Summary: The embarrassment that this damn niece of his just bought more trouble to his life; especially, if it involves with someone he's in love with, hell knocked on his door.

Disclaimer: TROLOLOLOLOLOL never in my life will I own NARUTO because it already ended (if you're not updated with the manga) and bla, bla, bla, Kishimoto-sama is the owner. Cover image is by Elcii at deviantart (thought, she posted it on Tumblr, I think)

Timeline: Modern AU

Genre: Romance & Humor

Rating: T because it has a lot of vulgar words (LMAO)

Author's Notes: I'm sure that you'll understand the title once you've read the story ;) BTW, I'm not quite used on handling tenses that they use for stories because of roleplaying.

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"Sasuke-ojisan, can I get this one?" inquired a rather adorable Megumi Uchiha, her grin adorning that chubby face of hers as she held out a story book. Sasuke faintly sighed and patted his niece's onyx hair before he smiled a bit.

"Of course you can. Just hold on to it and I'll pay for it later." His eyes roved her jubilant expression for a moment before returning back to his search. With a huge grin, she held the said book close to her chest, following the Uchiha closely. She glanced at his concentrated face for a moment and pondered a thought. His face… was hard to read. It wasn't an easy book to read and that had made Megumi to scrutinize it more. Hell, he didn't even noticed her observant eyes. Now, that was a peculiar moment for her since Sasuke would perpetually question her to why she would stare at him. Moreover, he didn't. The female Uchiha bit her silken lips as her brows furrowed more, noting that her uncle's face finally showed some emotion.

His expression had surprised her a bit, if she had to admit. It was a jumble of confusion and… frustration? She shook her head abruptly for a second before she would question him.

Obsidian eyes widened a bit with brows arched as her head canted, adding more adorability to her visage. "Ne, Sasuke-ojisan, what're you looking for?" she had whispered to her uncle with her petite hands tugging the end of his sleeve. Such a curios child of Itachi, this cute girl is.

Sasuke's eyes never left the row of items before him as he responded, "A present." He didn't even bother to lie because...

1. Megumi would explain this to her father and Itachi would do research on this.

2. Megumi doesn't know the other part of his life.

3. It felt wrong to lie to a child.

And so, just this simple answer of his ensued him to glance at the child. His eye twitched because of her merry countenance. Damn it.

Megumi's eyes blinked for a few moments as her curiosity heightened more and more. It wasn't like her uncle to be generous.

"For whooo?" Her adorable grin almost made the answer slip past Sasuke's lips. He shouldn't be tricked by a child. He shouldn't, because it would mean his pride will be thrown out of the window. Damn her cuteness. Another sigh from him made the corners of Megumi's lips smile with such innocence. She was eager and enthusiastic for his answer? Seems like it. One of his hands gripped the edge of the shelf as his eyes turned to her petite figure.

"No one. I'm giving a present for myself." His brusque and husky reply resulted guilt to permeate into his heart. Sasuke had successfully concealed his current emotion, not wanting the child to pursue him further by questioning him about these type of stuff. Shouldn't she just daydream about unicorns and mermaids? Yeah, that was a thought that Sasuke wanted to happen.

That was a hasty moment for Megumi as she stared at him; suspicion were painted on her eyes. His eyes were back again at staring at those items, scrutinizing them, per say. This was a challenge to her and she loves challenges. A challenge, because she knew that her uncle was the most stubborn Uchiha among them.

"What kind of present?"

When will this child stop questioning him about his personal life? Does Itachi get this kind of behavior from her? How the hell does his brother even tolerate it? Another twitch from his eye spoke out his annoyance. Yes, he does love the child to death, but, he doesn't even want to explain these type of things to her. Yes, Sasuke practices to be a good uncle, but, damn it. He didn't want an interview at this moment.

"I don't know. I'm still searching for—"

"Ah, Sasuke-kun," a soft voice from afar interjected his words. Oh, hell no. Kami, no. Just… no. Sasuke's always familiar with that voice from anywhere.

The said male Uchiha stiffened just a bit before he would resume his apathetic behavior. He inwardly breathed in before he would return the gesture of introduction. Megumi, on the other hand, peeked at the Hyūga with curiosity splayed on her plump face. And as Sasuke was about to speak, Hinata interjected once again, her attention at the child behind her friend.

"Hello there." Hinata waved at the child with her lips curled up in a smile.

Mother of kami, this woman's warm and gentle ambience almost surprised Megumi when she had gazed at her figure. The young Uchiha arched her brows as her eyes widened again, the smile on her face never leaving her merry expression. Megumi decided to also have an introduction as she left her uncle's back and presented herself.

"Hi, hi, Sasuke-ojisan's friend! I'm Megumi Uchiha, pleased to meet you!" Megumi waved back at the Hyūga in a hasty manner before a bow flourished her introduction. Sasuke just observed the situation and decided to remain silent. Silent because of Hinata's expressions. Kami, this woman just makes him think of the impossible and utterly uncharacteristic thoughts. Yes, he sometimes have imaginations about her that would really be uncharacteristic of him to do so.

Hinata also decided to bow a bit and to also introduce herself. "A pleasure to meet you, Megumi-san. My name's Hinata."

It took Megumi a moment to familiarize that name. "Hi… na… ta…?" she questioned with a cant of her head, eyes widening by each second. Said Hyūga nodded in response as the merry smile never left her lips. Sasuke rose a brow in curiosity, finding his niece's expression… a bit odd. He had a feeling that the child pondered about Hinata.

Moreover, before Megumi would exclaim the realization, she pointed a finger at Hinata, "So, you're the Hinata that Sasuke-ojisan is in love with!"

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If you're all wondering to how Megumi knew this fact, it's going to be revealed in chapter two ;) I hope that all of you enjoyed while reading this! I know – it's a bit boring and short – but, I have to start with something, right? I originally planned this to be a one shot, though… I love making cliffhangers! Anyway, please review, favorite, and follow! There's going to be more in the future! :D

If you see any errors, please let me know! I don't mind the constructive criticism, but, please be gentle with me! (I'm extremely sensitive, to be honest. However, it's really, really appreciated!)