Chapter 18 The decision of the heart part 1

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto never ever.

Hokage's office

Sakura and Hinata were standing in front of Tsunade's desk now they knew exactly why they were call to her office it was pretty obvious that it was about to discuss their punishment for fighting over Naruto and getting themselves hurt in the process. Sakura was dead scare while being piss at the same time she was scare because knowing her master the punishment was going to be very painful and she was piss because Hinata was standing next to her after what she did in letting Naruto go to her she wanted to avoid the Hyuga for a long time and that wasn't happening. Hinata could sense that Sakura was keeping her distance from her and she couldn't blame her after what she did for her giving up Naruto so he could be happy with her, she felt so sorry for Sakura and she thought if there was a way to help her and make her feel better.

Tsunade look at the two kunoichis with a deadly serious look" I never thought I will be saying this but I am so disappointed in the two of you for doing something so meaningless childish immature you two are not children you are both eighteen and full grown women and I expected that you will solve this problem in a more appropriate way rather than killing each other. Hinata how could you agree to this you the head of the Hyuga clan you knew that doing this was wrong and you Sakura my student my successor how could you even thought of making something so stupid a fight to the death to win Naruto's heart"

"I'm sorry Tsunade-sama" Hinata said while bowing

"I'm sorry Tsunade-sama please forgive us we weren't thinking right we……were jealous" Sakura said

"What angers me the most is that the person who suffer the most was Naruto do you want to know what was his reaction when I told him about your cat fight over him he was devastated to find out that you two started some stupid fight just for him he even told me that it was his fault that you two fought"

Both girls stood quiet they felt guilty for the blond blaming himself for the fight, Sakura look back at Tsunade.

"I'm really sorry Tsunadesama I promised you that won't happen anymore I left Naruto"

Hinata gaze at Sakura's painful reaction while Tsunade was surprised.



"What do you mean Sakura?'

"I let him go so he can be happy with Hinata" she said in monotone voice

"I see" Tsunade said (Naruto must be feeling horrible I think I will talk to him later)

She clear her throat" I am sorry to hear that Sakura I hope you can move on, now on to with your punishment"

Sakura and Hinata flinch when she mentioned the word punishment.

"Shizune"

Shizune enter the office carrying a wheel cart with two shovels a couple of bags filled with earth and a bag of plant seeds.

"What's with all of this?" Sakura said puzzle

"Well Sakura we currently had three training grounds demolished thanks to tornado Haruno"

Sakura blush in embarrassment while scratching the back of her head she then gasp in horror seeing the materials in the cart.

(NO she can't mean what I'm thinking)

"Haruno Sakura Hyuga Hinata your punishment will be to restore the training grounds back to their normal self filled all the craters with the earth plant the seeds for all the trees that were destroyed I want the soil to be as good as new"

Hinata felt miserable while Sakura was shock.

"WHAT that's insane we have to do all of that just the two of us but that could take us weeks even months"

"Precisely it's a good punishment if I do said so myself oh and yes Sakura you will be spending A LOT of time with Hinata now I suggest you two get started you two have a long day now dismiss"

Sakura growl while carrying the wheel car out of the office Hinata follow her with a sigh and right now Sakura was not happy.

(DAMN IT the real punishment here is that I'm going to be spending time with Hinata for Kami knows how long and just when I wanted to avoid her as much as I could)

Back at the office Shizune brought two cups of green tea for Tsunade and herself.

"Tsunadesama that was a cruel punishment"



"Yeah I know but it was very effective they will learn their lesson eventually, so Shizune how was your date with Iruka?"

Shizune blush" it was good we both enjoy it" she then took a sip of her tea

Tsunade grin" did you slept with him?"

Shizune spit out her tea while blushing like a tomato" what no we didn't do nothing"

"You're kidding Shizune I'm so disappointed in you"

Shizune sweat dropped" Tsunade-sama dating is not just sleeping together but having fun with the other person"

Tsunade was clueless" what are you talking about the whole point of dating is to have sex"

She sweat dropped again" Tsunade-sama I'm ending our discussion here"

Tsunade pouted" you're no fun fine spoil sports"

Training ground number seven was the first training ground that Sakura and Hinata started repairing as part of their punishment; they pick their shovels and prepare the earth to begin filling the huge holes on the ground. Sakura was only focusing on her job and completely ignoring the Hyuga next to her while Hinata was doing her job but she was worry for the pink hair kunoichi. She knew Sakura was ignoring her and she had every right to do it after what she did for her the only thing she could do was to continue her job, Sakura sighed while she finish emptying her bag.

"Hinata bring me another bag of earth"

Hinata snap from her thinking" what oh another oh okay"

She went to the wheel cart and brought her another bag.

"Thanks" she opened the bag and continued filling the holes she then noticed that Hinata was staring at her" what's wrong?"

"I'm sorry Sakurasan I know you hate me about Narutokun"

Sakura sighed as she put down her shovel" Hinata……I don't hate you I just wanted to avoid seeing you the same with Naruto what I did was too painful and I needed some space and time to think for myself to get through this but I don't hate you okay so don't get the wrong idea"

Hinata smile" thank you Sakurasan (and maybe I will help you get through your pain)"

"Good then let's get to work we have a lot to do and I really want to be half done in this training ground by the end of the day"



Hinata nodded while continuing the filling the holes she felt a little better and maybe she can become good friends with her after all.

Hokage's office

Naruto enter the office.

"You wanted to see me?"

"Yes Naruto Sakura told me about what happened how are you feeling?"

Naruto eyes softened hearing that he couldn't forget Sakura's face full of tears and he couldn't forge the horrible things she said about him in order to get him out of her life.

"Sad, depressed, hurt upset"

"I figure as much" she said while getting up from her desk

She then took the blond in a warm hug" please Naruto don't hate her for what she did she was only thinking about your happiness"

"Never I will never hate her I'm just upset because she call me a monster" Naruto said while sobbing

"And she didn't meant it you know Sakura better than that she will never call you a monster in this case she call you that so she could get you out of her life for good" Tsunade said while stroking his blond hair

"But why granny why does she have to get me out of her life just like that can't we at least stay as friends?"

"Because Naruto she doesn't want you as a friend she loves you too much more than a friend and it's better to let you go for good knowing if she accepts you as a friend she will only be hurt because it will always remind her that she can't have you as a boyfriend"

"I don't understand her granny I just don't"

"Well right now she needs time to think and she needs some space so please if you ever see her on the streets avoid her okay I know it will be hard for you but try to understand"

"Okay I will try but it will be hard" he said as Tsunade broke the embrace

"You are strong Naruto I know you can"

"Thanks granny well I better be going oh by the way have you seen Hinatachan?"

Tsunade blink knowing that he didn't know about the punishment she gave to the two kunoichi's .



"Well Naruto right now she's busy with a few things and she will be for a while but don't worry you will see her again"

"Is she on a mission?" Naruto said puzzle

"Yeah it's a special mission"

"Oh okay hey granny maybe you should give me a special mission every once in a while?"

(Oh no Naruto you don't that) Tsunade thought with a smirk

"Well I'll see you later granny" he then left the office

Tsunade sighed while thinking about Sakura.

(The only thing that will make Sakura happy is to have Naruto but she already gave him to Hinata and she won't be able to forget about him I said it before and I said it again this is like a bad soap opera)

After six hours Sakura and Hinata were half there with the restoration of one of the training grounds the sun was setting down and they were both cover in dirt from head to toe.

Sakura took a lot sweat from her forehead" phew man this is the worst punishment I could get how you holding up Hinata?"

Hinata panted while sweating like crazy" yeah….I'm fine I feel so tire"

"Join the club" Sakura said with a chuckle

Shizune came to them while looking at the training ground.

"Wow this place is looking well you two are doing a good job"

"Oh Shizune why are you here?" Sakura said

"Tsunade-samam told me to tell you that you're finish for the day you can go to your homes to get some rest and come back tomorrow morning"

Both were happy to hear that but groan when they heard that they have to return tomorrow.

"We'll I'll see you two later" Shizune said as she left

Sakura sighed" well at least we are done for the day"

"So um……Sakurasan what are you going to do now?"

"What do you mean I'm going to my house take a shower and go to bed you heard Shizune we have to come back to continued firs thing in the morning?"



"Well Sakurasan I have been wondering if you want to go to my house and take a shower there?'

Sakura got very suspicious hearing that" Hinata why would you invite me to your house to get a shower there you better not be thinking in doing something perverted"

Hinata blush hard and shook her head" NO of course not I wasn't thinking anything like that let's just go to my house we'll get clean up and after that I will tell you"

Sakura was still suspicious but she shrug it off" okay lead the way then"

Hinata nodded and they left the training ground, while walking Sakura was still suspicious about Hinata's sudden offer.

(Maybe she's planning to kill me?)

(Or maybe she's planning to rape you) inner Sakura said

(This is Hinata were talking about she will never do such a thing and besides she has Naruto)

(Exactly she must have learn perverted ideas from him)

(Whatever but I am keeping an eye on her)

After a couple of minutes they arrived at the Hyuga compound.

"Sakurasan go ahead and wash yourself I'll be using another bathroom"

"Wait a minute how many bathrooms do you have?"

"Well here we have six bathrooms"

Sakura was shock" wow that many"

"Of course this the home of the Hyuga clan"

"Okay I'll see you later"

A couple of minutes late Sakura came out of the bathroom feeling all clean and happy to get all of the dirt from her body she meet Hinata who was waiting for her.

"So you're done Sakurasan?"

"Yup all better and clean"

"Good then were going to the mall"

"What the mall why are we going there?"

"Because we are going shopping"



"What shopping but I don't have any money I'm a little broke" Sakura said while blushing in embarrassment.

"That's okay I'll buy I have enough money come on let's go"

"Why are you taking me shopping Hinata?"

"Because you're my friend"

She smile while sighing" okay but it's your fault if I buy so much that you end up broke"

Hinata giggle" there is a limit Sakurasan"

Sakura pouted" fine you spoil sports"

Thirty minutes later they arrived at the Konoha mall home of the best shopping department everything from cloths to weapons and magazines. The two kunoichi's went to the clothing department and Sakura pick a lot of blouses follow by some ninja clothing, she admitted she was really enjoying this and spending time with the Hyuga wasn't so after all. The next stop in their destination was a weapons shop Sakura bought a couple of knuais and shurikens, then something caught her eye it was a deluxe medical kit she couldn't believe it she has been looking for this for a while. Hinata saw the way Sakura was staring at the medical kit and sighed she gave her permission to buy it and Sakura cheer like a little kid. They were walking out of the mall and Sakura was carrying a lot of shopping bags she had a big smile on her face.

"Hinata thanks for taking me shopping I usually go with Ino but I'm glad you invited me to go"

Hinata smile" no problem I am glad you are a happy"

Suddenly Sakura stop walking and started sobbing she drop down her shopping bags.

"Salurasan what's wrong?"

"Why Hinata why are you being so nice to me after what I did to you I don't deserve any of this let alone your kindness"

Hinata smile as she put her hands on her shoulder making Sakura to look at her.

"Because Sakurasan I know that the pain you are feeling is unbearable, painful the pain of letting Narutokun go it hurts like hell and that's why I want to help you get through this pain and be your pillar of strength"

Her eyes widened and she smile while the tears kept on falling she gave the Hyuga a large hug.

(I knew it I chose well in giving Naruto to her)

She broke the embrace and pick up her shopping bags.



"Hinata thank you for everything I know now that you deserve Naruto more than me"

Hinata stood quiet hearing her comment and she felt hurt for Sakura she couldn't believe that she thought she was not worthy for Naruto. Sakura stop walking and notice that Hinata was left behind with a thoughtful look on her face.

"Hinata what's wrong?"

Hinata snap from her thinking" oh it's nothing Sakurasan come on I'll walk you to your house"

A couple of minutes later they arrived at Sakura's house.

"Well thanks again for taking me shopping Hinata"

"No problem Sakurasan I guess I'll see you tomorrow at the training ground"

"What oh great I forgot about our punishment damn" she said with a sweat drop.

Hinata giggle" sorry for mention it to you"

"Nah its okay I'm glad you remind me about it otherwise I would have forgotten about it and Tsunade-sama would be mad at me bye Hinata" she then enter her house.

Hinata smile as she began to walk away from the house she was thinking about Sakura she knew she still love Naruto and she will always love him there was nothing she could, no matter how much she try to get over it she will never stop loving him. She didn't feel jealousy nor hatred towards her formal rival but she felt sorry for her she will keep on living with that pain for the rest of her life and she didn't wanted that to happen was there something she could do to make her pain go away.

(Can I really help Sakurasan feel better?)

Sakura went upstairs carrying the shopping bags she went to her room and smile thinking about Hinata.

(I just gain a another best friend well maybe Ino is second place after Hinata)

Hinata arrived at the Hyuga Compound and she was surprise to see Naruto standing at the entrance.

"Narutokun why are you here?"'

Naruto gave her a sift kiss while holding her hands.

"Hinatachan I have to talk to you"

Hinata smile" that's good Narutokun because I have to talk to you too"



To be continued

Cliffhanger just what Naruto and Hinata are going to talk about, what will happen to Sakura and will Sakura and Hinata be able to finish their punishment find out on the next chapter read an review farewell.