Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any aspect of it, it all belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

A Brush of Sweetness

"Whoa, so you are going back to Uchiha Industries?" Naruto asked, shocked. His eyes were wide, mouth hung agape, and a baffled expression was spread across his face. Sasuke rubbed his temples, clicking his tongue in annoyance, and he rolled his eyes.

"For the fifth time, yes, I am taking my place beside my brother as the head." The Uchiha reiterated. "Why can't you get that through your thick skull?" His blond headed roommate leaned back, and he folded his arms across his face.

"That is great." He said with his eyebrows furrowed together. "But, there is one thing I don't understand?"

"And what is that?" Sasuke really detested to ask that question, and Naruto slammed both hands on the table.

Dramatic as always.

"You and Itachi, how the hell did you guys make up? I mean I have known you two for years, and for something to be mended like that." Naruto snapped his fingers. "What made you decide to work it out with him?"

Sasuke remained stoic, he stared at his perplexed childhood friend, and he fought the smile threatening to curve his lips as he reflected onto Hinata.

She could get him to do anything, and although he would never admit it out loud, he would do anything for her.

He'd even kill for her if need be. He was falling in love with her, and falling hard.

How ironic! For years, Sasuke had derided such a silly emotion like love, seeing how it drove others to illogical actions, and how it made them weak!

Now look at him, he didn't think the words love and Sasuke were even able to go together. Of course, he would keep this away from Naruto for the time being because he knew that he would never hear the end of it from him.

Sasuke had been known to criticize Naruto's love for his girlfriend, Sakura, but if he knew Sasuke was falling for Hinata, Naruto would just be a douche, and rub it in his face.

Still, he had come to his realization last night, and needed to tell the indigo-haired beauty. He would not let her slip away, the woman he was falling in love with was going to be the only girl.

"Uchiha may have differences, but blood is blood." Sasuke says, coolly. Naruto looked at him, unconvinced with the answer, and then he grinned, devilishly.

"Or maybe you had a little persuasion, maybe from a certain Hyuuga friend of mine?" Sasuke cocked an eyebrow, and he stood up.

"You're an idiot."

"Ah but, I'm right aren't I?" The Uchiha didn't reply.

XXXX

The Hyuuga heiress wondered if Sasuke made up with his brother, she knew that he was heading to Itachi's house after their dinner. These thoughts preoccupied her as she worked at the bookstore, and she found herself checking her phone. She stared at his name, contemplating on whether to call him or not.

And in the midst of working, she reflected upon her own feelings for Sasuke.

She hated to see him in pain, whenever he texted her or called her, it made her heart leap out of her chest. Even now as she thought about him, her pink luscious lips curved into a bashful smile.

It had been a long time since any guy had made her feel this way.

She recognized her feelings for him…she loved him.

Yes, that was it.

Hinata Hyuuga had fallen in love with Sasuke Uchiha.

She needed to tell him this.

And almost as if their thoughts were in sync, she heard her phone vibrate, and looked at a text message from Sasuke.

It read:

We need to talk- Sasuke.

This was her opportunity to tell him, he needed to know, and she replied back to him.

I'll see you when I get off- Hinata.

His last message only affirmed her love more.

It was.

I look forward to it, hime.

XXXX

Uchiha industries had grown experimentally since Sasuke had been there, he fixed his tie, and cursed underneath his breath. He detested the thing, it felt almost as if it was going to choke him, and as he pulled into the parking lot. He tossed it aside.

Fuck it.

Itachi had informed him that there was going to be meeting, and thought it would be a perfect way for Sasuke to make his comeback. He buttoned his shirt a little, he was never really fond of really formal attire, and Sasuke had always been a bit unconventional.

He parked his car, and picked up his phone off the passenger seat.

Sasuke would tell her tonight.

With a deep breath, smoothing over any hint of emotion on his face, Sasuke headed into the multinational building. Workers caught sight of him, and their mouths almost hit the floor. He ignored the whispers as he passed by, but it became old really fast.

Finally, he just turned around and said. "You have work to do stop your gawking." He commanded. And with that comment, they nearly scrambled to their previous activated, and Sasuke's lip threatened to curve into a smirk.

All Uchiha men were highly ambitious, and did enjoy controlling and possessing power in one form or another, Sasuke was no exception. He had forgotten that being head of the company satisfied those needs.

A woman came around the corner, she had a clipboard in her hand, and blue hair. She looked at Sasuke with an unfathomably calm face. A flower in her hair, her eyes were amber, and she had on a gray suit.

"Sasuke Uchiha." She stopped him. "Welcome back, your brother is waiting on you." He nodded at her, following, and they turned a couple of corners. Sasuke came to a huge glass room, and Konan opened up the door.

"Your brother is here."

"Ah, Sasuke, nice to have you back here." Itachi said with a faint smile. Sasuke took his place next to his older brother, and Konan bowed, before she departed.

"This place has not changed since I've been here." Sasuke said, taking a sip of water in front of him.

"It appears that way doesn't it?"

"So where is the snake like bastard?"

"He has yet to arrive." Itachi stated.

"He'll come."

"Yes, he will." Sasuke clicked his tongue. Orochimaru had always had his greedy little eyes on the company, he never passed up any opportunity to have what the Uchiha family has owned for years, but he was mostly concerned with the sharingan assets.

And almost as if Orochimaru heard his thoughts himself. He walked into the conference room with his assistant with him.

Orochimaru was a sickly looking pale man with long black hair, and slanted eyes like a snake. He always carried this smirk on his face to Sasuke that resembled something like a pedophile. His eyes settled on the Uchiha, and the smirk grew wider. Beside him was his assistant (faithful dog) Kabuto. He had gray hair, and black rimmed glasses.

"Ah, Sasuke, nice to see you back." Orochimaru said, sitting down." I am afraid that I missed you upon many of our meetings."

"Cut the pleasantries."

"I see, just like your brother. I admire that about you, Uchiha."

"Let's talk business, Orochimaru. You are never getting control of this company." Sasuke informed. "We know what you want. You are scum who has gotten into the business world by stealing other multinational companies. Truly, you are a fool to think we would even merge with you or grace you with the thought."

A heavy air was placed in the air by Sasuke's harsh words, and Kabuto lip pulled back into a snarl.

"How dare you." Itachi chuckled, lowly.

"Forgive my brother, Orochimaru. He is a bit ruff around the edges." But, Itachi's face gave no sign of an apology, but instead pure amusement.

"It is quite alright. I appreciate a man who speaks his mind." Orochimaru soothed. "And there is some validity in what he says, but this world is no place for the weak. Nonetheless, I was hoping to get through to you, Sasuke. I thought you would see it my way."

"You will only being misfortune upon this company. I can't even believe you had the audacity to come in here. The answer is no." Sasuke stated. "And it will always be no."

"I agree with my brother. The power of two Uchiha men overrun the power you hold or wish to hold should I say."

Now, Orochimaru's smirk fell, and it was replaced with one of malice. "Now, now, let's not get too hasty, I have members of this industry who have already joined my company. I already have a foot in this place."

"Oh?" Itachi buzzed on the interface mounted on the table in front of him. "Konan, bring in all of the staff one by one."

Orochimaru was not expecting the next thing, the Uchiha brothers questioned all of the staff about their involvement with the snake like businessman.

And gave them the ultimatum that if they didn't tell, legal actions would be taken against them. Itachi and Sasuke were able to weed out the ones who had allied with Orochimaru much to his agitation, and they immediately were fired.

However, upon their resignation, they had revealed that they had given Orochimaru information about the company, its stocks, and finances.

"You should have never used such feeble minded lackeys." Kabuto whispered to the snake, and Orochimaru glared at him.

"Hold your tongue, you will watch who you are speaking to."

"You were granted unauthorized access to Uchiha Industries, Orochimaru, truly you could not have realized we would never find out. " Itachi informed. Sasuke pressed a button underneath the table.

There was no way they were letting Orochimaru out, he would be apprehended by the authorities.

"And you both should know that I always get what I want." The door opened up, two policeman came in through the door, and Sasuke leaned back his chair.

"Take him away." He waved his hand, dismissively. "We will be pressing full charges against you."

Orochimaru laughed, darkly. "How convenient." They walked beside Orochimaru, he held up his hand for them not to touch him, and he looked at Sasuke, and Itachi, hard. Kabuto spat curses, fixing his glasses, and they were led out.

The Uchiha family had multiple allies in the business world as well as the criminal world. There were police officers ranging from all ranks who served them, some taking jobs within the company.

It provided protection against situations like this. Once, everything was settled over, the two brothers retreated to their offices.

Sasuke's office was exactly the same way he left it, it was conjoined with Itachi's and a glass door allowed them to move between each other. The only difference is there were ads piled on the surface, he pushed them away.

"We have to change the security interface of the company." Sasuke informed as he sat at his desk.

"And we need to transfer the stocks out of the country."

"What about our companies in America, South Africa, and Europe?" Sasuke asked, curiously

"It would seem that they have remained unaffected by Orochimaru's breach. We will keep this quiet. We don't need to give any of our international investors a reason to stop funding a company."

"Un."

As Itachi and Sasuke changed all of the aspects of the company, the staff were on their toes in hopes of not meeting the fate of their compromised coworkers.

And during the midst of all of his work, Sasuke's mind couldn't help, but wander to his girlfriend. He wondered what she was doing at the moment, and he chuckled to himself.

No woman had invaded his thoughts in such a way.

His eyes fell on posting on one of the multiple ads he had pushed away, it was or newly built condos, and he picked it up. He scrutinized it for a moment, and then he began to ponder.

What if he lived with Hinata? He liked the sound of that, he was falling in love with her, and didn't people do this kind of thing as a next step?

He looked at the number for who was advertising the ad, and he smirked. He ripped off the ad, and shoved it in his pocket.

His office was exactly the same way he left it, it was conjoined with Itachi's and a glass door allowed them to move between each other.

Sasuke had something else to tell her tonight.

By the end of the day, Uchiha Industries was changed into a brand new company.

Sasuke locked the door to his office, rubbing his neck, and sighed to himself.

"Oi, I'm leaving, Itachi."

"I'll walk with you out." Itachi signed off his computer, and they headed out.

"You worked hard today. It was nice being able to work alongside my brother today. Do, you want to grab dinner?"

"I will pass." Sasuke said. "Maybe another time, right now I have other obligations."

"Ah, I see, telling Hinata huh?" The Uchiha grimaced, scoffing, and his arms folded across his chest.

"No, that is not it." Itachi shook his head, and chuckled.

"You don't have to hide it, little brother. I'm glad she makes you happy." Sasuke opened his mouth to object to it, but closed it again.

He was becoming so defensive.

XXXX

Hinata stopped at Sasuke's house, and she felt her hands tremble as she gripped the steering wheel. They had been sweaty the whole time coming here.

She was beyond nervous.

She took a deep breath, trying to push past it, and got out of the car. Hinata sauntered up to the door, knocking lowly, and Sasuke opened up the door. Her eyes widened, she scanned what he was wearing, and felt her cheeks grow hot.

He looked handsome.

"Ano... y-you w-wanted to talk."

"Yeah." Sasuke said. He snaked an arm around her, she squeaked, and he kissed her neck. "Surprised?"

"A-a little. W-why are y-you dressed like that?"

"I just came back from work at Uchiha Industries." Her lips parted, slightly.

That meant…she smiled, warmly.

"Sasuke…."

"Come on, l-let's talk in my r-room." The Uchiha held her as they made their way inside of the home, and she caught a whiff of his cologne.

It was pleasant, subtle, and something she could get used to.

Sasuke closed the door behind them to his room, he fell back with Hinata on his bed, and her face turned ten shades of red. He smirked, and ran his hands through her indigo-colored hair. His arm snaked around her waist, and he pushed her body against him.

"So, you made amends with him, it worked out well." Hinata tried to contain her elation. He reached up a hand, and brushed her lower lip with his thumb.

"Yes, I am back as the head of the Uchiha industries, now as far as my brother and I go. We still have a ways, but it is much better between us, and I have you to thank for that."

"I-I'm so glad you made up with h-him." Hinata said as she rested her head on his chest, and took his hand.

"I owe you for that."

"I d-didn't do a-anything." She said, bring her head back up, and shook her head. The Uchiha chuckled, lowly.

"It is okay to not be so modest all the time." She giggled. Then, Sasuke's eyes became serious. "Hinata, I need to ask you something."

"Sure."

"Why was it so important to you that I make amends, I know you said for family, but is there any other reason?"

Now, was her opportunity?

"Well b-because I c-care for you." Hinata hid her face in his chest once more. "A l-lot. I love you, Sasuke."

There was a silence exchanged between the two, she hoped it didn't mean something bad. She hoped, he would return the same feelings, otherwise she'd be heartbroken.

Sasuke brought her face back up to face him, both of his hands rested on it. He just couldn't resist anymore, he prevented any of her further words by kissing her, and she gasped at the intensity.

XXXX

Sasuke could have never anticipated her love confession, but it only made him desire her more. He broke the kiss, leaving her breathless, and his lips moved to her ear.

"Funny that you say you love me because I'm falling in love with you, Hinata." He stated. The Hyuuga heiress was rendered speechless, and she felt a sort of warmth arise in her chest. "I want no one, but you."

The Uchiha felt Hinata shudder against him, and she covered her face with her hands. He studied her for a moment before grabbing her hands, and pulling them away from her. Her eyes were watery.

"Are you crying?"

"N-no." she denied. "I'm just happy to hear t-that you feel the same a-about me." Hinata leaned in, pressing her lips against his, gently, and he smiled.

Her kisses were sweet, and so was she. In between her kisses, she confirmed her love for him over and over again.

He accepted it.

"I have something else to tell you, Hinata."

"Y-yes."

"I think I'm going to move out of here." Sasuke stated.

"W-what why?"

"I just think it is time for me to get on with my life." He informed. "And you know what else I was think about?"

"Hmm?" He leaned over, nuzzling his face in her slender neck, and taking in her scent.

"I was thinking you and I should move in with one another." Sasuke stated. "T-that way we can get used to really being around each other, without any other interferences, letting our relationship develop. I mean I know you just moved into your apartment, and I don't want to uproot you from that."

"I-I'd like t-that." She said with a nod. He looked up at her, intently.

"You can say no."

"No, I want to." Hinata said, squeezing his hand, affectionately. "But, where?"

"There is a condo not too far from here, I was looking at it an ad, it's sold by a landlord who is very common partner to Uchiha Industries, and so I know that he would let me have it at a discount."

"You're g-going to buy it?"

Sasuke cocked an eyebrow. "Yes, why?"

"Well…" She turned red, and bit her lower lip. "This may not work o-out between us, and I don't want you to do s-something that you will regret, and… "

"Hinata." Sasuke breathed. He took her chin, leaning over, and kissed her once more. "I plan on sticking around with you for a long time. I'm going to make sure you are my last."

Hinata giggled. "I-it sounds great."

"I need my own space, and had been wanting it for a long time. Naruto can get a bit insufferable at times."

"Oh."

"Plus. I have a new life now, and I want you to be every part of it."

XXXX

The next day, the Hyuuga heiress met Sakura and Ino for lunch where she told them about Sasuke and her getting their own place, and living with another.

She was excited.

Sakura nearly choked on her food, Hinata looked down at her lap, and she fumbled with her fingers, nervously. Ino just looked at her, completely bewildered by the news, but a huge grin was spreading across her face by the minute.

"Oh, Hinata, Hinata." Ino said, shaking her head. "You told us that it was this serious."

"S-sorry." She apologized.

"That is awesome." Sakura said. "Does Naruto know?"

"I-I am not sure if Sasuke told him. But, p-please don't tell anyone, I w-want to keep it between us."

"No problem." Sakura assured. "We wouldn't want to cause any trouble for you two right, Ino?" Ino seemed to be staring off in some distance, and she snapped back into reality.

"Oh, yes, yes, I promise."

"I'm really looking forward to it." she admitted.

"Have you told Neji or your family yet?"

"No, I plan to tell my family when I introduce him to them."

"I see. I think that is a good way to do it, it will let them know that he is not like some weird ass stranger." Sakura agreed. "Congratulations, Hinata."

"Yeah, man, Hinata, you got a hottie there on your hands." Ino winked. "Just don't let him wear you out if you know what I mean."

The Hyuuga heiress nearly fainted.

XXXX

A few hours later, the Uchiha heard his door swing open, and Naruto looked at him, enraged and hurt.

"You didn't tell me you were moving in with Hinata!" Sasuke's jaw clenched, and Naruto stared at him, awaiting an answer. He wanted to keep this under low key as much as possible, to break it to his roommate, easily because he had a tendency to overreact.

Who the hell could have told him?

He could have expected it to be Itachi, but he knew better, it was probably one of Hinata's friends who blabbed.

Sometimes this town was too damn small for his liking.

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