Forbidden Attraction

Chapter 33: Midnight

"What are you going to do with your 'boyfriend' Sai?" Sasuke asked, his tone laced with sarcasm as he put air quotes around the word 'boyfriend'. Hinata looked at him, her expression thoughtful as she considered her response.

"I'm not really sure," she replied, her voice soft. "He kissed me this afternoon, so maybe that will make us more believable."

Sasuke was caught off guard by Hinata's words, and he felt a surge of shock and anger rise within him. He clenched his fists, trying to keep his emotions in check.

"He kissed you," Sasuke growled, his eyes narrowing. Hinata seemed oblivious to his reaction, and she nodded, her eyes sparkling.

"Yeah, it was so sudden, I didn't even know what was going on," she giggled. "Maybe he thought we weren't being believable enough."

Hinata's words stung Sasuke, and he struggled to contain his frustration. He couldn't understand why Sai would make a move on Hinata when he clearly knew that she and Sasuke had something going on. Right? It felt like a betrayal, and it soured his mood completely.

Sasuke took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. He didn't want to lash out at Hinata, but he couldn't deny the turmoil he was feeling inside.

"Well, you'll have to work on being more convincing then," Sasuke said, his tone clipped. "I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea."

Hinata looked at him with concern, sensing the tension in his voice. She reached out to touch his arm gently.

"Sasuke, it's just for show," she said softly, trying to reassure him. "I don't have any real feelings for Sai. You know that, right?"

Sasuke nodded, his anger subsiding slightly at Hinata's reassurance. He knew that their arrangement was just for the sake of appearances, but it still bothered him to see another man make advances toward Hinata.

"Yeah, I know," he replied, his tone softening. "But it bothers me."

Hinata gave him a sympathetic smile, understanding his feelings. She leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss on his lips, a gesture meant to reassure him of her affection.

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"I'm sorry to do this beforehand." Hinata's arms found their way around Sai's neck, and she gazed into his eyes with an intensity that caught him off guard. Sai, who was normally composed and analytical, found himself feeling confused and uncertain about the situation. He had done some quick research on physical intimacy, but he wasn't quite sure how to interpret Hinata's actions.

Before Sai could react, Hinata leaned in and pressed her lips against his in a soft, tentative kiss. Sai was taken aback, but he couldn't deny the surge of warmth that spread through him as he instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer.

Just as they were getting lost in the moment, Sakura appeared suddenly around the corner, cheering loudly.

"Oh my god! I finally caught you guys kissing!" Sakura exclaimed, her excitement visible. Naruto appeared behind her, grinning widely.

"Sakura! You ruined their moment!" Naruto teased, but his eyes sparkled with amusement.

Hinata and Sai broke apart, startled by the interruption. Hinata blushed, feeling embarrassed at being caught in such an intimate moment with Sai. Sai, on the other hand, looked slightly bewildered, trying to process the situation.

Sakura laughed, quickly composed herself, and grinned apologetically. "Sorry, sorry!" Sakura said, waving her hands in a placating gesture. "I couldn't resist sneaking up on you guys. You make such a cute couple!"