Here's the second chapter. I hope you guys enjoy it. Please don't forget to review…ok…thanks. Bye, and enjoy!

The Fireworks Festival

Naruto woke up extra early that morning because of the great even that was going to happen today.

Today's… the festival!

Naruto quickly changed into his normal everyday clothes. He wore his regular orange and blue jumpsuit. His black shirt underneath with the necklace that he had received from Tsunade all those months ago. His orange pants that reached down above his ankles, and his regular blue-everyday sandals. He now walked toward his bathroom to wash up. He quickly brushed his teeth, combed his hair and now quickly ran back to his drawer in front of his bed to find his headband neatly folded on the top, with the metal plate being the first thing you saw.

He picked it up and sighed. The first time he had gotten in was such a long time ago. Iruka-sensei had given it to him, when he had proved that he could become a full-fledged ninja. That was the happiest day of his life.

He gave off a small smile and looked at himself in his mirror on top of his drawer. He then put on his headband and gave off a small laugh as he tightened the back. It was now time for breakfast.

He now walked to Ichiraku's, looking up at the sky wondering what was going to happen today. As he looked up, the cool, morning breeze quickly shivered past his and began to see the morning sun appearing in the distance. It sure was a nice sunset.

So…today's the day…I hope everything turns out between Hinata and me. Should I buy her something?…But then, she might think that something's up. Maybe I could buy it for her when she isn't looking and give it to her, but what should I buy her? I'm bad with this type of stuff… Oh! I know…she might like flowers or something. Don't girls like flowers? NO!! I want to give Hinata something that came from me that I gave from love, not what every other girl likes or something. Hm…

From all of his thinking he arrived at Ichiraku's. He then looked up at the sky again, gave off a sigh and walked in to get his breakfast.

"Good morning old man, Ayame nee-chan!," he said as he slightly pushed on of the small little cloths that covered the entrance.

"Hey, welcome back, "replied Teuchi as he let out a laugh."Hey, Ayame, look who's back!, "he said as he called to his daughter.

"Hm?… Oh Naruto, good morning," she called to him. "So, how'd it go, did you tell her?, "she asked curiously.

"I don't know…but, I might know something in exchange for a free bowl of ramen, hihi!"

"Ahahaha! All right Naruto, just this once. Just because today's the festival, you're getting one, "Teuchi replied.

"Yes!!! Thanks old man!," said Naruto as he saw Teuchi turn around and starting to prepare his number one customer's meal.

"Ok, your meal's on its way,"Ayame said as she passed by him wiping the table, "how'd it go, did you tell her yet? What happened between you two yesterday?!," she asked enthusiastically.

A small smile brushed across Naruto's face as he looked down to his sandals, "I…I didn't tell her anything yet. I told you I was planning on telling her today during the festival. I was going to invite her to watch the fireworks with me, and I'll tell her there. But yesterday…I just walked her home."

"Did she give you a 'thank you', "she asked with a little giggle.

"Yeah, she said thank you. She gave me a small bow, even though I told her it was ok, and she ran into her house."

"No Naruto, I mean like a 'thank you' as a hug or a kiss, "she replied with another small giggle.

"WHAT?! Um…no, but…I wish…,"he replied with a blush on his face.

"Don't worry, it'll happen soon, and oh, look…your meal's ready, enjoy!, "she said with a smile as she got up and let him eat.

"Itadakimasu,"replied Naruto as he got a pair of chopsticks and began to dig in.

(I'm sorry to interrupt, but I'm not sure if that how you spell that, If you know please correct me, thank you, and I'm sorry.)

He quickly finished his first bowl and asked for more. He ended up getting twenty bowls, even though he had to pay for the other twenty-four." Ichiraku ramen is the best!!!,"yelled out a happy and full Naruto as he left the small establishment after paying and was now on his way to his usual training spot, to at least train for a couple of hours before having to wash up for the festival.

He trained for at least four hours, with a couple of breaks in between. When he was done, actually, he had already destroyed all of the training dummies he had, he left to wash up and get ready.

All right…I gotta go home and get ready. Here I go!, he thought as he quickly ran to his apartment, now entering the village and running from rooftop to rooftop.

He arrived to his apartment. He entered the key into its rightful keyhole and looked at the sky; It was already dusk. He opened up his door and let out a long sigh as he closed the door behind him. He began to unzip his slightly orange jumpsuit as he made his way to the bathroom for a nice, hot, relaxing shower.

He made his way, and completely removed the rest of his clothes, leaving him completely covered by the red-orange beams emerging from the sun, and entering his bathroom widow.

He turned the knob for the hot shower and stepped in, and took a quick shower to be ready for tonight.

He then left the bathroom, wrapped with only a towel around his waist down, heading to his room. On his bed lay, traditional Japanese clothing. Once he was clothed he was a wearing a kimono (Sorry, but I think that they have one's for guys to wear). It was an orange kimono, with a white collar, and long triangles around the sleeves. On the shoulders were big, black shoulder pads that stood out slightly straight up from the uniform. Hanging from the collar, he wore a blue long, almost like a rope/necklace, decoration. He wore ark blue pants, with a type of special pads at the ankles that had small circle designs. And finally, he wore a par of white geta.

He now walked up to his mirror to see himself. Not bad.Hinata's gonna think I look great, hihihi. Naw, I hope I look okay. What am I talking about, It looks fine.

He began to comb his hair up, which left it spiked up. It looked like he was ready to go.

Ok…here I go!!!

He arrived at the festival a little after dark. It was very lively, It was kind of odd, but the festival was pretty close to the Hokage Mountains. Naruto made his way around, trying to see what was on sale this year, but mainly looking for Hinata.

When he looked up, close by one of the stands stood none other than the famous Jiraiya.

"Ha, Ero-sennin," blurted out Naruto as he ran to his trainer.

"Ah…Naruto? Hey, what are you doing here?," asked a half-drunken Jiraiya.

"Ah, what do you mean' what'? I'm here for the festival of course…but I'm not thinking that's what you're here for…am I right," he replied.

"Uh…I'm here to do research, besides," he said with a slight perverted grin," Festivals are what get the girls looking their best, and-", his voice trailed off as a young woman past by them. "Now that's what I'm talking about, later Naruto, behave yourself," he said as he chased after the poor girl.

Man, that Ero-Sennin…but, I can't waste time. I have to look for Hinata, he thought as he saw Jiraiya chase after the girl. Without even noticing, he heard a small whisper behind him.

"Naruto-kun."

Th-that voice…it has to be-

"Hinata,"he said as he turned around as he gave off his signature foxy grin. But that grin didn't last for long. His eyes opened and he stood there in awe, as a small tint of red dashed across his cheeks. Hinata was blushing at the way he was looking at her.

She was wearing a purple mountain's majesty yukata with red along the ends. (Oh, and the color is a shade of light purple. That's the name it said on the crayon. Sorry, but basically it's a light purple.) On it, were golden designs, of no particular shape. The yukata reached down all the way to the ground, and it almost seemed like it was being dragged on the floor. Her obi was a dark-red that went around her waist. She had her hair the same way she wore it every day.

"Hi-Hinata...you look beautiful," he said as he turned completely red, hardly able to believe that he just said that.

Man, I can't believe I just said that…I hope she doesn't get mad or something, but it's so cute when she blushes.

Hinata had turned completely red, and quickly looked to her right, to avoid his gaze.

Na-Naruto-kun just said that I was-

Hinata…why do you hide from me? I miss your eyes…When they look into mine; it's as if…you can see right into my soul…your soft, caring eyes, which show only the care for others.

"So, um...Hinata, where are you heading now?, "he asked, hoping that this would be what he wanted.

"Actually I was um…planning on walking around, to see w-what they have, "she replied in a soft whisper as she began to do that habit of hers; the habit that Naruto thought was adorable.

"Really?! Well, seeing as how its just both of us, you wanna walk around with me and we can go see the fireworks afterwards?, "he asked happily, hoping that the answer would be yes.

Naruto-kun wants to be with me…He probably trying to make me feel better, but maybe, I might have a chance to tell him later…

Hinata began to blush. "I um…don't mean to be any trouble to you, Naruto-kun.

"No you won't, come on…what do you say? Besides, we're both here, so we might as well walk together, no?, "he asked.

"Ok, Naruto-kun,"she said in a small smile.

"Cool, then let's get going," he said as he signaled her to go first." Ladies first, "he said with a slight blush.

Hinata began to blush again and slowly walked on ahead as then Naruto ran to walk next to her.

The two walked for what seemed like hours. They walked around, viewing what they were offering for sale this year, playing the games that they had, paying their respects at the shrine that was nearby, and mainly talking along the way.

Wow…I didn't know that I had a lot in common with Hinata, and we can talk as if we know what we are going to say.

In the distance, the sound of Taikos could be heard from miles away. That meant that the fireworks would start soon. They were rang back at the Hokage tower.

"Hey Hinata, the fireworks are about to start soon, you wanna watch them?," he asked.

"Um…y-yes, "she replied in a soft voice.

"Ok then, here come with me, there's a place that I watch them every year and you can see them clearly…you wanna come?"

She gave a small nod."Alright, but it's a long climb, are you sure?, "he said as he pointed to a small mountain, that appeared to have stairs.

Naruto then began to run, "Come Hinata, or we'll be late". Hinata then began to run after him. They then arrived to the mountain and Naruto began to run up. After about halfway, Hinata began to get tired and stop to take a break. This made Naruto stop and turn around to face her.

"I'm sorry Hinata.If you were tired, you should've told me and we could've stopped."

"N-no Naruto-kun. I…I-I'm sorry, it…it's just that I didn't wan to upset you by making you stop," she responded.

"Hinata…no. Listen, if you ever need anything, or whatever, you can tell me, ok? I'll personally make sure that you get it, deal?"

Hinata turned completely red and looked away to her right to avoid his gaze."Na-Naruto-kun I-"

He reached up with one hand to grab her chin, and made her turn completely red. He then turned his hand slightly to put face her to face his.

Na-Naruto-kun…he's…I'm so close to him…I think I'm going to faint…

"Please Hinata, don't apologize, or look away, ok?,"he asked in a soft voice, that seemed concerned yet, caring.

Hinata was now on the point of fainting, but the only thing that kept her going was the small little conversation in her mind that kept telling her to not faint, and tell Naruto how she felt. Naruto then let go of her and asked if she needed help walking.

"N-no…I'm fine Naruto-kun, thank you. I can still run, I'm good, "she replied.

"Are you sure?"

She gave off a small nod, followed by a small blush."Alright Hinata, let's get gping!,"he said as he let his hand slip into hers, even though this time, he knew he was holding it. Hinata still couldn't believe what was going on. Naruto had a small blush on his face as well, and it seemed that they were almost at the top.

Then, they soon stopped when they arrived at the middle of the small piece of land that was there. Both of them were panting, trying to catch their breath, while still holding hands. Once they did, Hinata looked down at her hands being carefully held in his. She then looked up at Naruto which was at least 2 feet away from her.

"Na-Naruto-kun…there's something th-that I…"

He caught his breath and looked down at her. Here's my chance! Hurry up and tell her…I hope that she feels the same way that I do…Well, here it goes…

Naruto looked down at the floor and then stepped in all the way to hold her in his arms. He turned completely red as he then felt her in his arms, after so long, the desire to hold her, to have her there, made him feel…happy.

"Hinata-chan…there something that I've always wanted to tell you…"

He…he…he called me Hinata-chan..I-I I'm hugging Naruto-kun…Does he feel the same way…I need to tell him now...

He brought her in closer, as she could now feel his hot breath on her ear, which sent shivers down her spine. She could feel his heartbeat against her chest. It seemed as if it would explode and come right out of him. She felt the same way too. She turned completely red as his warm arms comforted her, and held her close, not ever wanting to let go.

"Hinata-chan..I love you…,"he said as he brought her in closer and laid his head slightly on hers. Hinata was in his arms, hardly able to believe what she had just heard.

Na-Naruto –kun feels the same way…

She turned even redder than she was before and let out in a soft, yet a caring way,"Naruto-kun…I love you too…"

Yeah!!!! She feels the same way. I thought that she would never like me… This made Naruto now slowly let her go as he gaze into those eyes…her eyes were full of love, caring, and they were so innocent… She was completely red, and let a small smile dash across his lips. But he then realized that she was slightly crying.

"Hinata-chan…"

That rang in her mind…Hinata-chan, Hinata-chan, Hinata-chan, Hinata-chan…

"No, Na-Naruto-kun, it's nothing, it's just that I…I thought that you could never love me…,"she said with a sad face that tore Naruto's heart apart.

"Hinata-chan…no, I've cared for you ever since the Chuunin exams and I-"

"But Naruto-kun…I thought you only cared for Sakura…"

"No, she liked Sasuke, and I always tried to get her attention and it never worked. She was always,'Sasuke-kun this' and 'Sasuke-kun that'. But then, you Hinata-chan…you always were there for me. You always believed in me, and I never gave up because of the day of the finals, you gave me the courage and confidence that I needed to win. All the missions we had together…Hinata-chan, I could never stop thinking about you after that. Hinata-chan, you're an amazing person. You're smart, nice, pretty, and cute too, but most off all, you were there and you believed in me."

"Naruto-kun…Naruto-kun!,"she said all teary eyed as he threw herself in the arms of the boy that she always loved, that finally loved her back. She began to slowly crying in his arms and he gave her a small kiss on her forehead and held her close. He was blushing as much as she was. They then heard an explosion, and beautifully colored lights appeared across the sky. The fireworks had begun!

They slowly begin to part as they both turned to view the fireworks in each other's company. Naruto then turned back to face her, and he let his hands slide down and now laid on her waist. She quickly turned back to him .He had a loving smile on and was blushing too.

"Hinata-chan…may I, "he asked in a soft voice as he began to bring his face closer to hers.

"Na-Naruto-kun…,"she said in a whisper as his lips came closer to hers and they both turned red as they shared their first kiss under the night blue sky, under the fireworks that they so eagerly wanted to see. Right now, that didn't matter to them as they both stood their, sharing their first kiss, that they both, would never be able to forget.

Well, there it is my first finished fanfic. I hope you guys enjoyed it and please review. I hope you check out my other stories. Bye!