"Can't we just go to the movies or something?" Hinata asked worriedly as her pink haired friend dragged her towards a house she clearly wasn't interested in going to.

The woman currently pulling her gave a grumble as she turned towards the slightly shorter woman. Her short hair framed her face perfectly, her bangs falling to the side over her forehead. If one was to describe the pink haired woman, they'd assume 'Fit' would be the best word. Her average sized bust fell next to Hinata's, but she never let it get her down. Keeping her body tight and toned had led to many men giving her a chance, most running from her anger. Standing at right about five foot six, she appeared much taller than her short friend.

Hinata winced as she felt Sakura's already strong grip become tighter on her sore wrist.

"No way little missy" Sakura said as she dramatically spun on her hell, finger now wagging in the now red face of her friend, "Our friend is leaving Hinata! This is the last time we'll see her for years; and you can't even manage with a small going away party?"

Now feeling as guilty as she looked Hinata couldn't help but kick a small pebble as she avoided Sakura's stare, "B-But…I'm not one for parties".

"Oh come on" Sakura smiled as she started walking away, "You really need to learn to live Princess. You're halfway through you're twenties and we're not exactly getting any younger. Look at it as a way to grow a little".

Hinata watched as Sakura suddenly turned once more, her mood changing once again, "Plus, I promised Temari I'd make sure you'd come. You know you really do worry us with how much you lock yourself away".

"I-I'm sorry" Hinata stuttered quietly as she slowly followed, "I d-don't want anyone to be worried".

"Its fine Hinata" Sakura interrupted as she patted the girl's shoulder, "Just get out more and when we invite you to a girl's night out, don't lie and say you have to work so you can sit at home and watch terrible comedies".

Hinata's mouth dropped as she watched the pink haired woman smile as she walked a head.

"H-How did she know?" Hinata thought with a blush as she once again began to follow.

It took the pair a little while to actually get to their friend's house, but when they finally arrived they were welcomed by the sound of loud music.

"I-I thought you said it was just gonna be a few girls" Hinata couldn't help but meekly ask as she watched Sakura walk up the steps of Temari's loft.

"Yeah" Sakura giggled as she waited for the mousy girl to follow, "There are maybe twenty or so women".

"T-Then….what's with the music…and lights and stuff?" Hinata asked watching through the blinds as she saw what appeared to strobe lights.

"Well you know Ino…" Sakura started as she looked through the covered window, "Once Temari gave her permission to throw a going way party, she decided to put some of her special flare on it".

Hinata was ready to turn and make a run for it, hoping Sakura's athletic abilities would falter just once so she couldn't catch her. Right as she was deciding between running with or without her shoes, Sakura knocked on the door, which almost immediately opened.

Her chances of escape died as soon as a man opened the door.

"Name?" his groggy voice asked as he eyed the two women.

"Hinata and Sakura" Sakura said, inspecting her nails as the man looked at a small notebook.

"W-Why is there a guard?" Hinata trembled as she followed Sakura in, the man letting them pass as he found their names.

Sakura either didn't hear or simply chose to ignore the Hyuga as they walked down the main hall of the house.

Hinata tried her best to follow, the loud music; and strange flashing lights putting a huge hindrance on her senses.

"SAKURA!" a voice suddenly screamed as they walked into the flashing living room. Said woman was tackled by a blonde haired blur, a very skimpy dressed blonde blur.

"Ino, you slut" Sakura said pushing her stumbling friend away, "You're already drunk?"

"Shut up mosquito bites!" said blonde laughed as she pushed past her friend, "HINATA!"

The dark haired girl ignored the drunken girl as she looked around the room, her eyes wide in fear at what she saw.

"Sakura lied to me…" she stated sadly as she took in all the male forms currently occupying the room. It didn't take long for the frightened woman to realize that just about every guy in the room was missing most, if not all their clothing.

"W-What is this?" she asked as she turned back towards her friends.

"S-Sakura didn't tell y-(hic) you?" Ino burped slightly as she suddenly seemed to lose balance, only to be caught by the now angry looking Sakura.

Hinata looked expectantly at the pink haired woman, hoping she get a response.

"Whatever" Sakura sighed as she gave a smile, pushing Ino away, "Listen Hinata…every once and a while…we decide to have a little fun. We throw a little get together, and hire some entertainment".

"Pr-Prostitutes?" Hinata asked as her hand went to cover her mouth.

"We prefer escorts" a man's voice said coming from behind her. Hinata quickly turned, backing up to her friends as she looked at the new comer.

He was pale, very pale, with jet black hair slicked on his head. His smile seemed unnerving on his somewhat stoic face. He wore just about as much as every other man in the room. She couldn't help but tighten her fists as she looked at his broad naked shoulders, sweat falling down to his muscled chest.

"SAI-KUN" Ino shouted pushing past Hinata as she jumped in the man's arms.

"I was wondering where you were" he said quietly as Ino held him tight, "Usually by now you're lying in a pool of sweat and seam…."

"WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON" Hinata suddenly shouted, turning back towards Sakura, "You told me this was a going away party for Tamari!"

Sakura was about to respond when suddenly a moan caught their attention, "She wasn't lying".

Hinata's pale eyes snapped towards the voice, only to widen at what she saw.

Tamari sat on her couch, a large smile on her face as she let out another moan. Hinata's eyes traveled down, almost popping from her skull at what she saw.

A dark haired man sat between the blonde's legs, his face buried in her groin.

Coming from the many noises the older blonde was making, and the way the man seemed to be enjoying himself; Hinata shook her head.

"I'm leaving!" she hurriedly said as she quickly turned around, face now fully red and hands clenched tightly.

"W-Wait!" Sakura said catching Hinata's hand, "Just follow me. We'll go to a more…PG rated room".

Hinata reluctantly let Sakura pull her towards the kitchen, her mind still processing the many lewd acts of display she had witnessed.

"Here" Sakura said pushing the door to the kitchen open, "No just sit down and relax. Nobodies gonna try anything and the kitchen is what we call the 'Safe' zone. No ludicrous acts aloud".

"B-But" Hinata stammered as she weakly held up a hand as Sakura turned to exit the kitchen, already unbuttoning her shirt, "W-What am I supposed to do? What's the point of me even being here if I'm supposed to sit in the kitchen while you guys have…"

Sakura waited for a moment as the Hyuga struggled to say what she wanted, only to grow aggravated and interrupt, "Sex…yes Hinata, unlike some people I enjoy the bounties of lust and plan and enjoying myself tonight. I'd say maybe try it out" she noticed Hinata's face light up again, "But we know how that'll end. Just stay in here for a bit. Maybe mingle with someone who comes in, and for god's sake, try to enjoy yourself. You deserve some fun".

With that, Sakura exited the kitchen; the door gently shutting behind her.

Letting her clenched fist fall to her side, Hinata turned on her heel. Making her way to the fridge, she swung the white door open; taking out a bottle of booze.

"Might as well live a little" she whispered bitterly as she grabbed a glass and plopped down at the table. She poured herself, and with another disappointed sigh; she gulped down the contents of the glass.

Grasping her throat gently she grimaced at the burning aftereffects the liquor had.

Just as she was about to pour another glass, the kitchen door swung back open.

"Sa…" Hinata's voice fell, hoping it was her friend returning; only to kill the name as it left. Instead of her pink haired friend, in walked what would soon become the main cause of problems.

She could hear the music from the other room flow into the kitchen as he stepped in, his large frame almost barley squeezing through the door. He was tall, taller than everyone she knew. She watched breathlessly as his large arm flex as it moved the door out of his way. He wore a simple orange muscle shirt and a pair of dark jeans. She noticed the dark boots that clicked with each and every step he took on the tilled floor.

Even though this man looked as if he could easily destroy everyone in the house, his face gave him a very handsome and somewhat roguish look.

"A-Are they scars…" she thought to herself as she looked at the three whisker mark adorning each of his cheeks. As she appreciated the way his mouth curved into one of the most dazzling smile she'd ever seen, she couldn't help but peek at his eyes; her mouth going dry at what she saw.

They were the bluest, most beautiful smile she'd ever seen in her life. She couldn't help but continue to stare, mouth slightly open, even as the man seemed to look her way and say something.

"What was that?" his deep voice asked as he turned his head to the side slightly, clearly looking at her.

"H-Huh…" Hinata asked, his voice knocking her out of her stupor as a blush began to form on her face from his attention.

Her eye caught his mouth curving once again as he took a step forward, "You said something when I walked in…did I scare you?"

"Ugh…." Hinata said, soon scolding herself internally as he waited for her response.

"I…I t-thought you were a-a friend of mine…" she mumbled quietly as the man stopped a few feet in front of her.

"Oh…" he laughed slowly as he began to rub the back of his head, "Sorry…are you expecting someone?"

Hinata looked up at him, still mesmerized as she replied with a soft, "I guess not…"

"That sucks" he said as he turned around and walked towards the fridge, pulling out a six pack of beer, "Me neither though. Kinda stinks I have to be here anyway".

"A-Are you…" Hinata asked quietly as the man popped open one of the cans, bringing it to his lips, "Are you one of the…"

The man looked at her expectantly as she tried her best to find a word that described the men outside, that wouldn't be offensive.

The man smiled softly as he finished his beer, and with a satisfied 'Ahhhh' he decided to help the clearly uncomfortable girl out, "An escort?"

Hinata's face lit up as the man gave another chuckle.

"I guess you could call me that…" he said lowly as he chucked the empty can into the trashcan. Ripping another from the pack he added, "I mean I've certainly been called worse I guess, but yeah…technically I am an escort".

She watched as he popped another beer open, making his way to the large table. He gently pulled one of the chairs out, opposite of her and sat down with a low sigh.

"I'm just not on call tonight technically" he said as he leaned back in his chair, his large frame causing the wood to creek.

Hinata watched as he slowly rocked back and forth, his eyes lazily examining the ceiling.

The man seemed to be lost in his own world as he now slowly sipped his beer, carful to keep his balance.

"T-Then why are you here?" the woman's quiet voice asked gently, bringing him out of his own musing, "I-I mean…if you're not working!"

He couldn't help but smile; appreciating that she tried her best not to appear rude, even though he didn't think she ever could.

"I'm technically not on call, but I guess you could say I'm still working" he replied as his eyes fell onto her, "You see. There is a lot of danger in the business. So when we have a large party like this, we send one or two men along as…protection, I guess is what you'd call it. We're just her to make sure the men or women get paid and that everything goes smoothly".

Hinata watched as the man suddenly gave a small smile, his white teeth showing as he scoffed, "I just don't understand why the boss wants protection here? The girl who lives here literally has a party like this every few weeks. We've never had a problem, and honestly I trust you girls don't plan on hurting anyone or anything like that".

As the man finished he took another drink, easily finishing of the remaining bits of beer. Hinata, nodded slowly as she poured herself another glass of the strong sake. Only this time she decided to slowly sip.

"So you know what I'm here for now….what about you?" the man suddenly asked, causing Hinata's eyes to widen as she almost spit the liquor from her mouth.

"W-What?" Hinata asked as she coughed, trying to keep herself composure.

The man looked at her with a small glint in his eye as he answered, "W-Well…you don't look like the type of girl who would do something like….well…this".

He watched as the woman sat down her glass, her beautiful lavender eyes scrunching a bit as she seemed to glare at him.

"H-How would you know? I could be very much into…this sort of t-thing. You shouldn't j-judge people!" Hinata said, slapping herself internally at her stutter. Every day of her life, she was told who she was by her family, and tonight she didn't feel like hearing it from a stranger. She suddenly found herself feeling bad as she saw a flash of hurt flash through the man's eyes.

"I didn't mean it in any way!" the man said as he waved his hands in front of him defensively, "I'm just wondering why you're here like…in the kitchen. Not that I'm complaining, it's always nice to have someone to talk to".

"Oh…" Hinata quietly muttered as she picked her drink back up, her eyes now looking at the table, "I-I'm not really sure to be honest…but you are right; I-I'm not into this sort of thing".

"There's no reason to be upset about that" the man said noticing the way the girl seemed to look down, "That's actually pretty neat. You have no idea how many perverted women I talk to daily. I'm actually glad you seem to know what you don't like…makes you cooler than a lot of the other people I know" he finished with a small grin as he scratched his neck.

"C-Cool" Hinata stuttered as she looked at the grinning man, a blush forming on her face from the small compliment, "You must be flattering me…I'm not cool".

Giving the girl a questioning look, he asked, "Why do you say that? You seem pretty cool to me. A little quiet…but that's alright. If you don't wanna be loud that's fine. I'm plenty loud for the both of us".

He smiled as he watched the girl give a small giggle, the sound beautiful quiet, yet loud enough for him to hear.

"Well there's a smile…." He laughed as she covered her mouth quickly, face red; "I need to work on getting a few more of those. Don't think I've ever seen anything so beautiful".

Hinata felt her eyes widen as the man opened another beer, his laughter still filling the room. "Beautiful" she thought, the word floating around her head slowly as she considered whether he was being honest or not.

"So…" he said bringing her out of her musing, "You're not here to take part in the wonderful debauchery happening in the other room, and I don't see any cameras so you're not doing a photo shoot; at least not tonight" he said with a laugh as Hinata once again blushed at his words, "So are just here to drink or what?"

"Uh…" Hinata began, still trying to get over the fact that the man had practically called her a model, "I-I'm a friend of the home owner…she's moving and tonight was supposed to be a going away present; or so I thought. I got here and saw some things I'd rather not t-talk about. Since I don't want to…t-take part, I-I guess I'm just waiting".

The man gave her a hard stare as she talked, letting her know he was taking everything she said seriously and listening.

"What for?" he asked as he placed an elbow on the table, resting his head on his open palm.

Finding herself caught a bit of guard, Hinata shrugged slowly; eyes looking down, "I'm not quite sure…."

"Hm…" the man nodded as he sat back up, crossing his muscled arms, "That's shitty. Oh well, like I said; I appreciate the company. At least we won't be lonely, eh?"

Hinata gave a small smile as she nodded as the man gave her grin.


"Alright" he said as he stared at her from across the table; ignoring the now many empty beer cans and bottles that littered the table, "You're name is Hinata Hyuga, pretty name by the way! You're twenty…five…" the man seemed to look at her face as he talked, grinning as he saw her give a small smile, "Yep, twenty five. Birthday December 27. You're from the Hyuga clan of course, but you don't want to go into business like the rest of your family, instead you want to help people; which by the way is very noble. You like reading and flower pressing. You're favorite most delicious snack is cinnamon buns! Also, you may appear shy at first…but you're one hell of a drinking partner and absolutely one of the sweetest, prettiest girls; even if you don't want to accept it".

He watched the woman across from him give another smile, the same one he'd been trying for the past few hours to earn. "Even though you didn't tell me that last part I decided to add it".

Hinata shook her head slowly as she blushed.

"Did I do well?" he asked with his own grin.

"You did amazing" she softly replied, trying her best to catch small peeks at the man across from her.

In the small bit of time they'd been talking the man, now named Naruto; had done nothing but compliment and try his best to make her feel as amazing as he thought she was. In all honestly, Hinata wasn't used to the treatment and found herself almost fainting when he looked at her with those dazzling eyes.

"So now I know a bit about you…guess it's only fair if I open up too" Naruto grinned as he down a shot from the now half empty sake bottle; his beer gone, "Name's Naruto Uzumaki. I'm twenty eight years old and my birthday is October tenth. I don't really know my family…I was actually raised in an orphanage until I was eight, and the old pervert adopted me. I guess you can say he's the closest thing I've had to a father. You already know my line of work" Hinata noticed that he let out a grumble as he spook of his job, "Before I got into it though I did a lot of other things. I was a cage fighter, a telemarketer, and best of all; a cook. I too enjoy flowers, just gardening them instead off pressing though. I also like hanging with friends, and working out. As for my favorite food….ramen…plan and simple, good old ramen. My plans for the future…I'm not sure. I'm actually saving up to open up my own restaurant. I won't be helping anyone like Ms. Gorgeous here, but I'll be content".

"B-But you will be helping people!" Hinata stammered as she looked into Naruto's eyes, "L-Lots of people! You'll give them food when they're hungry, and that's helping too!"

She couldn't help but feel a bit sad as Naruto just stared at her with a blank expression for a full minute, before the corner of his mouth twitched up and he loud a roar of a laugh.

"You know…you say you feel like you're not good enough for your family and friends, but it seems to me like you might be the only good thing they have going for them" Naruto chuckled as he wiped his eyes, "I'm kinda jealous I don't have such a beautiful girl around to be nice to me. Instead I got a bunch of old croons who yell in my ear".

Naruto laughed once again before letting out a long sigh, his eyes closing as he took a deep breath. The loud music could still be heard from the next room, along with the loud moans of the party goers.

"C-Can I ask you something?" the woman's soothing voice asked, bringing his attention back.

Opening his eyes with a smile he replied, "Sure thing Hinata".

He waited patiently as he watched the quiet girl stare at the wooden table, her fingers twiddling under the table.

"D-Do…" she finally whispered, voice cracking as she was clearly trying to get past her shy nature, "Do…do you r-really think I'm b-beautiful?"

"Huh" he wondered aloud as he stared down the now shaking girl, his smile slowly disappearing, "W-What?"

Hinata kept her head down, just as she'd always been told as she responded, "I-I don't want you to lie to me…so if you don't really believe you don't have to try and be nice to make me feel good…"

Hinata closed her eyes as she waited for the man to do something, anything.

She felt herself gasp lightly as two fingers gently lifted her chin and she heard him say, "Hinata…can you please open your eyes?"

She did just as he asked, feeling a small wetness gather. All her life she'd been second best, in everything she'd tried. When it came to their family, her sister dominated her in just about every aspect, and her father didn't exactly hide how he felt about it.

"So much younger, yet still more intelligent when it comes to the family business. I don't know if I'm more proud of her or more ashamed of you" she remembered him saying offhandedly one day as he tested her knowledge on the Hyuga's main business, a car manufacturing company.

She remembered all the times she been out with her friends, feeling ignored as they were swarmed with the opposite sex. Even though she knew she couldn't regularly hold a conversation anyway, she still yearned for the attention that her friends had somehow easily obtained.

Many things had led the woman to believe herself a bit inferior compared to the people she was normally around, and to sit here and listen to what she would call a god among men call her beautiful and encourage her seemed like something out of a fairytale.

His smile now gone, face holding a look she had yet to witness, one that made something in her stomach squeeze with an almost uncomfortable strength.

"Believe me when I say you are without a doubt one of, if not the most gorgeous women I've ever seen; but unlike most other pretty faces, there's more to you. You are one of the sweetest, most caring people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting" Naruto said calmly as he looked the woman in her lavender eyes, face completely serious; fingers still gently lingering on her chin, "Whether you wanna believe it or not is on you; but I will tell you, it pisses me off that you listen to what your family says about you. Then again, what should you or I care; if your family can't see how wonderful you are, then they don't deserve you"?

'Bum'

She could still feel the small bits of tears in her large eyes as she looked at the man shocked; her chest tightening as he slowly removed his fingers from her chin.

'Bum'

Never in her life had anyone, not even her mother; talked about her in such a way.

'Bum'

His eyes, they held and intensity that she'd never seen before; assuring her that the man wasn't lying.

'Bum'

She gently brought her hands to her chest, cuffing them together as she felt heat spread throughout her being.

'Bum'

"What is that…" she thought as she felt her chest through her small hands.

'BUM'

She gasped as she realized just what was making such a loud sound, probably going unheard by Naruto, who still stared at her calmly.

"M-My heart" she thought to herself as a small smile littered her beautiful face, the tears now slowly falling.

Naruto watched as Hinata smiled at him, tears falling that he wanted to wipe away.

"T-Thank you…N-Naruto-kun…"


And there's the second chapter of the story. Just so you know, a few of the chapters will be somewhat out of order with the story.

Anyways, thanks for reading once again; and I hope you enjoyed.
JUST SO YOU KNOW, NEXT CHAPTER WILL CONTAIN A LEMON!

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