Hehe, sorry if most of the scenes in the story seem random…
(Scratches head)
Well, anyways, thx for reviewing ppl!!
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Chapter 10: Forever
It was the night before they would set out for Oto, and everyone was saying their last goodbyes.
"Wow, Hinata-chan, you look great!" Naruto exclaimed, taking in his girlfriend's midnight-blue tank top and black mini. She also had fishnet stockings and fishnet arm warmers on, as well as low black heels.
"Thank you N-Naruto-kun! Y-you too!" she blushed, before taking his arm and following him out into the night.
They walked on for a few minutes, talking reminiscently, remembering events from the past.
"Hinata-chan, remember at the Chuunin exams?"
She giggled. "That was when you beat Nii-san, and h-helped me to grow strong enough to face him! As if I'd ever forget!"
They continued on like that, before reaching their destination. It was another place that evoked memories, a place they had often gone to on dates before. It was Naruto's favorite place to go on romantic dates with Hinata, it was… Ichiraku Ramen.
"Hey old man! Two beef ramen please!"
"Sure thing Naruto!" Teuchi smiled. "Hey there Hinata-san!"
"H-hey Teuchi-san," she smiled softly.
"Itadakimasu!" they said, one softly, and one loudly, before eating together, enjoying the moment while it lasted.
She smiled softly, her long blond hair glinting in the moonlight. Slowly, she walked across the room, carrying a brush and a scroll, before sitting down on the seat before the bay window in her room. She slipped her pale silver robe over her shoulders, before beginning to write.
Dear Mari-chan,
We're going to Oto to rescue the boys tomorrow, so I'm pretty excited. But just in case, if I don't survive, I want you, Forehead Girl, Hina-chan, and Tennie to take care of Hana-chan for me. You're one of my best friends, so I want you to take care of her if something happens to me.
Hana-chan really likes the fan you gave her before you left Konoha, she practices every day so she can become as good as you.
Hina-chan and Saku-chan wanted me to tell you to tell Gaara they said hi, and that they'll always love him, no matter what. They said they could never forget their 'little Panda-chan,' if you can believe it.
Deidara-kun, Itachi-kun, Kisame-chan, and Sasori-san came to Konoha to help us with Oto, can you believe it? Sasuke-kun and Itachi-kun aren't even fighting that much! I swear, Forehead's got them wrapped around her finger.
I think Shika-kun is jealous of Deidara-kun though, he hogs Hana-chan most of the day, so Shika never gets to spend any time with her. I think Hana-chan likes all the attention though!
Sadly, Sachi-chan and Kira-chan seem kind of depressed without their brothers there to play with them, so they train to get strong enough to help us get them back. Kira's getting really good with Kankuro's puppet that he gave her! Tell him she really enjoys the gift!
Anyways, enough of my ranting. What I really wanted to say was that I think Naruto's gonna- wait, I can't tell you. Guess you have to see next time you come to Konoha!
Much love, Ino
Sighing peacefully, she finished the letter and cooed softly to a dove sitting on the windowsill. The dove came up to her, and she tied the scroll onto its leg, before wishing it a safe flight and letting it go. She gazed at the stars and the moon, reaching out as if to touch them. She fell asleep like that, curled softly in a ball on the pillows in her bay window, with the stars twinkling down on her.
They had finished their dinner a few minutes ago, and were now walking peacefully through the park, hand in hand.
"Come Hinata-chan, I have a surprise for you!"
She nodded enthusiastically, before being carried off by Naruto, bridal-style.
He set her down after a few minutes, before putting his hands over her eyes and leading her around. He finally let her sit down, and she felt soft grass brushing against her skin.
"Surprise Hinata-chan!" he said childishly, uncovering her eyes.
"Oh, my…" she gasped. They were sitting against a tree on a hill overlooking a lake, with the moon and the stars reflecting off its smooth, glassy surface. "Naruto, this is beautiful!"
"Hinata-chan… You didn't stutter!" he said, a look of childish wonder crossing his face.
She blushed, and he hugged her and kissed her forehead softly. "You're so cute!" he said, hugging her closer to him. Gently, he released her, before turning to look at her with an uncharacteristically serious look on his face. "Hinata-chan… I've been thinking about this for a while now, and if something goes wrong at Oto… I just want you to know that I'll always love you. Hinata, will you marry me?" he pulled out a blue velvet box, and opened it to reveal a ring. It had a simple sterling silver band, with a beautiful dark blue sapphire set in the middle.
"Naruto-kun… I don't know what to say!" she breathed, feeling a bit dizzy.
"Say yes…" he pleaded.
'Breathe in, breathe out…' she reminded herself. She took in a deep breath, and…
"O-OF COURSE I'LL MARRY YOU! HOW COULD I NOT?" she finally screamed out in euphoria, throwing herself onto him and hugging him. He laughed in relief, and gave her a gentle kiss before slipping the ring onto her finger. He pulled away for a moment, before grinning and rubbing his head.
"Ano, but um, when I bought you that ring…"
Hinata pulled back, fearing that he had regrets about asking her to marry him.
"I sorta couldn't stop myself and bought you the set that goes with it," he pulled out a fine silver chain necklace with a sapphire hanging off of it, and two sapphire stud earrings.
She squealed happily, before launching herself into his arms and kissing him. After a minute, they broke the kiss and took in some much needed air. Naruto happily leaned back against the tree with Hinata in-between his legs, and pointed out constellations to her. They fell asleep like that, hugging each other as if to never let go.
"This'll be a bitch in the morning!" Tsunade said cheerfully, drinking what was now her fifteenth shot of sake.
"Shishou…" Sakura groaned. "You shouldn't drink so much! If you weren't a medic I bet you'll be dying of liver failure!"
"You're one to talk!" Sasuke retorted, motioning to the five cups of sake surrounding Sakura.
"Whatever Uchiha," she motioned for another shot. Unsure of what to do, Sasuke stole the shot and downed it. "Uchiha! Why'd you have to do that?"
"Drinking is bad for you!"
'Besides,' he thought darkly, 'who knows what you'll do when you're drunk.' He looked over at Sakura, who, from his point of view, was basically shouting 'Rape me!'
She was wearing a black boat neck shirt, with a black mini and stiletto boots. In Sasuke's opinion, she looked too hot for her own good.
"Come on Uchiha, dance with me!
"Ah, that hit the spot!" Kisame sighed loudly, slamming down his tenth cup of sake.
"Dammit Kisame! Do you know how much this'll cost?" Itachi roared.
"Kami-sama! You're almost as bad as the Hokage!" Tenten groaned. Tenten had decided to bring Neji along for a drinking spree with the Akatsuki, so they could 'bond.' Let's just say it wasn't one of her best ideas.
"You too Deidara!" Sasori barked. "Unless you wanna pay for it, stop drinking now!"
"Sasori-danna!" Deidara whined.
Neji twitched a bit. "Danna?"
Kisame and Tenten shrugged. They'd gotten used to it, so it didn't bother them anymore.
Neji twitched again. "Those two, are they…?" he pointed back and forth between Sasori and Deidara. He paled. "No way…" he turned a sickly green color before clapping his hands over his mouth and running towards the bathroom.
Tenten shouted a half-hearted 'Have fun Neji!' before turning around to see the Akatsuki staring at her. "What?"
Sasori motioned in the direction Neji had gone.
Tenten shrugged. "Who gives a shit?"
-Somewhere in girls' house…-
Akira groaned. "Why are we stuck being baby-sat by your dad?" she motioned towards Shikamaru, who was… sleeping.
Hana shrugged. "Don't ask me!"
"I'm bored!" Sachi stated.
"Not my problem."
"But I'm boooreeedd!"
"And I don't care!"
"But Hana-chan I'm BOOORRREEEDDD!!"
Suddenly Akira spun around. "PSYCHO-BITCH AT 11 O' CLOCK!"
Just then, the doorbell rang.
"Psycho-b- I mean Karin. What are you doing here?" Sachi growled.
"Hello, little girl. Is Sasuke-kun here?"
"No."
"Well, then, I'll just be going-" Karin stuck her nose up in the air and started to walk away, just as Sachi thought of the answer to her problem.
"Hey, wait, he might be here!"
"Really?" Karin was back at the doorstep in a second.
Sachi smirked. "Nope," she knocked Karin out and dragged her inside. "Look what I found guys!"
-Three Hours Later-
The girls had managed to dress Karin up like a clown, with white makeup and a red mouth and nose. She was wearing a top hat and a ridiculously puffy dress on her anorexically-thin figure with holey socks on her feet.
Sachi dusted herself off. "I'd say she looks better then she did before! Nice work girls!" she high-fived Hana and Akira.
Akira spun around again. "PSYCHO SNAKE BITCH AT 5 O' CLOCK!"
Anko strolled in from the kitchen.
"…"
"How did you get in our house?"
Anko shrugged. "Does it matter?"
Silently, they shook their heads, just as Anko caught sight of Karin.
"Girls, what have I told you about torturing psycho-bitches?"
They sighed. "Don't torture them without you," they rolled their eyes.
Anko clapped. "Oh well! Now that I'm here, time to party!"
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I'm sorry if the marriage scene was cheesy or anything… I figure the story needs some happiness before all the angsty Orochimaru shit comes up.
Btw, Tenten's acting like that cuz she's drunk, and Neji was sick because normally only wives use 'danna,' so Neji was wondering if they were married, if that makes sense…
Wow, this chapter is one of the longest ones yet!
As usual, the thanks for the reviewers: I would like to present a giant plate of cookies to StreetRacerSakura, cherrysakura12345, ShamaLamaDingDong, Deerdryad, and XxFlyleaf.FanxX!
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