" Hinata-chan!"
"Hmm?"
"Are you sure you don't want to come to dinner with us?"
"No I'm fine"
"Okay…see you tomorrow!" I watched the group of my co-workers leave. I held the strap to my work bag over my shoulder and looked down with a sigh. I couldn't possibly have gone with them. I have a duty. A duty too embarrassing to tell anyone. I don't have a fancy car or a car at all, like my other co-workers. I walk everywhere I go, I really don't mind. It allows time to me, time to relax and think about everything. I walk as slow as possible, the less time at home the better. Now that I think about it. Its not really my home. Standing in front of the gates to my…
Well….
Cage…..
CHAPTER 1- PRISONER
"What the fuck took you so long" The smell when I walk into the place never changes, the smell of alcohol and beer filling the air. The place I live in was a temple run by Big Boss. He was a very old Japanese mobster that retired and lives off his riches in this temple. My back story is very depressing, the princess of the hyuga clan was abandoned and Big Boss took me in as his daughter, yeah right, more like slave. That's what I am. He lets me live with him and his two sons and in return I do whatever him and his sons ask.
"Sorry, Tsunade held be back to lock up the shop and-"
"I don't care. Come" He never really did. He did that often, he never really finished anything. I had to finish everything he didn't. I walked up to him. There he sat, in the big red, leather, love seat with that pure gold trimming, arm rest and footing in front of the fire. Smoke filling the air around him. I wanted to cover my nose every time he smoked his cigars around me. I feel for Big Boss, His wife died in a hostage situation by another rival mob. He lost all emotion after that. "My eldest son is returning tomorrow" That was right. Itachi was his name; He left to take Big Boss's place as head Chief of his old Gang. It has been a year since Itachi was shipped off to take care of business. "I want a big dinner planned for my boy." I was to never look at Big Boss. I was to never make eye contact. I looked at my shoes and contemplated through my head what to make for him. I wanted it to be perfect, not so much for Big Boss but for Itachi. He was always kind to me when Big Boss wasn't around. I am grateful. "He arrives at 6 sharp. He's never late so you better not be you hear me? I want everything to be perfect for him. He makes me proud" I gave a nod and a bow and he raised his hand and that was my notice to leave. I swallowed the lump in my throat and made my way back to the main hall. I closed the giants office doors and turned. There he was, the youngest son of the Uchihas. Did he hear everything?
When he turned away with an irritated look on his face, my question was answered. I watched him walk up the stairs. Sasuke was the youngest of the Uchiha family. You'd think the youngest would get more attention, not in a mob family. The oldest gets the more attention, the oldest is the heir to the throne when the father retires, the family prepares the oldest and even when the oldest leaves to do his duty they still praise and talk about the oldest. The youngest is just an extra. That's what Sasuke was.
An extra.
That's why he was cooped up in his room all day. He was the angry stubborn one. He has hate for everyone. Everyone EXCEPT his eldest brother. Leaning against the wall, I looked at the door to Sasukes room and was lost in thought. I was the heir to the hyuga clan. I remember for the longest time Neji hated me because of that reason. I felt bad.
"What are you standing there for? You look stupid" I blinked and I felt my face get hot. I didn't realize I was still standing there. I stood up and did what I naturally did, I closed my eyes and I bowed. I could hear him snap his teeth. When I stood up and opened my eyes, he was walking away from me.
Sasuke….
What was he thinking? He was hurt, I know he felt secluded. His father played favorites. Big Boss didn't hate Sasuke at all, I know it. He just didn't pay attention to Sasuke like he should. I wanted to comfort him.
"Sasuke!" I called out softly. Oh crap, why did I do that? He turned to me and I felt my heart race. His eyes were cold.
"Hmm"
"Um…" I watched his face get angry.
"Say it! Don't waist my fucking time" He growled and turned back around and walked down the stairs. I let out a sigh of relief. I couldn't bring myself to do it. I couldn't say anything to comfort him.
I had to skip work the next day. I was very upset. Work was the only time I could laugh and have fun. Be me. I sighed and looked at the cleaning supplies in the hall closet. My hair was in a bun with two strands of hair on each side of my face and my bangs out still hanging above my purple eyes. I had on one of Neji's old shirts and some sweats. I was going to be cleaning this giant temple all day I might as well be comfy.
It took 2 hours to clean the top floor, skipping past Sasuke's room, and another hour to sweep and mop it. I sat on the stairs and sighed with the bucket and mop beside me. I wiped the sweat off my face and looked at the time.
"11 already" I whispered to myself. I still had to prepare Big Bosses clothes, Fix Itachi's room and still cook dinner. I stood up and began mopping the stairs and clean the rest of the house. By 2:30 I was done cleaning the temple. I was putting the supplies away and running to the kitchen to start on the chicken. I prepped it and turned on the oven. I gathered the rest of the items I would need to cook the side dishes .
"Hinata!" That was Big Boss. I set my things down, turned down the stove, and walked over wiping my hands off on my shirt.
"Boss"
"Itachi wishes your presence at the table with us for dinner. As ridiculous that sounds to me, make sure your dressed and ready by 6:30" That's what I mean, Itachi cared so much. I could feel a blush on my cheeks, I smiled and bowed over and over in thanks. He raised his hand and went back to smoking his cigar. I went to the kitchen and smiled happily. I had to thank him later for giving me this break. After dinner was ready it was 5:50. I was setting the table and looking at the clock, I tried to work as fast as possible. I wanted to go and get ready. I was done and I went back to the kitchen to grab the bottles of wine in the small round bucket. I set it on the table and smiled running up stairs. My job was done. Half way up the stairs I hear Big Bosses laughter. I looked at my watch and raised an eye brow. It just hit 6. I smiled at the sound of Itachi's voice. I was pushed aside and I watched Sasuke run down the stairs in his tux. More laughter, talk about how big Sasuke is. I bit my lip and ran upstairs.
I set my brush down and looked at my clock. 6:25. I stood up and looked at myself. I had this old lavender dress from my graduation. I was so happy it fit still. It was a spaghetti strap and thin silk fabric and flared out in the most beautiful way. I nodded to myself and walked out. When I arrived down stairs a light bulb lighted in my head. The chicken! I ran to the kitchen and looked at the oven. I cussed to myself and bit my lip. I opened at and black smoke rised from the inside. I coughed and quickly went to grab the pan, my right hand touching it first I felt a sharp pain like no other. I cried in pain stepping back.
Stupid move
I heard coughing and I didn't want to look over my shoulder. I felt my right wrist being grabbed. I closed my eyes. I Imagined Big Boss slapping me when he turned me completely around. That wasn't the case. I opened my eyes and Itachi held my hand so gently . A year was good to him. I blushed and watched him examine it. He was so handsome, so tall, long black hair pulled back in a low pony tail. His eyes so easy and soft, nothing like Sasuke. Who was grabbing the chicken out the oven with the oven mitts, of course. He was mumbling to himself and shaking his head.
"Hinata-chan…"Itachi wrapped my hand up with cold bandages and I gasped with fear when I watched Big Boss step in. After seeing him examine the situation he grabbed me from Itachi's grip and growled with anger.
"Stupid girl! My son had the heart of invite you to his homecoming dinner and you fuck everything up ! I told you specifically not to fuck this up and you did it anyway! I should disown you, you stupid" A sharp pain to my left cheek was felt. It made me tear up.
"Father!" There he was again, to save me. I felt so stupid. Big Boss was right. I messed this night up and I felt so bad. "Come, let's go out to eat." I heard Itachi said with a sigh. I was let go and I stepped back hanging my head, hiding my face with my bangs. I was blushing with embarrassment. I looked up gently hearing the two talk. I was being pulled away now. I felt something soothing on my bruised cheek. When I looked up I was expecting Itachi. It was Sasuke. He was rubbing ointment on my face. I blushed even more. We were outside the kitchen doors.
"You're a fucking idiot…Geez. Itachi hasn't been here an hour yet and he's caring for you" I looked at him and our eyes met. He stepped back and looked away. I blinked noticing the soft pink on his cheeks. "Don't think this is going to be a new thing, It's just while Itachi Is here. I don't him troubling himself with you. " He closed the ointment and walked passed me and back into the kitchen. He placed his hand on the doors.
He looked over his shoulders at me."I'll take care of you for now"
