DISCLAIMER FOR ALL CHAPTERS, I DO NOT OWN NARUTO.

It had been nearly two weeks since Narutos outrage and Pains attack on the village, construction was underway still and luckily the village was fixing up nicely. The trees swayed in the wind and the talk amongst the villagers was always of interest, what were they talking about? More like, who were they talking about, only the greatest ninja to bring peace back to Kohona, Naruto Uzumaki. A once hated and unwanted ninja now was everybody's idol, although who could blame them, Naruto was stunning. His beautiful sea blue eyes, the charming smile he flashed to reassure people, his loyalty to his comrades and friends, how over those three years he's grown so…

"HINATA!" yelled one familiar yellow hair boy, or should I say man.

Hinata was snapped out of her trance and did I mention that she had confessed her love in front of not only him, but every person that was at the scene? Everyone else seems to remember, except him. Just her luck, he's such an idiot.

"Hinata, everyone's going to have some sake later tonight! I know were like only seventeen, but it's in celebration of the village!" Naruto said with excitement, brushing his fingers through his hair.

"Oh-h, alright N-N-Naruto-Kun..." she blushed horribly and couldn't help her stutter.

Naruto just stared at her; ughhhhh, 'stupid stupid stupid! I need to stop that, he thinks I'm a creep, I just know it.' She thought.

'Whoa, she is pretty cute, her long hair, that blush, she has grown so…NO! Naruto bad, you aren't Pervy Sage, no more of these thoughts!' Naruto snapped out of his trance and gave an awkward chuckle.

'Now, this is just uncomfortable.' He thought, adjusting his black and orange jumpsuit.

It seemed like hours they were standing there, in awkward silence trying to avoid each other's gaze. Truthfully, Naruto had no memory of Hinatas confession, all he remembered was her saving him. That's a scene he never wants to see again, it broke his heart to see her in so much pain.

"Um, Hinata?" Naruto spoke.

Hinatas directed her gaze to his, "yes, N-Naruto-Kun?"

"You know, you helped me a lot with Pain and all." Naruto felt himself ponder.

"Want to grab some ramen before everyone gathers together?" He finished, again with a small laugh.

Hinata was amazed; did he just ask her to dinner? Did he just give up some of his time for her? Hinatas eyes almost engulfed with tears but she fought it. She couldn't make out words from happiness; she just gave a ridiculous nod.

"GREAT!" He shouted, "Let's get a move on! To Ichiraku for the best ramen around!"

Hinata gave a small giggle, and then something unexpected happened, Naruto slid his arm around her shoulders and began walking. Clearly Naruto didn't think about how it looked, Villagers stared and whispered to each other. Neji Hyuuga, Hinatas cousin and her father's pride saw this and unknowingly smiled. He and Naruto had been on good terms since the Sasuke retrieval mission, and he has always been well aware of Hinatas feelings for Naruto.

"Interesting." Neji said grabbing TenTens, Lees, Shikamarus, Inos, Kibas and well every other team's attention.

They all just stared and Hinata noticed it and her blush reddened even darker. Naruto caught a glimpse of everything and just looked down at Hinata, twiddling her thumbs. He suddenly realized what it looked like; he felt a faint blush creep across his face. Yet, chose to ignore the crowd of gawking eyes around them, they were just two friends right?

"We're here! Pops I would love some pork ramen!" Naruto said throwing his fist in the air as if he won a fight.

"But of course! And for this lovely date of yours?" The old man asked.

Both of their eyes widened, Hinata could feel herself on the verge of passing out but maintained control.

"D-Date, naw we are just grabbing some food!" He defended himself.

Hinatas heart sank, 'of course, how silly of me to have such an idea..' She thought.

"Just some miso-ramen please..." she spoke quietly.

Once things became less awkward, they began having an actual conversation. Naruto spoke of how his training was going and all of his new skills he had learned. None of this got old for her, she loved listening to his stories, his thoughts, but most of all she just loved spending time with him. Soon the sky became a dark blue and the moon began to shine, the flaps to Ichiruki opened and there stood Kiba.

"Aye, are you two done with your mating season?" Kiba questioned.

"Our…WHAT?" Naruto freaked.

"Relax I was just joking, but seriously time for some sake!" He barked before bolting out of the ramen shop.

Hinata kept her blush, the thought of mating season really got to her. She had been in love with Naruto for so long but not once has she thought of, you know THAT with him. She slowly brushed her hair from her face; her lavender eyes were full of emotions.

"Everything alright, Hinata?" Naruto asked with concern.

"..I'm fine. J-J-Just tired is all." she sighed.

"If you aren't feeling well I'll walk you home." He offered.

Her eyes shot open, he had offered to bring her home. Even though the excuse for her mood was a total lie, she didn't want Naruto to worry, after her father had filled her head full of unkind words and belittled to the point where she felt no one should care.

"N-No, don't worry I-I'm fine. I wouldn't want t-t-to be a b-burden to you." She spoke hesitantly.

Naruto filled with depression, ' A burden? Did her father do this, did he make her feel so unwanted to where she assumes people don't want her around. She may not have been as strong as other shinobi, but she was the most caring, not violent like Sakura, not rude like Ino and not cocky like Tenten. She was just Hinata, she loves and cares so much, and she'll put herself on the line for anyone. I would know firsthand, she seemed so, perfect.' He thought.

"Hinata…" He muttered, as they entered the building, where many villagers were drinking.

"FINALLY! You guys showed up! Time for a toast!" Yelled Ino, already in a drunken state. Everyone sat down around a large, rounded dark red table. Surprisingly, there weren't enough chairs, and almost with instinct Naruto grabbed Hinata and pulled her down to his lap. She thought that maybe, she had accidently fallen somehow, but soon realized he tight embrace around her, as if he wanted her there. Many eyes stared at tthem.

Naruto had no idea what was happening with him, and he had some sort of emotions flooding him, but why?

"…Alright you two, we can skip the toast. If you guys need to…you know?" Ino winked with a sly grin.

"….N-No!" Hinata panicked, trying to hide any blush that might be showing.

"Okay, okay settle down, let's just get to the drinking, no need to exploit someone's personal life." Added Shikamaru.

"IT'S NOT LIKE THAT!" Naruto yelled, he began blushing and took a few shots of sake.

"Now you're talking!" Chuckled Kiba, his fangs shown with excitement.

A few bottles of Sake later and seems as though everyone had enough, some had headed home and others were still conversing, even though you could barely understand them. Even Hinata was on edge, from what she can remember. Naruto ended up carrying her home, and that's when it all took a turn.

"..Uh...O-ow." Hinata groaned, Naruto looked down with glazed eyes.

Naruto was buzzing pretty badly himself, hoping to shake it off before home, when he realized he was at his home with Hinata in tow.

'Damn, I forgot. Well what harm could it do to have her stay here for a night?' He questioned himself.

Soon this door opened to his small, but cozy apartment and laid Hinata on his bed. Naruto stumbled to the kitchen, in search of some prepackaged ramen. As soon as his needs were met, he walked back into the room where Hinata slumbered. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a bottle of Sake on Hinatas tightly clenched hand; she must have been holding it since the bar. I was about half full, and in Narutos current state, it smelt delicious.

"Perfect drink for my ramen." He muttered to himself, taking a few large gulps and soon after feeling even tipsier than before.

Hinata was slowly waking, when she felt a large pounding in my head. Hinata didn't completely know what was happening, she was on medium sized bed, with a small table beside it, the sheets were a light orange and there were a few scrolls stacked into the corner. The lighting in the room was dim, but the moon made up for it. Hinatas lavender eyes sparkled in the moon shine, her hair was slightly ruffled and she felt uncomfortable. She took off her jacket which left her mesh shirt showing, and laid her head back down looking at the ceiled and gave herself a small smile.

"That feels much better, but I wonder where Naruto is?" she questioned, almost as if on cue, Naruto walked into the bedroom.

I made changes, I thought POVs were a good idea, they weren't…Forgive me on this! It is, however my first fanfiction still! Review!