First of all, I would like to apologize for the typographical errors in my story. I know this is just an excuse, but I really am busy with work and studies, and I don't really have a beta to keep everything in check. So, my apologies.
Second, I would also like to apologize if Battling with a Hot Guy doesn't live up to your expectations. I just really want to express my heartbreak about SasuHina through this story.
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Warning: OCCness
-Itachi's Queen
Battling With A Hot Guy
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Did Uchiha Sasuke just admit that really like me or was I just assuming?
I mean, what else could he mean? And why is my heart beating wildly at the thought? Could it be that I like him too? Wait. What?! Shut up, Hinata! Just shut up!
Shaking my head like a fool as I continue walking away, I told myself to stop thinking about those absurd ideas. Anyone would feel that way when someone said those words to her, right? But then I didn't feel that way when Gaara said he liked me. Or maybe it was just a delayed reaction I am having due to that getting locked in the bathroom experience.
Forcing myself to feel satisfied with my own explanation, I continued to walk towards my class after lunch. But even as I did, I still couldn't shake off Sasuke's statement from my mind. How could he be so selfish not to agree with the break up just because he likes me? If he really likes me like I assumed. Well, it wasn't as if I couldn't just stay away from him. Even if we haven't broken up, I would stop seeing him. I'll avoid him and stay away from him like he wanted even before we got together. Let's see if he still wouldn't break up with me when he starts looking like a fool chasing someone who doesn't want to be with him.
When I finally entered the room, I saw Sakura-chan gesturing at me excitedly to take a seat beside her. Once I did, she turned to me like a child who had just seen an adult carrying a bag full of candies. "So how did it go?" She asked with twinkle in her eyes.
Letting out a sigh before speaking, I tried to think of the best way to tell her the truth. "Sakura-chan, there's something you need to know." I started in a serious tone causing her to frown. Somehow, it seems like she already sensed something is wrong. "I broke up with the Uchiha."
Sakura let out a gasp. "What?!" She exclaimed loudly, making a lot of people turn to her with curiousity. "Why did you do that?"
Luckily, before I could answer her, the bell rang and followed by our teacher entering the room. Sakura have no other choice because the terror teacher is currently standing in front and started discussing immediately. Even though, I am trying to focus on what the teacher was saying, I just can't since I'm worried about what Sakura-chan is going to say when she hears my reason. And as I did, I wonder how much time I have until the dreadful moment.
Checking my pocket for my cellphone to know the time, it dawned on me that I don't have it because Sasuke and I exchanged phones, and I gave him his earlier at lunch. Remembering that, I suddenly have another problem. How could I retrieve my phone from Uchiha Sasuke when I already broke up with him and I'm determined to avoid him?
Upon realizing this problem, I found myself changing my decision once again. I could never really avoid Sasuke even if he doesn't agree to break up with me. He has his ways. He always does. He'll definitely catch up with me even if I try to run away from him. Besides, it wasn't really him whose at fault. He is just the cause. It should be Karin who should be punished.
As soon as the bell rang, Sakura turned to me with an angry expression. "Why did you break up with him already without even consulting me?" She exclaimed. For a moment, I was a bit annoyed at what she said. It was like she's saying only she could decide whatever happens to this revenge. She doesn't even know why I wanted to break up with Sasuke in the first place. It's like she's not my bestfriend Sakura that I know.
But I shook those thoughts away. She's my bestfriend and she might have felt betrayed for what I suddenly did. Since I already altered my decision, I suddenly grinned at her. "I was just kidding. I didn't really break up with him. He wouldn't allow me to if I did anyway." I told her assuringly.
Once she heard that, she let out a deep sigh of relief. "That's not a good joke, Hina!" She remarked as she started packing her things. I did the same thing. "Don't ever do something like that again, okay? I almost had a heart attack!"
Nodding in reply, I started to walk away from her. "I'll see you tomorrow then." I waved at her and then continue walking towards the door. I am going to look for Sasuke and take back what I said at lunch. But as soon as I was out of the door, he suddenly appeared and grabbed my hand before I could even say anything.
Giving in to what he's doing, I let him lead me into the same classroom where we found Gaara and Karin planning against me. Sasuke turned to me as he continue leading the way. "Aren't you going to ask where we're going?" He said, his eyebrows rose as he did.
"Why should I? I already know where we're going." It was odd but I didn't protest as he gripped my hand. I walked ahead of him to prove my point. "I'm going to the right direction, right?"
He nodded. "Then aren't you going to ask me why?" By this time, he let go of my hand. It was strange but I felt disappointed. Why is this confusing? "Aren't you even a bit curious?"
I'm more confused about my feelings but yes, I am curious as well. I raised a brow at him, it was true that I usually ask a lot of questions whenever he does something but I'm holding myself back. "Since when did any of the things you do to me make any sense?"
He smirked as if agreeing with me. "Okay then." He simply answered as we finally reached the vacant classroom.
Once we're there, that was when my curiosity was triggered. What are we going to do in a place like this anyway? I looked at him and tried to find a hint from his face but I couldn't find any. And so, thinking it couldn't get any worse, I entered the room with him. But as soon as I did, I caught sight of trouble.
Karin is sitting on one of the chairs in the middle of the room, looking as if she had been waiting for a while now. When she saw us enter the room, her eyes grew wide. "What's going on? I thought you wanted to talk to me, Sasuke-kun?"
Sasuke led me to a seat near Karin and he sat down beside me. "I am going to talk to you." He deadpanned.
"Then what is she doing here?" She asked looking at me like I'm a piece of garbage she's itching to throw away.
I was about to answer back when Sasuke overtook me. "She's part of our conversation so she needs to be here." He replied calmly. That annoyed me because Karin obviously just attacked me, yet he still didn't try to defend me. But at least it stopped Karin.
Looking down at her desk, she changed the topic. "So what do you want to talk to me about?"
Honestly, I don't know the approach Sasuke is going to use at Karin. After all, he sided with Karin when I told him Karin is trying to ruin my life. "Hinata wanted to break up with me earlier today. Do you know why?" He started.
Karin looked up with a raised eyebrow, it's obvious she is trying to hide a triumphant smile. "Well, she's just sitting right there, can't I just ask her?" She said, her tone changing into a happier one as she turn to me. "Why? Is it because of me?"
I am aware that she is provoking me, and like earlier, I am ready to take the bait and attack her when Sasuke once again went ahead of me." She said you were giving her trouble. Were you really?" He asked with seriousness and darkness all over his voice.
"Are you accusing me?" Karin sharply replied. Sasuke didn't speak, instead he waited for her to answer him as if he knew Karin would eventually answer him. And surprisingly, she laughed but she did answer. "I've always thought Hinata is a goody two shoes, never figured she's a squealer. But yes, I've been threatening her." She admitted.
"Why?" How he said it was calm, but I suddenly could feel bad vibes coming from him.
"You don't really need to hear that, do you? I want the two of you to break up. It's great to hear it worked pretty well." At this point, I really want to attack her physically especially since she laughed like how that evil queen did in the Disney movie Snow White.
"Why? Didn't I already tell you that Hinata likes me? And I like her too." I know I should have been saying he's the one who likes me but I don't like him. But I just don't feel the urge to. Besides, he's trying to make a point.
Karin shook her head in amusement. "Sasuke-kun, it's obvious that this girl is fooling you. She's been trying to ruin your reputation before she became your girlfriend. Aren't you even the least bit suspicious? And even if you are, you can't pretend you don't just because you like her. It doesn't work that way."
From what Karin said, I was expecting Sasuke to get mad already because, after all, she is implying that Sasuke is being stupid. But his expression is devoid of anything. It was just like he is thinking about what Karin said. How important Karin is to him that even though she admitted she is trying to break us up, he's still contemplating about what he said?
"Are you saying I should be in a relationship with someone I don't like?" He finally spoke.
"I'm just saying you shouldn't make a fool out of yourself for someone you like." Karin answered confidently, like she's sure Sasuke is going to take her advice.
Suddenly, Sasuke's face turned scary. Like he's going to murder anyone in this very moment. "If I want to make a fool out of myself, it doesn't concern you. I know you think you're trying to protect me but you're not. You're being paranoid so you assumed that Hinata is a bad person."
Karin looked like she got scared but still answered. "Are you implying that I'm the one lying to you?" She remarked firmly.
"Are you? Hinata is not who you think she is. Sure, she tried to ruin my reputation but she only did that because she believed I played with Haruno. She's against players so why would she be one?" Sasuke defended me. You could only imagine how I feel right at this moment. What came next was the biggest surprise of all. "I want you to apologize to Hinata now."
Remember when Karin attacked Ino and Sai came to the rescue? He forced Karin to apologize to Ino but she never did. But that was Sai. Sasuke is a different matter. Whatever Sasuke says, Karin does. But right now, Karin seemed to be frozen.
"Apologize to Hinata. Now." He repeated. Sasuke's voice was like thunder, booming throughout the room.
Karin glared at me but when she turned to Sasuke, she looked like a puppy that got kicked. "You're going to regret this when you find out the truth." She said in a low tone. She turned to me and apologized loosely. "Sorry."
As soon as she said that, she stood up from her seat and rushed out of the room. She looked like she was about to cry. Once Karin was gone, Sasuke stood up too and looked at me. "Now that it's settled, we're not breaking up anymore, are we?" He spoke, taking his phone from his pocket and extended it towards me.
Still shocked from everything that happened just now. I nodded and took the cellphone, placing it in my pocket. The next thing I knew, we are walking home together in silence.
Uchiha Sasuke chose me over Karin for the second time. Why did the thought make my heart beat so fast?