"Who is it?" came the gruff voice of Hiashi from behind the door.
Hinata jumped in surprise. "It-it's me…father…" said Hinata meekly.
She could hear him give a sigh of annoyance. "Enter." She slowly opened the door, keeping her head down. "What is it?" he asked, voice booming. "Um…I-I-I was…j-just won-wondering if I-I could-" "Come on, out with it!" shouted Hiashi.
Hinata winced and started fiddling with her fingers. "C-can I go out to-tonight?" she asked bowing. Hiashi laced his fingers and peered over his desk at her. "With who?" Hinata debated whether or not to tell him. On one hand, she could tell the truth, but it would most likely end up in her not being able to go. On the other hand, she could lie, but she would almost certainly get caught. But she would be able to go out with Naruto. "Kiba-k-kun and Shino-kun f-for dinner and n-new mission briefings." she said with her head still bowed. If Hiashi saw her face, he would know she was lying.
"Very well. Go on. Get." "T-th-thank you f-father." "Shut the door." Hinata nodded and shut it behind her. She would be going out with Naruto-kun tonight! She smiled to herself and happily skipped off. Neji saw her emerge from her fathers room, overly happy. "Tsk. I doubt she told him the truth, he'd never let her out with Naruto." Neji thought to himself. He folded his arms across his chest and walked away silently.
Ino lazily flipped through the channels on the countertop t.v. It'd been a slow day. Only one customer, and it was Sakura buying flowers for Sasuke. She perked up after hearing the welcome bell ring at the front door.
"Hello! Can I help you with any-" Ino paused seeing who it was.
"Naruto? What are you doing here? If you're looking for Sakura, she's not here."
"Ah…um…hi Ino." He said scratching the back of his head.
Ino looked at him questionably and raised her eyebrows. "So…what brings you here? My stunning good looks?"
"Actually, I was looking for flowers to give to a date," he looked away blushing slightly.
Ino's eyes went wide for a second. Naruto on a date? She doubted it was Sakura. She never said yes unless it was Sasuke who asked her, and Sasuke never asked her.
"For who?" she asked, being her usual curious self.
"Um…Hinata."
"…You're going on a date with Hinata?" she asked pointing a finger at him.
"Aa."
"That's so cute!" is what she said, but was actually thinking, "How could Naruto get a date before me!"
"So…do you have any ideas?"
Ino brought her finger to her chin. "Hmm. Any kind in particular?"
"Roses?"
"Roses! He's getting her roses, that is so sweet…" she thought to herself.
She smiled at him. "Any particular color?"
Naruto thought for a moment. White would match her eyes, but red seemed like the right color to pick.
"I'll go with red," he said firmly.
"Aw…red roses…." she swooned in her mind. "If only someone would get me roses…"
"Okay Naruto-kun, a dozen roses."
"Yhea, sure. How much I owe you?"
"Take em, they're on the house."
"What? Are you sure?"
"Yhea. I think it's really sweet of you, so go ahead and take em."
"Wow, thanks a lot Ino!"
Ino clipped the thorns and wrapped them up. She handed them over to Naruto and gave him a warm smile.
"Have fun, ya?"
Naruto returned her smile with his foxy grin. "Thanks!"
He gave her a wave as he ran out the door, almost bumping into Shikamaru.
"Whoa, calm down there…" Shikamaru started, but Naruto was already out of hearing range.
"Hey Ino. What's up with Naruto?" he said as he sauntered in.
Shikamaru had been coming in more and more often to chat with Ino. She found it surprising that he'd actually come and visit her because she knew hoe lazy he was. If there was nothing in it for him, he most likely just didn't do it.
"Well, unlike a certain someone," she said poking him in the chest, "He's got a date tonight."
"Aa? With who?"
"Hinata-chan."
"Hmm, imagine that…."
a/n
Yay, new ch. Sorry guys, I've been super super lazy. All my senior friends left me alone and I was so lonely, lol. But anyway, their date is getting closer and closer. What's gonna happen? I put in a hint of ShikaIno, just because I think they're so cute together. Thanks to all the people who reviewed!
