Hello I am back with chapter 4! I want to take the time to thank Yuulin for the awesome comment left for this story! Thanks a ton comments like these keeps me going. With that being said I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Chapter 4: Minato and Kushina!

It was a calm and cool day, a tall figure stood in the shadows watching a hot headed girl. She was making her daily rounds as always. Currently she was at the book store, she went after getting a few groceries. He wasn't stalking her like Mikoto tried to accuse him of doing, but he couldn't help but memorize her daily routine since it intertwined with his own; even though he made sure they did. Next would be the ramen shop, she would always drop of some gift to the owner's pregnant wife and would somehow end up eating a few bowls of ramen. Then she would head home and somewhere along the line end up with Mikoto.

Minato sighed deeply, he wish he could get Kushina to see him the way he sees her. He had saved her life one time when she was kidnapped. He was able to find the red strands of hair she left behind as a trail. That was when they actually started to speak to one another, it was the day before teams were assigned and he had hoped to have her on his. It however did not turn out that way. After that it was hard to talk to her as they were always on missions at different times or the same time. Luckily Mikoto had been great friends with Kushina and since Mikoto and Minato were teammates he had some interaction with Kushina now. But he wanted more than just a mutual friend to bond them, he wanted to be able to ask her to go to the movies with him without having to have Mikoto there. He did love Mikoto as a sister and was thankful for her, but she would soon be married and won't be able to connect them.

He watched as another figure approached the girl, "Hey baby, I was wondering if you and I could get together later?"

Minato could see the girl's noes crinkle at her long term admirer Kiyumo. She turned red at his words, "No way you creep! How many times will I have to tell you no before you get the hint?!"

Kiyumo placed his arm around Kushina, this was an action he should not have done. Minato knew it would end badly. Kushina balled up her fist and punched Kiyumo, "That will show ya not to mess with me! Believe it!"

Kushina stormed away and Minato stood and watched Kiyumo, he had to give it to him he didn't give up so easily. Minato couldn't help but think how Kushina will act towards him. Mikoto told him not to worry and that he wasn't like the other men who have taken an interest in Kushina. He couldn't help but worry. He was rumored to become the next leader to the village, he's beloved by his peers, a warrior to his country, and brave beyond compare. Albeit, when it came to Kushina, the red head who had the prettiest green eyes which sparkled and burn with passion. He was nervous, he even had tell himself to stop staring at her at times.

Kiyumo bumped into Minato, "Watch out flash."

Minato took a deep breath he wasn't one to chase a confrontation, but maybe it was seeing the dog ninja hit on the girl he liked. He made a smart remark, "There's not much to watch out for."

Kiyumo spun around on his heel baring his sharp teeth, "What did you say?"

Minato simply looked at the Kiyumo, "How do you work up the courage to ask Kushina out every time knowing she'll shoot you down?"

Kiyumo was giving off kill intent which caused his black hound Fuse to growl at Minato, "You have the nerve to ask me for advice after such a disrespectful comment?! I'm not a coward like you! You're a coward! There now that you have your answer I'm going to kick your ass!"

Minato stood calmly waiting to be attacked but Fugaku dropped down from a roof top. He looked at Minato then to his teammate, "Kiyumo fighting without probable cause is against the law. If you attack Minato I'll have to arrest you."

Minato then remembered that Fugaku was recently promoted to head of the police force. He watched as the Kiyumo yelled out of anger before turning and walking away, "Whatever I'll get that battle one day."

Fugaku turned to Minato who thanked him for defusing the situation, "Hnn." Fugaku had a deep scowl, "Just be sure to only like Kushina and no one but Kushina."

He then turned to take his leave before Minato could respond. Fugaku hopped from roof top to roof top, he was really beginning to like Mikoto, but he had to take care of some business immediately.

Minato stood up straighter, "Today is the day I ask her out."

He started to think where would she be next? By now she would have dropped off her groceries and usually on cooler days like this her and Mikoto would go to the parks and walk around. Before he even realized it he was walking, more like jogging, no running towards the park to meet Kushina and ask her out, and nothing would stop him. Hopefully.

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"I kissed him on the cheek and went inside the house." Mikoto had just finished telling Kushina about the rest of her night after they parted ways.

They had been walking around but decided to sit down on a park bench.

Kushina slightly smiled at her friend, "I'm happy you don't totally hate the guy ya know, but I wouldn't trust him if he doesn't trust you."

Mikoto blushed, "He didn't say he didn't trust me, just people." She then thought about it and giggled with embarrassment, "On second thought maybe I need to pray to God about it."

Kushina nodded her head up and down calmly, "I need to pray maybe then I'll catch a break with men."

Mikoto smiled and laid her head on the red head's shoulder. Her friend was a total tomboy when she was younger. She had grown up and even though she was still a tomboy, she was a girly girl in many ways, like wanting a cute guy.

A quick yellow flash caused the girls to squint their eyes. Kushina looked up at Minato, his perfectly chiseled jaw was framed perfectly by his long yellow hair. Kushina held a slight blush on her cheeks and Mikoto took the time to whisper, "This may be a sign take a chance Shi-Shi before someone else does."

Kushina's eyes widen at the thought of Minato ending up with someone else. Who else would love her? She couldn't end up with Kiyumo she was allergic to dogs. However she didn't really know if Minato felt anything for her. Probably not. Why would he, she wasn't the most attractive woman in the village he could have. Almost every girl her age wanted to be with Minato all but Mikoto. He could choose any girl. A girl whose hair wasn't an eccentric color or who didn't have pale skin, in contrast he could have a girl who had more curves, a girl others admire for her beauty.

She looked into his eyes and suddenly she didn't care about anything of those things, she had to tell him, "Minato I really need to tell you something."

Mikoto blushed in excitement she waited for this moment for forever, the moment her best friends realized they were meant for one another.

Minato shook his head, "I really need to speak first."

"No." Kushina shook her head back, "Me first Minato."

Normally, having a soft spot for Kushina, Minato would have back down but nothing was stopping him from telling her his feelings including her, "It's too important Kushina, It can't wait."

Kushina and Minato started to argue about who would speak first and in a matter of seconds it became a heated argument. Mikoto's face dropped in disappointment 'I cannot believe they are arguing at a time like this!' She thought to herself.

She gently coughed causing them to look her way, "Well flip a quarter, Kushina you're heads Minato tails."

The friends nodded and watched the girl toss the quarter into the air and catch it. Mikoto looked at the coin, it was heads, Kushina had won however, she lied to her friends, "Tails Minato you get to speak first."

Mikoto lied because she knew Kushina wanted Minato to ask her out and Mikoto could tell that was what he was about to do. She never seen such passion in his eyes before.

Minato looked at Kushina and blushed deeply, "I want to take you out."

Kushina gasped in shock, "Out like a date?"

Minato thought Kushina seemed disgusted by his proposal and panicked, "No."

Kushina then looked down to the ground in disappointment. Minato clenched his teeth the words Kiyumo spoke echoed inside of his mind. 'You're a coward!'

He took a deep breath he would rather fall down then never take a chance for her. The woman he cared deeply for, "Yes Kushina, a date. I would really like it if you'd go on a date with me."

Kushina's face turned red like it did when she punch Kiyumo and Minato waited for the rejection calmly, "Yes. I think that would be nice ya know."

Minato looked up to see Kushina smiling which in return made him smile.

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Mikoto had already walked away to give the Kushina and Minato privacy. She knew one of them if not both would tell her of the event that happened today. She was headed to see Fugaku, she wanted to see if he wanted to go on a date with her to better their relationship.

She reached Fugaku's house inside of the Uchiha compound. His maid had informed her that he was not home but he was at a house a few streets down. Mikoto thanked her and walked to the house. She walked to the door which was swung open and an older woman rushed out of it but stopped when she saw Mikoto.

"Hello." The woman said with a smile.

Mikoto smiled back, "Hello I'm looking for Fugaku Uchiha his home taker said I could find him here."

The woman nodded, "Yes he's here with my daughter Chiyo. They're best friends; you can go on up to him. I'll be back later, bye."

Mikoto watched as the woman left her, "She very trusting letting a stranger go into her home without knowing them. Nothing like Fugaku." Mikoto smiled and her stomach twisted at the sound of his name but in a good way.

Mikoto walked into the house and headed up the stairs hoping to find her fiancé and his friend. She heard sounds and she followed them down the hallway. It wasn't until she heard the noises clearly that she felt heat rise to her cheeks.

Someone was making love. Then, the sudden thought occurred to her that no one else was home besides herself, Fugaku, and Chiyo. Mikoto's heart started to beat slowly and painfully as she made her way to the door way of the bedroom the sounds were coming from.

She could hear the bed squeaking and a woman moaning, "Yes. Yes. Yes." Louder and louder.

She stood in front of the door and tears started to fill her eyes. She reached out to turn the door knob her hand was visibly shaking. She cracked the door open and her hands covered her mouth, tears spilled over her eyelids and rolled down her cheek.

She couldn't believe her eyes. There making love to who she guess to be Chiyo was Fugaku. Her fiancé. She stared in mortification, she watched as Fugaku stroked up and down on the girl and in response she bit her lip and began moaning once again. Mikoto's breathe became heavy and she felt like she wasn't getting any air.

Chiyo pulled Fugaku's head down and started to kiss him. Mikoto couldn't help but think the kiss she gave him on the cheek was nothing in comparison to her kisses.

The girl pulled away and spoke, "Aren't you going to miss this when you're married to that prick?"

Mikoto stepped backwards and the wooden floors creaked loudly. Fugaku jumped off the girl, "I thought your mother was gone. No one can know about this Chiyo."

Chiyo sat up angered at the interruption, "Relax she is. I'm sure it was nothing check if you want but hurry, I'm not done with you just yet."

"Hnn." Was the only response Fugaku gave, he wrapped a towel around his waist as he walked to the door way.

'Move!' Mikoto told herself but she could not. Her body was frozen, Fugaku swung opened the door and his eyes widen with shock, "Mikoto, W-?"

Mikoto cut him off, "How long have you been doing this?!"

Fugaku tried to grab her but she hopped back out of reach. Chiyo stood behind Fugaku with fear in her eyes.

"Mikoto."

"Stay the hell away from me stupid!"

Mikoto ran down the staircase as fast as she could just to be chased by Fugaku. She swung open the front door and stepped outside. Fugaku stopped himself from flying outside the door way. Mikoto knew he would never let himself been seen in practically no clothing. She stared at him, she wanted him to see that she hated him, that she wanted absolutely nothing to do with him.

"Don't worry, I will never be as stupid as to trust you again."

She turned around and walked away. Her heart was pained, and the sudden realization came to her that no matter what happens between them she was his betrothed. She was his.

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Well that is it for this chapter. Next chapter will be up soon! Comment/ reviews are extremely appreciated! Until next time =)