There was a content buzz through the streets of Konoha despite the rather large uproar between its two most prestigious clans during that very week. Word of the Hyuga's secret dethroned clan head had spread far and wide, the news of the last Uchiha's attachment to her spread even further. 

The arising rumors and opinions infiltrated all homes of Konoha, except one. A happy couple laughed together as they prepared breakfast together, or more accurately, they laughed together while Naruto watched Hinata prepare breakfast. Hinata was enjoying cooking with her boyfriend in the Uchiha's kitchen, away from the eyes of her clan and in the kitchen that actually has the necessary utensils and cookware to make meals other than instant ramen.

"Man, Hina, things have really taken a turn, huh?" He said taking a seat on the kitchen island, 

"Indeed, N-Naruto-kun," she smiled as she chopped up some spring onions,

"Who could have predicted that we would be preparing breakfast in the Teme's apartment of all places," he laughed, 

"Despite knowing of my sister's existence and of their c-connection, I did not see this coming either," she agreed. She found herself enjoying cooking in the Uchiha kitchen, everything was in place and in pristine condition. She reflected on Sasuke's behaviour around her sister,  her words to her boyfriend were true, she knew they were friends, however, she did not realize to what extent they were. Sasuke's lack of hesitance to defend her sister and to offer her a place to live was a truly unseen side of the last Uchiha. For years he was only known as the cold-heart, stoic and merciless avenger, who destroyed and decimated, with power that seemed unfathomable to most shinobi. Observing him around her sister, he was still on guard, but in a different way, he was protecting her, albeit overly so, but nonetheless, he was protecting her sister.  A phenomenon he was not known for, he defended Konoha because of his connection to Naruto.  It was beautiful, the thought of how he wanted to protect her. 

She hadn't realized how lost in thought she was as she finished setting the breakfast table, 

"Done, already?" Naruto asked, she nodded in response, he noticed his girlfriend's distraction, but at the same time, he could not help getting lost in his own thoughts as well. He did not know Sasuke to be this way, he was almost actually fun to be around and this was only based on the day before and that very morning's interactions, 

"Man, they have been at it for that long ey, Hina-chan," Naruto commented teasingly, looking at Hinata with a smirk, 

"Naruto-k-k-kun" she whispered, scolding while turning redder than the tomatoes that Naruto insisted on getting for breakfast. Naruto chuckled and smiled sheepishly at his girlfriend. 

As if hearing his comment the door to the bedroom opened and the pair could be heard exiting Sasuke's room. Naruto and Hinata took their seats at the breakfast table, just in time to see Sasuke and Hikari round the corner. Sasuke had changed from his original casual attire to his ninja pants and a black sleeveless polar neck shirt (much like the ANBU uniform) with his clan symbol at the back. He was smirking in a way that Naruto hadn't seen him smirk since they were genin. A smirk without malice. Sasuke has decided to change since he felt that today was a day that he would leave his apartment to walk around the village, just to simply walk around... and show off Hikari's attire. 

Hikari, who entered the eating area after Sasuke, was wearing a slightly revealing, black kimono shirt (similar to Tsunade's) with exaggerated sleeves that made her look like a dark princess. Underneath she wore sheer black stocking with knee-high female ninja boots. She looked beautiful and lethal. 

Hinata stood from her chair when her older sister entered the room, a formal practice that seemed a bit out of place in Sasuke's apartment. 

"Onee-chan," she whispered, clearly in awe of her sister, but also very happy to finally share a meal with her sister after being robbed of the opportunity for so many years. Hikari smiled at her sister and moved to hug her. 

Their embrace felt like the most natural thing ever. 

"Good morning," they whispered simultaneously to each other and smiled. Hikari's voice was a bit lower than Hinata's, yet still very feminine, what made their voices captivating is that they both sounded nearly musical when they spoke, thus when they greeted at the same time, they harmonized causing both men to turn their heads towards them. The sound was interesting, it felt a bit familiar as it sounded similar to the day before when Hinata demanded Hikari's release. Yesterday's, events felt so distant compared to today's peaceful start. 

They finally all took their seats and started eating, 

"Sister, this is amazing," Hikari said between bites, struggling to maintain proper etiquette by how eager she was to try everything her sister made,

"Mhhhhmmmm" Naruto agreed with his mouth full, nearly choking, causing the girls to laugh and Sasuke's smirk to become an almost smile. 

They all were enjoying this meal and savoring this moment. Sister's reunited and best friends are finally able to enjoy each other's company in a situation other than when they were trading punches and kicks. A day that they all surely thought that they were not going to see. This was the start of something new, something that was strong and something that would last through fire and brimstone. 

"Onee-chan, did I perhaps pack you the w-wrong s-size? N-Not that you do not l-look amazing as you are right n-now," Hinata asked once they had all finished their meals and were drinking tea,

"Do not fret, sister. I, simply, did not wish to wear Hyuga uniform" Hikari explained, 

"Oh, my apologies, I did n-" Hinata tried but was silenced by Hikari's nod and smile of understanding. 

Sasuke finished eating before everyone else, not used to eating a large hearty meal, usually eating when necessary. He stood, cleared his plate, was about to take it to the kitchen when Naruto asked

"So teme just had another woman's clothes in his apartment?" his cheeky  grin on his face as he held his chin and eyed Sasuke, who shortly after hit him over the head, 

"They were my mother's, I had them stored in a scroll shortly after her passing," Sasuke explained crossing his arms, 

"The irony of that statement, I share sentiments with these garments," Hikari said and laughed after, to which Hinata put her hand on her shoulder in comfort and Sasuke shook his head at her ill-timed humor, trying his best to not clench his fists from the thought, 

"What are your plans for today?" Naruto asked Sasuke, trying to lighten the mood, 

"Hikari still needs to build up her strength after being sealed away-" 

"Oh, you definitely had that part covered this morn-" Naruto got hit over the head again, 

"So we planned on taking a walk around the village,"