Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and its characters. This is not Beta'd yet.

Notes: This is written in Sasuke and Hinata'sPOV except for dreams and flashbacks. To avoid confusion Sasuke's POV is written in normal font while Hinata's POV is italicized.

Second Day:

Sasuke's POV

I kept on thinking of ways to approach Hyuuga again, I can sneak inside her room and surprise her or scare her probably or patiently wait until she gets out of her compound and approach her discreetly and have a word with her when no one is looking at her or they'll think she's crazy talking to no one. I have been standing here outside her compound since last night and I don't want to waste any minute anymore since I only have six days left. Going against better judgment or maybe I just want to humor myself I entered the Hyuuga compound with ease since I can go through anything.

But what happened next was unexpected as a memory of mine in the compound flashed through my eyes.

Sasuke's Memory

Sasuke who was 5 years old then was walking with his parents to go somewhere he doesn't know.

"Father where are we going?"

"To the Hyuuga compound, I have something to discuss with Hiashi."

"Hyuuga…such a catchy name like sunflower yes sunflower." Sasuke said smiling.

Mikoto laughed and said, "Very nice Sasuke you are such an intelligent young man."

Sasuke only smiled but he actually feels giddy inside for being praised by her mother.

"We are finally here. Wait for me."

"Greetings Fugaku sama, Hiashi sama is waiting for you inside the tea room are they your family?" A Hyuuga guard said looking at Mikoto and Sasuke.

"Yes my wife and youngest Sasuke. Come along now we don't want to keep Hiashi waiting."

As the Uchiha family entered the Hyuuga compound Sasuke can't help but marvel at the traditional regal beauty of the compound, reaching the tea room they bowed before Hiashi who was waiting for them with his daughter Hinata.

"You may seat, this is my eldest Hinata." Hiashi said introducing Hinata to the Uchiha's.

"This is my youngest Sasuke, Itachi is away on mission today."

"I see how about we let the kids play outside in the garden as we talk?" Hiashi suggested.

"Of course that would be nice, Sasuke how about you go to the garden with Hinata."

"Sure father."

"Fo-follow me Sa-Sasuke san." Hinata said shyly.

Back to Present

Did that happen when I was here before that Hyuuga and I interacted when we were but why can't I remember it and why did the memory stop? Pushing my thoughts aside I decided to go to the garden where I was with her when we were young no memory flashed through my eyes but I saw the person I am looking for. She was standing at the small bridge feeding their koi fishes in the mini pond, slowly I approached her to not startle her but her kunoichi senses alerted her.

"U-Uchiha san?" She asked voice a little hoarse from fright probably.

"Before you scream or anything I am not here to scare you or anything I just want to talk since you are the only one I can talk with." I said in a matter of fact way.

"So what happened last night wasn't a dream that I can actually see and hear you?" She said without a stutter.

"Yes. I came here to explain why I am here though I can't explain why you are the only one who can see and hear me."

Hinata's POV

I was feeding the koi fishes in the pond when I felt a familiar feeling I felt last night it was cold with certain warmth in it, looking back I saw him again the man who plagued my dreams last night Sasuke. I didn't know what he was doing here and why would he go to me but remembering the events last night I remembered when I was scared that I can actually hear, see and touch him, when he died a long time ago, 34 days today to be exact.

He told me that he wanted to talk with me since I am the only one he can talk to.

"Uchiha san, what is it you want to talk about? Do you have something you want to do but since you…died you can't do it anymore that's why you returned?" I asked, from what I know souls return to the living realm when they have something they want to do before they died.

He closed and opened his fists for a few times before saying, "You are right there is something I need to do, I was given 7 days to find happiness before I can join my family in the afterlife."

"Happiness?" I asked a little unsure if I actually heard him right that the infamous Uchiha Sasuke needs to find happiness.

"Yes, I am telling you this because I need your help since I don't know what happiness is." I answered a little unsure if I asked properly since I never asked for anyone's help when I was still alive.

He must be asking me to help him since I am the only one who can hear and see him but I also don't know how to be exactly happy. All my life I was always the unwanted one, my father was kind enough to remind me that everyday up to the point where he disbanded me from the clan. If I didn't prove myself after all the years I spent on getting better he would still not recognize me as his daughter or heiress. Even Naruto kun who I blindly loved since I was young didn't want me although I am happy now that he has Sakura who truly deserves him. The saddest part of my life is when my mother died and Neji niisan, so how can I exactly help him find happiness when I have no experience of it myself?

I noticed her sudden silence, she must be deep in thought.

"Hyuuga san?"

I looked at him and said, "I'm sorry Uchiha san but I can't help you." before walking away but he held into my arm stopping me.

"But you are the only one who can help me Hyuuga san please do, I don't want to waste my remaining 6 days." I said and although I hate the way I sound for this is the first time I asked someone with please and I hate myself right now but it's not like I have a choice.

His black eyes which looked like the oblivion the last time I saw him alive suddenly looked like a soft black now when he said the word please and the way he touches my arm, the feeling is cold and yet it felt warm.

"B-but Uchiha san I don't know how I can help you." I said honestly.

"We can travel for 6 days together." I suggested hating the way together sound foreign on my ears.

"I'll think about it." I said and removed his hand.

"Decide soon for I don't want to waste time, I'll wait for you here."

Hinata's POV

I returned inside and thought about Uchiha san as I ate my breakfast with my father and Hanabi.

"Hinata, Hanabi told me where you were last night. I know how much Neji's death affects you, and since the war you had been busy in your clan duties and are yet to properly grieve for Neji. I want you to take rest for a week from your duties as heiress and Konoha kunoichi to grive properly."Father said surprising me.

"Otou san…"

"Otou san's right Hinata nee, we are all hurting from Neji niisan's death and the war but you are the most affected of his death and you haven't had the time to rest since then. Taking a break for a while wouldn't hurt." Hanabi said looking at me.

"Thank you for your concern otou san Hanabi chan, I'll go to Tsunade sama and ask for an official leave."

It was the first time father asked me to take a break and with the situation with Uchiha san, it will be the perfect opportunity. Who knows maybe Uchiha san and I can help each other and find happiness we are both seeking?

Somewhere above them

Normal POV

"Great so you are actually punishing them and making them realize at the same time." Itachi said looking at the scene before him.

Oji sama laughed and said, "I am not punishing them I am merely letting them experience what they should have experienced if your brother wasn't blinded by revenge for you family and clan's demise."

Itachi sighed, "I know it's my fault alright but you can't blame me with what I did since its all part of-"

"A grand scheme in the end, yes I know everything. Anyway how are your parents reacting to this?"

"Sad for them both and partly blaming themselves for their tragedy."

"Look at the bright side Sasuke is acting more human now, he actually said please and asked for help at the same time."

"And that's supposed to make things better? I know you mean well but after 7 days what will happen? Both of them will just be more miserable."

"At least they had a chance instead of waiting for their next life before realizing what they've been missing."

Sasuke's POV

After a few minutes of waiting I saw her walking towards me and said, "I'll travel with you."

I nodded and said, "Where shall we go then?"

"Anywhere…I don't know really, I still have to go to Tsunade sama's office before leaving.

"I'll go with you then it's been long since I last went to the hokage office."

I do admire Hyuuga's confidence by allowing an already dead person accompany her, I know she's still uncomfortable with our situation but we don't exactly have a choice besides this wouldn't be happening if I was still living. As we were walking along Konoha district, we happen to see Naruto with Sakura walking together hand in hand and I immediately take a look beside me to see how she will react since as far as I can remember about her, she admires the dobe who's oblivious to her feelings.

"Hinata chan are you going to the memorial today?" Naruto asked grinning.

"No, I am on my way to Tsunade sama to ask for leave." She replied.

"Leave why are you going somewhere?" Sakura asked.

"Yes, but I have no idea where to yet."

"An unplanned trip that sounds good Hinata chan you can actually use a break after what you've been through. Did your father allow you to take a leave from you clan duties?" naruto asked with concern in his voice.

I noticed her look down, she must be feeling uncomfortable with talking with both the dobe and Sakura. I want to say something but my words will fall on deaf ears except for Hinata. I reached for hand instead and she quickly jerked her head up to look at me.

"Hinata are you alright, what are you looking at?" Sakura asked.

"Yes…I just remembered something that's all." Hinata lied and looked back at the couple while I remain holding her hand.

"If you say so, do tell us about your travel when you return and Hinata chan good luck." Naruto said and left with Sakura.

I removed my hand from hers and said, "Are you really alright? You look uncomfortable after talking with them."

"I am fine I accepted their relationship a long time now. I just felt sad when I remembered what I've been through from the war and Neji niisan's death."

"It must be too much with you looking sad like that, how about we go to the hokage office now and leave Konoha as soon as possible for you to get the rest you deserve."

Hinata's POV

I nodded and we continue to walk towards the Hokage office. I don't know why he touched my hand that almost caught me off guard and he asked me if I was alright with seeing Naruto kun and Sakua san and I answered him honestly. I was actually glad that he touched my hand or I would cry in front of them when I remembered Neji niisan's death during the war and his touch made me feel secure at that moment that he will be there always. Maybe going with Uchiha san is not so bad after all.

I was immediately granted access inside Tsunade sama's office when arrived.

"Hinata chan, it's been a while since you've been here. To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?"

"I am here to ask for a vacation leave good for one week."

"Sure, is that all?"

"Yes."

"Alright then." Tsunade sama wrote something on a scroll and stamped it with her seal and handed it over to me. "Show this to the guards at the gate for them to know you are on leave."

I bowed before Tsunade sama and said my thanks before I left her office with Uchiha san.

Sasuke's POV

"Was that really necessary?" I asked as we are walking.

"What is Uchiha san?"

"Asking for a leave?"

"Yes it is necessary, some laws changed after the war."

"Hn. Where are we going then since you already have an official leave?" I asked with annoyance in my voice as we are wasting time with no progress at all.

"Anywhere we can go to I guess, as of now we'll go to the day care first to visit the kids there." She said smiling.

"Day care?" I asked in disbelief for I am not a kid loving person myself.

"Yes, it would be fun Uchiha san, I'm sure you'll like it there."

Spending time in the day care center was not half as bad as I thought, I sat on one of the benches as I look at Hinata happily playing with the children of different ages with hide and seek and other children games. While watching them I also smiled at seeing how a simple act of gesture from the Hyuuga heiress is enough to make the kids happy who are orphaned probably from the war.

We walk back to the Hyuuga compound to get her things for our trip. Yeah our trip I said that which is awkward since we barely know each other even when I was still alive.

As I watch her prepare her things I asked her to open up a conversation for us to get acquainted at least.

"Do you like to have your own kids also?" I don't know why I asked a silly question like that but after seeing her differently at the day care center it got me into thinking if she would like kids of her own someday.

She blushed which is not new since this is Hinata I am talking to not the obnoxious fan girls of mine who would probably scream like a banshee if I asked a question like that.

"Y-yes if given a chance."

"Pity Naruto is not available anymore." I said totally regretting it the moment it left my lips.

"I know…you don't have to rub salt on my wound anymore Uchiha san." She said coldly before leaving me alone inside her room.

I ran my hands through my hair and muttered the word fuck, why do I always push people away is this the reason why I will never be happy because no one will bother putting up with me with my cold nature.

Hinata's POV

I don't know why Uchiha san have to say those words to me, yes it hurt to see Naruto kun and Sakura san together but I slowly accepted the fact that Naruto kun and I are not meant for each other and Uchiha san is complicating the process of moving on with his words. Why does it have to be me who he can only talk to and suffer like this? I asked myself as I cry inside the stockroom where I always cry whenever I am in the Hyuuga compound.

Sasuke's POV

Realizing my stupid mistake and Hinata not returning for quite some time I decided to look for her and say my apologies for what I said to her. I searched all around the compound going room after room calling for her and if I won't find her here I'll search all over Konoha for her.

Reaching the last room I haven't checked which is the stock room I called for her before going inside, I saw her hugging her knees asleep at the far end of the room. I slowly rouse her from her slumber.

"Hinata san." I said calling her by her name for the first time

Hinata's POV

I don't know how long I have been crying since I must fell asleep until Uchiha san woke me up. He was calling me by my first name and as much as it surprises me I didn't show it for I am still hurting from his words earlier.

"Hinata san…I…I'm sorry I went overboard with what I said earlier." He said softly.

Since when did Uchiha san know how to apologize, I wouldn't know but here he is apologizing in front of me.

"Uch-"

"Sasuke, call me Sasuke at least." He said cutting me off.

I sigh softly, "Sa-Sasuke san."

"That's better... am I forgiven? Since I don't know how to ask for forgiveness what I said earlier is the best I can come up with."

I laughed at his words, who would have thought that the mighty Uchiha Sasuke will ask me for forgiveness.

"Look at you, I ask for your forgiveness and you are laughing."

"Gomen, I am just happy that you ask me for forgiveness."

He raised an eyebrow, "We should be going now after you eat your lunch of course."

I nodded and left the stockroom with him.

After I was done eating my lunch and said goodbye with otousan and Hanabi, I finished packing my clothes before I left with Sasuke san.

Sasuke's POV

"Have you decided on where we shall go?"

"No…but going on the beach doesn't seem like a bad idea right?"

I was young when I last went to the beach back when my family is still alive maybe going to the beach is a good idea to rekindle some happy memories there.

"Sure if you have swimsuit."

"I didn't bring any but we can still enjoy the beach even if we don't swim."

"How so?"

"We can walk along the seashore and enjoy watching the waves at night."

Author's Note: There you go the second day of Sasuke's stay in the world of living and there are still 5 days to go, hope all of you enjoy.