Naruto groaned as she felt someone shaking her shoulder, trying to wake her up. She reluctantly opened her eyes to see Sasuke already dressed in her clothes. Most likely it was not like she cared, she just wanted to go back to sleep.

"What time is it?" Naruto mumbled, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"It's almost 9 am, and you have to be at the studio in an hour for the modeling shoot," Sasuke said, handing Naruto a change of clothes.

"Hurry up and get ready," Naruto nodded, quickly changing and brushing her teeth before grabbing her bag and rushing out the door with Sasuke.

"You know you're pretty bossy," she says with a yawn, Sasuke rolled her eyes softly as she and Naruto exited the room.

Hinata looked ready to knock and a frown laced his features at the sight of Sasuke as he was holding a coffee and a bag of breakfast sandwiches.

Ignoring the glaring Uchiha, he pressed a kiss on her forehead "Good morning, Schatz," Hinata said, and she practically purred at the nickname as he handed Naruto a frappuccino and breakfast.

"Thanks, mon petit chou, You're a lifesaver," Naruto said, giving him a quick kiss before turning to Sasuke. "Let's go, we're going to be late!"

Sasuke took the coffee and breakfast from Hinata, and they both hurried off to the studio. He frowned and couldn't shake the feeling of unease as he watched Naruto walk off with her friend Sasuke.

He knew that Sasuke had a crush on Naruto, and he couldn't help but worry about what might happen while they were together.

Biting her lip Naruto nervously tapped her finger against her thigh, she stared into her reflection in the elevator mirror and held in a sigh.

She wasn't used to not wearing makeup, she always put it on before school, and it had come to be a shield for her.

Most people avoided her...so she was used to the looks she received.

Naruto flinched as a hand was laid on her shoulder "Stop stressing yourself, everything is going to be fine my mom isn't as bad as you think"

She nodded as the warmth of Sasuke left goosebumps along her arms because of the chilly air. She wondered breezily why they had the AC on when it was so cold outside.

It wasn't till the doors opened that she felt the warmth embrace her, Sasuke grabbed her arm and led her through the building with quick easy movements. She felt dizzy that when they were at one final door she was met with the site of an older-looking Sasuke.

"Mom this Naruto" Naruto blushed and bowled her cheeks flaring with a sudden heat that had gone from her neck to her shoulders. Today she was wearing just a simple pastel pink long-sleeve with black flare jeans.

"It's very nice you Uchiha-Sama '' She raises her head as she fully faces Mikoto Uchiha, one of the world's top designers and romance authors. It was an honor to meet someone as important as her.

She smiles and pulls her into a hug "It's so nice to meet you dear, I was surprised to see you without the dark makeup, but you look just as beautiful when I envision my character all I can see is you"

Naruto was blushing ear to ear at this point from the compliments and Sasuke couldn't help but smirk, Naruto was just so cute It was surprising seeing her so flustered when she was guarded all the time.

"Thank you, I can't tell you how much this means to have this opportunity." She pulls away from the hug with a grateful smile and Mikoto's eyes soften as she smiles at her.

"the pleasure is all mine, but if It wasn't for Sasuke telling me about you I wouldn't have known you existed, I'm glad she did though come meet everyone"

She pulled her and Sasuke along, both their arms linked together. There stood Shisui at the far end table giving a speech before dismissing everyone, His eyes practically lit up at the sight of Naruto.

He walked towards them, a smile adoring his face as he welcomed Naruto with a hug she didn't expect. She patted him on the back before she pulled back the hug.

"Naru, it's so good to see you. I tried to talk to you but I couldn't seem to reach you" Naruto blushed before she awkwardly scratched the back of her head.

"Yeah sorry I was busy, finals are coming up I wanted to get some studying done.'' He nodded, it was a simple answer if they both knew she was brushing him off.

"Right, come meet the rest of the team" She and Sasuke walked behind Mikoto and Shisui, and as she and Naruto walked Sasuke Noticed the streaks of Red prodding through the top of her roots it caught her by surprise.

Sasuke grabbed her hand, causing both to stop as she touched the tips of her roots," Do you have naturally red hair?" Naruto nodded softly then shook her head softly with an awkward smile, before whispering back.

"I was born with Naturally red hair on half of my hair while the other is blonde, but I had dyed it around senior year.'' Sasuke cloaked her head to the side, she caressed her roots softly, and it caused Naruto to giggle as she swatted Sasuke's hand away.

"Stop that, and I was indeed born with Heterochromia, I had only dyed it because Ino" Saskuke frowned. They were far behind her mother and Shisui.

Swiftly she grabbed the other hand and followed up closely. Her mother was still talking with Shisui, adding his two senses in. As they reached the room, Naruto couldn't help but notice that the modeling department was bright and the room filled with different clothes on mannequins and a team of dedicated people. Naruto's cerulean blue eyes were wide with anticipation.

Naruto approaches Sasuke, the members of the company's model team, a group of skilled designers, who were all sitting with different photos of all types of sittings alongside Mikoto's book.

They all looked toward her, Naruto couldn't help feeling a tad nervous she avoided their gaze. She closed her eyes and bowled softly as she induced herself. "Hello, I'm Naruto Uzumaki, I've heard so much about your work. It's an honor to finally meet you all in person."

The team members continued to look at her, expressing a mix of surprise and curiosity." They have been hearing nothing but her from Shisui so it was a surprise that she wasn't as dark and gloomy as the makeup and clothes she wore.

The team members, dressed impeccably, rise to their feet one by one, introducing themselves while Konan, the head of HR, shakes her hand firmly. The rest of the team followed suit, each expressing their enthusiasm for working together.

The first to speak was a woman with purple hair and orange eyes, her dimples showed as she sent a charming smile towards her. "Welcome, Naruto! We've been expecting you. You are picture perfect, My name is Konan I'm so thrilled to be working with you."

Naruto blushes again and Konan can't help but want to squish her cheeks, "Thank you, I'm just happy to have the opportunity to be working alongside you, and It wouldn't be happening if it wasn't for Shisui or Sasuke."

Indeed, we take great pride in our work. We're constantly pushing the boundaries of our models and it will be the same for you, don't think that just because you're Shisui's girlfriend it won't" One who spoke had introduced himself as Deidara.

Naruto blushed and shook her head, "Um...no-we're not...-" Sasuke grabbed Naruto by her shoulders before taking her to another seat, where she sat between Shisui and Sasuke with Mikoto at the other end of the table.

The walls are adorned with glamorous photographs of models and fashion campaigns. Mikoto speaks and the meeting starts discussing the details of which person Naruto would be modeling for, Naruto would be the main character of the role of playing a female vampire named Kira who is just reborn into the vampiric world, she can't control her newfound powers.

Although she can't seem to control her urges for one particular male named Kurotori she meets a stray in a bar, they were never supposed to meet, him being the prince of the vampire king. And her being a lonely street rat caught in the mix.

"Naruto. We're excited to discuss the details of your final contract." Miktoto says handing her the folder Sasuke is beside her with a nervous smile, she doesn't want Naruto to turn this down.

Naruto opens the folder to read through the contract. She furrows her brow as she scans the pages, occasionally flipping back to re-read certain sections.

Naruto looks back up, confusion crossing her face "I noticed that the contract states that I'll be a professional model for a year. Are you sure that's the best decision? I'm experienced in this line of work."

Shisui smiles reassuringly "Naruto you wouldn't have to worry about that, Mikoto and Konan will be there to help you every step of the way, we believe that this year-long contract is just the beginning. It's a chance for both parties to evaluate and see if we're a good fit. And If you like to continue to be a model here, I'm sure there is potential for a long and fruitful partnership if things go well."

Naruto nods, one question still in the back of her mind "I understand. It's just one conduction, I don't want to do any modeling that contains nude or me being half naked, my uncle is still alive and he's pretty strict." She says with an awkward chuckle and Sasuke turns to her with a questionable look, the words leaving her mouth before she could speak.

"I thought you were an orphan?" The room goes quiet and Naruto turns to Sasuke, disbelief crossing her features. Of course, nobody had known she was orphaned, so hearing it out of the blue was more surprising than hearing it from Sasuke was worse.

Miktoto gives her daughter a look and Sasuke tries to apologize and Naruto rubs her hand on her temple, "It's fine, my parents have passed but my father's family is still alive and they check in from time to time. So they mustn't see me naked on one of Konoha fashion billboards."

Miktoto's eyes soften as she grasps Naruto's hand "Naruto, we completely understand We intend to offer you opportunities for growth and advancement beyond this initial contract. We want to build a relationship with you, and I'll have my assistant remake a new contract. This is the first step towards your modeling career." Naruto considers Mikoto's words, weighing the possibilities in her mind. She takes a moment before responding.

"Thank you, I appreciate your willingness to discuss this with me." Mikoto smiles and gives her hand a soft squeeze before letting go, with a grin Shisui excitedly speaks.

"Thank you, Naruto. We're thrilled to have you on board. I assure you, together, we'll create something truly resistible. She smiles softly and Sasuke quietly apologizes and Naruto forgives her with a smile.

The rest of the team members exchange enthusiastic smiles, Naruto closes the folder, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension.

Hinata tried to focus on hockey practice, but his mind kept wandering back to the two of them and he found himself making mistakes and missing easy shots.

As the practice continued, Hinata's worry only grew stronger. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was going to go wrong. And then, just as he was trying to block a shot, he felt a sharp pain in his leg and the next thing he knew, he was on the ground, clutching his injured knee.

"Shit!" He cures as a painful goan leaves his lips, A surprised gasp leaves the team's lips as Kiba comes quickly to help him up.

His coach and teammates rushed over to help him, but all Hinata could think about was Naruto and Sasuke. He trusted Naruto but It was Sasuke he didn't trust. He couldn't believe that his distraction had caused him to get injured. Kiba helped him up off the ice.

"Dude what happened?, you're never this distracted" Hinata closes his eyes briefly as he shakes his head.

"Nothing it's just this Bullshit-" He was interrupted by the couch, "Hyuga!, you alright? You have been distracted all practice, I'm going to call the medic and you better hope your ass is healed by the game next Saturday!"

He nodded as he took off his Skates, wincing as he bent over to take off his left one, Kiba and Shino helped him off one of the seats and into the locker room. Soon one of the nurses from the trainers had examined his leg.

"This is not looking good, you might have to go to the hospital to check out your left leg. It's pretty serious." Hinata sighs and winces as she lays his leg down. He sat in the locker room, waiting for someone to take him to the hospital.

Hinata was still wondering what was happening with Naruto and Sasuke. He had tried to call her but it went straight to the voicemail. He tried to call her again and he waited for the phone call, he felt relieved to know that it rang.

His eyes lit up as he heard her soft hey through the phone and a smile automatically bloomed his face.

Hinata: "Hey, how was the meeting?" Naruto smiled hearing her boyfriend's voice through the phone as she leaned back against the wall.

Naruto: "We just got done, It went well except for the fact Sasuke mentioned to the whole team that I'm an orphan" Hinata rolled his eyes he knew Sasuke would do something to upset Naruto.

Naruto: "Anyway How was your day mon petit chou?" Hinata smiled again hearing the nickname, he was about to reply but he had moved his knee the wrong way, and a loud painful goan released from his lips again.

Naruto: "Babe what's wrong?!" Naruto's panicked voice came from the phone. He tried to explain calmly but she was talking over him with a worried tone.

Hinata: "Baby I'm fine, I just got hurt while playing during practice. I have to drive to the hospital." Naruto's eyes widened as she got off the wall as she looked for her purse.

Naruto: "What no!, Hinata you can't drive to the hospital, you're injured please don't I'll be there as soon as I can"

Hinata: "Naruto, you don't have to do that, just finished there, I was going to have one of the guys drive me."

Naruto: "Really?, How can you say that at a time like this, I'm not letting my injured boyfriend go to the hospital without me." She made her point across and Hinata let out a sigh.

Hinata: "Okay, I'll send you my location But what about the model thing? I don't want you to miss the opportunity."

Naruto: "It went well we were about to leave anyway, but just stay there okay bye I...I'll see you soon" The line went dead as Naruto stopped herself from saying the L word they weren't ready yet, Naruto sighed as she put her phone into her pocket.

Hinata hoped she was going to say it but he also knew that they weren't ready, he placed his sweatshirt on, his neck free and revealing the love bites he had gotten from Naruto. The team came in and checked in.

"Your girl coming?" He nodded as a chuckle released from his lips "Yeah she wasn't too keen on letting you drive me to the hospital without her being there." Kiba looked offended as he heard this, he hadn't met the woman yet and she already looked down on them.

"Kiba doesn't make that face, She's just worried I'm sure Tume would be too if you had gotten injured," Shino says while taking off his uniform, he walked over and gave Hinata his gym bag and helped the Hyuga place it in his uniform.

"That's different, you met her we haven't even seen her much less talked to her, and she just up and says she doesn't trust us." Hinata sends him a look.

"Hey don't be like that, Naruto is just worried you won't like her mostly because everyone at this college treats her like crap." The locker behind slams closes and Suiguestu sits right next to Hinata, a look of bewilderment on his face.

"Wait, you're dating her? What about Toneri? I thought you guys were messing around for a bit?" Hinata shakes his head, he drops Toneri the day he and Naruto spent their night together.

"No that ship sailed, I'm with Naruto for good" He hums and shrugs his shoulders, Hinata was serious and they all knew it too especially with that possessive look in his eyes.

Still, Hinata knew he needed to focus on himself and his injury, but he couldn't shake the feeling of dread that something was going wrong with Naruto despite hearing her himself over the phone.

"Hey! You can't come in here!" A voice yelled out and it caught all of their attention as more voices started to yell that. Before they all knew Naruto was standing in front of them her chest heaving.

Her eyes softened as she ran to his side, her hands cupping his cheeks, "Are you okay, I got here as soon as I could." She checked for his injuries, her hands tenderly touching his injured leg.

While the guys hurried and placed their clothes on, it wasn't like Naruto was looking at them. All her attention was on Hinata and He was all too happy to receive it. He smiled and kissed her lips with a smile.

"Did you run over here?" Naruto frowned, she didn't like the joke and flicked his forehead.

"I'm kidding, Naru meet my friends." He winced as she touched his leg, massing some parts while holding the others.

Naruto turned and smiled and she shook their hands "Hello it's very nice to meet you" Shino smiled and shook her hand firmly before bowing his head.

It was Suiguestu next, she had met him a couple of times and didn't get the best impression. "Finally we get to officially meet, you aren't so scary with the goth makeup." He raised her eyebrows with a tight smile before letting go of his hand.

She met every single one of them and the whole team, Hinata was bursting with pride he knew they would all love Naruto.

The only problem was that she was now lecturing him on his leg, "You should have called me sooner! I-mhm!" Hinata shut her up with a kiss they were allowed as she had helped him put on his pants.

He pulled back and enjoyed the blush across her cheeks, he loved the fact that her blush would go beyond her shoulders.

"Schatz, the hospital please" Her eyes widened, and helped him up his arm was over hers as he leaned his weight on Naruto his gym bag over her shoulder.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Hinata was taken to the hospital where he was told that he had a sprained knee. Naruto was by his side holding his hand, squeezing when she got worried.

After the doctor left she laid a kiss on his forehead, "Did you want me to call your father? I'm sure he'll be worried" Hinata shook his head quickly. It caused Naruto to stop herself from laughing at how fast he shook his head.

"No, He will make me go back home for the rest of the year. It would be better if I don't tell him." Naruto frowns her plump lips pursed as her eyebrows furrowed.

"Well It wouldn't be forever just until you're better, right now you can barely stand or drive it would be better, if I could come and help take care of you while getting your school work." Hinata nodded before he spoke

"Or you could come live with me at my dorm"