Nuuuuhhh… chapter eleven :O I noticed that I only have two more weeks of summer vacation. WHY! TT_TT I'll have you know that I am a very good student (not bragging!) but it seems like I always take the most amount of load work that I can land my hands on and go completely homework-suicidal. Starting my freshman year of college this fall with 16 credits (wut!) I am a masochist student… that you can now follow on tumblr! P: I should upload my sasuhina crap on there as well. Hmm…

h t t p : / / v e r g i l i a . t u m b l r . c o m

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

With Eyes That See the Bigger Picture

Episode 11

What is this?

"Hinata?" The panic in Sasuke's voice grew rapidly. Hinata grasped her stomach with one hand while gripping the bed sheets with the other. Sasuke placed his own hand over hers and leaned forward a little. His forehead touched Hinata's as her body cringed into his. "Do you want me to call for an ambulance?"

Hinata shook her head hastily in response, unable to summon any words. Sasuke slid his palm below her own hand and pressed lightly to the stomach. A sharp gasp escaped her lips to his surprise. Hinata gripped his wrist, leaning over his shoulder. It's biologically impossible to be… pregnant right now. It's too soon! She attempted to scramble to her feet with Sasuke's help as Hinata stumbled towards the restroom. She leaned over the toilet seat, before signaling with her hand for him to leave. As soon as she heard the door closed shut, Hinata could no longer contain the vomit that followed.

There was a moment of peace when she heard soft knocking from the other side.

"Hinata?" The voice belonged to Ino. More puke. Ino flung open the door and made sure to close it behind before rushing inside. She turned on the tap to wet the towel. Bringing it over to her side, Ino gently pulled Hinata back after she ceased her business to place it over her mouth. "How many weeks has it been since the first time?" She whispered in her ear.

Hinata's face grew white as she attempted to shake her head, "N-no. It can't be that."

"Denying it won't make a difference. How long has it been since your first intercourse?" Ino sternly replied as she helped Hinata over to the sink to wash up. Hinata relentlessly continued to shake her head all the while splashing herself with the cool water.

"Look, even if you guys used protection, accidents happen. Condoms aren't completely safe. It's perfectly normal. I understand why you would panic… considering your family and all… but right now you have to face the facts. What's done, is done." Ino spoke softly as she patted her back in reassurance. Hinata brushed aside her hand rather violently and glared at he friend.

"I'm telling you that I can't be pregnant," she tried once more in whispers, "The first time we had sex was about a week ago. 'Morning sicknesses' don't start this soon."

Ino fell still as she continued to stare at Hinata who was cleaning herself from the mess she made. "But… it could still be a ba-! … Could it be a stomach flu then?"

"Probably," Hinata rose slowly, tossing the towel on the floor faintly. She leaned against the restroom walls, moving carefully towards the door with Ino close behind. "Ca-can you bring some juice or water, please? I'm going to find some warm blankets and crawl in bed."

"Sure, of course. No problem." Ino replied frantically, "I'll call for a doctor…"

"That's not necessary," Hinata grabbed her hand tightly, "I'll just stay in bed and drink fluids. Stomach flus tend to heal with time and a careful diet. No need to waste money. I must have eaten something bad from that café that we went to this morning."

After a moment of silence Ino agreed and followed Hinata out the restroom. Sasuke stood at the doorway to greet her as Ino rushed downstairs to the kitchen once she released Hinata in his care. He took her by the elbow gently as he followed her to the bed. Hinata sat on the edge with as much caution as possible without disrupting her stomach any more than necessary. She glanced up to meet a pair of worry-ridden eyes that followed her every move.

"It's nothing serious," Hinata smiled weakly, "I think it's just the result of that food we ate at the café."

Sasuke stared at her stomach intensely, "You're… sure that it's the food?"

Hinata rolled her eyes, "Honestly, where was everyone during health class? How many times do I have to repeat it? Symptoms of pregnancy do not appear that early."

There was no reply.

"But," Hinata began quietly, "I'll check tomorrow, if it makes you feel better."

She leaned back against the headrest as she climbed farther into bed, pulling the blanket over herself along the way. There was a rapid knock against the door before Ino rushed inside with the glass of water. She walked over to the bedside, practically shoving Sasuke aside, to hand it over. Hinata reached out to take the glass and smiled gently.

"Thank you so much," she replied, "It's really late, and you should go back to your room to rest up. You all have a plan filled day tomorrow, remember?"

Ino shook her head, "No way am I leaving you here alone."

"I'll be fine, Ino. I'm not going to go anywhere but rest here in bed all day tomorrow. You should go enjoy your vacation time while it's still there." Hinata beamed slightly.

"She's right," Sasuke suddenly cut in, "I'll stay here with her."

Hinata attempted to begin her rejection monologue before she was cut off by Ino who was beaming from cheek to cheek. Hinata stared with a glare at Sasuke who returned the smile. "It's settled then. Since we're going to visit the aquarium tomorrow, do the two of you want any souvenirs instead? I hear that they sell small glass figurines of sea animals."

Playing with her fingers vaguely, Hinata finally spoke up, "Penguins… if they have any."

Sasuke couldn't hold back his laugh as he snickered a little under his breath. Hinata reached out to slap his arm in embarrassment. Ino stared at the two in slight shock from both his and her reactions before laughing aloud as well. "Alright, I'll be on the lookout for any penguin souvenirs while there. I'll speak with the front desk about your condition in case your stomach worsens. That way, Sasuke could call in to them as well to help out. Sounds reasonable?"

Hinata nodded slowly, still frowning in disapproval but choosing to comply for the sake of her friend's concern. With that, Ino turned to leave them for the night as she shut the door as quietly as possible. Hinata continued to stare at the entranceway before she noticed the bed shift and an arm being brought around her waist cautiously. She looked down instinctively and then to her side to see Sasuke on his side with one arm behind his head and the other at her stomach. He too was looking back at her in confusion… most likely from her bewildered face. Finally, after a good three minutes of silence, he spoke up.

"No use hiding it now, huh?"

Her brows scrunched together to his surprise, "It's just that… maybe we…"

Sasuke rose slightly, balancing himself on his free arm. "Maybe we what? Are you planning to continue at this pointless game of lies?"

"N-no! That's not it!" Hinata's face lost all colour as her throat grew dry, "No more lying to them… not when… but… Sakura…"

He raised an eyebrow, "What about Sakura?"

"Yesterday she was… different. Yesterday everyone pretty much figured out what had happened… thanks to Ino's eye for detail." Hinata scowled, "But… out of everyone I sort of suspected Sakura would be like that the most."

"You mean 'happy'?" he asked with a tone of sarcasm.

Hinata brushed aside the hand at her waistline and slid lower to face away from Sasuke under the covers. His arm returned at her side once more and pulled in closer, his breath tickling the back of her neck.

"She seems… angry." Hinata whispered after her irritation subsided. She felt his arm trying to nudge her into turning in his direction but stubbornly insisted on remaining in her current position. After his attempts grew futile, Sasuke pressed himself closer knowing that this action would undoubtedly make her feel nervous, having been a keen on personal space. She felt something soft at her neck.

"You're overthinking things, silly puppy."

Hinata's eyes flew open to find the morning sunlight already at her bedside. She bolted upwards, regretting doing so immediately after.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" She heard Sasuke's voice with frustration present as she caught sight of him at the armchair with the television on. He got up from his seating momentarily to walk across the bedroom. "How badly does it hurt now?"

"It's… recovering." Hinata sighed heavily, "I just sort of forgot. It's better now… better than last night. Has everyone left already?"

Sasuke glanced over at the bedside alarm clock, which read eleven, "They left about an hour ago after everyone woke up and had breakfast. I can go make you something right now since I too ate with them."

"I can't eat a lot of fatty foods right now," she looked down at her stomach, "Can you just grab some more water and a couple of fruits?"

"Yeah," he complied and left the room with the television still playing. Hinata reached for the remote to flip through the channels aimlessly while she waited on his return. From the open window she could smell the ocean and beach. A few seagulls would flock by from time to time and the laughter and shouts of children from the cliff below occasionally came in as well. The sky, from what she could make out, was a naked blue with no clouds in sight. Though she could not see the sun, she could tell that the ocean's water had been brightened with its ray. In the distance Hinata made out a number of small boats and someone parachuting across the horizon line.

"Do you want to visit the beach later?"

Hinata looked up to Sasuke's gaze at the window. She gave a small grunt of approval.

"We can go after you're done eating. Slowly. And only for a little bit. If Ino found out that I took you out in your condition, she would have my head." Sasuke sat at her side, handing over the peeled plate of oranges and apples to her, "But you're not going into any waters, understood?"

Hinata picked up the oranges at her plate to take a bite, "I won't go into the water; I'll just play at the shore."

Sasuke frowned and reached to grab her portion, "The whole point is to not get your legs wet, stupid. You'll catch a cold that way."

She snatched back her orange teasingly, "I have an excellent immune system."

"Says the girl who is currently sitting in bed after food poisoning. Eat quickly if you want to make it before their arrival."

"Yes, sir." She saluted him before taking in a giant slice of the orange, "I'll be ready soon. Step out of the room until then."

After the numerous persuasions, Sasuke finally left to go to the lounge to wait as Hinata made ready. She sluggishly slid off the bed and walked over to the dresser, careful to done herself in clothes without any sudden movements. No amount of pain was going to keep her from walking on those warm sands, whether Ino approved or not. Hinata slid into a dark blue sundress, grabbing her hat to conceal from the sunlight. She stopped at the mirror to look at her reflection. Hinata stared back at a pale figure with dark circles under the eyes but gleaming with joy all the same. She'd have to fix that later.

Hinata opened the door and slowly made her way down the stairs towards the lounge. She grabbed onto Sasuke's arm that had already extended it to keep support as they began their journey descending the cliff to the beach. The day was slightly windy as Hinata held onto her hat from slipping into the ocean. She giggled slightly when her hair tickled her cheeks as it continued to blow in the rhythm of the wind. "Feels familiar."

Sasuke glanced in her direction, "Familiar?"

"Yeah," she hummed slowly under her breath as her pace increased at the sight of the beach, "The breeze is very similar to… that place."

Extending her arms in both directions, Hinata ran a little towards the sands. She turned around to face a panic-ridden Sasuke and laughed even harder at his reaction.

"In fact, everything about this beach reminds me of that place," she paused to allow for him to catch up to her. His pale face was still in shock, "Oh relax! I'm feeling much better and the sun is doing nothing but aiding my recovery."

Sasuke grimaced at her statement as he placed his hands on his waist, "Why do I feel like an overprotective mother trying to keep my accident prone child from hurting himself?"

Hinata smiled widely and grabbed at his arm to pull him farther towards the waters, "Because the beach makes everyone happy… except the overprotective mothers."

The two walked closer to the shore, with the aid of Hinata's nudging. As the first waves hit her feet, Hinata nearly sprinted forward if it wasn't for Sasuke who managed to grab onto her and begin his lecture on damaged health. They spent a good twenty minutes in the water before Hinata trudged back towards the sand. She bent down to make herself comfortable on the warm ground. Pulling at a nearby stick, she began to draw idly on the sands as Sasuke relaxed beside her. The sun was in prime position to shine down intensely.

"So what are your plans after we return?"

The question came to him in an unexplainable punch. Sasuke glanced back at Hinata who averted her eyes from him, pretending to focus on her drawings. He expression was tinted dark. Stretching out his legs, Sasuke stared at the ocean ahead, "Tsunade will probably have more missions set up for us when we come back."

There was a momentary pause before he cleared his throat to speak once more.

"Maybe I'll join you this upcoming Saturday."

Hinata froze as her drawing came to a sudden halt. She looked up to meet a pair of oblivious eyes, as if what he just proposed was the simplest thing in the world. She nearly choked on her own words as she spoke in a near whisper, "Are you insane?"

Sasuke's smile resurfaced instantly at her horrified expression. Leaning forward, he gave her nose a quick brush with his index finger playfully, "Isn't it prime time that I meet them? I'm sure they'd like to know who it is their daughter has been fooling around with."

"You're asking for a death wish… and you'll be dragging me along as well. Sorry, but I have no intent on dying prematurely," Hinata frowned as she too reached for him but lightly hit his forehead. "It's best if my father didn't know."

"People talk," Sasuke retorted, "With gossip spreading like a forest fire in our village, he's bound to overhear this little news. Don't you think that it would be wiser to tell him that ourselves than having some market lady do that instead?"

Hinata's lips pouted in disapproval. She opened her mouth to speak when a completely different voice called out at the moment. The two snapped their heads in the direction to notice Naruto walking over from the steep hill that lead to the resort. Waving his hand childishly, he walked up to them while tripping over a number of times in the process. Finally he stopped at their location as he tried to catch his breath.

"H-H-inata… you feelin' better?" he asked with half his strength, "Isn't it… isn't it harmful to your body to be… putting so much stress?"

"I'm quite fine, Naruto," she replied as she started to rise to her feet with Sasuke right at her side, "Did you all return already?"

"Nah," he beamed unexpectedly, "I volunteered to return early to start preparing lunch. I stopped by the grocery store to stock up also. When I didn't find the two of you, I sort of just ran down here to see if you guys were just taking a walk."

"And what if you didn't find us?" Sasuke's eyebrow peaked in anticipation.

"I would have run to the nearest hospital." Naruto answered boldly, "I would have thought that Hinata's conditioned worsened and that you two would seek out a doctor… so I'd have sprinted there as fast as I could to help out."

There was an awkward moment of silence before Hinata let out a small laugh, "Aw, thank you for the concern, Naruto. That's very sweet of you." She paused, "Do you need some help with creating the lunch?"

A small tug on her dress got Hinata's attention as she looked behind her shoulder to notice a crooked face staring back at her. She put out her tongue in response.

"Uh… sure… if you two aren't too busy…"

"It's fine… we should probably head back either way," Hinata answered as she started to pull on Sasuke's arm. "Right?"

"Please be careful though, Hinata," Naruto walked over to her other side, "You don't want to harm the… well…" He glanced down at her stomach. All colour faded from her face in horror. Letting go of Sasuke's arm, she snatched Naruto's in a fierce grip, unable to control her shock from fuming forward.

"Harm what?"

Easy… don't let your guard down..

Naruto placed his own hand over hers gently, still wincing at the pain induced. He stared at her with serene eyes as he spoke, "Sakura told me about it. It's alright; you just need to make sure you aren't putting too much stress on yourself."

"Sakura told you..?" Her grip lessened.

Another kind smile, "Congratulations."

…yeah. A very dull chapter in my opinion :[