Forbidden Attraction

Chapter 34: Fractured Bonds

Three weeks had flown by since Sasuke introduced Midnight into their home. Like clockwork, he'd carry the sleek black cat over each morning before they left for class. While the feline pair was gradually growing accustomed to each other, Mochi couldn't suppress her innate curiosity about the mysterious black cat waiting on the other side of the door. She'd sniff at the crack beneath the door, offering a soft meow and gently pawing at it. In response, Midnight mirrored her actions on the opposite side, creating a playful and mysterious connection through the door.

Her owner and her mate, Sasuke, were not at home, so it was just Mochi and Midnight in her territory. Mochi was determined to explore and understand the new addition to her home. With a sudden burst of energy, she jumped up and hit the door handle, pushing it down with her paw as she made her way to the floor, causing the door to swing open.

Mochi walked into the room, and Midnight immediately approached her with his head held high, rubbing against her and purring. Mochi responded with her own purrs, arching her back and sticking her butt up in the air, a sign of her acceptance and readiness to engage with Midnight.

Well, as one could easily guess, what happened next was a display of feline affection and intimacy as Mochi and Midnight engaged in natural feline behaviors. They circled, sniffed, and rubbed against each other, forming a bond that transcended their initial territorial instincts.

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Sasuke's lips trailed along Hinata's neck, leaving a trail of heated kisses. Her breath hitched as she felt his touch, but she couldn't help but remind him of the rule they had made.

"Sasuke, remember rule 1?" Hinata whispered, her voice barely above a murmur, as she tilted her head to give him better access.

"Fuck the rules, Hinata," Sasuke murmured against her skin, his desire evident in his tone and actions.

Hinata shivered at his touch, feeling her resolve weaken. She couldn't forget the rules, especially when it was Sasuke who had initiated them in the first place. But with his lips on her neck, her mind was clouded with desire, and she found it hard to resist him.

Sasuke's hands slipped around her waist, pulling her closer, as he continued to kiss her hungrily. Hinata's fingers tangled in his hair, her body responding to his touch. They were both caught up in the intensity of the moment.

Their passionate moment was abruptly interrupted as the janitor walked in on them, scolding them for their clandestine rendezvous.

"Again? Come on, kids," the janitor reprimanded them, and Sasuke and Hinata quickly pulled away from each other, their faces flushed.

They hurriedly exited the janitor's closet, trying to compose themselves, but Hinata couldn't help but giggle softly as they walked away from it. Sasuke, on the other hand, was smirking wide, clearly unfazed by the interruption, as he shoved his hands in his pockets with a confident swagger.

"Hinata, can we talk?" Sai asked, approaching them with a slightly puzzled expression. Hinata nodded, bidding farewell to Sasuke with a wave before following Sai outside.

"I don't think I can do this anymore," Sai said, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "I get this strange feeling whenever I'm around you. I don't fully understand it, but seeing you with Sasuke makes me feel angry. I want to have you all to myself, but I can't quite comprehend why."

Hinata's breath hitched at Sai's confession. She felt a mix of surprise, confusion, and nervousness coursing through her. She avoided his gaze, fidgeting with her fingers, feeling a bit self-conscious.

"Oh," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. She scolded herself mentally for her stuttering, which she hadn't done in a while. Sai approached her slowly, his expression awkward, unsure if he was handling the situation correctly.

"I think I like you, maybe, or it could be something else...I need to do more research," Sai said, his hand gently resting on her cheek. Hinata looked up at him, uncertain of how to respond. It was the first time someone had confessed their feelings to her, but Sai himself seemed uncertain as well.

"I-I don't know what to say, Sai," Hinata stammered, feeling flustered by the situation.

"I can answer," Sasuke interjected, his arm wrapping protectively around Hinata's waist as he pulled her close, keeping Sai at bay. "Hinata is not available," Sasuke stated firmly, his presence commanding and protective.

Hinata looked up at Sasuke, surprised by his sudden appearance and protective stance. Sai seemed unsure of how to respond. "Yet she asked me for help and not you," Sai retorted, trying to assert his own importance.

Sasuke smirked, a smug expression on his face. "You know why she asked, right?" Sasuke said with a hint of amusement. Sai shook his head, confused. "She said just pretend we have slept together," Sai revealed.

Sasuke's smirk widened as he responded, "It's because I'm fucking her." His possessive tone left no doubt about his relationship with Hinata, and Sai seemed taken aback by the revelation.

"Wait...what?" Sai said, looking back and forth between Sasuke and Hinata. "You're with micro penis?" Sai stated nonchalantly, causing Hinata to cover her face with embarrassment and Sasuke to grab Sai by the collar in anger.

"What the fuck did you say?" Sasuke growled, his grip on Sai tightening.

Sai simply fake-smiled in response. "Micro penis," he repeated, provoking Sasuke further.

Hinata blushed even deeper, feeling mortified by the crude remark. She tried to intervene, placing a hand on Sasuke's arm. "Sasuke, please," she pleaded softly, hoping to defuse the escalating situation.

Sasuke took a deep breath, trying to calm down as he realized he was letting Sai's comments get the best of him. He released Sai's collar and stepped back, albeit with a menacing glare still fixed on Sai.

Sai didn't seem fazed by Sasuke's display of anger. He simply grinned and shrugged. "Just stating the obvious," he said casually, as if discussing the weather.

Sasuke's fist connected with Sai's face, the force of the blow sending the other man crashing to the ground with a grunt. Without missing a beat, Sasuke strode over to where Sai fell, grabbing his collar again, his rage simmering just below the surface, ready to give him another punch.

But before he could strike again, he felt a firm grip on his arm. Hinata had rushed over, her gentle demeanor replaced with a determined expression as she grabbed hold of Sasuke's arm, trying to pull him back. "Sasuke, let's go," she said softly, tugging at his arm.

Sasuke nodded, still shooting Sai a warning glare before he followed Hinata, wrapping his arm around her shoulders protectively as they walked away.

Sai watched them go. He realized that his feelings for Hinata were complicated, and he needed to sort them out before he caused any more trouble. With a sigh, he got up and walked in the opposite direction, deep in thought.

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Sasuke's jaw clenched as Sai's rude comment cut through the air. "Fucking dick," he muttered under his breath, his frustration boiling over. Hinata's worried gaze locked onto him, her concern evident in her gentle eyes. She had never seen Sasuke act like this before, not even with Sakura.

"Sasuke? What's been up with you lately?" Hinata asked tentatively, stepping closer to him.

Sasuke's dark eyes flickered briefly to Hinata, but he didn't respond. He simply turned on his heel and walked away, leaving Hinata standing in the hallway, feeling a mix of confusion and disappointment.

Hinata watched Sasuke's retreating figure, her heart heavy with worry. She couldn't understand why he was acting so distant and cold. She had grown closer to him recently, and she had hoped they could confide in each other. But Sasuke's sudden withdrawal left her feeling unsettled.