Hinata and Naruto had just finished their breakfast.
"Naru-kun?"
"Yeah?"
"Can we go find Neji-kun?"
"Why?" asked Naruto, puzzled.
"Well since I'm going to be living with you I need my clothes and stuff. Neji-kun can get them for me so my father and I won't fight again."
Naruto smiled.
Hina-chan's really going to live with me.
"Sure. We can stop and make an extra key too."
"And go grocery shopping," put in Hinata. "All you have here is ramen."
Naruto frowned. "Why would you want anything other than ramen?"
Hinata laughed. "Because I'm not you silly."
Naruto caught her around the waist and started tickling her.
"Who's silly now?" he growled playfully.
"S-stop that- haha- Naru-kun," gasped out Hinata as she tried to squirm away.
"Am I silly anymore?"
Hinata shook her head fiercely.
"Good," said Naruto as he stopped tickling her. Hinata caught her breath.
"That wasn't very nice," she pouted.
Naruto kissed her sweetly.
"Better?"
"Yeah," Hinata looked at him, then shook her head. "Come on, let's get out of here before we start making out again."
"Awwww," said Naruto jokingly.
They both laughed as Hinata pulled him out the door.
"Where do you think Neji would be?" asked Naruto as they walked through the village.
"He's most likely training," replied Hinata. She caught sight of Sakura. "Could you give me a minute Naru-kun?"
"Sure," replied Naruto slightly confused as he watched Hinata run over to Sakura.
"Sakura," called Hinata.
"Hey Hinata. What's up?"
"I have a favor to ask you."
"Sure."
"I can't explain it all right now but when my wound is fully healed I need a girl's night. I need help with this idea I got."
"Sure Hinata, but I still don't really understand."
Hinata leaned in and whispered, "I'll tell you when Naru-kun isn't around. It has to do with him."
Sakura was still confused. "Hinata…"
"I'll talk to you later Sakura," called Hinata, running off. Sakura stared after her.
What was that about? She has a lot to explain the next time I see her.
"What was that for?" asked Naruto as Hinata reached him.
"Nothing," evaded Hinata and grabbed his hand.
"Come on, we still need to find Neji-kun."
"I'm coming, I'm coming," said Naruto matching his pace with hers. They walked hand in hand to the training grounds.
As Naruto and Hinata got closer to the training grounds, they could hear the sounds of a ninja battle. They topped the hill and looked down at Neji and TenTen sparring. Neji was obviously holding back so he wouldn't hurt TenTen too badly, so the match was about even. By the time Naruto and Hinata had reached the bottom of the hill, Neji and TenTen had stopped for a break.
"Hi Neji-kun. Hi TenTen," called Hinata. Neji looked up.
"Hey guys, what's up?" asked TenTen.
"We actually have a favor to ask you Neji," said Naruto. Neji raised an eyebrow.
"Would this have anything to do with the fight you got into with Hiashi-sama?" he asked Hinata.
"You heard about that?" asked Hinata quietly.
"Not what it was about, just that you yelled at your father. Hinata, what got into you and left the shy Hinata behind?"
Hinata smiled and grabbed Naruto's hand.
"Naru-kun did. We're dating."
TenTen squealed while the corners of Neji's mouth turned upwards slightly.
"But why would Hiashi-sama have a problem with that?" asked TenTen.
"He's always had a problem with Naruto. I have no idea why though," explained Neji.
Hinata and Naruto exchanged a glance. Neji noticed.
"You know why," he observed.
Hinata noticed a look of panic briefly flicker across Naruto's face.
"You're going to have to tell them sooner or later and you don't want them finding out the way I did," said Hinata. Naruto sighed. He knew Hinata was telling the truth.
"The reason Hiashi doesn't like me is because…" he hesitated. Hinata squeezed his hand encouragingly. Naruto squeezed his eyes shut and finished. "… is because the nine-tailed demon fox is sealed in me."
There was an absolute silence as TenTen and Neji just stared at him. Naruto could literally see the gears turning in their minds as they processed the information.
"What?" exploded TenTen.
"That explains the chuunin exams," mused Neji.
"How can you be so calm? Your cousin is dating-"
"Don't TenTen," warned Hinata, glaring daggers through her. "I will not have what happened last time happen to Naruto again."
"What happened?" asked Neji.
Hinata looked at Naruto. He nodded, giving her permission to tell the story.
"Father caught us… umm kissing and he well freaked out. Naru-kun hadn't told me about the fox yet so when Father told me I was shocked. Naru-kun thought I hated him so he ran away and… tried to kill himself."
TenTen and Neji froze at this.
"Why?" exploded Neji.
"Because almost everyone in the village hates me because of it," explained Naruto quietly. "All the kids don't know because a law was put in place so no one would be able to tell you."
Neji fell silent. Hinata turned her attention back to TenTen.
"Do you still feel the same way? Because-"
Neji interrupted. "You've never had a problem with Naruto until now TenTen. Think about it for a minute. If Naruto hadn't told you would you have even thought the demon fox was sealed in him?"
Hinata and Naruto stared at him. The same thought ran through their heads.
Why is Neji trying to convince TenTen instead of yelling at her like he would have done before?
TenTen thought over all the things she had just learned.
"You don't have a problem with it?" asked Naruto, stunned. Neji shrugged.
"You obviously have control over it, therefore it doesn't concern me."
TenTen came to a decision.
"I'm sorry Naruto. I did not react well. I'm sorry for doubting you."
"It's ok," said Naruto sheepishly while Hinata beamed at her.
"Thank you both of you," said Hinata, hugging Neji then TenTen.
"So what's the favor?" asked Neji.
"Umm well you know how Father has a problem with Naru-kun? Well I won't leave him so I decided to move in with him so Father and I wouldn't argue."
TenTen's jaw dropped. Neji froze.
"Move in… with Naruto?" stammered Neji.
"Yeah so?" said Naruto a little defensively.
"How long have you been dating?" asked Neji.
"Three days."
Now Neji's jaw did drop.
"But… Hinata why don't you move in with one of your girlfriends?"
Hinata smiled seeing Neji so flustered.
"I know we haven't been officially dating that long but you know I've always had feelings for Naru-kun-"
"And I recently discovered I also had feelings for Hina-chan," put in Naruto.
"So yes I do plan on moving in with Naru-kun after only dating three days but you are a fool if you want to measure our relationship or our love my the number of days we've been dating."
Neji absorbed this while TenTen was looking at Hinata and Naruto, a hint of jealousy in her eyes.
I envy Hinata. When Naruto found out she liked him they got together. She stole a glance at Neji. I wouldn't be that lucky, she thought dejectedly.
Neji cleared his throat.
"Sorry. What was the favor again?" he asked.
Hinata and Naruto smiled. He accepted it. He understood how much they loved one another.
"Well I need my clothes and stuff. I would go get them myself but I don't want to get into another fight with Father. Do you think you can get them for me?" asked Hinata.
Neji nodded. "How much of your stuff do you want?"
Hinata frowned. "Definitely all my clothes and most of the stuff in my bedroom but now that I think about it I don't think you can get all that stuff by yourself. In one trip at least."
"I'll help," offered TenTen. "It's the least I can do for reacting so badly."
"Thanks so much you guys," said Hinata, her smile spreading from ear to ear.
"You can drop by our place later. We'll make sure to be home," said Naruto.
"Sure," replied Neji.
"Oh Neji," said Hinata, her smile fading. "Be careful with Father. I don't think he's in a very stable frame of mind right now. I know that you don't want to make him angry."
Neji nodded, thinking about this. TenTen waved as Hinata and Naruto walked off.
"It's about time he realized that she liked him," said TenTen.
"Mmm," agreed Neji. "I've never seen Hinata so confident and happy. They are good for each other."
"Now there's only one guy left who doesn't know about the girl that likes him," mused TenTen.
"What?" asked Neji confused.
TenTen blushed slightly.
"Nothing. Let's go."
Neji rolled his eyes and followed after his teammate towards the Hyuuga estate.
AN: I am majorly angry at myself right now. I sat down to write today and... nothing!! Of all the times to get writer's block it's on my break. Uggh! Anyway here's the new chapter and yes I am sneaking in some NejiTenTen. Thanks for reading! I don't own Naruto but the plotline is entirely mine.
