A/N: Lo and behold, I finally updated! Will you look at that? I honestly did not plan to update anything during this summer. I've been in my SAT and workout mode so far since school ended. I hope you enjoy this chapter as much as I do. It's the anticipated first date of Naruto and Hinata! Ah, first love. Also, I put a lot of time and energy into updating these chapters; they are not easy to write, especially if you have a lot of storylines and plots going on at once. I do hope that you'll REVIEW after this chapter, please.
Previously on Dangerously Sixteen: The whole enchilada on Ten Ten's secret past life.
Disclaimer: I own only the characters that you have never heard of.
Title: Chapter 30
A thin wispy flame was lit upon a fluorescent candle. The soothing tune of a violin serenaded the distant roars of the deep blue ocean. Above the open sea, a solitary table with two violet silk cushion chairs sat still on a hill.
The tinkling sounds of two glasses joined the soft ballad of the violin. A subtle breeze waltzed above the forest green strands on the ground.
"Have I told you that you looked beautiful tonight?" a ravishing smile appeared on Naruto's face.
His date faintly blushed crimson in her cheeks. The candlelight before her cast a mysterious glow on her facial expression.
"Are you listening to me?" a rough voice escaped from Naruto.
"What?" Hinata blinked.
"Why won't you listen to me? Just wake up, won't you!" Naruto continued.
Hinata blinked again, and when her eyes opened, she saw Neji in front of her.
"Are you ever going to listen to what I say, Hinata?" Neji threw a pillow at his cousin.
Hinata looked around, and realized that she was still in her pajamas and on the couch. She turned to look at the television, and a late night show appeared on the screen.
"Oh, I must've fallen asleep during the show," Hinata shrugged.
"You slept for three hours!" Neji sat down beside her, "what were you dreaming about?"
Hinata flushed red.
"None of your business," she replied.
Ding Dong!
"Let me go get it," Neji gradually strolled to the door.
Hinata stretched her arms and legs, and she sharply lifted her head.
"Oh my god! Neji! Don't get the door!" Hinata ran and jumped on her cousin.
"What are you doing?" Neji exclaimed as Hinata held onto him in a piggyback position.
"It's Naruto!" Hinata whispered. She didn't want him to hear her behind the door.
"So? Let me go get it," Neji carried his cousin and walked to the door.
"NO! You don't get it! He and I, we have a date!" Hinata got off and dragged Neji away from the door.
"Tonight?" Neji raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah," Hinata nodded.
The young man glanced at his cousin from head to toe.
"Isn't pajamas not in the dress code for a first date?" he crossed his arms.
"I fell asleep for a nap, and I guess I lost track of time," Hinata placed her hands on her hips.
Ding Dong! The doorbell rang for a second time.
"I'll get it, and you get dressed," Neji opened the door as Hinata sprinted up the stairs.
"Hi," Naruto greeted Neji.
"You dressed up, REALLY dressed up," Neji saw Naruto's full night attire. He wore a casual shirt with some faded jeans, and he had a single red rose in his hand.
"You look nice, Naruto," a feminine voice entered between the two young men.
Naruto's eyes gaped open as he gazed at Hinata, who was dressed in a light blue blouse with a white tank underneath, and a Hawaiian blue gown with a silky sash wrapped around her waist.
"Off you go, lovebirds," Neji smiled as Naruto held Hinata's hand and walked to the driveway.
Hinata and Naruto walked hand in hand on a cobblestone pathway.
"So, what are you in the mood for? Horror? Comedy? Romance?" Naruto asked Hinata as they approached the ticket booth.
"Comedy," Hinata answered.
"Could I have two tickets for the eight o' clock show?" Naruto asked.
"Yes, twenty dollars is your total amount, sir," a young woman behind a faint glass window pulled out a receipt and opened the cash register.
(NOTE: A movie ticket costs 10 dollars for general admission at where I live, CRAZY)
"The movie's going to start," Hinata whispered as she pulled away from Naruto.
"Sorry about that," Naruto pulled his arms away from her.
"It's ok," Hinata answered.
"Do you want popcorn?" Naruto asked.
"No, thank you,"
"Soda?"
"It's ok,"
"Candy?"
"I'm fine,"
"Ok,"
Hinata turned and hesitated to answer. Her thoughts fumbled through her mind as she tried to think of something to say. She gazed at Naruto, whose eyes were glued to the movie screen.
Naruto leaned back in his chair and took a sip from his drink. He looked to his right and saw Hinata staring at he movie screen. She gave a small chuckle at some of the comedic scenes of the film.
Hinata looked at Naruto's hands.
They're beautiful, she thought. She wished to herself that his arms would wrap around her and make her feel safe. There were some times that the movie was funny, but Hinata was too busy to notice. She just gave a small laugh to "cover" herself and make it seem that she's watching the movie; but she wasn't.
Naruto stretched out his arms and slowly placed his right arm around Hinata's shoulder. He thought at first that she slightly leaned in toward him, but she didn't.
He put his arms around me, she thought.
"Don't look, just keep your eyes at the screen, Hinata," she told herself.
"Don't even move!" Hinata talked to herself.
"Finally, the movie is over!" Naruto thought to himself. He couldn't wait to take Hinata to dinner, he made it special for the both of them.
Hinata smiled, the movie ended. The scenes seemed interminable that it made it difficult for her to laugh in comedic parts of the film. She wanted to get away from the theatre to be with Naruto.
Footsteps clicking on the cement floor echoed in the silent cold air. Hand in hand, Hinata slowly moved in closer beside Naruto. When they reached the car, Naruto escorted Hinata into her car seat and then over to his side of the vehicle.
"Did you have a good time?" Hinata shyly asked.
Turning on the ignition, Naruto squeezed her hand and smiled.
"Yes, but this date isn't over yet," his eyes shimmered with imagination. He had something in store for her.
"Where are we?" Hinata was being led to a secluded location as Naruto covered her eyes and walked with her.
"We're almost there, almost," Naruto made sure the coast was clear before he let go of his hands.
"Oh my…Naruto, you couldn't have," Hinata gasped as she fixed her eyes on the breathtaking view of the beach and a candlelit dinner by the waves.
It was just like her dream earlier.
"Would my lady like a drink?" Naruto retrieved a small chair from under the table.
Letting out a laugh, Hinata ran and embraced her date.
"It's so romantic, Naruto, and yes, a drink would be nice," Hinata held up a crystal glass as Naruto poured her some fluids.
"Iced water, don't worry, I'm driving tonight," Naruto explained.
"Here's to a wonderful dinner," Naruto made a toast.
"Oh wow!" Hinata gazed at her meal, "did you cook this?"
"I know, it's noodles, but I tried my best to cook up something for you," Naruto took a sip, "do you like it?"
Hinata twirled her fork around the stringy meal and gradually placed it around her tongue. She closed her eyes and imagined the warm taste of salt, tomatoes, and mushrooms whirl around.
"It's delicious," Hinata ate some more, "you're a good cook,"
Naruto blushed.
"Thanks, it's not that big of a deal," Naruto drank from his glass.
"Why not? I think it's impressive. Neji can't even scramble eggs, but this...it's better than what he can do!" Hinata laughed.
"Well...I guess," Naruto smiled. He leaned in closer against the table.
"I'll let you in a little secret of mine," Naruto whispered.
"I'm intrigued Naruto, tell me," Hinata leaned in.
"It's instant ramen," Naruto confessed.
Hinata raised an eyebrow.
"Ramen?" she asked.
Naruto nodded, "I know, I just added some sauce and tomatoes to spice it up,"
"I'm shocked," Hinata relaxed in her chair.
"See? I'm not a real cook, I just had a cheat sheet and made instant ramen," Naruto replied.
"You're funny, did you know that?" Hinata appreciated his sense of humor. Naruto grinned and walked over to Hinata.
"What are you doing?" Hinata asked as Naruto held her hand and led her over to the sand.
The sound of the waves in the distant roared softly, as a soft wind trailed in the air.
Naruto held tightly on his hold on Hinata's hand. He placed his head on hers and wrapped his right hand across her waist.
"Let's dance," he nuzzled his nose against Hinata's soft baby skin.
She smelled like strawberries with whipped cream.
"I feel like…I can't breathe," Hinata tried to catch her breath as she could feel puffs of warm air trail down her neck.
"We can take it slow, I don't want to rush anything," Naruto ran his hands through her luscious raven hair. He raised her hand and kissed her palm.
"I can wait," he whispered.
Hinata didn't want this night to end. She cupped her hands around Naruto's chin and gazed into those shimmering blue eyes that make her feel weak in the knees. His golden hair luminated as the moonlight danced upon them.
It was breathtaking.
Priceless.
She closed her eyes and felt her lips press softly against his.
It was perfect.
Her first kiss.
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