#13DaysofSasuHina

[recluse-art]

fireworks

for 13 days of sasuhina! inspired by that one scene in gekkan shoujo nozaki-kun

sasuke’s confession is interrupted by the bang of fireworks

featuring oblivious hinata, everyone wiggled their eyebrows at the two when they left the new years party to “watch fireworks” but she didn’t catch on

also it’s cold so cape snuggles

They were sitting on a cliff facing Konoha, waiting for the New Year’s fireworks show.

This was it. Sasuke had pined after the Hyuuga heiress for four years and seven months and he was finally going to confess his feelings.

The thought made his face pale and stomach churn, as his mind ran through the limitless terrible scenarios that could occur. The stab of imagined rejection was what kept him from saying anything, but he had mentally prepared for this for an unspeakable amount of time and he was going to do it.

He glanced at the woman sitting next to him.

Hinata was just staring up and admiring the sky, unpolluted by glaring city lights; lavender eyes searching for constellations.

He noticed the absence of her winter parka and how tightly she wrapped her arms around herself. Clad only in a sweater, scarf, jeans, and boots, she was positively shivering.

Scooting closer to her, he asked, “Forgot your coat?”

“A-ah, it appears I l-left it at the party,” she replied sheepishly, the cold weather bringing back her stutter with a vengeance.

“Come here.” His tone left no room for argument.

He lifted an arm, inviting her to share the warmth of his cape. She readily accepted the invitation and let out a sigh of pleasure at the heat. The Uchiha was always so warm, was it because he had an affinity for fire?

“Thanks, Sasuke.”

He didn’t meet her gaze, flustered at the intimacy of the situation. The man simply wrapped the arm around her shoulders, bringing her closer to him.

Upon making contact with her, he shivered and Hinata started to pull away from him, apologizing, “S-sorry! I know I’m cold.”

“No it’s fine,” he quickly pulled her back. “I don’t want you to catch frostbite.”

He couldn’t admit he wasn’t shivering because of her temperature, but her proximity.

A comfortable silence settled between them, as Hinata defrosted and Sasuke had an internal struggle.

Alright, he was just going to rip the band aid. It was now or never.

“Hinata.” His statement was sudden, almost a shout.

The girl in question was startled and looked at Sasuke curiously, waiting for him to complete his thought.

“Hinata... I-”

The abrupt crack of fireworks obscured his words.

“Sorry Sasuke, I didn’t catch that,” she tilted her head and leaned in closer to him. Eyes shining, the various colors of the fireworks played upon her visage. She was stunning. Unreal.

He almost forgot what he wanted to say.

Taking a breath to steel his nerves, he licked his lips and repeated his statement.

“I said I’m-”

Once again, his heartfelt confession was interrupted by poorly timed explosions.

Although she did not hear exactly what he said, his expression was earnest and his stare was boring into hers. The boom was still ringing in her ears but Sasuke’s expectant gaze compelled her to reply.

“I’m glad,” Hinata beamed and raised her voice slightly over the crackles and pops. “I also love the fireworks display!”

His eye twitched. He wanted to Chidori the people setting off the damn things. But her smile was bright and he lost the courage to repeat himself. The dejected man just nodded and offered a weak smirk.

He decided he would take her to the Ferris wheel next time... just anywhere without fireworks.

[mschifknight]

All I Want for Christmas is You

Follow up to this piece. Alt title: It’s Real, Dammit!

Sasuke felt the weight of the small box in his coat pocket. Hiashi glanced up from the documents he was reading. His invitation for the holiday dinner extended only to Hinata; he stopped going to parties after a certain fiasco last year. He was irritated to see she had arrived with an unwanted guest. “Well?”

He could hear Hinata laughing with her sister in the living room and it filled him with the courage he needed. Clearing his throat, Sasuke approached his desk. “I wanted to talk to you about Hinata.” Hiashi sighed and motioned with his hand for him to continue. “I want to ask for your blessing.”

Hiashi’s eyebrows furrowed. “For what?”

“Marriage.” Sasuke prepared himself for the anger; a shout of indignation or the infamous Hyuuga glare. He was not expecting silence and indifference. “I can provide for her if that’s your concern. I know I haven’t graduated yet but my father is offering me a job while I finish my degree…I love her and we’ve been together for-”

“You both played me for a fool last year and it baffles me that you continue such a charade. It wasn’t funny then and it isn’t funny now,” Hiashi replied. “However, if you plan on ‘surprising’ Fugaku with the same joke, I wish to be present. That might bring me some joy.”

Unbeknownst to him, Sasuke had already informed his parents. His mother was elated and cried with joy. His father merely advised him on how to approach the Hyuuga patriarch; “Don’t let him think you’re not worthy.”  

“Dad, dinner’s ready!” Hanabi called.

Hiashi raised an eyebrow as Sasuke blocked the door. “I’m honestly asking for your blessing.”

“You want to marry my daughter?”

“Yes,” Sasuke replied.

“Even though you haven’t dated yet?” Hiashi challenged. “Like I said, it’s not funny.”

“What?!”

“Dad!” Hiashi pushed by the stunned Uchiha whose mind was racing. Did she keep us a secret? She said she told them! It’s been a year for God’s sake!

He hurried downstairs where Hinata waited to walk him to the dining room. Noticing his scowl she grew concerned. She was weary when he asked to speak to her father alone. “What happened?”

“Why didn’t you tell him about us?” Sasuke looked away, knowing that he’d eventually forgive her if she gave him ‘that’ look.

“I did. Many times but he just won’t believe me.” After the first month of dating, Hinata had announced her relationship with Sasuke to her family but they all scoffed. It probably didn’t help that they briefly thought she was already married to him. Her father had let out a sigh of relief when the truth came out, happy that his daughter wasn’t an Uchiha. “I tell him every time we get together but he won’t budge. That’s why I wanted you to come over. Neji brought his girlfriend, if he sees that I invited you to a family dinner as my boyfriend, he’d have to believe me.”

“Tch.” He wrapped his arms around her. “It’s been a year, can’t he let that go? You know, it’s that damn Hyuuga pride of his.”

Frowning, she looked up. “Hey, you aren’t mister humble either.”

“Yeah, yeah,” he kissed her temple. “Let’s go, we have some people to convince.” He hoped her family would finally accept them because he didn’t know how much longer he could keep that ring in its box. His hands twitched whenever he saw it, eager to present it to her. He was hoping to ask her on her birthday which was in a few days.

Hinata supported his dreams and after long talks, he knew what he wanted to major in. They weren’t perfect and argued like any other couple. However he knew that they were in it for the long run when they stayed in their apartment after bitter arguments. Admittedly he was in the wrong many times but even when he wasn’t, he refused to leave without making up. In previous relationships, he was eager to leave a hostile conversation. But it was different with Hinata; they wanted to make things work in the good times and bad.

“Hey, are you okay?” Hinata asked. Sasuke gave her a small smile and held her hand as they entered the dining room. Her grip tightened when all eyes fell on them. Hanabi was the only one who looked somewhat amused; the male Hyuugas were annoyed by the show of affection. But at least Tenten smiled warmly at the couple.

As they ate, Sasuke could feel Neji’s glare and met his eyes. “What?”

“Is no one else going to say it?” He asked, looking around. Tenten shook her head but he ignored it. “Fine. This charade has gone far enough, don’t you think Hinata?”

“Aw c’mon, it was kind of funny to see Dad all riled up,” Hanabi snorted. Hiashi frowned as Hanabi erupted into giggles. “Hey, Neji laughed too. It was the best prank ever.”

“I did not laugh,” Neji lied. Technically he laughed after he found out it was fake, before that he was just as pissed as his uncle. “It wasn’t funny and it has gone far enough. No one’s going to fall for it again so there’s no need to continue with this act.”

Hinata placed a hand on her forehead. “But we really are together. I swear.”

“Do you want me to prove it?” Sasuke asked. Neji rolled his eyes and Sasuke put his hand on the back of her neck, pulling her closer. Neji, Hiashi and Hanabi all had a look of indifference as he kissed her passionately. Tenten sported a blush and looked away.

“You don’t have to be gross about it,” Neji replied. “Fine, ‘you’re together’. Ha ha. Joke’s on us.”

Pulling away, Hinata looked desperately at her family. “B-b-but-”

“Hinata, I get the point.  Believe me I do. I’ll tell Toneri you aren’t interested. There’s no need to push this phony relationship any further,” Hiashi said. “Can we have dessert now?” The staff nodded and cleared their plates.

Neji wiped his mouth and shook his head. “I think we should be going. I’m disappointed in this childish behavior, Hinata. And that little marriage proposal you tried to pull won’t work either. You might’ve had better luck saying you were pregnant.”

Hinata slowly turned her head to look at Sasuke, whose hands felt clammy. He ruined it, he ruined the perfect proposal I planned. She knows!   He wouldn’t get to see her look of genuine surprise and happiness when he got down on one knee. He’s stuck with this moment, forever.

Sasuke glared at Hiashi who started on the slice of pie. “What the fuck, old man?! Are you an idiot?!”

They all froze, stunned by the outburst. “I asked you…” He took a deep breath, trying to not jump across and strangle her father. ”We’re dating okay?! Get it through you head, Hinata and I are together. We’re living together, which you’d know if you bothered to accept our invitation. And I want to be with her because she’s doesn’t take my bullshit but also supports my dreams. Hell, she is my dream and I want to marry her if she’ll have me.”

“Sasuke…” Hinata buried her face into the side of his arm, nodding softly since she didn’t trust her voice not to shake. He kissed the top of her head as she started to cry.

Tenten started to dab the corner of her eyes with a napkin, emotional over their display of love. “Congradu-”

Hanabi clapped. “That was so good, guys. And those tears? Hinata, you’re amazing. You nearly had me there. Wow.”

“You have got to be fucking kidding me,” Sasuke muttered. Hinata looked up, also stricken with disbelief.

“Unless there are more ‘bombshells’ to drop, we’ll be going,” Neji said. Tenten gave him a look. “Don’t tell me you fell for it. Tenten, sometimes you’re too gullible.”

Hanabi shook her fork at Hinata. “I think I would have bought it if you said you said you dating his brother. That would be more believable than this relationship. Remember the huge crush you had on him?”

Neji sat back down. “Actually I think we can stay for dessert.”

Hinata exhaled with a hint of annoyance. She didn’t feel like staying any longer and they had a lot to talk about. She tugged on Sasuke’s arm but he wasn’t budging.

“You liked Itachi?!” he exclaimed with mix of disgust and anger.

Hanabi shook her head and swallowed the food in her mouth. “Not him, the other one. I called you Sushi lover, remember? God, what was his name? Sasuke, what’s your other brother’s name? It start with a ‘S’.”

Taken back, he looked at Hinata. “I don’t have another brother. Who…?”

“Shisui,” Hinata mumbled under her breath while averting her eyes. His eye twitched. She liked his cousin?! “But it was a long time ago! Hanabi stop laughing!”

“You know, he’s not the worse she could have picked,” Hiashi commented. The man was humble which was unusual for an Uchiha. Shisui was pleasant to talk to at business functions and never let his loyalty to his family cloud his judgement. “I like him and wouldn’t mind if he ‘got married’ to Hinata.” Hiashi started to chuckle.

Sasuke pushed his chair back and walked out. Hinata smiled nervously at her family, departing with a few words. Much to her relief, he was waiting for her. They got into his car and Hinata looked out the window, hoping he wasn’t too upset with her.

He picked up on her anxiety. It wasn’t her crush on his cousin that upset him…much. It was the ruined surprise and the continued reluctance to acknowledge their relationship. Was it really that unbelievable that she chose him? “Hinata?”

She hummed in response.

“I did plan on something special for you so when I do it, act surprised. I put a lot of work into it,” he said. “If you want to, get married I mean. I know it might be too quick but I’ve loved you-” Hinata quickly shut him up with a kiss. “So that’s a yes?”

“Maybe,” she said shyly as he turned on the engine. “We’ll just have to see.”

He smirked, feeling somewhat better.  “So Shisui?” Sasuke tried to sound composed but his grip on the steering wheel tightened. Hinata chuckled nervously. “How long did this crush last? He’s kind of old.”

“It doesn’t matter, it was so long ago. I don’t even remember-”

“Hinata.”

“High school?” she said uncertainly. “But it wasn’t a huge crush. He was tutoring me and I thought he was kind and sweet-” Sasuke growled and she cringed. “It didn’t mean anything. I really liked Naruto back then, remember?”

“Right,” he clenched his jaw. “How could I forget?”

Squirming in her seat, she realized that bringing up her past infatuation on his best friend was probably not the best route to divert from her crush on his cousin. “But I love you Sasuke. You’re my dream guy.”  

He still huffed as she kissed his cheek.

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After spending the entire day watching movies on the couch, Sasuke looked at his watch and abruptly told her to get her coat. He tried to hide his excitement and she followed him to the park. As they neared the fountain, she could see the candles surrounding the outer edges; water lilies floated on the surface.

He held her hand and Hinata started to tear up when the violinist started to play their song. Sasuke was glad he had chosen the place where they had their first official date. It continued to give him good memories.

“Hinata Hyuuga, will you marry me?”

Sasuke barely got the question out before she flung herself at him, making them fall down. He started to chuckle as she kissed him repeatedly. “Yes! Yes! I do!”

A few people passing by started clapping as they got up but a couple of girls shook their head. “It was obviously staged. I bet they’re doing it to get hits on Youtube.”

Hinata stomped after them but Sasuke caught her in time. “It doesn’t matter what anyone thinks.” Fireworks lit up the sky above and a few spectators wondered where the cameras were placed.

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Shisui didn’t know why Sasuke kept glaring at him. He merely complimented Hinata’s cooking and joked that she would have to make him a pie if her baking skills were equally good.

“Hinata’s not giving you any of her pie,” he hissed. “So back off!” Hinata pulled him away and apologized for Sasuke’s behavior.

“He’s just jealous,” Itachi said as he finished his plate. Sasuke had invited his brother over to celebrate their engagement but didn’t look pleased when he realized Shisui tagged along. Itachi just couldn’t let this opportunity pass him by after Sasuke told him of the disastrous dinner with the Hyuugas.

Shisui snorted. “Well I don’t blame him. She’s quite a catch. Did you see the curves on that body and…” He noticed Itachi’s look. “What?” Shisui felt a hand on his shoulder.

“What did you say?” Sasuke asked in an icy tone.

Hinata returned to a messy dining room where Itachi was holding Sasuke back as Shisui crawled away. She went to help Shisui up but abruptly dropped him as Sasuke became irate. She wrapped her arms around his waist, pleading for him to calm down. Knowing that he’d hurt her if he struggled too hard, Sasuke fumed motionlessly. Itachi picked up Shisui and made their exit.

“He’s not invited,” Sasuke announced. “No one is. It’ll just be me and you.”

“Sasuke…” Hinata slowly let go of him but he wrapped his arms around her, resting his head on the crook of her neck. “Who am I marrying?” He pointed to himself. His heart swelled with happiness whenever he down looked at the shiny ring on her finger. “Exactly. Because I love you. You’re going to be my hubby.”

“I’ll be the best husband.” Sasuke knew he had to control his jealousy but it was hard when he still felt like he wasn’t good enough. Enough people thought so. He picked her up, wrapping her legs around his waist. “I promise.” 

They pressed their foreheads together, looking at each other with unmistakable love.

“I know you will.”

*Why did I throw that part with Shisui and Itachi in? Cuz I just gotta. 

[kia8088]

22 - Santa Baby

AN: this started off with humor and ended in angst! I warned you! ::: Santa Baby In an alternate universe or maybe even a past life, he had been an awful person and had very well deserved all of the misfortune he's serving this lifetime...but Sasuke doubt that. He truly did. See, because for one to be forced in a fat suit, a white itchy beard and a Christmas hat...he had to have been the Devil himself. He closed his eyes as another greedy, despicable child jumped on his lap. "I want a brand new cellphone and that new game system that's supposed to come out NEXT Christmas but you're Santa so I think you should make it happen this year!" Sasuke wanted to shove the ungrateful little bastard off his lap. He could only imagine how much stress the brat put his parents through. "I think my evil brother, Krampus visits children that ask for more than they are worth," Sasuke mumbled in the child's ear as the picture was taken. Yet another child left running away in tears. Naruto chuckled, "Would you stop being a grinch, man?" Sasuke glanced over at the blonde elf in green tights. "You're getting a yeast infection for Christmas." Naruto grumbled under his breath and looked down at his tights. They were actually really comfortable and he wanted a pair.

Sasuke turned his attention to the little boy standing in line by himself. "Come on, kid." The boy gasped, his cheeks warm. Slowly he climbed the velvet stairs and asked could he sit on "Santa's" lap. Sasuke pulled the kid up to do he could get this shit over with. "Um, my name...is Taiyō and...it's nice to meet you," he pressed his hands together. Sasuke lifted a brow at the child. "I don't really want anything but...my mama hasn't been feeling so good." Sasuke glanced around to spot a woman with matching dark hair and opal eyes. "Where is she?" "She...well, she had to go sit down. Her heart-" he touched his own heart. "-her heart is not okay. So if you could maybe bring us another heart for mama..." Sasuke looked from the kid to Naruto, who had tears in his eyes! Sasuke looked back at the kid. "I..." "I know you're not the real Santa but mama said that you give the real Santa a list!" He smiled brightly. "Tell him all I want is for mama to be okay!" Sasuke suddenly felt like shit but he placed his gloved hand on the boy's hand. "Good kid." Opal eyes light up. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" Taiyō hugged Sasuke and gave a sigh of relief. "I've been nice all year, okay. Make sure you tell him that." "Yeah..." Sasuke watched the kid jump down and run in the direction of his mother. "I need break," said Sasuke. Naruto nodded and told the kids that Santa would be back after a short milk and cookies break. ::: "This kid believes that Santa can bring his mother a new heart and...I don't know." Sasuke lifted his empty beer bottle. He hated feeling like a liar. Naruto rubbed his face. "It's been two days, man." Sasuke shrugged. It had been on his mind since it happened. With all the kids he had to listen to that kid was the only one that didn't want shit for himself. He stood, "I'm going to the store." "You're kinda buzzed," Naruto warned. "I'm walking," said Sasuke, throwing his car keys at his roommate. The Uchiha jogged down the stairs and heard a familiar voice. "Take your time, mama!" Sasuke noticed that little boy from the mall was at the apartment entrance holding the door open for a woman. He stood still upon seeing her walking through the door. She had long navy hair, layers upon layers of clothing with a soft smile. "Taiyō, I'm okay." He pouted before turning around to see Sasuke standing there. He frowned and stood in front of his mother. "Hey!" He shouted. The woman popped him lightly on the head. "Be kind." Sasuke smirked at the kid. "Snowing in Konoha?" He started and didn't understand why he was talking. She nodded and replied, "Oh, um, yes a Christmas miracle." He walked up to them and hoped he didn't smell like beer. "I...I saw your son at the mall." Her face soured and pulled the boy closer. "Excuse me?" "No, I mean," he rubbed his eyes. "I worked there...for the holidays." "Oh...oh!" Her eyes lit up. She finally understood what he was trying to say. "You don't seem like a seasonal worker." He shrugged. "Usually not." She smiled and looked down at her son. "So he told you...?" Soft opal eyes lifted up at him. Sasuke almost wanted to step back he hadn't noticed how nice she looked but he nodded and pocketed his hands. "Told him what, mama? I don't know him." She knelt down. "He's the Santa that you spoke to." Instead of seeing him as an imposter, Sasuke knew that face... "Santa's helper lives in our building! Did you tell him? You told Santa what I asked for!" He clasped his hands. "Mm." Sasuke mumbled. She ruffled the boys hair. "I'm sorry, I'm Hinata. This is Taiyō." "Sasuke..." He extended his hand. "Mama, we gotta show him our tree!" "Baby-" Sasuke shook his head until Taiyō took his hand. "You gotta show Santa this!" The boy tried to pull the man towards their room. "Taiyō!" Hinata called, a hand placed on her heart. Taiyō looked back. "Mama...please. Please...we gotta," whispered the boy. Sasuke felt himself digging a hole and he just hoped she told the kid the truth. He wasn't a helper. Just a random guy in an outfit...but instead she smiled. "You go ahead, let me talk to Sasuke." She gave the boy the key. Hinata smiled at Sasuke. "I...I can't break his heart. He's smart but..." Sasuke pocketed his hands. "Let the kid believe. I can play along." She nodded. "Thank you, Sasuke." He shrugged. Just like that he was weaved in their lives for whatever reason.

[kia8088]

21 - All I Want For Christmas Is You

AN: 12 days until New Years Genre: More of slice of life ::: Hinata heard her front door open and jumped out of her bed. She padded down the hall to see her neighbor. There might be the need for a backstory... his plumbing was messed up for two weeks and her leg was broken. In exchange for her bathroom, he was basically a nanny. Not to be alarmed, they were not strangers. Hinata had been dating Sasuke's best friend at the time. He gave Sasuke his spare key so he could keep an eye on her. Her and lover boy broke up but Sasuke stayed neutral because he was an opportunist, and was clearly getting benefits from both sides. Okay...let's proceed. "Sasuke what do you want for Christmas," she exclaimed. He pocketed his hands. "Nothing. Are you making dinner?" "Yes, I am." She followed him into her own kitchen. "And you have to want something." "Nothing." Her eyes narrowed. "I'm just going to get you something." He shrugged which wasn't the reaction Hinata wanted but she didn't want to keep this pointless conversation going. Her eyes floated to the bags that were sitting on her couch. He looked from her to the bags. "You said you needed extra ornaments, I got some." She walked over and opened the bags of gold, purple and blue ornaments. The woman smiled brightly and turned to her half naked Christmas tree. "Will you help?" "I already did," he motioned to the bags.

Hinata huffed but he was right. She grabbed the boxes of ornaments and headed to the tree. Some were large, other shiny, some glittery. It was so nice of him to do. He plopped down on her couch to watch lazily. Drifting back and forth between his phone and her well-being. He realized that his neighbor was prone to accidents. "Are you sure you don't want anything? Because I could get a rush order on something." She told him. "Isn't the Christmas spirit more about company than...shit?" He asked, scrolling down this phone. She paused. He was right but it's Sasuke. He always wanted something. Everything he did had a purpose. Always making deals like the devil. "I mean...yes, but-" she stopped and smiled. "Will you be spending Christmas here?" He scoffed. She was being sentimental. She had good wifi here...that is all. The Uchiha closed his eyes. "After work, yes, I will be here." Hinata clasped her hands and turned back to the tree. After another ten minutes, there was barely any green left to show. She turned to the Uchiha male. "I'm too short for the star." He sighed and slowly stood up. He took the damn star and placed it on the top. Hinata plugged up the lights and grabbed his wrist. She took them away from the tree. "It's...a lot." "It's great," corrected Hinata. Sasuke looked over at his neighbor and how dreamy she was looking. There were times like this when he wanted to be blind to the fact that she still loved his idiot friend even after all he did. He wanted to pretend that this set up was something more than quiet company. He wanted to tell her that he hates being alone for the holidays and that he was kind of thankful for her. More importantly he wanted to tell her all he wanted for Christmas is to be here with her...but he wasn't sentimental like that. Hinata looked at him with a smile. "What's wrong? Do I have tree on me?" She wiped her face. "No," he replied. "I want a towel." She lifted a brow. "A towel. I'll get you a personal embroidered towel." "Cool." He looked at the Christmas tree. Maybe next time...

[kia8088]

Hello, hello! With the 13 Days of Christmas prompts, is it okay to use ANY ship with it, or do you want it to be exclusively SasuHina like you're using it for. (I know you said no rules or guidelines, but just making sure)Because it's totally cool if it's meant for that only! :)

Yeah! Use anyone you want! It’s all in good festive fun! I'm just gonna reblog things with sasuhina in it bc it's in the tag, you know? BUT you can use the prompts! You can tag me personally if you want though! I'll read just about any pairing! 🙂🙂

[kia8088]

20 - Under The Mistletoe

[kia8088]

I'm doing a one-shot everyday till New Years challenge for myself BUT anyone that wants to join feel free. No rules. No guidelines. Just Do Whatever You Feel. If you want a tag it'll be under #13daysofSasuHina So yeah...happy holidays