Hey, everybody. Well, I know this has been a long time coming, but I've been dealing with personal stuff, (plus the comp. died on me for a while) everythings better now though. I decided to take a little detour while I get back into the story, I am a little nervous because I've never really done romantic scenes. Tell me what you all think. Well, hope everybody enjoys.

I don't own Naruto in any way shape or form but if I did this is how it would go.

GOOD NIGHT

Night was starting to fall on the world. In a lonely corner of the world we find Hirai looking out at the darkening sky. Hirai was in her secret place hoping Temari would return soon. She took out a blanket she had stashed there earlier and spread it out on the floor. She bit her thumb bringing out a little bit of blood and formed a few quick seals. A puff of smoke appeared and cleared to reveal a small ferret. The ferret had smooth shiny light brown fur and a long thick tail with longer fur making it look puffier. Her snout was black, so was her tail and the area around her face. Her most striking feature though and one of the reasons Hirai liked her so much were her eyes. That had a thin golden ring around the edges and darkened to brown and black pupils. The ferret looked around itself and then sat on it's hind legs it began licking it's fur and in a small voice said "Hi Hirai." Hirai beamed at this. The ferret was still very young and was learning to speak and even though she didn't say this perfectly Hirai understood and it pleased her. Hirai bent down and scooped up the little animal that only came up to her knees in height and embraced her.

"Hello Marie." Hirai said. Marie repeated her greetings again, a little bit clearer this time. Hirai sat down Indian style and the ferret ran up her arm and around her back to her other shoulder where she seemed to find some comfort. Hirai asked "Did you follow them to their hiding place?" The ferret nodded her head and tapped Hirai's shoulder to indicate the affirmative. Hirai was pleased and asked her next question. "Were you seen?" Marie shook her head and tapped Hirai's neck to indicate the negative. Hirai was glad and told Marie her intent. "If help does not arrive by tomorrow at this time I want you to lead me there." Marie did not know the reason why but she nodded the affirmative and tapped Hirai's shoulder. Hirai began to lean back and Marie jumped off to let her lie down. She then scampered on to her belly and curled herself in a ball. Hirai saw this and asked "Are you going to keep me company tonight?"

Marie lifted her head and said "Hi." She let out a yawn right afterwards and put her head down again.

Hirai smiled and corrected her. "It's hai Marie. Ha..e." She looked down at Marie and saw her little friend had already fallen asleep. "It's okay Marie you'll get it soon. Let's hope it doesn't rain tonight. Sweet dreams Marie." Hirai put her arms behind her head to sleep and closed her eyes wondering where Temari might be and when she would be back.

About six hours away near where the desert met with forest a group was settling in for the night. Among that group was Temari. She had been convinced by Kakashi to turn in for the night. She had wanted to keep going and try to reach the village in one go. She was not happy, but she had to concede to Kakashi's reasoning. If they got there at the pace they were going there was no telling if they could accomplish what they wanted to do. They had no information on the enemy, so they had no knowledge of what would be asked of them. They hadn't really discussed the mission in any regards and had eaten in silence. During the meal she remembered Naruto vividly, she did not understand why Naruto was so quick to want to aid Gaara and when Kakashi was talking about slowing down she saw him catch his frustration. There had definetely been intense emotion on his face and she saw him swallow whatever words he was going to say. Even now she looked in his direction and wondered about the young shinobi. She set out her sleeping bag and prepared to rest letting her mind wonder where ever it might. By the time her eyes were about to close she was thinking about Shikamaru.

Temari had chosen a spot separated from the others so she was not really aware of any discussions if any were going on with Kakashi and his group. Team seven was also preparing to sleep and Kakashi just went over basic rules of the mission before bidding them good night. Sakura gathered her belongings and moved closer to Temari. Even though Naruto and Kakashi were her team mates she was still a girl and felt more comfortable in the company of another girl. However when she found Temari she was already asleep. Sakura was a little disappointed she had wanted to talk to Temari and try to learn more about her and her village. She was here now though so she set out her sleeping bag and got ready to sleep. She whispered to Temari. "Goodnight." Even though she didn't hear it Sakura said it more for herself than for Temari.

Kakashi and Naruto prepared to sleep as well. Naruto took of his jacket underneath he was wearing a black sleeveless t-shirt. That was not what caught Kakashi's attention though. Naruto was also wearing weights around his wrist they were not as big as the ones that Rock Lee wore, nevertheless they peaked his interest. He voiced his curiosity. "Naruto, did Jiraiya make you wear those things?"

Naruto who had been deep in thought came out of reverie quickly at this question. A smile of pride spread out on his face as he turned around to look at Kakashi and answer his question. "Actually it was my idea. Sensei thought it was primitive, but he didn't put up much argument. I got the idea from Rock Lee, but Jiraiya-sensei helped me get accustomed to them." He threw a series of quick punches to demonstrate his point. He then crossed his arms and smiled widely, he was really proud of his training.

Kakashi didn't know wether to be impressed considering where Naruto had gotten the idea, but he took the opportunity to squeeze some knowledge out of him. "Doesn't it slow you down, can you tell me some more about your training with those weights. I mean not what you did, but the benefits." Kakashi asked.

Naruto was pleased with Kakashis interest, he put his hand to his chin in a thinking position as he combed his mind to respond. "Jiraiya said that it is good training because while the weight slows down my movements somewhat the weight compensates on impact so I just have to land the punch." He once again threw punches to get his point across.

Kakashi felt a sweat drop on his forehead, but figured it was a good enough explanation. "I see. Good night Naruto we should reach the village before noon tomorrow so get your rest." Kakashi said. Naruto nodded and continued to get ready for sleep. He took off the weights and laid them down next to his backpack. He picked up his jacket and went to sit down on his sleeping bag. He reached under his shirt and took off the customized belt Jiraiya had gotten for him. Kakashi did not see this because he was already asleep, but if he had seen it he would have been impressed with the belt as well. He began his evening ritual he reached behind his neck and unclasped Tsunades necklace he grabbed the stone with his fingers and put it to his forehead he re-newed his nightly vow.

"One day I will be Hokage and this necklace will return to it's original prestige. Thank you Tsunade-sama." Naruto said, he then brought the necklace to his lips and put it in his jackets pocket. He reached towards the back of his neck again and unclasped the necklace given to him by Hinata. He held it in his hand in front of his face and admired the craftsmanship. His mind began wondering and he wondered where Hinata was at that moment. She was the first person to give him something so willingly, even though she was a little weird he thought that was cool. He didn't have a ritual for this necklace, but he thought he could work something out. For the meantime though a kiss would have to do. He brought the necklace to his lips and then he put it in his jacket pocket with Tsunades. He then got in his sleeping bag and was asleep within seconds.

Deep in the forest near Konoha Jiraiya and his group were also preparing to sleep. Hinata who was also sleeping a little ways away from the guys felt a burning sensation in her ears. She clapped her hands over her ears and rubbed them. They had never burned like that before, she wondered what that could possibly mean. She started thinking that maybe somebody might be thinking about her, but quickly vanished that thought from her mind. Nobody gave her any thought and she didn't want to get her hopes up. She wouldn't ever find out who it was anyways. She decided she would be better off getting to sleep. She turned on her byakugaan and looked around to make sure nobody was peeking and when she saw that everything was normal she took off her jacket. Underneath she wore a long sleeved fish net shirt, underneath that she wore a black sports bra. She spread her sleeping bag and lay down to sleep. After a while it seemed like she fell asleep, but she kept on tossing and turning unable to become comfortable. Hinata lay still for awhile her eyes wide open she had to many thoughts on her mind and her body was not as tired as she must have thought. She closed her eyes again and tried to sleep, but without any success. Finally she gave up and sat up in her sleeping bag. She put her hands together and thought about what she could do. She knew she needed to get to sleep somehow otherwise she would be drifting all day tomorrow. She couldn't wear herself out either though so she came to the solution that maybe she should take a walk and try to clear her thoughts. She got up and acted on her plan.

She had been walking for about half an hour when she came upon a lake. She looked at the reflection on the water and noticed that it was a full moon tonight. She couldn't believe she had been so caught up in her thoughts she hadn't noticed. She looked around and decided to sit down and enjoy the view of the lake. Maybe that would calm her mind. She chose a spot near the lake and sat down she pulled up her knees and rested her elbows on them. She then put her head in her arms and looked out on the lake. She had no idea how much time had passed when suddenly a pair of hands reached from behind her and covered her eyes. She felt like a wave of static electricity combed through her head upon contact. A voice from behind her said in a fake deep voice. "Guess who."

Hinata knew of only one person's touch that could affect her like that, but there was no way he could be there. She struggled in her mind to make sense of the situation. Regardless of the turmoil in her mind her body instinctively answered. "N-N-Naruto-kun." Hinata felt like her mind was about to explode as she began wondering if this was some kind of jutsu that was being used on her.

What she did not expect was for the hands to break contact a lift away from her face and the confused voice of Naruto asking. "Wow, how did you know it was me Hinata-chan?" Naruto scratched his head and took a seat next to Hinata completely unaware that she was too shocked by his appearance to answer. Naruto looked around and then his eyes landed on Hinata for a second. She had been totally shocked by his appearance, but when he looked directly at her it shook her from her paralysis. Naruto looked out onto the lake and asked her another question. "So, what are you doing out here?" This time he waited for her to answer.

"I-I couldn't sleep, I thought a walk would help me clear my mind." She didn't know if that was a good enough answer, but before she could stammer out a good elaboration a question shot through her mind and she immediately voiced it. "Ano, Naruto-kun what are you d-doing here?" She asked with sudden curiosity. She looked at Naruto's face waiting for an answered. She loved the way the moon lit up his face and the way his lips now started to form a smile and turned towards her.

Naruto reached a hand out towards her and she turned beat red he tapped the bell that was hanging on her ear. "I came back for this Hinata-chan. I said I would repay your kindness so you could give this back to me and here I am." He pulled his hand back and looked deep into her eyes and asked his next question with seriousness Hinata had not expected. "I am at your disposal Hinata, what would you have me do?"

Hinata was loosing herself in his eyes never had she seen eyes so blue. Eyes that seemed to hold the secrets to her universe. She heard his question as if from across a deep chasm and looked away from him breaking the hold his eyes had on her. She thought about his question and the one thing that came to her mind she could not voice. She knew how stupid it would be if she asked him to propose to her. As she thought about this her drowsiness came to the forefront of her mind. A thought formed in her mind, looking at Naruto her thought felt perfect. Until she voiced it, she looked up and once again met Naruto's intense gaze. "C-could I use you as a bed Naruto. Maybe that would help me sleep." As soon as the words for it were out of her mouth she started regretting her request. She saw the confusion spreading on Naruto's face and was about to start apologizing when Naruto cut her off.

"Ok, no problem. I can be a bed, I've never done that before. Do I just lie down and you use me as a mattress or what do I do?" Naruto said, he thought she would ask something extremely difficult. He had been confused at first, but her request didn't seem to hard. Maybe he thought it would be hard because he valued the bell so highly and she didn't know what it meant to him. He was happy to oblige her wish though.

Hinata who had expecting him to mock her for being weird was shocked by his response. It took her a few moments to get her wits about her. Him looking at her so intensely didn't help matters at all. "Ano, you don't have to lie down. J-j-just stay where you are." She said, she got up wondering if she had died. She moved closer to Naruto and said "If you could just straighten out your legs I think that would be good enough." Naruto did as she asked and she lay down next to him. She placed her head on his lap and wondered if this was what heaven felt like.

Naruto looked down at her and wondered if she was comfortable. He thought about the situation and thought he had a better idea. "Hinata-chan ano I was thinking..." Hinata knew it was to good to be true he was going to tell her how ridiculous this was, but instead he said. "We should get in a more comfortable position, I would hate it if your head rolled off my lap while we slept. I would not have earned by bell back if you didn't sleep well." He said. Hinata was once again shocked. She lifted her head to look up at him and saw he was being serious she got up so he could show her what he meant. Naruto got up and took her hand and started leading her. She felt her hand start to burn sending shock waves of pleasure through her nervous system. She followed him to a tree and he let go of her hand. She immediately started missing it. Naruto took off his jacket and Hinata wondered what he was going to do that thought was quickly followed by, oh, he looks good in a white t-shirt. She always wondered what was under the jacket. She no longer thought he would mock her or reject her anymore, now she was only curious. "Hinata, sit down in front of that tree. Not against it, maybe a foot or so in front of it." Naruto said.

"Hai." Hinata replied she did as he asked and when she was comfortable she started toying with her fingers and blushing madly. She did not look up at Naruto when she asked her question. "Is this ok?"

"Perfect." Naruto said. He kicked a leg behind her and positioned himself between her and the tree. He then slid down so that he was sitting right behind her. Hinata had gone stiff as a board as she saw what he was doing. Explosions were going off in her head she wanted to run away, but before she had a chance to do anything Naruto's arms reached around her in a soft embrace and pulled her back towards him so that she was lying against his chest. Naruto asked. "Does this feel more comfortable?" Hinata was to shocked to speak, her body felt like it was electrically charged. She couldn't respond, it felt as if her voice had left her all she could do was make a tiny nod. Hinata felt as if all the electricity in her body was converging in her chest and when she thought she could no longer take it. The wave of static broke, a new sensation washed over her. It was like a warm wave of calm spreading through her. Her mind finally cleared and the first thought going through her mind was. 'That must have been what they mean when they say sparks fly' she let herself relax and let her body loosen against Naruto. Naruto saw that she was relaxed and comfortable so he decided to grab his jacket and gently put in on her using it like a blanket. Hinata knew she could fall asleep in this position and be happy to never wake up. She didn't know why Naruto was being so perfect, but she wasn't about to complain. She felt fully relaxed and put her arms over Naruto's which had wrapped themselves around her stomach she put her head down and closed her eyes thinking she didn't really want to sleep. Naruto's voice broke through her thoughts and completely shattered what she was thinking with the following words. "Umm...Hinata-ch-chan I was wondering. Ano, would you." Oh Hinata was ecstatic that Naruto was stammering, she didn't exactly know why, but she was. Naruto cleared his throat and asked his question. "Would you like a- a goodnight kiss?" He finished almost mumbling.

Hinata forgot all about her comfort and went totally rigid. Only a confused "huh!" escaping her lips.

Naruto thinking the huh was a hai broke his embrace and lifted his hand to her chin and turned her face towards his. He was extremely nervous, but had wanted to do this since he had seen her for the first time. Hinata looked into his eyes and felt as if they were looking into her soul stripping away every event of her life to see what she was at her very core. She had never experienced such a sensation and closed her eyes thinking that would somehow save her. The next thing she felt was an explosion on her lips the first touch felt like jalapenos burning her lips, that sensation quickly passed replaced by moist warmth and a taste so exotic on her lips she felt that all the good food she had ever eaten were only in preparation for her to be able to handle this. All of her thoughts were forgotten as she felt she was in a cloud or at least that's what she visualized behind her closed eyes. Sadly though the experience was over almost as quickly as it had begun and where Naruto's lips had touched was now an emptiness. Hinata's eyes shot open to see Naruto's smiling face pulling away. He didn't open his eyes, he seemed to lie back and be asleep. Hinata no longer knowing what to do put her head down and touched her fingers to her lips. She closed her eyes and as she drifted off to sleep she thought. 'This has to be what love feels like. If there were any stronger experience than what I just experienced, it would kill me'. She let out a sigh and finished her thought. 'If I were to die that way it would be worth it.' Those were her last thoughts before she drifted off to sleep in Naruto's embrace.

PREVIEW

Naruto and team finally make it to the village, Jiraiya and his team begin their journey. Umm, how do they say less is more. Hahaha.

RSO

Dragonman180- Jiraiya is going to be cooler. Somehow I will make it so. Yeah, poor Akamaru, at least he doesn't have to split the bill with Kiba. Oh yeah, that will hopefully be awesome. umm... I mean... you never know.

crakbaby-good idea I never really thought about that, but your right they can be annoying huh.

a crazy girl of many names- Thanx.

serenepanda- Wow, long time no see I thought you had quit reading my story. Hehe, guess my grammar and speelling have become the bestest. Hmm, point duly noted though.

danny- I dunno I think I'll pair her with Kiba, that pairing seems to be in more demand, even though you do make a good point. Oh, I hope I their individual evaluations are good too. I'll try to make them as accurate as I can. Wish me luck.

snakeeye12- No problem, your wish might come true. Kinda. I kinda had to make Hinata tell him, I just couldn't picture Shino doing it and I think it was easier for Kiba to take from Hinata. I hope that made sense. Oh, I'm sure she'll find plenty of reasons to reach new levels of pissed off in the coming chapters. I am not alone, thank you. NaruHina rock. lol.

warprince- I can't wait either. J/K thanx for the review.