~Chapter 9: Standard Practice~

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(Thursday> September 18 > Konoha's Medical Clinic)

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(Thursday> September 18 > Konoha's Medical Clinic)

~Sasuke~

"Loser. I don't understand why you're grinning; you lost," scoffed Sasuke as Sakura signalled him to take Naruto's place on the examination table.

Naruto lurched himself off the table. "I guess I did," he remarked, performing a few quick stretches, but never losing his stupid smile.

It seemed to Sasuke that the good thing about being an idiot and loving it was that you could get away with so many things. It wasn't within Sasuke's nature to be as gracious with losing, least of all to Naruto.

~Sakura~

"Sasuke, stop scowling," Sakura demanded.

Everyone knew Kakashi Hatake's Squad Seven's pinkette held no qualms in beating the shit out of her teammates for being idiots and then healing them minutes later-namely Naruto. Although, they'd saved her the trouble this time by doing quite a number on each other.

These boys.

Sasuke tensed but just as quickly relented, allowing Sakura to step in between his legs and set to work. "Hinata, could you please write up two fractured ribs, left side, in Sasuke's file."

~Hinata~

"Hm? Oh, right. Y-yes, Sakura," Hinata stammered. She'd been somewhat distracted by their patients-rather patient. Those gorgeous pair of perfect blue eyes had her seeing him, nothing and no one else.

There was something special about Naruto, not because of his skills in battle but because he was good and honourable. Feeling foolish, as she always did when she was in his presence, Hinata crept nearer. Naruto slipped his mesh undershirt over his head, giving her an eyeful of his muscular form.

Quickly, Hinata turned her body away, placing Sasuke's file on the small desk. She scrunched her eyes closed, tears burning in them and heat rushing to her cheeks.

It's always like this. Well, no more.

"N-N-Naruto, I was wondering..."-Hinata gulped, trying to steady herself-"if you'd like to...m-maybe-"

"Huh?" Naruto asked, zipping up his jacket.

~Sakura~

Sakura's internal chagrin slapped her forehead.

Honestly...

Casting her eyes to the Hyuga girl, Hinata's face had turned a deep beetroot colour, and she'd clearly lost her nerve. Looking at Naruto, Sakura's frustration only increased, causing her to frown. He was crinkling his face into that expression, the one where he was trying to figure something out.

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