Note: Alternate Universe
December 22nd, 2018.
Prompt Twenty-Two: Jingle Bells
Sasuke scowled and Itachi's eye twitched. Hinata giggled in delight.
Naruto was standing before the three of them, dressed in a bright red santa suit, santa hat and all.
"It's Christmas, why so grim, Sasuke?" he mocked, winking at the younger Uchiha.
"Idiot." Sasuke huffed, still scowling.
"Do you like it, Hinata?" he asked, bright blue eyes shimmering with hope as he turned to the only woman in the room.
"I think you look dashing, Naruto." She smiled.
Naruto grinned in her direction, winking.
"Itachi, you're so lucky to have such a supportive wife." Naruto complemented, Hinata blushed red, ducking her head. Itachi 'hmmed' in agreement.
"I wish I dated you when I had the chance, Hinata." He said innocently.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly turned very cold and Naruto froze, feeling very murderous glares coming from the two Uchiha men behind him.
"I'm joking! Hahahaha." He laughed awkwardly, turning around, waving his hands defensively in front of his face.
It didn't help, the threatening glares continued.
"It's ok, Naruto. It all worked out for the best." Hinata interrupted in her soft voice, easing out the tension.
Naruto grinned but stayed quiet for a while after that.
"Tea, anyone?" Hinata asked, standing.
"Please." Sasuke said, nodding in thanks.
Itachi stood, "I'll make it, you stay sitting."
Hinata huffed but did as she was told. Naruto took the empty spot beside Sasuke after Itachi left.
"I can't believe you're wearing that." Sasuke commented, looking the blond up and down.
"It's festive, Sasuke!"
Two hours passed and it was time to leave, the annual Leaf Shinobi Christmas party for jonin was being held in the village centre. All the jonin without missions were invited to attend.
The four made their way down to the village, greeting friends and colleagues when they arrived.
The atmosphere was light and fun, many shinobi already drinking to celebrate the holidays.
A few hours into the party, when everyone was sufficiently buzzed, a loud commotion arose in the centre of the party.
Itachi, who was standing by Hinata at the time, peered over the heads of the party-goers, noticing a red hat, covering bright blond hair in the centre.
He sighed, "It's Naruto."
Hinata laughed, "What's he doing?" she asked.
"We're about to find out."
Making their way towards the commotion, they noticed that Naruto was not alone, beside him stood Kiba, Choji and Sai, all wearing the same Santa costumes.
Sasuke was watching the scene in unmasked horror.
Itachi smirked at his younger brother.
The music started then.
"Dashing through the snow…"
"Are they dancing?" Itachi asked, holding back a laugh.
"I think so." Hinata responded, watching with joy as the men pretended to be racing on reindeer.
"Why am I here?" she heard Sasuke ask bedside her, a light blush forming on his cheeks.
She wasn't sure if it was the alcohol he had consumed, or the sight of his partner dancing with no rhythm or grace whatsoever.
The crowd seemed to enjoy the show however, and by the chorus, everyone had joined in, singing 'Jingle Bells' out loud in a fashion that was just as uncoordinated at the four men dancing in the centre.
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