You Made Your Bed, So Lay In It
Pein sat in the restaurant, idly swirling the glass of wine he had in his hand. The old man across from him didn't seem to get that he wasn't interested in his business, Pein had merely come for the wine. Even if the senile man was stupid and unnecessary, he knew his wine.
Pein was just about to stand and leave when he saw the goddess walk in. Blue-black hair that fell past her narrow waist to the bottom of her shapely rear, ivory skin and a body that made him slide his eyes over her more than once. When she turned around, he felt his gut tighten, her face even better than expected. Softly coloured lavender eyes with pale pink lips imprinted in his mind, and he knew no matter what woman he was with, he would remember this face above all else. She stood tall, body encased in a light, subtly gold dress that came to mid calf, exposing a tantalising amount of leg that led to glittery gold heels.
A contradiction was what he reminded her of. All subtle colours and soft curves, but the way she held herself was with absolute confidence, a woman who had seen shit but had dealt with it and become a stronger person.
He would know.
The woman looked around, seemingly impatient and his smile faltered when he saw a man walk to her, the familiarity in which he acted with the woman making him glare at the blonde. The blonde grinned widely, Pein immediately disliking him.
"Naruto, what are you doing here?" The woman said, sighing lightly. Pein cocked his head to the side, sensing trouble. The blonde laughed it off and tried putting an arm around her shoulders, much to her dismay. The woman stepped out of his reach and Pein had to stop himself from laughing.
"I just want to talk with you Hinata, work us out" He said, reaching for her hand. The woman-Hinata- slapped his hand away, an expression of hurt and anger on her face only making her hotter to Pein.
"Well, it seems as if your definition of 'talking' is something we disagree on, if the encounter with Sakura is anything to go by" She spat, turning away from him. The blonde- Naruto? Reddened and he scratched his neck.
Ah Pein thought. So he cheated on her. It only strengthened Pein's opinion of Naruto being an idiot.
And judging by the look on Hinata's face, she was finally realising that too. Hinata turned to look for an exit, but spotted something, rather someone that was much better. The man was reclining in his secluded corner of the restaurant, shrouded in shadow but she could still see him clearly. Bright orange hair that was artfully dishevelled and piercings in his face that contrasted to his purely business look. Armani slacks and button up top with his nose piercings? Hinata was sure he was the only man who could pull that off. But what caught Hinata off guard was his eyes, strikingly purple and nearly hypnotizing her breath caught in her throat. The man's eyes bored into hers, the interest and invitation in them clear.
Hinata looked to Naruto and scowled, the prick had been banging the pinkette when she had gotten home yesterday. To be honest, she should have expected it sooner, as she had noticed all the looks that the blonde and Sakura had been giving eachother and their 'coincidental' meetings.
It still hurt though. The boy she had loved from a young age easily throwing her away just like her father did. Hinata shook her head, clearing her mind of those depressing thoughts. She looked back to the man in shadows before smiling icily at Naruto, stopping him in whatever excuse he was rambling about.
"Well, I wouldn't lie and say I would love to stay and talk but" Hinata gestured to the man who watched her keenly, "I have a date right now. Excuse me" Hinata didn't stop to see his reaction, rather, she flipped her hair and walked to the orange haired man in the corner.
Pein smiled slowly, slightly grateful to the old man for clearing out before Hinata had noticed him. She didn't turn back to see the blonde, swaying her hips in a naturally sultry way that made him inwardly drool. The blonde's jaw was slack and Pein stood when Hinata came to him, drawing an arm around her waist, pulling her to him and bending down to kiss her lightly on the neck, all the while watching the blonde as he did. The blonde reddened and growled before pushing over a chair and walking out.
Pein turned his attention back to the goddess with him, her cheeks a light shade of pink that only endeared her to himself more. She stepped out of his arms and smiled slowly, tilting her head to the side as she looked him up and down.
By God, she was even better looking up close.
"I'm Hinata Hyuuga, thank you for going along with that" Hinata said, holding her hand out to Pein. Pein glanced at it and shook it, savouring the feel of her soft hands. Pein inclined his head to the chair, which she took after a moment's hesitation.
"I'm Pein. Just Pein" He said, taking a glass of wine that he had requested when he had seen her intentions. Hinata took the glass and sniffed it before sipping, closing her eyes at the taste.
"Trust me Hinata, it was my pleasure to be in a play with a beautiful lady" He murmured, making the lavender eyes beauty blush again. Pein knew he would have a lot of fun with that blush.
"Well, I think I would like to get to know you, if that is alright?" Hinata questioned, her heart betraying the confidence that showed on her face. Even though she had sorted out her stutter when she was a teenager, her ability to blush easily amazed all of her friends and family. Hinata only hoped that the handsome man in front of her wouldn't see it as something childish. The man, Pein, tilted his head slightly before nodding.
"What was the reason you came here tonight?" Pein asked before she could get a question in. Hinata blushed and chuckled slightly. She pushed her hair back behind her ears and took another sip of wine, needing the liquid courage.
"I was here for an actual date, but he seems to have stood me up"
Pein nearly broke his glass but thanked God too. Two idiotic men in one night? It's only a miracle. Pein leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table.
"Their loss. My gain" He said, his eyes lighting up when her cheeks went red again. So easy, so adorable and arguably the only person who he had liked blushing.
Or even paid attention to.
"What do you do as an occupation?" Pein murmured offhandedly, yet fully intrigued at what this woman does.
Hinata's eyes lit up, and she sat straighter, her hands putting her wine glass down.
"I'm a neurosurgeon by day and a youth worker by night" She said, taking pride in what she said. She had a right to, earning her PHD after only 6 years through hard work had made her a legend in medicine today. Following that, she was a well known and loved person among all the youth in her area, as they viewed her as the one thing she wanted to be.
A role model.
Pein raised his eyebrows, this woman really was the whole package. Feeling luckier and luckier as they kept on talking, Pein smiled into his wineglass as she launched into a story about her best friend TenTen. When she finished, Hinata blushed, realising she had bored him and taken all the time talking about herself.
"I am so sorry, I must sound so self loving right now, please, tell me more about you" Hinata amended, looking intently at Pein. Pein shrugged before smiling.
"I like listening to your voice. The way you light up when you speak about those you care about. It makes me want you to care about me. If only for a moment"
Pein took her breath away for the second time that night. His eyes were intense, showing no room for untruth. He seemed like that sort of man, a man who didn't say much but when he did it left no room for discussion or deceit. She liked that. His blunt yet careful words. Naruto had rambled so much-
No. She was with Pein right now.
"Now, pretty lady, can I please have the honour of having your number?"
Hinata blushed darkly, still thinking about his words earlier. Hinata stood, grabbing his hand as he stood with her.
"I can do better than that. How about you come to my house and I can make you an actual dinner, rather than these toddler sized portions?"
Pein laughed, the sound deep. He threw a wad of money onto the table then nodded, allowing himself, for the first time in his life, to be lead and to tell him what to do.
He knew, deep down inside, he would do anything for this woman who had literally lit up his shadowed life.