Heading out of the building, they saw Shino and Kiba walking by. The group of teenagers stood there, watching as the two of them went on their way. Then Shikamaru stepped forward in their direction, Naruto following, spliting from the rest. The dog lover stopped and turned around since he could smell them coming, he could feel the atmosphere changing as they approached. In an atempt to lighten the mood he spoke "Hey there! It's been a while Shikamaru, haven't seen you around for weeks"

Shino turned around "What happened?" he asked. The blue eyed shinobi stopped walking and looked at the floor. Then Kiba gazed the last one 'What's the matter with him?' he thought to himself. The strategist turned to gaze him too. He was still looking away."There's something you need to know" said Shikamaru repairing to the Hyuga's teammates, grabbing their attention. When he finished explaining the situation… "WHAT THE HELL?! AND WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS DOING HERE WE HAVE TO-" he was cut off by Shino "No Kiba, we just have to go with her. Why? Because we have to follow orders" "But… I don't want her to get…"

"And you think I do?!" fumed Naruto. "Well, if you don't go to the Hyuga estate to warn them then it's a signal you want it" reminded almost mockingly the pony tailed teen. The blond shinobi felt ashamed of himself for forgetting such an important thing and said "Damn it! I gotta get going, see you around guys" and with that he went to the Hyuga estate and saw his girlfriend's cousin training alone.

"Hey Neji! Where's Hinata?" he asked worried. The Hyuga genius stopped and told him without even looking " `Hey Neji, Nice to see you! how are you?' would have been nice, Naruto." The blond gave an embarassed chuckle, rubbing the back of his head. Then his face turned dead serious as he said "We have to talk and then find her" making Neji very confused and worried. "What is the matter, Naruto?" "KUMO WANTS TO RAPE HINATA!" he practically shouted. Neji blushed furiously and punched him, reflexes kicking in "WHAT DID YOU SAY?" he yelled. Recomposing himself from the punch, he explained the situation properly. Neji frowned for a second, then he snapped out of it and said "We have to tell Lord Hiashi!" after that, he activated his byakugan and turned to Naruto "I'm going to find Lady Hinata, coming?"

"Of course!" he answered and followed the Hyuga genius. After half a minute the long haired teen found her, speeding towards her and informed the other she was with Sasuke to their relief. The blond haired teen ran toward his love and gave her a bear hug, he missed her immensely. She was surprised at first but then relished in the sensation. "Naruto! I missed you" she said as she wrapped her arms around him as well. He tightened the embrace as he whispered "I missed you too." She buried her face in his neck and gave it a soft, inocent kiss sending a shiver down his spine at the sweet sensation. "Would you go out with me tonight?" he asked softly still feeling the warmth of her kiss, longing for her to do it again. "I'd love to" she finally answered and smiled at him. He felt butterflies in his stomach seeing her smile, the smile that he loved so much and the fact that it was for him made him the happiest. "I'll come for you at seven, ok?" recieving as an answer her acceptance she answered and gave her a chaste kiss.

"Ehem, Lady Hinata…" She turned to see him and said "I'm coming" then she gave his boyfriend a peck on the cheek "See you later" she said as she walked toward her cousin. The whisker marked boy stood there dumbfounded, touching the kissed cheek as he watched his girlfriend disappearing in the crowd beside her cousin.

"Hey dobe, Are you staying there all day?" breaking him out of his daze, making him frown "So what if I do?" he asked, crossing his arms. "If you do then you'll be late for your date" the raven shot back smirking. "Yeah, you're right" came as an answer, a hint of melancholy in his voice.

"What got into you?" asked the Uchiha noting his best friend's strange mood. "Sasuke, I've to tell you something" now he was serious. "Spit it" he said, secretly curious as to what had him so...off. The blond boy sighed before saying "Team 10 and granny told me everything" he said returning his serious gaze to his friend, who looked very surprised.

"I didn't tell her, don't worry" said the raven haired boy. Naruto was staring the crowd, clenching his fists until his friend put his hand on his shoulder and said "She's going to be ok, I mean, everyone will protect her" feeling a little more at ease, he smiled and thanked him for his -wait, when had Sasuke gotten so soft? Before giving it more thought, Naruto's stomach roared loudly, "Don't tell me, wanna go to Ichiraku, Right?" The blue eyed boy nodded embarassedly and headed to his favourite restaurant along his friend.

"Naruto! Long time no see" Said Teuchi still cooking. "Hey there old man! Two Miso ramen please!" he said excitedly as he sat down with his friend. "Well… where are you taking her?" asked Sasuke a little curious about it. "Um… I don't really know" said the starving boy as he grabbed his chin thinking about it. "I knew it. You'll end up taking her here as always." Said arrogantly the raven haired teen. The knucklehead frowned and exclaimed "You'll see! I'm taking her to the best date she had ever had!". Putting the bowls on the counter, Ayame exclaimed "Enjoy the meal guys!". The teens thanked her and started to eat. An idea popped in his head, ramen inspiring him as always "Kokoro sushi!" he yelled nearly making Sasuke fall from his stool. "Could you say that even louder?" asked, annoyed.

"He he, I'm sorry" he said grinning as he rubbed the back of his head.

"So you're taking her to Kokoro Sushi, huh?" he said sitting up.

"Yeah, she loves sushi" said Naruto, staring at his now empty bowl.

"Well, good luck! I'm leaving now" said the blonds' friend, leaving the money on the counter.

"Bye, see you later" said the Ichiraku's #1 client, repeating the action his friend's actions.

'I won't let anybody hurt her' he thought to himself as he walked down the streets in direction to his home. He stopped for a second and then realized that it was already 4pm and didn't have anything to wear for his date. "Damn it! I'll go buy some clothes" he said as he heard a familiar voice asking "What for Naruto?" making him turn around to face Lee. "Hey, there bushy eyebrows" he said with a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Is Hinata the matter? Neji already told me. She'll be ok. We'll all protect her" said the youth fan as he patted his friend's shoulder. "I know but I can't help myself but think what could happen if they got her. I… I wouldn't-" he was cut off by his friend "They won't because I'm going to be there protecting her with you! The flames of youth will be burning when the moment of facing them comes!" he shouted in a very dramatic and excited way.

Naruto chuckled "Thank you, Lee"

"Now let's buy new clothes!" said Lee walking to the only shop in the village that had fashionable clothing. "Wait, Lee. I don't think-" he was cut off again "Believe in me Naruto, you're going to be the most handsome guy in the whole Leaf village!" exclaimed the green clad ninja as he dragged Naruto along.

'Lee helping me to buy new clothes… I'm gonna look like a complete freak!' thought the blond haired boy, worrying about how he'd look if he took his friend's fashion advice.

When they arrived to the shop they started to look around for some clothes for Naruto. He was worried, but tried not to pay much attention to it. A couple of hours passed and they found nothing. The jinchuriki started loosing his hopes until he heard Lee claiming he had the perfect attire, catching the attention of everyone inside the store. 'Holy shit! I didn't find anything. I hope they're good 'cause I don't want to hurt his feelings' thought the blue eyed ninja as he turned around and saw something that amazed him.

"Wow, Lee that's perfect! I'm gonna try it" said the boy as he grabbed the clothes and entered to the fitting room. When he got out he was wearing an orange polo shirt, trendy black pants and black and orange converses. "Well, how do I look?" asked the now very handsome Uzumaki. "You look like a youthful heart breaker!" shouted Lee excited which made Naruto what time was, he rushed to the counter and paid for the clothes he was wearing, not bothering to take them off. He ran out of the shop shouting "Wish me good luck, bushy eyebrows!"

She was waiting in front of the door wondering where he was going to take her. Then she heard someone was knocking the door and she started to shake. She slid it open slowly, trying to hold herself from running away. She opened it, shocking the both of them.

'He l-looks s-so handsome' she thought as blushing crimson. He extended his hand, holding a peony, giving it as a present for her. "Thank y-you, Naruto. It's so beautiful" she said, taking it. 'She looks gorgeous' he blushed as well, but not as much as her. She was sporting a Jackie cream knee-length dress, above it a lilac buttoned up blazer and wedge beige heels. "Not as beautiful as you" he said, looking deeply into her eyes. She smiled, blushing darker than before and told him to wait while she put it in a vase. When she came back he offered her his arm, which she took gladly. When they were walking Naruto couldn't help but think 'What have I done to have a girlfriend as beautiful as her?' he kept trying to find an answer until he heard her voice calling him. Noticing he dozed off, he gestured that he was now listening to her.

"Where are we going tonight?" she asked.

"It's a surprise" he said, grinning.

"That's not fair! I always tell you what I prepare for our picnics!" she said as she pouted playfully.

He leaned towards her face and buried his face in her hair and whispered in her ear "That's because you're too good for me" she shivered at the sensation of his breath on her ear and smiled at the compliment.