It was a sunny afternoon in Konoha and it was bustling with people as usual.
"Want to go get some ramen?" Naruto asked Hinata when he saw her.
"Sure." She answered.
Naruto and Hinata ate at Ichiraku together, happy for each other's company. After Naruto was done with his third bowl, Hinata smiled at him.
"Is there food on my face?" Naruto asked after paying for both of them.
"No, I'm just happy that we can spend time together again after so long. I've missed you so much."
"Hinata, that's the sweetest thing I could ask for and I missed you too while I was training."
Hinata blushed.
"Really? You missed me?" She asked.
"Of course, let's go somewhere else to talk since we're done eating." He gently took her hand and walked to his apartment.
"Sorry to make you walk this far to my place."
Hinata shook her head.
"It's fine with me, Naruto as long as it's with you. I know you'll protect me."
It was Naruto's turn to blush and he smiled.
"Thanks for believing in me when no one else would. May I hug you?"
"Yes, you may."
They embraced and their hearts felt like soaring. After a few minutes, Naruto invited Hinata inside and they took off their shoes. Slippers were put on and they talked more in the living room.
"Sorry my place is so messy. I cleaned it up as well as I could." Naruto said, taking the garbage out.
"It's not messy at all."
Naruto sat on the other side of the sofa to give Hinata space. "So, how was your training?" She asked.
"It was interesting; I believe I've gotten a lot stronger."
"Yes, I believe so too."
"What about your training, Hinata? Was it difficult for you?" Naruto asked.
"Most of the times it was difficult, but I thought of your progress back then and that helped push me to get better." Hinata answered.
"You're more amazing than before; you should be proud." Naruto complimented.
"I'm not that great, you're the great one. I mean, going from nothing to something is real special."
"Thank you. You're special too, don't forget that." He embraced her for the second time and patted her on the back with her doing the same to him.
"This feels nice but you're kind of crushing me." Hinata said.
"Sorry, I guess I don't know my own strength when it comes to hugs. It's been so long since I've been hugged like that." Naruto sheepishly replied.
"I'll be fine; at least you don't have to be in the hospital for a while."
"That's true; plus I can spend more time with you."
"Thanks, Naruto. I'll see you, then. Have a good evening." She waved good bye after walking out the door with Naruto waving back.
The End
Credits: Haruka Kanata by Asian Kung Fu Generation
Fumikomu ze akuseru
Kake hiki wa nai sa sou da yo
Yoru wo nukeru
Nejikomu sa saigo ni
Sashihiki zero sa, sou da yo
Hibi wo kezuru
Kokoro wo sotto hiraite
Gyutto hiki yosetara
Todoku yo kitto tsutau yo motto
Saa
Iki isoide shiboritotte
Motsureru ashi dakedo mae yori
Zutto sou, tooku he
Ubaitotte tsukandatte
Kimi ja nai nara
Imi wa nai no sa
Dakara motto... Haruka kanata
Fumikomu ze akuseru
Kake hiki wa nai sa sou da yo
Yoru wo nukeru
Nejikomu sa saigo ni
Sashihiki zero sa, sou da yo
Hibi wo kezuru
Kokoro wo sotto hiraite
Gyutto hiki yosetara
Todoku yo kitto tsutau yo motto
Saa
Iki isoide shiboritotte
Motsureru ashi dakedo mae yori
Zutto sou, tooku he
Ubaitotte tsukandatte
Kimi ja nai nara
Imi wa nai no sa
Dakara, aa, haruka kanata
Itsuwaru koto ni nareta kimi no sekai wo
Muritsubusu no sa, shiroku, shiro...
