(A/N) I'm really sorry for not updating sooner but then again there isn't
that many people
reading this so I'm not disappointing too many people. Just so you know this chapter has
some random character thoughts in it like this: **thought goes here**. Other then that
the plot thickens! But now I'm debating if I should make the chapters shorter and update
less or kept it as is.... Oh man I'm rambling... oh yes and sorry to any Kiba lovers out
there you'll know what I mean when you done reading. Last but not least thank you to
Kikoro my partner in crime who helped me by proofreading this... and now for some
shameless promotions check out Kikoro's art on Deviant Art: http://kikoro.deviantart.com/ Okay that's all for now!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto... sad but it's true. Chapter 3
The great hall was decorated in magnificent grandeur. The windows were clad with gold
and royal blue drapery. The tables were clothing in the same fashion. There was a floral
center piece at each with the very best china and silverware along side it.
All the elite members of Konohagure were present from feudal lords to elite ninjas.
To open up the dance floor the women of the Hyuga branch house preformed traditional
dance. Hinata participated in the dance too she was the only representation of the main
house. Although each woman preformed beautifully it could be seen that Hinata had a
natural talent for dance.
Speeches were made by family and friends wishing Sakura and Neji a happy marriage.
But Sakura's attention dwindled she kept smiling at Neji. She was so shocked to see how
handsome he looked in suit.
I wonder what he looks like with it off? Thought Sakura the smirk on her face turned into
giddy school girl laughter.
"What's so funny Sakura?" Ino said poking her in the ribs. The poke sent Sakura flying
back into reality. Sakura hasn't notice that the whole wedding party was staring at her.
She felt the blood rush to her face and cleared her throat the speeches taking her attention
once again.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Oi! Hinata-chan you were the best one out there!" Naruto exclaimed as he bear hugged
his girlfriend
"Thanks but I made two mistakes. Didn't you notice?" Hinata asked as he took a seat beside Naruto at the table.
"Notice what?" was Naruto simple reply.
Hinata smiled at her boyfriend Naruto had this amazing flair of freeing her from all her worries.
"Hinata I have present I want to give you. Here open it." Naruto told Hinata as he placed a silver jewellery box in her hands.
Hinata smiled at her boyfriend as anticipation grew with in her. She lifted off the lid and pulled out a silver locket with matching chain.
"Oh Naruto-kun its beautiful arigato!" Hinata exclaimed as she through her arms around her boyfriend and she kissed him. Soon she realized she was making a spectacle out of herself pretended to fix her dress and blushed looking toward the ground.
"Bah disgusting!" Kiba scoffed he had been watching Naruto and Hinata at distance from
the bar. He slammed his empty glass down and ordered another drink. This is so unfair I
put in all the man hours to finally to get Hinata to think of me more than a friend and
Naruto comes along and snatches it all away. The same way he took my first chance of
becoming a chuunin. Kiba thought angrily as he took a long gulp of his drink. He
missed Akamaru. Kiba was not allowed to bring him in to the reception. Akamaru's
companionship would have been very comforting right now. Kiba looked over a Hinata again adoring all her delicate features on her face, her hair, and fascinating smile.
"If you want her go get her" a deep male voice said to Kiba startling him. Kiba eyes shifted towards the sound of the voice. Sasuke.
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Snapped Kiba returning his attention to the contents of his glass.
"I'm talking about Hinata I can see you want her so go get her." Sasuke replied
"Look it's not that simple. Hinata is dating Naruto now. Besides you shouldn't be giving out love advice you couldn't even hold on to Sakura. Hell that girl even threw herself at ya!" Kiba laughed and downed the rest of his drink.
Sasuke took a deep breathe and tried to calm himself. The plan will never work if I rip his head off now Sasuke thought.
"Look all I'm saying is that I understand you. I would hate to see the same thing happen to you that happened to me" Sasuke replied coolly making sure to control his temper.
"But isn't Naruto you're friend?" asked Kiba his speech was beginning to slur a sign that his drink was beginning to take effect.
"All is fair in love and war" Sasuke answered "Do we have a deal?"
Maybe it was the fact that Kiba wasn't so bright, or maybe it was the alcohol was clouding his judgement, and maybe it was because Akamaru wasn't present to warn him. Kiba may have thought twice before trusting Sasuke. Things would be totally different. Kiba outstretched his hand.
"Deal"
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Neji snuck away from the reception to get a little air. He couldn't take it anymore people asking him to pose for pictures, cut the cake, and the sound of glasses being tapped with forks signalling for Sakura and him to kiss. Maybe that part isn't entirely all that bad. Neji thought to himself as he took a deep breath. Suddenly an unsettling feeling came over him it was as if something terrible was about to happen.
"Hey Neji!" called out a voice from behind.
Neji was a little surprised at first but quickly realized the voice belonged to Lee. Neji was Lee's rival but not enemy.
"Hn" was Neji's generic response that could mean a variety of things. In this case it meant hello. "What are you doing outside? Sakura is looking all over for you." Lee told Neji while trying to drag him back into the banquet hall.
"I'm not going in just yet. I'm trying to clear my head. I'll be in a minute or so." Replied Neji as he began to loosen his arm from Lee's firm grip.
"Look if you are having second thoughts about this marriage it's already too late."
"Lee"
"But if you break up Sakura-chan will be devastated..."
"Lee!"
"But the light of her youth will still shine on and she will fine happiness again..."
Neji began to turn to walk away the nuisance of the wedding was heaven compare to Lee incessant chatter. Neji was about few steps away from the entrance when the door flung open.
"Oh there you are I was looking for you everywhere!" Sakura exclaimed her eyes were filled with worry and little annoyance.
"Nothing happened you can relax." Neji stated as he tried to get past her to get into the hall.
"I was rushing around everywhere like a mad woman looking for my husband and all you can say is 'relax'?" Sakura spat.
"Well would you like me to like me to tell you where I go and when twenty four hours a day three sixty five?" Neji retorted
"There is no need to get all sarcastic and arrogant! I would just like to know where you are going when you leave for long periods of time!"
"Well Sakura I think I may have to go to the washroom soon would you like to supervise?"
"Ahh! Young kids in love." Lee swooned as he wrapped his arms around both Neji and Sakura's shoulders.
"SHUT UP LEE!" snapped Neji and Sakura at the same time moving free from Lee's grasp.
Lee laughed to himself. **Those two are meant for each other** Lee slipped back into the banquet hall leaving Sakura and Neji to bicker.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Are you sure this is going to work Sasuke?" Kiba asked for the umpteenth time.
Kiba and Sasuke where travelling though a section of forest as a short cut to get to their destination. They had left the wedding reception unnoticed and were beginning to set phase one of their plans in motion.
"Look I told you already! I can read Naruto like a book he'll play directly into our hand and that will be his undoing." Sasuke replied without slowing his pace.
"Looks like we're here." said Kiba not sounding very enthusiastic.
"Well you know what to do."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Oh Naruto-kun that wedding was so beautiful! Do you think we could have a wedding like that one day?" Hinata asked Naruto as they walked hand in hand to his apartment. Naruto was silent for a long time stopped walking and looked up at Hinata.
"Naruto? What is it?" Hinata asked worry evident in her voice.
"Hinata, when are you going to get you father's blessing for this relationship? Don't you think now is the time we tell him?" Naruto asked
Hinata sighed "Look it took a long time for us to tell our friends because I was worried that my father would find out. It turns out that he barely spends anytime in the village now due to his work on Konoha's foreign policy commitee. And when he is at home he spends most of his time with Hanabi. But that's okay because I understand that my father has certain duties to fulfill even if they don't include me." Hinata answered talking more to the ground then to Naruto.
"Are you ashamed of me?" Naruto asked. "No! What would ever give you that idea?" Hinata questioned
"Then if you are not ashamed tell your father about our relationship. Tell him that Uzumaki Naruto the future Hokage of Konohagure is crazy in love with his daughter!"
"Okay Naruto-kun, for you" Hinata lied **I could never tell my father and expect to see you gain Naruto-kun. ** "But for now Naruto let's just enjoy being together and worry about all that in the morning." Naruto smiled and nodded his head "Okay".
~*~*~*~*~*
The couple continued walking in companionable silence until they reached Naruto's
home. Hinata was now wearing Naruto's jacket to keep her warm. He fiddled around a
bit looking for a key Hinata smiled and presented a key to Naruto who in turn unlocked
the door. Naruto let his girlfriend in first and locked the door behind him. Hinata slipped
of the jacket and began to walk into the living room. Naruto grabbed Hinata in his
muscular arms he looked deeply into Hinata's eyes and kissed her tenderly. Hinata ran
her fingers through Naruto's hair as she returned his kiss. They took small steps toward
the sofa despite the fact their lungs were crying for air neither wanted to break the kiss.
the couple parted lips for a moment they began to undress, slowly Hinata's dress and
Naruto suit were a pile on the carpeted floor. Naruto looked down at Hinata who was
now lying on the sofa she was gazing up at him with want in her eyes. Naruto intended
on giving here everything she needs emotionally, physically, and mentally. She had
saved him from a world of pain and loneliness there was no way he could go back there
after tasting what is like to be truly happy.
Naruto planted small kisses on Hinata's collar bone going up her neck. He felt his way up to her bra and unclipped it discarding it on the floor. As Naruto's mouth began to descend upon Hinata's right breast there was loud banging at the door.
"Hinata I know you are in there!" a voice boomed from the other side of the door.
"Father!" Hinata gasped struggling to put her clothes back on. The door to Naruto's apartment flew open there in the door was stood Hiashi eyes full of rage. He glared at Hinata long and hard eyes full of disgusted.
"Get dressed we're leaving now-" Hiashi spoke sternly
"Just wait a minute you can't-" Naruto began to shout back in his defence. Hinata put her finger on Naruto's lips silencing him she shook her head indicating to Naruto that he should just let this go.
In an instant Naruto found himself alone with Hiashi. Hiashi stepped toward Naruto glaring at him. "Stay away from my daughter you demon filth." Hiashi threatened staring at Naruto with a condescending look.
The words stung Naruto causing a ball of emotion to well up in his throat
"Look that intimidation bullshit may work on everyone else in the village but it doesn't work on me!" retorted Naruto "I'll see your daughter whenever I want! Besides she's an adult and she can make her own decisions"
"I am warning you, if I catch you with Hinata again you are going to be reunited with you parents sooner then planned." With that said Hiashi made his way out of the apartment and into the night.
~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Wow that worked better then I expected" Sasuke said surprised at his own talents.
"Don't you feel the least bit sorry for what you did to your friend?" Kiba questioned
"This isn't about friendship this about getting what you want in life." Sasuke replied
"Now let's get out of her before Naruto notices us."
Kiba began to get up from his perch in a near by building that gave an excellent view into Naruto's apartment.
"Aren't you coming?" Kiba asked looking back at Sasuke
"Ah you go ahead I have to run some damage control"
"Well I'm going home, Akamaru needs to be fed and I'm pretty sure I'll have a hangover in the morning." Kiba said as he took off heading homeward.
Naruto looked down from his balcony his mind spinning because what had just transpired a few moments ago.
**How did this happen?**
As if providing an answer Naruto saw a figure in the distance on top a building. He looked more closely it was Kiba. It's like Kiba was taunting him.
**Could he have...**
Sasuke laughed to himself as he jumped off the roof of the building. Upon landing he changed back from Kiba to his original form in a puff of smoke.
~*~*~*~*~* So how did you like that finally my 3rd chapter is done... I hoped you enjoyed it... please review. ^^V
reading this so I'm not disappointing too many people. Just so you know this chapter has
some random character thoughts in it like this: **thought goes here**. Other then that
the plot thickens! But now I'm debating if I should make the chapters shorter and update
less or kept it as is.... Oh man I'm rambling... oh yes and sorry to any Kiba lovers out
there you'll know what I mean when you done reading. Last but not least thank you to
Kikoro my partner in crime who helped me by proofreading this... and now for some
shameless promotions check out Kikoro's art on Deviant Art: http://kikoro.deviantart.com/ Okay that's all for now!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto... sad but it's true. Chapter 3
The great hall was decorated in magnificent grandeur. The windows were clad with gold
and royal blue drapery. The tables were clothing in the same fashion. There was a floral
center piece at each with the very best china and silverware along side it.
All the elite members of Konohagure were present from feudal lords to elite ninjas.
To open up the dance floor the women of the Hyuga branch house preformed traditional
dance. Hinata participated in the dance too she was the only representation of the main
house. Although each woman preformed beautifully it could be seen that Hinata had a
natural talent for dance.
Speeches were made by family and friends wishing Sakura and Neji a happy marriage.
But Sakura's attention dwindled she kept smiling at Neji. She was so shocked to see how
handsome he looked in suit.
I wonder what he looks like with it off? Thought Sakura the smirk on her face turned into
giddy school girl laughter.
"What's so funny Sakura?" Ino said poking her in the ribs. The poke sent Sakura flying
back into reality. Sakura hasn't notice that the whole wedding party was staring at her.
She felt the blood rush to her face and cleared her throat the speeches taking her attention
once again.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Oi! Hinata-chan you were the best one out there!" Naruto exclaimed as he bear hugged
his girlfriend
"Thanks but I made two mistakes. Didn't you notice?" Hinata asked as he took a seat beside Naruto at the table.
"Notice what?" was Naruto simple reply.
Hinata smiled at her boyfriend Naruto had this amazing flair of freeing her from all her worries.
"Hinata I have present I want to give you. Here open it." Naruto told Hinata as he placed a silver jewellery box in her hands.
Hinata smiled at her boyfriend as anticipation grew with in her. She lifted off the lid and pulled out a silver locket with matching chain.
"Oh Naruto-kun its beautiful arigato!" Hinata exclaimed as she through her arms around her boyfriend and she kissed him. Soon she realized she was making a spectacle out of herself pretended to fix her dress and blushed looking toward the ground.
"Bah disgusting!" Kiba scoffed he had been watching Naruto and Hinata at distance from
the bar. He slammed his empty glass down and ordered another drink. This is so unfair I
put in all the man hours to finally to get Hinata to think of me more than a friend and
Naruto comes along and snatches it all away. The same way he took my first chance of
becoming a chuunin. Kiba thought angrily as he took a long gulp of his drink. He
missed Akamaru. Kiba was not allowed to bring him in to the reception. Akamaru's
companionship would have been very comforting right now. Kiba looked over a Hinata again adoring all her delicate features on her face, her hair, and fascinating smile.
"If you want her go get her" a deep male voice said to Kiba startling him. Kiba eyes shifted towards the sound of the voice. Sasuke.
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Snapped Kiba returning his attention to the contents of his glass.
"I'm talking about Hinata I can see you want her so go get her." Sasuke replied
"Look it's not that simple. Hinata is dating Naruto now. Besides you shouldn't be giving out love advice you couldn't even hold on to Sakura. Hell that girl even threw herself at ya!" Kiba laughed and downed the rest of his drink.
Sasuke took a deep breathe and tried to calm himself. The plan will never work if I rip his head off now Sasuke thought.
"Look all I'm saying is that I understand you. I would hate to see the same thing happen to you that happened to me" Sasuke replied coolly making sure to control his temper.
"But isn't Naruto you're friend?" asked Kiba his speech was beginning to slur a sign that his drink was beginning to take effect.
"All is fair in love and war" Sasuke answered "Do we have a deal?"
Maybe it was the fact that Kiba wasn't so bright, or maybe it was the alcohol was clouding his judgement, and maybe it was because Akamaru wasn't present to warn him. Kiba may have thought twice before trusting Sasuke. Things would be totally different. Kiba outstretched his hand.
"Deal"
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Neji snuck away from the reception to get a little air. He couldn't take it anymore people asking him to pose for pictures, cut the cake, and the sound of glasses being tapped with forks signalling for Sakura and him to kiss. Maybe that part isn't entirely all that bad. Neji thought to himself as he took a deep breath. Suddenly an unsettling feeling came over him it was as if something terrible was about to happen.
"Hey Neji!" called out a voice from behind.
Neji was a little surprised at first but quickly realized the voice belonged to Lee. Neji was Lee's rival but not enemy.
"Hn" was Neji's generic response that could mean a variety of things. In this case it meant hello. "What are you doing outside? Sakura is looking all over for you." Lee told Neji while trying to drag him back into the banquet hall.
"I'm not going in just yet. I'm trying to clear my head. I'll be in a minute or so." Replied Neji as he began to loosen his arm from Lee's firm grip.
"Look if you are having second thoughts about this marriage it's already too late."
"Lee"
"But if you break up Sakura-chan will be devastated..."
"Lee!"
"But the light of her youth will still shine on and she will fine happiness again..."
Neji began to turn to walk away the nuisance of the wedding was heaven compare to Lee incessant chatter. Neji was about few steps away from the entrance when the door flung open.
"Oh there you are I was looking for you everywhere!" Sakura exclaimed her eyes were filled with worry and little annoyance.
"Nothing happened you can relax." Neji stated as he tried to get past her to get into the hall.
"I was rushing around everywhere like a mad woman looking for my husband and all you can say is 'relax'?" Sakura spat.
"Well would you like me to like me to tell you where I go and when twenty four hours a day three sixty five?" Neji retorted
"There is no need to get all sarcastic and arrogant! I would just like to know where you are going when you leave for long periods of time!"
"Well Sakura I think I may have to go to the washroom soon would you like to supervise?"
"Ahh! Young kids in love." Lee swooned as he wrapped his arms around both Neji and Sakura's shoulders.
"SHUT UP LEE!" snapped Neji and Sakura at the same time moving free from Lee's grasp.
Lee laughed to himself. **Those two are meant for each other** Lee slipped back into the banquet hall leaving Sakura and Neji to bicker.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Are you sure this is going to work Sasuke?" Kiba asked for the umpteenth time.
Kiba and Sasuke where travelling though a section of forest as a short cut to get to their destination. They had left the wedding reception unnoticed and were beginning to set phase one of their plans in motion.
"Look I told you already! I can read Naruto like a book he'll play directly into our hand and that will be his undoing." Sasuke replied without slowing his pace.
"Looks like we're here." said Kiba not sounding very enthusiastic.
"Well you know what to do."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Oh Naruto-kun that wedding was so beautiful! Do you think we could have a wedding like that one day?" Hinata asked Naruto as they walked hand in hand to his apartment. Naruto was silent for a long time stopped walking and looked up at Hinata.
"Naruto? What is it?" Hinata asked worry evident in her voice.
"Hinata, when are you going to get you father's blessing for this relationship? Don't you think now is the time we tell him?" Naruto asked
Hinata sighed "Look it took a long time for us to tell our friends because I was worried that my father would find out. It turns out that he barely spends anytime in the village now due to his work on Konoha's foreign policy commitee. And when he is at home he spends most of his time with Hanabi. But that's okay because I understand that my father has certain duties to fulfill even if they don't include me." Hinata answered talking more to the ground then to Naruto.
"Are you ashamed of me?" Naruto asked. "No! What would ever give you that idea?" Hinata questioned
"Then if you are not ashamed tell your father about our relationship. Tell him that Uzumaki Naruto the future Hokage of Konohagure is crazy in love with his daughter!"
"Okay Naruto-kun, for you" Hinata lied **I could never tell my father and expect to see you gain Naruto-kun. ** "But for now Naruto let's just enjoy being together and worry about all that in the morning." Naruto smiled and nodded his head "Okay".
~*~*~*~*~*
The couple continued walking in companionable silence until they reached Naruto's
home. Hinata was now wearing Naruto's jacket to keep her warm. He fiddled around a
bit looking for a key Hinata smiled and presented a key to Naruto who in turn unlocked
the door. Naruto let his girlfriend in first and locked the door behind him. Hinata slipped
of the jacket and began to walk into the living room. Naruto grabbed Hinata in his
muscular arms he looked deeply into Hinata's eyes and kissed her tenderly. Hinata ran
her fingers through Naruto's hair as she returned his kiss. They took small steps toward
the sofa despite the fact their lungs were crying for air neither wanted to break the kiss.
the couple parted lips for a moment they began to undress, slowly Hinata's dress and
Naruto suit were a pile on the carpeted floor. Naruto looked down at Hinata who was
now lying on the sofa she was gazing up at him with want in her eyes. Naruto intended
on giving here everything she needs emotionally, physically, and mentally. She had
saved him from a world of pain and loneliness there was no way he could go back there
after tasting what is like to be truly happy.
Naruto planted small kisses on Hinata's collar bone going up her neck. He felt his way up to her bra and unclipped it discarding it on the floor. As Naruto's mouth began to descend upon Hinata's right breast there was loud banging at the door.
"Hinata I know you are in there!" a voice boomed from the other side of the door.
"Father!" Hinata gasped struggling to put her clothes back on. The door to Naruto's apartment flew open there in the door was stood Hiashi eyes full of rage. He glared at Hinata long and hard eyes full of disgusted.
"Get dressed we're leaving now-" Hiashi spoke sternly
"Just wait a minute you can't-" Naruto began to shout back in his defence. Hinata put her finger on Naruto's lips silencing him she shook her head indicating to Naruto that he should just let this go.
In an instant Naruto found himself alone with Hiashi. Hiashi stepped toward Naruto glaring at him. "Stay away from my daughter you demon filth." Hiashi threatened staring at Naruto with a condescending look.
The words stung Naruto causing a ball of emotion to well up in his throat
"Look that intimidation bullshit may work on everyone else in the village but it doesn't work on me!" retorted Naruto "I'll see your daughter whenever I want! Besides she's an adult and she can make her own decisions"
"I am warning you, if I catch you with Hinata again you are going to be reunited with you parents sooner then planned." With that said Hiashi made his way out of the apartment and into the night.
~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Wow that worked better then I expected" Sasuke said surprised at his own talents.
"Don't you feel the least bit sorry for what you did to your friend?" Kiba questioned
"This isn't about friendship this about getting what you want in life." Sasuke replied
"Now let's get out of her before Naruto notices us."
Kiba began to get up from his perch in a near by building that gave an excellent view into Naruto's apartment.
"Aren't you coming?" Kiba asked looking back at Sasuke
"Ah you go ahead I have to run some damage control"
"Well I'm going home, Akamaru needs to be fed and I'm pretty sure I'll have a hangover in the morning." Kiba said as he took off heading homeward.
Naruto looked down from his balcony his mind spinning because what had just transpired a few moments ago.
**How did this happen?**
As if providing an answer Naruto saw a figure in the distance on top a building. He looked more closely it was Kiba. It's like Kiba was taunting him.
**Could he have...**
Sasuke laughed to himself as he jumped off the roof of the building. Upon landing he changed back from Kiba to his original form in a puff of smoke.
~*~*~*~*~* So how did you like that finally my 3rd chapter is done... I hoped you enjoyed it... please review. ^^V