Chapter 9: This Chocolate is Only for You

Sasuke noticed that Sakura gave a triumphant smirk when Hinata had left. He walked up to Sakura angrily. "You."

"Yes, Sasuke?" Sakura said. She leaped on him. "I'm sorry, but I love Naruto now!"

"You're despicable," he stated and he shoved her off and walked back. But before out of earshot, he said, "And Hinata said you could change. So much for that."

A snowstorm started that day, so everyone was able to leave school early. Most girls sighed about how this day's love would be covered up by snow or some stupid junk like that. However, Sasuke stayed behind in class to talk to his teacher. He wanted to know—did she leave because of Naruto?

"Sensei, where did Hinata go?"

"Oi, Sasuke—she said she felt sick and was going to head home," he replied. Iruka had to leave the room for a moment, leaving Sasuke alone.

He hurried to Hinata's seat to find the crumpled chocolate. He picked it up, seeing the ramen stickers—he knew what had happened. He crumpled it some more. "Naruto, you loud-mouth, heart-breaking, idiot-chasing crapface. If something happens, your face will be messed up permanently."

There was only one place he knew she would go to… and he ran there like the ninja he was.

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When the storm broke out, Hinata hadn't brought her jacket. She couldn't go home. She wouldn't go anywhere. If she went home, she would have to fake her emotions. "I don't… want to do that anymore. I just want—"

"HINATA!"

Hinata knew who it was. She wanted to go to him, and she wanted to run away. Her face was red and feverish, weakness overpowering her. She collapsed and was falling towards the ground.

Sasuke caught her just in time. He felt her forehead with worry, but none of that worry showing on his face. He rubbed her shoulder and put her on his back. "Hinata, don't die on me…"

Hinata awoke to find herself in a house. She instantly got up in shock. 'I was at the tree! Where am I?'

"You're finally up, huh?" Sasuke asked annoyingly. He set down a platter with soup on it. Hinata noted that he looked fairly ticked off, so it'd be better not to say anything. Just nod or shake your head at all questions.

"Do you feel all right?" he asked. Hinata nodded.

"What were you doing over there?" Hinata shook her head.

"Do you know how much your parents have worried when they saw all the other kids come home? They're coming over soon." Hinata shook her head.

"Do you know who this belongs to?" Sasuke asked, throwing a crumbled box with ramen stickers on it. Hinata shook her head. The dark haired boy moved his head close to hers. "Are you sure?"

Hinata nodded, quickly looking away and started to eat her soup. It was a bland soup, but it was so delicious. She took another bite and found it bitter—almost salty.

"I can see you're lying," Sasuke remarked, catching a tear falling from her face. Hinata looked to Sasuke, suddenly realizing the tears falling.

Forcing a shy Hinata smile, she brought out another slightly crumbled box decorated with raindrops. She held it up to Sasuke. "This chocolate is only for you."

Sasuke took it while Hinata wiped away her tears. She didn't notice the look on his face until she actually looked at him. His face was priceless—it was like shock and happiness. Although, as soon as it was there, it was gone—which made Hinata little upset. She wanted that image to burn in her mind.

"Thanks," he said softly. On instant, he opened it and ate it. "It's delicious."

'Man, I saw Sasuke throw away all our chocolates. That bums me out. I bet he does that every year.'

It was a flashback from an overheard conversation on last year's Valentine's Day. Her heart fluttered lightly at the thought. Sasuke just kept on chewing on the chocolate. "I—Sasuke, I umm… thank you. You know, f-for helping and, umm… thank you…"

Sasuke finished off the chocolate and got up, his composure regained. "Follow me."

"Okay," Hinata replied obediently. A proud smile escaped her lips and she covered it up as she followed the Uchiha. She was so happy that Sasuke took her chocolate—the pain from losing a rainbow seemed a little lighter now.

Sasuke decided that Hinata was walking TOO slowly. 'God, even the grass grows faster than she walks. If we don't hurry, her parents will be here before I can do it.'

He looked back and held out his hand, a slight blush trickling across his cheeks. "Hinata, if you would please."

"You want me to hold your hand?"

"No, Hinata. I want you to lick it," Sasuke replied sarcastically. Hinata mumbled an apology and tentatively placed hold on Sasuke's hand. He pulled her along and she noticed how fast he walked.

They arrived at a large, darkened hall. Hinata wondered what they were going to do in it. He looked away and let go of her hand. He suddenly felt empty, but muttered, turn on the lights.

Hinata blinked and cocked her head to the side confusedly. She held her finger under the switch. "Okay, Sasuke."

She flicked it on.

End of Chapter 9: This Chocolate is Only for You

Author's Note: -stabs Sakura- MUHAHAHAHAHA! I hate you, Sakura! Yes, if you couldn't tell, she did it on purpose! However, this is the last you'll hear from Sakura (thank GOODNESS. XP) The next chapter is the last one--but I made an epilouge! Yay! The epilouge I had last time was REALLY bad. It was so bad, I can't even remember it. Oo;; I'm not kidding. I seriously can't remember what I wrote for it. -racks brain- I must've really hated it. anyway, here's a preview for the final chapter and epilouge.

http/ i65. photobucket. com/albums/h231/rikkuakinacrazy/hinasasu.gif

Make sure you get rid of the psace between i65 and photobucket, and the two spaces between photobucket and .com. But... it's a picture! XD Drawn by me, today. Hahaha, cute, isn't it? I should ink it and color it, but i suck at coloring so I may just leave it like this! --;;

Until Tomorrow,

Sammy