Seduction
Chapter 22 - Epilogue
Rated M
A/N: Another chapter closer to an end. I hope you enjoy. Also, I will be putting a little spinet of my new Sasuhina story at the end if you're interested in reading it!
Italics mean it's in the future tense!
Hinata,
I have been judged. Judge like one of those picture books your mother would read as a child. Konohagakure was no longer where I desired to be...
Though, within a land with monsters, you always stood out as an angel within the sea of madness...
Hinata sighed as she clenched the letter she has received from Sasuke. Though he had not written his name at the end, she knew that it was the Uchiha communicating with her. This was the eleventh letter she has received in the last two months. This was the only way of communication Sasuke has given her. It was, however, her decision if she desired to call or ever write him back.
'What would I say?' she though to herself. The Hyuga heiress herself was unsure of how she would react if she ever seen the Uchiha again. Would she run away or would she face him head on?
'The letter's are sweet...' she hummed. She place the short letter in one of her dresser drawers, hidden from anyone who would enter her bedroom. The letter consisted of anything else but of Sasuke's desires to see her once more. He never spoke upon the marriage, and if he did give a hint of it, it was never forceful. He requested to see her again, but did not demand it.
Two months had past and it was now mid February. The weather was cold, but Hinata would not expect anything more from Konohagakure. She wondered if Otogakure was as cold as Konohagakure was, for she only been there once to see Sasuke and did not know it's weather like. Either so, she hoped Sasuke was safe and away from any danger or harms way.
She wondered if it was selfish of her to think of Sasuke after the way she has left him. Either way, she did care for the Uchiha and it was no longer a secret. She did not leave her care for the teenager in privacy like she would. And neither did Sasuke.
"What are you up to?"
Hinata yelped and turned.
"Hoheto..." whispered the heiress. "I didn't hear you knock."
"That's because I didn't." chuckled Hoheto, his pearl eye winking at her. "Have not spoken to you in a few days."
"I-"
"Have been avoiding me." Hoheto finished, shaking his head. "I know you have and I am not angered by it."
Sighing in relief, Hinata smiled sadly. "T-Thanks..." She turned away from her dresser to fully face him. "Do you need anything?"
"Just a talk." Hoheto shrugged. "Not here, however."
Hinata nodded in agreement. She has been the talk of her clan ever since the scandal with Uchiha Sasuke. She was lucky her father had not shunned her long ago, even when Uchiha Sasuke came bursting through the door a few months back. Yes, she was the lucky one. However, her father did keep a close eye on her and so did Neji and even Hanabi.
"We can go to Yakiniku Q." Hoheto suggested. "I am hungry."
Hinata nodded and both Hyuga's went upon their way. Their walk out of the Hyuga compound was quite, but while the gate's of said Compound shut with a creak, Hoheto furrowed his brows and spoke what was upon his mind. "Are you and the Uchiha alright?"
Hinata kept her eyes straight ahead of her. She was expecting her cousin to ask her about Sasuke. She nodded.
"You're an open book, Nata." Hoheto snickered. "I have never seen you sprint out of anywhere as fast as you did in Otogakure."
Hinata flushed. There was no hiding anything from her cousin. She sighed. "I..." Did she desire to speak on her and Sasuke's business. Yes, she did decide to tell her friends, but they were exactly that - her friends. Best friends to be exact. Hoheto was like a friend to her just as Neji was (however, Hoheto more laid back and Neji more of an protective older brother ready to attack when needed). But, Hoheto was still her cousin and would probably open his mouth on accident if she did decide to tell.
"It's nothing." Hinata murmured. "I was not ready to see him."
"Was he ugly?" joked Hoheto.
Hinata smiled. "No." she spoke, and he was not. She was glad to see Sasuke and know he kept himself smoothly. "It just was not the right time."
"And...when will be the right time?" asked Hoheto.
Hinata turned towards her cousin and furrowed her brows. "It seems as though you want me and Sasuke to be together..."
It was a joke, of course. But Hoheto shrugged. "I am no hypocrite and cannot say who you can and cannot love."
At this, Hinata beamed. She truly did enjoy Hoheto's company. "I myself am an example of that. Though, I want you to be careful. Do what you think is right."
What was right and what was wrong? Hinata looked down at her fingers, twiddling them. "I-I..."
"And I do mean it, Nata," Hoheto interrupted. "Do what your heart and minds tells you to. Do not let Neji or even Hiashi-sama direct how you wish to live your life. Live it the best you could."
Hinata was shocked. Hoheto, as they walked to catch lunch at Yakiniku Q, was giving her advice. Great advice that she has been given in a while.
'And he is right.' she thought.
This was her life. Hyuga Hinata's life. She had been living for her father for the past eighteen years, living to be the perfect daughter and even though she tried, she was not close to perfect.
And that was alright. Because neither was Neji or Hanabi or her father herself.
This past year, she had let her friends (and she adored them to the death) decide what her life would be (either if it was Sasuke or not) while she let them like a puppet. But no longer was she a puppet. And though she does not blame her family or her friends for treating her the way she has allowed them to, it was at this moment that she realized that this was her life and she could only live it how she desired.
"Thank you, Hoheto." Hinata spoke, her lips curving into a, genuine, smile.
Hoheto gasped slightly, but smile back none-of-the-less. "He, He...you're welcome, Hinata-sama." The Hyuga rubbed the back of his neck, slightly unsure as to how he made his cousin so content with just a few words, but he was glad.
As the two Hyuga's trailed towards their destination, not a care in the world at he time being but to get food in their stomach,that there was something else on the agenda.
Little did Hinata know, she would be expecting another guest.
Hinata groaned as she awoke from her slumber. Her eyes tried to adjust to the sudden beam of sunlight in her room. As she lifted her head up, her hair falling onto her shoulders while her bands fell into her eyes, she stared in confusion for a split moment.
Where was she?
This was not her bedroom.
For once, her bedroom had not shown as much sunlight as this one had (for the cherry blossom tree that stood just outside her window blocking any major sunlight). That, and her curtains were almost always closed at night before she slept.
Once the Hyuga heiress gained her senses, she realize that this was not her room. She was not surrounded by soft white velvet sheets, but dark navy silk ones. Her head had not been resting upon fuzzy and cozy pillow cases, but silk ones that matched said sheets.
Hinata's breath hitched.
She shook her head.
Her eyes scanned what she could see. Dark furniture, obviously expensive. In contrary to her inexpensive ones.
Navy sheets - not hers.
Hard wooden floors that did not match the cream rug she had.
As she felt a movement besides her, she knew that she was not in her room.
"What a surprise."
Hinata's eyes widen.
"K-Karin?" said the heiress in utter shocked.
While she and Hoheto made their way to Yakiniku Q's, she was not expecting a guest to be waiting their for them until her cousin, upon arrival, had told her. At first, she thought it would be a friend of his or even a girl he had just met and wanted her to meet.
No, she was not expecting to lay her eyes on Uzumaki Karin.
Yes, the read headed girl had apologies for her wrong-doings in the past, and though Hinata forgave her she was not up to have lunch and chit-chat like everything had been a joke.
"W-What...?" Hinata mumbled, her eyes turning to Hoheto for an explanation.
He chuckled and shook his head. He took a knee down to the table across from Karin and nodded to her. "Karin." he spoke.
Hinata sighed. She was already here, so what the hell. She also took a knee next to her cousin. "Hel-"
"I know you don't want to be here, Hinata. You can stop being polite." Karin interrupted with a shrug.
Hinata hummed. She was not wrong. "Why am I here then?" she asked as politely as she could.
Hoheto took a sip from his water. "Well, Karin wanted to talk to you."
"I see..." Hinata did not know what else to say. What could the Uzumaki say to her that she wanted to here? She knew enough about Karin and Karin knew enough about her, as well. Karin apologized and Hinata accepted. What more was there to say?
"So if the both of you do not mind. I will be going to the rest room for at least 10 minutes." Hoheto chuckled awkwardly. "So you can talk."
"Is that neccessary?" asked Karin with an eye roll. "But do as you wish."
As Hoheto hurried off to leave, Hinata too took a sip of her own water that had been there waiting for her.
Karin eyed the Hyuga. The Uzumaki had heard rumors while she was in Uzushiogakure. The rumors about Sasuke getting himself expelled the most dramatic way possible had to be the biggest one.
"What did you wish to talk about?" asked Hinata softly. "Are you back in Konohagakure?"
"Oh Kami no." Karin giggled. "Uzushiogakure has been good to me. I will be finishing the rest of my High school year there."
Hinata smiled. Though her and Karin were not friends, hell, even acquaintances, she still desire to see her succeed and become her better self. "That's great."
Karin smiled back. "I'm truly sorry, Hinata."
Hinata furrowed a brow. "You're already apologized."
"True, but..." Karin sighed. "You did not deserve half of the things I have done just to get Sasuke back. He was never mines to begin with."
Hinata nodded. Karin had changed - she noticed. She no longer possessed the cunning look in her eyes or her sadistic smirk.
"I told Sasuke about dare." Karin admitted.
Hinata widen her eyes and coughed. "Y-You...?"
Karin nodded, feeling the guilt come to her.
"Though my anger was no longer with you, I still could not let Sasuke go knowing that nothing. I wanted to hurt him as much as he hurt me."
Hinata took a breath. "It's okay." she shrugged.
Karin watched Hinata, making sure that she was truly okay as she said.
And she was.
"You're not mad...at me?" asked the read head cautiously.
Hinata shook her head. "H-He was going to find out sooner or later." she sighed. "Better soon than having him live a lie."
It was as if both girls grew within the past few months. Karin had moved on and grown to be her modest self as she knew she could be. Hoheto and herself had kept in contact and she hoped her relationship with the Hyuga male will grown into something greater than their friendship - but she would not rush it nor would she force it. She had learned her lesson.
"Are you and Sasuke still...over?" Karin asked awkwardly, breaking the moment of silence.
Hinata shrugged. "It's complicated." she admitted. "Him being expelled and being so far..." Hinata was not going to speak upon where Sasuke was located and the proposal. She was sure that Karin had changed for the better, however, she was still Karin and Karin was not the one to keep secrets. She would surely tell Hoheto and Hoheto will tell Neji and Neji would go into a frenzy and inform her father.
'A mess waiting to happen.' Though Hinata as she shook her head.
Karin snorted. "Oh yeah, I heard about that." She lifted her glass - filled with tea - to her lips and took a sip. "Wherever he is, I hope him the best."
Hinata smiled. "As do I."
Both girls no longer spoke. There was nothing else to say.
"S-Sasuke-kun..." Hinata murmured, her eyes wide.
Said male turned towards her - his back had been facing her before - and wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her closer.
Hinata's heart began to beat fast in her chest as her mind began to realize exactly where she was. She was with Sasuke, of course, in his room in Konoha. At the Uchiha Mansion.
"Sasuke...wake up!" Hinata yelped, her hands pushing away Sasuke's arm.
At the sudden force, Uchiha Sasuke opened his eyes and groaned. "Hina..."
A cough erupted through the far side of the room.
Sasuke jumped, startled by the sudden sound that did not come from him or his lover.
Hinata, as shaken as Sasuke, jumped as well and brought the silk, navy sheets to her chest, hiding it.
Both pearl and obsidian eyes glanced towards the corner of the room and it was as if death would be easier to handle.
"You're wasted potential." said Uchiha Fugaku to his youngest song.
Uchiha Sasuke sighed. He knew coming back to Konohagakure was a mistake but could no longerhide his whereabouts to his family, especially his mother.
"When are you coming home, Sasuke?" asked Mikoto, her eyes shown with worry and fear.
"As I said before, mother, I am currently residing in Otogakure." Sasuke sighed. "I am enrolled in a University there."
"But....Konohagakure is your home!" Mikoto protested. "Surely you would have to come back-"
"There is nothing in Konohagakure, mother." said Sasuke sternly. "I, however, have you. I love you dearly."
Itachi snorted in the back as his younger brother spoke to their parents. "Please, little brother, enlighten our parents on the true reason why you left."
Fugaku groaned. His eyes went from his eldest son to his youngest. "What are you hiding, Sasuke?" his father demanded an explanation.
"Nothing." Sasuke hissed, glaring at his elder brother.
"Oh?" asked Itachi. He strolled towards his brother and parents. "A little birdy informed me that you left because of a certain Hyuga."
Fugaku eyes widen. "What!?" he shouted. "You left your home because of a Hyuga?"
Sasuke growled. This is why he was starting to regret seeing his family. "Of course not." Sasuke denied. "I no longer desire to be part of this mess! I want nothing but to start new where I am not known for being Uchiha Sasuke from the Uchiha clan but as Uchiha Sasuke."
Mikoto looked as if she was on the verge of tears while Fugaku was utterly offended.
Itachi.
Well, he was amused.
"Mother, father...I apologize." Sasuke sighed. He knew that leaving Konohagakure and returning to his new home in Otogakure while on bad terms with his parents was a burden he could not handle. "I wish to make you proud, but that is not my sole goal in my life."
"Sas-"
"And I will be returning tomorrow morning to Otogakure."Sasuke spoke, halting his mothers words. "I will be sure to write and call while I am there."
"You're talking as if you're never coming back, brother."
"I am." Sasuke replied, his eyes on Itachi. "Just not now. I will when I am ready."
"Hinata." said Hyuga Hiashi. "Get up."
Yes, death would be kinder.
"F-Father...?" asked Hinata, trembling as she seen said man hovering over Sasuke's bed.
"Father." Sasuke spoke, as well, his eyes on his own father figure besides Hyuga Hiashi. He was sure he was a dead man.
Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi stood side by side as their eyes, mixed with approval and disgust, stared at their teenage children. Together. Naked. In bed.
Their clothes had been strewn around Sasuke's bedroom while their legs tangled with bed sheets.
"Get dressed." said Fugaku. "The both of you."
"We need to talk." Hiashi spoke, hos eyes never leaving his daughters own matching eyes.
Fugaku turned on his heel and walked off, followed by Hiashi, slamming the door in frustration.
Sasuke released his breath. "Fuck." he hissed, sliding out from under his silk sheets. Quickly, he pulled on his clothes and handed a shaken Hinata hers.
"I-I...I..."
Hinata could not talk. She was afraid. No, she was terrified. What did her father think of her now? Was she nothing but a whore in his eyes? A whore who slept with the enemy?
"Please do not cry, Hinata." Sasuke said. "It'll be alright."
Hinata shook her head. "H-He'll disown-"
"You can stay with me." Sasuke answered eagerly. "I doubt he would disown you, but if he does then you won't need to worry."
Hinata shook her head once more. "N-No...I-I...H-he'll..."
"Hinata!" Sasuke quipped. "It'll be alright."
How did she get into this mess? She was not sure herself.
Lunch with Hoheto and Karin had been successful. She and Karin had left on good terms and the Hyuga herself hoped that Karin would keep in touch with Hoheto so the both of them could become friends.
After Yakiniku Q's, Hinata had hanged with Tenten for a while until the evening and arrived at her house when she noticed a single letter on the ground outside her gates. She knew who it was, but thought it was risky for him to leave it there in plain sight.
When reading it, her nerves became worse.
Sasuke was back in the village.
And he wanted to see her tonight at the Uchiha Mansion.
At first, she was skeptical. Why had Sasuke returned to Konogagakure? Was it to visit his family or was it for her to give him an answer? Either way, she was beyond nervous to see him.
But, she did.
Obviously.
The heiress showered for an hour, her mind wandering as the burning water turned ice cold. She had washed her hair one two many times and rubbed her skin clean until it ached. She had combed her hair until it was back to it's bone straight ways She lotion her body and sprayed her favorite perfume.
She did not want to see Sasuke in any other way but this one.
And when she had seen Sasuke, it was as if she was now in Otogakure and he was making a proposal she was not sure she could refuse or accept.
Upon laying his eyes on her, Sasuke smiled. A genuine smile. Not his trademark smirk, but a soft smile.
They had talked for a few hours.
Sasuke spoke how his studies in Otogakure went and Hinata spoke about her life in Konohagakure and how boring it went back without him. Sasuke, once again, suggested that she was welcomed into his estate - even if it was for a few days to get away from Konohagakure. Hinata replied that she would consider it.
Through their talks, neither of them mentioned the proposal. Sasuke, embarrassed that he would be rejected once more and ridiculed, while Hinata felt horrible for leaving the Uchiha in wonder.
That was when Sasuke itched himself closer to her and laid his hand on hers. While the heiress flushed, Sasuke commented on how much he missed their encounters. Though Hinata stayed quiet, she as well, missed their late night encounters.
Talking let to light kissing and that soon led to make outs.
Hinata was not sure how she made it inside the Uchiha mansion and into Sasuke's room undetected, but she has successfully.
And she wished nothing more that she had not.
"Sit." said Fugaku.
Both teenagers did as they were told.
"Let me do the talking, hime." said Sasuke under his breath to her.
Hinata nodded slightly.
"Father, I can explain-"
Uchiha Fugaku slammed his fist onto his desk. "Did I say you can talk, child?!" he roared at his second born son.
Hinata jumped, her eyes wide at the sudden outburst.
Sasuke closed his mouth. He sat back into his chair and swallowed hard.
"Fugaku..." a soft voice came. As the door slid open, revealing a woman as Hinata knew as Uchiha Mikoto popped her head in.
"Mikoto, we're having a discussion." said Fugaku to his wife.
"As you may," said Mikoto, nodding. "I will like to talk to Hinata-chan."
Hinata gulped. She and Mikoto had not share many words throughout the years. And if she was as loud and frightening as her husband, Hinata wished to not speak with her at all.
Fugaku nodded. "If Hiashi allows it..." he shrugged. He had not cared for the girl.
Hiashi nodded. "Go." was all he spoke as his eyes adverted to Sasuke.
Hinata was shaken and terrified for her lover as she trailed down the hall (behind Mikoto) towards a large dinning room. As Mikoto took a knee to pour some tea, as did Hinata.
"Would you like some tea?" asked Mikoto kindly.
Hinata nodded, not wanting to be rude. As the older Uchiha poured her tea, she marveled how stunning she looked. "T-Thank you, U-Uchiha-san."
"Please," Mikoto giggled. "Call me Mikoto. I have a feeling I will be seeing you often."
Hinata nodded, flushing at her comment. She took a sip of the tea, enjoying the sweet flavor as she drank.
"You and my Sasuke are together, aren't you?" asked Mikoto suddenly.
Hinata gulped. How could she answer that? "I-I am not sure..."
Mikoto smirked. Hinata noticed that it was similar to Sasuke and Itachi's smirk when there was something on their mind.
"Well, you have been intimate with my son." spoke Mikoto. "Unless you are one of those girls he sleeps with as a quick lay."
Hinata shook her head. "N-No!" she yelped. "I-I...I like S-Sasuke-kun...I-"
"I am aware. Just teasing." Mikoto beamed. "Sasuke likes you, as well. He never brought a girl home."
Hinata felt her cheeks redden. She blamed it on the tea.
"That and he never once asked for his grandmother's ring."
Hinata's ears perked. "E-Excuse m-m-me?"
"You've got to be kidding me." Fugaku sighed.
"Excuse me, boy?" asked Hiashi.
When Hinata and his mother had left, Sasuke had been asked question after question. How long he and Hinata had a secret relationship or even if it was a relationship at all. Was Hinata the reason he left his home in Konohgakure and what were his intentions with her was the few questions they asked.
And Sasuke admitted her. His desire was to marry her.
"A Hyuga?" asked Fugaku. "Do you not know what that would do to our brand?"
Sasuke rolled his eyes. "Honestly, father I could not care less about this "brand" we have." Sasuke replied.
"How did you develop these feelings for my daughter?" asked Hiashi. "Especially after this bet I heard about."
"Bet?" Fugaku was curious now. "What bet?"
"Father-"
"The bet was for my daughter to seduce your son."
Fugaku sighed and sat back into his chair. "Of course." he rolled his eyes. He lifted his hands in surrender. "And she won. Obviously since your desire is to marry her."
"I knew about the bet before my decision, father." Sasuke spoke up. "And I have developed feelings and she, also."
Hiashi glared.
"What are your plans, son?" asked Fugaku. "It is lucid that your mind is made on this decision."
Sasuke nodded. "It is." he spoke. His eyes turned towards Hiashi. "Hiashi-sama, I wish to marry your daughter."
Was her ears deceiving her? Did she hear correctly? Sasuke had asked his mother about a ring (that she knew he would present to her).
"It is true, Hinata-sama." Mikoto took a sip of her tea. "It seems as though you were able to make my Sasuke want to settle down."
"I don't know what to say." Hinata replied.
"I hope you would say yes." Mikoto admitted. "You are as smart as you are beautiful."
Hinata flushed and nodded her thanks.
"And I want nothing for my Sasuke to marry someone he truly admires." Mikoto answered. "But atlas, it is your decision."
Hinata frowned. She was not angered or annoyed, but in her thoughts. Now that she knew Mikoto liked her, it was easier that her relationship with Sasuke could grow. But there was still Fugaku and her own father to deal with.
"Would you like to see the ring?" asked Mikoto suddenly, bursting with joy internally.
"S-Sure." Hinata nodded.
Mikoto had grasped a circular box on her lap, as if knowing and planning on presenting the ring to Hinata before her son could.
Mikoto opened said box while Hinata widen her eyes. "I-It's beautiful." she muttered to herself as she eyed the ring inside the box.
The ring itself was luxurious. It was an oval shape with a crimson hue, a noticeable morganite ring that symbolized the Uchiha clan by it's crimson color as it's center stone. Around the ring have shinning diamonds that glistened into the lights on it's shoulders and band.
"W-Wow." Hinata was in awe. Sure, she was as wealthy as the Uchiha and had the chance to seen many fine items. But her family were more traditional and vintage than the Uchiha.
"It's only a 14 Karat. However, we can-"
"O-Only?" Hinata whimpered. "It's huge! And beautiful...!"
Mikoto laughed at Hinata's astonishment. "Why don't you try it on?"
Hinata shook her head. "I cannot-"
"Nonsense!" Mikoto interrupted. She grasped the Hyuga's hand and placed the ring on. "Doesn't it look beautiful on you?"
Hinata could not lie. The ring had look nice on her finger, and it had glistened just right to keep her eyes on it.
But was this what she wanted?
Did she want to leave her clan and become a Uchiha?
Did she want to leave the village and go to Otogakure?
What would her friends think?
Her father?
Neji or Hanabi?
'Do what your heart and mind tells you to do.' Hinata recalled Hoheto's voice in her mind.
That was right. What did she want to do?
"Hinata..."
And in an instant, it was as if everything came falling apart and reality, finally, hit her.
"S-Sasuke..." she blinked, recognizing the voice.
Sasuke heart began to beat faster as his eyes laid on his grandmothers ring on Hinata's was stunning.
"We're leaving, Hinata." came Hiashi stern voice. He decided to ignore the glistening ring on his daughter's finger.
Hinata nodded. "O-Okay...father..." Hinata pulled off the ring and placed it onto the box. She gave a faint smile to Mikoto. "Thank you, Mikoto-san."
"Hinata-" Sasuke called for her as Hiashi grasped his daughters arm and began to escort her out of the Uchiha dinning room and far away from the Uchiha Mansion as he could.
Hinata gave a small nod towards him, unable to speak. He knows when she would be able to speak with him again.
Months had past since he spoke with Hinata. His father could barely look at him after his confession in his office and his mother was overly excited and kept forcing him to speak to Hinata.
But it was as if Hinata did not want to be spoken to. She had not said a word to him as she was dragged away by her father. She had no protested or even said she would be back.
Nothing.
So Sasuke left Konohagakure and returned to his quiet estate in Otogakure. He often called his mother who always asked if he spoke to Hinata and in which he would always answer back. "No, mother."
His studies were increasing and so was the business he had inherited only two months after he left Konoha from his father silently. All he did daily was go to his classes at Otogakure University and manage business. Then he would proceed to go to his home that did not yet feel like a home and eat canned food or microwave food because he could not manage to cook anything for himself or was too tired to.
Often his mind would go to Hinata, draped in his silk sheets with him in Otogakure. She had finally graduated from Konohagakure High and she was smiling and happy to be with him - finally.
But no.
He knew that Konohagakure had their graduation a few days ago.
She was not coming and he was alright with that.
Well, he'd be alright soon.
As for him, he would be laying in his oversize bed by himself with everything he ever wanted besides the girl that he wanted - dreaming about what if's and what could have been.
Three knocks sounded on the door.
"Damn those kids." Sasuke hissed. Otogakure held many mischievous children who often played at his door and would run off as soon as he slid it open.
Sasuke decided not to entertain them until he heard three more knocks at his door. Furious, he slide the door open and was prepared to yell at the hellions.
"Get out - Hinata? What's wrong?"
Hyuga Hinata had been at his door step with tears in her eyes while she had bags around her. Her hair was in a disheveled pony tail while her bands brushed to the side.
"I'm s-sorry it took m-me so long, S-Sasuke-k-kun!" she cried, wiping her tears with the back of her hand.
Sasuke stood wide eyed. It was the first time he seen Hinata fully cry before him. "It's...alright."
"M-My father said I-I had to w-wait until I g-graduate if I want t-to come!" she hiccuped a few times. Hinata then started to laugh.
Sasuke furrowed his brows. He was confused. How could she laugh as if she was not just sobbing before him?
"Why...why are you laughing?" asked Sasuke.
"I'm happy!" said Hinata as she beamed.
Sasuke hummed and turned around back to his house. He have not been drinking so he was not drunk.
Sasuke coughed when he felt Hinata's arms around him. Startled, her looked down at the small girl hugging him tightly.
"I'm happy...too?" Sasuke replied. "I think."
Hinata frowned. "Huh?" she asked, removing her arms around Sasuke. "B-But...you asked me to-Oh...you changed your mind."
Hinata began to panic. She was beyond idiot.
Her father had refused contact of any kind to Sasuke. She was on lock down when she was not at school, and if she was she was accompanied by one of her many cousins at all times to make sure she did not do anything she was not suppose to.
"I'm so stupid!" she cried, her hands on her temples. She began to take her bags and walk away with whatever dignity she had left.
"No!" Sasuke called. "I do want you here." Sasuke grabbed a bag she was leaning to grab. "I've been waiting for months, Hinata. I thought you didnt want to be with me."
Hinata stared at Sasuke.
"I, um, decorated the house with some things I thought you would like." Sasuke muttered, feeling his ears get hot. "I know you like light colors and lavender so-"
Hinata laughed.
Sasuke frowned. "What's funny?"
"You're so cute, Sasuke-kun." Hinata beamed.
Sasuke hummed as Hinata came in. He was prepared to shut the door when a foot kicked it back open. "Excuse you." said Yamanaka Ino.
"What in the hell-"
"Oooh, so this is where you will be living, huh, Nata?" asked Sakura, her eyes big as she entered the home.
"It needs a woman's touch." Ino argued, rolling her eyes. "It's soooo plain!"
Sasuke turned towards Hinata, his eyes wide.
Hinata giggled. "I needed help moving."
"You better treat Hinata right, Sasuke." came another voice.
Tenten stayed behind by the door with her arms crossed. "I wouldn't want to come all the way from Konohagakure to kick your ass."
Sasuke rolled his eyes, but his lips twitched. "As if you could, Ten."
Sasuke eyes adverted to Hinata.
Things were going his way for once.
Sure, he did not want a brunette, a blonde and a pinkette at his door, but if they were around that means Hinata would be, too. And all he wanted was Hinata for himself.
"Hinata." he called through the crowd of talking.
"H-huh? yes, Sauske-kun?"
Sasuke smirked, his eyes low.
Hinata blushed.
"I love you." he whispered to her and to her only.
A/N: That is it for Seduction guys! I hoped you guys enjoyed the Epilogue and are satisfied with how the way things ended with Seduction. (I honestly hope I made everything to your standards!) Like I said in my previous author note, I am in the process of writing another SasuHina fanfiction and would be giving a preview right here in the bottom.
Thanks again for reading Seduction!
Title: Shades Of Cool
Summary: In order to become head of her clan, Hyuga Hinata has accepted an offer by Uchiha Sasuke to become more powerful - on one condition he has not yet stated. Hinata agrees, but will Sasuke let the heiress past his shades of cool to find the warmth and compassion she knows he possesses?
"I-I wanted to train." Hinata said.
Sasuke scoffed. "Please."
Hinata frowned. "S-Sasuke-"
"How hard is it to push someone away from you?" Sasuke suddenly snapped. "You are too caring, Hinata, and that is going to take the title as head away you."
Hinata stared at the ground. "Y-You're r-right."
"I'll make you a deal." Sasuke sighed. "The Wakakusa Yamayaki is coming up..." Sasuke said.
Hinata's eyes widen. The Wakakusa Yamayaki had to be one of her favorite matsuri celebrated in Konoha. "I-I..."
"If you can perform an Overwhelming Strike on me, then we will go together." Sasuke offered. "I know a place where the fireworks are best seen at."
Hinata nodded her head quickly, not thinking anything about it. Her clan had a strict rule about attending the Wakakusa Yamayaki, they thought it was unimportant to attend, but Hinata would always watch the fireworks from her bedroom window and admire how beautiful they were. This year could be different.
"You have some time to achieve it." Sasuke mentioned. "Let's eat."
"Don't die." Sasuke said bluntly, though it felt like he did not care one bit about her dying on the spot.
Hinata panted. She shook her head. 'Like he cares.'
Sasuke had insisted they spar again. This time, Sasuke had no intention on going easy on her. Though he had not used his hands at all, or even intended to actually fight back with her, he had used his legs and his feet to trip or kick at her. Hinata had dodged some of them, but most of Sasuke's attacks had impact. Lunch through evening, it had been none stop sparring and Hinata's body was aching. She knew by tomorrow that her body would be sore and throbbing for today's training.
"You may leave now." Sasuke spoke, brushing off his pants. "You know when to arrive tomorrow."
Hinata nodded. She had to come before dawn, but even before dawn (if that makes sense). Then, she would have to run around Konoha with Lee, after that she would report back to Sasuke to complete the overwhelming strike and when she did, Sasuke would have to teach her another technique (one Hinata was not sure she could fully take). Her whole months would be full of training and dealing with Sasuke, no breaks unless it was to eat.
"Hurry up." Sasuke snapped at her. The girl was taking to long to walk.
Hinata glared at him. Sasuke felt himself smirk. "What was that?"
Hinata frowned. "W-What?"
"That look." Sasuke chuckled. "Did you try to glare at me, girl?"
Hinata felt herself blush. She did try, but glaring was not her forte. She could not give anyone a simple look that wasn't a nice one, she just wasn't that person. So to say that her attempt to glare was weird had to be true.
Sasuke shook his head. "Yet, another thing we will have to accomplish." he sighed. "Now hurry up, I don't have all day to wait for you."
Hinata picked up the pace, but only felt more pain in her legs. She did not complain, however. She did not need Sasuke's belittling that it was the first day and he had been going easy on her the entire time. She desired a warm bath and some rest on her bed and nothing more.
Sasuke suddenly stopped in his tracks and turned towards the Hyuga. Hinata, her attention elsewhere, went face first into Sasuke's chest. "O-Ow..." she moaned to herself, still in his chest.
"Are you going to move?" Sasuke spoke after a while when Hinata had not moved.
Flushing bright like she always did (probably more than she has today) she removed herself from Sasuke's chest. She rubbed her forehead and glanced down at the ground. Sasuke's chest, though hard, was better than the ground her face always seemed to meet. "W-Why did y-you-"
"You're a kunoichi." Sasuke stated. "You should be alert at all times."
'Of course...' Hinata sighed. "I-I-"
"Follow me." Sasuke commanded, and quickly dashed through the tree's.
With a another sigh and a wince, Hinata dashed through the tree's as well, following Sasuke. "W-What-"
"As a kunoichi, you should be able to hide your tracks." Sasuke instructed. "I, as long with everyone else, should not sense your presence."
Hinata nodded for what felt like the hundredth time that day. Honestly, she felt like a bobble head.
"Starting today until the end of your training, you will come to me undetected. And when you leave, you will do the same." Sasuke instructed. "And when you leave, you will leave undetected, as well. You will walk, crawl, climb and be within the shadow's."
Hinata nodded again.
"Always have your byakugan activated when you are alone to see your surroundings." Sasuke watched her for a second before turning away. "Your training with continue tomorrow."
Hinata watched Sasuke sprint onto another tree branch and then another until he was gone.
Hinata exhaled. She, too, dashed from tree branch to tree branch, being as quiet and stealth-like she could be.
Day 1 of 150.
Sigh.