AN: YEAH I KNOW IT TOOK ME FOREVER. BEEN STRESSED ABOUT SCHOOL. LIFE IS NOT THE BEST FOR ME RIGHT NOW, BUT I AM MOVING ON :) HOPE YOU ENJOY!
Hinata couldn't help the smile on her face. Even now as she made herself some breakfast, it was still plastered on there. "I'm going to pretend I don't know why you're so happy today," she heard her cousin Neji say as he walked in. He sat down on the bar stool and continued to observe his cousin. "Neji-san, would you like some breakfast?" Hinata asked. "No thank you. Hinata, I don't like you being around Naruto. Your father would never approve," Neji stated. Hinata faltered in her composure a little, but made sure to adjust herself quickly. "He m-makes me happy Neji-san," she croaked. "I know. Which is why I won't stop you from being with him. However, if he makes a wrong move, I will kill him," Neji said as he stood and walked out of the kitchen. Hinata sighed in relief. She was worried for Naruto, but she knew that Neji wouldn't do anything without motive.
"Naruto, you're too distracted. We're never going to finish reviewing these reports!" Sakura whined. Naruto blinked and looked at her, "Sorry Sakura. I was just thinking." "Hinata looked beautiful last night didn't she?" Sakura asked with a tone that was implying something. Naruto looked down quickly. "I'm going to pretend I didn't see you blushing. If you want, you can go see her Naruto," she continued. Naruto looked at her in desbelief, Y-you sure Sakura? It isn't like you to let me off work." Sakura smiled, "Well, I know this is important to you. Hinata should be in the library." Naruto smiled back at her as he left the Hokage tower.
"Hinata!" Naruto yelld as he walked into thelibrary. The librarian and a couple angry ninjas shhd him. Hinata heard him and walked over, "I think we should go outside." Naruto nodded and followed her out. "Want to grab some lunch with me Hinata?" he asked. "I'd love to," she answered. "Great! I hope Ichiraku's is open!" Naruto yelled as he grabbed Hinata's hand and ran off towing her along.
"Last night was really fun," Naruto said through a mouth full of ramen. Hinata giggled, "T-thanks for taking me as your d-date." "Well, I like you a lot," Naruto said looking at her. Hinata noticed a slight blush and found herself having trouble breathing as shd stared at his sparkling eyes. "Is this a date?" they heard Kiba ask. Naruto pulled Hinata's seat closer and placed his arm around her, "Yes it is." Hinata looked at Kiba with a radiant smile and the two shared a knowing look. "Well I'll leave you guys to it," Kiba said as he turned and left. "What was that about Hinata? Does he like you?" Naruto asked. Hinata laughed, because the idea of it was just hilarious to her. "He is handsome, but he's like a brother to me. Kiba is special to me," Hinata answered.
"I really am glad that you agreed to take it slow with me Hina. I'm starting to see a different side of you. I noticed you don't stutter around me anymore," Naruto said as he walked Hinata to her house. The two had gone for a stroll after Ichiraku's and were saddened when the sunset signaled the end of their time together. "You bring out the best in me Naruto-kun," Hinata said. Naruto's heart fluttered. He grabbed Hinata's hand and the two kept walking in comfortable silence.