Surfs Up / SasuSaku

Forgiveness is Key

"God! I'm so mad," Sakura exclaimed as she paced around her room.

The two friends exchanged bewildered glances before Temari intervened, "It's okay, Sakura. Just breathe. Remember the breathing exercises I taught you?"

Sakura looked at Temari and Ino before slumping down in her computer chair. Part of her knew that she might have overreacted the previous night, but at the same time... wait who was she kidding? Who wouldn't be angry when a random guy, whom she didn't even know, started talking about her boyfriend's dating history?

It wasn't a surprise that Sasuke was attractive. She understood that he might have had previous relationships. But it didn't make the situation any less frustrating. No woman wants to hear about her boyfriend's past sexual encounters, especially from a stranger. It wasn't like she hadn't had past partners herself, but the way Hidan made it sound... he made it seem like Sasuke had a new partner every week.

"The more you scowl, the more veins will pop out of your forehead," Ino coughed.

Seriously?

Sakura reached for her squishmallow, but Temari stepped between them, saying, "Ino, now is not the time for jokes."

"Shut up, pig," Sakura growled.

Temari sighed, lowering her arms. "What's wrong this time? I thought things were going well."

Sakura let out a heavy sigh and leaned back in her chair, her frustration evident in her voice. "Things were going well, or so I thought," she replied. "But then this asshole Hidan, some obnoxious guy from Sasuke's past, decided to share all these unnecessary details about his dating history. It caught me off guard and made me question everything."

Ino, always straightforward, chimed in, "Well, you have to admit, Sakura, Sasuke is quite the catch. It's not surprising that he had a lot of attention from other women before he met you."

Sakura's scowl deepened at Ino's comment, but she knew there was some truth to it. Sasuke was undeniably attractive and had a certain charm that drew people to him. However, that didn't make it any easier to hear about his past experiences.

Temari, the voice of reason, stepped forward and placed a comforting hand on Sakura's shoulder. "Sakura, I understand why this bothers you. It's natural to feel a little insecure when someone brings up your partner's past. But remember, Sasuke chose you for a reason. He's with you now, not those other women from his past."

Sakura took a deep breath and nodded, trying to calm her racing thoughts. "I know, I know. You're right, Temari. But... Ugh!"

Ino smirked mischievously. "Besides, you've got your fair share of admirers, Sakura. I'm sure Sasuke is well aware of that. And if he ever needs a reminder of what an amazing girlfriend he has, just send him a selfie. Works like a charm."

Sakura couldn't help but blush at Ino's comment, but it did boost her confidence a little.

But something clicked in her head. Who exactly was this Hidan guy? And why did he seem somewhat familiar to her? As if she had seen him before? Sakura couldn't put her finger on it.

Temari smiled warmly. "Is there anything else bothering you?"

Sakura bit her bottom lip before looking at her friends. "For some reason, now that we're talking about that Hidan guy... he seems familiar. Ino, have you ever come across this guy? Silver hair? Medium length?"

Ino stood up from the floor and placed her hands on her hips. "Hm... he does sound familiar, but I'm not sure. I'd have to see a picture of him to find out. Do you know his last name?"