Hinata's thoughts

Naruto's thoughts

Hinata's mind was whirling. Naruto was kissing her. He had just whirled her around and kissed her. The only thing Hinata could think about right now was the sweet sensation of his moist lips against hers. Her heart skipped a beat when he slightly twisted his head, causing their lips to melt together. When Hinata was starting to relax into the kiss, it ended.

Hinata opened her eyes and met the blue ones of Naruto. She was out of breath, feeling her lips slightly swollen. Her legs suddenly felt like jelly, feeling as though she would just fall any moment. If it weren't for Naruto, who still had a firm grip on her waist, she probably would have fallen over. As much as she willed herself, she couldn't seem to look away from his gaze. It was Naruto who suddenly broke the trance, looking to the side where the rouge ninja still stood there, kunai in hand looking at them.

"I am so sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt," he said, looking quite uncomfortable and not meeting their eyes.

Naruto moved to stand next to Hinata, one arm still clamped securely around Hinata's waist.

"It's ok. I think we'll just be leaving now," he said, slightly pulling Hinata at the last part.

Hinata, still slightly dazed, followed him. They walked back hand in hand, just in case the ninja decided to follow them. Even though they were walking, neither one was really paying attention. Both were still a little freaked out by what had just happened.

You went too far. I know you like her and stuff, but you kissed her. I know that it's wrong that I just kissed one of my best friend's girlfriend, but it was just for the mission. Sure, they'll think it was just for the mission, but you know better. You've been wanting to kiss her for a while. You were so close the day she fell into your arms in the forest. If you had made a move back then, then maybe you wouldn't feel so shitty right now. Oh well, it's not my fault the hokage gave me this mission with the girl I have a crush on. I just have to grin and bare it.

Well you finally got what you wanted. The only problem is that you don't know if he did it because he likes you or because he has to. It was probably because he has to. He wouldn't have done it if he didn't have to. Well, this is bittersweet. You got what you wanted for all the wrong reasons. Oh well. I'll just have to remain indifferent towards him or he'll know that something's up.

When they snapped their attention back, they were already in front of the hotel. Naruto continued walking, slightly pulling Hinata to get her to follow. He nodded at the clerk at the front desk, who smiled knowingly. Naruto thought back to what he had said the day they checked into the hotel. 'It's just the way that you look at each other, you can tell you're in love'. He wasn't in love with Hinata, was he?

There was an eerie silence as they got ready to go to bed. Naruto was silently beating himself for kissing her. Why would he do something so stupid? Now she wouldn't even talk to him. They both got on their sides of the bed and got comfortable. Hinata turned of the lamp that was on the nightstand on her side. Naruto did the same for his side. Now that they were in darkness, Hinata found it safer to talk without Naruto seeing her major blush.

"Naruto, we have to be sneakier in tracking this guy than today. Our reckless behavior almost got us caught. We can't let it happen again." She said, still facing the wall.

Naruto breathed deeply, relieved that she had been the one that had broken the ice. He had been trying to come up with something to say for a while now, but nothing came to mind.

"I know. I guess it's partly my fault. I should have thought it through." He said, facing the opposite wall.

"We'll go back tomorrow. We need to complete this mission."

"I know."

"Good night then. We'll need to be well rested."

"Right. Good night."

With that, they both fell into a relaxing sleep.

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Naruto woke up slowly. He breathed in heavily, enjoying the smell of vanilla that was entering his nose.

Wait a minute, vanilla? What the hell?

Naruto opened his eye and was met with darkness. He groggily rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't still asleep. He opened both eyes this time and realized what the darkness was. The top of Hinata's head was slightly touching his chin, her black hair lightly tickling his nose. Naruto lifted his head slightly, careful not to wake up Hinata. At some point during the night, he had turned and hugged Hinata. From their position on the bed, it was him who moved because he was clearly invading Hinata's space. She had her back to his chest, still sleeping peacefully. Naruto's right arm was draped over her waist, his right hand lightly touching her own. Their legs were tangled up between the covers, and from what Naruto could tell his right leg was possessively clutching her left one. Naruto put his head down again.

He had to do this so it wouldn't wake up Hinata. He was going to try to get out of bed. As he removed his leg, Hinata stirred a little. Naruto stopped and watched her for a moment, seeing if she would wake or not. Hinata rolled around and snuggled into Naruto's chest. This is not at all what Naruto expected to happen. Hinata's head was still slightly under his chin, her breath now tickling his neck. Her arms were tucked between their bodies, keeping their chests from being crushed together. A slight shiver ran through Naruto as she breathed out once more. Now he really needed to get out of bed. Lets just say that he needed a really cold shower before Hinata woke up.

He pulled his arm away from her and quickly pulled his legs out as well. He watched for a moment to see if Hinata would wake up. She merely pulled the blanket closer to herself and went back to sleep. Naruto let out a deep breath and grabbed some clothes and a towel and went into the bathroom.

Hinata woke about 15 minutes later, the sound of running water bringing her out of her dreams. She looked next to her and concluded that Naruto was taking a shower. She got out of bed and stretched. As she was taking clothes out of her rucksack, Naruto got out of the shower, hair sticking up in weird angles and to his face. Hinata smiled weakly, sleepiness still in her eyes.

"I'll just take a quick shower and we can get on our way."

Naruto nodded and started to dry his hair. Hinata walked past him and into the bathroom. Naruto closed his eyes for a second as her vanilla scent once again reached his nose.

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Hinata and Naruto walked through the streets of the village once more. Now that they knew the ninja was here, they were a little more relaxed being out in the open. Now they knew the whole mission hadn't been in vain. Now that Naruto was more at ease, he quickly noticed something he hadn't seen yesterday. Many of the guys in the village kept giving his 'wife' a long look. He didn't like seeing Hinata being ogled like this. As they kept walking, the stares didn't let up. Naruto put his arm around Hinata's waist, slightly pulling her toward him, making sure that his wedding ring was in plain view so that those men knew not to try anything funny. She looked at him curiously, obviously not even noticing the stares she was receiving. He merely smiled and kept walking.

When they had once again reached the park they were at yesterday, they immediately noticed a change. The fountain in the middle of the square was surrounded by many flowers. The benches on the outside of the square were all decorated with bright colors; the headrests also had flowers adorning them. There was a small booth on the side of the entrance, selling flowers and playing music. In the area between the benches and the fountain were many couples, young and old, dancing. Hinata made her way over to the booth.

"Excuse me, but what's going on?" She asked curiously.

The woman looked up from the flower arrangements and smiled at Hinata. "Well young Miss, this is the annual festival for the school kids around here. People dance in the square and we sell flowers to raise some money."

"Oh. Thank you." She said, smiling and turning back to Naruto.

"I see him." He said. He was looking at their target, who was currently dancing with a woman in the square.

"Okay. We need to hear what they're saying. It could be important." She said, looking at the benches to see where they would be able to hear them better.

Naruto, following her gaze, pulled her hand slightly. "I have a better idea." He said, pulling her towards the ninja.

Hinata followed him, trying to figure out what he was going to do. Hopefully, whatever it was, he would be discrete. The last thing they needed was for the ninja to discover them and attack in broad daylight. What Naruto did next was definitely not what Hinata had expected. He turned, put her hand on his shoulder, put his own on her waist, and started dancing with her.

"Naruto, what are you doing?" She said, trying to look casual.

"I'm being discrete. This way, he won't know we're listening to him and won't get suspicious. We'll be able to hear more than if we just sit at a bench." He said, twirling her as he spoke.

"That…..is really smart." She said, once again placing her hand on his shoulder.

Naruto shrugged. "It's been known to happen."

They danced for about two songs, slightly moving closer and closer to the ninja. Finally, they were within earshot of the conversation.

"But we have to keep moving Cassie. I'm a rough ninja and they'll keep searching until they find me."

"Then how do you suppose we'll escape? If they find you, they'll kill you." She said. Her voice was slightly choked when she said the last part.

"I'll change my name, and we'll start a new life somewhere in the country." He spoke in a soothing voice.

"I still don't understand why we had to leave the village in the first place." She said, her voice growing smaller.

"I didn't want my son born while I was on missions that might get me killed." He said, putting a hand on her slightly swollen belly.

Naruto and Hinata kept dancing, their eyes locked at the information they had learned. Their eyes were still connected when they heard the couple speak again.

"Robert, look at those two. It reminds me of us when we were younger." She said, pointing slightly at Naruto and Hinata's direction.

"I know. I kind of ran in on them kissing in the forest yesterday. You should have seen then Cassie, they looked so in love."

"Yeah, they do…..wait, you ran in on them? Why?" She said, snapping her attention back to her husband.

"Well, I thought I heard people following me. I got nervous and I was running back to try to stop them, but it turns out it was them running into the forest, not after me."

Naruto and Hinata still maintained eye contact, both now blushing. The song ended and Hinata thought that was enough for today. She took Naruto's large hand into her smaller one and headed back towards the entrance. Naruto stopped walking behind her, causing her to pull back slightly. When she turned back to see what had happened, Naruto was holding a small white rose. He gave it to her and continued walking. Hinata looked up from the rose and saw the woman from the booth smiling at her. Hinata smiled back, aware of the blush that was now on her cheeks.

Naruto was waiting for her at the entrance. When she walked out, she smiled at him. He smiled back and took her hand in his once more. Hinata couldn't take the smile off her face as they walked back to the hotel.

This one was one of the most difficult to write. I couldn't find a way to word it properly and I ended up having to rewrite it like three times. I hope you liked it!

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