The Cut That Always Bleeds

Summary: She will always be the cut that always bleeds. He will always let her. Hinata endures, Sasuke knows she doesn't have to. Here's why exes should remain in the past.

Pairing: Naruto x Hinata x Sakura , Eventual Sasuke x Hinata

World: Alternate Universe, Modern Era without special abilities

I own nothing.


Three.

* beep beep* *beep beep*

Big tanned hands slammed on the alarm clock as the owner's body shifted on his other side, cuddling a struggling Hyuuga.

"N-Naruto, I have to go. I'll be late for my flight" Hinata whispered, landing soft kisses on the blonde's face. "Still sleepy?"

Trying to pry open an eye, Naruto shook his head in the affirmative, "I barely slept, Hinata. My duty was so toxic last night"

"O-oh"

"Hmmk.."

"I..I can take a cab you know, to the airport. You don't have to drive me-"

"You're heaven sent, are you sure? It's just I'm really tired" Naruto looked at her with his open eye, his hand caressing Hinata's left cheek as she sat with her elbows propped.

Hinata blinked. Well that was fast. But Hinata understands, soft hands found their destination on his scalp, massaging his temples, his eyes rolling in delight.

"Hai, just rest. I'll just call a cab. Sleep well, Naruto-kun. I'll see you in a month?"

"Of course, Hime. I'll be...hnggggere"

Pale skin wrinkled as she giggled at her lover. "I'll miss you too" and with that, she willed her legs to get ready for her 3 am flight.

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Hinata waited for her plane to board. One month, away in a foreign land she has never been to, what an adventure! She smiled, looking gingerly on her plane ticket. It was an unexpected scholarship to the Cloud for a month long exchange program for Business Majors in lieu of their other courses for their Masters - all expenses paid! Ha!

It wasn't as if it were everyday that her father allows her to go out, let alone go abroad - alone! Suddenly, pale lavender eyes rested on her phone brightening up with her and Naruto's picture on a background. 4:12.

Naruto: Good morning, Hime. Safe skies. Sorry I couldn't drive you to the A/P. I'll make it up to you when you come back. Message me always, neh?

She smiles, typing a fast reply to her lover.

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"Come on, Aniki! We can hike the Kaotoshi mountain together after. Just you know, just try to follow okay? When the course is over?"

Itachi smiles and flickers his fingers on his little brother's forehead earning him a glare and a grunt. "Hai, hai. I'll let you know. Don't come home earlier just cause you miss me, yes? Otouto?"

Sasuke laughs. Jerk. "As if! Just go okay? I don't wanna get stuck with them for a whole month" The younger Uchiha said, looking sideways.

"HEY! What's that supposed to mean! You damned brat!" Kiba yelled, turning a few heads.

"Shut up, muttbreath!"

"What'dya call me!?"

Sigh.

"Maybe you'll meet a new girl you know. Stop being an introvert hermit, you need this."

"Hai, hai. Anyway, aren't you late for your meeting yet? I'll also have to go in for check in"

"Almost. Okay, I'll leave you then. You take care and try, just try to have fun. Okay?"

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Hinata: We're about to take off now, Naruto-kun. I'll message you when I get to the Cloud, okay? I love you!

Naruto: Safe skies, Hime :) Oh, btw, I'll be meeting up with the gang tonight. We'll sleep over at Ino's. Everyone's coming! Love you!

Even Sakura?

Hinata: Everyone?

Naruto: Yes! We're complete again!

Hinata: . . . *typing* . .

"Hi, miss, please turn off all your gadgets. We're about to take off now."

"H-hai"

Hinata took a deep breath. Okay.

Okay. You're okay.


A/N: Hi! Please leave me some love! I want to know what you think, sincerely - but hopefully no flames! I am thinking about making Sasuke a bit more happy in this fic because it's a non-Massacre story and personally I think Sasuke would have turned much happier (not grumpy or emo) with Itachi being a doting big brother to him.

Also, this is a slice of life kind of story so expect raw/boring exchanges because.. well, life isn't always happy and big moments. I'd like to focus on the small things. I am looking at 20 chapters. I'll try to update for more chapters before this year ends!