Author's Note: Yeah, really late on this…don't even know why all I had to do was upload it. Sad, I apologize I've just been a little busy. Anyways, I know some of you dislike the relationship between Sasuke and Hinata but from personal experience when you grow up with someone everything is just comfortable. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or the characters.

It had been three weeks since their long weekend break and they were already into the second week of December. Fortunately our beloved couples were going strong, especially Hinata and Naruto who had been managing to keep their relationship a secret. As difficult as it was they both enjoyed the excitement that came along with the fear of getting caught.

It was all going well for those two until last week, when they thought they could sneak in a mid-afternoon meeting which got disrupted by Sakura.

FLASHBACK

The lunch bell had just alarmed the Konoha High population of their dismissal for the lunch hour meaning our favourite friends were packing up their books in their designated classroom.

"I'm famished can we go now?" TenTen said looking straight at her boyfriend who seemed to be taking forever.

Temari snorted loudly and shot her brunette friend an incredulous look. "Is that your word of the day?"

"Shut up." TenTen retaliated, sticking out her tongue while the rest of their friends sighed at their friendly banter.

Once they were all ready to head out Hinata spoke up from her desk. "Actually, I have a meeting with Tsunade-sama so you guys go ahead I'll catch up after."

"Alright." Shikamaru said while walking away with the rest of the group.

Naruto glanced back towards his girlfriend and she gave him a sultry smile and a playful wink. Beckoning him to bail on their friends and come with her. He coughed into his hand to hide his bashfulness and to catch the others' attention. "I need to pee." He stated bluntly but nervously.

Sasuke scowled at his lack of manners but shrugged indifferently. "Just go."

As soon as he got permission Naruto booked it towards the bathroom. Luckily he ran into Hinata on his way there. She silently extended her right hand and he immediately grasped it as they headed back to her room. Once they closed the door behind them she rapidly locked her hands around his neck and went in for his lips.

He returned the gesture enthusiastically while wrapping his own tanned arms around her small frame. It was complete bliss for the both of them. "I missed you." Naruto's muffled voice rang through her ears as he spoke against her lips.

"Me too." She obediently retaliated while her right hand found its way into his disheveled hair. He groaned in ecstasy while bringing her thighs up to wrap around his hips. He felt her smirk and bite his bottom lip playfully. It only served to arouse him even more and he walked over to pin her body-while still holding onto him- against the wall beside the door.

Every time they kissed he felt like his body was on fire. Even the slightest bit of affection from her got his heart beating triple the normal speed. He couldn't control himself around her anymore, the desire he felt for her grew uncontrollably when he was doing anything intimate with her.

When they hugged and talked or even smiled at each he ended up breathless and dazed, he enjoyed her company a lot. The time he spent with her he treasured greatly, but moments like this, when they were both caught up in the heat of the moment he found himself astounded at how much he wanted her. Sometimes he felt guilty for feeling so lustful but he was a teenager and he just knew she felt it for him too.

They were both so oblivious to their surroundings that they didn't realise a certain pink haired girl stood directly beside them with wide green eyes and a matching slacked jaw. She cleared her throat awkwardly when she accepted the fact that they weren't going to cease anytime soon.

That certainly caught their attention and both blond and black heads turned to look at the intruder. Hinata had her back pressed against the wall while her legs and hands were wrapped around Naruto. He had one hand dangerously close to her butt and the other cupped her chin for better access to her mouth.

It took both teens a full minute to come to terms with the fact that there was someone in the room and that it was Sakura. "Umm…" Hinata stated awkwardly while untangling herself from the blonde's body.

"So what're you two up to?" The intruder asked innocently while showing them a teasing grin.

"Nothing?" Naruto tried, still dazed from the previous events.

She glared at him shortly and crossed her arms over her chest. "I knew you guys had something! I knew it since like day one! Don't even try to deny it!"

Her accusation made the Hyuga's face heat up and she looked anywhere but the two other occupants of the room. "N-No, it's not what you think."

"Oh yeah? So you two weren't practically eating each other against the wall?" Her voice was sarcastic but it was the glint in her eyes that caused Hinata's vision to blur. She was embarrassed to be caught in this situation and especially in that position.

Sighing in defeat Naruto reached for Hinata's frail hand and felt relieved when she didn't flinch away from him. He really didn't care if everyone knew about them but Hinata was determined to keep it a secret. So as long as she was happy he would keep it that way.

"Look, Sakura. Yeah Hinata's my girlfriend. Yeah, we were making out…against the wall. And yes she's been my girlfriend for a few weeks now."

That seemed to satisfy the young girl and she smiled triumphantly. "Why haven't you told us?" She pouted towards Hinata, wondering why they would keep this a secret, they were so cute together.

"Ugh, it's just easier this way." The petite bluenette admitted, hoping Naruto wouldn't take offense to her answer. He seemed fine when she quickly glanced at him. "Do you mind keeping this between us?"

Sakura grumbled under her breath, thinking this was going to end badly but she was always a sucker for a Romeo and Juliet type of love story. "Fine, I'll keep your love affair a secret." She proclaimed with a dreamy sigh.

END OF FLASHBACK

Hinata still felt ashamed of what Sakura had seen and always avoided her green eyes when she was in the teasing mood.

"Are you guys going home for Christmas?" Sakura inquired while they sat in the room they had called the gathering area. This room was filled with board games, cards and game stations for students who wanted to play after school or who stayed the weekends. Each wing of the school had their own so they didn't have to share this space with many people.

Hinata looked hesitant to speak but decided she would have to tell him at some point, might as well do it with people around. "I'm not going home, my dad is going on some sort of vacation and my sister is spending it with her friends so the Uchiha family is taking me in."

Naruto's ears perked up once he heard Sasuke's last name being mentioned and couldn't help but feel a little sting of jealousy from her news. He refused to meet her eyes for the time being, she should've told him before.

"I'm going to stay with my family." Neji said nonchalantly. "And TenTen is coming with me." He finished off for her since it was her turn to speak next. His girlfriend smiled at him softly and nodded her head in agreement while the rest continued with their plans.

"I'm going to spend it with my cousin Rukia since my family is too far away." Naruto spoke, still tense from Hinata's news.

Sasuke didn't bother responding since they all knew Hinata was going home with him though he didn't really appreciate the blonde male's response.

"I'm going to spend the holidays with Shikamaru's family as well." Temari spoke gaining the attention of everyone else.

"Crap, looks like I'm stuck with my crazy nanny. My mom is going somewhere and she won't even tell me where." Sakura said exasperated and Hinata could relate a hundred percent, her father left her in the dark as well.

They all seemed a little upset not to see each other during the holidays but that changed when TenTen spoke. "We'll be pretty close, considering all you rich people live in the same neighborhood. Plus, we're all going to Sasuke's family Christmas party aren't we?"

They all nodded in consent thinking maybe this holiday wouldn't be so bad.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"You didn't tell me." His voice was harsh and cold.

She cringed at his tone and looked into upset blue eyes. "I was going to but Sakura asked first."

He looked away from her, wanting to be angry with her but knowing it wouldn't last soon if the look in her eyes told him something. "Come on Naru-kun I didn't mean to keep it a secret." She pouted cutely in his direction and he tried to stop the corners of his lips from twitching upwards. "Plus, it's just Sasuke. Trust me, I spend more time with his mother than with him." She reassured in her sweet voice.

He grunted in acceptance, still thoroughly annoyed by her closeness with the Uchiha boy. That irritation disappeared when he felt the girl in front of him wrap her arms around his torso and force him into a hug. Since she was shorter than him she only managed to reach the top of her head to his chin but it was meaningful nonetheless.

"Seriously, if you two want this to be kept a secret you shouldn't be hugging in the middle of the hall…" Sakura's voice echoed in the lonely hallway.

Naruto scowled thoroughly at her as Hinata simply shrugged her shoulders, they were all going home for Christmas holidays and she at least wanted a minute alone with him.

"Let's go, you're lucky I'm the one who went searching for you guys, Sasuke is very impatient."

The girl nodded her head, giving Naruto another quick hug and whispering she would talk to him soon. As Sakura said Sasuke was tapping his foot in agitation near the door, waiting for her arrival.

"Saucy, you're going to pop a blood vessel."

"Why are you always late?" He seethed.

"I dunno, I like pissing you off." She said as she walked past him and reached his parent's SUV.

"Hina-chan! Look at you! I'm so glad you'll be spending the holidays with us." Mikoto screeched as Hinata got close enough for the older women to embrace her surrogate daughter. Since she only had boys she had unofficially adopted Hinata as her own daughter, mostly for her own sanity. Itachi and Sasuke were always a handful and they were too much like their father.

"Miko! I'm so excited to stay with you, we've got some catching up to do." Hinata responded while winking at the lady who giggled like a school girl in thought of new gossip.

That was before her voice turned military like and she yelled at her son who was still standing by the door in anger at the Hyuga. "SASUKE! Come on, you're making us wait…"

He glowered at both females and for once wished his father and brother were here to pick them up instead of his mother.

Once they were in the car, Hinata in the passenger seat; much to Sasuke's chagrin Mikoto engaged in more conversation with the young teens.

"You two have to help me decorate for the party next week."

"But mom…"

"No buts, you're helping Sasuke." The look she gave him through the rear view mirror was scary enough to shut him up so he simply nodded his head and remained silent.

"I'm so excited! We'll decorate everything perfectly and we'll go shopping Hina, so we can get you a stunning dress to impress some boys." Mrs. Uchiha grinned from ear to ear in excitement.

Hinata managed a smile even though every time she went shopping with Sasuke's mom she ended up showing more cleavage than she intended.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The first week of vacation was pretty lame, Hinata had spent a lot of time texting and calling Naruto and the rest of the time she and Sasuke had helped his mother buy all her party necessities. Today was Christmas Eve day so they had pretty much spent the entire day decorating the Uchiha household. It wasn't just them though, Itachi and Fugaku-Sasuke's father- were also helping.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door which got everyone's attention. Hinata looked like she was about to go answer but Mikoto stopped her promptly.

"Don't worry, Takeo-san is probably going to answer." She spoke of their lifetime caretaker, he had been babysitting for the boys since they were babies and even now he stuck with the family.

"I hope I'm not interrupting."

Both Hinata and Sasuke looked up to see pink hair and green eyes. "Sakura-chan!"

"Sakura."

Hinata took it upon herself to introduce the girl since Sasuke looked a bit tongue tied. "Uchiha family, this is a new friend of ours, her name is Sakura Haruno."

"Oh. I know your mother sweetie, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Sasuke's mother Mikoto." Mikoto smiled genuinely at the girl.

"It's great to meet you as well." She answered politely looking a tad uncomfortable at the forlorn looking Mr. Uchiha.

"Don't mind him, my husband always looks sour." She laughed off Sakura's uneasiness.

Fugaku only grunted. "Since you have another person to help I may be excused." He hastily exited before his wife started yelling at him.

"Do you want to help us Sakura-chan?" The petite brunette asked her friend.

"Of course." She answered excitedly before walking over to Sasuke and smiling at him. A smile that he surprisingly returned with one of his rare ones.

This didn't go unnoticed by Hinata or Itachi who looked to her for an answer. She merely grinned at him while nodding affirmatively.

"So, Sakura right?" Itachi questioned and once he got her approving nod he continued. "Why did you come so early?"

She laughed awkwardly. "I kinda got tired of being at home so I thought I could help out a bit, I hope it's alright." She finished doubtfully.

"It's fine, we can use the help Sakura." Sasuke answered while glaring at his brother for questioning her motives.

Before they realized three hours had gone by and it was time for Hinata and Sakura to get ready for the party.

"Come on Sakura, I need your help!"

"Okay, Okay. I'm coming." They both bolted up stairs to the guest bedroom which was where Hinata was staying for the holidays.

Meanwhile downstairs, the two Uchiha brothers were left alone and Itachi had some things to say.

"She's attractive."

"Don't even think about it."

"Are you together?" Itachi questioned his brother.

"…No…" He sounded unsure.

"No?"

Clearing his throat Sasuke awkwardly looked at his brother and shifted his body uncomfortably. "Maybe."

A stiff silence encased them until the younger male spoke up once more. "I want her." He admitted breathlessly.

"Then tell her."

"It's hard."

"Put away the Uchiha pride, you're worse than father." Itachi scoffed before walking away to the kitchen where his mother was finishing baking the desserts.

He left Sasuke contemplating his thoughts and feelings. He knew he liked her, a lot even. He hadn't felt this way about someone in a long time but even then it ended badly. He could admit that he was afraid to feel anything akin to love for her. She was stubborn and brash and bubbly. His exact opposite.

Maybe I just have to give us a chance, even if she doesn't feel that way about me, I'll never know until I try! I'm a damn Uchiha, I can do it.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"You came here early to see Sasuke-kun didn't you?" The brunette questioned sweetly.

The pinkette felt heat creep up her neck and coughed stiffly. "NO!"

"Uh-huh."

"FINE…Maybe…" Hinata gave her friend an incredulous look and she spluttered out the rest like word vomit. "Okay, yes! But like he's so confusing, one minute I think he likes me and then he's all cold and moody and I'm confused and I don't know what to do anymore Hina!"

The bluenette laughed at her friend's despair filled face and shot her a smirk. "He's an Uchiha, get used to it. When he puts his pride aside, and I believe he will, that's when you'll know you mean a lot to him."

Sakura looked up disgruntled and a little afraid. "What if he doesn't do it, put aside his pride and actually ask me out?"

Sensing her friend's sadness Hinata smiled sympathetically and sat beside her on the bed. She pulled her in for a hug. "He will, trust him. He can be a handful but deep down he's a good guy Sakura. And when you guys do get together I will be the first to congratulate you two because you guys make an adorable couple!"

It was Sakura's turn to smirk. "Not as cute as you and Naruto."

"Sakura!" Hinata hissed darkly, "Not so loud."

The slim girl chuckled lowly and stood up to get a look at her friend's dress. "Okay, calm down. But you're going to have to give me the details sooner or later."

"Yeah, yeah. So what're you wearing? The party starts in like an hour. I haven't even done my hair." Hinata finished dejectedly not really in the mood to fancy herself up but Mikoto had graciously gone shopping and bought her the surprise costume she was to wear.

"Ooooh, can I do your hair Hina? Pleaseeee?" Sakura looked to the shorter girl pleadingly.

"Sure, what did you have in mind?"

"You'll see." Sakura winked in her direction as she got the products she needed ready for use.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The party was officially swinging, most guests had already arrived yet the girls who were located upstairs still hadn't come down.

Naruto and Sasuke stood beside each other drinking a coke and a sprite. Sasuke wore a black dress shirt that made him look paler than he actually was. His hair stayed the same duck butt form and he wore black dress pants.

Naruto was also wore black dress pants and a deep blue dress shirt that made his blonde hair stand out even more. It was in disarray as always but it looked good on him.

"So, where's Hinata?" The blonde inquired.

"Upstairs with Sakura."

Silence.

"What's wrong with you Naruto?"

"What?"

"You're angry with me. Not that I particularly care but I still want to know what I did." Sasuke said in his bored tone.

Naruto shot his friend an annoyed look and sighed in defeat. "You and Hinata, you're close."

That got the Uchiha's attention. He turned to face Naruto while putting his drink on the table nearest to him. "We've been together since we were born." He stated as a matter of fact.

"So you have to be all over her now?!" The blonde's voice grew in volume by the end of his question.

"I'm not all over her! What the fuck is wrong with you! She's like a sister." Sasuke screamed back and it caught his brother's attention that had been nearby.

"If you're going to argue, take it outside boys." His brother calmly recommended and although a bit reluctantly the two friends went out onto the Uchiha's deck.

Once they reached their destination Naruto started again. "It bugs me that you're so close."

"Why?"

"Because….I….I- I LOVE HER!" Sasuke looked up shocked at the blonde's outburst.

"You…love her?" Sasuke asked perplexed while he locked his hands over his chest as a way to be intimidating. But Naruto's next words caught him by surprise again.

"I do. And I know you guys are like siblings and it's not just you to be honest. .. it's just I know I'm not good enough for her and you…are."

He looked dejected and hopeless and as much as Sasuke hated the idea of his sister with some guy if it had to happen then it would be alright if it was with Naruto.

Sasuke sighed in half annoyance and sympathy. "Look, she knows what's good for her and what's not. If she ever agrees to be with you than you are worthy."

"You think?"

"Yes." Sasuke managed to bite out reluctantly. "Are you planning on asking her out?"

Azure eyes widened and he looked around for as escape from the situation. "Ugh, yeah…if it was okay with you."

"That wouldn't be too bad." Again the brunette looked contrite as he said the words.

"Thanks Sasuke!" Naruto grinned at him while slapping him on the back. Incredibly happy that he got the approval, now they didn't have to hide their relationship and he wouldn't have to feel so jealous.

"Whatever. We should go back inside now."

They made their way back inside just in time to see both their love interests walking down the stairs right towards them.

Sakura was dressed in a cocktail green dress with yellow and green striped knee high socks. She also wore what appeared to be a green elf hat on her head and cute elf ears. She classed up the outfit by wearing jewelry. It wasn't the dress she was going to wear but Mrs. Uchiha had asked if she could be the 'elf' for the night and how could she deny?

Hinata also wore a cocktail dress that reached mid thigh. Her dress was a vibrant red and had white fur-like lining along her sweetheart neck line and the bottom of the dress as well. She wore Santa's hat on her head and her hair was curled and pinned to one side.

Both girls were supposed to host this evening's gathering and so they had to play the part according to Mikoto so they really didn't have much of a choice.

The boys' first instincts were to laugh at the girls but once they noticed the length of the dress and the adorability factor that both seemed to have they decided on drooling instead.

"Hey boys!" Sakura greeted while winking cheekily at Sasuke. She decided while getting ready with Hinata that she would reel in the Uchiha tonight.

"Hey Sakura-chan!" Naruto greeted happily while he tried to catch the other girl's eye.

"Ne, what do you think Sasuke-kun?" She asked seductively while twirling around.

Sasuke's eyes bulged out of their sockets and he stammered over his words. "G-good."

She smiled in satisfaction at his reaction and looped an arm around his to escort him away from the duo who obviously wanted some time alone.

'Thank you' Hinata mouthed silently to Sakura and turned back to the blonde in front of her.

"You look very handsome Naruto-kun." Hinata offered as a conversation starter.

As a response her boyfriend wrapped her in his arms and lifted her off the ground and kissed her on the cheek. "Thanks Nata, you look stunning!" He retaliated causing a warm blush to appear on her face.

"T-thank you." She could barely breathe from how tight his grip was around her.

Once he noticed he put her back on the ground while rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Sorry." He chuckled lowly feeling a little guilty, he always forgot how small she was compared to him.

"Hello everyone and welcome to our home." The lone Uchiha female's voice rang amidst the large yet crowded living room. Her husband stood at her side, looking as emotionless as always.

"I hope you all enjoy the evening and of course, our lovely Santa and elf…" she announced while pointing at Hinata and Sakura. "…will be handing out gifts and spreading the Christmas spirit the whole night!"

Both girls groaned in their minds, not wanting to deal with young children and even more childish adults while 'spreading the Christmas spirit'.

Naruto couldn't help but laugh at his girlfriend's rising despair and nonchalantly placed an arm around her shoulder in support. An act that didn't go unnoticed by Sasuke's mother who gained a suggestive grin and a suspicious glimmer in her eye.

The evening had gone by fairly quickly; Shikamaru and Temari spent most of their time together along with Neji and TenTen. Sakura and Sasuke had been inseparable much like our other couple who spent most of their time out on the terrace, away from the population.

"Alright everyone it's time for the presents!" Mikoto announced excitedly while ushering both 'Santa' and 'Elf' beside the tree.

Both girls looked at each other while smiling compassionately and walking towards the older lady. "Okay, Hina-chan you're up." Whispered the Uchiha matron before waltzing away towards her husband and eldest son.

"Well, I was deemed Santa for the night…" Hinata began in her melodious and soft tone while turning to gesture at Sakura. "And this is my little helper."

The pinkette glared at her friend for a second before plastering a fake smile on her face. Hinata was making fun of her by calling her 'Santa's little helper'.

"Lucky for you guys, the Uchiha's got a gift for everyone! All of you will draw a number from the magic Santa's hat and then come collect your prize as I call off the numbers, okay?" Once Hinata got everyone's agreeing nods she looked at Sakura and handed her Santa's hat filled with papers.

Everyone picked out a number from the hat and the game begun. It took a whole hour and a half to get the presents to their owners and all of Hinata's and Sakura's patience to deal with cry baby children and greedy for hugs teenage boys which both Naruto and Sasuke pried off the girls.

The night was coming to a close for a lot of the guests and they filed out accordingly. The time came to be around one in the morning and just Naruto and Sakura were left, along with the Uchihas and Hinata obviously.

"Do you two want to spend the night? It's late and I wouldn't want either of you in danger, I'm sure my son and Hinata would agree." Sasuke's mother spoke knowingly while looking at the four teenagers who all had feelings for each other.

"Sure, if I call home and tell them I'll be staying I'm sure it would be alright." Sakura voiced and Naruto shortly followed.

"I'm sure my aunt and uncle wouldn't mind." He beamed at the Uchiha in appreciation.

Mikoto smiled sweetly and began to walk upstairs with her husband but not before teasing the teens one last time. "I'm certain I don't have to remind you that boys and girls will not sleep on the same bed in this household."

Hinata's face blared red while Sakura was right with her every step of the way. Naruto also had no qualms in blushing while looking at the ground bashfully. As much as Sasuke attempted to hide his own pink face it was quite noticeable.

Itachi who was standing beside all of them gave them a slick look and a cheesy smirk with it. "You all seem quite flustered, is the temperature too high?" He asked innocently.

"ITACHI-KUN!" Hinata screeched in a high pitch voice while flailing her arms in front of her face trying to hide her worsening blush.

The man merely snickered while stepping in front of the blonde. "You know Naruto-san, I am not compelled to protect my younger brother simply because he is Sasuke but since I see Hinata as a younger sister I believe I must warn you if you hurt her I will very gladly tear you limb from limb." Itachi's voice was emotionless but frightening nonetheless.

By the time Itachi was finished speaking blue eyes were as large as they could go and he only nodded dumbly, not knowing how to respond to such a stoic threat. Once Itachi smiled, wished them a goodnight and went upstairs Naruto was left staring at Hinata who seemed to be frozen in place.

"Is there any guy who doesn't feel protective of you?" Naruto questioned with a slight chuckle, trying to alleviate her panicked state.

However, it was not Hinata who answered his question. Instead Sasuke laughed out loud and turned to the blonde. "Just imagine, Itachi called your limbs but I'm only willing to let him tear your arms and legs. I want to handle your face and I'm sure Neji will enjoy using the rest of you as a punching bag." Sasuke had gained a faraway look in his eyes and a sadistic smirk.

Naruto looked at his best friend in terror and moved backwards seeking protection from that dream of his. Sakura had started laughing maniacally by the end while mentioning she too wanted a piece of Naruto if he hurt Hinata and she was sure Temari and TenTen would as well…."Oh and don't forget about Shikamaru, he seems pretty whatever about everything but it was thanks to Hinata that he even has Temari so he would gladly make Naruto feel pain."

"Okay, okay! I get it!" Naruto shouted loudly but his voice sounded scared as hell.

Hinata tried laughing off their craziness and comfort the scared blonde. "Ne, Naruto, they're kidding and so was Itachi."

He smiled down at his girlfriend and nodded, still doubtful that they were indeed kidding. He wondered what it was about Hinata that made everyone around her so protective. They couldn't possibly be the same reason as his or there would be a lot more competition for her love than Kiba. Thinking of Kiba, that mutt still doesn't know about us but then again no one really does they only assume...

"It's getting pretty late, we should go to bed." Sakura commented as she headed for the stairs with Sasuke hot on her heel.

Hinata was about to follow suit but stopped when she felt a rough hand wrap around her small wrist. She turned around just in time to hear "You know I'm not going to give up on you just because of a few threats." He voiced his thoughts confidently which caused a great big smile to appear on her face. "I'm serious…" He continued while inching his face closer to hers. "I don't care who I have to fight, you're mine." He growled out before capturing her lips with his.

He pulled away shortly and before she could even respond Naruto slipped something around her wrist and brought it up to his mouth and gently kissed her knuckles. "Merry Christmas." He whispered in her ear before pulling back.

She looked down to notice an elegant silver bracelet around her left wrist. A lone charm hung in the middle. It was a simple heart with the letters N & H engraved in the middle. Tears threatened to fall from her eyes when she caught sight of the initials.

Acting on impulse she looked up at her boyfriend and pulled him down for a passionate kiss. A couple of minutes passed before she pulled back with a smile. "Naruto, I love it! Thank you."

"You're welcome." He chuckled and dove back for another thank you kiss.

He was getting ready to deepen the kiss, she was more than willing but Sakura's loud voice stopped them in their tracks. "I swear, you two are the worst secret keepers EVER!"

Naruto groaned still attached to Hinata. He pulled away slightly though his lips still rested on hers. "I'm really starting to hate her." He mumbled against her lips, clearly not wanting to let go.

She giggled soundlessly and pushed him away. "Let's go, before Sasuke comes down."

"Or Itachi..." Sakura sang as she once again went upstairs.

The male groaned and followed them upstairs.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sasuke and Naruto were staying in his room while the girls shared the guest room. Very different conversations could be heard from either room.

"So did you catch an Uchiha?" Hinata asked bluntly while looking at Sakura who laid beside her on the King sized bed.

The pinkette chocked on her own spit from the bluntness of the question but she smiled proudly at the Hyuga. "I think so!"

Lavender eyes bore into emerald eyes in question so Sakura elaborated. "I mean, he kissed me tonight and didn't run away and he asked me back here for New Years and I think maybe he'll officially ask me out then."

Both best friends squealed loudly in excitement and Hinata immediately started planning Sakura's outfit for that night. They talked about the girls' relationships and about how glad they were to have met each other and fell asleep shortly after. Well Sakura went right to sleep, Hinata lay awake longer just staring at her left wrist feeling extremely happy and thinking she might actually be falling in love with Naruto.

Meanwhile in the boys' room Naruto questioned Sasuke about his relationship with the pink haired girl in the other room. "So, what's going on between you two?"

"Nothing." Sasuke answered defensively.

"Liar." Naruto drawled out lazily, almost like he was Shikamaru.

"Hn. Something."

"Man, you're so emotionless." Naruto exclaimed exasperatedly and stared at the ceiling.

Sasuke stayed quiet for a while, long enough for the boy beside him to start dozing off. He was close to unconsciousness until a deep voice roused him awake. "I like her."

Naruto sighed profoundly and turned to face the raven only to see him staring intently at the ceiling, as if debating something. Nonetheless Naruto answered in a weary voice. "No shit."

Sasuke scowled at him and turned his attention back above him. "You don't get it. I don't know if I want to like her as much as I do."

"Why not? She's a cool girl."

"I know that!" Sasuke snapped.

"Then what the hell are you trying to say? I'm already tired don't make me beg." Naruto whined pitifully, wanting to help his friend as soon as possible to he could succumb to sleep.

"I'm…scared."

"Of her?"

"No."

"Then…" Jesus, getting this guy to talk about anything emotional is like pulling teeth! The whiskered boy thought before Sasuke spoke once more.

"I don't want to feel pain." He mentioned vaguely.

"Feel pain? What like getting your heart broken?" Naruto tried to get more out of the stoic man beside him.

Sasuke ran a shaky hand through his wild tresses in frustration and annoyance at his lack of articulation and the blonde's correct assumptions.

"Yes." He bit out reluctantly, not wanting to accept that fact himself.

Cerulean eyes locked on onyx and for the first time Naruto saw a bit of vulnerability in his friend. He was never good at comforting anyone, the only person he had actually been able to comfort was Hinata and he mostly did that through physical warmth, he couldn't possibly attempt that with Sasuke. Still, he had to try something.

"Sasuke, Sakura is a good person. She's a great friend and if you give her something as important as your heart she will take care of it, I'm sure she will." Naruto offered confidently while grinning.

"You think so?"

"Positive, now stop being such a bastard and ask her out already. She's been waiting long enough ya' know, she might change her mind."

Then something weird happen, Sasuke turned towards him and smiled-not smirked- but smiled genuinely. "Thanks idiot, I think you're right for once."

Wanting to ignore the insult but not being able to Naruto settled for hissing a bastard under his breath and turning to find sleep once again.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"Good morning young people!" Mikoto's voice rang through the house, effectively waking up the sleeping teens.

"I hate her." Sasuke mumbled still half asleep while slowly opening his eyes only to be met with a sickening sight.

Naruto and he lay tangled up together in the middle of the bed, they were a little closer than Sasuke would've liked to be. "Fuck!" He yelled while desperately trying to untangle his body with the other male's who was only now starting to wake up.

"Shut up bastard I'm trying to sleep." Naruto grumbled tiredly while grasping what he assumed to be blankets but was Sasuke's torso instead.

Sasuke growled and attempted to push Naruto off with no success. The blonde was fast asleep again and quite hilariously in Sasuke's arms.

"Hahahahahaha. Sakura, are you seeing this?" Hinata practically yelled while laughing.

Both the boys were cuddling on the bed, Sasuke looked furious while Naruto was still sleeping though with the girls laughing he was rousing.

"Wake up Idiot!" Sasuke screamed in the blonde's ear.

"Fine." He sighed and woke up to notice the same thing Sasuke had. Hearing sounds he looked up at his girlfriend who was giggling at his predicament.

"What the hell Sasuke, get off of me!"

"Tch. You're the one hugging me." Sasuke pointed to tanned arms around his torso and they immediately retracted like they had been burned.

"Too bad…" Sakura pouted while looking at Hinata. "That was kinda sexy." She finished, biting her lip trying not to laugh more.

"Shut up!" Naruto screeched and got off the bed walking towards them. He picked Hinata up in his arms and gave her a good morning kiss on the mouth.

It was only a fraction of a second after that he realized what he had done and who he had done it in front of. "Shit." He muttered under his breath and looked up at Sakura debating his choices.

Sasuke was frozen in spot when he saw Naruto kiss Hinata. He hadn't asked her out yet, why was he kissing her?

Sighing deeply Naruto looked apologetically at Sakura and chastely pressed his lips against hers followed by turning around and doing the same thing to Sasuke who had snuck up behind him in the time being.

Sasuke and Sakura seemed appalled by the blonde's actions while Hinata looked at him perplexed. "It's just how I greet people." He said uncomfortably and began walking down stairs, following the scent of food.