Just a Dream Chapter 2

[MindLezz]

Notes:I realize that by the time an orphan is eighteen, they?re usually out on their own, trying to make a living. Well, Hinata is special. She is twenty-one and was released at that age because I want her to be. I don?t know if that?s correct or anything, but from what I?ve heard, I believe that?s the truth. Sasuke and Sakura are two years older than Naruto. Naruto is twenty-three since I don?t want his age to drift to far away from Hinata?s. So, if it confuses anyone about the way they?re acting and stuff, just ask, I?ll explain.

I forgot to put up warnings: language

Disclaimer: Same old.

Just a Dream Chapter 2: Extra Extravagant




Hinata could hardly believe her eyes. She and Hiashi arrived at his wife?s fashion show. The two of them were standing in the back watching it. Hiashi chuckled at Hinata?s amazed expression. Her eyes were wide with excitement and her hands clenched and unclenched with each passing model. The lights, the glamor, the thrill of seeing something so foreign had her aching to see what the rest of the world was like and how much it had changed outside of her orphanage.

?Wow...? she breathed. ?Sir,? she addressed Hiashi. ?W-what is all this? Is it your business? Is this what you do?? she asked unsurely. Hiashi shrugged.

?Not exactly, I own a business company that specializes in advertisement. As a result of that, I have many celebrity clients. My wife sought out the opportunity to show off her designing skills. This,? he motioned toward the celebrities sitting in the front row and the eager photographers, ?is the outcome.?

Hinata blinked. ?Oh.? She figured it would?ve been a little odd if Hiashi was a designer. The sound of applause caught her attention. She turned her head to see all of the models strutting around one last time for the finale. A finger tapped her shoulder.

?Come, Hinata.? Hiashi said. Hinata found a pink-haired woman standing next to Hiashi and stepped back a little. The woman?s presence caught her off guard. She in turn, smiled warmly and spoke.

?Hiashi-sama, Mistress Hanna is waiting for you. She has asked me to tell you to meet her backstage.? The woman said in a professional tone. Hiashi rolled his eyes and nodded.

?Sakura,? He said to the woman, ?this is Hinata, my new adopted daughter.? Sakura?s eyes widened. She let out a gasp of surprise.

?Y-you don?t say.? She let out a broken laugh. ?You both-you both kind of look alike.? Hiashi sent her a glare. Sakura shuddered, ?Oh right, yes,? she cleared her throat, ?nice to meet you Hinata. I am Haruno Sakura.?

?P-Pleased to meet you.? Hinata greeted politely and shook her hand.

?Sakura,? Hiashi addressed the woman, ?I leave her in your care. Take her to the reception hall, I will see the two of you there shortly.? Sakura nodded. Hiashi then turned to Hinata. ?Do not leave her side. I will see you later.? With that, he spun his heel and walked away.

Sakura took a deep breath and turned toward Hinata. ?Well, shall we go??




The reception hall caught her even more off guard than the fashion show did. The walls were golden, there were reams of ribbon and fabric hung decoratively all over the walls and tables. The chandeliers were encrusted with diamonds, and the food looked absolutely rich with whole fish and oysters, and caviar lined across the buffet table. Hinata could hardly believe her eyes. She was starting to wonder just how grand of a family had adopted her. Obviously the amount of glitz before her did not come cheap.

Sakura smiled. ?You get used to it.? Her voice caught Hinata off guard. She turned to the pink-haired woman questioningly. ?I was amazed by it too,? she explained, ?but afterthree or fouryears of the same decor and people, it tends to get sickening.? Sakura picked at the caviar.

?W-what is that?? Hinata glanced at the black specks in wonder.

?Fish eggs.? Sakura answered blandly. Hinata stiffened. ?Fish eggs?? ?Yeah,? Sakura stated, ?I don?t know how people can call these delicacies either. Personally, I would nevereat the stuff. Extravagant or not, 250 dollars for a few bubbles of salt is not worth it.? A wicked grin spread across her face.

Hinata smiled at Sakura?s attempt to lighten the wealthy mood. She was beginning to feel as though this new life style would not be so bad. Sure, it wasn?t what she was used to, but it seemed to fill spaces she couldn?t fill at the orphanage, like a friend her age, for example. Sakura?s friendly tone had her feeling welcome just a tad bit more.

?You?re not much of a talker are you?? Sakura asked skeptically. ?You?ve hardly said a word from the show to here.? Hinata fumbled with her hands. ?Look, it?s ok. From what people tell me, I can be one of the most... annoying... people ever.?

?Y-you?re not annoying me, S-sakura-sama.? Hinata stated firmly in a timid voice.

Sakura let out a light chuckle, ?I?m glad to hear it. It?s ok if you don?t talk much; you?re quite easy to read, and besides, I think I can do enough talking for the both of us.?

?True, true, very true Sakura, darling.? A voice interrupted. Sakura?s emerald orbs seemed to change into orange with the way her expression changed from serene to fiery in an instant. She stepped in front of Hinata as if protecting her. Hinata turned to see a very slender, tall, blonde with a large fur coat dangling on one arm and a cigarette in the opposite hand. ?Dear, there?s no need to get hostile,? The blonde?s tone made her seem very high class. ?After all, we?re both here for business, nothing else. If you want to start a fight with me, Sakura dear, I?m afraid we?ll have to schedule it elsewhere... well, actually, you?ll have to schedule it since you?re the one with the secretary job.?

?Shut it, Ino-pig!? Sakura growled. ?I?m not a brute like you. I wasn?t going to start a fight.?

?Oh? Well then I?m afraid that gorilla-like stance of yours misled me.? Ino sneered. Hinata gulped and backed away from the two slightly.

?Oh, why you!? Sakura?s fists clenched.

?And who might this be?? Ino looked past Sakura. ?Is she one of the Hyuuga?s relatives?? She motioned toward Hinata.

?She happens to be the newest addition to their immediate family, their adopted daughter, as a matter-of-fact.? Sakura answered while trying to keep her temper under control.

?Pleased to meet you.? Ino said curtly and directed her attention back to Sakura. ?Baby-sitting now? My, I?m certainly glad I won or else I?d be where you are right now.? She patted Sakura on the head.

?Yeah? And you?re lucky I?m under a contract that says I cannot harm any Hyuuga employee.? Sakura slapped Ino?s hand away, ?Because by now I would?ve ripped your goddamn tongue out and choked you with it.?

?I don?t think that?s possible.? Ino stated smartly.

?Oh, with your twiggy anorexic neck, I think it will work.? An evil grin spread across Sakura?s face. Ino scoffed at her. ?And you only won because you cheated!? Sakura accused. Ino shrugged.

?You can?t prove that, and besides, that?s not the point. The point is, I?m the model, and you?re the one with the crappy job!? Ino teased. Suddenly, her blue orbs lit up, ?Sasuke-kun!? she screeched and ran past the other two women, knocking Hinata out of the way in the process.

?Hinata!? Sakura helped the girl worriedly. ?Are you alright?? Hinata nodded. She shook her head at the blonde woman who was picking on Sakura. She wanted to ask what they were arguing about, but it was none of her business, so she refrained. At the moment, however, she noticed Sakura?s face had turned pale.

?Sakura-sama, a-are you alright?? Hinata asked her.

?I-I?m fine.? Sakura answered, her eyes drifting. Hinata followed her gaze to a man with oddly spiked raven hair dressed in a black tuxedo. He had a stunning onyx gaze. She only figured Sakura was infatuated with the man?s looks or something. He seemed to have that affect on most of the women around him, well from what she observed anyway.

Sakura slumped with her hands holding the buffet table cloth tightly. Her eyes clenched shut. ?Oh, I thought I had gotten past this!? She was trying desperately to get herself under control afterrealizing that her nerves had spiked.Hinata placed a hand on her back. ?Sakura are you sure you?re ok??

Sakura?s hand covered her mouth. She let out a few coughs before she forced herself to stand up straight. ?It?s alright Hinata,? she brushed Hinata?s hand away, ?I?ll be ok.? Although, her steps did falter a bit, Sakura forced herself to remain in control.

Hinata looked away from Sakura unsurely and turned her eyes again toward the raven-haired man, only to find him replaced by a laughing blonde. She observed the blonde septically. He had such energy, such an entrancing style, Hinata briefly wondered if she would be introduced later on.

?Hinata!? Sakura clutched her arm causing her to snap out of her reverie. ?Hide me!? Sakura scooted herself behind Hinata?s petite form.

?W-wha?? Hinata managed to ask in a daze. The raven-haired man was walking closer. She noticed he had in intense look of determination on his face which was particularly concentrated on her hiding friend. Sakura whispered something that sounded like an apology and an ?I?ll see you later,? before she stumbled away. Hinata was generally concerned about her friend and tailed her gaze worriedly after her.

?Miss.? The raven-haired man addressed her in his deep voice. Hinata suddenly felt the angry glares of the women in the room land on her.

?U-uh, u-um, y-yes?? Hinata managed to get out.

?Who was that woman behind you?? His intense glare fell on her. Hinata shuddered.

?W-what do you mean??

?That woman,? his voice suddenly held an edgy tone to it. It sounded like a demand, ?she was right here, and I think she had pink hair.?

?I-I... s-she is- I-I m-mean her n-name is S-sakura, s-sir.? She replied meekly. The man?s eyes widened.

?Which way did she go?? His voice sounded more urgent, so she figured this was important. Hinata simply pointed. He suddenly took of in the direction Sakura had gone not to long ago muttering a thanks similar to the statements Sakura said before she retreated.

?Oh no, I?m alone.? Hinata realized. She turned away from the crowd of women glaring at her and faced the food. The pastries laid out before her seemed to tingle. She hesitantly grabbed one and took a bite. Well, if she concentrated on the food, at least she?d feel a bit less awkward.




He growled distastefully as he made his way to the corner of the elegant reception hall where the bathrooms were. He was angry because the woman had managed to slip away. He cursed at himself mentally. ?How dare she run!? Uchiha Sasuke was not pleased. He stopped in front of the bathrooms hesitantly and took a look around to see that no one was looking before opening the door to the women?s bathroom, where he knew she would be hiding.

Sasuke snarled. This was the last place he intended himself to be. He was surrounded by pink wallpaper and flowers and was quite surprised that the bathroom was empty. Well, it was more of a relief, since the last thing he needed were women throwing stuff, or themselves at him, and a big issue and a headline on a newspaper somewhere saying,"Uchiha Industries Executive Caught in Women's Bathroom Alone. Perhaps the man really is gay; he's such a recluse." His publicist would have a fit.

He shook his head and proceeded to look underneath the stalls and in between the cracks of them to find who he was looking for. ?No... no... no?? A whimper caught his attention. The corner of his mouth twitched when he finally found her sitting atop a toilet seat, with toilet paper underneath for sanitation purposes (she was always a neat freak). Her hands were wrapped around her legs which here pulled up close to her chest as an attempt to hide.

Sasuke was peering through the crack of the stall. With a triumphant look on his face he simply pushed it open, knowing she would be too shaken to lock it. It seemed he still knew her quite well. ?Sakura.? He stated simply.

She responded with an, ?Eek! What are you doing in the women?s bathroom?? Sakura fumbled on the toilet. Her legs fell in a tangle on either side of the toilet with toilet paper flying randomly everywhere. Her hand fell back on the flush causing the toilet to do it?s thing, and it also caused her to emit another ?eek!?

Sasuke waited for the toilet to finish its grumble before he promptly replied, ?Looking for you, idiot.?

?You?re not supposed to be in here!? She replied as she tried to compose herself. She closed her legs and forced herself up only to find her face planted in Sasuke?s chest and their bodies rather close in the proximity. She heard a, ?Hn,? come from Sasuke and then a ?click.? Then she knew, they were locked in the stall together... very closely together.

Sakura scoured her mind for solutions, but nothing would be possible at the moment. Sasuke had reversed their positions and now her back was pressed against the door, and her hands were pinned above her head by one of his. Another one of his arms wrapped around her waist. His head dipped low against hers with his lips pressed onto her ear. He whispered, ?You don?t have to be so paranoid, no one is in here.?

Sakura tried struggling against him. ?But they?re out there! Sasuke, this is against? it?s against-.? She was momentarily cut off by his nipping. ?It?s against,? she tried once more, ?a-a lot!?

?That?s not a reason to run away.? He growled and looked down sternly at her. ?Despite our circumstances it would be best for you to remember that it is not a good idea to run away from me.?

?You know I have to-.? Sakura reasoned with him.

?Have to what? Hide? Sakura, we both know you can?t act, but you could just shut your mouth and pretend you don?t know me. It makes the people around you even more conspicuous when you attempt to hide; you're such an idiot.? He untucked her blouse. His hand slipped beneath her shirt as she tried to get her hands free.

?I could never do that; it would be awkward! Besides, Hanna will suspect something! You know that woman!? Sakura hissed. ?S-Sasuke! Stop that!? His hand traveled farther. ?I?m not going to be able to act normal if you don?t stop! This,? she finally managed to get one of her hands free to stop his hand. ?And that,? she motioned toward his lustful gaze, ?are another reason I hide from you.? A blush tainted her cheeks.

Sasuke smirked, ?So what, I disorient your professionalism a little bit?.?

?Another reason why that woman?s wrath is upon me all the time.? Sakura cut him off and poked his chest. ?Look, I?ll keep gathering info and you?.? She was cut off by the ring of laughter echoing in the bathroom. ?And you quit distracting me!? she finished in a hurried whisper.

Sasuke?s expression suddenly changed from amused to concerned. ?Shit, how do we get out of here?? He released her other hand and peered above the stall on his toes to see that three models had ventured their way into the bathroom. He found Sakura in a struggle to get her shirt tucked back in. ?Forget it.? He formulated a plan and untucked her blouse where she just tucked it.

?What are you doing?? Sakura questioned as quietly as she could while he crumpled her skirt. ?Sasuke-.? He firmly placed his lips on hers moving suavely to get them swollen. He then raked his fingers through her hair and slightly smeared her lipstick.

?You know as well as I do, the laughter coming from these girls means they?re drunk and disoriented. That means they probably won?t recognize us, but they?ll definitely be able to recognize what gender we are.? He said quietly. Sakura raised an eyebrow. ?We?ll finish this later. I?ll let Shikamaru take care of things with Hyuuga.?

?B-but I look?.?She protested.

?You can fix yourself outside; there's a wall you can hide behind. Besides, Hanna is too busy mingling with associates to notice what you look like or that you?re gone anyway.? He peered above the stall once more. ?If they ask, we just had sex. That saves me some embarrassment for being in here and will definitely clear up some rumors. ?

?And what about me??

?You?re my hoe.? Sasuke smirked and opened the lock causing her to fall out of the stall.




Uzumaki Naruto laughed out loud as he entered the hall with his best friend Sasuke. As a close family friend of the Hyuuga?s, his guardian, Jiraya, held an obligation to attend these formal events, and Naruto with him. Sasuke just happened to be someone his age that he could bond with. However, the bastard had left him in the cloud of women that had appeared as soon as the two of them had entered and did not leave a trace.

Naruto shrugged. It truly did not matter to him since he knew of Sasuke?s business, and he knew the guy had things to do. He just hadn?t figured that the guy would leave him to deal with his wailing fan club. Naruto cursed and made his way out of the women and snuck away to a place where he would feel most at peace, the buffet table.

He grinned cheekily and rubbed his hands in delight. His eyes traveled up and down the table with sparkles in his eyes. ?Ramen... ramen!? Naruto muttered enthusiastically, ?ramen, ramen... no ramen...?? He snapped his fingers in disappointment. ?Now, why don?t they ever have ramen at these fancy parties; it?s worthy enough!? He then walked down the lengthy table to the desserts, a place where he could at least have some ?decent? food.

Naruto took a hesitant step when he saw a rather small-looking girl with violet hair picking at the pastries rather rapidly. He turned his head to get a better look at her and found an amused grin applying itself to his face. ?You... think you?ve had enough there?? He asked.

Hinata looked at him with surprise and her mouth stuffed full of pastries, which she tried desperately to swallow quickly out of embarrassment. After successfully doing so, she covered her mouth politely with reddened cheeks.

?You must be hungry huh?? Naruto asked in a friendly tone. She nodded vigorously. She realized just how hungry when she began to eat an eclair, and then somehow moved to a cookie, then to a cupcake, then to a mini cheesecake, until she recalled that she had not eaten since the day before yesterday, and even then all she had was a rice ball. Hinata glanced away shyly.

?It?s alright,? Naruto picked up a cookie and took a bite, ?if? is a buff-it afteaw!? He said with his mouth stuffed full of the sweet treat. ?Besides,? he swallowed, ?it?s nice to see a girl eating on this end of the table rather than,? he pointed at the salad bar, ?over there. A lot of these girls are models you know? They?re afraid to eat anything with butter!? He said it as if it were truly amazing. ?But look, here you are!? He gave her a thumbs up.

Hinata let out a small giggle. She found this blonde man to be very entertaining. ?The name?s?.?

?Dead last.? Someone answered for him. Naruto turned and glared at the person; it was the same raven-haired man from before with Sakura behind him. Hinata worriedly glanced at the other woman, who was looking away rather distantly and uncomfortably. Her clothing was disheveled. Hinata briefly wondered what the man had done to her.

?Don?t call me that!? Naruto glared at him and turned to the pink-haired woman. ?Saku?.? Sasuke shot him a warning look. ?Um, yeah, Sasuke, who?s that woman behind you??

?Hanna's assistant. She is going to run over some documents with me. I want you to distract the women while we get away.? Sasuke commanded and waved off yet another woman who was trying to swoon him, ?goddamn it.? He cursed under his breath and turned toward Sakura. ?Let?s go, hurry.?

?Why do I always have to be the distraction?? Naruto asked bitterly. ?Oh hey wait you two!? Sasuke and Sakura turned to look at him. ?If you don?t mind me asking...? He crept closer to the two of them, careful not to make anything look too suspicious. ?Is there a reason why you both seem a little out of breath?? The duo shot daggers at him. ?I mean-ah, you know her lipstick-...?

?Not another word Naruto.? Sasuke growled with his fist clenching before he escorted Sakura away.

?Humph, run over documents my ass.? Naruto remarked sarcastically and stuck his tongue out at Sasuke. Meanwhile, Hinata glanced at the trio cautiously. She was curious to know what they were discussing, and she wanted to know about Sakura?s connection with that man. She was quite surprised that no one seemed to notice Sakura?s state, nor the man?s. Of course, everyone around her was busy in their own little cliques, and the buffet table was not that crowded since the models have a strict diet, and martinis seemed to be the thing to place near one?s mouth at all.

She decided to busy herself with her surroundings and fell into a game of trying to count the models. Until her eyes settled upon Hiashi, who was standing next to a very extravagant looking lady, and two others who shared the same eyes. For some reason, deep in the back of her mind, Hinata prayed that the woman was not her new mother.

?Hey, you.? Naruto addressed her suddenly with a large smile on his face. She turned toward him. ?What?s your name??

Hinata opened her mouth to answer, but her name was suddenly called from across the room. ?Hinata!? Hiashi?s voice echoed. Hinata shrugged and smiled at Naruto before waving and leaving to see what Hiashi wanted.

Naruto?s eyes followed the quiet girl with wonder. ?Huh, what a strange girl...?




Hinata approached the four of them unsurely. Hiashi?s family all had the same pearl eyes, save for the older looking woman, whom she assumed was his wife. ?Y-you called??

?Tsh, of course he called or else you wouldn?t be over here.? One of the children, the boy, remarked snidely and received a jab in the ribs by who Hinata assumed to be, was his sister. Hiashi glared at the two of them and then turned and offered her a comforting smile.

?Hinata,? His arm came around her shoulder as he motioned toward the other three, ?This is my wife, Hanna,? He pointed at the lady, ?Hanabi, my daughter,? He pointed at the girl, ?and Hoshi, my son.? The three of them nodded promptly at her. Hiashi then shoved her in front of them. ?Everyone, this is Hyuuga Hinata. The newest addition to our family.? The trio?s eyes widened slightly before they nodded with some sickened looks on their faces.

Hinata immediately began to feel the tension surrounding her, the unfriendliness, and the unwelcome glares she received did not help either.

?P-Pleased to m-meet you all.? She bowed and looked away shyly.

Hiashi addressed the trio firmly, ?I trust you all will treat her well?? The three only nodded again, before departing their separate ways without giving a second glance to the newest addition to their family. Hiashi sighed, ?I apologize.? He said suddenly. ?They?ll warm up to you eventually, just be patient with them. As you can see, I?ve had my own struggles in dealing with them.? He then sprouted a look on his face as if he?d just said too much. Hiashi shook his head. ?Well, enjoy yourself for the time being. We?ll be going home in a little while.? And with that, he was gone, leaving Hinata to stand confused in the middle of the reception hall... alone.

TBC...

[cuito]

I love your stories! Just absolutely love them! You got me hooked on my computer waiting for new updates.

[MindLezz]

Thanks! I appreciate it.