| Part 16 |

"I'm back Hina-chan! I also have the autograph for Hanabi" You said waving the notepad in the air with a genuine smile. Hinata grinned at you seeing that you fulfilled the task "T-That's great, she'll definitely b-be happy about this" You held out the notepad to her as she took it into her hands and placed it into her bag "A-Also, I know earlier wasn't for a b-bathroom break" Hina remarked letting out a small giggle

"Who were you with?" she inquired confident in her words. You commenced to sweat drop, H-How did she know? Did she see me walk over to that small dark alleyway? You thought "I-..W-What made you think that?" You questioned dubiously. Hinata was maybe a person that keeps out of people's business but it doesn't mean that she isn't up to date of her surroundings, the cautious look on your face along with the stuttering in your voice threw it off so it was pretty easy for her.

"I-I was kinda suspicious of you s-so I just wanted to know where you were g-going. The next thing I know, you were p-pulled away from my sight" she phrased alarmingly.

You undeniably gave in, there was no point in continuing the act "Fine, you got me" You shot your gaze away from her "It was Sasuke who pulled me towards him in a dark alleyway" Hinata had one of those surprised and alerted looks which genuinely aroused her curiosity "Oh? W-What happened?" she inquired

"Well..." You imaged in your mind what happened earlier between you and him. The way he prevented you from moving away from the wall, that marginally made you fluster again. You felt his minty breath hit against you, you noticed one corner of his lips curve upwards into a smirk that caused your pulse to increase.

You promptly shook your head having the image jab in your mind. You forced the image away, you couldn't afford to lose your temper any further than this. He did cut through in your day with Hinata just to see you and by the mere thought of it, you felt annoyed "He actually just pulled me into that alleyway in order to see me. I thought that it was nice at first but after some time it started to frustrate me" You rolled your eyes, all of this literally sent you off the edge "We were supposed to see each other later but it seems like Mr. The Celebrity was too impatient" You crossed your arms with distaste.

"I see," She giggles at your complaining "T-That's actually really adorable, I-I think you're starting to g-grow on him or should I say h-he's starting to catch mutual f-feelings for you" explained the female Hyuga, she wasn't a specialist in relationships but she could already tell that something was slowly but surely growing between you and him. With all of that, a pensive look was all you could give her.

You noticed long ago the feelings that the Uchiha was approving for you but you didn't exactly take them into consideration just yet. You were too troubled thinking about your break up with Yahiko that you didn't even think about his feelings.

Being in a new and fresh relationship so quickly wasn't what you had in mind even if you both genuinely aren't at all acquaintances, it was actually beyond that stage, the kiss from last time was the result of it. Now that you thought about it, it was unintentional for you but it wasn't on his behalf which kinda threw everything off.

Bitterness and disappointment was the only thing that you could feel at the mement, You feel like you're trapped in some sort of cycle and that you can't even seem to escape it.

Is life trying to tell me something?

"(Y/n)?" spoke the Hyuga trying to fill in the silence "W-What's wrong?"

"Nothing, u-uh ice cream?" you suggested trying to change the conversation topic. Hina seemed to be intrigued by the previous topic but decided to let it go for now. "Sure" you smile at her relieved that she let go of the topic. With that, you both go order for some ice cream at some ice cream truck. You got a (f/f) flavored ice cream and Hinata got chocolate mint favored ice cream.

You both joyfully spoke to each other and laughed about all and nothing then after a while said your good byes and left separate ways.

Sometime later, you meet up with Sasuke discreetly in hopes that no one actually saw you guys together "So how was your day?" you asked openly as you and him were walking side by side "Well..." He sounded exhausted, detracted like something was bothering him "It was extremely annoying and irritating. I guess the only moment I enjoyed was when I pulled you into that alleyway" He said, gaze turned towards you optimistically. You perceived with attention his somewhat jovial gaze towards you.

You scoff feeling peeved at that, he merely cut in on your day, he's lucky that It didn't destroy my mood "Yeah." you answered coldly. He noticed the icy tone in your voice but didn't take it into consideration "What about you?" He inquired, he seemed somewhat captivated by it.

"Besides the fact that you intentionally pulled into a shady alleyway just to see me–" You said sarcastically "My day was good" You uttered arrogantly, not up for his games. He let out a small laughter aiming to taunt or tease you "Nice to know" You rolled your eyes at him, he was obviously trying to get under your skin. Silence somewhat took place between them when suddenly the Uchiha spoke breaking the silence

"(Y/n)" He called out having a sudden change in attitude and tone. Your fixed your gaze back towards him, something wasn't right.. You scanned his facial features, all you could spot was an emotionless look but his voice showed something more like weakness, tenderness, warmth. You didn't exactly understand why he was acting this way towards you.

"Yes?" you responded warily

You could clearly see the hesitation displayed on the Uchiha's face, he was going to mutter something but immediately stopped. Confusion took over "Say it Sasuke" After a moment of silence, something that rattled you uttered from his lips

"I can't believe that I'm saying this but I think of you as more than just a friend" He confessed only paying attention to you, not even bothering to look away.

You stayed silent being watchful. Is this a dream or is he actually confessing to me? You started to feel uneasy and awkward, you didn't exactly share the same feelings as him which made you feel bad "I-" He interrupted without a single hesitation this time "I just like the way you make me feel, even when you aren't around."

"It makes me somehow smile more than I used to" He finished

You saw a sudden movement coming from him, his right hand position itself onto your cheek as he also made sure to pull you close by the waist with his other hand. Your anxiety meter blew up by his sudden touch on your bare skin "Sas–" You found him promptly approaching you "I can't help but want to kiss you" His sight was pointed towards your lips, he was nearly 1 inch away.

Without a second thought, you pushed him away with apathy. You were not at all interested in it due to the fact that you recently just got out of a relationship. You felt inflamed by that "Can't you understand that I need time and most likely space!" You huffed in frustration "I recently just got out of a relationship with someone that I actually liked" you said raving.

"I just need time to get things straight in my mind" you revealed with a icy tone sending a glare his way. He felt contemptuous about the whole situation, disapproval. Rejection wasn't exactly something that he could take in easily.

"Are you serious? Did the bet mean absolutely nothing or was it some sort of fucking joke to you?" He bristled just as cold

"It's not my fault that you broke up with him in the first place" He crossed his arms in disappointment and disapproval.

"So the bet was the only thing in your mind huh?" you face palmed with such strength that you literally hurt yourself in the process, the anger, resent, lividness that was welling up inside you was at it's limit "Not your fault!?" It was the drop of water that broke the camel's back "You know what Uchiha fucking Sasuke–" you spoke viciously "You can just fuck off!" you spat aggravated without a single regret or care in the world as you started to storm off. Who needs him anyways!? He sighed by the sight of you walking off into the distance.

That fucking Uchiha! He didn't even care one bit about my situation

He totally lost his chance, who the hell does he think he is!? I only said that I needed time to recover, that's all! If he doesn't take it well then too bad! That will teach him how to respect other people's feelings.

After a while of thinking rashly, of reflection, you finally arrived home with resent for the Uchiha.

"I'm home dad!" You shouted getting yourself together in the process. Your father arrives in the living room jubilantly "How was your day?" That question added fuel to the fire, your day was ruined by some asshole that you never want to see again. At least you had some decent and fun time with Hinata, it lightened up your mood a little "I've had better" you stated bitterly not really down to continue the conversation. Your father noticed that the conversation went down hill.

Seems like something or someone got into her skin He presumed "What happened?"

You stood there silently, not even uttering a single word. He expected you to not respond so he just decided to pat your shoulder instead. "What ever that happened, I'm sure that you'll be fine" your father's touch lightened you up just a bit

Click the sound of the front door opens revealing Ino. She closed the door behind her then made her way to the kitchen when your father stopped her every movement "You're pretty late, next time be a bit more on time" He voiced. Ino snarled in annoyance "Yeah,yeah" with that, she leaves towards the kitchen to fill her stomach

"Anyways, I'll be in my room if you need me dad" you declared as you left the living room, you hear your father say "will do" in the background as you were leaving.

Later on, you were chillin' in your room texting away. Hinata seemed to be satisfied with her day, at least she had fun

«So, how did she react to the autograph?»

You felt the need to barf just by thinking of that notepad and on top of that, that stupid Uchiha. Hanabi is lucky that I did this only for her

«She was ecstatic, she couldn't keep her eyes off of it»

You imaged the mini-Hinata's face in your mind, her cute, adorable little face lit you up. If she's happy then you are as well

«Aw, that's adorable» You couldn't help but giggle

«It is, Anyways I'll see you Monday!»

«Yup! Till Monday»

You turn off your phone then would place it down on the night stand next to you. Let's hope that tomorrow won't be as shitty as today You thought flopping down onto your bed exhaustedly. Once your head connected against your pillow, you immediately passed out.