Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto...

A/N: Wow….almost everyone is guessing who is the mysterious person at the fountain?? Hmm…I think I'll hold that suspense a little wee bit longer…..and it got me laughing tat everyone loved the overprotective-psychotically-obsessed Neji!!

Oh dear…there are soooo many of you to reply….but I graciously thank all of you of even reading this humble work of mine…anyway, enjoy reading this chappie….

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Recap:

"Who…are you?" she demanded, despite the soft and shaky voice.

Hinata could feel another presence slowly coming from behind the otherside of the rock fountain. Partially hidden in the dark. She could feel there was a slight annoyance in his voice.

"Since you're living in your fantasy world, I'd say I'm your Prince Charming."

Hinata's eyes widened and feeling utterly embarrassed that he had heard everything she had said, Hinata did what she could do. She ran away.

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CHAPTER 3: APPLE & CINNAMON

"Hinata-chan! The pies are almost done!" one of Hinata's employees called out from the back.

"Hai!!" Hinata came to the back and checked the huge industrial oven where several trays of pies lay beautifully in their golden glory.

"You're pies are always amazing, Hinata-chan!" a pretty raven-haired woman with a bulging belly exclaimed. Hinata blushed shyly. "You will make an amazing mother one day."

Hinata sighed. "I hope…so, but I can't wait until I get to see your baby, Azusa-chan!"

"Well, I hope you won't take long to have yours one day, Hinata-chan!" Azusa laughed whole-heartedly. "I'm close to my third trimester now and the doctor said I have to be careful."

"Yes, and that is why I'm putting you on the job as the cashier until you'll have your baby out and screaming, Azusa-chan. You know I won't allow you to do anymore back work, and you don't have to give me the puppy-eye look….it won't work."

Azusa sighed. Some strands of her hair was free from it's hold and floated freely at the side of her face. She really looked at peace while stroking her belly gently.

Will I be a good mother like Azusa-chan one day? Hinata thought to herself. Feeling the warm fuzzy feeling nuzzling in the pit of her stomach as she blushed. Wondering who will be the father of her children.

"Hinata-chan!!" Someone called Hinata in front of the bakery.

"I think you better go and check what Yuya wants, I'll see to the pies."

"Thanks a lot Azusa-chan," Hinata thanked and went to the front of the bakery. When she went in front, she was surprised to see her cousin.

"Neji-niisan!"

"Hina-chan," Neji's face broke into a smile. He can't help it everytime he sees his sweet cousin.

"What is it, Nii-san?"

"Well, I'm here to get a cake."

"Cake?"

"Yeah….a cake."

"For whom may I know for?" Hinata was grinning by now.

Neji frowned. "Your father, you naughty imp," he pulled her nose – hard.

"Oww! Nii-san!" Hinata hit him on the arms and then he pulled her into his.

"Now, Uncle didn't want you to know that he's craving for your Heavenly Moist Choc, and instead, he sent me to get it."

"Aaahh….I know that one. I'm sure you've realized by now that my father has sweet tooth, especially dark chocolates. And don't worry about a thing, Nii-san, I have them ready since this afternoon after Kurenai-san called this morning."

Neji could not help but smile. Everytime when Hiashi was into one of his black moods, the only thing that could make him happy were only three things. 1) The company profited in the stocks market; 2) He had beaten Uchiha Fugaku and Sabaku Yuudai in a game of golf, and 3) Hinata's Heavenly Moist Choc cake.

Neji chuckled. "Did you remember how your father described the cake for the first time?"

Hinata laughed out loud, thinking of the time where she first baked her infamous moist chocolate cake that was the number 1 sold out product in Sunshine Bakery.

"How could I forget? It got me blushing all the time."

"Sinfully delicious."

"Perfectly described it, ne, Nii-san?"

Neji smiled at his favourite cousin, looking at her taking a cake out from a fridge at her office and packed it nicely in a bright yellow coloured box.

"Here, Nii-san. His cake all ready," Hinata said, giving her cousin the cake. Hinata made her father's cake extra special. It is one of those sugar-free cakes, but doesn't taste like one. Hyuuga Hiashi is a diabetic, and by baking him some sugar-free cakes helped to alleviate some of his insane cravings for sweets.

"Do you want to go and have lunch later?" he asked.

"Hmm….your treat?"

Neji rolled his eyes and head around at his cousin's statement. "Its always been my treat, and since when it has been the other way around?"

"Okay!" she beamed her smile at him. "Where are we going to have lunch?"

"What would you like to have?"

"Anything would be fine with me."

"Okay, I'll pick you up later at 12.50 and it'll be my choice."

"Hai!" Hinata smiled as she saw her cousin out through the door.

Hinata could hear several girls sighing dreamily.

"Dream on girls," Hinata grinned at them.

Later that morning, Ino and Tenten dropped by to see Hinata who was busy at the kitchens preparing lemon meringue pies.

"HINATA-CHAN!!" Both girls yelled out loud.

Hinata smiled at them.

Ino was fabulously dressed in a sky blue baby-t that showed off her perfect golden tan shoulders, and bared a little of her midriff to the maximum advantage. Her low slung hipster denims also gave Ino a sexier outlook of her curvy backside and her long ash blond hair was tied high in a ponytail.

Tenten was wearing her usual red Chinese style top and a pair of denim hipsters that hung low like Ino's, except that her denims were in white colour.

"So, what do I owe your estimable presence?" Hinata gave them each a hug.

"Hinata-chan, didn't you forget about our appointment today?" Ino put her hands on her hips.

Hinata looked confused. Then, it suddenly dawned on her.

"Oh dear! I'd almost forgotten!" Hinata smacked her forehead. "What on earth will Chouji say about me!" Hinata quickly went back to the kitchen.

Both Ino and Tenten grinned at one another. After about ten minutes waiting for Hinata, Hinata came out wearing a knee-length denim skirt with baby blue baby-T. Her long hair was tied in a high ponytail and had a pair of dirty sneakers gracing her small feet.

"Hinata-chan," Ino looked at her, scanning her up and down.

"Yes Ino-chan?"

"Are you going dressing in that?"

"Hmm…what is wrong with this?" Hinata looked at her – blankly.

"All wrong, honey," Tenten said. "And I wouldn't wanna argue with the fashionista here," pointing at the very blond Ino.

Hinata sighed. "I don't have time to look like a princess when I'm running a business, Ino-chan."

"But you're a businesswoman, Hinata! A successful one too! I can't let you go out there looking all crappy and dowdy!"

Hinata blushed slightly. She was always never felt comfortable when someone praises her. Hinata, as humble as ever, always had an embarrass expression that withdraw her from others.

"I-ie, Ino-chan!!"

"Alright alright," Tenten laughed. Trying to steer away the subject. "I suggest we go now or else we'll be late."

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Sweet. That was what he could deduced from the shawl he buried his face in. The scent was still lingering behind his mind.

He still held the soft shawl in his hand, trying to remember any female who wore shawl during the party. But, he couldn't think of anybody. Still remembering how he woke up, it was his brother who found him.

"Still wondering who might be your secret admirer?"

Sasuke turned his head towards the door and saw his older brother leaning against the wooden frame.

"Don't you ever heard of the word 'knock before entering'?" Sasuke appeared to look slightly miffed.

"Why," Itachi grinned at his brother and strode lazily across the spacious room before dumping himself beside his brother.

Uchiha Itachi, otherwise known as the Uchiha Heir was downright beautiful. His long raven locks were tied in a loose ponytail that hung languidly on his left shoulders. His eyes was deep and somewhat resonant in slight humour at his younger brother's irritation. Dressed impeccably in black silk shirt with a matching black pants and black satin vest adorned with red satin tie, Uchiha Itachi just oozes sex appeal.

Not to lose out to his older brother, Uchiha Sasuke was downright gorgeous. His spiky black hair complements his pale skin…..just like his brother. Unlike Itachi's lean slender frame, Sasuke was a little bit more muscular and bulky. But, it did not deter him from his legion of fans all around the world. However, the only thing that Sasuke has that Itachi don't was the trademark scowl he has on his face. The pout that made him famous and synonymous in the modeling industry.

Itachi took the shawl from Sasuke and sniffed it.

"Hmm…..apple and….cinnamon," Itachi grinned.

"Give it back!" Sasuke tried to make a grab from his brother. Itachi held it high up in his hands, chuckling in amusement. Despite the fact that Sasuke is an internationally renowned male-model, he was still a few inches shorter than his enigmatic older brother.

"Why should I?"

Sasuke glared at his older brother.

"Coz it's mine."

"The shawl didn't have your name on it."

"But it was wrapped around me when you found me. So, technically it's mine."

Itachi grinned broadly. "Hmm….I detect that you're enamoured with this shawl, otouto."

"None of your bloody business, Nii-san."

"Alright, I'll give it back to you, but on one condition."

Sasuke crossed his arms.

Itachi held the scarf closely to his lips as he looked at his younger brother. "When you do find the mysterious owner, I'd like an introduction, if you don't mind."

"What makes you think that it's a woman?" Sasuke frowned.

Itachi smirked.

"What makes you think it's not?"

Sasuke was lost for words.

Itachi got up and ruffled his little brother's head. "Lost for words, ne Otouto?"

"Baka! It's my shawl, so I get to do what I want with it," Sasuke replied.

My shawl?? Sasuke couldn't believe what he said. He didn't realized Itachi raised an eyebrow at his declared statement a few seconds ago.

"Whatever it is Otouto, we have an appointment with Okaa-san at the Blue Ivy and she called me to remind you because she couldn't get through your cell."

Sasuke snatched the scarf back and then groaned out loud. Slumping down on his sofa.

"Do we have to??" Sasuke gave his brother a pleading look.

Itachi sighed. "Like we have any other choice, Sasuke. She gave me an ultimatum too."

"Shit."

Itachi grinned. "The feeling is perfectly mutual."

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"There's a change of plans, Hina-chan," Neji said, swerving the car into the parking bay.

"So, we're going to have a very poshy lunch, ne Nii-san?" Hinata asked.

"You could say that," Neji replied as they both got out from his car.

"You know how I feel about fancy stuffs and protocols?" She looked at her older and handsome cousin.

"I know that, Hina-chan, but….just trust me on this alright?" Neji put his arms around his smaller sized cousin and kissed her at the side of her head.

Sorry about this Hina-chan, but Uncle told me not to tell you. Neji said to himself, still holding onto his cousin.

Entering the posh looking restaurant, Hinata had a dreading feeling.

Neji was being quiet and secretive. Usually Neji becomes like this when…..

Hinata's eyes snapped wide open.

"Otou-sama?" Hinata murmured as she saw her father dressed impeccably in his deep grey silk suit and there were a few people at the table whom she recognized at the previous party.

"Oh, here comes my daughter," Hiashi said, looking at his daughter and nephew approaching their table.

"What are you doing here, Otou-sama?" Hinata asked, kissing her father's cheek.

"I'm having lunch with the Uchihas," Hiashi said, pulling his daughter to sit next to him. "I'm sure you remembered them, Hinata."

Hinata's pale eyes looked over to Fugaku and Mikoto. Hinata remembered visiting their family when she was a little girl. But that was ages ago!

Hinata bowed politely to the Uchihas.

"Oh, Hinata-chan! You've grown up so fast!" Uchiha Mikoto looked fondly at the long-haired girl.

Hinata blushed shyly at Mikoto's statement.

"She's still the same, Mikoto," Hiashi pointed out. "Except that her cooking and baking skills are simply….astounding."

"That I agree with you, Hiashi," Fugaku grinned, taking another bite on a very familiar looking……cake.

"Isn't that….," Hinata looked at Fugaku and then at her father. Her pale eyes looked accusingly at Neji. Neji gulped nervously and reached for his glass of water when he felt something stomping on his feet.

Hinata's high heels.

I'm dead. Neji thought for a moment.

"Hinata-chan, one of these days, you simply have to teach me how to make this cake. It's simply delicious! It's not too sweet and tasted delicious!" Mikoto said, taking another bite off Hinata's Heavenly Moist Choc cake.

"Hai," Hinata replied softly.

"Maybe next weekend, Hinata-chan? I'm having a little gathering at my place, and I'd hope you'll come over and give us some demonstration?" Mikoto looked excited. "I can't wait to have Hinata-chan over, Hiashi. It will be simply amazing!"

Hiashi nodded his head.

What on earth is Otou-sama planning? Hinata asked herself, taking a sip of her water.

"Wouldn't that be interesting, Hinata-chan?" Mikoto asked.

Hinata looked a little lost. "Ha…hai."

Suddenly, Hinata's cellphone rang.

"Excuse me," Hinata said, moving away from the table and head out to the restaurant's lobby. Thanking for the miracle that she had been praying a little while ago.

Walking back to the table, Hinata said, "Gomen nasai." She apologized. "I have to leave now, something came up at the bakery."

Neji looked up at her cousin. "I'll send you."

"It's alright. Otou-sama might need you later. I can go back myself. Gomen."

"Its alright, Hinata-chan," Fugaku said.

"Hn." Her father replied. Obviously wasn't pleased that his daughter had to leave……soon.

"Very well, Hinata-chan. I do hope to see you next Saturday morning at our place? Or do you need me to fetch you?" Mikoto asked.

"Don't worry about it, Mikoto. She will come," Hiashi said.

Hinata quickly kissed her father's cheeks and left in a hurry. She didn't want to stay any longer and was thankful that Azusa called her regarding the messed-up purchase order.

Putting on her coat, Hinata quickly turned around and knocked into a darkly dressed figure. She fell down on the floor with a hard bump.

"Go…gomen!" Hinata apologized.

"Hn." Was the reply.

Long slender white hands was held out to her.

Cold. That was what she felt when she touched his hands.

Her pale lavender tinted orbs gazed into a pair of crimson red ones.

"Gomen, I didn't realize you were right behind me."

Hinata gave a gentle smile and bowed politely. "Ne…it's my fault in the first place. Gomen nasai, but I have to hurry."

Hinata looked apologetic and walked passed him. A soft brush of her long hair against his nostrils had his eyes snapped open.

Apple and cinnamon.

"Wait!" He quickly held her arms.

Hinata looked at him. He put his face near hers. Hinata blushed a million shade of red.

"Wha…what are you….doing?"

He was sniffing her! Hinata thought she could die of embarrassment when he clutched her arms tight in his hands. She could feel his nose sliding up and down her neck and his face bury itself into her long locks. Hinata could almost feel her life floating away when his lips gently touched her sensitive spot.

"You…smell….so….nice," he whispered seductively in her ears.

Hinata trembled. Her whole body felt warm tingling sensation penetrating into her every core and being. It was Hinata's first time to have someone so male being so physically and intimately close to her.

"Uchiha Itachi!! What on earth are you doing to Hinata-chan!!" Uchiha Mikoto exclaimed in her loud shrilly voice.

Hinata felt melting like a puddle of goo as her face was as red as a bright red cherry! The next thing she could remember was a surprised look on the man's face as darkness covering her eyesight.

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"Why me???" Uchiha Sasuke demanded.

"Because you're the best one to do it right now, Sasuke-chan. Besides, all of us are busy….at the moment with your Nii-san," Mikoto was eyeing her older son.

"We just need some clarification, that's all. Nothing to worry about," Fugaku said as he walked over to the Hyuugas. Hiashi was looking calm, but Neji was like the vortex of a tornado. Preparing to destroy anything that comes into his way, and it won't be a good time to strode over to the other side of the room and confront the Hyuuga prodigy right now.

Sasuke slumped on the chair and looked at the figure lying down on the sofa where Neji was hovering nervously.

"What do you want?" Neji muttered darkly as Sasuke walked slowly over to him. There was no way Neji was going to let another Uchiha male to stay with his unprotected cousin in the room – alone. No….over his dead body.

"Leave Sasuke alone, Neji. And you'll be coming with us," Hiashi said calmly as Fugaku held the door open.

"WHAT!!" Neji exclaimed. "Who will take care of Hina-chan?" Neji was almost whining.

"Neji," Hiashi started to frown.

"Hai," Neji sighed resignedly. He turned around and glared at the youngest Uchiha. "Touch her and you die, Uchiha."

Sasuke smirked as he looked down at the unconscious Hinata. "Like hell I wanted to touch her."

With that, Neji kissed his cousin's forehead and strode off the room. Leaving Sasuke and Hinata all alone.

Sasuke looked down at the unconscious form of Hinata and peered down at her. He wondered what was so special about her that Itachi got into trouble in the first place. Sasuke sat down next to Hinata and peered at her.

Wait. What is that smell? Sasuke asked himself.

He peered closer to Hinata. He touched her long hair and held it close to his nostrils and inhale the scent lingering on Hinata's long hair.

Apple and cinnamon?? Sasuke asked himself. Is that possible? He looked at her. Is she….the….one??

Sasuke was shaking. He touched her face. It was soft and smooth. He put his face closer to hers and started to sniff.

Without any notice, Hinata's head turned around and their lips touched. It was a soft touch, that had Sasuke felt tingle all over. He raised his head from the still unconscious Hinata, and felt an unfamiliar tugging in his chest.

I've never kissed a girl before. I wonder how does kissing feel? Sasuke said to himself. His black onyx eyes never took off from Hinata's pink perky lips. Yup!! Uchiha Sasuke, the most renowned Sex God of Konoha have never been kissed!! (A/N: To everyone…nope, in this fic, he didn't lose his first kiss to Naruto!! Sorry to all yaoi lovers!!) Everyone knew Sasuke to be the most desirable male in Konoha, but his connection with women is somewhat zero. Minus his mother, aunts and grandmothers, other women do not count in Uchiha Sasuke's books. Up until now…..

This time, it was intentionally. He caress her cheeks as he breathed in the sweet scent of apple and cinnamons. He grazes her cheeks with his lips and seek her pinkish lips. He kissed her long enough for his tongue to gently lick her lower lips.

Am I doing this right? Sasuke asked himself, pinning Hinata closed to him. He was straddling Hinata with his muscular thighs and was still kissing her and sucking her pinkish juicy lips. Sasuke felt he was doing it right when he felt Hinata moaning softly when his tongue entered into her warm caverns. He could feel hands going through his dark hair, encouraging him for more.

Tongue meets tongue as he was eating her out from her mouth as they were sharing hot kisses. Hinata gasped when his mouth went lower to her neck as he suckled the soft flesh. His hands was already roving all around her body and he was touching her right on her breast when he could feel her gasping. Her breathing was getting hard and so was his.

The years of 'stealing' looks at his Aniki's porns has finally paid off when he felt Hinata responded to his kisses. He could feel his passion was building up and heat was rushing down to the lower regions of his body as he suckled at juncture between the neck and her shoulders. Hinata was already moaning, and Sasuke can't stop himself. He bit her gently and constantly sucking that same spot at her neck as his tongue moved lingeringly downwards to the top of her breasts.

"Who….who..are you?" Hinata's voice was soft and gentle.

Sasuke was stunned.

Hinata's eyes was already wide opened. Her lips looked bruised.

None of them heard the scream at the doorway as Sasuke's hands was still on her breasts.

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"Gomen nasai," Sasuke apologized.

Hinata was still red from embarrassment. Trying very hard to hide the hickey that Sasuke left on her neck.

Neji was glaring hatefully at the youngest Uchiha before them. He still had his arms around Hinata.

Uchiha Mikoto and Uchiha Fugaku was speechless.

Itachi was glaring angrily at his brother and at the same time exchanging glares with Neji.

Hiashi looked somewhat…..pleased.

Hmm…..very interesting. Both Uchihas seemed to be very interested in Hinata. I wonder how about the Sabakus? Hiashi thought.

Murder. Death. Kill. Uchiha. Neji was chanting in his mind.

"Gomen Hiashi," Fugaku apologized to Hiashi.

"That is alright, Fugaku. I'm sure it was all a mistake," Hiashi said.

Hinata's gaze flew to her father. "Mis…mistake?" She croaked.

"I'm sure my Sasuke didn't mean to, Hinata-chan," Mikoto placed a hand on Hinata's hands. Hinata nodded her head.

All of a sudden, the door burst opened and in came the elegantly dressed Hyuuga Karura and her youngest daughter, Hanabi.

"Nee-chan!! Are you alright?" Hanabi flew to her sister's side and snatched her away from Neji's embrace.

"Oh my daughter!" Karura looked worried. Yes, she do genuinely feel worried for her older daughter. She is still after all Hinata's mother.

"What did you do to her?!" Hanabi demanded, looking at both Itachi and Sasuke when she noticed the hickey on her sister's neck.

No matter how envious Hanabi was with Hinata, her sister was still her sister. Hinata was not made to hate or used as political pawn, but Hanabi was. Hinata was more suited to be the typical suburban wife and mother. But not Hanabi. Hanabi was made to conquer. That differences set both sisters apart. Still, Hanabi hates it whenever Hinata was hurt.

"Itachi kissed her," Hiashi said calmly.

"Kissed…..Hinata??" Karura looked somewhat…..surprised. Eyeing the Uchiha heir with much admiration. Which mother wouldn't? Tall, dark and handsome, also the heir to the Uchiha Empire, surely Itachi would make a great match for Hanabi instead of Hinata.

"And what did you do?" Hanabi asked, eyeing at Sasuke who was kneeling next to his older brother. Everyone could see both Uchiha boys kneeling before their elders.

"Sasuke kissed Hinata as well," Hiashi grinned. "Well, to be more precise, we caught them in a manner."

"It is not funny, Uncle," Neji reminded his uncle. "He left the mark on Hinata's neck while she was unconscious." Neji had that murderous look on his face.

Both Hyuuga women stared at Sasuke while Hinata was whimpering slightly from extreme embarrassment. Both of them didn't know how to react. Either to shoot him on sight or to admire him for his gut.

"I don't think it's funny too, Otou-sama," Hanabi glared at her father who seemed slightly amused.

"I'm not happy about it either, Hanabi. But the thought of both young Uchihas having such interest on your sister seemed…..amusing," Hiashi replied.

"The…the….both of…..them??" Karura croaked. She couldn't believe how her older and yet plain daughter could snag such a catch. No doubt that Hinata is her daughter, but to outdo her more glamourous and popular younger sister, this is somewhat…..unheard of!

"I sincerely apologise for my sons' behaviour, Karura," Mikoto looked apologetically at Karura. "I don't know what got into them."

Hyuuga Karura was still awe-struck. Hanabi was simply…..speechless.

Two….Uchihas?? Karura said to herself. Then, she looked at her plainly dressed daughter. There wasn't a single make-up on her, and she wasn't as elegantly dressed as her younger sister. But, what on earth Hinata has that Hanabi doesn't? Karura was just so clueless. She had fashioned and groomed Hanabi for families like the Uchihas. To grace dinner parties, to be the perfect hostess in grand dinners and balls, but it was Hinata who seemed more likely to attract their attention than her Hanabi.

Then, it dawned on Karura.

Hinata is still her own flesh and blood. Whatever those Uchiha boys did to her daughter must not go unpunish!

"What do you plan to do?" Karura looked at her husband. Her arms crossed across her shoulders.

"Hn." Was Hiashi's reply.

Fugaku sighed.

Mikoto looked slightly embarrassed.

"What do you have in mind?" Neji was the one who broke the silence. He knew his Aunt has something in her mind, and he could read her like a book.

"What made you think I have something in my mind?" Karura asked her nephew.

"You wouldn't want me to answer that," Neji muttered darkly. Taking a step closer to Hinata and putting his arms over her. Ignoring the hated look that Hanabi gave him.

Karura looked at Itachi and Sasuke. Scrutinizing them like an interrogator.

"Hinata is unlike Hanabi, and I'm sure everyone in this room agreed to that," Karura said.

"Hn." Hiashi looked composed.

"Hai," Fugaku and Mikoto replied simultaneously.

Itachi and Sasuke looked down.

"Its plain obvious. Only an idiot wouldn't know the difference," Neji murmured.

Karura ignored that. But Hanabi did not. She glared furiously at her cousin.

"Both boys have 'stained' my daughter, and I demand some form of compensation," Karura said.

Fugaku and Mikoto looked at her, without surprise on their faces. Hiashi just gulped. He gave a look at Fugaku.

No matter what, don't take it to court. Karura will wring you dry! Hiashi was mentally projecting his thoughts to Fugaku.

Fugaku looked at his wife. Hoping Mikoto wouldn't do anything dramatic.

It's not me you have to remind…..it's Mikoto we have to worry about! Fugaku replied back.

Both men looked at their wives. They could see the electricity glaring statically between the two women.

No doubt that Hyuuga Karura and Uchiha Mikoto were good friends, but in some situations, both women could not deny the friendly rivalry between them. Everyone was holding their breaths.

Karura smirked. "Don't worry, Fugaku, Mikoto. I may be materialistic, but this is my daughter I'm talking about."

Everyone in the room could finally breathe.

"I want one of them to marry my Hinata," Karura dropped the bomb.

Hinata looked as if blood had drained from her face.

Neji paled.

Hanabi jaw-dropped.

Hiashi felt he could have a heart-attack. Fugaku was right behind him.

"So….soon??" Hiashi almost croaked.

"Well, you were sort of waiting for it to come," Fugaku replied meekly.

Mikoto's hand gripped the chair. Her face looked that she was about to burst.

"That's a brilliant idea, Karura!" Mikoto exclaimed.

Both Itachi and Sasuke sweat-dropped.

Neji and Hanabi's eyes were twitching.

Hinata looked at both Itachi and Uchiha. She could feel more blood drained away from her face.

Ma…ma…marry?? Hinata couldn't believe what she was hearing.

Ma..marry??? Hina-chan…marry?? Neji eyes went wide in disbelief. No!! She is not going to be married off to either one of them!! I won't permit this! I won't allow it! Neji was furious. He was contemplating murder at both young men who took advantage over his favourite cousin.

"Hinata nee-chan marry?? Okaa-sama!! You can't be serious!!" Hanabi exclaimed. "Nee-chan doesn't love either one of them!"

"I don't need your opinion this time Hanabi," Karura looked irritated. She turned back to look at Mikoto. "I'm glad you like the thought, Mikoto."

Mikoto clasped her hands together. "Of course I do, Karura! Hinata-chan will make a fine addition to our family!"

"I most certainly believed so," Karura cooed delightedly.

"AHEM!!!" both older patriarch were trying to catch their wives' attention.

"Do you mind??" Fugaku demanded.

"What is it Fugaku??" Mikoto looked irritated. "And don't you try to ruin my fun! There hasn't been a wedding in the family for ages! And I'm simply dying to have grandchildren!!"

Everyone in the room blushed at the word 'grandchildren'.

Hinata could feel dizziness coming back to her now. Hanabi's grip on her arms tightened as her sister hissed, "Don't you dare to faint this time, Nee-chan!"

"Didn't you two forget something?" Hiashi was the one who asked.

"Forget about what, darling?" Karura asked, striking an irritated pose.

"Which Uchiha you want to marry Hinata off to?" Hiashi asked. Everyone turned to look at Itachi and Sasuke.

- TBC -

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A/N: Yeah, I know….I'm cruel to put a cliffhanger like that!! But anyways, thanx to everyone for ur support & get well wishes…..I'm okay now, and diligently updating my fics, but as of right now, I needed rests and next week, I'm starting work….so, I could only update my fics on the weekends…..