Hey guys…I updated chapter three so please read the additional scenes before reading this chapter. (I did not changed anything…I just added another half because it was too short).
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Chapter Four: I'm Glad you're here
Closing her eyes for focus, Hinata weaved hand signs and kneeled on the ground, her chakra vibrating around her body as her mind was running the proper placement of each invisible barrier that she was reconstructing to make it stronger.
Barrier checking has become her personal assignment since Hatake Kakashi has given her the secret combination of the hand seals months ago. The work was chakra draining but she enjoyed doing it nonetheless, it makes her feel assured that Konohan's are safe because she was the one who made sure that the barrier was strong and intact.
"There." Hinata dusted herself after her barrier-strengthening jutsu, hands still tingling because of the large amount of chakra that flowed out of it. Adjusting her mask on her face, she started running on the dusty trail that leads to Uchiha district, intending to see Sasuke.
She hasn't seen him since yesterday, and she wanted to check on him just to see how he was doing. It might be a little over the top—but ever since she started to care for the Uchiha, she just want to see him every now and then. Sometimes before going to sleep, she has caught herself hoping that he would come to her and let her rest in the warmth of his embrace. She would then reprimand herself, embarrassed for thinking such a thought.
Stopping a few meters away from the mansion, Hinata decided to use one of Sasuke's oldest tricks.
She decided to forget about the door and use the window.
Carefully counting which window was the one that leads to Sasuke's room; she hid her chakra signature and focused on looking for Sasuke's own. Feeling a faint electric spark, she kicked her feet on the soft ground and leaped, hands grasping on to the windowsill for support.
Silently wondering why she could hear no noise and no chakras from the other taka members, Hinata hoisted herself up easily with one swift movement. She landed gracefully on the balls of her feet and her eyes focused on the sleeping form that was sprawled on the bed.
Sasuke's eyes were closed and he only has his boxer shorts on.
The young man did not stirred, or gave any signs that he knew she was there. She could only hear his relaxed breathing and the soft sound that was coming out of his mouth.
Oh he was sleeping alright…
Poking her head outside the window, she studied the sun's position to estimate what time it was. Based on the shadows that trees below are casting, it seems that it was already late afternoon. Hinata returned her gaze back to the sleeping Uchiha and cast weary glances on his only body covering.
She was feeling a little awkward.
Well…Karin would have a feast if she could see Sasuke-kun right now. Hinata thought and her brows creased, hating the idea that Karin might see the sharingan user in such a way.
Taking slow steps to where the bed was, Hinata looked around for a blanket. When she found one, she unfolded it and tried not to make the tiniest sound as she started to place it above Sasuke's bare body.
"What are you doing?"
Hinata yelped and dropped the blanket on the floor. "Y-you're awake."
Sasuke's eyes opened drowsily. "Do you think anyone could just sneak up on me even if I was asleep?" Raising his head up a bit, he looked at the blanket then his eyes settled back to her masked face.
Hinata blushed.
Sasuke raised his eyebrows, then as if he was slowly patching the clues together, his eyes glinted with mischief that Hinata has the sudden urge to flee. "I see."
"I'm just going to check on you." She admitted. "But I did not expect to see you alone."
"Kakashi-sense summoned the three earlier, a little talk about small things. That's why no one is around except me."
"It's unlikely of you to sleep while the sun is up." Hinata pointed out.
The Uchiha shrugged. "It's because today is my chance to rest in peace and quiet. It's so noisy in here with Karin and Suigetsu around."
"Oh…"
"Hn."
"Uhmm…" Hinata looked around, her fingers twitching. She was actually planning on spending a short time with Sasuke, just to see how he was after Shino-kun's sudden attack the other day, but her mind was telling her to flee. Yes, she expected him to kiss her, or cuddle her, like he always do…but this time…he was almost naked. "So…I guess y-your fine. I think I need to go no—"
"Join me."
"What?" Hinata's head snapped back, she was just about to turn when Sasuke said those two words.
Sasuke raised himself up in a sitting position, showing Hinata his body's full splendor. Running his hand on his dark hair, he looked at her with a serious gaze. "Come here."
"Sasuke…"
Instead of waiting for her to make up another excuse, The Uchiha stood up, covered their distance with a few steps, and grabbed her up— bridal style.
"Sasuke!" Her legs and hands flailed.
Dropping her to the bed, the Uchiha then flopped himself beside her. When she was about to raise herself up, he pushed her down with a hand, the other holding her wrist in case she decided to flee. "Shh…" Sasuke whispered on her ear as he started to remove her mask—only to show her flushed face.
With eyes big with nervousness, Hinata swallowed as he felt Sasuke started to remove the straps of her Anbu vest, all the while his dark eyes were looking deviously on her own white ones. When he succeeded, he wrapped his arms around her and buried his face on her hair.
Hinata's back was to him, so she could feel every rise and fall of his chest. "Sasuke…they might come back and see us—"
"I don't give a damn." His voice was muffled as he buried his face deeper. Wondering how she could make her hair so fragrant yet not too strong to mess with his sense of smell, he inhaled the lavender scent he loved so much while playfully squeezing the girl in the circle of his arms. Smiling, he kissed the back of her ear—earning a soft squeak from the heiress—and also on the nape of her neck. "Besides…all I wanted is to sleep with you."
"Sleep?" Hinata asked a little surprised.
Chuckling behind her ear, Sasuke whispered. "Why? Do you expect for something else?"
"N-no…of course not." Hinata' face just turned an alarming shade of red.
"Hn…you're not breathing."
"Oh…" Hinata blinked, and then took a large gulp of air. Behind her, she could hear Sasuke chuckling softly, his chest vibrating in the process. His hot breath on the nape of her neck was sending shivers down her spine, Hinata has to close her eyes just to relaxed herself and steady her heartbeat. "Sasuke…I'm dusty from work, you should not hold me so close."
"Hinata…"
"H-hai?" Good heavens. She was stuttering and she doesn't like it.
"I'm glad you're here." He murmured. The words were spoken with a resigned note, as if he was tired and she was some kind of relaxing balm that could helped ease his tired self.
"M-me too…" She admitted softly.
With his hands around her and his head buried on the hollow of her neck, Sasuke Uchiha fell asleep.
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"Neh? Hinata and Sasuke?" Ino gasped so hard, some of the customers inside her family's flower shop looked at her with curious stares. "You got to be kidding me."
Sakura chuckled. "No I'm not." Crossing her arms, the Haruno pouted. "I do not make stories up you know…"
Ino stood from the counter and jumped over it. She faced Sakura with big eyes and began to shake the medic with too much enthusiasm that Sakura could feel her teeth rattle. "No way…"
"Yes way…and they are awesome."
"But Hinata-chan did not say—"
"Because she is Hinata-chan…you know her Ino." Removing the blonde's hands on her thin shoulders, Sakura smiled and played with the beautiful flower growing next to her in a small pot. "No one thought that Sasuke would finally open his heart…and to think that it was Hinata."
A sudden burst of laughter erupted from the Yamanaka's lips. "Yeah…the girl who never even gives him her damn attention…for she was busy looking at someone else."
"It seems like we have an exchange for the love of our lives." The Haruno shook her head. "That only shows how things will never end as you expected them to be."
"Yeah…"
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Shino Aburame pocketed his hands as he and Kiba were strolling down the street that leads to the training grounds of team eight. Stretching his arms up, Kiba yawned and revealed sharp canines. Beside him, Akamaru barked happily while running around them in circles. It was the first time that the dog was allowed to do training since it was injured, and it cannot help but be happy about it.
"Do you think Hinata-chan would show up?" Kiba asked.
"It's Tuesday." Shino answered.
"I know…our training schedule…but maybe she was spending time with Sasuke or something." Unconsciously, Kiba pouted at the thought. "So that's why Sasuke is acting like he was going to eat Shikamaru about that fake husband and wife thing back on our mission…because there was something going on between them…damn."
"I trust Hina to show up."
"Oh yeah? Words from the one who suddenly punched Sasuke in the face?" Kiba challenged, his hot temper suddenly made him want for anyone…just anyone to argue right now. "Come on Shino, I know you also felt what I am feeling right now. I have seen it in your face when back at Ichiraku's"
"Hn."
Throwing his hand above his head in an exasperated kind of way, Kiba grimaced. "I never thought knowing that Hinata-chan is already in a relationship will make me feel like this…It was like letting a sister go or something…And now that I realized that she won't be spending time with us like she used too. I mean…we are a team right?"
Shino did not say anything in return; instead, he just stared at the ground that they are walking upon.
Kiba continued his little tirade. "I mean…she is still going to make us bento lunches wouldn't she? Urgh…I was so used to Hina-chan's –"
"Of course I would Kiba-kun." Two hands from behind grabbed Kiba and wrapped him in a soft hug.
It was Hinata. She was actually listening to her teammate's conversation up above the trees. They did not notice her because she has been there for almost half an hour, waiting for them to come for training. The moment she heard Kiba's words, Hinata cannot help but smile and shook her head. It was then that she dropped to the ground and hugged the Inouzuka from behind.
"Hinata-chan."
Still not releasing her hot tempered and loud "older brother" from her arms, Hinata let her cheek rest on Kiba's back. "Nothing would change Kiba-kun…You would always be my best friend you know…along with Shino-kun. And no getting used to other things…for they would remain just as they were before."
Akamaru barked happily, wiggling his tail.
Kiba sniffed.
Shino gave up a faint smile.
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This ends the chapter
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