(A/N): Thank you to all you reviewers . I really had no idea you would like this story to such a level. Aaah, it always happens to me. I write a story I intend to slack in, and people see potential in it. I write something I really want people to read and I get 15 reviews in 6 chapters… Kami-sama, where did I go wrong? Oh well, I don't want to complain too much. I'm happy you all like this story… I'm going to try hard to make it worth your time .

Genre: Romance/ Drama

Rating: T… there's some language in here I think.

Disclaimer: Watashi owner 'Naruto' janai! (That was bad Japanese. Please excuse my lame attempt P)

…Enjoy…

Chapter 2

"Deep Down"

Lavender eyes stayed focused on the floor below her feet, her fingers pushing each other in that same manner it would always when she was forced into a situation that unnerved her. During the years, she had lost her stutter, she had even started wearing outfits that did not require a jacket over them… but no matter how much she changed, that one characteristic would never leave. (1)

Kami knows why…

So what was making her so anxious? For one, she had no idea that the whole team 7 would be visiting him at this ungodly hour. Second, those dark pools of black seemed to pierce through her even if the person himself was sitting quite a distance away from her if I do say so myself. And third… she was tired, both emotionally and physically, she really didn't have it in her to answer any questions right now… unless they came from the owner of the house himself.

Sometimes she really wondered if luck ever seemed to take a liking in her…

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With confidence of course, he knew this subject would definitely get that Sasuke-jerk. (2) He just needed to say the right words, and also… make sure he didn't push it too hard. He didn't care about that teme, but he didn't want to make Hinata feel too pressured.

"Soooo Sa-su-keee… you still haven't answered my question, NEEEE?"

The raven haired survivor kept his gaze on the girl for a while longer before glancing at his blonde friend from the corner of his eyes. He grunted lowly and leaned back into the chair while closing his eyes, "Ask her."

Plan A… failure.

In conclusion, it wouldn't really hurt to ask her, right? And maybe… depending on her answer, he might be able to set another plan up…

"Hinata-chan? We're sorry for making you nervous, but for the sake of shutting Naruto-no-baka up…" Aaand she gives the famous blonde another death glare-glance, "… could you tell us why you're here… and with a suitcase?"

The blonde Uzumaki mentally dropped as he realized that small downfall. Sakura was there too…

Plan ?... failure.

Sasuke's dark eyes opened to glance at the girl across the room once again; there was something about her that made him feel like… he needed to do something. The way her face was almost touching her knees, and how her fingers pushed one another… told him that…

A smirk revealed itself on the past-avenger's lips. He wanted something more interesting, but he figured this was amusing enough… for the night.

He stood up and made his way towards the door, "That's enough, both of you. She'll explain herself tomorrow. Now, go…"

Naruto's head bobbed up from behind the back of a couch, a glimmer in his cerulean eyes, "Ehh??? Whyyyy??" He asked loudly, causing an extremely strong fist to pound itself on his hard head.

"No questions. Let's just go, Naruto… they must be both very tired."

And so he was dragged out of the house, his resolution into making the Uchiha bow before him… flushed down a drain. A very, very, very… VERY deep drain.

As she walked passed the tall Uchiha, Naruto's neckline in her hands, she whispered lowly to him, "Don't be too hard on her Sasuke-kun… she's been through a lot, I can tell."

And what had told her that? The Hyuuga heiress's eyes… those eyes which were always so full of sadness but veiled with fake happiness, were not in their usual state. And mind you, their usual state was not all that good to begin with… No, this time, it was not just misery she saw in those lavender orbs… what she saw, almost broke her heart.

She left the Uchiha grounds with Naruto hoping, praying that somehow… everything would turn out alright.

Pools of extreme sorrow, bleak with nothing more than every agonizing emotion there was. Her lavender eyes weren't just sad, no… They were broken. So if that was the case of her eyes, who knew what her heart's condition was…

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It was the same situation; the same position except the girl seemed to have been able to lift her head up, at least a millimeter.

He kept his gaze on her, determined to get an answer before doing anything else. He deserved one… Heck, he should even be demanding for one seeing as to it was his home… if not for that small whisper Sakura had given him before her departure.

She's been through a lot huh?

He sighed and closed his eyes once more, hoping that would help. "They're gone and my eyes aren't on you, now tell my why you're here."

She lifted her head, her eyes widening slightly to see that he had closed his eyes, not because it was one of his habits, but because he knew he was making her nervous by looking at her like that. She smiled lightly at this and took a deep breath, calming herself down, "Gomen, it's just… it's been such a long time since I've seen you all…"

He frowned and tried to remember her face with his eyes closed. He knew her?

"Just answer the question…"

Hinata sighed at this. She didn't mean to cause anyone trouble, but no matter what she did, it would just happen… this, she truly hated about herself. "Ano…" She really didn't want to mention it, but… "…when you came back, I was with Sakura-san… umm… treating you. I'm still confused about it demo, you gave me your address and said that I could come if I needed anything."

His frown only deepened, he could not remember anyone else with Sakura back then. But then again, giving his address to someone he appreciated the help from didn't seem like something he would not do. He did things like that, only to regret later on. Being soft in the deepest of his heart really got on his nerves. He stood up and began walking down the hall towards his room, "Fine, but if I learn that you've lied to me… I'll kill you."

A small smile graced her lips once again. She did not expect anything else from him anyways. This was Sasuke after all, and she was going to stay in his house. Of course his reaction would be nothing more than to walk away. She could only hope he'd remember someday. It left her uneasy to think she was still a stranger in his eyes… after… well, after knowing each other… to some extent.

He felt like an idiot. That dobe had already mentioned her name countless times, and Sakura had even whispered something about her to him. How could he forget so easily? He sighed, making sure it was him alone that was able to hear it, and before he turned the corner, he asked indifferently, "Your name?"

"Hyuuga Hinata…"

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It wasn't him to forget things so effortlessly. It angered him to know that he might have given his address to a girl sometime before, and he could not even remember her name. Let alone who she was entirely.

But there was that thought, that idea he had… Giving his address to someone… to a girl was not something he would do to anyone, maybe not even to Sakura. But that was only because somewhere deep beneath his skin, that pink haired kunoichi… frightened the hell out of him.

Nevertheless, something must have happened for him to actually give his address to the girl who was now probably sleeping on his couch, if it was all true that is. There was still that possibility.

He rested his arm on his forehead and glanced out his massive window at the dark midnight sky, there would be some talking to do tomorrow… that was for sure.

Hyuuga Hinata…

(A/N): I hope this chapter was okay. I really have so self-confidence… (currently reading a book so that I may gain some)… so I apologize if the chapter disappointed you.

(1) I don't know if Hinata lost that habit in Shippuuden (spelling?) but she has it in this story for reasons you currently do not need to know .

(2) Sorry to all you Sasuke fans. I was trying to write in a sort of 3rd person/ Naruto view.

I used some Japanese words, all of which I hope you know, if not… uh… I'm sorry?

Okay, I'm really happy I got even more reviews than I asked. Now, I want the total to be at least 15. Hmm… am I being greedy?

Sankyuu for your cooperation .

Kyotskete, ne?