Oneshots

by Acumichi

A couple of oneshots that come into my head at times. All about my favorite shinobi, Hinata Hyuga. Rated 'M' for foul language and suggested themes.

39. Snapshots ptII

So, Snapshots was better received than I thought it would be. And by popular demand, here is part two. I'm not sure if I can make another, but I can surely try. I hope you all enjoy part two.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto™

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~A Dashing Stranger~

Hinata sighed as she sat at the front desk to the emergency room with Ino sitting beside her and filing her nails. Hinata was putting away files of patients for the day and sorting between the one timers and the ones that made an appointment to come back later in the week. It was usually left to her to figure out these kinds of things since Ino was too busy actually trying to deal with rather rude patients brought in by the paramedics. "You know," Hinata started as she walked over to their filing cabinet, "Hanabi wanted to know when you were going to visit her again."

"She just wants to cash out on another manicure," Ino smirked as she sat back in her chair and set another call to the main desk. "Girl needs it though. She's as bad as you when it comes to courting a man."

"I do not court men," Hinata said with a blush.

"My point exactly," Ino teased as Hinata shook her head with a smile. "Not to mention I picked out that cute purple dress for you and it looks like that it is going to go to waste." She sighed dramatically as she looked at her nails. "I mean, you won't let me set you up with anyone."

"I do not want to date Nara-san," Hinata said with a light blush. "He is very nice, but I don't want to burden him with two twelve year old boys."

"Who says that he would be burdened," she sat up and looked at her with a smile. "You basically skipped the years that he didn't want to deal with." She laughed as Hinata huffed at her with pink cheeks. "I'm teasing. What about Naruto, I heard that you used to go to school with him."

"Yeah," Hinata said with a blush, "but I got over my little crush with him a long time ago," she sighed blissfully. "I mean, he was never interested in me anyway." She shook her head, "And I don't need a man," she said proudly and looked to her with a smile, "I have two perfect boys to spend my time with."

"You are such a mother," Ino said.

Hinata laughed lightly, "Thank you." Ino was about to say more, but they heard a buzzing go off and saw that another ambulance was there and bringing in another man. "I got it," Hinata said with a sigh as Ino looked to her with large puppy dog eyes. She grabbed her stethoscope and a new set of files to fill out after she got him taken care of. She opened up one of the rooms and motioned the guys to wheel this man in. Hinata blushed as she watched the red haired man called for them to stop. "U-Uh sir," Hinata tried to speak, but she was rather taken back by sea foam green eyes.

"I am not very injured," he said with a low and smooth voice as he walked over to the room that Hinata was standing in front of. "This one?" He asked again and Hinata nodded dumbly. "Thank you," he nodded and then entered and took a seat on the bed. Hinata looked back over to Ino, who gave her the thumbs up and mouthed 'get his number.' Hinata blushed and was sure to pull the curtain closed so that Ino couldn't spy. Hinata walked up to a small table that was there with tools she may need. She put on some latex gloves. "I just have some pieces of a tea cup in my hand," he said as he revealed his bloody hand that indeed had a few shards of porcelain.

"Oh my, how did this happen?" Hinata asked as she began to clean around the shard to that she could see the cut better.

He chuckled, "I did it in hopes to get out of a very boring meeting with the Hyuga clan."

Hinata blushed and laughed lightly at the thought. "My father can be over bearing," she could not wait to hear the story from Neji. She looked up at him and saw the rather shocked look on his face; his eyes went from her face to the badge she wore on her chest pocket. His cheeks tinted pink and Hinata smiled, "I take no offence," she then whispered, "I once faked a stomach ache to leave a family dinner early."

"So you understand," he smiled nervously in hopes that he didn't offend her. "I wouldn't want you to think I dislike your father; that would be such an awful first impression." He used his other hand to rub the back of his neck. Hinata told him to take a deep breath but he was too busy trying to find a way to compliment her so that she didn't remember him by that. "I would like to say that you look- Fuck!" He yelled as she took the shard.

"Sorry," she said as she held the shard and used her thumb and cloth to cover the cut. She looked at him with worry, "I didn't mean for that to hurt."

"No," he said through gritted teeth, "I was just a little surprised," he forced a smile. Hinata nodded and began to dress his wound. He cleared his throat and spoke up again in a more, alluring tone. "You look lovely." Hinata face turned red as she looked up at him and he suddenly felt nervous. "I mean…you're so pretty for a nurse- not that I think nurses are usually ugly…." He trailed off and groaned. "Am I making this worse?"

"I really don't know," she shrugged as she taped up the bandage. "I've never been complimented as such." She blushed and took a step back as she took off her gloves and tossed them away. "I thought it was rather sweet-"

"She's totally single!" Ino yelled.

"Ino!" Hinata yelled back with a red face.

"A curtain doesn't mean I can't hear you two flirting!"

"Do not mind her," Hinata said as she handed him a clip board and a pen. "You need to fill these out and I want you to come in tomorrow to see if it has healed or if we need to put in stitches." She smiled at him, "And this is from a trained medical professional," she laughed lightly, "I want you to stay home, so that you don't injury your hand more. You know, moving around too much."

"Thank you," he said and watched as she walked out and closed the curtain.

"So," Ino smirked as she leaned against the desk, "when's the first date?"

"My patient is going to go home and rest. I have to work so I can go home on time so I can make breakfast," Hinata said back with a light smile. But once she was close enough, she whispered with a light blush, "Do you think he liked me?"

"Like you," Ino looked at her with a wide smile, "he was practically drooling over you. 'You look lovely,'" she imitated his deep voice, "basically said 'let me seduce you into a passionate romance my love.' He totally wants you," they both shared a laugh and Hinata looked back to the room he was in. Hinata composed herself as she began to fill out her portion of files. "Go in there and talk to him." Hinata shook her head and Ino went around the desk and began to push her back in. Hinata did her best to dig her heels into the ground, but right when the two were at the curtain, he had pulled them open and looked to them with confusion. "Wow," Ino smiled as she looked to an invisible watch on her wrist, "I need to go do a thing over there," she pointed in one direction and then went the opposite way.

"Is she…" he began to ask.

"I think she cheated on her nursing test," Hinata said with a nervous smile and wave of her hand. "Are you all done? Do you need me to call someone for you?"

"Yes, and no, I already have my brother coming to get me," he said as he handed her back the clipboard. "This is the number of my hotel I will be in for the next couple weeks," he pointed to the number, "but," he pulled out a business card that had a numbered scrawled on the back, "you can call me here." He handed her the card and Hinata blushed lightly. "Not for medical purposes though," he said quickly, "this is for a….personal matter." He looked to her and she looked rather confused and yet flushed. "It's been a long time since I've done this…but I hope I am not totally losing you."

"It's been a long time since this has happened to me," she smiled lightly and glanced at him. "Would…would you like my number?"

"Yes," he said bluntly.

Hinata smiled; it was rather cute that he was so out of tune with courting a woman. Hinata would almost think that he had never done it before. But from his good looks, she could guess that he never had to; woman probably just threw themselves at him. "Here," she took the pen and his good hand. She saw it in a ton of movies as a young teen and always wanted to try it. "Call me anytime," she smiled up at him.

"I feel like I'm back in college again," he smiled at her. "I'm Gaara by the way; Sabaku no Gaara."

"Hyuga Hinata," she bowed to him and he bowed back. "I'll talk to you later?" She asked. Gaara nodded and was about to say something, but he heard a loud car honk. They both looked over to see that a car was waiting outside. "That place is for ambulances to stop."

"That's my brother for you," Gaara muttered. "We will talk later," he said and was sure to make a point of it. He chuckled when Hinata laughed lightly. "Bye, Hyuga-san."

"Goodbye, Sabaku-sama," she bowed and waved as he walked out. Hinata snorted a bit when she could hear his brother giving him a hard time and then noticing her watching. She turned away and saw that Ino was hidden behind the desk, with a big smile on her face and that knowing look in her eyes. "What is it Ino-chan?"

"I just saw a miracle," she said over dramatically, "Hinata Hyuga has a date with a dashing stranger she met at the hospital. A dashing business man that told her he didn't like her dad! This is the greatest night ever!"

"Yeah," Hinata sighed, "but how am I going to tell Itachi and Madara? Or worse," she looked to be in a panic, "what if he doesn't like me because I have two kids? Or maybe he's some pedophile and he tries to steal my kids?"

"Slow down crazy," Ino grabbed her shoulders. "This is why the internet was invented, so that you can know everything about a stranger." She pulled her down into her chair and they crowded one computer. "Okay," Ino cracked her fingers, "let's see who this Sabaku is really all about."

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~Finding Out~

"Itachi I can call in sick and come," Hinata said as she sat on his bed and helped clean his shoes as he dressed. "I know you have been working really hard for this and I want to be there." She looked up at him as he put on his tie and was checking to be sure it was straight. "And Madara told me about how everything was set up and that I could go from room to room to see what the other classes presented while you are doing something."

"Those are more for the younger kids," he explained (again he might add). "I'm just going there for the job and college fair that is in the auditorium; the faster I find a good school the easier it will be for later." He looked back at her as she stuck out her bottom lip and gave him big eyes. "What are you, five?" He smirked as she smiled and placed his clean shoes on the floor. "I'll just be there for two hours, and then Neji-oji said that he will pick otōto and me up and then we'll hang out at his house with TenTen-oba and Hikaru." He then frowned as the next words came out of his mouth, "And you can spend time with…that guy of yours." Hinata flushed at the mention of Gaara, but she couldn't help but smile either. She had told the two about him since she certainly called him and they had been on a few dates. Just, the subject of her two kids didn't come up yet, but she was certainly going to tell him on their next date.

"I am only five minutes younger than you," Madara said as he walked in with his hair wet and no shirt on. "And no, she can't go and see him. He isn't allowed near this house."

"Madara," Hinata chided as she went over and dried his hair with the towel around his neck. "I have the right to see who I want, but don't worry," she sighed, "I don't think he'll ever be at the house," she could only imagine how he would react to her say she had two kids. That would probably be the last thing she said to him. Hinata shook her head and tried to focus on the business at hand. "You only have ten minutes to get changed before we leave." She scolded as he groaned and pulled out of her grip. "Change and meet your brother and me down stairs." She took his towel, "And I you have to look professional, so please do something more with your hair."

"Gosh Okaa-san I'm twelve not five. I know," he began to get dressed. Hinata left the room with Itachi following. She tossed the towel into a hamper in the hall bathroom and then went into the living room to grab her coat and keys.

"You sure-"

"I don't want to say it again," Itachi said he grabbed his school briefcase and made sure all his stuff was in there. "It won't be any fun and I don't want you to waste a sick day on us for something like this." He smiled at her. It was rare when Itachi would just smile, so Hinata always took the moment to treasure the moment. "But thanks for wanting to come for me."

Hinata felt her heart swell and without much thought she went over and embraced Itachi. "Have I told you how much I love you, my little weasel?"

"If you loved me, you wouldn't call me that," came out his muffled response as he hugged her back. He looked up at her with a blush on his cheeks. "But I love you too."

"Stop having a moment without me," Madara suddenly jumped in and pushed between them so he was between them. "Now you can continue."

"It's too bad that you ruined it." Itachi muttered as he pulled away from the hug. "Let's just go."

Hinata gave Madara a quick peck on the cheek, "Alright," she went to the door and held it open for the two. "And remember Itachi," she smiled as she followed them out, "you aren't in a real interview. I don't need you getting a job just yet." She laughed as they all got in the car, "And Madara," she looked back at him, "don't try to ruin this for your brother."

"Fine," he sighed. "I'll just walk around and figure out what I'm going to do for the rest of my life."

"Good plan."

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Itachi fixed his tie as he walked into the gym and saw all the booths that had different universities, careers, and anything in between that Itachi couldn't wait to go through and see what was going on. He looked over to Madara as he placed in his ear buds and began to walk around the area with a pamphlet they got earlier to write down everything they thought was interesting and wanted to look at in more detail. Itachi quickly made his way over to one of the universities that Hinata went to and talked about with her friend Ino. He remembered going there a few times with her when they were little and she sat them in the library so they could read kid books, or in Madara's case, watch a kid movie about ninjas or something. He thought it would be good to go to the same place as his mother, but it wasn't the best for lawyers. Itachi wanted to be a lawyer so badly; like the ones on the cop shows he watched with Hinata on late nights.

He went to another booth to see that there was a man sitting at a table that had a sign that said 'Law Attorneys'. Itachi slowly walked up to him since he was just sitting there with no one even near his booth. He reminded Itachi of his grandfather Hiashi; everyone avoided him when they could. He cleared his throat to get his attention. And when he looked at him, Itachi thought it rather strange.

The guy kind of looked just like him. Or, as it should be said, he looked like this guy. And by the way that he was looking back at him, he thought it too. "Are you interested in working in law?" His voice was soft and rather deep. Itachi nodded and he grabbed one of the pamphlets on the table. "I'll just be blunt with you," he said as he sat back and crossed his legs, "it will take years of schooling, high honors, and no distractions."

"I am aware of that," Itachi nodded as he pulled out his school file that his Dean gave to everyone that was coming when they did mock interviews; it was to act as their credentials. "I am at the top of my class and I only take honor classes." Itachi boasted a bit. Who did this guy think he was anyway? Itachi came to his stupid table already knowing all those things. "Are you an attorney?"

"Do you think they would let just anyone sit at this table labeled 'Law Attorneys'?" He smirked as he looked through his files. Itachi couldn't but smile; his mother always commented on how Itachi was known for his sarcastic humor. Itachi couldn't help but find it hilarious. "Yes," he answered, "I work as a private business lawyer. So I just deal with business men trying to cheat out others with long documents. I write them and read them."

"Sounds boring," Itachi answered bluntly.

"Well my boring job pays me about five-hundred dollars an hour," he said as he placed Itachi's folder down, "so I am not one to complain too much." He looked over the boy and thought to himself, "I never caught your name."

"I'm Itachi," he said as he stuck out his hand, but the man looked to be shocked by his name choice. Itachi felt flushed as the man looked at him like he had grown another head, "M-My grandmother suggested the name." He pulled his hand back when it looked like the man wasn't going to shake his hand. Itachi was thinking of giving his last name, but he didn't want to just get attention because he was a Hyuga, he couldn't rely on his name to get him through everything. "So," he tried to change the subject, "what schools do you suggest to go to?"

"Hm?" The man was pulled out of his daze as he blinked a few times, "I'm sorry, what did you ask?"

"Schools I should go to," Itachi restated. He was little annoyed that this man wasn't being very professional.

"Well," he started as he just looked at Itachi with more interest than before. "I mean…I went to Otogakure Law School, they have the best law school."

"Okay," Itachi took note of that and jotted it down.

"Or, if you wanted to stay close to home," he went on, "Konohagakure's Law school is second in the nation."

"I do have to stay close to home," Itachi muttered to himself, "be able to watch over Okaa-san and visit as much as I can…."

"You…" the man started but seemed to become hesitant to speak. "Your mother is rather important to you."

"Aren't all mother's important?" Itachi look up at him. "Why would I disregard my mother's feelings?"

"To be your own man," he shrugged, "go off and see the world without having her worry over every little thing." He sighed, "Maybe it was just me that could not wait to get out of this country."

"I cannot really judge your decisions sir, but I do know that my mother took care of me while going to school and working. I owe it to her to at least let her have an opinion on what I do. She taught me everything I know and will always be the first person I go to." Itachi nodded as he glanced over to another part of the gym.

"What about your father?" He asked.

"I don't have one," Itachi shrugged. "So I guess…I would not care what he had to say." Itachi looked back at him, "Thank you for all your help-"

"Want to go grab something to eat?" He suddenly asked as he stood up. "You are the only person that has come up to me all day and I really need something to eat. And I suppose that you could show me where your food court is," he grabbed his phone of the table and put up a sign that said 'out to lunch.'

"Sure," Itachi nodded as he began to walk with him to the one of the gym's exits. "I never got your name."

"Sasuke," he said, "I'm Sasuke."

"Nice to meet you Sasuke-san," Itachi said as he bowed his head to him.

"You're rather formal for someone your age."

"You can thank my mother for that too," Itachi said as he began to lead Sasuke through the halls to the food court, where some of the culinary clubs, bake sales, and other groups working food stands were set up. Sasuke nodded and just looked back down at the boy that began to point out certain stands. He only caught back into the conversation when Itachi had led him to a stand that was serving up bentos. "I usually don't buy these, but I don't like anything else," Itachi said, not sure why he was so open to the man he had just met. "They never put enough tomato in any of them."

"Tell me about it," Sasuke found himself saying without thinking. He then looked down at Itachi, "You like tomatoes?" Itachi nodded as he was about to pay for his bento, but Sasuke lightly put his hand down. "Two bentos with lots of tomato in them," Sasuke handed him a couple of bills and then looked down at Itachi, who was looking up at him with confusion. "I'm the adult, I'll pay."

"You sure?" Itachi asked as he held out a few lower priced bills to him, "You don't really have to."

"I think I know what I want to pay for," Sasuke poked his forehead. "Sorry Itachi-san, but you can get it next time."

Itachi couldn't help but smile as he rubbed his forehead. He nodded lightly, "Okay."

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"You don't play one sport?" Sasuke asked as the two were in the gym sitting against the wall behind his table, eating bentos, tomatoes they had bought from a produce stand by the gardening club, and Itachi had gotten himself a large helping of dangos. He looked to Itachi, "Just all those….nerd clubs?" Sasuke teased as Itachi flushed a bit and frowned.

"They are scholastic clubs and I used to play baseball and soccer when I was in primary school. I just grew out of it." He shrugged. "I don't see what's so fun about running around and hitting things; just seems a little silly to me."

Sasuke shook his head as he placed another tomato slice in his mouth. "I would have thought you would be into sports."

"That's not me. That's my brother," he said but jumped when he heard Sasuke choke a bit and then start coughing. "Are you okay?"

"You have a brother?" Sasuke asked with slight shock. Itachi nodded, "so you have a step-father?"

"No," Itachi shook his head. "We're twins, same 'no dad' for the both of us." Itachi explained and became a little worried when the man looked to be pale. "Are you okay Sasuke-san?"

"Twins….I should have guessed," he said under his breath as he looked up at the ceiling. Sasuke glanced back at him, "Where is he?"

Before Itachi could answer, they heard a loud crash and a bunch of yelling and people running over to the scene. "Speak of the devil," Itachi said as he got up. "That's probably him," Itachi walked over to the scene and Sasuke was quick to follow after him. He almost couldn't help but smile when he saw the pale, dark haired boy yelling at a blonde haired boy with blue eyes. He watched as Itachi ran over and began to hold his brother back while the blonde was being held back by a red head.

"You pushed me!" Madara yelled as he tried to pry from Itachi's grip, "I'll show you why I'm top of my karate class you blonde haired idiot!"

"Come on then un!" He yelled with a smirk as he tried to pull out from the red heads grip. "Let me go Sasori, un!"

"Put your brother on a leash," Itachi said as he kept pulling Madara. "My brother doesn't need him egging him on."

"My idiot brother doesn't egg your brother on Itachi," Sasori shot back with an unemotional expression. "Maybe that thing should be kept in his cage."

"What did you say to me?!" Madara glared harshly, "I'm about this close to taking you both down." They continued to yell insults at one another, and before Sasuke could do something about this, Neji came in and quickly picked up Madara so that he was over his shoulder. "Neji-oji! Put me down!"

"You have caused enough of a scene Madara," Neji said.

"And I think you've have your fun Deidara," Neji looked over to see a brown haired man pick up the blonde, who continued to wriggle. The man looked over and smiled nervously, "I'm their uncle, don't blame me for how they were raised."

"I'm telling Tou-san you said that," Deidara said with a smirk.

"Also their uncle," Neji nodded. "Hyuga Neji."

"Sabaku no Kankuro," he nodded back. "Come on," he said as he walked out while leading Sasori along his side, "we better get back before Temari blames me for why we're late."

"I'm very disappointed," Neji said as he put Madara down and glared at the crowd, "you all can move on now."

Sasuke wasn't surprised at how fast everyone cleared out. He knew that the second Neji saw him he would take the boys away without another word. Sasuke went back and collected all of Itachi's things and brought them back for him. He watched as Neji scolded the two boys; Madara looked down at his feet with a frown, and Itachi kept a straight face as he listened to each word. Sasuke took a deep breath as he walked over, "Here," he went over to Itachi, ignoring Neji to the best of his abilities, "brought these over."

"Sasuke," Neji said with a frown and slight glare, "what are you doing here?"

"You know him Neji-oji?" Itachi asked with slight surprise.

"Old classmates," Neji said not taking his eyes off of Sasuke. "You never answered."

"I was working a table," he said with a smirk, "the Dean wanted me to enlighten all the future lawyers."

"Kami help whoever went to you for advice," Neji scoffed.

"I went to him." Itachi stated. Neji went wide eyed and looked to him. "Sasuke-san was actually very helpful. Oh," he then put his hand on Madara's shoulder, "and this is my brother, Madara."

"Madara," Sasuke repeated with a light smile. Madara looked up at him and went wide eyed.

"Whoa," Madara said, "this guy looks just like you Itachi."

"Come on," Neji began to push the boys away and lead them to the exit, "we need to get home. Hikaru has been waiting to hang out with your two all day." He motioned them out, "go wait by the car, I'll be right there." He made sure they walked away and then turned back and glared at Sasuke. "You…You don't get to be happy to see them."

"And why don't I?" Sasuke asked with a slight glare, "All he knows is that I'm a lawyer. That's it."

"You don't have a right to be happy to see them then," Neji whispered harshly. "All you have done is foot the bill, and that is something I could have taken care of. She never needed anything from you; all she wanted was for you to be a part of their lives." He got very close and Sasuke kept his facial expression blank. "Hinata followed all of your rules, she had lied to them their whole lives about who you are and had been hounded by journalist that would have loved to throw her reputation in the garbage for not being able to give the father a name. So, don't try to bond with them, just forget that you ever saw them." He then backed away, "You had your chance to be a dad, and you missed it. Better luck next time."

"Hinata and I may not be able to say anything," Sasuke blurted out before Neji could walk away. "But the contract only states that we can't. It never stated that no one else can tell them. And if that were to happen, there would be no point to uphold that clause of the contract anymore." He didn't know why he was telling him this; he didn't know why that he used to read that contract over and over again while in school. But, he figured out why he did.

He actually saw them.

Even what little he knew, he could practically see himself in a child and it was the oddest feeling he has ever experienced.

It was a nice feeling though. Sasuke wanted to feel it again.

Or at least see them again.

Neji, on the other hand, drove in such an irritated silence that it made the other two uncomfortable. They were both in the back seat, finishing off everything Itachi had bought. Neji couldn't get the thought out of his head. He could just tell them; they were his nephew's and deserved to know. He wasn't doing this because of a business pack, hell; he didn't want anything to do with the Uchiha Company. As the business leader, he knew well enough that he could do fine and prosper without any aid, but it was just nice to have allies. Neji glanced back at them and when he did, he could see little Sasuke's sitting in his back seat. He looked back at the road and took a deep breath as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

"I…I know who your dad is." He stated bluntly.

Both boys blinked in confusion and then looked at one another. Madara looked to Neji, "I would guess that you would. What does it matter though?"

"What matters is that you were never given a name."

"Okaa-san told us that she didn't know his name," Itachi said as he held on to the skewer of dangos. "She didn't know who are father is, no one should know if she doesn't." He began to become skeptical as he put the skewer back on the plate. "How do you know?"

"Hinata told me," he answered with a nod and glanced back at them. They looked to be in shock. "Hinata told me, your aunt Hanabi, Hiashi, and my father. We know and your father damn well knows he has children." He gritted his teeth a bit, "and if I told you, I would get is so much trouble for it." He smirked a bit, "but I'm not too worried about that." He glanced back at them and then back at the road.

"His name is Sasuke Uchiha."

(Line Break)

Hinata was quick to give Neji as hard as a push as she could muster in her state of guilt, betrayal, and any other emotion that matched. "H-How dare you?!" She glared as she watched him get back to his feet. "You don't get to just do whatever you think is right!" She said with her eyes a puffy red and tears still falling. "Itachi….a-and Madara didn't need to know. Go look a-at what you did!" She yelled as she pointed in the direction of the other room where the boys were sitting with TenTen and their six year old nephew Hikaru. Hinata was quick to come over when Itachi called her screaming and yelling at how she was a liar. It nearly killed her when both boys glared at her when she walked in, Itachi was crying, and it had been a long time since he has down that, and Madara was just sitting on the ground with his knees pulled to his chest. She pulled Neji into another room, but she was unable to keep her voice down so that no one heard them. She was sure that she had alerted the whole family to her presence and anger. "They hate me now Neji! How could y-you do this to me? To us?"

"They have a damn right to know who the man that walked out on them was." Neji defended. He stood his ground even though it was hard for him to fight with Hinata. "You know who they saw today? Sasuke was there, and Itachi was practically drawn to him. Hell, they got lunch together."

"So you just tell him the man he just met with his father?!" Hinata yelled. She groaned as she began to pace the room. "Neji, I could lose the house! I may not be able to send them to school anymore because of this. They don't need him, they need a house and an education so they can grow and have a future! And you did it in a way that made me look like an awful mother! I-I," she began to cry more, "I have done everything I-I could for them…a-and now…" she slumped onto the bed in the guest room and buried her head in her hands. "Why?" she looked at him, "Just tell me why?"

"He…He told me that the contract only states you two can't say anything. It never states that someone else couldn't," he explained lightly as he sat down beside her and put his arm around her. He lightly pulled her into his chest and allowed her to cry. "I'll take care of you Hinata. I always have, and I will help you when you need it. I'll put the boys through school; you can live here if you want. I know you want to do this on your own, but sometimes you just can't."

"I made it twelve years," she said lightly as she looked up at him, "what do I do know?"

"It seems pointless to continue with the contract," he said as he rubbed her back. "Might as well tell them everything and maybe the secret can keep going," he suggested. "They know, but no one knows that they know yet."

Hinata smiled lightly, "Yeah," she wiped her eyes, "all I have to do is make sure they promise not to tell anyone." She stood up and tried to compose herself as she walked to the door. "Okay," she said lightly, "I can do this." She slowly opened the door and walked out to back into the living room. Hinata kept her head down as she sat across from the two boys that were in the same spot. She sat up lightly and looked over to TenTen, who smiled at her reassuringly.

"Hina-oba," Hikaru smiled as he walked over to her and climbed so that he sat on her lap. "Tachi and Dara are sad."

"I know Hikaru," she said as she stroked his brown hair. "It's my fault they are sad though," she admitted sadly, "I lied to them. So now, I have to tell them the truth."

"That's what good people do, right mama?" Hikaru looked over to TenTen.

"That's right Hikaru," she smiled and motioned him back over. "How about we go start on some dinner while they talk?"

"Okay," he jumped down and followed TenTen into the kitchen.

Hinata adjusted in her seat and looked over to Itachi and Madara, "I'm sorry." She said and waited from them to say something, but when they didn't she tried to continue. "I know that you're angry and that you must hate me right now. But you have to know that I never wanted to lie to you and it killed me every time you asked me and I would have to like again and again." She smiled lightly, "If you have anything to ask me I will tell you."

"Why did you lie?!" Itachi yelled as he stood up and glared at her. "I spent my life thinking that I had some bastard father who hurt my mother! But I spent an hour with….with him and he was great." His breathing slowed and Hinata just watched him. "Why?"

"Itachi, Madara," she placed her hands on her knees. "I was the heiress to the Hyuga clan," she stated and they looked at her with shock, "I was to take over the business and run the family as my father and grandfather did before me. Sasuke Uchiha is the Heir to his family. He is in line to run the company after his father and will run the family. We were business families and we are still allies." She shifted in her seat, "And when I found out I was pregnant, both families had a meeting." She wiped her eyes that became fresh with tears. "I-It was decided th-that to keep either family from using you two, who would rightfully be the next heirs to both families, I wouldn't say that Sasuke was the father, and Sasuke wouldn't say he had children with me." Hinata sobbed lightly as she looked down at her hands. "S-Sasuke didn't w-want to be a dad and I wasn't g-going to force h-him." She looked back at them with a light smile, "They offered to help me take care of you financial." She sniffed, "That's why I can send you to the best school this country has to offer, a-and why we don't have a pool," she laughed lightly. "A-All that money i-is so I can take care o-of you. It's h-how Sasuke took care of you b-both." She looked back at them, "If th-they find o-out I broke the c-contract," she sighed as she wiped her arms one more time. "I'm sorry."

Madara slowly got up and walked over to her. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "I won't tell Okaa-san; I don't need an Otou when I have you."

Hinata smiled and hugged him back. "Thank you Madara. I love you so much." She pulled back and gave him a light kiss on the cheek. He stepped back and they looked over to Itachi, who was still standing there. "If you would like to be left alone-"

"Where does he live," Itachi asked bluntly.

"The…The Uchiha estate, I would assume he lived in a branch house for the time being." She answered un-happy with what was going to happen. "You are a smart boy Itachi. Don't do anything rash."

"I've actually been thinking about this for a long time." Itachi said as he got up and walked out of the house. Hinata followed after him, with Madara on her heels.

"Itachi!" She called after he got into the back seat of a car with a Hyuga driver already taking off. "Itachi wait!" She stopped as she watched the car drive off. "Oh no," she ran back in, "Madara, you stay with TenTen," she called as she began to make her way to her father's office that was in the main house.

"But I want to help." He yelled back, but Hinata was long gone by then.

Hinata flung open the door, which mad her father whip his head. "Hinata," he looked at her with confusion, "you should be at work."

She was panting lightly, "I told them." She admitted with a worried face. "And Itachi just took one of your drivers to the Uchiha estate."

"Shit."

(Line Break)

Itachi didn't really know what he was doing. He was standing there at the gates without as much as an idea of what to do next. He was angry, sad, and nearly everything in between. He wanted to do something, but he didn't know what. He walked up to the man that operated the gates and looked at him, "My name is Itachi and I'm here to see Sasuke Uchiha." The guard looked away from his small TV and looked at him and nearly did a double take. Itachi nearly seethed since he knew what he was thinking; he could see how much he looked like Sasuke. It made him crazy with anger. "I need to see him now!"

"I can't just let you in kid," the guy said as he sat up in his seat. "You need a proper appointment and-and…jeez," he looked around, "where is your mother?"

"Forget this," Itachi rolled his eyes and walked up to the gate as he pulled off his tie and rolled up his sleeves.

"Don't do that kid," the guard got up and tried to get out the door as Itachi climbed up and over the fence. "Hey!" Once he was out, Itachi was already over. "Damn," he grabbed his walkie-talkie, "I got a kid trying to break in. He's past the gate and headed up to the main house."

Itachi ran as fast as he could through the grass and then went to make another jump over another fence that lead into the backyard. He looked over his shoulder and saw that three guards were after him. Once over, he ran through the yard, but came to a halt when he saw three more guards blocking his exit. He turned around but more were around him. "Hands up boy!" One yelled as he shined the flashlight right in his face. Itachi complied, but kept his eyes peeled. He wished he was better at the Hyuga style fighting like Madara was.

"What the hell is going on!?" Fugaku came out of his home with a hard glare.

"This boy was trying to break in," one guard come up and grabbed the back of Itachi's shirt collar and made him face Fugaku. "The police had been called in."

"What is it?" Mikoto came out but was stunned when her eyes landed on the boy. "Itachi…" she whispered lightly with a smile.

"Who?" Fugaku looked at her, "How do you know him?"

"Look at him you idiot," Mikoto hit his shoulder with a smile and motioned back to him. "This is little Itachi," she ran over to him. "Let him go," she ordered and once the guard let him go, Itachi was embraced by the woman. "I've waited so long to see you."

"Grandmother?" Itachi asked with slight shock. He just wanted to see Sasuke…he didn't know what to do know. "You…You named me."

"I guess I did," she cried happily as she looked at him and stroked his face. "Gosh…you're so handsome."

"Mikoto," Fugaku said as he walked up to them, "let him go."

"Like hell I will!" She yelled back at Fugaku. "Thanks to you this may be the first and last time I see him. I'll hold him for as long as I can."

"Itachi."

They all looked over to see Sasuke, he stood there with a stoic face, but his eyes were enough to tell them he was just as surprised. Itachi pulled away from Mikoto and calmly walked up to Sasuke. Sasuke bent down on one knee as he watched him walk up to him. They had nearly the same expression. Just Itachi got close enough, he pounced. Itachi pinned Sasuke under him and punched him over and over. Once everyone was over the shock, a guard ran over and pulled the boy off of him. Itachi began to kick and scream, "I hate you! I regret ever meeting you and I hope you burn in hell! Let me go!" Itachi yelled as he thrashed around and glared at Sasuke, "You hurt my mother! I will never forgive you! You stupid bastard!" Itachi continued to yell, but it faded since the guard had taken him away.

Sasuke continued to lie there.

It's all he could really do.

(Line Break)

~The Reunion~

Hinata gave another worried look over her two boys as they stood in her bathroom. "Madara can I please just do something with your hair?" She nervously tried to touch his hair but she didn't want to anger him. Madara sighed as he handed her a brush and gritted his teeth as she began to brush through his mess of hair. "I want you both to be nice to Lord and Lady Uchiha, Itachi," she stressed as she looked to him. Itachi just grunted as he fixed his dark red suit vest. "You are lucky that they didn't press charges for what you did, and that your grandfather came himself to pick you up." She began to brush back Madara's hair and slick it back with hair gel. "You are going to say your sorry-"

"Never," he said with a glare as he put in his contacts. "I have nothing to say to him. I am only doing this because Grandfather Hyuga asked the whole family to come and talk about what just happened." He blinked a few times and looked to her. "I protect you Okaa-san." Hinata looked at him with slight shock. "I have to be sure that he learns to never hurt you again."

"Itachi," she cleaned off her hands with a towel and grabbed his shoulders. Hinata crouched down so she was eye level with him. "Thank you, but I'll deal with Sasuke." She smiled, "My father taught me how to fight my own battles, just like how he taught you."

"I was going to protect you too." Madara said as he looked to her. His suit jacket was a dark orange. "I'm just not hot headed like the weasel."

"I stood up for Okaa-san while you cried into her arms," Itachi shot back with a glare.

"Yeah, now I'll give you a turn to cry," and before Hinata could do anything, Madara punched Itachi in the face. Hinata tried her best to pull Itachi off of him, but she got hit in the eye. Hinata reeled back as she held her eye and the two stopped and looked to her. "S-Sorry?" Madara said not sure if it was his fault.

"Don't," Hinata put her free hand up. "I just…I need minute," she motioned them out. The two walked out with slight shame and they both flinched when she closed and locked the bathroom door.

"Way to go," Itachi said under his breath as he crossed his arms.

Madara was about to go for another blow, but he glanced back to the door and took in a few deep breaths. "I'm just mad you got to be the one to meet him and hit him," he admitted as he took a seat on their mother's bed. "I mean…you always get to do everything, and there I was, thinking I could just make Okaa-san happy by talking to her."

"This has to be the first time I went out and did something and you talked with Okaa-san," Itachi said with a smirk.

"I know," Madara smiled. "But now," he frowned a bit, "we have to see him, and his parents." Madara sighed as he lied back, "I hope we don't get Okaa-san in trouble; remember that contract," he asked and Itachi nodded, "she really wants to make sure that we still get that money."

"Well this is what has been putting us through school for the last twelve years," Itachi said as he began pace back and forth. "But we can down grade," he muttered to himself. "Sure, I won't have the best credentials, but I know that I can just test to prove myself." He stopped and looked over to Madara, "You on the other hand," he smirked, "you'll finally be around peers at your level."

"I would hit you if Okaa-san wasn't angry with us," Madara threatened.

"Alright," Hinata stepped out from the bathroom with a light smile. She didn't look like she was hit in the eye. She was wearing some make up, but both boys knew their mother didn't use as much as she did tonight; light pink lip stick, sparkly white eye shadow, black eye liner, and her eyelashes looked darker and thicker. Hinata was wearing a light pink purple dress that came under her knees and her hair was pulled back into a curled ponytail. She wore strappy heeled sandals that didn't have that high of a heel. "I'm not angry, my eye isn't bad, and we are about ten minutes late," she began to usher them out as she grabbed her black over coat, purse, and car keys. "You all remember your lessons with grandfather?"

"Don't speak until spoken too." Itachi recited.

"Do not eat until the head of the house and their family eats." Madara drawled and then ran up to grab the front. "Dibs!" He smiled brightly.

"Eldest always gets front seat," Itachi said as he stood beside him. "Sit in back otōto."

"It was five minutes," Madara shot back.

"I'm not dealing with this right now," Hinata said as she walked to the driver side. "Both of you sit in the back."

"Okaa-san!" They both said as they looked to her and she smiled at them.

"We are late, I might add again," she said as she started the car. She giggled as they both groaned and got into the back seat. Hinata glanced at them as she backed out of the driveway, "I love you guys," she smiled.

"Love you too," they both muttered out as they sat there.

(Line Break)

"Wow," Hanabi smirked as she stood in a woman's black business suit with a white dress shirt under her blazer, "do you guys ever get any taller?" She teased as she held a glass of wine and bent down a bit just to push the point.

"I'm sorry," Madara looked at her with an evil smile, "I almost didn't realize it was you Hana-oba. You got so old looking that I thought you were great grandmother Hyuga."

"Listen up you little runt," She glared with a smirk, "just wait till I get you back in the dojo. Oh-ho-ho, we'll see who gets the last laugh."

"Will that be before or after you try to sneak in your weirdo boyfriend?" Itachi asked and then took a drink of water. He and Madara walked away and hi-fived as Hanabi muttered curses under her breath. They went back over to where Hinata was sitting away from the group with a glass of wine (her second one they might add) and just looking down at her phone. "You okay?" Itachi asked quietly as he set his cup down on a coffee table.

"Fine," she smiled up at him as she slipped her phone back into her purse. "Go enjoy yourself and be sure to get an extra slice of cake," she smiled and giggled lightly. "You two are practically the guests of honor."

"It's not that great," Madara admitted as he sat beside her. "Lady Uchiha hasn't stopped hugging me and then crying."

"She's just happy to see you," She stroked his hair, "Lady Uchiha never thought she would see the day when she would meet you both in person."

"She's met us before?" Itachi asked as he continued to stand.

"I sent pictures," Hinata nodded and explained. "Just a few baby pictures; I didn't want to push my luck."

"Hinata," the three looked over and Hinata quickly stood up when she saw that it was Sasuke. She had to admit, he looked amazing in a suit; he always did. She blushed lightly as she dusted off her dress and took a little breath. "I'm glad you could make it."

"I really didn't have much of a choice," she joked lightly and shrugged. "M-My father asked us to come a-and that usually means I-I have to…" she trailed off as she looked at the floor.

Sasuke smirked, "You haven't changed a bit," he shook his head as he shoved his hands into his pockets. "You look great."

"You…You don't even look that old," she laughed lightly and shifted on her feet. "And thanks…you are very handsome."

"Do you…" he motioned over into the kitchen, "you want to go grab another drink?"

Before Hinata could answer, Itachi and Madara stood in front of her with their arms crossed and with a glare. "No, but she will allow you to get her a drink." Madara said.

"We'll take some cola too," Itachi said as he puffed out his chest a bit. "Unless," he was almost mocking him, "you don't want to bother to help us more than just giving us the money to go buy drinks elsewhere?"

"Itachi," Hinata scolded lightly and looked back to Sasuke, who lost all emotion in his expression. "I'm sorry." She bowed lightly.

"Don't be," he said lightly and bowed back, "he's a smart kid. And I deserve a lot more than hurtful words."

"I already punched you," Itachi added.

"That may have been too far," he smirked down at him. He poked his forehead, "Sorry Itachi, maybe we can get along better some other time." He walked off as Itachi held his forehead and glared at him. Itachi muttered under his breath and then turned so he wouldn't have to look at him.

Hinata giggled lightly as she looked down at him, only to stop when she saw Itachi's glare. "Sorry," she smiled kindly, "but seeing you be so…emotional is…." She smiled sadly as she caressed his face, "it reminds me of a hot headed Sasuke."

"I don't want to remind you of him," he said lightly. "I don't want to be anything like him."

Hinata bent down and whispered in his ear, "I think you are much smarter than him Itachi." She kissed his cheeks as he blushed lightly, "don't worry about who you are like. You are Itachi Hyuga and that's the only person you need to worry about." She patted her shoulder and walked off to grab another drink.

Madara stepped over to stand by his brother, "Why don't we just leave dog crap on his door?"

"Please Madara," Itachi looked at him with a smirk, "we are Hyugas. We know how to deal with the Uchiha clan much better than that." Madara smirked and nodded as they both watched the crowd of adults.

"I just have a question," Madara whispered to him. Itachi cocked his brow at Madara. "Do…Do we have to call him Otou-san?" The question was simple, yet it left them both silent. Isn't that what they always wanted? Someone to call their father and to spend time with every day like other normal families? It was also tough since Itachi was aggravated with him, but Madara seemed to be indifferent on the matter, like he didn't care.

"By the contract," Itachi said after clearing his throat, "we are not allowed to. But seeing as to what this dinner is all about…" he trailed off as he pulled at his tie. "I think we will find out when the time comes."

Madara nodded, "I can live with that." He smirked and nudged him, "you want to go grab dessert while no one's looking?"

"Why would you ask me such a stupid question?" Itachi looked at him and smirked, "Of course I do."

Meanwhile, Hinata downed another glass of wine and looked around for a new bottle. Hinata usually never drank, but she got into the situation with drinking, she thought she might be able to get out of it with drinking. "Jeez Onee," Hanabi said as she stood by her at the liquor bar, "I thought you were a nurse."

"I-I know what happens," she nodded as she popped open another bottle. "But I can't do this imouto," she shook her head with worry and fear, "I-I can't even look at him without….without feeling sad…and somewhat aroused."

"Number one," Hanabi took the glass out of her hands, "that is so gross. And two, that is probably the wine bottle you drank talking." She placed the glass back on the counter. "Hinata, you're just nervous and when you see the asshat, you see the father to your kids, but just remember," Hanabi grabbed Hinata's shoulders. "He left you and now there is a hot red head thinking about you right now?"

"R-Really?" Hinata asked with a light blush. "You think so?"

"I know so," she nodded. "But keep your wits and try to get through dinner without throwing up." Hinata nodded and Hanabi smiled at her. "Good," she led her over to a seat and sat her down. "I'm going to get you some water." Hinata just sat back and closed her eyes. The taste of wine was still in her mouth and her head was still spinning a bit.

"You drunk?" Hinata looked up to see Neji took a seat next to her.

"I wish," she sighed as she rubbed her temples. "How much longer until dinner?"

"About ten minutes," he said lightly. "Hiashi-sama is just trying to be sure the mood is light and that no one pisses off Uchiha-sama more than he already is." He looked over to her and put his hand on her knee. "This is my fault, and I'm sorry."

"Don't be Neji-nii," she smiled lightly as she turned her head to look at him. "You were just doing what you thought was best for Itachi and Madara, and I thank you for that."

"I could have done it…better."

"That I have to agree on," she laughed lightly as he smirked. "All we do know is work through it to the best of our abilities."

"Everyone please come to the dining hall," a butler said as he opened the doors to the grand room. "Dinner is to be served." Hinata and Neji stood up and walked over to where their father was. Fugaku sat at one end of the table, while Hiashi sat at the other. The Hyuga family (not including the two boys) waited for the Uchiha side to sit and then followed. Hinata looked about at the two empty seat at either side of her; she became worried and as she was about to excuse herself, the butler came out of the kitchen with her boys. "Please, Hyuga-san," he said dully, "the kitchen is not for children."

"Of course," she nodded to him, "they will not bother the workers." She looked to them and motioned for them to sit. Itachi sat on her right and Madara at her left. "Anything to say?"

"We are very sorry for being late," they both said in perfect unison.

"What well behaved boys you have Hinata-san," Fugaku complimented.

"Thank you Lord Uchiha," she nodded to him.

"If only they could control their unruly emotions."

Hinata felt a bit stiff as she kept her eyes straight. She wanted to say something, she wanted to do something, but she was in trouble enough as it was. No way was she going to push her limits.

"Watch yourself," they were all surprised when the threat came from Hiashi. He calmly picked up a glass of water and held it to his lips. "My grandsons will not be treated with such disrespect from you, Uchiha." He then took a drink as if nothing happened. "I no longer wish to joke around with all these pleasantries," he put his glass down; "We all know why we are here. We might as well get on with it."

"Very well," Fugaku sat as straight as he could and spoke. "Hinata broke our contract and in turn we are cutting off all her funding."

"Hinata-sama did no such thing," Neji spoke up as he looked to Fugaku, "I was the one that told them."

"It doesn't matter," Fugaku continued even as the food was being served. "Hinata knew what was to happen if anyone spoke of it. Your lack of restraint is on her." He narrowed his eyes. "And she will take her punishment as stated."

"It isn't stated though," Sasuke said as he ate. They all looked to him. He swallowed and wiped his mouth with his napkin. He looked to his father, "there was never anything written out of what would happen if the contract was broken. Not to mention the contract only stated that Hinata and I could not speak of it for business gain. What happened was a simple outburst by a branch member of the Hyuga clan." He shrugged, "It never stated that could not happen."

"Do not try to talk your way out of this either Sasuke," Fugaku threatened, "you saw that he," he motioned to Itachi, "was there and should have left."

"I had promised to work," he shot back, "remember how you said to honor a promise?"

"Don't start."

"Enough," Mikoto looked between the two with a scolding expression. "You are grown men fighting like children. We are here to discuss what happened, and by what I am seeing, there is no point to keep up this contract."

"I have put out a lot of money to keep this quiet Mikoto," Fugaku reminded, "if this were to get out-"

"The Hyuga clan will take care of it," Hiashi said as he cut into his steak. "We are prepared to deal with something of this nature and we will be sure no one is slandered-"

"Except that now my sister looks like a whore," Hanabi muttered as she glared to Sasuke. "Just a one night stand gone wrong to you, right?"

"Hanabi," Hiashi warned, "hold your tongue."

"Why?" Hanabi looked at him with question. "I am the Heiress to this clan because of him. He kept everything while Hinata gave up her title, her right to run the company, and all to protect him?" She motioned to Sasuke.

"You…" Itachi looked to Hinata with shock, "you gave up your title…because of us?"

"No," Hinata assured him, "my…my position would only bring more spot light on you both." She placed her hands on her lap, "The last thing I wanted was for you to have to grow up like I did. Lessons, being surrounded by reports, not being able to go outside without the fear that someone might be waiting to kidnap you…" she trailed off as she wrung her hands together. Hinata smiled at him, "This was for the best."

"You could be a rich company owner if it wasn't for us," Madara sat back in his chair and crossed his arms over his chest. "You had to take care of us and go to school to be a nurse."

"I didn't know that you had to do all that," Sasuke said as he looked to her.

"Well, I thought I would have no need to talk to you anymore," she shrugged lightly.

"I'm sorry-"

"Stop," she held up her hands. "I don't need your sympathy." Hinata sighed lightly as she looked at him, "All I want is to sort this out and get on with our lives."

"We are doing as I stated," Fugaku stated, "We are taking what is left of our aid."

"I'll put them through school," Sasuke said right after. He continued before his father could yell at him, "I just ask that I get to see them-"

"No."

They all stopped and looked to Hinata and a very shocked Sasuke. They were all surprised she had said it so quickly and bluntly. Hiashi nearly choked on his own dinner.

"What?" Sasuke put his fork down.

"You don't get to offer that," she looked at him like he was crazy. "You don't just get to buy your way back into their lives like none of this ever happened." She clutched the napkin in her hands tighter. "I…I needed you back when I was pregnant. I wanted you to be a part of their lived back then, but…but then you said it. 'I will not be a father.' That's what you said about the matter," she accused him, "I-I was confused, hurt, a-and betrayed. I mean…you told me you loved me." She stood up and put her hands on the table, "And I said it back. That night you took me to that stupid party!" She threw down her napkin, "It is not my fault that you now see how precious a-and wonderful they are," she motioned to Madara and Itachi, "I-I moved on a-and I have a boyfriend," she admitted. "I don't need your money. I'll find a way to put Itachi and Madara through school, no matter what it takes." She stood up straight, "Thank you for the dinner Lord Uchiha," she bowed to him. She looked down to Madara and Itachi, "You may stay and go home with your grandfather if you like."

"Thank you dinner Lord Uchiha," Itachi said calmly as he stood up.

"Yes," Madara bowed, "thank you." He stood up and they both followed Hinata out of the dining hall.

Hiashi sighed as he sat back, "I guess we are all at an agreement." He stood, "I'll be sure to hand the account back over to you and we go back to as before; Hinata is the mother of two children, and if it gets out on who the father is," he shrugged, "the Hyuga Clan will deal with it."

"Fine," Fugaku said as he tossed his napkin down and pinched the bridge of his nose. They rest of the Hyuga family left and left the three at the table still covered in food. Fugaku looked up and saw the glare from Mikoto. "What?"

"I hope you're happy," she got up, "don't come to bed." She said as she walked out.

Fugaku groaned and then looked over to Sasuke, "Are you going to leave me here too?"

"I think we both can sit here and think of the mistakes we have made," Sasuke suggested as he placed his elbows on the table and rested his head on folded hands. "I really wished that I could have been a part of their lives."

"Then why didn't you say anything?" He asked with confusion, "I would have given you a house to live in and anything you needed to take care of all of you."

"I was leaving anyway," he shrugged, "I would have been gone for most of her pregnancy and their childhood. I remember my childhood," he looked to him, "Otuo-san was too busy with work to come Sasuke. He couldn't come to the game Sasuke. He sent you a card for your birthday, be sure to thank him when he gets back. Sorry Sasuke," he glared, "by Otuo-san had to miss your graduation from one of the best Academy in the whole country with top honors and about every sports honor there is." He groaned, "Look how I turned out; got my girlfriend pregnant with twins and just paid her to keep her mouth shut." He sighed as he sat back, "And now," he smirked, "I will never get a chance to be with them again."

"If there is one thing I know about you Sasuke, its persistence," Fugaku looked ahead. "Not to mention, this is Hinata we are talking about. Soon enough, she will give you another chance. You'll just have to prove your worth her time again."

"It's harder than it sounds."

(Next One)

~A Look Into the Past~

Hinata Hyuga was one of the nicest and brightest girls of her Academy.

She ranked in the top five percent of her class and had high honors. She was part of the school committee: class secretary, a member of an academic club and book club, and was currently number one student in her Home Economics class. And she was sure to be able to keep up that good grade, so when her teacher began to explain a new assignment to the class, he was sure to pair up the students by their abilities so that his slackers couldn't mooch off his top students. This only caused two of his top student's great discomfort when it came to the pairing. Hinata knew that her partner would be rather indifferent about the whole thing, but the thought of having to work with him was unpleasant.

Never in a million years would she think she would take care of a (fake) baby with the Sasuke Uchiha.

It was as crazy as the idea that the two would actually be on friendly terms. She was kept away from him when her year older cousin, Neji, who was in the grade above them, made it very clear that he did not like Sasuke when he had to lead the tour group for the upcoming freshmen. He was assigned to the group with the Uchiha in it while Hinata was in a group with Lee as her guide. Then on the two would always be at each other's throats when it came to academics and (mostly) sports.

So, it wasn't too much of her surprise when Hinata walked into the cafeteria with a robotic baby in her arms while the Uchiha held the baby carrier, that Neji made it his business to get to the bottom of what was going on. It was close to the end of the year and that meant that Neji was going to graduated and go on to Konohagakure University while Hinata was left unprotected at the Academy. Hinata was a little embarrassed as she sat at a table while Sasuke and Neji talked out what exactly was going on and what Neji would do to him if Hinata got hurt. Hinata just looked over the assignment sheet and all the notes that their teacher had given to them to better prepare them for the situation. Each week the couple would get a new scenario that would be picked at random. Right now, Hinata was a stay at home mother while Sasuke worked an office job.

A rather average family.

Hinata sighed lightly as Sasuke sat back down and her cousin stalked away in a foul mood. "S-Sorry about h-him," she sighed lightly as she kept her eyes on the robotic baby. There was no way that she would be able to look into such harsh onyx eyes.

"Whatever," Sasuke scoffed not really caring about the whole thing. All he wanted to be sure was that he passed the class with an A and that was it. Hinata was the perfect partner and their scenario was great since it meant that she would deal with the baby for the most part. Sasuke had never worked with children but he was sure that if he kept getting good scenarios, which he should, this would be an easy assignment. He glanced over at her and couldn't help but smile when he saw how she smiled at the baby; he didn't know why it was so "heart-warming" since it wasn't even a real baby. Sasuke would admit that Hinata was very attractive but he would never admit that he liked her in any way. Even though he knew that his father knew, the man would never tell anyone. Not to mention that even Naruto could see that his friend slash rival had a crush on the blue haired Hyuga. But that was neither here or there, all he had to worry about was his grade. "I have practice after school every day, but I'll be able to take care of the thing on the weekends."

"It's a-a g-girl," Hinata informed lightly as she placed the baby in her carrier.

"So?" He asked.

"I-I just th-thought it w-would be best n-not to call h-her 'it'…" she trailed off with a shrug.

"I'm going to grab lunch, you can just tell me days when you're too busy to take care of…her." He said as he stood up and left Hinata at the table to rock the baby that didn't need to be rocked. He shook his head with a smirk at the idea of how excited she was about the whole issue, but it made him happy to see her so happy. Hinata, on the other hand, was rather excited about the whole idea, not because she was able to get the Academy's heart throb to be her partner, but because she got to try to be a mother. One of Hinata's dreams was to be a mother one day, a daughter named after her mother would be perfect. She loved taking care of her sister and younger cousins, but now they were too old to let her baby them. Hinata was sure that she could be a great mother. Hinata was about to go up and get her own lunch, making sure that the baby was strapped in and comfortable, but as she got up Sasuke patted her shoulder. "I got you something," he said calmly as he sat down. Hinata looked to him with shock and he just smirked, "It's my job to take care of you both, right?"

"I-I guess," she blushed as she sat back down across from him. "Th-Thank you Uchiha-san."

"You can call me Sasuke," he said dully as he handed her a bento and then began to eat his.

"O-Okay," she smiled at him and blushed. "Th-Then call me H-Hinata."

"Alright," he smirked at her. Hinata just looked down at her bento and began to eat. "So, what is the plan?"

"I-I guess I can just take care o-of her," she said as she looked over to the baby that looked to be in a sleep mode. "I-I don't think that my b-book club would m-mind that I have th-the baby with me." She shrugged with a light smile as she glanced up at him, "I-I don't s-see w-why to make th-this complicated."

"Alright," he nodded. "We can discuss a plan each week on how to deal with each new scenario we get."

"S-Sounds l-like a pl-plan," she smiled brightly. "I-I think this w-will be gr-great."

"Hn."

(Line Break)

"Ne, S-Sasuke-san?" Hinata asked lightly as she was seated beside the male while in Math class; she wasn't really sure why he had started sitting by her, but she never questioned the Uchiha's actions. "I-I was wondering…" she blushed lightly when he finally looked over to her and with a cocked brow. "I-I mean…c-can you w-watch her a-after school t-today?" She asked lightly as she motioned over to the baby in its carrier.

"Why?" Sasuke wasn't too keen on the fact of having to take care of the thing; he just wanted an A. "I have practice after school."

"I-It's only for a l-little while," she tried to reassure him with a light smile. "I-I just have to d-do something q-quick and I won't b-be able to t-take her in w-with me." She really didn't want to explain why she couldn't but she just hoped that he would believe her on the matter.

"Whatever," he sighed as he went to working on his homework again, "just be quick to pick her up in the gym alright?"

"O-Of course," she smiled.

Once the bell rang, Sasuke picked up the baby carrier and walked off to the gym like he usually did as Hinata walked off to the office in hopes to be as quick as she could. Sasuke was proven right when he walked into the gym and was quickly mocked. "Jeez teme," Naruto snorted as he pointed at him, "you gotta breast feed the thing too?"

"Shut it dobe," he sneered at her and lightly placed he book bag and carrier in a safe place on the bleachers. "Unlike you, I take pride in getting good grades."

"So you decide that acting like a mother would get you this good grade?" He teased.

"My partner needed to do something; she'll be back soon enough." He said as he looked over to one of the younger students, "You," he called over as the kid looked to about wet his pants. "Come here," he motioned the smaller boy over that played on a lower level basketball team. "Watch her until I get out," he ordered and the kid nodded as he sat by the carrier.

"Her?" Naruto chuckled as he followed Sasuke into the locker room to change.

"Yes," he glared at him. "Can you please drop the fact about this? Only a moron like you could get so much entertainment from it."

"Teme, it is just way too funny."

"You laughing about Sasuke's baby," Kiba jumped in as he put on his shirt. "I saw you walking around with that thing," he snickered, "are you already whipped by your fake wife?"

"I'm no whipped," Sasuke said as he opened up his locker. "Part of the project is sharing responsibilities and I can take care of a kid."

"Wouldn't a good father not leave his kid alone?" Kiba asked.

"Dude," Naruto looked to Kiba with mocking concern, "that's Sasuke's daughter. She doesn't belong in a place like this." The two busted out laughing as Sasuke walked out as he put on his shirt on.

"Morons," he muttered as he went back over to the shivering underclassmen. "Go," he ordered him away and the guy was quick to run off. Sasuke looked to the baby doll and sighed, "What's the big deal? You don't do much anyway," he shrugged and went to warming up. Without any real issues with the doll, Sasuke went off to run a few laps around the gym with the other guys. Everything was going so well, his coach came in and they were in the middle of drills when they heard crying.

"The hell," Asuma looked around and spotted the baby carrier as the others snickered. Sasuke felt his ears burn red. "Who's the one in Home Ec.?" He asked with a sigh since he usually hated this month. He was rather surprised to see Sasuke raise his hand. "Really?" He asked, "You?"

"He just wants to know how to be a good wife sensei," Naruto laughed and the others joined in. Before Sasuke could beat Naruto, Naruto put his hands up, "I-I'm joking…" he said between his laughing.

"Uchiha," Asuma said as he motioned to the crying doll. "Go take care of it and next time, don't bring it to class."

"That's his daughter!" Kiba jumped in as he was holding his middle as they all laughed.

Sasuke grumbled under his breath as he went over to the carrier and tried to think of what to do. He carefully picked the baby up and tried to soothe it by rubbing circles on the doll's back and rocking back and forth. It only caused the others to laugh and even Asuma chuckled at the site. Seeing Sasuke care for something was too funny to pass up. Sasuke grunted as he went to walk out of the room, but he heard the doors open,

Hinata peeked in and hoped that no one was without their shirts. She blushed lightly as she looked over to the team of boys that began to notice her presence, and then she scanned the room for Sasuke. Hinata smiled and laughed lightly as she saw Sasuke trying (and failing) to get the baby to stop crying. She quickly jogged over, "S-Sorry," she blushed a bit darker as she took the doll from him, "i-it was a b-bit longer than I-I thought." She smiled as he slumped down on the bench and ran his hand through his hair. "Y-You did r-really well," she complimented.

Sasuke scoffed, "please," he glanced at her, "she stopped crying the second you took her." He smirked as she blushed but didn't say anything since she knew he was right. Hinata was just too motherly for her own good. He sighed but then went stiff when he felt a light kiss on his cheek. His head snapped over to Hinata, who had her own blush as she gazed at her feet.

"I-I still th-think you d-did great," she complimented. "I-I'll let y-you get b-back to practice," she said as she grabbed the carrier and walked out of the gym.

They were all in silence as Sasuke just sat there with his cheeks turning a light pink.

"Damn Sasuke-teme," Naruto smiled, "I didn't know Hinata was your husband."

Sasuke was quick to run over and tackle the male to the ground as the others laughed and Asuma tried to break up the fight.

(Next One)

~Family Conflicts~

Hinata twiddled her fingers nervously as she sat at a nicely made table in the middle of the best restaurant in town. She avoided pushing her forefingers together, but that habit was about to make a shining comeback. She was dressed in a form-fitting dark pink dress with black wedged heels and silver bracelets, necklace, and earrings. Her blue hair was lightly curled and just left to fall down her back and over her shoulders. She had been hanging out a lot with Gaara, but it was usually going out for coffee or taking walks together; this was the first time that they were going out for dinner. A really nice dinner that had not been her idea; Hinata had offered to make dinner, but he thought it best for them to go out like normal couples.

Couples…

It made Hinata blush to think that she had really gotten herself a boyfriend. She only had one boyfriend and she remembered where that got her. Speaking of that, she checked her phone to see if she had heard anything from her two boys, who were staying at Neji's for the weekend as punishment for getting into a fight at school. Again, she liked to add. Hinata didn't know what was going on, but her boys had been expressing their anger towards two other boys that were happy to through it right back at them. She had sat in the Dean's office and listened as he scolded them and threatened that detention was the least of their worries; the boys they had taken a liking to fighting with were exchange students from allied nations and children to a powerful business man. Hinata promised that they would be properly punished. Hinata was going to send them to spend the weekend with her father, but even she knew that would be a little cruel, so she went with Neji instead.

Hinata sighed lightly as she put her phone away and picked up her glass of water. Everything was building up that she was sure that she was going to explode from her nervousness. As Hinata was finally going to break and order a big glass of wine, she nearly jumped when someone sat down across from her. Hinata covered her mouth since she nearly spit out her water as the man chuckled, "Didn't think I was going to show up?" Gaara teased as he unbuttoned his suit jacket and placed his hat on the table. He smiled as she blushed lightly and looked away. He was dressed in a white dress shirt with a dark red tie, black pants, and jacket. "Sorry I'm so late," he said, "I had a little trouble getting ready." He explained.

"I know the feeling," she said with a light smile as she thought back to how Itachi and Madara were begging her not to leave. Since they found out they had a living father who was well aware of them; they didn't want to have deal with the idea that they would have to get another one. Hinata tried to tell them that she wasn't going to get married; Itachi was quick to point out that dates lead to marriage and more kids. Hinata flushed and told them to stop worrying and get ready for TenTen when she came to get them.

"I don't think you do," he chuckled lightly as he took off his suit jacket. Hinata looked at him with confusion. Gaara smiled lightly, "I…I haven't been completely honest with you…."

"You…" she put her hands on her lap, "you're married, aren't you?" She asked lightly. Hinata always feared that; she knew that a good looking man like him most have been surrounded by many beautiful woman.

"No," he quickly assured her, "well…not anymore. I am for sure not married to her anymore." He blushed lightly as she fidgeted in her seat. "Where….where you ever married?"

Hinata shook her head, "Never."

"Right," he sighed, "I feel like an asshole."

"Don't," she smiled lightly, "I know what a…asshole is…" she said lightly as the waitress came over. "Can," she looked to the young woman, "can I get a large glass of red wine?"

"Two please," Gaara added. She nodded and walked off as Gaara looked her, "But I do have something to confess." He reached into his shirt pocket and pulled out a photo. "I've got kids…" he said and seemed to be waiting for her reaction. He was surprised when she heard her laughing, "Is that a good laugh?"

Hinata nodded as she opened up her purse, "It's perfect," she looked at him, "I've got twin boys." She held up a photo, "you want to see them?" He nodded and they exchanged photos. Their smiles slowly fell as they looked over the photos since, to their utter shock; they seem to have met these boys before. Yep…they had heard about these kids already. "Are…" Hinata looked over the photo of a red haired boy and a blonde one, "are they Sasori-baka and Deidara-baka?"

"Are these the Hyuga-temes?"

They looked at each other and Hinata blushed red, "Oh no," she put the photo on the table and put her head in her heads. "I'm so sorry," she shook her head in hopes to wake up from this nightmare she was in. Her boys beat up her boyfriend's boys.

"No, don't be," he tried to comfort her as he put the photo down. "My boys deserve to have their asses kicked once in a while." Hinata looked up at him with a light smile, "I'm sorry that they have been harassing your boys."

"Itachi and Madara have enough pride to fill an ocean."

"Sasori and Deidara have enough smart ass comments to build a monument."

They both laughed lightly as the waitress came over with wine. "Y-You should have seen Itachi when he found out Sasori got a better grade than him in English." She giggled lightly as she took a sip of her wine. "I had to sit there and listen to him read his paper and explain why it was better."

"You should have been there when Deidara came home in a huff about being beaten by Madara in multiple races." He chuckled lightly as Hinata giggled. "I had to help Deidara with training in the hotel hallways so he could get better."

"Yes," Hinata nodded, "you're here on business." She smiled sadly, "I guess that means you'll be heading back home soon."

Gaara smiled lightly, "Well," Hinata looked up at him, "It's still being negotiated, but my father may be interested in setting up an investment company here in Konohagakure…with me running it."

"That's great," Hinata smiled with a pink blush, "You…You could stay around a bit longer."

"Not to mention the boys like it better here," he smirked, "they are excited about the idea of playing in the snow."

"I can see why," she brought the glass to her lips, "nothing like freezing and enjoying every second of it."

"And," he added, "I bet they are making tons of friends at the Academy." They both laughed and Gaara was the first to place his glass down, "Your boys…can I ask about them?" Hinata swallowed loudly and paled a bit. She could guess where this was going; it was rather obvious her kids looked a lot like a man he probably has seen quite often while he was here. Hinata nodded lightly; she had to be honest with him. No one liked to be with a dirty liar. "Did you raise them alone?"

"Well," Hinata started, "the first few years, I was still living at home and had a lot of help from my sister, cousin, and other family members. And after that, they were mostly raised by my cousin and me." She took another drink from her glass. "Can I ask you about you ex-wife?" She said only glancing at him to see his reaction. He nodded and Hinata cleared her throat, "What happened?"

Gaara sighed lightly and sat back in his chair, "Her name was Matsuri….and I guess we just had a falling out." He looked at her with a sad smile, "After Sasori, we were a little on edge and she really never use to my constant working. Then, Deidara came along…" he trailed off and caught Hinata's look of confusion. "What?"

"But…Deidara and Sasori are the same age…" she questioned not being able to put this together.

"We adopted Deidara since Matsuri got really sick after Sasori," he explained lightly and took a drink. "The doctor advised her that getting pregnant again would not be a good idea." He looked at his glass and spun the wine around. "I think that was what brought on her sudden change. Matsuri wanted a little girl so badly."

"I'm sorry," Hinata said as she looked down at her lap, "I shouldn't have asked something like that." She tucked some hair behind her ear. "She sounds rather lovely."

"She was," he nodded much to Hinata's discomfort; she didn't know what she would do if her boyfriend dumped her for his ex-wife. "But," he glanced up at her, "something about us just didn't work." He smiled lightly, "Can I asked you another question?"

"Anything you like," she smiled lightly with a blush dusting her cheeks.

"Do your boys know who their real father is?"

Hinata sighed lightly and nodded, "they do know." She looked back up at him and took a deep breath in hopes to calm her nerves. Gaara looked at her with slight confusion and she decided to explain, "I was…impregnated by a rather powerful man," she started. "So, a family wasn't a part of his big plan." She shrugged lightly with a smile. "Part of the deal between us, was that I never told anyone or my boys who their father was. But, it seems that they found out with the help of their stubborn uncle," she laughed lightly as she took another drink. "So, things are a little tense around us now."

"Was it Sasuke Uchiha?" Gaara asked as he handed back the picture to her.

"That obvious?" She joked as she took it and handed his back.

"It seemed your boys drowned in his gene pool," he smirked lightly. Hinata nodded and Gaara sighed lightly, "I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up that they will like me."

Hinata smiled lightly, "I don't think they even like their original father," she patted his hand, "I bet they would love to meet you."

"I think before anyone meets anyone's kids," he smirked, "we should try to get them to like one another."

"I'll talk to the two tomorrow when they get back from school," she smiled as she held up her glass.

"As will I." They tapped glasses together and took a long drink. "Should I….worry about the Uchiha?"

"No," she shook her head. "Should I worry about Matsuri?"

"I don't think so," he smiled, "I haven't heard from her in, about, three or four years."

"Then its settled," she smiled lightly and he smiled back. "This will be a challenge, won't it?" He nodded and they both laughed lightly. She sighed lightly but kept up her smile, "One step at a time I guess."

"Don't worry," he smiled at her, "this will work." She raised a brow in a questioning manner. "If I can make a deal with Hiashi Hyuga and Fugaku Uchiha, I can get my two boys to play nice."

"I am impressed," she giggled lightly as he smirked.

The rest of the night was spent in light conversation that mostly centered on their odd ball family and their stories of being a single parent. Hinata actually this was the greatest first date she had ever been on. Sure, Sasuke was nice, but this was different. Gaara just seemed a bit friendlier than Sasuke had ever been with her. But maybe that he was kind of like her. Two kids, busy work schedules, and a rather nosy family. Now the only thing that might stand in their way is that very same family…

And their warring sons

(Next One)

~The Play Date~

"I'm twelve years old, high honors, and an above average I.Q," Itachi glared as he crossed his arms over his chest. "I will not be subjected to this 'Play Date' you planned without my consent."

"And I'm too angry at that blonde haired moron to even swallow the thought he is headed to my house!" Madara added in from his spot on the floor.

Hinata sighed as she stood in the door way with an apron on over her most casually nice clothes. She held a tray of cookies and a sad look on her face; but she always put it on to get what she wanted from her sons. "But…this is the first time Gaara is coming over, and he is so excited to meet you."

"My ass he is," Madara shot back.

"Madara," Hinata scolded, "please don't swear."

"It's who I am Okaa-san," he sat up and frowned, "and if he's so excited, why bring his stupid kids?"

"We are concerned about your constant fighting and getting in trouble, Madara," she added as she placed the cookies on a nice plate on the kitchen table. She went back to preparing more snacks. "And I want you to meet them all," she glanced back and smiled, "you two could use a few more friends."

"I don't need friends," Itachi muttered as he lied down on the sofa and flipped to another channel. "And I certainly don't need more brothers."

Hinata blushed, "And who says that you are getting any?"

"We're not dumb Okaa-san," Madara smirked as he moved so he sat against the sofa.

"I think you two are making ridiculous assumptions about Gaara and me." She said lightly with her blush growing. "We're just dating and thought it would be nice for you four to get the chance to bond and stop your fighting."

"It's the Sabaku's fault," Itachi said. "Just because he is from another country does not make him better than the rest of us." He scoffed and lied on his stomach, "Talk about arrogance."

"Coming from the boy that once showed up his own team members at a tournament," she laughed lightly when she heard another scoff. "It's just one day," she closed the oven and walked over to the living room, "can you both just give me one day?"

"You said the same thing when we had to go to Hikaru's birthday party." Madara looked at her. "I thought that was our 'one day'?"

"Okay than one more day," she clasped her hands together and pouted her lips. "For me? Please?" They both blushed lightly and looked away with a 'hn' and 'whatever' as they stared at the TV like they were more interested in it. Hinata smiled brightly and clapped her hands once, "Thank you." She was about to go back into the kitchen, but she was stopped by a sudden question that made her tense.

"What does Uchiha-san think about this?"

Hinata turned back and saw that Madara had the same look of surprise as he looked to Itachi, who was still staring at the TV with no emotion on his face. "What?" She asked again, thinking she had heard the question wrong.

"What does Uchiha-san think about this?" He repeated.

"I don't think his opinion on this really matters…" she faced them as she crossed her arms over her chest shyly. "Why…Why are you asking?"

"I mean…I didn't even get to know my first Otou….I really don't want to try and get to know another…." He glanced over at her but then looked away. "But…I guess that was a stupid question…"

"No," Hinata smiled as she walked over and sat by his feet. She placed her hands on her lap, "I…I know that it's been hard for you two. Surely, finding out you had a living Otou that knew of you was a shock and you need time to adjust, but," she looked to him, "I'm not running out to find someone to replace your Otou either." She took a deep breath and smiled at him, "Sasuke-san, is a great man. He may not show it, but he really cares for you both," she patted his leg. "You two are mature enough to make your own decisions; I do not approve of him trying to push in on your lives. But, if you two want to go see him, on your own will, I will support that." She stood back up, "And like I said, I'm not rushing to get married either."

"If you did marry Sabaku-san," Madara said, "and that is a big if," he added. "Do you think we could have a chocolate cake?"

"It's a wedding not a child's birthday," Itachi looked at him with a frown. "You need to have vanilla and white frosting."

"But that's boring," he said with a groan. "Why can't Okaa-san have a fun wedding?"

"You both are ridiculous," Hinata laughed as she went to go clean up the kitchen. "I like marble cake."

"Boo! You and weasel are boring!"

"Shut up spot."

"What you say to me?"

"How can you not hear me? I am right behind your fat head."

"Stop it," Hinata said from the kitchen, "I just cleaned and I am not going to try and break up another fight between you two."

"Yeah, cause Madara punched you in the face."

"I didn't mean to Okaa-san," Madara called back and glared at Itachi. "Stop being such a goody-two-shoes. You always make me look like the bad guy."

"It's not that hard." Hinata sighed as she shook her head. She was too busy trying to be sure that made everything and anything that the Sabaku family would like. She wanted to make the best impression on the two other boys since she was sure going to have to live up to some high standards because of their previous mother figure. Not that Hinata wanted to become their mother…but even boys could use advice from a grown woman. She pulled out a fruit salad and as she was going to set it on the table, there were three hard knocks on the door. "Oh Kami," Itachi said as he looked out the window, "he's here."

"I'm out," Madara tried to walk out, but Hinata grabbed his shoulder and turned him to face the door. "But Okaa-san," he whined loudly, "I hate them so much."

"Play nice," she said as she went up to the door as the two stood back. She took a deep breath and smiled as she opened the door. "Hello," she blushed lightly as motioned the three to come inside. "I hope the drive wasn't too bad."

"It was a pleasant drive," Gaara smiled as she walked up to stand before them. "I would like you to formally meet," he put each hand on a shoulder of each of the boys beside him. "Sasori and Deidara." The two boys muttered out welcomes as they looked at anything but the Hyuga family. Hinata couldn't believe how much Sasori looked like Gaara, it was about the cutest thing she had ever seen (right next to her own boys though).

"And this," she pulled Madara and Itachi over to her side. "Is Itachi and Madara-"

"Why do you introduce him first?" Madara huffed as he crossed his arms over his chest.

"Idiot," Itachi muttered under his breath.

"They are just as charming as they look," Hinata joked with her cheeks turning a darker shade of red. Gaara chuckled since he was able to sense her embarrassment. "Is anyone hungry," she asked trying to diffuse the tension. "I have a bunch of the stuff in the kitchen."

"Sweet, un!" Deidara smiled as he happily walked into the kitchen. "The old man actually found a woman that could cook a meal." Hinata held Itachi's collar as the male was about to go after the loud mouth blonde.

"He means that in the most flattering way possible," Gaara said with a light smile and Hinata just nodded, understanding that he didn't mean any harm. "Come on Sasori," he patted the boys shoulder, "let's see what Hinata made for everyone."

"I'm not hungry," he said as he stood in his place.

"You don't have to eat," Hinata smiled lightly, "I bet Itachi and Madara would love to take you down to the basement to hang out, watch TV, play games, and other things like that."

"No we wouldn't," Madara said bluntly. Before Hinata could scold him, he moved away. "I'll go eat."

"Come on," Itachi sighed as he motioned for Sasori to follow. "This will be over faster if we pretend to get along."

"Fine." Sasori grunted as he followed after Itachi down to the basement. Hinata sighed as she just stood there and tried to hide the fact she was so terrified that they were not getting along.

"That went better than I expected," Gaara smiled lightly as he stood by Hinata and put his arm around her shoulders. "Don't worry," he looked at her with a kind smile. Hinata looked at him with a blush and worried expression, "They will learn to get along sooner or later."

"I hope so," she said lightly as she watched Deidara and Madara try to get food without having to interact with one another. "We probably shouldn't leave them alone together." She whispered to him with a light smile.

"You watch the younger ones and I'll go be sure the big boys are still playing nice," he whispered back. Gaara placed a light kiss on her cheek before walking off. "If I scream, something is very wrong," he said with a smirk as Hinata giggled lightly. She nodded and walked into the kitchen as Gaara went down into the basement. He was rather surprised to see that Hinata had given the boys a sort of man cave for them to just…enjoy. There was a large TV, a computer, two different game systems, and even a place for them to work on homework. He stood on the last step as Sasori and Itachi stood before the TV as some cartoon played. He wondered what they were both thinking, or maybe (with their intelligence) thinking to one another. Gaara wouldn't be surprised if the two were communicating through thoughts. As he was about to make his presence known, the two began to speak verbally.

"Your mother will never be my mother."

"And your father will never be my father." Itachi crossed his arms over his chest, "My actually father may not be able to be my father either."

"What happened?" Sasori asked lightly as he continued to stare at the screen.

"He chose not to be my father. I only found out about him about a month ago." Itachi said grimly and then glanced over to the red head. "What about you?"

"She just left." Sasori said dully and Gaara couldn't help but flinch. "They were always fighting about anything they could fight about. I guess she was so fed up, she walked out while we were all asleep." He shrugged, "That was a couple years ago; no point on dwelling on it."

"Have you ever tried to contact her?"

"A few times…but no one can know about that. You?"

"He once came over while my mother was at work," he answered. "Tell her and I'll kill you." Sasori nodded and they both just stared at the screen.

Gaara carefully walked back up to the top and opened and closed again more loudly so the two thought he just came in. "Boys," he said with a light smirk, pretending he had just arrived, "I hope that you are not causing trouble." Both boys scoffed and then shot glares at one another. "I assumed as much," he walked over while looking around. "Very nice basement."

"Thank you, Sabaku-sama," Itachi bowed to him and then went back to looking at the TV.

"What do you want Otou-san?" Sasori asked with his own smirk.

"Just want to be sure that you two aren't fighting." He said as he sat down on the sofa. "Hinata was rather worried about leaving you two alone."

"I would never attack the Hyuga in his own house," Sasori said with a smug look, "I am far more cunning."

"Like the school yard would be any better," Itachi shot him a steely glare and smirked. "You are no match when you don't have your idiotic brother at your side."

"I am a better fighter than Deidara." Sasori said.

"I would pay money to see you prove such a claim."

"How about you both go back upstairs and eat," Gaara said as he stood up. He knew when a fight would start, and he was about five seconds away from seeing a brawl. "Hinata worked very hard today to be sure that everyone got something they enjoyed." He motioned for them both to follow and without much trouble, they did. Once they reached the top of the steps, the three heard the others laughing and the sound of ruffled clothing. They walked into the living room and the two boys held back the need to face-palm when they saw the three in a very intense game of twister. "What have I gotten into," Gaara said under his breath as he flushed at the site.

"You three want to join," Hinata asked with a blush as she was bent backwards like a bridge over Madara, who was reaching for a yellow circle.

"Un," Deidara said with a smile as he struggled to spin the spinner, "Hinata-san is rather good for being so top heavy, un!"

"The hell you say about my Okaa-san dobe?" Madara craned his neck to glare at the boy.

"Right had green Hinata-san." Deidara called out while ignoring the dark haired boy.

"Oh dear," she said lightly as she slid her hand over, "I don't want to fall on you Madara…."

"I'll take his place," Gaara piped in with a smirk as Hinata flushed red.

"You disgust me," Itachi growled as he glared at him. "Okaa-san," he walked over, "I find it rather inappropriate for you to partake in this game."

"I find it rather inappropriate for blah blah blah blah," Madara mocked in a whiny voice. "We want to have fun, not be bored Itachi." Itachi looked at him and with a swift kick, knocked Madara onto his stomach. "Hey!" Madara scrambled up from under Hinata and stood before Itachi, "You can't do that Itachi! I was about to win!"

"Oops," Itachi shrugged before walking away into the kitchen.

"And there were two Hyuga-san, un," Deidara said with a big smile as he spun the spinner. "Yes! Right foot blue," he said as he slid his foot over. "I'm gonna win, un."

"No you aren't," Madara said with a smirk as he pushed Deidara's arm from under him to make him fall. "Okaa-san wins, game over."

"That was a cheat, un!" Deidara said as he looked over to Hinata, "Right?"

"We can call it a tie," she smiled as she lowered herself down and then sat up. "Oh…I really need to stretch more." She got to her feet and wiped off her pants, "What do we play now?"

"So I don't ever get to play twister?" Gaara muttered under his breath with a huff.

"You are getting creepy Otou-san," Sasori said lightly with a smirk. Gaara just nudged him and Sasori was quick to nudge back. They smirked at one another and walked into the kitchen.

Hinata stood there and looked down at Deidara, who just stood there as he watched the two interact; with a look of longing in his eyes. Hinata smiled lightly and bent down so that she was close to his height, "Ne, Deidara?" She asked lightly. He looked over to her with a brow raised, "You seem to be much more fun than Gaara and Sasori combined," she smiled brightly. "It's a good thing those two have you to teach them how to let loose once in a while."

"I know, right, un?" He smiled smugly as he put his hands behind his head. "It's like I live with librarians sometimes, un." Hinata laughed lightly as she stood straight, "Let's go eat Hyuga-san," he motioned for her to follow him, "So, Madara-teme," Deidara started with a smile, "when are you ever going to give me a rematch, un?"

"No fights," Hinata said to them both as she went to the fridge to grab a pitcher of lemonade.

"I bet I could own you in a video game," Madara said as he grabbed a cookie. "I am the greatest when it comes to video games."

"So amazing," Itachi said with fake astonishment, "because that will hold up in the real world someday."

"Lay off Itachi, un," Deidara said as he grabbed a rice ball, "just because you and Sasori get good grades mean you can look down on us, un."

"Did you just defend me?" Madara asked with a glare. "Cause I don't need you to."

"Too late, un." He shrugged, "these are really good Hyuga-san," Deidara smiled at her as he took a few more. "Matsuri-okaa would always make these with leeks, un. Gross, right?"

"Shut up," Sasori said with a threatening voice and glare.

"Alright, sorry, un," Deidara said while putting his hands up to show he meant no harm. "But these really are good."

"Thank you," she nodded to him as she sat down beside Madara and Itachi, "Did I make enough dangos Itachi?" she asked with a slight tease in her voice since Itachi had practically filled his plate with most of them.

"Maybe double the batch for next time," he said with a smirk as Hinata laughed under her breath. Itachi was about to move to his second one, but he caught Deidara looking at him, "What?" He glared at him.

"I never thought someone as bland as you would like sweets, un." He said with a smirk.

"Right?" Madara agreed as he looked to Deidara, "That was what I always thought. Itachi is like the definition of no fun."

"I'm glad that you two have become so friendly in the matter of only an hour," Itachi said with a sneer as he continued to eat like no one had said anything. "Now you have someone to be stupid with Madara."

"Itachi," Hinata scolded.

"For once I have to agree with the Hyuga," Sasori said as he sat back in his chair and crossed his arms over his chest. "Deidara was just one over by food and the chance to finally befriend someone at his intelligence level."

"Sasori," Gaara shot at him. "We talked about this."

"The Hyuga gets to do it without getting his head bitten off." Sasori muttered under his breath. Gaara wanted to say something, but there was nothing good that could come from that.

"I do not let him get away with that," Hinata defended herself with a nod, "Itachi will get an earful later about this since I think, someone of his intelligence would have learned by now."

"Please don't embarrass me in front of the Sabaku," Itachi flushed as he looked down at his plate. "All I have is my pride and you are slowly taking that away." Sasori and Deidara began to snicker and chuckle at the thought of Itachi getting punished by his rather soft looking mother. Hinata was a little embarrassed by embarrassing her son and tried to think of a way to make it up to him.

"Deidara slept with a night light until he was eight," Gaara suddenly said as he picked up his glass of lemonade.

"How dare you, un!?" Deidara glared at him with red cheeks, "You promised to never speak of it.

As Sasori snickered at it, Gaara smirked. "Sasori still sleeps with an old teddy bear my grandmother made for me as a child."

"Shut up!" Sasori glared at him with his face bursting red. Madara busted out laughing to the point where he almost fell out of his chair. Itachi chuckled and slowly began to grow louder as the thought sunk in more and more. Hinata looked to her laughing sons and then to the two very embarrassed ones. She thought it was a little unfair; she was thankful that Gaara admitted that to make Itachi feel better, but it was a little far.

"Madara and Itachi still like to be read to." Hinata suddenly said. It brought the two boys to a dead silence as the other two began to laugh, along with Gaara.

"Sasori and Deidara still love to run into the toy store and play with anything not boxed or mounted down." Gaara smirked and Hinata giggled lightly.

"Madara still grabs onto my clothes when we walk around the mall."

"Sasori enjoys cuddling with me when watching movies.

"Itachi likes it when I brush through his hair."

"Okaa-san still watches children movies!" Madara shouted with his whole face flushed. They all looked at him and Gaara busted out laughing as Hinata blushed red.

"Otou-san likes to play in the sand whenever we go to the beach." Sasori added. Hinata let a laugh get past her lips and Gaara's cheeks turned a light pink. He suddenly began laughing and soon the other four joined in.

It suddenly became a very fun day of story-telling, a bit of smack-talking, and all around really good family fun. Hinata never thought that she was going to have an experience like this. She always thought that she would get to share this kind of thing with Sasuke, but seeing Gaara getting along so well with Madara and even getting a smile out of Itachi.

She even had the idea that it was better.

"You okay?" Gaara asked as he looked over to Hinata, who was staring at the four from the stairs as the boys played video games.

"Oh," she was pulled from her thoughts and laughed lightly with a blush, "I'm okay." She nodded. "Anyone want anything?" Hinata asked as she looked to the other three.

"No," the four boys said without looking away from the screen.

"How about we grab a drink," Gaara smiled as he placed the controller down and got up.

"How can you leave in the middle of an ambush?" Madara yelled as he began to panic and shoot.

"You've doomed us old man, un!" Deidara yelled as he got to his feet and played harder.

"Ignore them," Gaara whispered as he led her back up the stairs. Hinata blushed lightly at the thought of finally being alone with the man of her affections. They closed the door and both took a seat of the sofa. "I think this is going rather well." He said lightly as he put his arm around her shoulders as she placed her head on his chest, "No one has broken anything yet."

"I guess that is a positive thing," she said with a light smile and a giggle. "Maybe with a little more pushes, they can be very good friends." Hinata looked up at him, "You should have warned me that Sasori was so much like you," she smiled lightly, "he practically is you."

"Well I did raise the boy for the most part," he said lightly as he stroked her hair. "Just so you know," he glanced at her, "I'm not as rude as he is."

"Well he learned it from someone," she teased lightly as he scoffed lightly. Hinata laughed as she put her legs up and cuddled closer to him. "I really like this," she closed her eyes in pure bliss. "I like this a lot."

"We can do this more often if you like," he said as he placed his head on hers as he continued to stroke her hair. "Maybe have one at my house in Sunagakure," he mentioned lightly.

"I forgot," she spoke with slight sadness, "you are going to have to go back to Sunagakure." She held him a bit closer and tighter. "I don't want you to go."

"Well," he said lightly, "You can come with me."

"I can't move Itachi and Madara like that," she looked up at him. "And I can't ask you to make a new life here either." She sighed lightly as he looked at her. "Not to mention…my family would throw a fit if I would just up and leave." She giggled lightly as Gaara chuckled. "I bet they would love to meet you as well."

"Your sister was a bit too friendly to say the least," he smirked. "For a Hyuga I would have expected her to be a bit more like your…humble father," he said with slight sarcasm. He chuckled when Hinata playfully hit his chest. "Come on now, don't be mean."

"You should be lucky my sister likes you so much," she said, "she has never trusted me to date because of my first choice for a partner."

"What…what does he think of all this?" Gaara asked.

"Too be honest," her voice was light, "I never told him you were meeting them." She looked up at him, "And I'm not sure how he would react to it." Hinata shrugged lightly. "I would think he would be a little mad that I would not allow him into their lives, but I without much question."

"It is because you like me better, right," he smirked at her.

"Correct," she closed her eyes and hugged him. "I like you much better."

"Maybe I should go talk to him," he suggested with a shrug.

"I don't think that would be a good idea."

"How so?"

"Just a feeling-"

"Because my Otou-san is an uncaring business man," Gaara and Hinata look over the back of the sofa and saw Itachi standing there with a frown. "He wouldn't care either way."

"Itachi," Hinata sat up and looked at him fully. "Uchiha-san cares…he just didn't at the right time," she nodded as she turned back so that neither would see the look on her face. "I just now that Sasuke can be a bit of a prideful fool and a little…possessive." She admitted with a bitter smile.

"He isn't being a problem for you, right?" Gaara asked with slight concern over the fact his girlfriend's ex was such a powerful and rather dangerous man. "Because I do also have some social standing that can be pitted against his."

"Sasuke has been fine," she stood up and smiled, "Now, what was it that you needed Itachi? Surely you just didn't come up here to check up on me?" Hinata held back the need to giggle when her son blushed lightly.

"We…they wanted some more stuff to eat," she said with a shrug as he walked into the kitchen. "I just offered to go up since they were being children about the whole thing."

"You lost the arm wrestling match?" Gaara asked with a smirk as Itachi stiffened lightly. "Yeah, Deidara is surprisingly very strong." He looks over to Hinata and smirked, "He learned that from me."

"I am surprised," she teased with a light blush as she followed Itachi into the kitchen and helped him stack up the snacks so he could carry them down safely. "If you guys need more, just ask, okay?" She smiled as Itachi nodded and walked back downstairs. "Would you like to watch a movie?" She asked lightly as she walked over to the TV.

"What kind of movie?" He asked as he watched her.

"I was thinking a musical," she said not looking away from her work.

"About?"

"Murder," she smiled as she placed the movie in the disc player and then went back over to sit beside him. "I think you'll really like it."

"Well how can I say no to a murderous musical?" He smirked as he pulled her into his arms so that she was against his chest again. "I could get used to this. Could you?"

"I think I could adjust," she glanced up at him and placed a chaste kiss on his lips. Gaara only smiled and placed his head on her own.

"They are so gross," Deidara whispered as he was kneeled on the floor. He looked up to Itachi. "You think they'll make out on that sofa?"

"If they do," Itachi said with disgust, "I'll have to burn it." He looked across the door way to where Madara and Sasori were watching. "I told you this would happen."

"Please," Sasori whispered, "they will soon get over this little romance and we won't have to suffer each other company."

Madara looked up at the red head, "But…we can meet up some times for video games…right?" He looked to the other two.

"Like," Deidara began, "once in a while." The others nodded in agreement.

"I'll marry her just in spite of you four," Gaara said as Hinata giggled lightly. "And you will all share one room. A very small room I would like to add."

"We're gone," Madara said as the four ran back downstairs.

Hinata laughed lightly, "You really fooled them."

"Who said I was fooling?"

Hinata sat up and looked at him. "You are kidding, right?"

Gaara smirked as he glanced at her, "I guess you'll never know."

"Gaara!" She smacked his chest not very hard but with a slight glare and her face entirely red.

He only laughed.

(End)

Hope that you all enjoyed. Sorry for the long wait but I am looking for a job, some family issues, and just plain old schooling problems. I want to get back to updating and I am sure that some of you will be really happy for it. I have another oneshot in mind; a Naruto and Host Club crossover that I have been thinking of for a while. Hope that you all are having good times and hope to read your reviews.