Well a week late, but better now than never right! :) I just had to study all week last week; finals are this week so now I have no classes except for the test periods. This was by far my favorite chapter to write, the ideas just flew out of my pen so I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did
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"We should unblock all the civilian doors too, so they can go out and get food and wood and stuff."
"Good idea, lets just get some wood for the girls to keep warm and then we can go out and clear the doors ways."
And with that the boys left out the door. After they had brought in the wood and left, TenTen turns to Hinata.
"So I saw you and Naruto cuddlin when I woke up…" She said with a suggesting smile on her face.
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"Um, yeah… hw was just keeping mw warm cause I got cold after we had run out of wood," Hinata said with a small blush.
"mmhm, sure he was. I bet he was just saying that just so he could cuddle with you" TenTen said with a smile on her face.
"No he was just being a good friend and kept me warm because he can."
"Yeah we'll see…"
After about 2 hours, the boys had come back with their arms full of newly bought groceries.
"How was clearing door ways?" TenTen asked as she took the bags out of Neji's arms and giving him a small kiss.
"It was good I guess, if you like having melted snow all over you." He said with a bitter tone.
"Yeah well, it's our duty as ninja in training to help those who have no use of jutsu." Naruto said as Hinata took the bags form his arms.
When the girls disappeared into the kitchen with the bags, Neji pulled Naruto aside.
"So, you've started taking a liking to my cousin, eh?"
"Yeah…" Naruto replied scratching the back of his neck nervously.
"You know how protective of her I am," Neji said in a warning voice, "And you know that if you ever hurt her I will have to hunt you down, no matter how good of friends we are."
"Wait, what? Are you not mad? !" Naruto asked astonished, before putting on a sly smile, "Is Neji becoming less of an Ice cube? Dating TenTen is doing you good."
His only response was a glare followed by a quick, "Just don't hurt her." Then he walked into the kitchen.
"Well something smells good in here." Neji said as he wrapped his arms around TenTen's waist.
"Yeah we made breakfast the old fashion way, over the open fire."
"Well it smells delicious" he responded with a smile before going in for a kiss.
"Ok, I men I'm glad to see you less of an ice cube, but could you wait till I get out of the room before you start making out?" Hinata complained as she started heading toward the door.
"Can you hurry" Neji replied with a grin.
"O my goodness"
As she was walking into the living room she runs into Naruto, who was headed to the kitchen.
"I wouldn't go in there of I were you..."
"Why not?"
"Well I mean if you wanna see TenTen and Neji making out, then be my guest." She said with a slight giggle as she stepped aside.
"Yeah I think I'll pass on that one."
"I managed to get us some food though, and the hot chocolate is in here already." Hinata said as she lifted up the two plates of food in her hands.
"Nice, so shall we dine at the coffee table mam?" Naruto said in a mock southern accent.
"Why yes we shall, thank you kind sir." Hinata said with a fake southern bell accent ad a curtsy.
XX Time Skip XX January 3rd
Everyone is back from break and the school is buzzing with stories of what everyone did over break and how they spent the three days with out power. Once everyone got settled into their seats, the morning announcements come on.
"Welcome back students, I hope you all enjoyed your holiday and New Year." Came Tsunade's voice came over the intercom, she goes on to talk about upcoming sports events and various other activities going on around school. "… O and remember the Black and White formal is coming up, so boys don't forget to ask that special girl. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday. That's it for your daily announcements. Have a good day."
*Click*
At the mention of the black and white formal, everyone, mainly the girls, erupt in conversation. All talking about dresses, dinner plans, groups and dates.
"Ok, ok, ok, I know you are all excited to get your plans ready for the formal next week, but in order to go you must be passing all your classes, so… shall we?" Kakashi said getting the attention of the class and pointing to the board, where the list of things to do for the day was written.
The days passes by slowly, and by the time lunch arrives, everyone is eager to start making final plans for the Black and White formal.
"Ok so we need to go dress shopping this weekend, when is everyone free? I'm thinking Friday after school?" Suki said once everyone was at the table.
"Well Matsuri and I have plans at 8 with Gaara and Kankuro, but if we can be done by 7, Friday sounds good to me." Kata said before taking a sip of her drink.
"Friday is good for me I'll just have to get a ride since my car is in the shop." Sakura said.
"And by shop you mean Sauske's garage so he can fix it for you." Kiba said matter-of-factly. Sakura just shot back a brief "Yeah well…" before eating some of her spaghetti.
"Anyway, ha, so the rest of you girls, Ino, TenTen? Hinata, Sakura? Friday sound good for you?"
They all replied with a yep or yeah.
"I'll also need a ride there, since Naruto and I still haven't finished working on my car yet." Hinata said
"Yeah that's fine, you and Sakura can get a ride with me."
The rest of lunch was filled with talk about dinner reservations and who was going to host the over-nighter after words.
*brrrring*
"So Hinata, I was thinkin that today after school we could go work on the cat? I mean since neither of us have to work, and you don't have to tutor today." Naruto said as they started walking toward the math wing.
"Yeah that would be great! I can't wait till we get it finished. I'm glad we got it running last weekend. All we need to do now it to fix up the inside and paint the outside." Hinata replied with a big smile.
"Yeah. So what do you wanna work on first, the outside color or the inside?"
"Hmm… well I guess probably the inside. I mean we'll have to make sure that the colors match and paint is easy to mix where seat upholstery is difficult to match to a paint color."
"Well alright then, interior it is. I'll meet you at your locker after school then?" Naruto said as they stopped in front of Hinata's math room.
"Yeah sounds good to me." She smiled
"Alright well see you later then." He replied as he started to walk away.
"Yeah see ya."
Once Hinata had found her seat, she took out her phone and made a new message…
To: Neji
Hey I'm going over to Naruto's after school to work on the car. Don't wait up =)
~Nata
*Click*
After the final bell had rung, Hinata slowly walked to her locker just thinking about her day. Though it had been long, it was a good day and at the thought of getting to work on her car some more with Naruto made the day even better. Every time they would work on the car he would act different, not in a bad way, he just seemed to be more himself around her. He didn't have to hide the sensitive side of himself around her. They always had a good time whenever they worked on the car, they would either be laughing the whole time or just work with small conversation ad they listed to the radio. She had to admit that he was getting more and more irresistible, ever since her birthday and the power outage they had been getting closer and closer. Even today he seemed to stand or sit next to her every chance he got. Not that she minded, she was secretly thanking what ever it was that was making him act this way. By the time she made it to her locker, Naruto was there waiting for her.
"Hey…" He said with a big smile, upon seeing her approach.
"Hey" She said with a smile.
After Hinata's books were put away she turns to him, "Ready?"
"Yep, lets go."
The car ride to Naruto's house was filled with talk about what colors she wanted and what equipment she wanted to put into the car.
"Ero-Sanin! I'm home!" Naruto shouted when they walked in the door.
Coming down the stairs, Jiraiya sees them hanging their coats up. "O, hi Hinata, to what do we owe the pleasure of your company? He asks with a slight smile and a knowing glance at Naruto.
"Hi Jiraiya. We're gonna work on my car some more." Hinata said with a slight giggle.
"Just make sure you clean up this time, Naruto… you left it a mess the last time." He said giving Naruto a warning glance.
"Don't worry Jiraiya, I'll make sure we clean everything up after we're done." Hinata assured him.
Yeah, yeah I know… come on Hinata lets go." Naruto said eager to get to the shed and have it just be him and Hinata again.
Once they got to the shed, Naruto goes to turn on the radio while Hinata takes the cloth cover off the car.
"So first I think we should just look at the over all frame and everything, just incase there are any rusted parts." Naruto said as the music started coming through the speakers around the shop.
"Alright, yeah that sounds good."
Three hours have passed by and it is now around 6:30. It took them about an hour to get the frame all checked out and they now have all but the right section of the back seat out. All through out the past three hours they have been talking about random nonsense and have had many laughing fits as Naruto would rock out to several songs on the radio.
-So lately, been wondering
-Who will be there to take my place
-When I'm gone, you'll need love
"Hey Naruto, can you come back here and help me get this screw out, I think its stripped to the max and the head it broken off." Hinata says from the back seat of the car.
He gets in the car and sees Hinata lying underneath the seat on her back, trying to get the screw up. He walks around to the right side and opens the back door and kneels down so he can see under the seat.
"Alright, I think you should hold your screw driver in the hole on your side, and I'll try to get it up with the wrench." He said with a slight chuckle at her flush and grease smeared face.
"What's so funny?" She said looking over at him with a out on her lips.
"Nothing," he said with the affectionate smile he had been giving her for the past three hours, "you just look cute when you have grease all over your face."
She just blushed at his comment and out the screwdriver in place. He chuckled again and stared to pull at the screw. After several pulls they hear a 'clink' and then the screw comes free.
"Got it!" Naruto exclaimed.
"Finally!" Hinata said before she stared to get out from under the seat.
-I know now
She leaned on the seat and wiped the sweat from her brow, as Naruto came up and leaned on the seat as well.
-Just quite how
She looks up and meats his eyes.
-My life and love might still go on
-In your heart, in your mind
-I'll stay with you for all of time
He starts to lean in, as does she. As he leans in closer his elbows dig into the seat so that he can transfer some of his weight on to them. Their faces get nearer and nearer, and their eyes flutter shut closed right before their lips touch.
Hahahaha end at an exciting part *evil laugh*. So that's it for this chapter I hope you guys enjoyed it… the next one will be up next moth so wait and see what becomes of this kiss hehe