Hello everyone! I'm really happy that people are reviewing, favorite the story, and putting it on alerts. Thank you very much! Okay, so this chapter is looking into a few of other couples, but I promise that NaruHina fluff is coming back soon. Now I'll admit this chapter has Sakura in it and while she's not my favorite character I will not bash her or Sasuke. I'm happy they got their happy ending too. Though I'm itching to write more NaruHina fluff haha

A fan: I planned to have them be best friends, but the story can change. I'll have to think about it a little more because I do love that pairing too. ^^ Thanks you!

Alright let's begin!

I don't own Naruto, Kishimoto-sensei does.


Hinata thought they were only going to do lunch. She was pleasantly surprised when her father suggested they visit the dango shop. The last time she visited the shop was so long she couldn't remember. Hiashi walked with them down the way and told them what used to be there when he was younger. Hinata's mouth almost dropped in surprise as Hanabi looked over at her with wide eyes. Their father never talked about his time around the village as a young man before. They didn't know if they should worry about their father or not.

Hinata and Hanabi stopped when Hiashi stood in front of the dango shop. They looked at each other before they turned back to their father who had a small smile on his face.

"I took your mother here when our courtship started. I bought many dango during that time. Do you two like dango?" Hiashi asked.

"Oh, um, yes I do." Hinata said.

Hanabi nodded. "I do too."

"I'll treat you to some before our day ends. I'm sure you two have many things planned for the day." Hiashi said.

"Well, father, I'm free all day." Hinata said.

"Me too." Hanabi added.

Hiashi waved it away. "No, I'm sure there are things you have planned with Naruto and Konohamaru-kun. I also have work to attend to at the compound."

Hinata flushed as Hanabi resisted the urge to puff her cheeks out. They didn't know how to handle this new side of their father. Hinata decided that she would try first.

"Father, I'm sure we have enough time for tea as well." Hinata said.

Hiashi nodded. "Very well." He walked inside the shop as Hinata and Hanabi followed behind him.

Hinata have only heard a few stories about her mother before her father stopped bringing her up again. She hoped he would continue to mention their mother.


Tenten stared at the bag of decorations that sat on her table. After the night she returned home from Secret Santa she pulled out her tree and set it up. That was as far as she got before she found an ornament from Neji and couldn't keep going. Tenten wanted to keep going, but that ornament bought up memories she didn't want to bring up. The way Neji helped her decorate her tree with Lee, the ornament he picked up, the smile Neji gave when he stared at it…

Tenten pushed the bag away from her.

She couldn't do it.

She didn't know why she thought she would be able to do it.

Tenten sighed as she walked towards her kitchen when she heard a familiar knock against her door.

Well, at least, there was something that wouldn't change.

Tenten walked over and opened the door to Lee. "Hi Lee."

Lee smiled. "Hello Tenten! How is the decoration going?"

"Why don't you see for yourself?" Tenten said as she stepped aside for Lee. She closed the door behind him and followed him into the living room.

Lee shook his head as he looked at the tree. "Tenten! This doesn't look like a very decorated tree."

Tenten shrugged. "I got it out. That's good right?"

Lee nodded. "Well, that's the step in the right direction! Don't worry Tenten I'll be able to lend you some of my youthful energy to finish the tree." He flashed a smile as he walked over to the bag. Tenten walked over and put her hand over Lee's as she bit her lip.

"I don't know. I mean I like the ornaments I bought, but it's not the same…" She whispered.

Lee placed the bag down as he took Tenten's hands. "Tenten I know it's not the same. Every time I eat a gingerbread man it's with the knowledge that I'm not going to have my competition with Neji. We won't have our eggnog drinking contest or who can decorate the tree the fastest, but I know that we can eat gingerbread and drink eggnog and decorate in his honor." He squeezed her hands as Tenten looked up in his eyes.

Lee smiled as tears threatened to fall down, but he wouldn't stop them if it happened. "Tenten, the holiday season may not be the same, but I know Neji would be upset if we didn't continue on. So, what do you say?"

Tenten smiled. She nodded as a few tears rolled down her cheeks and she wrapped her arms around Lee's neck. "T-Thanks Lee. You're right, but I'm not going to chug any eggnog."

Lee chuckled. He didn't stop the tears that rolled down his cheeks as he wrapped his arms around her waist. "There's always the gingerbread men!"

Tenten laughed as she rested her head against his shoulder. She couldn't put her finger on it, but there was something that felt so good about having Lee this close. She closed her eyes and leaned against his shoulder with a soft hum.

The tree could wait.


"Thanks for coming with me today Ino." Sakura said.

Ino smiled. "No problem! You know I can never turn down some shopping."

Sakura returned the smile before she looked around at the different shops. It would be her first Christmas with Sasuke since he returned to the village. However, she didn't know what to get him. They spent some time together before he left for his recent trip, but she forgot to ask him what he wanted for Christmas. She racked her brain for a while, until she received his letter about coming home soon. Sakura decided that decorating his home would be a great surprise along with a few gifts.

However, she ran into a bit of a problem. She had no idea what Sasuke liked. Sakura bit her lip as she walked around.

There had to be something Sasuke-kun would like, right?

Sakura looked over when Ino grabbed her hand.

Ino gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, I'm sure whatever you pick for Sasuke-kun he's going to love it! Who doesn't love getting gifts?"

Sakura returned the smile as she nodded. "You're right, but I'm worried. What if he doesn't like it? What if it's something he doesn't want? What if he's not welcomed at the party?"

"One, I'm sure whatever you get him he'll enjoy. Two, it's probably something Sasuke wanted, but he didn't tell you yet. Three, don't worry about the party! Naruto-kun and Hinata-chan are hosting it I'm sure he's welcomed. It was Naruto-kun who volunteered to throw the party at their place. Don't worry Hinata-chan agreed." Ino said.

Sakura laughed. "I'm glad. I know how quickly Naruto-kun can jump into things without consulting anyone."

"Oh no, he asked her and it was so cute! Anyway, I'm sure that it will go well. If not, then we'll figure something out. Okay?"

Sakura looked into Ino's determined gaze, feeling her nerves from earlier disappear, as she nodded. "Right!"

"Besides, all that worrying isn't good. You don't want to get wrinkles on that forehead do you?" Ino said with a smirk.

Sakura smirked back. "Don't worry about me. Just make sure that you have enough food your trough."

Ino laughed. "Much better! Hey why don't we start here?" She pointed at the bookstore in front of them. "I'm sure there a lot of books Sasuke-kun doesn't have."

Sakura nodded. "You're right. Let's start here. So, how are things with you and Sai?"

"It's going great. Do you know he was so sweet to me yesterday?"

"No, what did he do?"

"Well…" Ino started as Sakura walked down the aisle. She hoped there was something she could find for Sasuke.


Sasuke sneezed as he walked through the village gates. Hmm, I better not be coming down with something. He adjusted the bag on his arm on his way to Hokage Tower to check in with Kakashi. It would be his first time celebrating Christmas in a long time. He didn't know what to do, but he was sure Sakura and Naruto had an idea about it.


So, how did I do with Sasuke and Sakura? I hoped it was alright. So now Sasuke's back I wonder how that will go. We might have fluff or we might have a really awkward reunion with everyone. Who knows? Thank you for reading and see you tomorrow!