Disclaimer:I don't own Naruto and its characters; I also don't own His Stand in Bride by Michelle Styles which is the inspiration for this story. Any events written in the story that is similar to real life events is purely coincidental. This is not Beta'd yet.

Chapter VII: Her First Real Smile and His First Sorry

Hinata opened her eyes hoping that everything that happened was just a dream, as she looked around her room and the golden band around her ring finger reality hit her for it wasn't a dream at all. Sighing a deep sigh she scanned the room to see if Sasuke was around but didn't saw him which isn't a surprise considering everything he said before they retreated for the night, pushing the thought aside she rose from the bed noticing a covered tray and sets of kimono neatly folded on top of the dining table. She went to the table and picked up a note and read it.

Hinata san,

I left early to pick your kimonos I ordered yesterday at the store and took the liberty of ordering your breakfast. There are 7 sets of kimonos for you to have no trouble at the laundry, there is also a black overcoat with our clan symbols embroidered at the back for you to wear every time. I'll be back before lunchtime to attend luncheon with you at your mansion your father required of us to attend and for us to have a word with your clan regarding our marriage. In case you are wondering where I am, I went to my apartment to get my things.

Respectfully Yours,

Sasuke

Sasuke didn't want to see Hinata looking sad at him first thing in the morning so he decided to get the kimonos he ordered and to arrange the things he will be bringing from his apartment. His things weren't that much only his clothes, personal things, his family's memorabilia's and his weapons although he will always carry his katana. After he finished packing and placed it at the carriage, Sasuke reminded the chauffer to bring it to the Hyuuga vacation house. He also paid the money he owed to the jeweler whom he bought their wedding ring from.

True to his word Sasuke returned to the inn before lunch seeing Hinata seated at the couch patiently waiting not bothering to take glance at him. He didn't greet her he wasn't the type of person who normally greets someone he knows.

"Have you packed your things?"

Taking her silence as a yes, Sasuke carried Hinata's bag. He let Hinata walk before him and he noticed her wearing the kimono he personally picked for her and the overcoat with their family symbols crossed proudly showing at the black silk on her back while he also wore the same the difference was that there is only the Uchiha symbol on his back. Sasuke originally planned to explain and ask for Hinata's forgiveness for what he said but seeing her beautiful blocked his thoughts which he never thought could happen to him of all people when he lived his life on revenge.

Hinata felt sadder when her "husband" didn't even bother to greet her a simple good morning, she was still hurting from his words last night and his actions now literally shoved his words to her face, wiping a single tear on her eye she picked her pace walking.

Sasuke told Hinata to wait for him at the lobby as he paid the bill of their stay at the inn, after paying he went to Hinata and reached her hand to him as they walked hand in hand to the Hyuuga compound. People who saw Sasuke and Hinata wearing traditional Japanese clothing and overcoats that shows their family symbols and walking hand in hand symbolizes their marriage and unity that surprised everyone. Their common thought at the newlywed are "Who would have thought an Uchiha and a Hyuuga in marriage is possible? Lucky girl but isn't she supposed to marry Naruto? Look didn't they look good together? I wonder what the former avenger did to have the Hyuuga heiress marry him despite what he did." The couple just kept their silence from the remarks which they expected beforehand and walked normally.

Meanwhile at the Konoha Medical Center

"You called for me Tsunade sama?" Ino asked.

"Take a seat Ino, actually I called you because Sakura asked a leave for the whole week yesterday, she being the busiest of our staff I allowed her so you will be taking some of her shifts you can get your new schedule form Shizune."

So that's the reason shw wasn't in the wedding yesterday. "When is the start of her leave Tsunade sama."

"Today, by the way how the wedding go did Naruto grin like an idiot throughout the ceremony?" Tsunade asked smiling.

"Tsunade sama, actually it wasn't Naruto who married Hinata but Sasuke."

Her eyes widened at this, "What? How did that happen exactly?"

"No one knows but them, the Hyuuga clan is not giving any details saying that we should wait for Sasuke and Hinata to tell us themselves."

The silence of Sasuke and Hinata are deafening until Hinata broke the silence as they reached an alley, "You can take your hand off me Sasuke san, and we aren't in the prying eyes of anyone anymore so we can quit the act."

Sasuke was taken aback but still held on to Hinata's small hand, "Act? Do you think this is an act? You are my wife Hinata san even though we didn't marry for love and it's my responsibility to carry your things and hold your hand."

Again his words hurt her Sasuke pointed out to her again that they have an arranged marriage, it is true that they have an arranged marriage but hearing it again and again hurts her.

"I know what kind of marriage we had Sasuke san you don't have to repeat it over and over again like a broken record, but you also clearly stated last night that I am not your type and maybe holding my hand disgusts you so you can quit holding my hand when we are not in the presence of anyone." Hinata said with anger in her voice, she was already hurting and Sasuke is making things worse for her so she snapped when she was pushed to her limit.

Ouch, Hinata's words hurt him twice already and he didn't understand why he wanted to always hold her hand and how her words are affecting him so much. He decided yesterday when he asked her to marry him that he will somehow ease the pain she was experiencing from the baka Naruto but seeing her mad and sad due to his actions made him as worst as the baka. Running a hand through his hair he explained himself.

"You know how I am Hinata san I am a person who is not good at interacting with people, like you I am in a state of shock for I didn't plan on getting married soon (he reached for her hand and held it tightly) but I never regret marrying you yesterday. What I said last night was the only thing I can think of to assure you that I won't be touching you in bed unless you want me to. I am a man Hinata give me at least this (he gestured at their intertwined hands)."

Sasuke's gruff voice and sincerity when he explained send shivers to Hinata's spine, she was confused at him for he seems to have a switch in his personality he can turn on and off when he wanted to but given his history she can see why Sasuke is like that. Hinata being the most forgiving person in Konoha smiled at him the first real smile she showed to him, "I understand Sasuke san..but can you at least don't say harsh words and I am sorry for being angry earlier it's just that…your words hurt."

He nodded and out of impulse and joy for having Hinata forgiven him Sasuke embraced her and did something he never thought he would do in his life, "I know I'm sorry also for the things I said to hurt you."

Author's Note: Quick updates yehey! I have nothing to do this weekend so I just wrote so here you go a quick update. Thanks for everyone's support like reviews, follows, favorites. Next chapter is luncheon at the Hyuuga's if you have any suggestion on how you want the next chapter will be leave me a review.