Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the song.
Song: Tell Him by Celine Dion and Barbra Streisand
A.N.: Sorry, there won't be any Kakashi/Mayu moments in this chapter. This chapter is going to focus on a couple other pairings. So enjoy!
Chapter 21
Tell Him
Ever since Sasuke returned to the village, he mainly stayed in the Uchiha manor. He was welcomed back to the village but of course for his betrayal he was put on probation and wasn't allowed to go on any missions during that time and he was bared form taking any Chunin exams that went on during his probation. He knew he deserved the slap he got from Mayu and talking too he got from Kakashi. He found that Kakshi was right. After killing Itachi he only felt empty inside. He could tell the others were beginning to forgive him. Now all that was left was that he needed to forgive himself.
I'm scared
So afraid to show I care
Will he think me weak
If I tremble when I speak
It been two days since Hinata and her team returned from their mission, and learned that Sasuke had returned. Hinata wanted to talk to Naruto and congratulate him for finally finding Sasuke. But she was afraid to. She really had wanted to tell him how she felt. Would he would he think she was still weak, if he saw her trembling in front of him.
Ooooh – what if
There's another one he's thinking of
Maybe he's in love
I'd feel like a fool
Life can be so cruel
I don't know what to do
As Hinata walked through the streets of the Leaf Village, she wondered if Naruto would even return her feelings. Because she had heard before that he likes Sakura and she feared that she would be rejected. Then her thoughts were interrupted when she ran into Sakura. "O-oh s-sorry Sakura" Hinata apologized.
"That's alright" said Sakura.
"Um…Sakura…c-can I ask y-you something?" Hinata asked nervously.
"What?" asked Sakura.
"Is there anything going on between you and Naruto?"
Sakura laughed. "Me and Naruto? We're just friends."
"That's nice" said Hinata.
"Say Hinata, do like Naruto?" Sakura asked.
Hinata blushed and looked down at he ground.
"It's okay Hinata, I know how you feel" said Sakura.
I've been there
With my heart out in my hand
But what you must understand
You can't let the chance
To love him pass you by
Hinata then looked up at Sakura.
"I went through the same thing with Sasuke" said Sakura. "You should go tell him how you feel. Don't wait till a critical moment to tell him, like I did with Sasuke."
"D-Do you still love Sasuke?" Hinata asked.
"I think I do" said Sakura. "But I don't think he feels the same. But I won't know till I try right?"
Should I
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
"And besides" added Sakura. "Naruto won't know how you feel you tell him or show him in some way."
"I don't know" said Hinata.
"Well, I'm going to see Sasuke" said Sakura. As she walked away and turned her head to Hinata and told her, "Oh and I think I spotted Naruto at Ichiraku Ramen." As soon as Sakura was out of sight, Hinata gathered up her courage and to Ichiraku Ramen. Naruto was of course there. When she arrived he was on his third bowl of ramen. Hinata nervously walked up to Naruto.
Meanwhile Sakura stood in front of the Uchiha manor. The place had kind of a haunting feel to it. Sakura gathered her courage and walked up to the door and knocked on it. "Who is it?" she heard Sasuke call out. "It's Sakura" she answered. Sasuke then opened the door for her and let her in.
Touch him with the gentleness you feel inside
Your love can't be denied
The truth will set you free
You'll have what's meant to be
All in time you see
After Naruto finished his Ramen, he ordered another round. Then he noticed Hinata. "Oh hey Hinata" he greeted her.
"H-Hi Naruto" she greeted him nervously while blushing.
'She's actually kind of cute when she's blushing' Naruto thought.
"Wanna join me for some ramen?" Naruto asked. "My treat." Then Naruto checked his frog change purse. 'Crap!' he thought. 'I only have enough for the bowl I just ordered.'
Hinata them had an idea. Ayame then brought Naruto his ramen. Then Naruto also had an idea. "Here Hinata, you can have this bowl" Naruto offered, while Hinata ordered ramen with everything on for Naruto. Then they looked at each other and laughed.
"What brings you here, Sakura?" asked Sasuke.
"I just came to see how you were doing" said Sakura.
"Same old, same old" said Sasuke.
"You know it's not healthy to keep yourself isolated like this" said Sakura.
"I'm not quite ready to face everyone yet" said Sasuke.
Sakura was silent at first. She could pretty much figure why he felt that way. After about a minute of silence, she said, "You know Sasuke; you could always to me, Naruto, Kakashi-sensei, or Mayu if you need to."
"I know" said Sasuke. "I know you guys expect me back. I'm just not sure about everyone else."
I love him
Of that much I can be sure
I don't think I could endure
If I let him walk away
When I have so much to say
At Ichiraku Naruto and Hinata were sharing the ramen with everything on it, partly because unlike Naruto, Hinata didn't eat much. It kind of felt like they were on a date. After they finished their ramen, Hinata paid for it, despite Naruto's offers to. She could tell he was now flat broke.
"Well, I'll see ya later Hinata" said Naruto as got up to leave.
"W-W-Wait N-N-Naruto" Hinata shyly called to him. He then turned to face Hinata.
"Yeah?" he asked.
"Um…Um…Well…"
Sakura embraced Sasuke. "No matter what they think I still care about you" she said.
"Sakura, what was it you told me on they day I left?" asked Sasuke.
"That I loved you" said Sakura.
"Do you still feel that way?" asked Sasuke.
I'll
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
"I-I-I L-Love you, N-Nar-Naruto" Hinata finally said the words she been wanting to say for a long time. Then she blushed.
"Yes I still love you Sasuke" Sakura answered his question.
Love is the light that surely glows
In the hearts of those who know
It's a steady flame that grows
Feed the fire with all the passion you can show
Tonight love will resume its place
This memory time cannot erase
Blind faith will lead love where it has to go
Hinata braced herself for Naruto's reaction.
"I love you too Hinata"
She looked up at Naruto to see that he was blushing too.
Sasuke pulled Sakura closer to him. Sakura looked at Sasuke in surprise wondering what he was going to do next.
Tell him
Tell him that the sun and moon
Rise in his eyes
Reach out to him
And whisper
Tender words so soft and sweet
Hold him close to feel his heart beat
Love will be the gift you give yourself
Naruto shyly rubbed the back of his head, while blushing. Hinata walked up to Naruto and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Naruto had an expression on his face like one of those cartoon characters that had been hit by Cupid's arrow. After he came out of his daze, he then kissed Hinata on the lips. Hinata was surprised at first, and then she returned the kiss.
Sakura could feel herself blush as she felt Sasuke's lips on hers. After he parted he said, "Thank you."
"For what?" asked Sakura.
"Giving me a reason to continue in life" said Sasuke.
Then he and Sakura kissed again.
Never let him go
A couple days later, Yamato and Sai were chatting on their way to meet with Tsunade.
"So you think with Sasuke back, they'll still need us?" asked Sai.
"Who's knows" said Yamato. "But it just me or did everyone on that team pair up with someone?" he then asked.
"You mean that Kakashi is with Mayu, Naruto and Hinata got together, and Sakura and Sasuke hooked up" said Sai.
"Feeling left out?" asked Yamato.
"No not at all" said Sai.
Then they passed by Ino. "Excuse me for a second" Sai said to Yamato. Then he followed after Ino. "Hey Miss Lovely, wanna be the model for my next painting?"
Yamato slapped his forehead. 'Sai, you need to learn better pick-up lines' he thought.