Hi! Here's another story thing. Whoooo! It's like long this time! It takes place somewhere after the time-skip, so just play along... On with the story. RnR please.
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Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
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It was a normal, average day in Konoha. Our story starts off with everybody's favorite orange clad ninja, Naruto Uzimaki.
"Oi Sakura!" Naruto shouted out. "Look at this."
Sakura turned her head and looked at her friend. "What is it, Naruto? And why are you even here?" Sakura had joined a volunteer group. Unknown to her at the time, Naruto was already in it and happened to be the only member.
"What do you mean why am I here?" Naruto said, completely forgetting what he was about to show her. "I always come to Konoha's volunteer group meetings."
"Oh. Well could you tell me who is in charge here? They seem to be running late."
"Well I don't really know. The old guy in charge retired and baa-chan signed someone up. I heard he was a perv."
BAM! Naruto was hit over the head by Sakura's fist as an anger mark throbbed on her forehead. "Naruto!! Don't call people that! Especially your elders. Itssodisrespectful!"
"Ow Sakura-chan." Naruto wined "All I'm saying is maybe its Kakashi-sensei."
And as Sakura and Naruto were talking about who would be the organizer, another team stopped by them. "Hey Naruto, what are you doing here?" Kiba asked.
"We're here" he said as he put his arm on Sakura's shoulder. "because we-" BAM! Sakura hit Naruto with another punch to the head as Hinata rushed over to Naruto to see if he was ok.
"We're here because our group organizer hasn't arrived yet. Why are all of you here?" She asked as she looked over the entire group.
"Me, Hinata, and Shino are here because Kurenai-sensei thought it would be a good idea if we did something for Konoha... besides killing people and stuff. Who's supposed to be our group leader anyway?" As if on cue, music started playing and a large puff of smoke blocked everyone's view.
"The man who has no enemies in the west, east, south, or north. The man who is the famed writer of the number 1 selling series of all time! The man who-" as the music stopped, a loud STUPID MACHINE! was heard followed by the sound of someone fumbling with a stereo. "As I was saying." the ''mystery'' person continued "The man who is loved by all women, and the master all things sexual. The frog sage named, Jiraiya!"
"Hey Ero-senin." Naruto said startling Hinata as she finished up the bandages on his head. "What are you doing here?"
"Hey gaki, I'm your superior and you will address me with respect!"
"Whatever. Hey! Hey! What are we doing anyway?"
"Well first I'm assigning groups so," 'Maybe if I put Naruto in a group with one of those chicks he'll finally see the light. Now all I have to do is see which he prefers.' "I've decided to wait on picking groups until tomorrow. I might even let you guys pick them."
"I want to be with Sakura-chan!" Naruto yelled. Jiraiya saw Hinata visibly cringe and look down at the ground. 'That gaki has no idea what he's missing.'
"Well if no one else has any problems with the groups-" Jiraiya said as he looked directly at Hinata. "then group 1 is Naruto and... Sakura, while group 2 is Kiba, Shino, and Hinata. Everyone ok with the teams?" Jiraiya said giving someone one last chance to speak up.
"I-I." Hinata managed to mumble out before Kiba jumped up and brought both Shino and Hinata in a hug.
"This is great! We're in the same team!" Shino just calmly adjusted his glasses while Hinata hung her head.
"Then that's it for today." Jiraiya said.
"Hey! We've only been here for like 7 minutes! How can we be done already!?" Naruto yelled.
"I have lots of... research to take care of." Jiraiya said as a perverted blush appeared on his face. "See ya next week gaki." Jiraiya said before quickly disappearing in a cloud of smoke.
"Stupid pervy old man." Naruto said before turning to the remainder of the Konoha volunteer group. "Ok guys, what do we do now?"
"How about we come up with a name?" Sakura said
"Great idea Sakura-chan!"
"How about 'The Ramen Squad'?"
"My vote is for 'The Doggz'."
"That is a such a stupid name for a team Kiba." Naruto complained.
"Oh yeah, like 'The Ramen Squad' is any better." Kiba yelled back.
"Ramen is delicious!"
"I say we call ourselves 'Bug Nest'." said Shino. Both boys stared at him while Hinata and Sakura conversed about their name.
"How about KVG for Konoha's Volunteer Group?"
"Great idea Sakura-chan!" Naruto said, using this as a way to complement his goddess.
"Actually, Hinata came up with it." She said, pointing at the increasingly nervous girl.
"Oh. Well great going Hinata." Naruto said while lightly slapping Hinata's back.
'Ok Hinata, keep cool and don't faint. Say thanks.' "A-Arigato Naruto-kun." Hinata said while blushing. "What d-do we do n-now?" she asked stuttering.
"Lets all get ramen to celebrate!" Naruto shouted before dragging the whole group to the Ichiraku's Ramen stall. "I'd like to place an order please." Naruto said to Ayame. As everyone's order was placed they sat at the stools, talking about recent missions and new training techniques.
After the meal was over, the group parted to walk their separate ways. Naruto and Sakura one way and Hinata, Shino, and Kiba in the other. "Hey Sakura-chan, what were you and Hinata talking about?" Naruto asked, certain he heard his name.
"You." she said simply.
"What about me? Was it about how cool I am?" Sakura shook her head "About how strong I am?" another no "How about how much I-"
"It was about how much she likes you." Sakura said out loud 'And I'm a bit jealous.' she thought to herself as Naruto stopped dead in his tracks.
"Wh-What!?" Naruto said as he tried to register what she had said.
"Maybe you should go out with her." Sakura said as felt an unknown bad feeling ram into her. "She likes to read books." 'Why do I feel sad about the thought them together?'
"Well if that's what you want Sakura-chan." Naruto said as he looked at the ground.
'I'm so stupid.'
one week later--
Things were going great for Hinata. Mysteriously, Naruto found out about her crush and was talking to her a lot more. They had gone on a date and things looked pretty promising. With all the attention Sakura normally got from Naruto focused on Hinata, she was slowly, but steadily growing out of her stuttering complex.
On the other hand, Sakura was miserable without her blond little pain in the neck. She was steadily going into depression from the lack of any human contact besides the occasional patient. Although it was her idea for Naruto to start dating Hinata, and it was her that told him she had feelings for him, she couldn't shake off this feeling of regret she had. It was almost as if he was avoiding her.
Naruto was stuck in the middle between his two favorite kunoichi. He was overjoyed to have someone to talk with and be his self around. At the same time he was saddened at the loss of his would be girlfriend. 'If Sakura doesn't want me around her, then I'll respect that.' he thought to himself. 'Maybe I'll walk her home so we can chat. It seems like forever since we talked about anything. I'll do it after today's meeting.'
later that day--
As Shino and Kiba waited for the two lovebirds and Sakura, they saw a chunin walking up to them. "Is this the volunteer group under the designation of Jiraiya?" After a nod of their heads, he continued "This is for you." He said before handing them a letter and walking away.
Dear Brats,
I am unable to report to today's mission because of more pressing matters I must attend to. Be ready for a mission next week. Meet me at the Hokage Monument on Saturday, 8a.m.
Jiraiya
Just as Kiba and Shino finished reading the note, Hinata and Naruto walked around the corner with their fingers intertwined. Sakura walked down the opposite end of the street, looking as though she was all dressed up for a certain someone.
"Hey guys! What's up for today?" Naruto asked with a smile on his face.
"We got this note from Jiraiya saying we're off today and have a mission next week. We have to be at the Hokage Monument at 8:00 in the morning."
"Well it's still kinda early." Naruto said, forming an idea. "How about we-"
"No ramen." Kiba said "I had enough of that stuff last week."
"No, not ramen. Ice cream!" Naruto shouted energetically. "It'll be my treat." He said as he shot a glance to Hinata, causing her face to blush.
"I don't eat ice cream." Shino said as he turned and walked towards his house.
"I'd rather go eat at home." Kiba told the others as he turned and caught up with Shino. "My mom is there making my favorite tonight! Mac and cheese with steak!"
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Sakura, Hinata, and Naruto searched for an ice cream shop until they found one called "Jane's". As they walked in, they were greeted by a brunette in her mid forties. "Do you have ramen flavored ice cream?" Naruto asked.
"...Your kidding right?" the clerk asked. 'Oh my goodness I think he's serious.' "...No kid, we don't have any ramen flavored ice cream."
"Oh. Alright then I'll have a double dip rocky road, please."
"Can I get a strawberry flavored single dip, please?" Sakura asked.
"May I h-have a single d-dip vanilla cone?" Hinata asked quietly.
"Here you all go."Jane said, handing each of them a cone as Naruto payed her. "Thank you for choosing "Jane's" and come again."
While they were finishing their ice cream they headed towards the Hyuuga compound. As they neared the entrance, Sakura stopped to allow them some privacy.
"I hope you had a nice time tonight Hinata-chan." Naruto said while he finished his last piece of ice cream.
"Thank you for the treat Naruto-kun. It was very thoughtful." she said as she hugged him tightly. They looked in each other's eyes and slowly went in for a kiss. Suddenly the door opened and there stood Hiashi Hyuuga.
"Hello Naruto. What are you doing with my daughter, and why is she unconscious?" Hiashi asked.
"What?" Naruto looked dumbfounded at the now limp body of Hinata in his arms. "Uh... this isn't what it looks like. She fainted when you opened the door."
"And what were you two doing that would cause her to faint if I was to see?"
"We weren't doing anything... I mean we were going to kiss I think but that would have been a first time so I think that's was the reason why she fainted and-" Hiashi cut off Naruto's rant with a loud laugh as he patted Naruto on the back. "Don't worry about it Naruto. I saw everything."
"You mean you were spying on us with your byakugan?"
"...No, I was looking through the peephole in the door."
"Oh." Naruto sweat-dropped. "Well here's your daughter back." Naruto said as he gave Hinata to her father before walking back to Sakura.
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"So..." Naruto said as he arrived at Sakura's house. "Did you have a great time tonight?" With a nod from her he continued. "I've been thinking, and I wanted you to know that I want to pay you back for getting me to realize that Hinata liked me. Even though I might never be able to do enough to-"
"Your right," Sakura interrupted. "-it will probably kill you to do enough for me to get even."
"I will pay you back even if I die!" Naruto said, raising his hand in the air, clenching it tightly. "And that's a promise!"
Sakura stared into Naruto's crystal blue eyes and smiled. "You'll do anything I want, right?"
"Anything! Just name it."
Sakura stepped closer to Naruto, so that they were chest to chest. "Then this is what I want." She said before capturing Naruto's lips in a passionate kiss.
Naruto went wide-eyed as his brain shut down. Once Sakura pulled away and smiled, he breathlessly said "Sakura-chan." as she ran in her house and shut the door.
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That was a nice long(for me anyway) chapter. Pretty interesting huh? Hinata finally gets him and Sakura finally notices him... oh I wonder who he picks. Later.