I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS OR PLACES IN THIS STORY
Hinata was getting ready to leave for the club after putting on the final touches of light makeup. She put black eyeliner to widen her eyes, mascara a little pink blush across her cheeks and very light pink lipstick and some gloss. She took one last look in the mirror to check her outfit which was a mid thigh high white sweater dress that came off the the shoulders and clung snugly to her body. She put on knee high black lace boots and left her long hair loose with curls. She sprayed some perfume lightly on her neck and wrists and left her room hoping she would not be late.
Naruto was starting to regret his decision. After going home and taking a quick shower and throwing on some dark blue skinny jeans a tight white shirt with buttons at the top opened and a black leather ran a comb through his hair and left his home to head to the club. He decided to have his driver take him since he knew he would be drinking.
Upon entering the club he quickly located Sasuke at the bar and approach him. "Damn I didn't think this place would be so packed." Sasuke turned to look at his friend and replied 'what you expect it's a Friday night" Naruto just shrugged his shoulders and flagged the bartender down so he could his first drink of the night. After receiving their drinks Naruto walked with Sasuke to their table while checking out some females that were sending some flirtatious looks, maybe he would not be going home alone tonight.
"Naruto?!" He turned in the direction he heard his name being called already knowing who was calling his name.
Sakura was pleasantly surprised to see Naruto approaching the table with Sasuke. She had been trying to get together with him for a while now but for some reason he seem to be distancing himself from her. He probably thinks that she is not sincere about dating him but she will prove that her feelings are real. She has actually liked him for a while now, even before Sasuke proposed to Ino, she just never found the right time to tell at him now almost makes her want to drool, he looks so sexy in those jeans and jacket she will definitely be going home with her man tonight and show him how much she wants him. I call out his name while attaching myself to his arm so no other sluts think about stealing her man.
"Naruto I am so glad you came, I have missed you so much." Sakura said in what she thought was a sensual voice, which Naruto found quite irritating. " Hello Sakura, could you please release my arm so I can sit down" Sakura did so not very happily but then plopped down right next to him, practically laying on him.
"Hey Naruto"...What's up Choji?" " well the troublesome blonde finally arrives" " shut up Bastard I see you're still just as lazy as ever haha" Naruto said to Shikamaru who was leaning his head on the table while drinking a beer. Temari was looking at her man with a displeased look.
Naruto sat there drinking his beer while catching up with his friends and trying to pry Sakura off of him...I mean seriously what the hell was her problem? Shikamaru voice brought him back to the conversation. " So Naruto Sasuke said that you found someone to replaceme how is it working out?" That made Naruto think about Hinata, who he did not even say goodbye to today due to him rushing to get home. " Yes I did Shika. I hired her about two months ago and she is doing a fantastic job, and with more motivation than you ever had." Naruto told Shika with a smirk on his face. He knew Shika would die of curiosity if he told him how old Hinata was.
" Oh so you hired a woman for the job" Ino asked while listening to their conversation. Sakura had a frown on her face. Naruto had hired a woman who works closely with him everyday,that did not sit well with her, but she chose to believe that it some older woman who did not interest him at all. How wrong she was.
Hinata arrived at the club a little annoyed by how many guys tried to grope her on the subway. What the hell was she thinking taking the subway on a Friday night, she knew she would be taking a taxi on the way she was pushing through the crowd trying to find her friend when she heard her name being called. She turned around to see Karin coming toward her.
" Hey Hinata I am so glad you made it come on I'll introduce you to my friends" Karin said while taking her hand not giving her a chance to reply. They approached a table where there were three other people sitting staring at them. " guys this is Hinata" Hi Hinata I'm Konan and this here is Nagato and his name is Shino" Hello, nice to meet you" hinata said loudly so they could hear her over the music.
She sat down next to Shino who nodded at her in greeting. Karin handed her a drink." try it it's really good it taste like fruit but be careful it does have vodka in it." She had to admit that it looked and smelled really good so she brought it to her lips to take a drink and was surprised at how good it tasted. She sat and as she took sips of her drink listened to Karin talk about where all her friends worked friends were surprised to find out that she was an attorney.
" No offense but you look really young to be an attorney" Shino stated. By now Hinata was on her third drink and starting to feel the effects of the alcohol. Nothing to drastic she just felt calm and her head felt like it was floating a little and she just felt like laughing at everything which was very unusual for her. She turned to Shino and replied with a smile that he thought was very pretty " well that is because I am only twenty one." All the people at the table dropped their mouths with the exception of Karin who was smirking. She had the feeling she knew this would be their reaction.
Another song started to play and Karin practically drug her and Konan to the dance floor. I didn't mind I loved this song Get Lucky. As we were dancing I started to lose myself to the beat of the music and then out of nowhere I feel someone approach me from behind and start dancing close against me and quite provocative but I didn't pay too much attention I was to into the song.
Naruto was on the dance floor dancing with sakura, after an hour of bugging he finally gave in just to shut her up. He doesn't know why but he seems to find her more annoying than usual. At one point in his life he would have been ecstatic to have this kind of attention from her, but now he just feels mostly frustrated. As lifts his head to move away from Sakura's lips for about the tenth time he noticed something quite surprising and starts to move closer to make sure what he is seeing is not just his imagination, and to his astonishment it is her and damn what the hell is she thinking dressing like that?!
There a few feet from him he was sure he was looking at the definition of sin. There was Hinata dressing very sexy...my God she was a goddess, but there was something in his vision that was really pissing him off. Some bastard had the nerve to dance so close to His Hinata ( did not realise he referred to her as his) He saw that Hinata did not seem to mind and that bothered him for some reason...ok he knew why it bothered him but not willing to accept that he was jealous. Who was she even here with, he was not aware that she knew anyone else in the city, since he is sure she would have told him, at least he would like to think out of the corner of his eye he saw his cousin, Karin dancing with Hinata and realised that she must have invited Hinata to the club. Well he was definitely going to have a talk with her, Hinata is too sweet and pure to come to a place like this. Ok he knew he was being unreasonable because after all she is an adult, but a very young adult. For some reason ever since he heard about Hinata's past he has an urge to want to protect her and keep her safe, maybe because she is alone and has no one else to be that for her.
Just as he was going over to approach Hinata someone grabbed his arm. " Naruto where the hell are going?" Sakura asked rathered annoyed that he was ignoring her. " Sakura I'm done dancing now if you would excuse me." He gently pushed Sakura to go over to where Hinata and his cousin were.
The song ended and another one was starting so Hinata decided to take a break and started to walk away when her arm was grabbed. " Hey baby where are going?"That pissed her off. Who the hell did this guy think he was. " I am going to go sit down if you would kindly release my arm." " Look why don't you come sit with me and we can get to know each other?"
" I believed the lady asked you to let her go." Hinata would know that voice the hell was Naruto doing here, and damn did he look sexy. He was not looking at her but at the guy who was still holding her arm. I have to say that Naruto looked quite angry, but why?
" Who the hell are you...go find your own piece of ass this one is mine." At those words Naruto grabbed the guy by his shirt and brought him close to his face lifting him off the ground." Listen well this is your final warning when I let you go you are going to turn around and walk away understand?" Naruto asked the guy in a very threatening voice that almost made the guy piss his pants. The guy just nodded and fled as soon as Naruto left him go.
Karin was surprised to see her cousin there. " Hey I didn't know you were coming here tonight."
Without taking his eyes off of Hinata he replied to Karin's comment " I could say the same thing."
Hinata was mesmerised by the glow in Naruto's eyes and felt a chill go down her spine. Why was he looking at her like that?
It took Naruto every bit of self control he had not to grab Hinata right there and kiss her with everything he had. That guy pissed him off. He was furious with the way he talked about her as if she were a piece of meat. Trying to control his anger and hormones he went closer to Hinata and leaned down to her ear so she could hear him and in the process inhaled her lilac she was killing him. "Hello Hinata are you ok?" He was so close she could not think or speak so she just nodded her head in response. Naruto just smiled at her response...she was too adorable then he thought of a way to keep her close a little longer. " Hey my friend Shika is here would you like to meet him?" She looked up to meet his eyes with a big smile and nodded she would love to meet his friend." Karin I am going to steal her for a bit ok?" She just shrugged her shoulders while still dancing with her friends.
As Naruto lead Hinata to his table all his friends were very intrigued at what they just saw and wondered who that girl was with him. All except Sakura,she was pissed at that slut taking Naruto's attention.
" Hey guys I would like to introduce you to Hinata, she is the new attorney I hired." Naruto just smirked when he seen their reactions. They all had their mouths and eyes wide opened. They were all shocked, how could this beautiful young girl be an attorney was what were running through all of their minds with of course the exception of Sakura."Stop lying Naruto,she is way too young to be your attorney she looks like she is still in high school she probably used a fake ID to get in here." Everyone just looked at Sakura like she was crazy is she really that much of an idiot I mean how else would Naruto know her and why would he lie.
Hinata was rather pissed at this pink haired woman who talked about her like that. Who the hell did she think she was. Naruto's voice brought her out of her thoughts." Sakura do not insult Hinata as far as I can see you are the only immature one here." Everyone was surprised to hear him talk to Sakura like that, on the other hand Sakura was shooting daggers at Hinata with her just decided to ignore her for now while Naruto asked her to take seat." So I will go around the table and tell you who everyone is. You already know that she is Sakura, next to her is Ino and Sasuke,Choji, Shikamaru and his girlfriend Temari. " Everyone (with the exception of Sakura) smiled at her. They all seem like a lively group." It's A pleasure to meet everyone ." Shikamaru was trying to figure out how this girl was an attorney. Knowing that she is at the club, he knows that she has to be at least twenty one but there is no way she could be much older than that. He would ask her after things settle down seeing that she looked a little nervous right now and who could blame with Sakura killing her with her eyes.
Ino was upset with the way Sakura was acting,yes they have reconciled their friendship after her and Sasuke got engaged but she knew hot cruel Sakura could be. On the hand she thought Hinata was adorable so short with big lilac eyes and beautiful long hair no wonder Naruto felt the need to protect her. Sasuke just smirked seeing the reason why his friend, no wonder he has not been around for a couple months. That girl was hot if Ino wasn't with him he would definitely be trying to tap that.
Everyone started talking about what has been going on with their lives since the last time they saw each other." well I am going to go refill our drinks would anyone like anything else while I am up there." Hinata was tired of that woman glaring at her and she also needed another drink so she asked Naruto if she could walk up with him." sure no problem we'll be back in few moments." He took Hinata's hand to help her up which brought a little heat to her cheeks.
Sakura was livid, who the hell did this girl think she was I am the only one who should be next to Naruto she will have to make her understand that Naruto is in love her and has been for years so she needs to back off. Everyone could see Sakura's anger on her face and Shikamaru knew this was going to be troublesome.
Naruto and Hinata finally made it up to the bar to ordered their drinks. Naruto told the bartender what he would like and was now looking at Hinata amused as she was trying to describe the type of drink she wanted. " I believe what you want is called sex on the beach." Naruto almost busted out in laughter at her expression. Hinata on the other hand wondered what the hell the bartender just said to her. Her mouth was opened and her eyes were huge, Naruto decided to help her out. " Yes that is what she would like, thank you." Naruto looked at Hinata and smiled. "Seeing that you were with my cousin and that is her favorite drink I am pretty sure that is the name of the drink you had before. " why would they name it that, you know what forget it I don't even want to know." Hinata said as she puffed her cheeks in annoyance, which Naruto thought was really the bartender returned with their drinks they headed back to the table where Naruto's friends studied Hinata for awhile before finally asking the question him and everyone else at the table were dying to know. " So Hinata, Naruto mentioned that you took over my job how do you like it so far?' He figured he start out with a simple question before asking what was killing his curiosity. " It is going very well, the notes you left behind were very thorough so that made it easier for me to get up to speed on everything." " Well I am glad they helped. I am going to apologise in advance for the this question but I can't help wondering how you are an attorney at such a young age." Naruto just smiled knowing how curious his friend is that this mystery surrounding Hinata is killing him. Hinata was just sitting there while sipping her drink calmly,already knowing that she would be asked that question at some point this evening.""I am not surprised that you asked me that I am getting sort of use this line questioning so you did not offend me. You're right I am young I graduated from high school at fourteen and received a full scholarship for Harvard, where I just graduated law school a month before starting at Naruto's company. Oh and just to clear up any misunderstandings I am twenty- one It would be stupid of me as an attorney, to ruin my career just to sneak into a place to hangout and have a few drinks don't you think?"
Everyone was shocked when they heard that she graduated at only fourteen "how is that possible" It was Temari who asked the question. At fourteen she was more interested in shopping and boys than her studies this girl must be more of a genius than Shika." Well I always loved learning and I guess maybe I retain information more than some and between middle school and high school I skipped three grades, which made me feel happy and pressured at the same time. Being so much younger than your other classmates makes hard to relate to it all worked out in the end and here I am."
Everyone was very impressed with how mature and smart she is, even Sasuke someone who always took his studies seriously could only imagine what his life would be like if he was able to do that, but then again he would have never met his friends or his girlfriend so he was thankful for the way things worked out.
"So you are a nerd, how charming" Sakura said without any lack of sarcasm hating how this girl was stealing all of Naruto's attention. She wasn't stupid, she saw the way he stared at her with soft eyes and a gentle smile so she felt it was time to get rid of this girl. Naruto was ready to strangle Sakura what the hell is her problem, and just as he was going to speak he was cut off by HInata. "Yes I was a nerd and still am and I have no problem being called that. I am sure like most girls at fourteen your main concern were boys in fact I would not doubt if you were some love sick fangirl who only cared about clothes and makeup but hey I am not judging to each their own, so do not judge or criticize someone you do not know." Hinata was fed up with this girl's bullshit, she knew it had something to do with Naruto but that was ridiculous her and Naruto were friends. She decided not to think more about because it was starting to give her a headache.
Sakura was shocked to hear this girl talk to her like that and embarrass her in front her friends, especially Naruto. So what if she was chasing boys at that time, that is what normal girls do at that age and obviously this girl was anything but normal. " Didn't you come here with your own friends, maybe you should go sit with them "Sakura Enough!" Hinata put her hand up to stop Naruto from saying anything else thinking that she should probably try to find Karin it was impolite to abandon her when she was the one who invited her.
"Well if you'll excuse me I really should go to find my friend I have been gone to long it was nice to meet you all and Naruto I will see you at work on Monday have great night" Hinata waved while walking away and Naruto just stared after her confused about what just happened.
" Naruto come sit down" that annoying voice made me turn to look at my friends and without saying anything sat on the other side across from Sakura. He did not want to be anywhere near her at the moment. He knew she could be a bitch and was happy Hinata put her in her place. He knew Sakura very well and could tell that she was jealous of Hinata.I can't understand her at all even though I am annoyed with her behavior I have to admit that I still find Sakura attractive and if I could sleep with her with no strings attached I would probably do it but knowing her she would think I was her property afterwards and I will not let myself fall into her and his friends started talking and drinking for the next hour or so while Sakura attached herself again to Naruto's arm while rubbing against him from time to time. Naruto just ignored her actions for the most part and blamed it on the alcohol. He couldn't help but think about Hinata, and hoping she found his cousin he didn't want her to be roaming around in a place like this by herself, there were too many perverts.
Hinata was feeling really dizzy and light on her feet. She had found Karin shortly after leaving Naruto and since then has been having a great time. She just got done dancing with Shino and was walking back to the table when someone grabbed her arm, when she looked back she realized that it was Karin and she had a big grin on her face." Hey Hina I just wanted to let you know that I am going home with my boyfriend who is outside waiting for me and wanted to make sure you have a way home?" Hinata was a little confused, she did not know that Karin had a boyfriend but thought she would ask her about that when she was sober. " Sure Karin go ahead I will be fine thanks for asking though have a great night." " Thanks Hina see you on Monday."
After Karin left Hinata decided to outside to call a cab since she was sure it would take awhile to get there and she could use the fresh air to clear her senses. She stayed outside after hanging up with the cab service because she did not feel like going back into that crowded club. She was leaning up against the wall when she heard someone approaching her. Her eyes looked at the person in front of her, he was tall maybe 6ft and had almost white hair with light blue eyes and a normal stature. He smiled at her and she felt very uncomfortable .She started to move away when he started talking to her." Hello what is a beauty like you doing out here by yourself this late at night?" Hinata really did not want to answer this guy but thought it would be better not to piss him off considering he has probably been drinking. " I am waiting for my friend who forgot something inside." I lied so he would think I was with someone else and go away but this guy seem undisturbed by my statement which made me feel tense." well I will wait here with you so you do not have to be alone, by the way my name is Toneri,may I ask what yours is?" Ok now I did not know what to think this guy did not act like he was drunk he seemed in complete control, however I on the other hand was starting to feel like everything thing was spinning and I hung to the wall for support." My n-name is H-hinata nice to meet you Toneri." I finally answer him after a few moments trying to see more clearly. " That's a beautiful name. So it seems your friend is taking quite a while are you sure she hasn't forgotten about you Hi-na-ta?" Ok now the guy was acting weird and she did not like way he said her name almost in a mocking way like he knew she was lying, now she was starting freak out. Here she alone outside a club in a city she still did not know very well waiting for a cab with this guy next to her that seemed like he was not going anywhere anytime was starting to freak out what the hell did this guy want. She removed herself from the wall and turn to go back into the club to wait for her cab so she did not have to be near this man. " Well it was nice meeting you but I have to go see where my friend disappeared to." Just as she was almost to the door the man grabbed her and spun her around making her see double for a moment. " forget your friend I will take home since we both know that you are lying about waiting on someone there is no reason to play this game anymore." How the hell did he know she was lying, he couldn't possibly know who she was there with and that she did not have a ride waiting...and what did mean he was taking her home like hell that was going to happen. She harshly pulled her arm from his grip and looked up at his face to see that he was not happy with her reaction,not that she cared." look I do not know who you think you are insisting on taking me home but that is not going to happen so back off." she turned around to leave but she did not get far because he violently spun her around and through her over his shoulder" I think you misunderstood,I wasn't asking." Hinata was upside down over his shoulder feeling like she was going to throw up but tried to get herself together so she could get away from this asshole.
Naruto was heading for the exit of the club while calling his driver to tell him he was ready to leave. Sakura was attached to his arm after fifteen minutes of begging Naruto to take her home because she was too drunk to drive. He did not want her driving while drunk his problem was that Ino already offered to take her but she refused wanting to go with him. He wanted to look for Hinata to make sure she had a ride because he had seen Karin leaving by herself tried to look through the crowd but did not see her. Just as he was walking out the exit of the club he heard a girl screaming and looked in the direction of the scream and what he saw made his blood boil at the scene before him, he saw a guy drop a woman to the ground hard but to his surprise the woman jumped up quickly and tried to run as the guy grabbed her ,she turned around and he held a breath when he realised that the woman was Hinata. Without thinking and forgetting about Sakura he rushed to help her.
Hinata was scared but was becoming more than anything pissed off at this man in front of her. When he picked her up she started screaming and kicking and she must of hit his stomach because he grunted in pain and dropped her. Her ass hurt but without thinking much about the pain she jumped and tried to run but he was quicker and grabbed her by her wrist and that was when she had enough and knew she had to get away from this guy, so when he spun her around she brought her leg up and kicked him between the legs and when he hunched over he was cursing up a storm, " you fucking bitch you will pay dearly for that."
" I suggest you stay down or I will do a lot worse than what the lady did." Hearing that voice Hinata knew so well made her sigh in relief this is the second time Naruto came to her rescue tonight. Naruto walked quickly over to Hinata and made her look at him. "Hey are you alright?" She could not help but get lost in those blue eyes that made her feel safe." Yes Naruto thanks I am fine."
Toneri gets up and looks at them both with venom in his eyes." This is not over bitch so watch your step I will catch you when you least expect it." "Get the fuck out of here before I beat your ass you piece of shit!." Naruto was furious that this guy was threatening Hinata like that. Toneri took one last look at both of them before he fled. Naruto put his hand on Hinata's back and escorted her away from there.
As Naruto was walking back towards the club Hinata stumbled and almost fell but Naruto caught her by the waist and held her up. "Hinata are you ok?" " Yeah I think I hurt my ankle when he dropped me, but I will be fine I just hope I did not miss my cab." she tried to start walking again but felt herself being lifted up by very strong arms, when she turned Naruto was holding bridal style and started walking. She couldn't help but blush a little at the closeness." you do not need to worry my driver is here and I will take you back to your place since it is late you are injured."
"B-But...I do not want to impose Naruto you have already done enough." "Nonsense Hinata you are not imposing at all now quiet." Hinata knew there was no arguing with him when he had that serious expression not that she wanted to anyway.
When they arrived at the car Naruto opened the door and sat her inside and got in after only to come face to face with a very angry Sakura. Damn...he forgot about her. " Naruto what the hell took you so long and what is she doing here?"
Hinata was surprised when she saw Sakura in the car and felt like maybe she was intruding.
Naruto looked at Hinata and could tell she felt awkward so he turn to his driver and told him to drop Sakura off at her house, he has had enough drama for one night.
"But Naruto I thought we could spend some time alone at your place?" " Sakura I never said that you would be going to my place I said I would give a ride home, besides I am tired and it is late."
" well then what about her you must not be too tired to tend to her!" Sakura yelled furiously at him. What was it about this girl that attracted Naruto, as far as she could see the girl was nothing but a nerd. "Sakura please just stop Hinata was attacked and got injured I couldn't just leave her there. Look we are at your house I will talk to you soon." Sakura did not say anything as she was getting out of the car she leaned over and brushed Naruto's cheek with her lips "night Naru" and with that shut the door. Naruto was dumbfounded by what Sakura had done and when he looked over to see Hinata she had an unreadable expression on her face.
Hinata had seen the exchange between Naruto and Sakura and did not know what to think she felt a tightness in her chose that she chose to ignore.
They drove through the streets in relative silence. Naruto was lost in his thoughts looking around the neighborhood that Hinata was living in with a disgusted look on his face. He was never in this part of the city and could not believe that she was living in such conditions. He knew she was residing in a cheap hotel but had no idea the gravity of her situation. He did not like the thought of her living somewhere like that, especially alone, she was to elegant and innocent to be surrounded by this type of environment. He saw prostitutes standing along the street and a few getting into cars and groups of men standing in an alley, probably a gang or drug dealers. This was insane and he has never appreciated his social standing more in his life than he did right now, and felt thankful that he never had to live in this type of reality.
Hinata had been quiet. since she gave directions to her hotel. She did not miss Naruto's expression of disgust as they drove through her neighborhood, she wasn't surprised by his reaction to where she lived knowing that he never had to be subjected to this type of was not ashamed of where she was staying because she knew that eventually she would make it to a better living environment but she would never forget where she came from and that would keep her forever humble for people who were not so fortunate. She just wanted to get home take a quick shower throw on her pajamas and go to bed. It had been a terrible night and her leg was still hurting.
They finally arrived at her place of residency. After they stopped Naruto got out and offered his hand to help her out of the car which she gladly accepted. He ask his driver to wait while he walked Hinata to her door with a nod from the driver he shut the door and had Hinata lean on him for support. When they got to the door Hinata moved away from him to search for her key. "Are you sure you are going to be ok by yourself? I have a guest room that you are more than welcome to stay in, I really do not like leaving you alone with your injury and after what happened with that guy earlier." Hinata unlocked her door and turned to look at him. Apart of her would like to accept Naruto's offer but she did not want to be in such close quarters with her boss, especially with the confusing feelings she has been having around him." I will be fine Naruto, thanks for everything I will see you on Monday."
"If you are sure, goodnight Hinata"
"Goodnight Naruto."
Naruto went back to his car and after he got in waited to make sure Hinata got in alright and told his driver to return to his home. It had been a long night and what disturbed most was the urge he felt to kiss Hinata when he left her at her door. He could not help but get excited when he felt Hinata's breasts brush against him when he helped her to the door and the tingling he felt in his member. " it must be the alcohol." he muttered to himself. So much for not going home alone tonight... but maybe it was for the best, right now he just wanted to take shower and go to bed.
