| Part 20 |

2 days later, it was finally the big test of the 3rd and last semester of school. It will determine if you pass and graduate. You were confident of your knowledge on almost every subject but the only one that troubled you was math.

Even though Sasuke helped you study, you just weren't sure if you'd do good on it.

To calm down your stress you'd usually talk it out with someone or just look at the sky, watching the clouds has always calmed you down. You decided to go outside, you didn't want to bother Hinata with your stress problems.

You headed outside to the schoolyard then laid down in the grass, there was enough space for you to spread out your limbs. You watched the clear blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds floating in mid-air, it looked like it was moving which soothed you.

Inside the school Sasuke, Naruto and Hinata were wondering where you went. You'd usually always be around whenever they were here but this time you weren't "Where do you think (Y/n)-chan is?" Naruto questioned scratching the side of his head. Sasuke and Naruto instantly turned their gaze to Hinata, she was the only one to know exactly where you could be. Her cheeks reddened at their stares "W-What's with the s-stares?"

"You're the only one that knows where she could be" Sasuke stated, he also had an idea of where she could be but on the other hand he wasn't sure. Naruto nodded in agreement "O-Oh well, I'm not sure" She started to think about it "I-It is the big test today s-so she must be stressing out"

"U-Usually she'd always talk it out w-with me" Hinata added

Naruto put his arms behind his head then would start to walk off "Might as well look around, I call dibs on the upper floor" Hinata left the opposite way "I-I guess that I'll look in the library"

Sasuke glanced outside, he had a feeling that you'd be over there. He didn't say anything heading over to the schoolyard

Back outside, your eyes were closed as you were nearly going to fall asleep. The position you were in made you want to stay there and not move. Suddenly the light was blocked off 'Why is it somehow dark now?' You thought as you slowly opened your eyes

"Are you getting up or not?" The Uchiha said starting of the conversation, he knew that he'd find you here "Huh?" You rub your eyes intently then would look back at what was above her, you'd immediately realize that he was here "S-Sasuke–" You quickly sit up feeling your cheeks heat up "W-What are you doing here?"

He went to go and sit next to you, you tensed up a bit "We were looking for you, seems like I found you first" You gripped onto your thighs tightly and bit your tongue hardly as your stress increased a bit, having to think about confessing to him made it worse for you "I-I see"

Sasuke looked at you, the stress was clear on your face. He took your hand and interlaced it with his "You shouldn't be stressing out just for a test, I'm sure that you'll pass it"

His touch made you tense up even more but after a while you loosened up, maybe talking it out with him wouldn't be that bad "I-I feel confident about the other subjects, it's just.." You tightened your grip onto his hand, he slightly started to blush "I'm not so sure about math.." That wasn't the only thing you were stressing out about, the other one just wasn't for now. You needed to concentrate on the test.

"If you follow what we went over the past days, I'm sure that you'll be just fine" He reassured you. You glanced at him then smiled "Thanks" You let go of his hand then got up, it was about time that you both went back inside "Are you coming?"

He peered at his hand then balled it into a fist, you always let go at the wrong times. It sometimes makes him frown "Yeah" He got up and headed towards you as you both walked back inside

Seconds turned into Minutes and Minutes turned into 2 Hours, the test was finally over and you honestly think that you did great. At least you no longer felt a huge weight on your shoulders.

"So how did it go?" The Uchiha asked, he was interested in it. You looked away with a blush "I-I think that I did good" You couldn't help but start to fiddle with your fingers once again "See, I told you that you'd pass" He saw you once again fiddling with your fingers, it still felt weird to see her do it but it was also on the other hand kinda cute

You were just about to hug him, you did the movements and everything but you stopped yourself from doing so "Thank you" It wasn't the time to do so just yet

His biggest envy was for her to at least do something, just one single thing "No problem" He didn't understand why you were holding herself back, it wasn't a hard thing to do. If it continued on like this, he'd eventually just let things go.

"(Y/n)-chan, Sasuke? How come you guys got out first?" asked the Uzumaki who was walking towards us with Hinata by his side "I finished it early"

"Me too" You added

"(Y-Y/n)-chan, how did you do?" Hinata asked with a smile, she seemed to have did good as well. You also smile back "I actually did great" You started to blush once again "All thanks to Sasuke"

Hinata took your arm and pulled you away from Sasuke and Naruto as they were talking, you gasp at her and her action "A-Are you going to tell him?" She really wanted to know, you obviously liked him and it was same for him. Right now was the perfect time to tell him "I-It's not the right time"

"T-Then when is it (Y/n)-chan?" She asked seriously, she thought that you've been making him wait for way too long

"T-Tonight, that's when I'll tell him" You snapped, way too much pressure was on you. Hinata cheered at your response "Y-Yes, you can do it (Y/n)-chan" Her encouragement boosted You up all of sudden, maybe you will

"You should do same with Naruto though" You added

Hinata's face turned red at that, she was shyer than you. If she ever tried, she'd just faint "I-I can't, I- if I do I'll-" You place your hands onto her shoulders "If I do it then you'll do it, does that sound fair?" Hinata looked away a bit then back at her, this time she had a more confident look "A-Alright"

You smile then would let go of her "Let's go back to them" She nods as they both go to them

Ino was listening from around the corner 'If you think that you could confess just like that then you're dead wrong (Y/n)' She scrawls "Prepare yourself (Y/n), you won't see it coming" With that she left down the hall.

...

To celebrate every student's effort during the 3 whole semesters, a school dance was organized for them. Tonight was the time that you could let out steam and have fun, to talk freely, dance etc... Tonight was the time that you and Hinata would finally confess your feelings.

You took at least a couple of months but now was your time, it was now or never. For tonight, the theme of the school dance was a masquerade which was perfect for you. Confessing would just be a piece of cake for you and especially for Hinata, they won't see it coming.

"Hina-chan are you ready?" You asked. You were at her home waiting for her to show herself and walk down the stairs "I-I'll be right there" she shouted. Seconds later, you see her walk down the stairs with a shoulder-less white dress with a white mask. Your eyes widen at how pretty she looked in it "Wow! You look beautiful"

Hinata blushed at her compliment, she felt like her dress was too much "I-I really?" You nodded almost immediately, it really suit her "Of course! I'd totally marry you if I were a boy" She waved her hands in front of her face in panic at that, the compliment was too great for her "T-Too much" You giggled at her reaction.

"W-What about you? You look beautiful too (Y/n)-chan" You were dressed in a simple purple dress with a purple mask, you didn't need something complicated "I- well thanks Hina-chan" You nervously rubbed your arm. Even though you weren't dressed in much, the compliment was still appreciated.

"So, shall we head out?" You ask casually holding out your arm for Hinata like a prince would do. She giggled then interlaced her arm in yours "Y-Yes, of course"

They leave Hinata's home heading towards the school premises. Once you guys arrive, you see The Uchiha and The Uzumaki up ahead. With a deep breath, you both approach them.

Naruto's eyes widen once seeing them, they totally went all out "This isn't a fancy ball you guys" He chuckled at his remark. Hinata blushed, she knew that what she was wearing was too much "Strange seeing you in a dress (Y/n)" Sasuke said as he eyed you out, you pout at that with a small blush on your face "Am I not allowed to wear a dress?" You express yourself with the same pout on your face.

"I never said that. Either way you'd still look as cute" Your face quickly reddened and burned up, you hit him in the arm "S-Stop it, I-I'm not cute" You denied it, He chuckles at your reaction. He was totally expecting it "Alright, alright"

"Come on, let's get going you guys!" Naruto said as he started walking towards the entrance. You glance at Hinata "This is it Hina-chan, let's go" Hinata nodded at you "O-Of course" You and Hinata start walking inside, Sasuke just watched you guys walk up ahead. He grinned then followed behind.

The school dance took place in the Gymnasium, it was big enough to fit everyone even if some students would prefer to stay outside "Hina-chan, do you want a drink?" You suggested to her "S-Sure"

"Oh! Get me one too (Y/n)-chan, please" Naruto pleaded with puppy eyes, you sweat drop at that. You couldn't refus "Fine.." You glance over at Sasuke, you were sure that he wanted one as well "Do you want one too?"

"I'll go with you, you can't carry all of them at once" He had a point there, you sighed "Alright" You started walking towards the food area with him beside you

As you got there, Ino swooped in and latched onto Sasuke's arm "Hey Sasuke-kun~" She looked at you coldly "You" Sasuke shrugged her away from his arm then glared at her "Nice to see you too" You to roll your eyes then would start to get Naruto and Hinata's drinks "What do you want this time Ino?" asked the Uchiha not really fond of seeing her at the moment

"Oh nothing, I just wanted to hang out with you" Ino said taking him aside, she didn't care about your presence at all. You glare at her for taking him away.

"Who the hell said that I wanted to hang out with you?" He moved away from her then went back to you. Ino crossed her arms, she needed to find a way to separate them "I need to tell you something though" He wasn't at all intrigued in the slightest, she really needed a good reason to make him follow her "I'm not interested"

"I got the drinks" You chimed in as you were holding onto at least 4 cups "Pass me 2 of them" You nod as you made sure to not drop them, he helped her as he took 2 of them "Much better" You sighed in relief "Thank you" He grins at you ignoring Ino's presence "No problem"

Ino sighed harshly then walking away, luckily she had another plan to humiliate you.

You and Sasuke get back to Naruto and Hinata, they seemed to be peacefully talking to each other "Here are the drinks!" You gave one to Naruto and the other to Hinata just like you said you would "Alright! Thanks (Y/n)-chan" Hinata smiled at you "T-Thank you (Y/n)-chan"

"You're welcome" Sasuke suddenly shrugged your shoulder, you glance at him seeing that he was giving you a drink "O-Oh, thank you" You take the drink from him as a small tint of pink appeared on your cheeks "No problem"

Suddenly, the microphone was tapped on as a screeching sound would be heard 'Who the hell would do that' You glance over at whoever that was playing with the microphone. To your surprise, it was Ino. You started to sweat drop, what was she plotting now?

"Hello everyone, sorry to interrupt. I'll make sure to keep this short" Ino glanced at you from across the room with a smirk, this news was going to make the crowd go wild "I just recently got some very interesting news on something earlier"

You cover your face in embarrassment, you knew that you were going to regret staying in the room. With that, you started to head out but by the time you were doing that Ino let out something that was very personal

"I heard that (Y/n) here was going to confess to someone here, would you care to confess her and now?" Her smirk grew wider once she finished, she so wanted to see her crushed face

Everyone in the gymnasium stared at you including Naruto and Sasuke. Hinata already knew everything, she started to frown

The stares scared you to the point that you just wanted to run away and that's what you did. Staying in a place that knew your dearest secret was just a waste of your time. Sasuke sighed then ran after her, what Ino did was just cruel but cruelty was just running in her veins

Hinata wanted to follow but Naruto stopped her. He shook his head in disagreement, it was best to leave them alone to deal with their own problems. Hinata understood then stood in place with a sad look, she hoped that you were okay...

Outside the Gymnasium, you ran as far as you possibly could. After some time you stopped then sat down next to a tree, you covered you face into your knees. Confessing was going to be harder than you thought

Sasuke spotted her next to the tree, he decided to go sit next to her "Are you okay?" You didn't look his way, you were to embarrassed to do so "Does it look like I'm okay?" You say coldly

"What Ino said just now..is it true?" He couldn't help but blush somehow. You burn up a bit, if only he knew.. "I-... Y-Yes, it is" You look the opposite way with the hugest blush. He was waiting for that day to come ever since "(Y/n), look at me"

You slowly turn your head his way nervously, his gaze was quite intense which made you blush a darker shade of red "Say it, I know that you want to"

Your lips slowly started to part but they closed back up, you were way too shy. He noticed your shyness so he tried to comfort you by cupping your cheek, you somewhat smiled at that then placed your hand onto his.

Your gaze then met his, you were still shy but less than earlier "I-.." You close your eyes then grip onto his hand 'Confidence (Y/n)!' You open your eyes once again then would look at him "I-I like you"

Finally, he's been waiting for those words for so damn long. He pulled you closer to him then at last kissed you, he's been craving it for so long and now he finally got it. You blushed then smiled at him as you started to fiddle with your fingers, you felt like you were on cloud 9.

You took him into a tight hug, you refused to let go and especially not now. He hugged you back just as tight, he couldn't feel any happier "See, that wasn't hard" You lay your head onto his shoulder "It was at first" He pulled away then stared at you "Why did you make me wait for so long?"

There was a very specific reason: you didn't think that it was reciprocal plus more than one month without a single confession, you still wondered if he moved on "I had a feeling that you didn't like me anymore"

"I guess that I was wrong on the whole line, I actually kinda feel happy that you didn't choose to give up"

"I was thinking of doing that if I didn't get an answer before Graduation" He revealed, he knew that it was going to leave a scar if he did. Luckily that he didn't have to give up anymore "Now that I know that you like me, I won't consider it anymore"

Thank god that you confessed on the, who knew that he'd think of that. You sighed in relief "C-Can we keep this a secret?" He was going to ask that question as well, who knows what paparazzi would do with the info "Thank god, I thought that you wouldn't accept"

"I- why would I?" It was that or hello cameramen and news reporters, you definitely didn't want that and you were positive that he didn't want it as well "It's your life we're talking about here. Like people say: a discreet relationship is a perfect relationship"

"You took the words right out of my mouth" He said as he felt way better about himself "We should get back" You shake your head at that, there was no way that you were going back over there, no can do "Like hell that I'm going back over there"

You had a better idea "I'll just call Hinata" You take out your phone then would call Hinata, she responds to your call.

Hina: (Y-Y/n)-chan, are you okay?

You: I-I'm fine

Hina: Thank god, uh..is Sasuke with you? -She whispers-

You: He is

Sasu: No need to whisper anymore

Hina: A-Are you guys–

You: W-Well, yeah

Naru: I heard a yes! Way to go Sasuke

Sasu: -He sighs-

You: Can you guys come out?

I don't wanna come back

Hina: O-Oh of course -ends call-

"Well that was easy–" You said as you put your phone away. Seconds later Naruto and Hinata arrive.

Naruto pats Sasuke's shoulder in approval "Finally, you guys are together" You glanced at Hinata, she did same and knew exactly why you looked at her. Her face began to redden "I- uh I'll be right back with Hinata" You take her hand and drag her away. Naruto and Sasuke looked confused but decided to let it slide for now

Hinata's face looked like a beetroot, she didn't know if she was capable of getting the job done "Hinata, this is your chance. You can do this" You say encouraging her to make the first move "I-I'll try.." Suddenly by the time you both turned around, Naruto was in front of them looking nervous "N-Naruto-kun?"

"O-Oh uh, I wanted to tell you something" The Uzumaki somewhat said which pretty much surprised her "W-What is it?"

"I kinda like you, I wasn't sure if you felt same–" Hinata immediately fainted by the confession, the cause: Blushing like a maniac "Oi, Hinata-chan" He caught her just on time. You couldn't help but giggle, it was too adorable "W-What happened?" Sasuke sighs then chimes in "Can't you see that she likes you too?"

"Oh– wait really?" You face palm at that, was he blind or is he doing this on purpose? "Did her blushing mean nothing to you?" Hinata suddenly came back to reality after fainting "H-Hinata" She looks at him with the same blush "I-I'm sorry!" He somehow chuckles at that "Don't apologize, it's fine" Hinata started to fiddle with her

fingers "R-Right" She smiles a bit

"How about we have a walk to top off this day?" You suggested, Sasuke took your hand into his. It was sign to say that he accepted it, you couldn't help but blush "Anywhere you go, I'll go" Hinata and Naruto seemed to have accepted those terms as well "Let's get going" Naruto said as we all left

The night was probably ruined by Ino but it got better after a while, seems like life isn't all that bad after all.