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Here's a new story for you guys! I started writing this around the time I began working on, "A Loving Massage" Crazy, huh? I just had this story hidden away. But I decided to upload it in the hope I could get my drive back for writing these again. Summer time was really my prime for stories, man. But I hope that everyone will like this story!
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Chapter 1
'I knew something like this was bound to happen.'
In my position, I knew somewhere along the lines that this was going to happen and there would be no way I could avoid it either. I mean, I wanted to deny this but it all came down to upholding our strong relations and friendships with other nations but I wasn't the type of person to do these things.
Sighing to myself, I run my hands through my unruly blonde hair as I try to fix it in the mirror. It was going to be a long night, I could tell. Everything about this event was rubbing me the wrong way, but I had to go. I stop messing with my hair for a second to look at my clothes. A white dress up shirt, that was button all the way up under my collarbones. I had an orange bow-tie around my neck that wasn't tied yet. Looking down, I could see the black suit pants that were kind of uncomfortable to be wearing.
Dressing up wasn't much of my thing either so I wasn't sure how I was supposed to be looking when heading towards such an event. I remember getting the news like it was yesterday, maybe more like a few weeks ago.
FLASHBACK
I was sitting in my office, sighing off on a few of the many papers that were stacked next to my desk. I had been working on the same stack almost all day and had finally decided to take a little break. Dropping the pen in my hand and pushing back the paper, I lean back into my chair and close my eyes for just a few minutes. I could tell by how quiet it was in the building that it was around evening time. Evenings were normally the only time most of us who worked in the building could finally rest easy for a bit.
I was starting to feel some of the tension from the day of work, slowly soothing itself away. I had a lot of work I should be doing but instead, resting sounded more like the plan right now. I hardly had time to let my mind settle for just a second throughout the day. When I could finally make it home some days, it would be late but I still wasn't given time to rest even there except for when I could get some sleep for just a few hours. Which was rarely enough these days.
Being the Hokage was hard, I'm not going to lie. But I had always wanted this and now it had happened. Besides for the endless amount of paper work, I enjoyed being able to take care of the village that I loved so much.
There was a knock at my door, being me back from my thoughts. "Come in."
I hadn't opened my eyes yet, but I heard the door open as someone walked in before closing it behind them. I could hear the steps of the person walking over to my desk before they stopped. Opening my eyes, I see the spiky haired man who was my secretary but also my friend, standing in front of me with the always same bored expression on his face. With his hands sitting firmly in the pockets of his black pants. "Shikamaru."
"It doesn't look like you're really working, Naruto." He said walking over to the stacks of papers that were standing tall. I watched him poke at them a bit as they would wobble over just a little. "I was just taking a little break."
Shikamaru had yawned before turning back to look at me. "Ever since I've been working for you, I haven't had time to take any of my usual naps." I couldn't help but laugh because that's what he would be always doing if he wasn't working. But now times were different and we grew older. The things we loved to do on our spare time became harder to do now. 'I can't remember the last I visited Ichiraku...'
"I'm sorry, I'll make it up to you." I watched Shikamaru reach back into his pocket and walks over to my desk. I watched as he pulled his hand out to set down a gold envelope that was addressed to me. Leaning forward in my chair, I looked at it. "Um, what's this?"
Shikamaru had rubbed the back of his head as he closed his eyes, "It seems like an invitation from the looks of it." An invitation? To what exactly? I couldn't say it wasn't rare that I got these but I would always turn them down when the time came. I wasn't the fancy party kind of person, even know…but I was the Hokage and I couldn't deny these for too long.
Sighing to myself, I reach over and grab the envelope. Opening it, I could see that whoever made the invitation had done a lot of work on them. The was some fancy looking writing scribbled across it in black ink. "You have been invite to attend the annual Kage's evening dinner that is being hosted in the Land of Lightening. We hope to see you, along with another as well. Sincerely, the Raikage."
It's from Darui. He's not the type to just want to throw parties. He would normally try to avoid anything that means having to put effort into any work related. "So are you going?" I look up from the invitation to look over at Shikamaru. "I mean, do I have too?"
Shikamaru chuckled a little, "Are you whining, Naruto." I shake my head at him. "I'm not but I can't handle parties that well."
I start playing with the invitation in my hand in hopes that it will just make up my mind for me instead. "I'm not in your position, but I would go. It can't be that bad, I mean most of the other Kages are your friends."
I stop playing with the cards as I over think what Shikamaru was saying. It had been a while since I've seen all of them. It had to have been the end of the war or may when all meet up for the meeting here? Which was such a long time ago, but what about all the work and responsibilities I had here? I couldn't just leave work undone.
"What about all of this work?" I say as I point to the direction of the shaking stacks of paper. Shikamaru eyes followed my finger before looking back at me. "How troublesome…but maybe you can see more of this invite as a vacation."
"Vacation?" I was a little confused on where Shikamaru was going with this. He just nodded his head before he continues, "You haven't had a vacation since becoming Hokage, this may be a rare opportunity for you. One you might never get again."
I mean, a vacation would be great but there was still all of this work I had to do. "Naruto." I look at Shikamaru as he takes the card from me and reads it himself. "A trip from here to there is only a few days at most. Just go to the dinner and then return home the next day. A week should be fine for all of this. This dinner would be considered official Hokage business. I'll be here for the most part, but if anything serious happens we'll always go get Kakashi until you return."
I nodded my head but I still wasn't sure about this. "When was the last time you spent some quality time with Hinata?" Right when I heard him say her name, everything in my worrisome mind had stopped in its tracks.
'Hinata…'
It had been so long since we had spent any time together. It had been years since we really spent some quality time with one another. With me always gone at work and her watching over the kids, it was hard to make time for ourselves. Simple hugs and early morning kisses weren't enough these days. Maybe she deserves a vacation too.
"I can see that you're considering it now, that Hinata's name has been said. Go, take your wife away for a few days."
I missed Hinata like crazy these days and I felt like I never got to see her as much as I use too. Every so often she would come drop off dinner in case she thought I would be staying late or she would just stop by to make sure I was doing okay, but little glimpses of my sweet wife just wasn't doing it anymore. I was sure she was feeling a certain way about all of this, but she never did say anything to me and it worried me. I mean, was she happy with the way things were going between us right now? There was so much distance between us even as we live together, but does she still love me?
"I'll consider going if Hinata is okay with it." Shikamaru had smirked as he threw the card back over to me before turning around to walk over to the door. As he reaches for the handle, he stops to turn and look at me. "I hate to even say something like this but women tend to hide how they really feel in the hopes of making us happy, but we never seem to notice how they feel. Hinata misses you Naruto. Show your wife how much you need her even when you're as busy as you are."
With that, he turned the knob and walked out the room, closing the door behind him.
I just sat there and thought over his words. Shikamaru was always smart, no doubt about that. But would Hinata really agree to this trip?
Later that night I had returned home to a quiet house. The lights were off when I walked inside, letting me know that everyone was probably asleep. Before heading towards the bedroom, I walk pass the kids rooms to find them fast asleep. It made me a little sad to think that this was honestly the only time I could see the kids these days. Being the Hokage had its disadvantages and this was one of them.
I go give them both goodnight kisses on the forehead before heading towards the direction of our room. Opening the door, I could see the little light on next to bed as Hinata was still up and it seemed she was reading a book. When I walked in, I saw her close her book and her soft face smile over at me. "Welcome home, Naruto."
Dropping some of my things by the door, I walked over to the bed and place a kiss on her cheek. "I'm home, Hinata." She smiled at me as she reached over and caressed my cheek. That night, I ended up telling her about the invitation to the party and she seemed interested in going. She said she was fine with going as a long as I wanted too but I had to remember what Shikamaru had said. I desperately didn't want to go, but I was dying to spend some alone time with Hinata. So I told her I wanted to go.
After that, we had to settled out everything for our trip. We decided to take the kids over to the Hyuga compound so that could stay with Hinata's father and Hanabi for the week. I hated to just drop them off like this but all of this was happening way too soon for us. I had made sure Shikamaru could handle the office while I was gone and had told him if he needed me to let me know as soon as possible. Hinata had even asked Kiba and Shino if they could hang out with the kids a few days so that they weren't stuck in the compound all week long. They agreed without having to put too much thought into it.
Over the course of the few weeks, we had packed the kids clothes along with ours. We said our goodbye and had left for the trip to the Village Hidden in the Clouds. On the way there, we had stopped through a few small villages and with me being the Hokage, I didn't want to cause a stir especially with Hinata here. I couldn't make her uncomfortable, so we traveled through them unbeknownst to everyone.
Personally, I kind of enjoyed it. It was nice to just be Naruto at the moment rather than having to uphold my title all the time. This had also been the first time in a while since I had held my wife's small hands and oh man, I missed how warm they were.
It only took us a few days to arrive in the village and right when we did, we were taken to the Raikage's mansion. Darui greeted us and informed us that the dinner was tonight at 7:00, so for now just rest easy. He also told us that he had work to finish before this evening so he had let someone show us to where our room would be. It was a hotel that wasn't very far from the mansion, so it was a pleasant walk to where we were staying.
It was kind of nice that they gave us time to relax. After traveling those few days, both Hinata and I were a little exhausted. So for the rest of the day, we had spent time just lying in bed together…catching up with one another. We talked about the kids, work, are friends but never did we talk about each other.
I wanted to say something to her, but I was scared on how to bring it up to her without making our problem worst. The day had gone on and before I have realized it, it was time to get ready for the party.
END OF FLASHBACK
Sighing to myself in frustration, I knew that I couldn't stay in this bathroom forever. I had to just suck it up and deal with this party, but I was more worried about talking to Hinata. Even after being married for all these years, sometimes…it was still hard to understand how she felt. She was quiet and kept things to herself, but sometimes when I looked at her I can tell she seemed a little unhappy in a way and I never wanted her to be unhappy. She meant so much to me for her to be upset about anything.
I once again tried to fix my hair into a decent manner before giving up and turning away from the mirror. Walking over to the door, I open it and walk out into the over-sized room.
In my opinion, the room was too much for just the two of us. It was set up like a suite. Decorated in the favor of the Hidden Cloud taste of simple but bold. Plain white with little bits of the color gold scattered everywhere. There was a small living room along with a kitchen off to the side. In the back was the bedroom, where we were and it was over the top too. The bed was way larger for just two people and it took up most of the room within the room. Giving us just a little bit of space to move around.
But there was one good thing that came out of this room and it was the balcony with an unbelievable view of the village. With all the buildings in the Cloud being higher above the ground, the view of anything was beyond believable. It was harder to not want to go out there and enjoy it.
When I stepped into our room, it was kind of dark. There were no lights on and no sign of my wife around either. "Hinata?" I called out for her but she doesn't answer. I start to walk around the large bedroom, but she was nowhere to be seen. I went to go check the living room and the kitchen but she still wasn't around. I was about to walk out of the bedroom and call her name out again, when something on the balcony had caught my eye slightly. Turning towards it, everything about that view had stopped me in my tracks.
It was Hinata.
She was standing outside and she looked so beautiful. I had told Hinata a while back that she would be my date for this event and that with it being a kind of classy thing with the Kages being there, she had picked out such a beautiful dress.
It was a long light purple dress that shaped and defined her womanly curves perfectly. In some areas the dress wasn't too tight nor was it too loose. It fit perfectly on her. There was long slit cut on the side of the dress that gave one of her legs a place to shine, allowing me to see more of her hidden skin under the dress. She had her long dark hair laid over one of her shoulders, so I was able to see the thin purple strap that held up the dress to her, causing it to cast off her pale milky skin. It seemed breezy outside because some of her hair was blowing away from her. I could tell that she was looking up at the night sky as the moon shinned down upon her.
'Oh man…she looked like an angel.'
I didn't realize when I had stopped breathing but I was starting to feel a little light headed just now and she…my wife, was the cause of it. Shaking my head in the hopes of calming down my rushing thoughts, I walk out on to balcony and Hinata turns a bit to see me out of the corner of her eye. "I was looking for you." I say as I make my way over to her.
"I just came out for some fresh air." More like she was a breath of fresh air. Something about the way she was today was blowing my mind. How could I forget how astonishingly beautiful she was? "Naruto?"I was brought from my thoughts to see Hinata had turned so that she was now looking at me, giving me a front view of her in that alluring dress. I could see that the front had a low v-cut that stopped right at the beginning of the glorious valleys of her breast, leaving the upper part of her chest visible. My breathing hitched a bit at the sight of her.
"Do you want me to tie your tie for you?"
I had forgotten all about it because I was too busy thinking about her. "Um, yes please." A small smile spread across her lips as she motions for me to come closer. Why was I scared to be around her all of a sudden? I mean, I was hardly ever scared of anything but Hinata…she frightens me.
I move so that I'm standing right in front of her as she reaches out to grab my tie, working it into the shape it's supposed to be. I couldn't help but watch her face and it was amazing how beautiful she gets every day. "What's wrong, dear?"
I just shake my head, "I was lost in thought." But honestly, I was scared of being around you right now. How could someone have such a strong hold on me like this? Was it because I was never around Hinata as much as now? Was it because I've missed her like crazy and my body's not sure on how to react to her being here….in front of me?
Was I really scared of Hinata right now?
"Naruto." I look down at the sounded of my name leaving those sweet lips of hers. "Is it the party you're thinking about?" That was nowhere near the front of my mind, it was her. "Just a little, I'm not good with formal meeting like this." But as I was saying it, I had to remember that most of the Kage's now weren't really formal people to begin with but still you never know.
"You'll be fine. Just breathe and be yourself. If you get nervous, I'll be right by your side." She was always by my side when I needed her but I was so scared to be with her right now. I should be ashamed to even be thinking like this about her, but she was making me very nervous. I felt her button my last top button of my shirt as she sets the tie into position before fixing it so that it looked straight. "Done."
She was about to pull her hand away when I reached out and grabbed it into mines. Hinata looked up at me and I could see the shock in her lavender colored eyes along with the blush on her face. I intertwined her fragile fingers into mines and squeeze them in the hope that they give me the courage to talk to her. "Hinata…I need to talk to you. Not now, but later."
The look on her face made it seem like she was worried about what I was going to say and honestly, I was too. Our relationship may have seemed okay on the outside, but on the inside it seemed we weren't how we used to be with each other and it made me sad. She has always been the person to make me happy when no one could, but even now I felt like I wasn't doing that for her.
"…Okay, Naruto. I want to talk to you too." Hinata…she looked a little sad and I didn't want that. Using my other hand, I reach for her face and pull her so that she was right in front of me. Even as scared as I was right now, she was still my wife who I loved with all my being. I still had to show how much she means to me.
Leaning down, closing the small distance between us, I give her a kiss on the lips and I was sure I could feel myself relaxing just a bit. Hinata had reached around and grabbed my neck, making our kiss a little deeper.
I had forgotten how soft her lips were but they drove me to want more from her. I wanted to spend this night with her and no one else. My mind wasn't forced on the party but her and only her.
Breaking our kiss, leaving only a little bit a space between us I was sure I could feel Hinata shaking. I couldn't help but to rub my hand over her eyelids before placing kisses on them. "You look so beautiful tonight, Hinata."
I felt her squeeze my hand before she snuggled herself into my chest. "T-Thank you…"
It had been years since I heard her stutter, so could it mean she was nervous right now. "Don't forget to put your jacket on before we go, Naruto."I chuckle a little just as I pull away but don't let go of her hand. I lead us into the bedroom, where my jacket was placed across the bed. I really didn't want to let go of her but I had too. Hinata had squeezed my hand as she let go. I watch her turn to walk into the other part of the house before she disappeared.
I grab my jacket and put it on. I was still thinking about what I was going to say to Hinata. I was scared that she might hate what I would say. I wanted to make her feel like we were still the same together as we are now…I want her to understand that I still loved her. I really loved her and maybe with me being so busy and not around as much, she might think that I don't feel the same about her. Or maybe… she don't feel the same about me anymore? I was scared that I had failed at being the husband that I promised to be with her. I was scared…that she was upset with me and that I might have deserved it.
"Naruto." I look towards the door way to see Hinata leaning against it, looking at me. "The party starts soon, are you ready to go?" I just nodded my head as I slip my jacket on and make my way over to her. Hinata pushes herself off the door and as I walk up to her. It seemed when she left the room, she had went to put a white flower clip in her hair. It had reminded me almost of the same flower that was in her hair the day I had married her. Expect this one had matched her dress perfectly. She also seemed to have put a cream colored sweater on as well. By the looks of it, she looked a little taller and I could see that she slipped on a simple pair of black heels too. Everything about her attire was simple on her but she looked so beautiful.
I take her hand in mines and smile at her. "Shall we?" I could see the light blush on her face as she nodded her head. I was hoping she wasn't noticing how off I was tonight, but with it being Hinata…there was no way she won't notice. I may have told her the party was bothering me but I knew my sweet wife knew me better to know that wasn't the case.
Intertwining her hand in mines, we start to make our way out of the hotel room and start heading towards the direction of the party.
The walk from the hotel to the party took about 15 minutes at most. But along the way, we saw the streets were kind of decorated like there was an annual festival going on tonight. We had to walk through a park and it turns out I was right; a festival was set up. There were people dressed in kimonos and booth with games were set up, along with food stands. There was music playing along with people drinking and dancing. Kids were running around chasing each other and playing games. Family were just enjoying the evening.
As we were walking through, I turn to look at Hinata and she seemed so memorized by the events around us. Her eyes kind of lit up as we passed by each booth. From the games to all the food stands. She was smiling to herself and I just let her enjoy this moment, because it gave me a chance to catch that smile of hers I loved so much.
When we got the end of the festival, we were greeted by the same guy who took us to our hotel. He led us up towards the Kage's mansion and as we got closer, we could hear some jazzy music playing and lights shining from within inside. Five minutes later, after walking down some very long hallways with a whole bunch of crazy twist and turns, we were finally inside. Hinata had let go of my hand and instead placed her arms around mines as we made our way in.
The hall that the party was held in was pretty big and overly decorated for just the Kages getting together. The room had big shining chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, casting their lights onto the room. There was were many white round tables, with gold decorated item place on top of them. A few people were dancing on what seemed to be the dance floor, while some were sitting at the table, just chatting away. I looked around at the room a little, glancing past all the windows, amazed at how over the top this was for Darui.
I couldn't help but to chuckle to myself, but as I was laughing something had caught my attention. On the side of the large room, there was yet another balcony sitting off to the side. I guess it was there to give the guest a chance to take a break if they wanted too.
"…It's such a big room." I heard Hinata way as we walked further in. "It's huge…" We both were looking around at the room still. "Naruto." I turn to look at the deep voice that had called my name and it was no surprise who it was. I watch the man with bright red hair and glowing green eyes, surrounded by black cicrles make his way over to us. "Garra, hey!" I say as I throw a hand up.
He smiled and nodded at me before taking my hand to shake it. "I'm glad to see you made it, how was the trip?" Gaara looked different from the last time I had. His red hair was a little longer and was slicked down still. He looked a bit taller from a few years ago but nowhere near my height. His demeanor was the same as usual but I could tell he seemed happy with life and it was nice to see that.
"The trip was good; it was nice to take a little break on the way here." He just smiled and nodded his head. "I see you brought Hinata as well, it's nice to see you again."
Hinata had smiled at him, "It's nice to see you Gaara, have you been to see Temari?" He sighed as he just shook his head. "With how busy I've been lately, it's been hard to make time to go see her, but Kankuro has told me she's doing well. Also that Shikadai and Boruto our good friends as well." Hinata smiled as she brushes some of her hair behind her ear. "Yea they are." Gaara nodded his head before looking behind us, "I would like to stay and talk, but it seems I'm being called for something so let's catch up later." With that he had left before nodded a goodbye to us.
Once Gaara had left, Hinata and I ended up going to go sit at a table by the wall as we watched everyone come in. It seemed not only the Kages, but also some of the towns people were invited to the event as well. No wonder the room was so huge. It seemed I also wasn't the only one to have brought a guest as well. Gaara had come with Kankuro, Darui had come with his assistance. Chojuro, the Sixth Mizkauge came with a girl from his village. They were talking quietly in one of the corner. Kurotsuchi, the Foruth Tsuchikge had come with Akatsuchi and they were standing by the food table making plates.
It seemed we were all here and the party had yet to start. Looking over at Hinata, I watched as she was just looking around the room at everyone. I couldn't help but to smile to himself because she looked so beautiful tonight but then I remember that I still had to talk to her.
Obviously, right now wasn't the place but later…yes. I felt a hand on my cheek, knocking me from my thoughts. It was Hinata's. "Naruto?"
"I'm fine…just a little lost in thought." She just nodded as she moved her hand away. In a way, I could see a bit of the awkward distance between us and I was scared that it was actually happening. "Oi Naruto! Long time no see!" I look up to see Kurotsuchi along with the other Kages besides Gaara making their way over to the table. They had goofy smiles on their faces and I knew right then that there was no way this night was about to be anything serious.
That night, Darui had let most of the villager into the mansion which had really started the party. There was dancing, drinking and a lot of people who were really just enjoying themselves. But surprisingly, I was actually enjoying myself when I thought I was going dread even coming. It was nice to see people you hardly got to see because it gave you time to tell stories, crack jokes and just be in their company. Catch up with friends was always fun.
I had learned that Darui was seeing one of his assistance, the one that had accompanied him to this party. He liked her because she made him feel like he didn't have to act like the Raikage all the time, but I completely understood. Because when I was with Hinata, I felt I could just be Naruto, you know?
Kurotsuchi was still taking care of old man Tsuchikage while taking care of the village as well. I was surprised the old man was still alive. I was sure the war had taken a great toll on him, but by what Kurostuchi was telling me he was just enjoying retirement. She even said that sometimes the previous Kages will go visit him when they're not busy. Chojuro said that he still hangings out the previous Mizikage from time to time, but he's mostly just working. Still learning how to handle business within his village. Which is good for him I guess. Gaara was always just working, I knew that. But I learned that Kankuro visits Temari and Shikamaru often so that he could see and get photos of Shikadai so that Gaara can see him even when he's busy. In a way, I was glad that he still kind of made time for his family and I wish I could do that.
Later in the night, things seemed to relaxed quite a bit at the party. Hinata had went to visit with some of the villager while I stayed to talk to the Kages. After a few drink, a few of them were a little drunk and I couldn't help but laugh at them. I leaning back in my chair with my jacket unbutton, as my arm was hung over the empty chair that was next to me.
"So Naruto…" I look over at Kurotsuchi, who was downing yet another cup of sake along with grabbing more food. "How did you get a girl like Hinata, you seem like such a nobe?" I wasn't surprised she asked because even after being with Hinata for so long, I was still asked how I got someone like her to be with someone like me. We were different from each but is so many ways the same, and I couldn't explain it in words to them.
So I ended up telling everyone about everything that basically happened after the war. From the mission to moon all the way until I saw them at the Kage meeting we had years ago. From falling in love with my sweet wife to start our family and talking about the kids. Everyone but Gaara and Kankuro were in awe at the story.
Everyone had seemed surprised that I had settled down, seeing that I was the one who always liked to be on the move. But being with someone like Hinata had changed me a bit, in a good way of course.
"So can I ask, why did you finally decided to come to the party?" Darui ask as he take a sip of his sake. I could tell he was the less drunk one out of more of the people at the table besides myself. I wasn't drinking because I had to talk to Hinata tonight and it was important. "If were being honest, I wasn't going to come…but with being the Hokage, I miss out on a few things at home. One being spending time with my kids and the other…spending time with her. "I say as I point at the beauty who was now standing outside on the balcony of the party room.
"Hinata and I don't get vacations ever, so I thought we both could get away for just a little." I see them all grow smug drunk smiles at me. "I see…well you spent a great deal of the night with us. Go spend some time with your lovely date." Darui mention as he grabs another cup of sake. I smile at them as I push myself out of the chair so that I'm now stand up. "I'll see you guys in a bit."
With that, they waved me off as I made my way over to my wife.
As I was getting closer to the balcony it was starting to get quiet as the sounds of the music and the party were fading away. I could see Hinata leaning against the railing as she was looking up at the sky again. It seemed she was deep in thought because she hadn't notice me coming closer to her. "Hinata."
She had turned around at the sound of my voice. There was a small smile on her face as I walk over to her. "Are you having a nice time?" she whispers quietly. I actually was but I wanted to be with her too. "It's not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Are you doing okay?" She simply nodded her head as the wind starts to blow.
I watched in awe as Hinata's midnight hair would blow back, giving me more of a sight of her gorgeous face and her alluring milky skin shining, making her stand out like a goddess. I wasn't sure if time had stopped but it seemed like it did. 'God, where have you?'
I watch as she pushing some piece behind her ear, "I'm fine." After that it was silent between us. I didn't mind when it was like this, but in a way it was making me uncomfortable. I wanted to keep talking to Hinata, but I didn't know what to say. 'I was at a loss for words.' So instead of just standing there awkwardly, I went and stood next to her so that I was leaning against the railing, looking at the same view she was.
The Raikage mansion was really high in the sky, making the dark night seem almost touch able, but the view was unbelievable. All you could see was the cloud covered sky, landscaping below. Very slightly you could see the lights from underneath, where the village somehow shined through. With us being so high, it gave us a perfect view of the full moon, something I grew to love after all these years. Honestly, it really was something special…but it wouldn't mean anything if she wasn't right next to me.
For a quick second, I turn around to look at the room behind. Everyone was still laughing and drinking and I knew no one would come bother us anytime soon. Right now, might be the perfect time to talk to her. I turn back around and lean against the railing, gathering all the courage I had been building up all night. But I could feel my courage turning into just nervousness roaming around in my gut. I had to remind myself that I could do this. I know I can…but I was scared to hear how she felt, how I disappointed her, how I was supposed to be her husband but instead…I wasn't acting like it.
I fought through many challenges in my life, never once doubting my abilities to handle them, but this one thing…where I was needed to talk to my wife, made feel weak for some reason.
Maybe I could just lead my way into it. That should work…right?
"What are you thinking about?" Hinata had turned her head to look at me and I was memorized by her lavender eyes, staring straight into mines. "I'm thinking about you." I said to her and I couldn't help but smile just a little as I started rubbing my hand through my hair. "Are you nervous, Naruto?"
Suddenly, I stopped moving as I heard the tone in her voice. It seemed low and quiet, but I could tell something was off. "I'm nervous…Hinata…I just-" I watch her shift a bit before I stopped moving. I wasn't very good with words but I had to talk to her…more than anyone, I wanted to hear what she had to say.
