Hinata muscled the armchair out onto the balcony and twisted it around to face the starless sky. Sinking into it, she wrapped her comforter around her and closed her eyes, tucking her chin on her chest. Unbidden, his face floated into her mind.

Naruto.

Clear cerulean eyes sparkling with mischief, they complemented his shock of bright blond hair perfectly. Somehow, sticking up in chaotic spikes all over made him look more childish and yet perfect at the same time. His tall build suggested lankiness; yet, when Hinata was wrapped in his arms, he felt anything but. His lips were the softest she had ever felt…well, not that she had felt any others, so she didn't have anything to compare it with, but still. His tongue, sliding so smoothly past her lips…

Hinata growled in frustration, taking away her hand that had unknowingly crept up to her lips and opened her eyes. Restlessly she turned on her armchair, twisting so that her chin rested on the back panel and she was gazing back into her room. Lush velvet curtains surrounded her four post bed, curtains waving gently in the breeze. A lamp was turned on at half power, casting a warm glow on the surrounding furniture. Everything a girl should want…so why was she not content?

Sighing heavily, she stared at the sakura tree planted across and to the left of her balcony. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught something moving.

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Naruto moved cautiously through the greenery, searching for Hinata's room. At this late hour, every light on the premises were turned out, the moonlight casting a silvery, ethereal glow on the shadows surrounding him. By making sure the wall surrounding the Hyuuga premises was always on his left, he followed the wall around, stopping every time he heard a noise.

Crouched in the darkness, heart pounding from having scared away a cat, Naruto sighed. Why was he even here? It's not like she's going to be waiting for him, waiting to talk to him. She'll be inside, sleeping, and not a damn thing he could do about it. So why the hell was he creeping around in the dead of the night on strictly private property where he could be mistaken for a common thief?

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A pair of blood red eyes tracked Naruto's progress through the bushes. Stepping on a twig, Sasuke winced and thanked the heavens Naruto had not heard, having just disturbed a cat of its nightly dinner.

Why was he here?

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Heart pounding, Hinata dropped her comforter on top of her armchair and padded silently to the railing. The bushes were swaying gently, something Hinata frowned at. There was no wind tonight, so obviously someone was there. Just as she was about to ask who's there, she heard a muffled curse and someone, a bright blonde-haired someone, fell out of the tree and landed in the lawn below.

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Naruto edged his way onto a tree branch, biting his tongue in concentration. There was someone on a balcony, no doubt; a lamp cast long shadows onto a balcony, and one of them moved. The figure had short hair, and was wearing a nightgown, but the height was impossible to tell because of the way the lamp cast the shadows.

The figure leaned over the balcony, peering at the tree. Shit. He'd been discovered. Silently, he tried to climb back without disturbing the tree too much, when the figure turned slightly and the light hit her face.

It was Hinata.

Naruto froze. Unfortunately for him, his hand at the time of when he froze was positioned on a branch too slender to bear his weight. Even as he tried to lean back and counterbalance, the branch splintered and Naruto swayed for a split second, trying to defy the laws of gravity.

"Fuck!"

Down he went, headfirst, straight out of the tree, sprawling gracelessly on the perfectly cut grass below. Whimpering, he sat up and took inventory. He'd landed on his chin, so now his jaw hurt like a bitch. His neck had been snapped back, so now it hurt to sit up again. His arms had been thrown up to protect his face, but hadn't been in time, so they were crushed under his well-toned body. His legs…were fine, surprisingly. They were the last to hit the ground, and hadn't sustained much damage. Groaning, he rubbed the back of his neck in order to try and alleviate the pain. He then remembered the reason why he was here.

"Shit."

Sheepishly, he looked up at the pale face of Hinata.

"Um. Hi. Nice night, isn't it?"

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Hinata couldn't believe her ears. He had crawled into her back yard, fallen out of a tree, been discovered, and he had the guts to act nonchalant and comment on the weather? She shook her head. Clearly, the fall had affected him somehow.

"…How come you're here, Naruto?"

"I was…uh…star-gazing. And, um, your tree happened to be a good spot for it. I wasn't stalking you. Honest." Naruto gave his best wide-eyed, innocent look. God knows even he wouldn't fall for it, had their positions been reversed, but one could always hope…

No such luck.

Hinata's eyebrows rose, lavender eyes darting up and checking that the sky was still, indeed, starless. Knowing he was, obviously, lying, she declined to comment. She pointed to a set of stairs half hidden by ivy that led to her balcony. "Quietly."

Naruto followed her finger with his gaze, and saw a set of stairs that he hadn't previously noticed. Smirking gently, he made his way over to them in anticipation.

She is waiting on the top of the stairs with open arms. She will fly into my embrace, and I will enfold her in my arms. Then, leaning down, I will whisper in her ear, 'You are the most beautiful vision I have ever laid eyes on.' Then, she'll blush and look up at me, and say 'Oh, Naruto. I love you too.'

Satisfied with his course of action, Naruto climbed the stairs and opened his arms. It was only after a couple seconds that he realized Hinata wasn't in his arms, and he opened his eyes to discern why. Needless to say, he was more than a little put off to see her crouched by the other end of the balcony, peering at something between the marble handrail.

"Um…Hinata? I'm over here."

She whipped her head back to look at him and press a finger to her lips. "Neji's room is right beside mine."

"Oh. Um. Right." Naruto whispered. "Sorry."

Finding no sign of life in the room next door, Hinata rose from her crouch and padded over to her armchair. Suddenly overly conscious of the fact that they were alone, she curled up on the arm of the chair and wrapped her arms around herself, trying to ward of the chill that accompanied the wind. "So…um…wh…what brings you here?" she mumbled, not looking at Naruto.

He blinked, was Hinata going all shy on him again? Taking in her protective pose on the armchair, he supposed she was. An evil smirk suddenly blooming on his face and displaying his sharp canines, he walked over to her armchair and sat down in it, deliberately sitting with his legs spread and touching hers.

"Oh…like I said…star-gazing," he turned to look at her, humour sparkling in his eyes.

"B-but…there are no stars out t-tonight," Hinata tripped over her words as her face heated up. Did he have to sit like that? His body, so close to hers, gave off an undeniable heat. His calf pressed flush with hers sent her heart hammering in her chest. Shifting slightly, she attempted to move her leg discreetly so they weren't touching anymore. No such luck. Naruto's leg followed hers as though they were glued together. When she finally dared to glance up at his face, she found her eyes immediately locked onto his cerulean blue irises.

Blushing even redder, Hinata quickly adverted her eyes.

"Who said there wasn't?" At Naruto's voice, Hinata peeked through her bangs to find Naruto regarding her seriously.

"As far as I'm concerned…you're the most beautiful star that could graze any heavens."

Hinata raised her head and looked at him fully at his quiet admission. Naruto's hand came around to gently cup the back of her head. "It's true."

Slowly, they leaned towards each other as though drawn by an invisible force. Not until their lips touched did Hinata let her eyes slide shut, followed by Naruto. This kiss was gentle, chaste. Just a simple brush of the lips. As they both leaned back, Naruto's other arm came around Hinata's waist and drew her into his lap. She rested fully against his chest, head on his shoulder with her eyes closed, feeling completely and utterly safe.

Naruto pressed his cheek against the top of her head and breathed in deeply, drawing in the jasmine scent that seemed uniquely Hinata. Voicing the thought that suddenly came to his head, he whispered,

"Hinata. Let's get married."

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A pair of blood red eyes took in the way Naruto held her, the way she snuggled into him. That pair of blood red eyes burned with jealousy.

"I won't give up, Naruto."

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AN: Yeah, I know. Sorry doesn't cut it. But, thanks for waiting anyways. Yeah, the balcony scene was supposed to be very dramatic and all, but honestly I can't do that. Hope it was WAFFy enough for you all. )

As always, thanks for reading and please review.