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Once Upon an Engagement
Chapter 4: First Date
Hinata stomped through the halls of the Hyuuga compound the next day. Everyone moved out of her way not wanting to upset the heiress more than she already was. She slammed the door to her room close and began to take out her outfit for her 'date' with the Uchiha. A simple white dress that was tight and form fitting on the top and flared out at the hips. She grabbed a light purple, short sleeved sweater that reached her waist.
She pulled her long hair into a side braid with a small silver butterfly clip at the beginning of her braid. She applied chap stick to her lips, never one for lipstick, to her dry lips and left her room grabbing her white and purple flats. She walked towards the main sitting room to wait for Sasuke. She didn't have to wait long for within two minutes there he stood in all of his cocky glory.
He wore a simple black button up shirt with some black slacks and dress shoes. His hair was still unruly but other than that he cleaned up pretty nicely. She slipped on her shoes and stood to walk over to his side. Upon reaching him he spoke.
"You look lovely Hinata."
"Thank you.", she replied curtly, "shall we go?" Sasuke nodded his consent. They left the Hyuuga compound and headed into town. Hinata had a few tricks up her sleeve for Sasuke. She almost felt bad. But oh well alls fair in love and war as they say.
As they walked through the streets of the village people stared at them. Whispers flew through the air as they passed , reaching the pairs ears.
"What is that sweet girl doing with that traitor?"
"What can Sasuke-kun possibly see in that weakling?"
Hinata looked at Sasuke and watched as he continued walking, head held high, eyes straight forward, indifferent. She liked the fact that he didn't let the words of the village get to him. And although the town was whispering about the two none would ever have the courage to actually approach the ex-avenger.
He could feel her stare on him. He almost blushed, but then remembered that Uchiha men didn't blush. He looked ahead ignoring the words of the village people. As long as he was with Hinata he didn't care what they said about him. As long as she wasn't the one judging him he could handle anything.
They finally reached the restaurant and entered though the main entrance. The man behind the desk looked up at them and welcomed them to the restaurant. Walking them to their table he took their drink order and told them their waiter would be with them in a moment. Their table was in a cozy little corner of the restaurant. They leafed through the menu trying to decide what to eat.
"So. Tell me something about yourself.", Sasuke said.
"Like what?", replied Hinata.
"What is your favorite color?"
"That's kind of a weird thing to ask, but okay I'll play along. It's red and yours?"
"I like the color blue. Do you have a favorite thing to do in your free time?"
"I like to cook or I read mostly in my free time. Or I'll just hang out with Kiba and Shino.", she answered. "What about you?"
"I've mostly spent my time cleaning out and renovating the Uchiha compound. But now that it is done I've been spending time with Naruto and Kakashi." Hinata nodded.
"So are you a good cook?"
"I don't know. I like my food but others might not. So I guess it all depends on your taste buds." the waiter finally arrived handing them their drinks.
"Have you decided on what you would like to eat this evening?" both look back at their menus. Nothing on it looked appetizing. Sasuke, seeing the look on Hinata's face spoke up.
"Actually I think we'll just be leaving. Thanks." standing up he offered Hinata his hand.
She took the offered hand and they left the restaurant. Sasuke tightened his grip when she tried to pull away. They started to head to a nearby park. They reach a grassy secluded clearing and sat down under a large oak tree. The lake next to them glistened from the rays of the afternoon sun. The colors of the sun reflecting off the top of the water.
"Could you release my hand now? I see no reason for you to still be holding it."
"Nope." Her face flushed.
"What do you mean 'nope?" she looked at him incredulously.
"I mean what I say. That is one thing you will learn about me. I like holding your hand. Besides once we're married I'll be doing more than just holding your hand so I don't know what your so upset about." He leaned his head back against the tree.
"Don't count your chickens before they hatch Uchiha. Because marrying you is the last thing I'm going to be doing." She snatched her hand away, " I already told you by the time we have to say I do you'll say I don't." She was confident or was until she saw the burning determination and the look of amusement in his eyes.
"Oh, I don't think so Hinata. You see I've wanted you for some time now. Evan before my clan was slaughtered I wanted you , since we were six years old."
"W-W-What", she stuttered.
"Yes. That long. I know you in and out and nothing you say or do will make me not want you. For you see I've wanted you for so long, to not want you would be insanity."
"But that can't be possible. We haven't know each other for that long."
"But don't you remember Hinata-chan? The first time we met was at the Hyuuga annual Christmas party when I was six and you were five. More than ten years ago."
Flashback
Sasuke was at the Hyuuga's Christmas party the one they had every year. The whole village was there, kids were running around playing in the snow while the adults were in the compound talking. Sasuke was sent outside to play with the other children, but he would rather be inside with his mother. He didn't get along with others well and he didn't even have his older brother there to keep him company.He saw a pathway and decided to walk it hoping to avoid all of his crazy stalker fan girls in the process. Especially the pink haired one, man was she scary.
The path led to the center of the Hyuuga garden. A young girl stood by the fountain in the middle of the garden. She wore a sky blue kimono, his favorite color, and her hair was cut short with long side bangs. He walked toward her she turned at the sound of approaching footsteps. He noticed first he lavender tinted eyes, then her small lips that curved into a smile at him. They were red the same color as her pert nose.
"H-H-Hello." He didn't know if her stutter was from the cold or just the way she talked but he found it cute. Wait, what, girls were not cute. He looked at her again, but maybe he would make an exception for her.
"Hi I'm Sasuke Uchiha. Who are you?'
"My name is Hinata Hyuuga. Nice to meet you Uchiha-san."
"Sasuke, please."
"Alright. You may call me Hinata if you'd like." He nodded
"So what are you doing here by yourself?", he inquired.
"I don't really like noises or large groups."
"Me neither." They sat in silence for a few minutes, then they both tried to spark a conversation. They laughed at each other and themselves.
"So Hinata-chan what do you do for some fun around here?"
"Well usually I sneak back into my room around this time. Want to come play with my toys?"
"Sure Hinata-chan.", he grabbed her hand, "Would you like to be my friend?"
"Yes I would very much." No one had ever asked to be her friend.
"Good I think I'll keep you forever Hinata-chan." Hinata looked at him questioningly than giggled.
"Your funny Sasuke-kun." The two walked off together hand in hand.
End Flashback
Hinata was shocked to say the least. She had forgotten that they had met when they were younger and had had that experience. After his family had been killed by his older brother they had ceased to talked. Him being to occupied with thoughts of revenge and the death of his parents and clan. Sasuke stroked her cheek with his thumb.
"So no matter what. I think I'll keep you forever Hinata-chan." He leaned down and brushed his lips against hers. She stood still, frozen, she was in something way deeper than a crush. Sasuke Uchiha may just be in love with her. Now isn't that a shock.
Well that was the forth chapter hope it was worth the slight wait. Sorry for not updating soon things have been really busy. I'll try to update really soon! Please review, and to those who have been reviewing thanks for the great reviews and advice! But if you have something negative to say don't read the story that's my advice. Thanks and lots of love HinataUchiha101.