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Summary: Sasuke have sworn off love forever. He vowed never to let another girl get close enough to hurt him except for Hinata. He and Hinata make the perfect non- couple. He even helped her to get noticed by Naruto. But when Hinata's gentle touch begins to make him blush, things gets complicated. Is being 'just friends' enough anymore?

Suddenly Loving You

By: Hiedra

Chapter 3

Sasuke finished his meal an hour after he woke up. He sat comfortably on the couch as his pair of onyx eyes watched carefully the gentle Hyuuga girl cleaned his room. He thought she was annoying because of the way she treats him but still he could not say it directly to her. She was so kind to him that he was scared to hurt her. He didn't know if he was scared of her or he just pitied her.

"Why are you doing this?" he began as he leaned his back on the couch.

Hinata glanced at him as she held a trash bag on both of her hands. "Well…" she began to think and then smiled at him. "I just want to do it." She answered truthfully.

Sasuke looked at her for a moment, finding something in her eyes that would convince him. He was not used on someone who cared for him after his family died and when Sakura left him. No one really cared about him and he didn't even care about himself anymore.

"Sasuke…" he suddenly heard Hinata called.

"What?"

"Well…" she started and looking uncomfortable which was noticed by Sasuke. "It's…it's been three weeks…and…" she stuttered. "Why don't you go out?"

At Hinata's question, Sasuke stared at her coldly which made Hinata stepped backwards.

"Um…I…I'm just…"

"Why do you ask?" Sasuke cut off what she was going to say.

"Huh? Um…well…I think it's better for you to… go out and enjoy yourself."

"Enjoy?" he said and then chuckled afterwards. "What do you know about enjoying? After Sakura left me my life doesn't cost a thing anymore. She was the only one I treasured the most." He stated with a hurtful look on his face.

Hearing this, Hinata looked down on the floor and felt embarrass. "I…I'm sorry." She muttered.

"Why don't you just go away and stop bothering me!" he exclaimed.

Hinata bit her lower lip. If only she didn't ask him then he wouldn't be angry with her. She looked down and carried the trash bags with her.

Sasuke secretly watched Hinata walked to wards the door. Suddenly, he was shocked when the door burst open that made Hinata fell on the floor. He was about to stood from the couch to help Hinata when he heard a loud voice calling his name.

"SASUKE!"

A blonde haired young man stood at his doorway shouting his name. His face looked angry and he was clenching his fist.

"THERE YOU ARE!" he said glaring at Sasuke.

Sasuke glared back at the guy and a wave of electricity sparks. "What are you doing here, Naruto?" he asked

Naruto walked towards him and pulled him up by is collar. "How can you be so coward!" he exclaimed, shaking Sasuke back and forth.

Sasuke removed Naruto's hand from his collar and stood before him. "What do you care?" he said coldly.

"Grr…Stop acting like a kid!" Naruto gritted his teeth in anger.

"You two are so annoying!" Sasuke uttered and looked away.

"Two?" Naruto then glanced around him and saw Hinata sat on the floor. "Hinata!" he was surprised to see her.

Hinata stood up and composed herself. "Hi…Naruto." She greeted blushing.

Sasuke noticed Hinata's reaction when she greeted him. He just could not even believe that a girl like her would like Naruto.

Upon seeing Hinata, Naruto glared back at Sasuke. "Why is she here?" he asked with a tone of curiosity.

Sasuke sighed. "Just go and take her with you." He said and pushed Naruto out of his way.

"Hey, I'm still talking to you!" Naruto called but Sasuke had already locked himself in his room.

Naruto shook his head and turned to Hinata. "What are you doing here?" he asked as his tone changed back to normal.

Hinata blushed. "I'm…I'm just helping him."

"Ah…" Naruto then looked closely at her. "I guess…you don't…"

Hinata looked at him dumbfounded. "I don't what?"

"You don't like him, are you?" he asked.

Hinata shook her head immediately. "No I don't." she replied. Hoping Naruto would believe her. She didn't what Naruto to think that she liked Sasuke and if he did her then she had no chance to be with Naruto.

"I'm just here to help him." Hinata continued.

Naruto smiled at this. "I'm glad you're not. I guess you're pretty smart not to fall in love with a jerk like him." He stated.

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Hinata was done cleaning Sasuke's room an hour after Naruto came. Sasuke still didn't came out from his room even Naruto was gone. She left his apartment and went back to the Hyuuga compound.

On her way home, she suddenly stopped in front of a flower shop owned by Ino's family. She suddenly thought of buying one since she was there already. Hinata entered the shop and was welcomed by a cheerful feminine voice.

"Welcome!" the voice said.

"Hi! Ino." Hinata greeted the blonde girl.

Ino looked at her and then smiled warmly. "So what brings you here?" she asked. "Are you going to buy a flower for…Naruto?"

Hinata felt heat crept through out her face. "N…no" she stuttered.

Ino giggled at her reaction and walked towards her. "If you're not buying one for Naruto then to whom are you going to buy a flower?"

"Well…I'm going to…buy one for myself." Hinata said.

"Oh." Ino just smiled.

After a few minutes, Ino was preparing Hinata's flowers when she suddenly spoke to her.

"I heard you've been with Sasuke these past few weeks." Ino stated.

Hinata looked up to her. "Yes, it's because I'm just worried about him."

"Worried?" Ino repeated with a curios look on her face. "Are you some how developing some feelings for him?" she asked.

Hinata was shocked by this. She never thought Ino would ask a question like that. Ino had been over of Sasuke when Sakura became his girlfriend. Even if she was heartbroken that time, her teammates were always there to cheer her up. Hinata thought Ino was a very lucky girl knowing that Ino's father also supports his own daughter.

"I want Sasuke to be my friend." Hinata answered.

Ino giggled. "Sorry if I asked you that question. I know there is no one can replace Naruto in your heart."

Hinata blushed at what Ino stated. It is true. She loved Naruto since they were children and until now she was hoping that someday he would pay attention to her.

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It was past seven when Hinata arrived at Sasuke's apartment. She stood there for almost a minute and still she didn't knock on the door. She was thinking whether Sasuke was still angry with her.

A few more minutes passed when Hinata finally knocked on the door. When no one answered, she entered the room. The lights were off when she entered. Suddenly, she heard something not from a far. Hinata gazed around the room and there she saw a light coming from Sasuke's room. She placed the lunch boxes on the small table at the living room and went over the room.

The door was slightly opened. She peeked inside and there she saw Sasuke seated on the floor and his head was on the bed.

"Why…Why did you leave me?" Sasuke cried as he looked at the picture he was holding.

"I thought you love me but… you…"

"Sasuke!" Hinata immediately ran beside him and lifted his head from the bed. "Sasuke! Sasuke!"

"Sakura!" Sasuke cried out.

Hinata held him in her arms as he struggled from her. She could smell the scent of alcohol in him again. With all her might, Hinata tried to lift Sasuke from the floor but she out balanced herself and they both dropped on the floor.

"Where's…Sakura…" Sasuke stated.

"Sakura's not here." Hinata said and helped Sasuke to get on his feet.

When Sasuke didn't move, Hinata sat beside him. "Don't do that to yourself Sasuke." She said.

Sasuke looked at her. "Sakura…" he called.

Hinata shook her head. "No…I'm not Sakura."

Then suddenly Sasuke's face darkened. "Why…Why did you leave me!" he exclaimed and tackled Hinata.

Now, Hinata was lying on the floor. She was pinned by Sasuke's hands by her shoulders and it was hurting her.

"Sasuke…Stop it! You're hurting me!" Hinata uttered and struggled to Sasuke's hold. She was not scared of Sasuke but she was scared of what would Sasuke do.

"Sakura…Please don't leave me…" Sasuke muttered.

"I'm not Sakura!" Hinata struggled once more that made Sasuke get angry.

"Tell me!" Sasuke exclaimed. His eyes were fierced that scared Hinata even more. "Tell me why did you leave me?"

Hinata didn't know what to say anymore. She was just afraid of Sasuke's eyes that made her froze in fear.

"Sakura…" he again called her.

Hinata's eyes widen in shock when she felt Sasuke's lips on her. With her hands, she pushed Sasuke away from her.

"What are you doing!" Hinata exclaimed as she covered her lips.

"I love you, Sakura." He said and once more he pinned Hinata back to the floor and kissed her again.

Hinata struggled. Her tears were threatened to burst out of her eyes. Suddenly she felt one of Sasuke's hands was on her collar and the other was wrapped on her waist.

"Please…stop…" Hinata pleaded but her words just landed on deaf ears.

Sasuke continued harassing Hinata when suddenly she slapped him on his face. Sasuke stopped at that moment and finally realized what he was doing. He immediately got off from Hinata and looked at what he had done to her.

Hinata just stayed lying on the floor and started to cry.

"I…I'm not…Sakura…" she muttered between her sobs.

The young man felt sorry for what he had done but didn't know how to console her.

Hinata continued crying when suddenly she heard Sasuke spoke. "Hinata…I…I'm sorry."

The young lady wiped her tears away and slowly sat up. "You should not… do it again." Hinata said, calming herself.

Sasuke nodded. "I'm really sorry."

Hinata didn't answered but she stood up.

"Hinata."

"I…I brought you your food." She stated.

When Hinata was about to walk away, Sasuke immediately grabbed her hand and looked directly on her eyes.

"Please…" he started. "Please stay with me…just for tonight." He pleaded.

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To be continued…

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Author's Note: Finally! I have updated this fic. Sorry if it took a long time.

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