A/N: I know you're going to curse me because this isn't the bash Ino chapter. That was my plan but then this would have been way too long so you'll have to wait. Inside of a fight, you're getting the long awaited lemon! Remember, this is rated M for a reason! Enjoy!
Love
Naruto left his apartment and greeted Takeshi. The moon was still high. "Morning. How are you liking your new place?" He stuffed his hands in his jacket pockets to warm them against the morning chill.
Takeshi smiled and pulled his cloak tighter about him. "Nice. Just enough room and comfortable. I like its location too." He laughed because he was Naruto's neighbor.
Naruto laughed too. "Lucky that place was open. I don't think there's been an empty apartment around here since I moved in."
They walked through the quiet village in companionable silence. Most houses were still dark but the smell of baking breads and sweets already filled the air. Bakers got up early to tantalize. The two men made it to the main gate without meeting another soul.
"Hey Kotetsu. We're going out to do some training."
"Naruto? Damn it's early for training. Who's your friend?" Kotetsu eyed the young man curiously.
"An old acquaintance of Lady Tsunade's. Satome's here to help me." Naruto didn't explain any further but the way he said it had Kotetsu looking at the newcomer with a ninja's eyes. "She knows what we're going to be doing but if the Anbu are watching, tell them to keep back please – just to be on the safe side." Naruto remembered that the Anbu were going to be keeping a watch on him whenever he left the village.
"Sure thing Naruto. Good luck." Izumo reached out and patted Naruto's arm. "Welcome to Konoha." He nodded at Satome with respect. The two left the village then with Naruto in the lead, they ran lightly through the woods.
"That get on your nerves?" Takeshi asked after a while.
"Sure but it's because she loves me. I can put up with it, besides I've always been watched. The only times I hate it are when Hinata and I are together and possibly now because I don't want to hurt anyone." Naruto heard the sound of the river. "I was thinking across the river and near the base of the mountains. That okay with you Takeshi?"
"Sounds good." When they reached the river, neither wanted to swim it on such a cool morning so they climbed a huge tree that hung halfway across the rushing water. Naruto used a limb as a spring board and launched himself the rest of the way across. He did several somersaults before landing easily in a low crouch.
Standing with hands on his hips he called out, "Come on, it's fun!"
Takeshi grinned at Naruto. He was going to give the teenager a little surprise. He brought his hands together as if in prayer. Seconds later he jumped.
"Takeshi!" Naruto panicked thinking Takeshi was going to fall into the river but just then long black hair snapped in the air as Takeshi fell up instead of down. Naruto's mouth dropped open. Wings made of chakra and…feathers supported Takeshi. The man went up as high as the trees then soared at a breakneck speed back to the ground only spread his wings at the last moment catching the air currents to land softly beside Naruto.
Laughing Takeshi used one finger to lift Naruto's chin until his mouth closed. The chakra vanished and the feathers blew off into the wind. "She is a bird after all."
"That was so cool." Naruto's eyes lit up and he turned Takeshi around. "And it didn't mess up your clothes or anything. Was all that her or you?" Naruto tilted his head. "Do you even have any chakra or is it all the phoenix's?"
They started running again. "I wondered if you'd ask me that since my father had none. Actually I do. Of course I didn't realize it until much later but because I have chakra of my own, the phoenix was able to synchronize with me very easily. But the flying – those are her wings. I can do it but it uses up my own chakra too quickly and by letting her do it – she gets to fly which she misses."
"It's really great you two getting along so well. She thinks of you and you her. The fox hates me and most of the time I can't stand him! …But because he's there, I've been able to save my friends many times." Naruto grew quiet as they ran wondering how things would change or if they even would when the chakra was all his.
"You should try to make friends with him. Seriously!" Takeshi said when Naruto looked back at him like he'd lost his mind. "At least get to the point where he doesn't hate you. He's got to realize his fate. That fox isn't going anywhere. It would be better for him to make peace with you instead of tormenting you both wouldn't it? Think about it Naruto." Takeshi said but smiled because Naruto was already doing that.
Friends. It sounds too far-fetched! He'll never go for it! Or will he? Will he try to trick me into doing something but the seal isn't under my control so even if he tried something – nothing would happen. Besides I've got too many eyes on me. If I start acting weird they'll just lock up the both of us and the fox isn't that stupid. He's trapped in me but I'm still free and he has to want that too. Ah man…
Naruto stopped when they got to the base of the mountains. "So what do we do now?"
"We fight. I want you to do what you've been doing and attack me." Takeshi removed his cloak and sword.
"Whoa – fight? And using the fox's chakra? Do you think that's such a good idea? I've barely been able to control it using Tai Chi and after what happened on the last mission…I could try to kill you." Naruto shook his head then backed up a few steps.
"She said you might not want to but we both think that this is the only and best way to start." Takeshi moved forward and took the teen's shoulders. "You showed me your notes of that time and you couldn't decide just when the fox had taken over, well we think we know what happened."
Naruto listened to Takeshi's explanation and felt a measure of hope. "So because I was so angry with that guy because he'd threatened Yumi and her baby brother, the fox took the opportunity to take my anger and turn it into bloodlust. It was my anger that the fox was able to take control of." He scratched his head. "Killing that guy seemed like the only solution to stop him. Until Sasuke and Sakura showed up – it felt right to want him dead."
"Exactly. You're not angry with me. I haven't done anything to hurt you or anybody else. We're simply going to spar. Remember Naruto – I have the phoenix's chakra to protect me. Even if you get a little out of control, I'll be fine and you know what calms you. Picture that beautiful lady of yours." Takeshi nodded at Naruto.
"Okay, okay. Let's get started then." He heaved a huge sigh then closed his eyes and brought his hands up to concentrate. We're going to train. That's all! Takeshi thinks we should try and get along. I'm asking that you think about it fox. THINK ABOUT IT! Even as he communicated his feelings to his prisoner, Naruto tapped into that chakra. He could do it a bit more easily each time.
Takeshi could feel the increase of chakra from Naruto. His own hands had gone into the position of prayer as he asked the phoenix for her power and she willingly shared it with him. Over the years, he'd often thought that this must be what Gods felt like. Power to create and destroy was at his fingertips. It would be so easy to let it control him but thankfully it was the phoenix's power and not his own. Humans were weak. Then he opened his eyes.
Naruto stood outlined in red. He shook with the effort of keeping the power at a low roar. Someday that God-like power will be all his. If we can teach him control and his family can teach him love then he'll be the strongest human alive.
"Ready?" Takeshi asked. "Seriously Naruto. You train like your friends are the enemy – do the same with me." He got Naruto's nod then Takeshi kicked him into a tree five miles away.
Kakashi's book almost slipped from his fingers when Takeshi and Naruto arrived for training. Both of them looked like they'd been in a war. Clothes were ripped and torn. Their hair was full of dirt, leaves and other stuff. Blood was smeared on their faces and arms but no wounds could be seen. "Do I dare ask what you've been doing?" He asked quietly.
The two shared a look and a laugh, shrugged and answered together. "Training."
"Yeah, right, sure you have. Maybe you should go home and get some rest." He pointed to both of them.
"No thank you." Takeshi answered for them. "Would you mind if I practiced with you Kakashi-sensei? It's been a long time since I had any formal training and I think you could teach me much I do not know."
Kakashi had been filled in on Takeshi's past but a thought occurred to him. "Aren't you a Cloud ninja? What's your rank?"
"I'm not a ninja at all." He laughed as Naruto and all his friends who'd just arrived looked at him in shock. "You forget I came by the phoenix through pure chance. An old friend of my mother's who happened to be a ninja taught me many things like how to throw shuriken and use kunai and some taijutsu. Over the years of traveling, I met a swords master and now my katana is like my third arm but the stuff you guys have learned – I know very little." Takeshi blushed as they still continued to stare at him.
"Well there's nothing wrong with your taijutsu!" Naruto said shaking his head and rubbing his shoulder where he'd been hit earlier. "What do you say Sensei? At least for today." He pleaded.
"What about you two? This concerns you as well." Kakashi asked Sakura and Sasuke who were both still blinking at the disheveled men.
Sasuke shrugged. "Could be interesting and maybe we could learn something about how the Cloud train their ninja."
"It's fine by me." Sakura smiled at Takeshi. He was older than all of them but not too old. It would be nice to have a cute – polite guy around for a change.
"Okay then," He put his book away. "Give him some clones Naruto, let's see how well Takeshi fights." Kakashi found he was looking forward to seeing what the guy could do. A little fresh blood could always spice things up.
The Chunin Eleven plus Koji and Takeshi ate lunch at the academy. Choji was in charge of the food and with the help of some Naruto clones – a feast was served. They took over one of the training fields and had a picnic. Shikamaru of course guessed what it was that made Takeshi special enough to train Naruto but the first Chunin knew how to keep a secret.
It was a lively affair with everyone talking at once and telling stories on each other. Lee got a little upset over the attention Sakura was paying to Takeshi, even Neji caught Tenten checking the man out before she blushed and sat closer to him. Naruto pretended not to notice Hinata looking at him curiously.
Hinata opened her mouth several times to question him about the adoption but she hadn't seen Iruka or the Hokage since yesterday and she didn't know if they had talked to Naruto yet or if they had, would they have told him that she knew about it. Maybe she wasn't supposed to know. She bit down into an apple to keep herself quiet.
"Hey guys?" Naruto sat up and grabbed his ankles leaning forward. "I want all you guys to come okay?" Naruto held in his laugh as Hinata got choked. He hit her on the back lightly then stroked her hair.
"Come where Naruto?" Lee asked loudly.
"Yeah, what's up Bro?"
"My party, remember? Since I didn't get to be at the ceremony, Mama T and Hinata were planning a party. Well it's in two weeks but that's not all." He was happy that everyone seemed excited about celebrating with him.
"The engagement right?" Tenten asked smiling widely at them. "It'll be a Chunin/Engagement party won't it?" She looked at Hinata and Sakura. "We'll have to go shopping! It could take two weeks just to find the perfect dress!" She and Sakura nodded but looked pleased at the prospect.
Hinata looked at Naruto. "Is that all we're celebrating?" She got everyone's attention with that question.
Neji, Sasuke and Sakura looked at Hinata's stomach making Naruto throw back his head and laugh. "She's not pregnant! You guys really are curious about our sex life or is that you all want a little niece or nephew to spoil?" He laughed and watched as Hinata blushed to her hair.
"Of course we are curious Naruto! You are the only couple – no wait," Lee turned huge eyes to his teammates. "You two are having sex too aren't you?!" He pointed at Neji and Tenten.
Naruto and Sasuke both fell over laughing as Neji proved he was Hinata's cousin. His blush equaled hers. Tenten opened her scroll and extracted a tonfa.
"LEEEEEEE!" She chased after him as Shikamaru pounded on Choji's back while his shoulders shook.
Sakura looked at Neji then Tenten and wondered just when her turn would come. Koji watched them all wide eyed while Takeshi just smiled as he kept eating. Shino could be heard chuckling and Kiba was asking Akamaru if he could tell if there'd been something going on between the couples to which the dog told him it was none of his business.
Hinata laughed too but smacked Naruto in the stomach. "You know what I meant! Silly boy!" She squealed as Naruto pulled her down on top of him.
"Dad's right – you're easy to tease. Still love me?" He stared up into her beautiful face and felt enveloped in her lavender eyes.
"Yeah, I guess so." Hinata kissed one cheek then the other before giving in and kissing his lips.
"We are still here you know." Sasuke said loudly but with a smile.
"So go away and leave us alone. Maybe we can get busy making that baby! What? Hinata!" Naruto laughed as she pulled away quickly with yet another blush and another smack.
"Stop Your Woman!" Lee yelled as he hid behind Neji. "Do you not remember? I am newly healed and I do not want to go back to the hospital!" He gripped Neji's waist as he ducked.
"Hospital?! What hospital? How about a shallow grave?!" Tenten growled but she let Neji take the weapon from her. "Crazy fool." She muttered and turned away.
Shikamaru leaned back on his elbows still grinning. "So what's up Naruto? Hinata's hinting that there may be something else for us to celebrate." He wiped away a stray tear from laughing so hard.
Naruto pulled Hinata back to his side and looked at his friends. "Well it's about Mama, Dad and me." He saw the interest in their eyes. "We're going to make it legal. I just have to tell Mama T and she'll draw up the papers making me their son and them my parents." He looked proud enough to bust.
Sakura knee walked over to him and hugged him. "Congratulations Naruto. You deserve it." She squeezed him tight.
There were more congratulations following Sakura's. There wasn't the laughter of earlier but a deep sense of goodwill filled them all. The group broke up after that with everyone going their separate ways except for Team Kakashi, Hinata, Takeshi and Koji. They all headed over to see Lady Tsunade.
"You haven't said much Sasuke. You don't like us making it legal?" The two trailed the others. "We'll still be brothers and I'll share them with you. Do you want to be adopted too?" Naruto asked quietly as he watched his feet.
"Huh? What? No! I mean I'm not upset Naruto!" Sasuke's expression proved that to be true. "No I was just thinking about my own parents. I still miss them and no, Lady Tsunade and Iruka are your parents. I'm just happy that they treat me like family, sometimes I think it's more than I deserve." Sasuke took Naruto's arm and shook it. "It's going to be one hell of a party with so much to celebrate."
Naruto was smiling again. "Yep but I think we're going to have to dress up some. The girls were talking about shopping before. You think we can get away with wearing our normal clothes?" He whispered to Sasuke.
"NO!" Hinata called back and laughed at their frowns.
"I was told you tore down some of the forest or at least that was what it sounded like. And you look like you did too." Tsunade said as she looked at her teen then at Takeshi. She would have asked questions but Koji was there. "So you're the friend who took such good care of my son? Thank you." She bowed slightly then blinked as the boy's mouth dropped open.
Koji had been told that a woman ran the Hidden Leaf and that her title was Hokage. What he didn't know was that she was also Naruto's mother. He'd seen the name on the building and the door and had wondered why they were going to this particular building. He'd just though Naruto's mother must have worked there – boy did she ever!
"Ma'am! Sir! Hokage-sama! Umm, yes – you're welcome!" Koji bowed so deeply that it looked as if he were about to fall face first into the hard floor. Takeshi actually took hold of his shoulder to keep him from falling.
"You didn't tell him who I was?" Tsunade asked of Naruto her arm about his shoulders.
"I thought I did. It's not like I don't talk about you all the time." Naruto frowned trying to remember.
"You say Mama T and we all say Lady Tsunade, why would he think that's the Hokage. He may have even thought we were talking about three different people. We're sorry Koji!" Hinata said trying not to laugh.
"Damn, yeah we're sorry Koji." Sasuke chuckled. "Naruto make the introductions!" He chastised.
"Oh right! Stand up Koji!" He waited until Sakura and Takeshi helped him to stand up straight again. "Kamiya Koji, this is my mother, leader of all Konohagakure and its shinobi – the Hokage or for you Lady Tsunade."
She laughed up at the red-faced boy and nodded her head. "Nice to meet you Koji. I believe we're all supposed to get together one day this week so I can meet your parents. Sorry it's taken so long but I've been really busy."
"It's okay! I mean, you're the Hokage! I'm sure they'll understand." Koji said quickly still flustered before the all-powerful woman.
She was tempted to tease the boy but she really wanted to hear Naruto's answer. He hadn't been upset when she and Iruka had brought up adoption but he did look…concerned and asked for time to think about it. The two of them had left feeling very disappointed. "Have you -?" Tsunade turned quickly when Iruka appeared breathless on the window sill.
"Sorry but the stairs would have taken too long. Kiba said to meet you guys here." He dropped into the room and went to stand on the other side of Naruto. "What's going on Naruto?"
Naruto looked at Hinata. "Did you feel this – need to explode when I asked you to marry me?" He felt a little better at her nod. If the room held afternoon shadows, they disappeared with his smile and his answer. "YES! PLEASE ADOPT ME!"
Sakura and Hinata held hands and shed tears as the adults smothered Naruto in hugs and kisses. Sasuke nodded. Takeshi also nodded and crossed his arms trying not to cry. Koji was still bemused but happy for his friend.
"I would love for us to just sit down and savor this moment but I've arranged for your extra training and it starts this afternoon. Are you up for it?" Tsunade asked as she held Naruto close to her side.
Naruto tilted his head from side to side and mentally checked out how he felt. "Yeah, I guess so. What about you guys?" He asked the rest of his team and Takeshi as well.
"Oh well, I guess so." Hinata said looking at Sakura.
"Not me. I'm training under Lady Tsunade and that's what I want to concentrate on. There just aren't enough ninjas with medical training." Sakura spoke the truth but she was also tired from that morning and anymore training seemed like overkill.
"Count me in. I can't beat you in power Naruto but at least in these new skills we can be equals." Sasuke commented.
"And you Takeshi? We know Naruto has enough stamina to keep going but what about you?" Iruka didn't say much more since Koji was there.
"Yes, I think I can keep up with him easily." Takeshi threw his long ponytail over his shoulder. "I'll gladly join if this new sensei doesn't mind."
"GOOD AFTERNOON! ARE THESE MY NEW STUDENTS?! AH THE POWER OF YOUTH BURNS BRIGHTLY IN THIS ROOM!" Guy-sensei swaggered into the room laughing deeply as he looked over the group. "My rival Kakashi is good but now you'll learn what true taijutsu is all about!" He smiled and a ray of sunlight was pulled into the room just to shine on his teeth.
"Mama!" Naruto looked at her in dismay. He'd been prepared to work hard but Guy-sensei was insane!
"Hello Naruto! Are you surprised?" Lee laughed loudly. "Guy-sensei asked me to help so I guess for a while you can call me sensei too!" He smiled and got his own ray of sunlight.
Sasuke groaned and hung his head while Hinata who had been sitting next to Iruka hid her face in his arm.
"All right then – get up! I have much to teach you!" Guy pulled Naruto away from his mother then jerked Sasuke to his feet. Sakura had to run from Lee as she explained she wouldn't be joining them.
Iruka and Tsunade watched as their son was pulled away by the enthusiastic Guy. Iruka laughed as at first as Naruto turned puppy dog eyes on his mother but when that didn't work he mouthed – I'm going to get you for this!
Ino looked up when both her teammates stopped talking to stare at her. "Go on, I know you can't help talking about…him. I'll never understand why he's so – popular with everyone all of a sudden but whatever. Just keep it quick so you don't ruin my meal!" She said her tone heavy with disdain. This made two days in a row that they had dinner together. Choji had suggested it.
Shikamaru eyed her. Lately whenever they'd mistakenly spoke Naruto's name, Ino would just leave. In fact it was usually Choji who slipped up but Shikamaru didn't mind. He wanted to see her reactions when it came to Naruto because Shikamaru was trying to see the Ino Inoichi saw.
Inoichi had confided in him about having the Anbu watch his daughter but that had only lasted a few weeks. Ino had willingly stayed close to home or their sensei or them – her teammates. She went nowhere she thought Naruto would be and had always left angrily when she heard his name. Inoichi was her father and he loved his child and it hurt him to make her feel like a criminal so he'd called off the Anbu when Ino appeared to obey him and behave herself.
Shikamaru had tried but he didn't believe anything had changed for Ino. Just as he'd been about to think better of her, she did this. She continued to eat her food like nothing was wrong but he just wasn't buying it. Ino enjoyed the sound of her own voice too much and joyfully bashing those she didn't care for and she certainly didn't care for Naruto.
"Sorry Ino, I did it again." Choji apologized. "It's just exciting news that's all. I mean not only is he getting married soon but the Hokage and Iruka-sensei are officially adopting him. It's a big deal – they're the first of us to fall in love and a really big deal since now Naruto will have real parents! Right Shikamaru?" Choji wiped his mouth and hands and looked to his best friend.
"No doubt. They'll be a lot of talk about it in the village – good and bad. Funnily enough, there isn't as much bad as there used to be. People see Naruto now. His life gives them hope and he makes them feel proud that he's a Konoha shinobi. It's going to be hard for you isn't it Ino being in the minority?" He sat back and crossed his arms.
Ino controlled her rage and thought a moment before looking over at him. "Yeah, course it is but there's nothing I can do about it other than going deaf. Don't worry I won't badmouth him cause I don't want it coming back to hurt me or my dad again." Pain flickered across her face before she could stop it then she looked at them like they were total idiots. "I still think you're both fooling yourselves getting so close to him! Real fools!" She threw her napkin down on the table. "On second thought, I'm done. I'll see you guys later." Ino spared them one last glimpse then left in a huff.
"Were you trying to make her mad? It's bad enough I brought up Naruto's name and then you had to go and say all that stuff. I thought we were supposed to be working on getting along Shikamaru!" Choji crammed food into his mouth and glared at Shikamaru.
"You're going to choke yourself." Shikamaru said absent-mindedly. "And yeah, I was."
Choji did get choked then and coughed as Shikamaru just closed his eyes and tuned him out. Did I miss something again?
She hurried home. Ino knew she'd made Shikamaru suspicious but hopefully not to the point where he'd do something like spy on or have her watched. As the first Chunin and because his high intellect, the other adult Chunin and Jonin respected him a great deal. If he even mentioned that she was acting funny and thought something was going on – they would listen.
Not willing to dwell on what would happen to her if they found out she was plotting again, Ino focused on what she'd just learned. Somehow she hadn't seen that in Hinata's mind. Adoption was a big deal. Was Hinata hiding that fact or was it something she hadn't known about but then the girl had been upset when I searched her mind – her emotions had been all over the place. Anyway, maybe I can do something with this information as well but if I start attacking the Hokage then she might get involved and things could get real dangerous really quickly. Ino worried her bottom lip with her teeth then stopped dead when she saw Lord Hiashi leaving the flower shop. The two of them paused to stare at each other. Ino shivered violently. A hard smile appeared on Lord Hiashi's face before he walked away without speaking.
She'd felt fear looking at him. His obvious dislike and the threat in his eyes told Ino that he at least knew she hated Naruto. She remembered hearing that Lord Hiashi was almost as close as Iruka was to Naruto. What does he know? Does he know I want Naruto dead? Damn, is it too risky to do this now? Ino saw her mother lock up for the night so she walked around to the back to let herself in. Slipping in quietly, she went to her room.
Lord Hiashi never came to Yamanaka Flowers so he must have come to order flowers just as she'd thought they would. "Really, to do this, the timing and circumstances couldn't be more ideal. There's still two more weeks before his celebration." Her voice was sarcastic. "I'll just have to play it by ear and if my plan works then this village will finally be free of the Nine-Tailed fox and its human casing! I'll be the one everyone can take pride in!" Ino smiled at her reflection in the mirror not seeing how ugly her thoughts and actions were making her.
"Hinata? You okay little sister?" Neji asked as Hinata walked into the kitchen with her eyes closed. She was literally dragging her feet. Of course she was wearing twenty pounds around each ankle.
"Brother? Noooo, I'm soooo tired." Hinata stumbled and was glad she didn't hit the floor because she didn't think she'd be able to get up again. "Thank you." She whispered and laid her head on Neji's chest.
Neji held her and stroked her hair. "Don't you think it's time to call it quits? Guy is my sensei but I've never been able to train on his and Lee's level. They're insane Hinata!" He tilted up her head to look at the dark circles under her eyes. "It's okay, I'm sure Naruto will understand."
Hinata managed a small smile. "He told me to quit three days ago but I didn't want to appear weak." When Neji let go of her chin, her head fell limply back to his chest. "Everything hurts." She was ashamed to whine and felt wetness form behind her lids.
"You kept up with them for a whole week; I'd say you're anything but weak. I know you want to get stronger but we have our own taijutsu that you're damn good at. Don't try and kill yourself by trying to keep up with Guy-sensei or Naruto!" He didn't mention that Naruto had asked him to try and talk her out of participating in this part of his training. He'd said it was killing him to watch her try so hard then carry her home because she couldn't move afterwards. Naruto was really proud of her but she didn't have to put up with the torture just for him.
"What is the matter?" Lord Hiashi asked when he saw Hinata almost completely dead on her feet in Neji's arms. "Is she sick? Do I need to call the doctor?" He hurried to them and felt her forehead but she was cool. "What is wrong my child?" Hiashi wiped away a single tear.
"She's worn out Uncle. You've been very busy these last few days but she comes in barely able to climb the stairs. In fact Naruto often carries her home! Please help me convince her to stop!" Neji let go so that Lord Hiashi could lift Hinata into his arms.
Hiashi grunted at the extra weight and frowned when he saw the cause. "Take those things off of her!" He said loudly and waited until Neji had removed the weights. He turned, went into the next room and sat down in a large comfortable chair. Neji followed.
"Hinata, your party is next week. Most of the planning is done but you'll have to oversee the preparations so that it will be something you and Naruto will enjoy right? Right?" He looked down and saw her eyes were still closed but she nodded.
"Don't you want to have fun and make it a day to remember? How will you accomplish this if you're too tired to stand up?" Hiashi rubbed her cheek. "I haven't seen Naruto but I'm sure he's asked you to quit hasn't he?" When his daughter went still, Hiashi had his answer. "Naruto loves you; why not respect his wishes this time? I admire Guy greatly but he trains like a maniac and you my daughter are not a maniac." He smiled when she shook her head and laughed. "Exactly. Neji will inform Guy that you will no longer be attending his training sessions." When her eyes opened and she started to speak, he placed one finger over lips. "There will be other training, yes? Swords and other martial arts taught by normal people!" Hiashi grinned down at her. Another nod. "You may join Naruto then with my blessings."
Hinata sighed loudly because she didn't want to argue and she really didn't want to see Guy-sensei for anymore training. "Thank you Father – Neji." She held out a hand to him and looked from one to the other. Their love and acceptance meant the world. "I should try and eat something. Kurenai-sensei and the others will be waiting." She groaned as she sat up in her father's lap.
"There you guys are!" Hanabi ran into the room. "What's going on? Big Sister?" It was rare to see her sister in Father's lap and she really looked tired. "Are you sick?" The little girl approached carefully. She was concerned but she didn't want to get sick either.
"She's fine but your sister has been working too hard. Hinata will be staying home all day today, getting her rest. Before you go to school, could you find Kurenai and tell her, Hinata will see her tomorrow?" Lord Hiashi stood with Hinata in his arms.
"Father I can't!" Hinata said trying to wiggle out of her father's grip but all her strength was gone.
Hiashi raised an eyebrow and said quietly. "You will." His tone dared her to contradict him. Even Neji and Hanabi went still.
"I will." Hinata said quietly then blinked when her father smiled and laughed. "Sneaky, very sneaky." She said with a grin.
"No, being a parent." He turned to his other children. "Okay you two, go eat your breakfast and off with you! I'm putting this one to bed then I'll go see Naruto and tell him so that he does not worry." Hiashi cradled his girl, nodded to Neji and Hanabi then took Hinata to her bed.
Kakashi was fighting Naruto and Sasuke at the same time. This was nothing like it was in the beginning. Back then both of them had worked separately but now they worked and fought with one mind. It was almost uncanny, the link between them. When one aimed high, the other went low. Those few times when he'd lost track of one, the other was in his shadow, following in his brother's footsteps catching him off guard. His respect for these teens was growing.
Suddenly he was facing four opponents – two Sasukes and two Narutos. "You're going down this time Sensei!" All four spoke at the same time and the Sasukes charged. Kakashi knew he was being kept busy for whatever attack Naruto was thinking up but he had to pay attention because it took all his concentration to fend off the Sasukes. Also he was fighting without his Sharingan but Sasuke was definitely using his. "You won't get me you know!"
"Wanna bet?" Sasuke laughed and suddenly leapt backwards. "Naruto!"
"On it!"
"Oh shit." Kakashi said as one Naruto ran forward while the other one stayed behind, a Rasengan on his palm. Naruto liked to lead with his left so Kakashi prepared to block when instead Naruto jumped up.
"Leaf Hurricane – Uzumaki style!" Trademark grin in place he spun around and swung out a leg.
"A remake of Guy's signature move? How in the hell did you learn that?!" Naruto had only been training with Guy for a week! Kakashi quickly adjusted his headband intending to learn Naruto's new move.
In seconds there was yet another Naruto spinning in midair, both of them attacking Kakashi. The Jonin fended off one but the second attack sent him flying backwards then he was attacked from behind. The Sasuke clone! He was knocked to the ground hard.
"Sasuke!" Naruto looked at his brother whose hand held lightning.
"Let's do it!" Blond and dark heads charged Kakashi from two different sides. There were also three clones still in play.
He performed the hand signs to create fire. Kakashi spat fire at the clones and rid himself of that threat but his students proved too fast for him.
"Gotcha!" Both stopped just inches from Kakashi's back and chest. Neither moved until their sensei held up his hands in surrender. Sasuke squatted and released the Chidori into the ground while Naruto ran off a little ways and destroyed a tree with his Rasengan.
Sakura and Takeshi had long since stopped fighting to watch the action and both cheered at the guys' success but there was someone else clapping and they all looked up to see Lord Hiashi.
"Father Hiashi!" Naruto ran to meet him. "Hey…is something up?" His soon to be father-in-law didn't look upset but then the man had never sought him out when he was working either. "Or are you here for Kakashi-sensei?" He looked back and saw Kakashi coming forward.
"Hello Naruto!" He said cheerfully then looked to Kakashi. "You were soundly outmaneuvered Kakashi." Lord Hiashi laughed at the Jonin.
Kakashi rubbed the back of his neck. "I was. They've gotten really good but don't expect it to happen again." He warned the two grinning teens. "Can I help you Lord Hiashi?"
"No, no I just need to borrow this excellent shinobi for a few minutes." He smiled down at Naruto.
Naruto blinked then smiled. "Sensei?"
"Go on. Sakura and Takeshi, you two didn't do much – get to work! So tell me," He grabbed Sasuke by the neck. "When did you two come up with that plan?"
Hiashi and Naruto moved off a few feet. "Your skills are improving. How are things working out with Takeshi?"
"Slowly. It's still hard for me to control the fox's chakra like I want to. At times it goes really well then I'll lose it and Takeshi takes a bit of a beating before I can pull it back." Naruto sighed.
"But you are able to pull it back Naruto and that says much for your willpower. Speaking of strong wills, my daughter…" He stopped when Naruto's face turned serious.
"She's okay right? I told her she was doing too damn much! She didn't break anything did she? She was limping last night. Dammit! I asked Neji to talk her since she wouldn't listen to me but asked him too late!" Naruto nodded his head harshly as he mentally berated himself. "I'll go get Mama T!" He started to run off when Lord Hiashi pulled him to a stop.
"Hinata's fine! Well she's so tired she can barely move but fine. I put her to bed myself and she was asleep the second her head hit the pillow. We convinced her that she already knew enough taijutsu and that she could continue training with you once you've moved on to a new sensei. Guy's…well he's a bit too much. Really Naruto, there's nothing to worry about. A day or two of rest and she'll be fine." Lord Hiashi squeezed the teen's shoulder.
Naruto let out long sigh. "Good, thanks. It's not that she can't do it but those guys don't know when to quit. Takeshi and I have an advantage but even Sasuke has to slow down and take it easy sometimes." He put his hands on his hips and shook his head. "I knew Hinata could be stubborn but if Neji wasn't able to talk her out of it, I was going to ask Mama T for something to knock her out!"
Lord Hiashi laughed at that. The two of them would have an interesting marriage. "Well I'm glad it didn't come to that. Come by tonight and see her."
Naruto blinked at him then shook his head. "Can't, I want to but if I do I'll probably fall asleep next to her then be late for training with Takeshi. I wouldn't want to leave her. Maybe lunch tomorrow? Can I stop by then?"
"Yes, of course Naruto." Hiashi admired Naruto's commitment to learning how to control his power and as always his love for Hinata. "We'll see you tomorrow then, good luck with your training."
Naruto took his hand. "Thanks Father Hiashi. Kiss her for me and tell her to rest! Oh and that I love her." He grinned up at the man.
"I will and it looks as if it's getting easier for you to call me Father. I like it!" He laughed softly as Naruto shrugged looking embarrassed. "I'm going to go now and let you get back to work. See you later son."
Naruto watched Hinata's dad walk away. It was getting easier to think of and call him Father. He turned and looked at his friends battling but they were smiling and having fun. "This is my life and I really, really like it." Sleep well Hinata and I'll see you later. Life's just going to get better for us! Smiling he ran back to join the fray.
The sounds of the forest dimmed until only his heartbeat could be heard. It took a while to find it, to remember how to get there but finally the tunnel showed itself. The hallway was dark and damp. He could hear heavy breathing with each hollow step. Soon he turned a corner and there were the gates and the enormous lock trapping the fox inside him.
Naruto walked up to those gates and sat down waiting. At times red eyes would appear and stare at him then vanish. Naruto waited.
HUMAN – WHYARE YOU HERE? YOU SIT THERE QUIETLY UNLIKE YOUR USUAL LOUD MOUTHED SELF.
"Hey. I came to talk to you. Umm, how you doing?" Naruto scratched his cheek with one finger feeling kind of silly.
WHAT? HOW AM I DOING? YOU DARE ASK THAT WHEN DAY AFTER DAY YOU USE MY CHAKRA WITHOUT ASKING? YOU TINY LITTLE WORM! YOU DO NOT DESERVE MY POWER! The fox's voice shook the bars and echoed off the walls.
Naruto winced but remained calm. "That's why I'm here. I know you don't like me but we don't have much choice in this situation. You're locked inside me in such a way that your power is my power or very soon will be. We should try and get along." Even though he knew the fox couldn't get loose, Naruto scooted back a few feet when the fox slammed itself up against the gates.
GET ALONG? GET ALONG? WITH YOU, A SIMPLE HUMAN? AND A HUMAN CHILD AT THAT! YOU ARE NOT WORTHY TO TALK TO ME LET ALONE HOLD ME INSIDE OF YOU. I AM OLDER THAN TIME ITSELF. YOU WILL SEE, I WILL ESCAPE YOU ONE DAY AND MAKE YOU MY MEAL THEN WE'LL SEE HOW YOU LIKE BEING TRAPPED INSIDE OF ME! It laughed harshly spraying Naruto with its spittle.
Naruto wiped his face then looked down at the stone floor. "No, you won't. You won't escape me until I'm dead and then you'll be dead too." The laughter stopped. "Fox I am only human but for whatever reason, I can hold you inside of me and use your power. I've gotten stronger and you know I've gotten better at using your power." He sighed. "I admit I hated you being inside me but now I'm glad. Yeah, I know you'll call me selfish and its true but I'm more than just a regular shinobi because of you." Wonder crept into his voice. "You have so much power – we have so much power. Even though I'm only a Chunin, I'm technically stronger than the Hokage – possibly stronger than all of Konoha's shinobi. It's tempting to hurt people with your power and teach them a lesson." Several faces of people he didn't even know popped into Naruto's mind. They were the ones who had gone out of their way to make him feel as if he should be dead.
WHY DO YOU RESIST TEMPTATION? IT WOULD BE EASY – YOU WOULDN'T EVEN NEED MY POWER TO DO THIS. IF KILLING IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT ME FOR THEN WHAT? There was genuine confusion coming from the fox. It truly wanted to understand Naruto.
"I'm not a killer. Those people are ignorant of the pain they cause. I won't return hate with hate but if they were to attack me then I would defend myself." He explained. "In the past, you won every battle you fought. You had to, you were the strongest. Now I want to do the same but for the people I love and for my home." Looking into those large red eyes, Naruto realized that for the first time he didn't feel hate coming from the fox. It was listening to his words, thinking.
"You could be right about one thing. You have been a part of this world maybe since the beginning. Only a small fraction of your life will be spent with me – it's very possible you could be reborn into the world – free." Naruto stood. "Help me. Work with me. See the world through my eyes. There is some good in it. Maybe we won't be friends but we don't have to be enemies either. Just think about it – please? I'll go now. Thank you for listening Great Fox." Naruto bowed respectfully then turned to leave.
FOR A CHILD, SOME OF YOUR WORDS ARE WORTH LISTENING TO. I GIVE YOU NO PROMISES…BUT I WILL…THINK. The fox closed it's great eyes and shifted in his cage.
Naruto let out a breath and nodded. He walked out to the room and headed back to his world.
Takeshi stopped pacing and hurried to Naruto's side when the teen took a deep breath. He caught Naruto as he slumped to one side. "Naruto!"
"What?" Naruto laughed and rested against his friend for a few moments. "That zapped my strength a little. Huh, go figure." That simple talk had been more taxing that using the fox's chakra.
Takeshi sat and laid Naruto down beside him. "You look pale too. Is it always this rough to talk to him?" He placed a hand on Naruto's chest. His heart was strong and steady.
"Actually no." Naruto stretched and folded his arms behind his head. "Maybe because this time it was so important or so much different from the other times we've talked." He grinned up at Takeshi. "We talked and he listened to what I had to say! It may not change anything but I'm glad I did it." Takeshi's hair lifted and blew in wind. Naruto watched it wave about. "How come you wear your hair so long?"
Takeshi stared at Naruto then started laughing. "You just had a talk with the fox and the only thing you're thinking about is my hair? Naruto, at times you are too serious then there's this little kid always looking for fun and finding everything about you curious and wonderful. You're a paradox!"
"Nah, I'm just me." He sat up. "I asked a lot of him and he needs to think. Nothing I can do but wait and see. So, you going to tell me or not? It should get in the way while you're fighting or let the enemy use it against you. That wouldn't be good. And it's loose – why not at least tie it up?" Naruto was coming up with more and more questions.
"Slow down!" He said with humor. Takeshi stood up. "Come on, let's head back. It'll be time to meet up with the team soon. I'll try and answer your questions." He pulled Naruto to his feet.
The two young men talked of nothing and everything on the way back to the village. There was only a slight difference in their ages. Both had difficult pasts but each had found a way to live on. To look at them was to be deceived for though they looked normal, both had a reservoir of unbelievable power.
Hinata missed him. Ever since she'd stopped training with Guy, she never got to see Naruto. His early mornings were spent with Takeshi as he improved his skills in controlling the fox's chakra. Then he spent the rest of the morning with his team. Lunch was divided up between his parents and his out of town friends. Koji had come a long way and Naruto wanted to spend time with him. After lunch and early evening was spent with Guy and Lee. She'd tried to come by one evening but he fell asleep at the table.
All of her free time had been occupied with the party. It was decided that they would use the assembly hall at the academy. It was large enough for a big crowd of people and seemingly appropriate for Naruto. Her father was taking care of the flowers and she'd taken care of the caterers. The day before the party, Lady Hokage had arranged for the hall to be decorated. Iruka was inviting people he was sure Naruto would want there and had even asked someone to go looking for Master Jiraiya. She was sure it would be a nice turnout. All that aside, Hinata really missed Naruto.
The party was in two days on Saturday. Except for quick visits, enough to say hello and kiss, they hadn't spent much time together. Hinata was grateful to Mama Tsunade for after seeing her son looking worn, the Hokage had told Naruto to take off a day or two before the party. He'd agreed and said he would take off Friday so Hinata had planned to go to him first thing Friday morning but when she woke up to find it raining, she knew she would see him a day early.
After training she'd had lunch with the girls. She and Tenten and Sakura had spent a couple of afternoons shopping for dresses. It had been so much fun, something new for her. Early Saturday morning she and Lady Tsunade were going to the spa so they could look extra beautiful for the party. Maybe she'd invite Sakura and Tenten too and make it a real girls' day.
After lunch she stopped in to see Mama Tsunade and looked over the party plans one last time then ran home for a change of clothing, did a little shopping then headed to Naruto's.
The hot water felt wonderful and Naruto never wanted to leave the shower. He didn't mind training in the rain, was in fact pretty used to it but Guy's training always went the extra mile and then some. They'd had to do three hundred pushups then two hundred sit ups. They'd crawled around on their bellies in the mud and done almost everything that would ensure that they were covered in mud. "Crazy idiot. I'm stronger – a lot stronger and faster but the methods…sheesh!" He put more shampoo in his hair and scrubbed. It was hard to believe he'd ever be clean again.
It wasn't until after he'd scrubbed his entire body three times and shut off the water that he smelled food. Naruto cocked his head and wondered who it was. He grinned as he toweled off. Just a year ago, he'd been the only one to be inside his apartment for any length of time. Now people came and went as they pleased. It was still kinda weird but it was nice too, another sign that he was alone anymore. More than likely it was either one of his parents or Hinata. Naruto secured a towel around his waist and opened the bathroom door.
"Hey sweetheart!" Naruto was glad it was his lady. Slowly he walked forward and took her in his arms. "Hinata."
Hinata had heard the shower stop and took off the apron and washed her hands. She'd just put the tea on the table when he stepped out. He was happy to see her, she could tell but he also looked very tired. "Naruto." Her arms crept up his back stroking his warm damp skin. She kissed his chest and closed her eyes.
That's all they did – stand still and hold each other. Naruto rubbed his face against the silk of her hair and inhaled her special scent.
"Are you hungry? I cooked for you." Hinata said softly.
"Smells good, yeah I could eat." But he didn't move. "It's raining."
"I know, I had to see you. It's not storming but I think whenever it rains now, I'll have to be close to you. So here I am." She raised her head.
Naruto looked down at her. "If there wasn't so much going on – I would have played hooky and kidnapped you today. I'll always look for you in the rain too." He smiled before kissing her.
Each sighed at the intimate contact. The time apart had only been a few days but it only reaffirmed their love and showed how close that they'd become to miss each other so much when they were never more than few miles apart.
"Are you my appetizer? I love the taste." Naruto finally lifted his head with a grin.
"I can be the main course too if you want." Hinata returned his grin. Her hand came up and stroked his face. "You okay?"
"No because I'm too tired to take you up on your offer. Damn that Guy. Let me put some pants on and let's eat. I'm not sure how much longer I'm going be able to stay awake. I'm just happy that the next three days have nothing to do with training."
She did see the weariness in his face and completely understood. "Don't bother, just throw on a robe. I know you're tired baby, I just wanted to see you. Go on." She pushed him towards his closet.
Naruto did as he was told. He dropped the towel and pulled out an old robe and slipped it on then turned to see Hinata staring at him. "What? Don't tell me I've still got mud on me?!" He started looking down at himself only to look back at Hinata when she started laughing.
"No, no mud. Naruto…you're beautiful." Her lavender eyes had already seen the marked difference in his shoulders and abs. Naruto had no body fat – none. He'd been in good shape before but he was so toned now. That body was every woman's dream. "Damn you look good!" She smiled as his body responded to her.
Naruto blushed and closed his robe. "Stop that! Thanks but knock it off. That's about the only muscle that doesn't hurt or didn't until just now! I really would like to take you up on the offer I see in your eyes sweetheart but I'm not able to tonight." He groaned in frustration.
Hinata laughed some more and went to get him since he didn't move. "Food, I came to feed you. I can't say I enjoy Guy taking your time away from me but the results…well, when you're feeling better, I'll show you exactly how much I like them." She sat him down and kissed his ear. "Now let's eat."
They ate domburi while watching a comedy on his little beat up TV. It was more background noise than anything as he asked about her own training and he told her about his. It was a short meal though for Naruto kept yawning and once he'd eaten his second bowl, he could barely keep his eyes open.
"…I'm sorry Hinata." Yawn. "I'll be better after I get some sleep." Another yawn and a groan as he stretched. "I think I pulled a muscle." He shrugged his shoulders.
Hinata only went to his pulled back the covers. "I came prepared. Hanabi had to help me when I could barely move and I'm going to do the same for you." Beside the bed was her bag and out of it she pulled a large jar. "I'm going to give you a rubdown."
Naruto blinked sleepily. "You brought clothes? You're going to stay the night?" He pouted. "But I'm no good to you like this!"
"Silly! I don't mind just sleeping with you Naruto. I can't wait until we're married and can sleep beside each other every night. Now hurry up, I don't want to have to pick you up if you fall asleep at the table again."
Naruto had lots to say and ask but sleep was coming up on him hard and fast. He stood and stumbled his way to the bed. "Father…okay with…this?" His fingers fumbled with the belt and the robe opened. He swayed as Hinata pushed it off his shoulders.
"He is." Actually he wasn't home when she'd left so Hinata had left a note saying she was with Naruto. Gently she pushed him down then got him to lie on his stomach. "There you go baby – go to sleep now." She smiled as he snuggled into his pillow.
"…Love…you…" And sleep captured him.
"I love you too." Hinata smiled and stroked his back lightly then looked over at the kitchen. "I'll clean up first. He's so out of it, I doubt he'll move." She pulled the covers over him then hurried to do the dishes and put away the food.
Hinata stepped out of the bathroom nude. She double checked to make sure the door was locked then went over to the bed and the sleeping Naruto. Outside the rain fell steadily providing some light music. The only light was the one by his bed on dim.
Carefully she entwined her hand in his hair and rubbed his head gently, when he didn't wake, she knew it was safe to give him a massage. Hinata pulled the blanket down to the bottom of the bed then debated where to sit. If she sat on the edge of the bed it would be awkward for her and the only other good spot was his perfect ass. Giggling she got up over him and sat lightly on his bottom. "Too bad you're not awake to enjoy this situation Naruto!" She whispered and slid around a little bit, his cheeks were quite soft.
Finally she stopped playing and got down to business. She brought the jar to the bed and opened it. It was a fresh clean scent and had ingredients to warm the skin and relax the muscles. Of course Hinata knew the fox would fix all his aches and pains but she wanted to do something for him and everyone always enjoyed a good massage. Besides it gave her an excuse to be with him and touch him and love him.
The extra training with Takeshi and Guy was really working. Again she could see real definition in his muscles but right this moment they were extremely tight even in sleep. Hinata worked on his shoulders and arms first. The arms were kind of awkward for one was partially under him and the other splayed out and off the bed but she did what she could for them. She found herself humming as she stroked the long line of his back. It occurred to her suddenly that he'd gotten taller on her. His body was longer by a couple of inches. She'd been so excited to just be with him that she'd simply not noticed he was looking down on her from a greater height.
"How much more are you going to grow Naruto? I wonder if our kids will be tall." Just saying those words kept a smile on her face as she worked the cream into his skin. Boys with blue eyes and my dark hair and girls with my eyes and his blond hair. I wonder what will happen to the kekkei genkai – no, it doesn't matter. I'll love them no matter what! And so will their father. Hinata shook her head. "You won't be their father but their daddy won't you Naruto? You'll be their daddy!" She whispered and shed a few tears as she imagined him playing with the babies and teaching them everything he knew. He'd be loving and silly and stern. "A great daddy."
At some point as she stroked his lower back, Naruto took a huge breath and settled even deeper into sleep. The massage was working, his muscles were softening. She scooted backwards missing the feel of him beneath her but his thighs needed work too. Hinata paused as she saw his relaxed sex. She wanted to touch it and have it respond to her but she resisted. That would come later, for now she would love him by not touching him in that way.
At last she reached his feet and worked very carefully for he was quite ticklish there but any good masseuse knew that nerves in the feet corresponded to every other part of the body and she wanted to be sure Naruto woke the next day feeling like a whole new man. A couple of times he groaned in his sleep but it was from pleasure.
Hinata got off the bed and stretched then placed her hands on her hips. "Fin-ished…hmm." She was looking at her former seat. It was the only part she hadn't touched other than to sit on it. "Dare I?" Will I wake him if I touch him there? But all that's muscle too and get's worked just as hard as any other muscle. …I'll just have to be careful.
She got more cream and put some on both palms then approached the bed once more. There was a naughty smile on her face because she intended to enjoy this while not waking him. Hinata at first smoothed the cream over those firm cheeks then squeezed them together. Her thumbs scooped up skin at the back of his thighs and pushed forward. Again Hinata eyed his sex and his sack then sighed wantonly. Over one cheek and down the other. Dipping ever so slightly between them then squeezing again. She played until he lifted his hips a little making her snatch her hands back.
Hinata held her hands against her breasts waiting until he sighed and fell back into a normal sleep. Giggling she escaped to the bathroom and laughed as she washed her hands. "You bad girl! You almost woke him!" Hinata told her reflection. She stayed there until she'd calmed down. Stepping out of the bathroom, she checked the time. It was barely eleven. They should both sleep well and wake to hopefully continue what her hands had tried to start.
She stood by the bed for a minute then sighed. It looked like she would be sleeping on the edge of the bed since Naruto's long body was smack-dab in the middle. "You're lucky I love you boy." Hinata turned out the light then pulled the covers up over her naked fiancé and sat on the bed. Carefully she lay back, her arm and leg coming into contact with his warm body. Just as her head hit the pillow, Naruto suddenly turned onto his side and pulled her into him.
Lavender eyes flashed to his face but his eyes were still closed. Naruto yawned deeply, pressed his head close to hers, cupped her hip then grew still again. Hinata smiled. Naruto made room for me the second he felt my body next to his! She felt loved and kissed his arm where her head lay. Closing her eyes listening to the rain and his heart, Hinata fell asleep.
What?! Naruto thought and lay still. Hinata was asleep beside him breathing deeply. He could still hear the rain and behind his lids, he could see no light. So it's still night but what the hell woke me up? Is somebody creeping around outside? Naruto opened his eyes and lay completely still for ten whole minutes but there wasn't anything suspicious.
CLAP! B-BO-OOMM! CL-CLAP!
Thunder. Naruto smiled and relaxed. It seemed there was going to be a small storm after all. Obviously the sounds hadn't woken Hinata for she was dead to the world. It was nice having her here with him but he was chagrined at having fallen asleep on her twice now. Their time together was short these days and he couldn't stay awake long enough have a decent conversation. "Sorry sweetheart." He kissed her hair and rubbed his lips against the silky stuff.
Settling down again he thought he should try and go back to sleep. Tomorrow was a free day but he should rest since he'd gone to bed all sore. Wait a minute! Naruto flexed and tensed his muscles and felt no pain. It was then he noticed the smell – something nice but he had no idea what. Oh yeah, Hinata said she was going to give me a rubdown. I must have slept right through it! Now he did feel like a heel. He'd missed lying there and feeling her touch him all over. "What an idiot!" He whispered. Now that he thought about it, Naruto remembered a dream. There had been pain like maybe someone was hurting him but he didn't know who when suddenly there was warmth and this scent and a loving touch. Those sensations had felt so good that he sunk deep into that feeling and let go of the pain. "That was you wasn't it?" Naruto asked of his sleeping lady. "Ah woman, you're too good to me." He couldn't resist holding her and carefully circled her waist and turned over so that Hinata was lying on top of him.
"Hmm…yesss…" Hinata murmured and moved her head around then settled down again with a loud thump beneath her ear.
Naruto chuckled lightly. "Yes is right." He was going to torture himself but he also wanted her in his arms. Hinata's breasts were pressed against him and one of her smooth legs had slid between his so that his steadily hardening penis could stroke her soft skin and his hipbone was being kissed by another set of lips.
Sleep was not going to come anytime soon. Hinata felt too good lying on top of him and boy was she going to have a surprise when she woke up in the morning. He swallowed hard and closed his eyes. Naruto tried thinking about how he would next attack Takeshi, Kakashi, Sasuke and Sakura. He especially needed a good way to catch Sakura off guard because getting hit with her punches was damn painful. Mama T had taught her well. As he thought, Naruto let his hands oh so gently stroke up and down Hinata's spine.
It was working. Naruto could feel himself calming down. If he just kept coming up with different scenarios, he might go back to sleep. A huge yawn hit him. Quickly one arm circled Hinata's back, the other low over her buttocks to keep from jostling her. At the same time she squirmed trying to get more comfortable, sliding lower on his body.
"Ahhhh, damn... Sweetheart!" Naruto groaned and clutched at her soft bottom. He was instantly hard again.
"…Naruto…som'ting wrong?" Hinata asked still half asleep then tried to move her leg. "Oh!" She was awake now. There was a loud crack of thunder and Hinata jerked again. Her thigh moved heavily against his hard staff while she pressed down on the muscular thigh between her legs. In a flash of lightning she saw his vivid blue eyes and his want for her in them.
Neither of them moved as the rain picked up and the thunder rolled. She could feel him and he could feel her.
"It's storming Hinata."
"Will we go out in it Naruto?"
"Not this time…it seems I've got you right where I want you."
"Not yet you haven't but soon." Her voice promised sex. Hinata crawled up his hard body teasing them both then turned on the lamp. "Now…Naruto…?"
"Like I could resist you! Now…if you're sure sweetheart. We can still wait…" Naruto stopped talking as she straddled his waist then leaned forward her breasts brushing his chest.
"No more waiting." Hinata took his bottom lip into her mouth and sucked on it.
Naruto's nostrils flared and he took hold of her hips and pressed upwards enticingly. He allowed her to take charge of the kiss while he sculpted her back and hips. Her bottom was molded over and over and Naruto felt her giggle into his mouth.
"What's so funny?" He asked roughly as his lips gained access to her neck.
"I did – I did the same to…you! You've got the cutest ass Naruto!" Her hands directed his mouth to her nipple and moaned deeply as he sucked. Hinata wanted this feeling to last. It was hot and intense but she wanted so much more. Pulling back, her nipple popped from his mouth. She returned the favor and licked at his hard nubs.
It was his turn to capture her head and direct her mouth before grabbing Hinata and flipping them over. "So you played with my vulnerable body while I was sleeping?" He held her down. "Shy you are not Hyuga Hinata!" Her smile was sexy, her laughter naughty. Naruto slid a hand down over her stomach and grinned as her belly jumped. "Laughter all gone?" His tan hand disappeared between her white thighs.
Hinata arched up into his hand. She had no breath for laughter. She gripped his arms, nails digging into him. Her head flew from side to side. Naruto wasn't giving her a chance to do anything but feel. Fingers and thumb slid over and into her wet flesh. "Ah…aha…aaa…" She screamed. One leg traveled up over his shoulder and clamped down.
Naruto watched her body stiffen and shake as she came. It pleased him that she would let go like that for him. He lay his head down on her quivering belly as she took in air.
"No…fair…we're supposed…to make love…to each…other…" Hinata looked up at the ceiling her hands lost in his hair. She could still feel aftershocks inside her.
"We will, this just makes it easier for you." Naruto raised his head. "I'm going to hurt you Hinata so I wanted…I wanted you to have some pleasure first." He sounded a little nervous.
Hinata caught her breath. So sweet! It is supposed to hurt and he wanted more for me than the pain. "Thank you." She whispered and pulled him to her. They kissed gently and lovingly. She knew he was hard and ready but he was holding back for her.
Rain beat against the windows as soft touches once again became urgent. Hinata didn't have to resist touching him anymore. They both smiled when she cupped his buns but her hands didn't stay there long. Hinata watched as his eyes closed in pain/pleasure when she took him between her hands. Just as she was getting her rhythm, Naruto pulled away from her breathing harshly. The look on his face was grim. "Give me a minute." Naruto knelt on the bed between her thighs.
"Naruto? Did I-?" She broke off as he shook his head violently.
"You want to make love right? Your touch…I love your touch too much… I wouldn't have made it!" He grinned but was still breathing hard. Naruto inched forward and opened a drawer in the nightstand. "Time for these I guess."
Hinata laughed at the huge box of condoms. "Guess we'll be having a lot of nights like this."
"I hope so!" Naruto leered at her then took out a silver packet.
"Do you even know how to put one on?" She teased and shivered in mock fear when he growled at her.
Naruto ripped open the package and watched his hands. "I practiced." He admitted quietly but her soft laughter didn't bother him and a kiss made him forget to be embarrassed. It only took a moment before he was able to protect her from pregnancy. "Are you really ready Hinata? It's still not too late to say no." He offered on last time wanting both of them to be sure.
Hinata looked up at her husband-to-be on his knees between her thighs, more than ready to love her but willing to stop. "I'm scared too Naruto but I really want you!" She lay back and pulled him with her. "Love me."
"It's easy to love you." Naruto answered. It was awkward. It was funny. It was extremely sexy. Naruto placed himself at her entrance. "Together?" He slipped just inside and they both gasped. Sweat shone on their bodies.
Hinata nodded frantically. "NOW!"
Time sped up as his hips thrust down and hers lifted up then time slowed to a standstill. He was encased in wet warmth. It was an embrace he couldn't have imagined. She was filled with a hot hardness that pulsed and tore her apart changing her forever.
Hinata scratched him. Her ninja strength would have hurt any other man as she squeezed Naruto with her arms and legs and ripped some skin from his back.
Naruto grimaced but ignored the pain. "Hinata? Sweetheart, you okay? I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He whispered and lay still as her body shook beneath him. He shed a tear and kissed her face. "Hinata…"
"Hush baby…I'm fine. It did hurt but it's already going away. Really, I'm okay." Her eyes were wet but Hinata smiled up at him as she soothed his back. His skin was quickly healing from her rough treatment. "I hurt you too. Sorry."
Naruto shook his head. "It's nothing. Really, you're okay?" He groaned and swallowed when Hinata raised her hips and squeezed him with wet, hot muscles. "You feel – amazing…" Blue eyes held a world of emotion.
Hinata could drown in his eyes and never want to be saved. "You too – so big!" She laughed moving a little beneath him. "I think I like it!"
Naruto caught his breath and smoothed her hip and thigh. "Yeah? Ready for more?" Deep laughter when she nodded.
Naruto lifted his hips and again they both gasped at the sensation. Anxious for more and seemingly with the storm – they moved. Thunder and lightning. Rain and wind. They raged and loved. Neither would ever forget this night.
The storm eased and moved on leaving only a light rain behind. It was early morning, maybe three or four. Hinata's leg was over his hip. His thigh between hers. Hands and arms holding on tight.
"Did you know?" He asked softly.
"No." She said just as softly.
"Unbelievable."
"Yes."
"I love you."
"I love you more."
He chuckled. "Wanna do it again?"
"Oh yes!"