AN: HEY READERS. THIS IS MY FIRST UPLOAD HERE ON FF. THIS WILL BE A MULTI-CHAOTER STORY. I'LL TEY TO UPDATE IT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. HOPE YOU LIKE IT.
"Hinata, did you hear?" Kiba's voice rang out from behind her. Hinata had come to the training grounds in hopes of being accompanied by peace and quiet. It was a beautiful sight to see that though everyone in Konoha was changing, something could always stay the same and allow her the satisfaction of escaping to a haven where she didn't need to be stressed about the problems her life was plagued with. Now, as Kiba walked into her line of sight, that nostalgia she was feeling reliving her youthful memories had to wait. "H-hear what Kiba-kun?" she asked trying her hardest not to stutter. "Naruto's back," Kiba announced with a grin on his face. Hinata could hear her heart start to pound. She was glad that her lifetime love was back home safe, but she feared that things might change between them. Naruto had never responded to her confession of love when she tried in vain to protect him from Pein so many months ago. "Come on Hinata, whether he answers you or not, you have to go see him. He is your friend," Kiba said as though he were reading her mind. Hinata swallowed hard as a light pink flushed her face. "I know Kiba-kun," Hinata managed to say.
It's good to be back! Naruto thought to himself as he walked the streets of Konoha. He knew he should've been visiting friends, but there was just one place he really wanted to be. "Naruto! It's great to see you!" the man behind the counter at Ichiraku's greeted. "It's good to be back. The usual?" Naruto asked. The man smiled at his best customer, "of course." Naruto took a seat and awaited his order eagerly."Naruto! I knew we'd find you here," Naruto heard a familiar voice say. He turned tosee Kiba,Sakura, and Hinata occuoying the other seats. Hinata, closest to him, smiled politely at him. Naruto could feel hisheartbeat accelerate and his palms begin to sweat. What's happening to me? The blonde asked himself. "Earth to Naruto!" Sakura exclaimed. Naruto shook his head slightly and looked at her. "I was saying, that it would be nice to throw you a welcome back party. We could invite all the Academy alumni," Sakura continued to say. Naruto smiled and nodded his approval at the idea.
The youth spent the rest of the afternoon discussing ideas about the party. Sakura had taken the role of party dictator and refused to listen to most of the suggestions she was getting. After a hard fought battle, Naruto decided to cave-in to whatecer Sakura had planned. "Well, it's been fun, but I have to be going now,"Kiba announced to the group. "I'll walk with you!" Sakura said a little too excitedly. "Bye guys!" Naruto waved at the two as they left. Hinata got up from her place. Naruto looked at her and wondered why she had to leave to, " Where are you headed to now Hinata-chan?" He barely noticed the blush on her cheeks. "I have to head home. F-father doesn't like for me to be out so late," she answered. "Can I walk with you?" Naruto asked. He waited in anticipation for her answer until finally she nodded. Naruto stood and led the way. The two walked i silence as Naruto thought to himself. I don't know what I should say to her. I know she's waiting for an answer to her cinfession. I do like her. A lot actually, but after I left for so long, I wouldn't be surprised if she did 't want to be with me anymore. "N-naruto. We're hear," Hinata said. Naruto stopped walking and loomed up at the Hyuga manor. It was a grand mansion full of elegant carvings. He felt a small tap on his shoulder and his attention was then directed to the beautiful Hyuga standing before him. "Thanks for walking me home N-naruto," she said. It's now or never!He thought as he took a deep breath. "Hinata, I don't know what to say about your confession to me. Well, that's a lie, I do now what to say, but I'm kind of nervous. Anyway, I'd really like it if we took it slow. Like, go on dates and get to know eachother better. What do you think?" he asked. She smiled and nodded. "Great, well, would you like to be my date to the party?" he asked. Hinata wrapped her arms around him, catching him off guard, due to the fact that this was a bold move for the shy Hyuga, He wrapped his arms around her, "I'll take that as a yes."