Distractions by You
Author's Notes:
Thank you for the reviews: I really appreciate it. Anyway, I'm busy with my studies and stuff, but I'll try to update the story as much as possible. D: And I'm sorry this chapter is also very boring. Niehhh. Enjoy! Hinata's so cute, isn't she:3 I think Shino and Kiba are soo lucky to have her on their team.
Chapter Two: Lean Back
(Hinata POV)
"Hinata, you're not still sad are you?"
Huh? I look up suddenly at Kiba-kun, eyes wide. Shino-kun is also staring at him, with that glare he has. I want to laugh, because Shino-kun looks like he's about to strangle him.
Kiba-kun rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. "I mean…you're not still moping over Naruto, right?"
My face fell suddenly, and I turn away, making a small, laugh.
Shino-kun suddenly threw out his leg to kick Kiba-kun, and he howled in pain. I heard Shino-kun say something to him. I cringe a little away from them. I'm making them worried. Even Shino-kun is being careful not to mention….Naruto.
I turn around suddenly, plastering the most cheerful smile I could possibly make. Shino-kun stopped trying to pull off Kiba-kun's ear. They looked at me, with strange expressions on their faces. I laugh a little and tug on Kiba-kun's furry jacket collar.
"Kiba-kun, Shino-kun, let's go to the park."
Kiba pulls his arms behind his head. "Hnn…I'm hungry too…later can we go to Ichiraku's for—"
Shino-kun kicked him again. I try to keep my smile from faltering. Ichiraku is where Naruto always hangs out…
"Let's just go to the park…" Shino says quietly, still glaring at Kiba-kun. I smile as cheerfully as I could again and walk ahead of them. But I still hear my two friends whispering to each other.
Suddenly, Haruno Sakura rand past us, screaming, "SAUKE-KUN, SASUKE-KUN!"
I blinked. He didn't come back from the cliff yet? I looked over at the direction, of the cliff, and sure enough, there was a little speck sitting over the edge.
Kiba started muttering about how annoying Sakura-san was. I giggled a little.
I started rubbing my arm, and a breeze comes by, tingling my skin. It's kinda chilly now…
(Sasuke POV)
I'm pulling one leg against my chest, the other dangling over the edge of the cliff. Hinata's jacket was tossed to the side, folded as neatly as possible. I groaned, tilting my head back and falling on the grass. Even from here, I can hear Sakura's annoying voice…
Konoha really was boring without Naruto…
I pulled out my ANBU mask from the messenger bag, holding it above my face for a few moments. The hollow eyes stared back at me.
I scowled and tossed it behind me, pulling my arms behind my head. Why didn't I go with Naruto on his mission? Oh yeah…because I thought he'd be annoying…
Konoha's too quiet…
With Naruto it's
too irritating…
Without Naruto it's too quiet…
Closing my eyes, I tried to relax a bit. Maybe take a nap. After all the wind was feeling really soothing…
"SASUKE-KUN, IS THAT YOU UP THERE!"
I shot straight up again and looked over the edge. There was a little pink speck below me.
"SASUKE-KUN! IT IS YOU!"
"Shit…" I muttered, grabbing Hinata's jacket. I ran down the pathway, back into the village. By the time Sakura gets up here, I'll already be gone…
I smirked a little. Man, she's so annoying.
(Hinata POV)
"Kiba-kun, you really shouldn't have tried to climb that tree…" I said softly, wiping his cheek with a damp towel. He just grinned and laughed.
"Are you kidding me? I'll never loose to Bug-Boy over there…" he jabbed, pointing at Shino-kun. I bit my lip nervously. Oh no, they're going to fight again…
"Really…" Shino-kun murmured, turning to Kiba-kun, hands in his pockets.
"Then why did I win anyway?"
Kiba whirled around, the damp towel slipping off his face. "Shut up!" He yelled embarrassedly. I smiled nervously. Please don't fight…
"Shino-kun, Kiba-kun…" she said, trying to separate the two, "S-stop….fighting…"
"…tch." Kiba folded his arms, turning the other way. I smiled nervously again, looking around the ground.
"…Ah, Shino-kun, have you seen my jacket?"
Shino turned to me, brow raised. "Hinata, you weren't wearing a jacket."
I blinked and looked down at myself. "I…wasn't?"
Suddenly, it hit me. I must have left it on the cliff! I bit my lip. Now I have to walk all the way back there…Was Uchiha-san still there? I hope he's not. I don't want another awkward conversation….
Kiba-kun turned to me, arms pulled behind his head. "Hinata, are you alright? You look spaced out."
I laughed and shook my head. "No, I'm fine…I left my jacket on the cliff." I turned around then. I looked back quickly. "I'll be right back...!"
Kiba yanked his hood over his head. "Hold on, I'll come with you!"
Shino-kun muttered something about going home.
Running ahead with Kiba-kun, I turned around one last time to say goodbye to Shino-kun. He waved back and walked off in the other direction.
(Sasuke POV)
Dammit. I could hear Sakura maybe a few meters behind me. If only I hadn't gotten my leg stuck in that ditch…
Anyway, I'm running now, with Sakura right behind me.
"SASUKE-KUN! SASUKE-KUN!"
I really thought that maybe she would have gotten over me after the team split up…
When we were twelve she wanted to date me…
Now that we're almost coming of age, she wants to marry me.
I have Hinata's jacket tucked underneath my arm. Why was I still holding it again? Maybe I should chuck it at Sakura for a distraction…
I slid down the dry dirt trail, skidding to a stop at the bottom. Alright, one more turn and I'll be in the village! Then I can hide inside a building or somethi—
(Hinata POV)
Kiba-kun can run really fast. He was ahead of me in only a few minutes, even though I had started running first. I could tell he wasn't running as fast as he could; he was waiting for me so he wouldn't leave me behind.
As we neared the dirt path that led to the edge of the cliff, I heard Sakura-san's voice again. "SASUKE-KUN, SASUKE-KUN!"
When I heard that, I stopped suddenly. Why would Sakura-san be here…?
Kiba-kun stopped suddenly and looked back. "Hinata! C'mon!"
I shake my head and smile, running after him. This time, Kiba stops. I stop too, tilting my head. "Kiba-kun, what's the matter?"
"Someone's coming…"
"Wha—"
(Sasuke POV)
Did I trip over something? No, I ran into someone. I ran into two people. I sat up straight, rubbing my head, teeth grit tightly. Looking in front of me, I saw Inuzunka, and Hinata, also sitting up and rubbing their heads.
Kiba groaned. "What the hell!" He yelled, grabbing me by my collar. I scoff. I swear, Kiba is just like Naruto…
I tug myself out of his grasp, rubbing my neck. Smirking, I say, "Oh. Sorry. Didn't see where I was going." Kiba glares and mutters off. I hear the words "ass" and "bastard."
Exactly like Naruto.
I hear Hinata groan up ahead. Slightly surprised, I look over. She certainly looks dizzy. Suddenly, I remember the jacked tucked underneath my arm.
Well, this wasn't exactly how I wanted to return it to her.
I pull out the jacket and toss it over in her direction. She caught it, stumbling a little. Then she looked at me. I sheepishly shrugged, brushing myself off as I got up.
"You forgot it up there." I said, gesturing toward the cliff. Hinata blinks, then smiles.
"Arigato Uchiha-sa—"
"SASUKE!"
I turn around. Dammit.
I rush past Hinata and Kiba, without saying goodbye.
I hear Sakura…
Why does things have to be this way?
(Hinata POV)
Uchiha-san rushed past us, Sakura-san following him. They whizzed down the path into the village, making the crowds split as they ran through. Yells and shouts were heard.
Kiba-kun cursed underneath his breath, saying that Uchiha-san was rude.
"He's such a bastard!" He complained, rubbing his arm. We were walking back into the village, side by side on the path. I laughed uneasily.
"Uchiha-san isn't that bad…I mean, he's silent and a bit cold…but he returned my jacket for me right?" I said, smiling. I spread my arms out, to show Kiba-kun. "See? He even folded it for me and everything!"
"Tch." He muttered, jamming his hands into his pockets. I laugh again, zipping up my jacket.
"Who knows?" I tease, smiling a bit more, "Maybe Uchiha-san isn't all that bad."