Chapter 3 Pure bliss

Naruto was postivly beaming. He and Hinata had decided on a date for their date. In exactly two minutes, the one week wait would be over. Of course, it wasn't an easy wait. After leaving the hospital the next morning, he high tailed it over to Iruka-sensai's for advice on how to set up the date. What he hadn't expected, was to see seven other people there.

FLASHBACK

Naruto was panicing. He and Hinata had decide to go out next Friday. He told her not to worry about setting up the date, that he would do it himself, and it'd be perfect. Once he left however, horror sunk in. He didn't have a clue as to what a date was supposed to be like! He had to get help! But from who? Not Kakashi-sensai or Pervy Sage. They'd just suggest a bunch of perverted stuff. Not Sakura. She'd laugh her head off. So who...

That's it! Iruka-sensai can help me!

With that thought, Naruto ran as fast as he could to his favorite fatherly sensai's house.

"Iruka-sensai! I need your help. Please I need help with my date. Open up!"

Naruto banged on his door and was gratful to see a bemused Iruka peeking out the crack between the door.

"Oh. Naruto. Please come in. I'd be glad to help."

Iruka openned the door and Naruto stepped inside.

"Thank's Iruka-sensai! I have to plan the perfect date for-"

Naruto stopped cold as he finally took in his surroundings. Iruka-sensai hadn't been alone after all. Sitting in the front room was Sakura, Kakashi-sensai, Pervi-Sage, Gai-sensai, Kurinai-sensai, Shizune-san, and Granny Tsunade. All of them, including Kakashi, looked at the young Junin with amusement.

"A date huh? Who's the unlucky girl?" Jiriya smirked.

"The hell I'll tell you! Pervy Sage!" Naruto ponited an accussing finger at the Sanin.

"What did you say?" Jiriya challenged.

"Yo. If you guys are curious, it's the Hyuga girl. Hinata I belive her name is. Am I right Naruto?" Kakashi asked inocently still reading his book.

Damn him!

Naruto didn't answer. Instead, he meerly blushed.

"Oh! That's right! So how's Hina-chan, Naruto?" Tsunade asked, smiling.

"Hina...chan?" Iruka, Kakashi, Gai, and Jiriya said as one before they burst out laugh.

"Shut the hell up you four! I came for help. Not insults!" He roared.

"Oh, Naruto." Shizune, Kurinai, and Sakura said, practically beaming at him.

Ah crap.

After several minutes of questions, they agreed to help. Actually, only Sakura, Iruka, Kurinai, and Shizune were of any help. All Jiriya and Kakashi did were make perverted suggestions. Gai kept babling about youthfulness. And Tsunade was too amused by it to offer anything solid.

After an hour, he had a game plan. First, they'd eat out at one of the best resteraunts in town. Then, go for a walk in the park. And Finnaly, they'd sit atop the Hokage heads and watch the stars. All in all, a pretty well rounded plan. He hoped.

END FLASHBACK

Naruto continued to grin like an idiot as he approached the Hyuga Manor. He hoped he didn't look to bad in his black pants with a dark blue dress shirt. He'd rolled the sleves up like Kakashi-sensai did. He'd forgone a tie and left the top few buttons undone, exposing his black T Shirt he wore underneth. He walked up to the gate and was stopped by a pair of hyuga gaurds.

"Identify yourself."

The taller of the two ordered.

"Naruto Uzumaki."

"What is your buisness here?"

Before he could answer, a soft voice sounded behind the two men.

"He's my date."

All three looked to see who it was. Naruto felt his jaw drop and a massive blush flared acrossed his face. Hinata looke amazing. She wore a strapless cerulean dress that dropped to just above her knees. The dress amplified the cury body she had even more. Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail, leaving only her bangs hanging in front. Her skin glowed. She wore matching heels as well. It took all the self control he had not to stare at her chest, but at her face. But, that was a reward it's self. Naruto saw warmth and passion behind her lavander eyes. She smiled and blushed when she noticed his stare.

"Are you all right, Naruto-kun?"

Naruto couldn't answer. All he could do was nod. Hinata let out a giggle. She loved the attention he was giving her. She walked over to him and wrapped her arm around his waist.

"Are you ready, Naruto-Kun?" She whispered playfully.

"Y-y-yeah. Lets go." he stuttered as he placed his arm around her shoulders and pulled her close. as she let out a small giggle. Hinata rested her head against his shoulder and closed her eyes. She let him lead her to their first stop.

Tonight will be memerable. She thought.

Naruto was happy at how well the date had gone. They'd had dinner. While there, Naruto craked a few jokes and told a few stories about Jiriya and Tsunade, just to make her laugh. After that, they talked a while, learning each other's hobbies and such. Naruto had learned so much about his date. She'd even told him about her mother.

After dinner they took a walk through the park, not talking, just enjoying each others company. All through the date, both shinobi kept staring at each other, only to blush and look away.

I wonder why he does it? Hinata thought. He can't be nervous...can he?

As if on cue, she caught him gazing at her. As soon as he saw she was looking, he blushed red and looked to his left, away from her eyes, still grinning like an idiot. Hinata smiled at this new found weakness. Maybe she'd use it to her advantage. After all, wasn't he supposed to not have a weakness? Maybe she'd have some fun.

Only a little bit. She thought as she giggled causeing him to look at her, somewhat confused.

"Naruto-kun, Could we rest a bit?" she cooed in his ear.

The action sent shivers down his spine, as her sweet breath blew against his neck. How could he refuse? So, that sat down on a bench well hidden from passerby, secluded for personal matters.

Hinta leaned against his cheast, breatheing in his smell. Feeling the rise and fall of his chest. And hear the beat of his heart. She smiled as she heard the heart speed up as she touched his hand. She'd get her kiss tonight.

Naruto looked down at Hinata as she looked at his face, both smiling. Both blushing.

"Hina-chan." he said.

"Yes, Naru-kun?" she replied seductivly enjoying the reaction it instilled.

"Would you mind if I kissed you?"

Hinata smiled at him, eyes shining with desire.

"No. I wouldn't mind." She replied smiling.

"Good."

Naruto placed his left hand upon her check.She didn't move, only turned pinker as he moved closer. Their lips met. In that instant, all worries were blown away. A warmth spread through their bodies as they kissed. A moment of affection that lasted forever. After a few seconds, they broke apart, both a little red in the face.Naruto smiled as he opened his eyes. He still had his hand on her check. He was still close. A half inch at most. Hinata wanted more. Reaching up, she pulled his mouth to his and passonitly kissed the man of her dreams. After a mild shock, Naruto wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer, enjoying this kiss as much as possible.

A distance away, a certain perverted hermit was watching the young couple through a telescope, note book laying close by.

"Hehehehehehehehehehe!" He giggled like a school girl. Unfortunatly, he hadn't heard footsteps approaching him from behind him.

"Jiriya..." Anger seeped into the voice.

Hearing the voice, Jiriya froze. He felt a fear greater than any he'd felt before.

Oh, damn.

That was the last thought he had before Tsunade grabbed him by the collar and hurled him through a nearby wall, knocking the old pervert out.

Old fool.

Naruto and Hinata had just finished their first date, and Naruto couldn't wait for another. He was a little dissappointed that it had to end, but they'd made plans to spend tomarrow together. Naruto walked Hinata to her home, of course. He didn't say a word. He was happy to walk in silence woth the love of his life beside him. Whenthe reached the compound, Naruto dissapointedly removed his arm from around her. They held hands as Naruto walked her to her her front door. Once there, they stood, stilling smiling at each other.

Hinata spoke first.

"Thank you Naru-kun. Tonight was the bet one I've had in a while."

Naruto grinned like an idiot as he rubbud the back of his head.

"Ah it was nothing. And you wel-" Naruto was interrupted by Hinata's lips pressed tigfhtly against his. When they broke appart, Naruto looked slightly punch drunk, eyes out of focus.

"Good night, Naru-kun." Hinata turned and entered her door, smiling at him as the door closed. Naruto stood still several seconds.

"-come?" he finished.

After that, a grin he couldn't get rid of spread from ear to ear as he turned and walked away from his girl.

Well done, brat. You did well.

Yeah. I did, didn't I? I finnaly have the woman of my dreams.

And, don't forget. She loves you for you. She doesn't care that I'm in here. I'm...proud of you, kit.

Kit? Your proud of me? You alright?

Hmph. I just have come to veiw you as one of my own litter, That's all.

Naruto smiled even wider as he retraced the steps that he and Hinata had taken.

Hinata pressed her back against the door, happier than she ever was. She felt flushed at what she'd done.

I found his weakness! I found the toughest, strongest ninja's weakness! She though happily.

And she should. She'd take that secret with her to the grave. She was so busy thinking about Naruto, that she hadn't noticed her father siting in the room.

"Hinata."

The voice shattered her thoughts as she spun to face her father. He was angry and glaring at his eldest daughter. Hinata didn't flich or look away.

Not this time, she thought.

"Yes Father?"

"Where have you been?"

"I was on a date." She replied happily.

"With the demon boy." He said coldly.

That staement shocked her more than anything.

How could he say that so cruelly?

"Father! How can you say that? Naruto-kun has proven time and time again that he isn't that demon sealed inside of him! You saw how he changed Neji! He is a great shinobi! Not a demon!" She was close to tears now.

"I will admit, he isn't a monster. But I will not allow my daughter to date someone caring a monster. I have no problem of your friendship with the boy. But, you are no longer to be in a romantic relationship with him. I forbid it."

Hinata stood by the door, tears running down her face. But, she wipped away her tears and glared at her Father.

"No. I am nineteen. I will see who I want. You don't control my lafe anymore Father."

Hiashi was enraged at her defiance. Without thinking, he crossed the room in a heartbeat and backhanded Hinata in the face, throwing her into the door, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Father..."

"Get out. Never comback in my house again. You are no longer a member of our clan. Go be with the monster you love so much!"

Hiashi turned his back on her, breathing heavy as his daughter stood up and yanked the door open, running away from thr compound. He had no second thoughts about what he did.

Hinata ran through the village, half blinded by tears. She didn't know where she was goning, just as long as she left that man a long way away. She didn't notice a log on the ground in front of her. Her foot struck the log, causing her to fall. Hinata just layed on the cold ground, sobbing.

Naruto was making his way through the park, humming happily as he made his way home. But a sound caused him to stop. Looking around, he found it it was coming from up ahead. A lone figure lie on the ground, sobbing.

Oh. Poor girl. She must've been attacked. He thought as he approached. He was bending down to help the poor woman up when he realized who it was.

"Hinata! What happened?"

Hinata looked up at him, a hand print on the right side of her face. She was crying. As soon as she knew it was him, she threw herself into his arms, sobbing into his shirt.

"Naru-kun!" she sobbed.

"I'm here, Hina-chan. Tell me what happened." He kissed her forehead causeing her to calm down some. After a few moments,she explained what had happened to her after he'd dropped her off. As he listened, he became enraged at what Hiashi had done to her.

"Hina-chan. You know where I live, right?" The girl in his arms nodded, still upset, but no longer crying.

"Good. Go there and wait for me."

"Where-? Naruto-kun! No! He'll kill you!" eyes wide in shcok, she realized he was prepareing to fight her father.

"I have to Hinata. No one gets away with harming my girlfriend." He said. He treid to stand up, but Hinata clung to him.

"No, Naruto-kun. Just stay with me. Please." He could see her fear in her eyes.

Damn those eyes, he thought sadly

"Alright Hinata, lets go home."

Together, the pair headed down the street, arms wrapped around each other.

Hinata was surprised at how clean Naruto's apartment was. He'd dissappeared into the next room, looking for something Hinata could wear He came back with a pair of boxers and a large orange shirt.

"Sorry." he aplogized as he handed her the clothes.

"It's alright." The two stod in the middle of the room.

"Umm, Naruto?"

"Yeah?" He asked.

"Umm, I need to get dressed." She blushed.

"Oh!" Naruto got the hint and turned around blushing, "Sorry." he said sheepishly.

Naruto was contemplating weather to peek or not.

A little one wouldn't hurt. I could always say I thought she was done dresssing.

No! I mustn't! She's already been through enough. To peek at her would be low.

Argueing with yourself, kit?

Ah, crude. Guess you know huh?

Yes. And I agree with you. You shouldn't peek.

Thanks. I...whoa. You just told me to practice self control.

Sigh...Don' get used to it. Get some sleep kit.

Yeah. I hear yay.

Naruto was brought back into to feel a pair of arms snake thier way around his wasit as Hinata hugged him from behind.

"Thank you, Naru-kun." she whispered.

"Don't think nothing of it. I love you and want you here." He turned around to face her. The orange short sleve shirt went down to her wasit but was a little tight around the cheat. He saw her near tears.

"You..love me?" she asked, voice thick with tears.

Naruto smiled as he pulled her close.

"With all my heart." He grinned. Hinata placed her head against his chest and stayed there. After what felt like a lifetime, he brole away.

"You take the bed. I got a sleeping bag, so I'll crash on the floor."

"Okay."

Both ninja crawled into their beds. After their heads hit the pillow, they were asleep.

Naruto woke up the next morning to find himself tangled up with Hinata. They were insuch a powerfull embrace. Some time during the night, she must have layed down on the floor with him. He smiled as she snuggled closer to him, her head on his chest.

Bliss. Perfect bliss, he thought.

As he watched, Hinata's eyes opened and she smiled at Naruto. As Naruto returned the smile, Hinata, blushing begins to move away.

"Oh no you don't. Your here till I'm ready to get up." he said as he pulled her close. They stayed that way for several minutes. Then, out of nowhere, Naruto's door flew open and eight people entered the house. Jiriya, Iruka, Tsunade, Shizune, Kurinai, Kakshi, Sakura, and Gai.

"Naruto! You lazy bum!You were-" Sakura stopped dead in her tracks, as did everyone else. The room was filled with an akward silence as the young couple, still embracing each other looked at the eight shinobi by the door.

Jiriya raised his hand to Kakashi, both high fiving shouting, "We taught him well!". Iruka and shizunae looked to stunned to say anything. Kurinai looked ready to kill. Gai jumped around shouting something about youthfull love. And Sakura and Tsunade both yelled, "Naruto! What did you do!"

After a lengthful explanation, and hundreds of assurances that nothing happend, the eight shinobi listened in stunned silence. After they finished their tale, Tsunade stood.

"Hinata, I guess you'd better stay here. I trust that your safe with Naruto here. Now, I had better get down to the office and clear you two from missions for awhile." She tapped her chin thoughtfully, "Scratch that. Naruto!"

"Yeah?"

"I am giving you an S ranked mission. You will protect Hinata untill this mess with Hiashi is settled. I don't know how long, but untill then, stay close to her at all times."

"Yes Gran- I mean, Tsunade-sama."

"Good," She smiled at him," Come, let's leave these two alone."

Five minutes, Hinata was in Naruto's arms, and she felt safer there than she ever did at the Hyuga compound. Her #1 Most unpredictablem Knuckleheaded Ninja, would protect her. And she was happy with that.0