I just read Pillow Talk by Lumiwolf and I like what she said in the author's note: "What's the point of fanfiction if we pair everyone with the same people? It's boring. . ."

Yep. I totally agree. And that hater who keeps flaming my work, at least have the audacity to leave my reviewers alone. You can flame and hate me all you want but at least have manners and don't include the reviewers with your stupidity. And I hope you have more vocabulary than "pathetic virgin."

Ugh. Ill-mannered people. I'm such a bitch. I know. I just can't let some stuck-up talk shitty stuff to someone who's trying to make me feel better and defending SH writers. Sorry, I always rant about haters and flames. Anyway!

As promised! This chapter is dedicated to Caro666Mocha, omggg! You really got me riled up! I hope you'll like this update! Thank you sooo much! 😊❤️

All credits to Yves_Liong (writer from Wattpad) and Masashi Kishimoto (owner of Naruto).

Warning: OOC characters

-DenHime


Battling With A Hot Guy

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26

"Step 1, you should learn Sasuke's schedule. Because the more times you bump into him, the better." Sakura-chan said as we eat our lunch. "Luckily, I still know his routine so I'll write it down for you."

She handed me the piece of paper after writing on it. When I saw it, my jaw dropped. Sakura wrote Sasuke's schedule in detail. She even included the time he goes home and the time when he would reach his house. "Don't tell me you were stalking him when you guys were together?!" I exclaimed, looking at her with wide eyes.

"Then I won't." She responded with a sheepish smile and then flips her hair. "Anyway, as you can see there, he'll be here in about..." She paused to check her watch, then she continued. "Five minutes. So before he comes, let's try to come up with a plan for you to approach him."

I looked around, checking for Karin's presence in the cafeteria. Sure enough, she was there, chatting with one of her co-fangirls. "I want something that would make her get out of here once she sees it." I told Sakura, feeling my anger rising upon remembering what she did to me.

"That's easy. You can just talk to Sasuke and she'll be the fastest person in the world." Sakura rolled her eyes at what she said. "But here's what you have to do." She took something out of her pocket and showed it to me. "This is Sasuke's watch. When we became a couple, I took it from him and told him that as long as I have this watch, he can never have another girlfriend. Tell him that I asked you to return this back to him because I'm ready to let him go."

I tried to see behind Sakura's smile as she speak. I can always see through her, this is painful for my bestfriend. "Are you sure?"

"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" She replied, still smiling as she placed the watch in my hand. "Now go, and don't even think about bickering with him."

Seeing how she really seemed sincere with her words, I smiled too and stood up from my seat. Exactly at the same time, Sasuke and Naruto entered the cafeteria. I slowly walked up to them, hoping we'd meet at the point where Karin would have very clear view of us.

"Sasuke." I called as I approach them. The two turned to me. I actually really felt awkward calling him like this so I looked at Naruto and smiled at him first then return back my focus to Sasuke. He sure do look surprised at my friendliness. I reached out my hand to reveal his watch. "Hi. I just want to give this to you as a favor for Sakura-chan." I said, forcing myself to be friendly. Sasuke looked at me with a raised eyebrow but he didn't say anything so I decided to say something more. "And to apologize for losing my temper on you earlier."

Even Naruto looked surprise by what I said. But before he could utter anything, Sasuke suddenly grabbed my hand and started pulling me towards the exit of the cafeteria. He stopped and turned to Naruto. "I'll be back. Go ahead without me." He said monotonously and then he pulled me away, and I looked back to see if Karin spotted us.

To my delight, she is glaring at me. It took a lot of effort for me not to laugh. Well, not really, because I was busy trying to pull away from Sasuke's grip. "Where are you taking me?" I demanded when we are already in the hallway.

He stopped walking and turned to me. "I'm taking you to the clinic." He answered in a serious tone.

"What? Why?!" I exclaimed, still trying to free my wrist from his grip.

"Because you're ill." He responded simply.

I gave him a glare. "Just because I'm trying to be in better terms with you doesn't mean I'm ill!" I barked at him, already feeling my annoyance rising. He looked at me unconvinced. "Look, I just want to be friends with you because I realized that your break-up with Sakura-chan is not really your fault." But of course I'm lying.

"But it is my fault." He suddenly said with a nonchalant expression.

Why is it that whenever I expect Sasuke to do or say something, he always does the opposite? For a long time now, I wanted him to admit his fault on his break-up with Sakura but he never did. But now that I'm trying to give him an escape, he is suddenly telling the truth. But since we're trying to make the plan work, I decided to stay calm. "Well, then I forgive you." I said, trying so hard to stay cool.

But Sasuke decided to be a jerk once again, using my words against me. "You're the one apologizing, so why would you forgive me?" He said, suddenly showing his smirk.

"Fine, then do you forgive me?" I asked starting to show my irritation.

"Not in that tone of voice. I'd forgive you if you get on your knees and ask me for forgiveness in a nicer tone." He said, teasing me.

I clenched my fists in order to stop myself from just swinging my fist at him. I heaved a huge breath and spoke. "Look, I'm not going to get on my knees and beg you to forgive me since my offense isn't really big. So, Uchiha Sasuke, I apologize."

"Okay then." He suddenly said, it made me believe that he's ready to forgive me now. But what he said next is really annoying. "Before I forgive you, you must do something for me."

I sighed. Here he is again, with his you must do something for me thing. "What is it?" I'm actually ready to hear requests like being his girlfriend because he did that once, or asking me to run around school and shout how hot he is, and so on.

But then I notice how serious he is. "I want you to stay away from me." He remarked out of the blue, his face is blank of any expression. Then he turned and walked away from me.

Surprised by what he said and did, I found myself staring at the space he was standing at earlier. Did he just implied that I'm always sticking to him? Suddenly, I felt angry.

After some minutes, I shook my head and just as I was about to move, I suddenly notice a pair of leather shoes at the spot where Sasuke stood. I looked up only to find Gaara. And he looked like he's trying to catch his breath.

"There you are. I need to talk to you. Do you have time?" He asked as soon as he caught his breath.

Unfortunately, I'm in no mood to play along with him. "I'm sorry, I have to go." I answered and turned to leave, hoping he'll leave me alone because if he didn't, my anger might explode at him.

Unfortunately again, Gaara is persistent. He grabbed my hand and pleased. "Please?"

Having no choice, I turned and nodded, as soon as I did, he pulled me in the nearest deserted room. He asked me to sit and when I did, he started.

"Hinata, I did something really bad." He looked at me with an apologetic expression. "But somehow, I don't regret it that much."

I know what he was saying but I was confused about him not regretting his dreadful way. "What do you mean?"

"Karin asked me for a favor in return for helping my brother and sister, I agreed because she really did helped us a lot before and also because I saw how wrong your ways are in dealing with the Uchiha." He explained, searching my face for something I don't know. "Karin asked me to court you."

I wanted him to say something more, like how sorry he was and that he would never bother me again if I want so that the pain of betrayal will heal but he didn't say anything anymore. I guess he wanted me to speak so I finally decided to vent out the pent-up anger I have for him. "What exactly do you expect upon admitting that? Let me guess, you expect me to take that as an honest remark and for that, I'd forgive you, right?" I spoked as coldly as I can. "Well, guess what? I'm not that stupid." I avoided his eyes as I stand and make my way to the door but Gaara immediately stopped me by my wrist.

"You're right, Hinata. I know you're not stupid. But as soon as I learn who you really are, I diverted from Karin's plan. I made my own moves. Because I want to win your heart even if I had to resort to using Karin's means."

I turned to him and searched his face. He looked guilty and pleading. But if I was my normal self, the one who has a huge crush on him, I would have give in. Gaara is undeniably handsome but I am angry at what he did even if I know I still like him. "That's really stupid, you know that?! I trusted you! And you know what I hate the most? It's people who have nothing better to do than play with people's feelings." I said angrily, I forced his hand off my wrist and exited the room.

I almost run to the girls' comfort room, not even apologizing to people I bumped into on the way. I was afraid my tears will fall before I reached a cubicle so I raced to my destination. My tears started flowing as soon as I locked the cubicle I entered.

Am I really crying because of Gaara? Then why was Sasuke's words the one that were retaining in my mind? I can't believe it. Uchiha Sasuke is in my mind right now. His request of me staying away from him ringing in my ears.

As I try to wipe my tears dry, my phone suddenly vibrated in my pocket so I took it out. Sakura's name flashes in my screen. I decided to push the answer button and put my phone in my ear.

"Hinata-chan! What happened? Where are you?" She asked from the other end of the line.

"I'm in the girl's comfort room." I answered in a muffled voice. That's all I said and then pushed the end button. I put my phone back to my pocket and calmed myself.

After a few minutes, I heard a knock on the cubicle I am in. "Hinata-chan? Are you there?" It's Sakura. I opened the door and lifted my head. "Oh my gosh. What happened?" She immediately asked with concern in her voice and then she pulled me so she can rub my back to comfort me.

Wiping my tears, I took a deep breath. "I just had a talk with Gaara. He admitted everything." I explained, suddenly having hiccups.

"I thought you're over that, that's why we're doing the plan. Do you like him that much that you're crying over it?"

"I don't know.. I guess I just suddenly had an emotional breakdown again. But I feel better now."

She smiled. "Okay then. Can you tell me what happened between you and Sasuke?" She finally asked.

I told her the whole thing in detail. How I started the conversation and then how he suddenly became very serious. "He asked me to stay away from him. Can you believe that?" I let out, once again feeling angry. "It's not like I want to hang out with him."

"He said that?" Sakura exclaimed in disbelief. "But that's impossible!"

I frowned at Sakura's remark. "He really said that, then he walked away."

She sighed in disappointment. "Why would he do that? It doesn't make sense." I shrugged at her. "This could only mean one thing."

"What?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Sasuke doesn't like you anymore."