Chapter Two

Hinata had had a wonderful day. Naruto had shown her Konoha as only a true denizen could. They had visited the Zoo, the park, and number of other places, each fantastic in their own being. It wasn't long however before Hinata's stomach began to rumble from hunger, though she tried to hide it.

Naruto simply chuckled when Hinata's stomach protested too loud to hide. "I take it that your hungry."

"I guess I should head home." she said sadly. Today had been like a dream, and she didn't want it to end now and have her wake up in her cold, boring world.

"Hold your horses pidge," said Naruto. For some reason, though she knew he knew her name, he insisted on calling her by his little nickname. After awhile she got used to it and actually didn't mind it so much. "I can't let you go home without experiencing some ramen."

"I've had ramen before you know."

"Have you ever had Ichikaru's?"

"No."

"Then you haven't had ramen. Come on." he said, gently but firmly grabbing her wrist and speeding off towards the familiar ramen stall.

"This is the best place in all of Konoha. I usually come here at least five times a week. I do odd jobs for the old man who runs it and he gives me free ramen, a pretty sweet trade." Naruto explained when they had finally reached the restaurant, before heading inside, even though the sign outside said, "Sorry, we're closed."

"Hey Naruto, who's the pretty little lady and why is she hanging around you?" teased an old man, presumably the owner Naruto had mentioned. Hinata blushed her now infamous blush.

"This is Hinata Hyeuga." explained Naruto, before letting go of Hinata's wrist. She felt a small twinge of disappointment at the loss of contact. "I'm showing her the sights and sounds of Konoha." explained Naruto brightly.

"Hyeuga, huh? I suppose you live up on that big hill." Hinata nodded. The old man turned to Naruto and said, "Don't blow this Naruto, I've got a good feeling about this one."

Naruto blushed briefly, and before Hinata could ask what the old man was talking about, Naruto exclaimed loudly in an attempt to cover up his red cheeks. "Aw, you don't know what your talking about, you senile old man."

"Senile old man who has the power to give you ramen or not."

"Point taken." said Naruto before laughing loudly. That was one of the great things about Naruto, he was always seconds away from barking out his very infectious laughter. He made the world seem brighter with his constant merriment.

"One big bowl of your finest miso ramen please!" he asked before sitting down at one of the bar stools, and patting the one next to him, indicating Hinata to come sit down.

"Here ya go kids, enjoy!" said the old man before setting down a big steaming bowl of the best smelling ramen broth Hinata had ever smelt.

The old man left them alone when he went into the kitchen. They picked up their chopsticks and began to eat their meal.

Hinata, was thinking back on the day, smiling to herself, and slurping down a very long noodle (most un-lady-like of her.) Naruto seemed to be doing the exact same thing with his own noodle.

"Wow this noodle is long." Hinata thought to herself.

They continued to slurp down their noodles, searching for the end. However, soon, instead of finding an end, they found themselves with both of their mouths slurping on the exact same noodle. They paused at their realization, the noodle connecting the two drooping at the lack of pull.

Hinata's face flushed at their situation, but Naruto only smirked. He slowly began to eat the noodle, his face inching his way closer and closer to Hinata's as he began to lean away from his seat. She sat, too shocked to move, when he finally made it to her end. He gently pressed his lips to hers once, so softly that she wasn't quite sure he had done it, before biting through the noodle and returning to his seat. Hinata's blush just deepened.

They finished their meal in a slightly awkward silence, or at least it seemed awkward to Hinata. Naruto seemed quite comfortable while slurping down his ramen.

"Naruto, it's getting dark, I should really be getting home."

A look of disappointment seemed to flash across his visage, but it may have just been a trick of the light.

"Alright, I'll take you home, just let me show you one more thing Pigeon."

Against her better judgment, Hinata agreed. He took her hand so that they wouldn't get separated and began to walk down Konoha's main street. Half of the restaurants were closing shop, while the bars were just starting their workday.

Naruto turned to Hinata and said, "Close your eyes, I want this to be a surprise. Don't worry, I won't let you trip or anything."

Hinata closed her eyes and was surrounded by darkness. She greatly appreciated the strong hand that enveloped her own petite hand.

Though she had no idea where they were, or where they were heading, Hinata soon realized that stairs were somehow involved. She would have tripped over the first one if Naruto hadn't grabbed her and brought her up. They continued to climb what seemed like thousands and thousands of stairs, without Hinata opening her eyes once.

"It must be high up, where we're going."

"Alright Pigeon, you can open your eyes now."

Hinata did as instructed, and her breath caught in her throat. She and Naruto were standing on top of the carved heads of the past Hokages looking out on Konoha. A thousand little lights twinkled against the dark blue night sky. The smells and sounds of Konoha's nightlife wafted up to her. It was so beautiful.

"It's like a whole new world." Hinata said to herself. "A world I never want to have to leave."

"Do you like it?" asked Naruto, genuine interest in his voice. Hinata nodded and Naruto beamed.

"I always come up here, to think. It's pretty cool-looking at dawn, and watching the sun set from here is also pretty spectacular. But I've found that by far this is the best time to come up here."

"I definitely agree, it's so…so…"

"Beautiful." they said at the same time. They turned to each other briefly and looked into each other's eyes. Cerulean met lavender. They froze for a moment, just gazing into the other's eyes. Their senses came back to them, like a wave crashing on to the shore. The quickly turned away, both sets of cheeks stained a bright red.

"Well, I guess I should be going home now." said Hinata, her voice barely hiding her cheerlessness.

"Why Pidge?" asked Naruto suddenly, causing Hinata to turn to him again. "There's more to life iron bars and fences. There's a whole wonderful world out there just waiting for two people like us to explore it."

"Naruto, I have my family to worry about, I can't just go." "No matter how much I want to."

Naruto stared at her for what seemed like a long time before sighing and saying. "Okay Pidge, I'll take you home."

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They were walking towards the huge gates that housed Hinata's neighborhood when the policeman from the day before jumped out suddenly, waving and pointing his finger at Naruto.

"A ha! There you are you filthy little street rat, and your little accomplice I see!"

"Get behind me and hold on to my hand, be prepared to run when I give the signal." Naruto hissed to Hinata, and she obeyed.

"Thought you could escape me, Konosuke Marugo, Konoha's number 1 police man!" declared the man. "Well you were sadly mistaken!"

"Now!" whispered Naruto, and the two quickly maneuvered around the man a raced off.

"What are we going to do?" asked Hinata.

"Well, now that he thinks you're my accomplice, I'm going to have to hide you somewhere, and then I'll lead him off, and when I'm done with him, I come get you so you can go home."

"What if we just separate and I head straight for my house?" asked Hinata.

"Not a good idea." said Naruto, turning down some more streets. "Chances are that he'll catch you, then you'll be detained in jail."

Hinata gulped, jail was not a good option.

"And even if he didn't catch you, there are still plenty of dangerous men who roam about after dark who would take you away without a second thought. This way, I know your safe."

Naruto stopped in front a small house and began wildly bang on the door. "Sakura! I need your help!"

After a few agonizing moments, the door was answered by a girl with shockingly pink hair.

"What?" she growled angrily, rubbing her eyes. They had obviously interrupted her sleeping.

"Sakura, I have a huge favor to ask you. I'm being chased-"

"Again?" asked Sakura. Apparently Naruto being flagged down by policemen was a regular occasion.

"Yes"

"What did you do this time?"

"That's besides the point!" he said, frustration evident in his voice, while pulling Hinata forward. "I'm being chased and unfortunately they think Hinata here is my accomplice. Can you hide her for the night, please?"

Sakura sighed, "I suppose so. You better hurry though, I don't have all night. Your just lucky both of my parents are taking a long weekend away from the house."

"Thank you!" Naruto said before addressing Hinata. "Okay, just stay here 'til morning and I'll come get you. Promise?"

"Promise." she replied. He squeezed her hand once before spinning around zooming off.

"Come on dear, lets get you to bed. It's way too late for normal people to still be up." said Sakura, while ushering Hinata inside.

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Yeah! The spaghetti scene! (sorta) makes me want to break out in a rendition of Belle Note, but I can't, so I won't.

How was the kiss?

More Disney quotes!

Sakura is kinda like that one girl-dog from the pound in this fic, the one that starts the song He's a Tramp

Anyway, Hope you enjoyed it

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