A/N: First off I want to thank all of you have read and reviewed you guys are awesome. Now I'm not all too happy with this chapter since I kinda got writers block… which was really weird since I always know what I want to happen and I just go with it, but this time I had a harder time getting to the point that I wanted. So let me know, because if its really bad I can rewrite it. On the plus side now that I got this over with I can finally continue normally, I think. Anyways, I will take your guys advice and next chapter will be longer and be more than likely just about Sasuke and Hinata.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters they all belong to MASAHI KISHIMOTO and my spelling slash grammar can be way off at times.
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Put a Ring on it
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Every time I thought of you my heart would become excited and race, but today my heart aches of pain when I think of you. There is nothing left to say, I now understand how stupid I was to think… that perhaps one day… but no more because you can fool me once and I can blame you, but if I fall for it a second time I have no one to blame but myself.
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Chapter 8: Plan not so at work
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Hinata left the room and went to greet the man who broke her heart; as soon as she opened the door her emotions took a toll on her.
And as soon as her pearly lavender eyes landed on the Uchiha's dark coal ones it was the most incredible thing; it was like her brain had some emergency switch that had just been turned on. Her smile was so believable, that if it hadn't been because for the fact that she knew that she had just been crying her eyes out yesterday and feeling sorry for her self today… Hinata herself would have never thought she was heartbroken.
Hinata immediately embraced the man like she would normally do, and Sasuke did not hesitate to return her embrace. But she could not relax just yet; Hinata understood that she could not depend on her emotions. 'Maybe Ino was right… I might need more time.' Hinata thought to her self with a bit of panic.
"Come on we should get going." Sasuke told her, the woman offered him a smile allowing Sasuke to pull her out into the hall, as she has yet to step further from him and simply kept close to him.
"So you haven't told me where we're going." Hinata stated curiously; earlier when she received Sasuke's message he had agreed and she had offered to go to one of the regular restaurants they go to, but Sasuke told her that he had a surprise for her and that he would pick her up. When she had read it, a pang had come into her chest with both pain and for some reason… excitement? She can't simply forget him; it will take her time for that, but she promised that she would forget Sasuke… though perhaps not forget as much as learn from what he has done to her.
Because she has to have self respect and love for herself before she can ever return that feeling.
Sasuke looked down at the curious woman, "You'll see when we get there." Was all he told her as they exit the complex and headed to the Uchiha's car.
Hinata couldn't help but wonder where he was taking her? And at the moment she was feeling that what ever it was that took over her up in her house it was starting to wear out on her, which was making her nevus and she was starting to fidget… something that she thought that she got over in her early teen years.
How wrong was she, to think that she had concurred her shyness.
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The night was a bit calm not much was going on with the outside world known as Mother Nature, almost as if the source that controlled the weather simply decided to take time off and not really make the weather outside any specific way. Not hot or cold nor was their any sign of a harsh thunder storm though there where a few clouds here and there, but nothing signaling rain there was no harsh winds or gentle breeze.
The crescent moon shined high above; only a few more nights before it would disappear and begin a new cycle as it always has, and around the object that many admire and adore came the gentle twinkle of the diamonds in the sky sparkling like only they can.
Yes to some the night would be considered as plain, but to a certain man it was a night in which fate was smiling at him.
He sat in a nice family restaurant; he enjoyed coming to these types of places even if he was dinning alone. To see all the people that came with their families, having a good time with one another and spending time together in this world of today filed with technology that has separated them.
The look on his eyes would be nostalgic and jealous.
The man with long white hair always wished that he had that opportunity to have a family, to be able to hold a small being in his arms and know that he is the reason why he is in this world. To be able to hold and comfort the little being that will slowly, but quickly grow and to have the satisfaction of knowing that he helped raised a life and mold them into the person that they will be.
Jiraiya looked at all the people and it was almost like fate was finally giving him a pat on the back, because when his eyes darted to the entrance the person that he needed was coming in.
Ino was coming in with Kurenai Yuri and her husband (whose name escapes him) as well as their son who seemed to be no more than ten years maybe younger. So if they are here, that means the sweetheart that he had been meaning to see should be here too. His eyes scanned the door, but the midnight haired woman seemed to not be any where in sight… lady luck was simply teasing him; giving him a tap on the shoulder in order for him to turn in the direction of said tap, and find that lady luck was on the other side laughing at him.
Jiraiya sighed in disappointment at not seeing the woman, but when life gives you lemons you make lemonade… so he should work with what he has in front of him. He had been thinking about Hinata ever since his idiotic adopted son and associate had told him that she was involved with Tsunade's daughter's husband.
To the dark brown eyed man it was like saying a small kitten was capable of destroying a bolder, it's just impossible for something like that to ever occur. Unless said kitten was simply hiding behind its cute adorableness and was really a tigress that brought out her claws when you had your back turned; Hinata would never do something like that. Right?
The Hinata he met was a sweet kind girl who was never rude or snobby like the other models he had worked with; she always befriended anyone without judging.
So could that be why she would have a relationship with a married man?
It made no sense to him, they had worked together for a very long time and in that time he had been able to get to know her fairly well. Well enough to know that this was something that was not like her. Could Naruto be right; could he have told her that he would be divorcing his wife? Even if that would have been the case… why would she agree to something like this?
There is really now way for him to truly know unless he talks to her and asks her directly, as he watched the family have a seat his phone rang. Taking out the device he saw that it was a message from the blond.
Naruto –
The bait is in sight, n papa bear is no where in sight… foxy is about 2 approach the target. Wait 4 further instructions papa b!
Jiraiya read the message with a raised brow and then rolled his eyes, 'What the fuck?' he thought to himself. The idiot was speaking in code, they never agreed to that. And was he referring to him as 'papa bear'? Obviously he would not be in sight… what the hell was this idiot talking about.
Confusedly pissed, the white haired man began to reply to Naruto's messed up text; he sends to the dobe known as his associate and his son figure; and now that he thinks about it… It might have been for the best that he never had children since he can see how well the blond turned out. 'Then again, Naruto is not related to me… maybe I would have had a better chance if I would have come across him as an infant. After all he might have been dropped on his head, and I got him when the damaged was done.' He reasoned with himself when he finally got the blonds response.
Naruto –
LOL… Sorry 4got 2 tell ya! But really who doesn't use code names in missions? n I messed up your not papa B… u can be the Ranger! What do ya think U LIKE!
And in that moment Jiraiya faced palmed him self, 'This idiot! Why the hell do we need code names!' he asked himself, wondering how this would work. And then he began to debate if he should even replay. On one hand he could just ignore it and hope for the best and on the other hand he could reply and risk a migraine; the white haired male began to debate and weighs each option.
Giving a loud sigh the grey eyed man averted his eyes to the family who had caught his eye before, and there was still no sign of the bluenette. But since he was done with his dinner, and the dobe was bound to get arrested soon from what he can tell, it would be best if he went back home now and wait for Naruto's bail call.
Still he had to make the best of this situation, he got up and put on his best surprised face and smiled wildly "Hello ladies, it's been quite a wile." He said with as much enthusiasm as he could, and right away he got a response from the long haired blond who stood up and was quick to embrace him in a hug.
"Jiraiya!" Ino said happy to once again see the white haired man, she released him from her embraced and looked at him with a big smile. "We haven't seen each other in what… like almost three years." The electrical eyed blond said.
"It's good to see you again Jiraiya." Kurenai said and then stood up followed by her husband, "This is my husband Asuma Sarutobi and my son Kenji." The ruby eyed woman said introducing the two members of her family that Jiraiya had no acutance with. Asuma extended his hand which the white haired man accepted with a smile and they exchanged their greetings, and the small boy smiled and waved shyly at the older male who seemed to be a friend of his mom's.
With his smile still in place he looked at them all "And where might Nata-Chan be?" he asked what he had wanted to now for sometime now.
"She's out with her boyfriend!" the little boy suddenly announced coming quickly out of his shell, and a big smile in place once again enjoying. But he soon became self aware that all eyes were on him after his spontaneous out burst and a pink blush crossed his cheeks.
Jiraiya have a toothy smile at the boys actions, "Ah, he's a spontaneous little guy," he said, and everyone at the table smiled at the boy. And after that his smile dropped a bit, "Well, that's too bad. I would have really like to see her." He announced but did not expect any response form the bluenette's family.
Kurenai looked at the man who she has known for quite a few years offering him a smile, "I know how you feel, I'm her mom and I haven't even seen my daughter." She said with a small tingle of sadness.
"Ah, she has her own life now…" he told the woman with bright ruby eyes who smiled and nodded at his comment. "Well it was nice to see you two ladies again, and it was nice to meet you both Asuma Kenji." Jiraiya said his good bye, giving a small wave.
"It was nice to see you again Jiraiya." Ino said giving the man a second hug.
"Please give my regards to Hinata… oh and I will be doing something new projects so if either you or Hinata are interested look me up." He told her with a wink of an eye and gave the family a smile and took his leave.
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This was incredible, never before had anyone done something like this for her. Her almond eyes scanned the area with such glee and joy; it has been so long since she felt so… what is the word, Loved?
Never before had anyone been this courteous with her, made her feel so special. There was no where else she would rather be than here, almost as if the clock had been turned back and she was once again living in her teen years. Filled with such illusion and hope that all her past lessons were nothing, but a mere foggy idea in the back of her thoughts where all her forgotten things lay. "This is amazing." She said.
The man with her stood proudly next to her, his arm around her shoulder as they walked the lighted streets of the park. "I thought you might like it." The silver head spoke with a husky voice that was all his own.
Right now they were in a park near a lake at the boarder of the city and the country side, and today seemed to be a very special day for these people who were celebrating the lights.
All around them there were sparklers and small firecrackers that the children would light up, and all over the pavement there were beautiful murals made with flower petals and candles that adorer each one making them unique, but none the leas each was beautiful.
Tsunade hugged the man of her dreams closely as they walked down the small but beautiful festival in the humble park that was light up with such life and activity.
Unaware to the two a pair of sky blue eyes were watching there every move; waiting for his opportunity to get close and introduce himself to his next queen.
Naruto's POV
Looking ahead of me I see the woman that I have to find for the perv of my dad, and to be honest I now see why he is so fucken pissed at the blond… even thou she could probably be my mom. I can so see me doing her; she is wearing a very nice fitting purple dress that gave all a very generous sight of her well developed chest, not to mention that the dress hugged her body so well that I wouldn't mind being made of silk if I could cover her glorious body.
Today would be fairly easy, but the tall man that is walking beside her is starting to get in the way even now. He might be a problem, but not one that I won't be able to handle if he gets in the way.
To be honest this is my favorite part of my… ugh…? Job!
Yeah, it makes me feel like… a ninja! I'm pretty sure that if I was a ninja, I would be like the awesomest ninja of all. Watching and hiding in the shadows without ever being detected, something that I've mastered over the course of my twenty six years of life and from what I can tell the two are heading to a more secluded area at this moment.
It's too bad that I have a mission to complete this light festival could really be a lot of fun… but I have to focus. I have to wait for my opportunity to approach Jiraiya's hot ex.
They are in a part of the park that seems to have a few people scattered around the place, some on blankets others simply sitting on the grass. Perhaps there will be a show of some sort because a few others are approaching he area or they are simply taking a break from the festival…? After all too much fun can be overwhelming.
At the moment the two are only talking… ugh, she's a talker. How can he stand all her chatter? Really at this moment I admire this guy even thou he is my rival… not really, or maybe not as much because from what I can see, we both share the same chatter irritation. This might be my chance… best to inform the prev.
I quickly take out my phone and message the old man he will be so damn happy! I begin to make my way to the beauty in the flattering dress… suddenly I hear the single tone of my phone; I see that Jiraiya has replied. Excitedly I open his message…
Jiraiya –
You idiot why the hell would I be in sight? And when the hell did we agree on code names?
I can't help but feel like an idiot, but hey we all make mistakes. Right?
And the code name… who the hell doesn't have a code name when you are doing a mission, like this? I mean really, Jiraiya would not last a minute in the ninja world. I can't help but sigh, thou in his defense I suppose he has a point, and even if Jiraiya were to turn out to be the worst ninja in the world he still needs a cool code name to help his lack of awesomeness…
Now that this is settled, back to the mission.
End Of Naruto POV
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The plate in front of her was extravagant; the best cuisine that most only wish to one day try to her it is nothing more than a plain meal. A meal that she doesn't even know why she decided to have, even thou she has not tasted a bit all day. Yet here was this scrumptious looking meal, prepared with the finest of ingredients by the finest money could buy.
Her appetite was no where at the moment, "Is there something wrong, Tenten-sama?" the meek voice of the blond maid called out to her with a frighten tone.
Straining her face, "Nothing is wrong." The brunette said and got up leaving the dinning room. She began to wonder what she should do. Suddenly she realized she was in front of Sasuke's home office, without care she opened the door and entered.
She went on ahead and sat in his chair, and then bent down and took out a small rectangular device that she hide under his desk… she knew that it was wrong to steal from her husband, but she had to. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
The problem is how do you work it?
She never had to deal with any navigational device; ever since she was young she had someone to taker to and from where ever she pleased. There has never in her life been a moment where she had to worry about how to get somewhere; that is why she pays other to do it for her.
But at this moment she regrets it because this turned out to be one of the 'useless' things that she had never once imagined she would have to operate, much less alone. Then again she never considered being cheated on by the man who effortlessly stole her heart and doesn't even appreciate it.
Tenten closed her eyes and took a deep breath letting it out in a loud sigh, as she frowned her closing her chocolate eyes in irritation. "It's not his fault…" she began as a type of anger release, "It was a whore whose temptation over came him with he slut ways." Her voice finished her thoughts out loud; some count to ten well she chants a lie… one that she has convinced herself if she says enough she will one day believe it herself, just as she has been convincing herself that Sasuke Uchiha loved her unconditionally.
After a few short moments she managed to calm her thoughts and erase all shameful thoughts of her husband, at this moment the only important thing is to figure out whom the hell is the bitch that had the lady balls to try and steal her husband. And the only way she can get somewhat an idea of how to start is by finding out that who it is, and the device that she has in her possession should be of great help.
"UGH!" Tenten practically shouted annoyed that she could not figure out how to work it, there had to be someone who could show her how to; but who could she trust with this? Especially because she can't have anyone know of this.
She swore that the only one who would know of this would be herself and no one else, but how can she get this information? What is she supposed to do, walk up to someone and say; hi I stole my husband's navigation device thing, but I have no idea how to get any of the places where he has been out to, so can you help me?
They would look at her like she is insane, and that is something that is unacceptable for someone of her status. Perhaps it will be the only she can get what she wants, but who's worthy of such trust?
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