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in which Naruto and Sasuke strike up a bet to see which one would gain Hinata’s affections the quickest. The only thing they weren’t expecting was for the woman who they were trying to play to turn the game on them.

Naruto and Sasuke had always been inseparable. Everyone knew that where one went the other one immediately followed. It also helped that their family’s were really close, with their mom’s also being childhood bestfriends. It was inevitable really. 

They were rich, smart, handsome… the whole package as people would often comment. Whereas Sasuke followed his older brother’s footsteps and graduated with honors in finance, Naruto, influenced by his father, followed in political science, aiming to one day assume the Hokage position. 

It came with its perks. Some disadvantages at times, but those are some that are best not to be mentioned. What mattered was that they made the best out of their circumstances and they were at the top of their game.

Women were never a subject where they lacked, but it got to a point where they simply grew bored of girlfriends, flings and affairs. Besides, they were young. They had a long time till marriage and kids were to be a concern. The two doubted either family would allow their eternal bachelor’s behavior.

They managed. 

Although they had already left the reckless partying stage, they still indulged. They were never alone. Always surrounded by their group of friends, that they had also grown up with.

It got to a point you know?

Having seen, heard and done most things. Things that their mothers would faint over and cause their fathers to have heart attacks.

So they kept everything on the down-low. And each and everything that threatened to come out was quickly smothered by paying the right people. And those who couldn’t be bought… Well, good thing they had friends in the right places to deal with it. 

--

Summer was beginning to roll around when it happened. Sasuke was returning from a business conference when he crashed into someone in the airport. More accurately the first class lounge. He was ready to fire off an insult at whoever it was that had clashed onto him but once he got his eyes off of his phone’s screen he was stunned silent. 

“I’m so sorry. I should’ve been looking where I was going but I’m so nervous about the flight that my thoughts are consuming me.” The most beautiful woman he had ever had the pleasure of laying his eyes on rambled, bowing and continuously apologizing for something that was equally his fault. Her dark hair was pulled back into a bun, delicate features enhanced by the light make up she was wearing.

Sasuke Uchiha was entranced by this absolute stranger. His mind began conjuring innumerous scenarios involving her, a bottle of champagne and a five star hotel bedroom, but he drowned those thoughts in order to offer her reassuring words that no, you have no need to apologize, that no it’s not your fault, and of course, would you like to have a drink with me? It helps to calm down my nerves. 

The woman continued talking his ear off (nervously rambling more like it) as they sat together waiting for their plane. 

It had been a while since he had been this interested in a conversation with someone, and an even longer one since he had such a long conversation with a woman without it ending in rumpled sheets and labored breaths. 

He learned a lot about this mystery woman. Well, he learned more than he was used to. For starters he learned that her name was Hinata. Had recently finished her PhD in biology and was flying back to her hometown for work. 

Sasuke didn’t believe in coincidences but funnily enough they were flying to the same destination. 

And sitting right next to each other as well. 

What was fated to be a boring two hour wait for a plane that had been delayed, became something so much more interesting. 

He even found himself sharing personal details about himself. What he did for work. How he spent his free time. How close he was to his older brother and how he was now an uncle, and that his nephew and niece were his pride and joy. Even going as far as to show pictures of the two toddlers, something that he knew would make her swoon once she talked about her younger sister and how much she enjoyed having been able to take care of her as a baby. 

The more she spoke, the more excited Sasuke got. 

To him she was his new challenge.

Every time he fired off some random fact she offered two or three more about herself.

And the way she spoke… He could tell she came from money. From the way she carried herself, from her impeccable posture to how she articulated her answers. 

“How come I’ve never seen you around?” The fact that they were the same age, and both from Konoha but he had never seen or heard of her. And trust him. He would have noticed someone like her.

“Well, I lost my mother when I was very young. My father hated the idea of having us around at that time so he sent me and my sister to live with our uncle on the other side of the country.” It was a touchy subject. After another sip of her martini, she continued, only her focus seemed to be a bit off as she spoke. “We saw him on important occasions, but never really bothered to go back to the capital. I liked growing up in that house. I do believe we would’ve turned out much worse than we did if we hadn’t.” Sasuke scoffed at that. She didn’t seem bad. Much on the contrary. 

Hinata let out a small giggle at that, as he had voiced that same thought. “Thank you. But I mean it. I think if I had stayed I wouldn’t be able to pursue my dreams and would be trapped in a life that my father figured would be best for us but at the same time not really.” His fingers found a strand of hair that had come loose and was quick to push it behind her ear. Her cheeks darkened a bit, they were already red from the drinks the two had been sharing for a while, but every time he came to physical contact with her it was as if the redness increased.

Cute.

What was even cuter was when they found each other naked in her hotel room and stayed there the entire weekend. 

But cute was definitely not the word Sasuke would use in this situation.

--

Although he liked to act nonchalantly and try and pose as aloof most times he was being oggled by women at the gym, Naruto definitely liked to be checked out by them and return the favour as well. Usually by a quick romp in one of the private locker rooms or even the private dance studio on the top floor. But today was a different day. 

He wasn’t really in a mood to entertain anyone.

On his day off he decided to blow off some steam at the gym at an hour he knew no one would be around, followed by having lunch with his mom and ending the day playing video games with his friends. 

But nothing ever goes the way one plans now does it?

He felt a light tap on his shoulder as he was resting from his last set in the machine and checking out his phone. He was about to ignore the person and mumble something about there being other machines the person could do their sets on when by the corner of his eye he spotted something that always got his immediate and utter attention. 

Two perfectly round and huge boobs that were almost in his face. Sure they were being held by a sports bra and sure the girl sporting those didn’t mean to put them on his face, but from his spot seating on the bench and the girl’s height… There wasn’t much he could do other than try his best to remove his focus from that specific area and look up to see the owner’s face. 

And sure as well that made him twitch a bit in his spot and consider changing his plans for the day after properly looking at her. 

“Hi! Sorry to bother, but there’s only one instructor over there and he appears to be way more interested in helping those two ladies and I kinda need some help with my weights and was wondering if you could maybe help me?” Her face was either red from embarrassment or from working out. Either way, to him, it gave her the most amazing glow.

And of course he wouldn’t deny such a beautiful woman’s request, after all he’s a gentleman. 

So that’s how he found himself being Hinata Hyuuga’s personal trainer for the remainder of her hour at the gym. Not that it took much convincing and also he offered himself to play the role since, like he said, he’s a gentleman. 

And again, of course he found himself taking her out for lunch, since she was new to the town (or at least hadn't been there in a long time) and wasn’t familiarized with the place. His mom didn’t make much fuss after he explained why he was ditching her to play the white knight. His mom saw through his bullshit instantly and called him out on it and cursed at him until he promised he’d spend the entire weekend doing mother and son activities - even going as far as promising spa day.

He found himself itching to get to know more and more about the girl before he made a more obvious move towards her. He’d been flirting his ass off the entire time and usually other girls would be begging him to take them. But of course, Hinata Hyuuga wasn’t like any other girl. 

Every time he made a move, she’d politely laugh, wave him off and change the subject. But he knew it was mostly an act since her cheeks were permanently blush and they had left the gym a long time ago.

He found himself smirking when it was her asking to trade phone numbers and if they could meet up at the gym and train together. Naruto was more than happy to comply. 

After he walked her to her car he made sure to place a kiss on her hand, playing again the part of the sweet, kind, caring, gentleman. Before turning around and placing an internal bet with himself as to when he’d be able to get this woman in his bed.

The day it finally happened he felt like crying, and although he was more a of one time thing kind of guy he found himself being the one constantly texting and chatting her up for more “private gym sessions”. 

He honestly couldn’t get enough of her but she’d blow him off some times. Coming up with clear excuses and also being clear she didn’t want anything serious and it wouldn’t be more than a casual hook up.

But the way she’d scream when he’d make her cum on his cock said otherwise.

--

Usually, both Naruto and Sasuke shared with each other who they were seeing but both had been suspiciously quiet. They knew that they had been having a constant side piece for a while but neither seemed to share a lot about the girls they were seeing. Locker room talk still happened but some details weren’t explicitly shared. 

There was a fundraising gala that everyone and their mothers were attending. Sasuke tried to convince Hinata to tag along with him. He didn’t ask directly and did not mention the gala. Only that they could go out that night. 

She said no, and before he could try and push as to why she refused to go out with him that specific night but had no problems going out to other places, she proceeded to distract him by getting naked and pushing him down on his bed. 

No need to explain what happened from there.

And of course the same happened to Naruto (not that he was aware his best friend was seeing the same girl as him). She gave some silly excuse of “family time” and worked around the subject. 

So that’s where we find them. Both Naruto and Sasuke, each nursing a glass of whiskey and looking bored out of their minds at the gala.

Their moms were playing matchmakers and trying to find the perfect suitors for their sons. But in their heads only one person seemed to strike all the boxes. 

Cause, as you see, both Naruto and Sasuke had unwittingly found themselves in love with a certain someone who refused to acknowledge their relationships as actual relationships, leaving them to wonder if that's what all the girls they had been with felt like.

But all good things have to come to an end. And the same way they began they would eventually come crashing down in the form of the woman they couldn’t shake their minds off coming down the stairs of the ballroom they were in, wearing a beautiful lavender dress that contrasted with her grey eyes in a captivating manner. 

They both put down their drinks and moved at the same time, rushing to Hinata who was on her way to her father.

Before she could do so they both reached her at the same time. 

“Well, hello!” She waved, smiling brilliantly at them, looking serene. “Didn’t know you two were also in attendance.” Both Naruto and Sasuke looked from her to each other, metal gears slowly turning in their minds as both posed the same question. “Do you know him?” 

She laughed, patted their shoulders and moved to her father’s side, leaving them standing there, looking confused as hell and with several questions in their minds. 

Then they returned to the bar and began spilling everything to each other. 

One would think they’d start hitting each other but they reached a common understanding that Hinata had been playing both at the same time. But then again she never said she was exclusive, leaving them even more confused. 

Naruto was the first to speak up, after downing his new drink in one go. Telling Sasuke it was a shame that Hinata had played him but he was going to have to forgive his future wife if he wanted to be at attendance at their wedding.

Sasuke simply smirked and grabbed onto his best friend’s shoulder before he could leave. “And who’s saying she’s gonna be yours?”

Next thing you know, the two had come up with a bet. Whoever Hinata chose to officially present to her father as her boyfriend gained dibs and the other would have to settle as the best man at the other's wedding.

It took about another month or so before both Naruto and Sasuke realized that they had been played. 

Again. 

They didn’t share with each other what they were doing but each tried to sabotage the other. In the end the true winner was Hinata who still managed to maintain both guys. She apologized of course, but the cycle continued. 

Until their rivalry reached a boiling point. 

They were in the middle of a golf game with some friends, Hinata included. And ever since she took one step in the field the two were competing for her attention. Naruto offered to be her cady and Sasuke was her chauffeur. 

Their friends refused to acknowledge whatever it was that was going on with the trio.

Afterwards, it was the three of them alone. Hinata was getting ready for her turn, practicing her shot and adjusting her sunglasses. 

Naruto and Sasuke began arguing again, with the blond throwing the first punch. 

Only after they’d been rolling around in the grass for some time, and Hinata taking her shot did she decide to break them up. 

Sasuke was the one who spoke up. “You have to choose Hinata. Me or him.” the way he said that last word was so full of disgust that Naruto pushed in again.

“She’s obviously gonna pick me you idiot.” Naruto said grinning and pointing at himself. 

Hinata merely shook her head, laughing. Sasuke, annoyed, stood up and asked. “So what’s it gonna be?”

Naruto followed Sasuke and stood as well, the two men now crowding Hinata who continued smiling.

“Oh!” The woman lowers her sunglasses, smirking playfully at him. “I don’t mind sharing.”

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I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a love triangle between Naruto, Hinata and Sasuke. Or ones where Sasuke and Hinata are friends too.

Thank you so much for your blog!

I'm glad you made use of my lists!! Here are a few NaruHina fics with Sasuke on the side that I haven't recommended before:

"Pining Heart" by mythicalheartbeat - Rated G, Canon-Divergent, One-shot. She was the one girl who never seemed to fall over him, the one who didn't seem to care. The one he couldn't forget.

"the best man" by anonymous - Rated T, Modern AU, Multi-Chapter, Complete. naruto is the best man for his best friend's wedding. that wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for the fact that he's in love with the bride to be.

"The Love We Keep to Have" by Rasengone - Rated E, Modern AU, Multi-Chapter, Incomplete. He want to go see his best friend for usual hangout because it's been a while. He didn't expect to meet the wife who needs some comfort. The woman who he fell in love with since the first time they met until now and he never stops loving her.

In these next ones, Sasuke is good friends with Hinata.

"20th Year" by TINA18 - Rated E, Royalty AU, Multi-chapter, Complete. The life of royalty for three best friends in neighboring kingdoms was something none of them would change about their lives. They had been together since birth and loved their close-knit friendship, but things changed the year of their 20th birthdays – the year they became eligible to get married.

"Girls Need Swords to Play" by @happyocelot - Rated T, Canon-Divergent, One-shot. Naruto decides that Sasuke needs to make more friends, find more precious people...by devouring a million bowls of ramen with them. All of them...even Lee. Sasuke wants to be left alone. And Hinata gets a dangerous new hobby.

"Master Servant AU" from "Tales of Two Ninjas" by @magmawrites - Rated M, Canon-Divergent, One-shot. Some relationships are forbidden but there are no rules when it comes to love.

Here's my list from the last time someone requested something like this...

NaruHina with Poor Pining Sasuke AU

“Chapter 39” from “Between the Trees” by @utsus - Rated T, Canon-Divergent AU, One-shot. Prompt: Would you write sasuke being jealous with naruhina or naruto being wary of sasuke/sasuhina?

“Chapter 32” from “Between the Trees” by utsus - Rated T, Canon-Divergent AU, One-shot. NaruHina Prompt: (because it was hot as heck here today) how about NaruHina and bathing suits.<3

“Echoes of Silence” by @ellaroundpanda - Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Ongoing. Hinata Hyuga was trapped. Her relationship with Toneri was leading to nowhere and she wanted to find a new Dom. Naruto Uzumaki seemed to be the answer to all her prayers, but her fiancé wouldn’t give up that easily…

The following three are more like….idk, crazy possessiveness.

“The Way of the Geisha” by chancewriter - Rated M, Canon-Divergent AU, Multi-chapter, Complete. When Hinata was kidnapped by Kumo, Hiashi could not save her and everyone thinks she died. She ends up in a very different life from the ninja she was supposed to be, but her ninja life is never far behind her.

“Road to Redemption” by averagejane497 - Rated T, Canon-Divergent, Multi-chapter, Complete. Naruto’s made a lot of mistakes in his life, especially concerning the women he loves. Maybe this time he can get it right.

“I want you to cry” by Devahhole - Rated E for graphic murder, dub-con/non-con, and smut, High School AU, Multi-chapter, Ongoing. A sociopath blinded by revenge runs into his greatest opponent.

The next two are….hmmm…not exactly a crush…more like lusting…..well, you’ll see.

“Secrets of the Hidden Leaf” by @sessakag - Rated E for a ton of different kinks, Canon-Divergent AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Naruto and Hinata push the boundaries of propriety and decency in a budding relationship of profound love and wild, sexual exploration. This will be NaruHinaSasu eventually.

“The Legend of Yukari” by Gekiai - Rated E (also hints at SasuHina & ItaHina pairings, so definitely not for everyone), Modern AU, Multi-chapter, Incomplete. Three men plague the life of Hinata Hyuga, also known as Yukari. It all sounds like a love story any girl would want except Hinata is an adult video star with no plans of retiring anytime soon.

Ok

This idea just popped in my head and it marks the start of my sasunaruhina or sasunaru x hinata brainrot 👀

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