Sorry for the delay my good readers...aside from having a writers block at the moment, I'm also under pressure of school works. But don't worry, I'll post as soon as I can.
Also I wanted to thank everyone for the reviews ...even though I'm new to this.. I'll try to make every chapter longer than the two previous ones so pls. bear with me. I'm trying to keep you guys interested as the story progresses and to those who are excited for Hinata and Sasuke to meet...it'll be on the next chapter or in chapter 5. And also they are 19 yrs. old. Well except for Lee, Ten Ten and Neji which is a year older....
And one thing more....I made Hinata's hair as long as Kikyou's coz' it came to me that they somewhat look like each other. I tried it on the Adobe Photoshop and they really do. I hope that if Kishimoto is doing a time jump in the manga, he'd better make my girl long haired (she's hot!). well...that's all of my stupid ramblings (which I don't know why I bothered to tell you guys!).
So...to the story.......
Chapter 3
(same day in chapter 2) coz a reviewer told me that Hinata is pretty much left out in the previous chap -... if you guys would be angry at Hinata's type of clothing....pls. help me coz' I don't have an inch of fashion sense that's why my sister always calls me a lousy dresser.....xx !
7:15 a.m
After her thoughts about her marriage and Naruto, she immediately opened her closet which is somewhat full of other stuffs and of course her clothes (her style of clothing is rather conservative). She took the sleeveless skin tight blue t-shirt and a white jacket as her top. For the lower part are black capri pants and her blue sandals. She put them on her bed and had gone to the bathroom. By 7:45, she was already finished and hurriedly dries herself and put on her clothes. After drying her hair, she brushed it on and tied it with a single black rubber band which makes her hair look short like the way it was 7 years ago. As the clock strikes 8:00 she was ready and knew that Naruto is coming.
While gathering her bag and books, she heard a commotion outside and decided to take a look and what she saw made her smile......
"Out of the way you idiots!! Can't you see I'm in a hurry?! We're late!" Naruto said while shoving everyone in the hallway even stepping on their foot just only to get to her coz' her room happens to be the in the last part of the dorm because the other student's are also hurrying up to go to their respective classes
"He's always so energetic" she thought.
"Oi! Naruto-baka! That hurts! It's your own fault of being late coz' your always deadlast!" their fellow dorm mates shouted at him. But they couldn't do anything about it because they knew that he is going to get Hinata for they always go to their classes together. It's been like that ever since and most of the boys envied him for they always wanted to be close to her and been wondering what she had seen in him that makes her enjoy his company. They always knew Naruto as a loser and a loudmouth which is the exact opposite of Hinata.
"Hinata! Wait a bit more!" Naruto shouted as he runs towards her when he stepped on to something and fell face flat on the floor. The hallway rang with laughter as they saw him make a fool of himself once more.
"Naruto-kun are you okay?!" Hinata said worriedly as she helped him up.
"Of course I'm okay! I'm UZUMAKI NARUTO! This is nothing" he said but after a few seconds he got hold of his nose which happens to be bleeding.
"Naruto-kun...your hurt.You're nose is bleeding... here let me...." Hinata said and took out her tissues to wipe his nose. Those guys who witnesses what's happening sighed and thought "what a lucky bastard he is".
"Hinata-sama, pls. tell your boyfriend to be on time and to shut that loud mouth of his!" a girl says. Hinata blushed as she heard this.
"um..ano...he's not my boyfriend" she replied shyly.
"Of course I'm not her boyfriend! I'm more than that because I'm her best friend got that?!" Naruto retorted.
"yeah...yeah...so we heard...we'll gotta be off. Ja ne Hinata –sama" the boys says as they wave at her.
"Oi Hinata. We have to hurry now" he said and they made a run to their classes... "also I'm sorry for not picking you up earlier. I made you late for your classes because of waiting for me.." Naruto said.
Hinata shakes her head and says "its okay. I'd prefer to be late than to go to class without you Naruto-kun"
He smiled when he heard this. But he's bothered of what he saw earlier...a certain sadness in her eyes and wanted to ask what's wrong but they were already at the front door of her classroom.
"Naruto-kun...arigatou. Ja ne..." Hinata said.
"Yah. Ne.. Hinata, I'll pick you up when classes are over ok? we need to talk....." after that he'd gone to his own class.
Hinata was startled when he emphasized the words we need to talk and knew instantly that he had noticed her sadness. "Yes, Naruto-kun...we really need to talk..." she thought and decided to go in for her class, at least it would help her forget her problems even for a while......
2:00 p.m.
Sasuke waked up after a few hours of sleeping and thought that he need to go to the grocery to buy food for stocks and for his lunch. He brushes his teeth and changes his clothes to casual wear. After that, he got into his car and sped off.....
After having his lunch in a restaurant he'd gone into the grocery store and as he shop, he couldn't seem not to notice that many females are staring at his way which makes him very annoyed but still kept his cool. He hurried his shopping because of this and as he pays at the counter, the cashier seemed not to notice that she was staring at his face. Sasuke lost his patience and glared at the woman. This mortified the woman and instantly sprang into action. He almost runs for the exit of the grocery store with his grocery bags because he could not stand the women's stares anymore. He put the bags in the cars trunk and sped off from the place.
When he got home, he put his groceries on their respective places. After that he'd gone to his room to arrange his files and other stuff because he will start his classes as early as tomorrow and thought that it is about time to meet his unknown wife.......
5:00 p.m.
The bell rang, signaling that classes are over. As Hinata collects her books and bag, her fellow classmates (boys -) came to her and ask her the permission to escort her to the dorm. This is because they haven't seen Naruto outside the classroom yet. They knew he is always a late riser but he is fast when it comes to going home. But Hinata gently declined their offer.
"Ano..., thank you for your kind offers but Naruto-kun will be here any moment. He said he will pick me up when classes are over" she said and bowed to them.
The guy's face fell when they heard this but nonetheless happy that she will have someone to protect her as she goes back to the dormitory. They always worry for her safety because she's kind and also because of her cousin Neji. They knew what he did to her 7 yrs. ago. They were there witnessing Neji's display of hatred towards her.
"well, Hinata-sama. Pls. be careful. If that Naruto wouldn't be able to take care of you just call us ok?" a boy named Satoshi said.
"hai. Arigatou minna-san. I'll be okay because I knew that he'll protect me" she replied and smiled at them.
The guys are pleased because she smiled at them and also because they had the opportunity to talk to her which is kind a rare due to her best friend that's always at her side. And speaking of the devil......
"Hinata, sorry I got delayed. It's because of Tsunade-baba asking me to do an errand for her" Naruto said panting as if he'd run all the way from one building to another. "Oi you morons, let her breathe. And say your goodbye's to her. We're leaving." He said to the boys surrounding her.
"Oi! You baka..take care of her or else we're gonna kick your butt. Is that understood?" Satoshi said while glaring at Naruto.
"Do you need to ask me that? And don't call me baka" then walking towards Hinata, he took her bag from her and grabbed her hand then walking away. Hinata waved goodbye at the guys who waved back.
They walked all the way to her room. After going inside, Hinata prepared a meal for the both of them while Naruto made himself comfortable at the sofa. As he looked around from where he sat, he saw that some of her things are gone from their respective places. Now, he's really worried...
"ne, Hinata....are you finished? Come on, I'm hungry and we had a lot to talk about" Naruto said.
"Coming..." and Hinata reappeared, holding a tray of foods. In one big bowl lies his favorite food- ramen. Whenever he's out of money, he always comes to her dorm to eat.
"Here Naruto-kun is your ramen..." and she handed it to him much to his delight. Hinata had a small bowl of rice with tonkatsu in it along with some vegetables. They ate quietly...er...rather she ate quietly while smiling at his reactions....
"umm...yummy!.." Naruto said while eating. "ahh...Hinata, you really are a very good cook. I really love your ramen, you could even rival the old man's cooking!" he said after finishing his food. She blushed at his praise. After she finished eating, she collected their bowls and put them in the sink. She washed them quickly and arranged them in the dispenser. Hinata took a deep breath and headed back to the sofa. Facing each other, she couldn't seem to meet his questioning gaze so she said...
"Ano...Naruto-kun, could you help me pack my things in the boxes inside my bedroom? I really need to hurry..."
"Pack your things? Where the hell are you going Hinata?!" she cringed at his voice and because of this he apologized immediately....
"Hinata I'm sorry but you really caught me off guard...and pls. look at me, straight in the eye and tell me everything" he's becoming more and more worried. He had never seen her like this before. At last she looked up but his eyes widened at what he saw – her very sad and tearful eyes. Naruto couldn't bear it so he crossed their gap and embraced her. At his actions, all her pent-up emotions are released; she couldn't stop crying at his chest so he waited until she calmed down all the while touching her hair and kissing her forehead. As her crying seemed to stop, she raised her head and apologized for wetting his shirt with her tears.
"Bah!...it's nothing. Now be strong and tell me what's it that made you cry. I'm here to listen. I'm your best friend remember?" he said while wiping the corners of her eyes with his thumbs. She nodded and smiled.
"Naruto-kun, remember earlier that I asked you help me packed my belongings?" he nodded at this "it's because I won't be living here anymore. I'll be moving in to a new house" "why?" he asked "because I'm married..." he was shocked because she has never lied to him in their 7 years of friendship. "You're married? How? When? Who? Why?"
"Ano...inataH Father married me to a young man –he's our age-who came from a noble family for me to continue the bloodline. As far as I know, their family happens to be a distant relation of ours. The marriage took place earlier this morning. I've never seen him, I don't even know him" and she started sobbing again. Naruto is speechless for the first time ever. He's still trying to take in everything she had said. Then suddenly he shouted..
"Whaaaat?!! You're father is really a bastard! How could he do that to you?! If he's only in front of me right now, I'll kick his ass!"
"Naruto-kun please lower your voice. I don't want anyone knowing this. pls..."
After taking a deep breath to calm himself he said "yah. Sorry about that but your father is just too much. Oh Hinata....." and he embraced her again because he knew that there is nothing else to be done.
"He wrote me a letter yesterday telling me about it and I can't do anything because he said that he will banish me out of Japan." his arms tightened around her as he listened to this.
"Ruri-oneechan, a branch house member proxies me at the wedding and she'll be coming here by 7:30 to pick up my things which will be sent to my new home. So please help me to pack now ok?" he agreed and looking down at his watch, it's already 6:45. He stood up and helped her to get up from their sitting position earlier.
"Yeah...we'd better hurry. Hinata, do you know where this new house of yours is located?" she nodded and said "Father told me where it is in the letter"
"I just want to know so that I may visit you there anytime. He'd better take care of you or else he'll answer to me. And promise me that you'll tell me is he's not being good to you ok? I'll kick his ass." And he gave that infamous foxy grin of his. She nodded and smiled- a true genuine smile that touches her eyes.
"At least I made her smile" he thought
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to them, a fellow dorm mate who happens to be passing by heard Naruto shouting. Thinking that he's hurting Hinata because nobody raises their voice to her, he run to Kiba's room and pounded on his door.. Bam! Bam! Bam!
"Oi Kiba! Open up! Hurry man! We gotta save her!"
Kiba opened his door with a very annoyed face. Shino happens to be at his back looking at the young man who disturbed them. "What the hell are you doing, pounding on my door? You wanna get your ass kicked?" and he grabbed his collar.
"Of course not! I heard Naruto shouting..."
Kiba interrupted him "that idiot is always shouting..." the young man interrupted him
"Kiba, he's shouting inside Hinata's room! Something is wrong we gotta help her!"
At this Kiba sprang into action. The three of them run towards Hinata's room.
"If you hurt her I'll kill you Naruto!" Kiba thought.
They reached her door and hammered at it. This made Hinata and Naruto very surprised. Going to the door to open it he said "what the hell are they doing? Are they trying to break the damned door?" and when he opened it, Kiba's punch into his face greeted him which surprise him and Hinata.
Kiba grabbed him in the collar of his shirt and seeing Hinata's puffy eyes he began to beat the daylights out of him while saying "why did you shout at her? Why did you make her cry?" all the while Naruto is trying to protect himself from his assault.
"What the hell are you doing Kiba?! Ow! That hurts!" he said when a punch connected at his jaw. Shino had gone to where Hinata is and asked her if Naruto is the one responsible for her puffy eyes. She shakes her head no and pleaded to him to stop Kiba from hurting Naruto.
"Kiba that is enough!" for the first time ever he raised his voice. No effect.
"Kiba-kun! Yamette yo..onegai!" Hinata's shout caught Kiba's attention and stopped immediately. Hinata ran to Naruto to check if he's okay and started healing his wounds. Kiba and Shino watched this and asked "what's going on Hinata? A boy heard Nauro shouting and thought he's hurting you so he came to get us..."
"Naruto-kun is not hurting me Kiba-kun, Shino-kun and to you to sir (looking at the young man who got the two to come to her room). I thank you for your concern but he just raised his voice because of a special reason which we are discussing" she said
"Did you hear what she said dog-boy? Get out of here, we're still discussing an important matter which you guys interrupted and it's private. I've had enough of your punches" Naruto said glaring at Kiba who glared back. He winced as Hinata applies medicine to his injuries.
"Oi baka! Don't you ever raise your voice to her again do you hear? Well, Hinata sorry for the interruption. We're leaving" Kiba said and Shino nods at her while the young man bowed. They walked out of the room and were staring to head towards their own when..
"Oi Kiba! You forgot to apologize to me!"
"Why should I?" he replied
"You assaulted me teme!"
"Fine. For Hinata, I'll apologize to you. I'm sorry Naruto-baka!" and he runs away.
"damn you Kiba! I swear I'll have you for this." Naruto thought.
After they had gone he turned to Hinata and said "those two are very protective of you. It's because you're their baby sister. Even though it hurts me saying this but I'm grateful that they are like that. At least you have 3 of us plus a bunch of others who are ready to pummel your husband if ever he tried to hurt you" she blushed at this and smiled.
After healing him, she continued her work earlier, putting her things inside the boxes. He also started to help and time passes quickly without them noticing it when a knock from the door stopped them. Naruto, worried that it is Kiba again told Hinata to be the one to answer it. She nodded and opened it. There stands Ruri.
"Ruri-neechan!" and she hugged the new comer who hugged her back.
"Hinata-sama, I'm glad we saw each other again. Are your things ready?" Hinata shakes her head no. "We still had a few to be packed. Oh! I'm forgetting my manners, pls. come inside" she said and ushered Ruri towards the sofa. Naruto walks inside the living room to see what's keeping Hinata and saw Ruri.
"Ah! Ruri-san. Long time no see" he greeted her
"Naruto-san. It's good to see you again. You're helping Hinata-sama aren't you? Thank you for taking care of her" and she bowed to him
"ne..i'm her best friend, what would you expect?" and he grinned at her.
"I'll leave the two of you alone. Ruri-neechan, I'll get you a drink ok?" and she left. Ruri became serious suddenly....
"Naruto-san, I believe you know already what happened right?"
"Yah. She told me a while ago. I still just can't believe it yet. Wait a second; you've seen him aren't you? Hinata's husband, what's he like?"
"He will take care of her Naruto-san, he promised it. He's a good man for what I felt about him" Ruri said
"Well that's good but I still want to meet him"
"You'll meet him soon Naruto-san because he'll be studying here at this school. He's taller than you and very handsome."
He grumbled "So what if he's handsome? That's not the point" then he looked down at his watch "uh oh! Tsunade-baba will be angry if I won't be home by 8:00! Gotta dash off. Ne Ruri-san, pls. help Hinata to complete the packing" then he shouts "Hinata! I have to go home now. Don't cry anymore ok?! Goodnight! I'll see you in the morning!" then he said goodbye to Ruri and left.
"Come out from there Hinata-sama. He's gone. I know you've been listening to our conversation"
Hinata appeared with a glass of juice and handed it to her. She smiled a bit and said "you knew me very well neechan"
"By your expression, you're worried about this new husband of yours am I correct?"
"Hai. Neechan..please tell me everything...you said that he's a good man, how?" Hinata pleaded and sat beside Ruri
"Of course...Hinata-sama, it's true. I felt that he's good man. I told him everything about you: you're past, your circumstances and even showed him your mother's portrait. I also told him a bit about Neji-san and he will protect you from him. He's capable of it because of the dangerous aura sensed in him. He's arrogant and cold but there is also a deep sadness in him which he covers with his emotionless face. Don't worry about now ok?"
"Hai. And I believe you because I trust your character judgment. But pls. tell me what does he look like?" Hinata said after listening to her
"Oh Hinata-sama! He's a dream come true. Tall, lean, very handsome and smart too. He's a perfect match for you" Hinata's eyes widened at this and her lips formed an O. Ruri smiled at her reaction and said "you might come to love him you know. Be a good wife ne? Hinata-sama" and she kissed her forehead.
Hinata nodded and smiled "come on, we have to finish"
And they helped each other to finish the packing. Half of her packed belongings were taken already to the car in the park by a Hyuuga servant while waiting for Ruri to return.
"I'll be the one to take them Hinata-sama. So, go to sleep and be ready to face him tomorrow ok?" Ruri said after they finished packing her stuffs. Hinata nodded and walked her to the waiting car. She hugged Ruri goodbye and waved as they drove away. She walked back to her dorm, got to her room, prayed for a while then slept.
10:00 p.m.
Sasuke had just finished his dinner and currently washing his dishes when the door bell rang. Ding! Dong! He finished his washing quickly and hurried to the door. He opened it and was surprised to see Ruri standing in the doorway with another Hyuuga servant who's carrying some boxes.
"Ruri-san…come in" he said and opened the door wider to let them in.
"You're probably wondering why I am here. I just came from her dormitory and took some of her stuffs- which you can see why we have boxes- so that she won't have much trouble when she moves in in here"
"She packed them all by herself?"
"No. her best friend helped her. When I arrived there, only a few left that needs to be packed"
"Best friend? Who?"
"Naruto-san. You'll probably meet him tomorrow"
"Him?" Sasuke doesn't know why he's starting to feel annoyed when he heard that his new wife had a guy for a best friend.
Ruri bit back a smile at his reaction and thought "so, you're starting to have feelings for her even though you haven't met her yet. I'm sure you'll fall in love with her. You wouldn't be able to help it. Nobody can."
Sasuke read her controlled emotions and instantly put back his cold expression. "The nerve of this woman. And whatever this feeling is, I'm sure it's nothing" he thought.
After a few minutes Ruri said "where can we put these?"
"Leave it. I'll be the one to bring them into the room"
"Ok. So, Sasuke-sama, we have to leave now" and she bowed to him. She's already at the door when Sasuke suddenly remembered something.
"Ruri-san, how shall I know if it's Hinata?"
"She's the one with the blue black hair that comes down to her thighs. She also has side bangs. That should be enough. Well, bye!" and she got inside of the car and they drove away immediately.
Sasuke got back inside of the house and started carrying the boxes towards their room. He didn't bother to look what's inside because he felt it's not good to trespass into his wife's privacy. After completing the task, he got to his own bed and slept.
Next...Sasuke enters the school....the teachers, the guys of Konoha and the school's 4 angels...
A.N. I'm sooo dead tired after racking my brains for this chapter and typing it xx ........well, I'll post as soon as I can hope you liked it.