Chapter 3

"Good morning Hinata-sama."

"Oh! Good morning neji-niisan! I made breakfast." I say to neji. I was so lost in thought with cooking that i almost didn't catch him when he came in.

"Thank you hinata-sama. Everything looks great do you want me to gather everyone to eat?" he asks. Setting down the knife i was using i nod and smile at him in thanks.

"Oh and hinata-sama….."

Shit……...im busted.

"I know of your mission with the uchiha. And although i don't trust him i trust you. I know you'll do your absolute best. If you ever need it though i am merely a call away." He says to me before he leaves to get everyone. I stand there shocked. *thank you Neji…...* Putting down 3 plates for father, hanabi, and niisan i walk back and forth from the dining room to the kitchen bring the food with me as i go.

"Morning Daughter"

"Morning Hinata!"

Father and Hanabi greet as they enter.

"Will you not be eating with us?" Hanabi said

"No i have to meet naruto-san for the mission i have my bags and food already prepared." shaking my head.

"Oh well good luck!" she says.

"Your sister doesn't need hanabi." father says to her. He looks up and nods in my direction before beginning to eat.

I bow before leaving and head to the entrance of my home where i have everything ready to go. I have my nin uniform and a couple casual clothing as well per packed. I figure if i need more i can just take the uchiha with me and get more later on. Grabbing my two bags of the stuff i think i will need i head off in the direction of the hospital.

Walking through the village today is peaceful. I nod to some of the stand owners that are selling various items. I've seen most of these people since i was born and they have always been kind to me. It doesn't take long until i spot a familiar bundle of bright blonde hair.

"Morning Hinata-chan!" Naruto greets me.

"Morning Naruto-san." i say to him. I give a small smile to be polite but it is still so awkward between us. I doubt it will ever get better. I mean how am i supposed to react towards the man that i thought i loved but ended up breaking my heart. I own him the fact that through heartbreak i have become stronger but still.

"How have you been Hina-chan?" he asks scratching the back of his head.

"I've been fine thank you. Shall we head down to see Uchiha-san?" i brush his question off. I have no desire to speak to him longer than i have to. Not because i'm mad but because…..well i'm not to sure why i know i just don't want to.

"Oh...okay...yeah i'll take you to him." he says his smile fades. To others who aren't close to him they wouldn't have noticed but me…..well i spent most of my life watching him. I can read him like a open book. He's hurt that i wont speak to him. Well to bad get over it i did.

"Sasuke-teme was in a mood yesterday just so you know." he tells me as we walk down the hallway. I nod to signal i understand.

We make it all the way to the room where the have im in.

"Naruto-san. I think it would be best if i went in alone." i stop him from opening the door.

"Hinata-chan I-"

"This is not a request. I am now in charge of uchiha-san health and you being there just annoys him. When he is in a better more stable condition, that would be the better time for the two of you to fight like cats and dogs but for now he doesn't need you. He needs someone who can make unbiased decisions, that better HIS health both mentally and physically. You and sakura right now only bring out the bad side of sasuke. I know you two view him as a friend but to him you, sakura, and maybe even me represent all the terrible things that have happened to him. Give him time to adjust to the village, to people, to having friends that care. Do you understand what i am saying." i say looking him in the eyes. I am serious if i have to i'll have lady tsunade restrict naruto and sakura's visits with him. I don't want to but i must do whatever it takes to rehabilitate the uchiha.

"...What's best for him or what you want? Hinata-chan i know i hurt-"

Holding up a hand to stop him, "this has nothing to do with me. This is about sasuke. And if you truly care for him as you say then you will pass along the message to sakura. I'm done speaking to you on this topic." I turn from him and open sasuke's room door. I take a step in and immediately feel hostility come from with in. i quickly shut the door in naruto's face before he can enter.

"So your my babysitter huh?"

I look up from the door and stare into obsidian eyes.

"Hello sasuke im Hinata Hyuuga. I'll be in charge of your medical recovery and rehabilitation into the village." i smile and say to him.

"You have an issue with the dope?" he ignore my greeting and nods his head in the direction of the door where i'm fairly certain naruto is still.

"Yes and No." i answer honestly. Walking further into the room i look around. Everything that's in the room is so clean it's like noone was recovering in here. The only thing that has any personalization to it are the flowers on his bed side that im guessing sakura bought for him.

"So sasuke …" i say to him as i pick up his medical record. I'm nowhere near as good as sakura is but i'm good enough to deal with what is required for recovery. "It seems that when you battled both madara and naruto you damaged your chakra network. We will begin therapy tomorrow today i just to test the waters so to speak to see where you are at. Sound good?" looking up from the clipboard i look at him and smile.

"Do i have a choice?" sasuke asks glaring at me. Hhmm he responds with hatred and sarcasm. Typical for someone who has lived the life he has. My mother always told me to kill people with kindness but i feel that will not work with him. I have to be firmer than i normally am with people when i am with him.

"Well yes of course you have a choice Uchiha-san. We can begin therapy and eventually you'll be able to use your chakra as normal OORR you refuse recovery and lose your sharingan forever and become a civilian. The choice is all yours." i say as i put a hand on my hip.

He looks shocked more than anything. I don't think anyone has ever spoken to him like that before. He recovers quickly though and smirks at me. Smirking is good for a man who is know for glaring and frowning all the time. Small victories.

"Therapy it is then" he says to me.

"Do you mind if i sit next to your bedside?" i ask before moving anywhere. He merely nods at me and i take a chair from the corner and drag it over to the bedside. Sitting down i gesture for him to give m his arm. He hesitates before conceding to whatever inner battle he was having with himself.

"I'm going to send a tiny amount of my chakra into you. Don't lie to me. We need to be honest with each other if you want your recovery to be a success. If it hurts i need you to tell me. Everything that happens in here is confidential i will only tell the lady hokage the status of your progress not what you say." i say to him as i feel his arm. Everything physically is in the right place but i can tell with one glance that his chakra networks are pretty much all completely damaged. "Are you ready?" i ask

"Hn…" I'm going to take that as a yes. I build up a small amount of chakra onto the figure tips of my hand. I touch him and send it through. Almost instantly he pulls his arm back and hiss at me like some feral cat.

"On a scale of one to ten. How bad?"

"100" he say between his teeth.

"Im sorry. We'll have to take it slower than i initially thought but thank you for being honest." i say to him. Normally i would comfort a friend by a hug or a squeeze on the shoulder but i know he isn't ready for that.

"When do you think ill be able to channel chakra through it?" he asks as he rubs his arm that i just touched.

"I'd say until it no longer hurts you to have my chakra go through." i shrug at him.

"Very helpful." he glares at me.

I shrug again, "do you feel up to getting some really food to eat? I know the uchiha compound isn't ready to move into yet so we will have to stay here a couple more days but that doesn't mean we have to their food." i smile at him

"Will anyone be joining us?" sasuke asks

"Not unless you want them to."

"why …...why you? I know your only being kind to me because of your mission but you don't need to be." he looks at me with all seriousness.

"Your right this is part of my mission but we will be spending all of our time together until otherwise said. Why make it miserable for both of us. And i would very much like to be your friend Uchiha-san." i say to me meeting his eyes. He looks me up and down like a predator stalking its prey. He opens his mouth and what i expect to hear is me being shot down but what comes out shocks me more.

"Sasuke." he says.

Titling my head, "what?"

"My name is sasuke. Cut that formality bull shit. If you say we are going to "try" and be friends, which by the way is a dumb thought to have i will never be your friend, then you should call me by my first name." he explains to me. I can't help but smile. I wasn't to certain how he would react but this was furthest from it.

"Well then sasuke-san, would you like to get dinner with me?" i ask him smiling in amusement.

"Hn.." is his only verbal response but he does nod his head in a yes motion and begins to get up. "Be Careful you havent walked in a while you muscles are sore." i begin to say to him but he cuts me off with a hand and says, " I know what my body is capable of women. Ill be fine." he says to me but glares at his legs.

Fine. if he wants to be stubborn so be it. He'll have to learn the hard way. Now standing, he takes a couple tender steps and seems to be fine but then he goes to take another step and his knee gives out. I see him as he falls. I know i said he'd learn the hard way but i can't help but reach out to him. I grab his arm and pull him to me so his weight is on me.

"I told you to be carefull maybe i should go get us food and come back you aren't ready to walk that far into town." I suggest to him. I have one of his arms round my shoulder the other grabs onto the rail of the bed to keep us both from falling..

"Im fine." he growls out. Hmm growling that's new for a human.

"No your not but okay don't listen to the medical professional that knows more than you." I say to him as he now props himself on the wall. I move my hand in a "you step first motion.", which only causes him to glare at me.

"Fine…." he mumbles……..

I smile at him and watch as he SLOWLY makes his way to the bed. I watch him. Sasuke Uchiha...stubborn, arrogant, and the only emotions i've seen him show is anger and hostility. I don't blame him though. He did say we could try to be friends as well though….he is a strange man.

"I'll be back then with dinner you should rest. Tomorrow will most likely be a painful day for you so eat what you can and rest when i return. I'll be in the room next to yours so if you need anything after i bring you food just yell." i say to him and turn to leave. I stop and look at him before leaving the room "Is there anything you want in particular?" He shakes his head and i nod before leaving. As i walk up and out of the hospital to get us dinner i can't help but think of what tomorrow will bring……...

alright guys! here is chapter 3. enjoy!!! see you guys in chapter 4!!