"Uh, Hinata."

"Yes, Naruto-kun."

"Why is it that you're always so shy around me?"

"I-It's because," she swallowed, "well, I—you…I-I-I like you, a lot."

"Hinata…why haven't you said anything before?"

"I've tried, but I just couldn't," she replied.

"Well, in any case, I love you," Naruto told her, smiling.

"Naruto-kun…"

"You're such an amazing girl; I can't imagine what it would be like without you, you know?" Hinata threw her arms around him, face glowing.

"I love you too, Naruto-kun…"she replied.

Sasuke walked up the steps to Sakura's house, observing all of the flowers. He jumped the last three steps, landing skillfully on one foot and rang the doorbell. Expecting to see Sakura's lovely face, he was surprised when Ino answered the door.

"Oh, hi Ino. Umm…where's Sakura?"

"In her room, throwing a tantrum over wearing five inch heels."

"Ino, please don't tell me that was your idea; she hates heels, even when they're only three inches." She smirked and ushered him in.

Rolling his eyes, he stepped into the house.

"SAKURA! GET YOUR BUTT AND THE REST OF YOUR SELF PITY PARTY DOWN HERE! YOUR HOT DATE IS WAITING, AND IF YOU DON'T COME DOWN, I'M GOING TO FILL IN FOR YOU!"

"Coming," a despairing voice answered from upstairs."Ino, how do I get down the stairs?" Sakura asked, appearing in front of the steps. She looked miserable atop a pair of five inch stiletto heels, and he couldn't blame her. Sasuke sprinted up the steps and carried Sakura back down bridal style.

"Well, we'd better get going or we're going to be late; Naruto and Hinata are coming too."

"But I thought you—"

"I had originally made reservations for four, but when Neji and Tenten couldn't come, I persuaded Naruto to bring Hinata along."

"Great idea; the baka did need to get out of the house sometime. He's always bored." Sasuke smiled down at his gorgeous date and walked out the front door.

"Ino looks really ticked," he said.

"It's because this is the one dress that she doesn't look good in," Sakura snickered. He sighed and rolled his eyes.

"Girls…" he muttered."Can you walk in those?" he asked, arriving at the bottom of the walkway.

"I don't know…maybe," she replied.

"Ino…well, I can carry you anyway—"

"Actually, I should probably try; Ino is determined for me never to wear a pair of shoes with less than a five inch elevation again…"

"You sure you're okay?" he asked.

"I think I'll be okay, maybe…"

"I'll catch you if you fall," he reassured, setting her back onto her own feet. "You sure you can do this?" She sighed and began walking. Sasuke watched as her feet touched down gently and gracefully on the ground. Wonder how long she can keep that up, he thought. He followed her, an amused smile playing at his lips.

Arriving at Konoha's best restaurant, Sasuke and Sakura met up with Naruto and Hinata. Sasuke smirked at the arm Naruto had around Hinata's waist.

"Didn't know you two were already together," Sasuke remarked.

"As of today," Naruto replied.

"Hn. Shall we?" Sasuke asked. Sakura, Hinata, and an irritated Naruto followed.

"Reservation," the waiter began.

"Uchiha, Sasuke," Sasuke replied.

"This way," the waiter ushered, leading us to our table.