BEING THE PERFECT HOST

by Sasaki­Chan ( : )

Summary:

The Uchihas are having the Hyuugas (not the entire clan of course, only the Head family) over for dinner and as the evening progressed, after the small feast, while the adults retired somewhere to chat, the little ones were sent into a room to supposedly bond. Now, having been the host, Sasuke was entrusted upon making sure that his little guest, Hinatawas kept amused. So, what do two non- talkative three- years- old do when stuck together in a situation like this…they draw.

Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto…hmm…actually I really don't know what I would change anyway. It's already fine the way it is.

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PART TWO: REVEALED

(Later that night)

About three hours later when all the adults were done chatting and stuff that they do, the parents of the two children decided that it was time to say goodbye for the night. Walking into the room, the parents smiled at the scene in front of them…Sasuke and Hinata were sprawled on the tatami drawing without a care for the world. Oil pastels were scattered about the two children and it could be seen that Sasuke occasionally threw secret glances to Hinata…trying to get a peek at what she was drawing. The mothers cooed at the cute scene while the fathers simply smirked. Maybe there was something in store for the two children in the future.

Uchiha Mikito bent down to look over the Hyuuga girl's shoulder to have a look at what the children were drawing that had them so immersed as to not even notice the presence of the adults. However, as she lowered herself to the girl's level from behind, her son saw her.

Blinking at having not noticed their parents' presence, Sasuke then beamed at his mother while throwing her a cute grin with a navy blue crayon in hand and his feet swinging in the air from his sprawling position, "Hi, mom. Hi, dad. Mr and Mrs Hyuuga." he greeted, practicing the so- called good manners that his mother had painstakingly drilled into her sons.

Hiashi simply nodded while Hinata's mother smiled softly at the Uchiha child. "Hello, Sasuke." said the Hyuuga head with his deep voice.

Hinata having realized the presence of the adults sooner than Sasuke, had blushed furiously as she frantically scrambled onto her tiny feet and bowed in respect for the elders. Her bangs covering her eyes, Hinata managed to squeak a greeting of sorts, "O-ohayo…mother, father. O-o-ohayo to y-you too, Mr. and Mrs. U- Uchiha."

Chuckling, Hinata's mother swooped down to hug her daughter and brush her bangs aside. Taking a butterfly hairclip from one of the elaborate ornamentals in her fancy bun, the wife of the Hyuuga leader clipped her dear daughter's bangs to one side to allow her white Hyuuga eyes be seen. Looking straight into Hinata's eyes, she smiled, "Such beautiful and special eyes should not be hidden. Show them with pride because not everyone is blessed with what you have."

Hearing her mother's words and feeling her gentle touch, Hinata could not really understand the hidden meaning behind her mother's wisdom, but nodded her head anyway. Knowing her mother, she would usually say something nice.

Uchiha Mikito smiled looking at the mother and daughter interaction and smiled for she too knew what it felt to be a mother. To try educate your children as best as you could. Looking at Sasuke, who was starting to make a somewhat disgusted yet still immensely cute face at the mushy scene in front of him, Mikito could not help but smile and thank Kami sama for blessing her with two beautiful sons (remember… Itachi…the other one).

Bending towards the small Hyuuga, Mikito asked Hinata if she could see the drawing. Hinata nodded and shyly handed the elder Uchiha woman the piece of paper and quickly hid behind her own mother's kimono. Hinata timidly stole shy glances from behind her mother as if trying to see whether Mikito san approved of her little piece of artwork.

Taking the drawing from the small hands, Mikito smiled at the little girl all the while thinking, what a cute girl she is. Indeed, having brought up two boys of her own, it cannot be denied that Mikito had secretly harbored a dream of having a daughter of her own if only her husband would agree to her idea. But as he always says, bringing up those two little rascals was already a real pain (try babysitting one nine year old and a three year old, and you'll know what I mean). Glancing at her youngest son, Sasuke, Mikito smiled inwardly as the boy tried his might to climb his mother knees to have a look at the drawing that had been taunting his curiosity in the past four hours.

Finally succeeding in clambering up his mother's skirt to perch on her knees, Sasuke smiled in triumph. At last, he would now be able to see the mysterious drawing that Hinata had painfully tried to hide from him.

Both mother and son glanced at the drawing while Hinata's grip on her mother's kimono tightened in instinct.

FLASHBACK

- Earlier that night-

"Hey, can I ask you something?"

"W-what?"

"What are you drawing there? Why is it such a secret?"

"A-ano…b-b-because it-it…"

Sasuke looked at Hinata and nodded his head as if to encourage her to continue.

"A- ano…i-it is a s-s-surprise," squeaked the little girl.

Sasuke's shoulder slumped. And here he thought that she would finally tell him what she was drawing. I mean like what is there to hide of anyway. I showed her my drawing. It's of my Gundam Wing model although she did think that it was a weird doll. Hmphh, girls never have taste in toys.

Continuing with his task of completing his masterpiece of his favorite toy, Sasuke hummed a soft tune with his head shaking from left to right ( going with the beat of his made up tune). He was completely oblivious to the string of emotions running across the young heiress' face.

"I-i- it's y-y-you," was all Hinata could say as she quickly duck her head down as if little Sasuke was going to chew her down immediately.

But all Sasuke did was look at her oddly not understanding at all what she had just said. Seeing no signs that the Hyuuga was ever going to resurface, he merely shrugged his scrawny shoulders in dismissal and continued playing Michael Angelo (the artist, not the Ninja Turtle!). He'll wait until she was ready to explain everything but until then, he might as well finish up this piece so that his mother could praise him for his efforts… as usual. Yep, little Sasuke was definitely one little momma's boy…and that is because his father was to scary to even speak off.

END OF FLASHBACK

Looking at the drawing, little Sasuke's eyes twitch…not a very good sign.

Absolutely adoring the work of the little girl, Mikito cooed, "My, what a charming drawing of…" (Sasuke's eyes twitch, kind of having a hunch at what his mother would say while Hinata only cowered behind her own mother's kimono more, having noticed the tell tales of an eruption on Sasuke's obvious frown and pout) "… a donkey. And look, it has a pretty pink ribbon on its head as well."

Suddenly realizing Hinata's words earlier and looking at this picture, Sasuke's mind automatically went berserk. Quickly snatching the drawing from his mother's hands, Sasuke immediately crumpled the drawing in front of the two mothers (the fathers were long gone from the scene) and an ultra terrified Hinata who by then was softly whimpering behind her mother.

And to top off his sudden bizarre behavior, Sasuke did the unthinkable… he stuffed the crumpled up paper in his mouth and did munching like motions.

Mikito could only gape at her son while Hinata's mother looked on astonished and Hinata on the verge of wailing. The little Uchiha boy was scaring her wits out.

And what did Sasuke do?

Standing with arms crossed and face in a scowl while still chewing on the piece of paper, "I'm hungry."

All the ladies (and girl) in that small room could only gape at Sasuke. Really, what was there that can be said of a genius who suddenly decided to eat paper because he was hungry.

And as it always goes, Itachi always manages to make an appearance during stupid yet priceless moments like this. No one realized his presence at the door (neither did Sasuke who was still trying hard to maintain his composure and dignity after the 'amazing' outburst). Chuckling silently at the sight of his brother making a total fool of himself, Itachi decided to keep the memory last…by taking a picture of the moment using a mini camera that he always has handy (it really is, when you have siblings that is). This evidence may just prove useful for future blackmail.

And so with that little spectacular act by our chibi Uchiha genius (Sasuke, duh)…the mothers and Hinata let it slide and enjoyed the rest of the night. Sasuke maintained his somewhat forced cool composure, Hinata clinging to her mother more than ever (Sasuke freaked her out beyond doubt) and Itachi was once again gone... probably in some dark room developing the blackmail…ehem…we mean…picture.

So basically, everything went just fine…or as fine as it can get with two small children.

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Author's note:

Well, how was it? This is actually my first attempt at writing a short fiction as I hate reading unfinished fics and I figured out that you guys must too. Anyway…this really isn't the end yet. Why? Do you see any "THE END' thingy anywhere? Well, that's because I have a small gift for you guys at the end of this story. So simply scroll down to see my little humble gift for you guys. (winks)

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(Here's my pre-mentioned 'little gift'. Hope you guys enjoy it.)

A couple of days later…

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- At the head Uchiha residence -

"ITACHI NII SAN!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Sticking her head out of the kitchen door, Mikoto looked into the living room to see a crying Sasuke running around the house after a running and laughing Itachi. Thinking that it was just another game between the two brothers and as usual, Sasuke had lost (Sasuke has always been a sore loser between the two brothers), Mikoto merely shrugged and went into the kitchen to continue preparing dinner for the family. Even after years of bringing up kids, she will never understand of the things that go on in the minds of her two sons.

Meanwhile, in the living room…

A crying Sasuke kept on chasing his brother, hopefully trying to get his little hands on the picture in his brother's hand. But of course to no avail. Even his mother did nothing to help him, but then again maybe it was for the best. He wouldn't want his mother to be reminded of that unfortunate incident again. He had to live up to the sweet gushings of his mother saying how stupid and cute he looked then for the past few weeks. Not good…na aah…not good at all for a growing Uchiha male.

And now, his stupid but actually really genius but still stupid…ah, you get what he means right…brother, dear Itachi, had to blackmail him with a picture that he had not realized even existed…until today. And dear little Sasuke would just die, if Itachi did just as he had threatened and paste it on every wall of his kindergarten…aah…also not good…because if that happened, Kami knows how the rabies infested fan girls of his would react. Probably glomp him to death everyday. Sasuke shuddered thinking of the consequences should Itachi decide to carry out his threat.

However, thinking that there was no hope at all in getting that wretched piece of picture from his devious brother's hands, Sasuke had to think quick. And think was what he did…all the while still crying and running after an amused nine year old Itachi.

Time for Plan B.

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- At the Hyuuga head residence-

As any usual day goes, the Hyuuga compound was as quiet as the graveyard, to the extent that some people would say the resemblance was so uncanny that it could easily be mistaken for the home of the dead. However, today was slightly…note, slightly different.

Now, let us all see the on goings in the family living room of the Hyuuga Head family.

Seated on a cushion behind a low table with his wife beside him, Hiashi beckoned his three year old daughter to speak of what she had sought him for.

Hinata who sat on the floor opposite her parents was hesitant at first. Clutching her tiny fists on her knees as her eyes shuffled everywhere in the room as if looking for courage…the silence combined with the intensity of her father's stare was in a way intimidating her. Finally having her resolves set, Hinata gulped noisily, making her nervousness clear.

Lifting her head, trying to look at her father in the eyes, Hinata slowly lifted her small framed body off the floor to stand straight in front of her parents. Heaving her chest deeply as if to try suck in all the courage she could muster from around her, Hinata let all her normal inhibitions slide.

Hiashi and his wife merely looked on, curious as to what their little Hinata could possibly be telling them. And the boy, were they in for a surprise…

"MOMMY, DADDY!" Hinata cried uncharacteristically aloud as she struck a pose so absurd that Hiashi practically had an invisible sweatdrop for the first time ever in his life. "I WANT YOU TO TAKE ME TO THE FESTIVAL TONIGHT. I LIKE THE FESTIVAL! I ADORE THE FESTIVAL! I WANT TO GO TO THE FESTIVAL!" shouted Hinata with fire burning in her eyes as she got into that John Travolta- ish stance (you know, the legendary Saturday Night Fever pose) which she had copied from her scary friend, the crazy Uchiha Sasuke. In a simple house kimono and that absurd stance, Hyuuga Hinata had no idea of the kind of impression she had made on her parents but in her childish and naïve mind, knowing her father, she knew that he would praise any show of bravery…and this display sure used up all her courage.

Still in that ridiculous pose and the parents totally dumbstruck…there was a lingering silence in the spacious room.

Tilting his head towards his wife and whispering to her, "Remind me to ask for a restraining order from the Hokage for that jounin, Gai as soon as possible." Too astonished to even form a coherent reply, Hinata's mother could only nod in agreement as she kept her eyes glued on her precious Hinata…and just a few weeks ago, her friend's son had behaved rather peculiar too. There must be some sort of epidemic breakage that is infesting the children's mind these days. Maybe she should consult the royal Hyuuga meds later…just to be on the safe side.

And that was the little story between the two little children…until another time perhaps.

THE END

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Now, THAT is the end. But this might lead to sequels and one- shots (or two shots) that is somewhat related. Don't forget to drop a comment or two so that I can improve or probably requests… so long it ain't a Sasusaku. No offense really…but I just can't digest the idea of a Sasusaku. So sorry.

Well, until next time…ADIOS.