Naruto stood outside the Hyuuga house in shock. He couldn't believe it. Hiash had given him permission to marry Hinata. A few minutes ago Naruto had come into the Hyuuga main house expecting to have to fight tooth and nail to be with Hinata. And Hiashi had just given him permission to marry her. Then it hit him. They were free. They had done it. Naruto had Hiashi's permission to marry Hinata. She didn't have to marry Neji. Naruto smiled. He ran down the street, calling Hinata.

"Hinata-chan! Hinata-chan, where are you?" He called.

Hiata's head popped up. She had been sitting on the ground, knees pulled up to her chest, arms crossed over them, and head burried in her arms. She loked up when she heard Naruto call her. She pulled herself up off the ground, using the wall behind her for support.

"Naruto-kun?" She called back.

Naruto quickly pushed through a crowd of people to reach her. He ran over and picked her up at the waist and spun her around. Hinata chuckled, happily surprised.

"Naruto-kun! What's this about?" she asked.

Naruto set her down and pulled her into a passionate kiss. He pulled away and smiled.

"We did it, Hinata-chan. You're free. You don't have to marry Neji-san."he said as he happily lifted her in the air.

Hinata gave a gasping laugh. She stared at Naruto in unbeleif.

"W-what happened? What did he s-say?" She asked excitedly.

Naurto set her down and pressed her against the wall with a kiss. He smiled down at her.

"He said that I was the first person other than Kurenai-sensei to tell him how amazing you are." He said softly.

Hinata blushed.

"N-Naruto-kun..." she said, slightly embarassed.

Naruto laughed.

"it's true, Hinata-chan. You're an amazing woman."

He pressed his lips against hers and slid his hand into the small of her back. He craddled the back of her head with the other. Hinata put her hands agains his chest and closed her eyes. Unbelievable. Just a few minutes she had been destined to marry Neji. Now she could marry whomever she wanted. And, what's more, Naruto wanted her.

Naruto pulled away a bit and smiled at her lovingly.

"Do you want to go on another date?" he asked quietly.

Hinata blushed a bit.

"Yes." she squeaked.

Naruto slid his hand along Hinata's arm and locked his fingers with her's. He slowly guided her through the streets when he heard someone call his name.

"Naruto-kun!"

Naruto and Hinata turned around to see Sakura coming towards them. Naruto's brow furrowed.

"What is it, Sakura-chan?" he asked as she came up to him, panting.

"Tsunade-sama wants to see us. ' she panted.

Hinata felt a sharp pain in her heart and unconsiously tightened her grip on Naruto's hand. Naruto tightened his grip in response.

"Another mission?" he asked seriously.

Sakura nodded.

"Looks like it." she said.

Sakura looked awkwardly between Nruto and Hinata. Apparently they had been on a date of sorts. She felt her blood begin to boil and supressed her rising feeling of jealousy. Naruto looked at Hinata appologetically.

"As soon as I get back." he promised.

Hinata nodded. Naruto craddled her cheeck in his hand and gave her a quick kiss. Then he slowly brok her hold and followed Sakura to Hokage tower. Sakura glanced back at Hinata breifly. Hinata loked after them until they were out of sight.

"Be careful, Naruto-kun." she whispered.

She turned araound and squeeled in suprise. Right behind her were Shino and Kiba. Kiba grinned at her mischeviouosly.

"So, when were you gonna tell your best buds about your new boyfriend?" he asked playfully.

Hinata grew red.

"W-well, um, I-I...w-well it all happewned s-so fast..I-I, uh." she stammered

Kiba laughed.

"Relax, I'm just kidding. So, you and Uzumaki-kun, huh? Well it's about time." he said happily.

Hinata bowed her head, smiling. "W-w-what do you m-mean?" she asked shyly.

Kiba went up and put his arm around her shoulders.

"Aw, c'mon, don't play the 'I don't know what you mean' card with me. Shino-kun and I both know you've been after Naruto since before we were teammates."

He messed Hinata's hair playfully and she giggled. She looked at Shino.

"Well, Shino-kun, what do you have to say about it?" she asked curiously.

"You seem very happy, Hinata-chan. That's good enough for me." He said flatly.

HInata smiled.

"Thanks, Shino-kun." she said.

Kiba patted her on the back.

"Say, why don't Shino-kun and I treat you to some lunch to celebrate?" he suggested.

Akamaru barked in agreement. Hinata giggled and looked at them happily.

"That sounds nice." she said.