AN: Hello again. Here is the second chapter of this story. Thanks for all the reviews; I'm glad so many people enjoyed my story.

Hiashi watched as his daughter fainted into the arms of Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto let out a laugh as he kissed her softly on the forehead and then laid her gently against the table she had been kneeling at. Watching the blonde jinchuriki with his daughter stirred up a mix of emotions inside the stoic clan head.

Rationally thinking about it, Hiashi didn't think he could dream of a worse choice for a son in law. Naruto had no living family, nor any money, not to mention his childish and disrespectful attitude. He was also the carrier of a terrifying demon; and the primary target of the enemy in the upcoming war, meaning that not only would Naruto be in extraordinary danger but Hinata as his wife would also become a target.

Despite all of these very valid reasons to immediately dismiss the boy outright, Hiashi couldn't do that. He knew that he rarely showed it, but he loved his oldest daughter more than anything in this world. Watching her these past weeks since he planned this clan meeting he could see her sinking deeper and deeper into a depression. He had been aware of his daughters crush on Naruto, but it wasn't until he saw how much this marriage thing was bothering her that he started to realize that her feelings for the jinchuriki were much more than a simple teenage girl crush. Initially he had even considered putting Naruto's name on the list he was to give to Hinata. Then he heard about how the boy had ignored her confession at the battle with Pain and decided that it would be best to be harsh to Hinata and crush any hopes she had to be with the boy right away, so that she could move on as soon as possible. He left Naruto's name off the list in the end hoping to make his daughter finally face the reality that the unworthy boy would never return her feelings.

Watching Naruto interrupt this clan meeting and make such a spectacle for his daughter really caught Hiashi by surprise. He once again was angered by the lack of respect for traditions the boy showed, but as he watched the beautiful smile and tears of joy on Hinata's face he knew that he could never break his daughter's heart. Despite his own personal misgivings about Naruto, Hiashi knew that his daughter had already picked him, and he feared that he would not like whom she would choose if he ever made her decide between the clan and Naruto.

Hiashi accepted that he would ultimately allow Naruto to marry Hinata, and he knew that some of the elders in the clan might be against it at first even with Naruto being the son of the Fourth Hokage. He was however fully confident in his abilities to convince the more hesitant clan elders with the boys status as the nine tails jinchuriki. While they may not like him because he is a poor orphan, he was certain that the argument about bringing the power of the nine tails into the clan would be too much for them to resist. So while Hiashi had no doubts that he would allow the blonde ninja to marry Hinata, he saw no reason to not make the boy sweat. And perhaps he could try to teach him some of the dignity and manners that the boy lacked. Skills he would need if his dreams of becoming Hokage were to become true, and at the very least he would need them as the husband of the future head of the Hyuga Clan.

Naruto walked up to Hiashi, rubbing the back of his head nervously as he said, "Don't worry, she's been doing that for years sir, I'm sure she's fine."

Hiashi stared angrily down at the boy and said, "Please take her to her room to rest."

Two female attendants of the Hyuga clan scrambled over to Hinata and picked her up and started to carry her out as Hiashi continued, "Now Naruto tell me why I should consider you for my son in law when you clearly have no respect for our clan and have little but your measly Shinobi earnings to offer Hinata."

Naruto thought about it for a second and then said, "Well I'm sorry about breaking through the roof I guess. I just got here a few hours ago and I didn't really have a chance to talk to you sir, and I couldn't let you marry her off. Plus I kinda wanted to make a flashy entrance and surprise her, to try and start making up for how much of an idiot I've been since Pain attacked."

While still annoyed at the boy Hiashi couldn't help but fight back a smile at Naruto's answer. He continued on in the stern voice, "That doesn't excuse your behavior, and what about the more pressing issue of you having almost nothing to offer my daughter."

Naruto answered, "Well I know that I lived in a little apartment my whole life, but in actuality I have tons of money. I've saved up all most all of my Shinobi wages over the years. On top of that Pervy Sage left me all the money he had from writing his books, and Tsunade-ba-chan told me that now since I know about my father, that he left me an inheritance."

Hiashi answered, "Well that is good to hear, but what about your lack of respect for our clans traditions."

Naruto at this point got on his knees and bowed before Hiashi as he answered very seriously, "I'm sorry about that sir. I grew up by myself for my entire life so I really know nothing about being part of a clan. I don't mean to disrespect you, I just don't know any better. If you just give me a chance I'll do my best to try and learn about how to act like a Hyuga. I really do love Hinata, and I can't ever allow you to let her marry another man. (He said that part his voice getting darker and more intense clearly meaning it as a threat.) But Hinata is a Hyuga, and I also would never want to take her away from her clan and family. So Hiashi sir, I beg you please let me marry Hinata. I swear I'll do everything in my power to improve my self and become a man the Hyuga's will be proud to have marry into their clan. And more importantly I swear that I'll spend every day for the rest of my life loving and protecting Hinata."

Hiashi looked down at Naruto considering the boy. He knew from his little interaction with the blonde ninja that he was not one to give his word lightly. He remembered when Naruto shocked everyone at the Chunin exams by beating Neji. Naruto was certainly not more talented and skilled than Neji, but the boy had a will and determination that refused to give up. If Naruto truly did love Hinata, which appeared to be the case, Hiashi would never find a man who would be more loyal and devoted to her.

Hiashi said, "Naruto stand up please."

Naruto stood up staring straight ahead into Hiashi's eyes with absolute conviction. Hiashi continued, "While I still do not fully approve of much of your behavior Naruto, I do believe that you love my daughter and I will take your word that you will work hard to improve yourself to become more acceptable to the Hyuga Clan. At this point I will not fully accept your engagement to Hinata."

Hearing this anger bubbled up inside Naruto and he was about to speak up when Hiashi put up his hand to silence him. Hiashi said, "Let me finish. While I am not recognizing your engagement yet, I will respect your wishes and let you be the only man to court her. We will have another meeting in three months and if in that time I have been pleased with your progress, and Hinata still agrees to it we will make your engagement official."

Naruto bowed his head and said, "Thank you sir, I will do my best."

` Hiashi called out, "Neji come down here now."

Neji walked out from the seats and approached his uncle asking, "What is it Uncle?"

Hiashi turned to Naruto and said, "I will allow you see my daughter Naruto, but now that you are officially courting her for marriage we must do this in a proper way so I will appoint Neji here, since he is familiar with both of you, to be the chaperone of all of your meetings. I also expect to meet with you once a week to try and teach you the ways a man and husband of the Hyuga clan acts towards his wife and other members of the clan."

Naruto didn't really like all of these terms, and "manners class" with Hiashi Hyuga on a weekly basis sounded like pure torture, but if he wanted to marry Hinata with her families support he supposed he would have to endure. Naruto said, "Thank you sir, all of that sounds fine. I'd like to request lunch with your daughter tomorrow afternoon sir."

Hiashi turned to Neji and asked, "Are you free to accompany them tomorrow Neji?"

Neji answered, "I have no missions tomorrow, I was going to train but I can put it off to later in the day."

Hiashi nodded and said, "Then you can come to the Hyuga compound tomorrow at noon Naruto. You are now dismissed, we have a few matters more to discuss and since you are not yet affiliated with the Hyuga clan you must leave."

Naruto nodded and said, "Thank you and goodbye sir, I will see you tomorrow." Then he walked out of the building.

Hinata tossed and turned restlessly in her bed. She remembered how when she first awoke after fainting she nearly cried fearful that all that had occurred was just a dream. Hanabi ran in though once she realized Hinata was awake and told her how after all these years she finally saw what Hinata saw in the knucklehead. Hanabi nearly swooned over talking about how that was the most romantic thing she had ever seen, which she joked was made even more impressive since a toad was involved. Hinata's heart nearly exploded with joy when Hanabi told her that while her father had not fully accepted their engagement, he was going to allow Naruto to "court" her and in three months would announce it officially.

Hinata had been prepared for today to be the day that her heart was going to die and instead it was the day all of her dreams came true. She was still mad at herself for fainting before Naruto could kiss her. Now that they were going to be dating she would have to work on her nervousness. She still found it hard to believe that Naruto showed up and confessed his love for her in front of her whole clan, and found it even more unbelievable that her father was actually going to allow it. She did know that if she was going to be around Naruto more often now she'd have to work on being herself more around him. It would be ridicioulous if a female Shinobi couldn't be around their own husband without fainting like a schoolgirl.

Hinata couldn't help but smile and her whole face heated up as for the first time in her life she thought of Naruto as her husband with actual belief that it would come true. Suddenly her thoughts were disrupted by a croaking sound and she looked down at the foot of her bed and saw the same orange toad that disrupted her clan meeting this morning sitting there with a small scroll on his back.

Hinata smiled and reached out realizing this must be a message from Naruto. She opened the scroll and then read it's contents.

Hinata-chan,

Sorry for making such a big mess at your

clan meeting today, but I hope that you liked

your surprise. I'm not sure if someone told you

but your dad said we can "court" and he'll accept

our engagement in three months. I also asked to

have our first date tomorrow and he said yes so

I'll be at your place at noon to pick you up. Neji is

coming which is weird, but it's what your dad wants

so I guess we'll have to deal. I hope you liked the

ring. Like I said I didn't pick it, but it being Pervy sages

means a lot to me and I'm really happy that it's you Hinata

who agreed to wear it. Well anyway I'll see you tomorrow,

and to spoil the surprise we'll be having lunch at Ichiraku's,

but I highly doubt that would have surprised you anyway.

Well goodnight and sweet dreams.

Love,

Naruto

P.S. It's OK if you do, but I'd be really happy

If you didn't faint when I try to kiss you tomorrow.

Hinata laughed at his post script. She'd be even happier than Naruto if she didn't faint when he tried to kiss her . The toad croaked and Hinata wrapped the scroll up and said to it, "Oh I guess you can go, I'm done reading it."

Upon hearing those words the toad disappeared in a poof of smoke. Hinata smiled wide, so happy about how lucky she was to be the girl getting night time notes via toad messenger. She knew that most girls wouldn't think it was romantic, but to her it so perfectly captured just who Naruto was that nothing could have made her happier.

AN: There was the second chapter I hope you liked it. I know it was a little boring and serious with the Hiashi part, but I want to have a part in this story about Hiashi slowly accepting Naruto despite his knucklehead tendencies. Next chapter will be Hinata and Naruto's first date, plus Neji (Lame, I know I want to get rid of him too so that they can have some alone time.) so there should be more cute and romantic moments in the next update. I'm going to have some Sasuke parts eventually, but I don't think they'll be for a few more chapters. I want to spend some time building up their relationship before Sasuke comes in to try and tear it down. Thanks to everyone who took the time to read this, and as always I'd love to hear your thoughts whether positive or negative so any reviews are much appreciated. I'll try to update again near the end of April or beginning of May. Thanks again for your support.