Uncomfortable Situations

Summary: Hyuga, Hinata has been very loyal to her boss Uchiha, Sasuke and his company for about seven years. During these seven years, Sasuke's respect has grown for her because unlike other women at their work place, she leaves him alone and exceeds in her job title. But when Sasuke's family business crashes and leaves him bankrupt and homeless, Hinata's loyalty is tested and she is left in an uncomfortable situation: living with her boss!

I don't own Naruto or anything that sounds familiar, but I do own this plot. Enjoy.

Chapter 1: Breaking The News

I like routines. I like waking up every morning knowing that today would be just like yesterday. I loved when things are just as I planned, but you know what I hate? I hate surprises.

"Um, Hinata, What does this have to do with the story?" Karin asked staring at me confused.

"You wanted to hear the story, so let me tell it." I pouted.

"Fine, please continue."

"Anyway, like I was saying, I hate surprises..."

Why? Simple answer: It meant taking a risk and taking a risk was a big no-no for me. I was not a dare devil. In fact I hated that movie Dare Devil, the one with the blind superhero. The person I was dating at the time took me to see that movie and I left him halfway through the movie. The point is I love being guaranteed a safe day. I may seem boring to you, but that's how I've been living (since my college days at Tokyo U).

Every weekday, I'd wake up at 6:45 am, brush my teeth, take a shower, do my hair the same as always( a professional bun), get dressed, eat breakfast which was either cereal or eggs, (it depended on my mood). Then I'd I'd leave my house at 7:30, get to Starbucks by 7:50 and get myself and my boss' coffee and by 8:15, I'd be at the door steps waiting for my boss to come in to work.

And every morning, my boss would walk towards the office door, hand me a file as I handed him his coffee and he'd greet me with a "Good morning Hinata."

That was how things were and that was how I liked it.

Except this morning, my boss (Uchiha, Sasuke by the way) came in ten minutes late and he didn't hand me a file or even say his usual good morning. He just grabbed his coffee, glanced at me and opened the front door. I could smell the strong scent of cigarettes on his suit jacket which surprised me since I didn't even know he smoked.

The elevator ride was even more awkward. I stood in the far corner of the little room and watched as he constantly fiddled with his hair and pace back and forth uncomfortably. I was getting nervous.

He never paced. My boss was always cool and collected. He never paced, pull back his hair like he was doing unless he was about to—gasp-- fire someone. Was he going to fire someone? Was he going to fire me? I worked for this company for seven years! Had he finally gotten tired of my abilities? What did I do wrong?

"How long does it take to get to the fifteenth floor?!" He snapped, banging his fist against the wall.

I was starting to feel a little claustrophobic myself, and a bit uncomfortable too.

"Are you okay sir?" I asked curiously, but cautiously.

The elevator doors opened, and he mumbled "finally", speeding off towards his office.

I followed him, waiting for him to give me an order like he always did.

He got to where my desk was and stopped. I walked towards it and placed the file down, waiting for him to give me some type of order. He stood there, then looked back at me sternly.

"Hinata," He began.

I stared up straight making sure we had eye contact because he hated when I tried to avoid eye contact.

"Yes sir," I answered.

"Cancel everything for today. No phone calls either unless it's from my family."

"But sir, what about the meeting with--"

"Cancel it. Nobody should bother me. Around 11:30, I want you to gather every floor manager in the conference room, understood?" He asked getting ready to enter his office.

"Yes sir." I nodded.

"Good." He said as he walked into his office, then shut the door.

He never shut his door unless he had a guest. Something was definitely wrong.

* * *

"What's this meeting about?" Sakon, the fourth floor manager asked impatiently.

I looked at the gray haired man as he sat in his chair, slouching. His arms were folded as if he were the big boss or something. I really didn't like him even though he never did anything to me. Maybe it was just the way he looked.

"I'm not sure. He didn't tell me."

"He's been acting weird all morning, more annoyed than he usually is." Tayuya, another co-worker said.

"Sit straight, here he comes." Ukon, Sakon's twin brother said.

We all sat straight because we all knew how much he hated when we slouched. I made sure I had my notepad in case I had to take any notes.

He walked in and didn't make eye contact with anybody. The same cigarette smell trailed behind him as he walked towards the front of the desk. We all sat quietly as he stared down at the table, tapping his fingers.

"It is a youthful day is not boss Sasuke?" Rock Lee, the eight floor manager asked happily. I wanted to smile at his sunny personality, but it wasn't a good time. Everyone was silent as Sasuke glared at poor Lee.

"I guess it is not a youthful day." Lee mumbled.

Sasuke sighed as he himself sat down and then slouched. He slouched! After giving us so much crap for it, he was doing it himself.

Every floor manger ( fourteen in total) and myself looked back and forth between each other. Something was definitely wrong.

After about a minute, he finally said something.

"I'm just going to get straight to the point." He said staring most of us down.

"My family's business has crashed, including my business and this cooperation. We have to evacuate this building in two weeks."

His onyx eyes looked at me dead in the face and the smell of cigarettes suddenly made sense. I think I needed a smoke now too.

The first person to react was of course loud mouth Sakon.

"What?" He fumed.

"Are you death?" Sasuke voice roared. You could tell he was the angriest. I tried not to burst out into the tears. I was the closest, so his voice was even louder when you sat next to him.

Sakon's anger also grew.

"What the hell do you mean your business has crashed?! You come in here all pissed and moody and shit, and you expect us to be able to read minds? What about our fucking jobs?" He yelled slamming his hands on the table.

The next events wet by like a flash. I just knew the yelling between Sasuke and Sakon got louder. They were about to attack each other, but half of the male staff were holding Sasuke back, and Ukon and Lee were holding Sakon back.

Tayuya and I (the only females) were staring amazed. I was more scared than amazed, but she was completely amused.

"Get the hell off me!" Sasuke yelled at everyone who was holding him.

They quickly let go of him, tensions high.

Everything got quiet again, as Sakon was escorted out the room.

"Now listen, I've recommended most of you to my colleagues earlier today, and they reassured me they don't mind taking you guys in. All of the section managers, even that dickhead," He said pointing towards the direction Sakon had left in.

"You all still have your jobs, just not here." He said. Anger was still on his face.

I looked down at the table still processing the news. What about everyone else who wasn't a section manger? What about me? What would happen to me after the firm closed down?

For the rest of the meeting, I toned out everyone and everything that was said. I stared anxiously down at my nail.

"Wait a minute, you're telling me Sasuke and this Sakon guy almost got in a fight?" Karin asked.

"I believe that's what I said." I nodded.

"Damn, I wish I was there." She frowned.

"I have to pee." Ino whined.

"Quick intermission then." I said as I took a deep breath. She quickly stood up and went to the bathroom. Karin and I sat. She was still there cursing herself for not being there until Ino finally came back.

"I've been using the bathroom a lot." Ino informed. "I think it's one of the side affects of being pregnant." She said sipping some more tea.

"Maybe you're drinking too much tea." Karin pointed out, causing Ino to glare at her.

"Anyway, get back to the story." Ino demanded smiling.

"So where was I..."

My lips were quivering, daring to ask about my position, but I didn't want to seem selfish.

Getting a new job meant starting from the bottom and working my way back up. It took me six years before I got the secretary job. Now I had to start all over.

"Hinata?"

I looked up and it was just Tayuya and I. It seemed everyone else just left.

"Yes?" Trying to push down the lump in my throat.

"The meeting is over." She informed me.

She was about to leave when I couldn't help but ask "What about everyone else?"

She sighed and answered.

"We have to break the news to them."

I nodded and she shrugged as she turned to walk away.

There was no point in sitting in the conference room by myself. I forced myself to get up and save my tears for after work.

I walked back to my desk and sat there for the rest of the day, I did what ever kind of work I could find.

* * *

It was about ten minutes until closing time when Sasuke called me into his office.

"Yes sir?"

He didn't look at me. He was too busy signing some papers I guess.

"Listen, I noticed you got a little frightened about that argument earlier and have been acting strange ever since, so I'm going to need you to get over that."

I wanted to punch him when he said that. Did he really think I was upset over the argument? I was losing my freaking job. It was the only life I knew! Waking up every morning to serve him and do what he wanted me to do!

I opened my mouth to say just that, but only air came out.

He went on talking about something. I wasn't paying attention though. All that was running through my mind was if I still had a job.

"Are you listening?" He asked annoyed.

"What about my job? Do I loose it like every other person in this office that's not a Sec. Manager?" I blurted.

His eyes suddenly looked up at me.

"So you didn't hear any of the things I just said?" He was glaring at me now.

"N-no sir." I frowned.

" Maybe if you were listening, you would have heard the part where I said I'm transferring you to the CoS (Company of Sabaku). I talked to the CEO Gaara, and he said he's looking forward to having you."

He went back to looking at the papers.

"Really?" I asked surprised.

"No, I just lied." He said sarcastically. I wanted to jump for joy, scream, do something!

"Thank you so much sir!" I said giddy.

"Yeah, sure. You don't start until the company has officially closed down, so be back here at 8:15, my coffee in your hands."

"Yes sir!" I said happily.

"You can go." He said leaning back on his chair, looking at me.

"Thank you sir." I grinned and greeted him good night.

"What the heck? How did you guys get together if you weren't going to be working for him anymore?" Karin asked frowning.

"I'd tell you, but I have to go pick up my little sister from the airport." I said getting up from the table.

"What? What about the rest of the story?" Ino asked getting up.

"I'll tell you later, I Author's Note

Hello! Thank you so much for the reviews ppeach, winterkaguya, thuthuthuy,Adelaide "Adell" Pierce, and imatwilightfan(I didn't include any of the number in your names! Sorry.) I was so happy that people liked it. In it's first day, this story had 74 hits. I think it was because the summary with the illegal drugs. That part will happen soon enough. Currently this story has 177 hits. Where are you guys? I can see who read the chapters, but not everyone is reviewing. I'd love to hear your opinion and my offer is still up.

In other news, I did misuse the commas again. I have a problem with grammar and spelling so please don't mind that. I kind of went back into Naruto Arc I and brought out the characters Tayuya, Sakon, and Ukon. I really haven't read Naruto since when Sasuke started attacking those other countries. The last shippuden I saw was when Sakura (?) defeated the beautiful Sasori and Deidara self destruct I think, lol. Shippuden is all over TV now, even on toon disney. Weird!!

School's been out due to the snow so I've been able to update quickly, but next time I won't be able to update quickly unless you guys review! (pwease??)

I meant to update earlier than right now, but I fell asleep and just woke up a thirty minutes ago.

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