I'll Do It Tomorrow

( Hinata's point of view )

I continue to brush my hair as I look in the mirror. "So you're going to lunch with your family?" Temari's voice comes from my phone that is placed on the bathroom counter. The speaker option is on making her voice echo in the small room.

"Yes," I say as I look at my hair in the mirror. "Are you gonna tell them about the baby?" she asks in a worried voice. I look away from the mirror and sigh. "No...? I-I don't know... I think I s-should wait before telling my father and sister..." I say and slip on a pastel pink floral dress.

"Well, that's obvious. What about Neji? I mean he's practically your best friend. After me of course."

I chuckle, "t-truthfully I do want to t-tell Neji but..."

"He's going to want to know who the father is."

"Y-Yes... I think I should tell S-Sasuke before I tell Neji."

"You're going to tell Sasuke today at the party, right?"

"That is the p-plan."

I look at the time and sigh. "I have to go Temari," I say sadly. "Ok, I'll see you later at the party. Bye"

"Bye," I say and the line cuts off. I turn off my phone and look at myself one last time in the mirror. My eyes go to my stomach. I'm going to have to tell them at one point. But not today.

An hour later I am standing in front of the Hyuga estate. I'm hesitant to go in. This is had been my home all my life yet the huge house seems so unfamiliar now. "Hinata?" I turn when I hear my name being called and see Neji. I smile as he walks toward me.

I hug him, "what are you doing out here? Why didn't you go in?" he asks as we pull away from each other. "You weren't thinking of running away were you?" he says in a playful tone. I giggle, he holds out his arm and I latch on.

Together we walk inside. As soon as we walk in the maid leads us to the garden where my father and sister are already waiting. We sit down at the table. My father sits in the head of the table, to his right is Hanabi and to his left is Neji. I sit down next to Neji.

As soon as we sit down the maids bring out our lunch. "How has school been Hanabi?" I whisper careful to not stutter in front of father. She shrugs her shoulders, "same as always" she says uninterested. She turns to Neji and smiles excitedly. "What about you Neji? How was your business trip?" she asks happily.

I cast my eyes downward and continue to eat my food silently. "It was fine Hanabi," he says sternly noticing her difference in tone when she talks to him. "Why don't you ask Hinata how she's doing?" Neji suggests. "Because she never has anything interesting to say and when she does I can bearly understand her. She's too quiet and stutters a lot."

"Hanabi, be nice," my father says not really paying attention.

"It's true. I can't believe were related let alone sisters. Were nothing alike" she speaks like I'm not even there. "Your right Hanabi. I can't believe your sisters either" Neji says in a cold voice. He turns to me and smiles, "How was your week Hinata?" he asks in a gentle voice.

I give him a small smile. "It was good. Today is Kiba's birthday. Later today I'm going to his birthday party, w-would you like to come with me?" I ask. "I wish I could but I have something to attend today also."

"Next time," I say softly and continue eating my food. "What did I tell you about that stutter" I hear my fathers booming voice. I look up and see him looking at me disappointedly. "I'm sorry."

000

(Sasuke's point of view)

Sometimes my life feels unfamiliar. It's been this way since I got back. Like my life isn't my life. I look in the mirror and don't recognize my reflection.

It feels like I'm living someone else's life. Going through the actions and fulfilling their routine for the day. Like one day I'm going to wake up and be me again.

But each day I wake up and I'm still here...

Why do I feel like a stranger in my own body?

In my own life?

Lately, I've been drinking.

More than I probably should but... Its the only time I feel like myself anymore. I don't get drunk. Not most days anyway.

On hard days I don't stop until I feel nothing at all. I should probably quit before I become an alcoholic.

Or maybe I already am?

I'll do it tomorrow.

Its what I tell myself every day.

000

(Hinata's point of view)

After lunch, Neji and I sit in the garden for a while enjoying the sound of the birds chirping and the fresh air. Between is a pot of tea. "Why do you let Hanabi talk to you like that?" he asks suddenly. "W-What do you mean?" I ask innocently and blow on my tea.

He turns to me, "why do you allow her to disrespect you." I sigh, "It's the way she's always been Neji. I doubt she will stop even if I tell her" I say and take a sip of my tea. "Not only are you older you are also her sister. She shouldn't treat you like that" he whispers. I set my teacup down.

I stare at a squirrel in front of us climb an oak tree. I don't really have time to think about Hanabi. My mind is elsewhere. Thinking about what I'm going to say to Sasuke. "Whats wrong Hinata?" Neji asks in a soft voice. I turn to him confused. "Something is on your mind. Ever since lunch, your mind has been elsewhere. Is something wrong?" he asks again.

I smile and look down, I shake my head. "I'm just thinking a-about what I'm going to get K-Kiba for his birthday" I lie. He continues to look at me, I avoid his eyes. He knows I'm lying but he doesn't say anything else. We are both silent for a while. "Hinata can I ask you something?"

I turn to him. "W-What is it?"

"When are you going to ask your father for a promotion in the company?"

"Hm? Why w-would I do that?"

He sighs again, "Hinata you're a secretary in your own company"

That is true. I am my father's personal secretary but a secretary none the less. "I'm h-happy with my job Neji..."

"How are you suppose to train to take over the company when you're a secretary?"

His words sting. And feel like a slap in the face. He only realizes until after he says them. The truth hurts. "I'm sorry Hinata. That was uncalled for" he whispers. "I-It's okay Neji, I f-forgive you" I mutter.

Before either of us has a chance to say anything else Hanabi comes skipping toward us. "I swear you two act like old people. Drinking nasty tea and sitting down in the garden" she says as she moves the teapot and sits in the middle of us.

"So what are we talking about?" she asks. "Nothing" Neji answers immediately. I look at the watch on my wrist and notice its almost 2'o clock. I stand up, "I have to go," I say. "Already?" Hanabi questions. "Yes, I have to b-buy Kiba a gift and f-finish getting ready. I promised him I would be there early to set up."

Neji stands up and gives me a hug. "I will see you Monday," he says, I smile and nod. I wave goodbye to Hanabi and go back inside the house. I walk to my father's study and stand in front of the door. But instead of saying goodbye I walk away.

000

Two hours later and I'm standing in Kiba's backyard helping put up decorations. After my birthday party, Kiba and I didn't talk for a while. But we started talking again and both agreed it would be better if we just stayed friends.

I'm thankful he understood my feelings and gave me space. I get up on a ladder and put up a banner. When I'm finished I feel someone tap on my shoulder and turn around. I smile when I see Temari. "Should you be getting on ladders?" she whispers in my ear as we hug. "I s-survived," I say jokingly.

"How are you feeling?" she asks. "I'm f-fine Temari." We walk to the table and set up the dishware. "So how was lunch with your family?"

A sigh escapes my lips. "That bad?" I stop what I'm doing and turn to her. "Hanabi still ignores me," I say. "That's because she's a brat, that has nothing to do with you."

"I feel like I d-did something. B-But I don't know what. But surely there must be a r-reason she ignores me."

"Hinata, people don't need reasons to be jerks. They just are."

"I suppose... How are your brothers?"

She chuckles, "Gaara is always working and Kankuro is living on my couch."

"Why is he l-living on your couch? I thought h-he lived with his girlfriend?"

"They broke up."

"Ah, m-may I ask why?"

"Who knows. He won't tell me."

We walk to the kitchen and bring out the food. "For now I'm just giving him space. And hoping for the best," she says as she sets down the food tray. "S-Sometimes that's the best thing you could d-do."

000

A couple of hours later and the party is in full swing. All around me people are having fun and laughing. I look around but don't see Sasuke. I'm thankful. Truthfully I'm really nervous. I walk around and make sure everyone has food and drinks.

"Hey, Hinata!" I hear someone call. I turn and see Kiba. I smile as he walks toward me. "You should go sit down and eat something. You've done enough," he says and hands me some food. I thank him and find a seat next to Temari.

"Has Sasuke gotten here?" she asks. I chuckle, "don't r-remind me," I say and begin to eat. "I want to see his reaction. Even from far away I think it would be interesting" she says with an evil look in her eye. I shake my head and continue eating. She continues to talk to me about random things as I nod and give my opinion every once in a while.

I look up at her when she goes silent. I follow her eyes and notice she's looking at Shikamaru. I smile, "W-Why don't you go talk to him?" She turns to me embarrassed. "No way," she says bashfully. "Go," I say and begin to push her out of her seat. She stands up and fixes her clothes, "If I make a fool of myself your the one who is going to buy me ice cream" she whispers and walks towards him.

I smile as I watch them both nervously talk to each other. I finish eating and stand up. I walk to the trash and throw out the plastic plate. As I'm walking back I notice Sasuke. He's standing towards the back talking to Naruto and Sakura.

My heart skips a beat. I watch as he smirks at something Naruto said. He looks... happy. I don't make any move to walk toward him. He looks happy with Naruto and Sakura. Would I ruin it if I tell him?

I look away and walk instead inside to the bathroom. I splash some cold water on myself to try and calm my nerves. I take a deep breath and open the door. Slowly I walk back outside. I look at where he was and see him. He's standing by himself sitting on the bench on the edge of the yard.

I hesitantly walk towards him. He looks up and catches my gaze. I give him a small smile and sit down next to him. "Hey" I whisper. "I'm surprised you didn't stutter." I am too. "W-We need to talk," I say hesitantly. "Does it have to do with what we did last time?" I turn to him surprised. He's not looking at me, he's leaned back casually and looking at the sky. The sun is set and you can see the stars. He looks so peaceful.

I nod my head. He turns to me. "What is it?" he asks. Before I can open my mouth we both hear Naruto call him. Sasuke turns to him, "I'll be there in a minute!" he yells back irritated. He turns to me again, I chuckle. "Just t-that I had fun" I whisper. He smirks, "Always good to hear positive feedback," he says and stands up.

"I'll see you around," he says and begins to walk toward Naruto. I watch him as he walks away. I'm going to tell him. Just not today. Maybe I'll do it tomorrow.

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