Chapter Five

"Hinata, I want to try something. If you don't like it, just say so, and I'll stop." He promises her.

Sasuke decided that it was not in his best interest to give the future mother of his child a heart attack. If he just suddenly started touching her more intimately, that was a real possibility. The older Uchiha decided the direct approaching was likely the safest route to go.

"T-ry what?" She asks.

"You'll see. Do you trust me?" He whispers and Hinata shivers when she felt his breath hot on her ear.

"I think so?" She replies.

"You don't sound too sure. But we'll work on that." He states and decides that was a good enough answer to begin exploring.

"Okay." She mumbles.

It figures. He'd had girls throwing themselves at him for years. But the one woman that he wanted was as innocent as a newborn kitten. Seriously, Sasuke was sure that someone up there must have been mocking him.

"Relax. We'll start off slow." He whispers in a voice that sounded like a gentle caress to her ears.

"Slow with wh-at?" Hinata somehow manages to ask.

"Little things. Like this." He says and presses a soft kiss to her shoulder.

He hears Hinata give a small gasp. Sasuke notes that her blush apparently could extend much further than her face. Most of her breasts were covered by her bra and the water. But even her shoulders were turning red and he was sure that if the bra wasn't in the way, her breasts would match. It was an interesting thought. Certainly something worth investigating later.

Hinata could feel herself blushing deeply. It was just a little kiss. It wasn't even on the lips or somewhere more intimate.

"Oh." Hinata says, suddenly struck nearly mute by the realization that Sasuke was kissing her!

It was only a chaste kiss on the shoulder, yet it still felt like fire against her skin. But it was a sensual fire. Instead of scorching her in a painful way, it spread a luxurious warmth against her skin.

Had he used some kind of jutsu? No. She would have felt his chakra if he had. This was natural.

Sasuke wasn't really sure how to proceed at first or even if he should continue at all. That hadn't been a "Yes, I like it." But it also hadn't been a "Please stop," or "No." He decides to press his luck further though.

"Your skin is so soft." He whispers.

That creamy neck of hers was taunting him. It was practically screaming Mark Me. He slides closer and leaves a trail of ghost kisses along the curve of her neck. The kisses were light, his lips brushing against the skin more than everything.

Hinata squirms. He was kissing her neck. It felt good but it was frustrating at the same time. The bluenette wanted more contact, but she wasn't sure how to ask or even if she SHOULD ask. Sasuke struck her as the type of person that if you gave him an inch, you could forget about the mile. He'd take a continent.

"I-s that a good thing?" She asks.

"I like it." He answers her and lightly bites down on her neck, drawing a soft moan from her.

That was unexpected. Sasuke honestly expected her to jump at that one. He licks where he had bitten almost apologetically before sucking on the skin around her collarbone.

"Can you do that again?" She asks.

"This?" Sasuke replies and bites down lightly again.

"Mhm." Hinata moans and leans back against him, baring her neck more.

She wasn't sure why it felt as good as it did. Maybe it just felt good to be wanted. There was something primal about it. A certain quality to it that was exciting, but something that should only be done in the dark.

A secret. She knew that her father would be furious if he found out that she ever allowed a man to mark her skin like that. Maybe that was part of the appeal.

"What's going on in that pretty head of yours?" Sasuke asks and kisses her neck more, contemplating adding more touching to it.

"N-othing." She replies hastily.

"Hinata, you are a many things. Beautiful, a good mother, kind, and a good ninja. But you are a horrible liar. I want to know what you are thinking about." Sasuke says and to he gives into the impulse to cup her lace clad breasts.

"You'd laugh." She says and squeaks when he places his hands against her breasts.

"I wouldn't laugh at you." He promises, kisses her neck more, and caresses her soaked barely covered breasts.

"If father sees those marks on my neck, he's going to be very angry." She tells him.

"Well then we'll have to make sure he sees them." Sasuke says with a smirk.

"SASUKE!" She yells at him.

"Annoying your father is one of life's great joys. But it's merely sprinkles on the ice cream. You're the cream." He says and turns Hinata around so she was facing him.

"Are you two ever going to get along?" She says and then her face heats up when she realizes she was sitting in only her lingerie and now facing him.

"Doubtful. But I have refrained from not killing him. I think I deserve a medal for that alone." Sasuke states.

"Be nice!" She tells him.

"You want me to be nice?" He asks in disbelief.

"Yes, I want you to be nice!" She tells him.

"Alright." He says and she can see the ruby red glow of his Sharingan underneath the moonlight, it was positively predatory.

Hinata gulps. Maybe...she shouldn't have said that. Sasuke apparently had a different idea of what constituted "nice" than Hinata did. He wraps his arms around her and pulls her up until she was sitting on the edge of the hot springs.

"Sasuke?" She asks.

"You wanted me to be nicer. So I'll be nicer." He says slides off her girl's boxers.

She blushes the deepest shade of red that Sasuke had ever seen. He tilts his head. That was impressive and somewhat alarming. He decided the fact she hadn't fainted yet though was a good sign.

Warning Lime

Hinata couldn't believe that this was actually happening. Sasuke had grabbed her, sat her on the edge of the hot springs, and removed half of her lingerie. She wasn't exactly sure what he had in mind. But yeah...it looked like he had decided to take the continent after all.

"If you tell me to stop, I will." He states simply and gently parts her legs.

Sasuke really liked Hinata's legs. They were long, shapely, and smooth. He could have some fun with those wrapped around him. Next time, he decided.

"Stop what?" She asks.

"This." He answers simply, as he kisses her womanhood and suddenly she understood what he meant by her being the cream in the ice cream.

Hinata gasps and squirms wildly. She never felt anything like this before! That fire was back and it was consuming her. Her lower half quivered in pleasure.

She tasted sweet, he decided. Sasuke had never actually used his mouth like this on a woman before. But he had seen it done. That was one of the less...traumatic things he'd walked in on during his time at the sound.

"I told you that I could be nice." He says smugly and lavishes her with his tongue, tracing circles around her clit with his fingers.

He knew women were sensitive there. Sasuke if nothing else was a strategist. He wanted to hear her moan and beg. So the elder Uchiha decided that almost touching her there, but not quite combined with his tongue would produce the swiftest results.

"T-hat's not exactly what I h-ad in mind." Hinata moans and slides her fingers into Sasuke's spiky locks.

"That mean you want me to stop?" He asks and goes in for the "kill" by sucking hard on her clit.

"NHH! No d-on't stop." She cries out and wraps her legs around his shoulders, using them to anchor him in place.

Sasuke was surprised by the hair pulling. The sounds of her moans, the taste of her, and the feeling of her tugging on his hair was driving him crazy. Instinctively, he knew that she was close and he darts his tongue inside her. That did it as she cries out his name and she came hard.

"Sasuke!" She moans his name in pleasure as her orgasm came crashing down on her.

End of Lime

His Sharingan was activated. So every detail was instantly memorized and catalogued in his head. The way her gorgeous lace covered breasts were rapidly rising and falling as she panted. The way her skin was flushed an alluring rosy shade of pink with arousal. The way her lovely legs were wrapped around him and her quivering thighs. And that look of pure ecstasy on her face.

Sasuke anticipated he had maybe sixty seconds before she'd come down from her high. Then the embarrassment would kick in. She'd probably avoid him like the plague, if he didn't handle this the right way.

He really should have thought this through more. Oh well, immediate action was necessary. Sasuke was good at thinking on his feet. He could handle this. Maybe.

"You taste sweet." He says, stands up, and pulls her into his arms Bridal Style.

Hinata blushes. She didn't know what to say. The bluenette had acted so wantonly. The shy Heiress couldn't believe that his mouth had been THERE or the things he'd done with it.

"I'll prove it." He says, carrying he to their room, and leans down to kiss her.

Hinata's eyes widen. Not because he kissed her. That was innocent compared to what was doing. Her eyes were widening because he would kiss her after THAT. His lips were soft and coaxing against hers, but insistent. She finds herself opening her mouth to him and responding, despite her embarrassment.

Sasuke smiles and lays her down on the bed, gently. Mission accomplished. She hadn't bolted.

Hinata was still an adorable shade of red, but she was kissing back. He breaks the kiss by tugging on her lower lip and looks at her, his eyes searching hers. He really hoped he hadn't pushed her too far, too fast.

"What are we?" She asks shyly.

Damn. He was going to have to say something here. He knew he had to make it good. It could be the difference between Haru or No Haru.

"Whatever you want us to be. When I'm with you and Haru, I feel happy. It's something I haven't felt in a long time. I want us to be a family, a real one." He says and kisses her forehead.

"I th-ink that I would like that too. But I shouldn't have let you do t-hat. We barely know each other and I don't want you to think that..." She trails off.

"We know some things about each other. I know your favorite color is lavender, you like chocolate ice cream, you're kind, protective of our son, like to be bitten, and now I know what you look like when you cum. I'd say that's a start. We can get to know each other better over time. And Hinata, don't worry, I'm the one who initiated it. I'd never think less of you because you enjoyed my touch. You are supposed to. We have a son." Sasuke finishes, feeling rather proud of his little speech.

"All I know about you is that you have suffered a lot, Naruto is your best friend, red is your favorite color, you love Haru, like champagne, and are..." She trails off and blushes.

"I'm what?" He asks.

"Really good with your tongue." She mumbles.

"Sounds like a good start to me." He replies with a smirk.

"Sasuke!" Hinata says and blushes even more.

"HInata, we've known each other since we were five. Granted, not very well. But still. It's not like this was some drunken one night stand. You've got nothing to be embarrassed about." He assures her.

"Maybe you're right. We have Haru so...at some point...we..." She starts to say and lets him fill in the blanks.

"Exactly." He says and pulls her into his arms, wrapping the blankets around them tightly in a protective cocoon.

"Sasuke?" She asks after awhile.

"Yeah?" He answers.

"You were "nice" to me, but I wasn't to you." Hinata mumbles.

"You don't have to feel obligated. There's no scoreboard. I can wait." He tells her.

"You don't want me to?" The bluenette asks.

"Oh I want you to. Believe me, I definitely want you to. I just don't want you to feel like you have to." He answers her.

"I think I want to." She says and Sasuke can feel her hand on his leg under the covers.

Before Sasuke could come up with a suitable response to that shy offer, a loud BOOM is heard. Sasuke immediately rises to his feet and flits off to Haru's room. Hinata throws on some pants and follows him almost instantly.

"Haru, are you okay?" Sasuke asks.

"I'm fine. The loud noise came from the other side of the village." Haru answers.

"The other side of the village...Oh God, my family's estate." Hinata says.

"You think that the Hyuga Estate was attacked?" Sasuke asks her.

"We should go see." The bluenette says with a nod.

"It could be dangerous." Sasuke says and looks at Haru.

"You have a Snake Contract. Do you trust him around children?" She asks.

"Aoda? Yeah. He's friendly. Honestly, half the time I think he's a golden retriever stuck in a snake's body." Sasuke states.

"Haru, please stay with your father's snake. He'll protect you if something goes wrong. Don't be scared." Hinata tells him.

"I'm not scared of Aoda, mother." Haru assures her.

"Sasuke...isn't he young to be exposed to a snake the size of a hospital building?" Hinata asks.

"Well you are the one suggesting we use him as a babysitter." Sasuke replies.

"Yes, because I think that my family was attacked. Haru is acting like he's used to seeing Aoda. You didn't...leave him with the snake as a baby or toddler, did you?" She asks.

"I don't know. I'm not the future me. I probably would have though. Aoda, loves kids. He has lots of them." Sasuke informs her.

"Oh. Well um let's get going. Summon him." The bluenette says.

"Alright." Sasuke summons Aoda.

"It's a long story. But this is my son, Haru. You are to protect him at all costs. At the first sign of any danger, I want you to get him to safety immediately and find me or Hinata as soon as you possibly can." Sasuke informs him.

"You have a hatchling? But you never told me of this. I didn't even know you had a mate. And this hatchling is so big? He didn't just hatch." Aoda asks, blinking.

"I'll explain later. Just do it." Sasuke says.

"Yes, Master Sasuke. Your hatchling looks so much like you. Oh and this must be your mate. She is very pretty. Such lovely scales." He says.

"...Thank you. Alright, Hinata let's go." Sasuke says and flits off with her.

They soon arrive at the Hyuga Estate. Sasuke blinks. Someone had clearly set off several explosive tags. There was smoke everywhere.

"Hinata! Are you alright?" Hiashi rushes to his daughter.

"I'm fine. What happened? Was anyone hurt?" Hinata asks her father.

"I don't think anyone was hurt. Someone clearly attacked us. I believe they were looking for something." He states.

"What do you think they were looking for? Sasuke questions him.

"Uchiha, this is a FAMILY affair. You have no business being here." He growls at him.

"Your daughter is the mother of my son. I'd say unfortunately, that makes us family. How someone like Hinata has you for a father, I will never understand. But the fact remains, I'm involved because she's involved." Sasuke states bluntly.

"Insolent brat!" Hiashi roars at him.

"Hinata, remind me again why I shouldn't Chidori your father?" Sasuke asks casually.

"Sasuke! Father! Please stop fighting." She pleads.

"Alright. Alright. I will for your sake. Your taste in men, leaves something to be desired." Hiashi says with a sigh.

"Don't push me." Sasuke warns him.

"As I was saying, I believe they were looking for something. I do not know what though. Nothing was taken. Well nothing that we have noticed yet. It makes no sense. This was a bold attack on our family's home. They must have wanted something badly to take such a foolish risk." He observes.

"Is there anyone who has a grudge against your Clan?" Sasuke asks.

"No one that sticks out in particular. Like all ninjas, we have our share of enemies." He states.

Meanwhile with Aoda and Haru, Aoda was sniffing the child. It was important to recognize his scent. So this was Sasuke's hatchling. Yes, he greatly resembled master Sasuke. But he smelled sweet, like Sasuke's mate.

"It's good to see you again, Aoda." Haru says and hugs the snake.

"We've never met before..." Aoda says and tilts his head in confusion.

"I'm from the future." Haru tells him.

"Oh well that would explain it. I was confused. You are quite big to be Sasuke's hatchling. He would have had to have you when he was scarcely more than a hatchling himself." The snake replies.

"Yeah. That makes lots of people confused. Aoda, can I have the chocolate chip cookies hidden on the top shelf?" He asks.

"Of course, Master Haru." He says and peeks his head into the house, grabbing the cookies out of the top shelf, and handing the bag to Haru.

"Thanks!" He says and proceeds to start nomming.

Meanwhile with the Hyugas and Sasuke, Hiashi paces. This was unacceptable. He couldn't let such an attack go unanswered. He suspected it was connected to Haru in some way. The timing was too suspicious for it not to be.

"I admit that I have fears this might be connected the boy." Hiashi says.

"The boy has a name." Sasuke snaps at him.

"Yes, well I believe it is connected to Haru. The entire village is likely aware now that he is here and of his parentage. The boy carries within his veins two bloodlines. Even if he never activates either, there are many who would find him very...desirable." He states.

"Dammit. He's got a point." Sasuke mutters.

"You think someone is after Haru?" Hinata asks.

"It's certainly possible. A sample of his blood alone would probably fetch quite the large price. His eyes would be priceless." Hiashi mutters darkly.

"Hinata, we need to get back to him." Sasuke says.

"Right!" She agrees.

They rush back to the Uchiha District. Both were immensely relieved to see Haru was fine. Though there was a suspiciously empty looking bag of cookies in his hand.

"Haru, did you eat all the cookies?" Hinata asks.

"Maybe." Haru says and looks at his feet.

"You could get sick from that." She tells him.

"It was worth it?" He asks with a bright smile.

"Well we don't want him to become the next Choji. Come on Haru, considering what might be going on, I think we should start your training early." Sasuke says, taking his son's hand.

"Training? Sasuke he's five!" Hinata says.

"Yes, I know. But that's not going to help him if someone tries to grab him." Sasuke reasons.

"I guess you're right." Hinata says with a sigh.

"He's a little young. But maybe he could manage a fireball jutsu. At the very least, it'd probably distract the enemy long enough for him to slip away." Sasuke says.

"You want to teach our FIVE YEAR OLD son how to blow fireballs?!" Hinata demands to know like "Are you out of your mind?!"

"Well I probably would have waited another year or two ideally, but yeah." Sasuke says as if this was perfectly normal.

"What happens if he gets upset and sets the house on fire?" She asks.

"Our house is fireproof." Sasuke tells her.

"Oh...good." Hinata replies.

"Besides, it's tradition. A father-son thing. Or mother-daughter." He adds as an afterthought.

"Father?" Haru says and tugs on Sasuke's sleeve.

"What is it, Haru?" Sasuke replies.

"I already know how to make fire..." He says.

"Oh. Wait really? Show me." Sasuke says.

"Okay! Where?" Haru asks.

Sasuke looks around. Kid had a point. He takes him to the lake, just like his father had done with him all those years ago. Hinata follows, wanting to prevent any potential disasters that might result from t his.

"Here we go. You can make it here." Sasuke says.

"Okay. FIREBALL JUTSU!" He says and breathes out an inferno of flames.

Sasuke blinks. Kid was five and already making infernos. He pats him on the shoulder.

"That's my boy." He says proudly.

"...." Hinata didn't know whether to be in awe of the utter cuteness or disturbed that Sasuke's fatherly pride was activated by a child breathing fire.

"Good job." Sasuke continues, ignoring Hinata's indecision.

"Thanks!" Haru says smiling.

"I guess I already taught him in the future." Sasuke muses to Hinata.

"..." Hinata was still speechless.

"Hinata?" Sasuke asks.

"If he's like this at five, what's he going to be like at 20?" Hinata questions.