I'm going to do a quickie update since I have classes tomorrow…and btw, Good news! I already posted my short story about SasuHina's married life. Please check it out guys…
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Chapter Twenty Eight
Hinata duck as Konan's papers zoomed over her head, missing her by just an inch. Rolling onto her back, she caught a glimpse of the violet haired woman as she weaved her hands together, controlling the papers with her every gesture.
"You need to be faster than that." She heard Konan say. "Itachi won't always be there to save you."
Gritting her teeth, Hinata pulled out a kunai and threw it to where Konan was. As expected, the woman prevented it with her papers, making some kind of shield in front of her. Using the second of distraction, the Hyuga planted her feet firmly on the ground as she clenched her hands on her side. "Twin Lion's fist!"
She leaped to Konan, glowing fists ready to strike.
Hinata heard the soft groan of pain from the older woman as her fist hit its mark on Konan's chest. Stumbling back, Konan flicked her hands upward and thousands of papers swooped down on Hinata with the intention to immobilize her.
Hinata leaped back, and then stumbled when she lost a footing because of her haste to avoid the chakra-sucking parchments. The next thing she knew, Papers wrapped her feet up to her waist.
"Let's end your training here for today." She heard Konan say as the papers began to unwrap themselves from her. Sitting up, she looked at the woman. "H-how did I do Konan-san?"
"Good…You managed to hit me. You also did not acquire serious damage compared to the last time I sparred with you."
The Hyuga nodded and Konan turned herself to leave. She has to see Pein and discuss a few things with him. Unknown to everyone, she still has to see Nagato in person—not the corpse that he was controlling—but the real one…
But before she left, she gave the Hyuga a piece of advice. "You and Itachi are lovers now…I see. But remember Hinata, love sometimes can be a reason for your downfall…it will hinder your decisions and cloud your instincts. Sometimes, you even have to choose between duty and feelings." Her face remained stoic but the words she said where ringing with experience.
"Konan-san…"
"It happened to me once...and it might happen to you. Think about it."
(f) Itachi shifted his weight to his side, just as he heard a small whimper from the girl who was occupying the bed. Sitting up, he strained his head in order to see if something was wrong with her. The window was open, letting in a cool breeze and the moon's pale light—just enough to let him see.
Nothing. The girl has her eyes closed and she was breathing evenly. She must be dreaming…
Unconsciously, Itachi stared. His eyes fixed on the blue haired girl's face. Her face was really innocent looking-and he can't help but look. Remembering his impromptu kiss with her, his gaze lowered to her soft-looking lips.
Hinata whimpered again on her sleep, her lips were quivering and her brows creased.
Itachi's hand slowly rose to remove the lock of hair off her face. For the first time in his years as an Akatsuki, it was refreshing that he could talk to someone about his secret mission, not to mention that it was someone for the same village he fought so hard to protect.
It was like there was a small light in the darkness he was in.
Hinata opened her eyes and their gazes met. "I-Itachi…?"
With a swift movement, the Uchiha removed his hand from her face and cleared his throat. "I saw a mosquito on your face…" (f)
"Are you done with your training?" Itachi asked, walking towards her.
Hinata wheeled around. "Hai. Konan-san just left. She said were finished for today." Smiling faintly at her "lover", she touched a sore spot on her neck. "Ow."
"Are you wounded?"
She shook her head. "No…I bumped on a big rock when I was rolling on the ground. It's my fault, it's stupid of me to—" Hinata's eye widened when the sharingan user took her by the shoulders and checked her neck himself. He tilted her chin to the side, looking down to inspect her bruised spot. "I…It's not serious." She managed to say.
"Hn."
"R-really…" She felt him touch the tender skin.
"Come. Let's get you some healing salve…Hina."
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Sakura lowered her eyes on the stone floor as she saw Sasuke walking on the same direction she was heading. They are currently on the Hokage tower and the long corridors provided no emergency exits. Mentally berating herself for picking this time of day for going to see Lady Tsunade, she gave him a faint smile when she realized that there's no turning back now.
"Ohayo…" She tried to plaster a cheerful face.
Sasuke however, did not pretend to act like nothing happened between them. Instead, he took her arm to make her stop from walking away. He was staring at her bruised lip and there was unmistakable anger in his eyes. "Am I the one who did this?" He asked. The Haruno then knew that he was angry at himself.
"No…I bump on—"
"Don't lie to me."
Sakura shoved the Uchiha's hand away. "Sasuke…I really have no time for—j-just forget what happened that night alright?"
"Just answer me dammit!"
Sasuke was about to say something more when he felt another presence. Tilting his head to the side, he let Sakura's arm free as the new chakra signature became stronger.
"Teme…" Naruto frowned. "You did what?"
"N-Naruto…" Sakura started. "We are just talking and—"
"And you told me that the wound on your lip was because you bumped on something…so you lied to me, Sakura-chan?" There was a painful accusation on the Uzumaki's voice. Chuckling grimly, he looked at his best friend. "Wow Teme…I did not expect this from you."
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Hinata stood still as Itachi applied the healing salve on her neck using his fingers. The man was close enough that she could hear the sound of his breathing—which was a little calming. "Arigatou." She said.
"Hn."
When they were finished, the sharingan user returned the jar with the salve on one of the cupboards. He then wiped his fingers on a small dishcloth. In the corner of his eye, he can see that Hinata was curiously watching him. Weirdly enough, he likes the fact that she was looking at him.
As he focused his attention on the salve on his fingers, a comfortable silence formed between them—only then to be shattered by Tobi's arrival a few minutes later.
"The lovebirds are here!" The weird masked man exclaimed. He was poking his head through the entrance, hands waiving cheerily."Hinata-chan!" He suddenly ran to where she was and took both of her hands on his gloved ones. "Konan told me you were still being trained? Why don't you train with me today?"
Itachi's eyes suddenly narrowed. Dropping the dishcloth, he wheeled around and grabs Hinata away from Tobi. He may act like a fool sometimes, but Tobi's skills are not to be reckon with.
Ever since Itachi laid his eyes on the masked man, he knew that he was dangerous. Itachi was dead sure that the jolly façade was all just an act. For him, it was better to mess with a person whose expression matches his body language…compared to someone who does the total opposite.
A laughing killer is scarier than an angry one.
"No. She's training with me." Itachi said firmly, subtly placing his body between the two. "And Kisame wants to spar with Hina after me."
"Aw…come on! you have all the time with her…" Tobi whined. "I may never get the chance to train her since it's rare for me to stay in one place…"
"I said no."
"Itachi…" Hinata started, a little confused about Itachi's sudden mood change. "I can—"
"No Hina…I said no." Itachi tugged at her arm. "Let's go back to our room."
"Wait!" Tobi grabbed the Hyuga's arm before Itachi could drag her away. "Hinata-chan…can you smile with me before you go?"
Hinata blink. "S-smile?"
"Hai." The Akatsuki nodded. Mentally, Tobi—or Obito – wanted to see the Hyuga's gentle smile. Her innocent aura and kind expression was kind of similar to Rin Nohara.
The girl that he loved…
Itachi smirked and pulled his hand away. "Her smile belongs to me…"
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Here ends the chapter!
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To SasuHina fan: to your question…I am not planning to divide this fanfic like what I did with the Uchiha's bride…If needed, I may just add a few more chapters form the expected 40. : )
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