Miss Independent ch. 25

Hinata was ready for Christmas because she loves having her whole family, just spending time together. She had finished wrapping all of her presents that she got for her family and Naruto. Hinata was looking forward to seeing Naruto's reaction when she gives it to him. They have been going out for almost 3 weeks and Hinata really wanted her gift to special and unique.

She finally found it after spending 5 hours in the mall looking for it. Hinata believes that Naruto will love it and starts to wonder what Naruto had gotten her for Christmas. There was a knock on her door and it opened. It was her mother Hitomi and she has a smile on her face that went from ear to ear. Hinata never seen her mother this happy before and was curious why she was happy.

Lately Hitomi has been walking around the house, singing and having an extra pep in her step. She's been extra giddy since she came back from the doctor's appointment a few days prior. How can a doctor's appointment make you so happy and perky?

"Mom, are you okay?" Hinata asked raising an eyebrow.

"I'm sorry Hinata-chan but I have to tell someone or I'll explode" Hitomi said hopping up and down.

"Ooookay, what is it?" Hinata asked curious.

"I was going to wait until Christmas to tell everyone but you have to promise to keep it a secret" Hitomi said serious.

"Okay, just tell me" Hinata said looking at her mother.

"I'm pregnant" Hitomi said grinning.

Hinata's jaw fell to the ground. She couldn't believe her ears. Her mother… her mother was pregnant. She was going to have a younger sister or brother in another 8-9 months from now. Hinata was about to squealed like a little school girl but Hitomi covered her daughter's mouth. Hitomi didn't want anyone else to know because she wanted it to a surprise to the rest of the family.

She was surprised to find out that she was pregnant with her third child. Hitomi always wanted more children but she wasn't sure if Hiashi did but that didn't matter right now. She wanted surprised him on Christmas with news and also sees Neji's reaction as well. Their family is about to become a little bigger and Hitomi couldn't wait for the baby to come.

"Hinata-chan, you can't tell anyone until after I tell the rest of the family" Hitomi said removing her hand.

"Okay but is it a boy or a girl?" Hinata asked curious.

"I don't know yet since I'm only a month pregnant but we should find out in about 4 or 5 months from now" Hitomi said touching her stomach.

Hinata touch her mother's stomach and smiled a little bit. She couldn't wait for her baby brother or sister to come. Now she won't the baby and gets to spoil her sibling. Hinata always wanted a sibling because she wanted to be a good sibling as Neji was to her all these years. They have close as can be since as far as Hinata could remember. They were always together, hanging out together or doing whatever came to mind.

Of course they have their own friends but they made time to spend together. Hinata loves Neji very much and will love her new sibling just as much. Hitomi smiled at her daughter because she knew that Hinata waited a long time for this baby. Hinata has been asking for a sibling since she was 7 and now she was getting one. She knows that Hinata will be a wonderful big sister. Hitomi kisses Hinata on her forehead and smiles at her.

"What was that for?" Hinata asked confused.

"No reason really, I just felt like it" Hitomi said smiling.

"I love you too, Mom" Hinata said smiling back.

With Naruto

Naruto was in his room at the easel in his room. He was hard at work, working on Hinata's Christmas present. He has been sketching and drawing the perfect present for his girlfriend for the last 2 weeks now and was now putting it in paint. Naruto liked how it was coming out. In his opinion, it's one of his best works along with his present for his dad.

Naruto was excited about Christmas but also a little sad since it's another holiday without his mother with him. He knows she wouldn't want him to sad but he couldn't help the way he felt. Naruto was starting to feel like his mother had sent Raven to them because she was a big part his life growing up. She was his coach, confidant, and a friend.

He liked Raven and was glad that she was around. She makes his dad happy and Naruto is grateful to her for that. He knew what Minato was planning to give her for Christmas and he wanted his son's permission before giving it to her. Naruto gave his dad his permission and it will be an awesome Christmas and will be remembered for a long time to come.

He rubbed his forehead, getting a little paint on it. Naruto was finally finished with his painting and now he just had to wait for the pain to dry. He picked it up and carried to the window to dry. He walked out of his room into the kitchen to find his dad and Raven making out against the refrigerator. His eyes were burning after what he just saw and now it was forever burned into his brain. There are some things that you can't not see and that was one of those things.

"Will guys seriously warn me before you decide to fornicate on the refrigerator?" Naruto asked covering his eyes.

Minato and Raven separated and blushing a bright red like a cherry.

"We weren't… we wouldn't" Raven stuttered trying to get herself together.

"Riiiight and I am the Easter Bunny" Naruto said rolling his eyes.

He opened the refrigerator and took out a red Gatorade. Naruto took a swig from it and stared at the guilty party. He knew that they weren't going to do anything while he was in the house. They wouldn't do anything besides kiss even if he wasn't here. He knew them both too well to know that they wouldn't take it to that level… least not yet anyways. Naruto likes to give people a benefit of a doubt before anything.

"I gotta go but I'll see you guys tomorrow" Raven said totally embarrassed.

Naruto chuckled to himself as Minato glared at him. That just made laugh eve more than before. He knew that his dad won't stay mad at for long. They walked into the living room where they decorate the Christmas tree. It was a family tradition to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve and they've doing this since Naruto was 5 years old.

All of the decorations were home-made ordainments that Naruto and his mother have made until she passed away. Naruto still makes them in her memory and they help him deal with the pain. Minato knew how much this means to Naruto and how he misses his mother. He misses her too because Kushina was his best friend as well as his lover.

Minato put the light on the tree and he turned them on. The tree was decorated with tiny Santa Clauses, reindeer, snowmen and different colored bulbs. Naruto looked at the tree and smiled fondly at it. It reminds him of all the Christmases that he spent with his parents and now all the Christmases that he will spend with his dad, Raven and Hinata. Naruto went to sleep that night with a peace of mind and peace in his heart.

Next Morning

Christmas Morning

9:30 AM Hyuuga Estates

Hinata and Neji woke up early that morning to open presents. Hiashi and Hitomi were in their robes followed their children downstairs. Hinata handed her presents to their rightful owner and watched them opened them. Hiashi has gotten a new fedora hat since her father loves these kinds of hats and has a huge collection of them. Hitomi got a necklace with a gold necklace at the end and Neji gets a new basketball.

"Everyone, I have an surprise for you" Hitomi said smiling.

Hinata knew where this was going. Haishi and Neji looks at Hitomi with curiosity as her grin was getting bigger.

"I'm pregnant" Hitomi said gigling.

Hiashi and Neji fainted and passed out on the ground. Hitomi was confused on why her husband and son fainted. Hinata laughed at their reaction but doesn't have time to worry about them right now. She has one more gift to give and hopes that he likes. Hinata goes up stairs and puts on a pair of grey sweatpants and her blue sweatshirt. She gives her gift and walks Naruto's house.

Christmas Morning

10:05 AM Naruto Namikaze Residence

Naruto wakes up to a knock on the front door. He lazily gets up and put on a pair of black basketball short and gets the door. Naruto opens it to Hinata in front with a present in her hands. Hinata notices that her boyfriend wasn't wearing a shirt and see how ripped he was. She couldn't takes her eyes off his body and licks her a little bot. Naruto chuckled a little and lifts her chin so that she was making eye contact with him.

"Hina-chan, my face is up here" Naruto said smirking.

Hinata blushes a bright red. She couldn't believe that She was staring at Naruto like that. Hinata holds her present at him and Naruto takes it. He opens it and it's a medallion with two pictures inside of it. The one picture was of Naruto when he was younger and his parents while the other picture was of him and Hinata when they took a picture at the mall a couple of days ago.

It brought tears to the blond and he stared at his girlfriend. He couldn't believe that she would something like this for him. Naruto put the medallion around his neck and pulled Hinata into a tight hug.

"T-Thank you Hina-chan. I love my present" Naruto said hugging.

"You're welcome and I'm glad that you like it. Minato let use that picture because of how much it means to you" Hinata said smiling.

"I want to give you your gift" Naruto said as he brings her in the living room.

Naruto goes into his room and brings out the painting. He shows Hinata the painting of Hinata in the middle of all different kinds of flowers. Naruto knows that Hinata loves flowers and flower pressing. He knows that she already has a flower pressing book and wanted to show the flowers fail in comparison to her beauty. Hinata was impressed with the picture and how well Naruto painted her.

"I hope you like" Naruto said unsure if she would.

"Like? I love it, it's beautiful Naruto-kun. Thank you" Hinata said kissing on the lips.

"Merry Christmas Hinata-chan" Minato said walking in.

"Merry Christmas Minato" Hinata said smiling.

"Are you staying for breakfast?" Minato asked curious.

"I' sorry but no. I have to get back home" Hinata said taking her painting.

"Okay tell our parents, I said happy holidays" Minato said walking Hinata to the door.

"I will, I'll see you later Naruto-kun" Hinata said leaving.

Naruto waved her bye and walked into his room to get his dad's gift. He returned a few second with another painting. Naruto handed it to Minato and he looked at it. It was a painting of him and Raven holding each other inside of giant red heart. Naruto tried to capture the love in their eyes for each other and he hoped that his dad will like it. Minato wrapped an arm around his son and kissed the top of Naruto's head.

"My son: the artist. I love it, Thank you son" Minato said smiling. "You're welcome" Naruto said folding his arms.

Minato gave him his presents which were a new outfit, shoes and games for his Ps3. A little later, Raven came with presents in hand.

"Merry Christmas to my favorite people" Raven said smiling.

"I don't see Michael Jordon or Dwayne Wade" Naruto said snickering.

"Ha ha, I guess you don't want your presents" Raven said spinning a present on her finger.

"I'm sorry, I want it" Naruto said holding his hands.

Raven tossed him his present and Naruto quickly unwrapped the wrapping paper. He got a new orange hoodie with black flames along the bottom and the sleeves and a green beanie.

"Thanks Raven-chan" Naruto said smiling.

Minato and Naruto looked at each other and knew that it was time. He got in front of Raven on one knee and pulled out a ring box. Raven was shocked was an understatement. She wasn't expecting Minato to propose to her. Raven didn't know what to say. Naruto got on one knee as well next to his father to be more persuasive.

"Raven, I know that we haven't known each that long but I want you in my… in our lives. You're a very beautiful, intelligent, and funny woman and I would like to you mine. Will you marry me?" Minato asked nervously.

"Please?" Naruto asked giving her the puppy dog pout.

Raven laughed a little because both blonds were giving her that adorable pout. She smiled and nodded.

"Yes, I'll marry you" Raven said smiling. Minato grinned like an idiot and captured Raven in his arms.

He kissed her passionately and she kisses him back. Naruto was happy for his dad. He found a woman that's prefect for him and what makes it better is that she loves him as well as the package that comes him. Minato puts Raven and she hugs Naruto.

"Welcome to the family, Raven-chan" Naruto said hugging her back.

End of ch. 26