After several intense hours of waiting, they decided it was time to take Saskue to the hospital. Naruto honestly didn't want to see Sakura after she found out about all this. But he knew she would be even more upset if Saskue had died because he refused to get him medical help. Preparations made; Naruto and Hinata took one of Saskue's arms over each shoulder, Hanabi open the door and the four of them were off. Taking the back roads to the hospital made the journey longer, but they honestly didn't want to know what would happen if they were caught.

Luckily they made it to the hospital. Tsunade knew Saskue didn't look too well when he entered her office. And knowing Naruto wouldn't leave a comrade in such a horrible condition, she decided it was best to wait the night out. So it was no surprise to her when they arrived that late at night. Tsunade had also asked Shizune to stay and told her all that had happened.

Stopping in front of the hospital, Naruto hesitated to go in. He looked over at Hinata, who didn't know why he was so reluctant to enter. Hanabi was becoming very impatient however, and She was about to go on an emotional rampage if Saskue stood another second in the cold.

"So you guys did come, I had a feeling you would, I've already prepared for your arrival." They heard a voice say. They looked over and saw Tsunade walking out from behind a tree over to where they stood. She took Saskue under her arm and said, "You guys should get some rest. Go home, I'll handle it from here." She started in and remembered Hanabi had now belonged to him. When she turned around they stood there watching her.

"I'm not leaving my husband, with your permission, may I stay with him?"

Tsunade nodded and then looked at Naruto and Hinata. "You two, however, are not allowed to see him until visiting hours tomorrow." Hanabi close behind her, Tsunade entered the hospital leaving Naruto and Hinata alone.

They weren't in a hurry to go anywhere, both knew that neither could sleep. Naruto dropped to the ground. He was relived that he had not run into Sakura and that Saskue was now in Tsunade's hands. Yet he couldn't shake this awful feeling. Something wasn't right, but what? Hinata sat down beside him and placed her hand on his shoulder. Things were happening unexpectedly, and if she was to be the woman she wanted to be then she could no longer be the shy timid girl she once was.

Naruto looked up into Hinata's eyes, which made him fret about Hanabi. She would be alone with a child if Saskue were to…

"Naruto, don't worry. Tsunade is the best doctor; She is, after all, Hokage. Saskue is in good hands." She then smiled at him the same way he smiled at her when she was down. Naruto found that a little amusing. He gently laid his hand on hers, took it and kissed it. Then placed, his hand in hers, it on the ground. He leaned back and looked straight into the night sky. She also lay down, but didn't stare into the sky. She closed her eyes and wished this day away. She liked these last few moments with Naruto, but they didn't make up for the rest of it.

When she awoke, she was on Naruto's bed. She looked around the room and then to the floor, and saw Naruto sleeping there. He knew that he wouldn't be able to trust himself with her in the same bed alone. So decided it was best to sleep on the floor. Her jacket and sandals were the only things that he had taken off. She grabbed a pillow and then went to lie beside him. It was still dark outside, but the sun was just starting to peak out from behind a mountain. She snuggled close to him and fell asleep.

He was shocked to find her beside him when he first woke though. He thought that maybe she had fallen off the bed. But when he saw her pillow he smiled and kissed her head. He took the blanket off him and covered her with it. He wrapped one around her waist. Then she slowly opened her eyes. She turned over and started to blush when she saw him. He kissed her good morning, smiled at her then got up and offered her his hand. She took it and he helped her up. He placed the pillows and blanket back on the bad, and after that went to the kitchen. She followed him to the next room and headed into make breakfast. But Naruto stuck his arm out "I'll make breakfast," He then turned around with a smile on his face and she nodded. She went over and sat on the couch. As he cooked, she watched him. It was just ramen but she liked that he looked after her. He placed it on the table and then pushed out her chair. She walked over, sat down, and stared at it. It smelled delicious. Her eyes then shifted to Naruto as he walked to the other side of the table to sit down.

As he did he saw her eyeing him. She blushed and he smiled. He loved that he now understood why she acted that way toward him. He never wanted to stop looking at her, she was just so gorgeous. She grabbed her chopsticks so he mimicked her movement. They both didn't know what to say but neither minded just starring at and thinking about what the other might possibly be thinking.

A couple seconds went by when Naruto broke the silence. "Did you sleep well last night?"

"Yes, thank you. But you didn't have to sleep on the ground for my sake."

He started to rub the back of his head, he didn't know how to respond to that.

"Well, I'm glad that I woke up to your sweet face, Hinata." She placed her hand against her lip, blushed, and faintly smiled.

"Are you going to visit Saskue in the hospital today?" She asked him in a timid voice.

"Yeah, I guess I'll head over there later, maybe after training today. Are you going over there, Hinata?"

She nodded, "As soon as I can, I'm a little worried about Hanabi." She looked out the window toward the direction of the hospital.

At the hospital, Hanabi sat beside her husband awaiting his test result Tsunade had taken earlier that day. Hanabi heard the door open, but it was only Hinata.

"How is he?" She asked her sister. Hanabi just looked back at Saskue and took his hand. Hinata took the seat beside her.

A couple of dead moments had passed when the door slowly opened and in walked Sakura. She started to laugh and cry at the same time. Hinata and Hanabi looked at each other worried. Sakura ran over to Saskue and hugged him. His body tensed up from the pain. She took a step back and looked over at Hinata and Hanabi.

"What are you two doing here? Hinata, I thought you liked Naruto, and Saskue is too old for Hanabi." They didn't know what to say. Sakura kept babbling on and on which made the sisters more and more uneasy.

Relief finally came as Naruto entered the room. Sakura was now concerned though. This was bad, he didn't want this to happen now. Sakura was speechless for a few seconds looking around the room at all of them, then she turned to Naruto.

"Did you know Saskue was here?" Sakura asked him, eyes full of water.

"Yes" He looked at the ground as he spoke to Sakura.

"Well, then why didn't you tell me?" Sakura now seemed even more anxious. Naruto looked over at Hinata. He knew he had to tell Sakura the truth.

Sakura could feel the tension in the room build up. "What is really going on here? Why are Hanabi and Hinata here?"

"I'll tell you why," they heard a weak voice coming from the other side of the room. Saskue slowly inched his way to a sitting position.

"Saskue, your awake!" Sakura screamed with excitement. She went to hug but he stopped her. He leaned over very slowly and kissed Hanabi.

"What are you doing? She is three years younger then you are. I've loved you for a lot longer." Sakura hysterically cried.

"Yeah, well you're not my wife." Saskue gave her "that look", the one that had shattered her so many times before. This look however, had killed her completely. She ran out of the room still crying.

Not stopping for anything, she ran all the way to the bridge where she had thought many times before. But someone else was there. It was Lee. She didn't want him to see her so she turned to go to a new spot.

"Sakura!" He had noticed her. She didn't know what else to do. She ran straight to him and hugged him. She needed a safe spot and she knew he would always be there if she needed him. He was stunned at first; this was a dream come true for him. But when he looked down to see her crying he took her over to a bench where they could talk.

Sakura had told him what had happened and he was a little disappointed. All this time it had been because of Saskue. He was glad that she had decided to tell him everything about the day's events though.

"Well, if you ask me you do not deserve someone who does not see you for who you really are. Sakura, you deserve someone who truly understands you and not just some that will throw you away once they are done with you."

Sakura knew Lee was right. She had longed for Saskue for so long that she had lost sight of the things that should matter.

"Thank you, Lee" She stated looking at the ground. The wind blew some leaves off a nearby tree. Lee watched one leaf fall right between Sakura and himself. Then he got up and offered to help her up.

"Come on, I'll walk you to the hospital." She took his hand and they both headed back to the hospital.