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She was asleep for at least 13 hours and he was awake for all of them. He wasn't going to let her off his sight for even one moment. Even if she woke he wouldn't go to sleep. He knew what his dream would be about. He didn't have to dream it, this scene was playing over and over in his head. He felt as if someone was stabbing him constantly with burning kunai to his heart. The only thing that brought him some comfort was hearing her breathing. Feeling her heartbeat. They were inside their tent now and he was sitting next to her holding her hand in his and he was making circular moves on her palm.
When she woke up it was noon. He almost jumped when he saw her eyelids flutter open. The first thing she saw was his face that was in so much pain. She blinked a few times and focused her eyes on him. Why was he in so much pain? She tried to remember what's happened and all of the memories flushed over her.
„How long was I out?" She asked him but he was unable to speak. He just kissed her on the lips so passionately she had to close her eyes for everything started spinning again. When he stopped she was so much love in his eyes her stomach flipped.
„Around 13 hours" he answered her question. „I love you so fucking much" he said. She saw now how tired he looked. It was the second night in a row he hasn't slept.
„I love you too" she said and sat up. Her arm wasn't hurting anymore. Sakura. „Where is everyone?" She saw anger coming and going from his face.
„They left" he took her hand in his once more.
„You didn't do anything to any of them, did you?" She was asking because she could faintly remember how angry he sounded when she was lying on the ground and drifting away.
„I should but no" she smiled. She didn't want anybody to die because of her and she knew he was able to do it. „You are everything to me Hinata" he declared out of nowhere. „And I thought I lost you" she remembered him calling her name when she was starting to fall. She would never forget this sound of pure agony. She dragged herself toward him and he cupped her face in his hands. He was acting differently but she couldn't put a finger on it. Their foreheads were now touching. „Never again" he whispered.
„Im here… thanks to you" she said. She wanted him to just focus on this. „You saved me" she hugged him and he put his head on her shoulder. It wasn't until she felt her shirt getting wet that she realized that he was crying. She's never seen him cry before. She held onto him tightly and started stroking his back. „I'm here. You don't have to worry about losing me anymore." He didn't say anything but his breathing was deeper and more steady. She wanted to see his eyes to check what expression they had. It was one of these moments that lasted forever. Her hands never stopped comforting him and he didn't move at all.
Some things were natural to Sasuke and caring for someone as much as he did for Hinata was one of those things. He couldn't exactly pinpoint the time when it happened but right now he knew it would never change. She was so gentle. It was she that almost fell from this cliff but she was the one supporting him right now. Her voice was soft and reassuring. He felt so small in this moment. Not that long ago there was nearly nothing that could break him but it changed the moment she appeared in his life. All it took to break him was for her to be gone. If she has been gone he would have never recovered. But she was with him. Safe and alive. This became his mantra. When he straightened his back her smile was right there to meet him. Safe and alive. He touched her face that still was pale but not as much as it was the day before. The intensity of his gaze on hers made her shiver. It wasn't unlike him to make feel everything with just his eyes but this look was on the other level.
„Sasuke?" Her voice was shaking. He started to smile again. But it was not a normal smile. It was skittish and so joyful. She was lost in the intensity of his emotions. And she's used to think her emotions were boundless.
„Alone at last" he said simply and kissed her hard. Her eyes closed and she welcomed the hot-blooded affection. She only then realized how desperate she was. She's almost died and it meant she could have never see him again as well. Her realization made her understand what he felt that instant.
He didn't care about the world and what if's of the past. She was there and he was with her so he concentrated just on this. He kissed her on the lips and then her jawline and her neck. He had to stop to take her shirt off but he clung to her immediately after. His hands were on her back and started to unlock her bra. When it was gone he laid her on her back and ran his hand along her upper body to rest on her hip. Her eyes were foggy with desire and he smirked. Every last cell in his body was lustful and wanted nothing but her. He parted from her for a moment to look at her better. There were some bruises on her body but she was still the definition of perfection. He started to kiss those bruises and she responded. His mouth then travelled towards her full chest. Oh how he loved those breasts. One of the nipples was already in between his lips and he started sucking and nibbling on it. She was now not only shivering but also twisting her body to be closer to his. One of his arms was bent to support him and her head. When the other reached her other breast she moaned. He felt like the king of the world when he heard this song and knew he was the reason for it. She was his. But he was hers more.
„Sasuke" She gasped and he looked at her face. She wanted more. And she didn't have to ask twice. His hand left her breast and ran through her flat stomach straight towards her pants. He didn't take them off yet but found her warm spot and started to play with it. She crushed her head down again on his hand and moaned. He knew her body well now but he wanted to perfect this skill. When she came he took off the remaining of her clothing and undressed himself. When he was back on her she reached for him with both her hands and kissed him once again. But she did something unexpected and changed their positions so that she was on top of him now. She was so beautiful. When she touched his cock he almost moaned from it alone. But when she found her entrance with it he was lost. With her on top and in control he felt in heaven. She was slow at first but it soon changed. His hands were resting on her hips and their eyes never parted. When she was too close to continue he rolled them over again and continued. When he saw her eyes roll back he knew she was close to finish and he hissed her when she started to moan loudly. He came straight after her and their bodies crushed. Both of them were breathing rapidly. He rolled off her and looked at the ceiling of the tent. She placed one hand on his chest and threw one leg on his. Her head was on his shoulder and he hugged her.
„You are spectacular" he said still out of breath and she giggled.
„So are you. Even more so" she lifted her head to see his. There was almost no sign of sadness that used to be there. He looked in her direction with this smile she loved so much.
„You have total control over me, you know that?" He asked her. „I am yours completely, Hyūga Hinata." This proclamation astonished her. She opened her mouth with surprise. „I'm serious" he said. She didn't doubt this but it still felt unbelievable that he said these words. And he said them as if it was no biggie. Of course she felt the same but she'd never dared to say it. It was just so powerful. But after a while she smiled. There were tears of happiness forming in her eyes.
„And I am yours" she said.
„Only mine" he nodded. The way he said it was possessive but she didn't care. She loved it and she loved him. When he closed his eyes she saw how tired he looked.
„Do you want to sleep?" He pondered for a second and nodded. She kissed his cheek and got up. „I need to eat something and I'll be back" He looked at her with mild panic in his eyes but nodded.
„Come back to me quickly though." He said almost asleep already. „I sleep better with you next to me" She turned when she heard him say it in such a quiet voice she didn't know if he knew that it happened. She tilted her head and smiled softly.
They were running for the whole night and didn't stop until they reached Konoha. All four of them were exhausted. Naruto hasn't said anything for the whole time, neither has Sakura. Only Kiba and Shino have been exchanging some sentences. They were angry with Sakura and didn't spare her during their journey. Shino didn't feel anger anymore. They both were just glad that their friend was alive and they had Sasuke to thank for it. It was a bitter statement for Kiba but he swallowed it. In the village Kiba and Shino went straight to Kurenai. They left Naruto and Sakura and let them give the report to Hokage.
Naruto couldn't even look in the girls direction. He just couldn't believe how stupid her behavior has been. And he still replayed Sasukes words to them. He recalled over and over again the way his scream has sounded and every time it made him shiver with horror. When they reached Hokage Tower he felt even more tired.
Kakashi was in his office working on some papers he had to send and the deadline was hanging over his head like a guillotine. When he heard a knock on the door he simply yelled to come in. He most definitely didn't expect to see both Naruto and Sakura at the door. He knew that she's gone after them and he's let her do just that. There was no point in fighting these two.
„Report?" He asked simply. It somehow skipped his attention that they both looked tragic.
„Hinata and Sasuke are still away from the village. Both Hyūgas are okay." Naruto felt sick. He had to say what happened. He just hoped Sakura would do it herself so for the first time in many hours he looked at her. She had her head down and looked miserable.
„Hokage-sama" she said. Her voice had no emotion in it. „There is something more you have to know." She gulped. Her action could have serious consequences. Not from Kakashi but from Hyūga Clan and Kakashi had to know about everything. „I did something beyond stupid" she looked at her former sensei who was now studying their faces.
„What is it?" His face didn't show any emotions and how could it if it was always covered but he was now serious.
„I-I… I almost killed Hinata" she was almost crying again but her eyes had no more tears left in them. „Sasuke saved her, barely" Kakashi exhaled loudly. It was bad. He had to speak to Hiashi.
„Sorry Sakura but I have to send you away for some time." It was the only thing that came to his mind. Suspending her wouldn't do it. She had to be gone from the village for a while. At least until he could convince Hiashi not to seek repercussions for almost killing his hire. Sakura just nodded. Naruto didn't even try and change the decision.
Sakura was sent for a mission in the Village Hidden by Clouds. This mission was to get there and help medics in their research. Which was bullshit of course but was the only explanation for her departure. She would be there until Kakashi sent a message that she could come back.
Hiashi was furious. For one Hinata wasn't there. Second thing was that she nearly died. He also was surprised when his shinobis have told him that they were loosing either way. She was stronger and it made him proud somehow. And there was Uchiha matter. This boy saved her and his informants remarked on how much attention he's paid to his daughter. Their relationship was stronger than he's expected.
He decided not to try and bring her back anymore. He would just wait for her to come back out of her own volition. He had to admit he was getting curious as to what to expect. She's defiantly changed and he wanted to see the final product of this change.
As to the person who almost killed her he was going to seek consequences for her actions. She had to know it was a big faux pass to do so to his daughter. Daughter that was still a future head of Hyūga Clan. But he knew that Hokage would try and protect his shinobi so he had to wait for the right time to do so. After all Haruno Sakura was probably out of Konoha already.
