Beyond The Stars

#13: Meet The Ouchihas

I never thought it would be Kiba and Shino who would hold me back. After spending the night in Konoha, I was up and ready to leave the second sunlight hit the window.

I didn't even plan to see the sunrise.

But that wasn't how it was going to work.

Kiba and Shino decided to was best to tell me last minute that they didn't want to leave Konoha.

I was shocked at first, but I waved it off and told them I would be heading off on my own, if that was the case.

But they insisted I stay as well.

I didn't listen to them at first, but then Shino called out.

"Remember, Hinata! You owe me for the pool incident!"

And that was the only reason I was staying.

It was totally not because Naruto pleaded me not to go.

But that Uzumaki bastard went out on a mission when he said he'd definitely spend the rest of the week with me.

That was 1 week ago. We hang out here and there, but he'd always leave for a mission.

Rin wasn't available, but I think he was mad at me for leaving him at the theatre. Of course, being the nice guy he is, he didn't confront me.

Even Kiba and Shino said they wanted to have a manny-o, which apparently was short for "mans-night-out".

Which is why Sasuke and Sakura---being the awesome people they are---told me that I could hang with them.

Right now, we're going to meet Sasuke's family.

"That Naruto," Sakura clenched her fist in front of her face as we were walking, "How dare he just leave you there like that! He'll never know how to treat a girl properly!"

I chuckled, "I don't expect anything more from him though."

She nodded and crossed her arms, "Stupid brat..."

"To be fair, he was going on a mission." Sasuke grinned back at us while shuffling his hands into his jean pockets.

"B-but it was a D-rank, Sasuke!" She raised her voice and drooped her hands to her sides with force which somehow earned her a wide grin from Sasuke.

"Finally." Was all he said before he stopped, letting us catch up to him.

"Huh?" Sakura's voice was squeaky as she almost bumped into Sasuke.

He chuckled, "You've finally said my name without 'kun' attached to it."

She stared at him for a while before she became flustered which made me smirk.

"W-what?! I j-just---i-it just came out, Sasuke-kun!" She covered her face with her palms and muttered something into them.

"Aw, it was good while it lasted." He scratched his head, turned around and walked away.

But Sakura didn't move, and neither did I. When he was far enough, she finally spoke.

"D-Damn it..." she cursed under her breath.