A/N: Hello guys and gals! It's been a while since I wrote anything. I've been busy with school stuff and preparing to graduate. I also got engaged and I'm planning a wedding so bear with me! I'm a little rusty and have only been writing short pieces for my friend, although they are bit meh imo lol but some are pretty juicy. Maybe one day I'll publish. Anyway, I just really wanted to start a new story with Hinata and Sasuke. I reread my Hot Minute that I published a while back and I'm always getting favorites for it and I really like that piece or maybe I just like writing smut, I don't know lol. But anyway, here is my attempt at doing something not depressing like Shadow's Embrace!

Pillow Talk

Live a Little, Girl!

Breakups suck. No matter how long you date a person, the reasons behind the breakup and whether or not they are mutual or not, they still suck. She was really feeling it today. It had been three weeks since her and her ex-boyfriend had broken up. Although they had only dated for half a year, she still felt like she missed him. Or maybe it wasn't him that she missed and what she really missed was being in a relationship.

She was finding it really hard to focus during her lunch break at work as she held a half eaten sandwich in her hand. She just wasn't hungry.

"Hinata!" She perked, hearing her name. She turned her head in the direction in which her name was called and tall blond in scrubs hurrying her way with a paper sack. She sat down beside her and began to rummage through her bag. "Hey, how long you been on your lunch break?" She asked, taking a bite of her now unwrapped sandwich.

Ino Yamanaka. She had been a long time friend from college that Hinata had made and had grown very fond of. She was a very bubbly girl, free spirited, and carefree. Not to mention she was very intelligent and genuinely care about her profession. Ino was a Pharmacist at the Konoha Hospital where they worked. The hospital had its own drug dispensary, so she had the opportunity to look over patients' files and determine the best medicines for their current plan of care and if they conflict with any other medications that they may be taking.

Hinata glanced down at her sandwich briefly before staring ahead. "Not very long, I guess." She replied, trying not to think too much.

But of course, the blond wasn't having it. "Are you still not over that guy?" She asked, exasperatedly. Since they had broken up she had been nagging her about her mood and constantly telling her to get over it, but she just wasn't programmed like that.

"Ino, please. Not right now." Hinata whimpered, forcing herself to take another bite.

"Girl, it's been three weeks. The relationship didn't last that long and you guys are still friends." Ino shrugged, taking another bite of her sandwich.

"I get that, I really do but I had such high hopes for that relationship and we really just didn't click. It's a real let down. I liked him for so long and just knew we were going to be together…" She began to pick at her sandwich, her appetite completely gone at this point.

Hinata, on the other hand, worked on a different side of the hospital. She was an Obstetrician. She worked as one of the OB-GYN and saw a lot of women and sometimes couples come through fertility issues. Perhaps because she saw so many pregnant women was why she was suddenly feeling the need to be in a relationship. Maybe she was rushing herself to settle down after seeing so many women come through her office. Either way, she couldn't help but feel like Ino had been right. It had been three weeks, they were still friends, and she needed to start living life for the now instead of stressing herself about the future.

"Y'know for a Hyuuga, you sure are into your feelings." Ino poked, taking a swig of her water. Hinata shot her a look and Ino chuckled lightly. "I kid, I kid. But seriously, you need to let loose. What have you been doing the past couple of weeks? You've just been working and then going home to be cooped up in your room with your cat. Pretty soon you'll grow old and have hundreds of them!"

"I'm okay with that." Hinata replied, her expression unchanging.

"Listen, you're being dramatic. Come out with me and the girls! It's Friday and I refuse to let you go back home to your cat." Ino nudged causing Hinata to smile a bit.

"Alright fine." Hinata agreed. "But I don't want to be the designated driver this time." She then added.

"Neither do I. We live in New York, that's what taxis are for." The blond grinned.

Buzz, Buzz

The buzzing sound of the doorbell rang throughout her loft. Hinata had been standing in front of her mirror in the bathroom, putting on the finishing touches. She always wore light makeup, whether or not she was going out for the night. Tonight she decided on her little black dress, that stopped just above her knees. It fit her form perfectly as she spun around while staring at her reflection. Taking a deep breath, she headed over to the intercom near her front door. "Who is it?"

"It's me!" Called back a familiar voice and she went ahead and let them in. She went back to the mirror and fixed her hair a bit, fluffing out the curls in her long hime-cut hair. The door to her loft opened and she greeted her guest with a smile.

Sakura Haruno. She'd been a close friend of Ino's and had grown to be a great friend of Hinata's as well. She worked at the hospital, but was a Physical Therapist. Hinata had met Sakura after meeting Ino in college. They were working in the same department and had a few classes together so they formed a friendship from that.

"Hey! You guys waiting downstairs? I'm just finishing up." Hinata tried to hurry, grabbing her clutch and slipping on some silver heels.

"Of course. We already have a taxi. Ino is being impatient as ever." The pinkette smiled over at her, as she checked herself over in her mini mirror. As she closed her compact, she slipped it into her bag and held the door open for Hinata while they walked out. Hinata locked up and headed straight for the elevator.

"Is it just us three?" Hinata inquired, making small talk.

"Nah, we actually got Tenten to come out." The pinkette grinned.

This was a surprise, because Tenten typically didn't go out with them much anymore. It wasn't because she didn't want to go out, but more because she'd been cuddled up with her new boyfriend, Neji. Neji had been Hinata's cousin, whom to her surprise, had been very into Tenten. The two of them were like day and night, she thought. She just couldn't imagine her cousin being so intimate with someone.

Eventually, they'd gotten into the taxi and made their way over to their favorite nightclub: Ignite. Once inside, the music blared and air was warm from the number of bodies that filled the small area. They pushed through the crowds and made it to the bar and immediately began to order drinks. Hinata skimmed the club, feeling a bit uncertain.

Anxiety was starting to build up and she was really starting to miss her cat.

Ino, who notices everything, handed her a shot and raised her own glass. "Cheers!" She shouted over the loud music before taking her drink. Hinata smiled and nodded as she drank hers in two gulps instead of one. She winced at the burn as it went down and turned her attention to Sakura who'd already been getting ready to hit the dancefloor.

"I have a feeling that once I get few drinks in ya, you'll be out on the dancefloor like Sakura in no time." Ino mused playfully, stirring the olive in her martini.

"You sure that's a good idea? Last time that happened, I got stuck with Neji." Tenten complained taking a drink.

"Oh shut up! You love Neji. You guys are always together and I can never get you to shut up about him when we have lunch together." Ino snipped at Tenten, calling her out on her bullshit. Tenten couldn't help but smile as she stared into her drink. She knew she was right, they hardly ever saw her as it was with Tenten being a flight attendant. When she was in town, she typically made it a thing to go see Neji before going back to work when Neji was in town himself.

Ino ordered a couple more drinks and handed one over to Hinata, who took the next shot. She was starting to get better at this which meant she was starting to get drunk. And for the rest of the night, they carried on laughing about their work and forgetting about any stress that they had. It wasn't until after her fifth shot that Hinata noticed a familiar face in the nightclub: her ex. Immediately she started to feel the worry creep back up on her and a dismal wave begin to wash over her.

Ino furrowed her brow and then glanced behind her to see her ex schmoozed up with another girl. She sighed, reaching for Hinata's hand. "Hina…" She whispered, knowing that she must have felt like complete shit from seeing that.

All this time Hinata had been moping about it and he had already moved on. Sure, they were friends but that didn't mean they couldn't try again someday? She was definitely holding onto false hope there and seeing him confirmed it. She reached for her next drink, brushing Ino off. "It's fine, really." She was actually telling herself that so she wouldn't be upset.

"Oh god." Tenten urged, stepping in front of Hinata.

"I said it's fine. I'm fine." Hinata continued to assure her before Tenten shook her head.

"No, he's headed over here right now." Tenten whispered urgently. Hinata's eyes widened as she fixed her hair, which didn't need to be fixed and tugged on her dress.

Why is he coming over here? She wanted to scream.

"Hina!" He called, waving over at her as he moved through the crowd.

Oh God, don't call me that. "Heeeey…" She smiled, deciding not to get up from her seat just yet. "Naruto, how are you doing? I didn't know you came here."

A lie.

"Yeah, it's a great spot. I haven't seen or heard from you. Nice to see you out and about. We should definitely grab lunch sometime and catch up." The blond seemed genuine, his cerulean eyes practically piercing through her already broken heart.

"Sounds good, we can do that sometime." She managed out, holding her composure as best as she could.

"Well, it was good to see ya. Don't be a stranger okay?" And with that, he moved back into the crowd and probably back over to where that girl was.

Hinata immediately called for another drink. "You did good. Don't worry about it, it's fine. This was bound to happen." Ino attempted to make her feel better.

It wasn't working.

Tenten went and rubbed her back as she took a swig of her beer. She was feeling really stupid right now. "You know what? I have an excellent idea. I know you've been against this in the past, but this is the present and it's the perfect opportunity to get over that guy."

"More alcohol?" Hinata asked, taking another swig.

"No! You should just get laid. Find a guy around here and just sleep with him." Tenten urged. Ino lit up, obviously agreeing with the idea. Hinata choked.

"What? No." She paused for a few moments. "No, absolutely not."

"Why not?" Ino chimed. "This would be great for you."

"What would be great?" Sakura asked, practically out of breath as she ordered herself a drink.

"Noth-" Hinata began.

"Hinata's gonna get a booty call." Ino mused.

"No I'm not." Hinata argued, feeling her face heat up at the thought of it.

"I think it's a great idea!" Sakura urged, helping her stand up from her seat. Hinata sighed, forcing herself to get up.

"Why? What's the point of doing that?" She had to admit, she was a bit annoyed. She felt like they weren't listening to her or her feelings. She didn't really feel like she needed that now or ever.

"Why not? Why not try and do something you haven't done before? Live a little, girl." Hinata was hearing what Ino was saying for the first time. Usually she stuck to her guns about things she was against, but right now she was feeling a bit low and she really needed the boost. What harm could it do? It was one night and she didn't have to see him again.

"Alright, fine." Hinata exclaimed, sobering up. "I'll do it."

Ino, Sakura, and Tenten exchanged looks and smiled. "Alright then, let's get started. Who looks worthy enough for a passionate night out with our Hinata~" Ino teased, peering around the club. Sakura and Tenten also looked around, eyeing each male at the club like prey.

Tenten pointed out a brunette who'd been chatting with a group of people, but Ino and Sakura voted against him. Sakura then pointed out another guy who'd been a wallflower in the nightclub. He'd been casually drinking his drink alone. Ino and Tenten disagreed with her, not really liking his vibe.

After about ten minutes or so, Ino came up with a suggestion. "What about that guy?" She pointed to a male off in the corner, taking a drink. Ino, Tenten, and Hinata followed her gaze. In the corner they could see a male sitting by himself. He'd simply been scrolling through his phone and taking drinks in between. Hinata raised a brow. What was so different about him? He really didn't seem like he was someone special.

Ino could sense her hesitation. The blond stepped behind her and nudged her along.

"Wait, wait." Hinata began to panic and almost wanted to withdraw at the last minute. She could barely get a good look at the guy and they'd already decided on someone that she could barely tell what he looked like. As she moved through the crowd, she watched to make sure he was alone which he was but had just turned down a girl. She stopped and looked back at the girls who frantically gestured her to keep going.

The Hyuga sighed, swallowing her nervousness and pushing forward. When she was close enough, she paused thinking of a way to get out of the situation. When she thought she could turn around, he'd looked up and their eyes had locked. She froze, staring into his intense crimson eyes.

He smirked.

Her heart about stopped.

Awkwardly, she stood there trying to figure out what to say. God, even drunk she didn't have enough courage. "Can I help you?" He began, raising a brow. His smirk remained almost as if he enjoyed the fact that she had been standing there awkwardly.

She glanced back through the gaps in the crowd and the three of them had decided to pretend like they hadn't seen her. She pouted before turning back to him. "Sorry, um. I can see that you're busy."

"I'm not busy. What gave you that impression?" He leaned back casually on the couch, tilting his head. He appeared curious and interested in what she had to say. She only assumed because he put the phone away.

She was starting to get a little irritated with him. "Well you're rejecting women left and right and you've been staring at your phone."

"So you've been watching me all night?" He appeared amused and leaned forward so that his elbows were resting on his knees.

"N-not exactly." She blushed, the liquid courage wearing off. "I just...I mean…" Hinata was really struggling to find an answer for him. What could she say without sounding crazy. And why was he looking at her like that?

"So you have been watching me all night." He pressed. "Can I at least get the name of my new stalker?"

"Stalker?" She questioned, not liking the title he had given her. "I am not a stalker. My name is Hinata Hyuga, I have a wonderful career and I can assure you I am not a stalker." She could feel herself becoming a little bit more angry and annoyed by him. Who the hell did he think he was? Sure, he had every right to assume that she was some crazy girl at the club but that didn't mean he had to go off and call her names. She frowned, feeling her buzz start to go away.

"Mm, yes stalker Miss Hinata." He continued.

"Ugh, I just came over here to see if you want to hook up. Nothing more, nothing less." She exclaimed, frustrated with the conversation.

"Sure." He stated simply.

At first, she didn't realize that she had said what she'd said. It took a moment to register, before she gasped and covered her mouth. "I mean…" She muttered under her breath, her cheeks turning bright red. Hinata stared at the raven haired male, the intensity of his eyes suffocating her.

He stood up from his seat and reached for her waist, pulling her closer to him. "Let's get out of here."

What did she get herself into?

A/N: I am SO bad at introductions. SO bad. Like, I know this looks a little rushed, but yknow. It's my weak point, however I just wanted to get the ball going. I'm super excited to start this story and see where it takes me. I got some ideas going in my head that I really like and really pulled inspiration from another story that I've read before. Please leave a review and let me know how you feel! See you next time! - Lumiwolf