AUTHOR SAYS: Hopefully this chapter goes the way i want it to. Sorry if it seems to drag on, i'm not really good with the whole POV buzz, but it's a learning curb for me. ENJOY!

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Legend:

'Thoughts'

"Talking"

"Jutsu"

Previously...

"Do you want to make Jonin or not?." He growled.

Hinata now realised how close his lips were to her own, she blushed, "Hai, i do."

Sasuke smirked, "Then shut up and let's finish off what we started this morning."

"What about training?." She asked.

"We'll think about that after." Sasuke said before claiming her lips possessively.

Chapter Eight -Don't Fall

Sasuke rarely smiled, but today he felt maybe a smile for this situation was appropriate. Hinata suited being in his arms, naked, satisfied and playing with his hair. Like Naruto said, he was on house arrest starting today, so why not turn a shitty day, into one of intimacy and white pleasure instead. Thinking back, Sasuke thought she'd never shut up about not being able to stay with him, so he took matters into his own hands, he took her. But Sasuke knew it wouldn't always go his way, he never controlled the ball called life and knew eventually after there training today, of course when they finally get out of his bed, he hoped she would stay with him like that very first day she cooked for him. The day she slapped Sakura. Nothing sexual had happened, but for him, it was the day he accepted Hinata as being his downfall.

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This flashback is what happens after Chapter Four... continuation of the bitch slap Hinata gave Sakura... (Hope it makes sense :-)

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Sasuke's POV

Flashback

Day 3 of Training - 28 MORE DAYS TO GO before Jounin Exam

She never ceased to amaze me, Hinata Hyuuga. She was making me breakfast, no correction, she was making me more like a feast mean't for family and friends. She even made sure to make me a few pre-made bento's for today and tomorrow's training. I smirked, she looked comfortable in my house, cooking away, even going as far as humming a soothing tune, something my mother did when i used to watch her cook. Bringing Hinata into my home was a bold move on my part but i wanted to see if she could bring color back to it, and colour she brought. The house i resided in was cold, dark, unfeeling, yet with her presence here everything brightened. I wouldn't admit this outloud, but i could tolerate her.

I was proud of her also, to stand up to Sakura and slap her only moments ago was an enticing sight to see. Hinata was finally growing a backbone, slowly of course, but it was growing stronger by the day. The more i trained her, the better she'd become. By the time i'm finished with her, i'll have her at ANBU level, surpassing Sakura far beyond her dreams. And if i play my cards right, i can make sure she forgets about the dobe for good. She won't know it now, but soon she will, the fact that she now belongs to me.

"Ano, Sasuke-san, breakfast is ready." She said.

"Hn."

I watched her carefully, she was graceful in all her movements. She set plates of all sorts before me, ever so often glancing at me which i find to be quite amusing. I knew she was confused, hell she could be bothered by what was slowly growing between the two of us and i wouldn't care. I would have her, and i would kill anyone who would try to take her from me.

"S-sasuke..-"

I raised a hand to silence her, she seemed to catch my drift and sat down hurriedly. I hated how she would cower beneath my gaze then resort to further pissing me off by studdering. She knew the consequences; if she studdered, i'd beat her almost to unconsciousness in training. And if my efforts were not good enough, i'd resort to other measures. Suddenly i thought about punishing her in other ways...

"Itadakimasu." She said, snapping me from my thoughts.

"Itadakimasu." I mutter quietly.

I went for the omelette and rice first. It was good. I hid my satisfaction with a straight face; i knew she was looking to me for a reaction so i merely grunted at her. This made her smile. If i were any good at holding a normal conversation i would've asked what the fuck she was smiling about, but i didn't. I kept quiet and ate the remainder of my dish until i refilled it with more rice and grilled fish.

"Do you think Sakura-san will forgive me?." Hinata asked me.

"Hn."

She sighed and i placed my bowl down annoyed, "I just...maybe i should apologize."

"If it were you who got slapped, she wouldn't apologize."

Hinata pushed her bowl aside, "She would, but she wouldn't rush into it like me. I don't want us to be enemies."

Talking about Sakura always pissed me off and it was quickly ruining my appetite. Then again, i'd rather hear Hinata talking more about her then the dobe, "What's done is done, leave it at that."

"I can't do that."

"You can."

"No." She argued back.

I growled and leaned onto the table, "You. Will." I warned.

I looked into her eyes and could see every single emotion going through her staring back at me. She was annoyed, i didn't care. She felt sorry, i still didn't care. She was sad, i'll harden her up some more, and she looked angered. I paused, anger was an emotion i loved to see. Her anger made me twitch, i had the urge to suddenly reach for my sword. I wanted to see how far her anger could take her and i was that deep in thought that if i didn't react in time, i wouldn't have been able to catch the angry slap coming at me.

"Tsk, tsk." I say with a smirk.

"I-i..." She said.

"You should bring this side of you out some more."

She frowned and i chuckled, i couldn't help it. I was seeing a side of her that i was sure none had seen. She tried to pull from my grip and it only made me tighten my hold, "I'm leaving." She whispered.

In a matter of seconds I pulled her over the table and into the seat i once occupied. I was now nose to nose with her, "We still have things to do." I retorted. If i wanted, i could violate her alittle, tease her until she's panting and red, but i stopped myself from following through with it.

"I have to see Sakura-san."

"You don't owe her nothing." I argue.

She tried to stand and i shoved her back down effortlessly, "Please move." She begged.

I glared, "You'll have to get through me first."

She seemed to think about this for a moment, then i saw the look in her eyes change. So, she would try and get pass me to see Sakura. I smirked at her approvingly, that backbone of hers has yet again grown some more. I yank her up forcefully and drag her from my house. Food could wait,i was sated and i had her in a state i'd never seen before and i wanted to investigate her full potential thoroughly. I toss her to the ground like a rag doll and glare at her. She was on her feet in seconds.

"You act like you own me." She said.

I got to one knee and placed a hand onto the ground, "That's because i do." I state matter of factly.

Her expression is one of horror and shock, "J-just because i said i-i was falling for you, doesn't mean..-" I quickly cut her off.

I watch as she flung herself away from me and from the sudden disturbance erupting from beneath the ground. She landed on both feet gracefully and stared at me and the snake i was now occupying. I could tell she wanted to say something but instead she fell into a stance, her Byakugan ready to go.

The snake below me hissed, "A girl?." He said.

I adjusted my footing, warning him not to say another word. He seemed to get the message and bite back any other remarks he had in store, "No mercy, Manda." I say to him.

"Should i make it a quick death?." Manda asked.

"No, wound her at best. This is for her benefit." I reply. I know the snake thinks my methods are unreasonable and too harsh, but this was a harsh reality we lived in and i was going to make sure she understood this concept. My methods of training will prove unbelieveable results.

"Are you ready?." I asked her; i can see her hesitation.

"Ano, t-this isn't a fair fight.."

"Life's not fair is it." I ground out, "Defend yourself, or be killed. The choice is yours."

She had barely any time to react, a tap on the head with my foot and Manda went hurtling towards her. The earth beneath crumbled and dust blurred my vision, yet i brushed it off and continued to search for her chakra. I tapped Manda again and he straightened up. I felt a twinge of pride swell inside me at the sight of her. She was covered in dirt, most probably from rolling and she had defiance written all over her face. I could see she wasn't going to give up and i was quite confident she would be able to keep this up for another hour or so.

"We will work on your evasive techniques..." I said, "You managed to dodge the first one. Now lets see if you can dodge the rest."

She nodded her head, even though she seemed reluctant at first, "Hai, i-i can do this."

Manda chuckled, "Are you that eager to die? Silly girl."

Hinata fell into another stance, I could see that anger again, "Come at me." She murmured.

I tapped Manda again on the head. He complied happily and launched at her. This time it was an onslaught of attacks, I was going to push her until she fell unconscious or begged me to stop. Manda was perfect for this task at hand, he never liked to show mercy to an opponent whether the person was friend or foe. It was five minutes later when i counted the nineteenth non-stop attack. I felt for her. Her chakra seemed low and because i felt like showing alittle mercy, i made Manda stop.

Hinata was on her hands and knees panting, "Stand." I ordered.

She slowly did, "I-i'm...ready.." She breathlessly said.

"Not bad." Manda hissed, which was quite rare of the snake who never praised anyone before, "You have promise, girl."

She finally balanced herself on wobbly legs and wiped her mouth, "Again."

The snake below me shook, Manda was actually having fun and it made me chuckle, "We'll make this the last one." I say.

She looked confused and before she could say anything i sternly cut her off, "This time it's for real Hyuuga, if you don't dodge this next attack, you'll die."

Hinata seemed to take my words seriously because at that moment Manda she was suddenly being engulfed by a mass of blue chakra. Below me Manda hissed, he and Hinata almost seemed to share a mutual understanding of what the other had to prove. I couldn't wait to see the outcome of what would happen next, so i tapped Manda's head, only this time, hard.

As the clock counted down in my head, i wondered silently what she would do? Would she be fast enough to dodge? The rush became so intense i activated my Sharingan right before we made contact with..

"Hakkeshou Kaiten."

I flinched momentarily, "Idiot." I snapped.

My Sharingan caught everything. The chakra she produced moments ago was being released by all the chakra points on her body. In comparison to the one we shared on our first meet, this time it looked as if she really was fending for her life. I wanted to snap her neck myself at this very moment, this was evasive training, not defensive training. As i dwelled in my own growing anger, something that managed to catch me off guard happened. Hinata screamed. No, i take back what i thought i heard, it wasn't a scream, it sounded more like a battle cry. The snake below me hissed in pain and we were suddenly thwarted backwards. I leapt from Manda's head and landed swiftly on the ground.

"Dammit." Manda cursed.

I glanced at him as he shook his head, not only did she throw us back, but she managed to leave a wound right between Manda's slitted eyes.

"Go...men.." I heard her rasp once she became visible through the dust.

She fell to a knee panting. I walked over to her and without a care picked her up by the scruff of her top. "You were to dodge." I growled.

She peered at me unfazed, though still puffed and gave me a weak smile, "I-i know, i wanted to...s-see how...far i'd progressed in my...training."

I glare at her, "If that's all you wanted, next time ask me." I say cruelly before jabbing her square in the stomach, causing her to cough painfully from being winded so badly. I dropped her carelessly and watched as she rolled to her side to hold her stomach.

Seconds later Manda slithered back to my side, his large shadow covered both our smaller bodies, "G-gomen..." Hinata groaned, not particularly at me, but to the snake.

I sense some admiration for her coming from the snake, who even went as far as lowering his head to see her more closely, "You were lucky." He hissed.

I said nothing as i continued to watch. Hinata reached into her pocket slowly and pulled out a small jar, "Here, it's some...h-healing balm...that i made."

Manda visibly tensed, "I don't need it girl."

"But..-"

"Your terribly pitiful." The snake ground out before doing something even i was thought out of his character. Manda cloaked her with his chakra, convincing me now more than ever that this very snake who could murder thousands, who could terrorize villages, even kill his own kind without a care, had a soft side. Many would say me and the snake were quite similar in our actions when it came to the Hyuuga, but none knew what we were really like with her. Two dark beings somehow being drawn into her light.

Hinata seemed good as knew several minutes later, "Thanks." She said quietly.

Manda drew back, "Next time i won't go easy."

"I know." She replied, "Please, l-let me do something for you too."

Manda ignored her and instead looked at me, "Send me back." He growled.

I knew why he was mad. He would go back and reflect on the new weakness he had growing inside of him. We locked eyes briefly, "We will continue training on a regular basis, be prepared."

He hissed. At the snap of my fingers, Manda disappeared in a puff of smoke. Now that we were alone, i started walking back to compound. She followed quietly behind him and i could sense the anxiety she was feeling.

"Go see her." I said, stopping just before the front door to my house.

I had assumed she would try to say something more, but instead she turned on her heel and began walking away. And i had to admit, seeing her retreating back leave actually pissed me off no more then when she didn't dodge Manda's attack. With blinding speed i was in front of her, she went to take a step back but i ensnared her in my arms. I gloated at the blush that appeared on her cheeks. The dobe wasn't the only one who could do that anymore.

"Don't be late for training tomorrow. 8am."

"O-ok."

I brush her lips roughly with my own then release her none to gently. My control was slipping around her and it excited yet frustrated me. She took that as a quick goodbye and scurried away, but not before turning back and waving at me. I made no reaction until she had made it around the corner. I shook my head with a chuckle.

"You'll be the death of me, Hinata." He whispered, "My downfall."

End of Flashback

Present Day

Hinata stirred in her sleep. Blinking some of the sleep from her eyes, she smiled warmly at the man staring down at her.

"Morning." She whispered, "What time is it?."

"Day time."

Hinata giggled, "I should go."

Sasuke blocked her path of escape and was on top of her in an instant. He shook his head and threw all conversations out the window followed with a simple kiss, "Later."

"But..-"

"I. Said. Later." He growled, kissing her.

A/N: How many months later right? LOL been missing in action, sorry guys. R&R. If it doesn't make sense or it sucks then by all means throw the hate, it will help me.