OH! I'm so proud of myself cuz I drew an awesome sasuhina picture. BUT I don't have a tablet or scanner so I can't like color it on photoshop :( . The whole picture was colored by hand and I'll have my buddy scan it and post it up (:. Since I'm so proud of myself xD, I've decided to write chapter 12 :) cuz, I'm in a good mood.
Note: I will be improvising along the way in this chapter. xD cuz, I gots no ideas in my mind at the moment. xD
(Time-skip to December 26)
Sasuke's POV-
It was a day after Christmas and Neji, Naruto, and I decided to go out and have a drink at the sake bar.
"Ey Naruto, you've been really trying to get close to Hinata, you like her?" Neji spoke.
Naruto answered, and I was listening attentively to the conversation.
"Yeah, and tomorrow's her birthday. I don't know what to give her."
It's her birthday tomorrow?
Then, Neji's words woke me up from my thoughts.
"Give Hinata her first kiss," he said.
Neji better be joking.
I looked at him and it seemed that he didn't have a serious face on.
The conversation started to get on my nerves so I stood up and paid my portion of the bill and left.
The gentle cold wind of the night danced on my skin with snow gently falling. The feeling of the gentle breeze was calm and relaxing so I decided to take a walk in the city. I tightened my scarf and walked on the sidewalk of the street.
The stars weren't visible tonight, I noticed as I looked up into the sky.
What should I get her for her birthday?
I kept thinking the same thought over and over. My feet were leading me, so I wasn't sure where I was going. In the end, I ended up in front of the plum tree. The plum tree lost its leaves, so nothing was left except branches. The tree still had a welcoming feeling to it, but, without Hinata sitting here, it was only half welcoming.
Hinata had left to visit her family for Christmas. She should be coming home tomorrow in the afternoon. Ever since that night of the party, she has become a close friend.
I heard footsteps. The closer it got, the louder it sounded.
"It's pretty cold out here isn't it?"
That voice.
I quickly shifted my gaze to the source of the voice.
There, in front of me, stood a pale girl with long midnight blue hair. With opal eyes with a lavender tint. With a soft smile. It was Hinata.
The snow was gently falling. Its white color complemented her soft pale skin.
"Why are you home so early?" I questioned.
"I decided to come home early because I missed being here," she answered with a soft giggle following her words.
We both sat under the tree, in silence, as always.
"Tomorrow I'm going to be 23," she said, looking up into the sky.
"What would you like for your birthday?" I asked.
She shifted her gaze to me, "Nothing really. I don't really care about all those materialistic stuff. To be honest, I'm not much of a fan for jewelry either."
This is girl was very different. Hinata is such a simple girl.
"Wow, first girl who doesn't like jewelry," I remarked.
This is going to be hard.
"I really cherish memories more that jewelry. I just want a happy day tomorrow, a day with no worries and such," she said, smiling.
Hmm, a memorable day as gift, yet, it has to be simple.
I know.
It stopped snowing.
"Snow, so cold, yet so beautiful," she said, "Well, I'll be going in now. Are you coming?"
I shook my head and she bowed to me, and then left.
Hinata's POV-
(The next day)
I was awakened by a loud knock on my door.
Slowly, I got up and dragged my feet towards the door. When I opened the door, I saw Naruto with a big grin on his face.
"Happy birthday Hinata! Now hurry up and get ready!" he shouted.
I giggled and told him to wait for me.
I closed the door and looked through my closet. I decided to wear a simple lavender winter kimono. I braided my hair and put it to the side so that it draped over my shoulders. After being satisfied with my look, I opened the door and Naruto, immediately, grabbed my hand and dragged me.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
"I'm going to take you to a wonderful restaurant for breakfast, since it's your birthday," he answered.
We finally arrived at the restaurant.
"Ichiraku?" I asked.
He simply nodded.
"They have the best ramen and more."
When we got in, Naruto ordered a special ramen. I ordered Yakisoba.
"So, how old are you going to be?" he asked.
"23." I answered.
"23? And you're still single?"
I blushed, a little embarrassed.
"You are a very beautiful girl and yet, you're still single?"
I blushed, even more.
Then, our order finally came.
I ate in silence while I could hear Naruto slurp his ramen.
Then, his voice was heard.
"Hey Hinata, do you want to go out sometime?"
I stared at him. I use to like him, a long time ago. But, I don't anymore. And he chose now to ask me out.
"Uh, Naruto, I'm sorry, but I'm not interested. You're a good person but, I'm not interested in having any affairs at the moment," I merely said.
I could see the disappointment in his eyes but then his face lightened up and he smiled.
"That's ok, Hinata-chan. We all have reasons," I heard him say, "Don't feel guilty, Hinata. You have a right to say no, I'm really okay."
I guess he saw the guilt in my eyes, but, somehow, his words reassured me.
After that, he went to the newspaper office and I walked home, by myself.
I went to the sea and gazed at the waves. The ocean breeze hit against my face and my body. The sky was clear of clouds, so there was no sign of snow coming in. It was still cold, though.
The water was dark, greenish-blue colored. Fishing boats were scattered across the sea.
After a few minutes, I decided to go home. I was greeted by Ten-ten.
"Hey Hinata! Happy birthday! Oh, did you know there was a festival tonight?" she greeted.
"Really?" I questioned.
Then, she held up a note, "Yeah, it says so in this note. I found it on your door. Sorry if I read it, but I was curious. And-," she said, and at the end, her tone was changed to a teasing one.
"And what?' I asked.
"And, Sasuke wrote you the note."
I immediately took the note out of her hands and read it.
Hinata,
Tonights there is a carnival. I am asking you to go with me, in a friendly way.
Why? Well, it is your birthday and Sakura is out of town with her family. But the main reason is that this friendly date will be a birthday present to you from me. Meet me at the usual place at 7 tonight.
-Sasuke
"Are you going to go?" Ten-ten asked.
"I guess. He seems lonely lately, so, I'll accompany him," I answered.
Ten-ten began to tease, "Are you sure you're not going because you're interested in some alone time with him?"
"Ten-ten," I said in a serious tone.
She just giggled and skipped off.
Why am I not rejecting his invitation for a date, yet, I rejected a date from Naruto?
It was about to be 7 and I was under the tree waiting for him.
I was in a white winter kimono, with a navy blue crane on it. I paced back and forth as I waited for him. Then, in the distance, I saw Sasuke walking towards the tree.
"Ready?" he asked. I merely nodded.
We arrived at the festival. Sasuke and I went from booth to booth, having fun. Sasuke got me a mask that had a kitty cat face. Along the way, we had some shu cream. At the end of the festival, we joined a group around a fire and danced and sang along with every one.
When the festival ended, we decided to head home.
"Hinata, put this blindfold on," Sasuke requested.
"Why?" I asked, wanting to know the reason.
"Because I told you so," he answered.
I sighed, and tied the blindfold around my eyes.
Sasuke held my hand and led me to somewhere. All I could see was darkness.
We finally stopped.
"Alright, you can take it off now," he cued.
I took it off and I was amazed.
We were in a meadow and above us was a view of the full silver moon. Both of us were surrounded by paper lanterns of different colors, shapes, and sizes. It was a beautiful sight. Words weren't able to escape my mouth because I was in awe of the sight in front of me.
Then, I heard Sasuke whistled. I turned towards him and he pointed up into the sky.
"Look," he simply said.
I followed his instructions and looked up into the night sky. Then, fireworks were shot up. Fireworks of almost every colored were shining in the sky. Red, blue, violet, green, and so on. Then, the words "Happy Birthday Hinata" were written across the sky in violet.
This is amazing!
Sasuke's POV-
I was looking at the sky along with Hinata, then, I shifted my eyes towards her. She looked so innocent and happy. The lights of the fireworks reflected into her eyes, and made her opal eyes glisten. Hinata had the most innocent smile on her face. Her eyes were filled with nothing, but joy.
"Thank you-," she said, but stopped.
I didn't know why, but I was the reason why she stopped talking. What came over me, I was clueless.
I…
Kissed…
Her.
My mind told me to stop, but my body kept her close and did not let go. I could tell she was shocked, because she stood absolutely still. However, I didn't care. I just kept my lips in contact with hers, nothing more, and nothing less.
Realizing what I did, I broke the kiss. She quickly averted her gaze from me to the ground. I noticed that she blushed. I smirked.
Then, I heard her stammer.
"S-Sasuke, I appreciate you doing all this f-for my b-birthd-day, b-but, you love S-Sakura."
Then she ran off.
Why the hell did I do that? She's right, I love Sakura. But if I do, how come that kiss with Hinata felt right, yet with Sakura, it was nothing?
I sat in the middle of the meadow on a rock. I spent most of the time thinking.
Hinata's POV-
I finally made it to my room. I closed the door quickly and gave out a sigh. Slowly, I leaned against the door and, eventually, I was sitting on the floor, back against the door.
-Knock knock-
I stood up and slid open the door. It was Ten-ten.
"Hey, Hinata, my door is broken, can you help me fix-," she said. However, I cut in and pulled her into the room.
"Ten-ten!" I shouted.
After pulling her into my room, I quickly closed the door and turned to face her.
"Ten-ten, I have a very big problem," I informed her.
"Is it about your date tonight? Did he do anything to you?" She asked.
"We had a great time at the festival. Then, he blind-folded me and led me to a meadow. At the meadow, we were surrounded by paper lanterns and fireworks lit up the sky," I retold the event.
She then cut in, "That is so romantic! But, I don't see what the problem is."
"Then, when I was about to thank him, he… well… uhmm… kissed me," I explained my problem.
Ten-ten arched up and eyebrow, "Again, I don't see where the problem is."
"Ten-ten! Sasuke kissed me. The Sasuke Uchiha who loves Sakura Haruno, and Sakura also loves him back!" I shouted.
Ten-ten then laughed. "Hinata, you assume he loves Sakura, but, maybe he has eyes for you. If he told you he loves her, then he hasn't realized who he loves yet, until now. The problem I see is that you don't know if you are in love."
I started to think back to when I first met him.
Ten-ten continued to talk, "Well, I'll go get Sakura to help me fix my door."
"Wait, Sakura's home?!" I shouted.
"Yes she is, but, don't worry about her and Sasuke. They'll fix their own problems. You, however, straighten out your own problems," she answered.
Then, she left.
I decided to change into my sleeping attire and blew out the fire in my lamp. I laid out the mattress, blanket, and pillow and slept, or at least, I tried to.
Thoughts of Sasuke kept running through my mind.
Do I love him?
Sasuke's POV-
I was still sitting on the rock. The glow of the paper lanterns were fading away, leaving only the silver moon as my light.
Do I love her?
As you can see, I got that paper lantern scene with the silver moon from trish thuy trang's song paper lantern night. xD
"Beneath the silver moon,
I held you endlessly.
and danced the night with you,
cuz you were meant for me..." xD lol anyways, srry for the timeskip, yeah i just didn't feel like putting in filler chapters cuz no one wants that. xD anywhoos, buh byee!
