It's the Thought which Counts
A story based on a Christmas with my girlfriend, as well as being in the same universe as my first fic, "Enough is Enough". Ironically, its my first fic since declaring my come back. I know I'm a little late for Hinata's birthday, yet in my defense… insert title ^~^
It Began Well
It was her birthday, yet she couldn't enjoy it. In fact, she felt more depressed than she could ever remember. And it was all due to a packaged she had received earlier, along with the tag attached to it.
To: Hyuuga Hinata,
From: Uzumaki Naruto.
Looking at the content, hopefulness at first, her feelings soon became dread. Inside the package from her beloved Naruto was a nothing except a single, ominous, wooden kunai…
Earlier that Day
The Sun rose, ushering forth another day in the life of a certain young lady from Konoha Ninja Village. A serene Hinata awoke slowly, allowing her thoughts to collect before getting out of bed. After realizing what day it was a smile appeared on her face, an expression said by many to grace her already great beauty; November 27th wasn't just any day after all. Today is my birthday! I wonder what being 15 will feel like?
Making her way to the grounds usually assigned for her team training, she could not help but think about her special day. Neji and Hanabi had already wished her a happy birthday, and even her father visibly smiled as she passed him in the hallway. Overjoyed in a quiet, subtle manner that defined Hyuuga Hinata, she almost felt like skipping on her way to morning practice.
Once she arrived at the training grounds Kurenai-sensei, Shino and Kiba were already present and waiting, albeit patiently. As she drew nearer they greeted her in unison.
"Good morning Hinata, Happy Birthday to you!" Blushing as she thanked them for their well wishes, a girl who was feeling very special at the moment couldn't help but give a small inward sigh. The reason why could be summed up with a name: Uzumaki Naruto.
She had planned a surprise party for the future Hokage several months earlier; she found it appalling that her crush could never officially celebrate his birthday in Konoha. After a dreamy first kiss and a memorable first date, the two became a couple. Initially, it was awkward as neither of the two ninja were experienced in romance, but once they had settled into their relationship it became the envy of every other in Konoha. Recently he was taken for special training with Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, inorder to become stronger Vowing to be stronger as well, often she thought of the day he would return, more powerful and perhaps even more handsome than when he left. Today was no exception, as she dived into various combat simulations.
After finishing their training session for the day, with remarks on how much passion and vigour Hinata displayed, Kurenai-sensei announced that they were mission free. She also informed her team that she and the other Jounin team leaders had organised a dinner as an end of year celebration, and naturally their students were invited.
"You are expected at the restaurant in a presentable fashion (looking at Kiba while speaking) and preferably on time, although we understand that this is short notice", she explained. "Good work today team (now looking at a blushing Hinata), I'll see you again later tonight. Dismissed!" The genjutsu specialist then seemed to waver out of sight.