In Time

Monday

Light beams snuck their way underneath my eye lids. I knew the sun was signaling for me to get up, but my bed was begging me to stay. I got up anyway ignoring my bed's wishes and head for my shower. I welcomed the hot water as it ran down my back and slowly I was waking up. I ran my fingers through my hair rinsing the shampoo out my hair. All in all, it took me an hour and some minutes to get ready. I did a light cat eye and red lipstick and I was done. I didn't really feel like dressing up so I chose this cropped denim shirt, brown sandals, and this long burgundy skirt that was tight around my frame. I checked the huge bun on top of my head and fix the strands I let hang out and frame my face. I looked myself over once checking my outfit, you could slightly see my stomach but I didn't care. I decided I wanted one accessory and put on my black buddy holly's. I grabbed my book bag, my gym bag, my bag with my canvas in it, snagged a bagel and juice, and then I was on my way to school.
When I got to school the first bell had rung so everyone was probably hanging in the hall now. I pulled into the parking lot next to Naruto's shiny bright orange car. Naruto, Kiba, and Sasuke were all standing outside the car. I saw Naruto say something to them and they walked away. Before I could get out Naruto rushed over to open the door for me.

I got out "Thank you Naruto. Good Morning-."

Naruto cut me off by pressing his lips onto my mines. He pressed me up against my car making the kiss more heated. Our lips finally became unlocked and he pressed his forehead against mine. He finally backed away and I could see he was flushed and smiling. I wondered when are we ever going to stop being flushed around each other.

"Well good morning Buddy Holly. Did you get my text this morning?"

"You know who Buddy Holly is? And no, I didn't. What did you say in the text?"

"Of course I do and I said good morning."
"

Oh, well, morning to you too. You want a bagel I have a extra one?"
"

Yea, sure."

I handed it to him and I grabbed my book bag while he grabbed my gym bag and the one with my canvas in it. We walked up the stairs heading towards my locker. We finally spoke again when we got in the building.

He swallowed his last bite "You have volleyball try outs today, right?"

"Yea, I'm really nervous."

"Don't be nervous aren't you one of the best setters at the school? What happened to all the confidence you had over the weekend?"

"Yea, I know you're right but I still can't help the butterflies I feel."

"Wel,l I believe in you no matter what happens."

I felt my heart skip a beat when I looked over to see him smiling at me. He made me feel like all kinds of goop whenever he smiled at me. We got to my locker and Ino and Sakura were standing there waiting.

Naruto said "Hey ladies."

They said in unison "Hi Naruto."

I rolled my eyes at how the three of them acted when around each other. Sakura and Ino always competed for his attention while he sat back and watched them stroke his ego. In all honesty, it was funny to watch sometimes.

I put my gym bag in my locker and got what I needed for today. Naruto, Ino, and Sakura talked behind me.

Sakura spoke "Naruto what are you waiting for? Don't you have to get to first period?"

"I'm waiting on Hinata so we can walk to first period together. Don't you have to get to first period Sakura?"

I heard her let out a heavy sigh "Oh…yea, come on Ino."

Ino interjected "Bye Naruto."

Ino was always so happy all the time even if others were suffering around her. Sakura slumped down the hall while Ino skipped. Naruto made our way to first period seconds before the bell rung. First period went by quickly and the whole time Iruka stared at me and Naruto smiling. I laughed about it but Naruto said he was going to talk to him about it tomorrow. Naruto made it up bigger than it was, today I learned he is such a drama queen.

I joked "Naruto, you are such a drama queen."

"I am not."

He let go of my hand and pouted walking off in front of me. Then he stopped so I could catch up, his head was still down.

"My mom calls me a drama queen all the time and so does Sasuke."

I giggled "It's ok."

Then I reached up and kissed his cheek and he smiled again. I wasn't one for public display of affection but I did it so he could feel better. He wrapped his arm around my waist and he continued to walk me to second period. We walked inside and he placed my book bag in my chair and my canvas on the table then he hugged me and left.

Class started shortly after that and when it started I could tell it was going to be awkward. Through most of class only me and Ino talked while Sakura was being really quiet. I ignored it and thought nothing of it until I pulled out the picture of Naruto so I could continue my painting. I pulled out the one with him giving the peace sign and the plastic flowers he gave me.

"Oh my god! Hinata, is that Naruto?"

"Yea, I'm painting him for the project."

"Oh my look at that body I mean at the definition in his stomach. Mmm! he looks so delicious."

We sat in silence as Ino admired the picture of Naruto. I could see her eyes were full of lust.

"Could've not been me because something definitely would have went down."

Out of now where Sakura said "Or did you Hinata?"

"Did I what?"

"You have sex with him Hinata, huh? Did you have sex with Naruto?"

I'm pretty sure my face was full on red at the moment. I was so embarrassed that she would accuse me of this and be so loud about it.

"Of course not, Sakura. I took my picture for the project, I was real professional."

"Oh really? Because that's not what it looked like at the carnival yesterday."

"What are you talking about?""

"I saw you two yesterday practically eating each other's faces."

"You saw that?"

"Yea, I'm pretty everyone saw you two making out up there."

Then Ino said "Wait! You made out with Naruto yesterday?"

I blushed "Yea."

Ino high fived me "Alright girlie! I didn't know you had it in you. Are his lips soft?"

"I'm not telling you and Sakura why are you attacking me?"

"I'm not! I'm-"

"No, you are you're not being a good friend right now. You need to chill out. We went on some dates but we're not boyfriend and girlfriend and I'm not having sex with him."

"I have already called him. I have already said I liked him and then you do this?"

"No, Sakura. You said you were going to keep him as an option in case Sasuke doesn't work out. You never said you liked him. Both you and Ino said he was cute. Like you do everyone else, you're using him for your own selfish purposes. Well, let me say this. For the record, I like Naruto. I want him for myself and no one else. Can you say that, can you ever say that?"

I could see tears forming in Sakura's eyes and I felt no remorse. I felt this way because I knew Sakura didn't want this because she liked him. I knew Sakura wanted this because she was competitive and could never stand to see herself lose. Sakura has been this way since she was younger. People called her a loser all the time and she was determined to never be that way again.

Ino stepped in "You guys, lets change the subject before we say stuff we can't take back. Remember, you guys were friends and we will always be friends. Let's not have a boy come between us. Also, not to mention, Hinata has v-ball tryouts today and we can't be stressing her out."

Sakura looked at me and I looked back at her both of us too angry to speak. Honestly, I was really hurt that Sakura would act this way. Like I said, she never really liked him. It was all a game for her. The rest of the class we were all silent not a word left any of our lips. I tried to get off my cloud of anger so I could focus on my beautiful painting. Again I started painting the flowers like they were raining down. Before I knew it second period was over and I was the last one to leave. I lagged behind because I really didn't want to be around Ino and Sakura right now.

When I got out Naruto was standing there waiting for me, his smile fell when I came out. He ran up to hug me, snuggling his face into my hair.

"What's wrong? Rough day in class?"

"Yea, I guess you could say that."

I left out the part about us all arguing over him. I felt it's better to leave that out so things don't get messy.

"Naruto, why do you always snuggle yourself like that into my hair?"

He laughed "I don't know. I guess to breath in your scent for that moment. Actually that sounds sort of stalkerish."

"Yea it sort of like that, but it was still very sweet."

When we got into class, I was still bummed out but Naruto made me feel better. He made me laugh and giggle until Kurenai told us the lesson for today. She told us we would be taking care of an egg for the next three weeks. She then put us in pairs and I got teamed up with Sasuke. Many of the girls were jealous in the class and I saw this made Sakura seem even sadder. Then someone joked that if Sasuke and I did have a kid, it would be the sexiest baby alive. I think Naruto made the joke. I don't know but everyone laughed at it. Then Kurenai announced the last pair.

"Lastly the two blonds are together, Naruto and Ino."

She read us the rest of the assignment and told us we have a paper to write at the end of this. I went to go stand by Sasuke and we split off the schedule for who would get the egg. I got the egg every other day but Sasuke got it for today. We named the egg Shelby and then the bell rung signaling it was lunch time.
For the first time in a while, we all sat with each other in the courtyard, and surprisingly Sakura and Ino sat next to me. I had wraps with salmon and other good proteins, I need as much energy as possible. Everyone was wrapped up in their own conversations. Ino, Naruto, and Sakura were talking about something. I think they were talking about how there should be cheerleaders for soccer.

Then he turned towards me "Hey, my mom wants you to come over this Sunday."

"Why?"

"Every Sunday, my parents have this family dinner at my house and she wants you to come over. I think she wants the rest of the family to get to know you. I think they're all still under the impression that you're my girlfriend."

"I told them we weren't going out when I was there yesterday."

Then Ino said "Wait, you already meet his parents?"

"Yea, I didn't know I was going to, it wasn't planned honestly."

Then she awed at the both of us.

"The girl you're dating meeting your parents, troublesome."

So are you going to come, Hinata?"

"Sure, I would love to come."

"My mom said you can bring your dad or sister if you would like to. Plus, when you come over, I can show you where I put Goldie."

Choji said "Who is Goldie?"

"Goldie is mine and Hinata's fish baby. We got him at a carnival."

Sasuke looked at me "You two have a fish baby?"

The expression on his face was that the idea was completely ridiculous. Before I could answer, Naruto spoke.

"Yep, that's right! I got two baby mamas."

He leaned back in his chair so proudly.

"Idiot."

Then under his breath he said "Whatever ice bitch."

"What you say?"

"Nothing, I love you."

I saw Naruto look over at the clock and then he stood. He rose his milk carton in the air and cleared his throat. When he saw he had everyone's attention he spoke.

"I don't know if everyone knows this but Hinata has volleyball tryouts today and I think we all should wish her luck."

In unison, they all wished me good luck and left me with good wishes. The lunch bell broke up the special moment we were all having. I was really happy to have such great friends like them. Naruto was going to walk to walk me to 4th period but Sakura asked if she could instead.

"Sure, I don't see a problem with it, I'll see you two in class."

She waited until he was out of hearing distance until she began to speak.

"So, I want to talk to you about what happened earlier."

"Alright, shoot."

"Hinata, I just want to say sorry for how I reacted earlier. I feel really bad and I had no reason to blow up like that. Naruto isn't married to any of us so he can date whoever. So, I just want to apologize for that."

"Cool, I accept."

Then she gave me a look I think she expected me to say sorry. Honestly, I didn't see why I should be nor did I feel sorry.

"Are we friends again?"

"Friends."

We hugged then walked to fourth, making it before the bell rang. I didn't know what was up with Sakura or if she had anything up her sleeves. For now I was going to ignore my gut and accept Sakura's apology.

Fourth period ended pretty quickly, actually this whole day went by fast. Now Naruto and I were outside the class. We waited for everyone to leave. He said he had something to talk to me about but I think he just wanted some alone time. He had me up against the locker we were chest to chest nose to nose at the moment. He had one hand wrapped around my lower back and the other was laced between my fingers.

"I really like this skirt."

"You do?"

I felt him squeeze me "Yea, it really shows off your assets."

He winked at me and I couldn't help but blush and then he laughed.

He laughed "I'm sorry, I had to say it."

"Naruto, I have to go and warm up."

He pouted "I don't want you to leave. I want to stay in this moment with you forever."

"I'm sorry but I need to warm up before tryouts."

"Alright."

He finally closed the space between our lips and kissed me. I heard and felt the locker rattle when he pinned me to the locker. Then, there were footsteps and this broke our kiss. I looked up and Kakashi was walking past our make out session.

"Naruto. Hinata."

I could see the little smirk underneath Kakashi's mask and the glint in his eyes. I also saw that Naruto and I were completely red as tomatoes. We said no words and we just walked to the gym so I could go to practice.

"I'm going to my yearbook meeting and then I'll be in the gym lobby waiting for you afterwards. Good luck with your tryouts today"

I nodded my head and we kissed one more time. Then we walked our separate ways and I went to go get changed. When I got in the gym most of the new girls were there and I got everyone to hustle and put the nets up. Eventually everyone got in there and we started our warm up drill. Then our coach had us go through a sequence of setting, passing, blocking, and serving to see who was better at defense and offence. I did a backwards set and I saw the coach nodding his head in agreement at me. Overall, I was doing really well and seemed to have improved on many things especially my serving. I used to not be that great with serving but then I worked on it and now I have a power hit. Since we were only doing tryouts, practice was short so we got out around five o' clock. I knew we got a new coach this year, the varsity coach left us with a parting speak.

"Good job, ladies. I saw you out there exhibiting your youth! I'm going to put up who made what teams outside in the lobby. Ladies remember even if you didn't make the team don't let that get down your youthful spirit, and come back next year."

He then pranced out. We had this freaked out expression on our faces. The new coach's name is Gai I heard about him but never had his class. Tenten and Neji told me he was the soccer coach but was changing sports this year. They also said that Lee practically idolizes him and I see where Lee gets it from. They both had bowl cuts and he wore green on green just like Lee does. It looked like he had the same all green track suit that Lee does. I got out of my thoughts and decided to go and face the music.

When I got out to the lobby, I saw so many girls walk away sad, some even crying. I was a ball of nerves and seeing them cry was making my case worse. I walked up to the list and checked under varsity because if you're a senior that's the only team you can make. I strolled down the list and when I saw my name, I almost burst into tears. I was extremely happy that I made it, all my previous stress melted.

I felt strong hands wrap around my waist and lift me up high. I saw blue eyes stare back into mines and instantly I smiled.

He said "Did you make it?"

"Yes, now please put me down."

He spun me around "Alright, alright, alright, let's go out and celebrate!"

I giggled "Come on, Naruto, put me down."

"I will only if you'll go out with me to celebrate."

"But I have homework to do."

"Hinata, come on."

"Ok but something quick so I can get home in time." For some reason, I couldn't say no to this guy.

"Yes, lets take my car."

"What about my car?"

"Just leave it parked here and we'll come back for it."

"Alright but remember make it quick."

He kissed my cheek than grabbed my hand and led me to his car. Everything was perfect. I made the team and now I had Naruto. I wondered if life could get any better.

Since our school was in the city many local parks neighbor it. The whole ride there Naruto expressed how excited he was about me making the team. I think he is more excited about this than I am. The sun was setting in the park when we got there, it was so beautiful. We walked and talked until we came upon an ice cream vendor in the park. Naruto demanded we get ice cream to celebrate.

"How many for you, sir?"

"Two please?"
"What's the occasion?"

"She just made the varsity volleyball team."

"Well, congratulations."

"Thanks! How much is it?"

"It's free for your girlfriend making the volleyball team and to the beautiful couple."

"Well, thanks a lot."

Naruto and I went to go sit on a spot on the grass and ate our ice cream. He got cookies and cream while I got chocolate. Naruto got some vanilla on his nose and I got it off for him.

"Did you hear that guy call you my girlfriend?"

"Yea, I did."

"Do you think we make a cute couple?"

"Yea."

"I do too.

We finished off our cones now we were just sitting in the grass talking. Naruto paused and I turned to see what he was looking at. There was a fireflies coming from out the grass. Then came another and another soon there was a gang of them. Naruto tried to catch one in his hand so I could see. His hand began to glow and I could see the little bug glow. We laid in the grass watching them flutter above us. Then, I felt him grab my hand through the grass. I thought this was the perfect moment so I reached over and kissed him. He kissed back but stalled at first. I guessed that he was surprised I kissed him, not going to lie, I was too.

I felt my phone vibrate and I got a text from Tenten. I responded but I also noticed the time on my phone.

"Naruto we have to go, it's late."

He shook his head agreeing, and we headed to his car. Naruto rushed back to school hoping to get me home on time. We came to a stop when we parked next to my car. Everything looked normal nothing looked vandalized or out of place. When I go out the car he was standing outside his car. He hugged me and then we kissed nothing needed to be said between us. I got in my car and drove off as he trailed behind me, I saw the last of him when our cars went in different directions.

When I got home my house was lit but no one was waiting up. Everyone was off in their own rooms doing something with their lives. I got upstairs, my bedroom was open and I could see Tenten was sitting on my bed.

"Hey, you're finally home. Where were you?"

"I was out with Naruto celebrating."

"So, does that mean you made the team?"

"Yea, it does. I made varsity."

She got up and down screaming and finally she came over and hugged me. She squeezed the life out of me in that one hug. She responded just like Naruto I swear they were more excited than I was. She finally let go and when she looked at my face, she looked confused.

"Are you not excited Hinata?"

"I am but I was more stressed than excited. I'm glad it's over."

"So, this Naruto kid took you out to celebrate huh? Come sit, tell me all about it."

"Yea, he was so excited and then he took me out for ice cream in the park."

"So you guys are getting closer right?"

"Yea, pretty much. Remember, I told you about the dates."

"So what is your status then, the two of you?"

"What do you mean by status?"

"Yea, like is he your boyfriend, are you guys talking what?"

"I guess we're dating. Nothing too serious at the moment."

"Well, let me give you some advice. Don't try to take dating too serious."

"I'm not, don't worry."

"I'm serious, Hinata. I know you have serious feelings for this kid but he may not feel the same."

"Alright, I won't. It's just been a couple dates. I'm pretty sure today was our last one."

Friday

I was wrong when I said that was the last date we would have. Every day after practice, Naruto would come to my house and watch me paint while he listened to music. A lot of times, he would bring his camera and take photos of me. He would always rant and rave that I was his muse so he must take photos. My dad never saw Naruto when he came over which was a surprise to me. I told Naruto the situation with my dad and in a way it was like we were sneaking around. He came over every day this week except today, today was Friday. We had our first game today and everyone was going even my father. My dad didn't support most things in my life but he supported this. My mom played volley ball when she was younger and in a way it reminded him of her. Everyone was coming out tonight. Tenten, Lee, and Neji were coming as well.

Now, here I was, sitting in the locker room preparing for the game. I did a couple stretches before Coach Gai came in and gave us a peep talk.

"Alright, girls! We worked hard. Now go out there and let everyone see your flame of youth!"

I don't really know what's with Coach Gai and this talk about youth, but I could definitely see where Lee got it from. The doors burst open and the j.v. volleyball team walked in and Kakashi followed behind them with his face in that orange book. They were all so excited from winning their match upstairs but Kakashi, their coach, wasn't. In fact, Kakashi was more nonchalant about the situation.

Then, Kakashi spoke "Good job, team, with our win tonight. Hit the showers and you can come watch the game upstairs when you finish."

"Ah, Kakashi. I see you won your game tonight. My team should win as well as they exhibit their youth on the court tonight."

Kakashi sighed "I expect nothing less of you Gai."

"My team can't lose tonight. I can't be shown up by an old rival!"

They then went into this whole argument. Gai saying something about fifteen thousand pushups after the game between Kakashi and him. I got everyone ready putting our hands in a circle.

"Team, on three. One, two, three!"

We said in unison "Team!"

We ran up to the gym warming up on one half of the court while the other team used the other side. From the stands, I could see some of the girls' support team in the crowd. I even saw mine, right dead in the middle. They had signs with my name on them, they had my number 12 painted on their faces, and Tenten and Ino painted on themselves the school colors blue and white. Even though they were blue and white, Ino painted my face on her stomach. I always thought they were being extreme with their spirit when they came to games. The whole crew was there filled with pride, even Sasuke and Gaara who I knew didn't enjoy school events. Like I said earlier, I have the greatest friends ever. I saw father on the front row too with his typical scowl and the intense glare he wore famously. I wanted to do my best because he was here, I always tried to do my best when he came to my games.

Eventually the game started and everyone on my team was set up for the serve being made. We went toe to toe for more than ten minutes the score was 10 to 6, and then the coach took me out. You can't have more than one team captain on the court at a time, so he switched me for the other one. I sat on the bench and soon was welcomed with water and a towel, I could hear the praises from behind me. I turned around to look at the crew and they all exploded into shouts and praises.
Naruto wasn't in the stands, he was part of the newspaper staff so he was taking pictures and interviews. As soon as I sat down, he ran up to me with his camera in hand.

"Hinata, with being one of the captains, how do you feel about the game tonight?"

"I feel great but I know we have stiff competition for tonight."

"How do you feel about your new coach?"

"I feel very positive about him he is always encouraging us to spread our youth."

"Two questions, if you win tonight, how would you feel? Next question, if you don't win tonight, how will you feel?"

"If we win tonight, of course I would be excited but if we lose, I won't feel too bad. We did our best."

"How are you going to celebrate, if you win tonight? Are you and your team mates going to go to Disney World?"

I giggled "I don't think so. It's too far but we will go to the best diner in town, Jiraiya's."

He smiled "Who are you going to sit with while you're there? Maybe with a handsome and dashing male photographer?"

"Definitely not. I'm going to go sit with my wonderful friends."

He pouted and I patted his shoulder to show I was just joking. He smiled then got up to interview more of the girls. We won the first round 15 to 10. Coach Gai was jumping for joy on the side lines. He gave us a peptalk before we started round two, keeping all our spirits high. I was put back into making award winning sets that was getting us points every time. I was taken out of the game once again when the other captain was put in for the second time. When I was taken out, the score was 12 to 7. The other team had caught up and they were a point behind us. The score was now 13 to 12 and coach put me back in the game. We blocked, dived, and served our best balls which resulted in us winning the game. The end score was 15 to 14 and the crowd exploded in excitement. We lined up to shake hands with the other team and to congratulate them on a good game.

After the game, I ran up to father before anyone else. I asked him if I could go out with the rest of the team to the diner. He said yes but not to be out to long since I had homework. I was shocked with his easy going attitude tonight. When the coast was clear Tenten came over and hugged me. They all congratulated me on a good game and then we all went to Jiraiya's afterward.

All the girls on the team either car pooled or had their parents drive them to the diner. I currently had four other girls in my car and we were all singing long to the songs on the radio. After every game, it was a tradition we got to the local diner and that was everyone, not only the team.
We had a pretty big party when we got there. Actually, the hostess was completely baffled when we got there. Naruto came forward and spoke, giving the girl directions.

"Angela, take us to the back, where the party room is."

The girl shook her head and lead us to the back immediately where there was a huge round table. There was probably fifty chairs, at the least, in that room. I didn't even know this room existed. Usually they just split us up among the diner but I guess Naruto has the hook up. We all took our seats. the whole volleyball team sat to the left while everyone else to the right. All the parents sat outside while the coaches, the two teams, our team managers, and the crew sat inside that room. I sat in the middle that split the team up and my friends from everyone else. Naruto was sitting on my right he had my fingers laced with his underneath the table. Soon, the four different waiters came in and all, giving us menus but some of us already knew what we wanted.
As quick as they could, with a party this large, they brought us our drinks and food. I grabbed shrimp pasta while Naruto got a huge bowl of ramen. Actually, it was more than one bowl it was actually more like five. We all became wrapped up in our food but noticed when the doors popped open. It was Jiraiya, Naruto's grandpa.

He had a huge smile on his face then it dropped.

"What are you doing here, brat?"

With a mouth full of noodles he said "Celebrating with the volleyball teams, they won their games tonight."

"Swallow your food. You're around beautiful ladies, show so respect."

"Whatever, pervy gramps."

"Any way, I wanted to personally come out and praise you on your wins tonight. I'm Jiraiya, I'm the owner and head chef in this establishment. Fridays and Saturdays are the best nights, thanks to your school's sports program. So I would like to make a cheers to your teams and my restaurant's business with each other."

We all raised our glasses and cheered to that.

Then Jiraiya said "Kakashi, they're letting you coach kids now?"

"They let me teach them. I don't see why they wouldn't let me coach."

The whole time he never looked up at Jiraiya he kept his eyes in that book. He ate and read at the same time, no one ever saw his mouth or eyes. Then, Gai jumped up from out his seat.

His face was shocked "Kakashi you know the restaurant owner and head chef?"

"In more ways than others, yes."

Then Gai went on a rant about youth and Lee shortly got up and joined in with him. They both ended up in some agreement to do seven hundred pushups after the dinner. Then. Jiraiya laid his eyes on Naruto and I, a smirk appeared on his face instantly.

"Oh, Naruto, is your little girlfriend on the volleyball team?"

All our friends got quiet when that statement left his lips. They all looked at us. I blushed and tried to look away.

"Hinata isn't my girlfriend, gramps. I told you that."

"Are you going to reward her for her win tonight?"

Jiraiya winked and Naruto and I blushed when we caught onto what he was saying.

"God! Why do you have to be a perv all the time? Shouldn't you be in the kitchen somewhere?"

"You're right, brat. I'm going to leave now and get back to work."

I was so happy to have him leaving, my face couldn't handle anymore blushing tonight. Then he stopped at the door before turning around to look back at Naruto.

"Oh and Naruto protect yourself tonight, we're not going to wait up for you tonight."

He left with one last wink and I was completely mortified. I looked over at Naruto, he was red as well. We all finished eating and drove back to the school so everyone could get in their cars. When everyone left Naruto asked me to trail him back to the diner. We got into the parking when he gestured me to come over to his car. We sat on the trunk of his car, watching the stars. We talked for a while before Naruto started to kiss me. He started off kissing my forehead, then he kissed my nose lightly, and then he moved onto my ear.

He placed light kisses on my ear at first, then he nibbled on my lobe before he licked the shell of my ear. He got the reaction he wanted out of me. I moaned lightly into the night air. He moved on to kissing my lips now but his hands began to roam. I felt him squeeze my breast causing me to moan into the kiss. I really didn't want him to know what his touch did to me but I couldn't help it when he made me melt like that. He moved from my lips down to my jaw line. He started to suck, kiss, and bite until he went to my neck. He started by kissing my neck and collar bone. Then, he sucked on spots he knew he was getting a response out of. I ran my fingers through his hair while he did this, he moaned into my neck every time he sucked on the right spot. He came to this spot in between my neck and collar bone, and began to suck, kiss, and bite it. Doing so made me blush all sorts of shades of red and making me pull his hair. He moaned into my neck before he bit one more time.

I moaned his name into the air '"Naruto."

Then my jacket pocket vibrated, braking up the moment. I looked at the caller ID and it was my dad calling. I hopped off the trunk of the car and walked out of talking distance with Naruto.

"Yes father….on my way home….the diner was packed…I'm sorry I'll try to get home quick."

I hung my phone up with sorrow. I was bummed that the moment had to end. I walked back over to Naruto, telling him it was my father and I had to leave.

"Shit! Hinata, there are hickey's all over your neck."

"Are you serious?"

He pulled me over to the rear view mirror to show me.

"Thank god I have cover up in my bag."

He let out a huge sigh of relief "Thank god! I couldn't deal with your dad tonight."

I went over to my car and got out a makeup bag I kept in my gym bag. I got out my cover up and started to apply it to the three hickeys on my neck. Then I took out a brush and began to brush my hair over my neck. I turned to Naruto and then he approved that I looked fine. We shared one last hug and then I was off home.
When I got home dad was waiting for me, he came down on me about being out late. I apologized and then rushed up to my room. I shortly went to sleep after that but not before I sent Naruto a goodnight text.

Sunday

Saturday had gone and flew by. We had another game and won. We went to the diner again but everyone wanted to go to this party afterwards. Naruto wanted me to go especially but I denied it and hung out with Tenten instead. Naruto drunk dialed me in the middle of the night and I entertained it for a while then hung up.
It was Sunday afternoon now and I had just got done getting ready. I looked myself over one more time. I had on a long sleeve black shirt that was cut low in the back, a short lavender skirt that moved with the wind, black stockings, all black pumps, nice gold earrings and matching bracelet, and put on my brown aviator jacket because it was a bit chilly. I put my hair into a huge bun on top of my head but let my bangs out and let a stand hang on each side. I put on a cat eye and a nude pink like lipstick. Naruto said I didn't have to dress up but I wanted to look nice for his parents. I hope I didn't look too casual or too dressed up. Either way, I didn't have time to think about that because the door bell just rung signaling it was Naruto. I quickly ran down the stairs, gave Naruto a quick smooch of the lips, and we got in his car and drove off.

We passed the diner "Why do you always offer to come pick me up? I have memorized the route to your house by now."

"I come pick you up because it's romantic that's what people do. You should let me be sweet, and mushy, and romantic towards you for as long as it's here."

I looked at him "What is that suppose to mean?"

"It means I like you Hinata and I never treated any other girl like I treat you."

I looked away "You think you'll ever stop treating me this way?"

"I hope not, you don't treat people like you like shit."

"People like me? Who are people like me?"

"You have one of those pure souls Hinata, there's only a handful of you in the world."

"Is your soul not pure?""

"Nope, it's far from it. That's why I feel you would be something good in my life."

"Would you like me more if my soul was more dirty?"

"I really don't know."

We were at least five minutes from his house but we sat in silence the whole way. We both reflected our on the deep conversation we just had. Naruto stating he had a dirty soul made me question what kind of history this blue eyed boy had. We parked on the curb because the drive way was beyond full. We walked up the driveway and Naruto grabbed my hand bringing me closer to him. He unlocked the door and we were welcome to the sound of plates falling. Naruto released my hand and rushed into the kitchen.

"Mom!"

I ran behind him. His grandfather, grandmother, dad, and mom were in the kitchen, they have broken a plate each.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

"Braking plates for good luck. Do you want a turn sweetie?"

"No, but do you want me to help you clean this up?"

"No, Naru I got this. Take Hinata and go sit in the dining room with your friends."

Naruto grabbed my hand and lead me to the room across the way. Inside was Iruka, Kakashi, Sasuke, Kiba, and Sasuke's brother. Naruto sat by Kiba while I sat to the left of him, Naruto and Kiba begin chatting. I saw they were looking down at the plate and forks until I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around. It was Kiba. Immediately, my face turned cold.

"Hinata, can I talk to you in the other room please?"

I was about to speak but Naruto put his hands on my shoulder, he gave me an encouraging smile.

"Alright, but real quick Kiba."

We walked into the living room and sat on the couch, we were silent for a while. I looked straight ahead and then Kiba's eyes meet mine. He let out a sigh.

"Hinata, let me start off by saying, I'm a sorry piece of shit and I never meant to hurt you."

He looked up to see my initial reaction but I didn't say anything.

"You probably don't believe me but don't be mad at me please. I got caught up in the hype and I should have never sold my best friend out like that."

I just looked down. I wasn't buying anything Kiba was selling right now. Then I heard hiccups and when I looked up Kiba was crying pretty hard.

He said through tears "You're my best friend and I really do love you. When I say I love you, I mean not in that way. I shouldn't have fucked up our relationship like that by saying I liked you. You were right but I did feel attracted to your looks and forgot you were a person, and I'm such a douche for that. Hinata, we don't have to be friends but if you don't forgive me, it'll haunt me forever. If we do become friends again though, I promise to be the best friend ever, an even greater friend than Tenten is to you."

I couldn't sit there and just watch Kiba cry like that, it would be heartless. I went up to him and wrapped my arms around him. He accepted my hug and sort of wept into my arms. I cuddled into his hair and it smelt like his dog and vanilla.

"Kiba, don't cry I forgive you, you know I can't keep a grudge."

"I know but I was terrible. I treated you like shit."

"Yea, I know but look at your nose you've suffered enough."

He laughed "Yea, I know. Don't I look like head?"

I giggled because it was true "How long will it be on for?"

"It will be there for another week or so but it's ok."

"I'm really sorry about breaking your nose."

"No, I deserved it like you said, I was completely wrong. So when did you hook up with this kid?"

"Who do you mean? Naruto?"

"Yea, I mean how do you guys go from friends to speculation that you two are a couple."

"We're not a couple, we're just dating, Kiba. Honest."

"Well, you two are sure doing a lot to be dating, you already met his parents."

"Well, I don't know. Let's not be so serious."

Then, Naruto walked in the room, causing Kiba and I to look up. Naruto paused, giving us the most confused look.

"We're ready to start dinner guys."

Kiba and I followed Naruto into the dining room where everyone was waiting for us. I felt myself blush because I felt like they all were waiting on us. They passed around a plate with salmon burgers on them. When I got mine, I checked it had avocados, spinach, tomatoes, and some kind of honey mustard and mayo combination. I could feel my mouth watering as I looked at the site before me. Then a basket of kettle chips came around topping off the meal. I wanted to just dig my face in but kept my composure since this was my first time around most of these people. We all began to dig in and then Naruto spoke.

"Mom, you know salmon burgers is Hinata's favorite food."

"Oh really, there one of mine too."

I swallowed my food and smiled over at her.

"Yea, actually, you both have a lot in common. Her favorite flower is sunflowers and she's an artist as well."

"You like sunflowers and you do art as well?"

"Yes and yes, I'm a painter."

"Aren't you working on that project with Naruto? Are you any good at painting?"

Naruto interjected "Is she any good? Can penguins fly?"

Then Sasuke said "No idiot they can't."

"Whatever bastard but Hinata is an amazing painter."

Minato said "Well Naruto has made you his muse as well, he has all kinds of photos of you hanging up in his studio."

"Hinata are you banging Naruto?"

I practically choked on my food with that statement. Everyone stopped eating and turned to Jiraiya. He continued to eat like he asked what the weather was or how was your day.

"Pervy Gramps! What the fuck?"

Kushina smacked a spoon to his hand "Naruto, language."

Naruto screamed in pain and begin to rub his hand fiercely.

He gave her puppy eyes "Mom, he started it."

"What? You act like I'm not telling the truth. The other night, my staff found them going at it in the parking lot."

If I wasn't blushing before I definitely was blushing now.

"Naruto, you two were having sex outside your grandfather's restaurant?" Minato gave Naruto a very disapproving look.

"No, dad. We weren't having sex, we were making out." Naruto had a face full of panic at this point.

Then Kiba spoke "Either way, you shouldn't talk about Hinata like that she is a sweet girl."

"And what are you doing defending her honor punk?"

"I'll do more than defend it, I'll-"

Both men got up but both were stopped by their ears being pulled. Jiraiya's wife grabbed his ear and Sasuke grabbed Kiba's. They both sat down and cried like girls with their ears being pulled.

"Everyone, settle down. I'm pretty sure Hinata is nice girl. Now, Hinata, tell us about your family. Why didn't you invite them tonight?"

"Well I have a dad, a sister, and my cousin. I'm not that close with my dad and sister but my cousin and his girlfriend are really close to me."

"What about your mother, dear, do you have one?"

"Well, no. She died when I was younger."

She squeezed my hand "Oh well, I'm sorry to hear that. On a lighter note, please invite your cousin and his girlfriend next time we do this. What are their names by the way?"

"Thank you for inviting me for a next time. My cousin's name is Neji and his girlfriend's name is Tenten."

"Wait, is Tenten that cute chick with brown hair that always wear those two buns?"

"Yea, that's her."

"Hinata, it isn't a problem considering your Naru's…significant other. How is Saturday, is that good for everyone?"

"Mom, actually, Hinata has a game that night."

"A game for which sport?"

"Oh, Hinata plays volleyball. She is on the varsity team."

"Oh, that's really nice to hear we can have a celebration dinner afterwards. Go ahead and invite Tenten and Neji for a victory after party."

We agreed on this and finished up the rest of dinner. I helped Kushina clean up. When we were in the kitchen she told me she liked my outfit, of course I said thank you. She said you could tell how so one's personality was by the way they dressed. She told me she thought I had an interesting personality.
After the cleaning up, we watched the football game with the rest of the family. I displayed my excitement and knowledge for the game earning some points with the men in Naruto's family. I left early, considering it was Sunday and we had school tomorrow. I said goodbye to everyone and then Naruto drove me home. I kissed him on the cheek and hopped out the car and rushed inside. I finished my left over homework and then hit the bed having sweet blissful dreams about Naruto.

Saturday

All week I had hung out with Naruto, mostly at my house, the park, or at the diner because he had to work. Everything has been going smoothly with Naruto and we have been going strong for two weeks. On Friday he took me to this really nice and expensive Italian restaurant and he got me these really nice gold, purple, and green antique earrings. They were really beautiful and I was really speechless when he gave them to me. It was the nicest thing a guy had done for me I felt my heart swell at his gesture.

It was Saturday now and we were all hanging out at the park playing touch football. It was Kiba, Naruto, Sasuke, and I just hanging out. This was the first time me hanging out with Kiba after our fight, I was having so much fun with him.
After a while we went back to my house because I had to get ready for my game. Father was up stairs sick so I invited everyone in seeing it was safe. Also, since he was sick, father couldn't come to my game today which was fine since Naruto's parents were coming. I told them they could sit in the living room while I took a shower.
I hopped in, putting my head directly underneath the shower head to make sure today's dirt was washed away. I ran my fingers through my hair making sure it got all sudsy with soap. I combed out the knots and kinks and used my special shampoo to make sure it was extra clean. I got out the shower, looking at my hair debating if I should flat iron it or not. I decided against it and ran some hair products through to remove the tangles in my hair. I walked into my bedroom to get my blow dryer and I almost screamed when I saw Naruto, Kiba, and Sasuke in my room.

"What are you guys doing in my room?"

They all turned around when they heard me speak and blushes crept on Naruto and Kiba's faces. Sasuke on the other hand didn't flinch, didn't move, his expression never changed. Finally, Naruto and Kiba covered their eyes, looking away while Sasuke unfazed continued what he was doing.

Naruto spoke first "Hinata, we are so sorry, Greta said we couldn't stay down stairs."

"What are you talking about? Why couldn't you?"

"Your little sister is downstairs, working on a project with her friends."

"Sasuke, are you not going to look away?"

"Nope."

I just let out a sigh and rushed to get my volleyball clothes. I ran back into my bathroom and slammed the door. I tried to calm myself because I didn't want to be stressed out before a game that was bad luck. I changed into my clothes and blow dried my hair putting it into a bun and pinning my bangs back. When I came back out, they rambled their sorry and I told them everything was fine. I put my shoes on, packed up my finished painting, a change of clothes, and then we were on our way to the game.

I warmed up with my team, we got another youthful pep talk with coach Gai, and then we ran off hoping to win this game. The last game we had, which was Wednesday, we lost. They practically wiped the floor with us. So this game I was hoping would be a win seeing as how much is riding on it.
Coach sat me out for most of the game and let the other captain in. Everything was great and going strong the score was 10 to 8, we need five more point to win the first round. Then they started to kick our butts. Not only did they catch up, they were past us. The score was now 13 to 14 and coach decided to put me in. Even with me in the game we lost the first round and our side wasn't too happy about this. Actually, the whole team was in low spirits until Gai gave another pep talk about youth, it made us all feel a little better.

During the second round, we became more aggressive. We saved every ball, we dived for everything, and served our balls so we could get an ace. Eventually, with all our hard work, we won the second round and the tension was high going into the third round. Coach took me out at the beginning of the third round and the current score was 10 to 10. We switched out captain so I could finally go in but he had me on the back line this time. Coach Gai set me up to serve and do defense. I was nervous because I usually play offence during the games, but Coach Gai said he believed I could do this. I did a jump serve causing us to get an Ace across the way. I did another jump serve but they didn't let this one touch the ground. I kept having to dive for balls and I was generally afraid my knees were going to give out. The score was 14 to 14 now. I could feel the pressure on me because my next serve could make us win or lose this game. I approach the serving line did the jump serve and it was an Ace. My team mates and I burst into screams of joy because we just won the game. We rushed to one another hugging each other jumping up and down excited about our win.

The whole team rushed into the locker room still screaming and too happy about our win. We all gathered in a circle around Coach Gai. He had a river of tears coming down his face.

"To you, girls, for really showing the other team your youth!"

We all scream youth and pumped our fist in the air with Coach Gai. When I got into the lobby Naruto was waiting with sunflowers, when he saw me he picked me up and kissed me. Of course I wrapped my arm around his neck and kissed him back. I was hesitant at first because we never kissed in front of a crowd plus his parents were right there. He eventually put me down and Tenten came over and squeezed the life out of me. Neji had to pull Tenten off before I could breathe again.

Kushina ran up "Oh my god that was awesome! You were amazing out there. You had so much power when you did that jump serve."

"You know what a jump serve is?"

Minato said "Yea, Kushina here played volleyball when we were in high school."

"Dad, are you guys talking about that jump thing Hinata did?"

"Yea."

"Yea, that was pretty cool but can we go now I'm starving."

We drove back to the house where we would celebrate this evening's winning. They allowed me to take a shower and change while everything was being set up. I washed my hair and took my shower then got dressed in a red and blue flannel, a white racer back tank with a pocket, blue jeans with a rip in the knee, and my leopard thong sandals. I put my hair in a pony tail and let my bangs out, my hair looked nice for it not to be flat ironed. I put on some eye liner and perfume than I went downstairs.

Everyone was settling at the table when I came down. There was mini slider hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, punch, there was a lot of finger foods. I made a plate and sat next to Naruto at the table. We all ate and laughed with each other at the table when Kushina asked me about my painting of Naruto.

"Hinata, when do you think you're going to finish that painting of Naruto?"

"I actually finished it and I brought it here to show you, it's in Naruto's car."

"Oh, really? Naruto, go get it please."

Naruto got up from the table to fetch the painting. He handed her the painting. She took it out the bag and held it up for everyone to see. It was a huge painting so she had to spread her arms out wide to show it off.

"This is so beautiful Hinata. You're really talented. This is amazing. Do you think you can paint me one, it's a beautiful picture of Naru."

"Yes, of course. It won't be a problem."

"I'm going to pay you for it too."

"You really don't have to I-."

"No, but I want to. Have you ever been paid for your work before?"

"No, I haven't."

She smiled at the painting. It was the one with Naruto giving the peace sign. They all loved the painting and complimented me on my talent. In the picture, Naruto is smiling sitting in a kiddy pool with flowers multi colored flowers raining down and rays of sun around Naruto's silhouette. After everyone got a glance of the painting, Naruto took it back to his car. We all sat around the table chatted and shared some laughs.

Then Tsunade said "So Hinata what college were you considering going to?"

"The Cooper Union for its arts program."

"Yes, that's a really good school. Kiba and Sasuke also said they were applying there as well."

"Yea, well, the school has various majors to pick from."

"Naruto wants to go there and we would really like for him to get accepted."

"Well, ever year during the spring they have scouts from multiple schools come to Konoha and Cooper is one of the schools that visit. That's how Neji got in."

"Oh really? What are you majoring in Neji?"

"I'm majoring in music theory and composition."

"Oh that sounds grand and what are you majoring in Tenten?"

"I'm majoring in sports medicine."

"That's nice to hear I'm a surgeon myself Tenten."

Tenten nodded her head agreeing with Tsunade. We all ended up watching another football game and Minato and Tenten bonded that night. Jiraiya tried to flirt with Tenten and I winning him a hit to the face, courtesy of Tsunade. I was learning that Jiraiya was a pervert and Tsunade had a violent side. I was actually learning that Naruto had a very crazy but nice family. Kushina was hyper and outgoing while Minato was calm and charming. Tsunade was violent and cocky and Jiraiya was perverted and cocky. In a way all the couples balanced each other out.

It was getting late which was a sign that I needed to get home. Before we did though, I asked the lady of the house a favor that she agreed to. Naruto drove me home but the whole way there he begged me to go to this party with him tonight. He said we should go and celebrate my winnings but I wasn't in a party mode. Actually, I was sort of scared off from partying since the whole Kiba thing.

We were now parked outside my house. Naruto was looking at me and I was looking at him. He leaned forward and kissed me closing the space between us. I wrapped myself around his neck and ran my fingers through his hair playing with it. I felt like we were being watched so I gave him one last peck before we stopped.

"Naruto be safe at that party and try not to drunk dial me tonight."

He laughed "Alright, I'll try not to."

I kissed him and got out the car, he drove away once he saw I was in the house. I rushed upstairs and got into some sweats. I tried to watch TV but couldn't because I kept thinking about Naruto. I decided to work on my second painting to get my frustration out.

Sunday

The next day Tenten and I got up around nine to get stuff for a date I was setting up with Naruto today. I let her drive because I knew she would get us there quickly. I called his house and his mom said he was still sleep which was a good thing for me. Tenten and I bought a slip and slide that looked like a bouncy house, bubbles with huge bubble blowers, a gazebo, some white lanterns, some soda, and a really huge nice comfortable blanket.
We dropped the stuff off at Naruto's house where his mom set everything up for me. It was really nice of her she didn't have to do it. Tenten and I went to ramen shop called Ramen Ichiraku near his house. They offer classes where you can make the ramen yourself. Tenten I learned to make it with the owner. So we made six bowls of pork ramen and two bowls of miso ramen. I called Naruto's mom before we left the shop to ask if she wanted anything and she no but to hurry over. We rushed back to my house to get my black bikini and some towels.
When I got back to Naruto's house it was around two and Naruto was just waking up. I ran to the back yard to put the ramen, towels, and blanket under the gazebo. His mom let me use their sprinkler since she saw we were having a wet day. I hooked the sprinkler up but turned the sprinkler off because I wasn't using it right now. I changed into my black bikini and put my hair in a low side braided pony tail and swept my bangs to the side. His mom led me to his room and wished me good luck on waking him up.

Naruto's room was mostly orange and black but it was balanced and not tacky. He had hardwood floors and black walls. His bed was black with orange sheets and some of his furniture was orange as well. He had posters up but he had photos everywhere and some others photographers art. All in all he had a typical teenage boys room with a little bit more of a twist.
He was laying in his bed tangled in a wild way in his sheets. The covers only covered his body from the waist down. He had a black sleeping hat with some kind of monster that looked like it was eating his hair. That hat though was the only thing he had on from the waist up. He was laid out and the sun hit him highlighting every definition he had in his stomach. I began to blush as certain thoughts entered my head but I had to shake them out of my head.
I walked over to Naruto's bed and sat on the side closest to him. I placed my arm on his bicep and shook him lightly. He didn't wake up so I said his name the next time I did it but that didn't work either. I dared to touch his chest and shook that with his bicep. He began to stir but refused to wake up. He put his head underneath his pillow. I thought of what could wake him up I knew cold water would but that wasn't pleasant. So I leaned forward and I kissed him. I knew it would wake him up but it will also be pleasant as well. I kissed him again and this time I felt his lip twitch under mine. I kissed him again but this time I teasingly bit his lip, he kissed back. I kissed him a couple more times to make sure he was awake. He was responding so I leaned back up so I could sit up. He continued to kiss the air not even sitting up.

I giggled "Come on, Naruto, wake up."

"Well good morning to you too."

"It's not even morning, Naruto. It's around two in the afternoon. Come on, please wake up. I have a surprise for you."

"What's the surprise?"

"Get up, take a shower, put on some trunks, and you'll see."

"Can I eat breakfast first?"

"I have food for you."

He got up with those words being said and ran to his bathroom. I could hear the shower going off so I left the room. I waited for him downstairs in the kitchen. It took him no more than fifteen minutes to come down stairs.

"What's my surprise?"

He looked around hysterically and I had to get him to close his eyes and follow me. I led him into the backyard, everything was set up and it looked so beautiful.

"Alright, go ahead open them."

He gasped and a huge grin appeared on his lips instantly. He grabbed my hand and ran over to the slip and slide. I turned it on and the water began to run through it. He was about to jump on through but stopped himself and looked at me.

"Ladies first."

I slid through on my stomach and screamed as I felt myself speed up. I stood up so when Naruto slid through I wouldn't get hit. We jumped out and kept going sliding again and again. Then, Naruto suggested we hold hands and slide together so we did. We held hands and went down sliding on our backs. When we got to the bottom we became a tangled wet mess that was sliding all over each other.
He looked down at me "Look at you Hinata you're all wet."
He leaned down and pinned me to the slide and kissed me. He lifted his leg and tried to straddle me but he slipped and fell on his back. At first, I went over to check on him but when I saw him laugh, I started to as well. Naruto hopped out to get another slide while I got out to turn on the sprinkler on and get the bubbles. There was a heart shaped bubble blower and two big circle ones, I decided to use the heart one. I blew the bubbles in the direction of the slip and slide and I saw Naruto stick his head up from the slide. He had this look of astonishment and ran over to me and grabbed a bubble blower too.
We ran around the backyard and we let the giant bubbles blow. A bunch of bubbles were going up and around in the air. It was like we were two five year olds running around and having fun with each other. We ran through the sprinkler holding hands doing stupid stuff in the water. Then, Naruto ran up stairs saying he had a surprise for me. He came back with two filled water guns and this kicked off the battle of all battles. We got into an intense water battle but I officially won when I got Naruto in the stomach. He pouted about it and I apologized by rubbing his stomach over and over again.

I wrapped myself around his arm "Naruto, to show you how sorry I am, I got another surprise waiting for you in the gazebo."

"I think I'm bleeding, Hinata."

I looked at his stomach and saw no blood but just tan skin, abs, and that spiral tattoo. I rolled my eyes and grabbed his hand leading him anyway.

"What's in the basket?"

"Go check and see."

He walked over to the basket and picked it up. When he looked inside he almost dropped the basket, but cradled t like it was a baby.

His blue eyes twinkled at me "You brought me ramen?"

"I not only brought it, I made it myself, I took a class on how make ramen. So, now, I can make ramen for you whenever you want it."

He grabbed me and kissed me over and over again. He picked me up and wrapped my legs around his waist. I immediately begin to blush when I noticed the position we were in.

In between the kisses he said "Thank you…so much…I…love...you…you're….the…best girl…ever!"

I felt my breathing hitch in my throat when he said he loved me. I know he was saying he has love for me verses I'm in love with you. He eventually put me down on the blanket and started to pull out the ramen to eat. He downed the first bowl within five minutes. Than he was on to his second bowl of ramen while I watched. I ate my first bowl in peace and watched him eat, he was now on his third. By the time I finished my bowl I was full and couldn't eat another bite.
He looked at me "That was delicious. Thank you so much."
That afternoon, we held hands in the grass while we watched the clouds. Naruto wrapped his arms around me and in that moment everything seemed timeless. No words were ever spoken between him and I that day on the lawn. We just laid in each other's arms not words needing to be said in this moment of time.

Friday

Since Sunday I felt more of a connection between Naruto and I, and I think he felt the same way too. Lately, I've caught him staring at me then he would smile at me, and when I asked him why, he would say no reason. We would hang out a lot during the week and if we couldn't we would talk on the phone for hours. I can say that things have gotten a lot more intimate between Naruto and I.
Yesterday, Naruto and I hung out at his house I taught him how to make ramen from scratch. We ended up not making any ramen but only because Naruto started a food fight with me in the kitchen. I don't know how or where but we got flour all over the kitchen. When I had looked up, I started to realize what we did but it was too late. We got flour all over the kitchen but more importantly all over Naruto's moms novelty Hello Kitty cooking items. Mind you, that she had Hello Kitty stuff everywhere in the kitchen. When she walked in, she gave us this look and I literally saw my life flash before my eyes. We made sure to clean everything up as quickly as we could. I rushed home after that. There was no good bye kiss, no good bye hug.

"I promise she isn't mad at you. My mom knew I started the fight, honestly, so please come hang out with me tonight."

Here we were now, in the hall after our fourth period had just ended. It was Friday and we were leaned up on the lockers.

"Naruto, I really would love too but I can't."

He leaned forward, his blues sparkled while he pouted "But I really want to see you tonight plus it's Friday, no school tomorrow. Why is your dad so strict?"

"That's the thing Naruto. My dad is out of town and Greta doesn't like for Hanabi or I to be out when dad isn't there. I'm not even sure if I'm going to be playing my game tomorrow."

"Why though?"

"One time while dad was out of town Hanabi broke her arm while at a friend's house. My dad was mad but Greta felt incredibly guilty about the whole situation."

"Oh well, when does your dad get back?"

I looked up at him with sad eyes "He gets back Sunday, he left late last night."

"And we can't hang out Sunday because we both have to work on our papers for Kurenai's class."

I nodded at him sadly seeing that our fate was we weren't going to see each other this weekend. I felt him squeeze my hands reassuring me it was going to be ok. I looked up at him, he flashed me a smile that wasn't all the way there, it was completely fake. I didn't say anything about it. I didn't want to make the situation any worse. We walked down the hallway hand in hand in silence, no words were said when we parted. On the drive home, I wondered why we were both getting so emotional about this situation. If we couldn't hang out with each other we simply just couldn't but we acted like the world was ending. Maybe it was teenage angst maybe it was puppy love I don't know. The road of our relationship was still foggy and even though this has been going on for three weeks everything was still a blur.
I laid on my bed still thinking about the blond haired, blue eyed boy. It was now around seven at night and I couldn't help the guilty feelings that I felt. Then my phone went off. I ignored it the first time but answered after the third call in a row.

The caller ID said Naruto "Hello?"

I could hear him whispering on the other end "Where are you…your outside my house…Naruto what are you-….you want me to what…Naruto, I can't sneak out… I missed you too but…give me ten minutes, I'll meet you outside."

I put on a thin material long black skirts, a light blue button up, and my black motto jacket. I fixed my bun and combed my bangs out with two strands on each side. I already had red lipstick on so I didn't put on anymore. Greta already thought I was sleep so I snuck down the stairs as quickly and quietly as I could. When I got outside Naruto was standing right behind the tree outside my house. I nearly jumped out my skin when we came from behind it.

He approached me "I missed you."

"What are you doing here?"

"I had to see you so I thought you could sneak out."

"Naruto, you know I can't do that."

"What do you mean? You're already outside. Come on, lets go."

"Naruto, where is your car?"

"I parked it a street away. Now, let's go before someone sees us."

I couldn't say no to him "Alright but if we get caught you're facing my dad."'

"Alright, I will, gladly."

We walked to his car which wasn't as far as I thought. Even though I lived in a nice neighborhood, I half expected his car not to be there. We hopped in and then we headed to the other side of town to his parents house.
When we got there his dad was in the kitchen. He looked like he was getting a late night snack. When we heard us walk in, it was like a deer caught in the head lights. I tried hard to hold back my laughter while Naruto just let his amusement spill out.

He laughed "Hey guys you scared me I thought you were Kushina."

Naruto wiped a tear from his eye "Dad, we saw. Mom would kill you if she knew."

"Yes, Naruto. So lets keep this a secret between the three of us."

"Alright, dad. We promise."

"Hello, Hinata. Are you two on a date?"

Naruto answered "Yea, we're going to watch a movie then I'm going to take her home."

"Alright, well have fun you two."

Then, his dad disappeared up the stairs to his room. Naruto popped in Finding Nemo, it being one of his favorite movies. He came back with a cinnamon bun cut in half a piece for both of us. Naruto and I made it through half of the movie before Naruto wanted to change the plans.

"Hinata, let's go outside. I want to show you one of my favorite spots to hang out at when I'm over here."

I followed him outside and Naruto went to go fetch a bike. It was a low rider the kind you see people in California ride on the board walk. He pulled it in front of me and I looked at the bike in confusion.

"Come on, were going o ride over there."

"Are we going on that bike?"

"Yea, you can ride on the handle bars it's not far I promise."

"Why can't we take your car?"

"Because this is more romantic and we sort of have to sneak in."

"Sneak in?"

We had a stare down with each other but I eventually lost and we went anyway. Plus I was sort of curious to see what this place was. We rode for five minute until we showed up at this community pool. We could have walked I don't know why he insisted on taking the bike we could've have walked from his house. He dashed his bike in a nearby bush and we proceed to break into pool. When we finally got inside I discovered it was an underground pool and it was enormous. It was almost Olympic size that's how big the pool was.

"Welcome, I come here a lot of times when I just need to escape from life."

"This pool is really nice and it's huge."

"Let's go for a swim eh."

"I didn't bring any swimming clothes. How are we going to swim?"

"The obvious solution, we swim with no clothes on."

A fierce blush came across my cheeks "You mean like skinny dip?"

"Yea, you never done it before?"

"No, I haven't."

"Well, it's ok. I did it all the time when we were out for summer break."

"But isn't this like breaking and entering? Can't we get arrested for this?"

He started to take his shirt off "It's ok, Hinata. Relax. Like I said I do this all the time."

I took my jacket off slowly still not sure about doing all of this. He turned to me and stared at me for a minute. He was taking his pants off now but I turned away hiding my incredibly obvious blush.

"Hinata, you don't have to turn away I'm practically your boyfriend."

If I wasn't blushing before I was definitely doing so now. Naruto sort of considered himself my boyfriend, that gave me major butterflies. I took my skirt off and folded it on the side, along with my shirt and jacket. I was now in my lace bra and underwear they both were black. When I looked down Naruto was staring up at me like he was seeing the face of god. I sat on the ground and pulled my panties off first then my bra and jumped into the pool quickly.

"See that wasn't so bad was it?"

"No not really."

We swam for a while and then Naruto started a splash fight with me. We started to show each other the tricks we could do in the water. Now we were in the middle of the pool just floating looking at each other.

"Hinata, I have a confession to make."

"What is it?"

"Your project for art, you didn't have to pick your subject early. I lied."

"You lied, why?"

"Because I really wanted to be your subject plus I wanted a chance to get closer to you."

"Why didn't you just approach me if you wanted to hang out so badly?"

"Because you're too cool for school and honestly I thought you were intimidating."

I laughed harder than I did all day "You thought I was intimidating?"

"Yea, you're not like all the other girls I've meet. You're cool and artsy and I didn't know how to approach you. How do you fight on unknown territory? So I knew I had to get to you through your art and obviously it worked."

"You seriously think I'm cool?"

"You're the coolest kid on the block, baby. There's no other girl in the world like you."

"This is probably going to be the last time you hear me say this but I'm happy you tricked me, Naruto."

"I am too."

We swam around we spoke of different things now and the topic of our relationship came up.

I said "Naruto, what are we?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like our relationship, what is this?"

He paused "I really don't know what to call this. I mean we don't have a title but I am serious about you. I really like you, Hinata."

He pressed my body against his in the water "I really like you too, Naruto."

He smiled so wide "That why I had to sneak you out tonight because I was feeling like crap because we weren't hanging out. My family loves you, I think you're hella cool, and like I said, I think you will be something good in my life. I just don't want to fuck this up right now."

I nodded my head signaling that I understood where he was coming from. Things were going so well right now. Why mess it up by labeling it? We eventually got off the topic of our relationship and eventually moved on to other topics. Somehow we got on the topic of sex. I don't know how but I think we were talking about Ino. We swam to the edge of the swimming pool where our clothes were to talk.

"So you're telling me you never had any sexual experience with anyone, let me clear this up."

"No, never. Like I told you before."

"So when I sucked on your neck a couple weeks back, I was your first?"

"Yea, you were."

"I wasn't your first kiss was I?"

"No, I'm not that inexperienced."

He chuckled "That's good but you never frenched kissed anyone?"

"Nope."

He was in front of me now holding onto my waist "You never seen anyone else naked?"

"No."

He got out the pool and stood up in front of me. I turned away too shocked he was exposing himself to me.

"Come on, Hinata. Don't look away, don't be afraid of your sexuality."

He handed me a hand to help me out the water and I accepted it graciously. I thought we were going to leave but we sat there and talked more.

His eyes looked over my body "You never had anyone see you naked before?"

"Not until now."

"Why, why do you live your life this way? Sex is amazing and is something everyone should experience."

"I told you this already, remember? No one interests me in that way."

I was still looking away from him not being to take in all of the view.

He whispered "Not even me?"

When I looked over to look at him, he had a full on blush on his face. Naruto was biting his lip and he had that hazed look in his eyes again. I would be lying if I said I didn't want to have sex with Naruto. I thought he was beyond sexy and I had dreamed about having sex with him. I just never thought he would he so blunt about this whole situation.
Then I felt soft lips pressed upon mine and a hand wrapped around my hip. This kiss was totally different it was more hungry and heated. Naruto's hand roamed up from my hip, past my stomach, and finally to my breast. I felt his finger lightly played with my nipple which caused me to gasp in pleasure. He took the opportunity and pushed his tongue in my mouth. His tongue explored my mouth. Our tongues soon got into a battle of dominance. I didn't put up a fight I was to wrapped up in the pleasure of the moment. I could taste him he tasted of cinnamon buns and citrus.
He roamed away from my mouth onto my neck and collar bone area. He started off with gentle kisses along my neck. Then he started sucking and biting in various spots causing him to get soft moans out of me. He sucked and kissed this one spot that I actually screamed and I felt a wave of electricity run over me. He looked at me. We we're two flushed faced teenagers. Then, we started to go at it again with the kissing.
He pushed me onto my back as he got on top of me. He kissed down from my neck, past my collar bone, and down to my breast. He grabbed my left breast and begin sucking on my nipple. He circled his tongue around it and then bit it teasingly. This earned him a loud yell that echoed around the pool itself. What he did to one he did to the other and I could feel myself getting moist down there. I knew he was into this too because I felt how hard he was. He kept poking me in my thigh.
He kissed down from my breast to my stomach. He laid butterfly kisses all around my stomach. Then he ventured down until he got to the spot he was aiming for. He lightly licked my lips earning a moan out of me. Then he did it again making a circle on my lips with his tongue. He started to play with my clit lightly causing my breathing to become more heavy. He tried to stick his finger in me but it hurt so bad, he pulled out. He went back to teasing my lips but then he begin to suck on it as a whole. I started to moan and pant and on the verge of screaming. He started to suck on it harder and I could feel him playing with my clit with his tongue. I started to grind my hips in his face and he pinned my hip down for me to stop. He grabbed my breast while he sucked on it. I did the same from all the pleasure I felt. I pulled his hair a couple times but I pulled it the hardest when I came.

He screamed "Fuck!"

He looked at me while my body went through a spasm of pleasure. He licked my lips one more time before he spoke again.

He chuckled "God someone is really wet."

Naruto started to rubbed my clit while he bit my breast at the same time. As the seconds went by Naruto begin to rub it more fiercely. I grabbed my breast harder. I could feel I was about to climax. After he got done with my breast, he stared at me and my reactions. He stared my body over and started sucking on my neck again leaving another hickey.

He looked up at me "You're so cute when you blush Hinata."

He attacked my now red lips and we started to go at it again with the kissing. Our tongues wrestled again but I couldn't give a good fight I was riding a wave of pleasure. I hit my climax. I tilted my head back, I felt my back arch and my body shake with pleasure. I bit my lip to keep from screaming but it split.

"Naruto!"

After we calmed down we started to make out again but then the other door of the pool opened.

"Hey! What are you kids doing!"

"Shit! Grab your clothes and run."

We grabbed our clothes and ran faster than we ever had in our short lives. We didn't we even put our clothes on we got on the bike and rode off. I pretty sure the guy wasn't chasing us we didn't have to run but we did it to be safe. When we got back to his house we got dressed outside and didn't speak a word. He took me home after that and we parked a street away so that he could walk me home. I was quiet and still blushing from what we just did while he had the biggest smirk on his face. His smirk had something cocky about it and he had a glint in his eye.

"Hinata, do you eat a lot of fruit?"

"I guess so. Why?"

"You taste sweet."

I blushed and stopped and looked at him "What is that suppose to mean?"

He smirked "Nothing. Come on, I got to get you home."

We finally arrived at my house. Naruto grabbed my hand and lead me behind the tree. He kissed me wrapping his arm around my lower back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and then we said night to each others. When I got inside, Hanabi was standing in the hall like she was waiting for me, as if she was father. She questioned where I had been and I knew I was busted. She blackmailed me, forcing me to pay for massages for her whenever she needed one or was stressed out. I could feel her bring me off my cloud so I rushed to my room after the situation was over with her. I laid in bed that night, a little too excited to sleep at the moment. I kept replaying what I let Naruto do to me tonight and I questioned what would have happened if that guy didn't interrupt. I mean, he was obviously ready and so was I. Eventually I begin to drift into sleep, my last thought leaving a smile on my lips.

Monday

Last Sunday, Sasuke came over and we worked on the paper for our 3rd period. It didn't take us long, considering it was an easy topic. The other day, Naruto begged me to go with him to this party but I politely rejected. Then that Sunday, after Sasuke left, Naruto and I talked on web cam most of the day until Ino got there to work on their paper.

It was now Monday and I was running late so I threw on a sparkly gold blazer, a sheer white shirt, high waited denim shorts, and some nude heels. I wore my hair down with loose curls and barely no makeup today. I was excited to get to school. This would be my first time physically touching Naruto in days.
I arrived to school after the first bell so everyone was hanging out in the hall way now. I practically skipped through the halls. I was too excited to see Naruto. I felt butterflies flutter in my stomach when I thought about the serious stuff we needed to talk about. Nothing could break my spirit, no nothing at all. Well except the sight of your best friend and your practical boyfriend making out at your locker. I couldn't believe it. Naruto was making out with Ino at my locker and they were really going at it. I felt my heart shatter in my chest and hit my liver, and I was wondering when I was going to bleed internally because I felt like dying at the moment.

***A/N***

OMFG! I had to go through so much to upload this chapter :/. Since I love you guys I went through it and here's the final product. Someone commented about Naruto and Hinata's whole weed situation in the last chapter. Well I was using that so it could foreshadow what's to come up in the chapters coming up. It kinda shows you what kind of characters Hinata and Naruto are in this story. Um there was more I wanted to touch on in this chapter but I forgot what I was going to say. I should probably start putting stars near the stuff I wanted to leave comments about oh well. So did you guys like this chapter? How did it make you feel? I just want to hear you guys opions and stuff because I worked really hard on this chapter. I went days without sleeping to finish this chapter it got really crazy. Quick fact this chapter is 15 pages long and over 15,000 words so yea :). Also I used some volleyball terms in here but I'm going to clear up one. I used the term Ace and an Ace in volleyball is when you serve a ball and it is in like they couldn't stop your serve. So an Ace is a really big deal um I don't own any of the characters or products mentioned up lastly I would like me new Beta KC aka imatwilightfan aka the best person ever because she offered to do this and she is really good at what she does. Like she eidted this whole chapter it looks really good and she is hella cool :D. Um I'm going to stop now because I feel like I've already rambled so Peace & Love.

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