AN: And the thought thickens you haven't seen the last of Sasuke yet. Sakura is in more danger then she realizes. What is going to happen, please read and review. Oh and thank you to everyone who reviews and read my stories.

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Distractions come in different forms

(Hinata's p.o.v)

Hectic, madness, depression that was what this two weeks were like. I'd just be lying in bed staring at the wall. Somtimes I'd watch tv but I wasn't really seeing it at all. I was surprised that Dad got the testosterone as quick as he did. So at least I'd be able to change, I dyed my hair red too. It made me feel better but Sakura...I had hurt her.

I wished that I would have been born as Himatsu then this wouldn't have happened. My Sakura, I hadn't seen her lately. The first day after spring break I went to my College classes, but Sakura wasn't there. It made me worried, not just because she was mad at me, but because Sasuke was back in town. I was frightened for her and I don't know if she'd ever talk to me. I even sent Sasori a text. He wrote me back saying that he was still going to do his job and protect Sakura.

At least that put my mind at ease. I ended up going home early with the plan to lay around in my bed all day.

"Hinata, you need to snap out of it." My Dad said walking in. I glared at him and he sighed sitting down at the end of my bed. "I'm sorry Himatsu, it's going to take me awhile to get used to it so just give me some time. Seriously Himatsu you need to snap out of it. You are no good to anyone like you are now. Don't you want to protect Sakura?"

"Of course I do, but she won't even talk to me." I said looking back at my favorite spot on the wall. "I deserve it to. At least my bruises went away."

"Himatsu, I want you to snap out of it, let's go shopping okay?"

I raised an eyebrow. Dad hated to go shopping he was more the get in, get what the hell you need and get out type. He knew I loved to window shop, and try on different outfits. "You must be sick." He shook his head. "Dad I'll be fine okay you don't have to try and cheer me up."

"Oh come on now, Naruto is coming and we could find you nice things for your new wardrobe." He said.

"Dad..."

"You still have friends and family who love you Himatsu, you need to snap out of this. Your making us all worry and Rock Lee is even blaming himself. He thinks that it's all his fault. You know how over worked he gets about things."

"Well it's not his fault."

"For the sake of your family you need to get out, to smile again. Maybe things can be patched up with Sakura and maybe things can't but you know what, you still have loved ones and family who are worried sick about you. And at least you can still protect her. She isn't dead."

I instantly felt guilty for sulken around. Dad was right. I knew he was thinking about his twin brother's death. It was an accident but he had always blamed himself for it and took Neji in. I got up and gave Dad a hug. I gave him a forced smile. "Okay Dad, let's go shopping. I think I need a shower, it's been awhile since I've had one."

Dad looked a little relieved, his eyes were still full of concern. "All right I'll be waiting downstairs."

It was more like a group outing, Dad and Mom Hidan, Neji, Naruto, Rock Lee, TenTen, and Gaara were all waiting in the living room when I got out of the shower. "Let's go and experience all the flavor of youth has in store for us!" Rock Lee declared, TenTen elbowed him and everyone else rolled their eyes. "Let us go!"

The trip at the mall went quick enough. We bought things for the beach and decided to spend the evening there. I knew they were worried when I saw Sakura and Sasori. They we're in the sports store. She glared at me and stompeed out taking Sasori who gave me a apologetic look. I knew everyone was looking at me, they wanted to know how I'd react. Dad was probably scared I'd lock myself away in the bedroom again. I couldn't put my friends through that no matter how depressed I was. "Okay I'm done eating, let's go to the beach."

(Sakura's p.o.v)

"Cha! Cha!" I explained hitting the punching back repeatedly. Only because Sasori wouldn't let me lift weights anymore today. He said something about pushing myself to hard. I didn't care. Training was a great way to keep my mind off of things. I had been worried when I heard that none of Hinata's friends were around her but then Gaara texted me that he'd seen her at school.

I was angry, pissed even. After I had found out I had went to Rock Lee and started yelling at him. Rock Lee said he was only helping HInata, because she loved me and wanted me safe. She was afraid I wouldn't love her the way she is now.

I glared at Sasori wiping the sweat from my forehead. "Okay enough for now, let's go to sports store. I've decided I'm going to run in the race this Saturday."

"That's eight miles, are you sure you can do it?"

"Yes I can and I will."

"Fine," Sasori said. "Under one condition. We go to the beach and relax today."

I shook my head but at his stern glare I gave in. It would give me a chance to train some more. "Fine. I'll do it."

Sasori shook his head. "Please Sakura don't push yourself to hard."

It was a quick trip. I had only gotten one outfit and some good running shoes when I noticed Hinata with her friends. She looked really sad and that made me feel bad. But damn it I didn't want to fill bad. Like it was my fault or something. She did this to herself. If she would have been honest. But she still had people believing in this Himatsu. They were calling her that. I glared at her and grabbed Sasori by the arm. "Come on shorty, we're leaving."

When we were driving up to the beach I had to ask Sasori. "Your still friends with Hinata? She's lying you know. Still telling everyone she is a boy."

"She is, she was just born in the wrong body. The only thing she really lied to you about was her name and her past. She made that up, she honestly thought you wouldn't accept her if you knew. Also she wanted to protect you from Sasuke. She is legally changing her name to Himatsu though."

"Whatever, that's just sick! How can someone possibly be born in the wrong body? We are born the way we are and we should accept that, not try and change it."

"Have you ever studied into what it means to be transgendered? Hinata hates her body. How would you feel if you woke up in the wrong body and had to live with it everyday." Sasori sighed shaking his head. "It doesn't excuse her actions. She shouldn't have lied to you. But I understand why she did it. She wasn't trying to hurt you at all."

"You think I should forgive her don't you? After her lying, and that is purely disgusting Sasori. No one is born in the wrong body."

"Instead of being close minded you should at least look into it."

"Fine, but I'm not going to the beach." I said making a u-turn. "I don't want to be around her yet."

Sasori didn't argue at all. When we got back home I insisted we go over more martial arts moves and he reluctantly agreed.

I made sure that I kept at it until I was exhausted. I fell asleep on the sofa.

(Sasuke's P.O.V)

I closed my eyes with a smirk on my face. I knew it would be on the news soon enough. Someone was going to find her. Sure enough it was the headline of the Ten O'clock news. The reporter was a young woman with brunette hair and dark almond eyes. Delivering the news as usual with the most indifferent look to her. It was obvious she didn't care. "This evening at eight p.m. the body of Ino Yamanaka was found, she was found by a camper out in the woods fifty miles from her home. The police won't release all the details of her death. They are however asking anyone with any information as to the person responsible, to contact this annonymous number at the bottom of the screen. Now in another story is drinking too much milk bad for you?"

I flipped the television screen off and lit a cigarette, Orochimaru had just walked into my bedroom. looking like the cat that ate the canary which meant that he knew something. The look he gave me, I knew what he wanted from me. "Only if the information is good enough."

Orochimaru took of his shirt and I had to look away, I had the sick feeling again. Like everytime Orochimaru was here. "No one will be able to trace Ino's unfortunate accident with you, oh and this other news I have, it's about Hinata...she's really Himatsu."

"Bullshit." I said blowing out a ring of smoke. "There is no way that she could. She's too weak."

"Aparantly her shyness and timid nature has only been because she hates herself. She was born in the wrong body. She's even taking treatments now to become a man." Orochimaru snickered at my disgusted face. "Don't think about it Sasuke. Hinata outed herself to Sakura. They are no longer best friends. Who would have thought? Shy Hinata actually kicked your ass."

I pushed him but he got back on the bed his cold clamy hand went up my shirt and he started trailing butterfly kisses on my neck. I had the sudden urge to get drunk until I passed out. I glared at him. "So you think she's vulnerable now."

"Of course she is, your little lies will have her falling for you in no time."

"And then when she's droped her guard I'll make sure she won't be with anyone else."

Orochimaru had a sinister grin. "Do tell me the details." He stradled my waist looking down at me. "What are you going to do to her?"

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