Naruto could tell something was wrong with his girlfriend. Since he brought her back from the moon and stopped the fake wedding with Toneri, he decided to do something about his feelings and ask her, despite being surrounded by everyone he knew, to be his girlfriend. Although she was shy and completely embarrassed, she agreed with a smile and he couldn't stop himself from hugging her.

It'd been a few months since that day and although they hung out more than usual, it still felt as though nothing changed. Sure, he'd hold her hand and give her smiles at every chance he'd get. But they rarely kissed, much less hugged, in public. He wasn't ashamed to be seen with her, for he loved her lots and constantly reminded her every time they were alone. He just didn't like putting her into awkward situations.

He saw her fidget for the fifth time that day, since he'd picked her up from the Hyuuga estate. Sensing she was uncomfortable, he lightly grabbed her hand and intertwined their fingers. She looked up at him in confusion before he gave her his signature smile. Feeling her face heat up, she blinked before turning her attention back to their fingers.

Rubbing her hand gently, he brought it to his lips before whispering, "What's wrong Hinata?"

Without realizing they'd stopped in the middle of the road, she felt her face heat up before she murmured, "Nothing..."

Raising an eyebrow, he leaned in closer, making the girl in front of him blush more at their proximity before he brought her face closer to his. "You know you can't hide it from me Hinata."

She swallowed the lump in her throat before tightening her hold on his hand. "C-Can I..."

"Can you what?"

She closed her eyes in embarrassment as she said, "Can I hug you?"

His eyes widened before it dawned on him. Since that day, not once had he hugged or kissed her while they were out. Sure, he'd kissed her goodbye after dropping her off at the estate, but it was dark and very few people were out. He'd save those moments for when they were alone together, cherishing them and keeping them all to himself. It never occurred to him she'd want to show affection in public.

Giving her a smile, he leaned forward and pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Of course you can."

Not allowing her to stall or contemplate how to hug him, he tugged on her wrist and she yelped before feeling arms wrap around her. She didn't know what else to say, so she remained silent, deciding the silence was better in this situation. She couldn't stop the smile from forming on her lips as she tightened her hold on his waist.

After being absorbed in their little world for a short time, she pulled back, after pressing a kiss to his cheek. Blushing at her boldness, he gave a fake cough before muttering, "You're welcome."

Grinning, she decided to continue their walk around the city, ignoring the whispers and stares of the village women.