It was a decision that has already been made.


Curiosity

I gave this conference far less credit when I read the handout, it actually peaked at higher points of my interests but at the moment a proud and stubborn man was giving a redundant speech of his life. It is a story I heard many times. I worked every ounce of my will not to roll my eyes and absently started to doodle in my notebook, before long I found myself to be lost a ball pointed pen leading my way, Roses and Freesias being my only clue. I smiled softly when the picture started coming together with swirls of vines and pedals, almost finished when someone suddenly cleared their throat beside me, making me jump.

"May I?" His voice soft and polite a hand extended to the chair next to me, I didn't dare look at his face only giving a nod to appease him. Taking his seat, I could sense his eyes on me an awkward feeling already rising in my chest there were many other seats, why sit by me?

"That is a beautiful drawing, Miss Hyuuga." Most people knew who I was from the trademark pale eyes of a Hyuuga but I still looked up in surprise which was a big mistake. A sudden rush of heat washed through my body, this man was beautiful I blushed before I could stop it and for a painfully bashful moment I could not speak. A smug smirk betrayed his little façade of mystery I couldn't help but want to move else where.

"Th-thank you." Curse that stutter, I looked away quickly my fingers pulling at the hem of my dress that abruptly seemed to short. Chuckling quietly, the beautiful man reached out and for a split heart stopping second I thought he was going to grab my hand but he only snatched the notebook from under me. Frowning I turned to him again but whatever I was going to say dyed in my throat his smile knocked the breath out of me, his dark eyes looking at me as if I were the only person in the room. My heart started to race when he slowly leaned forward, his fingers brushed against mine barely touching but a lingering tingle made me fully aware how close he was. I finally let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in; I was a little frustrated I should be able to control myself.

"My name is Itachi, please tell me your name my love." I put my hands on his shoulders to put some distance between us I couldn't help but feel the disappointment from the loss of heat, he only smiled wryly, he knew exactly what he was doing to me. Pride wouldn't let me react to the attraction but my body said otherwise.

"I' am Hinata." My voice sounded more like a whimper but it only made his eyes glitter in a hunger that I was very unfamiliar with. I jumped the second time when I heard someone clear their throat in annoyance. Mortified I looked up to see the speaker glaring disapprovingly.

"Mr. Uchiha, could you please not behave like an animal in my presence!" I shoved away from him as fast as I could, my eyes widened when I heard the name, 'Uchiha Itachi!' This is a very infamous and powerful man having a reputation to be cold, unemotional and a temper that scares even my father. He is the head of the most dominant and wealthy corporation in the world, what was I doing?

"Will you excuse me?" I ran out of there before they could answer not fast enough to miss his soft chuckle.


I relaxed back into my seat feeling very satisfied I couldn't help but let my contentment show on my features with a little quirk of the lips. Not really being used of woman running away from my attentions was actually more amusing than I would have presumed my smile only widened when I looked back at my uncle.

"Mr. Uchiha, must you provoke every pretty lady you see? Because that is not just another Hyuuga, she is the heir and future head of the Hyuuga corp. so please show some respect, Mr. Uchiha."

"And must you use my name in every sentence?" I got up and started to walk away, leaving him to sit and grumble by himself. He wasn't old but he sure was getting close to senile.

It took me a moment to realize that I was still holding the young lady's notebook the urge to open it and read its contents was strong, surly it only held notes from the conference or many other business issues that was hardly intriguing but none the less I was curious.

'Curiosity killed the cat.'

My finger flipped the purple cover over and opened to find an elegant sketch of a cherry blossom and her name inscribed at the bottom, turning to the next page I was surprised to find music notes scribbled on the whole piece of paper. Smudges from erasing and rewriting, notes that were complicated even for my inspired intellect I could only blink in reaction. The next page held what I thought was just a simple poem suddenly it was a song that harmonized perfectly into to the notes and for some reason my breath caught in my throat.

There was a whole section of music that turned out to be incredible, art and designs that were just as astonishing schedules and business plans that took my breath away, literally. This was no ordinary woman, the realization made me double take on how I treated her, yes very disrespectful I couldn't help but feel a little guilty. To treat her like all the other girls seemed sinful; this notebook put her in a completely different light, resolve settled in my mind.

'She is going to be mine.'

It was a little hard to close the notebook back up but I probably looked a little odd just standing in the hall and it was time to make a game plan. Looking outside I smiled, my favorite time of day, the sunset was exceptionally beautiful from this height I vaguely wondered what people would think if they new I was a sucker for such trivial things, shrugging I walked on. In the lobby I ran into the last person I thought I would see there, an old friend that my little brother has been hanging around with lately but I could not fathom what he was doing in New York in this hotel and at this time.

"Sasuke's not here." May as well be frank about it, he only turned and smiled none too innocently if he had an innocent look was another question.

"Not even a hello, my friend?"

"Hello."

"Well hello to you to, sunshine, and I' am not here to see your little brother, I' am well aware that he is back at home." He paused too look towards the elevators and a grand smile suddenly broke across his features. "I' am here to bring my gorgeous lady to a lovely dinner." I looked over toward his line of sight and my heart fell.

"Kakashi!" Hinata exclaimed excitedly, she wore a silk deep violet number that made me freeze, her long tresses left down and curled at the ends the same shade of purple elegantly painted across her eyelids. She looked absolutely ravishing. I watched painfully as she ran to Kakashi's side and give him a light kiss on the lips. I couldn't help but think that was supposed to be me.

"I missed you so much."

"I missed you to, babe." Kakashi selfishly wrapped his arms around her small waist; Hinata neatly tucked herself under his chin. I could only grimace an ugly feeling rising in my chest, 'Babe?' A lady should not be called such things but it wasn't the time to have an argument with myself but a perfect moment to make myself scarce. Slowly but surly the elevator finally opened to reveal a superbly vacant lot, because I' am a masochist I looked back towards them, Hinata looked marvelously beautiful never has a woman felt this out of reach. Suddenly she turned and our eyes met, she almost smiled but turned and started to leave instead, the doors shut and left me to grumble by myself.


A funny feeling was rising in my chest as Kakashi reached for my hand, was it guilt? That would be absurd, I didn't do anything wrong but the way my body reacted to the Uchiha was enough to make me feel on edge. It took Kakashi a very long time to make me feel that kind of physical desire and this dangerous man took only moments to get my heart beating. I looked over at my lover and smiled, he was such a sweet man, treating me like no other I squeezed his fingers and made a decision.

'I' am going to stay away from the Uchiha from now on.' I pursed my lips and nodded my head in confirmation which only made me giggle earning a look from Kakashi.

"What's so funny?" He leaned over to kiss my forehead which only made me smile wide.

"I' am j-just really h-happy you're here, I d-didn't think you were actually g-going to c-come."

"Don't be silly, my dear, of course I wouldn't miss a day like this, Hinata." He stopped to lightly tap my nose with his finger making me giggle again. We started walking in a comfortable silence that's when I realized I didn't know where we were going, looking around we were on a relatively quiet street night settling over the city, lights brightening and waking up for Friday night.

"Where are w-we going, Kakashi?" Suddenly we stopped in front of a very large building, it was a grand hotel meant for only the rich. Walking through the glass spinning door to find a luxurious lobby filled with gold's and reds, white marble floors made my heels clack. I couldn't stop the gasp that escaped my lips, it was huge! Chandeliers hung high above us, crystals sparked in the lighting suddenly feeling a little under dressed I pulled at my hem uncomfortably.

"Don't worry, my dear, you look amazing." His whispered praise did make me feel a little bit better. Kakashi made a signal to a servant and pulled me towards the elevators.

"You must be Mr. Hatake and Miss Hyuuga?" We both nodded.

"Please follow me." There was a bit of an awkward pause, the servant looked me up and down abruptly turning and briskly started forward into a private elevator. I wondered how high we were going, I was about to ask Kakashi but he was to busy glaring at the young servant in front of us. I remember a long time ago he used to wear a sort of mask across his face, hiding from the world he didn't want anyone to see his mismatched eyes. Blushing I also remembered when I first told father that I was dating him, of course he did not approve in any way possible because of the age difference, it was only a lousy seven years. Than I remembered the reason he's here tonight and I smiled secretly, today was our anniversary of three years that's why he made such a fuss to be here even if he had to travel all the way from Japan.

Finally the elevator stopped, doors opening to reveal a presidential suite, I looked over to Kakashi wide eyed this is where we were going to eat? He shrugged nonchalantly and walked forward tugging me along with his hand, I was a little distracted by how big it was, decorative in blacks and grey's, carpets that were a bright crimson a kitchen and a bar, living room did someone really need all this for a couple of nights? The bathroom alone was probably as big as my hotel room geez. We stopped in front of a wall window, glass doors leading out into an enormous balcony, I gasped, there was a table for two set out, the table cloth in my favorite shade of purple, candles lightly lit in the middle, I was the first to walk out and take in the warm air. Kakashi soon joined me, taking me to sit down both looking up expectantly at the servant.

"My name is Sai and I' am going to be your server for tonight. Shall we start off with drinks perhaps some wine?" I blushed; I wasn't much for alcoholic drinks.

"No thank-you, I would j-just like some s-soda please." He gave me an odd look and turned to Kakashi.

"Same."

"Your orders will be out in just a moment." And with that he turned and disappeared through the doors.

"Y-you already ordered?" He only smiled and gently took my hand into his.

"It's a surprise, my dear." I couldn't help but frown, I didn't like people making decisions for me but I looked back at him, his eyes one grey and one dark the scar under his left eye only adding to his handsome features. I was proud to call this man mine.

"I love you." I softly declared watching as a slow and magnificent smile appeared.

"I love you more than you know, Hinata." Before we could say more the servant came bustling out with two dishes and a smaller plate with a pink cup cake decorated with a pink candle. I forgot to mention that it is my twenty first birthday today. I laughed heartedly when I saw what we were having for dinner, Burger and Fries, this man knew me well.

I looked out into the beautiful night, the city lights creating a dreamy glow, Kakashi's hand in mine and I found myself wondering what the Uchiha might be doing right at this moment.

I know I should not be starting another story...but otherwise I hope you like it ^_^