head. "You are going whether you like it or not. She's such a nice girl and she did help you today"
"Fine" he said.
A knock was heard. Sasuke quickly jumped out of his seat and opened the door.
"You're late" he said roughly.
"Gomen…." Hinata said silently.
"Stop pestering the girl and let her in" yelled Shiko as she gave him another hit on the side of his head.
"Hello" bowed Hinata as she saw his aunt.
"Nice to finally meet you" smiled Shiko. "Thank you for helping me out. I sure needed it"
"Hai, your welcome" Hinata bowed again "It's my pleasure"
"Here is the list of things that I want YOU guys to make" she handed Hinata a piece of paper.
"Wait? Want US to make?" asked Sasuke.
"Of course Sasuke-kun" she winked at him. "I'm going to get some rest. Besides maybe Miss Hinata can teach you how to cook and finally you'll cook for yourself. For once."
She left leaving Sasuke and Hinata alone. An hour had passed and it was very silent between the two. It was pretty awkward. Hinata was doing all the work while she left Sasuke on the side to just watch.
"Why are you rushing?" he asked.
"No…I'm just doing my job.." she said.
Hinata continued to bake until she was stopped. Sasuke took a hold of her arm.
"What's wrong with you? I saw you on the field today but suddenly you disappeared. What exactly happened that made you become upset?"
Hinata looked away from Sasuke. "Can…I leave…" she said.
Sasuke flinched upon her words. He didn't understand why she was acting like this. "Go" he quickly let go of her. "I really don't know why I put myself in humiliation in front of everybody because of you. If I knew it, I should have released that photo
"You should have…I'm not as fragile as you think..I don't need your sympathy and protection" Hinata quickly rushed outside.
Sasuke looked out in the darkness. He should have had the chance to show everyone that photo. 'Ungrateful girl' he thought.
"What's all the commotion about?" yawned Shiko as she entered the room.
"Nothing go back to sleep" he said.
"Where's Hinata-san?" she looked around the kitchen and noticed the room full of goodies. "She's really fast!"
Sasuke stayed quiet. He went up to a tray of goodies and smashed it with his fist.
"Sasuke-kun!" yelled his aunt. "What's wrong with you!"
"I'm going off to bed"
"Hinata Hyuga"
"Yes?" replied Hinata as she noticed a young boy come into the library.
Sasuke Uchiha is looking for you" he said. "He said that he's hurt"
"Hurt?"
"He's at the training grounds. Don't make him wait too long" the boy rushed out.
"Little boy wait!…" she grabbed her bag and quickly rushed out also. Luckily it was time for her break. She ran towards the training grounds. 'What would Sasuke-kun want?' she thought. 'What would he want to do with me….'
"Sasuke-kun…" she quickly stopped her words when she noticed somebody before her. It was Karin and her friend, Gaku.
"You already call him by his name?" scoffed Karin. "Yesterday Sasuke wore my shoes and ran around in them for you"
"The little Hyuga girl actually wants to match herself up to Sasuke" said Gaku. "They even met up secretly" He threw a couple of photos towards Hinata. They slowly swayed back and forth until they fell to the floor.
Hinata was shocked. They were photos of Sasuke and her coming out of the Konoha library that morning.
"It seems like we are in for a pretty good damn show" he laughed.
"There is nothing between Sasuke and me" she said. "Please don't say such nonsense"
"Is that so?" said Gaku "Then why is it that you came immediately after we asked someone to deliver a message for you?"
"You're the ones who tricked me?" she said. "What..do you guys want…"
"Don't be nervous" smiled Karin. She nodded her head to give Gaku a signal. "I just want to do a test. Whether or not you're Sasuke's last target"
Hinata noticed Gaku come towards her. She tried to leave but he had taken a hold of her. "STOP! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!" she shouted. Gaku covered her mouth with a napkin and Hinata fell unconscious.
Karin snapped her fingers and the little boy came towards her. "Send this note to Sasuke-kun"
"Yes" the boy quickly left.
