Naruto sighed happily when Hinata texted back.
Yes, it's a date 3
He locked his screen and looked around his lonely apartment. Maybe it was a bad idea to move out of his parent's house. Maybe. The door bell rang and he jumped to his feet, grabbing the bag that contained many things that left him blushing. He opened the door and without thinking, tossed the bag to his friend.
"You're a pervert, Kiba."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't judge a man so quickly. I need some pleasure in my sex life." Kiba smirked at Naruto's disgusted face and walked inside, slamming the door shut.
"So did I help you hook up with that chick you always talk about?"
"Hey!" Naruto turned around, blushing a bright red, and Kiba smirked.
"You fucked her yet?"
"She's not like one of your woman, Kiba! She's more than that!" He was seething by now and by god he hoped someone stopped him before he pounced on a sometimes of an asshole Kiba.
"Yeah, you're right." He stood quiet for a moment before smiling widely. "Does she know you're a virgin?"
"Get out! Get out!"
He pushed his friend outside and locked the door, cursing his name as he heard his laughter from down the hall. Stupid Kiba, always has to make a situation uncomfortable than it already is. But his taunting never left Naruto's mind as he turned off the lights and settled inside his bed. There was an unspoken pressure for men to lose their virginity at some unholy age because they were men. Naruto wasn't like any man however. He was raised with a mother who was a feminist and believed that when the time was right for him, he will know. An iron fist to his head if he ever called a woman a whore.
Sure there have been times where his dick twitched when he saw a pretty lady walking down the street or the need to thrust when he watched the occasional adult film. But he had a personal rule he followed for his life, well, more than one really. The main one, however, is not to have sex just for lust. You have to find the right woman, Naruto, he told himself when he heard all the sex stories his friends will tell him. You have to find her. He has dated and he has experienced the few times that he was close to having sex but at the end, the woman he thought was the "perfect one" ended up being a bitch who just wanted a good laid and a good looking boyfriend. Hinata popped into his mind and he thought that maybe she is the one he's been looking for.
He has a good feeling about it too.
Hinata was cleaning her room. At 2:15 in the morning. Why? Why would one be cleaning their room that early? Well for starters, Hinata was procrastinating the day—which was today, oh no—that she'll be attending school once more. A few more weeks than summer break! But the other major reason why she's wide awake and aggressively cleaning her room was because of the conversation she had hours ago with her friends, Sakura and Ino.
"What?"
Ino looked at Sakura who smiled in return and looked back at Hinata with a wide smile on her face.
"We would like you to become a permanent employee at our sex shop!"
Hinata blinked and blinked once more for reassurance.
"Like a full-time employee or part time?"
"Considering how well our business has flourished the last couple of weeks," said Sakura, "it'll be beneficial for you to become a full-time worker."
"But," cut in Ino once she saw Hinata open her mouth, "we know that right now you're booked with classes. So we decided to let you become a part-time employee."
"Since summer is coming, you have a choice to stay part-time or become a full-time. So what do you think?" Sakura was smiling brightly, something that Hinata hasn't seen for while.
Right now the economy was dangerously low, affecting those of the middle and lower class. It was hard to find a job and to get paid fairly well. Sakura and Ino had the chance of attending college but thought otherwise. They decided to pursue something that was both risky and outrageous. They decided to open up their own sex shop. They'll get money, they explained, and maybe this would be better than school. So when Hinata saw their eager smiles and sparkling eyes, she just couldn't say no.
"Okay…I'll love to."
"Yes!"
So now she was both worried and scared. She didn't think much of the work she was doing because she was temporary not official. What if she messes up? What if, in a horrid accident or displacement, she's the reason her friends lose the business? She bit her lip and shook her head. She knew over thinking will not solve anything. She already said yes. She looked around her studio and sighed. It'll help with the rent, she reasoned. She dusted off a picture frame of her family and smiled slightly. She placed it down and decided to go to sleep. She changed to a loose shirt and shorts and curled up in her bed. She closed her eyes and felt her body melt against the soft mattress.
Naruto popped into her head.
Her eyes snapped open.
Oh no.
She has a date today!
Sakura was oh so very tired. She came back yesterday from a very long trip. Add Ino to the mix and a headache might just come back. Multiple that with having sex with her boyfriend nonstop for two hours then she might just faint from the lack of sleep. It absolutely took her off guard when Sasuke practically pounced on her when she stepped into their house.
So she growled when she heard her phone ring once and then twice. She was a light sleeper god damn it!
She snatched her phone from the table stand next to her bed and glared at it when she read the bold numbers: 6:25 a.m. She unlocked it and her eyes widened when she saw Hinata's name. She didn't bother opening the text messages and, instead, called her friend. Hinata never texts her early because she knows how grouchy she can be in the morning. Very considerate of her. So for her to text her? Oh no, what's wrong?
"Sakura, I'm so sorry to call you this early! It's just…I don't know who else to call…"
"Hinata," she sat up, "what's wrong? What happened? Who fucking touched you?" She clenched her fist at the thought.
"No! No, Sakura, nothing happened to me…well…something did happen but it's nothing bad. Oh no, it was a bad idea to call. Sorry, Sakura, I'll just call you later on today."
"Hinata," she cut her off sternly, "we're friends. I'll drop everything in order to help you. You will do the same for me."
There was pause and she heard her sigh. "I have a date…"
"WHAT?!"
Hinata fidgeted when she looked up. Sakura was staring at her with wide, green eyes, a smile on her face. She looked messy and tired but Hinata had to admire that whatever Sakura was happy about, it made her shine.
"Hinata, don't stay quiet! Tell me who this man is."
"But Sakura…it's so early."
She waved off her concern. "I don't care. I'm much more interested in your dating life right now. When was the last time you tried dating?" Sakura took a sip of her tea and cupped her chin in thought.
"When Ino and yourself sent me to a blind date a few months ago."
"Right!" She snapped her fingers and the smile left her face. Instead, a frown took its place. "What a douche bag. He kept staring at your breasts."
Hinata nodded and carefully took a sip of her tea. The morning was still rather chilly so the warm liquid left her feeling nice as it warmed her up.
"He isn't like that, right?"
"Oh no." She was quick to defend. "The day after you guys left, he came by the store. He didn't buy anything. He just made fun of the products. He always made the customers laugh and I like to think that he's the reason why your shop made so much money. I felt lonely while I was there so when he came by and told jokes, it made my day so much better. Then he started to talk and greet me, started to converse and wasn't bothered by my weird looking eyes." She blushed and placed her hands near her chest. "He's so nice and sweet and never once did I see him looking at my body."
Sakura smiled brightly and squealed, reaching over to clasp her hands on her friend's shoulders. "Good luck, Hinata! He sounds like a funny guy. Plus, you get all blushy and shy when you talk about him. Look at your blush!" She pinched her cheeks.
"Sakura!" whined Hinata quietly, careful not to disturb the other occupant of the house.
Sakura moved away with a laugh but quirked a brow when she quieted down. "So what do you need me for?"
Hinata took in a deep breath and said, "I need your help choosing clothes for my date today. He hasn't told me where we're going but I'll inform him right now that the afternoon is best for me. I have classes most of the day so I'll at least have some time to change." 'I want to impress him,' thought Hinata, determined to do her best.
'Oh Hinata…' thought Sakura, a tender smile on her face. She knew that this guy was different from the way Hinata's expressions looked when she was talking about him. She hoped to all gods in the universe that he won't fuck shit up. Because if he does, she will find him and kill him.
"What's his name? And don't worry, I'll help you."
She sighed out of relief. "Oh good, thank you so much. His name is Naruto Uzumaki."
"Naruto, eh? Let's hope he doesn't hurt my Hinata! Because if he does, I'll beat his ass."
"Sakura!"
"Kidding, kidding! Come on, we're going shopping really quickly. That boy won't know what hit him!"
To: Naruto (:
From: Hinata
Can we do our date around 7-8? My class doesn't end till around 5:30 ):
To: Beautiful Hinata
From: Naruto
Sure. Just tell me where you live so I can pick you up, okay?
To: Naruto(:
From: Hinata
Okay. Where are we going, if you don't mind me asking?
To: Beautiful Hinata
From: Naruto
Uh that's a surprise! Yeah, surprise, kay?
To: Naruto(:
From: Hinata
Okay. Can you actually pick me up at 7:30? Gtg, class is about to start.
To: Beautiful Hinata
From: Naruto
Oh okay. Don't die I need you here with me.
It was too late. He fucking hit the send button. He saw the message delivered and he groaned, tossing his phone at the far end of his bed. His cheeks were burning with embarrassment and he cursed. Was it too soon to say that? Maybe he's just a casual date and there won't be anything else but the little peck on the lips and maybe a one-night stand? Oh no, what if Hinata was like that? He shook his head and glanced at the clock.
"I have a few hours…" He bit his lip. Hinata doesn't look like that type of person. But what if she is? He was scared. He was attracted to her in both physical and personality wise. What if everything goes wrong?
So far the date is going great. Hinata has dated—not the kind of dates where they're already a couple and have an intense make out session on the first date—the kind of dating that's obsolete nowadays. She didn't want a heavy make out session with a guy who just wants a good laid. She wants a real date where you don't necessarily have to kiss but you have a good time eating ice cream while you laugh and he makes up corny jokes while you try not to stare so much at his eyes and his whole being because wow, he is beautiful and you realize in that moment that you want him to be your boyfriend. That's how she's feeling now. Her past dating files include men who, in the exact moment they realize they won't be getting any sex, leave her on the spot. But Naruto? He respected her. Kept his distance, joked about almost everything, and kept smiling that smile that leaves her blushing and her cheeks hurting.
But the best part was that he made her feel loved. Like she was an important rare jewel that must be treated with the best care that the world—no—the universe can offer. He opened the doors for her, pull the seat and push it once she sat down and would only seat when she was comfortable, offer to buy anything she wants, compliments her clothes and the way they highlight her eyes, and just about every little thing that she has fantasized about ever since she was a preteen. She wants this and more. Walking beside him as the sun dims beyond the horizon and watching his eyes light up when talking about his childhood, she doesn't mind it one bit. She wants to know him inside out and walk beside him for a while. But how to pop the question? Was she supposed to say it? Was he supposed to say it? What if he was disappointed by the date and wants out?
Hinata became uncharacteristically quiet and Naruto glanced at her.
He nudged her. "Hey, what's wrong?"
She looked up at him and furrowed her brows. "Nothing is wrong, Naruto."
He laughed and being the type who jumps into situations head on, nudged her again and boldly took her hand in his. "I know something is wrong. I can tell by your eyes."
Her eyes widened and she pointed to her eyes. "My eyes?"
"Yeah." He scratched his blushing cheek and looked everywhere but her. "I can't describe it but I can just see that something's bothering you."
"Oh." She glanced down at their intertwined hands and caressed his knuckles with her thumb. She took in a deep breath and kept her eyes down casted. "I just…I would like to know…i-if we can do this again…"
Naruto stopped and Hinata turned around, finally seeing his face. His shocked expression morphed into a wide smile and he tightened his hold on her hand.
"Are you asking me out?"
"No! I mean yes! I mean if you want to!" Her exclamation was loud and some bystanders turned around to look at the couple. She turned crimson and covered her face with her free hand.
But Naruto felt no embarrassment. He felt something akin to happiness, fear, and excitement. She likes him! Who would have thought that he would find a girlfriend in a sex shop?
"Sure."
She looked up and couldn't look away from his face. He was gorgeous, no words come close to how she sees him, and his smile lit up his face. She felt emotional and sniffed back the oncoming tears.
"Can I hug you?"
"You never have to ask."
He pulled her into a tight embrace, body pressed against body, and the heat of romance warming them up. They felt their heartbeats, out of control and all over the place, and knew that this was probably meant to be. She smelled nice. He smelled like Naruto, something good. She was short so he was enveloping her with his body and leaning down. He was tall and did she mention that was attractive? She has to be on her tip toes in order to reach his shoulders. He was warm. She was warm. They were perfect for the other.
He pushed her away, just a bit because he doesn't want her too far, and looked into her eyes that just had this shine to it that can make the stars jealous.
"Can I kiss you?"
"Yes."
Their lips met and it was the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to them.
