Far from over
''Come at me,'' Temari ordered, ''right now.''
Nothing happened and she was losing her patience.
''Come at me any way you want, just do it already!''
She was glaring at three genins she was supposed to train today. What was annoying her the most was the two boys who seemed like they would rather attack their girl friend, the most terrified of them all, instead of getting closer to terrifying jounin.
''If you don't,'' Temari spread her fan up to one moon, ''I will show what can be done with two moons visible.''
That didn't encourage them one bit. Just when Temari was about to yell again, she heard different kind of yelling out of the training grounds. It sounded desperate, impatient and very familiar.
''Temari!'' Sakura's red face because of the running soon appeared on the horizon.
''What?'' Temari yelled back, interested to hear what could be so important for Sakura to come all the way down here on her day off.
''It's no good, Temari! They are leaving tomorrow!''
''Who is leaving?'' Temari turned to her, when she'd got closer.
''Now!'' one of the boys exclaimed and they attacked Temari.
Well, attack sounded a bit harsh, as they tried to knock her down, and she waved just one time and they were scattered all around in a flash.
''They are leaving for Suna tomorrow!'' Sakura was all sweaty, being in a real hurry.
''Tomorrow?'' Temari stunned. ''But there's plenty of time left!''
Sakura shook her head.
''They will do some delivery mission along the way and-''
''Are you sure? Who told you that?'' Temari interrupted, noticing Sakura's very upset.
''Hokage-sama.''
''I see,'' Temari replied quickly, keeping an eye on the genins who were much braver now, while Sakura's been occupying Temari's attention. They couldn't know Temari's fan was invincible even for some jounins.
''All what've done was in vain!''
''It was not!'' Temari said firmly, looking at helpless genins. ''They won't be away forever and the wedding is in two weeks.''
''Actually, there's a problem with the bride and the groom.''
''What kind of problem?''
''They are not allowed to see each other one whole week before the wedding day!''
''What?'' Temari snapped.
She was so surprised that she wasn't aware the young genins succeeded at knocking her on the ground. They were giggling happily because she couldn't get up for a few moments.
''What are you doing here then? Go find Hinata!''
''Should I tell her right away? She will be very upset.''
''I know,'' Temari sighed, after she managed to sit up.
''What then?''
''The sooner she finds out, the more time we have. Will you stop that?'' Temari roared at genins who were attacking her the entire time.
Sakura nodded and turned to run and find Hinata as soon as possible.
''Before you go look for Hinata,'' Temari yelled, being on her feet again, waving like crazy with two-mooned fan, ''send Ino over here!''
''She is at work!''
''Just do it!''
Sakura shrugged and left the training grounds.
''What kind of stupid tradition is that?'' Temari was rumbling, nervously walking to and fro in front of Ino.
''A very sadistic one, I would say,'' Ino replied, not looking at her, busy with taking care of three genins who'd got in a way of Temari's fan.
''I mean, I can understand that groom-is-not-allowed-to-see-the-dress nonsense, but this is outrageous!''
Ino shrugged, while giving genins one last check.
''Let's see,'' Temari took a deep breath, trying to calm down. ''What else did you want to mention?''
''Well,'' Ino stood up, as she finished healing the last injured genin, ''don't freak out right away, but Sakura asked me for advice the other day.''
''About what?'' Temari gave her glare.
''You see, she wants to avoid conversation, knowing some things are easier done than said.''
''I'm all ears.''
''Hinata asked about something too.''
''What? And why are you telling me this now?''
Genins startled hearing Temari's angry voice. Ino tried to make them forget about their violent sparring partner, so she tapped their heads while they were hugging each other, totally impressed how Ino's not afraid of Temari.
''Relax, it's not a big deal! Hinata asked Sakura because she'd thought it's too stupid to ask you!''
''Why didn't you tell me before?''
''Because I thought Hinata would ask you, eventually.''
Temari sighed, looking at the genins. She pointed with her head to the village and they were on their way, running from Temari.
''You are taking it too personally! Sakura asked me, she said something to Hinata and one thing led to another,'' Ino sounded comforting. ''Besides, isn't it great they finally have the nerve to ask for something, without you threatening them?''
Temari rolled her eyes, but she wasn't mad.
''What did they want to know?''
''You know how Sasuke-kun is the most perfect?'' Ino chuckled quietly.
Temari smirked, assuming where this was going.
''Apparently, he isn't! Of course, that's not surprising,'' Ino said as seriously as possible, ''so Sakura asked for advice.''
Temari nodded, as a sign for Ino to hurry and get to the point.
''She needed about an hour, and I'm not kidding, to say out loud something about things she dislikes and how to let him know!''
''But she didn't say what exactly?''
''No!'' Ino was giggling. ''I really don't know what's the big deal!''
''And Hinata?''
''When Sakura said how to avoid something she disliked, Hinata wanted to know the opposite.''
''How to let him know that she likes something?''
''Actually show, but it's the same.''
''And you are not making this all up to distract me from the real problem?''
''I don't see the point discussing it without them since we have no idea how Hinata feels about it.''
Temari sighed.
''Come on, don't be like that!'' Ino tapped Temari's shoulder. ''We'll think of something!''
''I'm not sure.''
''Let's get going, and I will tell you what I advised to them.''
''Is that what you would really do?'' Temari asked when they left training grounds.
''I can't tell because I've never been in a serious relationship like that.''
''What do you think, how will Sasuke react, if she ever tells him?''
''Considering how Sakura treats him, he should do his best to get better,'' Ino said.
''So he is not the best any more?''
''He is. But for her. I could never be as patient as Sakura. If he ever hurts her, Naruto and I will join forces and hurt him really bad!''
''You really care for her,'' Temari smirked.
Ino shrugged.
''And Hinata?''
''What about her?''
''What would you do for her if she asks you to?''
''Did you think of something?''
''Unfortunately, I didn't.''
''If it's your idea, I will do anything!'' Ino said happily and they rushed to meet with Hinata and Sakura.
''It's all right, Sakura-chan,'' Hinata was trying to calm Sakura down.
''It's not!'' Sakura snapped. ''It turned out totally wrong!''
''There's still time,'' Hinata shrugged.
''You think you have enough time to prepare?''
''If I had another twenty years, it wouldn't be enough time, Sakura-chan,'' Hinata smiled, ''I know myself well. Maybe this is a good thing.''
''I know why you are calm!'' Sakura stopped walking to look at Hinata better. ''You plan on running-''
Hinata put a palm over Sakura's mouth.
''That's the last thing on my mind,'' Hinata said seriously. ''Besides, I'm sure Temari-san has an idea!''
Sakura didn't want to tell her Temari'd reacted in the worst possible way.
''For how long do you know about this silly tradition?'' Temari asked.
''From the beginning,'' Hinata shrugged.
''Why didn't you tell us?''
''I thought it was not that important,'' Hinata replied, ''since we've been expecting that Itachi-san will spend that week in Suna.''
''To escort Gaara,'' Temari added.
''Never mind that,'' Ino said. ''That week is not a problem, but this mission out of the blue.''
''Maybe we could ask Hokage-sama to delay it!'' Sakura said.
''We don't have a valid reason,'' Temari frowned, ''and I think it's some money shortage, so that's not an option.''
''Maybe we should-''
''Should I get your usual?'' the waitress interrupted Sakura.
''We'll just have tea!'' Ino said to surprised waitress.
''No alcohol?'' Temari asked.
''I'm stepping in for Shizune-senpai tonight, as she is doing my shift right now.''
''I'm so sorry, Ino-chan!''
''It's Temari's fault, actually,'' Ino smirked. ''She thinks you need another lesson.''
''I didn't say that!'' Temari objected. ''I said it would be better if everything went as planned.''
''Well, that's off. What you've planned?''
''Hinata is trying to find the right time and place to get a few things straight,'' Temari explained.
''It's really harder than it seems,'' Hinata said sadly. ''Everytime I made up my mind that today is the day, something pops up! Like this mission.''
''So basically, you've been delaying inevitable,'' Sakura said.
''And thanks to recent events, the only day left is tomorrow.''
''What time tomorrow?'' Temari asked. ''Timing is crucial.''
''And place,'' Ino added.
''Place? But they will just talk. Right, Hinata?'' Sakura asked Hinata.
''We're not like you, Sakura-chan.''
''What is that supposed to mean?''
''We don't hold hands and chat casually everywhere about everything.''
''Oh that. So where then?''
''Let's see! We need a place where nobody would bother them!'' Temari said.
''Don't forget about the mission,'' Ino said. ''They can't leave far away!''
''Let's stay here, shall we? It will be more simple.''
''If people are disturbing them, then somewhere private.''
''Like jounin meeting room,'' Sakura suggested.
''We can be disturbed there too.''
''Because you're both heirs! This is impossible!'' Temari sighed.
''Let's try from a different perspective!'' Ino suggested. ''Who is the most likely to bother them tomorrow?''
''Any clan member,'' Hinata said, ''or close family.''
''So, if you're some place your family would never look for you,'' Ino said, ''we've eliminated the half of problematic people.''
''No!'' Temari gave her glare. ''She will not spend time in some dark and distant-''
''Wait!'' Ino raised her palm. ''Itachi-san has to feel comfortable too, remember? And he mustn't have an excuse to leave. Well, not if Hinata doesn't want him to leave.''
They all glanced at Hinata.
''If he is at home, he doesn't need to leave anywhere,'' Sakura said.
''Home? Like Uchiha home?'' Temari asked.
''Yeah,'' Sakura frowned, ''that's not so great idea.''
''Just a second,'' Temari said, ''that is true. Since they are leaving, he will probably rush home to pack or something. If he's already there, he can't leave with some lame excuse.''
''That's right! Hinata will be the one who will leave when she gets what she came for!'' Ino said.
''That sounded very wrong,'' Temari said.
''To your dirty mind it did,'' Ino chuckled. ''Since you brought it up, there will be bed!''
''Ino!'' Sakura hissed, although Hinata obviously didn't mind.
''Well, my family won't expect me to be there,'' Hinata said, ''but I wouldn't feel comfortable there.''
''And what if you two were alone?'' Temari asked.
''I thought that's the point!'' Ino said.
''I mean, at his home.''
''It would all be easier if he had his own home,'' Sakura said.
''Then we wouldn't be sitting here, discussing this, would we?'' Temari seemed very stressed.
''Probably.''
Hinata was feeling useless while they were proposing possible solutions.
''Even if someone somehow occupy his parents,'' Temari continued, ''tt wouldn't look right for neighbours to see them.''
''Since they are very straight about young couple acting like ordinary young couple,'' Ino added.
''Hinata's home is out of the question and we don't have any more places,'' Temari concluded.
''By the way, Sasuke-kun is in the way too. They are leaving together and, if somehow Hinata gets the chance to be in private with Itachi-san, he might be the one who will ruin everything!''
''Luckily, Sakura knows how to keep him busy,'' Temari said.
''Busy?''
''Sure! You can hug him all you want and tell him to be careful million times! You don't have to fake you will miss him.''
''What's with that sad look, Sakura?'' Temari asked.
''He is really happy because he's leaving.''
They all sighed sadly.
''Come on, let's think!'' Temari refused to give up. ''What's the worst that can happen if you don't get the chance to talk to him?''
''Cancelling the wedding!'' Sakura interrupted Hinata's answer.
''That was never an option, Sakura-chan,'' Hinata forced a smile,''Nothing will happen if we don't talk. We will get married and we will pretend we're happy just like we are doing it now.''
''But you do love him, Hinata!'' Sakura sounded like she was asking her.
''What difference does it make how I feel if I'm only an heiress to him?''
''Is that what you want to ask him?'' Ino asked.
''I can't ask him that. Not two weeks before the wedding,'' Hinata said seriously. ''First, he would never tell me the truth, because it's too late, and second, I don't want to know.''
''Hinata,'' Temari said, ''you do know it's better to cancel everything than spend your whole life regretting?''
''I would end up unhappy either way, Temari-san. I would disappoint everyone and, more important, Itachi-san would also. We are not a common couple. We can't act like that, we just-''
Hinata took a deep breath, trying not to sound upset.
''Maybe it's better this way. We both know we'll never fail others' expectations no matter what. I was aware from the beginning what my choice means. It's my fault I don't have the courage to face the truth.''
''It's not your fault,'' Temari didn't sound convincing.
''Let's forget about that for a second!'' Ino suggested. ''Do you remember what were you like a month ago, at this same restaurant?''
Hinata forced a smile.
''I must say I never thought you will open up like this,'' Ino smiled, ''and it's great! I think you are ready to confront your future husband, on any topic. From what you've told us, he is not some shallow immature random guy. I am not defending him, but you should give it a try. Before the wedding.''
''Ino is right, Hinata,'' Temari said. ''Nothing you'd planned didn't turn the way you'd wanted, but it went fine. Maybe better than that.''
''You finally can talk to Mikoto-san without me around, even argue a bit,'' Sakura chuckled quietly. ''Not to mention you soften Temari's heart!''
''Hey now! I'm not that harsh!''
''Yes you are! Maybe you should be the one talking to Itachi-san!'' Ino chuckled. ''And Shikamaru can hold him with his Shadow Technique!''
''And you will read his mind and we will all live at the Uchiha district forever together!
Even Hinata laughed to Temari's comment.
''We want you to be happy, Hinata,'' Temari said, ''because you really deserve it.''
''Thank you, Temari-san,'' Hinata smiled shyly.
''Huh, now that we've mentioned Shikamaru, maybe he can gives us a man's perspective.''
''He is a special kind, Sakura. He got Temari somehow,'' Ino winked at Temari.
''And I don't think his relationship with Itachi-san is so great, which brings us back to Sasuke.''
''You want Sasuke to help out?'' Sakura asked. ''I don't think that's a good idea. He would reveal everything to his brother.''
''Not that!'' Temari said, ''But he might know when they are leaving exactly. And maybe you can-''
''Itachi-san is the problem. And the clan. And the people,'' Ino reminded.
''So, no people at all. Cemetery?''
''Very romantic.''
''You are constantly forgetting they have to be at some place Itachi-san doesn't want to leave.''
''That's right,'' Hinata said sadly. ''If I say something wrong, he can always say we should talk about it later and leave.''
''And now Ino will say you can strip,'' Temari rolled her eyes, looking at Ino who looked like she was about to say something like it, ''but she can't strip in public place. Or anywhere she doesn't feel comfortable.''
''Didn't we say indoors?''
''This will take forever!''
''And hospital?''
''What about it, Ino?'' Temari frowned.
''Nobody could disturb them there!''
''If Tsunade-sama sees him near the hospital, she will do a complete exam of his physical condition. You know she's been paranoid for months over something about Itachi-san!''
''About his blindness.''
''What?'' Sakura looked at Hinata.
''How come we don't know that?''
''Actually,'' Ino shrugged, ''I knew.''
''What? Why did Tsunade-sama tell you and not me?''
''Because you would worry over Sasuke-kun. And blurt everything out to Hinata.''
''How do you know, Hinata?'' Temari asked.
Hinata looked away, knowing she had a confidential information.
''Ocular jutsu,'' Temari smirked.
''No way! You see through everything!'' Sakura stunned.
''It couldn't be helped. I really wanted to know what's wrong.''
''Why didn't you ask him?''
''I did! He said it's just a precaution and refused to talk more about it.''
''Is it serious?'' Sakura asked Ino.
''It might get,'' Ino shrugged, ''but you have nothing to worry about! Sasuke-kun is younger!''
''And not as strong as his brother,'' Sakura sighed.
''So? I'm not as strong as Temari or skilled like you. Not to forget spying naked people with Hinata's eyes!''
They all chuckled.
''Have you ever done it?'' Ino asked her.
''It was accidentally, and only once!''
''Sounds like fun! Tell us!'' Ino demanded.
''It was quite traumatic, since I was very young and unable to control my power properly.''
''That's no fun!'' Temari smirked. ''But it is very powerful.''
Hinata shrugged.
''I would rather have Ino-chan's ability power.''
''In order to use it, you have to be really close to your subject. And we still don't have a solution for you two.''
''Let's imagine the perfect situation for the two of them just to see how close to it we can get!''
They all nodded to Temari's suggestion.
''Alone, indoors, without any clan member or Sasuke, for at least an hour!'' Temari said.
''Without anybody, if possible!'' Ino added.
''Itachi-san as carefree as possible, if that's possible,'' Temari added.
''Hinata, determined like when she is with you!'' Ino pointed at Temari. ''And in my opinion, you are sometimes scarier than any guy I know!''
''Temari-san is not like that!''
''Maybe you should've seen genins she trained earlier,'' Ino smirked.
''It was for their own good,'' Temari said. ''They've learnt that the best moment for attack is when Sakura interrupts me!''
They all chuckled.
''I think we don't want to solve this because that would mean ending of our secret sexy meetings,'' Ino said.
''Who said it will be an end?'' Sakura asked. ''Won't we dance some more?''
''You know how to dance,'' Temari said. ''Still, you can ask for advice on anything.''
''I think you have what it takes. Both of you.''
''There is no time and this is very important now. In order to get everything perfect for tomorrow, we need help.''
Hinata stunned.
''You thought of something?''
''Well, yeah,'' Temari shrugged.
''Why didn't you tell us?'' Sakura asked. ''And when did you think of it?''
''Well, Ino said Shikamaru should strangle Itachi-san to prevent him from escaping, but he is not the problem. The people around him and Hinata are.''
''Entire Uchiha clan is hard to handle. For any of us, at least,'' Ino smiled and got up.
''In an hour? Will it be enough?'' Temari asked.
''We'll meet in front of Hokage's tower. Wait longer, I can't be sure how much time it might take!''
''Just one more thing before you leave!'' Temari yelled, as Ino was on her way out. ''When did you think of the same as me?''
''When you told I would recommend to strip!''
''And you wanted to propose this?''
''No! I thought it would be a shame if Hinata's the only one stripping!''
''No, Ino-chan!''
''But, Hinata, you have nothing to worry about!'' Temari yelled after Hinata, who left to catch up Ino, who'd already left.
''Wait, Ino-chan!'' Hinata stopped Ino's fast walk.
''What's the matter? You've changed your mind?''
''You can't ask that, it's too much!''
''Let me worry about that,'' Ino smirked.
''And how will you explain the reason-''
''Reason is obvious! You should have a proper goodbye before the wedding. It's perfectly normal.''
''But you can't reveal too much!''
''I won't reveal anything until he agrees to help out, don't worry!''
''I still think that's wrong! It's not worth that much trouble.''
''Trust me, it's better to do something, then regret doing it, than think about what you should've done. It will be tormenting for you to wait two weeks.''
Hinata shrugged, accepting Ino's offer.
''I'm not sure what I should do, anyway.''
''You must do what you want!'' Ino waved at her. ''See you in an hour!''
''Why is this taking so long?'' Temari sighed. ''She should've just blackmail-''
''There she is!'' Sakura pointed at Ino's ponytail approaching.
''Well?'' Temari was too impatient to wait for Ino to catch her breath since she was running until now.
''You know how much I hate talking!'' she managed to say.
''I don't care about that! Did he-''
''What do you think?'' Ino interrupted Temari's question.
''How much does he know?''
''Less than Shikamaru.''
Temari nodded, looking satisfied with that answer and they all headed to Hokage's office.
''Greetings, Hokage-sama!'' Temari said happily.
''Temari, hello! Ino, you too! Sakura! And even Hinata!'' Kakashi stuttered. ''What brings you here?''
''Actually, we need Shikamaru. It's really urgent, if that's fine with you,'' Temari said quickly, while Shikamaru was looking very sleepy.
''I see. All four of you need him?''
''Never mind that, it will just take a moment. Can we go?'' Temari headed to leave as Shikamaru stood up.
''It's really nice of you to agree to write your own wedding speech,'' Hinata interrupted Kakashi's question.
''My own wedding speech?'' Kakashi repeated, while looking at the door closing after Temari and Shikamaru.
''Yes!'' Hinata smiled. ''Tsunade-sama said it would be more personal and I'm really looking forward to hear it.''
''Speaking of Tsunade-sama,'' Ino interrupted Kakashi again, ''is she at the hospital? I need to speak with her.''
Kakashi nodded, staring at Ino's hand around Sakura's.
''Great! Thank you!'' Ino said and dragged Sakura out of the office.
''Later, Hokage-sama!'' Sakura yelled from the outside.
''The speech,'' Kakashi repeated, like he had no idea what Hinata'd meant.
''The same like you gave at your inauguration,'' Hinata smiled. ''I was very touched.''
''I don't recall-,'' Kakashi began, but the door opened again.
''Yes, final plan!'' Temari hissed at Shikamaru, who was picking something up from his desk.
He shrugged looking at Kakashi.
''Let's go, Hinata!'' Temari ordered. ''Sorry for interruption, Hokage-sama!''
''Any time.''
The girls bowed quickly and left.
''Is everything okay?'' Sakura asked.
''Of course, why do you ask?'' Ino said while they were on their way to the hospital.
''You seem like it's something,'' Sakura checked Ino. ''What happened?''
''It went well, but not the way I'd expected, that's all.''
''What do you mean? Did he want something in return?'
''Well,'' Ino smirked, ''I can't tell you what I-''
Ino's smile vanished.
''Are you sure everything's fine?'' Sakura asked, looking very worried.
''Yeah, it's fine!'' Ino said quickly. ''It's nothing, really!''
''You know,'' Sakura frowned. ''You could've turned down whatever he'd wanted.''
''It's nothing like that!'' Ino forced a smile. ''And we all should do our best tomorrow!''
''We?''
''Don't you think Hinata deserves to have what you have?''
''Sasuke?''
''Silly!'' Ino chuckled. ''Somebody she feels comfortable around, someone she trusts and someone who cares for her!''
''Everybody deserves someone like that!''
''Especially Hinata. She is almost as patient as you are. And I didn't hear nothing bad about Itachi-san, he can't marry Hinata just because she's an heiress. I think there's more.''
''She is very pretty.''
''Come on, Sakura, didn't you listen to Hinata at all? He never did anything she hadn't approved.''
''That doesn't mean he loves her.''
''That also means he is not like other guys.''
''Of course, he is perfect,'' Sakura rolled her eyes.
''Now you sound like Sasuke-kun!''
''Why do you need to see Tsunade-sama?'' Sakura asked when they'd arrived to hospital.
''You will talk to her and ask for our entire day off tomorrow.''
''Why can't you ask?''
''I asked her million times before today, I think she doesn't want to see me ever again with my chaotic schedule!''
''Entire day?'' Sakura asked and Ino went to change into a nurse uniform. ''You're staying tonight?''
''Sakura, you should start listening! I can't have two days off!''
''You really want this to work out fine, don't you?''
''I waited for you and Sasuke-kun to end up together for years! Now I can hurry things up with Hinata and I will do my best!'' Ino smiled.
''Don't you think it's too late? I mean, tomorrow it will be over.''
''It will be over for us, but not for Hinata. For her it will begin for real.''
''What if he doesn't love her?'' Sakura asked quietly.
''It's impossible to tell. Maybe he just doesn't feel like showing his true feelings. Sometimes you miss guys like Naruto!''
''Shut up!'' Sakura chuckled.
''I know you miss him. To be honest, I miss him too, and he is not my best friend.''
''I think Sasuke wants to leave just to have a chance to fight him as soon as possible,'' Sakura frowned.
''Sasuke-kun!'' Ino whispered. ''You have to keep him away from Itachi-san tomorrow!''
''How am I supposed to do that?''
''We will talk in the morning. Now you go find Tsunade-sama and inform her about tomorrow.''
''And what if she refuses?''
''Offer her more! More of my shifts, missions, everything!''
''I didn't think you would go that far for something that doesn't affect you at all!'' Sakura smirked.
''It's for love and happiness, and a great wedding party!'' Ino gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. ''Now go!''
''Temari-san, is Shikamaru-kun mad about something?'' Hinata asked when they were on their way from Hokage's tower.
''Well,'' Temari smirked, ''he is not thrilled that tomorrow is the last day.''
''Last day of our lessons?''
''Final, actually. We will see what you can do now.''
''Nothing much, I'm afraid,'' Hinata shrugged.
''I know you don't think that. Four weeks ago, tomorrow's day wouldn't mean much, but right now, I'm sure you will manage to do what you want.''
Hinata shrugged.
''Ino told me you'd asked her for advice.''
''About that, I'm sorry, it just came up that one time!''
''You don't need to apologize,'' Temari smirked. ''I just wanted to prove it to you how much you've changed.''
''It's not a big change.''
''But it's a good change. That means you are ready. For everything.''
''We are not cancelling!'' Hinata said seriously, but calmly.
''See?'' Temari smiled. ''You are more determined than ever.''
''I have to be. It's my life you all want to turn out fine.''
''Now I know it will, because you will do your best.''
''Where are you going, Temari-san?'' Hinata asked after Temari stopped walking.
''I have to tell Ino what Shikamaru proposed so our plan can be more efficient.''
''And what if I fail?''
''You can't fail, Hinata. No matter how it ends, at least you've tried.''
''Perfect ending would include waking up tomorrow morning with everything done!''
''You are the only one who can get things done,'' Temari said.
Hinata sighed, knowing what Temari had in mind.
''What is the most important Itachi-san has to know?''
''That I can't be happy knowing he's not.''
Temari wanted to say something, but Hinata interrupted.
''If I could turn back time, I would tell him that first. On that first night.''
''I wonder,'' Temari began, ''if there's somebody good enough to become your husband. You are more than perfect.''
Hinata smiled, but shook her head.
''I am not.''
''You just have to be honest with him and he will see it for himself. Maybe not tomorrow, but eventually.''
''It's easy for you to say, Temari-san! You've already found someone perfect.''
''It wasn't easy. It can't be, because then it wouldn't be perfect.''
''At least I know how to dance.''
Temari chuckled, knowing Hinata was trying to remember good things in order to forget bad ones.
''And you can make everything happen if you ask in the right way!'' Temari added.
Hinata smiled and they decided to part.
''Is it too late,'' Hinata'd asked before Temari left, ''to ask for more advice? Before the final lesson?''
''It's never too late,'' Temari replied happily. ''I think you will ask for more even after it's all over!''