Gaara's Little Girl: Thank you, I'm glad you like it, and happy you have discovered another story of mine, thanks!!!! About the updating this story and most of my stories are on hold and I plan to keep it like that, I mean I can write and type some of it but it's just a long processes for me, so I won't be updating often, sorry but you'll kind of have to wait…but I plan on updating Rebels soon, I already wrote out the chapter and now I must type, it I'll work on it this weekend! By the way have you read Rebels? If so what did you think of the non-italics? I totally did that just for you!
lionbaby120: I updated just for you!!
By the way I would really like to thank you for all the reviews you have given me!! Let's see you've read: Just a thought, Just a betrayal and this one, and for every story you've given me your thoughts and I love that!!! Because some people read the stories and don't give reviews but you did!!! And I so love to read what everyone thinks on my stories and you let me know!!! Thank you; you are the greatest!!!! Ah, you make me so happy!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ookami Tsubasawa: Why thank you, I really like to read that, because a part of me thinks it can't be true yet when I read that in a review I think it's possible!!! Thank you!!! Really, thank you!! I'm glad, it's like I wanted to make it kind of real but to have you say that makes me believe that it can happen!!!!!
Yeah, I like to do a different character for Hinata it's just that shy Hinata has been played out just like the dense Naruto, but I must admit there are some stories that do it just right! True, but then again Sasuke might surprise you~!
Are you positive? This chapter might confuse you a bit but not to worry I plan to let all of you know who Okita's father really is in the next chapter, in that chapter you'll find out everything!!! EVERYTHING!!!! I promise!!
No twist, she's only slept with one…you'll find out all about her past and everything!! So just hold on!! Because for sure I'll explain all that has happened to our sweet Hinata, you'll know why her sudden change happened what Sasuke thinks and what he's going to do!!!! I'm so excited for the next chapter!!! I'm a dork I know!
Yup but Sasuke is really understand her and be there for her or he just might say screw this I'm getting with Hanabi and let her work and I just lay back and spend all of her money!!! Sorry I have a weird sense of humor…
Well Sasuke doesn't really hate Itachi he's just disappointed in the way Itachi has handled the family business and just doesn't trust him, you totally got it right for Naruto!! But yup you got the general idea of it!
I really am sorry I updated until now…
Cloud Envy Shikamaru: Yay! I'm glad to have you back!!
Ah, you're too kind!!! But wait were you expecting it to suck after you came back? Is that it? I know neither can I and I wrote it!! It's just Naruto is a sore loser and to see Hinata and Sasuke act like that in front of him set him off. You are such a funny person right now I'm laughing and my brother is telling me I sound like a psycho!! God, you so have the right idea I really couldn't have wrote it better! Yup everything will turn out fine for the loner!
You are totally twisted…I'm kind of scared of you…Sorry I couldn't help it; I'm just playing with you! No I kind of like your idea but just know this, if she does in fact get beat up will you take responsibility? Will you?!!!! That is so true if some girls talked about my mom like that I so would've gone Tarzan on their ass!!! Sorry I'm just in a good mood today that's why I'm writing the stupidest things…
Once again I'm sorry but sadly I won't be updating often, I'm totally working on the next chapter and plan to have it up in two weeks maybe sooner but that's all I can guarantee at the moment, sorry!!!!!
Mistress of DarkShadow: I' am so sorry you had to wait so long for my update, there is no excuse, so sorry! Ah, I'm crying at my loser-ness!!! So sorry!!!!! I made you wait…wait up let me do the math…5 months, that's a long wait!!! I'm sorry!!!!!
No, he doesn't this is the first time he went to them after he stopped talking to Naruto, whenever Sasuke has a problem he keeps it to himself but now he has someone he can rely on…
Wow…that's graphic…and so not for a kids eyes…I'm a kid you know…well at heart but still!!!! Just kidding she totally does I just hope all of you kind of forgive her at the end…I won't tell you what she came up with but, maybe it'll void all her past actions?
Once again I'm sorry I took so long to update! But sadly this story is one of the stories I've decided to put on hold…SORRY!!!
cheh: You totally have a weird sense of humor like me, I find them funny too!!! Good thing I'm not alone!!! Yeah, someone on my side!! It isn't an excuse but you can totally see why he's like this!! Well it's hinted that he suspects something but he doesn't have anything solid! His reaction…well it depends which side comes out…I'm weird I know but once you read this chapter you'll totally get what I'm trying to say! Ah, you'll read about his reaction in the next chapter, you'll either be disappointed or happy!!! Those are the only two choices you have!!!!
Lone Silver Angel: Yup, he had a mad crush on her!! Yup they sure do! I'm really sorry for taking so long to update!! It took me forever that's what your thinking isn't it? I'm sorry and sadly I won't be updating so much anymore, just the next chapter and we'll see until then…
Kawaii Kabu: Yeah, I wanted to introduce them since they will appear frequently in the story! Well not really the top…it's just that both Hinata and Sasuke have spent much of their childhood together with the Minato and Kushina, well not together but Sasuke used to always stay at Naruto's house and Hinata and Naruto had play dates over at his home or he would come to her house to hang out, but family friends not really. No they don't know that Hinata had a child, only some of the Hyuga higher-ups and the child's father know about the pregnancy. You are the 3rd person wanting Hanabi to get her butt kicked!!! But will you take responsibility for the action?!!! Nope I agree mother dissing is really not cool at all!!! Would you like Naruto and Hinata to double team Hanabi? I know I would hate to be a replacement and they told him!! What asses! Should we beat his parents too? True his life will definitely be changing! Not to worry the floating around stuff will fall down but it's true Itachi and Hanabi are totally there and who knows they may gather their forces to rip them apart…ohhhhh! That so sounds like a good idea~!!
Reckoning in Death: Why I thank you! 5 months later I have updated in fact!! But sadly my updating days may turn into months…Sorry but for now this story is on hold! Sorry!!!
I like angst: For real?! I've been told my stories are confusing at times!! This is so cool, it's like some of my readers would like me to do something that would make it easier to know who's the POV belongs to whom! I mean I'm totally for making it easier for the reader but I feel it takes away from the story. Ah~ you are so making me the happiest writer!! You are too kind I so luv you!!!! Thank you!!! I like that you like that quirk about Sasuke he's going to tell Hinata about it and there's going to be non-stop teasing about it!!! I hope you that when it comes up!!! I'm so telling you first because you totally understand me!!!! OH…MY…GOD!!!! Are you like my long lost twin or are you a superhero that can read minds?! Because you so get me!!! Ah, I'm so excited!!! Hopefully you'll continue to write me your awesome reviews because I really love them!!!! Those are so the sentiments I wanted you guys to read as Naruto did his antics! Good thinking is good!! I'm sorry I so made you eagerly anticipate for 5 months!! I'm the worst, I know it, I'm sorry!!!!!
Ah, I feel as if I've found a new friend on fan fiction!!!! I'm so happy~~~hopefully you won't think of me as some weirdo!!! Thank you, your words and thoughts have so made this rainy day shine!! You so rock!!! You are the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanted to reply to your review earlier but I thought it would just be better to wait until I updated the story, well I never anticipated for it to take 5 months, but yup!!
Okay, so I've been saying for the longest time that I have no time and what not because of school but it turns out that I dropped one class and am now just taking three classes and another one doesn't begin until March so I find myself with time to write and type, and may I just say that I find myself totally psyched over this chapter and the next, for real, and I mean honestly I think the next chapter may bring a few tears to your eyes!!!
Yes, yes, next chapter will be my favorite!!! I hope you like it to!
Just thought you should know that I'm still so mad about the poll!!! How dare Hinata and Sasuke win over Hinata and Naruto? Now I must write a story for Hinata and Sasuke!!! Boo, I hate you all!! Who voted, yes the 16 of you (because I voted for the story I wanted to win and it only got two votes so I'm writing the story I wanted to get back at all you NaruHina haters!!!)
Ha Ha!!! I so win!!!!
BTW: In the next chapter you'll all finally know who the father of Hinata's child is!!!!
P.S.: How great is the Boys over Flowers Korean drama? I luv it!!!!!!
Chapter 11: More Questions
I peel the carrots, cut potatoes and marinate the salmon for tonight's special, the kitchen is loud and busy, the chefs in here make sure not to bump into one another it still amazes me that in the year I've been working here no one has spilled anything.
"Sasuke!" the head chef and lover of the owner: Kabuto calls out to me; I look back at him, "are you done with the fish? It has to be marinated for one hour exactly!" he yells out frantically, I sigh.
"I know, I just have to cover the container with foil and I'll put them in the oven," I smirk and wait for his outburst instead he lets out a shriek and I cover my ears, so he's fighting with the owner: Orochimaru again. "Just kidding, Kabuto, I'm just playing."
"Don't play with a fragile girl's emotion like that again!" Kabuto's too high voice screams out he clutches his heart and he brings a shaky hand up to his forehead.
"I'm sorry," I mumble.
"Sasuke you seem distracted is everything okay?" Kabuto asks walking over to me.
Is everything okay? The things I found out should have clarified lots of things but I know there has to be something I'm missing something that not even Minato or Kushina knows but what? What is it that I'm missing?!
I let out a sigh unsure if it's from relief or nervousness.
Minato sits up as does Kushina, I'm not sure what to ask, now I'm too nervous.
"Think about it for a minute, we aren't leaving you," Minato tells me for some reason that reassures me that everything will turn out fine.
"Is Itachi still engaged to Hinata even if she left her family?" why does my first question have to be about her?
"From what I found out its no more she won't marry him unless she wants to, her dad changed his mind and agreed to let her marry whomever she wants," he answers.
"Sasuke you know Hinata?" Kushina asks surprised.
"Yes," I answer, "we go to the same high school and take a few honors courses together."
"With Naruto?" his dad asks, I nod, "I'm glad now they'll get to know each other better and hopefully something between them will become a reality," I look at him.
"He's silly! He wants Hinata and Naruto to marry, he sees her like a daughter as do I but they should decide for themselves but he doesn't agree with me," Kushina says.
"I think they are great for one another!" he proclaims sounding like a toddler.
"I thought they had a past you know like they dated," because they seem awfully close.
"No, he never told us and if he had a girlfriend he would've said something," Kushina tells me, I nod for sure I thought they had a past, could I have been wrong?
"Naruto will always tell us about what's going on with him," but he failed to tell you about our drift, but I don't say it out loud.
We spoke for a while longer but I had to leave for work which is where I'm at now.
If anything instead of putting me off ease I find myself asking more questions but they wouldn't have the answers the ones that do are: Hinata and Naruto; one hates me while the other one asks me to trust her.
"Sasuke there's a girl out back for you," one of the waitresses tells me, my eyebrows go up, who could it…no she doesn't know where I work well the other place yeah but not this place.
But I do in fact find Hinata in the back next to the garbage dumpsters she's smoking a cigarette with an angry look on her face this time it's her turn to throw my stuff at me, I look at her surprised at her actions.
"You so owe me!" she says in an angry tone, she takes a long drag out of her cigarette. "Do you know how boring school was? I wasn't even allowed to eat out front during lunch Sarutobi the elder came out of his office to tell me that I wasn't allowed to eat out there unless you were there! What a bunch of bullshit! In the end I sat with Shikamaru and Chouji! They didn't even let me eat my own lunch and now I'm hungry! I have to work in an hour and Pain doesn't let me eat any of the food at the Café not even if I pay! So now I have no choice but to smoke or else I'll grow hungrier! By the way did you beat Shikamaru because he had bruises on his face," she says I reach out and grab her cigarette she lets the smoke out of her nose and her eyes turn deadly. "Two times! You've done it twice you jerk!" she shouts punching me on the arm. "What the fuck why are you not even speaking what the hell are you still pissed?"
"Have you given me a chance to talk? Take a breather why don't you?" I say to her she turns red in the face. "If you're so hungry I'm sure there's something in here after all it's a restaurant," I say.
"Will it be okay?" but before I can answer someone bursts out of the door, I sigh.
"Sasuke-e-e-e-e-e-e!" Orochimaru yells, "There's a crisis! Kabuto is threatening to kill me he has a knife!!" he shrieks.
"Doesn't this always happen? What's the difference today? Let him run around and that's it he won't actually kill you, he doesn't have what it takes," I answer feeling drained.
"He has this crazy look in his eyes!" he proclaims but then notices Hinata she smiles sheepishly at him and waves at him. "Sasuke you didn't tell me you had a friend outside the restaurant? And a pretty one! If I was an artist I'd so want you as my muse! Come in! Are you looking for a job? I'm sure I could hire you as a waitress you'll get fabulous tips!!" he just won't stop talking.
"Orochimaru she's just a girl I know from school so don't go offering her a job because the truth is I can't stand her-" I stop because a certain girl elbows me in my stomach.
"He's so silly! This boy is just too shy! We've been dating for three whole months and this is the first time I've been to his workplace! I think he's embarrassed of me!" she says with a sad look on her innocent face.
"What a! How dare he? Come in I'll order Kabuto to make you something to eat," he says by putting his arm in hers, it's almost as if they've been friends forever.
"Have you forgotten that Kabuto wants to kill you?" I ask.
"He won't after looking at this beauty! Did you know that Kabuto enjoys designing clothing for women?" Orochimaru asks Hinata as they go inside the kitchen; wait…what just happened here?
I follow after them I then see her sitting at the island where all the plates get prepared, she's eating a salad and talking to Kabuto, the rest of the cooks and servers are waiting on her and surround her, she looks back at them and with a wide smile she asks for a glass of water and three of the waiters fight to give her the glass.
I just stand here watching. I'm really amazed at how…normal really…she just looks at ease there talking with Kabuto with Orochimaru on the either side of her watching and the rest of the staff surround her waiting for her to ask for something, anything.
She then turns back to look at me and smiles, it causes me to stop breathing, that smile just now wasn't calculated it was honest and beautiful such a simple smile made my heartbeat accelerate. That blush on her cheeks causes my own to turn red, I look away embarrassed by my reaction to her.
I shouldn't be with her though she was going to marry Itachi, they were engaged to one another and she might have had something going on with Naruto. How did I not notice that this Hinata was the same girl?
"Oi, are you jealous that your own girlfriend stole the spotlight from you?" Suigetsu: a guy who works here as a cook asks me, I ignore his idiotic question. "She's pretty cute so why is she dating you?" he asks.
"She's not," I say looking at her back, "she's just a girl I know from school that's all nothing more to it," I say to him.
"Really?" Karin asks me, she's a waitress at the restaurant; she's asked me out countless times but I've always turned her down. I don't answer her question.
"Who the hell are you to interrupt our conversation?" Suigetsu asks I leave the bickering pair; they should just go out and leave me out of it.
I continue marinating the salmon and start to cut up fresh vegetables for one of the soups that will be served. I look up to find Hinata gone; I look over to find an angry Kabuto glare at me.
"She left a long time ago, how could you not even say bye to her? What kind of boyfriend are you?" he shouts in a high-pitched voice he struts over to me and hands me a paper folded into a heart. "Hinata is the nicest girl! She said you were too busy and she didn't want to interrupt you but she did write you a letter! That girl still believes in romance! Most couples write text messages to one another how many still write hand written letters?" he yells, she would've sent me a text message instead only if I had a cell phone but since I don't she didn't; I don't tell Kabuto this or else he would have a heart attack and quickly run out to buy me one.
Kabuto is a technology whore and buys anything that comes out new, he as all the ipod's ever made but as soon as a "new" one comes out he buys it and forgets the old ones; the same with his cell phones he's always buying new ones that are expensive beyond my imagination.
I put her letter in my pocket, Kabuto gasps.
"I won't read it in front of you because if I do you'll bug me to no end about the contents of the letter, why don't you get to work?" I ask him, he lets out this long sigh and drags himself away, sighing all the way to the stove.
I continue to work trying to forget about the letter in my pocket. The truth is I want to go to the bathroom and read the letter she wrote to me but I'll hold off because I've got work that's got to be done.
"Well I'm off, I'll see you on Friday," I tell Kabuto but he's too busy to respond. I have a bit of money to waste I guess I'll go buy a cell phone today that way Hinata won't pull the same trick as today.
My hand goes into my pocket and I take out the folded heart-shaped letter, I undo it and look at her neat writing.
Hey Dork!
So as you have noticed I left already, can I just say the food was awesome? Did you see how everyone was waiting on me? Am I not the best? Everyone just loves me, it can't be helped! So I just wrote you this little letter because I didn't want to bother you while you worked so hard! Kabuto totally would've made you walk me to work! But I'm fine, so I'll leave you my cell phone number because if I know you, you are totally going to go buy one after work! You are that kind of man! I want to be the first person you call! So you better call me or this relationship between us is over! So until you call me!
XOXOXO,
Hinata Hyuga
Honestly how does she know me so well? I mean I think I got her figured out but in the end I'm totally wrong.
He probably thinks I'm some kind of witch! I smirk as I deliver the dinner to my customer, they thank me and I go to another table.
I've been in a good mood all afternoon, the smile plastered on my mouth isn't fake, it's real because I'm happy that Sasuke is talking to me for a minute I thought something was wrong. But nope, he seemed fine to me!
I giggle he is totally going to call me!
The bell jingles and I'm closer to the door so I whirl around to greet the new customer and find an amused Itachi Uchiha standing there.
My smile fades a bit and for some reason my finger tips grow cold, I force my smile and look over at him.
"Hold on a minute," I tell him, I run to the kitchen and find Pain and Konan in there preparing the food.
"Boss can I take my lunch now?" I ask taking off the maids cap.
"Uh, yeah, you get an hour tonight," he responds, I go to the changing room and quickly change back into my street clothes. I close my locker and find Konan walking in with a look of surprise on her pretty face.
"This is a first! You always only wear your coat over your uniform and go to the convince store," she says.
"Today is a special occasion I don't have to pay I'm going to be treated!" I tell her faking my enthusiasm and walk out the door, I go to the touch screen computer and sign out, the time goes on counting down mode from one hour.
Itachi took a seat at the table next to the door, I ignore Temari, TenTen and Konan's stare as I grab Itachi's arm and pull him up, I sense his smile on me and look up to find him tenderly look down at me, I feel guilty but smile anyways.
"You are treating me to a fancy dinner but we only have an hour!" I tell him, "There's this Korean BBQ place close to here I've wanted to try it but it's too expensive for me!" I tell Itachi as I hold onto his arm.
"Anything for you," he tells me with a smile, I look down at the ground.
"It's not far so you could leave the limo here," I tell him I look over at the driver's seat and wave at Kisame; Itachi's Assistant, he bows a bit. "I see you haven't fired him like you said you would," I tease him as I pull away from him.
"He starts to cry like a baby and it makes me feel like a bully and you know how I hate to feel like a bully," he says.
"True," I respond, I walk ahead letting go of his arm and give him my back.
"How have you been?" he asks nervously, I smile back at him over my shoulder.
"Since Yesterday?" I question him right back he grins.
"Yeah," he looks down at the sidewalk with a slight blush on his cheeks.
"Pretty good want to know why? I saw Okita yesterday! He knows me! He called me Mommy! Do you know how happy that made me?" I ask.
"Like you're walking on clouds?" I whirl around grinning like crazy.
"Yup! But the lady taking care of him was a total bitch," I confess, "I fear she won't give him back to me willingly," I tell Itachi the truth. "You know I wanted to take care of our son but Hiashi never gave me the chance."
"You are a child yourself," he responds.
"But I'm old enough to marry you correct?" I ask him as look at him over my shoulder, he meets my gaze with a slight glare, I smirk at my win.
"No, not anymore you'll be turning eighteen in December of this year," true then I'll be controlled by the Uchiha's and they'll mistreat me wait will they harm Okita?
"Itachi, why do you want to marry me?" I ask seriously and stop walking to turn around and look up at him.
"That's simple because I like being around you," he tells me, I smile up at him and turn my gaze down at the side walk. "I'll protect you and Okita, I'll treat him like my son," he says in a soft voice, his wording has my head turn up to meet his eyes.
"They have taught you well, I understand, you'll 'treat' Okita as your son but it doesn't necessarily mean you'll love him like one," I say a bit disappointed with Itachi I know he doesn't say this to be mean; he's just honest.
"Once you have our child it'll be different," he says resting his hand on my shoulder.
"But I don't want a child just yet; I missed out on Okita's early years and I want to get all that time I lost with him," I tell Itachi how I honestly feel, he looks down.
"Hinata just because I didn't take responsibility doesn't mean I don't acknowledge him as my own-" I cut him off.
"Shut up! If I would've known! Ugh! You piss me off so much! Sasuke is really the better brother! Fuck! Why do always have to act like this? Making excuses for yourself? I don't give a shit, do you understand?" I scream out at him I then feel his hard, big hand slap me; I stay absolutely still, my body won't move, it's frozen then I feel his cold breath on my now hot cheek.
"Look here you spoiled little rich girl, I don't give a shit who you like better, know this once you turn eighteen you'll be mine and if I so chose it you'll lose your precious Okita, do you understand?" he questions me. How can such cold words affect me like poison? I feel it make its way into my veins and make its slow assault to my heart. He's never acted like this, not with me…
Ah, now I get it, he acts cold and uninterested but the truth is he's cunning, he's trapped me right where he wants. Other women have noticed this side of him and have avoided being in his presence, I should've noticed sooner.
"Everything about you has been a lie," I whisper not looking at him and don't touch the cheek that feels as if it's on fire.
"I wanted you to see this side of me before you say: 'I do'" I nod glaring up at him.
"You would like to know if I can still love you after seeing this side of you." I say out loud.
"Think what you want but let's go eat this conversation has taken longer than expected, come on I'll treat," I look at him, if I stay with him the poison will reach my heart and I'll change into the woman he wants me to be, I look at the ground and make a run for it I expect some of his men to stop me but it doesn't happen he probably likes to enjoy the chase by himself.
I go back to the café and instead of coming in through the front I knock at the back door, I wipe the tears away, I hope, he's alone, please let him be alone!
"What?" I hear Pain's voice.
"I-it's H-Hinata," I shout, the door opens and I see him alone making sure to look in the kitchen over his shoulders, he looks at me and notices my swollen cheek.
"What happened? Who hit you?" I smile up at him and the tears fall out as I notice how worried he is, it makes me happy to know there are people who are on my side.
"I'm fine, I promise please don't worry, look my hands are shaking," I bring my trembling hands up, "would it be all right if I leave boss?" I ask him wiping the tears away.
"Sure but let me call the police so they could go get the guy," he says turning around but I grab his wrist, his skin is warm compared to my cold fingers.
"Please don't, I'm fine, you're my boss so you should know that man who came, his name is Itachi Uchiha and he's the current Leader of the Uchiha Conglomerate and I'm the heiress of the Hyuga, you'll be in danger if you report him to the police, please I can handle it."
"I hate that about you, I hate that you try to solve everything on your own, I don't see you as just an employee but as a friend I wish to protect. The other girls do too, they wish you'd open up to them, they are here too," he says sounding like a brother instead of a friend. I nod knowing this.
"It's difficult, I've been alone all my life and anyone I ever trusted has stabbed me in the back! I can't trust anyone because they'll hurt me, everyone ends up doing it!" I confess loudly and in sobs.
"You've just trusted the wrong people, place your trust in us," he tells me with a smile, "but go I'll sign you out, don't worry whenever you're ready we'll be here to listen to your story," he says in such a soft and kind voice that it brings me warmth without thinking I hug him and rest my face on his chest and cry like a baby does to its mother. Pain's warm hand rubs my back as I release the tears that have stayed inside too long.
After some time I let go of Pain and smile up at him feeling my face hot.
"T-thank y-you!" I say hiding my face under my hair, he puts his hand in my hair and pats the top of it.
"Don't worry about it, I'll see you tomorrow," he says I nod and run to the changing room and hear my cell phone ring.
For a minute I think of not answering but remember that Sasuke is going to call me.
"Hello?" I ask in a breathless voice.
"There are you happy?" he asks me faking his anger, "you really are a witch," he says I can picture his smile, I find myself smiling.
"Hey give me your address, I have something I want to talk to you about," I tell him.
"Look here Hinata I've had tons of girls confess to me some have showed up naked, others with flowers but if you want to be original wear that maid outfit with the cat ears and tail, there are no need for the paws," he's joking around, how is it that this loner could make me laugh and forget everything?
"No pervert! I just have something I need to say," I tell Sasuke who is the most innocent in everything. I've finally come to the conclusion that I have to tell him the truth, when I do I know he'll distance himself and that's what has to happen.
I'm really looking forward to the next chapter!! I hope you guys are too!!!!
