Love and Its Lessons
DISCLAIMER – I DO NOT OWN NARUTO, THEY BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
Chapter 2: Cherish
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"Now on the tips of your toes stretch your arms out" Hinata languidly stretched her limbs feeling her tense muscles start to relax.
"Babe have you seen my… Oh my bad sorry"
Pale eyes flickered over to her partner. He had a big mission coming up and had just gotten back from another one barely hours ago.
Dark circles were prominent as he rubbed his eyes. His hair was a mess, spiking up even more wildly than usual.
Hinata frowned as she held out her arms.
"Come here Naruto-kun" Naruto blinked owlishly as he looked from side to side before pointing at himself questioningly. Hinata just rolled her eyes.
"Of course you, Naruto-kun" Not looking any more enlightened, the blonde ninja nonetheless made his way over to his wife settling into her embrace.
"Sit with me" she continued tugging at his wrist until he settled on the rug with her.
"I'm gonna help you relax!" Hinata declared squeezing his hands softly.
Naruto tilted his head. Being as tired as he was, he resembled a confused puppy. Hinata kissed his palm before screwing her eyes shut to begin.
"I want you to imagine… the thing that makes you the happiest!" Two minutes later, she cracked open an eye to see her husband just staring at her.
"Babe… you have to close your eyes and imagine the thing that makes you the happiest"
As Hinata nudged him, Naruto just blinked at her.
"… But you're right in front of me? Why do I gotta close my eyes and imagine what's in front of me?"
Naruto was always candid, but his sleep-deprived mind had considerably affected his frankness as Hinata just stared at him blushing, before she chuckled softly.
Naruto was even more confused, staring at his wife as she shook her head trying to cool her burning cheeks. Pulling the both of them up, Hinata quickly pecked his lips.
"You enjoy teasing me too much Naruto-kun. I'm sure you would laugh at my face if you were awake but for now, let's just go to bed"
"But… my mission gear…"
"Will still be there after you get a few hours of sleep"
"…Will you stay with me?" Hinata laughed at that
"Sure Naruto-kun"
…
"Hime?"
"Hmmm?"
"Love you"
"I love you too"
Signing Off,
The Aura Phoenix
