Author Notes: First Naruto romance so don't flame me too bad. And don't flame me about the things after names in Japanese, I haven't worked them out yet.

Anyways, this happens around 8 years after Shippuuden. Naruto is a high-ranking Jonin with mastery in the elements of fire, wind, and ice (even though ice really isn't a element that can be learned, I gave it to him because of select reasons). Sasuke has finally "killed" his brother (because Itachi is too sweet to kill off.) and is reproducing the clan. Sakura has gotten over Sasuke and has started to like Naruto more and more over the years after Shippuuden. Surprisingly, she was given the title of Hokage after Tsunade resigned. Ino is a chunin still (because I hate her.) Shikamaru and Temari have been married for a year now, but they refuse to leave their respective villages. Hinata is a Jonin and second only to Neji in the seat of the clan. And of course, Hinata still likes Naruto and wants to tell it to him the night he gets back from his mission.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. And trust me don't try. They shoot at whoever comes near their building wearing a NaruHina forever shirt.

Chapter 1: The love she must show

Hinata sat patiently next to the north gate of Konoha. Her long Black hair blew in the wind behind her. Her hands kept closing and opening, closing and opening in anticipation. Naruto-kun was coming home! When she had heard they had received a message via a shadow clone that he would be back in two days, Hinata had rushed home and started to make preparations. She was finally going to tell Naruto that she loved him. She had gone out the next day with Ten-Ten (due to the fact that Sakura had a ton of paperwork) and went to get her entire body washed, messaged, and relaxed. Ten-Ten got the same treatment. She said it for her own reasons but Hinata knew better. During the 8 years, Ten-Ten had found a boy exactly like her. He was tough, never wanted to give up, and even had many of the same proficiencies in ninja arts as Ten-Ten. His name was Marso Drez and he had asked Ten-Ten to meet her at a small restaurant to have dinner with him. Ten-Ten had graciously accepted and she decided to indulge herself beforehand. Now Hinata was unsure if she would actually tell him. She had gone over telling him a thousand times in her head but she couldn't seem to make the words form from her mouth. She was still in thought as she felt a light breeze on her face and she looked up.

A man dressed in black pants, an orange over shirt that had black near the shoulders, two strange looking blades at his sides, a black undershirt, and blonde hair walked towards the Northern gate. His left arm had a wound from a sneaky little chunin due to the fact he was lost in the fight. Other than that, he was completely unharmed. What he had been thinking about the past few days was how he was going to ask Hinata to dinner. He had been thinking about her all the time he was out on the mission and he couldn't wait to see her cute smile again. Naruto remembered when team 7 was actually a team. Now, all Sasuke really does is lay in a bed and lets strange women bear his children (seriously, something wrong with that) and Sakura is too busy being Hokage. It was sort of a drag to be out on a mission by yourself, even if you worked better alone. He couldn't wait to see Hinata-chan again. He got to the north gate but didn't even bother to open it. He pushed off with his feet, easily going a good 3 feet above the gate. He landed softly on the other side and was surprised to she Hinata-chan right there.

Hinata couldn't help it she blushed. Naruto-kun just landed right next to me. She couldn't get herself to speak. Gosh! She was such a coward. Finally, after what seemed like forever, Naruto spoke up.

"Hey Hinata-chan."

He even smiled, making Hinata blush even more. She still acted like she did 8 years ago, why hadn't she stopped? Because I'm still shy around Naruto. It was true. Of all of her friends, the only one that still made her blush was Naruto. She finally composed herself.

"Hey Naruto-kun."

"How has the village been while I was gone?'

"Same. Sakura rarely leaves her office anymore, she has a lot of paperwork to fill out."

"Oh, That reminds me, I need to go speed with Sakura-chan about my next mission."

Naruto started to walk off but Hinata grabbed his sleeve.

"Can I come with you?" She couldn't believe the words coming out of her mouth.

"Sure Hinata."

The two started walking towards the office of the Hokage. Hinata was still blushing as she walked next to Naruto. She had to tell him but she didn't know when. As they kept walking, Naruto gently moved his hand into hers. Hinata only blushed more.

"Naruto-kun…"

"Yey, Hinata?"

"Why are you holding my hand."

Naruto seemed offended and let go.

"Sorry, didn't realize it."

Hinata felt stupid. Why did she have to ask him! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Even now, she wasn't even trying to say it was all right, she was just standing there, still blushing, as she had hurt the one person she had always loved. Hinata felt more than stupid, she felt embarrassed which caused her to blush even more.

The pair finally arrived at the office of the Hokage and they both entered. A surprised Sakura looked up at Naruto and Hinata.

"Naruto! Your back!" Sakura ran up to him and gave him a big hug. Naruto hugged her back.

"He Sakura-chan, how has the paperwork been going?"

"Don't even mention it. I was thinking, would you like to go grab something to eat?"

"Sorry Sakura, I will have to decline, I need to deal with other things tonight. I just dropped by to say hi and know when my next big mission was coming up."

"Oh, ok. Well, your next mission will be in about 3 weeks, so go out and relax. Just stay away from Tsunade, she will want to get into another drinking contest with you.'

"Yey, I remember that. Well see you later Sakura-chan."

"See you later Naruto."

Hinata and Naruto both walked out to the street.

"Um Naruto. What business do you have tonight?"

"Oh, that. Hinata, would you like to go to dinner with me?" To Hinata's surprise, she even saw Naruto blush a little.

"Um, of course Naruto-kun."

"Great! Lets go to this little restaurant I know."

He took Hinata's hand again and started to pull her in the direction he was heading. Hinata couldn't stop blushing.

Naruto-kun was actually taking me out to dinner she thought.

They arrived at a small building that had the sign "Yanto's humble shack" Naruto opened the door and led Hinata inside. Before them was a small, modest room with 30 tables. To Hinata's surprise, Ten-Ten and Marso where lost in a conversation at the table towards the back of the room. Strangely, no one else was in the dining room.

"Hinata-chan, lets sit here."

He pointed to the table in the corner that had a small candle chandler over it. Still holding Hinata's hand, Naruto led her over to the table. He let go to allow her to get into the booth like seat on the other side. As they sat down, a monkey appeared from under the table and transformed into a man.

"Hello and welcome to Yanto's humble shack, my name is Ressi and I shall be your waiter today. What would you like to drink?"

"I would take a glass of water and a bottle of sake."

"And for you miss?"

" Um, I would like a glass of tea please."

"Green, peach, or cherry?"

"Green."

"Thank you, I will be right back with your drinks."

At that, the waiter turned and left.

"Naruto-kun, I never knew you drank."

"Yey, I got into the habit of having a glass of sake once or twice a week. Trust me, I'm not even close to the drinking level of Tsunade or Jiraiya."

"I never said it was bad or anything just that I never knew."

"Ok Hina-chan." Naruto immediately felt embarrassed. He hadn't even thought about his actions before the words came out of his mouth. Hinata wavered for a little bit then started to fall towards the table. Naruto quickly brought out his arms to catch her head before she banged too hard on the table and gently set her head down on the table. A few minutes later, Hinata woke up.

"What happened?"

"Um, nothing, nothing happened."

"Are you sure.."

"Sorry to interrupt but your drinks are here."

The waiter was in his monkey form again and set the respective drinks in front of the each one of them. He also set down a second sake glass, just incase the girl wanted some also.

"Naruto, I guess you want the usual. What would you like miss?"

"I don't know, I guess I will have what Naruto is having."

"Ok, I will be right back."

The waiter in monkey form scampered towards the kitchen.

"Is he the only waiter?"

"No, there are others. Each table has their own waiter who can transform into a respective animal. From the looks of it, Ten-Ten and Marso got the cricket. Sure enough, a small creature carrying a plate full of food hopped up on the pair's table and set it down in front of Marso.

"I think they make a cute couple." Naruto said.

"How so?"

"Well, they seem to compliment each other so easily. They seem to always have a great time."

Hinata didn't really know what to say about this. Was Naruto jealous? Or was he just stating a fact.

"Yey, they do make a cute couple."

"Yey. Hinata-chan, I wish I found someone out there that complimented me just as well, maybe even better."

Hinata was once again, surprised at where this conversation was going. Somehow, the words she had said over and over in her mind finally started to come out in words.

"Naruto-kun, I l.."

Sadly, before she could finish, the waiter came back with two bowls of what else but….

Spaghetti! (Randomness)

"Thanks Ressi." Naruto said as politely as one could say through a big bit of spaghetti.

"No problem. I guess you want anything else, right?"

They both shook their heads. Hinata's was a little less enthusiastic as Naruto's.

"Well, that will be 2,181 yen."

Naruto gladly handed over the money.

"So Hinata, what where you about to say?"

"Oh, um, nothing Naruto-kun."

The pair finished eating and left the restaurant.

Naruto, you're an idiot when it comes to vixens you know that? The Kyuubi said in his mind.

Shut up, I don't know how she will react.

Kit, you need to deal with this problem. Just believe that she loves you back and do it.

After this statement, the Kyuubi left his mind, leaving no room to argue.

Jerk Naruto thought mentally. But, he might as well do it.

"Hinata, would you like to go take a walk for a little bit?"

"Sure Naruto-kun."

The started to walk down the street at a laid back pace. It was killing Naruto that he hadn't tried to hold her hand but he was to scared of hurting her feelings again. They kept walking in silence. It was driving Naruto insane! Finally, he gave up and reached up and grabbed Hinata's hand. She seemed surprised at first, but loosened up and even started to get close to Naruto. He started to blush. They had been walking for a while and they finally stopped on the road by the small stream running through the town.

"Well, it is kind of late, I think we should be getting home," Naruto said.

As Naruto started to leave Hinata grabbed his jacket again. She pulled him back and wrapped her arms around him. As he looked at her face, it was a cherry red.

"Naruto-kun, I love you." That was all Naruto needed to hear.

He kissed Hinata with so much passion, that Hinata almost fainted right then. Her legs buckled under her, but Naruto's firm grip held her up. He finally pulled away.

"I love you too Hina-chan."

He then went back into another passionate kiss. Finally, the two pulled away and walked together back to the Hyuugi mansion.

In the bushes, a pair of overstressed eyes looked at the pair.

"Hinata, why Hinata," as the person got up and started to head also in the Hyuugi mansion.

Notes: I hope you enjoyed it so far. Try not to flame too bad on grammar. I will try to fix it next chapter.