Authors Note: Hello! It's been a while since I wrote anything fanfic related. The plot may be a bit familiar if you've read my previous fanfic Breaking Through the Storm. I recycled that one into this one. I wanted to change certain things I had going and I'm happy with where I'm going with this one. Hopefully it will pull through. Let me know what you think.
Music: Wretched and Divine (CD) Black Veil Brides, Lollipop and Stupid Girl by Framing Hanley
Chapter 1: Mistakes
Positive. It was flashing positive. Not able to move, she just keeps staring at that plus sign. Her face petrified with disbelief. It turns out her birth control didn't fall into that 99.99% range of protection. Anything trying to break through the wall of confusion came out in a jumbled mess. So, when she felt a tap on her shoulder the only thing she could do was blink. Not able to look up from that flashing sign. It was mocking her. She could swear it.
She promised herself one night of carefree fun. She needed it, so that's what she did. She joined the mass of swaying bodies. Letting herself go. Drinking six, eight, ten, she lost track. But it didn't matter.
She could feel the presence of someone standing next to her, hear the sound of their breath hitch in confusion as they took in the sight of that plus sign. It was like that symbol was mocking her existence. Her life has been filled with one mistake after another. After graduation, she thought that she would be able to go to college and get a fresh start away from her Father's judgmental glare and the weight of being the family heiress. She didn't want the position. But she couldn't force it on her sister. It wasn't right, and though she's been dealt a bad hand so many times through her short life she couldn't bring herself to throw a hardball at her sister. Hanabi has always been the purest light in her life, she kept her going.
She got to the point that she was giggling. Her clothes had somehow become sparse. Only a skirt and bra was adorning the Hyuuga heiress. She couldn't give a damn. Nothing else made sense, except that tonight she was free.
"Is that yours..?"
Not feeling the need to speak, she nods her head in the slightest movement. But it's enough for her sister. As her body is enveloped in a hug meant for comfort, Hinata finds herself staring at that sign. Not able to move her gaze, still.
And what do free people do? Whatever they want! So that's what she did.
Time flows as they stand there. Staring at that flashing symbol.
"Hina.. I came here to tell you that Father wants to see you. Now."
Feeling her stomach drop, Hinata pulls herself from the warm arms of her sister. Finally able to take her eyes of the pee-stick.
"Here.. Let me get rid of that. We don't want Father seeing it.."
"Oh.. Right.."
Leaving the evidence of her mistake with her sister, she leaves the room.
Even in her deeply intoxicated state, she could sense a gaze on her. One that she was familiar with, yet not. It was one that was dangerous. It represented a time in her life when she was happy. So she avoided it. But she wanted to be happy again.
She wasn't going to tell her Father. Not yet, at least. Many things have to be processed first. What are her options? Abortion, that's what first came to mind. But it wasn't the Hyuuga way, but then again, what was? Should she tell the Father? Will he be able to help her? How will he react? So many questions and choices have to be made..
"Take a seat."
That gaze closed in on her. To the point that she was swaying with it's owner. Hands moving and caressing one another. It was as if a fire was ignited within her body. She was on fire. It was so intense, she couldn't handle it anymore.
Her Father, Hiashi Hyuuga, gave her an expectant look. She'd just arrived in his office. Settling down in a chair across from him, thankful for the desk between them. It served as a barrier.
Their lips crashed onto one another.
"Tonight we have an important dinner meeting. You are to dress in a modest classy manor. Your future is to be determined tonight. You may go now."
Blinking, she rises from her seat. Saying her thanks, she leaves the room. Not sure what to think about what her Father just said. All she knew was that it was time to go check her closet to find something suitable. Even though she knew whatever she chose her Father would disapprove, she knew she should at least try.
Her hands tangled in his hair. His in hers.
After hours of preparing, she was content. She chose to go with her favorite beige ballet flats, a baby pink evening gown with a sweet heart neckline and a ripple effect skirt, and her hair halfway up with loose curls falling down. Only wearing light eyeliner and a neutral lip color. She knew this is what her Father expected of her.
He picks her up. Hands on her ass.
"Oh, Hina! You look beautiful!"
Hanabi was currently gushing over her. Though nervous, Hinata gave a weak smile.
"Thank you.."
With a smile, Hanabi embraces her sister with so much warmth.
Her body quivering at his touch, their lips never leaving one another.
"You'll do amazing tonight. I'm sure Father will be impressed. Even if he doesn't say so. He'd be crazy not to approve."
Slamming open a door shut behind them, she finds herself dropped onto a bed. Their lips parted. Protests leave her.
Just seated, she sat next to her Father. It was customary during events like these. Just as it was for her Father to order for the both of them. Not bothered by it, she sat there looking alert. Paying attention to whatever her Father had to say. Earlier on, he had actually surprised her. Hanabi was right in saying that their Father approved of her attire for tonight. It was odd. He was actually giving her more kindness then he ever did.
Soon to be calmed after all barriers were shed.
"Ah. It looks like our guests for tonight have arrived."
At his words, she follows his gaze and freezes in her seat. Taking in the sight of her Father shaking hands with Fugaku Uchiha and kissing Mikoto Uchiha's hand, she nearly has an amorism at the sight of Sasuke Uchiha. Someone's voice breaks her out of her reverie.
Limbs tangling with one another, her mewls of need soon answered.
"It's been so long since I've seen you, Hinata. You've grown to be the image of your Mother."
Mikoto's kind words ring through her mind, causing a shock of sorts. She's never been treated so kindly. Well, maybe her sister but this was different.
They moved together, to the distant music.
"Thank you, Mikoto-san."
A smile was evident on Hinata's face, one that caused her to light up. This was all thanks to Mikoto. But then she saw her Father's eyes, the showed with a light of disapproval. Instantly causing her smile to drop as well as her gaze. She sat there quietly now, awaiting their dinner.
They needed each other.
While her Father and Fugaku talked business she partook in light conversation with Mikoto.
"What are your plans now that you're out of school?"
Both having their own reasons. Though it didn't matter.
"I'm going to intern under my Father at the family business."
Mikoto gives her a look of interest.
"What is it that you want to do?"
Playing with her hands, she gives a shy reply.
"Well.. I was thinking of taking a painting class over the summer.. That is, if I have enough time. And if Father approves.."
All that mattered was that moment.
Before Mikoto can say anything more, Fugaku interrupts them.
"I think it's time to tell them. Don't you, Hiashi?"
"Of course."
Curious, Hinata looks at from her Father and Fugaku. Though it was Mikoto who spoke.
That moment was what would change everything.
"You and Sasuke are to be married."
She nearly chokes on her water.
"W-what?"
Her Father gives her a look of disapproval, but Mikoto just smiles at her.
Quivering, they collapse within one another. Everything going dark.
"You're going to become apart of the family. Isn't that lovely? Your Mother and I have been planning this since you two were born."
Until the morning, when they realize who and what they just did..
Before Hinata can say anything, her Father strikes up conversation with Mikoto and Fugaku. Leaving the two betrothed youths to stare at one another. This being the first time Hinata had the nerve to look at him. She could see that plus sign flashing again. Was she being mocked by fate?