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A Brush of Sweetness

All Sasuke told Hinata was his brother's name, but as far as discussing the rest of the Uchiha brothers' strained relationship, well that was a lengthy one that needed to be discussed at a later time.

Nonetheless, the Uchiha couldn't believe that she had taken a taxi all the way to his house. There was no way, he would allow her to take another one back to her apartment, so that same night, Sasuke took her back to her apartment himself.

The car ride back to her apartment was quiet one, and he pulled into the nearest parking space to closest her apartment building.

"Thank you, Sasuke."

"Yeah, no problem." The Uchiha watched the indigo-haired beauty take off her seatbelt, and he frowned.

Before, she could get out of the car, he locked the door, and she gasped. Sasuke moved to lean over her.

"S-Sasuke….?" Her voice trailed off. He took notice of the color her cheeks blushed when he did this, and how those pink luscious lips parting, slightly.

It was…..beautiful.

"Next time." The Uchiha began. "Just call me or text me if you want to talk, and if you really want to see me, I will come get you."

"O-oh, okay." Hinata said, breathlessly.

"Because, I don't like the idea of you riding in some taxi." Hinata nodded, and Sasuke stared at her, intently. He pursed his lips, groaning, and unlocked the door. "See you later."

"Un, goodnight." Hinata opened the door, the Uchiha watched her stop no more than a few feet away, and take a deep breath, obviously calming her nerves.

She turned around, waving to him one last time, and she disappeared inside of the apartment building.

He couldn't help, but smirk.

Sasuke had to admit, she was cute. Dangerously cute.

The Next Day

Sasuke walked out of his bathroom, a towel was settled on his pelvis, and another one was on top of his head. His eyes settled on something that was slid underneath his door, and he sauntered up to it.

It was a flyer with all kinds of different colors, and on it read in bold letters.

CARNIVAL!

And on top of the flyer was a sticky note written by his blond headed roommate which read:

You should invite Hinata. –Naruto

The Uchiha raised an eyebrow, what would make Naruto think he would even want to go to such a thing?

He detested being in large crowds, and to top it all off the giddiness of everyone there would only aggravate him. Sasuke opened his door, Naruto was slumped on the couch, and his head was titled to the side. Drool came out of his mouth, a remote was in his hands, and the television was still going.

"Hey, dobe." Sasuke said. He kicked Naruto's leg, Naruto grumbled to himself, and moved on his side. However, he didn't open his eyes nor acknowledge the Uchiha's presence. With a growl, Sasuke took off the towel on his head, rolled it up, and smacked Naruto as hard as he could with it between the shoulder blades. His blond headed roommate shot up, letting out a strangled yelp, and Sasuke stared at him, unfazed.

Naruto's eyes settled on Sasuke, they narrowed, and his eyebrows furrowed together into a hard scowl.

"What the hell, Sasuke!" Naruto rubbed his back against the sofa to sooth the whiplash.

"You wouldn't get up."

"You could have just woke me up normally. Dammit, fuck, that hurt."

"You'll get over it." The Uchiha stated. "Now, what is this about?" Sasuke held up the flyer, and Naruto's face bunched up, trying to deal with the pain, and pay attention at the same time.

"It's a carnival, it starts later on this evening." He informed.

"And what makes you think, I want to go to that?"

"Well, Sakura was going to pull me along." Naruto began. "And I figured that I better pull someone else with me."

"I will not be a third wheel."

"I know that, so just invite Hinata and you won't be."

"I hate shit like this." Sasuke reiterated.

"You hate anything that brings normal people joy."

"Fuck you."

"Dude, come on, I am sure Hinata would like to go." Naruto said. "It is perfect for you and her."

Sasuke stared at Naruto for a moment, and then he rubbed his temples. "Fine." His blond headed roommate smirked, and he folded his arm across his chest.

"You'll do anything for Hinata won't you?" Naruto teased.

"No." The Uchiha snapped, curtly. "Go back to sleep, it's the only time when you're not annoying me."

"I can't!" Naruto yelled as Sasuke pulled out his cellphone, and walked back to his room.

Perhaps, the dobe was right…maybe, he would do anything for Hinata. After all, all it took was Naruto saying Hinata might like to go to get him to call.

XXXX

Hinata heard her phone ring in her pocket, she felt a warmth arise in her chest when she caught sight of Sasuke's number, and answered it.

"H-hello?"

"Do you like carnivals?" Sasuke asked on the other end of the line. Hinata was speechless, she remembered Ino and Sakura talking about going to it.

But, how did the Uchiha know about the carnival? Sakura must have been taking Naruto along with them.

"Yes." Hinata admitted. She heard him take in a deep sharp breath.

"Then come with me to the carnival, I don't want to be stuck with Naruto and Sakura all day long there." She tried to contain her excitement, and she smiled from ear to ear.

"Sure."

"I'll pick you up around six."

"U-un." They hung up the phone at the same time, and Hinata giggled. She would need to figure out what she would wear.

XXXX

Later on that day

Sakura came into their apartment, Sasuke cocked an eyebrow at her, and she kissed Naruto.

"Hey, babe." He grinned. The pink- haired woman's eyes settled on the Uchiha who was leaning up against the wall, and her eyes widened.

"Why are you dresses up?" She wondered.

"I convinced Sasuke to come with us." Naruto chuckled.

"Hee!" Sakura shouted, surprised. "How?"

"Well, a hello to you, to Sakura." The Uchiha spat. "And that is none of your business. You two hurry up, I don't want her to wait for us to long." Sasuke got up, grabbing a black jacket, and he headed out.

But, not before he heard what Sakura and Naruto said.

"Who does he mean by "her"?"

"Oh, you'll see." Naruto chuckled again. "And you will be surprised, believe me."

XXXX

Hinata waited, patiently in her living room. She had on a turquoise colored blouse, a pair of capri pants, and white flats.

When Naruto beeped the horn, she nearly jumped, and Hinata ran outside. Sasuke was in the back of the car, and he seemed to be glaring at something far off in the distance. However, his eyes settled on her, and they softened.

Sakura ran out of the car, and she greeted the indigo-haired beauty.

"You didn't tell me that you and Sasuke were a thing now!" Sakura shouted as she put her hands on her hips, and gave Hinata a sly smile.

"Oh, ano… s-sorry." Hinata apologized.

"Why are you sorry, you are dating the hottest man in town?" Sakura stated. "I mean I'm happy with Naruto, but you can't overlook that about Sasuke."

Hinata giggled.

"Girl, you should have told me earlier, I would have come over here to make you especially hot for him." Hinata placed her hands in front of her, and she waved them.

"That's o-okay, w-where is Ino?"

"She will meet us there with your coworker, Kiba."

"Oh."

"Would you shut up, Sakura, we have to get to the carnival, and for Pete's sake give Hinata some room." A dark voice commanded. Hinata looked past Sakura to see Sasuke standing with his hands in his pockets. He had on a black shirt with a sweater on top, and a jacket, and a pair of dark colored jeans.

"Oh, sorry, I will leave you two." Sakura said with a wink. She nearly skipped to the car, Sasuke let out a heavy sigh.

"They are driving me crazy." Sasuke admitted. "So you have to keep me sane for the rest of the evening."

Hinata giggled. "I will." She assured.

"I'm glad you were able to come with us, Hinata." Naruto grinned.

"M-me too, Naruto."

XXXX

The carnival was bustling with all kinds of people, the Uchiha could hear the annoying sounds of rides, games, and other amusements from inside the car when they pulled into it. Sasuke grumbled, lowly, and he pursed his lips.

He was not going to like this, not one bit.

At the entrance was Ino and Kiba. Ino lit up when she saw Sasuke with Hinata, and she leaped over to them. Sasuke glared at Ino.

Tch, more nuisances.

"Come with me for a moment." Ino stated.

"Oh, okay."

"We need a girl talk for a moment." She looked at the guys, and the Uchiha rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, whatever."

"Come with me forehead." Ino beckoned to Sakura, and Sakura groaned.

Hinata was pulled over to the side, and Ino looked at her, baffled.

"Are you here with Sasuke?" Hinata nodded, and Ino's mouth almost hit the floor.

"So how long have you and Sasuke been dating?" Ino asked, curiously. "When did this happen?"

"Not v-very long." She soothed. "And it happened w-when he entered the b-bookstore." Ino's eyes widened.

"Eh! Sasuke was the guy…."

"Yes."

"I think you two make a cute couple." Sakura stated. "I'm happy for you, Hinata."

"Agreed." Hinata giggled at her friends, she turned around, and waved at Kiba. He waved back.

"w-we better head b-back over there."

"Yea, let's have some fun!" Ino exclaimed. They walked back towards the guys, and Hinata smiled at Kiba.

"H-hey, Kiba." His face turned red when Ino waltzed up to him, and she grabbed his arm.

"Hey, Hinata. This makes a great first day off event doesn't it?"

"So your h-here with I-ino?"

"Yeah." He chuckled, nervously. "I really like her."

"Come on. Let's go inside." Sakura urged.

The Uchiha walked alongside Hinata, and Sakura led them to a water racing booth. Naruto and Kiba both raced one another with Sakura and Ino chanting for them to beat one another.

Sasuke tore his eyes from the scene, and they fell on Hinata.

"Do you not want to play any games?" Sasuke asked, curiously. Hinata shook her head, and she blushed.

"I really enjoy watching others play." She admitted. "Please d-don't let me keep you from p-playing." Sasuke shook his head, and he scruntized her.

He and Hinata were alike in an odd sort of way.

"I am not particularly fond of such things."

She didn't like extravagant things, she seemed to be quite fond of the quieter things, and it was the first woman that he had found to be that way.

It was one the many things he enjoyed about her.

Naruto won the match, getting Sakura the biggest teddy bear, and Hinata giggled at the sight. She saw Sakura give a grin, rubbing it in Ino's face, and Ino waving her hand, dismissively. The indigo-haired beauty looked at Sasuke, and she smiled at him.

She saw his body stiffen, his eyes met hers, and she turned the other way, shyly.

"How about we go on this ride." Was the next thing Naruto suggested.

"Sure." There was no way in hell, Sasuke was getting on a ride especially when he caught sight of the one that Naruto pointed at.

It was a huge boat like one that seemed to twist in the air, and the Uchiha stared at him, hard.

"Come on, Hinata." Sakura grinned.

"Sure." Hinata said. "Do you want to come?"

What the hell was she trying to do… kill her? This was reckless.

"No, and I don't want you to go on there."

"She will be safe." Kiba assured. Sasuke shot him a cold glare, and Kiba held up his hands in front of him.

"Dude, you will be keeping Hinata from having fun." Naruto informed. Sasuke clicked his tongue.

The dobe just knew what buttons to push.

"Fine." Sasuke watched the ride go up and start to spin in a circular motion. He folded his arms across his chest, looking away, and it lasted for a couple of moments.

However, he took notice of Hinata wobbling off the ride, and he glared at Naruto.

"What the hell did you have her do? This is why I was against it."

"Geez, relax." Naruto stated, trying to steady himself.

"I'm o-okay, Sasuke. P-please don't worry a-about me." Hinata giggled. Sasuke didn't say another word, and he looked at Ino, Sakura, and Kiba who were wobbling all the same way.

"Yeah, you need to lighten up a bit." Naruto leaned over, and covered his mouth with his hand.

"Don't take it seriously, Hinata. Sasuke doesn't really know how to have fun."

"Shut up, dobe." The Uchiha warned. "Stop filling her mind with your trash." Naruto chuckled, pulling away, and he held his stomach.

"I don't want any blood to be spilled here, Naruto, so stop." Sakura said, slapping the back of his head, and he winced.

"Okay, okay."

"Let's break off, and meet back here in a few minutes, Kiba wants to play some games in the other direction." Ino informed.

"Sounds good." Sakura nodded. They all parted their ways, and Sasuke stared at Hinata.

"Want to watch other games?" she suggested.

"I don't care." Hinata and Sasuke came to a booth where prizes were won by throwing darts at a balloons, they watched for a moment, but another booth caught Hinata's eye. She walked towards it just right across from Sasuke was standing, but a huge crowd passed by.

It was at that moment, the Uchiha noticed she was gone.

Sasuke look around for Hinata, a displeased look came across his face, as he scanned the crowd. He was not able to find her among everyone, and thoughts of her getting lost crossed his mind.

And he began to stress without visible showing it. However, his eyes flickered over the first color of indigo, and he saw Hinata trying to push past a crowd. She looked at him, worried, and Sasuke's jaw clenched. He walked up to her, pushing the people out of the way, and ignoring their curses. However, he glared at them, and all color drained from their faces.

Sasuke grabbed Hinata's wrists, and he pulled her into a corner far away from the ruckus.

"Where did you go?" he growled.

"I got caught up in the c-crowd, I'm sorry to w-worry you." Hinata apologized, and he chuckled.

"I was not worried." He defended. There was a momentary silence exchanged between the two, and Sasuke looked the other way, grimacing. "This is one of the reasons as to why I hate these things."

"Then, why did y-you come here and why i-invite me?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Sasuke asked. His eyes now bore into hers, and he leaned into her. His breath was hot on her skin, and his eyes lowered. He reached up a hand, brushing her hair behind her ear, and it lingered there. Their lips were just inches from one another, and they stayed that way for a good minute.

After a while, Sasuke pulled away from Hinata, he turned around, and scowled. "We better get back before Naruto and the others wonder where we are."

However, he was surprised when he felt Hinata touch his hand, her eyes looked away, shyly, and she gave him a sweet smile. The indigo haired beauty interlaced their fingers, and Sasuke stared at her.

"I won't get lost this way." She admitted. The warmth emanating from her hand made the Uchiha want to bask in it, and he looked the other way. His cheeks turned a slight pink.

There wasn't any girls that he knew who could make him blush, who could make an Uchiha blush. He covered his face with his free hand to hide such an embarrassing thing.

"I see... well, don't leave my side the whole time that we are here."

"I won't."

Ino and Sakura grinned at the sight of them, holding hands, and Naruto smirked.

"Dude, I didn't realize you were so affectionate."

"You like living right?"

That dampened all further teasing from his blond headed roommate.

When Hinata let go of his hand during the remainder of their time there, Sasuke found himself staring at his hand.

It felt empty without hers.

The carnival visit lasted late into the night.

On their way home, Sasuke noticed that the indigo-haired beauty was starting to look tired, he didn't say anything, and Naruto smiled at the Uchiha.

"Sakura is staying over today, it late." He informed.

"Whatever, I don't care." Hinata turned to Sasuke to say goodbye, and Sasuke cocked an eyebrow.

"Why don't you just stay here for tonight as well." the Uchiha suggested. Hinata looked at him, shocked, and she shook her head.

"I-I can't."

"Hinata, it is late just stay here."

"Okay." She followed him inside of their home, Sakura and Naruto waved at them.

"Goodnight, you guys." Naruto waved.

"N-night." Hinata stated. She watched Sakura trail behind Naruto, and they closed the door.

"I'll show you where you will be sleeping." Sasuke stated. He led her to the living room where he beckoned to the couch.

"You can sleep on the couch, Hinata." She nodded.

"O-okay." The Uchiha grabbed a couple of spar blankets and placed it on the couch. He looked up to see Hinata giving him a very fond look, when their eyes met, she turned the other way, and blushed once again. "T-thank you."

"Yeah, sure, whatever, help yourself to anything in the house?"

"Un." And with that, Sasuke left Hinata in the living room, and retreated back to his own room. He leaned up against the door, and pursed his lips.

She had succeeded in keeping him sane around Naruto and his pink-haired girlfriend, but Hinata had failed at one thing.

And, it was not something she could prevent.

But, Hinata was pushing the limits to his level headed disposition.

She was driving him crazy.

He was not sure how long he could last around her, but he was certain that he was close to the end.

Please review the story, I would greatly appreciate it, and I hope you all enjoyed it as there will be more to come- TheValkyrieGladiator