The sun wasn't up yet, but she was. They both were. Two weeks went by in the blink of an eye, and now, they were walking to the front gates of Konoha together. By the time he'd come back, she'd look like a completely different person. Her belly would be bulging even more, and she'd be experiencing everything that happened that month alone. She wanted him to stay, she would beg him to stay, but her pride wouldn't let her. No. He was the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf. She couldn't force him to neglect his duties, or his dreams for her. She felt guilty for even thinking this way. Why was she feeling so needy? Maybe the hormones.
"Hey, Hinata…" Naruto snapped her out of her thoughts. "Y-yes?" she responded. "You were spacing out. I bet you didn't hear a word I just said," He was totally being playful, but because she wasn't paying attention; Hinata had no clue. "I-I'm so sorry! I just have a lot on my mind! I mean the clan, that baby, you leaving- I'm just a little worried." She didn't mean to state her worries. She didn't want him to worry. Hinata felt Naruto's fingers slip in between hers. "Don't worry..." he flashed his signature smile her way, "I'll get all this Hokage stuff out the way and be home in a flash."
Oh no… She doesn't want him putting his job before her… She was just feeling terrible this morning. Her smile in return was sad. "Honestly, I wish I didn't have to go. I'm gonna miss you so much, Hinata," he sounded as sad as her smile looked. Naruto completely changed the atmosphere when his sadness suddenly turned into a childish rampage, "What if the baby forgets my voice!? He or She won't know who I am! I read on of those book things, and it said the baby can hear and stuff, that's why I talk to your belly every night! I'm not crazy! I just want our baby to know who I am-," he stopped as he realized Hinata was laughing so hard, tears were forming in the corners of her eyes. She was in a better mood, and he could tell. Maybe it was her hormones.
"I don't think the baby can actually hear until I'm around 20 weeks, but just in case, until you come back, I'll tell him or her the story of how I fell in love you, which includes how awesome you are," the smile she wore upon her face as she spoke made his heart melt. "I'm going to miss both of you. This really will be the longest month of my life," Naruto looked up and realized they were close to front gates. He could see Shikamaru, Kiba, and Akamaru were already there. "I guess this is where we part ways. I'll see you in a month," she wasn't finished, but Naruto had been waiting all morning to kiss her good-bye, and with that, he sealed her lips with his. The kiss wasn't long, but it was just enough for the moment. "I feel like I've said this over and over again, but I'm going to miss you. See you in a month. Never forget, I love you. Both of you." He looked so smooth as he walked away. Hinata nearly swooned.
"Damn, Naruto!" Kiba was laughing his ass off, "You're so cheesy!" "Way to ruin their moment," Shikamaru was trying his best to pretend he didn't hear the last part of their conversation. "Cheesey!? Says the guy who doesn't even have a girlfriend! And that wasn't cheesey! That was love!" Naruto yelled at Kiba. "I-I just haven't met the right girl yet! Not everyone can settle down at a young age like you two!" Kiba was clearly embarrassed. "Don't pull me into this. You started with Naruto and you finish with him. Now lets get going," Shikamaru was not looking forward to this month long trip either.
"Good luck!" Hinata yelled at their backs.
"Thanks," Shikamaru shouted back.
"Smell ya later, Hinata," Kiba added.
"Missing you already!" Naruto turned around and began walking backwards so he could wave goodbye.
"You're still so goddamn cheesey!" Kiba began picking fun at Naruto again.
"And you're still so goddamn single," Naruto poked back.
"Do not bicker," Shikamaru was clearly annoyed.
Hinata stayed there until they disappeared. She just wanted all four of them to make it back home safely.
A/N: Thank you for the kind reviews. Sorry, this chapter is so short and if there are any mistakes. I hope you enjoyed! Naruto belongs to Kishimoto.