Early Mourning

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto...SADLY...

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"Hinata-chan! Hurry up, you and Sasuke are on deck. You don't want to miss the performance do you?" Ino called out in a rushed voice, writing furiously on her clip board and speaking into an ear piece.

It was the night of Konoha High's talent show, and it was also the night that Hinata and Sasuke, the most socially awkward people, were going to be performing a duet, with the song that Hinata wrote. Sasuke was going to sing it, and Hinata was going to play the piano. It wasn't a listed performance, so it was going to be a surprise to everyone.

You see Sakura and Naruto, well, both Hinata and Sasuke struggled immensely to show their affections to the ones they like, and so Hinata went up to Sasuke one day after that slut Ami put her hands all over Naruto and proposed this little duet. Sasuke would hopefully get his cherry blossom, and it would finally show Naruto how much Hinata truly loves him.

"We're almost ready Ino-chan!" Hinata called, as she pinned a white lily into her hair. She looked absolutely breathtaking. She was wearing a beautiful satin lavender gown, that was modest yet enticing, hugging her curves at just the right consistency. The dress was strapless, cinching in at the waist, with a bow that wrapped around, and flowed elegantly down to her feet, like waves. The dress pooled out around her, and he had a somewhat long train. She had on adorable purple heels. Her hair had been let down and curled, and she was wearing a sparkling lavender eye shadow with little diamond studs at the outside corner of her eyes.

Sasuke was dressed up very sharply, clad in a black, form fitting, button down shirt, with the top buttons open revealing PLENTY of sexy chest and ab muscles. He wore skin tight black skinny jeans, with a small chain hanging from the pocket, and black and white checkered slip on vans. His hair was done up in its normal style, with his signature spikes. He looked positively dark and alluring, mysterious, and incredibly sexy.

"Are you ready Sasuke-kun?" Hinata asked, wringing her hands together out of nervousness. It was now or never. "No, but were doing this anyway." Sasuke replied in a monotone voice, it was deep and intimidating. Yet smooth and sexy.

"Ladies and Gentleman! Tonight we have a special treat for you all. A SURPRISE PERFORMANCE!" Ino called, and the crowd cheered at the chance to see one last act. "That's right folks, may I present to you, Hinata Hyuga and Sasuke Uchiha, with their performance of an original song." The crowd was shocked quiet at that. Sasuke and Hinata? The two most anti social people in school, were going to put on a performance? oh this was going to be interesting.

Sasuke and Hinata walked out, sweat beading down their faces. This was it. Hinata gracefully glided across the stage, towards the big black grand piano, and Sasuke stood on the front of the stage where the mic was.

"This song is called Early Mourning and it was written and composed by Hyuga Hinata. We both dedicate this song to two very special people out there tonight. Hope their hear." Sasuke said aloofly and casually, trying to mask his nervousness. He nodded his head at Hinata and the stage lights went completely out, nd for a moment the auditorium was filled with complete and utter darkness. Then, all the sudden, a piano could be heard, and a spotlight had shown solely on Hinata at first, until Sasuke started singing, and now there were two separate spotlights.

Last night I forgot
How the sound of your voice
Whispered sweet goodbyes
Your eyes, left to die

Sasuke's voice was amazing. It was entrancing, and he sang the song with so much emotion. And Hinata played the piano so beautifully, her hands moving across the keys, producing this smooth melody. The audience was shocked into stunned silence.

I'm unable to understand why

As Hinata played the piano, she started to have flashbacks, of that one fateful night in the rain.

"N-Naruto-kun!" Hinata called, running across the street in a hurry to try and catch up with him. She had just spotted him out of the corner of her eye, and just as quickly he disappeared. She had wanted to ask him if he wanted to go the a 'Three Days Grace' concert with her because her father bought her tickets and Neji couldn't go so she had an extra one. And Hinata knew how much Naruto loved Three Days Grace.

Just as Hinata was about to catch up with him, that slut Ami came out of nowhere and hooked herself onto Naruto's arm. They weren't even dating and Ami was acting like Naruto was hers. It made Hinata mad and sad, but Hinata being Hinata, would never act on that anger and just let it be.

And so it started to pour, and she walked home alone, one extra Three Days Grace ticket in her pocket.

Why not one more night
One last kiss goodbye
My sweet love tonight

I hope the stars
Still spell out your name
Where you are

It was night time, that much was certain, as Sasuke lye in the grassy field of the park, staring up into the night sky. He was flat on his back, one hand behind his head, the other resting by his side. He had his right leg bent up, and his left leg out straight. The cool night breeze caressed his face. It was very relaxing.

He suddenly felt a presence next to him, and definitely could tell that a body had lay down next to him. He slowly turned his head to the right, and saw a pair of emerald green eyes staring back at him, sad. He knew those eyes. They belonged to his secret love, Haruno Sakura.

"Sasuke-kun...why are you out here alone?" Sakura asked quietly, her eyes blinking in anticipation for his answer.

"I think the better question is what are YOU doing out here this late. ALONE." Sasuke said, in a monotone voice, but inside he was filled with a little worry. What if she had gotten raped? or worse, killed.

"Mom and Dad are fighting again, and its serious this time." She looked like she was about to cry, and Sasuke had wanted nothing more than to hold her close and kiss away her sadness.

Of course, he didn't. How could he? It was very hard for him, all he ever knew was how to be cold and distant. So he just nodded at her, and listened to her vent, and then walked her home.

He didn't want to leave her, but he couldn't tell her that now could he?

Kiss my closing eyes
Help me sleep
Without you, I'm so lost

Tonight I cry, tell me why
I can't live without
Your warm embrace

"Hinata-chan! Hinata-chan!" Naruto called as he came sprinting down the halls, a piece of paper in his hand. He had a very wide grin on his face, and his laugh was rather jovial.

"Yes N-Naruto-kun?" Hinata said timidly, that ever cute blush slowly creeping across her face. Any mention of the name Naruto and or Uzumaki in the same sentence could make her whole face go red. She was so incredibly in love with Naruto, everyone knew that, even Ami. The slut who was trying to get with Naruto.

"I passed my test! I got an A! an A!" Hinata smiled at him, glad that he had passed. She had been tutoring him all week, because he had asked her too. She gladly agreed, albeit shyly, because she would get time with Naruto. Alone.

"C-Congratulations N-Naruto-kun!" Hinata said with a smile, managing to pat him on that back. But Naruto had other plans in mind and gave her a BIG BIG bear hug instead. Swaying back and forth with little Hina in his arms. Naruto was a tall boy at a whopping 6'2, and Hinata was the smallest of the Rookie nine being only 5'1. Naruto made her look like a dwarf. A very cute dwarf.

Then Ami came and ruined the moment. Tch. How typical of her.

Why not one more night
One last kiss goodbye
My sweet love tonight

I hope the stars
Still spell out your name
Where you are

Sasuke and Hinata were very into the song at this point, pouring their heart and soul into it. For all the times they struck out, this song was hitting home.

I close my eyes and
You are everything I see
Goodbye

Goodbye to you my love
I won't forget you
I'll see you soon

Goodbye my love
Goodbye to you my love
I won't forget you
Bye, bye love

The song had ended and the whole crowd erupted into applause, as some wiped tears from their eyes. That song was absolutely beautiful and the lyrics were so heartfelt.

Hinata and Sasuke bowed and quickly made their way off of the stage. Both satisfied with themselves. They had felt so relieved to put their feelings out in the open, they could only hope Naruto and Sakura had received them.

The night had gone on, Sasuke and Hinata going their respective ways home. They weren't sure what was going to happen, but neither cared, because they had finally made it clear that they each loved their own with all their heart.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves.

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