Unanswered Questions, the Untold Heart of the Shinobi.
Chapter 6
Forbidden
Disclaimer: Sigh I can't say it...it's....too sad.....
Neji: Ahem...
Disclaimer: {yet again}: I don't own Naruto! I swear so please don't hurt me Neji.
Neji: Whatever....
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"Sasuke-Kun!" called Hinata, as she ran towards the raven-haired boy.
"Hinata-Chan?" asked Sasuke, not believing his eyes.
There she was, right in front of him once again.
As if nothing had happened the other day.
"You know, I am not allowed to see you or speak to you..." stated Sasuke.
"I...know," replied Hinata, quite sadly.
They both stood there quiet, for a few moments before Hinata spoke again.
"Close your eyes, and don't speak if you're worried," Said Hinata, giggling.
"Hmph!" replied Sasuke, as a blush crept across his face.
He then looked over at a smiling Hinata. She looked so cute and gentle.
"Why did you come here, Hinata-Chan?" asked Sasuke, with a serious look.
Hinata face turned bright red but she regained herself as she looked at the ground.
"It's just...not fair," Said Hinata stuttering.
"Not fair?" asked Sasuke, curiosity picking him up.
"Yes...it's not fair that I am forbidden from seeing you, Sasuke-Kun," replied Hinata.
She lifted her head so that she now was looking into his eyes.
Tears fell viciously down her cheek.
"Sasuke-Kun, the truth is, I..." Hinata began but could not finish because of her embarrassment.
But that's all Sasuke needed to hear.
"I know, I like you, too Hinata-Chan," confessed Sasuke.
His heart was beating at a rapid speed.
His heart was beating loud enough to be heard by anyone nearby.
"Hinata-Chan..." said Sasuke, as he wiped the tears from her eyes.
When he looked at her it seemed as nothing else in the world existed.
{She smells good like the sweet scent of spring,} thought Sasuke to himself. "Sasuke-Kun..." said Hinata now, with a smile on her face.
It was the most beautiful smile he had ever seen.
And with the sun reflecting on her lips, it made it even more wonderful as they shone from the light.
Sasuke's heart began to race even faster.
He needed her. And she liked him.
How could it get any more perfect? He wanted to taste her sweet lips.
He leaned closer towards Hinata.
She did not move, she just stood there blushing.
He could almost taste her.
But just as he was about to plant his lips on hers...
A blond blur of hair was between them.
Naruto pushed Sasuke down to the ground with a sudden kick to his stomach.
But Sasuke quickly got up but not fast enough.
Naruto embraced Hinata tightly.
He then proceeded to kiss Hinata.
And to Sasuke's dismay she kissed Naruto back.
"Naruto-Kun..." said Hinata, surprised with the most joyful look on her face.
Sasuke's blood was boiling.
He needed her. How dare Naruto try to take her away!
Sasuke was angry, so furious he could not think straight.
"How, dare, you!" hissed Sasuke.
He then quickly grabbed a kunai from his holster.
And as quick as when he grabbed his kunai, he skillfully stabbed Naruto in the back.
Naruto fell lifeless into Hinata's arms.
It had been too quick for Naruto to even make a clone of himself.
Horror and anger filled Hinata's eyes. "Sasuke-Kun...I hate you..." Said Hinata, in the coldest way imaginable.
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Sasuke quickly blinked his eyes open. He had been sleeping.
{Oh, it was just a nightmare,} thought Sasuke to himself.
But to reassure himself he took in his surroundings.
He was with Sakura on the bridge where they were to meet Kakashi.
Naruto hadn't arrived yet because he was never as early as Sasuke and Sakura.
"Are you ok, Sasuke-Kun?" asked Sakura, rather worried.
"You were sleeping for a long time," added Sakura.
"I'm fine. I was just resting my eyes," said Sasuke simply. But the truth was he hadn't been able to sleep in days.
It had been four days since he last saw Hinata.
Not that he didn't try, but it was impossible in a house of Hyuga's. They always saw you coming.
And when not at her house she was escorted by Neji or with her teammates.
So he hardly was able to sleep and whenever he did he had the same nightmare.
{There has to be a way,} thought Sasuke to himself, with a glimpse of hope.
"Good morning, Sakura-Chan!" said a very cheerful, hyperactive Naruto.
"Good morning," replied Sakura.
"And why are you so happy?" asked Sasuke under his breath.
"Eh, Sasuke, did you say something?" asked a perturbed Naruto.
"Nothing...Baka," Replied an equally perturbed Sasuke.
{Not this again!} thought Sakura to herself.
"Naruto-Kun, what's that in your hands?" asked Sakura sweetly, as she was desperately trying to change the subject.
"Oh, this?" replied Naruto, as he looked down at a neatly wrapped cloth around a small box.
"Yes," replied Sakura, now more curious.
A foxy grin went across Naruto's face as he looked back up at Sakura.
"Well...I don't know if I should tell you..." Said Naruto mischievously, as he knew Sakura's curiosity would peak.
"NARUTO..." Began Sakura tempted to smack his head. "Please, Naruto-Kun," asked Sakura, this time as sweet as ever.
"Mmmm...Ok, Ok, I will tell you," Said Naruto, with excitement in his eyes.
"It's my lunch..." stated Naruto.
"Oh..." replied Sakura, deeply disappointed.
"Wait, I'm not finished yet, this just isn't any lunch...this lunch is special," said Naruto, smiling even more now.
Sasuke watched the two speechless, pretending not to care about their conversation.
"Special?" asked Sakura, with a confused look.
"Yes, it's very special, Hinata-Chan made it especially for me," Said Naruto proudly, as a blush crept across face.
"Really...wow!" Said Sakura, surprised by Naruto.
Sasuke cracked his knuckles as he glared intensively at Naruto.
"Sasuke-Kun, are you ok?" asked Sakura, noticing Sasuke's sudden change in mood.
Sasuke just gazed up at the sky as a response.
The sun was at its brightest, without a cloud in sight.
The rays from the sun beamed gently unto Sasuke's face.
Sasuke clenched his fists tightly together.
Flash Back
The raven haired boy looked curiously into the pale girl's eyes.
Hinata looked up also at Sasuke, but quickly diverted her eyes.
He could still taste the sweet rice she had made.
"Hinata-Chan..." began Sasuke.
"Yes?" asked Hinata, a little over a whisper.
Sasuke stared down at his half finished lunch in a neatly prepared box.
"Why do you always make me lunch?" asked Sasuke, with a blank expression on his face.
Hinata stared down at her neatly folded hands.
"Does it bother you that I make you lunch, Sasuke-Kun?" asked Hinata.
"I'm sorry, Sasuke-Kun," apologized Hinata.
"Don't be sorry, I don't mind you making me lunch, I just want to know Why," stated Sasuke.
A small blush crept along Hinata's face.
It was still hard for her to talk to Sasuke, or anyone for that matter.
"Well, since you have been helping me train, it's the least I can do to repay you," replied Hinata.
"Oh, is that the only reason?" asked Sasuke.
"If so, you shouldn't have to worry about it, I know your dad only gives you little money for your lunch," stated Sasuke.
"Besides, I'm the one who asked you to train with me," Said Sasuke, smiling.
Hinata looked up from the ground, now face to face with Sasuke.
"To tell the truth Sasuke-Kun, I make you lunch because I like to see you smile," Said Hinata softly.
"See me...smile?" asked Sasuke.
Hinata blushed more as she realized she had to explain.
"Yes...it's nice to see you smile, at school you're always frowning," began Hinata.
"This is why I never really watched you like other girls, instead I watched Naruto-Kun," confessed Hinata.
Her face was now bright red since she had mentioned Naruto.
"Naruto..." whispered Sasuke, as he clinched his fist.
"You also seemed so cold back then, but after spending time with you I see you seem to have changed," Said Hinata.
"This is why I make you lunch Sasuke-Kun...it always is a pleasure to make a friend happy," said Hinata.
Hinata looked back at the ground, not sure what to do.
Sasuke blinked in his eyes in shock as she said this.
He also had noticed a small change in himself.
And instead of telling him he was weak for not hating all the time, she thought his recent change was nice.
"I always wished I was brave enough to give Naruto-Kun lunch, but I'm always afraid he will reject me," said Hinata, sadly.
"Why do you like him so much...what's so special about him?" asked Sasuke, with a hint of frustration in his voice.
Hinata seemed to go into a trance; it was not so easy to talk about Naruto.
Sasuke noticing he overstepped his bounds, placing his hand on her shoulder.
"Sorry, but you know Naruto, he will eat anything. I wouldn't worry about him rejecting you," Said Sasuke, breaking her out of her trance.
Hinata's eyes danced as he said this. Maybe there was a chance for her and Naruto after all.
Sasuke stood up straight from his sitting position.
"Let's go train," Said Sasuke, quite simply.
Hinata gave him a big smile as she got up also.
"Also, Hinata-Chan, thanks for lunch, it was great," said Sasuke, smiling.
End Flash Back
"Isn't it great?" asked Naruto, excited as he peeked at his food.
"For the third time Naruto, it is," said Sakura, a little annoyed.
Naruto ignored Sakura's comment and walked towards Sasuke.
"Mmmm...it smells so good...I can't wait to eat it!" said Naruto, knowing he was taunting Sasuke.
"It's clear who Hinata-Chan likes better, besides, she could never like a guy like you," said Naruto.
As Naruto said this Sasuke shot Naruto a look that could kill...if looks could kill.
{Is it my imagination, or does Sasuke seem to like Hinata?} thought Sakura to herself.
"All you are Sasuke, is a cold-hearted...B...a..." began Naruto, but was interrupted by Sakura.
"Shut up Naruto...that's enough," demanded Sakura.
"Eh, Sakura-Chan, why do you always defend Sasuke?" said Naruto, pouting.
"Hey, Naruto, wanna fight?" asked Sasuke calmly.
But before Naruto could answer Sasuke already started his hand seals.
"Fire No Jutsu!"{Editor I forget the real name of the attack so can you fix it?} shouted Sasuke, as he shot balls of fire towards Naruto.
But it was too easy for Naruto, he managed to dodge it.
All...but one that caught fire to his sleeve.
"Ouch...Ouch...Ouch..." said Naruto in pain, trying to shake off the fire.
But as he shook his arm the lunch box slowly slipped from his hand.
And Naruto watched with most sorrow in his eyes.
But before the lunch hit the ground Sasuke skillfully caught it.
"Thanks for the lunch, loser!" Mocked Sasuke, smirking.
"HEY!!! GIVE THAT BACK!" shouted Naruto.
"No, I'm feeling kinda hungry," Said Sasuke, as he glared at Naruto.
And much to Naruto's dismay, Sasuke quickly devoured the lunch in less than 30 seconds.
{That helped a bit...but I still feel bad without her here,} thought Sasuke to himself.
{Why does it feel so weird without her? Why can't I forget her?} thought Sasuke as he unconsciously held the lunch box close to his chest.
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"Yo!" said the silver-haired Jounin.
Sakura and Naruto were about to tell him he was late when they realized he was earlier than usual.
"Kakashi-Sensei...is early!" said Sakura, amazed.
"Yeah, it sure is strange, don't you think, Sakura-Chan?" whispered Naruto.
But Naruto looked down at his hands and remembered Sasuke had stolen his lunch and he started moping.
"Kakashi-Sensei, are you sick?" asked Sakura, concerned.
"No, what ever gave you that idea?" asked Kakashi as he scratched the back of his head.
"Anyway I will make this quick...I have to go away on a mission," said Kakashi, nonchalant.
"Does this mean we get to go on another mission?" asked Naruto, excited.
"No, I'm the only one going," replied Kakashi calmly.
"I need you guys to stay here and help on missions around here," said Kakashi as his one visible eye was slanted, so you knew he was smiling.
"Also, sometimes you may have to pair up with other teams since we have a shortage of ninja," stated Kakashi.
"This is a very important time for our village, please do your best," pleaded Kakashi.
And with that Kakashi waved goodbye and disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
"Naruto-Kun, wanna go on a mission with just the two of us?" asked Sakura, as she gave him a big smile.
"Yeah, that sounds good, we don't have to be around Sasuke," said Naruto, as he squinted his eyes.
"Mmmm...Sakura-Chan...I think you're the one who's sick," teased Naruto.
"Why's that?" asked Sakura.
"Well, you have never wanted to be alone with me before," said Naruto seriously.
"Err, that's before, now lets go before I change my mind," said Sakura as she pulled Naruto's arm.
Naruto pulled his arm away and walked ahead with his arms behind his head.
"Hurry up Sakura-Chan..." called Naruto.
Sakura walked slowly by Sasuke.
Sasuke just stared pass her.
Sakura lightly tapped on Sasuke's shoulder as she walks by.
Sasuke looked curiously at the pink haired girl.
"Sasuke-Kun...Hinata's team-mates are both gone today," whispered Sakura.
"So she may need a team-mate today, I'll try and keep Naruto busy," whispered Sakura as she winked.
Sasuke nodded his head, as he gave Sakura a small smile.
Sakura then proceeded to run after Naruto.
True, it hurts Sakura that Sasuke doesn't like her, but seeing Sasuke hurt was worse for her.
{Good Luck,} thought Sakura to herself.
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"Come on Hinata, you have watched Naruto enough today," said Neji quite bored.
"Oh, sorry, Neji-Kun, was it really that long?" asked Hinata, as she looked down at her feet.
"Hmph!" grunted Neji.
"I'm sorry, I just wanted to see if he liked his lunch," stuttered Hinata.
"Well, did he?" asked Neji, though he knew the answer since he also been watching.
Hinata looked up at her own lunch box and began fidgeting with it.
"I don't think he got to try it yet," said Hinata, with mixed emotions.
She was starting to notice how Sasuke acted different towards her.
She had never seen someone fight so hard for a simple lunch.
But still it was to supposed to be 'Naruto-Kun's' lunch.
Her chance to see if he would finally recognize her again.
But that was not the only thing that had been bothering her.
"Neji-Kun, why did you save me, you know, a few days ago?" asked Hinata timidly.
"I was just nearby, that's all, don't worry about it," said Neji, as he leaned against a tree while swirling a kunai between his finger.
"Oh...ok," said Hinata, a little disappointed, she had hoped for a better answer.
Neji had been saying the same thing ever since that day.
Neji took the kunai, and threw it at a nearby tree.
He closed his pale eyes, as he relaxed even more against the tree.
Flash Back
It was a lovely sunny day.
The nicely cut green blades of grass were flowing with the wind.
"So, what do you think of her son?" asked Neji's farther.
Neji gave his father a big, innocent smile.
"I think she's cute," said the little boy.
They looked over at the girl, all dressed up in a pretty kimono.
She was hiding behind her dad's leg, while taking a peek now and then.
"That's good," replied Neji's father, as a big smile formed across his lips.
"It seems our kids like each other," said Hinata's father, as he also wore a smile.
"Yes, I agree," Replied Neji's dad.
"H...i..." said the shy little girl to Neji.
"Hi, I'm Neji!" said the little boy, excitedly.
He walked over closer to the little girl.
She tried to hide behind her dad but he pushed her in front of him.
"No need to be shy, it's ok, tell him your name," said Hinata's father.
"I'm H...i...n...a...t...a," stuttered the little girl, shyly.
"Hinata...what a pretty name," replied Neji.
"How old are you?" asked Neji, curious.
"I'm...s...i...x," replied Hinata, little by little, being able to talk more.
"I'm seven," said Neji proudly, as he pointed to himself.
"Wow!" said Hinata, and began to giggle.
"Neji-Kun, you look like us, are you my brother?" asked Hinata shyly, as she diverted her eyes.
"That is true...I must be your brother..." said Neji, as smart as a seven year old could.
"This means you're my little sister," said Neji as he giggled.
"Think we should tell them the truth?" whispered Hinata's dad.
"No, they will find out in their own time," replied Neji's dad.
"Let them bask in their innocence," said Neji's father, as he gave a wink.
To that they both started snickering.
The two kids looked at the two puzzled, they couldn't figure out why they were laughing.
They did not know it was because they mistaken themselves as brother and sister, when they were cousins.
"Neji-Kun, lets take a walk," said Neji's dad.
"Awww...do we have to leave?" said Neji, a little disappointed.
"Don't worry, you will have plenty of time to spend with Hinata-Chan," replied Neji's dad.
"Ok!" said Neji, excitedly.
"Bye, little sister," said Neji, as he waved only like a seven year old can.
"Bye, big brother," said Hinata, as her tiny hand waved back.
"This is...good," said Neji's father as their walking came to a stop.
They were on a nice lush green hill.
Neji's dad bent down to Neji's level on one knee, so that they were eye to eye.
"I need you to promise me something, can you?" asked Neji's dad, seriously.
"Of course, anything for you dad!" said Neji, excitedly.
"Ok, good, this is important," said Neji's dad, putting one hand on Neji's shoulder.
"Promise me you will always protect Hinata-Chan," said Neji's father.
"I need you to promise, no matter what happens to me or how your feelings change, that you'll protect Hinata," said Neji's father.
"Ok, dad, I promise I will always protect her, no matter what happens, my man to man promise to you," replied Neji, seriously.
"Man to man promise eh...that's my son, I'm so proud of you," said Neji's father, smiling.
And with that he hugged Neji closely and tightly to him.
And that was the last day Neji ever got to hug his father.
End Flash Back
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"Neji-Kun..." whispered Hinata.
Hinata looked up as she heard footsteps.
"Come on Sakura-Chan, we will be late," demanded Naruto.
"Naruto-Kun..." said Hinata, blushing.
"Oh, hi, Hinata-Chan," said Naruto, waving as he walked towards her.
"Hinata-Chan, I'm sorry I didn't get to try your lunch," said Naruto, very sadly, and it showed in his eyes.
"Here, please take mine," said Hinata, looking at the ground as she offered her lunch.
"Hinata-Chan, I couldn't take your food" argued Naruto.
"It's ok, I'm not that hungry, I had a big breakfast," said Hinata.
Neji rolled his eyes, because he knew she was lying.
"Wow, thanks Hinata-Chan!" said Naruto, excitedly.
"I promise to take better care of it this time," said Naruto, smiling.
"I hope you will like it," said Hinata, with a tone of anxiousness in her voice.
"Don't worry, I bet it's good, since you made it," said Naruto, as he blushed.
Hinata looked up into the blonds pretty blue eyes, and blushed as well.
"Naruto...we got to go," called Sakura.
"Sorry Hinata, I got to go, maybe tomorrow we can go eat ramen together," suggested Naruto.
He then raced after Sakura as he waved bye to a very flustered Hinata.
"I have stuff to do, it's clear you like Naruto, so shouldn't be a problem for you to stay away from Sasuke," said Neji as he began to walk off.
"Why are you trying to protect me, Neji-Kun?" asked a confused Hinata.
Neji just heaved a big sigh, with his back towards Hinata.
"I made a promise to him," said Neji simply.
"What promise, and who is 'he'? Do you mean my father?" asked Hinata.
"I promised to always protect you, no matter what," stated Neji.
"Is my father making you Neji-Kun? If so, I release you from that promise," said Hinata, bravely.
"No...that promise was between men, father and son...my farther," replied Neji.
Hinata looked up, the surprise clear on her face.
"So, you see, even you can't release me from it," said Neji, smirking.
"Brother Neji..." began Hinata, but Neji interrupted her.
"That day at the Chuunin exam, I broke that promise, that day father was frowning," said Neji.
"But not anymore, now when he looks down, he will smile and be proud of me again," said Neji then walked away.
{Are you proud of me now father? Am I doing what's right?} thought Neji to himself as he left Hinata by herself.
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Hinata made her way to her old classroom.
It is where they had put a list on the wall of C and D missions for Genins to sign up for.
She skimmed down the list and found a D mission that only required one person.
She began to write her name down as someone appeared behind her.
"Sasuke?" asked Hinata, surprised.
"Yeah, it's me," replied Sasuke, as his breath touched the back of her neck.
"I'm sorry Sasuke-Kun, not meaning to be rude, but I'm not allowed to see you," said Hinata nervously.
"I'm just here to find a mission," said Sasuke, smiling.
"Oh, ok," said Hinata, relieved.
She finished signing her name, but as she finished Sasuke reached pass her arm and took the pen.
And wrote his name beside hers.
"Sasuke-Kun, I can really do this mission by myself," said Hinata, trying to get Sasuke to back out.
"Well, Kakashi Sensei said I had bad team work, maybe I should work on it," said Sasuke, winking.
"Sasuke-Kun...we're not allowed to see each other, or speak to each other, so I'm sure missions are out of the question," defended Hinata.
She then turned around face to face with Sasuke.
"Hmph!" said Sasuke, as he looked at the address, but not the mission itself.
He gently took Hinata's hand in his.
"It will be ok, I promise, now let go do this mission," said Sasuke.
Hinata blushed slightly.
Her heart feeling with uncertainty. She did not want to get in trouble.
But she found herself following behind Sasuke.
Maybe it's because she's a nice person, or maybe it's another reason.
But she decided to take the risk.
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Oh my gosh, it's done! Readers I'm so terribly sorry for the long wait.
I realize besides this chapter, I owe you 3 other chapters by now.
I made this extra long. Heh, I know, long flash backs, but needed to explain.
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Chapter 6
Forbidden
Disclaimer: Sigh I can't say it...it's....too sad.....
Neji: Ahem...
Disclaimer: {yet again}: I don't own Naruto! I swear so please don't hurt me Neji.
Neji: Whatever....
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"Sasuke-Kun!" called Hinata, as she ran towards the raven-haired boy.
"Hinata-Chan?" asked Sasuke, not believing his eyes.
There she was, right in front of him once again.
As if nothing had happened the other day.
"You know, I am not allowed to see you or speak to you..." stated Sasuke.
"I...know," replied Hinata, quite sadly.
They both stood there quiet, for a few moments before Hinata spoke again.
"Close your eyes, and don't speak if you're worried," Said Hinata, giggling.
"Hmph!" replied Sasuke, as a blush crept across his face.
He then looked over at a smiling Hinata. She looked so cute and gentle.
"Why did you come here, Hinata-Chan?" asked Sasuke, with a serious look.
Hinata face turned bright red but she regained herself as she looked at the ground.
"It's just...not fair," Said Hinata stuttering.
"Not fair?" asked Sasuke, curiosity picking him up.
"Yes...it's not fair that I am forbidden from seeing you, Sasuke-Kun," replied Hinata.
She lifted her head so that she now was looking into his eyes.
Tears fell viciously down her cheek.
"Sasuke-Kun, the truth is, I..." Hinata began but could not finish because of her embarrassment.
But that's all Sasuke needed to hear.
"I know, I like you, too Hinata-Chan," confessed Sasuke.
His heart was beating at a rapid speed.
His heart was beating loud enough to be heard by anyone nearby.
"Hinata-Chan..." said Sasuke, as he wiped the tears from her eyes.
When he looked at her it seemed as nothing else in the world existed.
{She smells good like the sweet scent of spring,} thought Sasuke to himself. "Sasuke-Kun..." said Hinata now, with a smile on her face.
It was the most beautiful smile he had ever seen.
And with the sun reflecting on her lips, it made it even more wonderful as they shone from the light.
Sasuke's heart began to race even faster.
He needed her. And she liked him.
How could it get any more perfect? He wanted to taste her sweet lips.
He leaned closer towards Hinata.
She did not move, she just stood there blushing.
He could almost taste her.
But just as he was about to plant his lips on hers...
A blond blur of hair was between them.
Naruto pushed Sasuke down to the ground with a sudden kick to his stomach.
But Sasuke quickly got up but not fast enough.
Naruto embraced Hinata tightly.
He then proceeded to kiss Hinata.
And to Sasuke's dismay she kissed Naruto back.
"Naruto-Kun..." said Hinata, surprised with the most joyful look on her face.
Sasuke's blood was boiling.
He needed her. How dare Naruto try to take her away!
Sasuke was angry, so furious he could not think straight.
"How, dare, you!" hissed Sasuke.
He then quickly grabbed a kunai from his holster.
And as quick as when he grabbed his kunai, he skillfully stabbed Naruto in the back.
Naruto fell lifeless into Hinata's arms.
It had been too quick for Naruto to even make a clone of himself.
Horror and anger filled Hinata's eyes. "Sasuke-Kun...I hate you..." Said Hinata, in the coldest way imaginable.
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Sasuke quickly blinked his eyes open. He had been sleeping.
{Oh, it was just a nightmare,} thought Sasuke to himself.
But to reassure himself he took in his surroundings.
He was with Sakura on the bridge where they were to meet Kakashi.
Naruto hadn't arrived yet because he was never as early as Sasuke and Sakura.
"Are you ok, Sasuke-Kun?" asked Sakura, rather worried.
"You were sleeping for a long time," added Sakura.
"I'm fine. I was just resting my eyes," said Sasuke simply. But the truth was he hadn't been able to sleep in days.
It had been four days since he last saw Hinata.
Not that he didn't try, but it was impossible in a house of Hyuga's. They always saw you coming.
And when not at her house she was escorted by Neji or with her teammates.
So he hardly was able to sleep and whenever he did he had the same nightmare.
{There has to be a way,} thought Sasuke to himself, with a glimpse of hope.
"Good morning, Sakura-Chan!" said a very cheerful, hyperactive Naruto.
"Good morning," replied Sakura.
"And why are you so happy?" asked Sasuke under his breath.
"Eh, Sasuke, did you say something?" asked a perturbed Naruto.
"Nothing...Baka," Replied an equally perturbed Sasuke.
{Not this again!} thought Sakura to herself.
"Naruto-Kun, what's that in your hands?" asked Sakura sweetly, as she was desperately trying to change the subject.
"Oh, this?" replied Naruto, as he looked down at a neatly wrapped cloth around a small box.
"Yes," replied Sakura, now more curious.
A foxy grin went across Naruto's face as he looked back up at Sakura.
"Well...I don't know if I should tell you..." Said Naruto mischievously, as he knew Sakura's curiosity would peak.
"NARUTO..." Began Sakura tempted to smack his head. "Please, Naruto-Kun," asked Sakura, this time as sweet as ever.
"Mmmm...Ok, Ok, I will tell you," Said Naruto, with excitement in his eyes.
"It's my lunch..." stated Naruto.
"Oh..." replied Sakura, deeply disappointed.
"Wait, I'm not finished yet, this just isn't any lunch...this lunch is special," said Naruto, smiling even more now.
Sasuke watched the two speechless, pretending not to care about their conversation.
"Special?" asked Sakura, with a confused look.
"Yes, it's very special, Hinata-Chan made it especially for me," Said Naruto proudly, as a blush crept across face.
"Really...wow!" Said Sakura, surprised by Naruto.
Sasuke cracked his knuckles as he glared intensively at Naruto.
"Sasuke-Kun, are you ok?" asked Sakura, noticing Sasuke's sudden change in mood.
Sasuke just gazed up at the sky as a response.
The sun was at its brightest, without a cloud in sight.
The rays from the sun beamed gently unto Sasuke's face.
Sasuke clenched his fists tightly together.
Flash Back
The raven haired boy looked curiously into the pale girl's eyes.
Hinata looked up also at Sasuke, but quickly diverted her eyes.
He could still taste the sweet rice she had made.
"Hinata-Chan..." began Sasuke.
"Yes?" asked Hinata, a little over a whisper.
Sasuke stared down at his half finished lunch in a neatly prepared box.
"Why do you always make me lunch?" asked Sasuke, with a blank expression on his face.
Hinata stared down at her neatly folded hands.
"Does it bother you that I make you lunch, Sasuke-Kun?" asked Hinata.
"I'm sorry, Sasuke-Kun," apologized Hinata.
"Don't be sorry, I don't mind you making me lunch, I just want to know Why," stated Sasuke.
A small blush crept along Hinata's face.
It was still hard for her to talk to Sasuke, or anyone for that matter.
"Well, since you have been helping me train, it's the least I can do to repay you," replied Hinata.
"Oh, is that the only reason?" asked Sasuke.
"If so, you shouldn't have to worry about it, I know your dad only gives you little money for your lunch," stated Sasuke.
"Besides, I'm the one who asked you to train with me," Said Sasuke, smiling.
Hinata looked up from the ground, now face to face with Sasuke.
"To tell the truth Sasuke-Kun, I make you lunch because I like to see you smile," Said Hinata softly.
"See me...smile?" asked Sasuke.
Hinata blushed more as she realized she had to explain.
"Yes...it's nice to see you smile, at school you're always frowning," began Hinata.
"This is why I never really watched you like other girls, instead I watched Naruto-Kun," confessed Hinata.
Her face was now bright red since she had mentioned Naruto.
"Naruto..." whispered Sasuke, as he clinched his fist.
"You also seemed so cold back then, but after spending time with you I see you seem to have changed," Said Hinata.
"This is why I make you lunch Sasuke-Kun...it always is a pleasure to make a friend happy," said Hinata.
Hinata looked back at the ground, not sure what to do.
Sasuke blinked in his eyes in shock as she said this.
He also had noticed a small change in himself.
And instead of telling him he was weak for not hating all the time, she thought his recent change was nice.
"I always wished I was brave enough to give Naruto-Kun lunch, but I'm always afraid he will reject me," said Hinata, sadly.
"Why do you like him so much...what's so special about him?" asked Sasuke, with a hint of frustration in his voice.
Hinata seemed to go into a trance; it was not so easy to talk about Naruto.
Sasuke noticing he overstepped his bounds, placing his hand on her shoulder.
"Sorry, but you know Naruto, he will eat anything. I wouldn't worry about him rejecting you," Said Sasuke, breaking her out of her trance.
Hinata's eyes danced as he said this. Maybe there was a chance for her and Naruto after all.
Sasuke stood up straight from his sitting position.
"Let's go train," Said Sasuke, quite simply.
Hinata gave him a big smile as she got up also.
"Also, Hinata-Chan, thanks for lunch, it was great," said Sasuke, smiling.
End Flash Back
"Isn't it great?" asked Naruto, excited as he peeked at his food.
"For the third time Naruto, it is," said Sakura, a little annoyed.
Naruto ignored Sakura's comment and walked towards Sasuke.
"Mmmm...it smells so good...I can't wait to eat it!" said Naruto, knowing he was taunting Sasuke.
"It's clear who Hinata-Chan likes better, besides, she could never like a guy like you," said Naruto.
As Naruto said this Sasuke shot Naruto a look that could kill...if looks could kill.
{Is it my imagination, or does Sasuke seem to like Hinata?} thought Sakura to herself.
"All you are Sasuke, is a cold-hearted...B...a..." began Naruto, but was interrupted by Sakura.
"Shut up Naruto...that's enough," demanded Sakura.
"Eh, Sakura-Chan, why do you always defend Sasuke?" said Naruto, pouting.
"Hey, Naruto, wanna fight?" asked Sasuke calmly.
But before Naruto could answer Sasuke already started his hand seals.
"Fire No Jutsu!"{Editor I forget the real name of the attack so can you fix it?} shouted Sasuke, as he shot balls of fire towards Naruto.
But it was too easy for Naruto, he managed to dodge it.
All...but one that caught fire to his sleeve.
"Ouch...Ouch...Ouch..." said Naruto in pain, trying to shake off the fire.
But as he shook his arm the lunch box slowly slipped from his hand.
And Naruto watched with most sorrow in his eyes.
But before the lunch hit the ground Sasuke skillfully caught it.
"Thanks for the lunch, loser!" Mocked Sasuke, smirking.
"HEY!!! GIVE THAT BACK!" shouted Naruto.
"No, I'm feeling kinda hungry," Said Sasuke, as he glared at Naruto.
And much to Naruto's dismay, Sasuke quickly devoured the lunch in less than 30 seconds.
{That helped a bit...but I still feel bad without her here,} thought Sasuke to himself.
{Why does it feel so weird without her? Why can't I forget her?} thought Sasuke as he unconsciously held the lunch box close to his chest.
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"Yo!" said the silver-haired Jounin.
Sakura and Naruto were about to tell him he was late when they realized he was earlier than usual.
"Kakashi-Sensei...is early!" said Sakura, amazed.
"Yeah, it sure is strange, don't you think, Sakura-Chan?" whispered Naruto.
But Naruto looked down at his hands and remembered Sasuke had stolen his lunch and he started moping.
"Kakashi-Sensei, are you sick?" asked Sakura, concerned.
"No, what ever gave you that idea?" asked Kakashi as he scratched the back of his head.
"Anyway I will make this quick...I have to go away on a mission," said Kakashi, nonchalant.
"Does this mean we get to go on another mission?" asked Naruto, excited.
"No, I'm the only one going," replied Kakashi calmly.
"I need you guys to stay here and help on missions around here," said Kakashi as his one visible eye was slanted, so you knew he was smiling.
"Also, sometimes you may have to pair up with other teams since we have a shortage of ninja," stated Kakashi.
"This is a very important time for our village, please do your best," pleaded Kakashi.
And with that Kakashi waved goodbye and disappeared in a cloud of smoke.
"Naruto-Kun, wanna go on a mission with just the two of us?" asked Sakura, as she gave him a big smile.
"Yeah, that sounds good, we don't have to be around Sasuke," said Naruto, as he squinted his eyes.
"Mmmm...Sakura-Chan...I think you're the one who's sick," teased Naruto.
"Why's that?" asked Sakura.
"Well, you have never wanted to be alone with me before," said Naruto seriously.
"Err, that's before, now lets go before I change my mind," said Sakura as she pulled Naruto's arm.
Naruto pulled his arm away and walked ahead with his arms behind his head.
"Hurry up Sakura-Chan..." called Naruto.
Sakura walked slowly by Sasuke.
Sasuke just stared pass her.
Sakura lightly tapped on Sasuke's shoulder as she walks by.
Sasuke looked curiously at the pink haired girl.
"Sasuke-Kun...Hinata's team-mates are both gone today," whispered Sakura.
"So she may need a team-mate today, I'll try and keep Naruto busy," whispered Sakura as she winked.
Sasuke nodded his head, as he gave Sakura a small smile.
Sakura then proceeded to run after Naruto.
True, it hurts Sakura that Sasuke doesn't like her, but seeing Sasuke hurt was worse for her.
{Good Luck,} thought Sakura to herself.
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"Come on Hinata, you have watched Naruto enough today," said Neji quite bored.
"Oh, sorry, Neji-Kun, was it really that long?" asked Hinata, as she looked down at her feet.
"Hmph!" grunted Neji.
"I'm sorry, I just wanted to see if he liked his lunch," stuttered Hinata.
"Well, did he?" asked Neji, though he knew the answer since he also been watching.
Hinata looked up at her own lunch box and began fidgeting with it.
"I don't think he got to try it yet," said Hinata, with mixed emotions.
She was starting to notice how Sasuke acted different towards her.
She had never seen someone fight so hard for a simple lunch.
But still it was to supposed to be 'Naruto-Kun's' lunch.
Her chance to see if he would finally recognize her again.
But that was not the only thing that had been bothering her.
"Neji-Kun, why did you save me, you know, a few days ago?" asked Hinata timidly.
"I was just nearby, that's all, don't worry about it," said Neji, as he leaned against a tree while swirling a kunai between his finger.
"Oh...ok," said Hinata, a little disappointed, she had hoped for a better answer.
Neji had been saying the same thing ever since that day.
Neji took the kunai, and threw it at a nearby tree.
He closed his pale eyes, as he relaxed even more against the tree.
Flash Back
It was a lovely sunny day.
The nicely cut green blades of grass were flowing with the wind.
"So, what do you think of her son?" asked Neji's farther.
Neji gave his father a big, innocent smile.
"I think she's cute," said the little boy.
They looked over at the girl, all dressed up in a pretty kimono.
She was hiding behind her dad's leg, while taking a peek now and then.
"That's good," replied Neji's father, as a big smile formed across his lips.
"It seems our kids like each other," said Hinata's father, as he also wore a smile.
"Yes, I agree," Replied Neji's dad.
"H...i..." said the shy little girl to Neji.
"Hi, I'm Neji!" said the little boy, excitedly.
He walked over closer to the little girl.
She tried to hide behind her dad but he pushed her in front of him.
"No need to be shy, it's ok, tell him your name," said Hinata's father.
"I'm H...i...n...a...t...a," stuttered the little girl, shyly.
"Hinata...what a pretty name," replied Neji.
"How old are you?" asked Neji, curious.
"I'm...s...i...x," replied Hinata, little by little, being able to talk more.
"I'm seven," said Neji proudly, as he pointed to himself.
"Wow!" said Hinata, and began to giggle.
"Neji-Kun, you look like us, are you my brother?" asked Hinata shyly, as she diverted her eyes.
"That is true...I must be your brother..." said Neji, as smart as a seven year old could.
"This means you're my little sister," said Neji as he giggled.
"Think we should tell them the truth?" whispered Hinata's dad.
"No, they will find out in their own time," replied Neji's dad.
"Let them bask in their innocence," said Neji's father, as he gave a wink.
To that they both started snickering.
The two kids looked at the two puzzled, they couldn't figure out why they were laughing.
They did not know it was because they mistaken themselves as brother and sister, when they were cousins.
"Neji-Kun, lets take a walk," said Neji's dad.
"Awww...do we have to leave?" said Neji, a little disappointed.
"Don't worry, you will have plenty of time to spend with Hinata-Chan," replied Neji's dad.
"Ok!" said Neji, excitedly.
"Bye, little sister," said Neji, as he waved only like a seven year old can.
"Bye, big brother," said Hinata, as her tiny hand waved back.
"This is...good," said Neji's father as their walking came to a stop.
They were on a nice lush green hill.
Neji's dad bent down to Neji's level on one knee, so that they were eye to eye.
"I need you to promise me something, can you?" asked Neji's dad, seriously.
"Of course, anything for you dad!" said Neji, excitedly.
"Ok, good, this is important," said Neji's dad, putting one hand on Neji's shoulder.
"Promise me you will always protect Hinata-Chan," said Neji's father.
"I need you to promise, no matter what happens to me or how your feelings change, that you'll protect Hinata," said Neji's father.
"Ok, dad, I promise I will always protect her, no matter what happens, my man to man promise to you," replied Neji, seriously.
"Man to man promise eh...that's my son, I'm so proud of you," said Neji's father, smiling.
And with that he hugged Neji closely and tightly to him.
And that was the last day Neji ever got to hug his father.
End Flash Back
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"Neji-Kun..." whispered Hinata.
Hinata looked up as she heard footsteps.
"Come on Sakura-Chan, we will be late," demanded Naruto.
"Naruto-Kun..." said Hinata, blushing.
"Oh, hi, Hinata-Chan," said Naruto, waving as he walked towards her.
"Hinata-Chan, I'm sorry I didn't get to try your lunch," said Naruto, very sadly, and it showed in his eyes.
"Here, please take mine," said Hinata, looking at the ground as she offered her lunch.
"Hinata-Chan, I couldn't take your food" argued Naruto.
"It's ok, I'm not that hungry, I had a big breakfast," said Hinata.
Neji rolled his eyes, because he knew she was lying.
"Wow, thanks Hinata-Chan!" said Naruto, excitedly.
"I promise to take better care of it this time," said Naruto, smiling.
"I hope you will like it," said Hinata, with a tone of anxiousness in her voice.
"Don't worry, I bet it's good, since you made it," said Naruto, as he blushed.
Hinata looked up into the blonds pretty blue eyes, and blushed as well.
"Naruto...we got to go," called Sakura.
"Sorry Hinata, I got to go, maybe tomorrow we can go eat ramen together," suggested Naruto.
He then raced after Sakura as he waved bye to a very flustered Hinata.
"I have stuff to do, it's clear you like Naruto, so shouldn't be a problem for you to stay away from Sasuke," said Neji as he began to walk off.
"Why are you trying to protect me, Neji-Kun?" asked a confused Hinata.
Neji just heaved a big sigh, with his back towards Hinata.
"I made a promise to him," said Neji simply.
"What promise, and who is 'he'? Do you mean my father?" asked Hinata.
"I promised to always protect you, no matter what," stated Neji.
"Is my father making you Neji-Kun? If so, I release you from that promise," said Hinata, bravely.
"No...that promise was between men, father and son...my farther," replied Neji.
Hinata looked up, the surprise clear on her face.
"So, you see, even you can't release me from it," said Neji, smirking.
"Brother Neji..." began Hinata, but Neji interrupted her.
"That day at the Chuunin exam, I broke that promise, that day father was frowning," said Neji.
"But not anymore, now when he looks down, he will smile and be proud of me again," said Neji then walked away.
{Are you proud of me now father? Am I doing what's right?} thought Neji to himself as he left Hinata by herself.
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Hinata made her way to her old classroom.
It is where they had put a list on the wall of C and D missions for Genins to sign up for.
She skimmed down the list and found a D mission that only required one person.
She began to write her name down as someone appeared behind her.
"Sasuke?" asked Hinata, surprised.
"Yeah, it's me," replied Sasuke, as his breath touched the back of her neck.
"I'm sorry Sasuke-Kun, not meaning to be rude, but I'm not allowed to see you," said Hinata nervously.
"I'm just here to find a mission," said Sasuke, smiling.
"Oh, ok," said Hinata, relieved.
She finished signing her name, but as she finished Sasuke reached pass her arm and took the pen.
And wrote his name beside hers.
"Sasuke-Kun, I can really do this mission by myself," said Hinata, trying to get Sasuke to back out.
"Well, Kakashi Sensei said I had bad team work, maybe I should work on it," said Sasuke, winking.
"Sasuke-Kun...we're not allowed to see each other, or speak to each other, so I'm sure missions are out of the question," defended Hinata.
She then turned around face to face with Sasuke.
"Hmph!" said Sasuke, as he looked at the address, but not the mission itself.
He gently took Hinata's hand in his.
"It will be ok, I promise, now let go do this mission," said Sasuke.
Hinata blushed slightly.
Her heart feeling with uncertainty. She did not want to get in trouble.
But she found herself following behind Sasuke.
Maybe it's because she's a nice person, or maybe it's another reason.
But she decided to take the risk.
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Oh my gosh, it's done! Readers I'm so terribly sorry for the long wait.
I realize besides this chapter, I owe you 3 other chapters by now.
I made this extra long. Heh, I know, long flash backs, but needed to explain.
Well I promise to try to have the next chapter up in a few days.
Read my profile and it will explain what happened to me.
Well now to answer the reviews, send this to Game, and write the next chapter.
Thanks everyone for your on going support, it means a lot to me.
Writing this gives meaning to my boring life.
And thanks a million Game Sensei...please spare my life once again.
Note from Game: Well, that chapter's done! I really am sorry, this chapter would have come out 3 days earlier, but with exams and losing my internet...well, at least I promise too I will be extra-speedy on the next 3 Chaps from kenshin.
Y U M I Beauty: Really was Kakashi that mean? ..;; I hope he wasn't too OOC. Yeah that's my favorite part, when Neji saves her. Sorry for the long wait.
P.S. I really enjoyed your chapter in your fic as well.
Wormkaizer: HEHE, you and Game both wish its NarutoXHinata, Heh be happy for now..cuz somehow..it will workout for SasukeXHinata MUAHAHAHAHAHHAHA anyway glad you liked the last chapter Game and Animeforte helped a lot on the fight. :)Hope this one is ok.
Junko: YATTA! This chapter is done..I hope you like it as much as last one, thanks for your comments. And believe it or not, but depressing music helps me come up with ideas (Note from Game: Listen to Linkin Park once in a while, will ya?). Heh, maybe should have forced me to hurry, ack I hate working.
Mr Leet Shoes: Thanks, well here's some more! I have to say the last chapter wouldn't have been as good w/out lots of help.
Cookie6: Don't worry, I have things in store for INO MUAHAHAHHAHAH.(Be warned Ino fans :( Note from Game: Be very afraid Ino fans, you won't like this...MUAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!) Well Sasuke didn't get see Hinata much...:( But I'm sure in the next chapter he will.
red.junko: Hehe thanks for the review please keep dreaming along side Game and Wormkaizer. Muahahaah. But can't complain Naruto got to kiss Hinata even if it was just a dream lol. ;)
animeforte: Yes that was a awesome fight scene...ack I hope you update soon as well. Don't be like me lol. Anyway I'm honored you would want to help me again. Also maybe you can help on me my secret project we talked about ;-). (Note from Game: WHAT SECRET PROJECT!?)
Thanks Game Sensei for editing another long chapter!
GO HINATAXSASUKE!!!!{Haha had put it some where.}
GO NARUTOXSASUKE!!!! (Just had this urge greater than the above one by kenshin...you can easily guess who put this...)
Also my good friend Sasuke009 has made a great Hinata and Sasuke pic go check it out. :)
I'm so jealous of him look at his pic first, then check out the one I did you will see why.
His pic of Hinata and if anyone like to draw, I'd like to see a Hinata and Sasuke pic, and if don't mind, I could add to my fan art.
Of course you will have the credit, heck, I'll even like to see Naruto and Hinata pics but the above more so. (Note from Game: Yes, Naruto X Hinata definitely...)
Final note from Game: Well, that was one hell of a chapter, editing skills to the max there...now to take a break...PLEASE R&R...as usual or as not. Really helps us. Yep, click that little dropdown button and click review. Even if you're not signed in. Just like that. Now hope ya enjoyed the chappie! Next one will be called..."With You" I think... ;-)