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The next morning Sasuke woke up to a phone call, making a mental note that he should really get an alarm clock one of these days. He answered the phone and was happy to hear Hinata's voice.

"Good morning," He said once she had identified herself, even though he knew it was her.

"Would you still like to come over for dinner tonight?" She asked him timidly.

"Yes, of course," He grabbed a pen and paper. "What time?"

"About six'o'clock, and please be on time. Father appreciates punctuality," Hinata added.

"Sure thing," Sasuke replied, "So I'll see you tonight?"

"Yes, see you then," Hinata said and they hung up. Sasuke felt very pleased with himself. Then it hit him, what was he going to wear? Before he started to stress over it too much, he remembered something he needed to do.

Picking up the phone, he dialed and waited for an answer.

"Hello?" Naruto's sleepy voice answered.

"Oi, Naruto, my mission is complete," Sasuke said with a wicked grin and heard a loud 'What?' as he hung up the phone.

That evening Sasuke had managed to find an outfit that worked. He was on his on his way out with plenty of time to spare, he looked himself over one last time before he set out. He felt really nervous about meeting Hinata's family this time. Sure, he'd had dinner with them that one time at the Ichiraku. But this time, he was probably going to be introduced as the potential boyfriend. He started walking faster, suddenly wanting to seem very punctual.

He arrived at five forty-five, perfect. Hinata greeted him warmly and took him around the family, introducing him to each and everyone. Neji smirked at him as he came around, as though trying to say 'You can thank me later'.

The last person Sasuke was introduced to was Hinata's Father. He only greeted him with a slight inclination of the head. Sasuke felt very nervous, especially with the stare he'd been met by. Hinata seemed to sense Sasuke's tension and took his arm gently. This calmed him down some, and he glanced down at her, smiling weakly.

"Welcome to our home," Hinata's Father finally said and went into the next room. Sasuke took a deep breath and looked at Hinata, she was beaming up at him and he couldn't help but smile back at her.

The whole family sat down to dinner and Sasuke was placed between Hinata and Neji. He felt a little awkward, especially since he hadn't had a family dinner at home since…the incident. It was also strange seeing as no one was talking. He couldn't tell if he should start it or wait for one of them, in the end he decided not to speak unless someone else started. Hinata sent kind-hearted smiles his way, which calmed him down some despite his being on display.

The whole meal passed in silence, leaving Sasuke more confused than before. But then he followed Neji and Hinata to the main room, where they sat down at a table with Hinata's father. Sasuke wondered what they were doing when Neji pulled out a deck of cards.

"Uchiha, have you ever played 'thirteen' before?" Hinata's father asked while he took the cards from Neji and shuffled them. Sasuke smiled, it was a game he used to play with his parents every weekend as a child.

"Yes, it's been awhile but I remember how to play," Sasuke answered and took his cards as they began. Maybe this is going better then I thought, Sasuke thought and proceeded to win the first two games.

Sasuke finally had to leave at 11:30 (so much for not staying late again) and the whole house said their good byes to him. Neji pulled him aside and whispered that he should teach Hinata shuriken techniques sometime, Hinata's father shook his hand and Hinata gave him a warm hug. Sasuke left smiling and made his way home in the darkness.

"So…What did you think of him?" Hinata asked her Father cautiously after Sasuke had left.

"He is a gentleman and his affection for you seems genuine enough," He said after a pause. "But there is something about him I don't like, and I can't quite seem to place it."

"Something…You don't…Like?" Hinata repeated nervously.

"You should get some rest," Her Father said and went into his own chambers, leaving her in the entrance hall. Something…Is it bad? The question wouldn't leave her until she finally went into her own room and sleep carried her off.

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A/N: I've decided not to update until I get at least 10 reviews, so if you want to read more tell your friends. The next chapter is written, so I can wait a long time...evil laugh. Have a happy winter season everyone!