Sasuke leaned on his elbow as he looked out the tinted windows of his brother's car. It was silent in the car. While he was all for missing school, Sasuke had a feeling this meeting was going to be tedious. He really wanted to avoid getting involved with the family business until he was done with college. But Hinata's look while she informed him of his brother's greetings and of the company's plans to combine the technology each specialized in reeled him in. In a way, it was to show that the Uchiha's and Hyuuga's had no hard feelings towards one another.

"Sasuke." Itachi's voice broke up his thoughts.

"Hn? What?"

Itachi rolled his eyes behind his sunglasses while he continued to watch the road. "I asked if you read the folder, with the information."

"Yeah. I did. Though, I have a question, who thought of this idea to merge this technology?" Sasuke asked as he turned his attention to his brother.

"I did. It is a good step for both companies and shows that we want to improve quality of life and don't care about what the media tries to say." Itachi's grip on the steering wheel briefly tighten before returning to normal. "Do you have a problem with it?"

"No. I don't. I always wondered as a kid why we didn't," Sasuke replied. "But this merger will also show that we are actually on good terms instead of hating another." Sasuke slid a glance toward Itachi who simply nodded.

Silence filled the car again and Sasuke felt the urge to sigh. While Sasuke did truly love his brother, Itachi was at times infuriating and very tight lipped. He knew from experience that Itachi believed he was doing what he believed what was best for him, but still the brothers had a couple of subjects they avoided talking about since they disagreed on them.

"How did Hinata's visit go last Friday? Did she have fun?" Itachi asked and Sasuke fought the urge to show his surprise on his face at the attempt to continue the conversation.

"It went fairly well I suppose. She told us she had fun. She hung out with us and didn't run away screaming even though there were opportunities." Then Sasuke added, "I think Suigetsu and her really hit it off."

"Hmm. Really? That is an… odd match." Itachi commented blandly as he turned the wheel.

Sasuke snorted. "I just pushed them along. They met before hand and showed an interested in one another. Though I think Inuzuka had a hand in this too somehow. Hinata wouldn't naturally be open to such things if it wasn't suggested by someone she trusted." He smiled wryly.

"Huh. Well I suppose. What does Neji think of this business?"

"He came up to door and then questioned me about my friend. I told him to let him to let Hinata live and make her own decisions." Sasuke responded. "He told me he would come after me if the relationship went to the dogs."

Itachi smirked as he looked out the corner of his eye at Sasuke. "Really? That doesn't sound like Neji at all. Being over protective and threatening one's life if his cousin comes to harm."

"Oh shove it. You threatened Kiba and Shino if they intentions of becoming friends with Hinata weren't pure you would make sure they were sent to an asylum for seeing things." Sasuke muttered. "I think Hana decked you the next day for saying that to her brother and friend and said something about making you seeing double." Sasuke smirked at the old memory of Itachi trying to explain to their mother why Hana Inuzuka had punched him in the face for no apparent reason. Of course the incident was forgotten in following years, but Sasuke always remembered it.

It reminded him that Itachi was there for him too despite the brothers showed little affection towards another.

The conversation died a after that and the car parked in front of the Hyuuga business building. Before exiting the car, a memory from last Friday came to Sasuke's mind.

"Oh I forgot to tell you. Hinata said she's going to cut her hair since I'm back." Sasuke stated seriously.

"What? Because of- Are you serious?" Itachi's expression contorted into disbelief as Sasuke burst out laughing.

"No, but it is good to know that you had the same reaction I had when she told me that." Sasuke grinned as his brother's shocked expression dropped and he chuckled as he exited the car.

"She always knew how to get a rise out of someone." Itachi stated as the two brothers walked up to the double doors.

"Hn." Was Sasuke's reply before the two Uchiha's entered the building and were completely business.

Hinata sketched lightly on her notepad as the discussion continued on between Neji, Itachi, and her father. Sasuke added here and there but mostly for the most part let Itachi talk. She had spoken her brief bit about showcasing the project and how the companies would put their mark on their future projects and how by separating the project from the individuals companies would encourage new buyers. By having a new logo and name people wouldn't instantly knock it as Hyuuga or Uchiha and ignore it. Both her father and Itachi had nodded and thanked her for her insight and Neji wore a slight smile on his face to support his cousin's insight to the project. Sasuke had just looked thoughtful or at least that was his thoughtful look the last time she had known him. She made a brief face at that last thought as she studied her work.

A Hyuuga flame and the Byakugan . An Uchiha fan and the Sharigan.

How can I combine them and make them look different but still represent the companies? Hinata thought as she idly tapped her pen on her paper. It doesn't help that we have opposite views on colors… not even complimentary. She smiled slightly. Of course, that was planned so we stood out from each other… But then again if we just choose the most prominent colors of the companies and then maybe use… Hinata turned her note pad over and began the image she saw in her mind.

Sasuke noticed Hinata's actions and glanced over at her sketches. Hinata had always had knack for drawing things and he knew that ability to create would help her as she continued on the family business but how would she try to combine their two families companies to represent them? Her idea on the matter was forward enough, it would just have to pass through the boards on both companies.

And neither liked the fact that they would supply technology information willingly to their opposing company.

Hinata felt Sasuke's gaze on her and she looked up at him finally once she was done sketching. She glanced over at the other men at the table; they were even in deeper conversation. She quickly scribbled a note on the paper and handed the note pad to Sasuke.

This is my idea. Do you think they would like it or is it too forward? The note said and Sasuke looked at the drawing. It was simple enough. It actually was the unofficial symbol that the sports teams at the high school used on jackets and decorations around the school. It held no associations toward either family and it would basically state the company was from Konoha. It was a brilliant idea actually. There were notes on the bottom about colors. Pearl and Crimson. That would be the only indication of where the mini company originated from. He noticed she had a question mark next to the company name. He quickly grabbed his pen, not even sparing a glance towards the others at the table and wrote in Konohagakure INC next to the question mark.

If Hinata was going to go the Konoha route, why not even make the name the name of their area? It would gain fierce support from the surrounding area and would intrigue others. Sasuke smirked as he slid the note pad back over to the Hyuuga Heiress. She blushed as she bit her lip at looked at him hopeful. He gave a nod and his smirk grew and she smiled brightly back.

"Would you like to share what you two are grinning about?" Hiashi asked from his side of the table. Hinata froze and her eyes widened in panic as Sasuke took her notepad and slid it to his brother.

"I-It's just an i-idea that popped into my head while you were in the middle of your discussion. It's not that big of a deal." Hinata stammered out. "It's a really rough draft…" she finished lamely as Itachi raised his eyebrows at the sketch and the notes underneath. He stole a glance at his brother but Sasuke was blank faced as Itachi passed the notepad to Hiashi. His eyebrows rose also and he looked at the two high school seniors. His daughter had a panicked look on her face like she did when she was young and thought she had earned his ire while the young Uchiha looked like he didn't have a care in the world. Hiashi slid it over to Neji, who once saw it smiled slightly at his cousin's idea.

"It is a rough draft, but it is an idea. Continue brain storming but this is very good." Hiashi spoke then added, "Good work Hinata." His eldest daughter blushed and bowed her head at the praise and her notepad was finally returned to her. "Now where were we?" Hiashi asked Neji and Itachi and the three men started the conversation again- redirecting their attention back to the conversation and away from Hinata.

Hinata let out a breath that she didn't realize she was holding and looked over at Sasuke. He raised his eyebrow innocently like he had not just caused her to have heart attack and a near mental breakdown.

You know, I should give Suigetsu some blackmail…The Hyuuga Heiress thought to herself.

And in that moment, Hinata smiled a mischievous smile which caused a slight alarm to go off in the young Uchiha's head as he tried to place the smile. Hinata then turned her attention to the conversation and Sasuke tried to shrug the feeling of forewarning as he also turned his attention back to the meeting.

… …

The fact that Hinata Hyuuga and Sasuke Uchiha had returned together at lunch intrigued the younger population of Konoha High School. There was a slight murmur as the two walked over to the senior table and joined the rest of their classmates for lunch.

Is that Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata Hyuuga? - Are they an item? - Why are they walking in together?-I didn't know they knew each other! -I thought their families hated each other!

Hanabi fought to urge to throttle them as she clenched her fork. Konohamaru patted his girlfriend's knee under the table as he eyed the way she held her fork.

"Hanabi, what do you expect? Plus if you will notice it is the-" He searched for the right word, "ignorant that are making the comments about the things between the two families. Plus they didn't have an Uchiha in their age group to answer any of the mysterious questions."

"That doesn't matter." Grounded out Hanabi. "They should know better. They know Hinata is usually gone on Fridays for business meetings. Heck, this is not a big school. They are just thinking they are together because of the whole Naruto- Sakura deal." Konohamaru shifted uncomfortably at the mention of the guy he considered an older brother as Hanabi continued on her quiet rant. "Stupid hormonal girls. Next thing you know Hinata will be getting threats from the revived Sasuke Uchiha Fan Club to leave their Sasuke alone. Suigetsu better ask Hinata to be his girlfriend soon before this gets out of hand or I will heaven forbid supply Ino Yamanaka with the news and cause a scandal so huge that it will cause my father to demand a shotgun wedding."

To say the fact, that Udon, Moegi and Konohamaru lost their ability to speak was an understatement. They gapped at their friend's rant and Konohamaru chuckled uncomfortably and patted Hanabi on the back.

"Now Hanabi, things won't get that bad. Plus it is Friday so there is hope that general public will move on to the next minor detail." He smiled reassuringly at her. "Udon! What movie is that we were planning on seeing this weekend?"

Udon shook his head to clear it and then began listing off the available movies at the theatre. Hanabi loosened her hold on the fork and listened to Moegi as they discussed their upcoming presentation that they were to do next hour, momentarily forgetting her rant and blatant threat.

Oh she had heard the murmurings of the cafeteria as she and Sasuke walked in. She wanted to about face and go to the art room so she didn't have to deal with the drama that may pop up because of the rumors that might start. It reassured her that her class wouldn't think of anything of it. She had informed her friends of the meeting and the vague details surrounding it. Kiba and Shino were trust worthy and she assumed Sasuke had informed his household of his role in this. If all else failed she would give Ino a glare that would make the blonde wonder how she had made the usual mellow Hyuuga angry.

Or I could just have Karin give a hit for me…Hinata thought idly as she settled down into the spot next to Suigetsu and Kiba while Sasuke sat next to Jugo.

"Hinata! It's good to see the numbers didn't kill you!" Kiba stated in greeting.

"Yes, it is good to see that the meeting has not over run lunch again." Shino added.

Hinata smiled at her friends greeting. Suigetsu reached under the table and squeezed her hand and grinned at her. She blushed slightly at the gesture and squeezed his hand in return.

While Suigetsu and her hadn't made their relationship 'official' in the eyes of the general public, they had hung out after practice and actually had studied together while getting to know one another. Hinata actually invited Suigetsu over to her house to where he met Hanabi, who once Hinata exited the room to grab something from the kitchen, told the teen if he hurt her sister in any shape or form or betrayed the trust she had in him she would castrate him. Then she went changed into a normal teenage girl who asked the questions one usually asks before threatening one with losing his manhood.

The younger Hyuuga was pleasant and had a few quirks of her own that made Suigetsu wonder if she got those from Hinata or Hinata had learned them from her. In the general scheme of things, Suigetsu had not encountered the overprotective cousin Neji, who Karin had mentioned had stopped by to talk to Sasuke, (which he didn't believe was a social visit for one second nor had the Uchiha talked to him about visit) or the father.

"So how was the meeting? Did anything actually get done?" Shino inquired.

"Oh yes! And my father actually liked my idea that I thought of to promote a new product. While he saw the really rough draft of it, he thought it was good and that I should continue to brain storm." Hinata responded excitedly.

"That sounds awesome Hinata! Sounds like you have this CEO thing in the bag." Kiba exclaimed.

Hinata giggled, "Yeah, I guess so!"

The bell rung and students began to stir. It was the warning bell. Hinata grabbed her trash and headed towards the trash can with the rest of the class. Suigetsu stood next to her and looked around conspiratorially as he leaned in next to her ear.

"Meet at our lockers at the last bell?" Hinata nodded and fought the blush coming to her cheeks. Suigetsu grinned and returned to just standing next the Hyuuga.

A few eyes caught the exchange, but only the ones who knew what was happening between the two, and they all felt a very satisfying feeling that the two had perused this relationship and that it was going smoothly.

… …

"Hinata! May I have a word?" Ms. Kurenai asked as the class began to pack up and leave for their next class. Hinata looked up from putting her brushes away as she nodded. She made sure everything was where it was supposed to be and then turned and walked over to Kurenai.

"Yes Ms. Kurenai?" Hinata asked brightly.

"Hinata, I was wondering if you were free tonight. I need someone to baby sit."

Hinata thought for a moment. "I don't believe so. I hadn't made any plans."

"Plans for what?" Hanabi suddenly appeared beside Hinata. Kurenai and Hinata looked slightly startled at the sudden appearance of the young Hyuuga.

"Kurenai was wondering if I was free to baby sit tonight. I hadn't made any plans so..."

"I'll do it!" Hanabi grinned. "I haven't baby sat the little darling in forever."

"Hanabi, are you sure? She can be quite the handful." Kurenai asked seriously and Hanabi made a waving motion. Hinata had a raised an eyebrow at her younger sister.

"I can take care of her. And I can enlist the help of her favorite cousin." Hanabi smirked and Kurenai chuckled.

"Okay, you have the job. Come by the house at six and I will leave you in charge Hanabi." Kurenai smiled and then looked at her watch. "Oh Hinata. I should give you a pass for your next class so you don't get marked for tardy." Hinata nodded at Kurenai while still looking at her sister with a rather incredulously. Hanabi looked pleased with herself then noticed her sister's look.

"What?" Hinata re-raised her eyebrow. "What?" Hanabi asked again. "Can't I want to make money and spend time with my boyfriend?"She inquired innocently. Hinata shook her head as she turned and gathered her books.

"Have fun babysitting Hanabi." Hinata stated as Kurenai handed her the hall pass.

"I will. You have fun making plans. Don't let this wonderful opportunity go to waste!" Hanabi responded. This earned a discreet eye roll of amusement from her sister while this statement made Kurenai give an odd look towards Hinata. The rust-colored eyed woman had overheard Iruka talk about the roommate of Sasuke Uchiha and how Hinata seemed really chummy with one of the boys. Kurenai smiled encouragingly at young woman and Hinata returned the smile before departing the classroom.

Suigetsu stared into the depths of his locker. It was rather bare, it was only the start of the new school year, but staring into his locker helped him remember what he had to do for homework. Plus he was waiting for his locker neighbor and she hadn't arrived yet. He hoped that she hadn't made any plans because he hoped they could hang out themselves, just the two of them. They would be going on an actual date finally, even though he didn't have a clue what they were going to do. Suigetsu smirked to himself. They would figure something out.

Sighing, he shut his locker and turned and came face to face girl he was waiting for. Well, she was at his chin but whatever. Suigetsu mused slightly as he smirked at Hinata. Her startled expression disappeared and she smiled gently.

"Hey there. I was about to go bet my luck at finding you at the pool." Suigetsu jokingly stated as Hinata excused herself politely and deposited things into her locker.

"No, I was talking Hanabi making sure she really wanted to baby sit for Kurenai tonight. Kurenai asked me but Hanabi appeared and said she would love too." Hinata shook her head. "But since she does, I am free tonight. What did you want to talk to me about?" She shut her locker and smiled brightly and Suigetsu fought the urge kiss her right there. It was too soon and they weren't really going out. Yet. He added to himself as he leaned against his locker.

"I was wondering if you wanted to hang out tonight, just the two of us." Suigetsu stated.

Hinata's mouth made an 'o' shape and she blushed as she nodded. "Yes of course! We can hang out at my house since nobody will be home."

"Awesome. So meet here after our respective practices?" Suigetsu used his shoulder to push off the locker and began to walk towards the locker rooms. Hinata quickly got in step.

"Sounds good to me," Hinata responded. "I am in the gym on most Fridays, only time I am in the pool on a Friday is because there is a meet. So I will see you at our lockers after practice." Hinata flashed a smile before going into her locker room and Suigetsu waved before going into his.

… …

Hinata opened the door to her house and gestured to Suigetsu to walk in. He gestured back to her.

"Ladies first." He responded when she had quirked a brow at him. Hinata sighed walked in and Suigetsu followed and shut the door behind himself.

"You can put your bag there by the door. I'll go grab us some water and then I have something to show you." Hinata informed him. Suigetsu nodded at her as she turned to go to the kitchen which had the refrigerator. She opened up the appropriate drawer and came back to find Suigetsu looking very interested in a photo on the mantle.

Hinata walked up next to him and handed him a water bottle and he murmured in thanks as he continued to look at the photo. She then turned to see what photo it was. She almost laughed. It was the picture of Hyuuga and Uchiha families before tragedy had hit either family. It was a rather candid photo. The parents were smiling at their children in front of them while they were monkey around before the group shot was supposed to be taken. Hinata felt her heart twinge a bit to know that four of the people in the picture were gone but the picture always stayed up on mantle.

Suigetsu glanced at Hinata. She had a rather sad smile on her face. "What is the story behind this photo?"

"Oh. Friends wanting a picture together with their children," Hinata tilted her head the photo, "This was taken before my Uncle died. He was my Father's twin. The pregnant woman is my mother. She's pregnant with Hanabi. The other two are Sasuke's parents. And of course there is Sasuke, Itachi, Neji, and me playing. I am pretty sure I am telling them I found a ladybug in the grass." Hinata finished up. "It's kinda bittersweet photo but I still love it."

"I see." Stated Suigetsu and he opened his water bottle and took a sip of the water. "So is this what you wanted to show me?" He asked.

"Oh no," Hinata smiled mischievously. "You won that bet at the mall remember? So I will give you some blackmail." Suigetsu looked slightly stunned before his smile matched hers.

"Oh really? Why the change of heart?" He asked as she began to head up stairs. She headed into the first door on the right.

"Sasuke gave me a heart attack." Hinata stated muffled from the room and Suigetsu walked into the room. It was obviously her room. It was comfy and roomy. He sat down in a chair. Hinata popped up from the other side of the bed carrying what looked to be a shoe box. Her hair was slightly mused and Suigetsu made the decision that they were going to avoid bedrooms for long periods of time, especially when the girl in front of him was amazingly beautiful and had friends and family who would skin him if he wanted to do what flashed through his mind.

Of course, Hinata didn't have a clue to what was going through Suigetsu's mind at the moment so she joined him the large chair that he had sat down in and opened the show box. "I keep important photos in here. Along with some that my family would prefer I would get rid of but I like them just for that fact." Hinata smiled conspiratorially at Suigetsu. "And this is my all time favorite photo. It is rather amazing how the words "it's my birthday" will get a boy to play dress up with you."

Suigetsu gapped at the photo and held it reverently as it were gold. "Hinata, does he know you even have this photo?"

"Nope. Not at all." Hinata responded as she leaned on the shoe box.

"And people think you are so innocent. They will think I am a corrupting influence." Suigetsu joked lightly.

Hinata giggled and took the photo back and placed the photo back into the shoe box. "Now remember, only use the photo at a high- priority time, because he will know who had it and then demand I have it burned." She stood up and returned the box to its hiding spot. "You understand?" She asked from under the bed.

"Oh I understand perfectly." Suigetsu stated as he stood up. "Now what is on the agenda?"

"Well," Hinata stood. "We have vast movie collection so a movie then dinner? Then who knows!"

Suigetsu chuckled. "Sounds good to me."

The two cuddled on the couch after dinner and decided that another movie sounded good. Hinata ended up falling asleep mid movie and Suigetsu soon followed. When Hanabi arrived home from babysitting Baby Sarutobi, she smiled to herself at the pair before wiping the expression off and decided to wake the love birds.

"You know, I'm okay with the cuddling thing, but when Dad gets back he might have a mild stroke."

Both teens woke up. Hinata blushed when she realized she had fallen asleep and Suigetsu simply gave the younger Hyuuga of 'scram.' She took the hint and walked up to her room.

"Sorry about that. Today was really exhausting." Hinata stated as she stood.

"Naw, its fine. I got some shut-eye too." Suigetsu responded as he too stood and then stretched. Hinata slightly blushed at her thoughts of how attractive he was. "Hey Hinata." Hinata snapped out of her thoughts and focused on his face. He flashed her a cocky smirk, "Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

Hinata looked rather stunned for a moment before hugging him and responding, "Yes!"

Suigetsu chuckled at her enthusiasm and hugged her back. "So will I see you tomorrow?"

"Mostly likely," She took a step back, but not out of his arms. "Just give a call and I will meet up with you." He nodded and made the impulsive decision to kiss her on the forehead. She blushed at the gesture as he pulled away.

"I will do that. I guess I better go." He stated as he began putting on his shoes.

"Yeah, I hope you had a good time." Hinata responded.

"I did." Suigetsu stood and slung his bag over his shoulder. "Until next time, Hinata. Goodnight." He stated as he was out the door.

"Until next time, Suigetsu. Goodnight," Hinata murmured as she waved and Suigetsu waved back before shutting the door.

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