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.
More of Hinata's Harem...
Tenten had enjoyed Naruto and Hinata's wedding. Everyone had enjoyed themselves immensely. Even when she was keeping up with Gai-sensei and Lee's antics during and after the ceremony. It had been a wonderful celebration, one of the biggest parties in living memory.
Yet here she was, two weeks afterwards, on the Hyuuga Grounds. Standing in front of Neji's grave, with tears pouring down her cheeks. Only the moonlight illuminated the simple marker, where Neji was buried.
The guards at the gate let her in, no questions asked. She appreciated that. At least she could mourn her teammate, her... Boyfriend, in peace.
She knew the Hyuugas could, and probably did, see her weeping over this grave every week. So far, none of them had said a thing.
"Tenten?"
Until now. Tenten looked back, hurriedly wiping her eyes. Hinata stood there, her face compassionate and understanding.
"O-Oh... Hello Hinata," Tenten managed. "I-I'm sorry. I just-"
"There's nothing to apologize for," Hinata said gently with a sad smile. She reached out for Tenten's hand. After a moment, she took the offered hand, and squeezed it tightly. "I miss him too."
"Y-Yeah," Tenten sniffled. She sighed deeply. "Did he," she started, and then stopped. She took a deep breath. "Did he ever... Talk about me?"
Hinata smiled warmly, kneeling down next to her.
"He did," Hinata said. "He was planning to... To ask you to marry him, after the war."
Tenten sniffled, and shakily nodded.
"Y-Yes," she murmured, "he... He said that. He promised me and..." She sighed deeply. "Three years on... It still hurts so much."
"I know," Hinata said gently. "Here. Come on. Let's go home. It's cold out here."
Tenten allowed herself to be led away. Out of the Hyuuga Compound, down the street, through several turns... To a nice, simple home. She was led inside, and sat down on a couch. A moment later, Naruto came out of the kitchen with some cups of warm sake. He sat down next to Tenten, handing her some. He smiled back in total understanding, a hint of his own grief in his eyes.
"I know... This day is hard for us, too," Naruto said quietly. Hinata joined them, forgoing her own cup. Naruto held his up, and Tenten followed.
"To Neji," Naruto said.
"To Neji," Tenten repeated, and they both downed their drinks. Tenten looked over at Hinata, a bit confused.
"You're not drinking?" She asked.
Hinata blushed, and patted her stomach.
"Can't, not with the little one aboard," she said with a warm smile. Tenten flushed, and beamed despite her red eyes.
"Congratulations!" Tenten said happily. She hugged Hinata, and Hinata hugged her back, "I'm so happy for you both!"
She turned to hug Naruto, which he returned happily. She sighed happily. He was so warm, and firm... She blushed, and then accepted another drink. She and Naruto drank together, while Hinata had tea. They talked about Neji, Hinata's pregnancy, and a few other things. She felt warm, and loved.
By and by, Hinata looked at her tea and frowned deeply.
"What is it?" Tenten asked.
"Oh... I just... I would have been so happy if you and Neji had gotten married," Hinata sighed, "I-I saw you... Like a big sister, Tenten-chan!"
Tenten sniffled and beamed through her tears.
"I saw you like a little sister, Hinata-chan!" Tenten sobbed.
"And-And if you were married, we'd be sisters! In law!" Hinata added. Naruto nodded.
"Yeah! I'd have been bros with Neji!" Naruto said, "real bros! In law, I mean!"
Hinata hummed. She then brightened.
"I know!" Hinata said happily, "there's an old custom! If a Hyuuga husband dies before siring a child with his wife," she said, "a fellow Hyuuga clansmen can impregnate the wife! To be the husband in our fallen comrade's stead!"
Tenten flushed deeply.
"Ahhh... Ummm... I-I really appreciate that, Hinata-chan," Tenten began, "but-but I don't... I mean, I don't know any of your clansmen well enough to, um..."
"You know Naruto!" Hinata said happily. She leaned in and nuzzled Tenten. "He can give you the child Neji was denied from giving you!"
If Tenten hadn't been drinking a lot, she probably would have had some reservations. But being rather buzzed, she now looked over at Naruto speculatively. The blonde demon container coughed, feeling awkward.
"Uhhh," Naruto began, "I mean... Uhh... Maybe we should make this decision when we're all sober-"
"Naruto!" Hinata declared, "as Neji's brother-in-law, and a member of the Hyuuga Clan, you have a duty to take care of his widow!" She blushed brightly. "Therefore! You should knock up Tenten with our future baby's cousin!"
Naruto looked over at Tenten, seeking help. Tenten licked her lips and grinned.
"If I was sober, I'd probably want a day or two to think it over," she admitted, "but... I think I'd make the same decision!"
"Which is?" Naruto gulped. Tenten and Hinata pounced, tearing his clothes off and...
"And that's how your cousin Luo Shuan was born!" Naruto said cheerfully. "Also why Tenten is over so much to talk about her weapons shop!"
Boruto was pale and staring up at his father in disbelief.
"Why do you keep telling me these things?!" He demanded.
Naruto smiled and shrugged at his son.
"You want me to be more honest with you, right? Well, I'm being more honest. Now, in regards to your Auntie Hanabi-"
Boruto covered his ears and began singing very loudly.
"WE ARE FIGHTING DREAMERS, TAKAMI WO MEZASHITE!"