Hinata dug through her mother's old things, what was she looking for? Hiashi stared at his eldest daughter in wonder. How could she look so much like her mother? The only thing that Hinata and her father had in similar was the Byakugan. Suddenly Hinata pulled out an old T-shirt; it was her mother's favorite. She held it close and smelled it. Hiashi didn't blame her; he had come up here more then once to remind himself of Ran's scent. It was natural warm, coconut vanilla mix.

"Hinata!" A voice screamed from below. It was their maid Verona. "Your' team mates are here!" Hinata quickly got up and went down the stairs. Hiashi moved to the T-shirt. It was big baggy black T-shirt. Another trip down memory lane was coming.

Hiashi quickly rushed to the pond, he was late meeting Ran. They had been doing these meeting about 3 times a week for the past 2 months. They would meet and talk. Hiashi wanted something more from the relationship. But he would never tell Ran, she probably just wanted to be friends. He would keep respectful distance at all time.

When he got their she was waiting. In a big baggy T-shirt, her hair was wet. She must have gone swimming when she was waiting for him.

"Hey sorry I'm late," He rushed sitting down next to her.

"No problem Hiashi," She smiled. His heart did a flip flop double take; he loved it when she said his name. "Why were you late this time?" It was a simple question.

"My father, he's been at me again, he says I need to be a better diplomat. I know I do, I'm just not good with people. Hizashi is great at persuading people to do stuff. But I just can't seem to get it; I always say the wrong thing at the wrong time." Hiashi admitted. He didn't know why he told Ran this.

After a while of silence Ran spoke up, "Why do you always compare yourself to Hizashi?" She asked. What should Hiashi do?

"Because, well…I don't know, I don't mean too. I mean I just do naturally. We are Twins. We're always competing." Hiashi tried to dodge the questions.

Another long pause, "You're not happy with your life Hiashi." This time it was a statement. "I mean when you're here just talking to me, you laugh and smile and enjoy it. But when I see you outside of this…sanctuary. It's like you're a block of ice. Cold calculating, why is that?" Her words cut through his heart like a blade.

"…I wish I knew. Then I would tell you Ran, but people don't realize how hard being the Heir. I mean more then half the clan hates my guts. And I don't even know all of them. I'm the imperialistic heir that cages them up. They don't even know how lucky they are. Being in the branch family. You can basically do whatever you want. Nobody watches you, nobody expects greatness. Did you know that in over 500 years of using the curse seal, the leader has only had to use it against someone 50 times. That's once every 10 years. I mean as long as the people don't directly disobey orders their fine. But when you're in the main family. You're supposed to be perfect, impervious. You have to make up for all the week links in the clan. You have to be 10 times stronger then anyone else. Because nobody is going to follow you out of love or trust." Hiashi said, god why was he telling her this. She was an outsider she would never understand. He could feel her small hand on his arm trying to comfort him. Hiashi didn't dare look at her. Those thoughts were ones of a coward who can't take on a responsibility.

Hiashi wanted to stop their but he couldn't he needed to tell her more. Needed at least one person to understand him. "You know when we were growing up; Hizashi was always the better fighter, Better communicator. People liked Hizashi, they still do. He's a great guy. I'm a stone cold agent. When he got into trouble I was always beaten for it. I've never told Hizashi that. When we were little I took his punishment and just tried to convince him not to do it again. I always had to train harder then him, he is just talented. The only reason I am any wear near his level, is cause every other day after we trained. I would stay behind and train 4 more hours. I try to be like him. If only he was born first. But even Hizashi hates me in his own way."

"Hizashi respects you Hiashi. He doesn't hate you. He looks up to you, you're his older brother." Ran cut in. She had come closer Hiashi could smell her scent. A warm vanilla.

"No he hates me, I'm engaged to the girl he loves."

She stiffened, "You're engaged?" Her voice squeaked a little.

"Yeah the girls name is Neenah. She's nice enough. But we grew up together; she's like a sister to me. She loves Hizashi, Hizashi loves her. But I'm in the way." Hiashi seemed to be telling Ran his whole story. He wanted to stop, but he couldn't. "We talked about it a couple months ago, we would agree to get married when we absolutely have to, but we'll try to switch the engagement some how." Ran wasn't so stiff anymore.

"Hiashi, you shouldn't beat yourself up about those things," She said. "I mean if it makes any difference to you, you've helped me." Hiashi finally looked at her, how he helped her. IF anybody was the helper in the relationship. It was her, she was the only thing he looked forward too in the day, in life. "…I've never stuttered around you, I've never felt stupid. Or anything. And when we started talking, I've started stuttering less and less…I don't know why." Hiashi had looked away from Ran, he couldn't stare at her, He might do something to ruin their friendship. He wanted to kiss her but he couldn't. Suddenly he felt her smooth and little hand on his head. It guided him to her eyes. Those brilliant sky blue eyes. Then all of a sudden her Lips were pressed against his. Hiashi didn't react, did Ran just kiss him? She drew away her face was pale.

"…did you just …kiss me?" He asked Hiashi was out of breath. Ran nodded. "Would you mind doing it again?" He asked. His lips were prepared for hers. They kissed and they kissed some more. Hiashi felt like it was the first time he had ever seen fire works. Or as if it was the first time he saw life for the first time. When he was with Ran things were all right with the world. There was no others too worry about. It was just him and her in pure bliss. This is what Hiashi's first kiss felt like. He would never forget.

After a while of making out they both stopped. Hiashi leaned against the rock and Ran leaned on his chest. They were both in heavy breathing. "Ran?" He whispered.

"Hm?"

"Let's stay here, Let's not go home. Not now." He hugged her closer to him.

"Sounds like a plan," She yawned before falling asleep. Hiashi quickly following her.

Hiashi inhaled the scent of the T-shirt, It was Ran's all right. God he loved that T-shirt. Ran, oh Ran, Hiashi missed her so much.

Note from the author, Hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoy writing it. This is probably my favorite Fanfic, its easiest to write it! I hope you read and REVIEW! I thank all of those who have reviewed before.