"Sasuke, I need to talk to you," Sakura said, her tone serious as she took his hand and led him to the couch. Sasuke furrowed his brows in confusion as he sat down beside her.
"I have a huge opportunity, and I want to discuss it with you," Sakura said, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
Sasuke nodded, waiting for her to continue.
"Okay, so here's the thing," Sakura began, taking a deep breath. "There's a job opening at one of the biggest hospitals in America, and I want to apply for it. I was hoping you would come with me."
Sasuke's eyes widened in surprise. "America? That's a big move."
"I know, but it's an incredible opportunity, Sasuke," Sakura said, her voice pleading. "We could start a new life together, away from all the stress and pressure here."
Sasuke sighed, his arms folding across his chest. "I can't just drop everything and move to another country, Sakura. My job here is important."
Sakura's expression fell. "But what about us? Don't you want to spend the rest of your life with me?"
Sasuke gazed at Sakura with a mixture of frustration and compassion. "Look, Sakura, I care for you, but moving isn't an option for me," he said firmly.
Sakura's eyes cast down, disappointment etched on her face. "I just thought that you would be happy about it and want to explore this opportunity with me," she said quietly.
"I can't," Sasuke reiterated, feeling the weight of the situation. "I have responsibilities here that I can't just abandon."
Sakura let out a frustrated groan, her voice rising in volume. "Ugh, why not? This is our chance to start fresh and build a life together."
Sasuke shook his head, a hint of annoyance creeping into his voice. "You're not listening, Sakura. I can't just drop everything and move to another country."
"You're being so selfish," Sakura muttered, her frustration and disappointment clear in her voice. "I've always thought about you, and when I want to do something, you always put it down. When will it be my turn to be able to do something, Sasuke? Huh?"
Sasuke's jaw clenched, his eyes flashing with annoyance. "I'm not being selfish, Sakura. I'm being realistic. I can't just abandon everything I've built here."
"Your job isn't everything, Sasuke," Sakura retorted, her voice rising in anger.
Sasuke let out a sigh, his expression softening slightly. "I can't just uproot my life for your dreams."
Sakura stood up from the couch, her eyes narrowing. "That's just it, Sasuke. They're not just my dreams, they're our dreams. We're supposed to be partners, remember?"
Sasuke stood up as well, his gaze meeting hers. "Partners, yes. But that doesn't mean we have to agree on everything."
Sakura's eyes narrowed, her anger boiling over. "Yeah, but you compromise for your partner if you really love them," she said through gritted teeth.
Sasuke scowled, his frustration evident in his voice. "But giving up my passion is okay if you get yours?" he retorted.
"Yes, if you really love me and want to spend the rest of your life with me," Sakura shot back, her tone accusatory.
Sasuke let out a sigh, his eyes drifting away from hers. "Well, looks like we want two different things," he said, his voice resigned.
"You know what, Sasuke?" Sakura spat, her voice tinged with anger. "Maybe you're right. Maybe we're not meant to be together if you can't even support me in my dreams."
Sasuke's expression remained stoic as Sakura continued to rant, but inside he felt a sense of relief. He had been pretending to care about Sakura for far too long, and this argument had finally given him an excuse to end things.
"I have something to tell you," Sasuke said suddenly, his voice serious.
Sakura's eyes widened in surprise. "What is it?"
"I'm Susanoo," Sasuke revealed, watching as Sakura's expression shifted from confusion to anger.
"You've been seeing someone behind my back?" Sakura demanded, her voice rising in anger.
"It was only for publicity," Sasuke explained, but Sakura was already shaking her head in disbelief.
Sakura's anger boiled over as Sasuke's explanation did little to appease her. "Oh, so kissing and going to a hotel is only for publicity," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
"We had to make it believable. This is why I can't leave," Sasuke replied, his tone exasperated.
"So you can be with another girl," Sakura accused, her eyes blazing with anger.
"No, Sakura. If you haven't noticed, singing is my passion," Sasuke retorted, frustration evident in his voice.
Sakura paused for a moment, considering his words. "Wait...who was the song 'Hey Ben' for, then?" she asked, a tinge of suspicion in her voice.
Sasuke ran his hand through his hair, avoiding her gaze. He didn't answer, leaving Sakura to draw her own conclusions.
"You slept with her, didn't you?" Sakura whispered, hoping against hope that it wasn't true. But Sasuke just stood there, his face impassive, refusing to confirm or deny her suspicions.
"I can't believe this," Sakura scoffed, hurt and betrayal evident in her voice.
"It was a mistake," Sasuke finally spoke up, his voice barely audible.
Sakura let out a bitter laugh. "A mistake? That's what they all say. 'Oh sorry Sakura. I slipped and fell into her vagina.'" She mimicked Sasuke's voice.
Sasuke finally stood up from the couch, his anger palpable. "You know what, Sakura," he spat out her name like venom. "Fuck this relationship," he said, his chuckle tinged with bitterness. "I never wanted it to begin with. Sure, I learned to 'love' you, but it was all a mistake. I shouldn't have stayed with you for so long."
Sakura's eyes widened in shock and hurt. "What are you saying, Sasuke?" she asked, her voice shaking.
"I'm saying that I'm done. I'm done with this relationship, with you," Sasuke replied, his eyes cold and distant. "I can't keep pretending to care about something that I don't. You want to go to America and pursue your dreams? Fine. Go ahead and do it. Just leave me out of it."
Sakura's anger surged within her. "Fine, I will," she said, her voice laced with bitterness. She gathered her things, casting one last look at Sasuke, who seemed unmoved by her departure. She turned on her heel and walked out of the dorm, slamming the door shut behind her. As she made her way down the hallway, she couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and loss. But she knew deep down that it was time to move on and pursue her own dreams, without Sasuke holding her back.
Hinata was lounging at home, engrossed in a movie, when a knock on the door interrupted her. She opened the door to find Sasuke standing there. But before she could say anything, he grabbed her and kissed her, pushing her into her dorm before closing the door.
"I want you," he whispered, his breath hot against her ear. Hinata looked up at him, surprised and unsure of what to do.
"Sasuke, we said no. Plus, you're with Sakura. I won't do anything-" she began, but he cut her off with another kiss.
"I'm single," he murmured against her lips, causing her eyes to widen in shock.
"What? When did that happen?" she asked, pulling away slightly.
"Sakura and I broke up," Sasuke said, kissing her again. But this time, Hinata pushed him back gently.
"Sasuke, I'm not some kind of rebound. You need to sort out your feelings first," she said softly, looking up at him with a mix of concern and desire.
Sasuke looked down at the ground, ashamed of his actions. "I shouldn't have done that," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Hinata sighed and sat down on the couch. "It's okay, Sasuke," she said, patting the spot next to her. "Sit down."
Sasuke hesitated for a moment before sitting down next to her. "Can you just...hold me?" he asked, looking up at her with pleading eyes.
Hinata nodded and wrapped her arms around him, pulling him close. They sat there in silence for a few minutes, Hinata holding Sasuke tightly as he rested his head on her shoulder.
Finally, Sasuke spoke up. "Can I rest my head on your lap?" he asked.
Hinata smiled softly and nodded, adjusting her position so that Sasuke could lay his head on her lap. She stroked his hair softly as he closed his eyes, letting out a deep sigh.
Within a few minutes, Sasuke had fallen asleep, his breathing slow and steady. Hinata continued to stroke his hair, watching him as he slept. She knew that Sasuke had a lot to work through, but for now, she was content to just be there for him.