Hi! I am happy that I made it to my deadline. I kind of rushed this chapter so I am so sorry if you won't like it. Anyways, I am having a problem with my life right now so I am kind of vulnerable as of the moment. I am at the point where I don't want to do anything anymore but since I promised, I still did it. Just don't mind me rambling about how shitty my life is as of late.

I can't respond to reviews as of now because thesis, student council, academics, orgs, family, business is taking a lot of my time. Its actually a miracle I am able to finish this chapter on time.

Anyways, as usual, I don't own anything except maybe my thoughts.

Enjoy! (8/24/17)

Namikaze Uzumaki Hinata and her new husband are currently in the middle of the dance floor. They are swaying in the tune of one of Hinata's favourite song, At the End of Winter by Nana Mizuki. She can feel how much the song reflects her unrequited love to her husband.

'My feelings

Won't reach you,

And you don't even notice them.

I've been pining for you

For so many winters

That I can't even count.

It can't be requited, it won't be fulfilled,

But I'm still in love with you. It's never-ending.

Even if it's painful,

My heart won't freeze.'

Her head was on his chest as he placed his arms on her waist. She can hear him hum the tune silently. They are softly moving with the song when Hinata noticed that her family on the Otsutsuki side was not present. She was sure that she sent them invitations, so she moved her head back and look up at the calm form of her husband, "Naruto-kun, do you know why Shion wasn't here?"

She heard him sigh before noticing him frown. Looking down at her, he said despondently, "Hinata, I don't think that this is the right time to talk about—" he paused and sighed, "Shion."

Naruto softly brought Hinata's head back to his chest as they move again. Hinata started to feel confused, why doesn't he want to talk about her? And what is this he doing? "Besides, this is our wedding night. Let's just enjoy the moment and not think of other things okay?" He completed, looking down at her again. She frowned, but Naruto just kissed her forehead, "I can feel you overthinking again. Stop worrying about things that are not even supposed to be discussed." Hinata felt his lips on her mouth and briefly moved back.

Their foreheads were touching and Naruto smiled at her, "I love your eyes; it is so lavender." Hinata felt Naruto touching her left hand where her engagement and wedding rings were neatly and perfectly placed. "I hope you like your engagement ring. It is the same color of your eyes. It reminded me of you that's why I chose it." Hinata felt her heart skips a beat, what is he doing? Hinata felt more and more confuse by his acts, by his words, by everything about him. She was so overwhelmed knowing that he handpicked her engagement ring and the reason he did so because he loved her eyes.

She felt her heart moving so wildly in her chest. It made her think if this is the beginning she was hoping for ever since they have met again. They continue dancing slowly before Hinata felt herself calm down from the turmoil of her heart.

Naruto, being the cheeky guy he is, moved his hand lower in her backside; moving it up and down but not touching her bra-line and her butt cheeks. Such a tease! Hinata felt her breath spike up, her chest heave and her body felt more alert than ever.

"Naruto-kun, please stop teasing me. We are in public. People will notice." Hinata tried reprimanding her new husband, discreetly pushing his hand away and placing it safely on the middle of her back.

Naruto only chuckled and continued caressing her through her gown. "Hinata, you are already my wife. It is just normal for people to assume that I cannot get my hands off my bride." And as if proving his point, he pulled her closer and leaned in her ears, "I can't wait to get you out of that dress, Hime." He whispered seductively, "Don't get me wrong, I love you in that dress, but I think I will love you more out of it."

Hinata blushed hearing her husband say that. But, she just chuckled as she tighten her grip on his neck, "And I can't wait to undress you myself." She whispered back, licking his neck.

She felt him tremble, and she just laughed. Naruto pulled back and stared at her, "I badly want to kiss you right now, Hime." And slowly he dipped his head, but before he can kiss her, they both heard someone clearing throat. They simultaneously look at the person and saw Tsunade and Jiraiya Namikaze smiling at them.

"Naruto, my child, aren't you one lucky man to have such a beautiful wife?" Jiraiya said laughing making Hinata blush to her roots.

"Jiraiya, stop meddling with the kids' affairs," Tsunade started, brushing her husband off, "anyway, we just came here to greet you both and wish you well," she added smiling softly at both of them, but with a hint of seriousness on her eyes locked with Hinata.

"Dr. Tsunade," Hinata started, feeling nervous that her doctor might tell her husband about her condition.

"Hinata, dear, just call me Grandma." She said touching her hand.

"But, baa-chan! Why do you let Hinata call you grandma when I cannot?"

Tsunade only brushes her grandson's hair, followed by Hinata and Jiraiya laughing at the scene, "You jealous kid," which made the group laugh harder when Naruto stepped back and muttered, "I'm no longer a kid."

"Anyway, I need to talk to Hinata, privately." Hinata could hear the warning on her doctor's voice, she gulped.

Before Hinata could even answer, Naruto complained, "What is it that you need to say to my wife that I cannot hear? If you have something to tell her, say it when I am here."

Jiraiya as if sensing the gravity of what the ladies' are to talk about, he pulled Naruto away from them "Oh, come on Naruto. Your little bride is not going anywhere. You smitten, bastard."

Naruto is still grumbling things as he and his grandpa walk away and back to the table. Hinata and Tsunade slowly walk to the other direction. Softly, the old doctor was holding Hinata on her elbows, as she guides her to one of the private rooms in the hotel. When they are already safely in the room, the doctor started as she faced her favourite patient and now granddaughter-in-law, "Hinata, I know that you and my grandson are already sexually active for years now." Hinata reddens, "but, I have to let you know that it may be okay to have sex as it is a form of exercise somehow for your heart, but you should at all cost avoid getting pregnant."

Hinata already knows that this might be a possibility, but she hoped that she can still bear and mother a child. Especially when she decided to marry Naruto, she really wanted to have his child. She knows how much he wants to have a big family, given that he is an only child and he was even orphaned when he was young. She wanted to give everything to Naruto, to make him happy but hearing it directly from her doctor's mouth only made her lose all the hope.

She swallowed and cleared her throat, "is there any chance to still get pregnant?"

Tsunade sighed, closed her eyes and slowly opened them again looking at her, "I know how much you love my grandson and how much you want to have a child with him, but as your doctor, I cannot allow you to have any more risks than you have already taken. Sex is good because it makes your heart stronger, but conceiving a child would weaken it. It requires a much stronger heart and body to let a baby grow inside you. Here is the thing, if you want to have a baby, there is a high possibility that you'll die in giving birth, just like what happened to your mom."

Tsunade approached Hinata and enveloped her in a hug, "I am not stopping you to have a baby but I am just worried that it might kill you. Your condition is fluctuating as of the moment because of the emotional stress and if you sacrifice half your life for a baby then all the more that your life would be endangered. I want you and Naruto's happiness, but please try to reconsider Hinata."

"I have been waiting for this time, you know." He chuckled as they walk side by side.

People were cheering for them as they move to the car waiting for them to send them to the airport. They will be spending their honeymoon at the Land of Whirlpools. Their month-long honeymoon was sponsored by their friends. As for their studies, they are given an excuse for a month since they are already just finishing their requirements for graduation. Since Hinata was already done with her thesis and Naruto already had his contribution for their final project, they were free to go. Once they get back, they just have to take the examinations and wait for the results if they can graduate on time. But, aside from that, they are almost ready to go.

Hinata cannot contain her excitement and nervousness to spend the whole month with Naruto with nothing to worry about. She hopes that this trip could make them closer and hopefully, Naruto could see her as her. She is no longer wishing for her husband to love her back, but it is enough for her to know that he might love her even as a friend, that is already enough for her.

"Naruto, take care of my daughter," Hiashi warned, and in a softer tone, "Hinata, if you need any special help just call me, okay?"

Both the newly-weds nodded and hugged their father. Hanabi was the next to bid them goodbye, "Onee-chan, rest well and don't fool around too much okay? I don't want to be an aunt yet." Hanabi teased. The couple reddens at the innuendo, but smiled anyway. Naruto slung his arms on Hinata's shoulder and pulled her close. "We will see, Hanabi-chan. I might enjoy and have a lot of fun with your sister. You might have a nephew or niece in a year." He laughed, boisterously.

Hinata discreetly pinched him on his side making him stop laughing and facing Hinata. He kissed her softly on the lips, "I am just kidding, Hime."

"Whatever, Naruto-kun." Hinata replied, her cheeks flushing. Before they could even continue with their banter, Neji and their friends approached them wishing them well with their trip.

"Hinata, take care of yourself, okay?" Neji reminded her in a very worried tone.

"I will Neji-niichan." Hinata replied hugging her older cousin.

Next to approach her was Shikamaru and Temari, the blond was the first to speak "Hinata, we will visit you some time at the Whirlpool, okay?" Shikamaru only nodded his head and Hinata smiled at the two. She knows that they will keep her secret, which is why she is not really worried that people would know of her current condition.

Naruto was getting more confused. Why is everyone so worried of his wife? First was his grandmother who also happens to be Hinata's doctor. Now, even Shikamaru and Temari who weren't even that close to her was worried about her. Is it because of her heart? What is she hiding from me?

Ino and Sai only told her to enjoy herself and as well as to send some pictures of them. Sakura and Sasuke were the second to the last to bid them goodbye saying the same things as the other people. But Sakura being the medical student told them to rest and eat well. Sasuke just rolled his eyes at his girlfriend's antics. Kiba and Shino hugged Hinata hard and just glared at Naruto, threatening him that if he hurt their best friend, he will be castrated. This only made Naruto cringe inside and others laugh at his face.

As they finish saying goodbye to their friends, they were ready to go. Their luggage was already in the car. "Ready to go, Hime?" Naruto ask his new wife staring straight in her lavender depths. "Ready" was the only response from her with her nervousness and excitement eating her nerves.

"Stop with the lovey-dovey, kids." Kushina said teasingly. "You need to go now. Your flight is in an hour."

They bid their family and friends goodbye once more, and travel through the night with hope of a new future ahead with each other.

They spent majority of the time on the plane sleeping; Hinata's head leaning on Naruto's shoulder as they hold each other's hands. They reached their destination early in the morning. The beauty that awaits them is a sight to behold. Everything is so blue. The whole place is covered with ocean and azure skies. This made Hinata smile wider, this reminds her so much of her husband's eyes; and she cannot wait to spend the whole month in this paradise.

The newly-wed couple checked-in in one of the prestigious hotels in the Land of Whirlpool. The hotel was located in one of the resorts owned by Naruto's cousin, Karin Uzumaki. As Naruto fill up the form for their details to be received in the hotel, Hinata wandered her eyes. She just can't stop admiring everything she sees.

The whole place is a paradise. The hotel looks like a big wooden mansion from the outside, but upon entering, it was majestically designed with modern and contemporary wood style. The lobby was almost open in all areas, except for some spaces that were covered with glasses. There are a lot of wooden cottages and benches surrounding the whole lobby, but what made her appreciate the hotel more was the location. It was facing the open ocean covered with white sand. The sand was as soft as flour. There are even birds and seagulls habituating in the area. The air is not as hot even with the coconut trees adorning the place. Truly, it was a majestic place.

They occupy one of the biggest rooms available in the hotel. It was also facing the ocean. Hinata was so delighted seeing their room. She cannot wait to dip in the waters and sleep on the fluffy and inviting bed in front of her. She laughed to herself as she giddily roams around the room familiarizing herself with its design.

Naruto entered the room bringing their luggage inside. Hinata was currently lying on the bed when Naruto placed the bags on the ground.

"Naruto-kun! I can't wait to dip in the water." She said excitedly to her husband swiftly sitting up, which only made Naruto laugh at her and pat her head. Hinata smiled widely at this, "Konoha doesn't have beaches that's why I am so happy our friends chose this for us to have our honeymoon." As if realizing what she had said, she stopped and blushed.

Naruto noticing this, only laughed at her and pat her head again, "Hinata, you are already my wife," he chuckled which made Hinata reddens more at what he said, "You don't have to be so embarrassed of it, you know."

Hinata doesn't know if it is his smile, or the tone of his voice, or just his mere presence that made her relax and smile back at him.

While Naruto was on the shower, Hinata took this opportunity to unpack their luggage and place it on the cabinets.

She giggled when she realized that she is becoming more and more wifely for him. I am doing things for him. This is just so intimate. She even felt her heart burst when she saw their clothes sharing the same space inside the dressers.

She was almost finished unpacking when Naruto went out of the bathroom wearing nothing but towel wrapped around his waist. Sure, she had seen him naked countless of times, but it doesn't mean that she cannot still admire his body, especially when he is looking this hot from her point of view.

She was sitting on the floor, folding their underwear, and he was standing so tall while drying his hair with the extra towel he was holding. He was facing away from her, rummaging through the dresser to look for clothes, so she had the perfect view of his chiselled back.

"Hime, where did you put my boxers?" he asked, still searching himself.

Hinata cannot speak. Surely, now she fully understands the concept of cat got your tongue. It was a simple question with a simple answer of 'I have it here' but she cannot open her mouth without drooling. It has been a week or maybe two since the last time they spent the night together. They had been so busy with the wedding preparations and their school requirements that they never really had the chance to simply stay and talk or even more.

Naruto, being impatient as he is, faced Hinata. She saw him smirked when he saw her holding a pair of his favourite boxer, the green one with the frog print. She felt her whole body reddens. Slowly and with a teasing glint in his eyes, he approached her. He slowly leaned his head and kissed her before saying, "thank you, Hime."

Hinata shrieked and swiftly ran inside the bathroom. She saw her reflection in the mirror and gasped. She was so flushed. From what she can see in the exposed part of her chest, she is just so red. Her eyes are dilated and her mouth is slightly open with her harsh breathing. She cannot control how fast her heart is pacing, and she realized one thing for sure; she is aroused, and only her husband can satisfy her.

They were walking hand in hand in the white sand. They were enjoying the time as they lazily talk about anything that caught their interest.

"I love your two-piece," Naruto commented, "but I don't like how men are staring at you."

Hinata giggled and replied, "I love your trunks, it is not so short, but I don't like women ogling your body."

Naruto catching the game said, "I love your hands, it is so soft to touch, but I hate it when I don't have it in mine."

Hinata blushed and looked down. She cannot let Naruto win this game, "I love your eyes, it is so blue, it reminds me of the ocean, but I hate it when it looks at other girls."

Naruto chuckled, "Hey! I'm not looking at other girls!" and they both laugh when Hinata made a face, "Anyways, I love your voice, it is so sweet especially when it calls my name, but I don't like it very much when it speaks of other man."

Hinata raised her eyebrow and smiled at him as she rubs his knuckles, "I love your hair it is so yellow, it reminds me of the sun and it gives me hope. But I don't like it so much when it tickles me."

"Really, that's the best you can get?" Naruto teased.

Hinata immediately answered no, but before she can even open her mouth he said, "I love your body, it is so soft and cuddly, I want to melt in it, but I don't like how you don't take care of it so well."

Hinata frowned at this, what does he mean? Does he know something? She cleared her throat as she tries to compose herself, "I love your hands," she started but Naruto interrupted her again, "I already used that!" he said accusingly.

"I don't remember having rules that said that we can't use the same noun." Hinata argued, silently laughing when Naruto pouted his lips, "Anyways, my turn." Hinata resumed, "I love your hands, it is so big and warm and I feel secure, but I hate it when it touches other woman."

"Hey! I can notice how you are always 'hating' or 'not liking' things when it involves other woman!" Naruto complained. He was still pouting when he said "I love your eyes, I can get lost on it forever, but I hate how it can see my soul."

This stopped Hinata from walking. Her mind went blank. What? It suddenly felt heavy and awkward between them but then Naruto just laugh it off and said, "Your turn, Hime."

"I love you, Naruto-kun." She said without any hesitation and with no regret.

Naruto stopped walking and looked down at her. Shock was evident on his face. Then it was followed by confusion, before realization dawned on him. He looks so contrite and confused, Hinata wanted to take back what she had said. But she can't and she won't. He deserves to know. She deserves to say it.

There was a very long pause between them. The world stopped turning for Hinata and Naruto. They just stood there, looking at each other; talking with their eyes and soul. Only the waves from the ocean, the gulls from a distance, and the people going about their normal lives make it appear normal. But they are aware that everything is anything but normal.

Hinata sucked in her breath and was ready to just take it back when Naruto suddenly said, "I know. Thank you, Hinata."

After that, they just continue with their walk. But unlike earlier, there were no more words shared between them. There is only silence.

However, Naruto being himself, speak first. "Hime, aren't you hungry?"

Hinata felt relief washed over her. At least Naruto was talking to her again, "Actually, I kind of am."

Naruto grinned and pulled her, "let's eat then!"

The awkwardness between them was lifted again once they started eating. They were eating grilled fish and squid, as they talk and banter once again.

"You know I hate vegetables, especially the green and leafy ones." Naruto said, while munching his food, noticing the seaweeds that accompany their meal.

Hinata giggled softly before softly reprimanding him, "But it is the healthiest ones. You should learn to eat more vegetables."

"I'll only eat some when it tastes good."

"I'll cook you some veggie then. I'll make it edible for you." Hinata promised.

Naruto only grinned at her and continue eating, "It's a promise Hime! No going back on you word," he said in a sing-song voice which only made Hinata giggle at him.

They spent majority of their time together swimming after eating their lunch. They were on the deeper part of the beach with less people cuddling. It was almost five in the afternoon and there were less and less people on the water. Most are already resting in their cottages or some are enjoying the party on the beachside. But Naruto and Hinata are not one of those people. They enjoy the company of each other more than to be in a crowded place.

Naruto was holding Hinata on her butt as her legs are already wrapped in his hips. Her arms were encircled on his nape as she laid her head on his shoulder.

"Aren't you tired yet? I am quite heavy, Naruto-kun." She said a little sleepy.

"Nah. It's okay. The salt water actually makes you lighter." He cajoles, "and besides I like you wrapped on me."

She giggles. It is actually sweet of him to tell her that. She almost doesn't want to move. She just wants this moment to freeze. She wants them to be always like this, just talking and wrapped in each other's hand.

However, reality knocks. Hinata felt Naruto hardening under her. Her womanhood was directly on his hardening meat. Her cheeks redden, especially when Naruto suddenly bit her ears and whispered seductively, "I will take you here. Be quiet."

"Wait, Naruto-kun. As much as I want you," she paused, hesitating before she continued, "I want our first time as husband and wife to be on the marital bed."

Naruto looked fondly at her. He softly touch her cheeks, "Hinata, I also want that, really. But seeing you in your purple bikini made me this hard. And I don't think that I can walk in public with an erection." He sighed, "so please, can I take you here and now? And I promise to make love to you later on the bed as many times as you want."

Hinata reddens at his implication. And its as if she can really say no to Naruto, so she answered the most logical thing for her to say right now, "Take me, then, Naruto-kun."

Naruto slipped his hand on her bikini thong. Hinata felt herself involuntarily flinch. She felt hot and her husband touching her in her private area makes her even hotter. She just wants him to take her now, as he slowly caresses her on the surface; one finger almost sliding in, but not really going in. She is getting frustrated and impatient as seconds pass by. She just can't take it anymore.

She moans as she finally felt Naruto's finger enter her. But, Naruto stifled her moans when he kissed her passionately. Their tongues were playing, moving against each other; mirroring the movement of his finger in her.

They look like normal couple on the onlookers. They look like they were just hugging and moving with the waves. But, that's not what really they are doing.

Hinata was almost at her peak, but Naruto suddenly stopped which made her groan in frustration. Before she can even scold him however she felt him pulled his trunks down and release her manhood. She was about to protest that people might see them, but it was too late. Her thong was already set aside and he pushed hardly on her.

Naruto tried to move discreetly; using the waves as the perfect excuse to move with the water. There are still people swimming around them but the nearest was also a couple who might also be doing the same thing they are doing but only meters away from them.

They kept moving together, Hinata gripping Naruto's hair as he guide the movement of her hips with his hands. They muffled their moans and groans through kissing and biting each other's necks. They were almost at their peak, a few more thrusts and they will be satisfied. Naruto, nearing his climax, pushed harder inside Hinata which send her to edge. Three more effortful thrust from him and he released his essence inside her.

"That was awesome." Naruto said happily, gently helping Hinata on her feet.

"We were almost caught, Naruto-kun!" she admonishes, but giggles nonetheless, as she see how happy Naruto is. At least she already felt more relaxed.

They ate dinner afterwards and after that escapade on the open sea, they spent the evening on their marital bed, as promised by Naruto. Only moans and groans of satisfaction coupled by each other's names can be heard in their room. They were entangled with each other and cannot be separated. Huffs and puffs of breath accompanied their already deafening room. They were both tired, but contentment, satisfaction and happiness were felt in the couple as they make love.

By the time they were finished, the sun was already shining on the horizon. Hinata stared at her husband sleep soundly. She always loved to study his face when he is asleep. She loves how emotions run across his sleeping form, from peace to confusion to rage to peace again. It was always the same, but she never gets tired of just idly looking at him.

She wonders if they could spend their marriage life for long. As she goes back to the day they had spent, she could claim that they were happy. That he is happy with her. And it is enough for her; besides, that what she had bargained for, maybe a longer heartbeat for his happiness.

"I hope I could give you the family you've always wanted." She whispered, touching the scar on his face, "I know how much you've wanted a family of your own, and I cannot be selfish not to give it to you." She sighed, kissing the side of his lips, "I promise to give you your happiness even it costs me my life." She can feel her heart soar from determination, "I will never go back on my words."

She was still caressing his face when he suddenly opened his eyes. Blue locked on lavender, but just how fast it opens, he also closed it swiftly. He must be just dreaming.

Hinata placed her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. Its so healthy, if only I have this strong of a heart. She hugged him harder and kissed his chest where his heart is. "I love you Naruto-kun." She muttered as she closed her eyes.

She felt Naruto's hand tighten around her waist, "I love you too."

She felt her heart stop.