A/N: ...I hope you like it?
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
"Excuse us for a second," said Shizune as she pulled Kakashi aside. Shizune was the head house keeper for the Uchiha residence and Kakashi was the major butler. They had been working for the Uchiha's for the longest time and she considered Uchiha manor her home. She continued to yank on the butler's sleeve until they were out of earshot from the young woman.
"There is no possible way that we can hire her," said a frustrated Shizune as she ran her hand through her short hair. Kakashi was having similar feelings about the potential house maid. Shizune and he had received news from the labor house that they had a potential house maid who was willing to work. They were running low on house maids and took it as a blessing that is until they saw who their new house maid was.
"I know." he replied eying Shizune through his lone visible eye. Shizune and he were very knowledgeable on what a house maid looked like, and Hyuuga Hinata was not house maid material. How could those thick dunderhead idiots working at the labor house send a 'lady' to work for them. It was out of the question that they offer work to gentle bred woman. The shabby dress she wore did nothing to hide the gracefulness of her movements, neither did the bun she put her hair in hold the glossy trendils that were managing to escape from their confinement. She's very lovely he thought as he looked at Hinata.
"Well you tell her then." urged Shizune as they both came to the same conclusion.
"Miss Hyuuga." started Kakashi, "I am aware that you are in search for work but."
"We feel that it might be better suited if you look for a job as a governess, perhaps." cut in Shizune
"Yes," agreed Kakashi.
"But I need this job." pleaded Hinata.
"Are you aware Ms. Hyuuga that this will not be a relaxing job, that it will require much from you? Are you even aware of what a maid does?"
"I have never worked before, but I am willing to learn." stressed Hinata, "Please." she added after a few seconds.
"Very well." agreed Shizune, "You may work. Your room is located upstairs down the hall, last door on the left. You will make yourself useful where you are needed. That means the kitchens, outdoors, indoors, etc."
"Oh, thank you so much," said Hinata as thanked Kakashi and Shizune.
Hinata found out that house work was very tough work during the following days. She also found out much about her new employers. They were the ounce wealthy Uchiha family, but the recent war had drained much of their money. The war not only took their wealth but the patriarch of their family, Mr. Uchiha. It also claimed the life of the eldest son and future heir, Itachi Uchiha. The future of the manor now was carried by the younger son, Sasuke Uchiha. With the news that both Mr. Uchiha and Itachi were dead the servants all waited for the expected news that Uchiha manor would be put up for sale. Instead they received different orders from the hospital bed of Sasuke Uchiha that Uchiha manor be cleaned and brought back to its former glory and hire the needed help for the task. The new help would be strictly temporary he stressed. As she was making her way to the dining room to polish the dining set, Hinata was drawn to a portrait of a family. Standing before it she noticed that Mrs. Uchiha was sitting on a loveseat with who she presumed was Mr. Uchiha. Behind them stood to incredibly handsome men. Behind Mr. Uchiha stood the taller of the two, with the longer hair. Standing behind Mrs. Uchiha was a mini-me of his brother she supposed. With his hair spiked from the back and several strands in front of his face she struck him as an artsy type, even with his formal attire. That was who she was drawn too."
"Quite handsome, aren't they?" came a voice from behind.
"They look charming." answered Hinata.
"That's Itachi," Sukii pointed to the taller one. "Quite the devil, he was." she finished dreamily.
Hinata did not want to know how Sukii knew that Itachi was a 'devil'. "I'm guessing that's Sasuke?" she asked.
"Yes." said Sukii snapping out of her daydream.
"No one could ever agree on who was handsomest." said Sukii. "Itachi, I think."
"I don't know." said Hinata, "Sasuke looks..."
"He's a quiet one that one." said Sukii. "Well then, best get to work those sheets won't wash themselves." she said as she continued walking down the hall to stairs that led to the laundry room.
Hinata continued to stare at the portrait some more, "I will make your house very beautiful," she vowed to the young man in the painting and walked away.
The servants had no clue of what to think of Hinata; from day one she had confused all of them. They all knew she was a lady but had no idea how to treat her or what to expect. She was extremely captivating and offered her views on several topics. They did not know what to make out of this young woman.
"He's coming, he's coming!" shouted Hinata one evening when the servants were all situated in the kitchen.
"Who's coming, Hinata?" asked Sukii
"Master Sasuke is." she said her eyes glowing.
"It's about time." said Jin who had his legs propped up on a stool.
"When is he arriving?" asked the plump cook Juun.
"Master Sasuke will be arriving around noon." stated Kakashi walked in behind Hinata. "I would like for all you to assemble in the foyer to greet him." and with that he left the room.
Sasuke had no idea what to expect when he got home. He had spent the last few weeks on a hospital bed somewhere between life and death. His plane had crashed and he was left extremely injured. He only knew what his mother must have felt; the idea of losing every member of her family must have been unbearable. He continued to drive up towards the house until he parked in front of the fountain. It felt good to be home, and to think that I still have a home because of her he thought. He could not wait to tell his mother the news.
"Kakashi so nice of you to wait for me." said Sasuke smirking at his formidable butler.
"Master Sasuke, I see the crash didn't destroy ALL your brain cells. What few you did have."
"Hn."
"Welcome home." he said as he led Sasuke through the doors.
Sasuke took time to survey the assembled servants that were lining inside the foyer and took his time to greet all of those that he remembered, and welcomed the new faces. He had reached the end of the line and only had time to gaze at some pale eyes, lavender eyes, he thought. Suddenly the woman in front of him curtsied low to the floor. The rest of the servants had bowed but not like this. He stared at the new house maid who was still practically on the floor.
"I see you have studied ballet." he stated.
"Why, yes." exclaimed Hinata delighted that finally someone had noticed her skills. "Master Uchiha may I tell you something?"
"Alright." said Sasuke as he watched Hinata raise herself.
"I have noticed that there are no bathrooms in the servants' quarters. I do not understand why." she asked. "Housework is very dirty work."
Sasuke didn't even realize there were no bathrooms in the servants' quarters. He never put much thought to it. He looked at his new house maid taking in her angelic features. Her small nose, pale skin, and pale eyes. Those eyes seem familiar he thought to himself.
"Well, I'll look into it." he replied slowly and resisting the urge to offer her use of his bathroom in the master suite.
"Thank you so much." replied Hinata.
"Don't curtsy." Sasuke snapped as he saw her prepare to pay homage to him again. I have to tell mother the good news he thought as he walked upstairs.
"That's wonderful, dear." exclaimed Uchiha Mikoto, "when is the wedding?"
"Well mother, Sakura would like it to be as soon as possible. Perhaps by the end of the following month?"
"That is rather quick." said Mikoto thoughtfully, "but I don't see why not."
"She will be arriving tomorrow."
A/N: Ehh. I didn't like this chapter. It's hard trying to make Sasuke all broody and moody when the character in the book (Rupert) isn't like that. Hmm. I'll try.
