All credits to Yves_Liong (writer from Wattpad) and Masashi Kishimoto (maker of Naruto).
These 2 chapters are completely different from the original work of Ms. Yves_Liong. Well, I've rephrased all chapters for the sake of Sasuke's personality. But chapters 10 and 11 are a lot different compared from the previous ones. Since the original lead is very carefree and not as smart as Sasuke. I kind of want to alternate it so as to not copy the whole story. After all, this is Naruto style. Thank you for those who understands!
If you'd like and you're interested, please read Battling With A Hot Guy in Wattpad written by Yves_Liong. The original version has korean characters. The main lead is Lee Dong Hae of Super Junior. He's my husband. Hehe. Jkjk! ❤️
Warning: OOC characters
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Battling With A Hot Guy
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10
So many questions were formulated in my mind as I held Sakura-chan's note, and no matter what I do, I couldn't stop the thoughts. Why would Sakura and Karin talk about me? Was it because they were going to plot something against me?
Does Sakura have something to do with the past plans I had that backfired? And the biggest question of all was, why would Sakura do something like that to me?
As I sit through detention with a couple of unfamiliar students, I just couldn't get myself together. I want to go home and talk to Sakura to clear things up. My eyes focused on the wall clock hoping that the minutes pass by faster.
When the bell finally rang, everyone hurried out of their seats and left the room. The school is only open until 5:30 pm and it is already 5 pm. Everyone doesn't want to get locked inside for the night so you could just imagine how everyone was trying to hurry. Believe it or not, even I was twice as fast since I want to confront Sakura. In a matter of five minutes I am already halfway towards home.
However, when I reached our doorstep, I remembered something. I opened my bag and checked for my Physics book. We have an assignment that is due tomorrow and since the teacher is an old widow, it's a big no-no not to do it. But how could I do it when I forgot to place my Physics book inside my bag? I have to go back to school and get it.
Luckily, the school and my home are nearbto each other, I was able to reach school still open. I didn't waste any time and hurried to my locker. The hallways are already deserted and silent which I'm not used to. In fact, it almost felt scary. There are rumors that our school was once a morgue and the school was just built over it. For that reason, whenever it started getting dark, the school would become haunted with ghosts.
"Ghosts aren't real." I whispered to myself as I open my locker and I took my Physics book.
Suddenly, I heard a sound coming from a nearby classroom. It sounded like a chair being moved. My heart began to race as I remember that there was no one besides me in this area. I saw the janitor earlier heading towards the second floor.
It's probably just a rat.
I attempted to convince myself. But of course, who in their right mind would believe a rat can move chairs? There was definitely someone in that room, and even though I used to find heroines in horror flicks very stupid whenever they check out the place even though they already knew that it would give them the scare of their lives, I found myself doing the exact same thing by walking towards the room where the sound came from.
When I was just about a meter away from the door, I heard another similar sound come from it. This time, the sound was even louder so I jumped in surprise. And so, I reached for the door, I hastily did the sign of the cross then I took a peek inside. Aft first, I didn't see any presence in the room but when I looked at the left side, I saw a person. A guy with his head lying on his crossed arms. I couldn't recognize him because his head is facing the other side. Somehow, I have a feeling who it is and I am sure it wasn't a ghost.
Wanting to confirm whether he is who I assumed he was. I walked over and tapped his shoulder. "Excuse me, aren't you going home yet?" I asked in a friendly tone. Just in case I was wrong.
He didn't wake up with that so I shook him hard. That made him raise his head and blink at me sleepily. "Who are you?"
I can't help but knot my forehead now that I confirmed that it's really him. Now I feel like I'm regretting waking Uchiha Sasuke up. "I'm no one. Go back to sleep." I answered, turning around and running away from him before he could reply.
As soon as I was out of the room, I realized that the hallways had gotten darker. At first, it was still fine for me to continue walking. But when I reached the end of the hallway, I noticed that the next hallway is even darker. And even though I hate to admit it, I am afraid of the dark so I turned around and headed back to where Sasuke was and where there was light.
When I got there, Sasuke is staring into space. He was probably still adjusting to his surroundings. I didn't wait for him to completely adjust and I just called his attention.
"Uchiha Sasuke! Let's go home!" I told him, trying not to sound friendly because he might think I want to be friends with him yet trying not to sound too harsh either because he might not accompany me through those dark hallways.
He snapped out of his trance and turned to me. The he smirked playfully. "What are you talking about? I don't want to go home yet." He spoke. "I heard there are ghosts here at this time. I want to see them. Don't you?"
"There's no such things as ghosts, okay? So let's just go home." I answered him, careful not to show any hint about my fear of the dark. If he knew about it, he'd definitely not accompany me out of here.
He shook his head stubbornly. "No, I'm not going home yet. Why don't you go ahead by yourself? It's just 6pm."
I bit my lip and tried to reason. "I can't leave without you. If people finds out I left you here alone at this time, I'm sure they'll attack me."
"I'll tell them it's me who told you to go ahead and leave me." But then he smirked. Maybe he realized how awful my reasoning really was. "Wait a minute. You're afraid of going alone, aren't you?"
I pretended not to understand what he was implying si it wouldn't be obvious that it was true. "What are you talking about? I'm just trying to protect myself from your obsessed fans. They're very capable of doing the craziest things for the smallest reasons."
Unfortunately, Sasuke didn't fall for that. "If that's what you're worried of, then I guarantee you that no one is going to hurt you. If someone does, I'll make sure they'll be sorry." Somehow, the way he said it made me feel like it wasn't just about this incident anymore. That he's saying that because he really doesn't want anyone to hurt me. But I shook my head. That's a stupid notion. Uchiha Sasuke and I are enemies. "You know, I heard that there's a little girl dressed in white lurking around the hallways during this time. As she walks, she calls out the name of the personshe sees in a small, innocent voice. Hinata... And then suddenly, she'll pounce at you." At the exact time he said the word 'pounce,' he stomped his right foot causing me to jump in surprise.
"It's not funny!" I cried out as he began to chuckle at my reaction. "You're just making that up!"
Suddenly, I felt something moving behind my neck. I screamed and ran towards Sasuke's side, only to find that it wasn't the scary hand of the little girl but a cockroach that flew away as soon as I moved. And that's the first time I saw Uchiha Sasuke laugh. Even back when Sakura and him are together, he never chuckled or laughed. Maybe just smirk or evil grin but never a laugh.
"Sakura never mentioned you were afraid of insects. I would have given you a box of spiders if I knew." He said as he laugh.
At the mention of Sakura's name, I remembered how I was supposed to be mad at him. I turned serious and faced him. "How can you mention Sakura's name do casually like that after you guys broke up? Aren't you even a bit sad about it?" I said angrily, hoping he'll take me seriously.
Sadly though, Sasuke probably just wouldn't take his break-up with Sakura seriously. "Only stupid people feel sad after a break-up." He said with a serious tone.
By the way he answered, I could already imagine how he broke up with Sakura. I could feel how painful it was for my best friend who had been serious about their relationship. "If that's how you feel about Sakura, then why did you agreed to be her boyfriend?!" I asked as I felt my blood boiling.
"She told me she really likes me."
"You have a fan club filled with those girls who even worship you! Why do ypu have to choose Sakura and then just hurt her?!"
"Because if I chose someone else, then I wouldn't be able to tease you."
11
I always thought Sasuke is logical and reasonable. But after hearing his reason for choosing Sakura, I couldn't help but see him as immature and childish. Or maybe he just hates me so much that he enjoys teasing and making fun of me. Either way, I still hate him. Especially since now I know he never took his relationship with Sakura seriously.
"I don't even know why I bothered asking you. I told him then I checked my watch. "Can you just give me a break and accompany me out of here? I still need to do my Physics assignment."
"You're too worried about school work. Is there even a time when you stopped thinking about studying?"
"Just because you can pass easily, doesn't mean everyone should be as carefree like you. Not everyone has a company to run already so we have to study and pass." I shot back at him. Believe it or not, Uchiha Sasuke is on top of the batch. He doesn't take studies seriously but he always manages to be on top of the ranking. Even higher than Ino's, or that genius guy on the next class who is really lazy.
He didn't say anything to that. I decided that it was hopeless to beg or even just talk to him. I just sat on one of the chairs and rested my chin on my right hand. I wish I didn't go back for my book. I wouldn't be able to do my homework now anyway. At least not unless this mean person accompanies me out of school.
After about five minutes of doing absolutely nothing, I took a glance Sasuke who looks like he's tired of staring into space. He saw me looking at him and suddenly smirked then he stood up. "Let's go home. But in one condition, you must do something for me."
I raised my brow at him. "What is that?"
He suddenly turned serious. "Be my girlfriend."
I tried to see if there's any hint of joke but his face is really serious. Is that his new idea of a prank? Was that what he was thinking while he's staring into space? Think of another joke to humiliate me? "Are you serious? Are you not aware of the fact that I hate every fiber of your being?" I could feel my cheeks heating up though.
His expression still did not falter. "So?"
"You're crazy, you know that?" I scoffed, standing up from my seat. "Never. I'd rather stay here until tomorrow!"
That's when he laughed hard again. "I was just playing with you. I'm not desperate enough to ask a girl to be my girlfriend out of the blue. Especially not someone like you." Seriously? What is wrong with him?
"Someone like me? You think you're too good for me? It's the other way around, I'm too good for you. I deserve someone who likes me for who I am." I responded, trying to cover up the fact that I considered his joke was true.
He ignored my statement though and started walkin towards the door. "Seriously though, let's go home now." He said it like we're going home in the same house. What am I thinking? Stop it, Hinata!
I walked over to his side without a word. As soon as I was standing next to him, he turned off the switch of the lights. I was again overcome with fear and so I moved my hands to search for him. "Sasuke? Where are you?" I panicked when I realized he's not beside me anymore. He's probably playing a joke on me again. "It's not funny!" I shouted again, I almost feel like crying.
Suddenly, I felt someone grab my right hand. "I'm here. I'm right here, okay?" Sasuke spoke, his voice unusually calm and soft. I stopped panicking and started following Sasuke as he lead the way not letting go of my hand. Somehow, I didn't bother to get him to take his hand off. "Why did you stay here if you're afraid of the dark?"
"I left my Physics book. Then I saw you sleeping. I thought you were someone else so I woke you up."
"Hn. You found me cute while sleeping, don't you?" He suddenly asked teasingly.
I was going to tell him he was so full of himself but decided not to. He is, after all, accompanying me. So I ignored it and just asked something else. "What were you doing there sleepin anyway?"
"I fell asleep in class." He answered nonchalantly.
"I should have left you sleeping. You'll probably sleep all throughout the night." By this time my eyes adjusted in the dark and I could see where we are by the help of some light shining through the windows.
Sasuke stopped on his tracks. "Do you regret waking me up?" He asked in a taunting tone.
Seeing how we're near to the exit, I decided that being honest wouldn't hurt now. "Yes!"
I yelled and then brushed his hand off mine and ran as fast as I could towards the gate. As soon as I got out, I couldn't be any happier when I saw the street posts. I didn't bother to wait for Sasuke and just headed straight home.
When I got home, father scolded me about going home when the sun down. No matter how much I tried explaining that I had to go back for my Physics book, he wouldn't accept it. Even Neji-niisan, my older brother and Hanabi, my younger sister, scold at me for coming home late. My family wasn't a bad one. They are all just care and worries for me a lot even since there was incidence when I was a child that I was involved in. This is all because of Sasuke. I begrudgingly thought.
I almost forgot about confronting Sakura since I was in a rush to finish my homework. Thanks to my father, brother and sister. It feels like I'm the youngest child by the way they scold me.
As I was changing into my pajamas, I found the dirty piece of paper with Sakura's note to Karin. I hurriedly picked up the phone and dialed Sakura's number, my anxiety coming back.
"Hello?" Sakura answered after four rings. She sounded a bit sleepy from the tone of her voice. She was probably about to sleep.
"Sakura-chan, it's me, Hinata. I need to talk to you." I said seriously.
"Can't this wait until tomorrw? I'm really sleepy." She replied.
I didn't answer her, instead I went straight to the point. "You and Karin. What exactly did you two talked about?" I asked not mentioning the note. If she's honest, she'd tell me the truth now.
She didn't speak for about a minute then she finally answered. "Do you really want me to answer that? Don't you trust me?"
"You know what? That's exactly the problame how can I trust you?" I asked her, suddenly feeling like I'm about to cry"How could you do this to me? I thought you're on my side? And to think I'm fighting this battle for you. But why does it feel like I'm the only one fighting now?"
"What are you talking about? I am on your side. I really do appreicate what you're doing for me."
I decided to tell her about what I found. "I saw a note today. I found it in the trash when Sasuke's fangirls threw my key. It was such a coincidence that the note stuck to my key. I would have thrown it but then I recognized your handwriting. I know you talked to Karin about me."
Sakura didn't speak. Silence filled the air and I took that as a confirmation that she is guilty. Suddenly, everything I did these past few days doesn't make sense anymore.
The pure reason why I was batlin with a hot guy disappeared.