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Ch - Care

Sasuke pushed the pedal hard, over working the engine as it sucked in petrol to reach its limit and release gaseous fumes.

He was aware of buildings disappearing and traffic thinning down yet he couldn't stop, nay he didn't want to. It had been a shock for him. How could he have been so dense, so stupid!

Sasuke ignored the ringing of his cell; he didn't want to talk to anyone right now.

"So he found out didn't he?"

"Yes, he was in a frenzy when he barged into my office. Didn't listen to a word I said."

"Its okay let him cool off a bit and I'll talk to him when he returns."

"Right then I am going inside. Let me know when he returns home safely. Mikoto was worried about him."

"I will dad."

Itachi got a book from his room to read while he waited for Sasuke. It was him who had insisted not to tell him so he wanted to let him know his reasons behind it.

Turning a page Itachi heard the kitchen door creak. He immediately called out to know who it was but he didn't receive a reply. He then got up to see if some one was there, he was sure the door hadn't made noise on its own so he was certain that someone was there.

He saw the said person poking their head in the fridge and before he could say anything that same person with long indigo hair turned away and closed the fridge and then gave a loud shriek dropping the things as well.

"It's only you Itachi! You shouldn't do that," clutching her shirt she added, "you shouldn't scare people like that."

Itachi dismissed what she said and asked her what she was doing up so late.

Hinata felt a little embarrassed, she didn't want to tell Itachi that she was scared and that she couldn't sleep because of it, "well I didn't have any dinner and now I can't sleep because I am hungry so I came down to have a bite." Okay so it was half the truth anyway but she couldn't bring herself to acknowledge that she was afraid.

Picking up the things lying at her feet Hinata noted the grim look on Itachi's face "is everything ok?"

"Huh, yes everything's fine, could you make me a sandwich as well I skipped dinner to."

"Sure, this is chicken spread. Do you want any other kind?"

"No I'll have what your having," smiled Itachi.

The keys jingled in his hands as he managed to open the front door. Closing the door he heard laughter coming from inside the kitchen, wondering who would be up at two at night he peeked inside and saw Hinata and Itachi sitting on the counter with half eaten sandwiches in their hands. He wanted to join them but he turned away.

Hinata saw Sasuke and bolted up to invite him just as he turned away he heard his name being called out as someone grabbed him and was thrusting him towards the kitchen.

"Would you like a sandwich Sasuke?"

Sasuke just nodded his head and sat down opposite Itachi.

Hinata didn't notice the eye contact between the two brothers nor the subtle nods exchanged between them or if she did she didn't show it.

"Hinata tell me, do you and your sister keep secrets from each other?" implored Sasuke.

Hinata looked at Sasuke wondering why he had asked this sort of a question. "Well there aren't a lot of secrets between us. I mean we have only each other. Father is always busy with the company so we share everything with each other."

Itachi looked at Sasuke understanding full well at whom the question was directed and what it meant. "I think that certain things have to be kept hidden from siblings for their own benefit. Don't you agree Hinata?"

Hinata was confused, she didn't like where the conversation was going but before she could answer the question Sasuke interrupted her, "What's the point of keeping secrets when you know that it will hurt them when they find out later."

No one knew what to say to that. Hinata stared at Sasuke as Itachi got up and excused himself.

"You know Sasuke sometimes it is better to keep secrets from your loved ones. You do it to protect them from some kind of grief or danger. You want to see them happy. You do it out of love."

Sasuke listened to her quietly absorbing what she had said. The storm inside him that had started when he saw Itachi died and he felt calm. He had to hear his brother out; he had to listen to his side of the story. He smiled while thanking her and got up to put the empty plates in the sink.

Both left the kitchen and made their way upstairs.

Hinata bid him goodnight and closing the door prayed that she wouldn't be afraid and that she would have a nice sleep.

Mikoto breezed in, "good morning, you people certainly woke up late."

Hinata looked around to see that Sasuke and Itachi had also just started their breakfast which was more like brunch considering the time of the day they were having it. Hinata smiled, "good morning."

Hinata sat down and poured herself some cereal and milk. There wasn't anything planned so she figured she would just laze around or take a walk around the Lesse Park. It was rumored that it harbored very beautiful gardens and Hinata was a sucker for natural beauty especially flowers.

Mikoto smiled at the three of them eating breakfast. Sasuke was rubbing his eyes trying to wake up further. Itachi was looking at his food with a bored expression and Hinata was concentrating, thinking about something perhaps. Mikoto put her hands together ready to announce something, "The Gordon's have invited all of us for some dinner tonight. I expect you to be ready by six thirty so that we can arrive by seven at their house. Ok. Hinata dear you're also going."

Hinata was about to ask if she was invited to, but Mikoto had answered her before she could raise her question.

Sasuke looked at his mother battling hard not to explode, he hated going to their place. They had a daughter who never left his side and even claimed to his and her parents that they were dating. It had been hard to convince them that they were not because they all seemed to like the idea of them together. He shivered just remembering about it.

Hinata had charged her laptop beforehand so that she could enjoy chatting with her friends in the open air. As asserted the park was beautiful. Although she had come alone as neither Sasuke nor Itachi were interested in accompanying her on this expedition. Claimed they had some 'stuff' to take care of.

Purchasing a soda and fries, Hinata sat huddled under a big tree with her laptop. The weather was nice as a cool breeze was dancing around her making her hair sway lightly in the wind.

As Hinata signed in, she saw that Neji and Tenten were also signed in. She smiled knowingly but before she could sign out or appear offline, Tenten messaged her as Neji appeared to have signed off:

"Hiiiiii Hinata!"

"Hey Tenten, what's up?"

"Nothing, I was wondering when you would show up."

":) I said I would come online on Sunday. Didn't I?"

"Hehe, my bad. Anyways tell me everything, how have you been? How's work?"

"Umm well I have been good, thanks for asking. Mr. and Mrs. Uchiha have two sons and I go to work with the smaller one whose name is Sasuke."

"I like his name. Is he nice?"

"Nice isn't how I would describe him. Well he's courteous enough."

"How about the elder one how is he?"

"Oh Itachi, he's a gentleman."

"Anyways have you met anyone?"

"No but I got asked out on a date."

"HINATA that's amazing! Come on tell me the details."

"Well the Uchiha's had this barbecue party this Friday where some of their closest family friends were invited and one of their guests's asked me out on a date this coming Saturday. His name is Gaara and he has the most amazing hair I have ever seen and very beautiful eyes."

"Good, so where are you guys going."

"He hasn't told me yet, said he was going to give me the details later."

"Well tell me all about it when your date is over."

"I can't believe you're going on a date." added Tenten.

"Well you should to. Want me to point Neji in the right direction."

"Don't you dare Hinata! If he wants to he'll ask me out."

"Hehe, just teasing. You're so easy Tenten. Btw you know Neji really likes you."

"What? You're not messing with me. Right?"

"No I am serious. Two days ago he asked me for advice on dating girls so just keep your fingers crossed and let's see when he'll have enough courage to ask you out."

"Hinata you've made my day. Seriously you're the best!"

"Thank you Thank you :) haha. Neways Tenten I have to go. I am suppose to go to a dinner with the Uchiha's and you know how much time it takes to get ready."

"Do I ever. Love you!"

"Love you to. Take care."

"You to take care and have fun!"

"I will and tell me as soon as Neji asks you out ok"

"Ok bye."

"Bye!"

Hinata got up and dumped her things in the bin as she made her way out of the park and towards the gate to get picked up by Sasuke.

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