Be warned of the the legendary time skip...

Hinata's Diary

(Its a Thursday evening)

Dear Diary

Its been three weeks since Sasuke and I have become friends. All the stories surrounding Sasuke are different from the Sasuke I've come to know. He's kind and funny in his own way. I don't know why, but every time we hang out, I'm always relaxed around him. Of course we're careful to hide our friendship in the public's eyes. Well, except with Ten-ten and Naruto.

But its not a problem since we all get to hang together. I recall the time Ten-ten and I had to close up shop and they stopped by. It was quite the hilarious affair that ended with all for of us sliding across a soapy floor using silver trays. Of course we all cleaned up eventually and the next day, Ten-ten and I had to account for the mystery behind the damaged trays. It was at that moment that an envelope was delivered to Mrs Kamiya with money (quite a lot of it) and a letter apologizing for the sorry state of the trays. Mrs Kamiya dismissed us saying all was well.

We already knew who sent the money and both giggled at Mrs Kamiya's loss for words. To top it off, Sasuke and Naruto made a private appearance for Mrs Kamiya. I could bet a week's worth cinnamon buns that she was over the moon. As funny as it was though, I still managed to secretly scold them for the trouble we almost went through. But I couldn't exactly do it with a straight face and even they knew we had fun.

Its so strange, we are different people from different backgrounds and yet we are the most unlikely of friends. I've never had fun so much. Naruto has a surprise for us this weekend though. All we could get out of him was that we're going on a road trip. Well, cheers to a great weekend.

Hinata

Friday morning

3rd P.O.V

At 12pm, Hinata left her final class for the day, embracing the beginning of the weekend. She had given her farewell to Shino and her new friend Kiba Inuzuka. They had been quite friendly towards her and she in return. If Hinata had to be honest with herself, some high class personalities were friendly if you got to know them and it was good having a few more friends. Unfortunately, not all people were like her 'high-class' friendsthough. Hinata suspected that Sakura and herself would have been the best of friends. But the classification of people got drilled into her head just too much. Plus, Sakura had more things to worry about.

Hinata lightly flexed her left hand fingers and rolled her right arm in which she held her books. Not seeing where she was going, she unknowingly bumped into someone.

"I'm sorry," Hinata apologised, going down to quickly collect her books, "are you alright?"

"Yes I am," the woman replied. She had on a large black fedora, black glasses, a navy blue feathered boa that covered half of her face, with a two piece business suit and grey leather boots. Hinata lifted an eyebrow at the odd dressing but didn't say anything.

"Do you by any chance know where the hostels are? I'm looking for Miss Sakura," the woman said.

"Who are you?" Hinata asked, already growing suspicious. The woman looked around her and slowly lowered her glasses and feathered boa. Gasping in surprise, Hinata was about to speak when Queen Mikoto raised her finger as a sign of silence.

"I know I'm not supposed to be here," Mikoto began, "but I just want to see what Sakura is like, and talk to her personally...have we met before?"

"We met at his highness party, I'm Lady Sakura's lady-in-waiting," Hinata said, eyes down.

"Is that so. I thought it was before that. Your eyes remind me of someone I used to know"

"I'm pretty sure Lady Sakura must be in her room. But your majesty, why are you in your own company? Shouldn't you have a body guard with you?"

Before the queen could reply, the duo were joined by a female bodyguard who expressed her concerns to the queen about going around by herself. Fifteen minutes later, they stood in front of Sakura's dorm room. Hinata -having told Sakura earlier about the important guest- knocked on the door and waited for Sakura to open it. The door opened and out stepped a smiling Sakura who had on a red summer dress.

"Hinata, what a surprise," Sakura said in a cheery voice. But Hinata knew it was all an act.

"My Lady you have a guest," Hinata said, and announced the arrival of the queen.

The time Hinata spent with Sakura and Queen Mikoto passed slowly. For about two hours, the two ladies had been talking non-stop. While Queen Mikoto thought she was getting better acquainted with Sakura, Sakura was just acting with all grace and poise, painting the picture of the perfect daughter in law. But we all know that's not the case don't we...

Twenty minutes following the queen's leave, Hinata was about ready to do the same when Sakura stopped her.

"You know, Hinata, for once you did something right. Oh can you hear them?" Sakura sang.

"Hear what?" Hinata asked.

"The wedding bells. I can tell that I'll be the future Mrs Sasuke Uchiha very soon. I can't wait to tell Ino"

"More like rub it in her face," Hinata quietly mumbled. Sakura was to proud and happy to hear Hinata, but all the same quickly dismissed her. Before leaving, Hinata informed Sakura that she would not be available for the weekend and that someone else would look after her. Once Hinata left, she couldn't help but feel a little smug. She laughs softly, "The day Sasuke marries her is the day Naruto gives up ramen and I turn in my freedom for a lifetime of servitude"

Of course she would never do that. But she couldn't help but feel a slight tug in her heart. Sakura marrying Sasuke. Why did that make her feel, sad? Its not like Hinata was ever jealous of Sakura before. Hinata shook her head. It's probably because I know Sasuke would never do anything as drastic as enter into an arranged marriage. He really hates it when people make decisions for him.

Hinata shrugs of her thoughts and makes her way to her apartment. She had a relaxing weekend to look forward to and she wasn't going to let these thoughts discourage her.