I'm sorry this took so long! I had school work and my birthday so here is chapter nine. Enjoy! I own nothing


The blonde shinobi fidgeted in his seat at the Hyuuga dinner table. He felt the intense stare Hiashi was giving him. Naruto hadn't even looked at Hinata, who looked stunning in a sky blue dress, he was so nervous. He remembered it clearly...

~earlier that day~

There was a pounding at Naruto's door. Surprised to have someone visiting he hurriedly put some clothes on and rushed to the door. A small spark of hope flared in his mind

Maybe it's Hina! He swung the door open wildly a huge grin on his face. He was met by a Hyuuga, but not the one he wanted.

"I have an invitation to deliver to you master Uzumaki," the Hyuuga messenger bowed and held out an ivory envelope. Naruto picked it up cautiously, keeping his eyes on the messenger for any funny business. He slid open the envelope carefully and read the contents

Dear Mr. Uzumaki,

I would like to apologize for my rude and judgmental attitude towards you. Please understand I want the best for my clan. However, I may have been too quick in assessing you. I would like to cordially invite you over for dinner. It'll simply be you, me, and Hinata so there shouldn't be any pressure. Please inform the messenger of your status in regards to this invitation.

Sincerely,

Hiashi Hyuuga

Naruto gulped and looked up at the messenger and nodded. The messenger simply stood there waiting for a verbal response.

"Yes," Naruto croaked. A the messenger left, pleased with the verbal response, so many things were running through Naruto's mind.

What should he wear? What could he talk about to impress Hiashi? Why couldn't things be simpler?! He abruptly stopped his train of thought as another came to his mind.

This shouldn't be a problem, it's all for Hinata. There is nothing in the world that was more important than that girl with lavender eyes. He would do anything to sleep on her lap again. The feel of her skin, her aroma, so calming. No, he was going to do this so he could be with his fantasy girl.

He ran out of his house and headed straight for Sakura's house.

"SAKURAAAAAA!" The knuckle headed ninja shouted.

Sakura poked her head out of her window and looked down at the idiot who was shouting her name.

"What do you want Naruto?!" She shouted back, slightly irked at her obnoxious visitor.

"I need you to dress me!"

"WHHAAATTTT?!" The pink haired kunoichi shouted, giving the blonde a puzzled look.

"I have dinner with the Hyuuga's tonight and I need to make a good impression on Hiashi so I can date Hina!"

Sakura almost squealed at the nickname he used for Hinata. Looking down at the blonde she couldn't help but notice how much he had changed. Still determined as ever and fighting for what he wanted he was the same ninja, only fighting for this girl's love. Sakura couldn't help but sigh at how romantic the situation was.

"Sakura?"

"Oh sorry! I'll be right down Naruto!" About 3 minutes later, Sakura was standing on the street with Naruto.

"So what exactly do you have to wear? I'm thinking of some dark jeans, a dress shirt and probably a tie. And none of those in orange," she added the last part glaring at the boy's horribly bright orange.

"What? I have to! Orange is my thing!" Sakura smacked the back of his head.

"If you want my help you have to listen to me!" Naruto grumbled in agreement he would have his orange...somewhere.

After some shopping the duo went back to his place so Sakura could see her masterpiece. Naruto went into his room, leaving Sakura in his messy kitchen, and put on his new outfit. Naruto walked out of his room to Sakura's gasp.

He looks so handsome, his friend thought. Which was very accurate. The blonde was wearing dark jeans, like Sakura wanted, a blue dress shirt that intensified the color of his eyes, and a simple black tie. The boy grinned and stretched an arm behind his head.

"I'm a genius!" Sakura shouted, YES, YES YOU ARE SAKURA! CHAAA! Inner Sakura chimed in. Naruto just nodded, a wicked grin on his face. Noticing the look Sakura stopped.

"What? What is it...no. No no no! Naruto where is it? Where is the orange?!" Then she spotted it. Between the end of his pants and his classic black and white wing tipped shoes. The socks. Sakura slumped down to the floor. She won the battle but ultimately lost the war. Naruto chuckled and walked over to help his friend up.

"Come on Sakura, did you really think I wasn't going to wear orange? It's like my trademark," he reached down, took Sakura's hand and pulled her up.

When did he get to strong? His friend thought. She shook her head and patted the front of her friend's shirt down.

"Come on knuckle head, you have a dinner to go to."

~back to dinner~

"How's the food Naruto? I had it catered from Ichiraku's," Hiashi tried to like the boy but he wasn't doing anything. Was this the same boy he would hear shouting about being hokage, which may be more plausible than originally thought.

"Yes sir, it's delicious," Naruto kept looking down at his bowl. He didn't know why he was so nervous. Maybe it was because he was expecting to be grilled about why he was worthy of Hinata. He was expecting small talk. It somehow made everything worse. Sensing this, Hiashi looked at his eldest daughter.

"Hinata, please leave me and Naruto for a moment, there are things we need to discus," the girl nodded and as she walked past Naruto she put a hand on his shoulder and squeezed. When the girl left the room, Hiashi rested his elbows on the table and held his hands under his chin. Naruto finally looked up and met his gaze.

"So, Naruto what makes you worthy to date my daughter? And how do I know you won't just break her heart?"

"Well, with all due respect sir, I will break her heart. But not from pain. No sir if anything it'll break because it won't be able to contain the love I have to give her. You see, she was the only one who ever truly believed in me, the girl who was willing to die for me even though I was completely oblivious to her feelings for me. She is and will be the only one I will ever feel this strongly for. As my reputation will show, I put my heart and soul into everything. Not Hinata though. My heart and soul are not enough for her. She deserves everything I have to give and everything I can eventually give. So you see sir, Hinata is not just a girl I make stupid plans to convince her father I'm worthy, she is the only girl I'd ever make stupid plans for. The only girl in my stupid plans..." He trailed off as a blush crept across his face at his last comment.

Hiashi simply sat there. He didn't say a word. After about 5 minutes of silence, Hiashi walked over to the blonde and extended his hand. Naruto hastily stood up and took his hand. Hiashi pulled Naruto in for a hug and told the boy something.

"I was wrong about you Naruto Uzumaki. I would be honored to have you date my Hinata. But mark my words, if you ever cause her pain, well...lets just say it won't be pleasant."

Naruto was so happy as he walked hand and hand with his girlfriend going out for dangos.