On the Ocean
"Hinata-hime, please stop staring at Naruto-sama before he notice the drool coming out of your mouth," Akira song out as she pour whiskey in a glass. The blue haired beauty blush with embarrassment as she turned around to her friend. Akira slides the drink to an old man, who nodded thanks. It was noon so there wasn't many people in the bar.
"A-Akira I'm not staring at him," Hinata stuttered out, fidgeting with her fingers. The white hair girl giggles at the princess, resting her head on her hands.
"Sure, gawking at him," Akira teased further seeing her princess blush deepen.
"Akira-chan!" Hinata yelled, hiding her face in her hair.
"Oh relax Hina I'm just teasing ya. You should talk to him more often than you do before some bimbo snatches him up," Akira said, pointing her head in Naruto's direction. The man was handsome Akira had to admit. Six foot one, blond hair, beautiful blue eyes, and a nice muscular frame; her princess does not need a wimpy looking man.
Hinata face turns red as she frantically waves her arms in front of her. "A-Akira, I can't d-do that! I'm not even sure he knows that I exist," Hinata stutters out, holding her head down. Akira frowned at her princess for talking down about her-self.
"Stop talking non-sense, you're a very beautiful girl and guys are interested in you," Akira hissed, getting Hinata to look up at her. Hinata doesn't believe her one bit. Akira's her friend so she would say that to make her feel better.
"I don't know, I-I mean I never get hit on," Hinata says, looking at her friend in the eye.
"Hinata, take a good look at yourself. You're sweet; you're nice, and pretty. Your face is like a beautiful porcelain doll," Akira smiles, making Hinata blush. Akira is right. Her mother told her the same thing when she was younger and her sister called her pretty. "And you have big breast and a nice ass," Akira continued making Hinata twitch. Her mother never said that but Akira has vulgar language.
"Akira stop it," Hinata whispered, feeling people staring at her. Akira said that a little too loud for comfort.
"Hinata all I'm saying is that you can have a lot of guys' base on your personality," Akira said, wiping the counter off. "And before you can say anything to discourage yourself, you are the princess of this land and guys are scare of your high status, father, and cousin," Akira said, counting them on her finger. Akira was right. When Hinata walks in town with her cousin Neji, he will glare at any guy that looks at his cousin in the wrong way. He broke this man's arm in front of a whole crowd because he kissed Hinata on the hand…and the man was a visiting prince from the Land of Salt.
"Thank you," Hinata says, smiling brightly. Akira was her confidence booster.
"No problem. Seeing we're both eighteen and at the age of marriage. Oh right that reminds me, is it true that royalty people have arrange marriages?" she asked curiously. That question had been bugging her for two years because her friend bought it up.
"Yes, father told me by today he will tell me who I will marry," Hinata says, looking at Naruto. Akira's eyes lit up and she slammed her hands on the table making Hinata jump.
"Ooh that means you might marry Naruto-sama," Akira said excitedly but Hinata covers the girl's mouth with her hand.
"Not so loud," Hinata whispered, shushing her friend. Akira removed Hinata's hand and pout.
"Come on Hinata, think about it. Naruto-sama is from whateva village he's from and you're from the Spring Village; that journey is about five days away and he's coming here more often, staying at your castle speaking with your father," she said, feeling her emotions leaking out in her voice. "He used to come like what, twice a year and now look how much he's coming. This is like, what, his ninth time and its March! I can't wait for the wedding, what kind of cake are you having? I hope it's not butterscotch because that is like the nastiest." Akira frowned, still rambling on. Hinata shake her head at her lively friend.
"Akira, calm down and don't forget his friend Sasuke-san is always with him too," Hinata said in a light tone, making Akira's mood sour.
"Tch, how can I forget that chicken shit. Prancing around here like he owes the place when I do," Akira scoffed, wiping out another glass. Speaking of which, Sasuke came into the place looking at the two girls. Hinata honestly don't know what Akira has against him. Sasuke is very handsome. Sure he was aloof, silent, and critical of people but everyone has their faults. He walked toward Naruto and whispered something in the blonde's ear making him nod. The girls look at each other and then begin talking again.
"Why do you hate him so much?" Hinata ask her friend, who shrugged her shoulders. Akira had many reasons. He's aloof, critical of others, and a bastard; it will take some time to list all of them.
"I'll tell you later," the teen said, taking a sip of whiskey. Hinata pouted at her friend, wondering why she drinks such hard liquor.
"Kira, that's too strong for you and don't forget you're coming to my party today. I don't want you to come drunk," Hinata says, warning her friend. Akira sighed and drunk the rest of her shot.
"Trust me, I won't. I do not want to look like a fool at your party. Especially in front of your father cuz h-he scares me," Akira said. That man sent shivers down her spine with his cold, calculating. When Hinata introduced them to meet…it was not as good as it should have been. Akira has a bossy/carefree personality and Hiashi personality was…like royalty. Hinata apologized to Akira and Hinata only make her see the King when necessary. Both breaking out their though, Akira turned to Hinata and smiled at her.
"I've been meaning to ask you this, when did you fall in love with Naruto-sama?" Hinata blushed and smiled as she pointed her fingers together. No one asked her that question before and she started to think about her childhood.
"When we were four; I was hiding in the garden away from everyone because I was so scared of meeting all of these new people and I was crying because I fell on my knee for climbing a tree."
"You climbed trees?" Akira asked surprise. Hinata leaned back against the counter, staring off with into space.
"I thought it would make me like a regular child. So anyway, Naruto-kun found me and told me everything was going to be alright. He started playing with me and when he left to go home, he kissed me on the cheek saying 'we will always be friends and I'll protect you until I die," Hinata finished, getting an impressive look from Akira.
"Yet you can barely talk to him now," Akira said, bringing shame to Hinata. "Don't worry; with that dress I picked for you will do all the talking."
"It's really pretty but I hope it doesn't show too much skin. Akira, what happened to that blonde man that you found in the alley bleeding?" Hinata ask, turning her body toward Akira.
"My ex took him back to their hangout. He told me they work together and he was looking all over for the idiotic blonde," Akira sighed. That statement had gotten a wide-eye look from Hinata. Akira barely talked about her ex anymore. Hell, Hinata never saw the man.
"I never met him. We been friends for six years now, and still I can't believe I never seen him at least once," Hinata say, sighing. It was embarrassing to say the least.
"Because you began coming to the bar about four months ago; we were over by then," Akira said, pouring another drink and sliding it to another customer.
"Why did you two break up? You were smiling and you used to talk to him all the time but you never one told me what he looked like or his name," Hinata pondered. Hinata asked before but Akira changed the subject.
"He wanted me to keep his identity a secret and I respect that. He was tall if that will help you think on what he looks like. Oh god he's walking this way," Akira growls, twitching.
"Your boyfriend?" Hinata ask in a hopeful voice, turning around looking for him.
"No, that thing you let in your castle," Akira hissed, pointing to Sasuke. Hinata let her disappointment show. She thought would finally meet him and she was also disappointed in Akira.
"That's not nice Akira and he's a prince too. Show him some respect," Hinata chastised, sitting up straight and smiling. Akira blew her bangs out of her face.
"He's not from here," Akira whined, hugging her friend. She looked Hinata in the eyes, giving her the puppy dog stare.
"Our villages are allies so show him some respect," Hinata says, not giving in into the girl's whimpers.
"Is it the law?" Akira whispered, in Hinata ear. Hinata rolled her eyes at her silly friend.
"Hello Hinata-chan and Akira-san," Naruto said warmly. His smile made Hinata turn a bit red in the face. 'So cute,' Akira thought, grinning at the couple.
"Hello Naruto-sama, nice to see you again," Akira bows showing respect for the blond. Hinata giggles; her friend was so bi-polar.
"Hahaha there's no need to bow and just call me Naruto," Naruto says, rubbing the back of his head embarrass. Sasuke rolls his eyes looking at the two girls in front of him especially Akira. Akira notices this and ignores him. 'Oh god, Kira please be nice,' Hinata thought, sensing something was off with the girl.
"Uchiha-sama, hello," Akira said practically growling. He nodded his head not caring how she said it.
"Naruto-san, how is your stay. I hope you find this village to your liking?" Akira asked sweetly, purposely ignoring Sasuke. Naruto rubbed the back of his head, chuckling.
"O-Oh, it's great but I am feeling a bit home-sick though. Hinata-chan, I never thought I would see you at a bar. You drink?" Naruto asked incredulously. Sasuke bunked him on the head for his stupidity.
"She's here for Akira," Sasuke explained, sighing. His best friend was such a dumbass at times.
"Shut it teme. Hinata-chan, would you like to take a walk with me. We can talk just like the old times," Naruto asked, softly. Hinata eyes widen and her blush became bright red.
"I-I-I," she stuttered out. Akira glanced at her princess and spoke up for her.
"Of course she will," Akira said answering for the blue hair beauty. Akira gently pushed Hinata up waving goodbye to her friend. "See ya," Akira yelled to the couple. 'So adorable…wait, they left me with Sasuke! Dammit!' Akira thought angrily. Before she could walk away, Sasuke grabbed Akira, stopping her.
"Okay, I'll make this quick. I need a date for the party and since all the girls I met here are super annoying; I want you to be my date since you're less annoying," Sasuke stated, making Akira twitch. Don't ask her for a date by insulting her.
"No," she answered, snatching out of his grip. She poured another drink and passed it to another customer. Sasuke puts his hand on Akira's wrist, making her look up and glare at him.
"I won't take no for an answer and you shouldn't disrespect a noble."
"I don't give a damn and you just insulted me. Why should I?" Akira hissed, glaring at the prince. She poured herself some vodka and took a sip not caring about Sasuke.
"You need a date to come and I know for a fact you don't have one. You should be grateful that a prince is asking you. I usually date girls with long hair and pale complexion but you will do," Sasuke said, looking at her up and down. Akira spits out all her vodka on to Sasuke.
"Go to hell. I like my short hair and my chocolate color skin. Since I'm not your type then don't ask me and pick someone else!" Akira yelled, slamming her glass on the counter. Sasuke glared and grabbed Akira by the arm, yanking her up to his face.
"Listen you ungrateful bitch; I can have you arrest for this little stunt you just pull but I may let it go if you please me at the party. I'll pick you up at seven," Sasuke whispered harshly in her ear before shoving her away. He walks out the bar calmly acting as if nothing happened.
"Ooh I fucking hate him," Akira growled, rubbing her arm. "Want me to kill him for you," a voice said in a gruff voice. He glared at Sasuke who was outside talking to some girls. He sat down staring at her wanting to know her answer.
"No, I don't want you to get in more trouble with the law. How's the blond, boo?" Akira asked her ex smiling. She poured him some sake. She truly missed this man. He knew how to put a smile on her face.
"Hn, he's good and loud. What party are you going to?" he questioned. Akira smiled and bit her thumb.
"Hinata's party."
"You mean the princess. You're going to that kind of party?" her ex asked, drinking his sake.
"Yeah, we're friends and I told her I will so I'm not going to disappoint her. So how long are you're staying this time?" Akira probed, eyeing him.
"Don't know, probably a week. I'm heading back so I'll see you before you leave," her ex said, getting up and leaving. Akira stared at his leaving figure with sadness.
"Damn I couldn't ask him all the questions I wanted to," Akira pouted. Akira smiled at the thought of Hinata and Naruto getting married. "I wish I was gonna get married, I wonder how their walk is going? Oh god, Hina, please don't faint!" Akira shouted rubbing her temples and ignoring the weird looks she was getting. Her babe had a tendency to do that.
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Naruto and Hinata are walking around the village closely together in complete silence. Hinata peeked up at him from time to time nervous to say anything. 'He looks so handsome with his sun kissed hair and his light blue eyes but he's also my best friend that I love and known for so long. Why can't I speak to him like I used to when we were kids? I hope he doesn't think different of me of me. What should I do?' Hinata thought, loving their walk.
"So Hime are you excite about the party tonight because I know I am," Naruto said pumped. The shy girl smiled. She loved his personality.
"Um y-yes, oh N-Naruto-kun, what was it that you wanted to talk to me about?"
"Nothing really, I just wanted to spend some time with you," Naruto said grabbing a pink rose. "Here my beautiful Hime," he grinned, handing her the flower. Hinata took the rose blushing. She had to tell Akira this!
"T-Thank you Naruto-kun it's very pretty," she stuttered, smelling it.
"You're welcome; you know Sakura and Ino are coming to the party right?" Naruto said, putting his hands behind his head.
"Hai, I haven't seen them in so long. I wondered what they look like now," Hinata replied watching the sky.
"They haven't really changed much. I never notice this, but your hair grew longer," he said, twirling her hair between his fingers. Hinata blushed on contact making Naruto smirk.
"You look so cute when you blush Hinata," he whispered kissing her cheek. Naruto let go of her hair and spin around toward the castle. "Let's head back to the castle, the party would be starting soon and we should be getting rea…," Naruto stopped when he heard a soft thud. He turned around seeing the girl on the ground.
"Hinata!" he screamed picking up the girl. Naruto began running back to the castle looking at her. "Why do you keep fainting?" he said as clueless as ever, "Neji is going to kill me if he sees us like this," Naruto said crying.
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