Late Night Shots
Chapter 12: Best Friends
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Author Note: These are just a few slice of life drabbles I made on Tumblr and I was asked to post them on here...so like the sweet person I am, here it is! All five drabbles in one!
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Sakura rubbed her temples. "Eeh, my head hurts!"
Ino glanced up from her sketch. "Well stop sniffing the paint," the blonde teased. "You can't afford to lose anymore brain cells."
Sakura tapped Hinata's shoulder. "Hey, do you smell burned bacon?"
Hinata looked at her in confusion. "Huh?"
The pinkette shrugged. "I was just saying I smell cooked pig," she glared at Ino. "You should lay off the tans."
The blonde stood. "Why I outta-"
There was a knock at the door. Ino flipped her hair and asked the teacher if she could open the door, with consent she pushed open the door. Sasuke peeped in with a smirk.
The girls said their greetings. Hinata looked at him and felt that same twinge of pain in her chest. "Sasuke," said Hinata.
"I'm on an arrand, hold on." He walked passed. Hinata swallowed as he walked away. This was getting insane! Best friends don't think about each other like this. She shouldn't be effected at all by him.
He even introduced her to his new love interest the other day. She gripped her pencil just as he walked back and leaned over her shoulder. "Eh, what is that?"
She turned slightly, carefully not to let her voice crack. "M-My art!" Hinata mentally cursed herself.
He huffed. "It's ugly," said the young Uchiha. She whipped her head at him as he started pointed out it's flaws.
"It's not ugly! You're jealous," she smiled.
He rolled his eyes. "Whatever, I have to get back to class," he hugged her. It would be a total lie to say she didn't bask in that moment. "It's not entirely ugly." He confessed in her ear.
She sighed. "Well, thanks," she turned to him as he pulled away. "See you later." Sasuke winked playfully. She wrung her hands under the table trying to control herself. Stop it that is and always will be your best friends, she thought.
He walked to the door but paused. His onyx eyes reflected mischief. "No, I take it back... It's ugly."
She giggled. "G-go!"
He threw a wave and left. She glanced over at Sakura and Ino, both were indulged in their own projects. The Hyuuga inwardly sigh, these feeling were getting worst and there was nothing she could do about it.
Then again... She was starting to accept it.
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Hinata walked out the building with the girls. Tenten grinned. "We went out for dinner last night," she said.
Ino rolled her eyes. "Where are the juicy details? Did he eat anything else?" She grinned.
Tenten smacked her teeth but Sakura spoke up, "We can't all be so easy, Pig."
Hinata was about to tune their argument out when she heard a familiar voice. Turning around Sasuke was walking out the building. He waved at a random group of giggling girls then they made eye contact. A smile found itself at her lips.
He walked over trying to suppress a grin. "I'm sick of seeing you," he walked up to her.
Hinata frowned. "Who? Me?"
He stood in front of her. "Yes, you."
Hinata pouted lightly. "You don't ever see me," she pointed. He grinned and continued to walk with her.
Throwing his arm over her shoulder. "I know I miss you," he told her.
"Ah, S-Sasuke," she squeaked when he pulled her closer. "I m-miss you too."
A chuckle escaped him. "I know. I've just been busy." She rolled her eyes. He always busy? Was that selfish of her?
They continued their walk in a comfortable silence until his phone rang. He picked it up with a grin. "Oh? Yeah, I'm heading that way now." He cradled the phone in one ear.
Hinata noticed he was walking faster. She had no doubts he was meeting that new girl but she'd hold her tongue because after all they were just friends.
As they rounded the corner, the girl waved at him. He glanced back at Hinata. "I'll see you later, ne?"
She nodded and waved him off before joining the gang. Sakura grabbed her elbow. "What's wrong, Hinata?"
Had her emotions seeped out? The young Hyuuga shrugged. "I have a bad headache," she lied.
She was getting better at it anyway.
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Hinata stood outside with the gang. Tenten had sprained her ankle and was finally back at school. Ino tapped her chin thoughtfully. "And how did this happen? I didn't think clumsy was in your vocabulary," said the blonde.
Tenten rolled her eyes. "Look it all started when Neji and I went to the store, Hinat-" she was interrupted as Sasuke made himself a spot in the group circle.
"I have a new phone number," he told them. He turned to his best friend. "Did you know?"
Hinata nodded. "You texted me the other day," Hinata pointed out. "It wouldn't matter because you never text me."
He looked down at her with a smirk. She glanced away from his eyes as if he could read her. "I'm trying not to be so dependent on you," he nudged her playfully. "You know, work things out on my own."
"Really?" She asked sarcastically.
He nodded. Hinata always noticed that Sasuke never respected her wishes on personal space, not like she mind but it was harder to think with him this close. "Yes, you tell me what I already know. It's usually right but-"
"And you never listen to me," she turned to him. He rolled his eyes at the statement. "See."
He grinned. "Anyway, I have a girlfriend."
Her heart clenched, shriveled up and fell into her stomach. Why was she even surprised? No. It wasn't a surprise but rather a disappointment. "The short girl that you showed me?"
"Yes," he replied. "What are your thoughts on her?"
"T-thoughts? I don't h-have any," she mumbled.
"Liar."
She smiled. "I don't! I'm happy for you." He watched her for a moment before grinning. She squeaked when he pulled her into a hug. She relaxed in his embrace and returned the gesture.
"I gotta go," he said to her. She nodded and pulled away. "But I'll see you later."
And later was becoming every Blue Moon. She brushed those thoughts away. "Alright."
He nodded. "Hey, I love you."
She paused and giggled. "Awh, you said it first!"
His eyes narrowed. "There you go with that sentimental shit."
She shrugged. "Love you too, Sasuke." He sighed and threw a wave. She turned back to the group trying to forget everything.
As usual, that was easier said than done.
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Hinata bit her honey bun and smiled at nothing in particular. "This is amazing," she giggled.
Ino sipped her juice. "You're gonna be huge, Hina. Then what?"
Hinata shrugged and took a larger bite when she saw Sakura, Sasuke, Naruto and a few other people talking. "I'll be back," she told them.
Naruto grinned and hugged her. "Hiiiina-chan!" He shouted. Sasuke pushed the blond out the way.
"Yo."
She smiled. "Hey-" her eyes widened when he snatched her honey bun. "W-wait, you don't even like sweets!"
He smirked smugly. "Ah, but you do."
She took it from him. "You're a horrible friend," she blurted out. He blinked at her and tilted his head. "You are."
"How so?" His smirk shifted into a frown. It wasn't everyday she said that.
Hinata clenched her fist and looked away. She knew she was probably over reacting but it couldn't be helped. They were best friend... No, she was his best friend and he was...
She...
What was the point? This year was ending faster than anything and they were going to different schools. They would live different lives. She felt her eyes watering with each passing second.
Sasuke grabbed her shoulders firmly. "I know we never see each other anymore but-"
"S-Sasuke," she shook her head. "I..."
"We aren't going to lose this, okay?" He tried reassuring her. "I'll always be here for you and I'll always love you."
Opal eyes stayed on the ground until he hugged her. Her eyes refused to dry! "I'm g-gonna cry," she confessed.
He rubbed her back. "No, don't cry. You believe me right?" He pulled away enough to see her face. "I promise."
No. She always told him to never make promises he was going to break. No, she didn't believe him but she nodded. He knew that but he smiled. "I believe you," she lied. Naruto called his name. Hinata adjusted her bag strap. "Heh, go. I have to meet the girls."
He watched her for another moment before turning away. "I promise," he threw over his shoulder.
She turned to Ino and Tenten putting on her better smile. "Ne, walk me to my car?" Ino asked. They nodded and followed the blonde.
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Hinata tried weaving her way back to the group when someone grabbed her waist. Her head whipped to the person and sighed. "Sasuke," she said. There was a frown on his face.
Hinata would have been lying if she said she wasn't looking out for him. She would deny it but then again whole night she had been caught between avoiding and wanting to talk to him. After a guy came up to her asking for Ino, Sasuke got defensive not knowing the kid was just asking a question. "Hey, don't touch my sister like that." Sister? She refused to indulge in that.
Now, she was standing in front of him and now she was thinking about her title. "What's wrong?" She tried shouting over the music. He moved closer to speak into her ear. Hinata shook her head and hoped the fluttering in her stomach would stop. "O-outside," she managed. He nodded and grabbed her hand.
She chewed her lip as he led them out of the crowded room. Sasuke sighed. "I'm too nice."
She tilted her head. "Are you?" she sarcastically asked. She smiled and he returned the gesture before going on to tell her his problems then Sai interrupted them for a question.
After waiting for Sai to leave, Sasuke sighed. "Are you coming to my after party?" He asked.
"I can't and I'm going out with the girls," she trailed off when he rolled his eyes.
"After that, Hinata. Are you coming over?" His voice was pretty void. It just made her wonder where was his girlfriend and just how would he juggle an house party and her?
Hinata eyes darted to any and everything that wasn't him. "I haven't asked my father-"
"Just tell him its me," he leaned forward. "He trusts me." A grin grew onto Sasuke's features.
"I... I don't have a ride," Hinata looked away when Sasuke's eyes narrowed. She was telling the truth and was glad that she had real excuses.
He stuffed his hands in his suit pockets. "Fine, I was just letting you know." She nodded in agreement.
Sakura came and drug her away. "Come on, its our song!"
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Hinata smiled when she saw Tenten and walked over. To her dismay Sasuke, Naruto, Neji and some random girls were all standing in a group.
Sasuke moved there. "Hey, let's dance." He took her hand. The young Hyuuga nearly tripped over her own feet trying to keep up.
"W-where are we-"
A fast song came on and the Uchiha Sasuke started dancing. Without much thought they started moving to the beat. In the back of her head, she hoped for a slower song for her feet and a chance to dance closer with her best friend. Wait, this is...wrong, she mused bitterly.
In the middle of the next song Naruto cut in to talk to the Uchiha. "Dude, come on." The blond urged.
Sasuke frowned and looked into opal eyes. "Hinata, I'll be back promise."
She smiled. "Don't promise, go." He nodded and hurried off with Naruto.
Later that night he tried reassuring her that their friendship means too much to him to let go. Sasuke promised. He was always making promises. Hinata wished he'd stop. There is a reason why she keeps feeling like they are going to fall apart.
He smirked and hugged her for the last time that night. "I promise, you believe me?" Sister, don't forget to add that, Hinata mentally hissed.
She nodded despite the negative feeling in her heart. "Always."
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Author Note: this isn't a complete fic and I don't plan on finishing it because...ehh, it got way too personal considering these are my unfortunate events, you feel me?