Disclaimer: I do not own the Naruto series. This is a series of short drabbles to get an inside look of the relationship between Itachi and Hinata in my new story 'Candle in The Window', which I will be posting once I'm finished posting the drabbles.
Itachi was twenty-three the first time his dark eyes took laid up Hyuuga Hinata. He was attending one of the biggest political New Years parties in years. It was the start to a new millennium and who ever was hosting the party had spared no expense.
They had met in the dining hall of the grand hotel, everyone was socializing in the ball room at this point. She had hidden herself away from the lude remarks of her father's colleagues and he had been seeking peace from the flirtatious women.
The candles once burning on the tables had been blown out. The only light was from the glow of the city outside. Hinata had curled up in the back, eyes focused on the snowflakes outside. A black shawl was wrapped around her shoulders and amethyst hair spiraled down her back.
With out a second thought Itachi found himself sitting beside her and staring out the window. Minutes passed in silence before she spoke, "Snow is so pure. It's a shame it gets wasted on such dirty people." The world rushed beneath his feet and soon his mind was chilled with her snowy eyes.
Tearing his is gaze away from her Itachi stared down at the drunk couple outside, kissing in the snow. "Don't think of those people. Just picture the sense of wonderment innocent children feel the first time they see it."
Itachi turned his head back to read her reaction. The image before him was magical. A serene smile was curling Hinata's glossy lips. " You're right." A small blush adored her cheeks, "These parties always make me feel so cynical."
Itachi chucked and laid his hands on the table, " That makes two of us, mmm, what is your name?"
"Oh!" Her face lit up like it was on fire, " my name is Hyuuga Hinata."
"Uchiha Itachi." The way her eyes moved from his face to her lap in submission made him want to cringe. "Please, do not let my name intimidate you, we will simply be Hinata and Itachi."
Demurely she looked up and smiled softly, "I'd like that, Itachi."
The two of them sat and talked for hours. It was three oh clock before Hinata's cell rang and it was time for them to face reality. They parted with each other's phone numbers and a promise to stay in touch.