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Odds and Ends

Chapter Two: Morning Routine

Pairings: Naruto/Hinata

Hinata woke up at 6:00 A.M., just like she did every morning. And just like she did every morning, she stretched her arms high above her head, yawning and blinking several times to clear her vision. She then slipped out from under the covers of her bed and padded softly to the bathroom. After a quick shower, she brushed her teeth and combed through her raven mane, which had grown in length over the years. She made she that every knot and tease had been undone, secretly admiring how her locks framed her pale face.

Placing her brush down on the counter, the young woman then made her way to her closet, where she dressed in her usual outfit, zipping up her jacket and securing her weapon pouch around her right thigh. She cast a quick lance in the mirror, gazing upon the strong kunoichi she had become. She hadn't changed all too much over the years, though her features were now more mature, her body more curved and filled out. She carried about her an aura of calm, something that came in very handy when on missions, as she was able to keep a cool head in stressful situations.

Satisfied with her appearance, she made her way out of her room and descended to the kitchen for a quick breakfast.

After a quick bowl of leftover chicken broth ramen from the night before and a cup of green tea, Hinata rinsed her dishes and placed them in the sink. She then headed for the front door to depart for work.

She had just put on her sandals, reaching for he doorknob, when a pair of strong hands grabbed her waist from behind, spinning her around. Startled, Hinata found herself nose to nose with her rowdy blond haired husband, his periwinkle eyes blazing at her in mock accusation.

"You forgot something," he said, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

Hinata felt a warm blush stain her cheeks and before a sound could escape her lips, Naruto has closed his mouth over hers, leaning over and dipping her backwards like they did in the movies. The raven haired kunoichi smiled against her husbands lips.

Now her morning was complete.