A few weeks passed, Naruto was away on a mission but was finally home.

"Ah, good to be back."

Taking in the bliss of his return, he suddenly remembered.

"Hinata! I should tell her that I'm back."

Naruto quickly headed for the Hyuuga household and knocked on the front door. Expecting Hinata, he was shocked to see a shorter, brown0haired kunoichi answer the door.

"Oh, hey Hanabi."

"Naruto? What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I came to visit Hinata, is she home?"

"Actually, Father just left with her to the Konoha hospital."

"Is-is she okay?" Naruto replied.

"She's been feeling ill for a while, so she's at the hospital to find out what's wrong."

"Thanks, Hanabi." He waved his hand as he sprinted for Konoha hospital.

Meanwhile in Hinata's hospital room, Tsunade looked over her clipboard.

"Hmm, it's not the flu or anything of that sort. But we're still running tests…" she stood up.

"How much longer, Lady Hokage?" Hiashi asked.

"Not long at all, half an hour perhaps." She replied.

"Very well. Hinata, I'll be outside, you just rest for now."

Hiashi patted her head as she laid upright in the bed. She nodded, and just as Hiashi left, she heard running footsteps that stopped at her door.

"Hinata. Are you okay?" Naruto asked worriedly.

"Yes. I just felt a little sick to my stomach; headache and felt tired all the time. But Lady Tsunade's checking if I have anything serious."

"Good." He paused as he sat down beside in a chair.

"Was your father mad that you snuck away with me?"

"He was more worried about my safety. He was relieved when I came down for breakfast that morning."

"And Neji? What did he say?"

"He told Father that he searched for hours, but wasn't able to find us."

"What did your father about that?"

"He'd probably want to deal with you, somehow? I don't know how…"

Naruto's face dropped in dread, but relaxed within a moment.

"But at least I kept you safe, right?"

"Yes, I hope Father will acknowledge that."

Naruto paused, then chuckled a bit.

"Did you have a good time…when we were…"

Hinata blushed.

"Yes, I liked it very much."

"Good. Like I said we'll tell everyone we're engaged soon."

"Whatever you feel would be best, Naruto."

Just then, Tsunade walked into the room with Hiashi behind her. As Naruto stood up, Hiashi glared at him with an icy, cold stare.

"Hmph. You must be incredibly stupid to be here with me around…"

"Hiashi, please." Tsunade retorted and turned to Hinata.

"Well, Lady Tsunade. How am I?" Hinata asked.

"You don't have anything serious, but do take it easy and eat as healthy as possible."

"Why, Granny Tsunade?" Naruto asked.

"Because she's about 3 weeks along." Tsunade replied.

"Meaning what?" Hinata asked.

Tsunade smiled as she looked over her clipboard.

"You're pregnant, Hinata."

"WHAT?!" Hinata said in surprise, Naruto in shock and Hiashi in anger. Hiashi then shot a look right at Naruto, who stepped back in fear.

"NARUTO!" Hiashi made a dash for Naruto with his activated Byakugan.

But in a flash, Hinata stood, arms outstretched, between Hiashi and Naruto.

"Hinata, get out of the way." Hiashi demanded.

"No, father."

"Then you better explain how this happened, Hinata."

Hinata told him everything, the Seven Minutes in Heaven game, their late night meeting but left out the proposal…feeling Naruto wanted to share that news.

"I can't believe you, Hinata. Giving yourself away to a boy that you didn't even marry first."

"Actually, that's what we wanted to tell all of you." Naruto added.

"What?" Hiashi retorted, receding his Byakugan.

"I proposed to Hinata that night and we're engaged."

"Without my approval?" Hiashi yelled.

"Father, Naruto and I are engaged now. Could you please…put your pride aside? I am carrying our baby now." Hinata responded.

Hiashi paused,

"Very well, marry him. But I will not care for the child once it's born. It's illegitimate, unworthy of the Hyuuga clan."

"Father!" Hinata replied in shock.

"Hiashi, please. No need for this anger, it's a joyous occasion."

"I said they could marry, but don't bother with me being in the child's life." Hiashi walked away as did Tsunade before congratulating the young couple.

"Oh, Naruto. I'm sorry, I didn't know Father would-" Hinata started, but Naruto responded.

"Don't be. I'm happy for us, really. We're getting married soon and now, we'll soon have a baby."

Hinata smiled as she and Naruto gently rubbed her lower belly.

"I'm sure your dad will come around soon enough." Naruto assured.

The young couple stepped close for a loving embrace, Naruto cradled Hinata's head and back as she enfolded him in her arms. The sun shined a bright warmth, Naruto looked out. Knowing that a bright future was ahead, his wedding day to Hinata and then, the arrival of their baby.