Rivals Or More? A SasuNaru Story

Chapter 13: Jealous Of Hinata?

Sasuke's POV

The days with The Punishment were arduous and at most times, frustrating. When accompanied with Naruto, I was actually able to handle it. Well, at least, until the Hinata part.

That girl.

She had Naru wrapped around her finger. It is so ridiculous! He was giving almost all his attention to her. Even more than me. It's not as if I care if he likes her. It's just... It's just that I am his best friend and he should give me more time and not her.

Seriously though, what is so special about her? Hmph.

So it started on the third day of our punishment. After being dispersed from the academy, Naruto and I were going to walk back home together, as we did everyday. It was actually fun having him with me. Though I would never admit it to him, obviously.

As we collected our bags and stood up to leave, this shy girl that I had previously several times noticed staring at Naruto, approached us. For some reason, this made me apprehensive.

She didn't look that nervous, considering how she would previously turn all red by a single glance from Naruto. Now, something about her seemed more confident. Her cheeks were only slightly pink and she was able to meet his eyes instead of averting them shyly.

Naruto nudged me. I turned towards him. "What?" I asked, a little irritated.

"Why are you staring at Hinata like you want to hit her?" He asks with narrowed eyes.

I glare at him. "What are you even talking about? Shut up and go listen to what she has to say. We don't have much time."

I then pause.

Hinata.

The name sounds familiar. Then it suddenly clicks. It's that girl that Naruto had mentioned a few days ago at our dinner table. The byakugan girl. The one with whom Naru had spent a lot of time for practice. I feel something negative bubbling inside of me.

Naruto again opens his stupid mouth. "Why are you being so sulky again?" I look behind him and see that Hinata has stopped. She now looks a bit pale and her eyes are slightly wide. I wonder why.

Then I notice that she is looking at me with a little fear. I guess the expression on my face must have been quite frightening. Well, I am an Uchiha, so what do you expect? I almost smirk. Why do I feel better suddenly?

Naruto gives me one last look as he makes his way towards the first bench, where Hinata is standing. She turns her gaze towards him and immediately relaxes.

It's as though spending time with Naruto has made her quite comfy with him instead of the usual nervous squeak and fleeing.

Hn. I don't like this.

Not. One. Bit.

Why am I caring so much? It's so stupid, no actually, I am acting so stupid, that I feel like hitting myself. As they talk, I try to strain my ears to hear what they are saying, but they are a few feet away and the class is quite noisy, what with all the students chattering and being raucous while leaving.

Why can't they be silent and mind their own business instead of creating so much fuss and noise pollution just for a simple task like even leaving the class and getting lost to their respective homes? I hate too much noise.

While talking, I notice that Hinata is looking in my direction several times. But it's not the look that the blonde and the candyfloss pink head girls always give me. Not by a long shot. Hinata has that look reserved for Naruto. Anyone can see how obvious she is. She is looking at me as though she is making sure that I am not nearby enough to listen to their conversation. This is getting too much.