Maybe its Best? OFFICIAL Ch 16
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"Did you even wonder where how your life would have been if you hadn't been signed this mission?" he saw Sasuke' red eyes open and look at Dan/Hiro "Every night."
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"I Love you Hina-" he told her she smiled at this words "I love you too" he opened the door, holding to Hinata with only one arm. Once he had successfully opened it, he entered her room and walked towards the bed "You can put me down-" she smiled and he nodded, she felt the softness of her mattress and blankets.
Now what? Where did this lean to? Hinata heart was beating like crazy. Sasuke smiled and bent down, he kissed her and Hinata responded by wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him down. She was now lying on her back, both breathing somewhat hard after the kiss. Sasuke supported himself with both his arms he looked down at her. He moved her up so her head was resting on her pillow.
"S-Sasuke" she stuttered, which only meant she was nervous. "I'm not going to do anything you don't want me to do Hina-" she blushed and looked at him "I-" curse this nerves of her "-but I…I want to be your first-" he blink in surprise.
Surprised, well whatever! Yeah he's virgin but not for the reasons you think! He had girl before but never has he had sex with them. His mother and Itachi raised him better than being a sex machine.
"If you ever get a girl pregnant you better know how to change a dirty diaper, this doesn't mean that you should get a girl pregnant!" he mentally shook his head.
"Don't go around having sex with every girl, do you understand?" Itachi was worse than his mom "Having sex and losing your virginity is like losing and finding a toy!-"
He looked at Hinata "Never have the birds and the bees talk with Itachi" Hinata looked at him "Hm?" he smiled "Nothing-" his facial expression then changed "Hinata are-" he wanted to but if she wasn't ready "I love you and all but-" Hinata smiled "Thank you for waiting for me, Sasuke."
With that she pulled him and kissed him. He left kisses trailing from her jaw line down her neck and to her collarbone; his hands caressed her body in the most gentle of ways. Hinata felt his gentle touch.
"Sasuke-" she said almost out of breath her long dark blue (Indigo) tresses sprawled onto the pillow below her head as she arched a little while moaning his name with every touch of his rough but gentle hands.
Sasuke felt the zipper of her sweater and began to unzip it "Hinata" he said as he kissed her collarbone and began to trace up again. The sweater revealed a porcelain body that was being covered by a beige color shirt, he looked at her, smiling she nodded.
He felt bottom gem of her shirt and with one hand he began pulling it up. He loved her so much! She'd change him for the better! He and Itachi had begun to talk again, because of her. He has many good friends because of her. Sai…he was accepted of his past because of her. Hinata truly is one of a kind.
He'd gotten her shirt of, exposing her white bra. Hinata face was red as a tomato but she smiled.
"Hinata are you sure?" he asked once more to make sure he wasn't forcing her "Yes, I want too." she said.
Sasuke nodded "Okay. I love you" Hinata told him that she loved him too. Her kisses began to do something more than send goosebumps down his half naked body. He began to take his pants, she smiled and nibbled on his earlobe "H-Hinata" he didn't mean to stutter but that was…well that was a weak spot.
She giggled "You stuttered" revenge is sweet because he kissed her and made his way down to her collarbone and sucked on it making her moan his name "S-S-Sasuke" he kissed her soft lips "You stuttered too" Hinata pulled him down and kissed him, his tough once again fought to enter, which it did and their tongues fought for dominance.
Victory! Sasuke had taken his pants off and was now in the process of taking Hinata' to his surprised she helped, which made it easier for both. She exposed white panties and he exposed black boxers. 'Ying and Yang' he really didn't want to give the definition, so look it up! "You're so beautiful"
Two souls became one that night.
Sasuke' erect cock was ready. Hinata' pretty pink nipple perked to his touch.
"Sasuke-" she sounded so breathless "I love you." he told him again. She would never get tired of telling him that.
Sasuke brought one of her perked breast to his mouth as he began to suck on it. Hinata' body jerked up a little, her head falling back "S-Sasuke-" her nailed dug into his back as he hissed. He was more than ready and he bet she was too.
"I'm going in, Hina-" he gently growled. Still breathless she nodded. He began to kiss her collar bone and made his way back towards her soft lips. He moved so he was now touching her he heard her whine in pain.
"I love you." he said as he slid inside her; tears fell but he kissed them away. He was big; she moved her hips as she began to adjust to him. Her walls hugged his cock and his was breathless as well. They were so different but fit so well together. This was perfect. She was perfect.
"I'm sorry I hurt you-" he whispered in her ear. And he was, entering her was painful for her "Its fine. I love you" she told her.
After he was inside…making love was the most beautiful thing for both. She was now asleep; he wasn't tired of watching her sleep. Her chest rose with the rhythm of her breathing. He touched her cheek "I love you" he closed his eyes, falling asleep next to her.
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Sleep had always been hard for him but having Hinata around that had vanished. He felt her arm around his waist. He hugged her, kissed her forehead "Good morning." He knew she was awake; she's an early riser; always was and always would be.
It was a little past 9:30 when hearing that made her cover her flushed face with her hands "Good m-morning."
He chuckled at her sudden blush "Was I that bad?"
"N-no-" he wiggled to get free from his hug and looked down at him "-You were a-amazing." She told him boldly which only made her blush once more only this time she rested her head on his chest.
"Thanks." He told her with a smile.
Hinata was now getting dressed while Sasuke showered; he had suggested to her for them to shower together but that made Hinata blushed, he kissed her forehead and said "Next time." before he got in.
It still felt so unreal but the pain in her legs told her otherwise. Sex with Sasuke had happen and she didn't regret it. She loved him.
Sasuke was now drying his hair when his phone chimed; Neji had messaged him.
The girls want to have breakfast. Don't argue and get your ass here
Just my ass?
Shut up Uchiha
Hinata smiled at him "Breakfast?" she put her phone on her back pocket and asked "Did my cousin text you?"
"Yes. Did Tenten text you?"
"Yes."
The girls decided to sit together in the booth, leaving the guys to sit next to each other in the outside chairs.
After ordering their food, they talked among each other.
Hinata smiled seeing Sasuke wink at her.
"So I was thinking we could take a trip or something."
Sasuke took a sip of his coffee "When?" he had gotten message from Itachi; letting him know that sooner or later he'd stop by. He hadn't seen him in about 3 months.
"Everything okay?"
"Yeah, it's Itachi-"
"Is he coming home?" Hinata asked with a smile.
"Hopefully soon."
"That's great!" she told him as she placed her hand on his. They finished their breakfast and decided to go to the mall. They were now walking through rue 21.
"This is cute-" Tenten showed Hinata a black strapless floral dress "-you would look so cute in this."
Hinata smiled but grabbed the dress "I-its too revealing-" she looked around and found a denim jacket
"That's cute."
Hinata smiled as she showed Sasuke "You'll look beautiful in that." he told her.
Neji smiled seeing Tenten come with a pair of grey joggers "These look comfy!" after about an hour, Neji had bought himself some socks and a pair jogger for Tenten. Sasuke had bought Hinata the dress, a denim shirt and a little extra something but that would be a surprise.
Tenten hooked her arm around Hinata' arm and smiled "What else can we do?" she asked with a smile.
"W-we could go to the movies?"
"A dark place huh?" Tenten looked over at her shy friend "For some smooching?"
"Ten-" Hinata gently hit her forearm.
"What? I mean, or we can go to-" she stopped and looked at Hinata "-my place order food and watch some movies or anime."
"Which anime?" Hinata smiled as Tenten rested her head on her shoulder "You're amazing, no wonder Sasuke like you-" Hinata looked at her "Aside from being amazing, you're caring and hot!"
"Thanks-" a slight blush appeared "-Ten."
It was 2:40 and they were now heading to Target "Neji and I will get the snack and drinks.
You both are in charge of the movies. Break!" Tenten said as she grabbed Neji hand and pulled him in the opposite direction.
Sasuke was pushing the cart and made their way towards the DVD area "What are you in the mode for?"
Hinata asked as she was now browsing through the anime movie section. A sudden gasp escaped as she felt Sasuke' lips on her bare shoulder, since she was wearing a navy blue oversize off the shoulder top.
"It's not a movie I'm in the mode for." That sent a chill down her spine and goosebumps throughout her entire body. He kissed her cheek and smiled as grabbed Wolf Children "I like this movie." She smiled "It's one of my favorite movies along with Spirited Away. It's one that I still don't own."
He grabbed it and put it in the car "Now you do." He told her. He had gotten a look at her movie collection a few times and it was amazing. Hinata was browsing through the book section "I knew I would find you here."
Hinata hid behind Sasuke with a surprise blush "What movie did you get?" Tenten asked as she looked in the car "Ohh, Wolf Children!" she looked over to Hinata "When can we watch it?"
"Today-" Sasuke commented "-at my place." He looked over at Neji and smirked "I figure we can order Chinese, watch a few movies."
"You had me at Chinese food." Tenten smiled as she hugged Neji arm "Are you inviting us to your place Uchiha?" Neji asked with a sudden smirk.
"Guess I am." Sasuke smirked back at that comment.
Tenten smiled "-we also got chips and cookies and more chips and we should probably leave soon because I got ice cream too."
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Sasuke looked over at Hinata and took a hold of her hand "I meant to tell you-" Hinata gently squeezed his hand "You don't have to explain anything." she was still in a bit a shock. Sasuke' family owned three houses, here in Konoha.
"Fugaku wasn't always the best father; besides leading the police force he liked to take on projects like flipping houses and rebuilding them. Leaving Itachi and me houses for when we settle in was one of the best things he's ever done."
"So-"
"The house you've been at before was the one Itachi chose for himself. I had been staying there because the game room wasn't done and the pool still wasn't finished. I always wanted a pool." Hinata smile at the last comment.
"I haven't even told Naruto-" he made a right turn "-god, I'm afraid of even telling him because I'll know want to do a damn sleep over." He shook his head just thinking about it.
"He'll like the pool." Hinata smile at him. Sasuke pulled into the driveway, Neji' pearl Jaguar KJL parked next to him.
"Woah, nice place-" Tenten commented but then furrowed her brows "-wait, this isn't-" she looked confused "-is this your house?"
"Yes."
"Wait-"
"Long story short, Fugaku left Itachi and me houses for when we settle in."
"Wow-" Tenten said not questioning anything else smiled "Well, give us the grand tour." Sasuke unlocked the side door and let the girls in "We'll get the bags."
The walls were a slate grey and the flooring was a beautiful white marble.
"Wow-" Hinata smiled seeing Tenten walk past the foyer and down the hall, it led to the kitchen "Wow, I really mean wow. I under if he cooks-" Hinata admired the beautiful white cabinet kitchen along with the white marble counter "-you should cook for him here one of these days."
Hinata looked back hearing Neji and Sasuke "You're full of surprises aren't you Uchiha."
"What can I say-" he smiled seeing Hinata look at him "I found someone who I want to share this house with."
"Sorry I'm with Tenten-" he teased him.
"Hey I don't mind sharing my boyfriend as long as you share this place with me-" Tenten said with an awe smile on her face. Sasuke laughed at her comment and set the bags on the marble top of the island.
"Well, this is the kitchen-"
"Clearly-" Neji commented as he put the ice cream away on the fridge after Sasuke told them to make their selves at home. He grabbed Hinata' hand and began showing them the rest of the house; the dining room, the family/living room and the outdoor lounge area along with the pool.
"Whoa-" Tenten looked at Sasuke who was currently smiling at Hinata "-your place is nice."
"Thanks but you haven't seen the game room."
"Show us. They walked through the dining room through a small hall and slid the black door to reveal a room about the same size as the living room. It was big enough to hold a black U sectional couch, a 80 inch TV, a pool table, a small bar area along with a fridge and an air jokey table.
"Wow." was all Neji said.
After ooh-ing and aah-ing at the place they were back at the game room, sitting in the U sectional with some ice tea when Sasuke noticed Hinata seemed a bit anxious "Something wrong?" he asked her.
She shook her head "N-no, I just-" she smiled "I'm just worried about Ai and them."
"Aren't they in the Inuzuka household for training?"
"Y-yeah-"
He didn't like to see her like this "Want me to go get them for you?" Hinata shook her head "Oh n-n-no I just-" he grabbed her hand "Hina, I don't mind-" he really didn't, if bringing the dogs will make her happy, he'd get them.
He would do anything to make her happy and if that meant reaching for the stars themselves, he would do that for her.
Hinata smiled at him as she brought his cheek towards her and gently kissed it "I love you." she whispered so only he could hear that. He smiled hearing that and whispered back "I do too" his glare went at Neji "Come on Hyuuga let's go get the dogs."
Neji didn't know how to react at the little scene between his cousin and Sasuke but she looked happy so I guess he wouldn't do anything. He kissed Tenten before he got up "Let's go."
Hinata texted Kiba thanking him for training them and that her cousin and Sasuke will be picking them up.
"He cares about you a lot-" Tenten smile at Hinata "-He's lucky to have you."
"No, I'm the one w-whose lucky." She told her best friend. They were now outside, sitting in the patio furniture drinking tea when they heard the front door open "We're back." Neji called out. Hinata smiled hearing the familiar cries of happiness.
"H-hey-" she smiled seeing her dogs run towards her "-how was the training?" they wagged their whole behind shook with happiness. After they settled down they began exploring the backyard and pretty much the entire house.
Sasuke smiled and walked over to Hinata and embraced her "Feeling better?" she hugged him back and nodded "Hmh, thank you."
They were all back in the game room, watching a horror movie, he came prepared and offered Neji and Tenten a blanket.
Neji growled at him because he knew Hinata and didn't like horror movies, that's why he put one on. So he could be embracing her and god he hated Uchiha right now.
The difference between Hinata and Tenten was that Tenten liked horror movies and Hinata; lets just say Sasuke arms were wrapped around a frighten Hinata; a smirk on his face as she jumped a bit and snuggled more towards him.
"I know what you're doing, Uchiha." he said before he threw a cushion pillow at him only for Sasuke to catch it and smirk "Watching a movie." The smirk didn't disappear "Thanks for the pillow." Tenten rolled her eyes at them before she said "Shh-" and pointed to Hinata who was now sound asleep on Sasuke' chest.
It had been a long day for her. Sasuke gently helped her lay down and extend her body on the couch; he let her head rest on his lap; he grabbed the blanket and covered her.
She looked so beautiful sleeping; he gently rested a hand on her shoulder and couldn't help but smile.
They ended up staying the night, since Tenten didn't make it through the second movie. Each picked their own girl "Tenten tosses at night, sometimes she kicks."
"She can take a guest room-"
"Where will Hinata sleep?" Neji' brow went up
Sasuke didn't stutter or smirk as he said "My room-"
"Uchiha-"
"She gets nightmares, last thing I want for her is to wake up alone." Neji was both shocked and surprisingly happy to hear that. He was aware of Hinata' nightmares sometimes she would wake up crying; of course that is when Ai stepped in, however lately it has been Uchiha to comfort her.
He nodded to the door in front of the game room, the door wasn't closed; he really never bothered in closing them, he wasn't hiding anything. Neji pushed the door open and saw the decent size room, enough to hold a king size bed and a white two sitter sofa, the tv was mounted to the wall.
The bed itself was looked like a marshmallow "Thanks."
Sasuke still had Hinata in his arms, the blanket covering her "See you in the morning." Sasuke made his way over to his room, on the other side of the house.
Sasuke gently laid her in his bed, his room was a bit chilly since he liked sleeping in the cold so he grabbed another blanket from the closet and put in over her.
"Mmm-" she stirred "Sasuke?"
"Yes, Hinata?" he saw her sit up as he took off his shirt; he slept better without it.
A sudden blush appeared "T-thank you for today." she was too sweet, too caring and too perfect for him.
"Anything for you." He didn't want to make her uncomfortable by just going to the bed. Hinata smiled and looked at him "Will you stay with me?" there it was; the sweetest invitation "Of course."
She was currently lying on his chest; his breathing was so soothing it made her fall asleep faster, although the small circular massage on her back helped.
The girls were still asleep when Neji and Sasuke woke up, it had become a routine for both of them to wake up at 5:30 for their morning jog.
They did their 3.5 miles in less than two hours.
"Feel free to use the shower; I have some clothes if you want them. Just bought them last week."
"Thanks." Neji said as he made his way back to the guest room.
Sasuke quietly opened the door and his breath was cut short as he saw Hinata in his shirt. God, she was beautiful.
"H-how was the r-run?" she couldn't help but stutter as she saw him in just a pair of dark grey running shorts.
"It was good; you should've slept a bit more Hinata." Hinata looked at him and pouted "I would of but you weren't here." Sasuke felt guilty as he walked over towards her "I'm sorry." He said as he kissed those beautiful pouty lips of hers.
"We can nap later." Hinata smiled at that comment and responded to his gentle kiss "S-s-sound like a p-plan."
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Tenten and Hinata had volunteered to do breakfast. It was simple, some eggs, bacon and pancakes, of course Hinata also cut some fresh strawberries and peaches to go along with the pancakes.
After breakfast they spent time outside with the dogs until Genma jumped on the brick fence "Uchiha, Hyuuga-"
The dogs barked but stopped as they looked who it was "Shiranui?"
"A mission has been assigned to the both of you."
"When do we leave?" Neji asked, he couldn't help but look over at Tenten whose brown eyes sadden a bit.
"In an hour, Nara will be meeting you in the entrance."
Both nodded "Okay" with that being said Genma jumped off, leaving them alone once more. Neji knew Tenten hated; the leaving part.
Hinata looked at both her cousin and Tenten and back at Sasuke who grabbed her hand and made his way inside "You okay?" she wasn't but she'll manage "I'll be fine."
"So you're not okay-" he commented "Don't worry about me; about us-" he sat on the edge of the couch and gently put her in between his legs and embraced her.
Hinata wrapped her arms around his neck and inhaled his scent "I'll come back to you."
"I know-" her body shutter as he kissed her neck "-that." She pulled back and their eyes met "I love you."
"I love you too, Hina." She smiled at that and kissed his lips before he could respond the back door opened "Uchiha-" he looked at Neji and nodded but kissed Hinata before she said "Be safe, both of you."
Sasuke stood up and reached for his pockets "Here is the key to the house." Hinata took it "In case you girls want to stay here or use the pool."
"I texted Naruto to check up on them here and there." Neji commented to the now serious Sasuke "I'm sure he would've even without us telling him."
"True."
Once they arrived to the main gate they saw Shikamaru "About time, this is such a drag." Shikamaru opened the back door and got in.
They knew Nara would complain no matter what "So who are we escorting?"
"A priestess from the Land of Ogres (LoO) in the Land of Demons (LoD), her name is Shion."
"From the Land of Demons?" Sasuke commented "This already sounds like a drag." This wasn't a two day mission. LoD was easily a two day drive another two day boat ride and after reaching land in the Land of Swamps (LoS) that was another two to three day drive to the LoD. He was with Nara on this one, why him?
"Someone by the name of Yomi has been targeting her."
"A stalker?" Sasuke asked as he saw the village in the rearview mirror.
"No." Shikamaru said "Seems like he'll do anything to take over the land, he killed her mother a few years back and it seems he's been spotted a few times in the LoW to recruit goons before he heads back. Our mission is to stop him."
"Aburame, Inuzuka and Lee have stayed with the priestess; Inuzuka left us with Ni, Ichi and San." (the 3 wolf brothers) he handed Neji a dog whistle "Kiba says you know the frequency of Find."
"Yes."
"If you need to use the Kill frequency; use it."
"Understood."
They had arrived there around 8:30 pm. They had split up to try to cover more ground. Neji was currently looking for Yomi.
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Naruto looked at Sakura "You can't be serious right now." Sakura bit her lips, as tears fell from her eyes.
"I-" she shook her head "I didn't m-mean. I w-was drunk."
They had been dating for almost 9 months. He knew their relationship wasn't perfect. Sakura was a bit jealous at times but he stayed faithful. He loved her and she loved him; at least he thought that too until he heard a knock at his door early in the morning.
It was Sakura, mascara smeared down her cheek; she had been crying. At first he thought the worst when he saw her in a little back dress. He told her to come in and covered her with his sweater "What happened? What's his name?" his eyes held anger. Had she been…raped? He was going to kill someone today!
"Naruto-" she started "I'm so sorry!" she hug herself "For what?" he was confused. What was she sorry for?
"I went out yesterday-" she began "After our little argument." Naruto listen. Also it wasn't a little argument. Sasuke called it one of Sakura tantrums or meltdowns. She saw him talk to an old friend; her name is Tamaki. Apparently she was moving here to Konoha in about a month.
She told him how three months ago her grandmother passed away. Of course hearing that she got a bit teary and Naruto hugged her, told her if she needed anything to just ask and of course he asked if she had the same number; she didn't so he updated it. That is what Sakura saw.
"I went out to a club. Got a few drink and-"
Naruto hearing felt like it began to fade as he hear "I didn't mean to sleep with him I just-" he stood up and stepped back "What?" he looked at her "You can't be serious right now." Sakura bit her lips, as tears fell from her eyes as she stood up and looked at him "I-" she shook her head "I didn't m-mean. I w-was drunk."
"That's you're excuse? That you were drunk?"
"I know it was wrong of me-"
"It is." He clenched his fists "I've been nothing but good to you Sakura."
"I know-" he didn't let her finish.
"And you do this!" Kyuubi began to pace; he could feel the tension in the room and he didn't like it.
"I'm sorry!"
"I've put up with tantrums and I've apologized for things I shouldn't. I've cared about you for so long and you cheat on me!" his blue eyes teared up but he wasn't about to cry for her.
"I'm done."
"Please don't s-say that."
"It's over Sakura." He stepped back and walked past her, opening the front door he said "Leave." Sakura turned around and let tears fall "Naruto-"
He gripped the door handle "I'll leave then." He walked out, closing the door behind him. Leaving a crying Sakura in the living room of his apartment.
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Tenten and Hinata had stayed at Sasuke' place made the beds and watched a little tv.
"I really want to text Neji." She pouted "but I know he's driving."
"I'm sure he'll text you when they arrive to their destination."
"Yeah-" Tenten hugged the black decretive cushion "I hope it's a fast mission."
"Yeah." Hinata agreed with that. Hinata' phone rang. It was Naruto "Hi Naruto-" she frowned a little "Are you okay?" she nodded "Of course, I'm at Sasuke' place, 2324 d-down Pine Street in the Uchiha compound." He didn't sound his usually happy self "Okay."
"Is he okay?"
"I don't know but he didn't sound okay." About ten minutes later they heard a knock at the door, she looked through the peep whole; she saw a sad Naruto, she unlocking the door and gave him a concern look "You okay?"
His blue eyes seemed dull and hurt as he hugged her "Sakura, she-" the hug didn't get her by surprise, it was what he had just said with a painful voice "-she cheated on me." Hinata hugged him back "I'm so s-sorry." Her heart sank hearing that. He pulled back and she led him in and led him to the living room.
Tenten had gone to the kitchen and grabbed some water for him "Here."
"Thanks." Tenten wasn't close to Naruto like Hinata is but he was the one to find Kenta her black cat when he escaped. So she knew Naruto was a caring person. She also knew Sakura; totally opposite. Not that she was a bad person but she had her moments when…well it was hard to explain Sakura overall.
"What happened?" Hinata asked him. Tenten didn't say or ask anything, she was just here for moral support.
"She was drunk-"
"Oh my god, don't tell me she used the 'I was drunk card' I hate when people do that." Tenten said aggravated but frowned "Sorry."
"She slept with someone, I don't know who but I didn't ask." He set the glass down "I just–I gave her everything."
"She's not worth your pain Naruto" Tenten told him "You'll find someone better."
Naruto sighed, talking to both of them helped a bit. He was heartbroken but this was a wound that would take time to heal.
"Want to watch a movie?"
Hinata didn't like seeing Naruto like this, she looked at him "W-want to get some ramen?" she knew Naruto loved ramen "I'm not hungry." He really wasn't. The news had taken his appetite away. Hinata let him sulk for a bit; he had the right too but she wasn't going to let him sulk all day.
The bad news and I'm sure the breakup got him tired because he was currently sleeping on the U sectional with Kyuubi next to him. Tenten had offered to pick up a few bowls of ramen and some beef stew.
"Thank you Ten."
"No problem." She smiled; she had called Ino to see if she could drop her off at the Hyuuga house since Lee was on a mission and she hadn't driven here.
"Sure, I'm actually around the area. I'm picking up a hot mess. Where are you?" after giving her the address she smiled "Thanks. I owe you."
"Please girl, just let me do your nails and hair and we're even."
"Done." She liked Ino, she said what was on her mind and it didn't matter who you were. She wasn't the kind of girl to deny something if she was able to do it.
"See you in a bit." Tenten hung up and shortly after she saw Ino dark green Jeep Wrangler turn. As she got closer she could see…Sakura. Oh, this is going to be awkward. She smiled and opened the back door.
"Hey-" Tenten said awkwardly as she closed the door seeing Sakura in the front passenger side.
"Whose house it this?" Ino said as she looked at the outside.
"It's Sasuke place." Ino nodded "Nice." She made her way towards the Hyuuga household; it was a bit quiet only a few sniffs could be heard from Sakura. Tenten felt like the car ride was too long.
"Is he okay?" Sakura' asked. Naruto' yellow Camaro had been in the driveway so of course they knew he was there.
"He uh, he's been better."
"Don't get other people involved in you mess Sakura." Ino turned "You've done enough damage." Sakura' head gently fell and she let more tears fall.
"Here we are." Ino said as she parked the car "Let me know when you want to do your nails."
"Thanks again, I will." She watched the Jeep drive off as she let out a sigh. Sakura was in a shit of a mess.
Naruto had woken up but was still sad, Kyuubi still next to him. Hinata went to check on him and saw that he had woken up "Hey-" he sat up, his eyes didn't glow like they use too, and their usual bright blue was slowly dimming down. She sat next to him and smiled at him "Tenten b-brought some ramen."
"I'm not-"he didn't finish but she interrupted "Please-" she said with a worried look on her face, she truly cared about him, she didn't want to see him like this, "Please eat something."
Naruto knew she was worried about him; she was the sweetest girl and his best friend. Naruto smiled sadly before he hugged her.
"Thank you." she hugged him back and shortly after that they headed to the kitchen "Ramen is ready." Tenten said as she set then on the table "Teuchi out some extra chashu pork for you."
"Thanks." Naruto said to both girls as he picked up his chopsticks.
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Ino unlocked the door to her apartment walked in, threw her keys in the kitchen counter and looked back at her "I still can't believe you Sakura." Sakura closed the door behind her. Ino sighed, clearly she would have to buy her some waterproof mascara for her "How could you do that to Naruto!"
Sakura felt a knot on her throat as she said "I didn't me-mean to, I was-"
"First of all-" Ino looked at her "You shouldn't have gone out without me! Let alone drink!"
"Stop yelling at me, Ino!" she started crying again.
"What do you want from me? To cheer for you! You know what you signed up for when you and I became friends. No sugar coating things, no lies and most important telling you when you fucked up and Sakura Haruno you fucked up big time!"
She was right, both are the kind of people who really do say what's in their mind; in this case it was a bad thing. Right now she felt like shit and after crying she looks like shit!
"I tried-" she took a breath only to hear Ino say "To what? Apologize? Sakura you cheated on him! You know how long he's loved you for? After every jealous accusation you've had about him, he was faithful! He was there for you even after every insult. Every beat down you gave him he was still there!"
Without realizing it Ino' eyes began to water down. It pained her to tell her all these things but she had to and she felt bad seeing her like these "Ah hell, now I'm crying. He is a good man, Sakura!"
"Don't you think I know that? He probably w-won't answer if I called anyway."
"You're not going to fight for his love again?" Ino asked whipping the tears away.
"He's a g-good guy, you just said it yourself."
Sakura had cried herself to sleep. Ino had taken the time to go out and buy some junk food. Seeing Sakura like made her call up Chouji "Hey, can we talk?"
Ino was currently sitting on the hood of her jeep "So you feel the same way?"
"I still want up to be friends Ino-" Chouji gave her a side hug "-you know you'll always have a special place in my heart-" Ino smiled "-and so will you-" she said as she hugged him back.
It had been a year into their relationship that both began to like feel like their relationship had begun to just feel like friendship.
"I don't want us to be awkward or uncomfortable." Ino added. Chouji smiled "-it won't, I promise."
"The girl who ends up with you will be so lucky because I was lucky to have you."
"You're talking as if I'm dead Ino." Ino smiled "My bad but you get what I'm saying." Chouji looked at the women who had accepted him as who he was. Ino is an amazing girl, whoever ended up with her would be lucky.
Chouji looked inside the car "What's with the junk food?" he grabbed a bag of barbeque chips.
"For a girl's night out." Chouji helped her off "You're an amazing girl, Ino. Don't you forget it."
"I never do." She kissed his cheek and smiled "You're a sweet guy Chouji but of course you already know that." she cleared the single tear that had accumulated "Well, enough with the sappy moment, I need to go back home. I have ice cream that's melting."
Ino unlocked the door and saw Sakura sitting on the couch "You're not off the hook yet but I bought some junk food-" she set it on the counter "I figure we could watch some horror movies."
Sakura smiled at her "What would I do without you?"
"I honestly don't know sweetheart." Ino told her truthfully.
…
Neji now had Ichi with him, Ni and San stayed behind. He could see Sasuke from afar.
Sasuke made his way inside a local bar; apparently he'd been spotted there a few times.
The bar was crowded, he kept his eyes out but sure enough he spotted Yomi. He looked at the picture in his phone once more before he deleted it.
Fair skin, long black hair and a facial goatee, he had a grey attire, a black trench coat. He took out his phone and acted like he had a call and went outside.
Gave the sign that he was inside, Neji had gathered Shikamaru, Shino. Kiba and Akamaru along with Lee had stayed behind to protect the Priestess.
Shion grunted as she covered her nose "You smell like a dog." Akamaru tilted his head she then looked at Lee "You're just weird."
"Remember who is protecting you, Priestess!" this girl was rude, stock up, mean and rude. Yeah he said rude twice. Shion look at him and looked away "Hmh-"
Lee looked at Kiba "But I haven't even said anything."
…
HELL broke loose in the bar as Shikamaru had ordered a drink and 'accidentally' dropped it on one of the goons. It was either this or…well he knew this would work so he did it.
Things escalated quickly as they headed outside. Yomi had run out the back door, only to be tackled by Sasuke.
Five against four well seven if you included wolves, it would have gone smoother if the goons didn't fight back but they were good.
Sasuke fought Yomi, while the rest took care of the goons.
"You're good-" Sasuke smirked at his comment "I know." He missed Yomi on purpose and let him hit him before he fled to the woods. Sasuke spit blood "Bad idea-" he heard a loud scream followed by a howl.
Sounds like Neji had given them the whistle to attack. Sasuke made his way over, Ni had a hold of him by on of his arm, as Ichi layed on top of him followed by San who laid on his injured legs.
"G-get them off!"
The mission had gone smoother than they thought. Yomi was caught, his goons were either dead or caught as well, he didn't bother to ask. They were heading back to the safe place were the Priestess was held.
Sasuke knew Neji wanted to head back but they had to stay here another day or two, to make sure Yomi didn't have any more goons after the Priestess.
The safe place was a small two bedroom house behind a waterfall.
"Shino, you can rest up if you want. Sasuke and I will be look out." Neji commented, Shino nodded and made his way over to the spare room, where they had been taking turns sleeping.
"Where is the Priestess now?" Neji looked at a very…sad Lee "She is very cruel with her comments."
"Okay?" Neji questioned him.
"She's a spoiled one I tell you that-" Kiba growled "She said I smell like a dog!"
"She's not far on that one Inuzuka-"
"Shut it Uchiha!" Kiba said as he smelled himself "I showered." Neji rubbed his temple "Go and see if you can find more goons." Neji had Ichi inside while he had San and Ni outside for lookout.
"Roger!" Lee said as they left.
Sasuke sat down as Neji threw a water bottle at him "Where is Nara?" Neji pointed up towards the roof.
"Napping or look out?"
"Both" Neji said as he took out his phone and sent a quick message to Tenten. They heard the Priestess door open "Dog boy?" there was a pause "Ew, move you stupid mutt!"
Sasuke had his eyes closed as he said "Kiba isn't here and Ichi is a wolf not a mutt." She sounded spoiled today had been a long day last thing he needs is a spoiled Priestess nagging on him.
He heard a thud, his guess was Ichi didn't move and she jumped over him. Shikamaru, Neji nor himself have ever met the Priestess, heard of her but really never seen her. The footsteps got closer "Oh, at least you're cuter."
Sasuke open his eyes to see a pair of pale lavender eyes look at him. Her eyes made him think of Hinata.
They were so similar, yet so different.
Hinata' were a bit lighter, softer and filled with so much raw emotions. The eyes that were looking at him were filled with fear, self-doubt and loneliness.
He stood up and she took a step back, she was also about the same height at Hinata. He looked at her; she had long blond hair with bangs and some hair towards the front. She had on a short crop top with a pair of red Capri pants just below the knees and a long mustard sweater.
"Can I help you?" Sasuke asked with his regular monotone voice.
"I want to go home. I can't stay here any longer, this house is too small." Sasuke walked past her "Go."
"What?" she sounded a bit surprised "Go, the sooner you go back, the sooner I go home."
"Mhm-" she said "Get that wolf away from my room!" her voice cracked a bit as she stormed back to her quarters.
"You need to apologize-" he heard Neji voice behind him.
"Why?" now he sounded annoyed "Because she's one; paying you and two, she's scared."
"Scared."
"She's covering her fear with snarky comments and spoiled attitude. I thought of all people you would see that." Sasuke sighed "Whatever." He said, as he made his way towards her room "Priestess?" he told Ichi to move and felt a breeze under the door "Shit-" he opened the door and saw the window open and Shion sitting on the edge, crying.
"Shion-" he let out a sigh, good, she hadn't run away or taken "-close the window, you'll catch a cold."
"Like you care."
"I don't but that's common sense." He said as he walked inside "What do you want."
"To check on you-" he now saw it. He got that she had to put on a brave face in front of her people but there was something else.
She stood up and wiped the tears away "I'm fine. Now leave."
Sasuke closed the door and walked over towards her and closed the window "Kiba and Lee are catching the goons. You'll be home soon."
"I know that." she wiped the tears "Why are you telling me this? I'm not stupid."
"But you are scared."
"You don't know anything." she stood up.
"You're right but you can't tell me I'm wrong on that."
"Get out emo boy!" she yelled.
"You can't let fear consume you." Shion looked down "Whate-" Sasuke looked outside "You're a Priestess, the Priestess of the Land of Ogres. You hold enormous power and responsibility; that's scary enough but you should hold on to those emotions as they are because they will make you fearless and a powerful Priestess."
Where was he getting all of this? Guess a bit of Hinata' emotional understanding was rubbing off.
Shion looked at him "Did you steal that from a movie?"
"No-" he sighed "-now keep window closed, it's getting chiller outside."
Sasuke stepped out and saw Neji look at him "Are you sure you didn't take that from a movie?"
"Shut up Hyuuga."
…
Hinata and Tenten had stayed at Sasuke' place and so had Naruto and Kyuubi. She knew Sasuke wouldn't mind. He didn't because they were currently texting. She didn't tell him about Sakura cheating on him; it wasn't her place to say.
Although Sasuke was also texting Naruto; he told him. Sasuke told him to stay there as much as he needed. He also told him he would be home tomorrow night so they could talk then. Naruto told him thanks and told him he's see him tomorrow. He was now texting Hinata.
I miss you
Me too
If it all works out, we'll be home tomorrow night
Im glad to hear that youre not hurt, are you?
No, I'm fine. I promise.
She was happy to hear that. It was late. Sasuke said goodnight and that he would see her tomorrow, in which she replied with a happy face and a goodnight.
…
At one point in the night Lee, Kiba and Akamaru had come back; reporting he couldn't find any more goons and all had fallen asleep. Neji and Sasuke had been the first ones to wake up, seeing all of them spread out in the living room, except for Shino; which he assumes was still in the spare room.
Neji headed towards the priestess room and knocked before he told her he was coming in.
"Shit-" Neji cursed, she wasn't there.
"She's gone!" Neji ran towards the living room by now everyone was awake "Spread out and look for her."
"Are you serious" Kiba growled, as he ran to the front door just as it opened and bumped into "Ouch-" her.
"What the-" Kiba steeped back "Are you trying to get caught?"
"What?" she furrowed her brows "What are you talking about?" she walked past him "Shino and I went to town to get somethings for breakfast. You're welcome!"
"Priestess, you can't just-"
"She tried to go by herself-" Shino commented "-but she was determined to go." Neji knew about determination "Thank you."
He [Shikamaru] had gotten word from Aoba Yamashiro and Raidou Namiashi who had been waiting in the Land of Waves that Yomi had been put to death (orders from the Hokage) he was a bit relieved. Also a treaty with the Land of Ogres and Land of Demons had been settled with Konoha.
"Everything okay?" Shikamaru yawed "Yeaaaah." He told Neji "Yomi is gone." Neji nodded "What does this mean?" he knew he was asking when they were going home.
"A few of her men are coming, we're waiting on them, in the meantime-" he looked over to Kiba yelling at her "How do you burn bacon!"
"We should probably just drink coffee."
Shion' guards had arrived around 8 am.
"We are in your depth." The young guard by the name of Taruho said as he bowed once more.
"Stop it Taruho-" she frowned "Let's go, I'm tired."
"You're welcome!" Kiba growled.
"Hmh-" she began to walk but stopped and turned back "I'm forever grateful." She bowed; which caught everyone by surprise and didn't have time to react as she ran to the boat that was waiting for her.
"What just happened?" Kiba asked.
Shikamaru yawned "Let's go."
Everyone was now heading back to the village but stopped at Shukuba town to get some breakfast/lunch. Sasuke didn't mind since he was starving. In about an hour they would be home and he had a nap date with Hinata.
After ordering Kiba had gone outside to check on the wolves and Akamaru only for Akamaru to make a run for it "Akamaru!" Kiba yelled after him, he turned around the corner and saw why Akamaru was so happy "Hinata?"
"K-Kiba?" she smiled at Akamaru "W-what are you-"
"We just come back from the mission-" he hugged her "-just stopped to get some brunch."
"Is Sasuke?"
"He's inside. Are you here alone?"
"Hinata who are you talking too?" come Naruto' voice "Kiba?"
"What's up?"
"Okay I'm done-" Tenten voice came shortly after "-whoa, fancy meeting you here, Kiba."
Kiba smiled "Have you eaten yet?"
"No."
Kiba walked into the restaurant and smiled "Mind if they join us?" all eyes looked at Kiba. Sasuke and Neji stood up as they looked at their beloved girlfriends.
Tenten smiled and hugged him "I missed you." Neji closed his eyes and hugged her back "I did too."
Hinata had excused herself to wash her hands after she hugged Sasuke in which he returned her hug and a kiss on the forehead.
She opened the door and smiled seeing Sasuke wait for her. He surprised her with a kiss; a real kiss.
"I missed you."
"I did too."
They were now all eating, talking and laughing among each other. Sasuke missed this, just hanging around, even though at time he couldn't stand the people here, he enjoyed having them around.
"I saw we're already here, let's look around, and hang for a bit."
"I guess it wouldn't hurt, we can always report to the Hokage when we get back." Shikamaru said.
Sasuke looked down at Hinata "As long as I'm with you I'm okay."