Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Hinata's Secret Life ❯ Sasuke and Shino ( Chapter 19 )

Sasuke and Shino

 

`I wonder if I will ever find a love like that' Sasuke said walking away from Naruto and Hinata. `But the only person I have feelings for wouldn't have any for a traitor like me. I was so obsessed with power and revenge that I never seen the kindness that she could show instead I told her she was weak. When I had left she had told me she loved me and I said she was annoying and then thanked her for it.

 

Naruto had said to tell her how I feel and the truth about Malina and Yuki, but in order to do that I need to tell her the truth about Itachi. I had no idea she thought that Malina was my wife. I had better go and look for her. Naruto said that he asked her to be here but where is she? What's that sound? It sounds like crying?' thought Sasuke as he followed the sound.

 

Nearing the sound he was stopped when he noticed there was a woman sitting in the stands crying not even twenty feet in front of him, and not just any woman a woman with short pink hair. `There she is. What should I do? Should I go and talk to her? Why is she crying? Would I even know what to say?' thought Sasuke. So deep he was in his thoughts that Sasuke didn't even realize what he was doing until he was standing right next to Sakura.

 

Hearing Sakura whimper in her hands crying saying over and over again `why Sasuke-kun why' Sasuke's eyes widened in shock. `She's crying about me' thought Sasuke. Not knowing what to do, he did the only thing that felt natural. He sat down next to her and pulled her into his arms in a hug shushing her saying “It's ok Sakura, I'm here” all the while thinking `she is going to hurt me for hugging her, but it's worth it to feel her in my arms.'

 

Feeling Sasuke's arms around her Sakura wrapped her arms around his waist putting her head on his chest as she continued to cry. Holding him close not wanting to let go, in fear of him leaving or disappearing as if in a dream Sakura again asked “why Sasuke-kun, why?”

 

Pulling her close to his chest Sasuke tightened his hug on Sakura rubbing her back in a soothing manner, hoping to cease her crying. Curiosity getting the better of himself Sasuke asked “why what Sakura?” in her hair softly, but loud enough for her to hear him.

 

Calming herself Sakura asked “Why her Sasuke, why did you choose her instead of me?” Sasuke unsure of who `her' was until she continued “I know she's beautiful and seems really nice, but why her. I've known you since we were in school together. I waited years for you to notice me, but you never did. I tried to get over you and to date other people but I never could. I waited and waited, hoping and hoping that you would come back, and when you do you have a wife with a child on the way. Why Sasuke why” Sakura asked crying into his chest.

 

Finally realizing who `her' was and how Sakura waited for him Sasuke felt a little bit of excitement. Deciding her had the chance to tell her the truth he decided to take it. Moving his head so his cheek was on her head instead of his face he started “Sakura, I think you miss understood. Malina isn't my wife but Itachi's. Yuki isn't my kid but Itachi's.”

 

Leaning back Sakura gave Sasuke a death glare before saying “that's impossible. I know what I heard. She said she was related to you and her last name was Uchiha. Everyone knows Itachi is a traitor and would never take a wife. I can't believe you expect me to believe that.” Sakura said trying to pull herself away from Sasuke.

 

“Itachi wasn't the traitor we all thought he was Sakura, and I am not being dishonest. She is a relative of mine for she is my sister in law. You don't believe me ask Hinata, Tsunade, hell you can even ask Naruto or Gaara because they know the truth. And if you think they would lie to you, to make you feel better ask Ramen. He doesn't know you from Eve but he does know Itachi, and he doesn't lie. Itachi has been a spy for Konoha for years Sakura; I just wish I knew sooner. I never would have wasted all those years with Orochimaru I would have stayed here, with you.” Sasuke said softly. “I don't expect you to believe me Sakura, but that is the truth.”

 

“Suppose I decide to believe you about Malina” Sakura said before continuing “what about Hinata and Ramen. What are they to you? You do know that Naruto is in love with her right?”

 

“Hinata, how do I explain her? Hinata is basically my sister, and I would die to protect her and Ramen.” Sasuke said.

 

“You expect me to believe that you think a beautiful woman like Hinata is like a sister to you and yet you would die for her? I don't get you Sasuke.” Sakura said starting to get mad at the thought of Sasuke lying to her.

 

“Sakura you really don't understand do you? Hinata may be a beautiful woman both inside and out, but there will never be another man for her then Naruto. We both know she's been in love with him since she was twelve, and the years have not changed that. So you want to know basically if I love Hinata, is what your trying to ask. To answer that yes I do, but not like that, never like that. She gave me back my brother and my life. She put her life on the line for me and broke my cursed seal from Orochimaru, all because I was in need. She helped my brother find a woman to love, and in a way restored his humanity. So for that I will always love her and protect her because she is my sister and I couldn't ask for a better one. I have never thought of her romantically and never will because there was always someone else in my heart while I was gone. A very sweet and strong pink haired woman, to me there will not be anyone else.”

 

Letting this sink into Sakura's head Sasuke released Sakura from his hold and said “I won't force you or even pressure you for anything Sakura, just know I will always be here for you. I will give you time to think, I need to meet the others at the house anyways. Hopefully I will see you at the party tonight, but if not I will understand.” Sasuke said standing up before disappearing before Sakura's eyes heading back to the house.

 

`I told her about Itachi and how I felt for the most part' thought Sasuke `if she wants anything to do with me after this, that is her decision, and I will never force her. I just hope everything works out for the best' was his last thoughts as he began jumping roof top to roof top heading home.

 

Meanwhile Shino and Shuri had just finished giving out the information about the party tonight and found that most of the group was going to be there before heading home to get ready. “Daddy” Shuri said turning to look to her father “how come I never seen Ramen before?”

 

Shino not entirely sure all the details, but a firm believer in telling the truth instead of lying, thought about it before answering “he was with Hinata on a mission. That's why you never seen him before, if he was here I am sure you would have been able to play with him.”

 

“Daddy, why is he not afraid of the bugs I control like most people?” Shuri asked. “Do you think he really wants to be my friend?” Shuri asked hopefully.

 

“Shuri, I think he would love to be your friend.” Shino said, knowing it was the truth. “Did you know that Ramen's mommy was on the same team way before you were born? His mommy was one of the nicest people you would ever meet, and you know what she didn't have a fear of bugs either. She said unless it was going to attack her she had no problem with them, and I can imagine that Ramen feels the same way.”

 

“Daddy, do you think mommy would be proud that I have a friend?” Shuri asked softly.

 

“I'm sure if your mother was still here she would be glad that you are making friends, and trust me if he is anything like his parents he will be a great friend to have.” Shino said trying to sound brightly but his brain getting caught in the memories of Shuri's mom.

 

Shino remembered being sent out to visit the Village of Sand to as Tsunade put it help Gaara out with his `little bug problem' thinking that it would be a complete waste of time, but when he got out there actually enjoyed himself. After checking in with Gaara he was lead to the eastern area of Suna where there was an abundance of bark scorpions and black widow spiders. Being the clan heir to a family that controls insects Shino knew that this was not normal. Sending his guide away after telling him he may be a few days Shino began to walk into the area, using his bugs to show him what the scorpions and spiders were hiding.

 

Stepping carefully to avoid any traps and to let the insects know he meant no harm Shino started to move carefully to avoid any and all traps. Making his way further into the desert Shino was soon led to what appeared to be an old ruin. Shino stood staring at the ruin realizing this was where the bugs were immerging from. Checking the ruin itself Shino began to look for any kind of symbol or clue as to what the ruin was from. Before he could check out too much though he was alerted to another presence; not bothering to turn around and look Shino just called out over his shoulder “I know your there you might as well just come out.”

 

Seconds later Shino felt a silent command go out to the insects in the area to attack him. Turning around and releasing his bugs so they were in a swarm around him ready for any attack Shino soon heard “you also use bugs how can this be?”

 

Turning to the voice Shino was surprised to see a black haired woman walking towards him wearing a tan jacket, that covered her from nose to knees, making her blend into the desert. Looking into the woman's face Shino was surprised to see warm brown eyes looking at him. Looking the stranger in her eyes Shino said “my name is Shino Aburame, from Konoha and controlling bugs is what my clan does.”

 

The woman sent the command to the scorpions and spiders around to stand down she turned to Shino and said “my name is Anya Fushimiya from Suna and I thought I was the only one left.”

 

“What do you mean the only one left?” Shino asked her.

 

Anya explained Shino about how her family had been killed a few years ago and that she never knew there was more clans out there with the power to control bugs. She had been traveling when her clan was destroyed and the bugs running restless destroying things was the result of that. She had just returned a few days ago and found what had happened.

 

With in weeks both Shino and Anya had the `bug problem' under control and they had fallen in love. Not only was Anya beautiful, she was nice and her family had the same traditions as his. Deciding that she was the woman for him Shino married her before bringing her home.

 

Two years after their marriage Anya had died giving birth to Shuri. The two of them was traveling back from Suna when she went into premature labor. With no one around to help she had died. For years Shino had blamed himself for her death but it wasn't until Shuri was five that he had found his late wife's diary. She was dying to begin with but had not let Shino or anyone know. The cost of controlling scorpions was that they had to be stung every six month in order to live. When she was traveling she didn't get the sting and had begun to die. Meeting Shino she had written was the best thing that ever happened to her, and being able to carry a child was the greatest thing she had experienced.

 

“I think your mom would be very proud of you today Shuri, just like I am” Shino said leading his daughter into the house to prepare for the nights festivities.