Sasuke pulled back, gasping for air. His eyes were wide and his breathing heavy "Hana-". Hana was just as flustered "Sasuke...". He stared down at his younger sibling, every moment they had ever shared together flashing before his eyes "this is wrong". "I know that, Sasuke" she nodded, panting "but why does it feel right at the same time?".
He shook his head "I don't know". A small silence filled the room before he rushed for the door. "Sasuke?!" she called "wh-where are you going?". He turned to look at her for a split second, and for the first time in a long time he looked upset "I'm..going for a walk. I need to clear my mind. Don't wait up for me".
Hana was about to protest, but she heard the front door click shut. She let out a discontent sigh. Had she screwed up with him? She slumped in her chair, gazing out the window for a moment. Sumi was no longer there. Hana was sort of panicking - had she seen them? She hoped not. She didn't plan on telling them. She picked up a rose, plucking each petal off one by one "he loves me, he loves me not" she said, letting out a small sigh as she reached the end "he loves me". She closed her eyes tightly "then why is everything so hard?". She was aware she was still young...but the spark. The one her father told her about. She felt it with Sasuke.
She knew it was wrong but...why did it feel so right? She closed her eyes, resting her chin in her hands and trying to imagine her vision from before. The happy one. Where everything felt right. Nothing. She couldn't imagine it anymore. "I hate this" she whispered to herself, standing up and walking into her bedroom. She slammed the door shut, falling down onto her bed and starting to sob quietly. Why did this have to happen to her?
Her mind was so distracted she didn't hear a knock at the front door. As soon as she heard it, she wiped her tears away and ran towards the door. When she opened it, she was greeted by Nari, who's smile faded when she saw Hana's face. "Hana?" she blinked "wh-what's the matter?". She tilted her head to the side slightly, her eyes filled with concern. Hana pulled her in by the arm, and into her bedroom. She couldn't risk Sasuke seeing her like this.
"Something happened" she said as soon as the door clicked shut. "What happened?!" Nari exclaimed. Hana bit the inside of her cheek. She knew she could trust Nari, but it was embarrassing to admit. "Sasuke kissed me" she confessed. "WHAT?!" Nari gasped with surprise "he DID?!". Hana nodded, crossing her arms over her chest "I'm not sure what to do. He just left saying he needed some air or something".
"He obviously doesn't understand what he's feeling. Which is fine. It's all so complicated" Nari said, taking a seat on her bed "don't worry, Hana. If things are meant to - they'll work out". "It's just going to be so awkward when he gets home" Hana groaned, flopping down face first on her bed. Nari rubbed her back "well, you two live together so that's life".
Hana groaned again. "I just came over to ask if you wanted to train with me, but it seems you're occupied". Hana nodded. "Well, then. How about we go get some ice-cream? On me". Hana perked up at that idea, sitting up and nodding "sure. Let's do that. It'll take my mind off things". "Wonderful!" Nari chirped, standing up and pulling Hana to her feet "let's go".
Three hours later, Hana returned home to see Sasuke sitting at the kitchen table. He looked to be deep in thought. So much so, he didn't hear her enter. She cleared her throat "S-Sasuke?". He looked up at her for a moment, then motioned to the seat opposite him "sit, Hana". She hesitated for a second, before quickly sitting down opposite him. "We need to talk" he said to her. She nodded "I-I know".
He looked up into her eyes for a split second, then down at the table once more "we need to forget what happened today". Hana's heart started to ache. How could she just forget her feelings for him? Forget what they shared together? "Sasuke I-" she started, but he cut her off "I know it's hard, Hana, but it's not right". "It is though!" she protested. "I mean - morally" he said softly.
"Who cares?" she asked him, her voice shaky "who cares about the rules?". Sasuke remained silent. Hana sighed, sitting back in her chair. "We're young" he said to her "you're twelve, I'm thirteen. We're too young for kissing and- and other things. I know you think those things about me". Hana blushed furiously "h-how would you know that?!". "Because I do too" he said "about you".
"Then...we need to act on those things" she said "we can't just - brush things under the carpet and pretend they don't exist, Sasuke. It doesn't work out like that". "It has to" he said to her "or else who knows what will happen". "Sasuke.." she said quietly "please just give it a chance". "No" he said sternly, finally meeting her gaze "and that's my final answer". Hana stared at him with blurred eyes, before standing up and running out of the apartment. She ran down the street to Nari's place, banging on her door. Nari opened it immediately, and welcomed Hana in. When Hana explained what happened, Nari sighed "what a JERK!". "I don't know what to do" she cried into Nari's shoulder. Nari smirked. "I do".
Hana froze, looking up at her with teary eyes "what?". Nari chuckled a little, crossing her legs "you need a boyfriend". "A-what? A boyfriend? How will that help anything?" Hana asked crossly, gently slapping her arm. "Because he'll get jealous" Nari said, rolling her eyes "obviously, Hana". "Sasuke? Jealous?" Hana blinked "do you really think it'll work?". "Oh yes" Nari nodded "just trust me and go with it". Hana smiled. Actually - the plan WAS rather genius.
"You know what?" she smirked "I think I'll go get myself my first boyfriend".