BB: Holy crap, twenty whole chapters. this is the longest story I've ever written.
Shayshaymura: When am I going to come back?
BB: Later, now it's time for some Hianta's story.
SHay: BUT!
BB: NO BUTS! DISCLAIM!
Shay: BB owns nothing. -pouts-
Hinata was listening slightly to Naruto and Tsunade's conversation, as she scanned the room. She noticed a couple of people she knew, but no one she could really say she had liked. She took in the dresses, and the people, until that one thing made her freeze.
Her eyes caught the eyes of her sister.
Hanabi Hyuuga was four years younger then her older sister. She was an inch or two shorter then Hinata, and was wearing a black dress. Hinata blinked as she observed what her younger sister was wearing. Hanabi had always had a desire for flare. She loved bright colors and anything that got a reaction out of people. But tonight she was wearing a very conservative outfit, especially for her.
Hinata and Hanabi stared at each other. Hanabi was no doubt wondering why her disgraced sister had dared to show her face back here again. Hinata just couldn't look away.
The girls' mother had died when Hanabi was born, and at four, Hinata decided to take care of her little sister. As they grew up, Hinata watched and protected her sister. Whenever Hanabi broke something, Hinata would say she had done it. Everyone believed it, because Hanabi was the golden child and Hinata was the outcast.
Hinata would have given her life for her younger sister. Hanabi had grown up to care less.
Hinata and Hanabi stared at each other for a good 30 seconds, until Hinata realized that her father was sitting nearby. When she saw that he was about to turn, she spun quickly. She nearly buried her face in Naruto's chest.
She heard him tell his grandmother something about getting something to eat, but wasn't really paying attention. Her mind was back with her sister, trying to think about what was going on with Hanabi.
"I have to go say hi to someone, and then we can go." Naruto whispered in her ear. Hinata looked up at him, in shock.
"W-we don't h-have to go." Hinata winced at hearing her own stutter. Seeing her sister had knocked her composure down a little.
"Yeah, we do. I have a feeling that someone is going cause a fight if we stay." Naruto led her across the room, and stopped near a door. "And really, I don't want to see Rin and Kakashi. I'm starving, so let's just go now."
"W-won't you g-get in t-trouble?" Hinata questioned.
"Just another lecture on top of the others I've already racked up." Naruto shrugged. "It's no big deal. Are you hungry?"
"Yes." Hinata nodded firmly. She really wasn't, but wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. She would have loved to speak to her sister, but she couldn't handle her father.
"Awesome." Naruto gave her a huge grin. He grabbed her hand, and started towards the exit. "I know the perfect place to go."
Hinata smiled, and hurried to keep up with him. It wasn't easy in high heels.
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Hinata blinked, as Naruto pulled up in front of a small dingy ramen restaurant. It was old, and weathered, with a sign that read 'Ichiraku Ramen.'
Naruto was already out of the car, and holding her door open.
"Come on." Naruto said with a grin. He looked at the shop and frowned a little. "I wonder if Ayame is back yet"
Hinata was extremely confused. She climbed out of the car, and followed Naruto into the shop. He held the door open for her, and she walked in. The smell of noodles hit her nose, and she blinked. The shop was completely empty. No one was even behind the counter.
Naruto came in behind her, and yelled loudly, "HEY OLD MAN!!" He winked at Hinata, and walked to the counter. "OLD MAN, IS AYAME BACK YET?"
"Naruto-gaki, you're being too loud again." An old man walked in from a door in the back. He was slightly pudgy, with a round face, and squinty eyes. He gave Naruto a reproachful look, and smiled at Hinata. "And who are you, young lady?" He asked kindly.
"She's Hinata Hyuuga, my date." Naruto said with a grin. "We just got out of one of Granny's big party."
The old man gave Naruto another reproachful look, and turned back to Hinata. "Hello, Ms. Hyuuga. I am Teuchi, the owner of the shop."
"Hi." Hinata said quietly. "You can call me Hinata, if you w-want."
Teuchi nodded, and turned back to Naruto. "Now what were you yelling about, gaki?"
"I was wondering if Ayame was back yet." Naruto said with a grin. "So is she?"
"Perhaps. Are you going to eat something?" Teuchi raised his eyebrows.
"Of course!" Naruto laughed. "Don't I always?"
Teuchi laughed. "Yes, you do. What do you want?"
"Miso, please. Hinata, you want something?" Naruto turned, and looked at her. Hinata nodded.
"Some barbecue pork, please." Hinata said softly.
"Coming right up. AYAME, WE GOT CUSTOMERS!" Teuchi yelled to the back room door.
"Dad, I'm trying to finish this essay." A pretty girl with brown hair, and brown eyes walked out into the shop. She was scowling, glaring at Teuchi. "And you can ma-" She stopped when her eyes hit Naruto.
Naruto grinned. "Hiya, Ayama-nee-chan."
"NARUTO!" Ayame let out a yell, and rushed from behind the counter to hug the blonde. Naruto just laughed, taking a step back as not to fall from Ayame's hug.
"YOu know, you would think you would've missed me." Naruto said, returning the hug. Ayame pulled back, and hit Naruto on top of the head. Naruto just laughed.
"Of course I missed you, you little baka." Ayame shook her head. "What are we going to do with you?"
"Feed me." Naruto said, shrugging. "How was New York?"
"Amazingly busy." Ayame said. "I grew up in a city, but next to New Yorkers, I'm practically a country girl."
"Geez." Naruto turned and smiled at Hinata. "Ayame-nee-chan, this is Hinata. Hinata, this is Ayame."
"Hi." Ayame said smiling. Hinata nodded, too shy to really say anything. Ayame turned to Naruto. "You want us to leave you two alone?" Ayame said in a suggestive tone.
Hinata blushed, but Naruto just laughed.
BB: What's a Naruto story without old Man Teuchi and Ayame?
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