Chapter 7:Hinata's Song
Hinata
"Ah," Hinata sighed. She opened her eyes, yawned, and stretched. She looked around. Where is Sasuke? He wouldn't leave me here alone for no reason. He'll be back, I'm sure of it. She felt good about herself for staying with him instead of running away. I wonder how long I've been sleeping? She stood up and stretched again, raising her hands high above her head. Now what to do until he gets back… maybe I could go for a swim? She walked over to the edge of the spring. Instead of the shore gradually sloping downward, the drop-off to the depths was immediate. She bent down and put her hand in the water to test the temperature. Perfect! Not too cold, not too warm. She removed her clothes and laid them down on a large rock. She sat down on the edge of the shore and slowly lowered herself into the crystal clear water. She watched as the waves caused by her movement rippled across the otherwise smooth surface of the spring. She dipped her head underwater and swam downward then allowed herself float back to the surface. She rolled onto her back and relaxed her body completely so that she could float on the surface. Sasuke… he does like me… what a surprise. This is the best thing that's ever happened to me, even though Naruto and Sakura caught us. She hummed a soft tune. I released a side of Sasuke that I never knew existed… the side of him that yearns for love. Who would have known that he could be so sweet? She began to sing instead of humming. It was a beautiful soft song about a young girl who ran away from her home to be with her true love. Sometimes the thing you expect the least is exactly what happens. Life is full of little surprises. The last note of the song rang out through the clearing. She let out a relaxed sigh. I hope Sasuke gets back soon.
"You have a beautiful voice." I spoke too soon.
Her eyes snapped open. Her body tensed, causing her to lose her buoyancy. She fell underwater. Without thinking, she gasped and her lungs filled with water. She tried to get back above the surface but it was useless. The water in her lungs added too much weight to her. Oh no… Sasuke…
"Hinata!" She heard Sasuke jump in after her. Slowly she sank, further and further. Sasuke… She reached out towards him. Her vision went blurry and she passed out.
