A/N: I'm so sincerely sorry to all my lovely readers. Has it seriously been over six months since I last updated? You all must have thought that I had given up on this story. I have not and I promise I will see it through. Even if it takes forever. But that shouldn't happen, I promise.

Chapter 8

The parking lot across the library was practically empty when Sasuke arrived. Only a few scattered cars were parked and a lone biker was slowly pedaling down the street and around the corner. The sky was overcast, dark clouds rolled in slowly from the west. Another thunder storm was brewing. Sasuke walked quickly across the street, determined to arrive home before it started raining. From the corner of his eye he noticed a small number of people working in the library garden, but he turned his head to ignore them.

Inside the library was cold, the air conditioning no longer a refreshing breeze. With his books in hand, he walked over to the check out line. He was returning his books and Naruto's. On the drive over he had been intending to check out a couple new books, but now he just wanted to get home as soon as possible.

"Want to know why I hate you?"

Sasuke blinked down at the smaller girl whom had appeared in his path suddenly. She held her chin up daringly, trying to stare him down.

As if he would dare back down to Hanabi!

Taking a step closer, Hanabi glared upwards, not deterred by Sasuke's glare. "Well, don't you want to know?"

Providing the answer to that question didn't really feel necessary to Sasuke. Did she think he cared? He obviously didn't care, but he couldn't deny that he was perhaps faintly curious.

Hanabi didn't seem really interested in his answer anyways, because she pressed onward. Her voice low and venomous. "You made my sister cry. And for that I'll never forgive you."

Almost, just almost Sasuke scoffed. Because he had made the Hyuga cry? That's why this brat hatted him so much? Sasuke couldn't make sense out of any of it.

"I care for my sister, I love her, I'd do anything for my sibling. And making you absolutely miserable is one of the things I am going to do! But of course you don't understand. You're a heartless bastard and that's why I hate you."

Sasuke didn't move. He just glowered. Staring down at the miserable, pathetic girl in front of him. Stupid brat. She meet his gaze with matched furiousity, but Sasuke sensed she was startled by his silence. She was probably hoping for more of a reaction. Well she wasn't getting one.

He glared until he was sure that Hanabi wouldn't say anything as he turned to walk away. He dropped the library books roughly into the drop off slot. Uncaring about the angry gaze he received from the librarian. He walked away quickly, with angry steps. Damn that brat. Why did she have to show up everywhere?

Broken pieces of Hanabi's words echoed in his mind.

Anything for my sibling.

You don't understand.

I love her.

Heartless.

Bastard.

Bastard. Yeah, he was a bastard alright. But he understood what it was like to love a sibling. And to do anything for them. Yeah, he had Itachi to thank for that. And he had Itachi to hate for that. He was a bastard too, Sasuke learned it from him.

The moment Hinata saw Sasuke walk angrily from the library she knew Hanabi had said something. She must of. Hinata stopped gardening and watched him walk away. Crossing the street without even glancing to see if there were any cars.

She felt her stomach twist painfully. Why did Hanabi have to go out of her way to make Sasuke more angry?

On her hand Hinata felt two light prickles of rain drops. Some of the other volunteers grumbled, but Hinata focused on Sasuke. The rain made her remember the one time Sasuke had picked her up. He didn't have to then, but he did. Even though he looked angry the entire car ride as if he had been forced to drop her off. She didn't understand. He hated her, right? Yet he still gave her a lift and saved her from standing outside in the rain.

Sasuke was by his car now, but he didn't open the door. He just stood there. Hinata starred curiously. What was he doing? She couldn't see his face, but she saw his fist clench and for a moment, Hinata thought he'd punch the car. He didn't though. He just stood there, staring at the ground, at least that's what she thought. It wasn't until a more rain began to fall that Sasuke seemed to pull himself out of some sort of trance. He moved suddenly, jerking the car door open and slamming it shut behind him forcefully.

As he drove away, Hinata watched with a heavy heart. Hanabi must of said something awful. Hinata bit her lip, feeling guilty. She would question Hanabi later and perhaps tomorrow Hinata could go apologize.

Perhaps.