AN: Did I say Wednesday? Well it is Wednesday right? Well… sorry for the late update but school's been hell. My Socials teacher suddenly announced the BIGGEST test of the term and if I don't pass it, I don't pass the term. So I'm studying, taking notes, reviewing notes and retaking notes to make sure I know it all. So hope this makes up for it!

ALSO: This will be quite the fluffy chapter. I don't know what came to me. I usually don't do fluff but for since I love Naruto X Hinata pair. I guess I can make an exception. Hope you enjoy.

Hinata braved the heavy dust, coughing lightly as she inhaled some of the air. She made her way through to see Naruto, lying on the ground. She gasped, hoping it wasn't what it seemed. She sped up, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.

"Naruto-Kun!" She saw the incredible wound in his chest, a huge puncture wound, like a giant drill had gone straight through and then out. Yet he was breathing, and was actually crying. She could see it was not from the pain of the wound.

"Get The Fifth!" Hinata screamed.

"Later Sasuke…" Naruto said through his mouth. Suddenly, a huge torrent of blood kicked up from his lungs. Not too surprising as that was where he was injured. He could feel his lung exposed to fresh air, the taint of the world stinging his vulnerable organs.

"Hinata-Chan… Are you alright?" Naruto said without a mention of his own concern.

"Yes, I'm fine. Please Naruto-Kun, live. I couldn't bear to live without you by my side. Please don't die… Please." Hinata whispered, holding Naruto's hand. Tears dropped from her eyes to his hand, giving him strength.

Reaching up, Naruto brushed away the tears. "Don't cry Hinata-Chan… Please don't cry. You cry and the whole world seems like its crying."

Suddenly, the Fifth Hokage bursted through the dust. Her face paled as she saw Naruto's wound. "Oh my god!" She gasped and quickly ordered her medical ninjas to work. They all quickly drew the markings on the dirt ground. It would have to work considering they had very little time. Naruto's wound was quite fatal, if his medical attention is given to him almost immediately, he is almost guaranteed a death.

The ninja village had awoken, Naruto's friends had gathered around, gasping and pointing. He could hear his friends talking.

"Bah, don't worry. Naruto can't die; he knows it's too troublesome." Naruto couldn't help but smile at his friend's remark. Shikamaru… lazy as ever, wonder if he can ever work out his women troubles.

"He has the fiery spirit of youth! He won't die!" An optimistic and bright voice screamed. Lee was also an inspiration, even to Naruto. More voices continued to echo, but he could feel his vision fading and his consciousness darkening. The only thing he could focus on was Hinata. Naruto's strength was only there just so he could see upon the face stolen from an angel. No, a face that would make an angel hides in shame.

"We need a medium! Something that Naruto can connect with, hair, a jacket SOMETHING!" Tsunade screamed, ordering and pointing fingers at everywhere. She formed several seals over Naruto, gathering his essence. Then her hand glowed in a light blue. She scanned over objects that Naruto had carried, the light turning different shades of blue and green when closing in on one.

Sweat dripped from her forehead as she continued to scan his jacket, his pants, kunai, shurikens even the necklace that she gave him. None of them would prove a good enough medium for the healing to begin. She might have been able to use the necklace ten minutes ago, but that would cut it too close. She cursed, knowing that might've been his only chance.

Suddenly, the light in her hand turned a passionate red. Her hand hovered above Hinata. Tsunade's palm shivered for a second. She couldn't believe it, Hinata is what Naruto holds dearest to his heart. Never has she ever seen another human see another person so close. Even married couples weren't good mediums. It was rare and she had only read of it in books but she knows what had to be done.

"Hinata, I need you to be the medium for the healing process. If you are what my Jutsu is telling me, his wound will heal up in a few minutes." Tsunade explained, quickly but making sure she didn't trip any words or overcomplicate things.

"Yes Tsunade-Sama" Hinata had thrown away all her blushes now, she would die for Naruto and she would gladly do so without a doubt in her entire being.

"Now, I need you to remain in physical contact with Naruto for as long as my Medical ninjas and I start working. I will tell you when you can stop.

Sakura saw through the crowd, Naruto laying there, blood flowing everywhere. She couldn't stand the sight of him so injured. But what really hurt her was that Sasuke-Kun had done it. The man that she fell in love with, and she still believes is the most important person she will ever hold dear had done such a despicable act. Was she really looking at Naruto for comfort? For protection from the cold world that is reality and the cold man that is Uchiha Sasuke?

She held back tears; fear that if anyone saw her that her feelings would flow so freely. Had she really been so blind? She knew that her relationship with Naruto was just something to make her feel good. But that was all she cared about. She realized that now. Her feelings for Naruto were selfish, something that she can do so she can feel safe. She felt a cold and frigid grip from the being known as shame. She couldn't believe she had done something like that.

Her eyes quickly scanned the area, trying to spot Sasuke. It wasn't too hard; his feet had let a large trail, leading to the building far away. She disappeared from the crowd and appeared in front of her love. Was it too late to admit her feelings? Sasuke was badly damaged, the Rasengan ripping his coat and shirt. Bruise and small cuts appeared on his stomach and torso area. But she knew that wasn't the extent of the damage. The Rasengan deals internal damage, not external.

Sakura put her ear close to Sasuke, hoping to detect a breath. It was faint, but the Uchiha heir was definitely breathing. So Naruto wasn't trying to kill his friend. He didn't use all his power; otherwise the Rasengan would've overpowered the Chidori. Sakura had seen the Rasengan at full power, the victim doesn't just suffer internal damage, and their organs are just ripped apart. The second the Chakra ball goes into its target, the energy travels through the flesh and with the amount of energy Naruto puts into it, shred the insides of the opponent.

Sakura had the skills to heal Sasuke, but it would take time, a good hour just to keep him on Chakra life support and another day to heal him. She didn't have that kind of time; the village would surely stop her. She only had one choice to save her love.

The pink haired ninja, one of the best medical Nins to grace Konoha picked up her love and disappeared into the night.

"Yes Tsunade-Sama!" Hinata cried, tears flowing freely from her eyes. Her heart ached, filled with pain of despair. She might lose him; she might stop seeing that beautiful and handsome face. She might stop seeing his blue cerulean eyes, his goofy smile and his beautiful blonde hair. She gripped her hand, making sure it was tightly attached so she won't break contact for any reason.

"No Hinata, that won't do. A hand won't work; I need it to be more personal. I need you to kiss him." Tsunade nodded her heard towards Naruto's head.

Hinata didn't blush but smiled instead. She leaned close and locked lips with her love. Naruto's body seem to awaken with the kiss, recognizing the same lips that he had kissed, the same lips he had savor, and the lips that he will always love. The lips that belonged to his true love, the person he held dearest to his heart.

He returned the kiss, their tongues fought with great vigor as if Naruto was not injured. Hinata and Naruto continued to kiss, their wrestling for dominance. Hinata's hands went around his head, holding him closer. She never wanted to let go.

Time seem to slow for them, their moment endless in their own world. Forever entwined as the two kissed, the passion not stopping or cooling down. Their love became clear to even Tsunade, it was undeniable, and they were meant for each other.

Naruto's wound slowly healed and eventually closed up entirely, a full recovery in a matter of seconds. Hinata truly was a great medium. But even after they had completed the treatment, Naruto in tiptop shape, Tsunade couldn't help but smile. She didn't want to interrupt this moment.

Tsunade motioned Shizune forward. The Fifth Hokage whispered into her first apprentice's ear. "Bring me a camera." She smiled.

Naruto finally broke apart, feeling his strength return. "I love you Hinata-Chan, without a single doubt in my body." He whispered into her ear.

Whispering back with the same loving tone, Hinata fought back the tears of joy. "I love you Naruto-Kun. I've always loved you." Hinata smiled and their heads turned to resume kissing.

They both stopped immediately when flashes started going off. Tsunade and several others of their friends had grabbed some cameras and were snapping away. Naruto and Hinata broke apart, their cheeks ablaze with fire.

"Hey!" Naruto yelled, pointing at Tsunade with Lee and Kiba snapping away. "Don't' take pictures of an injured man dude!" He said, putting his palm up, trying to shield the flashes.

"Ignore him guys, he's in perfect condition. Hinata was a perfect medium, never have I seen such a quick mass recovery. Everyone had gathered around now, even the Jounin senseis.

Everyone started to applaud; others started to cheer and started whooping in the background. The two smiled at their friends, hearing cheers such as.

"GO Hinata!"

"About damn time!" along with other comments. A certain lewd comment from Kiba and Chouji could also be heard though they got their respective nudges from Shino and Ino.

But it all came down to a single chant. "Kiss!" Tsunade clasped her hands together, a smile she couldn't hold down framing her face. Everybody continued to chant until the two just smiled at the crowd again, then to each other.

"I love you." Naruto leaned forward.

"I love you too." Hinata took in the kiss; it was innocent this time, a pure kiss. They embraced each other, their arms holding onto the other for they were the dearest person they held. Cheering came from the crowd, even Shikamaru couldn't help but crack a smile.

The night was done, Hinata and Naruto were finally together, and they couldn't wait for what would happen next. Sure many problems would arise, Hinata's father would definitely be a problem, but they would work through it, no matter what. They loved each other, and they weren't going to stop their love just cause of a disgruntled parent.

The young blonde haired ninja then remember something. He remembered seeing Shikamaru snapping plenty of pictures.

"Hey Shikamaru! When Ino and Temari kill you, I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures!" Naruto laughed, holding onto Hinata closely. He gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. She buried her head in his chest, taking in his warmth.

Tsunade faded from the crowd, appearing in the shadows of her ANBU ninja squad. "You guys have Sasuke?"

"No, he disappeared… and we found this." The lead ninja held up two Konoha Forehead protectors. One was scratched, the protector of Sasuke's. The other one was different, but Tsunade had no doubt who it was.

"Sakura…" She muttered under her breath. The pink haired ninja's forehead protector had an identical gash to that of Sasuke's protector. Tsunade shook her head in disappointment. She had such hopes for that girl.

"We got a missing nin, two actually, highly dangerous. You guys know what to do." Tsunade waved her ANBU squad away, disappeared without a word.

Naruto and Hinata walked back to his apartment. She had no interest of going home, not tonight. It was three in the morning and her clothes were dirty. She figured she might as well stay over at Naruto's place.

Ino commented on what they were going to do. "So Hinata, going over to Naruto's? Just don't do anything we wouldn't approve of!"

Temari added haughtily. "Well we approve of everything so it doesn't matter then does it?" She laughed at her comment.

"I'm just going to sleep with Naruto!" Hinata quickly caught her mistake and changed her sentence. "I mean AT Naruto's! AT!" She blushed deeply, hiding her face into Naruto's chest.

A roar of laughter came from the crowd but calmed when Naruto shot an icy glare at them. He smiled back at his love and they continued home

Hinata couldn't help but smirk as continued to walk. What was she going to do? Oh well, it was too troublesome to worry about that now.