"Do you work today?" Naruto chuckled as he watched his girlfriend groggily rub her freshly awoken eyes, the pan was sizzling from the pancakes he was whipping up.

"No…" She smiled, even though he already knew the answer. He returned the expression and leaned back to kiss her on the forehead.

"Good. I'm meeting with my editor later and then I should be free the rest of the day, too."

"What about your deadline?" Hinata tried not to seem too happy or sad. She didn't want to be the reason he got chewed out for missing his deadlines. It was difficult for their free time to cross, though, since Naruto worked mostly at night until dawn, so she couldn't help hoping today would be a relaxing Saturday for the both of them.

"Nah. My manga's on hiatus for two weeks…" Naruto sighed, "I'm thinking of switching magazines when my contract ends, anyways." Hinata's eyes shot open. What did that mean? Was he being fired? Naruto let out a short laugh, and hugged her, "Don't look so scared, Baby, it's my decision. And it's only going on break because it's ending soon and they want to milk the shit out of my fanbase, haha!" Hinata relaxed a little, sinking into the embrace. Their moment was broken though, when the pancakes began to smoke.

"N-Naruto-kun!" Hinata squeaked, racing to turn the stove off. The pancakes had crisped to an unappetizing charcoal.

"Aw man! I'm sorry!" Naruto gulped, "I wanted to make you something that's not ramen…" He scratched the back of his head nervously. Hinata couldn't help smiling to herself as she shook her head and tippy-toed to reach into the wooden cabinet above the stove and pull out two instant cup noodles.

After breakfast, they decided to crash on the couch and turn the TV on. Some sort of variety show was playing when Hinata's cell phone rang. A wash of dismay covered her face when she noticed the caller ID.

"Who is it?"

"My boss…the assistant manager I told you about…" Nina. Hinata threw her head back and groaned quietly. Just when she thought she would have a day off.

"Pick up, its okay." Naruto assured. Hinata shook her head and pressed the volume down button so that the ringing would stop. "Baby!" Naruto howled, tackling her with kisses, "Don't slack of because of me!" And on the last ring, he picked it up for her and put it on speaker.

"Hinata-san, Goodmorning," Nina's voice boomed on the couch, "Are you busy today?"

"Umm…" Hinata bit her lip and looked at Naruto who urged her with raised blonde eyebrows, "No…" She finally muttered in defeat.

"Ah, really? Then…" Nina paused, giggling a little, "Would you and your boyfriend like to go on a double date?"

Hinata turned to ice. Double Date? With Kiba?

No.

"Umm…I don't think…I-I…" No! NO! HELL NO! Hinata wanted to scream, but she just stuttered spastically.

"Oh please, Hinata-san!" Nina supplicated, "I'm nervous to be around Kiba by myself!"

"Kiba?" Naruto interjected,

"Is that your boyfriend?!" Nina gasped, "Am I on speaker?"

"S-Sorry, I-!" Hinata was about to take her off speaker and apologize.

"Hinata's boyfriend, can you hear me?!"

"Yeah," Naruto chuckled, dipping his elbow into Hinata's side playfully.

"Can you please convince Hinata-san to go? Plleeasee!"

"Haha, alright, we'll be there!" Naruto announced without a second thought. Nina was delighted and she gave them the details and hung up. Naruto seemed to be excited about it, so he was confused at Hinata's worried look. "What's wrong, you didn't want to go?"

"I-it's okay..." Hinata plastered a fake smile at him, which resulted in Naruto frowning.

"Geez, baby I'm sorry! I always do things without asking you or even thinking! You need to stop me and set me straight!" He laughed, but Hinata didn't seem amused. He likes the assertive type, after all… Hinata deliberated, I suppose that's why he was so fixated on Sakura-chan.

You loved her for so long, Naruto-kun. Did you really want to be with me? Or is this just what you settled for?

"Finally! You two made it!" Nina waved from a little round table in the corner of the restaurant. When the pair approached, they were curious at the empty seat next to her, "Kiba is in the restroom."

Kiba is a jerk for agreeing to this. Hinata thought, but she just nodded politely and took her seat as Naruto pulled it out for her.

"I'm sorry we weren't properly introduced before," Nina grinned at Naruto. Was that a jab at Hinata's manners, somehow? "I'm Nina," She said, extending her hand out for Naruto to take it. He didn't seem to be surprised by the gesture like Hinata had been.

"I'm Naruto!" He smiled, and then his eyes turned curious, "Are you American, Nina?"

"Thai, but I lived in Florida for some time," She explained, "How about you?"

"Hah! No way, I'm Japanese! Konoha born and bred!" He scratched the back of his head while grinning widely. Hinata couldn't help but feel pangs of jealousy throughout this. Naruto seemed to like her. And she was petite and thin and confident.

Like Sakura.

With boobs.

"Really? You look pretty white to me! It's been a while since I've seen eyes that blue!" Nina said while sipping a bit of water. Hinata's breath got stuck. If she had had a different personality, she would have downright made a scene at that moment. But she had to keep herself composed. There was no way they could be flirting right now. Right?!

"Hey, sorry I took forever, my sister called me bitching about the-" Kiba stopped midsentence when he saw Naruto and Hinata. All color drained from his face.

"Hey, what's up, man! Long time no see!" Naruto sang, giving Kiba a friendly punch on the arm that made him wince.

"Uh…hey…you..?" Kiba looked at everyone frantically, "You guys…know…?"

"My other friends couldn't make it! So I called Hinata since you guys are so close and all!" Nina bowed, sticking her tongue out a little, "It's not a problem right?"

"Why would it be a problem? We came cuz of you, right, baby?" Naruto assured, patting Hinata on the back. She nodded without making eye contact. Kiba sat down slowly, and took very large gulps of water.

"So…how does everyone know each other?" Nina asked, looking at Hinata. Hinata tried not to let her eye twitch.