3rd P.O.V

The party had been going fairly well. At least for almost everyone. Sasuke was rather pissed his mother had gone large on his 18th birthday. Currently, he was stuck dancing with Sakura, and the girl just couldn't stop talking. And like old times, he'd reply with a 'hn' to spare her feelings and look as though he was listening and yet he really wasn't.

Thinking about old times, Sasuke thought back to when Kakashi mentioned about Hinata joining a few of their sparring sessions. It now clicked in his memory why Hinata was very familiar. He remembered how quiet she was when she sat through one of their sparring sessions. He remembered going back to the indoor gym to collect his forgotten jacket when he found her hitting a dummy and repeating whatever they would have learned that day. He watched, staying quiet as possible, until Kakashi interrupted her and showed her a few new moves, of which in his opinion were quite advanced.

How did I forget her? Sasuke thought. The music ended and Sasuke bowed while Sakura curtsied.

"Sasuke kun," Sakura purred, "stay with me for another dance"

"Excuse me Sakura, but I'm needed. And I'm sure Naruto would like the next dance with you," Sasuke replied, releasing Sakura and allowing Naruto to latch onto her. Sakura's scowl went unnoticed by Sasuke as he swiftly escaped to the confines of the large terrace. He sighed in relief, and breathed on the night air. Hearing a silent gasp, he whirled around and saw one of the last people he expected to see, who at the moment, was trying to hide in the shadows.

"What are you doing here, Hinata?" Sasuke asked.

Hinata P.O.V

Some time had passed since the party started. Everyone was dancing on the dance floor and chatting with their dance partners. Sakura was practically glowing as Sasuke twirled her around the dance floor. I have no idea why, but seeing all these people dancing gave me a nostalgic feeling. I told Shizune (who had arrived earlier on) that I would be stepping out for a few minutes. While outside, I touched the heart-shaped pendant, the only item from my past life. It was beautifully carved from a rare moonstone and on the back, it has the initials H.H. I know for a fact that those are my initials and that Hinata is the first H, but I have no idea what the second is.

I looked up at the night sky and closed my eyes. I heard someone enter the terrace, opened my eyes and turned around. I gasped at the sight of Sasuke, what was he doing here. He seemed shocked at seeing me as I tried to hide in the shadows.

"What are you doing here, Hinata?" he asked.

"I...I...,"

I couldn't find it in myself to answer him, what could I say?

"Are you here to wish me well perhaps?" Sasuke smirked.

"No, I mean yes, your highness," I responded, not meeting his eyes.

"Why are you addressing me like that?"

"Its not my place to address you in such a direct manner, your highness. Its punishable for a person of my status,"

"What are you talking..." Sasuke began, but was cut off by an all to familiar voice.

"Sasuke-kun!"

Sakura entered the balcony with Naruto at her heels. I kept my face down as Sakura approached us.

"What are you doing here?" Sakura asked me.

"I was talking to her," Sasuke growled, the annoyance clear in his voice.

"Oh hey Hinata!" Naruto shouted, "fancy seeing you here"

"You guys have met recently?" Sakura demanded, mostly directed at me.

"Yes," Sasuke deadpanned.

"So, when I ask you to stay out of my way you decide to do the opposite?" Sakura said, her voice rising.

"Please my lady," I begged, "not here"

"My lady?" Naruto whispered. Sakura turned around and explained

"She's my..."

Before anymore could be said, a servant came in and announced that the three were needed inside. Right now, the prospect of my future looked a little dim.

3rd P.O.V

Inside.

Sasuke had a lot of questions for a certain bluenette. What was the big secret between Hinata and Sakura? Why did Hinata make a big deal of it? The trio were handed wine glasses and Sasuke was ushered to his parents side. His father congratulated him and closed the ceremony. It was two more grueling hours of thanking guests and goodbyes before Sasuke could finally reach his room at Konoha College. His mother insisted he stay at the manor, but he thought it best to return and have an early start to classes.

Sasuke dressed to a regular dark blue sweater and jeans, glad to rid himself of the tux he was forced to wear. One thing was certain, he had to meet Hinata and get some answers. Grabbing his phone, he made a few inquiries and after throwing on an appropriate disguise he left the room.

Hinata got a scolding from Sakura and a warning from Tsunade as soon as they were in the car. Hinata promptly apologised with a promise to focus on her work and studies. Hinata asked to be dropped of at the nearest stop and took a bus towards her apartment. Once she got home, she shredded herself of the blue kimono, including the weapons she had stashed inside it. She took a long shower and dressed in a white tank top and purple pyjama bottoms with white clouds. Hinata would have liked to talked to Ten-ten, but her friend was fast asleep.

Hinata was about to get herself a midnight snack she heard a knock at the door. Who could be here this late? She took a kitchen knife and went towards the door. Hinata opened the door and gasped, dropping her knife. Oh why did fate keep playing with her?