Ramen Doodles

By Andrew J. Talon

Disclaimer: I do not and probably never will own Naruto or any other copyrighted works mentioned in this story. I am not writing this for profit.

Some time before Naruto and Hinata's wedding...

Ayame was surprised but pleased when Hinata and Naruto invited her over to dinner at his apartment. It occurred to her that she hadn't really socialized with them much outside of Ichiraku's, and she was very pleased and flattered to join them. It was a good meal, too-Thankfully not ramen. Of course she loved ramen, but she didn't want it for every meal. They spent the meal talking about Naruto and Hinata's upcoming wedding, and then to more on their relationship. It turned out Hinata loved violent action movies and horror flicks, and Naruto was the one scared of the latter despite everything he'd gone through. And that Naruto was an incredible gardener with Mr. Ukki, and had been exchanging tips with the Hyuuga groundskeepers.

It made her glad to see her two best customers happy together, and growing up.

That said, the way they looked at eachother so lovingly... Holding hands, smiling, making little jokes that only they knew... Ayame felt acutely aware of how single she was. And she couldn't help remembering the crush she'd had on Naruto. It was only natural: She'd known him since he was a boy, and he'd grown up into a hero.

A very hot hero, she amended, quite happy that Naruto had opted just for a tight black T-shirt that showed off his muscles. She immediately doused that thought: Hinata was right there.

She was genuinely happy for them both. Really.

They moved to the living room after dinner, all three of them. They sat on a couch, Hinata guiding Ayame between the two. They didn't say anything for a bit, just relaxing and enjoying eachother's company in silence.

A silence Hinata broke, looking very seriously into Ayame's eyes.

"Ayame, as you know, Naruto-kun and I are getting married soon," she said. Ayame nodded slowly, as Naruto nodded beside her.

"I know! Congratulations," she said with a smile. Hinata smiled warmly, then became serious again.

"And uh, as you know," she said, "there are... Certain things couples do on... Honeymoons..."

Ayame blinked.

"Um, yes," she said, "er... Wouldn't you two... Know all about that...?"

"Well," Naruto began, "we know a lot. But, we'd like to get in some practice."

Ayame turned bright red, and the context of the situation became very apparent... Especially when Hinata and Naruto both laid a hand on one of her thighs. She felt Naruto's warm breath against her neck, and saw a leer on Hinata's face as she leaned in. Ayame's skin turned bright red.

"Ah... Uh... Um...?"

"You're someone we trust completely," Hinata said warmly, "and I um..." She blushed a bit, "I've always... Liked you."

"So," Naruto murmured, "would you like to... Help us learn?"

Ayame was blushing so badly she felt like steam might come out her ears.

"Ehhh?!" Ayame cried. "I-I-I-Um-That-That is, I uh, I mean-!"

"What do you say?" Hinata asked, her nose nearly touching Ayame's. She was between them both, utterly trapped. Ayame flushed, took a few breaths... And nodded.

"W-Well... I could... Help you with a few... Pointers...?"

"And that," Naruto finished, "is why Auntie Ayame is over here every Saturday night."

He paused for a moment, as Boruto stared at his father in disbelief. He smiled.

"And why little Akane-chan looks like me."

"WHY DO YOU HAVE TO TELL ME THESE THINGS, OLD MAN?!" Boruto bellowed.

Because traumatizing Boruto is always fun.

Hinata: "Ano... Naruto? I... I need to confess something."

Naruto: "What is it, Hinata?"

Hinata: "... I'm bisexual."

Naruto: "... Er... What does that mean?"

Hinata: "It-It means I'm attracted to both men and women."

Naruto: "Oh..."

Hinata: "I-I mean I would never cheat on you Naruto! I love you with all my heart and soul and body-!"

Naruto: "Oh no! I'm not worried about that!"

Hinata: "Oh good."

Naruto: "So, you like my Sexy Jutsu form then?"

Hinata: "Oh yes. Very much so."

Naruto: "Wow..."

Hinata: "That's what I said."

Naruto: "Heh. It's just... You know... A lot to take in."

Hinata: "... That's what she said."

Naruto: "..."

Hinata: "..."

Naruto: "... Want to go peep on hot girls at the hot springs?"

Hinata: "Do I!"