--well this is the final chapter. i hope you all have liked it and please please please review. thank you!--

"Hinata!" I heard Neji call her name. I closed my eyes, sighed in frustration and stepped away from Hinata. When Neji turned the corner and saw us a playful smirk stretched across his face. "Sorry. Did I interrupt?"

Yes. I thought.

"No, no. You're fine." Hinata said in her sweet voice. I looked down at her and wished so badly that Neji would just leave.

"Your father is wishing to speak with you Hinata. He requests you come as soon as possible." Neji explained.

"Right," Hinata said and turned to me. Neji saw the quick look I gave him and he left. "I'll see you later?" She said, smiling.

I just looked down at her. I didn't want her to leave. I couldn't resist the urge to brush her soft, pink cheek with the back of my hand. "Definitely." I answered.

Her face went warmer at my touch. I loved the soft crimson in compare to her pale skin.

She leaned up and brushed her lips to mine for a quick second and pulled back, quickly running after Neji. I watched her turn the corner and she glanced at me, blushing madly.

I sat there, dumbfounded at what just happened. I smiled and started to walk back to town hands in my pocket whistling a tune. This was the happiest I had been in a long time.

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I walked to my father's room quickly the blush still lingering on my face. I hadn't intended on kissing Naruto. Even if it wasn't a real kiss I still hadn't planned on it. When I came to my father's door I brushed Naruto out of my mind and focused on where I was. I didn't have any idea what he could possibly have wanted me for, but if he sent Neji it must've been important.

I knocked on his door timidly. Even though I had grown to love and respect my father, as he did for me, a small part of me was still scared of him.

"Come in," He said. I walked in a small smile on my face.

"Neji said you needed me?" I asked.

"Yes I did." He leaned back in his chair. "Come sit by me Hinata."

I did as he asked. "You know the routine for when the new Hokage is chosen. Correct?"

I nodded. All leaders of the powerful clans were present and would vote after the new Hokage had been chosen. They would vote to agree or disagree with the choice, although there had never been a time when they voted against it.

"I have… a mission," He said reluctantly obviously not wanting me to ask questions, "that day and was wondering if you would be willing to take my place instead."

Inside my head I started to dance with joy. He trusted me! He was going to let me show him what I can do!! I smiled and nodded my head earnestly. "Yes, father. I would be happy to fill in for you that day."

He grinned. "Thank you, Hinata."

He stood up and I did as well. As he made the motion that I could leave he said. "Oh, yes. Hinata?"

I turned around. "Yes father?"

"There was something interesting I heard from Hanabi today. About the parade," He said.

My face went warm. "What did she say?" My heart started to pound.

"That she saw you with the Uzumaki boy." He said. There was no disapproval in his tone, but he didn't sound enthralled either.

I looked down at the ground. "Are you going to order me to stay away from him?"

"Hinata, you're now 19 I think you're old enough to make your own decisions. I'm just going to tell you to please be careful." He said lovingly. Like a father would.

I looked up at him tears threatening to spill out of my eyes. "Thank you." I said quietly.

I then turned and walked out of his room. I squealed and jumped in the air. He trusted me to make my own decisions!! I felt so happy and the tears soon started to flow. I quickly walked to my room and wiped my eyes.

When I looked up I backed into my wall and nearly screamed. Naruto was sitting on my windowsill smiling. "Hello Hinata."

"N-Naruto! You sc-scared me!" I said shaking.

He chuckled and came up to me. "There's your stuttering again."

I laughed and he took my hand pulling me to the window. "Sorry."

"You want to go get some dinner?" He asked. I looked at the clock and to my surprise, it was dinner time. What happened to the afternoon?

"I'd love to," I smiled and he pulled me through the window.

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Tsunade smiled and she stood before all of Konaha. I sat in my father's place next to the leaders of other powerful clans. I took deep breaths. I was so nervous for myself. But more nervous for Naruto. He stood there with the other three choices for Hokage. I took a deep breath again. His eyes met with mine and he grinned. He seemed nervous though.

When Tsunade was finished with her speech she looked down at the three choices. All was silent; no one seemed to be breathing. There's no way it won't be Naruto I thought confidently no way. "Naruto Uzumaki."

It was still silent, as the decision wasn't final. But a huge exhale passed through the town. I turned to the other lords and we all started discussing. "Yes." I said without hesitation.

"No." Another man said. "He's is the human holding the demon fox's power. We don't know if his motives are honest."

"I've known him my whole life," I said, "I know they are."

An argument passed between everyone but the vote was soon taken. 8 against 10 in favor of. When Tsunade announced this a huge cheer rang through the town. Naruto was beaming and I clapped and cheered. He had done it! His dream and finally come true!

He ran up to me and pulled me close to him so I could hear what he was saying. "Meet me at the hill. I'll get there as soon as I can." I nodded and smiled.

He grinned and turned to his friends who had swarmed around him to congratulate him. I slipped my way through the crowds and towards the hill. I knew it would be a while until Naruto was left alone. But I could wait.

I watched as the sky turned to orange then pink and finally purple as the sun set. I watched as the first few stars appeared. I watched and waited.

When I heard someone behind me I stood up. Naruto was grinning at me. He was wearing the Hokage's outfit and hat. "That suits you perfectly, Naruto." I said quietly.

He walked up to me and took my hand. We watched as the night grew darker. I turned to him. "Oh by the way congratulations!" I said smiling.

He grinned as he wrapped his arms around me in a tight hug. "Thank you Hinata." He pulled back and then rested his forehead on mine. I looked into his beautiful blue eyes, blushing.

"Hinata…" He said brushing my jaw with his fingers. "Do you know who I am?"

"Naruto Uzumaki," I whispered smiling at him, "Hokage of Konaha. The greatest Hokage who has ever lived."

He chuckled and touched the tip of his nose with mine. "Do you know what I am?"

I placed my hand over his heart like I had so many nights ago. "A man…" I said, "Who's taken my heart and stowed it away."

He then leaned in and kissed me softly. I wrapped my arms around his neck and put my fingers into his long, soft blond hair causing his Hokage hat to fall off. It was much better than the pathetic little thing I'd given him.

"Hinata you know what I love about you?" He asked his lips brushing against my ear lobe.

"Hmm?"

"You're beautiful, your eyes alone could make the most cold-hearted man melt," His mouth then moved down my jaw, "and you make me feel…" there was a pause and his lips stopped in front of mine again. When he spoke his lips brushed mine, making me shiver with anticipation. "…human."

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-- i honestly don't know how the whole choosing the Hokage ceremony goes so i just made it up! ha ha thank you for reading i hope i didn't make either of them seem out of character! :P once again, please review!--