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The wooden door creaked ajar, and Naruto was met by a pair of eyes cautiously peeking out the door. Naruto felt uneasy, watching as white eyes identical to Hinata's moved its gaze from his head, down to his loafers, scrutinizing his very person. Naruto could feel the hint of disdain it held in its gaze as the pair of white orbs looked up and finally met his.

"You." Hanabi said contemptuously.

Naruto forced out a smile. "Yes, me. How are you, Hanabi?"

Rolling her eyes, Hanabi only snorted in response and shouted, calling Menma to come out of the bedroom. "Menma-kun, you're dad's here!"

"Is your sister home?" Naruto, craning his neck to peek through the door, knew the answer to his question when Hanabi didn't respond. "Wait, let me guess. It's either your sisters not home, or she doesn't feel well." He smiled lopsidedly. "So, what is it this time?"

"What the hell are you talking about? She's here, but she doesn't want to see you."

Staring at Hanabi, he could see it- the fact that she was the spitting image of her sister. Waist-long dark hair, pale skin, white innocent eyes, and a smile that men always find attractive. Hinata and Hanabi looked so much alike, but then again, that sarcastic smile pulling the latter's lips reminded Naruto of how different they were from each other. Hinata was gentle, sweet, and passive, whilst the younger Hyuuga, whom Naruto was unfortunately facing at the moment, was frank, sharp-tongued, and her strong personality annoyed Naruto, just like how that smirk on her face got under his skin. He wanted to wipe that smile right off her face, but he just looked away, ignoring it.

"Got it. Thanks, Hanabi." Naruto gritted his teeth.

"Oh, don't mention it." Hanabi replied slyly.

"Hi, dad!"

Naruto's face lit up, seeing Menma appear behind Hinata's sister. He reached for the bag the boy was carrying and gently took his hand. "Hey, Menma-kun! Are you ready?"

"Yup!"

"Okay, let's go." Naruto said. "H-Hey, Hanabi. Can you please tell your sister that I want to talk to her?"

"Go write it in the notebook."

Naruto shook his head. "No... Please tell her that I want to talk to her in person. I have something important to say to her."

"If it's that important, then just tell it to me now." Hanabi frowned. "Just leave my sister alone, okay? She's doing what you told her to do, you should be happy about it."

"That's the problem, Hanabi." Naruto replied, sadly. "I really want to see your sister."

"Oh, please stop being such a dick."

"Aunt Hanabi! Mom said that's a not a nice word." Menma pulled on Hanabi's shirt.

"Oh, I'm sorry, sweetie." Hanabi smiled, pinching the little boy's chin. "Aren't you going to leave, yet? I still have things to do, 'weenie'." She crossed her arms in front of her and stared angrily at Naruto.

Naruto shook his head, calling his son again. "Let's go, Menma-kun. Thank you, Hanabi."

"Whatever."

Menma kissed Hanabi goodbye on the cheek and ran after his father who was about to leave. They were already at the stairs when Naruto called out to her again, pausing on his steps. "Hanabi."

"What now?"

"I know you're mad at me for hurting your sister. I want you to know that I'm really, really sorry. I promise you I won't hurt her again. I just really want to talk to her. That's all." Naruto said before finally leaving.

Hanabi chewed on her lower lip, and despite the obvious anger, Hanabi's expression softened. "I-I'll think about it. Oh, by the way, my sister wrote something in Menma-kun's notebook. Make sure you read it."

"Thanks. I really appreciate that, Hanabi." Naruto said, smiling at her.

"Shut up, weenie." Hanabi rolled her eyes as she closed the door on him.