Hello readers! This is Snickerdoodle here, introducing a new story/rpg written by myself and Shawn (wobbleman03). This is a NaruHina story that we originally began writing as a simple rpg until it grew to what you see now. We've decided to upload it onto Fanfiction(dot)net for y'all to read and review. I'll put up a new chapter every few days. An up-to-date version is at available for you to read and comment. We write almost daily so it will constantly be updated, so be sure to check back constantly! Against All Odds is a story written and still being written by myself (Kaitlin) and Shawn, two avid NaruHina lovers. Based on the anime/manga and characters by Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto. Disclaimer says that we do not own the characters or the original storyline, but our story plot and overall writing belongs to our very own imaginations. This story is set in the future, the two main characters (Naruto and Hinata) about 17 years old. Enjoy reading and check back frequently for updates.

Disclaimer: We (Shawn and I) do not own Naruto, Hinata, Neji, Rock Lee, Sakura, -names off characters for an hour- or Tsunade! They ALL belong to that genius man Masashi Kishimoto, and until we become filthy rich and are able to buy them all from him and make millions off of it, only this fanfiction belongs to us.

!Chapter One: Beggars CAN be Choosers! And Boyfriends!

Hyuuga Hinata walked along the main road through Konoha. She had just returned from a meeting with her squad about their last mission. Now 17, she had definitely matured both in body, mind, and skill. The conflict between the two branches of her clan had grown more intense lately, and she was required to hone her skills to keep up with the almost constant attacks. Although more mature in many ways, she had not lost her shy attitude and lack of confidence, a trait that had, if anything, grown more over the years as she was constantly brought down by her clan, still considered a failure as a ninja, and yet still determined to prove herself to them. Her inspiration had, over the years, remained the same, residing in the infamous Uzumaki Naruto, the village loudmouth and troublemaker, how most had seen, although Hinata could see more and built off of it. She was more confident in her skills with the Byakugan, and over the years had trained herself to be more skilled in its powers. She had to admit, they had come in quite handy the last mission she was on. But now, walking down the street, the only thing on her mind was the world around her, no missions at the time being, and the family clan currently at a state of temporary truce.

It was just around noon and on a day with no responsibilities other than be ready for something to happen, Naruto was where he usually was at this time, in bed. As the sun rose in the sky the light began to shine more into his window, when the sun reached his eyes he began to wake up, "Forgot to close the shades again" he grumbled to himself and began to sit up. He looked out the window and took in the view he loved so much of his peaceful village. He decided it was a good time to get dressed, have some ramen, slack off, and then if he had time train a little. He had not been training as much as he should have lately due to ero-senin being on another mission thus ignoring his only pupil. When he finished getting dressed he walked outside and took in some fresh air, and then began his walk to the ramen shop.

As Hinata walked along through the village she waved to a few friendly faces, but for the most part kept to herself. She was walking with a small snack she had purchased from one of the many stalls scattered along the streets when she spotted Naruto not too far ahead. She blushed slightly, and subconsciously pondered on where he would be going. She knew he was probably going to the ramen shop, where she usually would see him slurping up bowl after bowl, but the jealous tinge of her vehemently protested that he was going off to see Sakura. She didn't know if he bothered with his crush he had on her so long ago anymore, but she never forgot that her secret crush on the golden haired jokester always seemed to go unnoticed when stacked against Naruto's fancied crush on the ever-beautiful Sakura. She sighed and found herself twiddling her thumbs as she watched him continue on his way. "Oh Naruto," she mumbled.

Naruto kept steadfast on his journey to his beloved ramen not stopping to talk to anybody, he was hungry as usual; that much handn't changed since his younger years, much like his forgetfulness. When he reached the ramen shop he sat down and ordered a bowl of ramen, then another, and another in less then a minute, he then decided to check his trusty frog purse to see how many more he could buy, but when he pulled it out it was completely empty, he forgot he had spent all his money the previous day on none other than ramen for him and Konohamaru. Then out of the corner of his eye he saw Hinata 'Hinata is really nice she'll let me borrow some money, but I don't want to just ask her and I can't pay her back for a while' He thought to himself and a moment later he had a solution "Hey Hinata can you come over here I need to ask you a HUGE favor" he yelled out to her while waving her over to him.

Hinata blinked as she noticed Naruto waving and calling out to her. "N-Naruto needs a favor? F-from me?" A second went by and her heart caught up to her head as a blush quickly rose to her cheeks. She timidly jogged over to the ramen shop, trying to control the blush that had consumed her face. She kept her eyes averted to the ground as she spoke, and twiddled with her thumbs as she stood there. "Y-yes, Naruto-kun? Y-you need something?" Her voice was meek and quiet, yet eager and excited to be of help to her idol.

"I hate to ask you this, and I don't want you to think I'm taking advantage of you, but I forgot I had no money and I bought 3 bowls of ramen and now can't pay for them, and I'd be really grateful if you could loan me the money. It might take me a while to pay you back, but I promise I will I'll even do a favor for you, anything you want, what do you say?" he asked her pleadingly and on his knees looking up at her by the end of it, with that signature smile on his face. He really did hate to ask, he did not like to feel as if he was taking advantage of someone, so he actually hoped she would think of something for him to do, so he would not feel bad about asking her so suddenly for money.

She unintentionally giggled at seeing Naruto pleading on his knees but abruptly stopped and blushed slightly, embarassed. She hastily dug through her knapsack and pulled out a small coin latch, opening it and reaching it. "Umm, how much money do you need, Naruto-kun?" She pulled out a few coins and held them out to him, ready to pull out a couple more if needed.

He got to his feet and counted the money with his finger pointing to each coin, and took the amount he needed until there were only two coins left in her hand, he gave a large smile to her "Thank you Hinata, you're such a good friend" he said still with a smile. He turned to the owner and gave him the coins he had borrowed from Hinata, the owner took the money smiled and nodded at Naruto. He then turned around facing Hinata again "Thank you again Hinata, I promise I'll pay you back and do that favor like I said."

She smiled, downcasting her eyes from the brief moment she had looked at him, and, having put away the two coins, began twiddling her thumbs, the smile not leaving her face. He thinks of me as a good friend. I wish- She abruptly shook her head, feeling that faint blush creep once again up her pale face. She timidly raised her eyes to him, that smile still present. "It is my pleasure, Naruto-kun. Please, there is no need to repay me."

"Well I insist upon it, hmmm..." he thought as he started scratching the back of his head trying to think of a solution. "I got it, since you treated me to lunch today, I'm going to go out and earn some money so I can buy you dinner tonight" he said feeling very proud of himself for coming up with such an ingenious idea, or at least he thought so. "So what do you think, you and I can have dinner tonight - my treat." he said with a big smile on his face and his hands behind his head, as he usually did when he had done something right.

Hinata's eyes became wide, and she quickly shot her head up to look at him, her face beet red. She stood there for a few moments in complete and total shock, allowing the thought to register in her mind. And register the thought most certainly did! Slowly and strangely a very uncharacteristic grin split across her face and without warning she let out a squeal that until then everyone believed was seemingly impossible from the quiet girl. "T-t-thank y-you N-Naruto-kun! That s-sounds w-wonderful!" She was unsure herself whether or not the stuttering was of her normal behavior or from the fact that she was just extremely happy. Before she knew it she realized what she was doing, took a deep breath, and suddenly calmed down, a shocked look on her face. For a few seconds she stood there until she smiled sheepishly and went back to twiddling her thumbs. "T-thank you N-Naruto-kun. I w-will l-look forward to it." And, afraid of embarrassing herself further, she took off running down the road away from him and, not until she was far away and behind one of the bookstores, did she let out a shrill and unfamiliar "YES!"