Disclaimer: Yeah, yeah I know what I don't own and so do you… Hehe…

Warning: this is a mushy chapter… Naruto will seem to be a little OC, but remember the previous trauma, and also this is an AU.

Chapter 5 – The adventure begins…

About five miles out Kakashi took Naruto aside, he then checked for pursuit. He then proceeded to have Naruto take his clothes off, they then dyed his hair in a stream to a brown, and then change his clothes. When they got back Hinata and Kurenai came from a similar direction. Hinata now had brown hair also, different clothes and a slightly different hair style. Naruto thought 'She looked cuter with the black hair but she is still cute.' He then blushed at his thoughts. Hinata cast the genjutsu on her eyes and they looked similar to Naruto's. Kakashi then put some makeup on Naruto's face covering up his whisker birthmarks.

"Now Naruto I need a couple henged shadow clones, one of you and one of Hinata. We will take them away to make sure that there is no one following us. So you guys make camp in the woods and keep your chakra suppressed. You should stay in the woods and make your way to one of the villages that are somewhat close by and stay there for a couple days then head in some direction. And no do not tell me. Naruto, I am sorry that I did not spend that much time with you and teach you as I should have. Will you forgive me?" Kakashi asked.

"Sure sensei, but I will be back in five years to kick your ass." Naruto said with a sad smile. Hinata saw this and gave him a hug then held onto his arm as they headed out into the woods.

"Okay Naruto I will see you then." Turning to the clones, "Ok I need one perfect Naruto and one Hinata please?" The clones followed orders. "Ok we will split up in a couple miles then you guys will be on your own. We will keep tabs on you so that we can take care of anyone who might be following you two love birds." This caused the clones to blush. "Good now let's get going."
The real Naruto and Hinata went a few miles into the woods and found a nice campsite near a stream and set up camp. Naruto had found a nice fishing hole and as able to get a few fish. "Hey Hina-chan" Naruto said with a quiet voice.

Smiling Hinata responded, "Yes Naru-kun."

"Should we come up with some pet names for a little bit so no one will actually know who we are? And how would you like your fish?"

"Sure Naru-kun, what would you like to be called? I am not worried about how the fish is cooked." Hinata answered.

Looking deep in thought, "Actually I have no clue I guess Naru-kun will work for now. We will camp here for a couple nights then head out for a nearby town." Naruto commented.

Hinata giggled then looked down. "Are you angry that we had to get married Naru-kun?"

Naruto looked confused, "Well it was a little sudden, but given what was happening no. I really do like you. I am sorry I don't love you yet."

Stating to look sad himself, "I just don't know what love is. I thought I was in love with Sakura, but she hated me the whole time. You were always around but out of sight. So I guess I do not know what love is."

Seeing Hinata looking very sad, "Come on Hina-chan. That is not to say I will not come to learn what love is, and I am sure you are a great teacher." Naruto gave her light hug which she hugged him and started to cry. "Did I do something wrong Hina-chan?"

Hinata was still crying into his shirt, "No Naru-kun. You are fine. I am just upset that you do not know what love is." She continued to cry. "Naruto-kun, I will try to teach you about love. At least how I understand it too be."

Naruto squeezed her, "Thank you Hinata-chan, I am sure you can help me. And as your husband it will be my job to learn as much as I can."

"Thank you Naru-kun." She lifted her head from his chest and kissed Naruto.

Naruto was not sure what to do so he kissed her back. 'If this is what love is I like it. I don't want it to end.' He thought as he closed his eyes and deepened the kiss causing Hinata to moan a little. They stopped when the smell of the cooking fish brought them back to their senses. "Wow Hina-chan. That was almost as good as the first one. Let's eat dinner and we can do that again." Naruto said excitedly. All Hinata could do was giggle and nod her head as separated from their embrace.

Dinner was quiet until Naruto seemed to be hit by something. Hinata concerned asked, "What is wrong Naru-kun?"

Naruto shaking his head, "I am not sure but I know that Kakashi and Kurenai sensei have taken care of those that were following us."

Hinata looking even more concerned, "How do you know this Naru-kun?"

"I am not sure myself. But Kakashi sensei told my two clones that they should watch as Kurenai sensei did something to a couple of ANBU that they were tailing them. She cast a genjutsu having us fight them and losing. They then thought they burned the bodies. He then told me, my clones I mean, that I will know what is going on from the Bunshin when he dismisses them for me. He then hit them both. And now I know that they can gather information for me. He also said that information acquired from them will return to me as soon as they are dismissed." Naruto told Hinata recounting information that the Bunshin had given him.

"That is amazing Naru-kun. Did you tell them good bye from us?" Hinata asked.

Naruto smiled, "Actually I thanked him and then gave them a hug and a good bye from each of us. They smiled and said good bye. They look forward to seeing us some time later, and to be safe. Also now that some ANBU think we are dead they should leave us alone for awhile if not until we return. How is the fish? I am sorry there are so few herbs here to spice up the fish." Naruto said apologetically.

"It is fine Naru-kun. Thank you for your concern. Now for your first lesson in love." Naruto saw something in her eyes, he was not sure what it was. There was softness but also a longing there and something else he could not place. "First love is a feeling and early on it is a wanting or longing to be near someone you like. This is attraction. I find your smile, your eyes, especially your eyes…"

Naruto noticed her seem to go off into space while looking at him. He started to blush as no one had looked so intently at him and not have hatred in their eyes. His heart started to race, he swallowed hard. Then Hinata blushed as she noticed she was staring and then looked down at the ground. "Sorry Naru-kun, I could just get lost in those eyes of yours."

"It's okay now that we are alone. I want to try to understand why you have done what you have done so far. Why would you blush and stutter when you would talk to me?" Naruto asked.

"Well… I was nervous, I liked you and wanted you to notice me. More so that you see me and give me some of your attention. You could say it was similar to Sasuke's fan girls but not the same. I wanted your attention but could not ask for it." Hinata blushed and started to push her index fingers together.

Naruto got a funny look on his face. "You mean like you are now?" Hinata nodded. "So you are nervous about me now even though I agreed and married you?" Hinata nodded. "Why? I like you, are you afraid I will reject you like Sasuke did the stupid fan girls?" Naruto asked.

Hinata nodded, "Yes, sort of. I am afraid that you would be angry or not want be around me. You see I have looked up to you for years now. You would push yourself till you would collapse and even further if you could. Even though you had problems with studying you would continue to try. You inspired me to do better. You could say I had a simple crush on you at first." She looked down blushing again. "It turned into more the more I got to know you, I became inspired and envied you. I then wanted to be by you."

She swallowed hard then continued. "Then I wanted to be by your side. When Sakura treated you so badly I could not stand there and let her do that. I knew you liked her and that I didn't have a chance to get your attention but I had to defend you because I loved, love you. I feel I would do anything for you. This is what I think love is." She looked at Naruto who was now smiling and crying at the same time. "Are you alright Naru-kun?"

"Yes, but that was just so… so lovely. I am so happy to have married a girl like you, I feel like I finally have won something." Naruto replied. Hinata smiled, blushed then gave him a hug. She then kissed him lightly on the lips. Naruto looked at Hinata with a surprised look on his face. "What was that for?"

Hinata smiled, "Because you looked like you needed it and I wanted too. Anyways you are my husband and I can kiss you anytime I want." She smiled slyly. He got a foxy grin on his face. Hinata saw this and was not sure what he was going to do.

"Close your eyes Hina-chan." Naruto said with the smile plastered across his face. She complied and closed her eyes. She felt his hands gently grab her shoulders, she then felt his lips touch hers ever so gently then pull away. She whimpered and moved to follow his lips. She then met them again this time a little harder but they still were gentle. She whimpered again when they left her lips, she also tried to follow.

Again their lips connected this time they stayed and continued to work with each other, she also felt his hands move from her arms to her back pulling her into him. Her heart which was beating fast increased even more. His smell was intoxicating, her breathing was labored. He finally pulled away and she was panting hard. All she could do was smile as she slowly opened her eyes.

"Naruto-kun… that was incredible…" Hinata said as she gasped for eyes seeing Naruto smiling and gasping as she was. She hugged him and gave him a quick kiss then leaned into him as he leaned back on a log they were sitting next to. Looking up into his sapphire eyes, "Naru-kun I wish tonight could last forever." Naruto smiled and shifted bringing her closer to his chin. He smiled and laid his head down on hers.

Little did Hinata know that Naruto was speechless for once. He thought that the kiss was incredible also but it was her doing not his and he could not explain the feeling he was having. It was like hunger, contentment, happiness, and wanting all rolled up into one. His stomach was tight but not painfully. He didn't know what to say.

He started the kiss as a playful thing, wanting to play with her so make her happy. But with each kiss he enjoyed it more and missed it once he stopped, so he went back for more. Finally he could no longer play and had to kiss her as he never knew he could. He became lost in the moment and did not want it to end. He finally realized they were breathing hard and he could hardly breathe, he finally decided to stop, not really wanting too.

He wanted tonight to last forever too. He also enjoyed the small kiss almost as much as the passionate one. He was now content to just sit there with her close just breathing in her scent. He pulled a sleeping bag out of one of the scrolls and laid it over them. They fell asleep quickly.

He awoke to the smell of lavender and something moving on his chest. He opened his eyes seeing a mop of brown hair. He was at first wondering where Hinata went then he remembered that they had both dyed their hair. He relaxed. She again shifted snuggling closer to him. He realized what he had been missing for years. Someone to love him, he understood that Hinata was different than having a sister, brother, a mother or father. While it felt weird to have her sleeping on his chest, it also felt good. He felt wanted. She started to stir, "Ohayougozaimasu sunshine." Naruto quietly spoke into her ear.

She giggled and smiled, "Good morning to you too silly." They both got up and looked to see that the weather was becoming bad, dark clouds were forming and Naruto could smell rain in the air. "Shall we break camp or make a shelter?"

"I guess we should break camp and head towards the town so that we can get a room for a few nights. That way we would be assured of not getting wet at night." Naruto said as he sealed the sleeping bag back into the scroll. Brushing themselves then each other off from sleeping on the ground, they both smiled at each other. "I can tell it is going to rain. We should put on our cloaks and then head out. Shall we go by trees or keep to the ground…" He then smiled. "My lovely wife?"

Hinata was shocked to hear that from Naruto even though they were married. She knew it took more than agreeing to a ceremony and some kissing, while fantastic kissing it was only kissing. They needed to develop a relationship. She wanted, no, needed him to love her. If last night was any indication he could be passionate, and she knew that he would not abandon her.

She smiled deeply as she thought. "We can use the trees until we sense someone near then we need to suppress our chakra and walk." She blushed and looked at Naruto, "Thank you for last night, I enjoyed it immensely."

Naruto scratching the back of his head, "I did too, but why are you thanking me? I wanted too and you seemed to want too so it just happened." Hinata looked confused as Naruto hung his head, "Sorry, I am not good at saying things."

Hinata smiled, "Naru-kun, just let me know if you feel okay, if not I will try to help you feel better. I know you care for me, you changed my nii-san and my family for me and for that I am grateful. That and agreeing to marry me was also a ways of showing that you care for me. Even if you do not know if you love me yet, I can wait for you to figure it out. I love you enough to wait."

Naruto finished putting out the fire and then smiled, "Well… there were a lot of reasons to go thru with the marriage. I like you and think you would be a good wife, I am not sure what that truly means but I know that it is true. You are kind and caring, we have the same nindo. I also know you would never abandon me."

Hinata moved over to Naruto and hugged him. "I have been alone for all these years." He started to tremble. "I thought I had found people who were precious to me, I was right and I was wrong."

'Oh Naruto-kun, you were hurt like no one should ever be hurt.' Hinata thought. "Naruto-kun, I would never hurt you on purpose like Sakura or Sasuke did. You may have thought you loved Sakura, but did she treat you how you wanted to be treated?" Naruto shook his head.

"I agreed to the marriage for my own selfish purposes. First and most importantly, I love you and wanted you all to myself. I have seen how you were treated and how you pushed to overcome what people put in front of you to try to stop you. I know you are hurting, I want to help you. I need to help you, because you helped me. I owe you so much but also I want to be with you. You are the boy of my dreams, and now I have you." Naruto looked surprised.

"And yes I wanted to make sure I didn't marry that jerk Sasuke, but I wanted you first. I know Sakura hurt you but I will try to help you in healing that wound. You are my one true love and I will never abandon you. Your father did great things, and you have done great things. You have done things while life is stacked against you."

Naruto started to cry, sobbing into her shoulder. "There, there my love. You can cry with me any time. I am here for you." Hinata comforted Naruto. "I know the masks you would put on each day, I found it a mark of strength that you could come each day and have a smile on your face. Others would tease you Sakura would hit you. But through it all you would smile no matter how much it hurt. Let it out, I am here for you. This is part of what love is my Naruto-kun."

Lightly hugging Naruto, Hinata continues. "I will help you through the pain and we both can enjoy each other's company. This is also what part of what marriage is. You are here for me and I am here for you. Did you know that arranged marriages, well most of them, eventually lead to love. My father knew that I would not be able to marry Sasuke, not after what he did to you, especially with how I felt and still feel about you."

Naruto was sobbing even harder and was holding her tight. "I can't make it all go away but I can try to make it hurt less. I know you thought of Sasuke as a brother, that maybe so but look at what his brother did, he killed nearly his entire clan and yet Sasuke would try to kill his best friend. You are better than him by so much, my love. He was spoiled and wanting only for revenge. Did he care about how you developed?"

"You took on Gaara of the sand and won, Sasuke could not. You carry the hardest burden in the world you are the jinjuukriki of the Kyubi the strongest of the Bijuu. You hold him and protect the world from him. And you have done it for more than thirteen years with a smile on your face. I know you have only known for a year or so. But I would like to help you with your burden."

Naruto asked in between the sobs. "How?"

"I am now your wife Uzumaki Naruto. That is my burden, and I gladly take it." She tilted his face and kissed his lips ever so gently and kept the kiss for several minutes. "See I know your burden and do not run away from it. I will do everything I can to ease your pain. You are the one I love." She kissed him again.

She looked in his swollen and bloodshot eyes. "Now shall we go my love, I will not leave you." She gathered the packs and put them on both of them. She took his hand and they quietly left the clearing. They jumped into the trees holding hands and headed towards the town Kakashi and Kurenai told them to go to.

After a half hour of going through the canopy Naruto finally spoke, "Thank you Hinata-chan. You don't know what it means to me to have someone who would do what you just did. I still hurt but I feel like you have touched something in me that I didn't know was there. I am sad, but content." He started to blush."And I never want to be apart from you. If this is love then I love you."

Hinata looked at him and smiled and tear ran down her face. Naruto started to get scared, "I am sorry, what did I do wrong? I am sorry Hinata-chan, I promise I won't do it again." Looking depressed again.

Hinata squeezed his hand, "Naruto you did nothing wrong. I am just very happy. Naruto-kun I love you too." They continued for another couple hours, then the rain started to fall. It came down in sheets. They finally had to take shelter under a tree because the branches were starting to get too slippery to continue and visibility was down to nearly nothing.

"Naru-kun, we can eat lunch here and wait out the storm." Naruto now drenched nodded and started to take his wet clothes off. Hinata let out an 'Eep!' while he was disrobing. Naruto looked back confused as Sakura had seen him lots of time only in his boxers. She would usually tell him to put some clothes on and then pound him to unconsciousness make it a longer time for him to be that way.

"Naru-kun, while I know that we are married I am not ready for us to be naked together." Naruto went bright red when she said that grabbing his wet clothes and holding them in front of his chest and hips.

He started to nervously laugh, "Sorry Hina-chan, I am just used to changing when I need too. I will finish and you can change and I won't look. I don't want you thinking I'm a pervert."

Hinata wiped away a small nose bleed, "Naru-kun, if you are not getting naked then I am fine with that. As my husband you may look while I change. If you like what you see then I am happy with that. Also, you maybe a pervert but only with me." Hinata smiled at seeing Naruto nearly naked.

Her teen mind was thinking things she had never thought before. 'Well we have not consummated the marriage yet. We have been married for a couple days. I guess it would be okay. But are we still too young?' Naruto sat down after changing. Hinata slowly at first then peeled off her clothes. She saw Naruto turn bright red out of the corner of her eye.

She turned and put on dry clothes. 'Yes Naruto, that is me, I see the blood coming out of your nose. So you enjoyed what you saw.' She smiled and walked over next to Naruto. She then sat down and took the rice ball he offered. She blushed and nuzzled under his shoulder while they quietly ate.

A/N: I enjoyed this chapter I hope you enjoy it as much reading it as I did writing it.