{3 years earlier}

Sasuke: 25

Hinata: 18

Hinata made her way through the bustling crowd, flanked by her friends Shino and Kiba. She took a small sip of her drink, relishing the sweet, fruity flavor. It was only her second drink of the night, but she was already feeling a bit tipsy. Being a lightweight, she knew she had to pace herself if she wanted to avoid getting too drunk too quickly.

As she walked, Kiba placed a reassuring hand on her back to steady her. She looked up at him and smiled gratefully, feeling a warm flush spread through her cheeks. Shino noticed Hinata's slightly tipsy state and raised an eyebrow. "Maybe you should slow down a bit, Hinata," he said, concern evident in his voice.

Hinata shook her head and giggled. "I'm fine, Shino. I just want to have a good time," she replied, taking another sip of her drink.

Kiba grinned and playfully bumped his shoulder against hers. "That's the spirit!" he said, before turning to Shino. "Don't worry, I'll make sure she doesn't get into too much trouble," he added with a wink.

Hinata laughed and leaned into Kiba's side. "Thanks, Kiba. You're the best," she said, feeling grateful for her friends.

As they continued to make their way through the crowd, Hinata couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building within her. She had been looking forward to this night for weeks, and now that it was finally here, she was determined to enjoy every moment. The music was loud and the atmosphere was electric, with people dancing and laughing all around them. Hinata found herself feeling carefree for the first time in a long time.

After some searching, they finally found a good spot for the concert. Kiba and Shino spotted someone they knew in the distance and turned to Hinata, "Hey Hina, stay here, okay? We'll be back." Hinata nodded, taking another sip of her drink as she watched them walk away.

Turning her attention to the stage, Hinata let the music wash over her. Her friends had brought her to the concert as a congratulations for graduating high school and for getting into college. The upbeat tempo of the music made her want to move, and she found herself swaying along to the rhythm.

Closing her eyes, Hinata let herself get lost in the music, feeling the energy of the crowd and the excitement of the moment. It was a perfect way to celebrate her achievements and the start of a new chapter in her life.

Suddenly, Hinata felt a jarring impact from the front, causing her to stumble and spill her drink all over the ground. As she looked up, she saw a man with striking black hair and intense eyes staring back at her. Their eyes met, and in that moment, it felt like the entire world had faded away.

"I'm sorry," the man said, extending his hand to help her up. As Hinata took his hand, she felt a jolt of electricity surge through her body, and she couldn't take her eyes off him. The sound of the crowd seemed to fade away, and it was as if they were the only two people in the world.

"Th-thank you," Hinata stammered, feeling her heart racing in her chest as she stood up, still holding onto his hand. "I'm Hinata."

"Sasuke," the man replied, a hint of a smile playing at the corner of his lips. "It's nice to meet you, Hinata."

They stood there for a moment, their hands still intertwined, lost in each other's gaze. Hinata couldn't explain what was happening, but she knew that she felt something special with Sasuke.

As they released their grip, Hinata felt a pang of disappointment, but Sasuke seemed to share her sentiment as he hesitated before letting go.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his eyes scanning her up and down, concern etched on his features.

Hinata nodded, unable to form words as she felt her cheeks flush. "Y-yes, I'm fine. Thank you."

Sasuke nodded, his eyes lingering on her for a moment longer before he turned and walked away, disappearing into the crowd. Hinata watched him go, her heart still racing as she realized that this was the first time she had ever felt love at first sight.

{3 days Later}

As Sasuke walked out of the coffee shop, his eyes flicked to his watch, and he groaned inwardly. He was already running late for work. Dealing with high schoolers was always a hassle, but he knew it was the only way to gain the experience necessary to become a college professor.

Sipping his dark coffee, Sasuke quickened his pace, the sound of his dress shoes tapping against the pavement as he made his way through the bustling city streets. Despite his frustration, he couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement bubbling within him at the thought of pursuing his dream career. With each step, he was one step closer to his goal.

As he hurried down the street, lost in thought, he suddenly felt a sharp impact from the front and stumbled backwards, almost dropping his coffee. He looked up to see a familiar face looking back at him, and for a moment, he couldn't believe his luck.

"Hinata," he said, smirking as she lay on top of him, her eyes meeting his. "We need to stop meeting like this."

Hinata giggled, feeling a rush of excitement at the sight of him. "I know," she replied, playfully pushing herself up off of him. "But it seems like fate keeps bringing us together."

Sasuke chuckled, feeling a sense of ease around her that he hadn't experienced in a long time. "Maybe you're right," he said, standing up and dusting himself off. "So, what brings you here?"

"I was just on my way to meet some friends," Hinata said, smiling up at him. "What about you?"

"Work," Sasuke replied, taking a sip of his coffee. "I'm a teacher at the local high school."

Hinata's eyes widened in surprise. "Really? That's amazing! I actually want to become a teacher myself."

Sasuke nodded, feeling a sense of respect for her ambition. "That's great," he said. "It's a tough road, but it's worth it in the end."

Sasuke glanced at his watch once more and cursed under his breath. "I'm late," he muttered, feeling frustrated. He quickly pulled out a pen and scribbled his number on a piece of paper before handing it to Hinata. As their fingers touched, Hinata couldn't help but feel a blush creeping up on her cheeks.

"Here. Call me if you want to meet again," Sasuke said, a small smirk playing at the corner of his lips.

Hinata nodded, taking the paper from him. "I-I will definitely call you," she replied softly, feeling a flutter in her stomach at the thought of seeing him again.

Sasuke turned and walked away, his mind already on his work. As he disappeared into the crowd, Hinata couldn't help but watch him go, feeling drawn to him in a way she couldn't quite explain.

As Hinata stood on the sidewalk, she clutched the slip of paper with Sasuke's number tightly in her hand. Her heart was still racing from their encounter, and she couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something special about him. As she started walking towards her friends, Hinata pulled out her phone and saved Sasuke's number, thinking of all the possibilities that lay ahead. She couldn't wait to see where this new connection would take her.