"And what might t-that be N-Naruto?" Hinata was inquiring on the question Naruto had just asked. "Umm…if you not busy tonight I would like your company to Ichiraku Ramen. " He said a little red faced and nervous.

Hinata stood as still as the Hokage faces on the monument. 'Naruto just asked me to dinner at his favorite restaurant. I can't breathe. I have got so say something.'

"O-Of course, I would l-love too. I will b-b ready at about six t-tonight."

Hinata could not believe what was happening. Naruto had been back in the village for over a year and had talk to her at least once a week since. He told her the deepest secrets of his family like his mother being the former Kyuubi host, to how he felt about Sakura's and Sasuke's current relationship while throwing out numbers on how many kids Sasuke is gonna pop out of her. Now he wanted her to go on a date with her after all this time.

"That would be a great time Hinata! I will see you then, I have to get to my training with granny Tsunade, later!"

All she could do was give a slight wave before having to sit for a second to catch her breath and composure. 'A date with Naruto, I just can't contain myself. I want to sing, train, cry…..get to the academy to teach! I'm gonna be late!'

Hinata took off at full speed to reach the Chunnin Academy in time to catch her breath at her desk while her first students started to trickle in.

At the Hokage tower Naruto was in the office sitting with Tsunade.

"Guess what granny."

Naruto was at his secret Hokage training with Tsunade. They had started his training a few months ago and Naruto finally understood what all the paper work was for. Trade, keeping track of ninja of all ranks, the rate of people entering and exiting the village, medical staff update, and mostly sorting incoming missions as A B C D or S rank. That was just starters. But Naruto's mind was focused on other things today, like Hinata for instants.

"Naruto you are supposed to be looking through mission archives to familiarize yourself on how to send out certain ninja for certain missions. Of course it will be easier now that the Chunnin Academy is built but you still need to know…..ok what?"

"I'm going on a date tonight." His smile was so wide his eyes were no longer visible.

She just looked at him. She was so surprised she couldn't say anything. The little Naruto that she first remembered that challenged her was now a young man of 18.

He had grown out his blonde hair that was still ever so wild at the top but the bottom he place in a short ponytail. He had shot up like a weed and was now one of the tallest Shinobi she had. He carried himself far better than before, still somewhat a childish demeanor, but that just made him more likable.

"I'm very amazed you have taking an interest in someone. Who are you going with and where?" she was actually really curious and felt a slight tug at her heart wishing Jariya was here to see his boy all grown up.

"Hinata Huuyga. She said yes when I asked her to go and eat some ramen with me. I know it's not anywhere fancy but it's a start. She knows it's my favorite place and I think she is just happy being next to me." Naruto at that point was looking dreamily out of the window and the sun starting to set. He had been around Hinata enough to know she cared for him and he could say the same for himself. A year and a half of conversations was enough; it was time to make his move so she could become his other half he needed. Truly that was how he felt. He needed her sweet smile and calm demeanor to level him out so that his thoughts of the day could be sorted. He needed her kindness and gentleness that she had always showed him to sooth any doubts that he had about himself, and her encouragement he knew he needed to become a great Hokage. Love was all he was missing from her now to make his life full, and he hoped that she would give it to him.

"The former heiress? Naruto I hope you know that that family is a very traditional family and it would only be right and respectful if you were to ask Hiashi to date his oldest daughter before you take her out tonight. But besides that I think the girl is very lovely and a hard worker. A very nice choice for you Naruto." She was actually in shock that Naruto was able to snag the once heiress to even go on a date with him.

"I didn't know I had to do that. I wanna do this right so is it ok that I leave early?" Naruto stood from his seat and his pile of paper work looking at the clock that said 5:28pm. He wasn't going to dress up or anything much but a shower was defiantly necessary, mostly for the sprinting he was about to do to get home.

" Even if I told you no and stressed how important this training is, you would still jump out that window so go ahead Naruto but double the work tomorrow ok?"

"Ok, thanks granny." He stepped onto the ledge about to rocket out of there when Tsunade spoke up again.

"Treat her nice and respectful Naruto and have a good time."

"Of course I will, believe it!" and out the window went the flash of yellow. Tsunade just smiled as the pain in her heart tugged once again wishing Jariya was here to see his student become a grown young man.

'Good I'll be early to ask Hiashi-sama to date Hinata.' Naruto stepped to the gate with 15 minutes to spare.

"State your name and business here sir." One of the guards looked at Naruto realizing who he was but knew protocol came first before what he really wanted to tell him.

"Naruto Namakazi Uzamaki, I am requesting an audience with the head of the household Hiashi-sama." Naruto realized how formal he sounded and laughed to himself a little as one of the two guards ran into the house.

"Umm…thank you Uzamaki-san. I would not be here today of you didn't save this village. I just wanted you to know that." The man bowed at Naruto. Naruto looked surprised but knew just what to say.

"You will be seeing a lot of me soon so just call me Naruto. And it was no problem. I love this village and will always protect it." He said flashing a big smile at the man.

"You will become a great Hokage Naruto. I am glad Hinata-sama has someone like you." The man jumped back to his stoic state as the other guard ushered Naruto in, Naruto throwing a slight wink at the man before entering the massive compound. They walked down the long corridor and passed huge rooms with roaming Huugya's everywhere.

"Excuse the franticness of the family, we have a banquet coming up in a week or so." The guard said still walking briskly down the hall with Naruto in tow.

"It's alright; looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun." Naruto was like a kid in a candy shop wanting to stop and look in each room wondering what the next one would hail. They had stopped at two giant double doors at the end of the hall.

"Naruto Namakazi Uzamaki is here for your audience Hiashi-sama." The guard said outside the door and bowed once the door opened to reveal Neji and Hiashi seated behind two desks.

"Should I do that too?" Naruto pointed to the guard bowing in front of him. He wasn't use to all of the formalities and didn't really know what to do or say. He heard a giggle from behind him and turned around to find a brown haired mini Hinata behind him.

"Thank you Hoshi for escorting Naruto, I will take it from here." The guard nodded to the small girl and left with nothing more.

"Please Naruto if you would enter, my father and brother have been waiting for you." The mini Hinata said while smiling at him. She was behind him and shut the door once they both were inside the room.

"Umm… Hi Neji. Umm… and you must be Hiashi-sama. Do I need to bow?" Naruto was just standing there scratching the back of his head and was just so unsure of what to do.

"Hello to you to Naruto. Haven't seen you in awhile, I hope everything is going well with you and your training. And don't worry about bowing, just take a seat." Neji was who spoke up first and Naruto obeyed and sat in the big chair in front of him.

"You have requested and audience with me, what is the purpose?" Hiashi almost looked scary to Naruto. The tall lean man was just staring at him with those familiar eyes but he had a somewhat calming aura do to the aging face.

"Umm…Oh yeah. I have come to request and receive permission to court your eldest daughter Hinata Huugya. Tsunade said it was only respectful that I ask you first sir." And with that Naruto just sat there waiting for a reply hoping he sounded respectful. Hiashi looked at Neji first then to his younger daughter to the right of him then back at the blonde in front of him and stood up.

"I have heard many things about you Uzamaki. You have done many things. Your father and mother would be very proud of you. If you did not know, my wife and your father were very good friends. In fact he had encouraged her to say yes to my proposal of marriage. I owe him but it would seem you take after your mother features more than your fathers. They were both very fine and talented Shinobi like yourself, and I have a feeling you will give this village some long deserved peace it needs when you become Hokage." Naruto was in awe. He never thought the once feared leader of the Huugya clan would even allow him into his home, but now here he was being complimented by that same fearsome leader.

"Wow… you knew my father and mother? If you don't mind me asking…am I kind of like them?" He was so anxious to learn more when Hinata came through the giant double doors.

"Father I will be….oh….hello Naruto. What are you doing h-here?" She was a bit surprise to see him sitting with her father brother and sister. Her curiosity was eating at her brain wondering what they might have been talking about.

"Hey Hinata I was just asking you father if it was ok if I could umm…court you! I didn't get an answer yet though." He was looking for a better word then girlfriend or date and thought court would be a more suitable word for the Huugyas. He knew he wasn't the most respectful or formal person but for Hinata he would try his hardest.

"Really? … So what is your answer f-father?" she looked a little worried wondering what her father would say about him. He had never showed him much hate before but you could never really tell what his feeling on a subject might be.

"Don't worry Naruto we will have plenty of time to reminisce about your parents. I have a hunch you will be around for a long time. You two have fun tonight and I do expect you to come home Hinata."

"Of course father. Thanks so much!" she had run to the other end of the desk and hugged her father and brother. Then she kissed her little sister on the forehead and grabbed Naruto by the hand.

"We'll talk next time right Hiashi-sama? Bye!" Naruto was being dragged by Hinata down the hall, he could tell she was surprised and excited by her father's remarks even though she didn't understand the last comment he made about Hinata coming home…where would she be if she wasn't going…

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ok peoples who are reading this which is roughly 1500. i have been keeping up very well on my storys and it would seem that some of you are enjoing it. i wouldnt really know cuz i have only recieved one(thanks by the way) review...its all good though im not asking for a crapload of them. i want this story to entertain you and how can i do that if i dont know what u guys like or dislike about it. i have a already set story but changes and new ideas a very welcome. im going to go back soon and rename the chapters so you guys know which is the past and which is the this is the last chapter for about 2 weeks. i have a calender shoot and fashion show in jamaica and ill be out there taking care of that. but do not fret my small group of fans. i will be writting new chapters while i am out there. i will not let this story die like so many other on this forsaken fanfiction site. trust me i know how it feels for an awsome story to end and it is not even completed. not saying that my story is awesome or anything but u get what im saying...so give me 2 weeks and you will have another chapter to enjoy...

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