I don't know why, but I had the urge to get Rimi out of here as fast as possible. Throughout the party she would stay with me and avoid everyone who tried to talk to her. I know Naruto said she didn't like being around people so much, but I never knew it was this bad. Then again, maybe it wasn't the best idea to thrust her into an environment she isn't used to.

Rimi was doing pretty well with me. Since I don't like to socialize much with my "friends," she just stayed close and didn't speak. Honestly, I wish she did try to talk to me but I figured she didn't want to be a burden. She was far from one, though.

Tonight she looked lovely. She wore tight black pants with a red v-neck shirt that had silver and gold chains hanging down from it. Her shoes were simple black flats, and she wore no jewelry or make up. She had natural beauty.

"Hi there Sasuke!" I familiar voice called out to me. I groaned at who it was and glanced at Rimi as she looked questioningly at me. I shook my head and tried to ignore the pinkette in front of me.

"Hey Sasuke. How are you today?" she said sending a flirty smile my way.

"Fine."

"Are you having fun?"

"No."

She frowned. "Then why did you come?"

"Why do you think? Naruto forced me to come."

She sighed and finally gave up which caused me to smirk. Looking at Rimi, I saw that she was looking at me confused as she pointed to Sakura.

"She's had this petty crush on me for awhile but I have no interest," I explained. She nodded, then held a strand of hair in her hand and stuck her tongue out.

"You don't like her hair color?" She nodded and scrunched up her face. I couldn't help but think how cute that was.

"Um…hi Sasuke," a quiet voice spoke. I looked up and noticed Hinata was in front of me but looking anywhere but my direction.

"Hello Hinata. What's up?" I asked politely. I didn't mind her. She was like Rimi in a way and I know she has a thing for the idiot.

"I'm good. Who's your friend here?"

I glanced at Rimi and she nodded to me smiling, letting me know it was okay. "This is Rimi. Why don't you introduce yourself Hinata?" I didn't want to tell anyone she was deaf unless she wanted people to know.

"Hello Rimi, I'm Hinata Hyuuga," she said smiling softly. Rimi smiled in turn and waved.

"Do you know anyone here?" Rimi shook her head, and then pointed to me.

"She only knows me and the knucklehead," I said and Hinata nodded.

"Do you not like to speak, Rimi?" she asked her. I waited to see how Rimi would respond, and surprisingly she shook her head and covered her ears.

"You're deaf?" Rimi nodded, but what happened next surprised me. Hinata started signing to her as she smiled understandingly.

The look on Rimi's face made my heart skip a beat. She had the most gorgeous smile on her face from discovering Hinata can sign and her mood increased greatly. I guess she was happy to be accepted by someone.

"I'll leave you girls to chat for a bit," I said smiling slightly. Hinata nodded returning the smile and Rimi gave me a hug in thanks. I quickly walked away from them before she could see the small blush lingering on my cheeks.

"Who's the girl over there talking to Hinata," Neji asked when I came over to grab a drink.

"Rimi," I answered blandly.

"She's deaf," he responded as he noticed Hinata signing to her. "I guess it's a good thing Hinata and I were taught sign language as children. Is she a good girl?"

"Yes she is," I said peeved, but then I looked at him suspiciously. "Why?"

"I wouldn't want Hinata around the wrong people. She's too kind."

I nodded in understanding and tried to get away from the rest of the group until Kiba butted in.

"Whoa so she's deaf? No wonder she didn't speak to me!"

I scoffed. "That or because you're annoying."

"She probably has a strange sounding voice," Sakura said ignorantly. "Deaf people talk weird."

"That's low, even for you Sakura," Shikamaru said glaring at her. "You're just annoyed because she was with Sasuke."

"Not true! Besides, she's probably a weirdo anyway. How do you even know this girl Sasuke?"

Naruto responded before I could curse her out. "She went to school with us Sakura, and you have no reason to talk rudely about her!"

"What is she gonna do?" she said flipping her hair. "It's not like she can hear me."

As soon as she said that, I saw Rimi get up and walk away from Hinata and out of the house. My eyes widened as I went after her to make sure she was okay. As I left, I heard Hinata say angrily to Sakura.

"She was reading your lips the whole time."