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 VIII:
Naruto was lying on the grassy fields together with Sakura holding each other hands while staring at the blue sky. They both decided to leave Konoha the day before to avoid citizens of Konoha especially Hinata whom they both hurt emotionally to have time alone and to let the issue die first. Sakura never imagined she'll be falling into Naruto's hand when she blindly loved Sasuke her whole life, it was Naruto's kindness, happy nature and persistent courting that made her fall for him. She didn't want to take Naruto away from Hinata who like her before, blindly loves someone who is Naruto but she can't allow herself to be defeated again like what happened with Sasuke who doesn't want anyone in his life. Yes Naruto liked Hinata in a way but not as much as he liked Sakura whom he chose that made Sakura very happy.
Naruto noticed Sakura lost in thoughts and asked her, "What are you thinking Sakura chan?"
Sakura smiled at Naruto, "Nothing just thinking how things happened unexpectedly."
"You're still thinking about how we hurt Hinata chan right? Like you I am also thinking about it, how selfish I've been and how can I ever face her again after what I did. I was her first love and probably her last but stil…"
Sakura embraced Naruto, "I know Naruto kun that's why we left Konoha to let her heal somehow before we explain, but knowing Hinata she'll forgive us both so now the only thing we can do is be happy together before we face the storm."
Nruto nodded and held her tightly in his arms loving the warmth he feels coming from the girl he loves.
Sasuke and Hinata are welcomed warmly at the Hyuuga mansion by its members; Hanabi was both excited and happy upon seeing her older sister and immediately embraced Hinata, Sasuke immediately let go of Hinata's hand and moved to give privacy to the two sisters.
"I saw Uchiha san holding your hand when you arrived what is the meaning of that, and did he try anything to you last night?" Hanabi whispered to her sister that earned a tiny squeak from the blushing Hinata.
"Ano..actually…"
Hinata was cut off from answering when she saw her father walking towards them, she let go of Hanabi's embrace and bowed before Hiashi while Sasuke also did the same to give respect to the Hyuuga clan leader.
Hiashi nodded at both Sasuke and Hinata acknowledging their presence and respect for him. "I suppose you had a wonderful nigh last night together, Hanabi why don't you lead Sasuke to the dining room while I talk to your sister."
Hanabi nodded, "Come with me Uchiha san."
Sasuke looked at Hinata who simply nod at him before following Hanabi.
"Follow me at the gardens where we'll have our conversation."
Hinata followed her father to the gardens by the large tree of the compound away from prying eyes and ears.
"Hinata have you given yourself to the Uchiha already?"
She refrained from blushing especially in front of her father and maintained a firm gaze, "No otou san."
"Hn, you are his wife now and there is no problem in giving yourself to him but you must remember to refrain from being pregnant until you are done with your heiress training that will begin at the middle of the year." Hiashi said in serious tone.
"I know otou san but Sasuke san told me that he will not be touching me till I give him my consent to do so."
He scoffed at what he heard, "Who would have thought that the former avenger was a gentleman after all? With that being said we should not be having any trouble with you getting pregnant any time soon though you must tell him about you leaving for your training, you can even ask him to train you so you'll be prepared when the time comes. Keep in mind that you are married now and although you are next in line to me in leadership your own family comes first which in your case your husband."
Hinata nodded, "I know otou san that my responsibility and decisions includes my husband now so I will tell him about it when the right time comes."
"Hn, we should be going now lunch will be starting soon."
Sasuke heard stories of the Hyuuga mansion being elegant and beautiful but none of it gives the credit the mansion deserves for it was beyond elegant and beautiful, he only managed to see the outer yard of the compound, temple, dining hall Hiashi's office and Hinata's room but not the whole mansion itself except today when they will be dining at the private dining hall located deep inside exclusive to main branch members and elders only.
Hanabi stopped walking and stared at Sasuke, "Tell me Uchiha san what exactly do you want to accomplish in marrying my sister?"
He remained expressionless and answered in his usual cold voice, "You'll know later at the clan meeting, why don't you keep your nose from where it belongs instead of butting in to other people's business."
"Pfft, you sure are rude Uchiha san I can't help but wonder how my sister will survive living with you, though with Hinata's kindness I'm sure she'll melt that steel heart of yours!" Hanabi exclaimed pointing her finger at Sasuke's heart before continuing to walk.
Sasuke smirked at the little brat's retort though he can't help but wonder if Hinata will indeed melt his steel heart. Not long after walking Sasuke and Hanabi arrived at the dining room while Hiashi and Hinata followed suit. The luncheon was close to be called a feast with the number of meals being served, Sasuke can't help but feel amazed at the Hyuuga clan even though he came from a prestigious clan before, his family wasn't so grand at luncheon for they prefer simplicity and his clan wasn't as close in terms of relationship with each other than the Hyuuga had.
"Does your family always have this kind of luncheons?" He whispered to Hinata wondering if the Hyuugas always ate lavishly.
"Not really, but father may have asked for this for our first lunch with the family as husband and wife to please the elders."
"Hn. My family doesn't have this kind of lunch we usually eat on our own that is why I asked." Sasuke said before stopping the words from coming out of his mouth.
Hinata was also surprised to hear Sasuke talk about his family but decided not to push further to avoid him being uncomfortable and keeping him to his own thoughts. Sasuke didn't know why he told Hinata about his family but seeing her and talking to her makes him speak with her comfortably without him being irritated which he usually feels when other people are talking to him, and then he remembered what Hanabi said.
With Hinata's kindness I'm sure she'll melt that steel heart of yours!
Maybe Hanabi was right that Hinata will be the one to melt his steel heart.
Author's Note: Sorry no kiss yet but don't worry Sasuke and Hinata will definitely kiss at the next chapter. Big hugs and thanks to the reviews, follows, favorites. If you want to request a scene just leave a review. A lot of people are requesting for Sai and Hinata I already have an idea on how to make Sai one of Sasuke's competition though I need help in Sai's characterization which I don't know so much, so you can write in the review about his characterization so I can write him well. In regards to other pairings aside from Sasuhina Narusaku just tell me who you want to be paired with except slash of course.