AN: heads up so there is no confusion this chapter is in the Present ( base on the continuation of chapter 4) recap of chapter 4 is below they were attending Hanabi's engagement party.

Previously

"Sasuke, "she says his name gingerly reaching out to grab his arm

His eyes flash dangerously red because he is familiar with that tone that can make him buckle if he is not careful

"so now you want to talk" he sneers "or do you just want to know if I told your old man about your recent escapades?" shrugging her off his arm, he walks off

she slumps on the grass below and stares hard as his retreating form

She's past the point of self-pity

Proverbs 25 :19

"like a broken tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in a time of trouble"

PRESENT

"Hina, what are you doing out here?" the concerned voice brought her out of her stupor

She frowned as the blonde-haired shinobi approached her by the pond

Hinata straightened herself from her crouched position and quickly wiped her tears,

Hoping he would know better than to ask

But this was Naruto ... he always asked

"Heyy are you okay?" placing his hand on her bare shoulder

His touch sent shivers down her spine

she wanted to scream, but settled for a stiff nod

"you've been avoiding me..." was he kidding? "how are you and...Sasuke" he said awkwardly scratching his head

what do you think? She wanted to snap

His blue eyes flashed with a mix of concern, guilt, and something else she didn't want to decipher

"Hina. I know he's angry, and you're probably getting the brunt of it. But it wasn't all your fault you know" letting his hand trail down her arm "we all have to sit and sort this out"

"I-I should go"

He moved to cradle her hand in his larger ones "let me walk you home"

"I don't think that's for the best" she said hoping she sounded firm

She had to flee before he turned her into mush

Purposely avoiding his eyes, she pulled her hands free from his grasp

And walked past him in the same direction her husband had moments ago

AN : Realized I spelled my beta ff wrong ( Hydrag) in the last chapter...here to redeem myself (hehe)

u/1943396/Hydrag