They were soft, supple and flutteringly warm; he didn't want to stop.
He leaned in forcefully, pressing against her slightly.
He didn't want to pull away, but something had stopped him; she didn't want this.
He reluctantly pulled away, his conscience satisfied to see the fuming Inuzuka. Unfortunately his lips weren't; they were craving for those petal-like lips.
He didn't look at her, not wanting to give in to temptation.
Shino sighed as he approached the unconscious Hyuuga, quite troubled by the whole scenario.
He didn't think letting his personal feelings get the better of him would solve things, but obviously Kiba had different thinking.
"Hinata." The boy nudged her gently.
"Hinata." He tried again.
"Bastard, Sasuke!"
Sasuke raised a brow. Naruto and he could be from the same family.
"What?" Sasuke seemed totally uninterested, this time his attitude had even ticked off the Aburame.
"I'll kill you!" Kiba shot up, reaching out to grab his collar but was quickly stopped by Shino's bugs.
Kiba growled at his team mate.
"Let me go!"
"Kiba, calm down." Shino said ever so coolly.
"No! Can't you see what this bastard is trying to pull?! He just thinks everything is a competition!
He doesn't truly care for Hinata! He just wants to prove his dominance! Did you even think about how Hinata would feel?"
"Hmph. Cut the bullshit." The Uchiha rolled his eyes.
"Ask yourself that; did you even think about how Hinata would feel when you tease her mercilessly like that?"
Kiba clenched his teeth and fists so hard that veins started popping out from his head and neck.
"Shino! Let go of me!"
"Kiba. Fighting Sasuke is unnecessary and will only cause trouble. It is the last thing Hinata would want us to do in this situation."
"But - !"
"Calm down and think about what Hinata wants. We got into this situation because of both of your inconsiderate behaviours." Shino scolded.
Kiba's eyes widened at the statement; his clenched fists and teeth finally relaxing. After Shino had made sure that he had finally calmed down, he let the boy go free.
Sasuke and Kiba stared at each other for quite a long while before Sasuke sighed.
"I'll take care of Hinata. The two of you can – "
"No." Kiba interrupted. "We can't trust you with her."
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Oh please."
Shino watched the two closely, with his bugs on stand-by. In this case, he would agree with Kiba.
He wasn't sure what the Uchiha would do if he were alone with their female team mate.
The Uchiha stood up, running his hands through his hair before folding his arms.
"I won't hurt her." He meant it, but it wasn't enough to convince the two.
"Sasuke, I think we will take it from here. You can, leave."
Kiba nodded in agreement.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed.
"Whatever," he waved it off, before turning on his heel and walking away.
Today was a waste of time.
She wondered how stupid she can actually be.
She heaved out a sigh as she plopped face first on to her inviting bed.
Sasuke was probably going to kill her the next time he sees her.
What was she thinking when she decided that he should meet her team mates?
Was she even in the right mind?
All logic and common sense flew out the window once it came to her resolve.
She had no idea what had happened.
All she remembers was that Kiba was teasing her again and she probably blushed to the point of blacking out because all that was left after that was darkness.
After succumbing to the call of slumber, she woke in her own bed, at the compound in utter confusion.
One thing she was certain of was that things could not have gone smoothly with Sasuke.
She let out a muffled squeal as she balled her fists in her hair.
When did things get so complicated? When did her life take such a sharp turn?
Where was the person she needed the most now?
Wait.
Who is the person she needed... the most?
Her head rose as the question popped to mind.
She blinked several times before blushing fiercely and burying her face deep into her soft mattress.
"Itachi..." Her hands were now clutching the fabric of her bed sheets. Her feet kicking restlessly and her eyes welling with tears.
She missed him, dearly. She wanted to see him again, to be close to him, to be watched over by him to be touched by him...
She curled up like a pangolin and covered her face with her palms.
She is going mad.
How could she think of Itachi at a time like this?
She should be worrying about her team mates and Sasuke!
But... I miss him.
She grows steadily frustrated with herself.
She shakes her head rapidly and forces her body out of bed.
Hinata wasn't the kind of girl who whines and cries! Hinata isn't the girl people have pegged her to be.
Hinata is strong, brave! Even though she can be quite stupid at times...
But she swore she will fix it! Even if it costs her, her life, she will face Uchiha Sasuke!
...
...
Easier said than done.
Just picturing his scowl got her knees buckling and her stance going defensive.
Sasuke is not that bad!
She convinces herself.
Her resolve is wavering and she can't accept it!
She squares her shoulders, heads to her closet and recites her speech at the Hyuuga festival.
That somehow seems to help at times.
It reminded her of how strong she could be.
She won't run away.
The servant girl stared at him warily. Though as she continued to explore the new guest, a blush crept its way to her cheeks.
This particular guest was extremely attractive indeed.
She would have to thank the other servant girls for informing her about him.
He sighed to himself as he stretched his neck and restlessly played with his ink brush.
The servant girl wasn't helping him 'pour' out his thoughts.
Though it was no use anyways.
He leaned back on to his chair and closed his eyes.
He imagined how things were back at home; wondering how his father was keeping up without him there to humour him.
Most of all, despite his best efforts a certain doe eyed girl never seemed to leave his thoughts.
He almost slapped a hand on to his forehead and cursed himself for being such an idiot.
It was childish of him to just leave without telling anybody except for his dad and Hinata.
But he especially didn't want to talk to Itachi about it.
He knew, his anger would just flare if he confronted his best friend.
He missed Itachi, mind you, but he couldn't stand how he got to her before he did.
How unfair it was for him to be the one who saved her.
How irritating it was to know that she had a special place in her heart for him.
On the worst side of things he has become an even bigger coward than he expected.
He wrote dozens of letters during his free time but never had the guts to send them.
Here he is now, trying to conjure up another sappy inky letter that was going to collect dust in his drawer, never reaching the person whose name is on almost every line.
Hinata-Chan.
"You know I can never forget you, Shisui-Chan."
He chuckles darkly at the thought for some reason.
But instantly, those words got him back on his desk his hands hard at work writing out a letter he knows he will never send.
"Dear, Hinata-Chan." He began.
"We can't trust you with her."
Those words had hurt him more than he had expected.
He scowled at the thought of how they practically chased him away.
It's not like he took advantage or anything!
Well... maybe he did but that's not the point.
It was a privilege for women to get that for him!
She should thank him. He had done her a favour of being her first kiss.
Or so he thought.
His endless thoughts had forced him out of his bed and down in to the hall getting ready to walk the awkward feelings off, when...
"Tadaima."
Nii san.
Sasuke sighed. He really had no mood to 'invite' and spend time with his brother at the moment.
He needed to get out and burn something or someone; preferably a certain Inuzuka.
"Okairi, Itachi-Chan~"
Sasuke headed towards the door as Itachi headed in.
Itachi seemed happy to be home, but glanced at him with an eyebrow raised as they crossed paths.
"Sasuke, no welcome home party?"
Sasuke smirked.
"Welcome home, Nii-san."
"No hugs?"
Sasuke narrowed his eyes.
"How cruel."
Itachi smirked, amused. It was good to be back home, he thought.
"Running off so soon? Is it that bad to have me home again?"
"Yes. See you for dinner."
Itachi chuckled a little.
With a pat on his brother's shoulder, Sasuke slipped on his sandals and left without a word to his mother.
His mother came scurrying out of the kitchen and flung her arms around her eldest son.
Itachi merely sighed on to his mother's shoulder and returned the embrace.
Mikoto stood straight, grabbed her son by the shoulders and grinned.
"I've missed you Itachi-chan!"
"Hn."
Mikoto pouted.
Itachi sighed.
"I missed you too, mother."
MIkoto grinned.
"I know my little man child~" She squeezed his right cheek and all Itachi could do was try to wear her down with his death glare.
It didn't work.
"My, where's Sasuke-Chan?"
Itachi pointed his thumb to the door.
"Out."
"What?"
"I think he needed to meet someone."
Mikoto's lips twitched.
"He could have at least told me... that boy..." She muttered under her breath.
Itachi just smiled.
"Where is father? Is he not home?" Itachi shrugged his bag off his shoulders and started untying the straps on his arms.
"No, he is off on official business." Mikoto pouted.
"Someone seems upset." Itachi smirked.
"But at least you're back, Itachi-Chan! I can do your hair, feed you dessert,"
Itachi held back a grimace.
"Mother," He grumbled and shook his head.
"What?" Mikoto put her hands on her hips.
"If you were married and under your own roof you probably wouldn't have to take my rambling, but you are not!"
Here we go again...
Itachi rubbed his temple.
"Mother... please, Sasuke is here for all of that."
"Sasuke is no fun to play with! He always pulls away! Itachi-Chan, if you truly want to get away from me, which hurts my heart by the way, bring me grandchildren!"
"Mother, I honestly don't see what is so appealing about being a grandmother." Itachi squinted.
He understood. Most Uchihas' were married by the time they reached his age, most marriages were arranged.
He would comply to his mother's wishes, if he knew the girl he wished would be his wife was ready and if his parents somehow turned cool and allowed a Hyuuga into the family.
So fat chance of Mikoto getting her wish so soon.
Run, hide or play dumb were his options.
Though none of them were ideal.
How the girl had managed to catch up to him was beyond his realm of thought.
She was a really determined mouse.
"S-Sasuke..." she breathed.
"Hinata." He grunted.
He decided to go with his third option; since pretending like nothing had ever happened seemed to be his expertise.
Though she really had to close those lips of hers.
Right now.
"Were you..." she panted. "Running away from me?"
Sasuke raised a brow.
"No." He lied with ease and shrugged lightly.
"B-But- I chased you! All the way from the marketplace!" She exhaled.
"Well then you must be really slow." He turned his back to her and began walking further into the clearing.
"W-Wait!" Hinata jogged a little to catch up to him.
Sasuke swallowed inaudibly.
What is she going to do? Slap him? Punch him? Jyuuken him?
Whatever, he knew he deserved whatever girly punishment she had in store for him.
He almost stumbled as her fingers latched on to his fore arm.
Hinata flinched as she felt his gaze on her.
"Sasuke... I am sorry."
"What?" He said ( a little louder than he should have.).
By now, both their movements came to a halt.
Hinata's head was lowered, facing her feet while wringing her hands.
Sasuke's eyes were slightly widened and his head was tilted as he studied the Hyuuga specimen.
She's delusional he thought.
"I-I..." She began shakily.
"I shouldn't have... tried to make you do something you didn't want to... I should have known you and Kiba-kun would..." She sighed.
"I am sorry Sasuke. I truly am."
Sasuke was in utter disbelief and honestly confused as ever before.
Even so, playing along was best for now.
Maybe she was doing the same thing he was.
With a shrug, Sasuke continued walking.
"Hey, I am a gracious person. So I might just forgive you."
With his back faced to her, he couldn't see the smile of relief gracing her beautiful features.
He himself allowed a small smile to creep on his lips as he felt her presence next to him again.
"Thank you, Sasuke."
"Hn."
"It... Yesterday was fun. Even if I did black out."
Sasuke's eyes widened and he felt his heart picking up pace.
Was... Is...
Was this her way of telling him... She liked it?
He mentally cursed himself as his cheeks began to heat up.
She can't possibly...
"Sasuke?"
Sasuke inhaled, before looking down at the girl next to him.
He regrets his decision.
Her doe-eyed stare, her luscious pink lips and her pale skin; it all made her look unreal... and very inviting.
He turned his attention to the road ahead and tried to ignore the girl.
Hinata blinked and stared at the Uchiha blankly. She shrugged and dismissed the fact that he was acting a little weird.
Maybe... yesterday wasn't such a bad idea after all.
Sasuke resisted the urge to scratch the back of his neck like Naruto usually did.
Though as the thought of yesterday was in mind, images of Hinata's canine friend came flowing in.
That wasn't very pleasant for him.
His teeth gritted and his eyes narrowed.
Inuzuka Kiba. That shit.
"I don't like Kiba."
Sasuke blurted.
His eyebrows furrowed as Hinata giggled.
"Hm, I could see that."
"I don't know how you stand him."
"Kiba-kun is nice. You'd like him once you get to know him better."
Sasuke snorted.
"I doubt that."
"Hm." Hinata sighed.
For a few moments the silence came back, only to be broken by the Uchiha again.
"You're pretty close with him."
"Hm?"
"The Inuzuka."
Hinata smiled.
"Em. I guess so."
Sasuke scowled.
"We're close because... we've done lots of things together in the past I think." Hinata put a finger on her chin and tapped, thinking back on the adventures she had with Kiba.
"Oh yeah? Like what? Marking the place with stink?"
Hinata blushed.
"No! None like that!"
Sasuke raised a brow.
"We trained, we spend time together outside. I remember how we used to get ice cream during the summer." Hinata smiled.
Sasuke almost wanted to remind her of the time they had gone for ice cream just a few weeks back.
"And he and Shino used to take me go fishing which was quite boring actually," She giggled.
Ok. They haven't done that.
But Sasuke hated fishing.
He never knew how to get the fish out of the hook after catching one.
He mentally groans.
"Oh! And that one time!"
Great, there's more.
"He dragged me to his home just to eat dinner with him and his mother. His mother was kinf od scary but, she is a nice lady really."
Hinata giggled.
Dinner. At his house?
This is getting annoying.
The fact that he beat her at these things made his blood boil.
He couldn't allow such a lowly being to overtake him with Hinata.
Wait. Dinner. At... his house?
No. That's absurd.
He would be stupid to even suggest such a thing.
"Come to dinner with me. To my house. At my house. Dinner."
He cleared his throat.
But apparently, he was an idiot today.
Sorry for the indecisive-ness I have been showing I hope you guys liked the new chapter! It was a bit rushed and has a few mistakes maybe, but I hope you'll forgive.
Thanks so much to NaviTheGoddess for giving me inspiration :) Thanks for reading and don't forget to review~