"I lost again. Man." Shikamaru sighed, eyeing the shogi board. It was the fifth time his friend said that today.

Chouji, feeling the same old frustration, stopped Shikamaru from rearranging the pieces. "I don't want to play another losing match, Shikamaru. Aren't you bored?"

Shikamaru glanced up at the clouds, a lazy smile forming. "It's bothersome, but watching you lose every time is kind of interesting."

Chouji sighed heavily. Shikamaru's thought process was beyond him. Looking around for a distraction, Chouji spotted Ino and grinned. "Hey, Inoooo! Come here!"

Ino trotted over, bursting with excitement. "Chouji, Shikamaru! What a surprise! I have some awesome news."

Shikamaru ran a hand over his head, bracing himself for Ino's energy. "This better be good," he muttered.

Ino gave him a playful glare. "Looks like a certain bothersome guy doesn't want to hear what this beautiful intellectual girl has to say," she teased, batting her eyelashes dramatically.

Chouji, thankful for the distraction, leaned forward. "I want to know, Ino. What's the news?"

Ino's eyes sparkled. "It's about two people you'd never guess. I had to clean my eyes twice and pinch myself to believe what I saw."

Now even Shikamaru was curious. "Go on, then. What's the hold-up?"

Ino grinned mischievously. "Not so fast! What will you buy me?"

Chouji groaned. "A date with Shikamaru," he said, half-joking.

Shikamaru blinked in surprise. "What?"

Ino laughed, winking at Shikamaru. "A date with a bothersome guy? Sounds intriguing."

"Is the news really worth a date with me?" Shikamaru asked, skeptical.

"Absolutely, Shika. Guess who?"

Before Shikamaru could speak, Chouji blurted out, "Kakashi and Tsunade?"

"Eww, no," Ino cringed.

"Then, Lee and Sakura?"

"Pigs would fly, Chouji."

Shikamaru chuckled, sipping his tea. But he nearly choked when Ino dropped the bombshell. "It's Sasuke and Hinata, guys."

Chouji's eyes widened. "What? Ino, you must be kidding!"

Ino shook her head confidently. "Nope. My facts are always true. I saw them walking really close together."

"How close?" Chouji asked, leaning in.

"This close. I'm sure they're seeing each other. Sasuke was laughing, Hinata was blushing, and they were walking back from Konoha Café in matching clothes. What does that tell you?"

Chouji mimicked her question, earning a playful smack. "They're dating, obviously."

Chouji winced but persisted, "Just because they were walking on a road that leads to a café doesn't mean they were on a date."

Ino sighed dramatically. "Chouji, Intelligent people know it better. Still don't believe me? Ask Mr. Bothersome."

Shikamaru shrugged. "Doesn't surprise me," he admitted, realizing he was caught in the middle of Ino's trap.

Ino smirked triumphantly. "Shika, you knew it, didn't you? Spill it!"

Even Chouji was giving him an expectant look. Shikamaru sighed. "Fine. I saw them when I came back from my last mission at night."

Ino gasped, and Chouji leaned in closer. "Where? When? How?"

Shikamaru kept it vague, knowing the full truth would cause chaos. If Ino ever got to know that he saw Hinata walking out of Sasuke's house wearing the Uchiha's shirt then all hell will break lose. "I don't know all the details. But yeah, they seemed close."

Ino's grin widened. "Chouji, Hinata must have met Sasuke at his place or nearby. Late-night encounters at his house, plus what I saw today-perfect. Time to spread the word."

Even before the two male ninjas could react, Ino stood up and waved goodbye. "See you tomorrow at 9 for our date, Shikamaru, Mwahh!" she called, winking.

Chouji laughed as Shikamaru's cheeks turned red. "Well, nobody can beat Ino, not even you, Shikamaru!"

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Neji had his left eyebrow twitching as he heard what the trio talked about. 'Hinata-sama and That bastard?' A fucking joke.'

He lost a bet with Hanabi, so he went to bring ramen from Teuchi's shop but a conversation of his fellow teammates made him overhear the news of his Hinata-sama giggling with that Uchiha. 'No fucking way would he let his innocent cousin into a narcissist house.'

Neji threw the bag of ramen and marched into the Uchiha district. It was now either him or that manipulating bastard. He walked into the Uchiha's porch and knocked thrice. Wait? He, Neji Hyuga, The Hyuga Prodigy is waiting for some Uchiha to open the door?

Smirking, Neji went three steps behind and then kicked the front door open. The door flung away and the wall opposite to it also broke apart.

A huge growl was heard that nearly looked like that from a wounded tiger. Those white Hyuga eyes could see a shadow lurking not far away from him, radiating red light.

"What the fuck is with Hyuga's and their obsession at showing up at my house?"

Neji raised his eyebrow at the obvious confusion. "Which other Hyuga even wants to see your face, Uchiha?"

"Well, your baby cousin wants more than my face, Asshole."

"What the fuck did you say?"

"Hinata and Me sitting on a tree .."

Neji lunged a punch at Sasuke to which the later smirked. His eyes darkened as he felt his lip burst from the impact. "Not bad, Hyuga. But I'll fucking break your face for breaking my house."

And then It was a total mess.

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Hyuga Haishi was in an absolute confusion when he heard that his nephew went to pick up a fight with Uchiha Sasuke. He was even more perplexed when he saw his eldest daughter restricting him or his clan from interfering. Rather than that Hinata insisted to go and resolve the issue while Hanabi decided to go along as well.

Hiashi watched as the drama well-crafted by his daughters unfolded before him.

There was a significant amount of concern evident on his eldest daughter's face, each time he or somebody else mentioned the Uchiha's name. Meanwhile Hanabi was pacing around with excitement to know who is going to win the battle. It looked his youngest daughter was a lot more bothered by the fight going on.

It didn't take long for him to understand that there was something going on between all four that he shouldn't know.

In the past 5 decades of his life, He had learnt the truth that Byakugan weilders can never lie and It can only be found through their eyes.

'Byakugan is the mirror to the soul'

So fooling him was a near to impossible task. Haishi restricted his urge to spy on the four to know what is going on. Well nobody would know but his Hyuga pride would never allow him to submit to that level. Hence, The Hyuga leader decided to wait for his daughters and Neji to whip out the reason behind the entire Uchiha chaos.

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Hinata's heart nearly leapt out of her chest when she heard her cousin started a fight with Sasuke. 'Why would nii-san do that? Are they hurt? Did Sasuke start it? What if...

"Stop neechan, I'm sure they are fine. We will reach now."

Hinata nodded, leaping towards the direction of Sasuke's apartment. She had to get there before anybody else could or even before it gets worse. After they finally reached and Hinata couldn't believe that Sasuke's entire door and wall was destroyed completely. She and Hanabi ran frantically inside and gasped at the sight before them. Neji and Sasuke was wounded very badly and the apartment was merely reduced to shambles. It was just bricks and dust. They looked like they were going for another round of beating when both the female Hyuga pulled them out.

Hinata was stressed out looking at Sasuke and Neji's condition. Neji had tore his cheek while Sasuke was bleeding from his head. Their knuckles were almost bloody blue from the constant beating. Neji pulled away from Hanabi and screamed, "Uchiha, if you are a man then come back here and fight!"

Sasuke hearing that lost it again and said "Aww little Ojou-sama wants another round of beating."

Hanabi screamed, "Enough with this shit. Who started this?"

Neji grunted as a response, "I heard this fucker was near Hinata-sama."

Hinata sighed, "Nii-san even if I was why would you destroy Sasuke's house?"

"Hinata-sama he said shitty things about you and him..." Even before Neji could complete the sentence, he saw Sasuke smirking and then scooting closer to Hinata and laying his head on her shoulder.

"You fucking Uchiha I will castrate you..." Hanabi dragged Neji out while she mouthed to Hinata to take Sasuke to hospital. Hinata nodded at the message.

Sasuke sighed, "Your cousin is a fucking psycho."

Hinata glared at Sasuke, "You do things that make him one."

Sasuke chuckled but hissed as blood came out of his mouth. Hinata quickly wiped the blood and started healing Sasuke. "I can't heal broken bones, It takes a lot of chakra. We need to go to the hospital."

Sasuke refused to go to hospital. "It's just 2-3 bones, It will heal later on. I couldn't care less."

"If you don't come to the hospital, Then I will lock your chakra points and take you to the hospital. Do you want that?"

Sasuke looked at Hinata astonished at those words from her mouth. Threatening an Uchiha? Sasuke smirked, "Do Hyuga's have a thing for threatening me?"

Hinata blushed lightly, "Wouldn't be needed if you hadn't been a stubborn ass. Now let's go to the Hospital. "

"Yes ma'am, I'll follow you to the ends of earth." Hinata giggled hearing Sasuke's reply as they both walked towards the hospital.

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Naruto gulped down the tasty hot ramen noodles. 'Mann, they hit different after an exhaustive day of paperworks.'

Teuchi came with a second hot bowl of ramen. Naruto got so excited seeing the second bowl of ramen that he almost choked on the noodles in his mouth. Teuchi laughed at Naruto's over excitement for his ramen noodles. "Naruto, eat slowly kid. All these are for you."

Naruto blushed over the embarrassment that he rubbed the back of his head with his hand. "Days are tiring but the only thing that keeps me going is your super Ramen Teuchi ojisaaannnn."

Teuchi laughed at the compliment and then he placed the second bowl in front of Naruto. "I'm glad you are happy because I heard your friends Hinata-san and Uchiha- san are together. Now you should also find someone for yourself. Maybe bring them for a date here ha haaa..."

Naruto froze hearing about Hinata and Sasuke. He looked at Teuchi again but the man was busy blabbering about some stuff. 'Hinata chan and Teme???!" When did that happen? Why was he supposed to know from a ramen shop owner? Did Hinata forget everything between them so easily?

Naruto lost his mind as a million questions ran through his head. Out of all the people Hinata could find, She got together with Sasuke. His best friend. It pierced through his heart because that one girl whom he kind of hurt, went on to get together with his best friend.

The blond haired ninja stood up abruptly from his seat. He ignored the calls of Teuchi from the back as he walked out following the chakra of Hinata. He couldn't lose her just like that. Not again. Not even to Teme!

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Author's Note:

Chapter Donee! Your reviews both positive and recommendations are welcomed warmly! I would love to know your take on the story? Is it funny? Is it interesting? Is it boring?

I hope life is kind to you all!

Love,

Elsa