It is now the morning before the teams head off to the Village of Steel for their mission, not to interact with each other. Heading through the shop district we find Shikamaru and Temari taking a stroll together, enjoying the company of each other.
"Well thank you for getting up so early to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, Shika-kun" Temari says as they walk arm in arm. "Well it would have been troublesome," Shikamaru replies, "but since you were next to me last night, it was fine."
Temari just drops her head down and blushes as she continues to walk. She takes about five steps and realizes that she is no longer hold Shikamaru. She stops and looks back to see Shikamaru looking through the window of a certain shop.
Shikamaru is just standing there motionless, his jaw slightly open in disbelief of what he is seeing. "Shika-kun, what is the matter?" Temari asks as she walks up to him. Shikamaru says nothing and just points his finger towards the shop.
Temari looks into the shop and lets out a gasp. "Is… is that who I think it is in there?" she asks aloud. "What in the world would he be doing THAT shop?" Shikamaru lets out a laugh and says, "I guess he really does want to make the last night special."
Their eyes are not deceiving them, as sure enough, in the shop is our blonde-haired ninja looking through some display cases. He is staring at the items quite intensely with his hand scratching the back of his head.
"Man, I hope I pick the right one that Hinata-chan will like. I really don't want to mess this one up," Naruto says to himself. The shopkeeper comes from behind a curtain and gives a warm smile, "Oh good morning sir, looking for something in particular?"
"Umm… well yes I am. I just didn't know there were so many types to choose from," Naruto replies. "This is all so very confusing to me, which one would you think is the best?" The shopkeeper ponders and then looks up at Naruto.
"Well how special is this girl to you?" Naruto looks at the shopkeeper and then lowers his head slightly as it beings to glow a light rose color. "This angel means the entire world to me. I don't know what I would do without her in my life."
The gentle face of the shopkeeper gives a very warm smile. "Well if she means that much to you, may I recommend this one," she says while pointing down to the item. Naruto's eyes grow wide and a smile comes across his face. "It's perfect!"
Temari and Shikamaru head off down the street, still trying to process what they were seeing. Temari then grabs the arm of her Shika-kun tightly and says, "Well, I hope to see you in a shop like that someday."
Back in the shop, Naruto makes his purchase and the shopkeeper gives him the box holding the precious item. "Thank you for your help, ma'am. I am sure Hinata-chan will be so surprised," comments the blonde.
"Now with this, just make sure that the moment is perfect," replies the shopkeeper. "It will get the message across for sure, but setting the moment is a big factor as well. Just keep that in mind." Naruto nods in agreement as he heads out the store.
"Alright, the main purchase is done," Naruto thinks to himself as he puts the box in his right pocket. "Now I need to go the store and get the ingredients for the dinner I am preparing for Hinata-chan. Oh and then there is the stargazing."
So the knuckle-head ninja makes a dart to the supermarket and grabs all the needed items for dinner. As he exits the store and heads down the road towards his apartment, he eyes are suddenly covered by a pair of hands. "Guess who," the voice says.
Naruto freezes in his tracks. "Oh Sakura, you know I hate these kind of games." The hands quickly withdraw from his eyes and move up to the girl's mouth. "Na-Naruto-kun!" Hinata says in shock from his response.
Naruto just drops his head in laughter with out even turning around. "Sorry to scare you. I knew it was you all the time Hinata-chan." Hinata gives Naruto a slap on the shoulder. "Don't do that Naruto-kun! Geez…" Hinata then gives a small giggle.
Naruto now turns around to face his violet rose. "So what are you doing around here, Hinata-chan? I wasn't supposed to meet up with you until dinnertime. You know, you might ruin your surprise if you sneak up on me like that."
"I-I am sorry Naruto-kun, but I couldn't help it when I saw you from down the street. We aren't going to be able to see each other for a while after tonight, you know," Hinata replies as they now start walking down the street.
"I know, Hinata-chan," comments Naruto. "It is going to be tough, but that is why I want to surprise you with this meal tonight and hope to talk to you about something when we go stargazing." Naruto begins to blush slightly.
"We-well, ok Naruto-kun," Hinata says. "I am really looking forward to tonight and I hope we make it a very memorable one." Now it is Hinata's turn to start blushing and move her finger in her usual circle motion when she gets a little shy.
"Oh, I think we will," Naruto replies as he moves his grocery bag to the side. The blonde ninja then takes his free arm and wraps it around Hinata's waist and pulls her body towards him. He gentle lowers his head and gives a deep kiss.
As Naruto releases his embrace, Hinata takes a step back and places one finger to her lips. "Oh my…" the violet rose replies as her face turns a deep red. "What was that for," she asks. "Just a preview for the night that shall come," Naruto replies.
"Now go get ready for tonight, Hinata-chan. I have to prepare this meal for us and then we will go stargazing afterwards, ok." Hinata nods her head, her finger still on her lips thinking of that last kiss. "Ok, Naruto-kun, I can't wait."
So Hinata has gone to get ready and Naruto now is at his apartment. Two hours have passed and Naruto has been working feverishly to finish up the preparations of the meal. "There we go," he says aloud. "I think I have everything."
Inside his living room, the lights are turned low and the table is covered in a white cloth. Candles have been lit throughout the room giving it a romantic glow. The dishes are placed and missing one ingredient, Naruto's violet princess.
"Ok, Naruto. You can do this," he says to himself while staring at his reflection in the mirror and the little gift box in his hand. "Just be yourself and save this for the end of the night." He then places the box in his weapons pouch attached to his belt.
Suddenly there is a knock on his door. "There she is, no chance to change my mind now," he says inside to himself as he walks to the door. "Here we go." Naruto then takes a deep breath as he opens the door to welcome Hinata…