author's note.

Hey guys,

Another review, I know! I have another story going on, so I'm trying to alternate between chapters. Usually Marley would do this chapter, but I just couldn't resist doing it. I'm sort of sick right now, I'm running a fever and my back aches and my head is pounding, but I'll be alright. There's a big, new dance studio that opened up and they had food and tours and radio disney was there, even though we only saw their truck and their booth set up. Apparently this dance studio's students gets to dance back up for when the artists like The Cheetah Girls and Raven Symone and all those people come to town. My sort of cousin danced there, Nole, and we saw his picture on the wall. Anyway, I'm just babbling 'cause I'm bored. I hope you guys like the chapter!

disclaimer.

I don't own "Naruto" or any Starting Line lyrics.

dedication.

To Allison & her mom.

Just a keep a hold on me don't let go

If you float away, if you float away

Waiting too long for a ship to come

Don't you float away, don't you float away

Let's go to bed

Let's stop debating

Look at the time

We're always waiting

But we're in love

And that should be just fine

Hinata was in so much of a trance, she could barely think. After the ceremony had ended, Hinata and her bridesmaids and Naruto and the rest of the wedding party had posed for pictures outside of the church. Hinata was smiling so much, that her lips literally were almost cracking. But she didn't care, she wasn't going to complain about anything…there was nothing to complain about.

Naruto had remembered everything. He had remembered that Hinata had always wanted red flowers at her wedding, and remembered that she was a pretty clumsy girl, so they had skipped the runner and instead just had tile floors to walk down. Every little detail was accounted for, it was so…so…not Naruto. It was a refreshing change, but Hinata knew that she had married the messy, unorganized, ditzy Naruto. And you know what? She was perfectly fine with it.

As the last picture was taken, Sakura and Tenten helped button up Hinata's dress so that she could be able to dance in it. They all piled into the limo, settling into their spots. Naruto began to pour champagne, and they were all laughing and eagerly talking, Hinata was part of the conversation, but mostly her eyes were resting on the amazing ring that rested on her finger.

Naruto leaned over and lovingly squeezed Hinata's leg, and she looked up, beaming. She leaned over, gently kissing her new husband on his neck. "So, ladies. How was the bachelorette party last night?" Their passion was interrupted by Neji, who was already just a little tipsy on champagne already.

Hinata blushed, looking down at her feet. "Err, it was…interesting." Tenten said, smiling at her friends, her eyes sparkling. Hinata giggled under her breath.

"Fine, be that way." Sasuke said playfully, nudging Sakura on the arm. Hinata looked around at her friends, a smile on her face. She was going to have an amazing time tonight, but she was hoping that she would at least be conscious through the whole night. She knew that Sakura and Tenten would never stop teasing her about that night, but it was alright. As long as they were around her forever, then they could tease her about anything.

The limo lurched to a stop in front of the hotel where the reception was being held in the ball room. Naruto got out first, assisting all of the ladies, then the groomsmen followed. Hinata bit down on her lip, a little nervous. Everyone knew that Hinata usually didn't like having people's eyes on her…but, it was going to be alright. This was a one time thing, and she was going to be a new person, a more…confident person.

When they stopped outside of the ballroom, the DJ announced the wedding party. Sakura and Sasuke danced to a Frank Sinatra selection, while Tenten and Neji chose to speed things up a bit with a Kylie Minogue song. Finally, it was Hinata and Naruto's turn. Naruto whisked Hinata into the ball room, she was in a blur of excitement and passion, and her white dress swished as she entered, her smile glittering with happiness.

They began to dance to a song that Hinata was unfamiliar with, but it had a nice tune. Hinata leaned her head against Naruto's chest, swaying to the music, her eyes closed. She had never felt this safe before. Hinata had been so hurt in the past, she had never quite fit in at home. She had a family now. Her friends. Naruto. This was a new life, and she was going to make the best of it.

Hinata looked up into her husbands' eyes, her heart pounding still. "I love you, Naruto."

Naruto cradled her in his arms, his lips grazing over her ear. "I love you too, Hinata." And that very moment, Hinata knew that she had truly felt happiness. Really happiness.