"…" – speaking

'…' –thoughts

Hello

Chapter 1

It was a dark and rainy night at Konoha; everyone was snug inside with mugs of hot tea and thick blankets wrapped around them. The rain was enjoyed by the villagers because it has been so hot the last week, you couldn't even move a finger and you'd brake out in an uncontrollable sweat. The rain cooled the earth and gave life again, that's why it was Hinata Hyuuga's favourite weather.

She liked the fresh smell and the silence it brought on the village. The village is always so busy and full of people, even at night. The rain seemed to keep them at bay. Hinata smelled the air and ran her fingers through her dark long hair. "I miss you, Naruto-kun." She whispered to the cold night and jumped off of the Hyuuga Mansion's roof. She quickly made her way to her room and dried herself down before getting into bed, snug in the warm purple blankets.

The next morning Hinata woke up to the sound of birds chirping and the soft sunlight coming in from the window. She slowly sat up and rubbed her violet white eyes, then she heard her name being called. "Lady Hinata, are you awake?" It was one of the many servant girls that worked at the mansion and yet Hinata knew every one of them by name. "Yes, I-I'm awake." Hinata answered and walked to the door and opened it. Her stuttering has lessened a lot since Naruto left but it's still there. "Tawari-chan, It's good to see you again. Did you enjoy your trip at Suna?"

"Yes, Lady Hinata, it was very nice thank you. Hiashi-sama wishes to see you in an hour." Tawari answered smiling at Hinata. "Thank you, but p-please call me Hinata, we are friends, how many times have I told you this?" Hinata said smiling. "I know, Lady Hinata." Tawari winked and walked away with her hands tucked in her white kimono's sleeves, all servants must where.

Hinata laughed quietly and closed the door. She showered and got dressed in her usual over-sized light purple jacket, black pants and shoes. She brushed her hair and made her way to her fathers office. She wondered what he wanted to see her about, she and her fathers relationship has improved a lot over the years and he isn't so tough on her any more.

She knocked on the door of her fathers office. "Father, you've asked to see me?" She heard him answer. "Yes, come in, Hinata." She opened the door and walked to the desk where her father sat. "Hinata, I know I have been very hard on you through the years, but it was needed." Hinata nodded and wondered where this was leading to. "You weren't as strong as any of the other ninja your age and you needed to improve, you are the next person to be leading the Hyuuga's after my death. You needed to be a strong kunoichi." Hiashi said looking her straight in the eyes.

"I-I know father, and I'm trying my best to improve every day." Hinata said, feeling like her father was telling her she isn't good enough. "I know, Hinata. You have improved a lot and you stand out against the other ninja… I … I'm proud of you, Hinata."

Hinata's eyes widened, her breath caught in her throat and tears appeared in her eyes. How she wanted to hear those words, not just from her father, but from anyone. The first tear fell, and she quickly wiped it away before her father would see, she wouldn't want him to think she's weak again right after he said he was proud because she was strong. "T-thank y-you, father.

Hiashi cleared his voice and stood up, "You can go now, Hinata." He smiled the tiniest smile at her and sat back down. "Hai, Hiashi-sama." Hinata quickly said and rushed out of the office and ran to her room, she closed the door behind her and started to cry.

'I can't belief it, H-he's proud of me…' Hinata thought. She finally stopped crying of joy and wiped the tears off of her face, just then an Anbu appeared. "Hinata, the Hokage wishes to speak with you." He said and disappeared through the window. She hates it when they do that, they give you half a heart attack and then just disappear again.

She washed her face and made sure nobody could see she'd been crying, and then left for the Hokage Tower. Lady Tsunade probably just had another mission for her.

When she got there she climbed the stairs to the Hokage's office in inhuman speed. There was an Anbu guarding the door of the Hokage's office, she approached him and he stepped out of the way, for her to pass. He was definitely expecting her. Hinata knocked on the door and she heard Tsunade answer. "Come in." Hinata opened the door and walked in.

"Hinata, how are you?" Tsunade asked looking out of the windows of the tower. "I'm good, L-lady Tsunade. Thank you for asking." Hinata answered and wondered what the Hokage was looking at. She had this look on her face, excitement maybe. "How do you think he looks like by now? It's been so long…" Tsunade said and looked at Hinata.

"U-uhm, who are you talking about, Hokage-sama?" Hinata frowned and thought that maybe the Hokage had gotten another bottle of sake in. "Who do you think I'm talking about? Let me give you a few hints. He's been away with a perverted Sage for 2 and a half years and is the most annoying little brat ever." Tsunade laughed at that last statement and looked at Hinata.

It felt like Hinata's heart stopped, "N-naruto-k-kun?" she gulped out. "H-he's coming b-back?"