He had another check up tomorrow. And for some strange reason, he was actually okay with it. He used to think that out of nowhere Hinata was going to close every exit in that office and keep him locked up with her until he agreed to marry her but as it seems, she 's okay. So he was on his way to Ichiraku's for some sake with Naruto. It was dark out but he was thirsty, even if Naruto was there. He had gotten used to the blondes antics though. Though still fully annoyed, he was glad that he got to hang out with Naruto. Being away for six years from the person you would call brother...sucked. But he would never show it, or even say it. And he always paid for the sake, that was a plus.

But as he got closer, he noticed that something was off. There were more chakra signatures than usual. Usually only drunkies were there, especially at this time. He pulled away a flap and was surprised to see Sakura and Hinata sitting with Naruto. He had heard the stories of when he got drunk, he wasn't about to do anything here, so before he got close he turned around and started walking back.

"Uchiha-san." said a quiet voice behind him. There was only one person who called him that, so it was obvious.

"Hn." he answered.

"I'm sorry that I got in the way, I could just leave and let you guys hang out." Hinata said once she caught up to him. Damn it! She was just so damn nice.

"No."

"Eh?" she said confused.

"Sakura." he said annoyed at the mere mention of her name.

"Ah." she said understanding. They stood in awkward silence. He usually appreciated silence, but this one got annoying.

"I guess I'll go home now." Hinata said, walking past him.

"Where do you live." Sasuke demanded.

"What?" she said confusion becoming more apparent. He merely sighed.

"So I can walk you home."

"Why?" she said still confused. How naïve was she? She obviously didn't despise him.

"Do you want me to walk you home or not." Sasuke said annoyed and...slightly offended? Now where'd that come from?

"O-oh, a-ano, i-it's that w-way." she answered, her stutter returning, which meant she was nervous, he understood this. Sasuke turned to the direction she pointed and started walking, while Hinata hesitated to follow.

"Hurry up!" he said as she slightly jumped and picked up her pace. When she finally reached him, they continued to walk. Hinata kept her distance though, still confused at why he was walking her in the first place.

"Do you despise me that much?" Sasuke asked as he suddenly stopped causing her to collide with him.

"W-what?"

"I'm not going to bite you." he siad rolling his eyes.

"B-but Uchi-"

"And stop calling me that, it's so formal." Sasuke said.

"I-I don't hate you." Hinata said.

"Then what is it?" he asked.

"You're just...intimidating." she said losing her stutter, but gaining the old habit of poking her fingers together. Sasuke remained silent, so she continued.

"Your always angry at something and you never smile." she said avoiding eye contact.

"I...don't smile." Sasuke siad.

"I know." she answered. Another uncomfortable silence. Hinata fidgeted while he kicked an imaginary rock. Again they couldn't stand the silence but it was Hinata who broke it this time.

"Did you get home safely?" she asked.

"Luckily...uh, thanks, I guess." Sasuke said, mumbling the last part. Hinata though surprised that the Uchiha even knew how to thank someone,smiled widely and said,

"Your welcome, Sasuke." The way she said his name was...nice, which caused him to smirk.

"Let's go, Hyuuga." he siad putting his hands in his pockets. They walked on in comfortable silence until they arrived to Hinata apartment.

"Thank you for walking me home Sasuke." she thanked him. Sasuke nodded his head and started walking to Kakashi's apartment that they ordered him to live in until further notice.

"Oh and Sasuke.." he stopped and turned to the side to show that he was listening.

"If I'm calling you by your name, you call me by mine." Hinata requested.

"Alright then...Hinata." It wasn't so...bad, he guessed. But it made her smile so it was oka-no it wasn't.

"See you tomorrow Sasuke." she said opening her door and closing it behind her.

As he walked he did something, that he hadn't done in years. His upper lip slightly curved upward for about a second before forced down again from the fear of being seen doing something actually... human.

He...smiled.

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First off I would like to thank all you wonderful people that have reviewed my story so far!!!!!! I love you so much.

Second, sorry that this chapter was a little late, but real life got in the way. But luckily for you, I got really sick and had to stay home from school, which gave me plenty of time to write this up.

I think I had a super high fever and was delusional because when I came to, I had written this little part and I decided to put it as a deleted scene, so here it is:

Just as he passed through Naruto felt his presence and beckoned him over. Luckily there was a seat between Hinata and Naruto, so that meant he was away from Sakura, so he sat there and got some sake.

"So did Tsunade-baa-chan finally give you some time off?" Naruto asked after he couldn't stand the silence.

"Ya, we just had a lot patients that came from a mission, since we're the best, she always has us around." Sakura said a little too cheerfully.

"You guys work too much, you need to relax, I could go tell Tsunade-baa-chan for you guys." Naruto said.

"Don't worry about Naruto-kun, I like helping people, so working in the hospital is fun for me." Hinata said.

"Your too nice Hinata-chan." Naruto said pouting. They were so familiar with each other, maybe they did have something going on...not that he cared.

"You drink." Sasuke siad suddenly to Hinata.

"Ano...ya." Hinata said a little surprised that he actually talked to her out of the hospital. Apparently Naruto and Sakura were surprised as well, since they're mouths were agape.

"What." Sasuke siad irritably.

"Your not Sasuke-teme!" Naruto screamed pointing his finger at the 'imposter'.

"Shut up dobe." Sasuke said rubbing his temples.

"Okay...so maybe it is Sasuke-teme, have you already drunk some sake?" Naruto said narrowing his eyes.

"...ya" Sasuke said annoyed at the idiots.

"Oh, that explains it." Naruto said pouring some more sake into his cup. Hinata merely stared, confused before she too, poured sake into her cup. Sakura, although suspicious, said nothing and drank sake as well.

About an hour later, a couple bottles of sake, were sprawled out on the table. It was really a funny site to see. Especially since Sasuke, when intoxicated, sort of talked. Seeing as Naruto and Sakura were flirting and all over each other, Hinata was the only one to talk to.

"Oi, Hinata do you still have a crush on the dobe?" Sasuke asked.

"Huh...naaa." Hinata said, throwing her hand over his shoulder. Before he siad more, a thump was heard and they both looked over to the heep that was Naruto and Sakura...on the floor.

"...ewww." Sasuke said uncharacteristically.

"I wanna go home." Hinata siad in a whiny voice.

Weird...I know. But if you like it, I love you. So anyway thanks again for all the support you've given me!!!! And once again...

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