Behind the Scenes

Chapter 17

Sasuke stirred from his sleep to the sound of clanking pans and sizzling from the kitchen, accompanied by the tantalizing aroma of food. As he sat up, he opened his eyes, unsure of his surroundings until Hinata poked her head out of the kitchen.

"Good morning, Sasuke!" She greeted him with a warm smile. "Breakfast will be ready soon."

Sasuke nodded in acknowledgement before making his way to the bathroom. As he scratched under his shirt, he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror. He had held himself back last night, despite his strong desire for her. He respected her boundaries, and that made him feel good about himself.

While washing his face, Sasuke couldn't help but reminisce about the past. He thought about all the sleepovers they had when they were growing up together. As he looked up at his black eyes in the mirror, he slid his hand through his hair and let out a sigh. Despite the complexity of their situation, he couldn't deny that being with Hinata felt right.

As he walked out of the bathroom, he was greeted by a feast laid out on the table. His eyes immediately caught sight of the plump, red tomatoes, glistening under the kitchen lights. They seemed to be calling out to him, their sweet aroma filling the air. Sasuke couldn't resist their allure, and his mouth watered at the thought of biting into their juicy flesh.

"Eat me, Sasuke-kun," they seemed to whisper, tempting him.

He licked his lips in anticipation, telling the ripe tomatoes that they wouldn't have to wait long before being devoured.

He picked up one of the tomatoes, admiring its perfect red color and feeling its smooth skin. Taking a bite, he was hit with the burst of sweet and tangy flavors. It was as if the tomato had been plucked from the vine at the peak of ripeness.

Sasuke closed his eyes and savored the taste, feeling a sense of nostalgia wash over him. He remembered how Hinata used to grow these tomatoes in her family's garden and how they would spend lazy afternoons plucking them off the vine and eating them straight away.

The memory brought a small smile to his face as he continued to eat the tomatoes, enjoying every bite. It was moments like these that reminded him of the simple joys of life and the importance of cherishing the people and moments that mattered most.

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As Tora observed Susanoo speaking with the manager about potential new songs and duets, she couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for his confident demeanor. She bit her lip, scolding herself for her thoughts. "That's a fantastic idea, Susanoo. Do you have a specific song in mind to release as a teaser?" she asked, attempting to refocus on the task at hand. Susanoo hummed thoughtfully, glancing down at Tora before turning back to the manager. "Actually, I wrote a song a while ago," he replied. The manager grinned. "Let's hear it."

Tora watched as Susanoo led the way to the recording room, her heart pounding with excitement. She had always been in awe of his talent and his ability to effortlessly captivate anyone with his music. As they entered the room, Susanoo picked up his guitar and started to play. Tora closed her eyes, letting the music wash over her. The melody was hauntingly beautiful, and the lyrics spoke to her on a deep level.

(Good Thing by: Suriel Hess)

Scared to admit it

You got me wrapped up in your touch

Wish I could quit this

Before we both take way too much

And overdose, too much of you and you never know

Got my lips blue, eyes closed

Hmm

Every time you get too close I cover it up