Heeey! First of all, I'm so sorry for the VERY late update! I just thought no one's expecting much and I've been really busy with studying and working at the same time.
Anyway!
To I'mawarrior11, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Omg! Your demand hyped me up! Don't worry, I will finish this story. Hehe. Thank you!
To Kirara, thank you! I'm glad you like Ino, I really adore her too.
This update for all of the readers who are waiting. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
And please kindly warn me when Sasuke is going out of character.
Warning: OOC-ness, as always.
-Itachi's Queen
Battling With a Hot Guy
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When I reached my locker, I was ready to question Gaara what he was doing there but he already beat me to it when he extended his hand towards me. "Here, take it."
"What's this?" I asked even if I already have an idea but I just couldn't comprehend why he would still give me this after the fight we had yesterday.
"It's the fried rice we were cooking yesterday. I finished it when you left." He answered while not making eye contact. He then placed the box in my hands.
But I immediately returned it to him. "I can't take this. Sorry but thanks." I tried my best to sound nice and apologetic but I know it all came out arrogant and cold. I have two reasons why I can't and don't want to accept it. The first being I know how much it would hurt his pride if I gave the bentou to Sasuke while Gaara made it. The second is that it would mean I forgive him.
He lifted his face and looked at me straight. "No, take it. Look, I'm really sorry about yesterday. I was upset that's why I said things I shouldn't have. I was wrong. I know you're still doing this for Haruno, even if I don't like the method you are using." He explained and then placed back the box in my hands. "Don't worry, I'm not asking for something I don't deserve yet. I just really don't want to waste food."
Then he turned and started walking away. Once he was gone, I opened my locker and took my books out. Now I'm debating if I should give Sasuke the bentou from Gaara since I know it would be a hundred times better. But then it would hurt Gaara's feelings. Plus Sasuke would most probably find out, since he always has ways to find things out.
Closing my locker, I felt a presence beside me and so I turned to the person. It was the Uchiha. Good thing I already kept the lunchbox Gaara gave me.
"Where's my food?" He asked with a little excitement in his voice. I looked at him suspiciously.
I still haven't decided which one to give him. "Why are you asking for lunch this early? Look for me later at lunch period." I dismissed him and walked to my first class. But he followed me and so I turned to him. "What?"
"Can't I just walk my girlfriend to her class?" He said non-chalantly.
I felt heat rush into my cheeks by the way he said it. I shook my head and tried to make the thought go away. "If you're going to be annoying, I won't give you lunch later."
He stopped walking. "I'll see you later then." He turned and walked to his own classroom.
I sighed and continued walking to first period.
During class, Sakura noticed me unusually inattentive in the discussion. "What's wrong? You look in deep thought. What is it?" She asked in a whisper which only I could hear.
I took a piece of paper from my notebook and wrote.
I'm in trouble. I bragged to Sasuke about being a great cook last Saturday. So he asked me to cook lunch for him.
I passed the note under my table. She looked surprised, she wrote a reply and then sent it to me. What?! But you can't cook!
I actually cooked something but it's not very pleasing to the eyes and, maybe, the taste. But the thing is, Gaara brought me a lunch box that looks so much better. We started exchanging notes.
Then go and give it to Sasuke.
I shook my head at her and then wrote a reply. Are you crazy? If I do that, I'll hurt Gaara's feelings. And for some reason, I just had an instinct that Sasuke will find out.
You're being paranoid. Sasuke is not some God, you know. And why are you even concerned with Gaara's feelings? Sasuke is your boyfriend here. What do you think will happen if he tasted your awful cooking?
I was going to reply some more but the teacher suddenly called my attention. "Hyuuga Hinata, read the first paragraph of page 21." May she caught Sakura-chan and I exchanging notes but we were lucky we didn't get punishment. Maybe she's in good mood today.
After I read what I was asked, I suddenly thought of my predicament. Sakura does have a point that Sasuke is not a God. But it's not as if he will be poisoned if he eats my cooking, right?
When the lunch bell rang, I had finally made a decision. I told Sakura I'd give Gaara's cooking to Sasuke. "You're doing the right thing. And this is a really good sign. It just shows that he wants to be closer to you."
I have a different opinion though. I think he wants to make a fool out of me.
"You should eat lunch with him. Maybe he asked you to cook for him so you could eat together."
"What? No!" I immediately objected. Before I could say anything, Ino appeared in front of us.
"Hey! Can I have lunch with you today? Sai and I were supposed to eat together but Gaara suddenly came and dragged Sai away. But Gaara asked me nicely so I just agreed."
"Sure! But you and I are the only ones eating together, Ino." Sakura-chan grinned at me. "Hina-chan is going to eat with Sasuke-kun." Then she suddenly started pulling Ino away. "See you later!"
Even before I could protest, they were gone. And I'm standing like a crazy person here. My daze vanished when my phone started ringing. And I already knew who it is. It's none other than, Uchiha Sasuke. I pushed the accept button and answered, "Hello?"
"Where's my lunch?" He went straight to the point. Was he this excited or just really hungry? "I'm in the cafeteria right now and I'm really hungry so come here now."
"I'm not your slave!" I protested immediately. I started walking towards th cafeteria.
"So are you coming yet or what?"
"I'm coming!" I tried to sound calm but I still ended up with annoyed voice.
"I'm hungry." His complains are really getting into my nerves.
"Didn't I say I'm coming? Why don't you just hang up and wait."
I heard him gave out a low chuckle. He's really making fun of me. Without waiting for any response, I ended the call.
When I reached the cafeteria, I saw Sasuke sitting in a table alone. That's unusual because whenever there's Sasuke, Naruto is there too. And I have a feeling that Sakura is behind Naruto's disappearance. I walked over to him with two lunch boxes, I decided to eat mine so it won't go to waste. As I was taking my seat, Sasuke reached out and took my lunch box.
"What took you so long?" He asked impatiently.
I almost panicked and grabbed the lunch box. "That's mine!"
But he just held onto it. "What difference would it make? You both cooked them anyway." He replied and opened the lunch box. I was horrified as he unvelied my cooking.
Exactly when my ugly fried rice was exposed to everyone near us, Karin suddenly appeared with her daily 'Sasuke lunch box.' Upon seeing my cooking, Karin laughed. "Sasuke-kun, why are you eating that horrible thing?" Then she offered her lunch box. "Here, eat this instead."
I saw the looked Sasuke gave when he finally saw my cooking. And I knew for that moment, he'd take Karin's. But to my surprise, he didn't. Instead, he looked at Karin. "Why would I choose your cooking over my girlfriend's?" He deadpanned.
Karin immediately glared at me. "Suit yourself then." She seems like she's challenging Sasuke to eat my disgusting cooking.
But Sasuke, the poor brave soul, scooped a spoonful and ate it in front of Karin. "It's delicious." He declared and continued eating it.
Karin's expression darkened even more but she turned and walked away. I watched Sasuke eat my cooking. I was amazed at how fast he finished it. Maybe I really did a great job? Maybe it really just looked disgusting.
When he was finished eating, he looked at me with a serious face.
"Hinata.."
He put his hand in his stomach as bits of sweat appeared on his foreahead. "Sasuke?" I blinked.
"My stomach hurts.." He whispered.