Hello, Heartache ~Uchiha Sasuke Love story~

Chapter 56: A Not-So-Great Family Reunion

'We're here.' said Sasuke, turning to face me when we arrived to the gates of the Tsukino compound.

'R-right,' I mumbled, forcing myself to stare straight into his eyes. 'Thanks for sending me home.'

He smirked. 'Don't mention it. I enjoyed walking with you.'

Feeling flustered, I looked away from him.

'Are you blushing?' He asked, holding my chin between his thumb and index fingers, tilting my head so that our eyes met.

'No, I'm not -'

'Really?' he breathed, bending down slightly so that his face was just a few centimetres away from my own. A shiver ran down my spine as his breath tickled my face.

'R-really!' I lied, taking a step back. 'Well, look at the time!' I said, glancing at my watch-less wrist. 'We'd better get some sleep -'

'You're not even wearing a watch.' he said, raising his eyebrows at me.

'I don't have to! I can use my intuition.' I defended smugly.

'No, you can't.' he said, flicking my forehead.

I scowled, gingerly rubbing my forehead. 'You're horrible.'

I expected him to give me a snide remark but instead, I felt his lips on my forehead.

My stomach turned fervently.

His lips left me and I stared at him, astounded. 'S-Sasuke ... You ...'

'Sorry,' he smiled, resting his warm hand on my cheek. 'I couldn't help myself.'

Feeling my face heat up completely, I covered it with my hands. 'You're weird.' My voice came out muffled. Although beneath my hands, I was smiling. Sasuke smiled. That rare smile ...

'Says the person covering her face.'

There's the snide remark.

'It's your fault!' I said, turning away from and walking towards the gates, removing my hands from my face. 'Good night!'

I opened the gates and closed them behind me, sure I heard him chuckling.

I couldn't help but smile as I walked towards my house. Then I noticed how all the houses had their lights off.

Feeling a chill go down my spine, I broke into a run.

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'Why are you panting?'

'WHAT?!' I yelled, without thinking. Slamming my house door behind me before wrapping my arms around my head in defense.

I then realised who spoke.

Masoto was standing about a meter away from me, looking at me like I had gone mental, a glass of water in his hands.

'Masoto!' I heaved a sigh of relief. 'You scared me!'

'I'm not the one who screamed "what" out of nowhere.' He said, rolling his eyes. 'If anything, your scream scared me.'

'Sorry, sorry,' I said sheepishly before looking around. 'Nii-san isn't at home?'

'He went out with a couple of friends. He should be back soon.'

'Why aren't you asleep yet?' I asked. 'It's getting late.'

He cocked an eyebrow at me. 'I wasn't sleepy and your one to talk. You just came back home!'

'Sorry, I didn't expect to stay out so late. I got too engrossed into the film.'