Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Closer ❯ Realizations ( Chapter 9 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

By: Lynns

Series: Naruto, belongs to Kishimoto-Sama

Pairing: NaruHina

Beta: Narai Moroha

Author: Lynns (Inu-Hugger and Mysteriousgirl)

Realizations

Naruto glared at his current nemesis, his hands clenching and unclenching while gritting his teeth. He could feel a few drops of sweat running down his forehead when he attempted to take a step forward, but then immediately took ten steps back, distancing himself as far away as he could from . . . the pharmacy. Once his back hit the wall of the building across the street, he turned around and slammed his head forward for being such a coward. His task was quite simple and all he had to do was pick up something most adult men in the village purchased . . . however in his case it wouldn't be that simple. Practically everyone in the village knew that he and Hinata were in a relationship, but there were some aspects that were unknown. For example they were `officially' together now and if he walked inside to purchase a box of condoms and somehow Hiashi found out about it . . .

I don't even want to think about what he would do to me . . . but I can guarantee it would be a fate worse than death!

Despite what Hinata had said about her being on birth control, he wanted to take the extra precaution to make sure they were safe and responsible in their new “encounters.” It had been now three days since Hinata was completely better from her sickness, and he wanted to have as many “encounters” with her as possible before either of them were sent out on another mission. Naruto smirked at the thought of all the perverted plans he had in mind for his new lover, but before he could do even think of doing that again with her . . .

I have to get up the courage to walk in the pharmacy first. I have no doubt the pharmacist won't tell anyone I was in there . . . but if someone saw me . . . and somehow the word got to Hiashi . . .

Truth be told, there were a few people who did know of the new step they had taken. Kiba had been the first to know with his enhanced sense of smell, so then of course Shino knew as well. Sasuke knew and would always tease him, however he wasn't one hundred percent sure if Sakura was in the know yet. Somehow Neji and Tenten knew as well, but he trusted that the Hyuuga wouldn't say a word about it to Hiashi.

Taking a deep breath and gathering up all his courage, Naruto marched across the street, up the stairs and opened the pharmacy door. The small jingle from the bell made him jump slightly, but quickly pushing his nerves aside, walked down the main aisle towards the counter at the back. Taking a quick look around, he thanked his lucky stars that no one else was in there.

Why can't they have this stuff on the shelves? It's so embarrassing to ask for it!

A woman in her mid thirties stood on the other side of the counter going over a delivery document for the box sitting to her right.

“Ahem.”

Looking up from her paper, a soft smile spread across her face, “Good afternoon.”

“G-Good afternoon,” Naruto stuttered back.

“What can I help you with today?”

“I-I need some . . . some . . .” A dark blush spread across his cheeks, and Naruto cursed for the way his palms were sweating.

“You need some?”

“C-c-c-co-con . . .” He just couldn't seem to get the word out.

However the way he was blushing and his stuttering somehow tipped the pharmacist off, “Oh, you just need condoms dear?”

If someone had dropped an egg on Naruto's face, it would be sizzling. “Y-Yes . . .”

The pharmacist giggled softly before disappearing into the next room. Naruto couldn't help but sigh in relief and relax a little. That wasn't so bad, actually. When the door jingled though, his luck seemed to have run out. Turning around, the blood drained from his face when he saw Sakura and Ino walk in.

“Ah, Naruto? What are you doing here?” asked the blonde kunoichi.

Before Naruto could say anything, the pharmacist had returned with his purchase in a small brown bag. He quickly pulled out the money she had asked for, “I-I'm j-just buying some . . . some . . . . s-some. . .” He couldn't figure out why the hell he was stuttering so much.

“Oh dear, there's nothing to be embarrassed about. They're just vitamin tablets!”

Ino chuckled softly, “Vitamin tablets huh? That's what you get for only eating ramen, you should try and eat more vegetables!”

Naruto laughed and quickly thought of something off the top of his head, “Yeah I know, Hinata's been pestering me about it and she suggested I take these.”

“Well at least someone's looking after your health!” She turned to the pharmacist, “Excuse me, where I can find the Epsom salts?”

“The third aisle to your left, they're near the end.”

“Thank you. Come on, Sakura! I want you to help me choose which one I should pick!” Ino grabbed her friend by the arm and literally dragged her along.

Naruto couldn't help but frown from the look his teammate was giving him, but turned and mouthed a quick thank you to the pharmacist. She smiled and mouthed back you're welcome before he bolted from the store, quickly stuffing his purchase into his pocket.

A loud sigh of relief left his lips as he walked down the street towards his place. The sooner I get this stuff home and hidden in the night table drawer, the better - I've had enough heart attacks for one day!

His mind briefly wandered to Sakura and the look she had given him in the pharmacy, almost as if she was hurt and stunned that he was in there. It confused him greatly. If she did know about his new relationship with Hinata, then she wouldn't have been surprised to see him there. However if she didn't know . . . then wouldn't she have thought he was buying vitamins like Ino did? Or did she know that he was lying about his purchase?

Deciding that it wasn't important right now, Naruto added on a burst of speed towards home so he wouldn't be late for his get-together with Hinata.

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Hyuuga Hiashi was usually a patient man, but the elders' constant pestering was getting to him. The next time one questioned him about the current relationship his oldest daughter was in, he would use them for practice with the Hyuuga family sword. When Hinata turned 18 at the end of the year, perhaps then he would get more involved and think ahead about her future. Taking a deep breath through his nose, calmness returned to him.

“You seemed troubled, Hiashi-sama,” commented Neji at his side, “Is something wrong?”

The Head Hyuuga cracked one eye open to glance at his nephew who was meditating with him, “Just the elders, nothing to be concerned with for now,”

“I see.”

Closing his eye, Hiashi concentrated on his surroundings as if trying to become one with nature - taking deep breaths in through his nose and out through the mouth. He found himself meditating more lately these days and he knew the elders were to blame for that. His attention was soon captured to the right which was the court yard for training. Grunts and the patter of feet on the ground indicated that two people were sparring. Listening carefully he could immediately make out the familiar battle cries of his daughter, but the other person he did not recognize. Activating his bloodline, he realized that it was Naruto who was sparring with his daughter and he wasn't the least bit surprised.

“Hinata-sama is getting stronger,” commented Neji as the two listened to the commotion outside of the room.

“Yes . . . someday she will surpass even me.”

Neji opened his mouth to comment, but a loud yell (at least as loud as Hinata could ever yell) cut him off.

“Shugohakke Rokujuyonsho!”

Hiashi could not help but smile as he heard his daughter use her original defense jutsu. For her to come up with something so powerful was . . . .

“Juuho Soushiken!”

“ARGH!”

Suddenly Naruto came bursting through the shoji (practically destroying it), flew across the room and crashed into the wall putting a hole through it. Both of the Hyuugas were on their feet staring at the damage. Through the man made hole in the shoji, Hinata came running in, “Naruto-kun! Are you . . . oh! Otou-sama! Neji-niisan!”

Neji stared at his cousin with his jaw dropped while Hiashi strolled over to Naruto who was in the next room flat on his back and obviously seeing stars. Again he couldn't help but smile on how battered Naruto looked - to think that one of the strongest ninja in Konoha was getting his ass handed to him by his daughter!

“He didn't dodge did he?” asked Neji.

“No, he came at me with a kage bunshin and I just immediately put up my defense. Then I attacked but I thought he was going to dodge it. . .”

“Argh . . .I was trying out a new jutsu that Kakashi-sensei is helping me with . . . I still haven't gotten it down pat yet since neither of us know how it really works . . .”

“A new jutsu?” asked Neji.

“Yeah, Hiraishin no jutsu.”

“Wasn't that the Fourth Hokage's? They gave him the nickname `Konoha's Yellow Flash' for that one.”

“I was trying to practice using it, but ended up wearing my ass for a hat . . .”

“Uzumaki Naruto . . .”

The blonde ninja froze as he heard Hiashi say his name, the blood draining from his face as he realized that Hinata's father was also present, “Y-Yes sir?”

“Make sure you clean this mess up by tonight,” he said sternly before turning around and heading outside through the new doorway. I don't think I'll ever get tired of seeing the fear in his eyes whenever I say something to him.

His mind briefly drifted to the boy who was in a current relationship with his daughter. Unlike the elders he did not mind that the two were together and unlike them he didn't share their concerns about the Kyuubi. There was only one reason behind his rational thinking though . . .

Namikaze Minato.

The resemblance between the Fourth Hokage and Naruto was uncanny - you would have to be blind not to notice it. However, the two did not act the same, and everyone agreed that his personality was more like Kushina's fiery spirit. Due to Naruto being the son of the fourth Hokage and also with a reputation as a powerful ninja, he was not bothered in the slightest on who has daughter had chosen. She certainly could have chosen a lot worse, but deep down his fatherly instinct had been making itself known recently. It was the feeling that no man would be `good enough' for either of his daughters.

So even though Naruto was Minato's son, an excellent ninja who was no doubt kage level, had the favoritism of all the clan heirs in the village, was a good friend with the Kazekage, Gaara of the Sand, and was the best candidate for the next Hokage, the elders were still being stubborn on the matter. The main issue they were arguing was that if Hinata became head of the Hyuuga Clan and married Naruto, there would no doubt be drastic changes in the House of Hyuuga.

In order for there to be changes within a clan, the Head and Hokage would have to come to an agreement on the terms and then sign a contract. When Naruto became Hokage and Hinata becoming Head of the Clan, undoubtedly things would take a complete turn around. What would those changes be? He had no doubt that the Caged Bird seal would be removed and the separation between the main house and the branch house may even be dissolved. At first Hiashi would have agreed with the elders that things were fine the way they were - Hyuuga customs had remained the same since their clan had first been started, so why change anything now?

However, the start of a new era was approaching, and the time for change was now - the younger generation was slowly taking over and stomping the old into the ground. Change could be scary, but perhaps for everyone it would be for the better.

There was just one thing that the elders were forgetting, and it would end up being their downfall. Even if Hinata did not marry Naruto, the chance of things changing anyway was still a very high probability. Hinata longed for change in the clan, not wanting anyone else to suffer the same fate she and her cousin had endured. Plus Naruto had promised Neji that he would change the way of the Hyuuga during the Chuunin exam. The only other option left would be for Hinata to step down as heir, which would leave the role to his younger daughter, Hanabi. Even so, Hanabi was one that wanted change as well.

No mistake - change was coming. Whether his daughter married Naruto or if she stepped down and Hanabi became head - it was a storm waiting to be stirred, and there was only a matter of time before the lightning struck.

As for Hiashi, he was becoming accustomed to the idea of believing in the younger generation and that it was nearing the time for the old to step aside. Thanks to Naruto, there was peace between Konoha and Amegakure . . . and with his leadership, no doubt more peace would follow.

Peace . . .

No more bickering between the branch and main house . . . no more Caged Bird seal . . . Yes, Hiashi had to admit, it was a nice thought . . .

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At half past six, the streets of Konoha were always busy. Either people were trying to make their way home after a long days work or trying to get to one of the many restaurants for dinner. Most of the places were either full at this time, or line ups that extended out the door and into the street while people waited for a free table.

Naruto and Hinata's hands were clasped tightly together, walking shoulder to shoulder as they made their way through the crowd. They passed by all the five star restaurants towards Naruto's favorite place to eat. Some people questioned the blonde ninja on why he always liked to eat there. His answer was simple: Ichiraku's had the best tasting ramen and ramen was his favorite dish in the world. Then they would question Hinata on why she always let Naruto take her there, instead of a more elegant place where they could have a full three course meal (appetizer, main course and desert).

And every time, Hinata would just smiled and say that it didn't matter where they ate, as long as it was the two of them together. Her idea of a romantic dinner was sharing a ramen bowl at Ichiraku's.

The couple finally reached the well known ramen stand and took a seat in their usual spots, their hands still clasped.

Teuchi smiled when they came in, “Konbanwa! I take it you two will be having the usual?”

“You bet!” Naruto said with a grin.

The owner nodded and was about to start on their order, but he stopped for a moment to stare at the blonde. “What happened, Naruto? You look like someone threw you down and beat you with a stick!”

Naruto looked down at his clothes. He was still covered in dust and there were a few torn spots on his pants and jacket. Smirking, he rubbed the back of his head with his free hand, “I got my ass kicked by Hinata here. Was trying out a new move and I wasn't fast enough - she ended up knocking me through a wall.”

Teuchi laughed and clutched his sides, “Oh, that's rich! The mighty savior of Konoha, who destroyed all six paths of pain, gets his ass kicked by his own girlfriend! I don't think I would tell many people that if I were you, Naruto!”

Naruto grumbled under his breath, so Hinata tried to cheer him up, “If it makes you feel better, at least you dodged one of my hands instead of getting the full Juuho Soushiken Had you gotten hit by both my hands you wouldn't be able to use any chakra until tomorrow. So you see, you are getting better at the Hiraishin no jutsu.”

“Oh? Kakashi-san is teaching you that one now, huh?”

“Well not exactly. I finally convinced Tsunade-baachan to let me look at the scroll that teaches the technique, however its way too hard for me to understand so Kakashi-sensei is helping me learn it.”

Teuchi smiled, “Keep it up Naruto, and you'll definitely end up surpassing the fourth Hokage.”

“Thanks, I definitely won't give up!”

Smiling, Teuchi went back to prepare their meal.

“S-So um . .. Hinata-chan, did you have any other plans tonight?” Naruto asked with a soft whisper in her ear.

Hinata shook her head.

“After this, would you like to come to my place?”

A soft blush soon covered her cheeks, but she nodded again to his invitation.

“W-Would you like . . . to spend the night?” A blush now covering Naruto's face too, “I promised that . . . I would make it up to you from the time we were at Mount Myoboku.”

Hinata gasped softly as his teeth lightly nipped her ear, the blush on her face intensifying in color. A quivering breath passed through her lips as she felt his free hand reach over to lightly caress her thigh.

“Stay with me tonight . . .”

Violet eyes closed for a moment, feeling his hot breath along her ear and neck. Smiling softly she gently pushed him away so she could look him in the eye, giving him a slight scolding look for touching her so intimately in public. Naruto frowned slightly, but soon smiled when she replied, “Okay.”

Naruto could have cared less that he was smirking like an idiot and literally could have done a victory lap around Konoha. Leaning down he intended to kiss Hinata, but was unfortunately interrupted . . .

“Hey, Hinata!”

Ino, Sakura and TenTen suddenly swept in, surrounding Hinata and knocking Naruto off of his stool. Naruto grumbled as he stood up, dusting the dirt off his pants and backside. The girls were bombarding Hinata with questions on when her next mission was and how glad they were that she was better from her sickness.

“Excuse me . . .”

No one was even listening to him. Sakura took his seat and Ino sat on Hinata's other side while TenTen stood behind, the girls lost in gossip. His fists clenched in irritation.

“Hey!”

Finally, he caught their attention. The annoyed look that they gave him almost made him regret interrupting them, but he stood his ground.

“I was just about to have a nice quiet dinner with Hinata-chan, so if you don't mind-”

“Actually, we do mind, Naruto! Hinata is coming to eat dinner with us girls and have some real food for a change!” snapped Ino. “Not all of us need to take vitamin tablets like you!”

TenTen giggled softly, “I can't believe you somehow managed to convince Naruto to take those, Hinata.”

Hinata smiled, “It took a lot of effort,”

Naruto mentally sighed with relief and was now very glad he had told Hinata about his run in with her two friends at the pharmacy.

“Come on Hinata, we've made reservations at Shiso's,” said Sakura, “Plus it's time for some good ol' girl talk.”

“But . . .”

“Oh don't worry, you can spend time with Naruto later,” smiled TentTen, pulling Hinata to her feet and whispering into her ear, “You can spend all night with him . . .”

Hinata's face lit up instantly from TenTen's teasing.

“Enjoy your ramen, Naruto! We'll see you later!” called Ino as the four girls left him there alone. Naruto could only stand there for a moment with his mouth hanging wide open in shock, not believing that in a matter of seconds they had literally stolen Hinata from him.

Grumbling under his breath, Naruto sat back down and stared at his first bowl of miso ramen, and then looked over at Hinata's empty chair, a bowl of steaming pork ramen sitting in front of it. Sighing in defeat, he slowly started eating his meal.

“Hey, Naruto,” called a familiar voice. Swallowing his mouthful of noodles, he turned around to see Iruka-sensei walking towards him, “Don't you usually have dinner with Hinata?”

Sighing softly, Naruto let Iruka take a seat before explaining, “Yeah . . . her friends dragged her away to get some real food.”

Iruka chuckled and eyed the untouched bowl, “May I?”

“Go ahead, I already paid for it.”

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Hinata poked at her food, not having the appetite to eat anything except sipping on her tea every few minutes. She was half listening on the latest gossip that was happening around Konoha and it was something that had never really caught her interest.

“So now getting onto more important matters, Hinata how's your relationship with Naruto? Getting any further then the last time?” smirked Ino mischievously.

The Hyuuga Heiress almost spit out her tea from the bold question. Covering her mouth, Hinata tried to swallow her drink without choking, unable to hide the blush on her cheeks. She tried to not make eye contact with any of the other three girls.

“Well?” Ino urged on, “Have you guys, you know?”

TenTen was smiling since she already knew the answer, but decided to keep quiet. Sakura on the other hand was just as curious as Ino. Had Naruto really been in the pharmacy to purchase vitamin tablets . . . or had he really been there to buy . . .

“T-That's, none of your business . . .” mumbled Hinata, fidgeting with the sleeves of her coat.

“Oh come on! I bet you guys have gone all the way by now! Come on, tell us!”

“Why don't you start on what's happening between you and Chouji?” smirked TenTen in an attempt to get the attention off of Hinata, “I'm sure you two haven't even made it to second base yet.”

Ino didn't even blush, “As a matter of fact, we have!”

“Do you have to be so loud, Ino-Pig?” hissed Sakura, noticing that a few people were staring at them.

“Oh shut up forehead girl, at least I have a man to brag about!”

Sakura flinched, eyes down casting to stare at the floor and Hinata could have sworn she saw her lip trembling. Ino on the other hand didn't seem to care that her friend was hurt by her words and instead decided to say a few more to her.

“You keep chasing after Sasuke and I keep telling you that it isn't going to happen.”

“That's because you want him for yourself . . .”

“I what?! Listen here; I already have someone - why would I want that emo kid?! Chouji actually has a heart, and he cares about me!”

TenTen sighed and leaned over to whisper into Hinata's ear, “This is going to get messy . . .”

“And another thing, I got over Sasuke years ago when he left the village! I realized that I was just infatuated with the fact that he was cool, handsome, the last Uchiha, and could do everything perfectly. Nothing but a dream guy - he fails when it comes to emotions, if he even has any!”

“Watch your mouth . . .”

“Get a grip Sakura! First you fall head over heels in love with him as a kid, although I'm not one to talk there, then you finally realize that you actually had feelings for Naruto! Which I have to say I can't believe you never realized before since he was constantly asking you out! Then you take Lee up on his offer to go out on a date with him, but end up ditching him the moment Sasuke shows back up in town!”

“And he's not taking it well . . .” mumbled TenTen more to herself.

“You've got to stop living in a fantasy world and get a real grip on reality! Sasuke isn't the one for you! I know you're not very happy right now, so it's time you got out of this rut and moved forward!”

Absolute silence followed after Ino's rant, which confused her since they were in the middle of a busy restaurant. Taking a look around, she finally realized that she had been speaking very loudly and had the attention of everyone in the room.

“Ino . . . you sit down, or I'll chain you to that chair myself!” hissed TenTen.

As soon as Ino sat down, the room started to fill with conversation again from the different tables and they were no longer drawing in a crowd.

“Even though Ino could have said those words a little more quietly, she is right, Sakura. I've never seen you this down before. You acted weird the first few few months Naruto and Hinata were together, but then you got over that. Then you were back to being normal and looked so happy after you went on your date with Lee. Then when Sasuke returned you went right back to being down in the dumps. You look at other couples with such longing in your eyes; I know you're wishing you could be like them.

“I understand where you're coming from after all - I too thought Sasuke was pretty cool for a while. But . . . you soon realize that that's not what matters when it comes to finding the right guy. Most people think Neji is cold hearted and he can be quite scary looking at times to approach . . . but . . .” TenTen didn't finish, her eyes glazed over and was in a sort of trance as she remembered the first time she and Neji went on a date.

“I'm sure you remember how shallow I could be. Back when I was younger I wouldn't have given Chouji a second glance or a chance at all for that matter. However after that time he saved me on a mission we had . . . I just could never look at him the same again. He's got the kindest heart of anyone I know, and I was blind and stupid not to see it before!”

Sakura remained silent the whole time, her hands clenched while her body shook - from anger or sadness, no one could tell. The only one who hadn't spoken was Hinata, but there was no reason for her to say anything. She had always seen Naruto for who he truly was. Back then everyone had called him a failure, a nuisance and an annoyance. A wry smile spread on her lips as she remembered how blind she had been, ignoring the one person who probably understood her the most.

“I think out of everyone here Hinata is the only one who isn't blind,” commented Ino, “She's liked Naruto for who he is since before our Academy days.”

“It's just a pity she couldn't look him straight in the eye and always stuttered when she talked to him.”

Hinata however wasn't paying attention to TenTen and Ino's light teasing. She was too focused on Sakura who hadn't looked up from her lap.

“Ne, Sakura-chan?”

Sakura didn't look up, but she hmm-ed softly to let Hinata know that she was listening.

“Do you love Sasuke?”

That certainly got the pink haired kunoichi's attention. Slowly she lifted her head and wide hazel eyes stared at the Hyuuga heiress, her face full of questions and confusion. No one had ever asked her that before, since it had seemed so obvious.

“What do you love about him?”

Sakura opened her mouth to pour out all the reasons she loved Sasuke, but nothing came out. She tried to remember back when they were kids and why she had liked him in the first place, but what Ino and TenTen had just said were true. It was really just a dream . . .

Hinata spoke again, “I love Naruto-kun because he's kind, clumsy and not afraid to make a fool of himself. He's always bursting with confidence, and tries his hardest at everything!” Hinata smiled, “I could go on, but you get my point - there are so many things that I do like about him and of course there are some that I don't like, but what matters is . . . when I'm with him, he just makes me so happy that I forget about any and all troubles I have.

“Does Sasuke make you happy Sakura? Right now, whenever you're with him, are you completely happy?”

Sakura's eyes widened and once again she couldn't answer her friend.

Have I ever been truly happy around Sasuke? Sakura asked herself. I used to think of him as prince charming, that he could do no wrong and that he was the most perfect guy in the world. Have I really been that blind? Nobody is perfect . . .

“I think you really do like Lee-san. You seemed so happy after your date with him, but I think your past is holding you back. You need to let go Sakura-chan - Sasuke has moved on. It's okay for you to do the same.”

Tears started to stream down Sakura's cheeks and quickly she tried to wipe them away, but feeling Ino's arms wrap around her, she let her tears fall . . . and let out her sobs.

“There there, just be thankful you have friends like us to point you in the right direction,” teased Ino softly, “It took Shikamaru and Temari to knock some sense into me about Chouji.”

Sakura could only laugh softly. I can't believe I've been such an idiot this entire time. Brushing aside Lee so casually and not realizing that . . . when I'm with him I feel so . . .

“It's not too late, you know. Lee has always been the forgiving and understanding type. I think he's at Training Ground 44 working on his . . .”

Before TenTen could finish, Sakura was already heading out the door.

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Naruto, Chouji and Neji waited patiently on a bench just outside of Shiso's, all of them constantly glancing at the clock.

“It looks like TenTen and the girls finally talked some sense into her,” whispered Neji, watching as Sakura bolted from the restaurant and towards the training grounds where he knew Lee was training, “It's about time . . .”

“What are you muttering about?” mumbled Naruto, who was too busy watching the mosquito buzzing around his head.

“Never mind.”

“Ah, there they are.” Chouji pointed across the street at the three girls exited the restaurant. The three girls were giggling to one another as they approached the men waiting for them.

“Waiting long?” teased Tenten.

Neji rolled his eyes and stood with Naruto and Chouji immediately followed, each grasping the hand of their significant other. Silently they started to move in separate directions.

“Ah yes, Hinata-sama?” called Neji to his cousin. Hinata turned around and gave her cousin a questioning look; on the other hand Naruto looked beyond annoyed, “Hiashi-sama would like you home early tonight. He wishes to speak with you on some important matters, so after you walk Naruto to his place you should head back to the estate immediately.”

Hinata frowned. Naruto looked like he'd been kicked.

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The couple walked silently up the stairs, both of them disappointed that they wouldn't be spending the night together after all. It had been a full month since they had last been together and the frustration from it was starting to get the best of both of them.

Hinata desperately wanted to have that connection with him again, the feeling of them joined together with no pain on her part. To feel his hands and mouth on her body again . . . that burning and aching sensation . . . what she would have given to experience that again. A sad sigh could be heard from Naruto as they finally came to stop at his apartment door. His hand was still tightly wrapped around her smaller one, not wanting to let her go.

Blue eyes could not meet pale violet as he stared at his feet. It took all of his will power not to unlock the door and pull her inside. His shoulders sagged in disappointment - another night alone, without Hinata. What had seemed like a dream come true over a month ago, was now a fleeting distant memory. Closing his eyes, he tried to remember that night . . . the sounds she made, the feel of her flesh against his and being inside her. Naruto tried to swallow the lump in his throat and looked his girlfriend in the eye, “You better get home, I'm sure your dad will be angry if you're late.”

She nodded softly, “Kiss goodnight?”

Naruto smirked, “You never need to ask for a kiss . . .”

Placing his free hand on her shoulders, he leaned down and pecked her on the lips.

However brief the contact was, it was enough to cause a spark. The two of them shivered. Just a peck on the lips wasn't going to be enough . . .

“One more . . .” whispered Hinata.

Without hesitation Naruto leaned down again, the contact lasted longer than before, their lips lingering against each other before they pulled away again. His heart beat quickened and his cheeks flushed. That familiar tingling and shivering sensation swept over him, his body becoming sensitive to her touches.

“One more . . .”

This time Hinata met Naruto half way, his hand cupping her cheek to deepen the kiss as their lips moved against one another. She could feel her knees slightly buckle, hands trembling as they found the support of his waist. Lips so soft and warm against her own . . . she didn't want the feeling to end when he pulled away again.

They stared at each other through half closed eyes, each thinking the same thing. Hinata voiced those thoughts with a whisper, “One more . . .”

Hinata this time she was the one to pull Naruto in, their lips connecting before his tongue slipped into her mouth. She whimpered softly in approval, her own tongue shyly at first tapping against his before they danced together. Her hands clenched the material of his jacket, not wanting to let him go. The fire was already burning in her body and Naruto was the only one who could put out the flames. As if he needed her more than air, Naruto pulled her closer, his hands tangled in her hair.

Their heads were spinning . . . their hearts beating uncontrollably, their bodies burning with need and want, hunger, passion, desire, pleasure, bliss . . . all of these feelings into one kiss and they both wanted more, so much more.

“Don't go . . .” he croaked against her lips. Naruto backed slowly towards the door and pushed it open, pulling her along with him.

“I won't . . .” she whimpered, “I need you . . .”

Silently the two walked inside, the door closing behind them.

A/N:

The most difficult part to write was the last scene. I had a hard time trying to figure out what to do, but after seeing the kissing scene from Toradora . . . I was very much inspired.

Anyways please review!