Docile

Summary: Hinata is a young maid working for the Uzumaki household. One day she is given as a gift to a lone bachelor much to his dislike. One is broken, and the other is slowly fading away. Can these two possibly find love in each other?

AN: Hey there old and new readers. I updated this chapter and added more scenes to it, so I suggest that you read over Chapter One. Thank you!

Chapter One

In the Uzumaki manor, there was an alarming sound coming from a small silver bell. A young maid by name of Hinata was pinned against the wall that was decorated with a green and lavish Victorian flower wallpaper.

"Sir, Madam is calling me." She tried to move away, but the young lad refused to move.

A smudge look graced his angelic face and he said in a raspy voice, "Now, now Hinata do you really have to go?"

Hinata, a pale skin beauty, held her breath when the young lad leaned towards her and nibbled on the side of her neck. Her body trembled in disgust as the warmness of his breath made the hair on the back of her neck stand up. She felt something wet running down the side of her neck and trickled down to the center of her breast. The young boy's rough hands slithered their way to her breasts and cupped them. Hinata closed her eyes tightly as the boy fondled her, roughly. He released one of her breasts and tugged at the sleeves of the kimono, trying pry it off the girl.

Hinata's face deadpanned when she saw sharped hazel eyes staring at her disgusted by the sight. "Hinata," the known voice said between clenched teeth. The young boy quickly swirled around by the voice. The older woman paid no mind to him as her eyes were directed onto Hinata who was fixing the kimono. "Did you hear me requesting your assistance?" She questioned with a slight irritation in her voice. Hinata searched in her master's eyes for help to get rid of her son. There was an awkward silence that filled the room. "But instead of you rushing to my side, I find you in her seducing my son." She tapped her foot impatiently on the wooden floor.

"Madam!" Hinata fell to her knees. "I would never betray you. Please trust me." She lowered her head, not daring to look up.

"Get up!" The woman commanded. Hinata arose and stared at the wooden floor. Her lavender eyes lingered to the ant crawling mindlessly until it slipped between a crack in the floor.

The red hair boy let out a dry sigh. "Why do you always come at the worst time?" He grumbled.

The woman stared at her golden son, Yuki. He was a pale skin fifteen-year-old boy, with fiery red hair. His eyes were a dark green color that reminded people of the forest, and he always wore a mischievous grin.

The master lips tugged up into a small smile. "Now, Yuki. You wouldn't want to lose anything with this dirty whore. Go and find Yoko. You two have music lessons within less than hour."

Hinata felt her heart shattered at the comment, but she dared not look up. Those words hurt her more than the beatings because she found them to be true. Yuki grumbled something inaudible as he pushed pass his mother and stormed out the door.

Saya watched her son as he exited the room. After a few more minutes, she raised her hand and slapped Hinata across the face. "Don't you touch my precious boy." She growled. "You may have made a fool out of my husband, but you're not going to lay a hand on my son." She jabbed her in her collar bone that stuck out noticeably.

Hinata flinched with each jabbed and her eyes begun to water. "Yes, madam." She bowed.

Saya turned her back on the trembling girl. "Make yourself useful and fetch me my tea." She said before exiting the room.

"Yes, Madam."

Hinata walked inside her master's headquarters with a silver tray on the palm of her hand and a cup of tea centered in the middle. She placed the tea on the top of a small wooden desk. Saya raised her head and glanced at the teacup.

"Some cake." Saya mumbled.

"I'm sorry, Madam. Can you repeat that?"

"Cake!" Saya screeched. "Get me some cake. Now!"

She jumped back. "Yes, madam." She scurried away like a wet dog. Hinata was in the kitchen when she nearly dropped the strawberry cake to the floor when she heard the bell ringing crazily. "Yes, Madam." Hinata placed the cake next to the cup of tea that sat in an elegant Victorian cup. "Here is your cake."

"I need more sugar."

Hinata smiled weakly. "Yes, Madam."

The day went on with her master's demanding request.

"Hinata, the tea is cold because you're so slow. Fetch me another!"

"Why did you use this tea! Make me another!"

"Hinata, why didn't you put something over the cake? Those ants got to it. I wish you would use your brain. Go now and get me some more."

"Are you trying to kill me by putting in all this sugar?"

"You know how much I hate this teacup. Throw it away and use the cup my mother gave me."

"Do you know what time it is! Dinner should be served. Why would you bring me tea and cake during this time of the hour?"

Hinata leaned against the door and let out tiring sigh. Her body was hot do to the all the moving she had to do. Her master was more demanding today. "Don't worry, Hanabi." She whispered. "You would never have to do this for as long as I live."

The following day came rather quickly, and the maids and butlers at the Uzumaki manor assembled downstairs, lined up ready to greet their master, Sebastian who was away on a business trip.

"Good morning, master." They said in unison.

The short man had a look of anger on his face as he walked past them. "Where is my wife Saya?" He shouted.

His slanted eyes lingered to the staircase and he saw his wife walked down, ever so calmly. "Dear, I've missed you so much." She paused in her tracks when she saw his face. "Did something happen?"

"Let's discuss this in my den." He said leading her behind the double doors. She quickly followed behind him, her heart racing. Clearly, something was not right and if it was anything that angered her husband meant it had to involve money.

"Remember the deal I made with that man."

"Yes." Her eyes narrowed. "What happened?"

"The deal turned out to be a sham and now he's nowhere to be found." Sebastian said with bitterness. He took his grey blazer off and threw it over the red cushioned chair.

"What do you mean he's nowhere to be found?" Saya urged. "You said that deal would be a good investment, Sebastian."

The man rubbed his temple. "Shit!" He slammed his hands on the study table, making the objects move out of place.

"What are we going to do about the money?" Saya questioned. "That was everything we had!" She felt her body trembling and the tears threatening to come out. "If it was anything, I trusted you with it was our money." She sat down on the sofa.

Sebastian remained quiet as he rubbed the temple of his forehead. Saya straightened her posture and said in a low tone. "I think it's time we take matters into our own hands."

His eyes lingered to her and he nodded his head. "You're good at what you do."

Not a single cloud lingered outside during the hot days of Konoha. Everyone seemed to be hiding from the sun in some way or another. The princess of the Uzumaki manor was one who found favor by sitting under a tree that shaded her from the sun's harmful rays. "Hinata," She beckoned the maid. "I want some strawberry lemonade."

Hinata bowed and she walked through the short cut grass and stepped inside the kitchen. She sighed as she opened the refrigerator to get the pitch of strawberry lemonade for Karin, the princess.

"Things will change, trust me." Melody, the cook, said. She was a plump lady with shoulder length blue hair. She has been working for the Uzumaki's for almost twenty years.

"I don't think they ever will, Melody." Hinata placed the pitch on the top of the counter. "I guess this is my destiny."

Melody frowned at what the young girl said. "You're smart and beautiful, Hinata. You don't belong here." She kneaded the though. "Not many girls can read and write like you." She added. "You're one of a kind and your prince charming is probably waiting for you."

"I look like a walking skeleton." Hinata spoke softly. "But thank you for your words. They mean a lot to me." A small smile graced her face.

"Hinata!"

Melody and Hinata turned their heads towards the kitchen door and were met by the red hair princess. She looked around the kitchen in disgust. It was smaller in size and had a gas stove in the corner. The kitchen was painted green and had a broken-down table in the center for the maids/servants to eat on.

"While you chat, I'm out there parched!" she gritted her teeth. "My family isn't paying you to idle around. Get your ass out there with my drink."

"Now, now Karin." Melody sang. "Young ladies shouldn't use vulgar words." She scolded her. "How would your future husband react to such a haughty wife?"

Karin folded her arms and pouted. "I'm not in the mood for lemonade." She muttered before making her leave.

No matter how many times Melody came to Hinata's defense, Hinata was always shocked. She could never speak to them in that way, especially Saya. But Melody was so strong and wise that Hinata wished she could be like her. "Thank you." Hinata said.

"That's what happen when you've been working her for twenty years." Melody threw some flour on the dough. "I practically helped raise that girl." She reminisced. "Trust me when I tell you, she was never like that. She was shy and sweet, but when her brother came back from war, he or she were no longer the same."

"How was he before?" Hinata questioned as she remembered the red hair man vaguely. She rarely saw him at the dinner table or walking around the complex. He was always locked away in his room like he was a prisoner.

Melody kneaded the dough. "Charismatic, charmer, and well-mannered. Now he's stoic." She sighed. "So young." she mumbled.

"Do you believe something bad happened to him in the war?" There was a sudden sadness in her voice.

Melody nodded her head. "He lost a lot of close friends in that war and, she paused suddenly as she looked around to make sure there was no ease droppers. "I heard he and some other people were held as captives and they were tortured until reinforcement were sent to retrieve them."

Hinata felt her stomach twist into knots.

"A lot of people sacrifice their lives in the war, and I am grateful." She smiled. "Now we're are at peace."

Hinata's ears wiggled at the sound of the bell. "I'll talk to you later, Melody."

Melody nodded her head. "Take care, Hinata."

"You were the last person in my room. Where is my pendant?" Saya interrogated Hinata who had her arms outstretched.

"I didn't touch it, Madam. I would never steal from you." Hinata pleaded. Her arms felt like they were about to rot off.

Saya eyes sharpened. "You're a liar and a whore. Why should I believe anything you say? You waltz in her with a cocky attitude and seduce my husband, my son, and now you're stealing from me." She paced back and forth.

"I didn't-

Hinata pulled back her hands and stared at her master shockingly. She held her hands and tried to soothe her fingers that were now turning a red color.

"I don't like liars. Now, did you steal my pendant?" Saya questioned as she stared at the long stick in her hands longingly.

"Madam, I did not." Hinata insisted she was not the culprit, but Saya refused to believe her.

"Hold out your hands." She commanded.

Hinata was trembling in the corner. "Madam." She pleaded. "I did-

"Now!" Hinata outstretched her trembling arms. Little tears gathered in the corner of her eyes and the harsh stick contacted her skin repeatedly. She whimpered as the beating never stopped, and soon her hands were covered in red stripes. "Maybe this will teach you a lesson." Saya said exhausted. She threw the stick onto the red carpet and turned her back on Hinata, who was still trembling in the corner. "I don't need a thief in my house." Saya said. "I should let you go."

Hinata eyes widened. "Please." She dropped to her knees. "I need this job; I can't go back." She cried out.

Saya glared at Hinata. "Then admit you stole it."

Hinata chewed the bottom of her lips. "Yes, Madam. I s-

"Mama, look at what I found in Mito's room." Karin said walking into the room. She held a silver brooch, with a diamond in the center, between her fingers.

"Give this to me." Saya said snatching it out of her daughter's fingers. She examined the brooch and smiled. But it quickly faded when she turned to Hinata who was wiping the tears from her eyes. Karin stared at the girl and a sad look flickered in her eyes momentarily when she saw the stick laid out on the floor.

"Wash yourself up and make me some tea."

Hinata nodded her head and scurried out of the room.

"Madam, your nephew has arrived." Haku, a pretty servant boy said.

"Ah, Naruto is here." Saya said smiling. "Bring him in. Bring him in."

She was sitting down on her soft cushioned chair, sewing, when Haku interrupted her.

Saya lifted the little silver bell from the brown oak table and rang the bell as if her life depended on it.

Hinata entered the room, panting. "Yes, Madam."

"What took you so long?" She asked. She hadn't bothered to look at Hinata.

"I was cleaning the bathroom in the far east as you requested."

"Wash your hands and make me and my nephew some tea. Also, bring some sandwiches. Now."

Hinata bowed.

"Hurry!"

She quickly exited the room.

"Madam, Mr. Uzumaki is here." Haku said moving out of the way.

Saya got up slowly. "Thank you Haku, you may leave."

The pretty boy bowed before making his leave.

"Naruto, oh my. You've grown quite a bit." Saya said as she hugged her nephew briefly.

"Likewise." He said, hugging the woman.

The young boy, who was no older than twenty, had blonde shaggy hair and sharped blue eyes.

"Come now. Sit." Saya ushered him to the cushioned chair opposite from hers. The blonde sat and stared at his aunt.

"Why have you summoned me here?" he questioned with a bored expression.

"I just wanted to see how my only nephew was doing. It's been quite a while since I last saw you."

"Madam." Hinata was holding a silver tray with two teacups and some sandwiches.

"Am I the only one in here?" Saya questioned, raising her eyebrow.

Hinata placed the tray on the table and turned to the young man sitting. "I'm sorry." She bowed. "Good day, sir."

Naruto didn't respond, instead he fanned her off.

"Dust in here, Hinata. Make yourself useful."

Hinata bowed. "Yes, Madam."

Hinata walked over to the fireplace and pulled out a white cloth from her kimono and wiped it down.

"I'm doing fine." Naruto told her. His eyes stayed on Hinata who dusting the fireplace.

The girl was homely looking, but there was something that made her stand out. He studied the petite girl who was concentrating on making sure the room was clean. The gray kimono she wore was too big on her and would fall from her shoulder. Saya's eyes glanced to where Naruto was staring at, and her eyes lit up with amusement.

"Hinata, go help Haku in the garden." Saya commanded.

"Yes, Madam." Hinata bowed. "Good day, sir."

"Naruto, when are you going to hire some servants or maids to help you in that big old house."

"I can take care of myself." He responded.

"Who is going to cook for you? You're a young man, you shouldn't be cooking. That's a woman's job." Saya smiled.

Naruto smirked. "So, what does that make you?"

Saya sipped her tea, while glaring at Naruto. "Why don't you take one of my maids?"

"Auntie, I really don't need anyone right now. I prefer to be by myself." The young lad said as he got up from the cushioned chair.

Saya was amused by the stoic boy. Her thin lips curled up. "Well, your eyes haven't left her since she entered the room." She responded playfully.

Naruto cleared his throat. "I'm a young man with hormones. Of course, I would look at anything that has breast and a vagina."

Saya scrunched up her face revealing some wrinkles that outlined her forehead.

"That's very vulgar of you, Naruto." She sipped on the tea. "Is that your view of women?"

Naruto smiled sweetly at her, which made Saya in turn, smile. "That's what your husband thinks too."

Saya smile was replaced with a dirty look. "Nephew, this will be a gift from me to you. Take the girl. She's a good cook and clean. I will have her sent to you by tonight."

Naruto turned his back on her and said, "If you send her to me, I'll have her sleeping outside in the cold."

Before Saya could respond, he left the room. She gritted her teeth. "Hinata!"

Hinata stood face to face with Saya who was examining her. "Clearly he has taken a liking to you." She mumbled under her breath. "Hinata." Saya called out. Hinata straightened her posture and responded in a soft voice, "Yes, madam?" Saya gripped Hinata by her cheeks and examined her sunken face. "I'm going to give you to my nephew for he needs a maid. Now you do whatever he says." Her eyes went dangerously low. "If I hear a complaint from you or he sends you back here, I will fire you and make sure your sister pays."

Hinata shook her head like a wide animal. "I will do my best, Madam."

Saya clasped her hands together and smiled sweetly. "Starting tonight he'll be your new master."

Hinata stared in awe at the Namikaze manor. She had heard a lot of rumors of this house and how it was built. She took a deep breath as she approached the front door. A house this big were to surely have more than fifty servants. She knocked hesitantly on the door and stepped back.

The door creaked opened slowly and a blonde hair man emerged from the shadows. Hinata was taken back when she saw the young man had opened the door. Where were his servants? "Good day sir." She bowed her head. "Madam has sent me to serve you, master Namikaze."

He clicked his tongue and the crowns on his forehead deepened. "Excuse me?"

"Madam has sent me to assist you." Hinata repeated. She still had her head lowered, but she knew her body was noticeably trembling. The man had a cold aura about him, and it frightened her slightly.

"I told her not to send you. Go back. "He said shooing her away. "This woman never quits." He mumbled. Noticing the girl was not budging, Naruto raised his left eyebrow. "Why are you still here?" He questioned. "Go! Now!" He said harshly.

"Ah, but she told me to assist you and follow your commands." Hinata replied.

He crossed his arms and smirked. "Is that so?" He made his way towards her, which made her step back. He stepped outside and circled around her. He played with her long hair before making his way in front of her. "You have to do anything I say?"

"Yes…" she said rather unsurely.

The sky rumbled, and the rain poured down on the city, pounding on the rooftops. The front porch, where the two stood, was now wet and slippery. A gust of wind blew back and forth, and the sky turned gray and sad.

"Then sleep outside!" He slammed the door on her face.

Hinata jumped when he slammed the door. Surely, he was joking… right?

Naruto held the candles in his right hand and made his way to the window. He stared out the window and gazed at the sad sky. The rain didn't ease. He sighed.

Early morning came when Hinata quickly jumped up when she heard the front door opening. Naruto was taken back when he saw the girl dusting herself off.

"Why are you still here?" He stared at the girl shockingly.

She was wet, and her hair stuck to her face. The kimono was sliding off her, and one side of her face was covered in dirt and pebbles.

"I'm here to serve you, Master Namikaze." She bowed.

Naruto chuckled. "Are you serious?" he deadpanned. "You slept outside like I told you?"

"I'm only doing with Madam is telling me. You're my new master." She said meekly.

"Then leave. Go back to her."

Hinata shook her head. "I'll do anything but that." She chewed on her lip.

"Why?"

"I need this job, sir." She whispered.

"Then go back."

"I cannot." She refused to budge. "If I go back, she will fire me, and I won't be able to help my sister."

"That doesn't concern me, but stay there for all I care, but you will not step foot in my house!" he said slamming the door behind him. He walked past the girl and walked down the long pavement and onto the roadside. He marched down the road until he reached his aunt's house which was a five minute walk from his house.

"Auntie!" Naruto said barging into the Uzumaki manor. "Auntie!" He shouted.

Some of the maids rushed downstairs when they heard him. Before they could speak up, Karin brushed past them and was surprise to find her cousin here. "Cousin, it's been so long." She ran up to Naruto and gave him a light hug. "How have you been?"

Naruto didn't return the hug as anger consumed him. "Where is Auntie?"

Karin blinked a few times before stepping to the side. "She's in the dinning room with papa."

Naruto brushed past her and stepped into the familiar dinning room. It still looked the same from when he was young and it bought back some memories he tried to forget.

"Are you enjoying the new maid?" She sipped on her tea. "I must admit, I miss her a little bit. She made some excellent tea."

"If that's the case, then take her." He raised his voice. "I told you I didn't want anyone. I can do this by myself." He swung his arm.

"Naruto, how nice of you to join us." Sebastian said making his presence known.

Sebastian, a Chinese/Japanese man had black hair and slanted eyes. He was in his fifties but was still fit and youthful.

"Take her back." Naruto demanded.

"What is he talking about?" Sebastian turned to Saya. "Take who back?"

"She gave me one of her maids." Naruto said as he ran his finger through his golden locks.

"Which maid did you give him?" There was a slight irritation in his voice as he expected to say the answer he already knew.

"Hinata." She replied sweetly.

Sebastian eyes narrowed. "Why would you give him Hinata?"

"He took a liking to her." She said ignoring the gaze of the angry man.

"How can you give away someone I hired? Sebastian growled.

"Now, Naruto. The girl is poor and needs the money. Her sister is in a boarding school which is being paid by Hinata's wages. She's been through a lot and could desperately use the money. I haven't grown fond of her, so if you send her back here, I will fire her." Saya said putting some sugar in her tea. "Not sure if she'll live long. Do you see how skinny she is?" Saya smirked.

Naruto turned his back on his auntie and exit the Uzumaki manor. He would fire the girl immediately when he got back home. If his aunt was going to take her back, then he would get rid of her himself. But for now, he needed to discuss something with his best friend.

In the Uzumaki, Sebastian could be heard arguing with his wife. "What the hell are you thinking?" Sebastian slammed his hand on the table.

Saya scoffed. "I know what you do to her when I'm not around. You're so shameless."

"What I do is none of your concern!"

"It is my concern!" She raised her voice. "I am your wife and the mother of your children. If I feel fit to release someone because you can't keep your dick in your pants, I will do so."

Sebastian huffed.

"And besides, the plan is being put into motion." Saya responded quietly. "We're going to use her to get the Namikaze's fortune." She said before placing the teacup to her thin lips.

The sun was setting when Naruto returned to his lonesome house. His eyes slightly widened when he glimpsed the maid sitting on her chest luggage in the front of his door. She was petite with long dark hair and bangs the framed her face. Her face was sunken, but with a little fat her beauty would shine. Her soft lips were tainted pink and her round lavender eyes still showed hints of playfulness for a girl of nineteen.

Hinata's ears wiggled when she heard something a piece of twig breaking. She turned around and saw the young lad making his way towards her. She bowed her head, but he didn't say a word. Instead, he opened the door to the household and glanced over his shoulder. His shoulder shook uncontrollably because the poor girl looked so pitiful.

He had done a lot of thinking when making his way home and he knew what his aunt told him was true. She would fire her the minute she came back. It didn't concern him, but still. The minute he stepped foot out the Uzumaki manor he was struck with a painful headache that did not stop, and even now his head still hurt. He entered the manor and closed the door behind him. The pain rang constantly throughout his head and he sighed deeply.

"You always do that." He mumbled.

Hinata stared at the closed door, sadly. Her eyes stung and she felt the tears threatening to fall. She lowered her head in shame and cried silently. She turned on her heels and gripped the chest by the handles and tugged on it.

The door creaked open slowly and a voice said, "Bring your stuff."

Hinata turned around and her lightened up. She wiped her tears and bowed her head repeatedly. "Thank you, sir! I won't disappoint you."

Naruto rolled his eyes and opened the door wider. "Hurry up!"

She grabbed the chest piece and struggled to drag it into the manor. Naruto let out a long sigh as he took the chest piece full of her belongings from her. "You're such a weakling." He mumbled.

"Master Namikaze, please let me do this." Hinata insisted. Naruto glared at her silencing her. "I'm sorry." She whispered.

Hinata was in a trance when she entered the household as she looked around the house. In the center of the household was a chandelier that hung from the ceiling and a large circular rug that was placed in the center. A mahogany staircase, that had a red rug, split into two parts to different sections of the house. She followed him through some narrow corridors, until he stopped in front of a door carved with petals.

"This is where you'll stay." He said pushing the door open. He placed the chest piece on the side and leaned against the door. Hinata stared in awe at the room. It was covered in tatami rug and a futon that looked soft and cozy; much better than her old bedroom at the Uzumaki manor.

"Listen here." He grabbed her attention. "Refrain from making too much ruckus. I hate unnecessary noises. If I am sleeping, do not bother me unless it is urgent. You are to come when I call you, no matter the task you are doing and when I tell you stay out of my way. You do so."

Hinata nodded her head.

"Auntie says you're a good cook?"

"Yes, Mast-

Naruto raised his hand. "My name is Naruto."

Hinata eyes widened. "Yes, Master Naruto Na-

"No. Are you stupid?" There was a slight venom in his voice. She flinched by the harshness in his voice. He sighed when he noticed her flinching. "Call me Naruto."

"But sir… that seems so-

"You are to do what I say! You are to serve me, not question me." He barked at her.

Hinata bowed. "I'm sorry, N… Naruto."

He pinched his nose in frustration. "When you are done washing up, I want some food, ramen preferably."

"Yes... M-. Uh, Naruto."

"Hurry up." He snarled.

"Yes, Yes."

Hinata stared at the stove which was covered in cobwebs. In fact, the whole kitchen was covered in cobwebs and dirt. It looked like it had been abandoned from some while. And now that she thought about it, there seem to be no maids or butlers her at all. The maid headquarters were empty and the whole household was eerily quiet.

Naruto sat in the dinning room as he waited impatiently for Hinata to bring him his food. He tapped his fingers on the brown rectangular table and puffed out his cheeks. "No wonder auntie didn't take a liking to her. She is so slow." He mumbled under his breath. He laughed to himself. "I can't believe she suckered me into taking this girl."

"Mi- Naruto, sir. Your food is ready." Hinata said holding a tray of enchanting food.

"You're very slow, Hinata." Naruto commenced.

"I do apologize, but the kitchen was a little dirty and I didn't feel comfortable cooking food for you in such a dirty place. My apologies.

Naruto straightened his posture and cleared his throat. "I see. You're considerate."

Hinata blushed. "Ah, thank you."

She placed the silver tray on a tray holder and placed the bowl of ramen in front of him. She also placed a chopstick on the paper towel and filled a small glass with sake. In a separate smaller silver tray, she placed some slice cooked pork in front of him, and steamed vegetables and egg. "Sir, I do apologize for talking out of turn, but where are the rest of the servants?"

Naruto was amazed by the food in front of him. "You are the only one here. I got rid of them years ago." He grumbled.

Hinata was surprised. It meant that this whole house or more like mansion would be left for her to clean and cook. She shook her head. It was her job. "Enjoy, Naruto." She said bowing. She turned to walk away when he stopped her.

"Aren't you going to eat?" Naruto place the chopsticks between his fingers. He cocked his head to the side.

Hinata had to admit, he looked like a small child when he did so. "I'm supposed to wait until master is finish eating."

"Why?" he was baffled. "My food is in front of me so eat?"

"If it is your wish…" she was about to turn back to the kitchen.

"Where are you going?" his voice echoed throughout the empty room.

"Ah, did you need something?" she said making her way towards his side.

"Aren't you going to eat?" he questioned.

"Yes sir."

"So, where are you going?"

"In the kitchen. That is where all the servants go to eat."

"Oh, okay. Go ahead." Naruto said fanning her away.

Naruto sat on the cushioned sofa and studied Hinata who was dusting off the fireplace and furniture. Hinata felt his eyes wondering on her, but she was used to people staring at her.

"That's an ugly kimono." He remarked.

Hinata stopped what she was doing and bowed. "I'm sorry."

"Stop bowing. It's annoying."

"Yes sir."

"You couldn't get use to calling me Naruto, so now you're saying sir." He grinned playfully.

"I'm sorry… Naruto."

"How fast are you, Hinata?"

Hinata was startled by the sudden questions. She shifted uncomfortably. "I'm not sure."

He smirked sadistically. "Fetch me some music sheets on the second floor, fifth room on the right. Now."

"Yes sir."

"You have two minutes to bring me my things."

Hinata rushed up the stairs, holding her kimono to keep it from falling off her. She was lost at first, but she found the room.

She was impressed. It had a single oval window and was outlined with a forest green paint. There was a bookshelf filled with scrolls and books. Hinata looked around the room in search for any music sheets. She smiled when she found it and rushed down the stairs and into the room Naruto was in.

"Tsk. Tsk." He said. "Not fast at all."

"I'm sorry sir, I got lost on the way."

Naruto snatched the sheet music from her hand and stared at them. He threw them on the floor. "Fetch me another and clean up this mess."

"Is there a particular kind of sheet music you're looking for, sir?" Hinata said kneeling to pick up the sheet music.

"Anything as long as it isn't that." He looked at her with a bored expression. "Why are you still here? Get going!"

It had only been a day and a half when Hinata first entered the Namikaze manor and she was tired as could be. Saya and Naruto were quite similar when it came to working her to death. He seemed to enjoy her running up and down like a chicken with its head cut off. Hinata panted as she held on the wall for support. The house was larger than her mistress house and had a lot more rooms. She slid on the floor and placed her head between her knees. She was breathing heavily, and the tears gathered in the corner of eyes.

Her hands trembled as she wiped her tears. "I want to die." "Sister." Hinata eyes widened. She shook that thought away. "I can't. Not now." She whispered. She held onto the wall and got up shakenly. Her body felt like it was burning hotter than a furnace. The room felt as if it was spinning.

"Hinata!"

She got up shakenly and entered the room. "Why didn't you come when I called you the first time?" Naruto glared at her. "You're really are stupid, huh? You're so slow and useless." He looked out the window and into the garden. "How can you call yourself a maid? I mean look how you look. So sickly, worthless piece of shit. Can't you do anythi- Naruto eyes widened when he saw Hinata's reflection from the window wobbling. She was about to fall to the ground. He quickly ran up to her and caught her on time.

"Hinata!" Naruto shouted. He held the petite girl in his arms and gently slapped her cheek. He pulled his hand back when he noticed the girl was burning up. "Hinata." He said more gently.

She didn't answer. Her large lavender eyes were foggy, and they began to roll back. Naruto got up quickly with her in his arms. He rushed to one of the many bathrooms and filled the white tub with cold water.

Once the tub was filled with water, he picked the girl up and placed her gently in it. "Hinata, wake up." He splashed some water on her. He grabbed a towel and soaked it in the cold water before placing it on her forehead. Her head bobbed up and down. Naruto grabbed her from the tub and ran to one of the guest rooms. He took off her kimono revealing her naked body. She was so skinny, and her ribcages stuck out. He placed some blankets over her and put the cold towel on her forehead. "I'll be back." He said charging out of the room.

"It's a good thing you did what you did."

"Will she be okay?" Naruto said chewing on his bottom lip.

"She will be, thanks to you."

Naruto stared at the fair skin woman, Tsunade and smiled weakly.

"Thank you, old lady." He sighed in relief.

Tsunade glared at the lad. "Give her this when she wakes up." Tsunade said handing him some medicine. "She should stay in bed for a few days before you put her back to work." She said packing her bags.

"Thank you again."

"I thought you fired all of your servants' years ago?"

"I did, but Auntie insisted that I take this one." He sighed. "Look at all the trouble she's making." He said pointing at the girl, who was sleeping.

"Then send her back." Tsunade said.

"I can't."

"Why not?"

"I've been told she's been through a lot." Naruto mumbled.

Tsunade smiled. "Are you finally opening up your heart?" she giggled childishly.

"My heart was never closed."

Tsunade got up and walked past him, "Now you and I both know that's a lie."

"I'm sorry for all the trouble." Hinata said bowing down. "Please, I'll do better." She said. "Don't let me go." She whimpered.

Naruto was in the parlor of the house when Hinata came in bowing down and pleading.

"Hinata, just get up." He was frustrated.

"Is there anything I can do to please you?"

Naruto eyes narrowed. "What do you mean by that? Please me?"

Hinata looked down.

"Look at me when I'm talking to you!" Hinata's eyes locked with his sharp blue eyes. "What do you mean you'll do anything to please me?"

"I…

Naruto stared at her with disgust, which made Hinata eyes watered.

"Now, Naruto. The girl is poor and needs the money. Her sister is in a boarding school which is being paid by Hinata's wages. She's been through a lot and could desperately use the money. I haven't grown fond of her, so if you send her back here, I will fire her." Saya said putting some sugar in her tea. "Not sure if she'll live long. Do you see how skinny she is?" Saya smirked.

…

"She gave me one of her maids." Naruto said as he ran his finger through his golden locks.

"Which made did you give him?"

"Hinata." She replied.

Sebastian eyes narrowed. "Why would you give him Hinata?"

"Ah" Naruto sung, "you sleep around to get what you want?"

Hinata shook her head. "No!"

"That's why auntie didn't take a liking to you." Naruto hummed.

Hinata got up.

"Get back down." Naruto commanded.

She quickly dropped to her knees and stared at the beige carpet beneath her.

"So, is this what you do? Play the victim and sleep with marry men or anyone for money? If that's the case, why don't you go to a brothel?"

Hinata squeezed her eyes shut, trying to block the words that were being thrown at her. "I'm not like that."

"Would you have sex with me if I threatened to send you back to my auntie?" Naruto locked eyes with Hinata once more and the girl had a hurt expression on her face. Somehow, it hurt him to see her defenseless and wounded.

She thought about it many times, but being a maid was so much easier. They rarely fed you in brothels and they were the worse, but at least being a maid means she had a place to sleep, and eat, regardless of the men that were "hands on". She was free to leave in a sense, but she was always somehow bounded.

Naruto kneeled to face her. "That was a little harsh of me. Please don't ever say you'll do anything to please me. I'm not that kind of man, okay?"

She nodded her head. Naruto helped her up and patted her on her head. He felt her soft hair and smelled it. He smiled. A smell he remembered so vividly.

"Hinata, we need some food."

"Yes sir, I'll get going."

"I'm coming with you." He said taking off his blazer.

"Sir, that is un-

"You were just bedridden, and I don't expect somebody like you to carry those groceries." Hinata stared at the man shockingly. He wasn't like her other masters. He was different… almost as if he was new to this. "Let's get going while the sun is out." He said making his way to the door.

"Yes, sir."

He closed the door behind him and the two walked down the pavement and into the town.

"You know Hinata, you should eat more. You're rather thin."

"I'm sorry."

"Why are you apologizing?" Naruto said rolling up the sleeves of his white shirt. "It's not like it is your doing."

"I suppose it isn't."

"Now that we see eye to eye, eat until your heart is content."

Hinata gazed at the young man, his eyes sparkling in the sun, but they were so sharp and cold. His golden bangs brushed back and forth with the wind.

She wondered what made him like this. Cold and distant?

Yes, he acted the same as her previous master/mistress, but he was different. She blinked. That word again.

'Different.' She thought.

Yes, he was different indeed. He acted cold and selfish, but that wasn't him. That was not his true personality.

'Things will change, trust me.'

'Melody, I think you're right.' She said to herself. She gazed at the setting sun. 'I believe things will change, for the better.'

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