"I don't understand why you had to drag me out here." Naruto was tired since he barely got out from work and he was damn right anxious because his girlfriend hasn't even texted him this whole day. What if she really is ignoring him?

"That's why. I want to help in my own way and what's better than going to the movies with your best friend?"

"I guess." He took out his phone and gave a sad sigh when he saw no notification. "What if she's really mad?"

"My advice is not to over think it, Naruto. Like you said, what if she's mad but what if she's not? Let's just go to the god damn theater and we'll talk about your problem later."

"Alright." He gave a defeated sigh and pocketed his phone. He looked around the brightly lit restaurants and stores and couldn't help but shake his head. "I don't understand why the city decided to build this promenade instead of fixing the god damn freeway."

"Right? Fucking freeway is a disaster but no, they had to build another place to put stores and fast food places. Like shit man, if you have enough money for that why don't you try fixing the potholes on the streets?"

"You're so passionate, Kiba." Naruto chuckled and turned to look at TGIF while he heard his best friend talk. Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a woman who looked oddly familiar inside the restaurant. She had bright, pink hair and was talking to another woman with long, blond hair that was tied up in a high ponytail. Suddenly, Naruto stopped walking and outright stared at both of them, not believing his eyes.

"Naruto? What the hell are you staring at?" Kiba stood beside him and gazed at the young ladies. "Naruto, don't you have a girlfriend?"

"It's not that, Kiba. Those are Hinata's friends!" he exclaimed happily before running towards the restaurant. Maybe they knew about the whereabouts of his girlfriend!

"Naruto, wait!" He heard Kiba following behind him but honestly he couldn't really care at this point. He missed talking to his girlfriend and he missed hearing her voice, holding her close, feeling every inch of her body, but most of all talking to her and getting to know her even more. If they know where she is, then surely they'll also know about their situation. Maybe they'll give him better advice then his best friend.

"Sir, you can't just walk in here—"

"I'm with them and he's with me." Naruto turned and nodded at Kiba before walking towards his girlfriend's best friends.

"Oh shit, Naruto? Is that you?" asked Ino, standing up immediately. "Why are you here?"

"Uh… I just… Where's Hinata? I haven't talked to her in almost a week so I'm worried about her. What happen to her phone?"

"Naruto, calm down." Sakura gave him a small smile. "Hinata's here with us. She just went to the restroom and she'll come back."

He looked around and in that moment he saw Hinata walk out of the restroom. A wide smile formed on his face. God, is she always this beautiful? He felt his heart accelerate and his palms go sweaty. A million thoughts ran through his mind, ranging from going over there right now and kissing her until they're both out of breathe to hugging her close and listening to the sound of her heartbeat and how, at first, it goes fast from their close proximity until she calms down enough to run her hands over his hair. He took a step forward but his smile disappeared when he saw Toneri walk out from the back holding a tray of food. They bumped into each other and Hinata immeidatly looked anxious.

"Hinata?!"

She turned around and gasped.

"Naruto?"

He moved to her side at once and looked between his girlfriend and a clueless Toneri.

"Babe, what's going on?" asked Naruto, wrapping an arm around Hinata and glaring at Toneri.

"Oh, Naruto…nothing is going on." She didn't mind that his hand was gripping her hip—though it wasn't so tight—but she rather deal with the conflict now than let it drag on forever. "Toneri, I've been meaning to tell you for a while but I never had the time to do so. You see, I-I don't know if," she blushed from embarrassment, "you have feelings for me? Am I misinterpreting?"

"You're not," he responded quickly, gripping the tray he still held. "And I'm guessing you both are a couple?"

"Yeah," said Naruto, his gaze shifting to one of sadness. "I'm sorry but she's taken. I love her and if I have to, I'll fight for her. She is my everything and we're both sorry that we didn't tell you sooner."

Toneri looked at Naruto before looking at Hinata. "Are you both together?"

"Yes," she responded, "and I love him very much. Like my boyfriend said, we're both sorry."

Toneri nodded before moving past the couple. Hinata turned around to say something but became speechless when she saw the sad smile Toneri had.

"He must be hurting," commented Naruto as he pulled her closer. "Heart break is such a bitch, ya know."

"I suppose it is. I feel so bad, however." She looked down and Naruto kissed her head, making her look up.

"Babe, I almost understand how you must feel. But look at it this way, now he knows to give up on the crush he had on you. You guys were never meant to be so now he has time to find another woman who can make him happy. On the other hand, we avoided a major fight on my part."

"Naruto," she scolded with a smile as she playfully pocked his chest. "You shouldn't start a fight for me."

"Jealousy could do wonders, my love." He sighed and kissed her on the lips. Wrapping an arm around her lower back, he dipped her and he smiled when they parted. She sighed happily and caressed his cheek.

"I missed you, Naruto."

"I know, I missed you too." He pulled her back up and kissed her nose. "I'm sorry I didn't text you. I tried to find time but I was so busy. I promise you that I'll try harder next time."

She pretended to contemplate his answer but when he gave her his best pout, she couldn't help but laugh.

"Okay, Naruto, you're forgiven." She paused and blushed brightly as she pulled her boyfriend close and whispered, "Why don't you show me how much you m-miss me in my s-studio tonight."

His eyes widened and he felt his body burn with lust. He tried to pull her away from his chest but found that she was rather embarrassed of her bold exclamation. The tips of her ears were red and he laughed. Of course she was still the same Hinata, the one he'll always love.

"Sure, why not babe. I'll make you scream my name all night long."

She gasped and pulled away, giving him a horrifying look. "Naruto! Not in public!"

He laughed and pulled her into a kiss, hugging her close and enjoying the contact.

He missed her so much.