Ice
Chapter Two
It had been… she wanted to say three years since the war had ended. The village was still rebuilding, but even that was almost finished. Things were practically back to normal in the citizen's lives, but there was much going on in the lives of the shinobi.
Sakura was climbing the ranks quickly to head medical nin. Naruto was still hoping to be Hokage one day. Sasuke was nowhere to be found. And Hinata herself spent many days secluded, learning how to act as head of the clan, mentally readying herself for it.
She did manage to get with Kiba and Shino for lunch a few times, and took in every word about the rest of her friends. Everyone was fine, but busy, and they were no exceptions. Hinata explained to them that she was doing fine as well, and hoped to rejoin them soon.
Only after the training was over and she was officially appointed the head of the house would she find out that Naruto and Sakura had started dating. Honestly, it was easier to get over than she thought it would be, and normal life resumed after a day of her moping around.
She was headed out towards the gate with Shino, chatting away with her quiet friend, when they heard a commotion at the gate.
This commotion was a happy one, though, full of joy and laughter and happy tears. The original Team Seven, Kakashi included, were hugging each other and Sasuke, he seemed to be hiding a smile behind a bemused expression.
They stood back, and Hinata smiled. It was just such a happy scene. They looked so joyful and loving and… She adored it.
Of course, ANBU showed up since Sasuke had threatened the entire village, and the moment seemed to end as quickly as it began. It was, again, a little disappointing to her, but she did get her things and head off.
She didn't see Sasuke again for a few weeks, and when she did, he looked different. Wearing a comfortable kimono, looking tired and annoyed, he walked right past her without any sign of recognition. Just behind him was an ANBU escort, he looked at her when he passed.
Feeling a bit bad for the Uchiha, she wrapped her arms around the books and held them to her chest, heading off towards her compound.
Whooaaaa NaruHina-ers, back off. For real. You have your canon, we have our fanfiction. I'm very aware that SasuHina is a crack ship, and if it did become canon, I'd be saying "WTF?!" with the rest of you.
This isn't Kishimoto's story, it's mine. I'm going to build what I feel is a very good relationship between these two. If you don't like it, get the hell off of my page and fanfic.
Enough about that. For now, I don't have much to say other than I so wished the Team Seven group hug had happened. Guests, please make an account so I can reply to you! DX I love staying in touch. But, everyone, enjoy, and have a great day.