How embarrassing. This chapter was embarrassing to write -.- I should tell you that it is not in my nature to write something like this. My cheeks are still like tomatoes. So… I decided to draw some fan-made pictures to lighten the mood :D I don't know if they're any good but I had the idea to draw some for this one and upcoming chapters. Unless you guys don't want me to… then I'll stop. I won't be offended if you point out the flaws. As my motto goes, "Never give up!" Haha, just kidding. But I do believe that with lots of criticism, one may improve greatly. So, I await your responses :] Please enjoy. (The pictures will be at the end of the chapter so there wouldn't be any spoiler ;] )
Summary: In everyone's eyes, Hinata has remained the same, even after so many years have gone by. She's still the same innocent, gentle, caring young woman. Even when the news of Naruto and Sakura hitting it off, the village felt incredibly sorry for the girl who had been in love for so long. But to Hinata, that was just what she had wanted everyone to see. Deep down, concealed behind her mask, Hinata is a completely different person. And only one person has been able to see behind the lies… and now he's more than determined to reveal the truth.
Pairing: Sasuke and Hinata
Rating: M to be safe
Disclaimer: I do not own anything, please do not sue.
With Eyes That See the Bigger Picture
Episode 03
A dull ray of light crept across the laminated floors through the thin window. Already, this light had found its way onto Hinata's face as she awoke from it. There were faint sounds to be heard from the world outside - children running about, adults bickering - but none were of importance to Hinata as her senses soon came back to her from the groggy sleep she had just experienced.
Across from where she lay stood a small bedside table. There were various headache medications scattered about along with a pair of empty glass cups; a pen, here and there, and scraps of paper with notes scribbled heavily (none of which with any sort of connection). Meeting at seven. Remember dry clnrs. Buy blueberry chai. Leaning against the lamp was a square, black alarm clock. Hinata peeped to read the time. 6:28 pm.
Wrapping her arms closer, she noticed as she pulled at the cream blanket. Staring into the unfamiliar ceiling endlessly, Hinata frowned at the situation. It's not that she couldn't remember, rather that she refused to. Everything was clear as day before the moment itself and even now she had felt fine. So there was no possibility that she had been drugged. And yet, the memories just prior to her sleep she could not recall. Turning about to her side, Hinata took in a deep breath inhaling the foreign smell embedded within the sheets. Willow. She stretched her arm across the empty bed but soon flinched from the sudden sharp pain to her muscles.
There were pink marks on the skin leading from the shoulder to her elbow. Glancing beneath the blanket in curiosity, the cat soon died as Hinata winced at the sight of more matching ones all over her body. One, she took note of by the hip, made her feel rather uneasy. Yet no matter how hard she tried, she could not recall a single detail. It's your doings, isn't it?
There was no answer. Stop ignoring me!
Hinata carefully rose to sit up straight. Everything was aching as the pain became more prominent. And the sunset did not help any as it blinded her mercilessly. She pulled the blanket to cover herself thoroughly as she slid from the bed, feeling the cool floor below. It didn't last long before her knees buckled and to her luck, Hinata caught herself as she slouched back into bed. Gripping the bed sheets tightly, she started to recall events prior seeing as how her heart was no help in the matter.
(flashback start)
Soft, tender lips had suddenly turned into a sly, sadistic smile. Eyes that once portrayed fear now glared mischievously. The gentle, caring hands, tightened in a death-grip on his shirt. Hinata's breathing had begun to even out from her previous act, yet her heart was beating like a pair of humming bird's wings. Anticipation... what will the Uchiha do now? What was she to do now? She winced once again at the firm grasp around her back as Sasuke pulled her up to him closer; their eyes never leaving each other.
This time, the amount of emotions in his dark expression was unbearable. Hate. Deceit. Curiosity. Kindness. All mixed within each other - all overlapping one another. Even if he was finally giving off something besides the usual stoic presence, this new side of his was too much of a mess for Hinata to comprehend. Dipping forward, Sasuke paused, inches apart.
"So what do you want in return?"
The boy suddenly jerked back, catching sight of Hinata's blank stare. It was her turn to seem emotionless. "What do you..?"
"What. Do. You. Want." Hinata mocked, "In return for keeping my secret, what do you want from me?"
"Hm..." he chuckled, scratching the side of his jaw, "I wonder..."
Hinata scowled at the simple response, "What are you? Stupid or som-!"
The tip of his nose brushed her cheek slightly with his mouth engulfing hers in one instant breath.
You've got to be kidding me.
The kiss intensified as Sasuke pressed his lips to hers tighter, demanding a response. His tongue lashed out every now and then, each time followed by a harsher pull on the hair. Hinata's frame began to feel violated as Sasuke's free hand roamed and circled her hip, nudging his fingers roughly on the hill.
His lips weren't something she had seen coming. Mockery? Yes. An assault? Maybe. But a sudden touch of tongue? Absolutely not. She took notice as his eyes closed slowly, with his body pressing to her chest, hips crushing her own. Sasuke teased the skin in between her rib cage as his hand had crept underneath the shirt. Parting away, his head remained at the same level as hers, now breathing lightly by her ear. Hinata shuddered when she felt him kiss the upper rim. The ministrations continued behind the ear itself before heading south, nipping gently along the way.
Then again, how incredibly obvious that he pick that? Why should I be surprised?
The situation heightened as Sasuke rubbed his hips. Slow, strained breaths escaped from him.
My, aren't we bold today? Hinata continued to stare on ahead at the opposite building, ignoring Sasuke's lips. This soon irritated him.
"Hey. At least pretend now."
Hinata grinned wide but quickly hid her smile before blushing furiously. Her hands reached out, shacking madly as they came up to his shoulders. "U-U-Uchiha… I-I'm…"
Sasuke rolled his eyes before letting go of Hinata completely. "Again with this crap."
Hinata too stepped aside and puckered her lips tauntingly, giggling all the same, "Aw, I'm sorry. Was this not what you meant by 'acting'? What did you have in mind?"
And that was her first mistake. Without having enough time to register, Hinata was yanked forward and over the shoulder. This time, her face truly flushed a million shades. She began to beat her fists roughly into his shoulder blades, "Put me down. Now." Something warm nuzzled into her sides. It's as if she could feel that smug on his face. Seeing no reaction, Hinata ceased her cheeks still red.
Her second mistake and then everything went blank.
(flashback end)
The heart wouldn't allow to remember anymore.
It wasn't that good anyway. Hinata grimaced.
You're just angry it wasn't Naruto.
..! How can you be so calm? You just-! With that boy-! Shouldn't you be angry with him?
I would if I was absolutely sure that I hadn't come onto him myself. But seeing as how I have no memory of it…
Disgusting! Filthy!
"What are you making those weird faces for?"
Hinata jumped as her heart silenced swiftly. She frowned at the retreat before turning to face Sasuke fully, which was yet another mistake. "P-put a shirt on!"
"Is that coming from you or 'fake you'?" Sasuke collapsed on the other side of the bed, balancing himself on one hand as he turned to the side to face Hinata. Hinata inched as far as possible to the edge but was had to stop when she felt Sasuke pull back on the blanket.
"It's from me. Now put a shirt on."
"Oh? Then you don't remember?" His grin resurfaced, "Wasn't it you who said that I was better off without it?"
What the hell? You better have an explanation!
No answer.
"And then you kept on tugging at it, telling me to go rough."
Hinata bolted from her spot, the blanket falling askew. "Wh-wh-wh-what!" Sasuke's gaze drifted to the side as she fixed to cover herself more.
"I never imagined how much you loved to be dominated."
She could have sworn she heard her heart fall and hit the floor. Hinata turned and rushed to the bathroom door, dragging the blanket. Wait? How did I know where the restroom was?
Well… it's not like this is your first time in here… Hinata leaned against the back of the restroom door as soon as she closed it behind and stared at the sink ahead. There was only one brush, which was knocked down to the side along with the light blue bar soap. Beside the sink was the no-longer-curtained shower for the fabric seemed to have been roughly ripped from the rings and thrown to the ground. Hinata continued to stare at the scenery in front of her as a number of flashbacks began to recur.
(flashback start)
Leaning against the sink, the gushing water caused Hinata to slip and fall forward a little, knocking down the toothbrush, before her waist was caught by two firm hands. "Careful." Her sight focused on her own image in front as she took notice of a taller figure from behind. The smirk evident. They bent forward, their grip tightening around her waist, brushing aside her hair, their lips roaming over the back of her neck. Hinata tried to grip something – anything. No avail. Hinata looked ahead to see her own reflection in the mirror again. Those half-lid eyes filled with pleasure scared Hinata as she tried hard to concentrate on something other than the fingers that were unzipping her pants. From behind, a familiar chuckle rang in her ears. His cool skin clashed with the warmth of her thigh before Hinata jerked away from Sasuke. Unfortunately she wasn't paying much attention as her foot slid, sending her backwards into the shower. Her hand reached out to the curtain to sustain the fall but was of no help as she felt her bottom in pain for the second time now. Sasuke looked down at the fallen mess, his mouth curving into an amused smile. Bending down, Sasuke climbed over to the girl, continuing to kiss her. Hinata tried her best to turn away from his face.
"S-stop it."
"Hm... why?" in between the pecks, "You asked what I wanted?"
Hinata stiffened. Had this been another love confession?
"And I wanted stress relief."
Wrong. As usual.
"Whenever I want to, no matter what cause... I expect you to be available," his tongue licked at her bottom lip, hungrily, "I expect you here."
Sasuke suddenly found himself on his back, his head almost hit the floor below. Hinata's hands began to roam the boy's chest before setting down to take off the shirt. The skin was rough and full of dim scars. Hinata ran her fingers gently over the wounds, afraid to cause him pain.
"It doesn't hurt." He stated simply.
"You're better off without it." Hinata blurted out hastily. Sasuke stared at her in confusion. "A-and... just hurry up and get it over with."
Confusion disappeared as quickly it had come as sly hands reached to grasp both hips. The thumbs began to rub once more. His breath hitched with no prior warning. "Hm... I find this position rather insulting, if you don't mind." Sasuke toppled Hinata was ease as she found herself back in the shower pressed against the wall. "How do you like it?"
Hinata averted the sneer. He leaned forward licking at her collarbone all the while working to undo her jacket and shirt that followed. "I like to tease before getting into it. You?" His whisper brushing across the skin.
"J-just do it already..."
Hiding her face into her hands, Hinata blushed madly as Sasuke lowered himself to finish off the pants completely. "Hm... no." one hand traced patterns idly on her side, "I want to play some." Setting aside her hands, his lips came up to capture hers - his tongue trying to pry her. Hinata nudged away. Sasuke frowned at the rejection.
"It's nasty..." she whimpered quietly.
"Have you ever done it before?"
"I've seen enough of my share to know I dislike it."
Sasuke pouted childishly, "I like it." before coming back for a second attempt. Hinata tried to wriggle out of his grasp, failing to do so. It was hot and extremely wet and distracting. She wasn't too fond of the kiss. Sasuke's hands slid to cup from the behind and hauling her forward closer to his chest as he stood up. Hinata didn't take notice of her position before she was lowered into the bathtub. The kissing was finally broken, her chest heaving frantically. Sasuke hovered over her as he reached to turn the knob. Cold water rushed to Hinata's legs.
"Ah-! What are you doing-!"
Without responding, Sasuke stood up and walked over to the cabinet above the sink. He took out a small, peach coloured bottle and tossed it in Hinata's direction. Barely missing it, Hinata glanced at the bottle – Soothing Peach&Cream Bubble Bath Gel. She frowned, unsure as to how to react.
"It's so that you feel less embarrassed," Sasuke turned to face the door, "Wash up. There's a towel underneath the sink to use."
The door closed. Hinata allowed the bath to fill as she silently sat, still in her undergarments. Opening the bottle, she poured some of the liquid among the gushing water, forming bubbles around her ankles. She slid lower, resting her head on the railing. The ceiling was pale green to match the walls and curtain. I assume the towels will also be the same colour. Hinata closed her eyes, taking in the scent of peaches…
(flashback end)
Wait, what then?
Hinata grasped the blanket closer to her chest tighter. No way… I fell asleep? Hey!
No answer. You've got to be kidding me! A knock brought her back to reality. From behind, Hinata felt something push at the door. Instead of stepping aside, Hinata held her ground. "You still alive?"
"Go away!" she sniffed, covering her face in humiliation. The force grew stronger, causing Hinata to practically fall forward unto the bathroom floor. Sasuke stepped in on her scowling expression. "What do you want?"
"Just checking to make sure you were alright," his gaze averting, "Your clothes are in the basket, near the shower… along with your underwear."
Hinata flushed deeply. "O-okay. D-did you s-s-see..-?"
"Does it matter if I'm going to be seeing it later?" he frowned, still refusing to look at her, "You're still going to complete your part of the deal if you want to keep my mouth shut."
Her body stiffened. That's right.
The door closed once again leaving Hinata alone in the restroom.
Damn that Uchiha.
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-.- Yes? No? Thank you for reading. As promised… pictures by moi! :D None of them have special titles though… Um, I do have my own art style, but I tried my best to refer back to Kishimoto's art as much as I could. I apologize if they are horrible TT_TT
Please note, though the characters may not belong to me, the images do. So I ask you kindly to not steal them from me. If you wish to use them, please consult me first. I may suck, but I still have pride as an artist :]
So, the first one actually pertains to this chapter :] It was a pain to draw… but here it is!
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Hinata is just so cute to draw :D
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This next one has no significance to the chapter. But it was cute to draw either way. And! It has a title :D "Day at the Fair"… if they had gone maybe… ;]
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Stay tuned! ;]