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A Blonde Moment

The Uchiha glare was a weapon famously used for the following:

1. To intimidate and make others cower in fear.

2. To get what one wants without uttering a single word.

3. To show people who was the boss.

Said weapon was currently being used by the youngest Uchiha towards a 72 inch tall object in front of him. However no matter how menacing the glare was, it was understandingly useless in the current situation.

"Teme, stop threatening the vending machine." Naruto muttered beside him. The blonde casually kicked the side of the machine repeatedly until the can of tomato juice, which was previously hovering at the edge, had finally dropped. He bent to pick it up and handed it to the raven haired teenager.

"I always ended up saving you huh bastard?" He asked while he watch Sasuke open the can. "Isn't it about time you return the favor?"

"Hn." Sasuke took a sip from his favorite drink, knowing fully well what Naruto was hinting on.

"I'm serious teme!"

The Uchiha sighed. "Look, what exactly do you want me to do about it?" He asked. "You heard Shikamaru. We need to get whatever evidence that stupid banshee have on us."

"I know." The Uzumaki admitted. "But I really do not want to be alone with Sakura-chan." And then in a softer voice he whispered, "She's scary."

"The Naruto in middle school would have jumped on the chance."

"The Naruto in middle school didn't have her for a stalker yet."

He had a point. "Then just endure it for a couple of hours dobe."

"Can't you come along?"

He raised a brow, "Why the hell wou-" He cut himself off when he saw the person who was approaching them. Naruto quickly noticed how Sasuke's eye widened a bit, he looked back; already guessing who was coming. Sure enough, it was the girl who had turned the stoic Uchiha into a stalker.

Once Hinata stopped in front of the two guys, Naruto couldn't help saying, "You're amazing, Hinata-chan." Referring to the fact how she was able to conquer the impossible.

Growing up together, Naruto was in front seat in seeing countless girls declared their undying affection to his best friend. They would shower him with gifts while blushing and giggling like crazy; doing anything just to catch his attention but not once did Sasuke spared a glance at any of them. Hell, the guy didn't even like receiving chocolates in Valentine's Day!

When he was beginning to think that Sasuke was either gay or asexual, he noticed how his friend seemed to be acting different whenever a certain someone was nearby. His eyes would constantly dart in her direction, his ears would perk up whenever she spoke or someone mention her, and the corners of his mouth would twitch slightly, as if he was fighting back a smile. He was doing all those in subtlety but the Uzumaki knew better.

At first he thought it was a simple crush, that Sasuke was just starting to notice girls –a late bloomer. But he had been this way since their freshman year and the Uchiha continued to ignore every girl save from the pale painter and would show up every day in her art room after school –without fail. It was then that he realized that his best friend's feelings ran deeper that what he thought.

The teme was in love.

Of course it wasn't like he didn't understand the attraction his friend had for the Hyuuga girl. She was very beautiful, a talented painter, and incredible enough to make Sasuke Uchiha head over heels for her.

His compliment however made the girl blush deeply and earned him a level ten Uchiha glare. He gulped; he needed to fix this fast or Sasuke would skin him alive once Hinata leaves.

"The painting!" He lied, laughing nervously. "I mean, we saw your latest painting and just . . . wow!" He used this as an excuse but he wasn't exactly lying. Hinata can really paint!

"O-oh, thank you Naruto-kun."

"Did you come to get a drink?" Sasuke asked, referring to the vending machine beside him.

She gently shook her head. "No, I just . . ." She started to explain. "I just wanted to check on you."

This revelation mentally stupefied the calm dark haired teen. "W-what?"

Yep. Simply incredible. Naruto thought. No one else can make Sasuke dumbfounded, not even Itachi and the man live to ruffle Sasuke's feathers.

"Well, I saw Akamichi-kun dragging you two out so I wanted to make sure that you're alright."

The two boys inwardly cringed at the mention of what happened earlier. Since they continue to cause a ruckus, Chouji finally snapped and then dragged the both of them out of the cafeteria with everyone's eyes on them. Normally, they wouldn't allow anyone to do that to them but this was Chouji, the nicest one out of the five of them. It's rare for him to be angry so they just listened to his growling and decided to stay out of the cafeteria for the rest of the lunch period. They weren't really that hungry to begin with.

"Don't worry about it, Hinata." Sasuke said in a much softer voice that made Naruto gape at him.

"I guess." The moon-eyed girl said though there was still a certain doubt in her voice.

"Yeah, Hinata-chan." Naruto interjected. "Chouji's just mad that we fought in front of the food table. But at the end of the day, all is well between us." The raven haired nodded, knowing how true Naruto's word was.

"That's good to hear then." She smiled timidly.

"Hn." Sasuke gave her a half-smile.

This would have been Naruto's cue to leave and give them some alone time but then he came up with a new thought. Before he can even think it through, he was asking the question.

"Hey Hinata-chan? Are you busy this Saturday?" Sasuke's eyed him with furrowed brows, wondering what was going on his best friend's mind.

"U-um … I don't think so?" Hinata was just as confuse as the Uchiha.

"Great!" The blonde exclaimed. "Then you wouldn't mind coming with us?"

"Huh?!" She gasped.

"See, Sasuke and I are hanging out with another...friend this weekend but Sasuke and her don't really get along that well." This was an understatement though. "So I don't really want to be the middle man who had to receive the brunt of their anger . . . can you come with us?"

"But why me?"

"You're the only girl the teme can get along with." He shrugged, trying to be nonchalant about it.

"I don't. . ." She was looking back at the two. "I mean, I don't know if that's a good idea."

"It will be." The dark-haired teenager finally spoke. "Come with us, Hinata."

"But …"

"Will you be busy with your painting?" He had witness her turning down her friends' invitation too many times so he wouldn't be surprised if she turned their invitation down.

Thankfully, she shook her head. "Not really. I'm almost done with the one I'm currently working on so I have some free time." He didn't buy that but he refused to believe that the reason why she's almost agreeing to go was because of her crush on Naruto. But for now, he let it go.

"Then you can join us?"

"Are you really sure I can come?" The girl asked after a minute of silence.

He nodded. "Of course."

" . . .okay." She whispered, peeking at him through her bangs. The Uchiha's face remain to be impassive but inwardly he was cheering like a kid on Christmas day. Granted, it was a double date and Hinata might not even realize it but still, he get to see her and spend time with her. Damn it, he could kiss Naruto!

With that train of thought, he involuntarily cringe and decided to just hug his best friend instead.

Said best friend, who was silently watching Sasuke persuade Hinata decided to rejoin their conversation. "Thanks a lot Hinata-chan! You have no idea how much this means to us." Now he won't be alone with Sakura and Sasuke gets to go on a date with his princess. With the two dark-haired teenagers joining him and Sakura, he might just survive Saturday's date.

When the bell rung - signaling that their lunch period was over, the painter said, "Then um . . . I guess I'll see you guys later?" Earning a nod from her two classmates. After that she went ahead and left them once again.

"You owe me bastard." Naruto muttered when Hinata was no longer in view. "Again."

"Considering that you forcibly tagged me along on your date, the least you could do was invite her." Sasuke grinned.

The blonde laughed. "Asshole."

"When will you tell your stalker about this double date?"

"I won't. You guys will just show up."

"Hn."

"When will you tell Chouji you suddenly got plans this Saturday?"

"I won't. I'll just head to his house much earlier."

"You think he's still pissed off?"

"He'll get over it."

"Still, my I-O-U cards are stacking up teme. One of these days, I'll gladly use it."

"Dobe." The other one countered and then whispered, "Thanks."

They exchanged a grin until someone suddenly spoke. "My, my my . . . what are you two still doing out here?" Their professor, Kakashi Hatake asked. "You heard the bell right?"

"As the professor, shouldn't you be on your way too?" The younger Uchiha countered.

"Little Sasuke, I'm the teacher. I can be late if I wanted to."

"Bet granny would love to hear that comment." Naruto whispered.

"Oh she will." The silver-haired older man said, unfazed. "After I told the joke about her darling grandson being late for his own class."

The Uzumaki's blue orbs quickly widened as he grabbed his friend's sleeves. "Let's go Teme!"

When he was finally alone, he quickly took out his phone and scrolled down to the letter L in his contact. Finding the number, he pressed call.

"Yo Lucifer!" He said in a very cheerful voice. "Do you happen to like art?"

To be continued...