Naruto and Hinata both walked in an uncomfortable silence to the Ramen Stand. Hinata, blushing like mad, avoided looking at Naruto, and for once took comfort looking at the concrete road. Naruto, looked over at Hinata every so often, wishing she would make eye contact with him.

"Hinata-chan...er...how's the training going?" Naruto asked lamely.

"F-fine. And you?" Hinata replied, just above a whisper.

"Er. It's going okay." Naruto said with a nervous chuckle. "Oh...we're finally here."

The both of them looked up at the rusting sign before them, the characters for 'Ichiraku Ramen' fading off of the metal. They both walked in, greeted by the scowling middle-aged men and his very energetic daughter. The place was filled only with two other people, a shadowy man, looking related to the Aburame clan, wearing the trademark large gray overcoat accompanied by a pair of sunglasses that hid his eyes. He finished smoking his cigarette, before putting it out and walking past them with a deadpan look on his face. Naruto watched him walk past him with a curious look, but shrugged it off and walked down to a small table located by a window. A man sitting at the counter looked over at them in curiosity, but smiled drunkenly, resuming the last remains of his sake. He shifted his self uncoordinatedly and leaned on the counter for support, hiccupping as he was doing so. 'My first date is at an old ramen stand...with the other occupant being a drunkard and a stingy old owner.'

"Eh. Sorry about taking you here Hina-chan." Naruto said apologetically.

"Eh? It's all right Naruto-kun. This is really a quite charming place." Hinata said weakly, looking around at the dirty windows and peeling paint.

"Nihihi...so what do you want? Don't worry, Gama-chan is super full!! I can pay for ten bowls of ramen!!!" Naruto declared. Hinata giggled and smiled. So this is what it was like to be on a date with Naruto-kun. She had always admired him, even if it was from afar. As a usual force of habit, she tucked non existent loose strands of hair behind her hair.

"Naru-"

"Oi! Hinata...What are you and...Naruto?" Kiba asked, oblivious to what he had just ruined.

"...Hi Kiba." Naruto grumbled. Hinata blushed and whispered to Kiba 'Naruto-kun and I are on a..a...a...date...'

"... I see... Is your father all right with it?" Kiba asked, his face growing dark.

"...I haven't told him. Neji is the only one that knows, now Kiba...please let Naruto-kun and I finish our date." Hinata said, sounding a bit angry.

"Eh. Gomen Hinata. Well... I guess me and Akamaru will have to actually eat...my sister's food." Kiba said with a shudder.

The evening went off without flaw after Kiba left. The old drunkard only interrupted by spontaneous fits and giggles, and Neji showed up right as they were about to pay the bill, but after making sure Hinata was okay, he left scowling and grumbling about his stupid duties as a branch member. Naruto grinned and walked Hinata up to Hyuuga House gate. It was nine o' clock and the full moon shown on both their faces, each of them plastered with a silly smile on their face.

"Th-thank you for the wonderful evening Naruto-kun." Hinata said, bowling slightly. Naruto's smile grew even wider.

"Ee!! (1) It's no problem! I'm just glad you went Hina-chan!" Naruto said, giving Hinata a light kiss on the cheek. Hinata blushed madly.

"...I should go Naruto-kun...I...um..good night!!" Hinata said, before running to the house. Naruto smiled, and then started on his way to his apartment.

"Hey, dobe." Sasuke said nonchalantly, when Naruto opened the door of his apartment. Sasuke was sitting on Naruto's couch with a bored look on his face. The moonlight shone on him, making Sasuke look quite pale, but striking.

"How'd you get in here you bastard?" Naruto asked coolly, going to his room to change into his pajamas. Sasuke didn't respond. 'How typical.' Naruto thought. He came back into his small living room, that was littered with old newspapers, scrolls, and ramen cups. The only clean thing was the ugly green couch Naruto had bought for only 5000 yen (2). With a severe look of dislike on Naruto's face, Naruto sat down on the bean bag chair opposite of the couch, giving a low growl.

"What are you doing here?" Naruto asked.

"I came to tell you we had a meeting tomorrow at nine." Came a short reply from Sasuke. He folded his arms, giving Naruto an arrogant smirk. "And don't be late."

"Ee, I'm not Kakashi-sensei, baka."

"Shut up Dobe. Will you tell Sakura for me?" Sasuke asked.

"Do it yourself...I'm going to bed." Naruto said, yawning.

"I can't." Sasuke said at once, his cheeks turning a slight crimson color.

"...Eh. You lazy bastard! She won't mind...she's over you now!" Naruto lied. Sasuke's expression was unreadable (a/n: surprise surprise).

"Whatever. Night." Sasuke said coldly, leaving the apartment.

"About damn time." Naruto mumbled to himself. Complaining to himself about Sasuke, Naruto brushed teeth and washed his face before snuggling affectionately into his warm futon, accompanied by black sheets and a green comforter. As Naruto was drifting off into sleep, a light, gentle rain swept over Konoha. The light tapping the raindrops made against the window were almost rhythmic and quite peaceful. Naruto turned over on his side, playing with his nightcap that was rested snugly upon his head.

"Sakura-chan. You still have feelings for Sasuke, ne?" Naruto said, just above a whisper. Naruto fell asleep moments later, lulled to sleep by the gentle April shower.

'Sakura...what are your feelings for Sasuke?' Sakura sighed. She was in her yutaka, decorated with little koi on a dark blue background. Her belt wasn't on, though underneath, she wore pale green shorts a white tank top. Her hair was held up in a ponytail, her bangs hanging loosely at her side. She was absentmindedly reading a romance manga that she picked up at the local Hon-ya (3). Though it was quite late, Sakura felt the least bit tired.

"Hn, so Akina is in love with Shigure...but Shigure loves no one but himself. Sounds familiar.(4)" Sakura said with a note of bitterness.

"Sakura, someone is at the door for you." Her mother yelled. Sakura ran to the door, thinking it was Ino. Sakura remembered the last time she came over, sobbing about her and Shikamaru breaking up. Needless to say, Sakura stayed up all night comforting her.

"Sasuke?" Sakura asked. She blushed slightly out of embarrassment, and made her yutaka cover herself more.

"Um. We...have..and...don't be la-but I don't care if you are and so um Naruto and I will be there and ..." Sasuke spit out at once, turning very red indeed.

"Ee? Sasuke, are you all right, do you need to lie down?" Sakura asked with concern. 'That bastard better say yes!' Inner Sakura yelled.

"N-no. I'm fine. Just meet me and Naruto at the bridge, tomorrow at nine o clock. We're going to train." Sasuke said slowly, turning even redder.

"Okay...um...well good night Sasuke." Sakura said, sounding a bit annoyed, yet disappointed. 'Why should I care...Naruto is right, he doesn't care about anyone but himself. Though...'

"SAKURA? What did he want??" Her mom yelled from her room.

"Eurgh...NOTHING!" Sakura yelled back. She stormed to her room angrily and slammed her sliding doors shut. 'Buwah! Always so nosy...' Inner Sakura said. She tried to make herself sitting comfortable on her bed once again, before she head a soft knock.

"Sakura...can I speak to you?" Her mother asked politely. Sakura smiled.

"Ah, hai." Sakura said, in a kinder tone than before.

"Mm, Sasuke-kun came buy, I thought you would be happier." Her mother said softly, giving her a warm smile. She came in and sat on the foot of Sakura's small bed. Sakura hugged her pillow and shook her head.

"Nah. It was nothing special, we're just going to do some training." Sakura said quietly. Sakura's mom had a look of surprise on her face, but then smiled again.

"Hehe. So how was your date with Shino...?" She asked playfully.

"...We decided not to see each other anymore." Sakura said, sounding quite detached.

"Ah so...well Sakura-chan...all Aburame are just mysterious.." Sakura's mother responded in a soothing voice.

"No...they're just cheaters!" Sakura said, her face turning red. A few tears started to roll down her cheek as she tightened her grip on her pillow. Her mother was alarmed, but then scooted over and tried to cradle Sakura into her arms. She felt warm tears soak her yutaka robe as well, but didn't acknowledge it as she soothingly stroked her hair as Sakura cried.

"Ah, you'll be yourself again honey." Her mom said after five minutes.

"I hate myself...even my boyfriend didn't even like me..." Sakura said, her crying much lighter now.

"Sakura-chan, Shino had a place in his heart for you. It didn't seem as if he wanted to hurt your feelings." Sakura's mom said.

"You weren't even there!" Sakura said angrily, trying to break free of her mother's embrace.

"Ah, even so...I know you had a place for him in your heart. But...it is the same place where...Ino and Naruto are in your heart, not where Sasuke is." Her mother said wisely.

"...How did you know that I loved..."

"Yoku, anata wa watashi no akachan desu.(5)" Her mother said with a smile.

1: Ee--informal yes , hai is also yes but for formal

2. 5000 Yen is about $42.50...damn thats one CHEAP couch...

3. Hon-ya is Book store. the Tag ya is added to a name like... ramen-ya...instantly Ramen Shop or tonkatsu ya *eww pork*

4. Akina is my name in my Japanese class, and my favorite character from fruits basket is Shigure! Haha so i put myself in the fic...a bit ^_^ sorry!

5. I think yoku equals well, i couldn't find because haha!!! So literally translated: Well, you are my baby. Aweeeee how sweet.

A/N: Wow so many reviews! You guys are all to nice ^_^ sorry this took me awhile to write. I am on spring break atm, i would've updated sooner, but I was kinda going through some emotional things. :( anyway please review!!!!!

Personal thankies to:

Wormkaizer: Awwe you're so nice! And first to review again hehe!!! Thanks sooo much *hands wormkaizer the chair that came with Naruto's couch*

Darker Magenta: Hehe...Alter ego's, gotta love em! Inner Akina: JUST SHUT UP AND THANK THE WOMAN!!! Yah well thanks ^_^ hehe i wuv rock Lee...if you read the manga you'll know what I mean ^~

Cookie6: Yay!! True, I never really thought he could be cute...but he kinda is. But he reminds of a girl. Hehe...that was mean sowwie i_i

Phoenix20043: Ahh sorry not much Sasuke action here. ^_^...Just him...being a sadistic butthead...but somehow hot...*drool* 0.0

Salsar Thiran: Thank you!!! I like your pen name!!! Omoshiroi desu!! (it's interesting)

GenocideHeart: Ah, I'll consider it...Anko is very cute...ahso! So I hope you like this fic?

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Itachi-Uchiha: First of all...I LOVE ITACHI!!! He is the MOST awesome bad boy of all time...*drool* Sorry...hehe I like Hina/Naru shippings the best!! I've never read Ino/Shino

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aichan: Awwwe thankies!!! I really hoped you like this chapter, a bit corny at the end but i likes it that way .!!!

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