Memory 2: Genma, the housewife

Sasuke just blinked at the scene his dark eyes were seeing. He was currently sitting on a couch in his best friend's house. Despite the blond being Hokage, he was still pretty modest with his housing situation. It was still larger than most homes, but it wasn't a compound or a mansion. In fact, it reminded Sasuke more of a house fit for a family of four or five.

The house wasn't the problem though, it was the current residents that were.

He calmly took a sip of the tea, brewed correctly and with just the right amount of balance between bitter and sweet, before rubbing the bridge of his nose. The only problem was that it was missing that particular scent that always came with Hinata's tea.

"What's wrong Sasuke-san?"

The Uchiha looked over at the Hyuga sitting next to him. Her soft eyes were worried for him, noticing his stress and disbelief.

He grunted and looked over at the kitchen where a tall brunet was currently washing dishes while chatting with a blue-eyed blond. Following his gaze, Hinata tilted her head before a small, gentle smile fell on her lips. Amazingly enough, she had been able to interpret his grunts and body language faster than his fangirls. Then again, she did grow up around apathetic men and women.

"Genma-san really looks out for Naruto-kun," she commented happily. The violet-haired teen had been worried about the stress of leading a hidden village. Naruto was strong, but he didn't have very much experience dealing with the paper side of the job. She was unsure if the blond had gotten an idea of how to balance work and play.

"Cooking's not part of the job description," Sasuke dryly replied with an unamused face.

Hinata smiled a little bit, knowing that it would be okay to joke a bit more until he got mad. "Neither are drawing baths, doing laundry, shopping for groceries, and being affectionate."

He gave her small look of hidden surprise at her words.

She held back a laugh, showing her amusement through her eyes instead. "...Naruto-kun and I talk a bit when you must visit the Tower. Genma-san takes his job very seriously."

"Hn, I thought he was a bodyguard, not a housewife."

Hinata was silent, her eyes growing in surprise. Did...did Sasuke-san make a joke...? That was definitely a first in the time she's known him...which actually wasn't that long. They never really talked before he was placed under her watch.

"What?" he asked, crossing his arms and scowling at her expression.

"Y-you..." She really was speechless.

He frowned. "If you can't speak coherently, then don't say anything until you can."

"Hey! Don't bully Hinata-chan!" Naruto scolded from his spot. The blond frowned as he exited the kitchen. "Geez teme, pull that stick from your behind!"

"Says the one that's getting a d-"

Hinata's eyes widened in shock, horror, and embarrassment. "S-Sasuke-san is a very kind person!" she quickly interrupted, trying to hide her horror at what he was possibly indicating. "He's just very direct and honest!" she added, her cheeks reddening as the two looked at her in surprise at her outburst.

Naruto just blinked before replying, "Really? I don't think anyone's ever said that about the teme so genuinely before Hinata-chan! Although, 'kind' is definitely a word I wouldn't use to describe the teme, just look at that face he's making!"

Hinata had to control herself to not whimper at the dark look Sasuke was giving her. Even if he was now a jonin like her, he was still leagues ahead of her.

"Oi, Naruto," the blond looked over at Genma's voice.

"Yeah?" he shouted back as the older man walked into the living room.

"Did you want to take a bath? You had a long council meeting today." Sasuke and Hinata's eyes just grew as they noticed that the man wore an orange apron.

Naruto was hesitant in his answer, clearly thinking it out. "...Sure," he answered slowly before exploding in frustration, "But you can't come in! That's too weird and creepy! You and your damn massages! And stay in your own room tonight! Do you know how creepy it is to wake up to find that you've been staring at me for over ten minutes?!"

Genma smirked, ignoring the complaints and retorting with, "Oh? If I remember correctly, you were the one who grabbed onto me first Naruto. Weren't you also the one who nuzzled against my chest?"

Naruto gaped at the retorts. "What?! No way! Your arms were around my waist, my waist, this morning! And don't you play dumb, I know you were the one that played with my hair!"

"You leaned into my touch," Genma smugly shot back, taking notice that the other two teens were shocked at their bantering.

"Argh! You're...you're insufferable!" Naruto shouted out, leaving a very confused Hinata and Sasuke as he stomped away.

"The bath's already been drawn," Genma replied over his shoulder. Naruto's reply was muffled, but Genma just grinned. He looked over at Sasuke with a smirk. "Well, since I'm such a good 'housewife', I'll go see if my so-called 'husband' needs any help. After all, I prefer to give than to receive. I'm sure you two can see yourselves out."

Sasuke and Hinata almost choked on air at Genma's comments. The suggestive activity was not unheard to them. They stood up to leave and being polite, Hinata bowed and quickly said, "Good bye Genma-san. I hope you and Naruto-kun have a good night!"

Genma's smirk just grew larger. "Oh, trust me, it'll be a good night."

Hinata just squeaked at the not-so-innocent comment before Sasuke growled and used shunshin to bring them both back to their shared apartment.

-To Be Continued-

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AN: There was actually no hot smex between Naruto and Genma, he just likes screwing with their heads! XD Thanks for following and favoriting ZillyyMe, asmatis, wolfmoon30, and ytygr!