It had been a week since that day she spent with sasuke. They had met three times for lunch and just hung out and talk about how there day was going. He had explained how he was thinking about staying home longer than normal due to a company's project. He was getting annoyed with how the lawyers had come out with different contracts that only focused on the company's benefit, and that really didn't help him since it wouldn't convinced the people to move somewhere else. She had tried to listen to him and told her how most of the time neji goes through the same thing. By the second time they met, sasuke had asked her for ideas on what she would get in order to move somewhere else. Just remembering the conversation really left her feeling sad that she couldn't help him since every thing he threw at her, she would decline.

"Okay we have an hour to hang before you ditch me"

Sasuke said it with a teasing tone, but he seemed a bit annoyed since his eyebrows were furrowed. She let out a small laugh and guided him towards a table they were now used to sitting. It was towards the side of the cafe, far from the kitchen and incoming guests. She enjoyed sitting away from noise but still prefer to watch others walking by outside. Also in case she were to see her interns run around looking for her, she could see them right away.

"I don't mean to ditch you, it's just sometimes you're boring"

Sasuke's eyebrow rose so high and felt a bit hurt from that comment. But he let out a laugh as well. He knew his kitty could bite back if pushed to far. "My kitty….it's not like they were dating, she wasn't his…..or anybody's" that last thought made him feel unsettled, for some reason he really didn't like the idea of another man touching her or see those curves that he had once saw. He pulled out the chair for her and then moved towards his seat.

"Well let me enlighten you today with work stuff instead of my boring stories about me"

Hinata smiled towards him gesturing she was listening, while reaching for the menu. She had skipped breakfast since she no longer had food in her house due to instead of going grocery shopping she had gone to hang with sasuke.

"The company's lawyers are not understanding that i want the families to benefit from this, they keep sending me contracts that are just going to get denied and it's annoying"

Hinata looked up from her menu and started biting her lower lip while staring nowhere in particular.

"Well maybe you should go to these families and ask them yourself what would be the right thing to get in order to move out"

Sasuke looked at her with an amazed look, of course that makes perfect sense. To give what the family exactly wants. He needed help in order to see what a common person would want.

"That's a good idea hinata, let me interview you"

The waiter had come to ask for their order. Sasuke had picked a black coffee while hinata chose green tea and a ham sandwich. The waiter tried to move closer to sasuke and offering one of their special cakes of the day. Hinata had felt uncomfortable at the beginning, the girl was trying to lean down and show her cleavage to sasuke and changing her voice to a seductive one when speaking to him. Her stomach tied into a knot, she really didn't enjoy the attention of girls that sasuke would get whenever they were out. But she felt at ease when sasuke ignored her and just told her that they were in a hurry, he made a short comment of "you can leave" and the waiter had left with a sad face and pout for failing. She looked back at him, and saw how his smirk fit him really well. That bone structure, the way his chin and cheekbones were so nicely shape. How she had felt those lips on her -

"Hello, you're spacing out again hinata"

She felt her face burn up again.

"Sorry, interview me for what?"

Sasuke settled himself a bit better on his chair and leaned his chin on his hands.

"I want to see what could be good things to offer to those family. Let me offer you things to see if you would be willing to move out"

She understood and nodded.

"I'll pay how much your house and property is worth"

She thought hard about it, her house didn't really cost that much so there would no real profit. Since the houses in the market were now more expensive so it wouldn't even cover for a deposit on a new home.

"No sorry"

He let out a huff, thinking she was going to make this easy. But it was nice to know she was really thinking personally, because this is how the others were really going to be.

"How about, seven hundred thousand"

Hinata was surprised, this would definitely would cover for a new house. She thought on getting a house closer to work that way she didn't have to drive as much. But then she wouldn't be able to be closer to grocery shop she enjoys going to since she likes spending time with the old lady that tends it.

"Umm i don't think i need money"

Sasuke kept thinking, he couldn't offer more than that to each family. So what else would he offer.

"How about a job in the company regarding on your education status"

Yeah he would try to open up some spaces for new workers. Maybe as cleaners or just simple task work.

"I already have a job"

He needed a tylenol, he could feel a pressure in his head building up.

"I can pay for your kids tuition for school and college"

"I don't have kids"

"A one month vacation wherever you want to go"

"I have nowhere i want to go, besides can't just go for vacation that long since i have patients"

He wanted to bang his head now. He let out a long sigh. Hinata felt bad she really wasn't making it easier. She reached out to his hand and grabbed them.

"Sorry but i kind of like where i'm living"

Sasuke grabbed her hands and put it on the side of his face. He moved his face towards her palm and breathed in. she smell of latex and vanilla. But having her hand, made him relax a bit. He looked at her, and he almost laughed since her face was pink and she was staring anywhere else besides his eyes. It was true though, there could be some people that would move out just like that because of money, but there was going to be some that will be like hinata, they might like where they live. No matter what you offer they could still deny. He let out a frustrated sigh again.

"We-well May-maybe….you should go and talk to them, see how they are and what they need. Sometimes is better than what they want"

He was so impressed with her, she was so pure with her emotions and so smart. Of course he needed to go down there and just talk to them and see their way of living and offering them what would be beneficial for them. He felt better now, he turned towards her hand again and kissed her wrist. She was getting redder by the second.

Yeah nobody deserves to cause those blushes except me. The waiter came back and Hinata took her hand back. They kept talking about other things such as Hinata's cousin always calling Itachi.

Even though he told her that she did indeed help, it felt like she had caused him some stress and she didn't like the feeling of making his life harder. She kept checking each of her patients and it seemed to be a slow day. She saw her comrade Tenten so she decided to say hi.

"Hello Tenten"

"Hey Hinata! How are you doing?"

They both started walking together.

"I'm good, how about you?"

"All good as well, I need to go out again by the way your friend Temari is really great to hang with, since that night we became really good friends. We should go out again"

Hinata felt a sweat drop down her forehead. Last time she ended getting manhandled by a man she barely knew and had to offer her bed. Even though you like the way he touched you and now you hang out with him on ...dates?

"No thank you Tenten-Chan, that one night is enough for this year for me"

Hinata started to walk a bit faster knowing that she wasn't going to give up so easily.

"Oh come Hinata, this time we won't let you out of our sight. I'll try to keep all those weirdos away from you, just how I defended you at the restaurant with that freak grabbing you"

Her cheeks flared, she knew who that freak she was talking about. Sasuke was nothing but a nice guy, he seemed cold on the exterior by the way he talks but he was caring and sweet inside.

"He is not a freak Tenten please don't say that since you don't know him that well"

All of a sudden there was a glint in tenten's eyes, they had arrived to the main desk. There were interns running around, nurses walking from each room some with bedpans and others with bags of blood tubes. Some would say it was a busy day, but this was actually a close to normal work day. Tenten was thinking on how to lead the conversation, she noticed that hinata was always quiet and kept to herself. Temari and Tenten had met in college and had clicked right away. It was very easy to be open with each other, their characters were the same and the way they liked to go out was also similar. Even though they chose different careers they still kept in touch, then Temari had told her that Hinata had been her friend since high school and that she had been a shy girl. However these weeks had shown that the hinata Temari was talking about was a different then the one she was working with. Still though she felt that she wanted to be friends with her.

"Hmm you're right i don't know him that well, what kind of person is he?"

Tenten casually took a random folder from the desk and started scanning through it, Temari had told her that Hinata tends to close off when the questions are direct. So here she was dying to know why Hinata was being defensive to that sexy pervert, no matter how handsome he still manhandled her. Hinata was trying to think how to describe Sasuke, she didn't know him that well. They weren't friends…..yet? She really enjoyed spending time with him, he had humor….dark humor but humor nonetheless. Hinata started to crack her fingers and humming. Then the only thing that popped in her head was how committed he is with the project he is in charge for work.

"Well from what i know so far, he doesn't like to take advantage of others…...is very honest, brutally honest I would say, and has strong moral rules"

Hinata started smiling when she went back to remembering the interview sasuke had given her. He really was caring. She turned to see her comrade, the folder she was holding was hiding her nose and mouth, the only thing that was visible was her eyes with wrinkles surrounding them. It seemed she was smiling, he let out a couple of coughs and put down the folder. Hinata felt her cheeks warm up. Why had she talked about him, she was never that open with anybody except for certain people.

"Wow umm, sorry for assuming the worst…..seems like he is a nice guy…."

Tenten just wanted one more push, so she held onto the desk and started pushing herself back and forth and kept balance on her heels and toes. Looking other places to not scare hinata off.

"So then sounds like you guys have been on dates before….have you been hanging out with him?"

Hinata didn't feel any intense gaze, and it seemed Tenten wasn't really paying attention to her. But it's true though, has she been on a date with him? The coffee meet ups don't really count as one, but how about that day they hung out at the park. They had held….pinkies?..she enjoyed spending time with him.

"Not really…."

"Is he a friend?.."

"Um well…. I think"

She didn't know that much about him besides what his work area is. Does she want to know more? 'He is nice to hang with and I feel comfortable with him' maybe it was time to come out of her shell. Temari was always pushing her to spend time with others.

Tenten got a message, she noticed it was a group message. Her eyes gleamed and she typed back a confirmation. She showed Hinata the message.

"You should invite him for this, since you guys are just friend there is no harm in bringing him along"

Hinata read

Just did an 11 hour surgery and it was a success, I'm hosting a celebration party this weekend. Bring booze and food all welcome. Unless you are an intern, don't show up or I'll make you do rounds for three months. ~ Ino

"Oh umm no I don't think so" Hinata saw one of her interns and noticed he was holding a catheter with a worried face. She noticed he needed help. Tenten followed her.

"Come on Hinata it's a great opportunity to meet coworkers, and bring your guy friend"

Hinata took the supplies and motion the intern to lead her to the patient's room. They all walked towards an elderly lady. Hinata did a quick glance of the patients folder.

"Morning , how are we feeling today" Hinata moves towards the side of the bed

"I'm good doctor Hyuuga, any new stories for me today?"

Tenten just leaned towards the door frame and let out a sigh. Before Hinata could answer.

"Yes she does actually, she's made a guy friend and won't invite him to a party"

Hinata rolled her eyes and started cleaning the opening on the side of the lady's stomach. Before she could attach the catheter, her hand was slapped away. She looked up confused.

"Is that true doctor? You won't go out with a handsome man?"

Tenten dramatically put her hand on her chest and covered her eyes as well.

"She won't even bring him to meet her friends"

The lady looked so surprised and was just staring at Hinata for confirmation that this was true.

" please let me just finish this so you can keep resting"

"Listen child, Once you reach an age you won't be able to enjoy the things that you could enjoy now. Look at me, wasting in this hospital and urinating out of a bag. Don't overthink things, it's good to be working but you also deserve some fun. How about I let you finish this only if you agree to go to the party"

Hinata looked into the pleading eyes of the old lady, then to Tenten who was staring up to the ceiling, and her intern! He was nodding with his thumbs up towards her.

"Fine, I'll go"

"Yes!" Tenten jumped with her fists in the air, she took her phone out and started texting. Hinata motiented her intern to take a closer look for next time.

'I really need to go grocery shopping, and hopefully Sasuke won't mind me inviting to something like this'

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Sasuke had arrived at the area where the company wanted to build their new building. He had brought one of the lawyers that he could tolerate. He was in his late twenties but not old enough to have been corrupted. He was actually one of the few that offered to accompany him while the others just groan about how dumb the idea was. Sasuke remember reading his workers folder before coming down. Shikamaru Nara, a very bright man who can alway diffuse any trouble the company had thrown their way, his understanding of how the law works seems like child's play for him and that's why he could easily fine loopholes. Sasuke let out a sigh 'no wonder the company was able to steal so much from others'

He looked at the Nara guy, he seemed quiet and bored most of the time. At least he didn't bother with unnecessary things, which is why it was bothering him why this guy decided to offer to help. He seemed to always want to do nothing.

They kept walking and started noticing the environment of the town. The roads where basically gravel and there was dirty water by the pedestrian sidewalk. There were a couple of group of men just standing outside watching them. Most of the houses were average looking, few had broken windows or cardboard covering them. One of the men had stood up from the steps of a house and flexed his muscles while the rest had just laughed. It seemed others were armed as well.

As they kept walking a few blocks it seemed that the town was getting better. It seemed that they had past by a gang area, and now it was mostly of families. The streets were still unkept and the houses seemed old but it was surrounded with a relaxed atmosphere.

"Why did we have to leave the car so far away? We could of just driven by to get a glimpse"

Shikamaru only became more relaxed as the distance between them and the gang men increased.

"This is better to understand how the locals feel when walking by, clearly that area we passed is for gangs, and yet there is regular families just a couple of blocks away"

Shikamaru understood what Sasuke was hinting at, this place can already be unsafe for those that try to maintain a a civil life. This was actually a win for them, since it wouldn't be that hard to convince others to move away. They both were wearing office clothes, however they had decided to left their jacket in the car, so they were only wearing office pants with a white button shirt for Sasuke and black for Shikamaru. Shikamaru felt that they stood out, even if they were to roll their sleeves up to their elbow they would not fit in.

"Shikamaru did you look up where the school is?"

By hearing his name, he closed his eyes and remembered the name of the streets, he knew the school was in the center of the town. Looking around he saw that they should be three blocks away.

"Three blocks this way, and we should be passing the park as well"

Shikamaru led the way and Sasuke followed behind. Sasuke looked around and noticed how most of the houses kept their blinds down so even though they were far from the other side of town they still kept to themselves. Hopefully this wouldn't affect them when they would need to talk to the locals in person. Shikamaru let out a sigh and mumbled something along the lines of troublesome

"Mister Uchiha this is the park that was marked on the map"

"Sasuke is fine, and this is it?"

They looked at a gravel area, it could of been around 12 to 13 hundred square feet of just dirt, there were a couple of swings that were broken or ready to be broken. What looked like to be an are for basketball was just a post with a garbage can as a hoop. The rest just had over grown grass or just dirt.

"Well this became a very easy project don't you think"

Sasuke tried not to get upset, he knew that Shikamaru had said wasn't a question more a statement. He tried not to feel to dirty about the situation. He was actually hoping that it was a nice area where the families would want to stay but now it just felt like he was going to just do what his father always had done. Use their economic and social status to offer the ones with less luck the life they couldn't obtain on their own. He would have to be careful on how they would approach the locals.

Sasuke motion Shikamaru to show the school. And after 10 minutes of walking they had reached a middle school. It seemed a decent size to hold the middle schoolers, so not everything was bad.

"What about the high school? "

Sasuke turned towards Shikamaru so he could lead the way again, but his lawyer just stood there hinting towards the school. Sasuke raised one of his eyebrows in a questioning manner. Shikamaru nodded towards the school and realization hit Sasuke.

"I'm assuming elementary school as well"

Shikamaru didn't give him answer which proved his point. The school in front them was all three schools of high school, elementary and middle school. All the kids were squished in this building. Sasuke let out a sigh.

"Alright I think we have everything we need Shikamaru, let's go back"

Shikamaru let out a sigh and unbuttoned the top of his shirt, he didn't want to walk pass the gang area again, but it seemed it was unavoidable. At least this proposal will be easy to make. Sasuke noticed what his partner was doing, and he started to unbutton his long sleeve to roll it up. It seemed a small dispute was going to happen anyway. Good thing he left all his belongings in the car. He saw Shikamaru stretch his shoulders and arm, and Sasuke let out a quiet laugh, maybe this would help with some of his stress and anger.

'Damn I should of worn a darker color shirt, hopefully it won't get dirty as much as I think it will get'