Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or its characters. They all belong to Masashi Kishimoto. I do not profit from this work.

Chapter 2

Nagi was walking towards the living room when he passed by the room which Naruto currently occupied. Curiosity got to him as he peaked into the room, interested in Naruto's health and wellbeing for now. Inside, he saw Hinata and Naruto talking to each other, although Hinata still had that blush tinting her face when Naruto had reduced the distance between them while he was talking.

Nagi simply smiled as he recalled the events that had led to a very precarious situation. It had been about a week or so since then, and Naruto was healing quite well. After he had woken from his deep slumber, Hinata had jumped and wrapped him in her arms without even realizing what she had done. Naruto, on the other hand, gasped that he could not breathe, to which Hinata quickly released her grasp and backed away, her face mimicking the colour of a bright red tomato.

During his recovery, Naruto had told Hinata everything about the Kyubbi and why it was sealed into him. Moreover, Hinata just held him, after he had confessed it. She was a bright girl, having put together the pieces, and the confession from Naruto had just affirmed it. Yet, she wanted to let him know that he will not be alone. After which, she quickly turned the brightest shade of red she had ever done and fainted, prompting a cry from Naruto and a very rushed Kazumi into the room to get Hinata to her room to get the blood rush from her system.

Nagi had researched about Naruto during his time in Naruto's and Hinata's world and was quite surprised at first. It was no wonder why he was not at all astounded by Naruto's actions and reactions so far. In addition, it was fortunate for Nagi as well when Naruto had explained to Hinata about the Kyubbi. He had less to worry.

A sudden cough pulled Nagi back from his head and he quickly turned to the source of the cough.

"Nagi-sama! I can't believe you're peaking at them, when you told me to give them some privacy! Humph!" Kazumi scowled as she walked past him into the living room to perform her duties.

Darn it! I've made her mad. With that thought, he hurried after Kazumi to calm her down. It seems that the explanation will have to wait.

~o~

Hinata felt elated since Naruto's recovery. She was even thankful that Naruto had explained to her about the Kyubbi. Ever since then, she had been visiting him in his room every day, trying to dissuade Naruto from getting out of bed until he was rested.

She remembered the first day of the recovery when Naruto had wanted to jumped out of bed. She was trying to push him back into bed that she ended having all her blood rushing to her head on her close contact with his skin and fighting very hard not to lose consciousness. She giggled now that she thought about it.

During that time, both of them had gotten to know about each other: Hinata's family, Naruto's seal and others. It had been until a point where they had became best of friends. Even the day before this day, when she had been in his room, she didn't feel as shy as before. She could actually talk to Naruto now. The release of the Kyubbi's chakra was like a blessing in disguise for her, albeit a painful one.

That day, she had worked out her fears and problems alongside Naruto, how she had wanted to escape the pressure back in the village. She had never wanted to leave her friends, but she only wanted a reprieve from the pressure her family had placed upon her shoulders. Naruto had become her pillar of strength, supporting her decisions and had come to a conclusion that he'll go back with Hinata when she's ready to face her father and the clan. Until that time comes, he'll "protect you to the very end, believe it!", she recalled.

Kazumi too had helped her adjust to this new world while Naruto had to still remain in bed. Kazumi was like the big sister she never had, and Hinata had wondered whether to tell her what Naruto meant to her, but decided against it. Maybe next time. Meanwhile, she and Kazumi had gone to buy more clothes for the both of them, to try and adapt to this world.

As she entered her bedroom, she noticed the sun setting, creating an orange tint in the sky, from her room's window. I must have been out for the better part of the day, she thought. In her hands, she held clothes she had bought for both Naruto and herself. She too had bought some… essentials for them too. At the thought, her cheeks turned bright red as he cupped her face in a desperate attempt to slap the blush away. Doing so, she dropped her bags of clothes, revealing them to her once more.

Oh my! I better sort these out so I can give the ones meant for Naruto to him. Her thoughts suddenly shifted focus to him rummaging through his clothes and finding one of her essentials, making her blush even more, while she hurriedly tried to arrange them in order to not mix up the items.

~o~

Hinata groggily opened her eyes. She had fallen asleep after packing the clothings for Naruto. She lifted herself on her elbows and rubbed her eyes. Slowly, her ears adjusted themselves to the surroundings and she heard a soft music drifting into her room. She must have been roused from her slumber by the tune, which, she realized, was awfully familiar.

Slowly, she got out of bed and followed the music to Nagi's study. The melody seemed to originate from his room. She did not want to disturb him, but the tune was so familiar that she had to know what the song was. Nagi's door was slightly ajar, rousing her curiosity even further. Just a peak won't hurt, will it, she thought.

Inside, she saw Nagi playing the piano, his eyes closed, as though he was feeling for the key as he played. Beside him, Hinata saw Kazumi, humming the tune. Soon, Kazumi started singing.

In the blue, blue sky, I turn on the moon's light

Sweetly, faintly heavy--captured by things like that

Ah! Those words, Hinata recognized the words of the song. She had heard it when she was little. It was during one of the festivals in the village. Ever since she heard it, the song became her favourite. If only she could remember the name –

"Isn't this song Moonlight?" came a voice behind her. Surprised, she spun around, frightened about this mysterious intruder in Nagi's home. The first thing that registered in her mind was that shock of yellow hair.

"Naruto!" she whispered in an angry tone. "What are you doing up and about?"

"Hey, I was bored in my room. Then I heard this music. So I just followed it here, where I saw you," he said scratching the back of his head and looking away. In the dim-lit corridor, he could make out the silhouette of Hinata by the partly opened door. Yet, the feature that grabbed his attention tonight was how Hinata's pale eyes seemed to sparkle in the night. They looked so beautiful…

"Ho-how did you know this song?" Hinata asked, once her anger deflated itself upon seeing Naruto innocent look. The name of the song was correct, she knew that. But for Naruto to remember that…

"I heard it a long time ago. Don't remember where, but since then, it was one of my favorites. Can't believe I was into classical," Naruto answered, garnering a chuckle from Hinata. She looked really different in this dim light. She looks happy, filled with pure unbridled joy in this melody filled corridor.

Hinata was really happy in her heart. Her crush also liked the song she liked. She closed her eyes, listening to the song Kazumi was singing.

There's never a time when I don't think about you

On nights where it's like I can't catch hold of anything

There isn't a day I don't think about it

May my hesitating heart reach you

Hinata smiled at the lyrics. That last line really did reflected what she wanted. Here was Naruto, in front of her, his cerulean eyes so full of life. Yet, she could not bring herself to put her feelings into words.

"Hey, Hinata?" Naruto suddenly called her. He had no idea what was going on in his head, yet, his mouth was just going with the flow set. "I know it's going to end, but, you want to dance with me?"

Hinata's eyes snapped open in that instant, staring at Naruto like he was a completely different person. She caught him rubbing the back of his head again, and even in this dim lit corridor, a slight tint on his cheeks. She also could feel her cheeks heating up.

Oh Kami! Naruto! Asking me to dance! With HIM! Her thought screamed. She slowly lifted her hands, as Naruto caught them and just stumbled.

"Heh! I've never danced with a girl before. Thought I'd try it with somebody I know and trust," he chuckled as he tried his best to dance to their favorite tune. Hinata too just let her lead through the dance, though it could hardly be called one. She wondered when Naruto became this interested in sentimental things. Yet, she just let the thought slip once she remembered she was holding hands with her crush.

Within the confines of his study room, Nagi opened his right eye to take a look at the noise outside his room. A slight smile crept to his face when he saw the two shinobi he had taken from the other dimension dancing (or what seems to be dancing) outside. Even as the song reached its end, he continued playing for the two teens. Even Kazumi, who had finished her verses, smiled at them.

"They'd make a great couple, right Nagi-sama?"

"Yup! They sure will"

~o~

A/N: Firstly, sorry for the late update. Not much free time on my hands.
Ways, I would like to thank all the reviewers for the great reviews. And the readers, for coming back to my story. Again, I do not own Naruto.

Oh yeah! I also do not own the song in this chapter. It's an English translation of one of my favorite songs titled "Moonlight" or "Tsukiakari" by Rie Fu. Thank you for such a wonderful song.

Reviews on this appreciated. Hoping for the best!

Additional note: May change this chapter later if I feel it's too… Maybe.

PS. Why the Kyubbi's power was triggered will be explained in the next chapter.