Sasuhina "My enemy became my lover"

Part 20

Orochimaru: “What’s the matter Sasuke-kun?” He said slyly. I took a long breath before making a sound.
Sasuke: “I am going to give up on revenge.” The words came out of my mouth very slowly and low. 
 
Orochimaru: “My, my, Am I dreaming Sasuke-kun?” He looked at me like I am a fool or I have gone crazy. 
 
Sasuke: “No.” I answered bluntly. 
 
Orochimaru: “What changed your mind Sasuke-kun?” I smirked. I have expected the question. I was already prepared.
 
Sasuke: “I am tired and I want to live happily. No more killing.” I got up from the seat and started to walk away.
 
Orochimaru: “Is that because of that girl?” His words made me flinch. 
 
[Sasuke’s Flashback.]
 
Sasuke: “Do you want to……... count the stars? I looked away with a hint of embarrassment in my voice.
Hinata: “I would love to.” She giggled.
 
   That night, she talked about herself and I happen to know that she really loves her mother. We counted the stars and she shared with me the stories that her mother told.
 
Hinata: “Sasuke-san.” She suddenly called my name and broke the silence. I was laying down and taking a rest facing the sky.
 
Sasuke: “Hn.” I didn’t want to answer long because I was having a good time.
 
Hinata: “You know, my mother got killed in front of me.” My eyes wide opened at her words. I also, Itachi killed my parents in front of me. I know how she will feel. Yet, I don’t know how can she afford to smile and laugh innocently. She sighed and started another word.
 
Hinata: “Someone from the Uchiha clan killed her. They wanted my eyes but instead, my mother sacrificed for me. He told me because I was weak that I couldn’t protect her. If only I was stronger back then, I would have saved her.”
 
     Tears filled her eyes as she continued. I felt bad for her. Someone from our clan killed her mother. I was the same too, if only I was stronger I would have saved them. I regret not being strong. I still can’t forget that sight.
 
Hinata: “I loved my mother so much. Since the day she left me, I couldn’t do a thing. I was frightened by nightmares. The image of her being killed and me standing there, not being able to do a thing scares me.” 
 
Hinata: “One day, my dad pulled me out of the room and lead me to somewhere. I was kept to train in that dark place with no sunlight. My dad loved my mother so much and he blamed me for her death. He wanted me to revenge for her death. When I heard about revenge, I was determined to do it. I was determined to kill who murdered my mother.”
 
Hinata: “My weakness changed into strength and I trained day and night until I can’t stand up anymore. I was pleased and I was proud that I can finally avenge my mother. Everything was okay before my mother visited me in my dreams.”
 
Hinata: “She said I am going to the wrong path and she left me to be strong but not like this. She wanted me to live my own life, find new people, surround myself with people I love. Not revenge over a dead person. Reality hit me that time. She said she doesn’t want to see me being obsessed with revenge. I gave up on that and trained in another purpose.”
 
Hinata: “When I have someone I love in the future; I want to be strong enough to protect them.” She ended her stance and looked at me. I was staring at her and something inside me is unlocked. I don’t know what but each time she spoke, I felt like I am going on the wrong path. 
 
Hinata:” I heard what happened to your mother and father Sasuke-san. Do you think they will be happy to see you trying to get revenge?” I became stiff at her words and started breathing fast.
 
Sasuke: “No.” I answered in a low tone. My mother said to live as I am, my dad taught me to protect people I love but what am I doing right now? Trying to kill my one and only brother and forgetting to appreciate what I have right now.
 
Hinata: “Sasuke-san. Revenge is dark and lonely. So please don’t go. You will feel more empty when you finished your task. So please, live in the present. Don’t dwell on the past.”
 
 Is it raining? No, something warm is flowing down my face. Am I crying? I am… I felt her soft and warm palm touch my cheeks and wiped my tears. It’s been years since I last cried. She is sitting in front of me and looked at me with her gentle eyes. Her beautiful eyes reflect me. I suddenly pulled her into a hug. I hugged her so tight like I am telling her what I feel inside. Her arms wrapped around my back and comforted me like she knows how I feel.

She patted my back and stroked my hair gently. 
 
Hinata: “I am here Sasuke-san. It will be ok.” Her sweet words echoed through my ears and 
 
“for the first time. I felt safe and Happy.”

 
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