I decided to update today. I've finally gotten a few reviews and I'm really happy about it. Thanks, really, but you didn't come to read an author note you came to read the story. So with no further a do on with the story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Hinata sat in the warm water, relaxing for a few moments in the steam of the bath. It had taken Lee a great deal of persuading to finally get her into it, but now as some of the worries and cold of the rain were washed away she felt better. She closed her eyes, thinking of her very first love and his savage betrayal. Their was a flood of tears wanted to break through and she held them back the best she could, but one single tear ran down her cheeks and into the waters. She sniffled and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.

"Lady HInata, are you alright?"

"Ye...Yes, I'm..I'm fine."

She hated that her stutter had returned after so many years, but it was her comfort as much as an annoyance. She sighed, knowing that she would have to get out of the tub. She looked at the clothes that Lee had let her borrow. She blushed, as she started to put on the over sized shirt. This was going to be a long night.


Lee set the table, it had been quite a while since he had had any company over for the night. He placed more food on the table and then decided that he should knock once more to check on Lady Hinata. He was right in front of the door when she came out. The door hit him hard and he fell down. He rubbed his head.

"I...I'm so...sorry! I did..didn't see you...there"

Hinata reached out and took his hand to help him up. Lee looked down and shook his head.

"It's alright. It was my fault I shou..."

He stopped and his eyes widened as he saw Hinata. She had left her long hair down, and the white shirt and black shorts that she wore made her look so adorable. He realized he had been staring only after he saw the blush on her face. He blushed too and let her help him up. He put a hand to his forehead. What was wrong with him? He had promised that he would always be there for Sakura, and more than that Hinata was MARRIED! What was he thinking.

"I...that is...there's dinner if you're hungry."

"Um...thank you, but Lee. Could you...let go of m..my hand first."

Lee looked down, and chuckled a bit nervously. He hadn't realized that he was still holding on to her.

"I'm sorry, Lady Hinata. I wasn't thinking."

"It's..It's alright."

She blushed slightly. Part of her hadn't minded the contact, it had been...warm. He looked down and waited for her to go to the table first. When she got there he pulled out the chair for her like Gai-Sensei had taught him. Then he took his seat. They sat in quiet for a long time. They broke the silence at the exact same time.

"Sooo..."

They looked at each other and both started to laugh. It was a comfortable sort of thing, that eased a lot of the tension in the room was released. the meal passed quickly. When they were finished Lee picked up the dishes from the table.

"If you're tired lady Hianta, my bed's down the hall. I can talke the couch tonight."

Hinata couldn't accept this. After all he had been so kind to her, and she hadn't done anything to deserve it.

"Lee, I couldn't. You let me borrow your clothes, spend the night in your home, I can't possibly take your room as well."

Lee simply shook his head and gave her the biggest grin he could.

"No, it wouldn't be gentelmanly of me to take the bed while a lady is in the house. Please, do it as a thank you to me, Lady Hinata."

Hinata once more turned red. She had never noticed how cute he was when he smiled. She shook those thoughts away. She was set on not having to take away his bed.

"I..I can sleep on the couch. It really isn't that awful of a thing, and if I give you the bed, it will be a better way of showing my gratitude."

He was dumbfounded. It seemed that she could be stubborn when she chose to. He let out a sigh.

"But, Lady Hinata I..."

She raised her hand, signaling to stop.

"Pl...Please. Don't call me Lady Hinata. I never truly liked it."

"Very well, La...I mean..Hinata. Why don't we compromise. You can sleep on the couch, and I'll sleep out here on one of the futons in my closet. Will that be alright with you."

It really wasn't much better in her opinion, but she had been bold enough for one night and she could already feel sleep starting to take over. She nodded her head silently. He second her nod, and he went to get out their blankets.


"You look beautiful."

"So, do you."

He chuckled at that and pulled back as the priest went on with the ceromony. When it came time for the I do's Hinata practically yelled out the answers. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and they kissed for an enternity. He picked her up and carried her outside, and into the paradise of her new life.


Hinata sat up gasping for breath. She had tears running down her face. The loud knock that had awoken her from her dream was now back at the door even harder than before.

"Hinata, come on! I just need to talk to you. I need to explain!"

"Naruto?"

She dazedly looked from the door to Lee, who was still asleep on the floor. She silently stepped over him and tip toed to the door. She carefully opened it and stepped outside. Naruto was soaked through. His eyes were filled with sadness, and she couldn't help but want to comfort him.

"Naruto...Why did you come here? You...You should be with Sakura."

She couldn't look at him as the words left her mouth, and he didn't try to look at her.

"I..I didn't..I came for you. Your the one I want."

A breeze blew through the night air. It chilled her and made her remember what she had on. She rubbed her arms to try and warm herself. Then she forced herself to look up at him. He looked so sad and lost, but even now she could tell that he was thinking about Sakura and his child, not her. She took one last look at her ring, then took it off. She took one of his hands into hers, and put the golden band into them. He looked at her startled, but she only sadly smiled.

"You need to be with her. I won't stand between you. Go now Naruto. She needs you more than I do."

He stood there for a few moments, and then turned away. He stopped for a moment, and muttered something that sounded like a thank you. She watched as he walked away from her leaving a gaping hole in her heart. She had done the right thing, but it hurt her so much. A pair of strong arms wrapped around her from behind. Startled she looked up and saw Lee behind her. He didn't say a word. He just held onto her tighter. It was too much. With the rain pouring down all around them, she cried into his chest, and clung to the only life raft she had in her sea of sorrow.

Man, I'm starting to get depressed. I gotta do something funny or sweet in the next chapter or I'll be the one crying pretty soon. If you want to cheer me up, why don't you send me a review. It motivates me to write after all.