Hyuga Hinata, Japan's most coveted and sought after cosplayer just happened to be dating Japan's most famous recording artist, whose records were sold and played in other countries.

It was then, that the international paparazzi knew what they had to do - ruin the picture perfect couple.

Now, Hinata isn't one to be deceived easily, and that's why she hired Nara Shikamaru to handle publicity. He knew everything and everyone, and basically grew up with the unnaturally pretty girl. Shikamaru's ability to convince everyone his little doll is perfect is like pulling shadow strings - easy.

However, soon the first tabloid hit.

Uchiha Itachi Cheating?!

It didn't bother as much as she thought it would. In fact, she didn't even pay attention, and was virtually unhurt. She grew suspicious, but Itachi didn't change his routine, and so, neither did she.

Their routine is short, and concise with maximum affection stuffed in between photo shoots and album recording.

They woke up together, usually at Itachi's house, but never sleep together. It was their promise for marriage, and if they didn't work out in the future, why sacrifice what they wanted to save for marriage? Itachi had a knack for cooking, but Hinata would spice it up with baking. Then, the morning would be over taken by studio calls and costume designing.

Lunch breaks, however, were extremely important. This was when each were absolutely free for two hours before returning to their work for another six, or in Hinata's case almost all-nighters. Though each loved their profession, a break is welcomed sincerely. They meet nearly everyday at a in-between hole-in-the-wall cafe that specializes in dango and cinnamon buns because both have a sweet tooth.

Could our Hina-Hime be in trouble?

Hinata could not deny the worry when she saw the next story. Of course, she understood Itachi would have a meeting with an attractive young woman, just as she would have photo shoots with stunning young men. However, Hinata remembered this girl - Yamanaka Ino. Ino is notorious for running through men like she did red lights. The infamous party girl whose records sold no matter where she went or what she did. However, Hinata soon laughed at herself, Itachi hated those types of girls.

A few months after, and Hinata completely forgot about the meddling and uneasy pictures and nearly made up stories in magazines. She had Itachi, and that was all she could ask for. Itachi and Hinata, the world's definition of contentment from breakfast to dinner.

Actually, dinner's schedule usually depends on whether or not Hinata wants to take a break from making her costume. Tonight is no exception, and Hinata wants to continue with her new costume from an up-and-coming movie called Menma: Road to Ninja. (It was supposedly the sixth in an underground movie series called Menma, based off of Uzumaki Naruto, Hinata's former crush. He's a popular actor now, with his slightly unconventional blonde hair, and Japanese face, and love for ancient civilizations like Konohagakure.) Shikamaru said it would be the right direction to go in, socially speaking.

Uchiha Itachi - Is he really Uchiha-curse free?

Now, Hinata simply laughed at that one. The Uchiha curse was otherwise known as the 'player's curse'. Supposedly, nearly every famous man in Uchiha history has been a complete player, and according to the media Itachi was immune to it until now.

His father Fugaku, a famous writer, had several girlfriends before settling down with his wife. Uchiha Sasuke, Itachi's little brother, had previously doted on model Haruno Sakura and actress Uzumaki Karin. (Sasuke, Hinata concluded, was not free of the Uchiha-curse.) Madara Uchiha, Itachi's uncle, and Fugaku's younger brother, made famous by his cheating on his wife - three times. (Hinata rolled her eyes at the Hyuga who decided to marry Madara, he's obviously a sour butt.) Uchiha Obito, current girlfriend and best friend Rin, but secret night lover - Hatake Kakashi. And finally, Uchiha Shisui, whose record on women Itachi didn't feel like gushing, but mumbled something about all his girlfriends being Filipino.

The list was rather impressive, which made Itachi seem all the more better to Hinata and the public eye.

"My client ensures all of her fans, and anyone else interested, that her relationship has not changed. As far as anyone is concerned, Itachi and Hinata are still an item." Shikamaru concluded as he and Hinata walked into a nearby cafe surrounded by the hounding and demanding paparazzi. Today, Itachi's meeting was going late, as he stated earlier that morning. So, Hinata took the liberty of having lunch with Shikamaru. They are friends, and he does enjoy working for her, so why not?

Entering the pretty and unusal cafe, Hinata felt welcomed. As of late, she had grown weary of the cinnamon buns at the cafe she and Itachi ate at because the chef had retired. Shikamaru looked expectedly at the waiter, and the man known as Subaku no Gaara led them to their table.

Hinata, as she and Shikamaru walked to their table, admired the red head's thick mane of blood red. It was unusual, but definitely natural. The same went for her indigo locks. Then, she realized his eyes were pupil-less as well, and wondered just how much she had in common with this welcoming and lonely type of waiter.

The pretty little cosplayer asked the red headed waiter the special soup, and he replied tomatoes. Except, Hinata had a hard time hearing him, and asked him to say it again. He motioned toward his throat and apologized saying his throat was feeling dry, and he normally doesn't speak very loud anyways. So, he bent closer to her and repeated her earlier statement of tomato soup.

The rest of lunch went undisturbed and peaceful. The tomato soup making her stomach feel rather warm, on a kind of cold early-winter day. Shikamaru decided to order a sandwich with his favorite 'cloud' soup. The cafe was known for their cloud soup, which was made with special ingredients to make it light in consistency, but thick enough to be held in a spoon.

"Hina-chan, I think you should be careful, the tabloids are getting restless, and need a story. You and Itachi better be careful." Shikamaru said, the only sign of concern being the crease in his forehead. Hinata took that as a beautiful caution, and nodded. For Shikamaru to show even a slight amount of concern meant that it was troublesome in his book; and while he said many things were troublesome, only a few things made him crinkle his forehead so.

The next day, Hinata carefully thought about what Shikamaru said while kissing Itachi goodbye. His recording was starting earlier today because of a new single he was about to drop. She would have breakfast out then. Itachi smiled at her, and fully embraced her before leaving. Actually, this is the first morning Hinata began to have doubts about Itachi.

After seeing his red car take leave from the drive way, Hinata went back inside and plopped on the couch. Not finding any work that needed to be caught up on, she turned on the TV. Hinata decided she could have breakfast at nine thirty or something.

"-and it seems our Uchiha has found himself another actress to date. Sasuke's a real playboy, be careful!"

Hinata continued watching for half an hour, and almost fell asleep.

"-we'll get more on that story later! However, has Japan's favorite cosplayer gone rogue? A picture taken by a cafe patron shows our Hina-hime and Suna Cafe's waitor, Subaku no Gaara, closer than what should be -".

Hinata clicked off the TV.

That was the day Uchiha Itachi and Hyuga Hinata began to drift apart.