Hinata saw Gaara walking towards her, holding two cups of punch

Hinata saw Gaara walking towards her, holding two cups of punch. He grinned at her, handing her the second cup. "I knew you'd finish your drink while I was gone!" he said proudly. Hinata laughed a bit. He knows you well. The voice in her head said to her. The two sat in silence for a while.

He likes you too, you know. Maybe you should make the first move…? Hinata mentally sighed. You're getting to be a bit annoying. Though, she didn't even look annoyed. Her tone of 'thought' was happier sounding than what the phrase let on. She kinda liked hearing that someone –no, that Gaara- liked her. Without knowing it, she had a small grin on her face.

"Hinata?" Her head snapped up, bumping into something on the way. Hinata reached for the now aching spot on her head and got up waving to the side. She gasped in worry when she realized that the thing she bumped into was Gaara's face. "Ah! G-Gaara! I-I'm sorry! Are you alright!?" she put a hand on his shoulder. Gaara rubbed the bridge of his nose and looked at her. "I'm fine… but are you okay?" he asked.

Hinata looked at him worriedly before nodding slowly. "Yeah. Just zoning out again." She smiled at him. "Okay. If you say so." The two sat there in silence a little while longer before Deidara walked up to them. "Hey, what's up?" he picked Hinata up and sat in her chair then placed her on his lap. "Nothing. Just talking." Gaara answered. "Well, I'm actually getting drunk on punch, I dunno." He muttered afterward. Deidara laughed. Hinata rested her head on Deidara's shoulder, feeling extremely tired all of a sudden. He kissed her.

"Tired?" he asked. "Mm." Hinata closed her eyes.

Gaara looked away from them and focused on the crowd. He spotted someone familiar, and immediately turned back to Hinata.

"Hinata, I think I see Neji over there." He said. Hinata snapped up, following Gaara's gaze towards across the room. She saw Neji leaning against the wall and apparently looking for her. Hinata carefully slid off of Deidara's lap and walked into the crowd. Deidara and Gaara followed her.

"Neji! Neji, over here!" Hinata called, a big smile on her face. Neji looked her way and grinned at her. "Hey! I saw your play. Great job, I didn't know you could sing like that." Neji hugged her quickly before he saw Gaara and Deidara. "Who's the Blondie?" he asked. Deidara huffed at the 'Blondie' remark. He wrapped an arm around Hinata's shoulders and pulled her to him. "I'm her boyfriend. Who're you?" he asked in a low and annoyed voice.

"I'm her brother Neji. Since when did Hinata get a boyfriend?" Neji asked. Hinata blushed and laughed awkwardly. "It's been a couple of weeks actually…" she said. Deidara leaned next to her ear. "You haven't told your parents about me, have you?" he asked, chuckling as he kissed her. "B-But mom knows… I think."

Neji started walking away. "I'm gonna tell mom and dad that I found you –oh wait, better yet, you come with me." He walked back to her and took her hand, leading her through the crowd and towards the entrance of the building. They were sitting outside, Hanabi playing a DS game while their parents talked.

"Hey! I found her!" Neji called to them. Hiashi was the first to stand up. "Hinata!" he said, hugging her tightly. Then her mother hugged her as well. "I'm so proud of you, honey." Hiashi said. "Thanks…" Hinata glanced towards Deidara, who her father noticed quickly.

Hiashi walked over to Deidara and circled around him, observing him up and down. "Who's this?" he asked. "Oh, he's… He's my… b-boyfriend…" Hinata said hesitantly. She was almost sure that he was going to explode. "Boyfriend?" Hiashi repeated, stopping beside his wife. There was an awkward silence, then suddenly he grinned. "He looks like a good man!" he laughed. Hinata let out a sigh of relief and walked to Deidara, kissing him on the cheek.

"And I also realize that this young man was the play's very own Raoul. You did a great job out there." Hiashi spotted Gaara, looking over Hanabi's shoulder as she played a Pokemon game on the DS. Hiashi grabbed his arm and pulled him into a tight man-hug. "And Gaara, the Phantom. You know, I was the phantom in one of the stage plays. It was the last one I acted in, you know?" he chuckled at the awkward look on Gaara's face. "I know, Mr. Hyuga…" he said in a low voice.

Hiashi leaned closer to him so that the others wouldn't hear. "If you want to get to my daughter, you better hurry up. She won't be available for long." Gaara turned red and stepped back a bit. "Uh… Wh-What?" Hiashi held a knowing look in his eye before joining his wife to talk to Hinata and Deidara.

Gaara sighed, moving to sit beside Hanabi. "He's right, you know." She said. He blinked at her, then sighed again. "I know."

-:-

"Gaara, do you need a ride home?" Hinata's mom offered to Gaara after the party. "No, I can walk, Mrs. Hyuga." Gaara said, zipping up his jacket. "Are you sure? Alright, well, have a safe trip home." The two nodded to each other. Hinata walked up and hugged him. "I'll see you later." She said, turning red. "Yeah."

With that the two parted ways. Deidara was about to follow Gaara, since both their houses were in the same direction, but suddenly he was grabbed and shoved into a car. "Oh no you don't! Your coming back to our house." It was Hinata's mom, and he realized that Hinata was sitting beside him. "M-Mom! No! He has to go home!" she protested. "Oh? Do you need to get home, Deidara?" Hinata's mom asked. Deidara shook his head, catching on very fast. "I'm free most of the time, so it's fine." He said, grinning. Hinata was about to protest, but Deidara kissed her quickly.

"I wanna see your house, Hina-chan!" he said in a cute (in one way) voice.

"'Hina-chan?'" Hinata's mother chuckled at the nickname. "You two are so cute." She said. Hinata blushed a dark red. "Thank you, Mrs. Hyuga." Deidara wrapped both arms around Hinata and they both stayed like that the whole ride home.

--

Gaara quietly opened the door to the house, closing it behind him and locking it. It was dark, and he decided to keep it that way. Everyone was asleep, so he made his way up to his room. He changed into a shirt and shorts, turned on the PS2, and lay down on his stomach with a controller in hand. What an eventful after-play night. He thought. No wonder I have such dark rings under my eyes, sheesh.

He didn't remember what game he left in there, but when the loading screen came up, he pressed a button and a bullet hole appeared on the letters. It was Devil May Cry 4. …I'm not in the mood for DMC… he turned off the PS2 and moved farther on his bed, lying face down on the pillows.

I wonder what Hinata's doing right now… he thought, closing his eyes. You wanna know? I can tell you. Gaara's eyes snapped open. "What the hell!?" He said aloud. Where were you this whole time!? He heard a loud laughing noise. I saw you guys rehearsing, I didn't want to bother ya. There was a pause.

…You're lying.

Haha, damn right I am. I've been talkin' to Hinata's inner voice an' everything. She's a nice girl, cute too.

You're not talking about Hinata, are you?

NO! I'm talking about her inner voice. She's seeeriously hot. You think I got a chance? Hehe…

… but don't you look like-

Hey, I don't look like that thing in that one show you watch… what was it called? Nayratu?

Ew, no, it's called Naruto. NA-RU-TO. God, that was a terrible way to say it, too!

Sorry, sorry! Jeez, well, I'm nothing like that thing named Shukaku in that show. I am NOT a huge wad of raccoon-shaped sand.

Gaara laughed at this. Then what DO you look like?

I'd say so, but then I'd be bragging. Haha!

…

…So yeah. You think I got a chance with Hinata's inner voice?

Do you even know her name?

…that's number one on my 'To do' list. And she's number two, haha!

…not with your comedy, no.

Thanks.

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"Deidara, Deidara, Deidara. How did you meet our dear Hinata?"

This was an awkward sight indeed. The two of them never expected meeting Hinata's parents would be so… official.

"Um…" Deidara glanced at Hinata, who had an equally bewildered look as he did. Hinata's mother was holding a clipboard and a pen. Hiashi was sitting beside her, holding the microphone. Neji and Hanabi served as the audience.

"Uh… I-I bumped into her one day… I took her to… my house because we fell and she fainted… and I didn't want to just leave her there… and… she joined our cosplay group and stuff… and just one day I suddenly realized that I was in love." They both turned red when Hinata's mother squealed. "OH GAWD YOU'RE JUST SOO!!" Oh dear, she just achieved (X3). (Ahem, the face, not the letters).

While she was doing that, Hiashi cut in. "What is your plan for marrying our daughter?" he asked casually, which really scared everyone in the room except himself and Mrs. Hyuga. Deidara noticed that Hinata was half asleep on his shoulder; the perfect subject change. "Uh… M-Mr. Hyuga, I think Hinata needs to sleep…" he said awkwardly. Suddenly the two parents had an evil look. "Eager, are we?" Mrs. Hyuga said. "Wh-What?" Deidara turned red for Hinata. "Yes, you two should go to bed, hahaha!" Hiashi and Mrs. Hyuga stood up at the same time, telling Neji and Hanabi to go to bed as well. "I-I can stay here!?" Deidara asked in disbelief. But they were already gone, not answering his question.

This left Deidara and Hinata alone in the living room. When he made sure that everyone was gone, he gently nudged his shoulder. Hinata groaned, holding onto Deidara's arm. "Hey, you gotta sleep in a bed, not on a couch." He helped her stand up and carried her, hearing a surprised squeak from her. "I think I can sleep over. Nobody really said no." he cuddled against her as he walked up the stairs. "Which one's your room?" he asked. Hinata yawned before pointing towards a door with an anime poster taped to it.

Deidara quietly opened the door and let Hinata stand on her own. Before she could do anything he pulled her into a hug and kissed her. "Your parents are so weird!" he laughed, bringing her to the bed. "A-Aren't we going to change?" Hinata asked, putting a hand on each of his shoulders. "What am I gonna change into?" Deidara asked playfully, brushing her lips against her neck. She blushed.

"U-Um… I think N-Neji's clothes can fit you…" Hinata tried to move farther up on the bed, but found that she was pinned down. "Are you kidding me? If I'm not gonna change, you're not gonna change, that's the rule." Deidara moved up to kiss her lips again. "When did that become a rule!?" Hinata squeaked out. "You have a big bed. Like, twice the size of mine." Deidara gathered her into his arms and rolled around, enjoying the space. "D-Don't change the subject!" Hinata said. "Good, I'm glad you agree." Deidara laughed at his own little joke.

"What!? Agree with what?" Hinata asked. "That I can't change the subject. And right now, to me, the subject is you. So you just said that you can't change." Deidara felt smart. "Deidara!" he kissed her again. "You're so cute when you're mad." He smiled. Hinata turned red. "J-Just don't do anything… bad." Deidara tugged off her jacket, which she forgot to take off earlier. "You do know that we have different views on what's 'bad', right?" Deidara smirked. "D-Deidara! You know what I mean!" Hinata tried to squirm away from under him, but he pinned her down with both arms at her sides.

"I'm clueless as to what you mean by 'bad'." He chuckled, gently brushing his lips against hers and immediately moving to her neck. Hinata bit her lip, trying to hold back a moan. Deidara saw right through her attempt, and just to see what she'd do, stroked her side with his hand. Her mouth opened in a small gasp, but quickly caught herself. She almost glared at him. He grinned at her.

"This ain't so bad…" he sucked on her collarbone, Hinata's attempts at being silent growing smaller. His hand slid under her shirt, her back arching as his arm wrapped around her waist. "I-It is bad… Y-You shouldn't be doing this…" Hinata managed to say, her breath increasing a bit. "You know you like it…" Deidara lifted her shirt up a little, trailing kisses up her stomach. He brushed against her breasts before moving up to her lips. He realized that she was trying to hold back another moan. He kissed her passionately, his tongue slipping in.

Hinata shut her eyes tightly. She couldn't take it anymore. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer, deepening the kiss. They parted, looking into each other's eyes. Hers were trying to tell him something, and he smiled. "Don't worry, I won't go far. Just touching and kissing." He moved them so that they were farther up on the bed and kissed her again. She moaned as his tongue once again began to play with hers.

"D-Deidara…" Hinata whispered, kissing him lightly on the neck. It tickled him, and in response he nipped at her now bare shoulder. He slid her shirt off and softly cupped one breast through her bra. She shivered at this, and he quickly moved his hand. "Sorry. Too far?" he whispered. Hinata shook her head. "I-I'm fine…" She whispered back. Smiling sweetly at her, Deidara kissed her and muttered a soft, "I love you."

Hinata's hand started unbuttoning his shirt and slid it off, throwing it somewhere else on the bed. Deidara chuckled. "You're getting really into this, you know." He said. Hinata just blushed. "It's cute how you're just giving in to me like this." He kissed her neck and sucked gently. She moaned a bit, her hands on his chest.

"I can't see how we're gonna avoid doing it…" he sighed. "It looks like we're having it right now..." He added, fumbling with her skirt. Hinata gently placed a hand over his, stopping him. He pouted. "I love you. But I'm not ready to do it yet." She said softly, the two of them sitting up. Hinata wasn't completely shirtless, her bra was still on, but just barely.

Deidara smiled a little, throwing both their shirts at the foot of the bed, then pushed her down onto the bed and pulling up the covers. He did her a small favor and hooked her bra up again and wrapped his arms around her. "G'night. I love you." He said, lightly pecking her on the shoulder and then the lips. "I love you too." She smiled, snuggling closer to him. Deidara reached over and turned off the side lamp, making it dark.

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The next day, Hiashi and Mrs. Hyuga sneaked into Hinata's room with a camera. It didn't disturb them that they were both shirtless and hugging each other. Instead, they snapped about five pictures in five different angles then left.

"Well?"

"They didn't go all the way."

"How can you tell?"

"Hinata's hair would be a little more messed up, and they both would be completely naked."

"Oh…"

"And the condom we left close to the lamp wasn't used."

Mrs. Hyuga held back a laugh. "I can't believe we actually did that." Hiashi laughed as well. "Well, might as well get breakfast ready." He said, standing up. "Alright."

--

"Hinata, dear, time to wake up!" Mrs. Hyuga called Hinata and Deidara down for breakfast. Deidara was the first one to wake up. He didn't really feel like moving, so he stayed like that for a while. He didn't hear the footsteps coming up the stairs and towards the room. The door opened, and dark blue hair flowed in. "Hinata, dear—" Mrs. Hyuga noted that Deidara was the only one half-awake.

"Deidara, honey, could you wake Hinata up for me please?" she asked, chuckling at his sudden dumbfounded and embarrassed look. "M-M-Mrs. H-Hyuga!" he half-yelled. Deidara remembered that he was shirtless and pulled the covers up. "I-I-I-I d-didn't— She didn't— We didn't—" he stuttered. "I know, I know, you two didn't get anything done last night. That's perfectly fine with us. Just remember to put on a shirt before you come down." Mrs. Hyuga hummed to her self as she closed the door and left.

Deidara stared at the door, the awkwardness slowly flowing away. Then he gently shook Hinata awake, giving her a quick kiss on the arm before moving to grab their shirts. "Hmn… Deidara…?" Hinata propped herself up on her arms and rubbed her eyes. She looked incredibly cute- so cute in fact that Deidara jumped right back on top of her and kissed her. She let out a small squeak before returning his surprising hug.

"Time to wake up." Deidara whispered in her ear. "Alright…" Hinata tried to get up but remembered that Deidara was still on top of her. "What day is it?" Hinata was about to fall asleep again but Deidara suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist and picked her up. "Kya! D-Deidara, put me down! Really!" she yelled. Deidara held her close and kissed her cheek. "I love you." He said, his lips brushing over her skin. "I love you too. Let's go eat breakfast now."

The two walked out of her room and down the stairs (they both put on a shirt btw) and into the kitchen. "Good morning, you two! How was your stay, Deidara?" Mrs. Hyuga greeted them with a smile as she put food on the table. "Uh… Very good… thanks…" Deidara wrapped an arm around Hinata tightly. "I'm glad. Go ahead, eat, you must be hungry." Deidara nodded and sat at the table, in between Hinata and Hanabi.

Deidara was about to take a bite out of his food, but glanced to his side and noticed that Hinata's little sister was staring at him. She didn't glance away or flinch when they made eye contact. He found that a little creepy. "Can… I help you?" he asked. "You're guy in that one book Hinata was reading." Hanabi said. Deidara nodded slowly then turned to Hinata. "She's talking about Naruto, right?" Hinata nodded, laughing a bit.

"Yes, I am! Nice of you to notice, young lady." Deidara said, grinning. Hanabi giggled, grinning back. "So why do you look like a girl?" Hanabi asked in the comfort of the moment. Deidara stayed silent, his grin still tightly in place. He was trying hard not to burst into a fit of rage. He slowly turned to Hinata, who gave him an apologetic look in turn for her sister. Don't be mad; she doesn't know what she just said…

"I look like a girl because I like being pretty." Deidara said this in a deep manly voice, making Hanabi laugh. Hinata laughed as well, linking arms with him.

"Look at that, Hiashi, he gets along with Hanabi so well." Mrs. Hyuga said wistfully. "Yes, he does. He gets an A+ in my book." Hiashi chuckled a little as he watched Deidara, Hanabi, and Hinata talk animatedly about how he looked like an anime character.

-:-

Omake Theatre: Shukaku, Gaara's inner voice.

"So, Shukaku, what do you really look like?" Gaara and Shukaku (somehow separated by the power of plot convenience) were sitting in two different chairs, hoping to look like some kind of talk show.

"What? Can't you see me right here and now?" Shukaku laughed. "Please tell us what you look like because we don't have a video feed. For the sake of our dear readers, please describe your physical traits." Gaara was reading off an index card.

"Well… I look exactly like you, only I'm a little more cynical and (cough, better looking, cough)." Shukaku grinned. "I'm the rude, rebellious, yet-somewhat-more-attractive version of yourself that all the ladies want." He added haughtily. "All except one." Gaara hissed at him. Shukaku looked like he just got hit by an arrow. "Hey, it's not my fault that she'd not the type who likes the rebels, okay!? I'll get her one day, I swear on it!"

"Uh huh…" Gaara paused to think.

"But if me and Hinata hook up, wouldn't that mean that you would be related to Hinata's inner voice?" he asked. Shukaku shook his head. "Inner voices are not related to their host. We just change our appearances to look like our host so that we have some kind of connection. Though we do have some differences – like we all are supposed to look like an adult version of you." Gaara nodded. "I see. So does that mean that once I don't need you anymore you're off to be someone else's inner voice?" he asked.

"Nope, you're stuck with me forever. :D" Gaara groaned in disappointment. "Hey, what's with all the depressing crap!? You should be happy!"

"Next time, Hinata will be interviewing her inner voice, (insert name here)!"

"Don't ignore me!"

The two spent the rest of the show bickering about the whole thing.

Omake Theatre: Shukaku –End.

-:-

Okay, so… Shukaku looks like Gaara (only he has the tattoo) and Hinata's inner voice (Name is to be decided) looks like her, only Hinata's inner voice has darker hair (some difference, huh?).

PS: Did I kill your eyes with the last chapter? I'M SORRY!!