Sasuke P.O.V

"Birthday"

I pinched the bridge of my nose in annoyance. So today is my birthday. Big deal? Yes. Why? Because everyone makes a big deal of it. Especially that I'm crown prince. I planned to stay out of sight for the full 24 hours to avoid my parents (mostly my mother) and fan girls. As far as I can tell, my day was going great until the dobe, I mean Naruto, decided to open his flap in the library and unleash the demons on me. Its on days like this that I wish I still had body guards to drive the fan-girls away. But I had to be the idiot that convinced his parents that this should be an experience that involves no body guards.

On the bright side, I got to see her again. Hinata. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some hormonal teen with a crush. But I'll admit, there's something about her that just draws me to her. Not just the simple beauty but the air of mystery she carries with her.

Back to reality

Both girls were looking at me, waiting for an explanation.

"Yes it just so happens today's my birthday. Happy?" I said.

"That's right," the brunette shouted, "No wonder there was a buzz today at the shop. All our pastries were just sold out today, along with a bunch of special orders for birthday cakes. Now I understand"

Turning to Hinata, she asked, "What now?"

Before she could reply, Hinata's phone rang. Hinata took one look at the caller id and for a moment, her shoulder's tensed. She gave Ten-ten a look before answering. Naruto also had to answer a phone call of his own, which left me to close my eyes and relax.

Hinata P.O.V

I gave Ten-ten a look, giving signal as to who was on the other line.

H: Hello?

S: Hinata, I need you to do something

H: What do you want me to do?

S: As you know today is Sasuke's Birthday and no one has been able to get a hold of him. Luckily though, I have dinner reservations with his family and him tonight. Tsunade said so. I meant to tell him, but he just kept running away with that blonde dumb ass and another person whom I do not know. His phone's off too. So, find him, make sure he knows. That's if someone hasn't told him yet. And come help me get ready. This is my future on the line. Oh, make sure you have something nice to wear in case you have to come.Got it?

H: I understand. I'll be there as soon as I can.

Sakura cut the phone call as I dropped the phone into my lap and sighed. Naruto was yelling at the back and Ten-ten brought the car into a parking lot of a mall. She turned to me asked if I was okay.

"I have to go. Lady S needs some help. And I may be out until late," I sighed, "Things just got complicated"

Ten-ten patted my arm in assurance. Naruto by then had ended his own phone call and was in the middle of a heated discussion with Sasuke when Hinata growled in frustration.

3 rd P.O.V

"You idiot!" Sasuke said, hitting Naruto's head.
"OW! Why do you have to hit so hard! How was I supposed to know that it was Kakashi on the line? Its not like he's going to track us here"

And just at that moment, there was a knock on Hinata's window. Both watched Hinata roll down the window and heard gasp.

"Kakashi-sensei?" Hinata asked. The silver-haired man that had been outside of the door was just as surprised to see his former student.

"Hinata, its been a long time," Kakashi said, giving a closed eyed smile.

"Wait a minute, how do you know Hinata, Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto asked. Leaning onto the door, Kakashi replied,

"Well Naruto, I met Hinata through Lady Sakura. Hinata was quite the determined student when it came to martial arts. I'm not sure if you remember but she did join us on quite a few of our training sessions, back when you were 13. She had short hair at the time. Sasuke, no matter how much you dig into the seat thinking I won't see you, I still can see you"

Sasuke cursed under his breathe and mumbled, "This is all your fault idiot"

Naruto began complained and the two started off on another argument. The rest sweat-dropped as Ten-ten said, "Honestly, you'd think they were a married couple instead of the upper-class people they are"

"Boys!" Kakashi said, calling for attention. Naruto and Sasuke immediately kept silent as they faced Kakashi.

"Now, you both have caused a lot of trouble today I'm sure. Its time we head back. Its a big day for you Sasuke. You know you have a dinner reservation with your parents and some very important guests. I suggest that if you don't want your mother's fury raining down upon you we best get a move on. That goes for you too, Naruto," Kakashi said. Both teens groaned as they exited the vehicle. Kakashi thanked the Hinata and Ten-ten and apologized for the trouble. After the trio were out of sight, Ten-ten drive off to help Hinata with her 'errands'.

Later

Hinata was walking behind Tsunade and Sakura as they were ushered into the dining hall of the Uchiha Manor. Tsunade was dressed in a semi kimono with her signature green haori on top. Sakura smoothed her black boob-tube dress which ended an inch above her knees. She touched her black choker as she gasped at the sight of the hall that had been beautifully decorated and was live with chatter and music. As it would seem, the gathering was no simple affair. The was full of nobles and clan leaders along side their heirs.

Queen Mikoto gracefully waltzed their way and greeted the trio as they bowed. She had on a black kimono with light brown star-leaf designs and the Uchiha Clan symbol on her back.

"Welcome Lady Tsunade. Its an honor for you to be here tonight. And my, you look lovely," Mikoto greeted.

"The honor is ours your highness. You have outdone yourself with the preparations and your attire I see," Tsunade commented.

"What can I say, its my baby's special day. And who do we have here?" Mikoto asked, gesturing to the girls behind Tsunade

"May I present my grand-daughter and heir, Sakura and her lady-in-waiting, Hinata," Tsunade announced. At the mention of their names, Sakura and Hinata gave their bow. Mikoto commented on Sakura's beauty and ushered the duo to their seats. Hinata remained in the shadows, but nearer to her charge (as in Sakura). Hinata felt for the hidden weapons in her blue dinner yukata before turning her gaze to the people around nodded towards the other body guards of other nobles as she dug her hands into her kimono sleeves. Hinata recognized a few nobles from the KC. She had seen Shino and Ino, and took note of the other clans present like the Inuzuka and Nara clans.

The music changed to signal the entrance of King Fugaku and Crown Prince Sasuke. Everyone bowed as they took their seats and Mikoto gave the signal for the celebration to begin.