3rd P.O.V
Ten-ten heard a soft rap on her bedroom door at 7:45pm. She slowly yet very cautiously opened the door, peeking to check who was outside. Seeing as it was Hinata, Ten-ten pulled the bluenette into her room, quickly slamming the door closed and locking it. Hinata had one hand on her hip, waiting for an explanation as to Ten-ten's odd behaviour.
"Hey, Hinata!" Ten-ten laughed nervously, "What's up?"
"I'm okay, except my care-free best-friend pulled me into her room, slammed the door, locked it and is currently acting weird. Do you want to talk about it?" Hinata asked.
"Psh, what could possibly be wrong?"
"Ten, I've known you too long and I know that right now you are holding back on something you really want to tell me. Unless I have it wrong and I can go," Hinata said, already moving around Ten-ten and heading for the door.
"Wait," Ten-ten shouted, promptly stopping Hinata, "You got me. It's just... weird"
"What is?"
"I...I think I just put myself in an impossible situation"
"And what situation is that?"
"Naruto came over about an hour ago. We were talking, and then began joking around. I made a comment about Sasuke being gorgeous and Naruto kinda got upset and then I made fun of him. And at some point I may have poked his cheek and all of a sudden there was this silence and he..."
Ten-ten mumbled the last part, blushing. Hinata touched her friend's hand, and made motions signalling Ten-ten to breathe from all her rambling. Ten-ten followed her silent instructions and continued speaking
"Then he touched my cheek and for some crazy reason I just saw him in a different light. I can't exactly explain what it was I saw or felt, but I think I understood what it felt like to be lost in someone's eyes. The feeling was so surreal I can't explain it and crazy enough, I just forgot myself. If it wasn't for my phone, I think we may have...kissed"
Hinata listened attentively and when Ten-ten was done, hugged her friend.
"How do you feel about it?" Hinata asked.
"I don't know really I mean sure he's alright and cute and handsome and has the goofiest grin that can make your heart melt with one look. But I feel confused, giddy even, but worst of all, I feel kinda upset"
"Ten"
"I know. How's it possible that I even feel that way? It's simple really. Even if I like Naruto, there's no way I could have a chance. For a happy-go-lucky guy, he's high class. I'm pretty much on the lower tier of the middle class. I don't think we could do anything or even go on a date. And I hate this society just for that"
"I'm sorry about that Ten. I know how you feel"
"You do? Wait, YOU WHAT?"
Hinata, realising what she said, blushed looked away from Ten-ten's questioning eyes.
"Nuh uh Hina. I can't be here going all heart breaky and yet you obviously have some drama to dish here. Spill" Ten-ten demanded.
"I...I h...have no idea wh...wh..whaat you're talking about"
"Hinata, I've known you too long and I know that right now you are holding back on something you really have to tell me. You hardly stutter and that's saying something"
"Look at the time! We're going to be late for that movie marathon," Hinata said, jumping up. Ten-ten pulled her back on the bed and smiled evilly.
"Those boys can wait. Besides, it's natural for a woman to arrive late. Now you were saying..."
Hinata slumped and pulled at her white night shirt. She hated this. The feeling of helplessness.
"I think I might like Sasuke," Hinata admitted. Ten-ten fell on the floor.
"Really? The Crown Prince? You like him?" Ten-ten asked.
"I said I 'might'," Hinata argued.
"But you like him," Ten-ten stated.
"Did you forget the part when I clearly said 'might'?"
"You like him"
"I said might"
"You like him
"Might"
"You li..."
"Fine I DO like him. Are you happy?"
Ten-ten giggled at the sight of a flustered Hinata. Teasing her was so rare but fun when the chance came by. Hinata was tense at first but soon joined Ten-ten and giggled herself. When both girls relaxed, they became rather solemn. They lay back on Ten-ten's bed and stared at the ceiling.
"So," Ten-ten began, "when did you start liking Sasuke?"
"I honestly don't know when it started, but I realised it today. Today, Sakura was talking about wedding bells just because she met with Sasuke's mom. I wouldn't say I was jealous exactly, but I felt upset. Sakura's going to have it all. I hate to admit it but she's going to get Sasuke eventually.
"When we were in the car, I did a lot of thinking. I realised that I won't be happy if Sasuke and Sakura do get engaged. I know I've never pictured myself in a relationship let alone like or love someone. Not that I hated the idea, but this is me we're talking about. It's never going to happen"
"Come on Hina, you're a great person. It's just unfortunate that fate allowed you to be born this way. Regardless you have the heart of pure royalty. You're plenty special okay"
"Okay"
The besties continued to hug and comfort each other. That was until Hinata pointed out that it was already half an hour after 8 and that they should hurry to join the guys.
Elsewhere in the den
"You really are an idiot. You seriously almost kissed her?"
"I was caught up in the moment. Besides, it's not like I'm the one that's denying that I have feelings for Hinata"
"What was that?" Sasuke growled smacking Naruto's head. Both teens had arrived at the den around the same time. And being the observant genius, Sasuke could read his friend's odd behaviour and could tell that something was 'off' with him. After some talking and a little smacking, Naruto spilled out the events of earlier. Sasuke was rather surprised his friend could even initiate those actions.
"Ow! What was that for?" Naruto whined.
"Same reason as always. For you being an idiot," Sasuke reasoned.
"Bastard," Naruto said, "so what do I do?"
"There's nothing you can do. Don't start something that's only going to end with a disaster. Ten-ten said it; our society wouldn't exactly condone such a match. And why do you think I have a crush on Hinata?"
"Come on. You act different with her and smile around her. That's saying something"
"That's probably because we're friends and she reminds me of Itachi"
"I know that. But ever thought that you're just using Itachi as an excuse? I mean ever since that day at the cafe, you have always had your eye on her. I've seen the looks you give her. Even in the car today when you were staring at her..."
"You dumbass idiot!" Sasuke yelled, hitting Naruto and putting him in a headlock. Sasuke couldn't believe Naruto caught a glimpse of that moment. His embarrassment caught up to his face as Naruto broke free and began wrestling with Sasuke. Sasuke had him in a headlock once again; and as Naruto tried to break free, Ten-ten and Hinata walked into the scene. Both guys separated from each other, embarrassed at being caught.
"Would you guys like to explain what that was all about?" Ten-ten asked.
"Ah it was nothing," Naruto said, trying to brush off the situation.
"It didn't look like nothing," Hinata stated.
"You too are late," Sasuke said.
"Oh, we got lost," Hinata lied smoothly, "can we get started?"
"Sure," Naruto replied, "what can we watch first?"