A/N: I'm not dead, woo. Here be a new chapter for your faces. I'm really sorry for the long hiatus, a lot of crap happened. Reviews always welcomed to my face.

~Chapter 3~

Hinata was discharged from the hospital sooner than expected. When you have a healer trained by one of the legendary Sanin, one can expect such fine treatment. Her chest still ached, but she could feel her heartbeat slowly returning to a regular pattern, which relieved her whole family (especially Hanabi). Things were looking to be grand, her relationship with Naruto was stronger than ever, her connection to her sister had been greatly improved, and here she was spending time outside simply enjoying the sunny day. But as was the wont these past few weeks, trouble was just around the corner, only this time it wasn't for her.

She had awoke rather early that morning to prepare for an outing with her sister. Hanabi had wanted new clothes, becoming bored with her old attire and wanted to do some reinventing. As she slowly made her way around her estate, she found her father was not in the courtyard practising. It was odd to see the gardens empty this early in the morning, her father rarely missed a day of training. *The head of the house must always be prepared*. Hinata had distinctly remembered him saying that to her when she was still very young and was set to be her father's successor.

"He must be busy, perhaps the Hokage wanted to see him…but this early?" Hinata muttered to herself as she idly surveyed the various flowers that dotted the garden boxes. It was autumn so not many were in bloom, but the Sunflowers seemed to be the most resilient to the oncoming cold of winter.

Her feet began carrying her to the centre of the courtyard, and without thought she began to follow through with her training exercises. It had felt so odd to not see her father here, that she decided someone would have to do it in his place. After about an hour training, she stood silent for a moment and took in the scent of the morning flowers and the crisp morning air, before heading back inside to prepare for the day ahead. She would have to ask her dad what he had to do so early when she returned.

"Hm, this seems nice Hanabi," Hinata said raising a light blue dress dotted with yellow accents.

"Um, no, that's really tacky. Geez, do you have any clothing sense" Hanabi scolded, analysing a few white skirts, before discarding them aside. "I want something with a little more…fight in it "

Hinata sighed and began moving through the marketplace with glazed eyes. Hanabi seemed to have a much better idea on what she wanted than she did. Perhaps she should look for something to wear next time she saw Naruto, he always loved the colour orange, maybe an orange dress? Her eyes began scanning for their new target, before resting on a small tan kimono. It would be entirely uninteresting if it weren't for the flame accents that lined the hems of the sleeves.

"What about this?" Hanabi turned to see what Hinata was holding, and instantly fell in love with the design.

"That's more like it! I mean…its a bit big, but I'll grow into it. Now you're gettin' it" Hanabi said with a wink, as she proudly carried her new purchase to the owner and began to haggle. Hinata never understood why Hanabi always insisted on haggling, they weren't exactly poor.

Hanabi walked beside her sister with a large grin, clearly happy with the deal she got. Hinata was glad to see her sister smiling again, seeing her so aggressive and sad that night made her feel like she had somewhat taken that happiness away. But over the past week they had been spending more time together, and sooner than later it began to feel like old times; in a good way. Nothing could spoil this morning Hinata thought, until of course, Hanabi asked one particular question.

"Sis, I was wondering" Hanabi asked nonchalantly "The night I, er, attacked you…"

Hinata wasn't sure where her sister was going with this, but see probed for more information anyway. She would soon regret that.

"What were you wondering" Hinata queried with a smile and an unaccountable sense of foreboding

"Well, when I broke in through the window, I noticed you were naked," Hanabi spoke of this as if it were just a conversation on the weather; Hinata however was becoming increasingly mortified. "And when I was spying on you, trying to gather intel, you were sitting on Naruto and rocking back and forth" Hanabi looked to her sister with a face of innocence and Hinata simply nodded slowly, accepting the train that was going to hit her.

"What were you doing?"

The question hung in the air as the two continued to walk, Hinata wanted so desperately for her sister to yell "impister!" and begin attacking her again. It would be easier to handle than this. Her sister had no clue what they were doing though, so that's good, she could easily make up some lie to avoid telling Hanai the *birds and the bees*. With a deep breath, Hinata simply answered with:

"It's complicated,"

That was a good answer Hinata thought; vague, yet enough to cause Hanabi to stop prying. It gave her a second of relief before the very dry and unsatisfied response her sister gave reached her ears.

"Huh, that's what dad said…"

World stood still. Time refused to move. There was no Hanabi, there was no village, there was no sunny day. Just the words, *father knows* running inside her head. She would like to think her father would be happy, but he had always been somewhat *protective*. That's why he wasn't training that morning, he had…other business to attend to.

Hanabi looked at her sister, frozen on the spot, with a quizzical expression. She was about to asked what was wrong before Hinata muttered in a fearful stutter.

"Oh god no..."

The air was filled with the smell of cooking as Naruto sat in his favourite restaurant, devouring his favourite ramen as Sakura looked on with what could only be described as disgusted awe. She found herself however enjoying his company as he was, regardless of how it would appear to everyone else, one of her closest friends. And she had news that would most certainly please him.

"Naruto, did you know Sasuke's returning to the village for a week?" She was planning on easing him into the information, but she did always like teasing him. Naruto choked on his food for a good whole minute as the two chefs looked on with mild concern.

"How do you know?" Naruto asked, gasping for air as he finally swallowed his ludicrously sized mouthful.

Sakura gave the boy a sceptical eyebrow, was it that surprising that she received letters from their former teammate. She guessed Naruto would of at least got a letter around the same time too. Then again, those two did always have a strained and complicated relationship, even though they both saw each other as friends.

"I got a letter this morning, he's arriving in two weeks" Sakura said with a bright tone, watching with curiosity the rush of emotions surging though Naruto's face.

Naruto was stunned, it had been months since Sasuke's last visit, and so much had changed for him. As much as he knew Sasuke wouldn't care much for his newfound love, he would at least take enjoyment that Sasuke would feel uncomfortable. He always loved trying to invoke emotion in the almost permanently morose ninja. A thought suddenly occurred to him, one that seemed perfectly reasonable and made the most sense.

"We should go on a double date when he gets in" Naruto loudly suggested, slapping a brash hand on Sakura's back before returning to his meal.

Unbeknownst to Naruto however, Sakura stared blankly at her own ramen, her face reflecting the same uneasy expression she recognised. He might of been joking, but Sakura really had no idea what Sasuke and her were. Last time he returned, after months away repenting for his sins they had only shared a handful of nights together, Sasuke always acting too distant as was his usual attitude. If it weren't for the last night of his stay where she had lost all reason and control, she might have never kissed him. Besides that, all she received were letters from his travels, which were always usually dry and precise; not the sweeping romantic ones she wished he had the emotional attachment to do. All except one time, but that is a long story she usually kept to herself. The one time Sasuke dared to be romantic.

"Sure…sounds good…" Her voice shaky and unsure, maybe she could use this as an opportunity to try to advance things further. Maybe become an actual *normal* couple.

They sat silent for a moment, finishing their meals with much less chatter, before paying and leaving. As they walked, Naruto found the silence from Sakura to be rather strange. Sasuke had always been a sore point for her, but he thought things were going well. They are dating right? He was about to voice his concern until a powerful deadly presence was felt behind. The rage, the anger, the piercing glare. All could be felt by the two ninjas and they both knew it was directed squarely at Naruto.

"We. Need. To. Talk" Hiashi commanded calmly as he grabbed Naruto by the collar and began dragging him in the opposite direction.

"Sakura help meeeeeeeee!" Cried Naruto as he flailed like someone who didn't have phenomenal power.

Sakura could only chuckle, she did warn Naruto about rushing things and this was what he needed anyway. She gave Naruto a sarcastic wave before making her way back home, she had a lot to think about with this proposed double date. If Naruto survives of course…

The room Naruto found himself in was larger than his entire apartment yet it seemed its only purpose was to be some sort of tea room. Across from him sat a very stern long haired man, lips tensed in a thin scowl, his pale white eyes locked squarely on Naruto. The Blonde-Haired ninja on the other hand was nervously tapping his legs impatiently, waiting for Hiashi to speak. The silence hung about the large room, making it appear positively cavernous, until finally a low voice broke the silence.

"So. Naruto Uzamaki. I've been made aware of your…relationship, with my daughter."

Naruto nodded rather abruptly, finding the slow careful words of the Hyuuga Head far more threatening than any rage.

"I knew you two were friends and that my daughter has a rather fond affection for you" It did not seem possible but Hiashi scowl deepened further "what I did not know was the level of your relationship…"

Naruto pondered the accusation carefully, the little cogs of his brain turning each word over in an effort to understand, before blushing furiously. Who the hell told Hiashi? Certainly not Hinata, then who? Hanabi.

"Traitor…" Naruto murmured under his breath already planning his revenge prank on the small girl who has know gotten in the way twice.

Unbeknownst to Naruto, Hiashi was carefully analysing the boy's expressions and attitude. He didn't mind the child, in fact, he had a great respect for him and all he had done to help the Hyuuga clan change for the better. He saw a deep embarrassment in being uncovered but also a certain level of worry Hiashi knew was rooted in deep affection. It reminded him of someone very close to his heart. However, he had a duty to his line, and indeed his daughter, to make sure Naruto was worthy. But the boy was famous for being denser than the chakra spheres he used, so Hiashi had to construct more straightforward methods of testing.

"If you wish to court a Hyuuga, you must prove to me that you can…" Hiashi calm offer was suddenly cut off by a rather confused Naruto.

"Oh I already did those…"

Hiashi was similarly befuddled as the two ninjas stared at each other, Naruto with a defiant sense of certainty and Hiashi with an annoyed look of confusion.

"You know, the dancing, the calligraphy and…er…the other one…" Naruto listed waving his hand, uncomfortably mumbling the last "trial", hoping Hiashi didn't press further and doubly hoping he didn't have to repeat the three trials with Hiashi. I mean…who would lead?

Hiashi on the other hand was internally chuckling. His daughter was becoming a far more confident and inventive person than he ever expected her to be. He did not know what this elusive third trial was, and judging from his guest's expression, he did not want to know.

"Those were, er, preliminary trials. This is the final trial" Hiashi explained clumsily. But Naruto perked up, nodding as if the ridiculous notions of trials made perfect sense.

"OH, of course just like the Chuunin exams!" Naruto happily announced punching his open hand.

Hiashi sighed visibly at the boy's enthusiasm. Never had he thought this trial idea that he had come up with in the last minute would be accepted so easily. He truly IS dense, do I really want him in the family?

"So, allow me to explain," Hiashi spoke now with his most commanding voice, Naruto leaning in with eager ears primed.

"I'm ready when you are!"

Hanabi had never seen her sister run this fast, it would be impressive if she wasn't incredibly confused. Her sister was panicking about seemingly nothing, so unnaturally that is almost relived the impister fears, bolting in what appeared to be a random direction. Did Hanabi say something wrong?

"Sis, slow down, what's going on" she tried to desperately ask as she lagged behind her sister's blistering pace.

"He knows Hanabi, he KNOWS!" Hinata replied frantically.

A pink blur past her sight before she stopped suddenly and ran quickly towards Sakura, who was already turning around confused at the rather worried look across Hinata's face.

"You shouldn't be running so recklessly Hinata. I know I'm pretty great at healing, but you should rest a bit" Sakura all but ordered, as nice as she could. It still ended up sounding bossy.

"Where's Naruto. Wasn't he with you?" Hinata asked, looking as if the very fate of the world rested upon this question.

Sakura chuckled, leaning forward with a cheeky grin.

"You're dad found you guys out, he's taken Naruto, probably to bore him with lessons of civility,"

The colour draining from Hinata's face was enough to tell Sakura that that was not exactly what she wanted to hear.

"Um, I wouldn't worry about it too much right? It was kind of obvious by now," Sakura offered, placing a comforting hand on her friend's shoulder. Hanabi looked on with immense interest. It sounded like this was a juicy story ready to be uncovered.

"But...but..." Hinata turned around to her sister, before stepping in front of her sister to hide her hands, "He knows Sakura, about, that..." She rather clumsy acted out sex with her two hands. It looked ridiculous in the middle of street.

"Oh..." was Sakura's only response, a small blush at her cheeks. "they headed towards the Hyuuga estate, you better hurry!"

Without another exchange, Hinata sped tin the direction of her estate, Hanabi close by. This was getting frustrating for the young girl. No one was telling her anything, yet it only took a simple hidden gesture by her sister to make Sakura act suddenly serious. This must be pretty important. Maybe father was planning something nefarious...or someone looking like him. No stop that, impapater is not as catchy anyway. She had learned not to jump to any conclusions; a lesson that almost ended in tragedy.

The two sisters skidded to a stop outside the door to their home. Hinata was relieved not to see it in ruins, perhaps her dad only wanted to talk to him. But the marks of dragged legs leading up the pathway told a different story. Perhaps Naruto was only nearly dead, he's walked off worst.

She timidly walked through the estate, heading towards the meeting room she knew her dad conducted official business. The house was extremely silent, which was normal, but knowing her lover was also here made it very unsettling. No where is quiet if Naruto is there. Approaching the sliding door, she could hear the muttering of voices, two in fact. She recognised one as her father's instantly, the dry commanding nature of the tone gave it away. The other was far more casual, but rather strong. She couldn't hear it perfectly, but the skipping of her heart gave her enough of an answer. With a determined push of the door, she entered the room.

The two occupants turned their heads towards at the sound of the opening door, and Hinata was glad to be greeted by the large grin of the blonde boy she loved above all else. Her father however, gave no such smile, merely a cold stare. The two were sat in front of a large board between them, small pieces adorned each side. Hinata knew the game, it was a basic strategy game based on troop movements. She was never apt at it, but her brother played it quite regularly with her father when he was still alive. The room was uncomfortably calm; what was her father up to.

"Hey Hinata! Glad you can join in, any trial needs an audience!" Naruto said, leaning back on his hands. Hinata cast a confused brow towards her father. What was this about trials?

Her father promptly ignored the silent request for an explanation. He would have preferred her not here.

"So are we clear on the rules. A man needs to be sharp and tactical if they are to protect their family. Strength gets you nowhere when your enemy can outsmart your every move," he said, gesturing to the board in front of them. "You are to beat me at a singe game, if so, then you will pass. Understand?"

Naruto nodded excitedly, his confidence overflowing as he carefully analysed the board as if it would hold any secret to success. Hinata's sighed internally; her father couldn't be this frustrating. He was a master at this game, very few could best him, and here he was challenging someone who hasn't even played. And as much as she loved Naruto, he wasn't exactly known for his quick wits. Hanabi squeezed her head in past her sister and looked on with curiosity. She didn't like watching the game, but seeing a complete novice stumble to failure would at least be entertaining.

"Let us begin," Hiashi said with only the smallest hint of a smile.

And so the two began to play, for approximately thirty seconds before Hiashi was declared victorious. He had predicted every move Naruto was going to make, and the boy was hopelessly easy to read. He fell into every trap set, and never truly understood the moves that he was making or their consequences. This was going to be all a lesson for the boy, a way to learn caution, before accepting the relationship. But now he had severe doubts that he was suitable in any way. The utter recklessness in which Naruto played was unbelievable, barely thinking before making a move. What Hinata saw in the boy Hiashi would never know, but he knew exactly what he saw. An idiot.

"You lack any form of patience, and are completely foolish." Hiashi explained with blunt indifference. He stood rigidly and turned to his daughter, still staring blankly at the board seemingly as surprised at Naruto's complete ineptitude. "I don't see why you think this is the right man in your life. You deserve so much better Hinata"

Hinata was bristling at the comment. Everything her father said might have been true, but she was not going to be lectured on who she loved. Especially since Naruto had done so much already to prove his worth as a great ninja. She wasn't going to back down to her father and was reading to tear into a heated argument with yet another family member before Naruto quite softly interrupted.

"Excuse Hiashi sir," the grin the boy wore was not one neither Hyuuga expected from someone who had just been roundly humiliated. But Naruto's confidence didn't seem to be damaged in anyway. "You said if I beat you at a single game right?"

Hiashi turned a rather irritated glance at Naruto before curtly nodding. The boy was unfazed as he started to place the pieces back to their original places.

"Well you never said I only had one chance, right? So let's go again, I got a feel of the game now. I can totally beat your butt this time!" He said with a signature fist punch to his open hand. Hiashi was absolutely stunned at not only the arrogance but the utter impudence of the boy. If he was going to challenge him like this, he will make sure nothing of that smug confidence remained. Without a word, the scowling man sat himself down again, and the two began to play.

The game went slightly longer than before, Naruto seemed to take time with his moves, but Hiashi was yet again victorious. But even after a second time, the boy kept his smile going and began to reset the pieces without another word. What was going through his head to make him think he had any chance mattered not to Hiashi. The boy's defiance was an affront to his family at the moment.

They played a third time. A victory for Hiashi.

They played a fourth time. A victory for Hiashi.

A fifth.

A sixth.

Over and over again they played the game. Always with the old Hyuuga winning, but always following with Naruto resetting the pieces with a smile. They continued into the night, neither appearing to show signs of giving up. Hinata sat to the side amazed at the sheer stubbornness of the two ninja in front of her, constantly playing a game both new the outcome to. Hanabi had long since given up watching, instead nestling into her sister's lap and was sleeping soundly. Hinata herself could feel exhaustion tugging her eyes closed, the soft clacking of the pieces a rhythmic lullaby. Until a most unexpected sound reached her ears.

"I win!" Naruto declared triumphantly. Hiashi staring in disbelief at the pieces; he had most certainly lost.

"That's impossible..." was all he muttered under his breath.

Naruto bounded over to Hinata, engulfing her into a large hug, making Hanabi squeak as she awoke from the sudden jolt. Hinata hugged back, relieved that Naruto wasn't intimidated by her father. But she was surprised Naruto won, even it took a grand total of 120 games to finally reach victory.

"How did you beat me boy!" Hiashi demanded, standing up. His eyes taut with rage, he was not going to be humiliated by being bested by an idiot. "Your strategy was none existent and your knowledge of the rules were bare. I could read every move you could possibly make, my strategies were foolproof!" Hinata had rarely seem her father this flustered and it made her extremely nervous.

Naruto untangled his arms from his lover and turned to Hiashi with a cheeky grin across his face, serving only to annoy the Hyuuga even greater than everyone thought was possible.

"I always hear that all the time ya know," Naruto casually stated, scratching his nose before putting his hands behind his head. "But ya know the problem with that? Not many people do you know".

Hiashi did not feel completely in the mood to entertain a brat's analogy, but the boy had found a way to beat him. If there was anything he wanted to know, was how. He couldn't exactly cheat when facing a Hyuuga.

"What did I miss then, boy?" the calm tone froze the room, a dreadful peace before a mighty storm.

"The problem with making something foolproof, is that you forget the ingenuity of complete fools," Naruto answered with a light laugh trailing at the end.

And like that it all clicked. Hiashi was forming counter strategies to a boy with no strategy, and it would work every time for as long as Naruto accidentally stumbled into something Hiashi could form a plan against. But Naruto was just randomly moving his pieces, with no plan. Merely constantly playing the game until he accidentally won with a plan Hiashi failed to counter. It was amazing. It was unbelievable. It was making Hiashi completely and utterly insane knowing he lost by accident to someone who had no right to claim any victory. His eyes blazed with chakra as he rushed forward with a speed Hinata could barely comprehend. She had barely had enough time to think, oh no not again, before her father just collapse on the ground. His energy all but spent, and Hiashi had no idea why.

"Not to say I didn't have a back up plan, I always thought you'd chuck a tantrum" Naruto said with a chuckle, still not moving from his position.

"What did you do to me" Hiashi commanded, his muscles desperately trying to function.

"Oh just a little point next time, don't make me set up those pieces next time" Naruto said with a small wink as he waved his hand to the direction of the black pieces. A thin layer of black matter peeled off and flew into his hand, forming a small chakra ball.

Hiashi was stunned, being seated for so long he never even noticed that his chakra was ebbing away every time he touched the black pieces. Naruto was never aiming to win fair and square, but he made sure he wasn't going to end up in a fight. The boy walked over to the fallen Hyuuga, touching his back and flooding him a fresh supply of chakra. Hiashi began to lethargically stand up, before Naruto offered a small pat on the back. "How's that for a strategy?"

His face became deathly serious as he crossed his arms and stared at the old man, still desperately attempt to retain a respectable balance.

"You told me a man need to be sharp and tactical to protect his family right? This hole stint you set up was just a way to kick me out if ya didn't like me." He glanced softly at Hinata with a smile. "Hinata is someone I love so much I can't really understand it. She is my family. And that means protecting her, even from you". He placed his hand back on Hiashi, "You understand right?"

Hiashi did understand, and he felt childish for being so unreasonable. Naruto had faced gods to protect not just this Village but the whole world. And here he was worried about his intelligence and sharp wits. He felt quite a fool.

A mild grunt of frustrated respect was all Hiashi offered, shaking off the rather condescending hand placed on his back. He was no longer enraged, most certainly annoyed, but he had to accept that Naruto had used his powers in a way he did not expect, and had effectively played his foolishness as a tactic. Hiashi fell for it fair and square, and he couldn't help but respect it. He turned to apologise, but Naruto fell forward, only being caught last minute by Hinata. The old Hyuuga, sighed and rolled his eyes; the boy had potential but had to understand his powers in greater effect. Not being in his chakra engulfed form along with the power of the Sage had made him equally susceptible to the pieces just as much as he was. But he couldn't help by smile at the persistence to remain strong, as Naruto kept writing off his obviously weaken state to Hinata, who looked worried and yet happy to hold the boy she loved. Regardless of his cold exterior, Hiashi did want to see his children smile.

"Young Naruto, you are exhausted from our intense trial. Why not stay the night, one in your condition should not be travelling," Hiashi said calmly, trying to be as stoic as possible.

"I'll prepare one of the guests rooms," Hinata replied with a small smile, she was happy her dad saw reason finally.

"No need," Hinata turned her head in confusion as Hiashi walked passed her, slightly turning his head towards her. "I'm sure your room will be much easier to reach from here". Hinata blushed furiously and even though Hiashi wanted to show his support to the two, he prayed to every god that would listen that Naruto would be far too tired to do anything.

"Hang a second," Hanabi interrupted, spoiling a rather pleasant mood. "I came here expecting some massive sequence of trials, for whatever reason, and instead I just watched the most boring seven hours of my life." She pouted crossing her arms as petulantly as she could muster. "I thought I would at least figure out what you two have been hiding, I can handle whatever this thing is ok, I'm not a child".

Her accusing finger switched between the happy couple, both deeply blushing. Hiashi looked thoroughly uncomfortable, wishing his wife was here to help explain this. His previous attempt at explaining away what his daughter and lover were doing had proven unsuccessful at deterring Hanabi's interest. He should deal with this as coldly as he dealt with all matters, perhaps it would be better that way than keeping her in the dark. It might stop her from bursting in when clearly she shouldn't.

"Hanabi, I think the two need to rest. I'll explain everything ok," Hiashi placed a fatherly hand upon her back, leading her out of the room. "You see, when two people love each other…"

Hinata and Naruto started to chuckle when a distant scream of horror was heard down the hallway. Hanabi might never look at them the same again. Silently the two lovers made their way down the halls of the Hyuuga estate, making no conversation. It was not awkward, a lot had happen today as it usually did ever since they started dating, and sometimes they enjoyed a peace between them; happy the other was just near them. Hinata was slightly worried as her boyfriend leaned quite heavily on her shoulder, but she knew it was merely exhaustion. And the quick grins and reassuring thumbs up Naruto seemed to lavishly dole out to her gave her a sense that things were always going to be ok, if not a little hectic from time to time.

They made it to Hinata's room and the calling of a bed made Naruto openly express his joy, as he all but collapse into its cushioned embrace. Hinata sat to the side of him, allowing his head to nestle into her lap.

"Well, welcome to my room." She said with a timid wave of her hand. Naruto gave it a quick glance before returning to Hinata's face. The stare was intense. Her room didn't really have much to show off aside from its size, Hinata had to admit.

The two merely gazed, soaking in each other's visage. Hinata could feel her heart flutter with ever second passed, and slightly she edged closer to Naruto's lips. The kiss was light, barely a touch, but the electricity between the two was incredible. She could feel herself almost falling faint from the intoxication. With idle curiosity, Naruto had gently clasp her breasts, kneading them slowly and clumsily. His strength not their, but his determination felt with every subtle press. Her hand shifted to the hem of his pants before Naruto grabbed her arms.

"Maybe we shouldn't do it. I'd be just so terrible right now, hehe," the laugh was fake, and it was obvious Naruto was frightened to go on. But Naruto had showed so much determination tonight, that Hinata was not going to be deterred. With a careful push, she pinned Naruto down, her eyes flaring up at the sight of a rather rare sight; Naruto under her control. She kissed his neck, making small patterns with her tongue, the quicken breath at the touch enough of a reward for her to keep going. With a deft swipe, she removed Naruto's pants. Taking off her shirt and straddling him, she looked down filled with an energy that was hard to describe. The look of both hesitation and complete and utter longing, arousing her to her core.

"Don't worry. You won't need to do anything. Not tonight" She said with a breathy voice.

They fell together into the night, their bodies entwined under the moonlit window. She thought such intense feelings of desire where that of lust, but Hinata knew it was a far more passionate feeling.

It was love.

A/N: Yay, not really, totally forgot the Japanese counter part. The whole trial sequence was massively complex in the first draft, but it felt out of character for Hiashi, so I opted for a more repsectable display that sort of fits his stoic attitude. Hope it worked. And yes Impapater is any funnier than impister, just be happy Hanabi didn't try to kill him. But yeah, I've been gone for a while, I finished Uni,moved out, got engaged, writing an original comic and completely swamped with work. But I finally got a schedule that allows me to write more again, so I hope for a consistent upload date. Soooo, next time, the Double Date ;) Gears out!

PS: Oh god, sorry for any typos, I didn't have time for a final edit sweep. I fixed most of it, but I hope there aren't any others.