A/N: Wahahaha, Sorry for the long wait. It's just that I have to do some stuff for school. Home works and projects! School is soooo agonizing at times!!!

As I have said before, I do NOT own Naruto and never will.

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"I never really thought it was you all along! Suggoi Hinata!!!" Naruto exclaimed as he handed her a hot mug of chocolate drink.

She was dry now and yet, she still feels uncomfortable. She had already redress to some of the clothes Naruto handed over to her, some white shirt that's way too big for her, it stop two to three inch above her knees. That's right, she feels awkward wearing HIS shirt. She tried not to think about it at all, but the thought that she's wearing something that he actually wears gives her a funny feeling inside.

"Thank you Naruto-kun…" She could only blush as she took the mug from him and sipped a little.

Naruto tilted his head to the side and closed his eyes though it looks closed she's sure that he's looking at her. Thinking of something about her. Hinata blushed harder with the attention Naruto is giving her.

"Is the cold getting into you, Hinata? You look all red…" He said as he opened his eyes.

"No, it's just that… Ano… It's just a bit chilly because of the season…" She said quietly as she clutched the blanket tighter around her.

"Souka! You're right it's really chilly tonight, with late autumn and all!" He said across from her seat.

She's a bit disappointed with Naruto's denseness. Here they are, sitting on his apartment's dining area and they're talking about the season and the weather. She could only give a little sigh.

"So, what were ya doing out in the first place? With the cold weather and all?" He asked looking at her.

She instantly lowered her gaze, that her bangs are covering her eyes. She pursed her lips and contemplating whether to tell the truth or just make-up some reason. She decided to tell the truth, after all this is Naruto, she can trust him.

"I was just trying to get my mind of some things…" She said meekly, holding the mug closer and tighter.

"What things?" He asked crossing his arms, placing a hand under his chin and closing his eyes.

"Ummm… Sasuke…" That was all she could say, she don't know how to elaborate or if she even needs to elaborate at all.

"What about Sasuke?" He asked all of sudden.

He didn't expect her answer to have something to do with his best friend, Sasuke. She didn't answer immediately, she's still trying to put the best words together to explain her situation.

"Ano, Naruto-kun… I'm b-betrothed t-to Uchiha-san…" She said all too quietly, having difficulty and stumbling on the last words.

He remained VERY still for a few moments and for a moment there, she thought he hadn't heard her. But she knows that he did hear her. She was getting scared with Naruto being this quiet… It's just that, it's NOT normal for Naruto.

"Ummm… Naruto?" She inquired quietly. He kept very still, unmoving.

"NANI???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Hinata almost had a heart attack! She was certain that all of Konoha had heard him! She felt sorry for those who might have awakened with a start with Naruto's screaming. When she felt her heart regained its normal pace, she stride toward the still frantic Naruto. She holds on to his shoulder and he almost scared her when he suddenly looked at her.

"What do you mean?!!! BETROTHED? Marry Sasuke-teme for REAL?!!!" He asked her with wide open eyes.

For a moment there she felt flattered and hopeful. She thought that maybe Naruto is like this because maybe he feels something for her. Just maybe…

"Calm down, Naruto. You'll wake everyone in Konoha if you wouldn't calm down!" She said still holding onto him, desperately trying to calm him down.

He seemed to relax a bit and slipped down back into his chair and she took a sit beside him. He's panting a bit from all of his shouting earlier.

"Sorry 'bout that Hinata. I just can't believe that…" He said after he recovered his breath and pausing.

Can't believe what, Naruto-kun? She hopefully asked him on her mind.

"I can't believe that emo-boy would get marry sooner than me! I always thought Sakura and me would get married sooner than he would! Damn that guy! He beat me again!" He said with that childish loathing and determination of his on every word.

She immediately cast her eyes down. She was unable to keep her eyes on him. She's very disappointed now…

So, that was what he was thinking of… She thought ruefully to herself…

"Oh well, maybe it would help him to get out of his emo-self and brighten-up more. That Sasuke-teme absolutely needs some serious cheering-up!!! You're perfect for him! I know you can brighten him! Datte-bayo!!!" He said all sunny again with that huge grin of his.

"Y-you think so, Naruto-kun." She asked him truthfully.

She was surprised by his fate on her and of how sure he was that she's perfect for him. She became quiet all of a sudden, contemplating his words and her run-throughs with Sasuke. Right now, it seems like that almost all of them are unpleasant… He always frown at her or say harsh things to her.

How can you say so, Naruto? I don't think I can…She think to herself and all of the things that she wanted to ease-off her mind all came back.

"Hinata? What's wrong?" She asked.

He was starting to worry about her being all too quiet all of a sudden. His denseness seemed to fly to some distant land as he realized what could have been the matter.

"So… Sasuke-teme's the reason why you were there in the first place, eh?"

He saw her nod her head and still that sad look on her eyes. He suddenly felt a terrible headache.

That teme!!! What could have he done to upset her this much?!

He gave a sigh and decided to play a little role of match maker. He's now thinking of what he should say to Hinata. He wondered if he would always have to fix Sasuke's misdoings.

"Ya know Hinata, although he's a mean asshole and possibly, the biggest one to walk the face of the earth, I guarantee you that Sasuke's no bad guy…" he said sparing her a side glance and from the looks of it, seems like he's not doing any progress on fixing whatever Sasuke had said or done to her.

"I know Naruto-kun… That's why… That's why it's harder…" She answered quietly.

AHHH! This is all Sasuke's fault! That asshole!

It was silent for what seems to be forever but Naruto decided to try again. What he's going to say is his last trump card after that he doesn't know anymore...

"You know Hinata that Sasuke and I had been together since gennin days, right?" She nodded her head and he took that as a cue to continue.

"At first I thought he's nothing but a mean selfish jerk but as time went by, I learned more about him. In that long time, I can't say that I learned everything about him but I learned something very important though…" He said pausing then looking at her. She was eager to hear what it was that Naruto learned about Sasuke.

"What is it, Naruto? Please tell me." She said, sounding a bit more eager than she intended to be. She realized how she sounded like and blushed. Naruto smiled/grin at her.

"That's more like it Hinata! No need to be shy, Sasuke's going to be your husband anyway, right? You shouldn't be ashamed if you wanted to learn more about him!" He said happily to her nudging her in the side a little which only caused her to blush harder.

"Okay, back to what I learned about teme!" He said energetically after that he looked more serious and sincere.

"I learned that in everything he does, he always has a reason for them. Most of the time, the reason is what we normal people consider good but as for him, all the decision he does are all good and in due time you'll realize it is good though harsh... To tell you the truth, at times I really can't understand his thinking and his reasons. Sometimes his actions makes no sense at all for me, so I only think of it as he's jerk and that's why he does it but he has his reasons in everything. Reasons that would surprise and make you mad you when you find out…" He looked at her and scratched the back of his neck. Hinata never knew Naruto can be this sensible.

"Sorry if I'm not making any sense…" He asked her. She quickly shook her head. His words are a bit hard to understand but it absolutely makes sense! And she's starting to learn more about Sasuke and she likes it.

"Okay, so you'll understand it more, I'll tell you an example!" She said cheerfully again. Then he assumed a thinking position.

"You know, back on our first mission as gennins on guarding Mr. Tazuna, we were attacked by some ninjas. Though it's shameful to admit, I was so scared back then I can't move and Sasuke needed to save me. After saving me, Sasuke called me Mr. Scaredy Cat. I was so mad at him and at myself, I did something drastic just to promise to myself and to show him that ain't no scaredy cat and I don't and wouldn't need his help! I realized that he did that for my betterment, maybe if he didn't say those words to me, I'd still be a scaredy-cat!"

Sasuke always has his reasons…

She stayed quiet as Naruto's words sink into her mind. She started to think of what could had been his reasons from his previous actions. She tried to remember and analyze everything that happened between, searching the possible reasons."

When I bumped at him he wasn't really mean at all just indifferent and a bit cold. It's really my fault anyway, so I shouldn't think of that anymore…Okay… Next… The way he looked at me during the meeting with father… Hmmm… Probably, he doesn't like the idea of the marriage too or he doesn't want me to be the one…Besides, I run-off so I guess its only fair…What's next? Ohhhh… The incident by the lake, so far that was my meanest encounter with him. He was so unreasonable…She drifted of and remembered his harsh words again.

"To my house, somewhere far from you. Your crying is annoying…"

He's so mean…No! What am I thinking? I'm trying to find out his reasons not back on thinking of how mean he is! Ummm… What did I said earlier? She tried to remember her words…

"I'll be alright Neji-niisan. Just give me another hour for myself…" She remembered her own words to him

Masaka! His reasons... Can it be that he just wants to do just like what I said I wanted? To be alone? Then…It's me who's mean…But he could have just said and done it in a better way…

She wake-up from her musings when she noticed Naruto. He's waving his hand in front of her face. Saying repeatedly her name. She looked-up at him now.

"Geez Hinata, you scared me! Don't do that again!" He said sitting back again and relaxing on the chair.

"Gomen nasai, Naruto-kun. I was just thinking." She said a little embarrass with herself for spacing out like that.

"Eh? Really? About what?"

"I was just thinking about… Uchiha-san…" She's a little shy to admit that she was thinking about him, it's just the way she is.

"And?" Naruto was happy. His trump card worked.

"And I… I realized something important…" she said looking to the ground and back to Naruto.

"I made a resolution Naruto! A decision, a mission for myself! I want to understand and learn more about him!" She said rather enthusiastically than her usual self.

She looked down to the floor finding it interesting after she realized how she had acted. She blushed. Naruto can only smile at her.

"I already told you, ya don't have to be shy on matters about teme and being around me. You can be whatever you like in front of me Hinata, were friends!" He said and she looked up and smiled at him.

"And your resolution is great Hinata! Good luck with your mission!" He said cheering her up more.

She saw the wall clock and her eyes became as big as saucer plates.

"Naruto-kun, what time is it?!" She asked frantically.

He turned his head toward his wall clock.

"Umm… 2 A.M?" He answered unsure.

She began to panic more. It's already two in the morning! Everyone in her clan had probably noticed her to be missing. She has to get back now.

"You had been most nice to me Naruto-kun but I really need to go back now!" She said with panic in her voice. Naruto then understood her. He got into his feet.

"Your clothes are probably dry by now, I'll just going to get them." He said as he strides to his washing machine's dryer. He gave it to her, and she quickly run into the bathroom and in 1 minute or so she was done. He sweat dropped. That was fast!

All those clothes and done already?! He snapped out of his thoughts when they heard a knock on the door.

They both walked to the door. He opened it up and there they saw him, Neji. He stands there with his usual stoic face.

"Good evening or better said, Good morning, Naruto, Hinata-sama." He said as he looked at her.

"Nii-san! I was just about to go back! Is father angry? Did he say something?!" She asked with worry in her voice.

"Nothing much, Hinata-sama. He just told me to find you at all cost and make sure you get to your room and sleep…" She gave a sigh of relief.

Wakatta…

"But he did say that he wanted to talk to you right after you have slept enough and had eaten your breakfast…"

I guess not…

"Okay… Let's go now niisan. Thank you very much Naruto-kun…" She said as she went to Neji's side and gave a little bow to Naruto who smiled at her in return.

After the exchange of goodbyes, they then started to walk back home. Unbeknownst to them someone saw Naruto other than Neji opening the door to reveal Hinata with him. That someone just so happened to be Uchiha Sasuke, Hinata's finace and future husband.

For some unknown reasons to Sasuke, he felt something inside him that made him so angry that he clenched his fist on his sides real tight. Who wouldn't be angry? Put yourself in his shoes. Think how would you feel if your fiancée and future wife is with another man in this ungodly hour?!

What is she doing with him in this ungodly hour?! He felt his anger go a notch higher

It's not like he's jealous or something. Sure he doesn't like her and probably, it's the same with her but still! For ethics' sake! She shouldn't be there! He expected more of her because she's the Hyuuga heiress; the Hyuugas are known to raise their children in a prudent traditional manner.

"What were you doing in Naruto's place, Hinata-sama?" He asked her so calmly that it scared her.

"Ano…. Niisan… I… We're not doing anything… I just happened to have some little accident and he helped me, that's all…" She said fiddling with her fingers. He heard him sigh and he looked at her as they continue to walk.

"I know Hinata-sama. I know you two aren't doing anything but…" He said emphasizing the last word. She took a breath, she knows that Neji's going to lecture her again.

"But it is not well to see the Hyuuga heiress to be with a man in this ungodly hour of the day… Especially if the said heiress is engaged…" She looked down to the ground and remained quiet. Neji stopped and hold her on her shoulder and turned her to face him.

"Hinata, I'm not doing this to just to lecture you, I'm doing this for your own good. How if other people see you with him in this hour? It would cause a lot of commotions. Hinata, you're the heiress of our clan, you carry the clan's name with you…" He said looking with concerned eyes at her.

"I understand niisan. I'm sorry." She said softly and he let go of her shoulders.

"Just don't do that again. You got me and Hanabi all worried." He said still looking at her.

Cause a lot of commotions? She asked herself.

"Niisan, you said it would cause a lot of commotion. Had father formally announced it, already?" Yesterday, she just had a picnic with Naruto then when she got home, her father told her about her being betrothed then it was already announced to everyone?! Everything was going too fast…

"No, not yet but it would be soon… Just think of it Hinata, if people would see you with Naruto a few days before your father would announce that you're about to marry another man, it would certainly cause a lot of commotions…" She nodded, understanding the whole logic.

They reached the compound and Neji didn't leave her side until they reached the door to her bedroom.

"Sleep well, Hinata-sama." With that he left her and she went inside her room.

She didn't even bother to change into her pajamas. She went straight to her bed, after all her clothes just got washed. She closed her eyes and almost instantly, sleep had finally claimed her.

A/N: So what you think about that? It's the longest chappy I had ever written!!! Come on guys review!!!

There's an average of 69 people reading the whole story and only 2 people reviews, well in the start there were 4 people… Don't you want me to know your opinion about the story or any suggestions? Come on! I wanna know who reads the story! Pretty please with cherry on top, review! Don't tell me the other 67 are all anonymous readers! I really don't want it to come to this but… If you wouldn't review I ain't posting the next chappy anytime soon! Kidding! But actually, I don't think I can post it anytime soon even if I want to, classes will resume soon in my place but I'll try!

I'll give you a hint of what will come, in the next chappy there would be a little SasuHina fluff moment! Tune in!

Ja ne yo.