Hmmm, I guess it's more of a mini-fanfic than it is a dream, but oh well, so are the rest of em' and I'm not changing any! Umm, sorry it took so long, I was thinking of ways to make this a little longer, but then I realized today that I'm going to be at a sleepover tomorrow, so I didn't wanna make you guys wait any longer. This is in italics 'cause it's a dream. I wasn't gonna put it in italics, but I decided I should, like, 5 seconds ago. Why am I telling you guys all of this? Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Chapter 10: Dreams Part 1 - Hinata
Hinata was walking around Konohagure. She walked past the Ichiraku Noodle Shop and saw Naruto, so she walked under the cloths, into the shop. She sat down and ordered a bowl of beef ramen.
"Hi, N-Naruto." She said.
Her ramen was placed in front of her. She picked up a pair of chopsticks and began to eat.
"Oh, hi Hinata." Naruto said.
The two shinobi ate in silence. As Hinata finished, she handed the man working there her bowl and when Naruto finished, he stacked his usual tenth bowl, which was also taken by the man. They both paid and left.
"Hey, Hinata. Do you wanna go on a walk?" Naruto asked.
"S-sure." Hinata answered, happy for a chance to be with Naruto.
They walked to the park and slowly followed the path. Naruto pointed out a hill and suggested they go lay on it and watch the sunset.
"The park's beautiful at sunset." Naruto commented.
"Y-yes, it is." Hinata agreed.
"Hinata, why do you stutter?" Naruto asked, propping himself up on his elbow so that he was looking at Hinata.
"I-I don't know. I guess I d-did it when I was y-younger, and I never stopped. I don't th-think I can stop anymore. I-I want to though." Hinata explained.
"Try saying 'apple' without stuttering." Naruto said.
"A-apple. It's no use, N-Naruto."
"No! I'm going to help you stop stuttering."
The blonde ninja worked with the pale-eyed girl, though it didn't do any good. But Naruto wasn't about to give up just yet. Then he got an idea.
"Hinata, close your eyes." Naruto commanded.
Hinata did as she was told. Naruto leaned in and kissed her on the lips. Her eyes flew open. After Naruto pulled back, Hinata sat there in shock.
"Naruto! What was that for?" Hinata asked.
"Hinata! You didn't stutter!" Naruto exclaimed.
"I guess I didn't." Hinata said.
"Again! You didn't stutter!"
"I think it worked! Yes, I'm sure it did! Thank you, Naruto!" Hinata said.
She was so happy, she hugged him, for a rather long time.
'Looks like she got braver, too.' Naruto thought.
Naruto and Hinata watched what was left of the sunset, and left the park with linked hands.
Sorry for the cheesy ending. You know what's really sad? This story marks the half-way point in my story. So, the story's half-over. I'm sad. R&R!
Next chapter: Now that everyone's asleep, what're they all dreaming about? Ino.