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Summary: She signed. "You're not the devil, Naruto." He glanced at her, grinning. "He's just a very close relative."
Pairing: NaruHina.
Warning: Possible Sexual Themes.
Notes: I watched Titanic today, and listened to the Benjamin Button soundtrack, so I was definitely in the mood to write a good chapter. I'm hoping I don't disappoint any of you, and I'd like to give thanks to all the great feedback I've gotten! It's officially gone over the 100 mark, so thanks to all of you for supporting this story. Enjoy.
-A Month Later-
Hinata sat on the soft mattress awkwardly, running her hands over the fabric. She gazed around the feminine bedroom, slightly avoiding looking at Naruto's figure. He leaned against the door paneling, and she felt his gaze on her face.
Farther away from the room, Hinata heart the clangs of metal and the smell of wax as the servants hurried to polish the house. It was evident that Naruto had not been home in a long while, and Hinata had the feeling Naruto felt just as out of place as she.
"This was my mothers bedroom." Hinata blushed, nodding. She felt Naruto walk up to her, and she turned her head to look at the wide window in the bedroom. Blushing heavily, she felt her heart race. "Th-he weather i-it's lov-," hard lips pushed against her own, and she gasped when Naruto finally broke away. Naruto held her face in his hands, and he laughed against her lips when she parted her mouth for him. She felt her arms crawling around his neck, but she barely registered her own actions before she lay on the bed, gasping when their lips separated.
They lay there for several moments, before Naruto raised his head to look at her in the eye. He smiled at her, "Sorry about that, love."
Hinata blushed. "I-I don't know how I'll ever forgive you."
"Oh?" Continuing to smile, Naruto kissed her again. "There are many ways that I can think of." He grinned at her, and then paused, his face turning serious.
Hinata stared worried at him when he sat up, and sighed. "I'm sorry, truly."
"Wait! Where are you going?"
He stopped just outside the door, and he turned to look at her, an odd emotion on his face. "I'm going to my bedroom."
"Isn't this…isn't this yours also?"
He was staring at her in a way that she could not understand, concentrated, harsh. His gaze did not bother her, since it was obviously not meant to criticize. Instead, she felt as if he were looking at her as if she were a gem he was not meant to have.
Hinata wanted him to have her. She wanted it so badly that it hurt.
"I'm sleeping in a separate chamber."
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Dearest Friend,
I write to speak of the latest events that have unfolded in the Uzumaki household. I hope that within you I can trust to let go of bottled up feelings within myself. I ask also for advice in a very sensitive matter. I know this may sound very blunt, friend, but my own husband has yet to bed with me, and I have begun to worry. Have you any advice for me?
-Hinata Uzumaki.
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Dearest Hinata,
I could not help but smile when I first received your letter. It always such joy to hear from loved ones. Although, it's contents have surprised me so…I cannot help but worry for your being, darling. I hold your situation in my mind and heart only, and no one else will be witness to your feelings. Tell me, dear, how are things, really?
-Tenten Hyuuga.
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Dearest Friend,
I thank you whole-heartedly for your help in this matter. As of late, the situation in the household has been very quiet. He seeks to avoid me so, and I attempt to show affection, but he seems to become guilty whenever he succumbs for a slight second. I want to be a wonderful wife, Tenten, and I just cannot seem to understand how to deal with this matter.
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Dearest Hinata,
I've begun to understand your situation, and I must admit that my own husband had been very similar in the beginning, and so along with this letter I've included a small list of things for you to do. I hope very much that this helps, darling.
-Tenten Hyuuga.
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Hinata adjusted the bow tied into her braid as she walked along the trail that led back to the manor. She had spent most of her morning walking along the manor grounds, appreciating the new scenery that Naruto had ordered at her request. She admired the light blues that accentuated the green, and had spent many mornings walking along the same route.
As they day progressed, gray clouds covered the once shinning blue sky. She quickened her pace when she heard a slight tremor in the gray haze, and turned to the nearest building along her path, walking steadily to the horse stable.
The rain began to pour down in buckets the moment she walked under the protection of the stable's shingle roof, and Hinata laughed after she jumped when particularly loud thunder was heard.
She stayed there, at the door of the horse-less stable, observing the animals as they scurried to their respective shelters. Her breath hitched when she felt hands hold her shoulders in place, and she tried her hardest to not move.
The hands pushed at her shoulders almost roughly, and she felt hot breath at the back of her ears. She felt too afraid to look back, and so she just stayed frozen in place. The man lowered his lips onto the back of her neck, and kissed it softly.
"Hello, violet."
Hinata turned around sharply to stare at a grinning Naruto, and she glared at him as her heartbeat returned to normal once again.
"You frightened me."
He nodded at her, still grinning. "I know. That's what you get."
She raised an eyebrow at him. "If I may ask, get for what exactly?"
He shrugged, "You're in an abandoned stable in the middle of a rainstorm, and I might not have been the man you saw when you turned, violet."
She blushed, and she tried to not feel too affected at his worry over her safety. "Why are you here, then?"
He laughed, "Same reason as you, violet."
Hinata sighed, and lifted her skirts to maneuver her way around the stable. She found a haystack to sit on, and she watched as Naruto followed after her.
"You've been avoiding me lately." Hinata looked up at Naruto, surprised. "So have you."
He looked at her, his brows furrowing together. "Really? How ha-," his voice trailed off when Hinata blushed, and he smiled slightly. "Hinata…"
"We're husband and wife, Naruto." Hinata knew her face was completely red, but she could not imagine herself backing away from him at the moment.
"Yes, I know."
"Then…why? Do I not arouse you? Is it my appear-," He shook his head at her, "-then what could it possibly be? I'm starting to believe you are not as involved in this marriage as I originally thought."
Naruto did not reply immediately. It was several moments before neither of them said anything, or even moved.
"I'm afraid."
"Naruto…"
He looked at her, blue eyes clashing. Hinata reached her hand to rest it on his cheek, and she let it stay there as he closed his eyes.
"I think I'm starting to fall in love with you."
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Please review. I know this seems a little confusing, but if it's not obvious by now: Hinata has moved in with Naruto since they found out about the marriage license. I hope this clears things up a bit. I know some of you might have liked me to show that scene, but I just couldn't picture it well enough in my head and instead I prefered this. You can leave any comments if you wish.
Until Next Time,
Darkofthenight.