P/N: Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!! Yay! I didn't get to go egg hunting cuz I'm too old but I have loads of chocolate bunnies to happily account for! Anyway on with the show!

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Chapter 21
Life's not Fair

It had been a month and a half since they'd last spoken to each other. Now it was the middle of December and both were trying to go on as if they didn't know each other. Sasuke was still in a relationship with Sakura-if you could even call it that. And Hinata was practicing day and night on her piano. After she had left the school that day she had made an impulse purchase of a grand white piano with gold trim. It was beautiful and it was her baby. She poured her heart and soul into it whenever she could-it was just that special. Hinata would've been playing the instrument now if she didn't have to clean up her room. She had finished with the main part and the bathroom and she was almost finished with her closet when she found Sasuke's shirt balled up in a corner.

She gingerly picked it up and fingered the material, it was soft. It was the shirt he'd dressed her in after the incident and if the shirt was here the boxers were probably in her dresser. He'd been so nice to her, so caring, like he actually wanted her. Tears welled up in her eyes. It was all a big lie...but why would he lie about something like that for so long?

Maybe she was too trusting like he'd said and the sad part is, is that she still has feelings for him. Yes-feelings that she didn't know she had until they had separated. But she could do nothing about it now. He didn't share her feelings obviously because he was with Sakura. Even though Sasuke and Sakura's relationship seemed more one-sided it was still more than what she and Sasuke had. Hinata clutched the shirt close to her chest as she pensively bit her bottom lip. She needed closure from this. Eyeing the shirt she came up with an idea. She'd take his clothes back to him-hopefully Itachi would answer the door and she would just give it to him. It wasn't really 'closure' per say but it was good enough for her. Making up her mind Hinata pulled on a gray sweat shirt and jeans before slipping on a pair of tennis shoes. She quickly shifted through her dresser for Sasuke's boxers and found them quickly. She then grabbed his shirt and headed for the door. It didn't take her long to make it down the familiar path to his house. Nostalgia filled her senses as she remembered them walking together a lot and just shooting the breeze. Those were the best months of her life...but knowing that they were all a lie hurt. Hinata finally made it to their doorstep and rang the doorbell. She knew that there used to be a spare key for her under the door mat but she doubted that it was still there. She heard rustling and the Sasuke's angry voice from inside the house.

"We don't want any of your damn cookies!" his muffled voice growled as he came to the door.

Hinata was ready to bolt but something kept her rooted to their doorstep. The door swung opened to reveal Sasuke who looked quite comical actually. He was wearing a bandana and his faded black shirt that had bleach spots on it was rolled up to his elbows and he had on a pair of old ripped up shorts and the guy version of flip flops. In his hand was a broom and he had a bit of dirt on his nose. It must be cleaning day for him too. He looked surprised to see her but when he saw the clothes he just cleared his throat.

"Oh…um...he-here you a-a-are." Hinata mumbled and handed him the articles.

Their hands brushed past each other and they both felt a spark that caused them both to look down. Hinata was about to turn away when a rumble ran through out the house. Sasuke cursed under his breath and went into the house. Hinata didn't know what possessed her to do so but she went in as well. The noise got louder as they got to the kitchen and when they got there they found the dishwasher over flowing with water and soap, as cliché as it sounds.

"Dammit!" Sasuke hissed and ran over to the dishwater but didn't realize the floor was that wet and slipped.

On impulse Hinata stepped over him and turned the machine off and opened it up to have water and soap spit out at her. When she wiped her face with her sleeve she saw only one plate, two cups, and a fork in the dishwasher. She glanced over at Sasuke who just crossed his arms and sulked. It was obvious that he wasn't going to ask for help. Hinata sighed and stared at the water flooding the floor. How were they going to fix this? She then removed her cell phone from her pocket and dialed 411 to give her the nearest plumber's number. With the plumber on the way Hinata went into their appliance closet and took out a mop and a bucket.

"You can leave now." Sasuke mumbled and Hinata glared at him.

"I'm trying to help you!" Hinata said.

"Why would you want to do that when all I do is hurt you?!" Sasuke growled as he looked down at her.

"I-I I don't know. Maybe I just can't accept that everything was a lie." Hinata replied. "I don't want it to be a lie."

"It wasn't a lie Hinata." Sasuke sighed and Hinata looked up at him curiously.

"What are you talking about?" Hinata questioned and Sasuke shrugged-he had to tell her.

His life sucked without her.

"You remember that day when I drove you home and your father told you to go inside?" Sasuke started and Hinata blushed as she nodded.

"Well he said not to see you anymore or he'd hurt you. Do the same thing he did to your mother." Sasuke mumbled the last part but Hinata heard him loud and clear.

"How do I know your not lying about lying?" Hinata questioned.

"Wait-what?"

"How am I supposed to believe you Sasuke?! I trusted you I really did. And then you took that trust and sent it through a wood chipper!" Hinata sniffed. "I knew that I was used goods and not good enough for you and when you finally confirmed it my whole world came crashing back down. You don't know how happy I was to be even near you and now I'm miserable. And the sad part is that I still want to trust that you're telling the truth...that I actually have feelings for you!"

Sasuke grabbed her by her shoulders and made her look at him.

"Do you think I'd want to hurt you on purpose Hinata. Is your opinion that low of me?" Sasuke asked and Hinata slowly shook her head. "And you know I'm not good with 'feelings'. I'm not the best guy for you...and yet I still want to be with you."

Sasuke brought her into his chest and she stared wide eyed at the counter behind them.

"You're not trash or used goods Hinata. To me you're beautiful. As mushy and as corny as it sounds-my life has been crap without you." Sasuke confessed.

"But things just can't go back to the way they were just because you say so." Hinata mumbled and gasped when she felt him sit her up on a nearby counter top.

"A man can try can't he?" Sasuke smirked and leaned up to kiss her but she put a hand over his mouth.

"You were right by saying I'm too trusting Sasuke. I may have feelings for you but you have to earn my trust back. So that means you can't kiss me." Hinata stated as she removed her hand from his mouth.

"Fine." Sasuke shrugged.

"But I can kiss you." Hinata grinned and placed a chaste kiss on his lips.

"No fair Hyugaa." Sasuke smirked when the kiss ended and Hinata only smiled.

"Life's not fair."

The doorbell then rang and Sasuke went to get it. It was the plumber and he told the man the problem. The plumber said that he would do it but under his breath both Hinata and Sasuke heard him mumble 'damn teens don't know how to use simple appliances. Back in my day we didn't have-'. Sasuke rolled his eyes and helped Hinata off of the counter.

"Come on. Let's see what else you messed up." Hinata teased and went on to assess what other damage Sasuke had done to the house while 'cleaning'.

P/N: it's not very long but yea. I wanted to make some sunshine shine down on this angst ridden story. So yea. Please review and tell me what you think! REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!