Forbidden Attraction

Chapter 23: Uncomfortable Questions

''Can I come over please!'

'No Sakura.'

'But Sasuke I miss you and I feel like we haven't been hanging out as much as we used to.'

'Maybe later.'

'Really?'

'Yeah. Message you later.'

'Yay! I love you!!'

'Hn.'

Sakura reclined on her bed with a contented sigh, glancing at the clock. It was already 4 o'clock, and she couldn't help but feel impatient. She had seen Sasuke just last weekend, but it never felt like enough time. He had asked for more alone time, yet only granted her two days to spend with him. Wasn't that too little?

Suddenly, a light bulb flickered to life in Sakura's mind. She had an idea. She would surprise Hinata and spend time with her until Sasuke returned home. With newfound excitement, Sakura quickly changed into more casual attire and headed out of her room.

"Mom, I'm going to Hinata's, and then I'm planning to sleep over at Sasuke's!" Sakura announced, hoping for her mother's approval. Her mom appeared around the corner, tapping her foot with a stern expression.

"And who gave you permission to go out?" her mom questioned, her tone no-nonsense. Sakura pleaded with her eyes, hoping to win her over.

"Mom, please!" Sakura begged. After a moment of consideration, her mom let out a sigh and nodded, gesturing towards the door.

"Go have fun," her mom relented, and Sakura's face lit up with gratitude. She quickly grabbed her belongings and headed out, her heart racing with excitement.

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As Sakura approached Hinata's apartment, she heard muffled sounds coming from inside. She couldn't believe her ears. "Ah, f-faster," she heard a voice say, followed by moans from both a male and a female. Her face turned crimson as she put her ear up to the door, unable to believe what she was hearing.

"Oh my god," Sakura whispered to herself in shock, quickly stepping away from the door. She hadn't expected to stumble upon such intimate sounds. Unsure of what to do, she decided to give Hinata her privacy and backed away from the door, her mind buzzing with questions and her face still flushed with embarrassment.

Sakura decided to wait by Sasuke's door, rationalizing that he wasn't home and it wouldn't hurt to pass the time there. However, she couldn't help but feel surprised that Hinata hadn't confided in her about such a significant event in her life. She had always considered Hinata to be one of her closest friends, and the omission left her feeling a bit hurt.

As she waited, Sakura found herself wondering about the details. Was it Kiba, someone they all knew, or someone Hinata had met on Tinder? Her curiosity got the best of her, and she couldn't help but want to ask Hinata about it when she saw her next.

Sakura waited with bated breath until she finally spotted Sasuke walking down the hall. "Ah, Sasuke!" she exclaimed with excitement, but his reaction was far from welcoming. He looked displeased to see her, and before he could say anything, Sakura interjected, cutting him off. "I know, I know, but I missed you so much I couldn't help but come. Even if it meant waiting," she blurted out, her eagerness evident.

Sasuke simply ignored her and walked into his apartment. Unfazed, Sakura followed him inside and watched as he disappeared into the bathroom to take a shower. Unable to contain her curiosity, she approached the bathroom door and peeked in. "What were you doing? You're all sweaty?" she asked, her inquisitive tone betraying her interest.

"I went on a run," Sasuke replied in a bored manner. Sakura simply hummed in response, taking in his disheveled appearance. She then decided to make herself at home by sitting on his couch, hoping for an opportunity to connect with him, despite his aloof demeanor.

Sakura approached Sasuke as he came out of the bathroom, unable to contain her excitement. She planted a kiss on his lips and wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug, inhaling his familiar scent. However, Sasuke's response was lackluster. He didn't kiss her back or reciprocate the hug. "Didn't I say I would message you?" he said, irritation creeping into his voice.

Sakura tried to explain, "Yes, but I really wanted to see you." She looked at him with pleading eyes, hoping he would understand.

Sasuke let out a sigh and sat on the couch, running a hand through his wet hair. "Are you staying the night?" he asked, his tone indifferent.

Sakura's face lit up with excitement as she nodded vigorously. She hopped onto his lap, trying to act seductive by tracing her fingers on his chest. She leaned in close to his ear, whispering, "I've been waiting to get you alone."

Sasuke remained unmoved, his expression unchanged. "Not in the mood," he said plainly, causing Sakura to gasp in surprise.

"Really?!" she exclaimed, her disappointment evident. "We haven't done anything since last weekend! It's Wednesday!" She complained, feeling frustrated and rejected.

Sasuke looked at her with a detached expression, seemingly unfazed by her complaints. He seemed distant and uninterested, which only fueled Sakura's frustration further. "Drop it, Sakura," Sasuke warned, his tone firm, as he reached into the drawer beside the couch and pulled out a bag of blunts. Sakura shot him a glare, her disapproval evident in her expression.

"It's so disgusting when you smoke that," Sakura remarked, her voice laced with disdain.

Sasuke, however, paid little attention to her disapproval. He lit the blunt, inhaling a substantial cloud of smoke before exhaling it, directing it pointedly into her face.

Sakura let out a frustrated groan and, still visibly irritated, got off him, making her way into his bedroom. "Ugh, sometimes I can't stand you!" she exclaimed before disappearing into the other room.

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The next day, Sasuke, Sakura, and Hinata were driving to school in Sasuke's car. Sakura couldn't resist her mischievous streak and spoke up with a smirk.

"Hinata, you've been a naughty girl, huh?" Sakura said, her eyes gleaming with mischief. Hinata looked at her, confused.

"What are you talking about?" Hinata asked, her stutter noticeably absent. Sasuke also looked curious, his brow furrowing in confusion.

"Hinata, you know what I'm talking about," Sakura said, her tone implying something more. Hinata shook her head, clearly unsure of what Sakura was alluding to.

"Hinata, you were, um, you know..." Sakura continued, trailing off slightly before blurting out, "Were having sex." Her words hung in the air, causing both Sasuke and Hinata to tense up in surprise. The atmosphere in Sasuke's car remained tense, with no one speaking up. Sakura, not one to shy away from confrontation, broke the silence.

"It's normal to talk about why you guys are so tense," she said, her gaze shifting between Hinata and Sasuke.

Hinata blushed and looked away, avoiding Sasuke's smirking reflection in the rearview mirror. "I don't feel comfortable talking about this in front of Uchiha-san," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.

Sasuke's smirk only grew wider, clearly enjoying the uncomfortable situation. He didn't say anything, but his expression spoke volumes. It was turning him on to see her so uncomfortable.

Sakura's curiosity was insatiable, and she continued to probe Hinata with questions. "Sooo who was it? A guy from Tinder?" she asked eagerly.

Hinata took a deep breath, feeling her cheeks heat up with embarrassment. She stole a quick glance at Sasuke, who was watching her intently, seemingly waiting for her response.

"Uh, yeah," Hinata replied softly.

Sakura squealed with excitement, causing Hinata's blush to deepen. "Oh my god! Hinata, you're a woman now!" Sakura exclaimed, her eyes widening with enthusiasm. "How did it feel?"

Hinata felt her heart skip a beat as she realized Sasuke was still observing her. She stumbled over her words, feeling incredibly shy and self-conscious. "Um, it felt... great. Amazing," she managed to say, her voice barely audible.