Sasuke's feelings

My name is Yoo Hari.

I am a second-year student at an all-girls high school in New York. I am the oldest daughter in my family, but because I have an innocent nature, my parents seem to spoil me too much, or rather they always worry about me.

Of course, I was aware of that; I lived in a world where people looked out for their interests. Since I lived in high society, I socialized carefully because I didn't believe that if someone approached me intending to make friends, it was nonsense.

If they didn't want my family connection, they probably wanted possessions, and most disgustingly, I often saw their lustful eyes on my body.

Luckily, I had understanding parents; they didn't want any engagement with anyone if I didn't want it.

But then, I thought maybe that's why I didn't have too many friends, and the funny thing was that I never wanted to be friends with men.

Later that day, I went out to relax my mind at a bookstore.

I loved the smell of new books, and I loved peeling off the plastic wrapping and reading them until they were either damaged by my notes or I carelessly opened the pages roughly.

An embarrassing incident then happened when I couldn't find my wallet at that time. I smiled with resignation at my carelessness in front of the cashier, but at that time I met someone who unhesitatingly helped me and didn't want anything in return from me.

I thought maybe it was because he didn't recognize a daughter of a chaebol family, or maybe it was New York?

I was curious about the man, and I noticed he was about my age even though he tried to cover his face with a mask. Then I noticed again that he only looked me straight in the eyes; I never saw his eyes run towards my figure; it was like the man only saw me as an ordinary passerby.

If this were a game, I'd be an NPC or an extra.

After a bit of, um, forcing him, I was able to get him to chat for a while at the cafe, and as we chatted, I never stopped smiling even though it was awkward, but again... it was my first conversation without any of family interest or anything.

Then we exchanged names without family names; he said his name was Sasuke.

I see... he might have a Japanese ancestor.

Anyway, that day, I made a friend.

...

September 10th, 2016

The sun was almost up, and at this time I was helping my mom make breakfast for the five of us.

I was helping mom grill the bacon while she was making the hollandaise sauce.

I stare at the bacon as it roasts, but my eyes are blank as if I were staring at something else.

"Hari! Stop your monologue and pay attention to the bacon, stop being a heroine."

Mom startled me, and her chop landed on top of my head perfectly.

"Aw!"

I grumbled and pouted at her, what's with the heroine?

I breathed out a resigned sigh, nodded, and ate the cooked bacon.

Then I remembered that they probably still hadn't woken up after staying up all night.

"Mom! I'll go upstairs first."

"Okay~"

I noticed my mother grinning mischievously at me; I didn't understand what she meant, but I was still far-reaching her level, even though she already had two children, and her youthful aura still radiated from her, and she is very reliable.

My mom is cool.

I walked up the beautiful circular staircase, and I was still amazed that a penthouse like this existed in New York.

Walking down the hallway, I stopped in front of the door. Slowly, I opened the door and peek at what was happening inside.

And...

Nothing was happening.

I chuckled at the comical sight there. I saw a messy room like it had been through a storm, with many card games lying there. I sighed and smiled, opened the door, and walked in.

I saw Soohyun still sleeping on the bed, her hair flying here and there as her saliva flowed down the pillow. Then Nari hugged her head cutely, and she fell asleep smiling while talking. "I like Oppa."

Closing my eyes, I held my forehead, shaking my head helplessly. "Sigh... in the end, the three of us slept in Sasuke's room 'cause we were so tired of playing cards." My cheeks flushed when I remembered that, but other than that, I was a little annoyed with Sasuke, and I wondered why he did not react when the four of us spent the night here.

I understand if it's Nari since she was a child.

But seriously! he should be blushing hard being surrounded by women like my mom, Soohyun, and me!

"Hari... Ha... ri... Hari."

I gasp in shock at a deep voice from behind me.

Turning my body, I saw Sasuke staring at me while his beautiful body was filled with bath marks; I could see water droplets and warm steam from his body. Looking down slightly, I saw him only wearing a towel that covered his waist to above his knees.

I unconsciously took a step back, my heart skipped a beat when I saw him like that.

Oh god... I'm not ready yet!!!

"S-Sasuke! Get dressed first or something---Kyaa!"

My foot stepped on the bottle and made it roll backward, while I bounced forward.

The world seemed to move quickly, and I was dizzy while falling quickly forward!

Kyaa!!! Please, I don't want to die and go to Isekai; and then I awoke as a princess who was forced to marry a prince I didn't recognize!

Everything happened so fast that I also wondered why I could do this monologue.

But I felt big arms hugging me tightly and protecting me. My eyes were still closed tightly, but then a loud BOOM! sound happened as I fell to the floor.

"Hmmn..."

Opening my eyes slowly, I wondered why I didn't feel any pain.

"Eh...?"

When I opened my eyes, my head was buried in the broad chest, I felt two hands tightly hugging my waist, and my body felt warm.

Then the embrace loosened and slowly released me from his embrace, but I felt disappointed.

"Do you want to continue like this?"

His deep voice but gentle, which made me shiver and kicked me back to reality.

I realized that I was still burying my face there, but honestly, it was so comfortable and smelled good.

Wait!

I glanced at the source of the voice above me; I saw his broad chest and his pale white neck, while the warm water was still wetting him, and I could feel the warmth from it.

"S-Sasuke I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!----"

I got up with both my hands pressed against his chest.

"Kya!"

Not again! My hand slipped as my arm pressed against his chest, he is not wiping it properly!

"Hmmph!" 2x

As the events continued to happen, I felt as if my lips came into contact with something and made them wet.

I fell down again, and that morning I accidentally lost my first kiss to Sasuke.

...

(Sasuke and Hari's POV)

After that untimely incident, Hari left by running a little away from me.

I wondered if she was okay.

If it was her precious first kiss, I hope it didn't leave any trauma.

Thinking back about that again...

The veins in my head popped, and I narrowed my eyes at the disgusting memory.

Naruto... that idiot!

Ugh! That yellow idiot! He took my first kiss in front of the whole class!

I'm currently having breakfast with everyone at the dining table.

While chewing, I stare at Eggs Benedict with satisfaction because of the taste, and I also like the atmosphere of eating together; it reminds me of when I ate with my family back then.

Looking at Harin-san, even without makeup, she is very charming despite being married. "This is very delicious." I appreciate Harin-san's hard work in cooking this

Harin-san looked at me as I ate breakfast; a look of relief and pleasure appeared on her face as she brought the cup to her mouth. She nodded and then sincerely thanked me for my praise.

Then I felt Hari gently nudge my right waist. I glanced at her, and our eyes met.

She settled on me with intensity and a hint of guilt for me.

I wondered why she felt that way...

Her index finger gives me an approaching gesture, then she prepares as if she wants to whisper something into my ear, and responding to that, I bring my ear closer to her height.

"After this, I'll wait on the balcony," Hari whispered softly as if she wanted to say something about it.

I nodded, then continued my breakfast.

Maybe I should apologize since it might traumatize her. I should be able to avoid something like that, but I become soft if they are around me.

"Mom! Allow me to go first." Hari left the dining table ahead of us.

"Oh, how strange." Harin-san looked at her questioningly, seemingly sensitive to Hari's change from cheerful to moody like that.

Then she glanced at me with her big eyes; I was expecting a piercing look, but she just smiled mischievously and gave a nod as if she understood.

She puffed out her chest proudly— I could see it from her tight one-piece gray dress— crossed her legs, then looked at me again more intensely while resting her cheek on the palm of her left hand.

"You can go; I'll hold these kids back."

Hearing that, I glanced slightly at Nari and Soohyun; they seemed lifeless from just waking up.

I nodded, finish my meal quickly, stood up, and walked towards the balcony upstairs.

Exiting the elevator, I walked straight to the penthouse balcony.

I looked at Hari's slender back as she was looking out over Central Park.

"You should stop looking so dramatic." Trying to tease her, I was always amused by her reaction.

"Sasuke!--"

She turned around and pouted cutely, then gently smacked my chest a few times. "Hmm! Please don't tease me as my mom does. Then the dramatic one is you, Sasuke! When you are on TV, you landed dramatically like an anime scene, you know!"

I enjoy her amusing reactions, but then she stops hitting me, her cheerful mood fades, and she buries her face in my chest.

"Hey, was that your first time?" she asked quietly, but I could catch it.

"No."

Sasuke answered briefly, but his voice contained annoyance. Hari trembled and asked in a low, awkward voice.

When I heard Sasuke's answer, my heart seemed to break, and I thought of the situation where he already had someone other than me.

Why do I like this? even though I'm just a friend.

"Then do you have a girlfriend?"

Since this is Sasuke, surely his girlfriend is better than me.

I couldn't meet his gaze and continued to bury my face in his comfortable chest.

"No."

Of course, as expected...

"Wait! Then who is she?"

I came to my senses and held his shirt tightly, which made me stare at him unconsciously.

"Er... I don't mind telling, but if it's this close, it might happen again."

Smelling the fragrance from his mouth, I was stunned that our faces were so close like this morning.

Released his shirt frantically, I nodded and then covered my red face.

Sasuke caress my head gently, and then he started to tell me about it.

After that, Hari listened to Sasuke's past when he was at the academy.

"Pfft! So that's how it happened. Uchiha Sasuke, who is considered like a god, turns out to have a past like that."

I rolled my eyes in annoyance.

Sigh... After I go back to Konoha, I'm going to beat the shit out of him to a pulp.

But seeing her smile back at me, I like the way she laughs. I like this side of Hari.

"You should laugh like that more often; I think it's pretty."

Hearing that, she was embarrassed again, but she was even redder than before. "Liar!" She shouted in disbelief.

"No, Hari, I'm serious."

I looked into her sparkling eyes. She pitted her index fingers together and turned her gaze away from me in embarrassment. "Thanks... I guess?" She smiled and said, "In other words, you've never kissed a woman other than me, right?" Her eyes expected a yes from me.

I nodded, "Yes, Hari. If it bothers you, I'm sorry, okay?"

Her smile grew wider, and she leaned her head on my shoulder. She said, "It's okay if it's you, I don't mind, Sasuke. Then, what about you?"

I breathed a sigh of relief. "Me too." If it's Hari, maybe it's okay, but I don't think that someone who treats people badly deserves this. I hurt Sakura so much that maybe she changed, then Karin...

I am trully a bad person.

"Sasuke, I'll miss you." Hari hugged my arm tightly. I regained consciousness and glanced at her.

"Yeah..."

At least...

At the very least, let me feel this peace for a brief moment.

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I'm not making Sakura as Sasuke's love interest here, I think it's unrealistic when Sasuke tries to kill her several times, like how?

What do you think about this chapter and Sasuke's love interest?