It was Christmas Eve and no one was stirring, not even a mouse, that is except in the Hyugga household where the mansion was decorated with bright multicolored lights, snowmen laying in the yard and the traces of snow angels on the ground.

The inside was far more busy however, people bustling around the house in formal wear conversing while holding glasses of Champaign, every man held a woman at their side arms intertwined yet their faces where all stoic and unreadable as they conversed about a serious matter. From atop the staircase someone sighed, as light lavender eyes searched around for any sign of its target, and found it soon enough. The gentle eyes observed a young man in a black suit adorned with a red tie, onyx eyes and hair that stood out because it was spiky on the back yet straight on the front this young man gave out a dark atmosphere and he gave a bored glance at the man that was conversing with him.

The young man then suddenly looked at the onlooker straight in the eyes, causing the onlooker to gasp and back away from the wall that it was hiding behind.

As the onlooker backed away it abruptly backed into something firm. Hands latched on to her arms and the onlooker was turned around to face the amused look of her target.

"Sasuke-kun!" it breathed shocked at his sudden appearance.

"Hinata. Why are you hiding?" he asked.

Hinata blushed deeply. "Um... I just don't like parties, father invited all these guests more than I expected a-and..."She stopped and blushed even deeper if it was possible.

"And?" Sasuke impatiently urged.

"An-and I don't feel comfortable wearing this." she continued.

Sasuke looked her over and tried extremely hard to suppress a smirk. She was wearing a crimson dress that almost reached her upper thigh it had a deep v neck that showed off a generous amount of her chest. Her hair was a bit curled and bounced with every movement she made; she wore mascara bringing more attention to her light eyes.

Yeah. Very hard to not want to attack her when she looks like that. Sasuke thought.

"You look perfect." He told her with a small grin.

She smiled back yet she still felt uncomfortable and pulled her dress down not really making a difference.

Sasuke chuckled. He held out his hand, and she stared at him confused.

"Come. You'll be fine, you're with me after all, and I'll make sure no one touches you."He told her reassuringly.

Except for me. He mentally added.

She nodded, her smile widening, causing him to stare at her dumbfound for a couple of seconds before regaining his senses.

She placed her hands in his and he led down the stairs. All eyes were on Hinata, some women glared at her with jealousy, some with admiration and the men of course looked at her hungrily. Sasuke could not blame them yet being as possessive as he was he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close, he glared at each men that gave her a lustful look and as well as women who glared at her with murderous intent. They rightfully looked away, some suddenly interested in the glossy floor. Sasuke felt a smirk grace his features and walked on.

He felt Hinata tense as soon as she saw her father with his usual frown. He leaned into her ear which he was sure made her blush, and whispered."Its fine remember? You're okay; it's just your father, just think of him as a nobody in your world." He reassured trying to ignore her captivating scent.

She listened quietly as she felt his grip tighten on her waist.

He's right. As long as Sasuke's here I'll be fine. I can do this. Hinata thought.

Sasuke backed his face away and saw Hinata stand straight walking gracefully with a calm yet serious face. Sasuke felt himself swell up with pride. As they walked to him Sasuke watched with great amusement as Hiashi glared at Hinata while she just stared back calmly.

"Hinata. What made you decide to come down and join us?" he spat out.

"Why Father? Do you not enjoy my presence?" Hinata stated loudly enough for the surrounding guests to hear, they all stared at the exchange of words between father and daughter.

Noticing the attention Hiashi calmly responded."Of course I do."

"Well then continue." Hinata urged.

As they walked pass Hiashi, Sasuke glared at him yet he had an amused grin on his face, he felt Hiashi's irritation grow, deeming his mission accomplished.

They walked through the crowd until reaching the kitchen to find Neji and Hanabi expecting them with a slight smile on their faces.

"Nice job out there sis. You really showed them whose boss." Hanabi commented.

"Yes. Excellent performance Hinata." Neji agreed.

"Thank you." Hinata responded flashing an exuberant smile that left everyone entranced. When they snapped out of it, Hanabi was the first to speak.

"Well we gotta get out there, see ya around. "She said.

Hanabi and Neji walked out leaving Hinata and Sasuke alone. Hinata noticed that Sasuke still had his arm around her waist and suddenly became nervous.

"Uhhh...S-sasuke-kun could you l-let go?"She asked.

Sasuke nodded and let go, Hinata walked towards the fridge. Sasuke leaned into the counter and watched her. Hinata pulled an apple from the fridge and washed it; she took a bite of it and started humming a tune. For a while the kitchen was silent except the crunch of an apple being eaten and the soft, sweet humming of Hinata. Sasuke interrupted.

"That was impressive." He said.

Hinata stopped humming and gave him a quizzical look. Sasuke noticed.

"How you stood up to your father I mean." Sasuke explained.

Hinata smiled.

"Only because you encouraged me Sasuke-kun." she said.

Sasuke looked mildly surprised at this but in seconds he stood before her and picked her up and carried her bridal style. Hinata nearly dropped her apple.

"Sasuke-kun...what are you doing?"She asked baffled.

"Were going to your bedroom." He said with a huge grin. Hinata turned red as the apple she was holding, and these were the effects Sasuke was hoping for.

"Wait S-sasuke-kun! I'm not ready!" Hinata yelled. Sasuke laughed so hard it sounded akin to roaring. Thank god all the rooms were soundproof.

"What the hell's going on in innocent Hinata's head!" He roared.

Before she could answer they were in her room and Sasuke was putting a black leather jacket on her.

"Huh?"She managed to say.

"I was only bringing you up here to get your jacket we're going outside and its cold." he answered.

When she understood he pulled her close and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Unless..." he continued.

"You wanted to do something else?" he finished with a grin.

"N-no! Not at all let's just go outside."

Sasuke nodded and opened the window, he glanced her way and noticed her confused look he smirked and jumped down.

Hinata screamed and ran to the window, to her surprise Sasuke was standing looking up at her with the same smirk plastered on his face. He extended his arms up and smiled slightly.

"Come on, jump!" he yelled.

Hinata looked at him like he was crazy. "Are you mad! How could I!" she yelled.

"Just jump! I'll catch you." he replied.

She hesitated.

"Please. Trust me." he said.

That was all she needed to hear she lost control of herself as she let her legs take her to where she wanted to go, and without hesitation she jumped.

Sasuke watched as she fell, to him it was like slow motion he watched her fall she stared into his eyes the entire time, she landed gracefully in his arms and he was having a REALLY hard time trying not to kiss her soft pink lips.

Sasuke put her down and they looked around for a place to sit. Her backyard was beautiful, and as big as a park they sat on a bench conveniently placed under a cherry blossom tree and facing what was now a frozen pond. Hinata and Sasuke walked over to it and sat, and then they stared up at the moon.

They conversed Hinata about her family and Sasuke about his vampire abilities. Hinata really cherished these moments they spent together and so she wanted to make a memorable one.

"Sasuke-kun I really appreciate all you're doing for me. You're always there, to help me out when I'm in need. Thank you." She told him.

She leaned against him laying her head on his shoulder. Sasuke rather liked it but the realization that he was just her bodyguard came rushing back, he knew this was getting out of hand and they were too close. He sighed.

"It's fine. I'm your bodyguard after all." he replied monotonelesly.

He felt her stiffen and back away, he looked at her. She looked down at her lap with a sad smile on her face.

"I know." She whispered.

He regretted his words, even though it was the truth.

"But... it's almost been a year since you've been my bodyguard and this is our first Christmas together, so let's make it memorable." she said.

"Yeah. Come on let's make a snowman."Sasuke suggested.

Hinata nodded, and they got up and started making one.

Several snowmen, snow angels, snow fights and laughs later, the party finally ended.

As everyone was leaving Hiashi, Neji and Hanabi were bidding them goodbye by the gates, while Hinata and Sasuke stood next to each other by the front doors, both waved both covered in snow from performing all their snow based activities.

When the last wave of guests were leaving Sasuke let out a huge sigh. Then he had an idea he looked above him for reassurance, sure enough it was there.

So Hyugga's never break a tradition. Perfect.

He grabbed Hinata's arms and turned her around so that she could face him. He gave her a mischievous grin that gave Hinata the creeps.

"Um...Sasuke-kun why are you looking at me like that?"She asked.

"Because you said that you wanted to make this Christmas together memorable right?" he asked.

"Yes...?"She answered, not catching on.

Sasuke's grin now resembled the Cheshire cat's grin as he pointed above them.

Hinata looked up and suddenly felt herself heat up so much that the snow started melting off her.

Neatly placed above them, was none other than mistletoe.

Hinata gasped as she looked at Sasuke's amused stare.

"S-sasuke-kun, you can't be serious."Hinata said.

"Oh, but I Am." he disagreed.

"But-"

"Kiss me." He interrupted. Hinata could see that he left no room for argument.

Hinata with all her strength forced herself to get on her toes and quickly kissed Sasuke...on the cheek.

The guest had all left and the rest of the household were walking back. The day was coming to its close.

Hinata started to walk inside. The day was almost over...

Except for Sasuke.

He grabbed Hinata's arm pulled her back, wrapped one arm around her waist while the other propped her chin up and when their lips were inches apart he closed the distance.

Her warm, soft lips clashed with his cold ones as Sasuke gave her a passionate kiss she could call "memorable". Her arms automatically locked around his neck and their bodies were pressed tightly against each other. Sasuke would have taken it farther but two things stopped him one being he didn't want to push his luck or make Hinata uncomfortable and two being the main reason was that they were interrupted.

"How dare you do such vile things in my presence!" Hiashi yelled.

Sasuke growled into the kiss before pulling away reluctantly with a frown on his face.

"Shut it geezer." Sasuke responded.

Hiashi froze as he was taken completely by surprise while behind him Hanabi was having a laughing fit and Neji had a smirk on his face.

Sasuke grabbed Hinata and ran for it. Hinata was silent yet for once she didn't blush at all she was just too happy. And so they ran through the snow laughing as Hiashi and his guards chased after them.

And one thing they knew was that...Sasuke might get fired tomorrow.

And so a red apple rolled down a snow covered ground.