Naruto, known as the prankster of Konoha, hadn't changed much even though he was now 19. It was after an exceptionally good prank on the 'Old Lady' involving tweezers, one of Kakashi Sensei's masks, and a bag of live night crawlers, that he found himself on a deserted street in Konoha. It didn't register that the reason it was deserted, was because it was in fact the beginning of the Hyuuga estates. He quickly found a narrow alleyway and made his way into the shadows. This might not be the best place to hide, being as Tsunade now has Shikamaru as one of her aides. I'll have to figure something out…

It was when he bumped into the back wall of the allyway that it happened. He had both hands and his back pressed up tightly against the wall, then suddenly the wall wasn't there anymore and he fell backwards with a muffled 'thump'. When he looked up again the allyway was gone. He now was sitting in a tidy garden surrounded by four very tall walls. It was a rather big garden and he could barely see the other three walls that surrounded him. This is perfect! No way anyone will think of looking for me here.

He stood up to explore his little sanctuary there was a small stream running through the middle of the garden and out a hole in one of the walls. Trees of every shape and size littered the area as he walked along. There was a small door on the far wall, but after close inspection he came to the conclusion that it was rarely if ever used. Then he found the large pond in the very center of the garden. It was surrounded by tall trees, and was nearly hidden from view. He walked around the edge of the pond for a minute and then decided to see how the water felt. To his delight and surprise it was hot. Not too hot as to burn, but just enough to be pleasant. Eh, what the hell! With that thought he striped down and slowly lowered himself into the water, letting out a pleased sigh.

Yeah, I will definitely remember this place. From now on this is going to be where I hide for a couple hours after any pranks.

Several weeks had passed and Naruto had used, what he had come to call his 'Little Sanctuary' a total of nine times. It was rather pleasant to pull a prank then go soak and relax in his personal heated bath. It was on his tenth visit that things changed. He had just pulled another prank, this time on Ero-sennin, Kakashi, and Ino.

Their wrath was terrible to behold, which made it all the funnier. He loved when they cursed him and every family member of his all the way back to the creation of Konoha. He had started a family tree with the information and it was quite thorough. As he entered his 'Little Sanctuary' he was humming his favorite song. He immediately headed for the pond to have a good soak. As he reached the barrier of trees surrounding his pond, he paused to draw breath to continue his humming, and it was that pause that saved him.

He heard a rustling from the other side of the trees. Someone was in his sanctuary!! He moved through the trees swiftly and silently (Yes he had finally learned how to do that) to see who had intruded on his peace. When he got close enough he stopped and peered through the trees. There standing at the edge of the pond with a delighted look on her face was none other than Hinata Hyuuga. Naruto was a little surprised, but did not reveal his presence. Man!! I was a little worried there for a minute. I thought that someone had found my hide out, but Hinata won't tell anyone even if she knew I was here.

As he watched she walked around the pond, humming to herself. She took off her sandals and sat at the edge of the pond letting her feet soak in the water. Man she is so pale!! She could do with a little color. Like Sakura. Now if she were here… His thought trailed of to a naughty fantasy about Sakura that involved warm oil, candles, and a vibrator. He shuddered in pleasure as his lust slowly took over. No! Bad Naruto!! What if Hinata found you! She's too innocent to find you with that growing in your pants. He shook his head to clear the remaining bits of his erotic fantasy from his mind and decided to leave, before Hinata found him.

He used the hideout several times over the next couple of months never running into Hinata again. He did however see a lot of Hinata around town and he even went on a few missions with her. He got to know her a little better during those missions. She was the kind of person he could tell anything without worrying about her telling anyone else or turning away from him. On one mission where it was just he and her he made a huge decision. He decided to tell her about the Nine-Tails.

They had just settled down for the night in the little tent they had brought along. Hinata over the months, and several missions with him alone, had learned not to stutter around him. She was also showing more confidence in her ability as a ninja, and more importantly, as a Hyuuga. Her younger sister no longer got favored attention over her, Hiashi had finally seen the strength of his oldest when she made it to the final battle in the Chunin Exam. She had lost that match, but had made her opponent ( which happened to be Naruto) work for it. She wore her Chunin vest with pride, and her father had some serious thinking to do. He still did not train her one on one, but that was because she had developed her own style of fighting, and seemed to excel when left on her own. He did however spend enough time to teach her some of the more powerful family techniques.

"Hinata?"

"Yes Naruto-kun." She was concerned, and not without reason. He had never sounded so hesitant before. This must have been something big for him to hesitate.

"I…I want to tell you something, but…"

"Naruto, you know that you can tell me anything and I won't tell anyone or turn away from you."

"I know…it's just…this is something huge…and I've never told anyone about this except Sakura-chan." Hinata winced mentally Damn that bitch! She has treated this amazing guy like shit for such a long time even though he has only ever treated her with respect and love. Now that that bastard Sauske is gone and he has grown up some, she suddenly notices him. It pisses me the fuck off. She has kept him from me for years and treated him terrible, but as is the norm for him, he didn't give up on her. Oh well. At least he talks to me now and trusts me. His friendship is more than enough for the moment. When he finally realizes how shallow that pink haired bitch is, I'll be there for him.

"Oh…"

"a lot of people know about it…at least people that are a little older than us. Like our teachers ages."

"Really? How come they know and us younger people don't?"

"Well…none of them could tell what it was because the Third made a law against it. Those that broke it were severely punished."

"Then maybe you shouldn't-"

"It's ok if I tell what it is because it's about me."

"…and you trust me with this secret?"

"I'd trust you with my life." He says simply. She blushes even though he couldn't see it in the dark.

"I'd t-trust y-you with my l-life too Naruto-kun"

"You haven't stuttered in a long time, are you ok?"

"yeah…I'm fine."

"ok…well if your ready?"

"yes."

"Ok…you know how the Fourth is a hero because he beat the Nine-tails and saved Konoha from being destroyed?"

"Yeah, we all know that."

"Well the part of the story you don't know is how he defeated the Fox, which is where I come in."

"Ok."

"The fourth used a technique that is a forbidden master technique, and only a few people knew how to do it, let alone have enough chakra to either. The Fourth created this technique, so Jirayia knows it, and so did the Third. I know it now thanks to Jirayia."

"You have enough chakra to do this technique?" She asks mildly surprised

"Yeah I have enough to do it a couple times over, but I wouldn't ever get the chance."

"Why not?"

"Because the person using this technique sacrifices their life to complete it."

"What!?"

"Yeah…anyone who uses this technique will die."

"So that's why the Fourth died. I thought that the Fox had killed him right before it died."

"The Fox isn't dead."

"What!! But, the Fourth defeated the Fox, everyone in Konoha knows that he won even though he died."

"The technique he used is a sealing technique. He didn't kill the Fox, but he did seal it's soul away forever."

"What did he seal the Fox into?" She asked in a frightened whisper, already knowing the answer.

"Me."

"Oh. I …I think I'm going to be sick." Naruto winced

"I…I understand. I'll sleep outside until we get back to Konoha, and I won't bother you once we get back." The pain in his voice almost made her cry.

"I didn't mean I was sick because of you." She said softly, tenderly. "I feel sick, because I finally understand why everyone hates you so much. It was so confusing because they would call you monster and throw rocks at you, but I knew that you were nothing like that at all. I knew that you were strong, and determined, and confident. Everything I wished I could be, and everything that you have helped me to become in these couple of months that we have been able to talk and become friends."

"The rocks and the name calling weren't the worst of it, if it was I'd have almost cried for joy."

"It got worse?" She says in a shocked whisper

"You don't want to know."

"Yes I do. I'm your friend and I can't help you as a friend if you don't talk with me. Please, I want to know about you, about your life about your pain."

"Funny you should say pain. There was a song I heard when I went on a mission to the Americas a little while ago, and it fit perfectly with me. These are a few of the words.

Pain without love, pain can't get enough, pain I like it rough, I'd rather feel pain than nothing at all. Anger and Agony are better than misery. I can't really remember much else, because it's been awhile, but it fit perfectly. That was how it was for me for so long. I hurt so much inside, but I'd rather feel that pain than the misery. I was alone, and it hurt, you can't understand pain like that unless you've gone through it yourself. So cold, so very cold. The eyes…it was always the eyes, and the worst part about it was I didn't know why I was hated until the day I graduated from the academy."

Hinata really did start crying this time. He's gone through so much, how can anyone go through this much and still be an amazing person like he is. He must have a will of Iron to come out on top of a situation like that.

"Rape, torture, beatings. That's how it got worse. Every week for years I was sodomized, set on fire, and beat until I couldn't even move. They just left me in the rain, snow or blistering heat to die. The only reason people helped me was because they didn't recognize who I was, but I am still grateful to them. I felt like I couldn't go on and I wanted to die, or I wanted to take my revenge on the entire village for the hell I lived in every day. Then I found a reason to live. I wanted to be the Hokage. At first it was to get recognition, but it has changed. I want to protect these people that hurt me, to keep them safe from harm. I also want to be there for the children. No one should have to go through what I went through. If the whole village hates a child, then I will be that child's friend. I will support and encourage that child to do and be the best he or she can be. To do what ever their heart desires, and prove that they are worth something. I have to be there for them, where no one was there for me."

Hinata was openly crying, tears streaming down her face, and barely containing a wail of pain for this amazing, handsome, charming young man.

"Naruto…I am so sorry."

"Don't cry on my behalf Hinata, I don't like seeing one of my precious people in pain."

"Oh Naruto!" She cried as she flung her arms around his neck and hugged him fiercely. "You are an amazing person Naruto. You will make an amazing Hokage one day."

He hugged her back, soaking in the feeling. He had never been hugged like this before. It was the kind of hug a sister would give a crying brother or a mother would give a hurt child, or a wife with a despairing husband. One that tried to soak up all the pain of the other and share it. It felt good to have someone hug him the way he had desperately wanted for so long.

"I've been told so by several people. I'm kind of starting to believe it." That earned him a watery laugh. "Now get some sleep Hinata, we have a long day ahead of us."

"Yeah…" she paused momentarily before kissing him gently on the forehead. He smiled at the familiar gesture. "Good night Naruto."

"Good night Hinata."

"I don't ever want to hear you disrespect him like that again Father. He is my friend, and he will be coming to my party whether you like it or not."

"I will not have that monster at my house. NO I FORBID IT!!"

"He is NOT a monster. He is an amazing young man, and he has gone through more then you could ever imagine."

"NO!"
"YES!!"

"Hiashi!"

"WHAT!"
"Watch it boy. I am still your father, you may be in charge, but I can still put you over my knee and paddle you if I wanted to."

"Father you wouldn't."

"Try me."

"No Father."

"That's more like it. Now to the matter at hand. The boy will be coming and that is final."

"But-"

"NO BUT'S."

"Oh thank you Grandfather!"

"Anything for you Hinata."

"He better not show up dressed like a hoodlum like he always is."

"Stop it Father."

"And he better not touch any of our possessions. I don't want the value to drop."

"FATHER!! I said stop!!"

knock ,knock

Hiashi moved to the door and opened it slightly. His mouth droped. There before him stood the Nine-tails brat, dressed in formal Ninja attire. It wasn't the normal orange and black that he normally wore. It was black and white, and it looked similar to the ANBU uniform, but for a few small details. He wore a black short sleeved form fitting undershirt, and white forearm guards, with the Konoha leaf symbol on them outlined in black. The chest plate was black with white lining, and his pants were plain black. His hair which was normally unruly had been combed. It was still spiked, but it was orderly, not messy. He bowed to Hiashi, then bowed to Hinata, and presented his invitation. Hiashi was at a loss for words. This was the Nine-tailed brat? He…how…holy shit! He pulled from behind him a highly priced bottle of Champaign. Hiashi's eyes nearly popped out of his head. He then presented Hinata with a bouquet of flowers.

"Happy Birthday Hinata" He says with a wink. She blushes slightly

"Thank you Naruto." Hiashi had been trying for the last several minutes to find his tongue, and his composure.

"This way please. Any gifts please place on the table as we enter the dining room."

"Yes sir."

A few hours later Naruto and Hinata were walking through the Hyuuga compound discussing the party.

"I enjoyed it. It was nice to be invited to someone's party for once."

"Thank you for the gift you gave me. I wasn't expecting something like that."

When it had been time to give the presents Hiashi had sneered at the pitifully small package Naruto held as he waited for his turn. He purposely wanted to be the last person to give his gift. As she opened the gift more and more people in the room began to sneer at him. Inside were two small pictures. One was of the Rookie Nine and Gai's team, and the other was of Naruto and Hinata. He prompted her to look at the wrapping paper. She looked at the paper closer and realized there was a key taped to it. She peeled it off and showed it to everyone. It was then that Naruto spoke up…

"Hinata has a decent sized home, free and clear. It is close to the main Hyuuga estates, and whenever she wants to move out it's ready for her." The smirks disappeared to be replaced with looks of shock.

"Well I figured for your 20th birthday, you needed something big. Plus it was make up for the first 19 I missed."

"You really didn't have to do that."

"I know, but I wanted to. Friends deserve the best."

"Thank you Naruto-kun, you made my night."

"I try." She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder. Tonight had been a very good night. One she would never ever forget.

Several weeks had passed since Hinata's 20th birthday, and nothing much had happened during that time. Naruto continued to hide away in his sanctuary, and Hinata continued training to become stronger.

It was the week before Naruto's own 20th birthday that his relationship with Hinata changed. He had pulled yet another prank on the 'Old Lady' and had made his way to the sanctuary. As a custom when he approached the pond he slowed to make sure no one was around. He moved to the edge of the trees and peered through to the secluded pond beyond. When he saw Hinata he was about to charge out to talk with her when he noticed a few small details. One, Hinata was in a robe, Two, she had a towel and soap, and Three, she thought she was totally alone.

She placed the towel and the soap at the edge of the pond and pulled off her robe. Naruto, who had not been expecting this, hadn't turned away. There in front of him was Hinata, in nothing, but a plain black bra and panties. His mouth immediately went dry. Look away you idiot!! She's your friend, you can't do this to her! But no matter how he lectured himself, he couldn't force himself to look away. Wow…I had thought she was too pale, but on Hinata that color is perfect. I didn't know that she looked like that. Sakura can't even compare to that. She's like a perfect pale Godess.

Hinata, unlike most of the females her age, had not decided to show off more of her body as she got older. She still wore somewhat baggy clothes, and because of that everyone thought of her as just plain. Naruto was seeing first hand, however, that she was not plain in the least. She moved to the edge of the pond and sat down, allowing her feet to dangle in the water. She was facing the place where Naruto stood frozen. As she sat there, she began humming to herself, and seemed perfectly at ease.

It was only after a little while that she stopped humming and it became even harder for Naruto to leave. She had slowly began to run her hands up her body in slow, sensual movements. One hand cupped her breast while the other trailed down her stomach, and over her most private of places. Her touches were light and soft, but very, very sexual. She obviously knew what she was doing, because she rarely touched herself between the legs, building the fantasy, and the arousal by prolonging the pleasure.

Her hand continued to touch and fondle her breasts and the rest of her body. Naruto could tell that she was very aroused because, even though her panties were black, they were clearly wet with her juices. She slowly slid a hand down her stomach and under the band of her panties delicately touching her wet pussy for the first time. She brought her hand back up trailing her juices over her stomach, breasts and neck, before slowly, and sensually sucking the juices from each finger.

Naruto had forgotten all of his senses as he watched this erotic display in awe. Never in his wildest dreams would he have expected to witness something like this. Sure he had fantasized about situations just like this, with multiple women from Konoha ranging from Ayane the ramen lady, all the way up to Shizune and Anko. He had even had fantasies of Hinata in this exact situation, but never had he thought he would get to see this for real.

Hinata's eyes were closed and her chest heaved as her arousal grew. A soft moan escaped her lips as she passed once again over her dripping pussy. She bit her bottom lip to keep from letting out more attention drawing noises. By this time Naruto was as hard as steel and was breathing very quickly. He continued watching in amazement. I wonder what she could be fantasizing about to get her so hot.

As her hands moved down her body again her fingers caught on the edge of her bra and she slowly, sensually pulled it down revealing two perfect pale breasts. Her nipples stood proudly, hard to the point of aching, and ohh so sensitive. Again her hand dipped into the wetness of her pussy and used her juices to trace small circles around her nipples until finally pinching them. Another, louder moan escaped her lips and beads of sweat appeared on her body. Her face was flushed, but it gave her an exotic look that Naruto found very appealing.

As Naruto watched, he learned. He learned exactly where and how Hinata liked to be touched. She has focused on the underside of her neck several times and on her inner thighs and quads. There were other more obvious places, like her nipples and pussy, but there are other places on the body that heighten arousal, and prolong the pleasure. The best way to learn about how someone liked to be touched was to watch them touch themselves, because they knew the secret places and the ones that cause the most excitement.

With her eyes still closed she stood and swayed her hips, as if trying to seduce someone, running her hands through her hair and over her body. Slowly she bent at the waist and pulled down her soaked panties with a sexuality that stunned her hidden observer. I never would have thought Hinata, of all people, could be this unashamedly sexual. The fact that she seemed so innocent only heightened Naruto's arousal and interest in the Hyuuga Heiress.

Hinata moaned again louder as she ran her hands back up her legs and over her neatly trimmed pussy. One hand cupped her wetness while the other explored her body.

"Ohhhh…ohh yess…right there…right there…yesss…ohhhhh!!" Hinata moaned in ecstasy. "More…give me more…please I…I need more!" She slipped one of her fingers inside of her moist cavern and began moving her hand in slow deliberate motions. "Ohhh yes…right there…that's what I want…that's what I need…your so good…ohhh your making me so horny…I…I need more of you…I want you inside me…please…I…I…I NEED…Ohhhh….please…please I …I…want you…."

Naruto's hands moved on their own gripping his aching manhood, wishing he could relieve himself, wishing he could be inside her, wishing he could explode inside her and obtain that sweet release. "Now…I Need you now…please…….Naruto….ohhh god…please Naruto….I need you now….inside me…touching me…loving me…exploding inside me…" He hand had sped up and she rocked her hips against it in a frantic desire to achieve release…then suddenly it happened. Her body tensed as she exploded all over herself, she shuddered and let out a satisfied moan as she gloried in the sweet release of orgasm.

Naruto stood in shock. It was only partly because of the powerful orgasm that Hinata just had, the other part was because the power of that orgasm had been caused by thoughts of him. He was what made her so hot, so excited. His first urge was to rush to her and fulfill her request and release himself within her, but he pushed that aside.

I can see now…I have been blind for so long. Sakura has never cared for me the way I want her to, and I don't think that she ever will, but Hinata has always loved me. She has always been there for me when I needed her the most. How could I have missed such an amazing women for so long…? She's beautiful, smart, determined, sexy, talented, and devoted to me…I am a fool. I have to talk to her…Not now, but soon. And with that Naruto left Hinata to bask in the pleasure of release.