A/N: So this is the new chapter, just a little comic relieve preparing for more big scenes coming up, nothing really big happened. But you might want to read it though if you want to understand what will happen in the next chapter. I could have put this and chapter 3 together, but then it would be too long, so I decided to split them up. I will update chapter 5 shortly after.
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(6/2/11)
Disclaim: Naruto is not in my possession.
"So, Hinata, do you want to grab some ramen? I can't believe your father does not let me eat anything for the whole days. He is even worse than bachan."
"Sorry, Na-Naruto-kun"
For some reason, Hinata's stutter comes back and she continues to keep her eyes down to her kimono. Naruto takes Hinata's hands and leads her out.
"Whose hand do you think you are holding now, Naruto? Get off Hinata-sama' hands. And you two are not gonna leave one step out of this house."
"Huh, Neji. What's up with you? I have not seen you at the wedding. Where have you been? What makes you so angry, dattebayo."
But before Neji has time to response a servant says something to his ear and he immediately leaves.
"Naruto kun, we h-have some ramen in in the kit-kitchen. If you want, w-we can go there."
"Sure, I am so hungry to even go anywhere now. Thanks, Hinata."
On their way to the kitchen, Naruto and Hinata invites Kiba, Shino, Ino, Choiji, Shikimaru, Lee, and Tenten to join them.
"Wow, I didn't know that you two were meeting secretly for the past two years. Hinata, I understand, but for you to keep your mouth shut for so long is a surprise, Naruto"
Kiba sure is dense to believe in every word Bachan says. But it is not bad, Kiba has returned to his normal self and seems to happy for him and Hinata. And it appears that he is not the only one buy bachan stories.
"I know right. It is so romantic though. I can't believe that Naruto has been waiting for you every morning at your mansion gate to have a chance to walk and talk with you, Hinata. You are so lucky."
And here he hopes that Ino has more brain than that. How the hell was he going to wait for Hinata at her house while he spent most his time for the past two year working like a horse to pay off bachan debts?
"Oh, and for Hinata to leave her house every night to meet Naruto at the monument. Love sure is powerful. How many times have you guys kissed?"
Naruto and Hinata feel the heat raising on their faces and none could let any word out of their months. God, Tenten sure is nosy. With this pace Naruto does not know what kinds of crazy stories would come out about their love life. To be more precisely, their imaginable love life. With this, the story of Hinata being pregnant sure would not become so unbelievable. What bachan is thinking?
"Youth is so powerful. Hinata and Naruto, please love each other with all of your heart, and let the whole village bath in your love"
Cheez. If you are so passion about love, find yourselves someone, Lee.
"Um, um, this ramen is good. Can I have more meat, Hinata-san?
And Choiji being Choiji. It seems like it doesn't matter much to Naruto whether Choiji has brain or not because even if he has, it will not cause much trouble to Naruto.
"But I am sure Naruto has his reason for not telling us about their relationship and taking us surprise by their wedding right, Naruto?"
Shikimaru indeed is the only one has brain in this whole table. But now is not the time to admire Shikimaru's wit. He seems to seriously want to know the reasons behind their wedding.
"Shikimaru, buddy, can't you just be happy for your friends' happiness? You make it sound like I have some hidden motive for this marriage. And here I always think that you are the one who know me best"
"So, does this mean that you love Hinata with all your heart and completely content to this marriage?"
"Listen, Shikimaru. I know what I am doing. I have been surrounded by strangers for the whole day, and I just want to have a little dinner with all of my friends to celebrate on my little wedding. Now, tell me more about what happened in the village while I was gone. And this ramen sure is tasty. Did you make it yourselves, Hinata?
"Hai, Naruto-kun, I knew you like ramen and I was sure you would not have a chance to eat anything today, so last night I tried to make some ramen for you. I'm glad you like it"
"Wow, you are so smart, Hinata. Thanks a lot. This is the best ramen I have ever eaten. I wish I can have it everyday"
"How sweet."
"So cute"
"So this is the power of youth, the power of love"
"Um, um, um this ramen is good. Can I have another one, Hinata-san?"
"So troublesome"
"I don't know you are such a womanizer."
"Hum..."
Somehow Naruto manages to get off the topic about the wedding. The group continues eating in harmony, talking about the village, the training, and what happened when Naruto was gone. Naruto feels like he is home again after such a long time, and he enthusiastically tells others about his stories when he was away. Before he realizes it, they have spent two hours in the kitchen and it is getting very late. Everyone begins to leave. Before he takes his leave, Shino takes some step back so he could face Naruto:
"If you ever hurt her, I will never forgive you, and I'll make sure you will experience much greater pains than the ones you cause her."
Naruto looks at Shino deep into his eyes.
"I know, Shino. And believe me I care for her just as much as you are"
"Then you should care for her even more, as a husband."
With that Shino takes his leave.
"Well, I am sure we should go home too, Hinata."
"Go home? Oh, right Naruto-kun, sorry I might still need some time to adjust."
"It's ok Hinata. Let's go"
"Where do you think you are going?"
"Good evenning, Otou-sama"
"Ohayo, Hiashi-ojichan"
"Naruto, I think you should stop call me by that name. It's so absurd to address..."
"You're right, Otou-chan. Wow, I actually say it. You know, I never say it before, actually I did, just once. It feels so weird though. I guess this is what it is like to have a family huh?"
'Otou-chan? It is not any better, you moron. But this child...'
"Naruto, I want to talk. Let's meet at the study. Hinata, you can come to."
"Hai, otou-sama"
"Wow, Hinata. Your family sure is rich, this room is so..."
"Ahem, Naruto, to the main business. I would like you to stay here with us. I will prepare a bigger room for you and Hinata here."
"Otou-chan. I will live with Hinata in our house"
"You have to understand the situation. Hinata is my heir, she is a Hyuuga, she is supposed to stay with us. And consider your house, I think it is best for her to stay here."
"Otou-sama, I will live with Naruto-kun in our house."
Hiashi looks at his daughter eyes for a few seconds, and then sighs
"Do what you like. But Hinata has to keep her last name, she has to be a Hyuuga until the day she dies."
"I have no say in that. It will be up to Hinata to decide her last name. Hinata, do you want to keep the Hyuuga name?"
"Yes, I do Naruto-kun, I want to be a Hyuuga until the day I die"
Hinata says this with such determination and pride in her eyes that it makes both Naruto and Hiashi smile.
"Very well then, but there is one more condition. You two have to come here every Saturday night for dinner, except if you have missions. But I want to keep in touch with my daughter and her life."
"Ohh, Otou-chan, you are scared me. For a second I thought you would like me to change my name to Hyuuga too."
"I would not mind much to do so, but consider the effect of the Uzumaki Naruto name to the village and the shinobi world, I think it is best that you keep your name as it is unless you want to change which I will much be happy to comply"
"Just kidding, just kidding. You don't have to take it so seriously, dattebayo."
"For tonight, let stay here. You two are both tired. Hinata, stay in your room, and Naruto can have the guest room. Tomorrow you can begin to move your stuffs."
"Your father is not as half bad as bachan said"
"What did she say, Naruto-kun?"
"Nothing much. Um, goodnight, I guess"
"Goodnight Naruto-kun"
"Hiashi-sama"
"Neji huh. What brings you to this late an hour?"
"Hiashi-sama. Please cancel this whole marriage. It serves its purpose long enough. What would happen if the morron touches Hinata-sama? And without us around to watch them, who know what he is going to do with the sweet innocent..."
"Enough. I am even more worried than you are. But that man is a true moron. I doubt he has the knowledge nor the gut to do anything significant. Beside, everyone knows about the wedding, we cannot back out now. The reason that I choose him is because of his stupidity, Hinata can be safe for now, and if anything happen we can always interfere and sway it the way we want. Therefore, keep a close watch on them"
" But Hiashi-sama, I saw him holding Hinata-sama' hands today. Even if he is the biggest moron of all time, how can we be sure that he can resist her. No one, morons or what could resist Hinata-sama charm when they are close to her"
"But I see you are doing a good job on that. You overestimate him. Like I say, even if he is attracted to her, he wouldn't know what to do. And beside, I have you right? I know you will do a good job to make sure NOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN BETWEEN THEM."
"Hai, Hiashi-sama"
"Tsunade-sama. You drink enough. There is nothing good ever come from your drinking. If it is not because you were drunk, we would not be in such a mess in the first place."
"But we are officially out of it now, right, Shizune? Shouldn't we have a little celebration in the process."
"Tsunade-sama. NO DRINKING. Don't you feel even a little sorry for Naruto?"
"Naruto is such a lucky charm, huh. And who is saying that nothing good ever comes from my drinking? Don't we have Naruto as my slave when I was drunk? And he always helps me to clean my mess. Such a good child, and a lucky one too. I have win a lot of bet on his performances on the missions. But now noone ever dares to bet with me anymore. Maybe we should use him to bet on something more interesting."
"Tsunade-sama, don't use Naruto anymore. Consider the consequences a little bit. What will happen if people know. Your reputation and career is at stake here. And the poor child, he deserves better. Don't you feel a little bit guilty for what you did to the poor Naruto?"
"What are you talking about? First of all, people would not care. They need me as a Hokage since no one would be stupid enough to take my place. Second of all, would you seriously think that I will do something to harm him. Hinata is just a right person for him, believe me. Now it is up to him to find his happiness."
"Oh, Tusnade-sama, forgive me for my ignorance. I know you wouldn't do something without a good reason".
"Hum. It is good that you are understand. However, I will never forgive for what Hiashi did. Set me up like that. No one has ever dared to trick me into something I don't like."
"Um, but Tsunade-sama, you seem to enjoy this very much"
"Ahem. Anyway, we need to form a plan to retaliate. Get me as much information as you can on Hiashi and the Hyuuga."
