Day 8:

Drawing AU

Title: Muse

Pairing: SasuHina

Summary: He is searching for the perfect muse in order to complete his masterpiece, then he found her in a dimly lit cafe in the downtown of Tokyo.

Side Note: Nerdy, awkward Sasuke & Modern AU.

"You must look for a muse in order to make your drawings come to life."

Those words from Professor Kakashi haunted Sasuke after their monthly evaluation in the Tokyo Art Gala, after presenting his latest painting 'Takamishi in Gold' a intricate gold, bronze and copper painting; Kakashi wan't impressed with his latest abstract idea.

Sasuke stood in the entrance of a lonely indie cafe located in downtown Tokyo, clutching on his thick leather sketch pad.

'Ring.'

He muses on the flowers set up on the table, staring at the white and purple hydrangeas with mild interest. Then a soft melodic voice filled his ears

"Hello sir, welcome to Konoha Cafe, how can we help you?"

Sasuke's onyx eyes snapped open and he is face to face with possibly the most beautiful woman he ever met. He quickly adjusted his black wire rimmed glasses as his eyes adjust the sun rays on the open glass windows creating a halo background on the beautiful barista.

Blackish indigo hair, long , soft and gracing like waterfalls at her back. Face shaped like a heart with a soft blush on her rosy cheeks, lips soft, plump and kissable and her eyes are beyond ordinary. It's lavender orbs, opalescent and lashes that is curled to perfection. Her expression is scrunched up in an adorable frown, wait? Adorable frown?

"E-Excuse me sir? Uhm... Can you please let go of m-my hand?"

'Shit! great job weirdo Sasuke.' His inner self screamed in embarrassment.

He quickly dropped her hand like it was a burning kettle, his face is flushed into a bright shade of red almost as bright as a tomato. He ducked away from her curious glaze as he tries to hide his face through his long bangs and huge glasses. Moments of awkward silence passed and she asked

"W-What do you want to drink sir?"

Sasuke cleared his throat and replied

"Brewed coffee please."

"Do you want some biscuits with it?"

"Yes please."

"That would be 5.99."

"Okay."

Sasuke handed the bill as the awkward silence passed, the two blushing pale skinned individual slowly retreat away from each other. The beautiful barista gave the change and murmured

"Just pick a seat sir and I will serve the coffee to you."

Sasuke nodded and sat near the glass window, the view of the downtown Tokyo come to life in that lazy afternoon. He opened his sketch pad and inhaled the scent of freshly brewed coffee and the cozy feel of the cafe. He saw the blushing barista working her magic behind the counter, whipping up the tastiest coffee he will possibly ever taste.

Then he started sketching on the view of downtown Tokyo, the small indie shops, flowers on the sidewalk, graffiti on the walls, students walking on the lazy streets, workers with their coats draped on their shoulders and a easy smile on their face.

He was so engrossed of that moment that he forgot about the barista who served the coffee on his table. She placed the cup on the wooden table and a small plate of biscuits then leaned forward and gasped in awe

"That's amazing!"

Sasuke's thoughts come to a halt when the beautiful barista stood near his table, admiring his work. Her eyes are bright and dazzling and it seems like seeing her smile is almost a touch of what heaven is like.

Sasuke looked at his sketch and replied "It's not that amazing, it's just a sketch- a rough draft."

"Every great thing starts with a draft, then it becomes a masterpiece."

She replied with wisdom and sincerity in her voice. She smile sweetly towards him and then perked up with a professional smile

"Enjoy your coffee and biscuits sir." She left him and walked back at the counter, her plain green apron tied securely on her waist as her navy blue skirt swish and twirled, her purple blouse is simple but appealing just like her personality.

'Too bad she wasn't wearing a name tag.' Sasuke thought as he sipped his coffee and smiles

'I knew it, the coffee tastes divine.'

Hinata's shift finally ended during 9:00 pm as her co-worker TenTen took over the cafe with Hinata's cousin Neji busy tending the customers as TenTen placed the orders on the tables and waved Hinata goodbye with a jolly exclamation.

"I'll come home late tonight Hinata, don't wait up for me."

Hinata smiled teasingly at her cousin who suddenly blushed like a tomato. Then she replied as the removed the green apron "Okay, have fun TenTen-chan and Neji-niisan."

She opened her vintage lavender Mini Cooper and placed her bag inside it, turning on the engine and listens to the music played by the radio. Driving around downtown Tokyo is both a curse and a blessing, it's a curse because of its hectic traffic but a blessing because of the many people clustering and the kaleidoscope of colors at night.

She passed by Tokyo Art Gallery the place seems to be dark, quite, cold and lonely despite with the lights turned on and the flashy spotlights to attract more people. Her car stopped for a few seconds then suddenly her trace was ended by the loud beeping of the cars behind her, as quickly as she can she sped away the area with a small smile on her face then she whispered to herself

"Someday, I'll go there in Tokyo Art Gallery."

Sasuke can't sleep that night, he's staring in his plain grey ceiling with his arms spread widely on his king sized bed.

He rubbed his eyes and tries to fall back to sleep but his thoughts are filled with the indigo haired beauty. Blinking his eyes tiredly he stood up and grabbed his wire rimmed glasses and propped it on the bridge of his aristocratic nose. Then grabbing his paint brushes, a paint case and a blank canvas.

His mind is running as fast as an accelerating car speeding up in the highway, a small flicker of his paint brush a watercolor of purple, violet, lavender and midnight indigo filled his blank canvas and his mind.

"Wake up sleepy head."

Tenten smiled cheerily as she playfully jump on Hinata's bed, tossing the purple comforter off the bed, TenTen's hazel brown eyes widen in delight and she exclaimed

"Neji kissed me last night."

Hinata blinked owlishly at first, and then she suddenly squealed in delight. Hugging the athletic brunette as they tackle down on the bed with a loud thud.

"I knew it!"

The two ladies shared a laugh and heaved in delight, then Hinata grinned excitedly "So, are you guys dating now?"

TenTen blushed so brightly and nodded shyly.

Hinata smiled so widely and her heart is overjoyed for her best friend and beloved cousin.

Sasuke visited the coffee shop again, carrying his sketch leather sketch pad and art case. Inhaling the fresh scent of brewed coffee and the sugary confections of the freshly baked desserts.

"Hello! How can I help you?"

He peeked on his wire rimmed glasses and saw the same indigo haired beauty, she smiles sweetly at him. Sasuke replied with a deep murmur

"Brewed coffee."

His eyes flicker towards the barista as she smile towards him again and asked "Do you want some biscuits with that sir?"

He nodded and gave her the exact amount, trying to control the blush appearing on his pale cheeks. He sat on the same corner adjacent to the glass window and the view of downtown Tokyo. He started sketching the white and violet hydrangeas, his fingers slowly drew the gentle curve of the petals, the stem and the leaves. His senses is engulfed by the fresh scent of coffee as the same indigo haired barista placed the coffee cup on his table, her eyes twinkle with delight as she saw a glimpse of the sketch.

"That's beautiful." She murmured as she placed the plate of biscuits.

Sasuke cleared his throat and replied "Which one the flower or the drawing?"

Her lips form into a gentle smile and replied

"Both."

"Why?"

The indigo haired barista smiled and replied with sincerity

"Because there is beauty in everything, it all depends on the eyes of the beholder."

Sasuke looked at her shell shocked and then he smiled gently as sipped his coffee, she waved him goodbye and turned around. His eyes flicker towards her long hair swaying gently, the simple pastel blue blouse and white jeans and her black apron tired around her waist. She smiled merrily towards the new customers, Sasuke realize that it's almost impossible to mix and match the perfect shade of indigo to match her hair and lavender to match her expressive eyes.

Sasuke visits her almost every day, just to see her beautiful smile, he sat on the same corner in the cafe sketching her face, her expressions, her mannerisms and her gorgeous dazzling smile.

His nights are spent on painting abstracts about her sketching her beauty in big canvases and drawing her grace and kindness on sketch papers. His nights and days are consumed by her- a graceful and utterly beautiful barista he met in the cafe, and then Sasuke realize something.

He finally found his muse.

AN: I really like this fanfic but I'm not quite sure if you guys want to see a continuation so please review if you want more of this fanfic, I'll be really happy to create a new story dedicated to this one! I know it's already September (im just really lazy transferring fanfics from Tumblr to F&F). Thank you for reading! :)