Hinata arrived promptly at 7:39 PM. In fact, she had been standing in front of Naruto's door since 7:30 PM but spent a long 9 minutes hesitating.
When Naruto finally opened the door, a smile lit up his face. "Hinata, I'm glad you're here! Come in, don't just stand outside."
"Thank you..." Hinata murmured, feeling nervous as she stepped inside. Perhaps that's why she didn't even notice the jutsu around the house. She took off her shoes and put on a pair of pink slippers adorned with a plush tiger, which Naruto had prepared for her.
"This is..." Hinata began, confused. She didn't remember seeing anything like this in Naruto's house before.
"Oh, about that," Naruto replied with a somewhat awkward smile, "I bought it, especially for today."
Naruto's response made Hinata's heart race, and her cheeks flushed intensely.
"That... That... I mean..." She stuttered, unable to form the words correctly.
Naruto chuckled softly and then commented, "Wow, Hinata. You look fantastic!"
"R-Really?" Hinata looked up to meet his gaze, summoning all the courage she had. Even though she had dressed up with the goal of impressing him, it was still a surprise to hear such a compliment. Her eyes shimmered as if sparkling stars had been ignited within them.
"Yes, why would I lie to you?" Naruto smiled gently. "It really suits you."
"T-Thank you!" Hinata replied, looking back down at the floor. However, she couldn't hide the gleam of happiness in her eyes, which seemed on the verge of overflowing, almost painting the entire scene in shades of pink, showcasing her immense joy.
As they entered the living room, they were greeted by a table full of culinary delights.
In contrast to the approach Naruto had taken with Kiba and Akamaru, this time he had specially purchased a recipe book and used a purple orb to follow the detailed instructions described in it.
Thanks to that, Naruto had expanded his culinary knowledge, or at least what he could actualize.
The dishes were prepared with care, enhancing the delicate and unmatched flavor of the meat. The rabbit had been slowly roasted, giving it a juicy and tender texture, enveloped by a golden and crispy crust. Alongside the rabbit meat, there were a variety of accompaniments, from fresh and colorful vegetables to golden-baked potatoes, along with a richly flavored sauce that perfectly complemented the main dish.
"You must be hungry, let's eat a little first and talk while we savor," Naruto suggested, pulling out a chair for Hinata to sit on.
Excited, Hinata nodded repeatedly and promptly sat down in the chair that Naruto gently pushed for her.
Naruto then went around the table and sat across from Hinata.
Hinata's eyes gleamed as she could now directly gaze at Naruto.
Watching Naruto begin to serve himself, Hinata followed his lead and selected some of her favorites.
She took a bit of everything since everything seemed irresistibly delicious. 'Did Naruto-kun make all this?' Hinata wondered but found it impolite to ask aloud.
When she tasted a piece of the meat, Hinata felt like she was in paradise. The meat was so tender that it melted in her mouth, releasing an irresistible aroma that filled the air. Each bite brought an explosion of flavors, with hints of fresh herbs and carefully balanced spices.
"Oh my God, Naruto. This is amazing!" Hinata couldn't contain herself and exclaimed. It seemed like she had never tasted something so delicious before.
"I'm glad you liked it. I prepared it myself~" Naruto wanted to boast a little in front of her, even though he was aware that most of the credit belonged to the rabbit meat itself, which was naturally flavorful.
"Wow, that's incredible. I didn't expect you to be such a great cook..." Somehow, Hinata started imagining Naruto cooking, wearing an apron, and offering her a warm smile.
Shaking her head vigorously, Hinata set aside her fantasy for a moment and refocused on her meal.
Naruto noticed this and smiled. When he saw that she was almost finished chewing, he asked, "So, how was the experience with the red light orbs?"
Noticing her concerned look, Naruto quickly reassured her, "I've already cast a jutsu around the house, it's safe for us to talk about it here." Naruto dispelled her doubts before she could even express them.
Hinata sighed, then with an excited look, she confessed, "It was incredible! I mean, I could hardly believe how much I improved in these past few days. It was like all of a sudden, I became at least twice as powerful."
"That's great," Naruto replied with a smile, and then asked, "And what about the bow and arrow technique, did you make progress?"
"Yes, I did." Hinata continued, speaking with enthusiasm, "It's just as you said, it's perfect for me. I tried it in the Forest of Death, and I could practically move freely, with everything under control."
She began describing the sensation she experienced while using the [Bow and Arrow Law Technique] and how she felt that everything was within her command. Even some of the dangerous beasts that inhabited the Forest of Death were quickly subdued by her, without the slightest chance to react.
"That's wonderful," Naruto commented, smiling.
Hinata was visibly excited as she discussed her new technique as if she had found a new way to channel her power even more efficiently. Hinata's evident happiness was reflected in Naruto, who also couldn't hide the pleasure of seeing her like this.
The couple continued exchanging friendly conversations and advice while sharing the carefully prepared meal. As the dinner came to an end, Hinata thanked Naruto for the invitation, expressing her satisfaction with the meal. But soon, her expression became more thoughtful: "There was something different about this meal, Naruto-kun. I feel like I became stronger after eating it."
Confirming her suspicions, Naruto explained, "Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking. It's something similar to the weak light orbs I gave you." Hinata nodded in understanding, without asking any further questions. She trusted that if there was more to know, Naruto would tell her.
As they continued their conversation, Naruto led her to the balcony of the house, where both were greeted by the magnificent starry sky. There was a special charm to that night, a charm that made Naruto turn his gaze toward Hinata.
Sensing Naruto's attention, Hinata directed her gaze toward him, meeting his mesmerizing blue eyes. It made her nervous, as she usually felt when she was under Naruto's scrutiny. He, in turn, leaned forward, with an expression Hinata had never seen before. His eyes darted between hers and his inviting lips.
At that moment, for Hinata, it felt like time had frozen. A mixture of sensations, a tingling accompanied by a torrent of emotions, made her hands sweaty. Naruto moved even closer, almost touching his lips to hers. As he noticed Hinata not pulling away, a subtle smile appeared on his face before he leaned in a little more, finally meeting her lips in a kiss.
A wave of shock seemed to have taken hold of Hinata. She felt strangely good electricity run through her body, leaving her breathless and causing her lips to part involuntarily.
As their lips separated, Naruto advanced, his mouth finding hers in a gentle kiss, while tilting his head slightly to the side. His hands found Hinata's waist, pulling her closer to him.
Amidst a flood of emotions, Hinata placed her hands on Naruto's chest, gripping his shirt tightly. The way Naruto's lips advanced and how they were cool on the outside but warm and moist on the inside almost made Hinata's mind shut down.
Realizing Hinata was about to lose her balance, Naruto held her firmly, releasing a seductive and reassuring laugh.
When Hinata felt and heard Naruto's laughter in the midst of the kiss, she regained a few of her senses, feeling both happy and embarrassed that he had laughed. However, the novelty and magic of that moment were so overwhelming that nothing else seemed to matter. Even in the face of embarrassment and shame, she wished that moment would never end...
What was expected to be an instant turned into a long minute before their lips finally parted. Naruto's forehead was resting against Hinata's, and a gallant smile adorned his lips, making Hinata's heart beat even faster.
"Wow!" Hinata exhaled. Although the kiss was gentle, the wave of happiness she felt was immeasurable.
It was evident that Naruto had been careful, not rushing things from the beginning. Although it was his first kiss in this life, his knowledge in this matter was remarkably vast...
With that, Naruto leaned in to kiss Hinata again, this time using his tongue to explore the inside of her mouth, discovering every corner of her small and sweet mouth.
Hinata was almost startled! The sensation of his tongue moving inside her mouth was strange at first but quickly became enjoyable. To be honest, she liked it so much that she practically melted in Naruto's arms.
Naruto interrupted the kiss almost a minute later and said in a husky, gentle voice, "Use your tongue too, move it slowly along with mine."
Hinata nodded almost automatically, and when Naruto kissed her again, she initially didn't follow his instructions. However, at some point, Naruto's words seemed to echo in her mind, and she timidly moved her tongue against his, trying to imitate what his tongue had done in her mouth.
Feeling her response, Naruto smiled as the kiss deepened, becoming slightly bolder as he lightly nibbled on her lower lip, producing a sound that carried an undeniably seductive tone. This made Hinata blush even more, but her gaze was so dreamy as if she was living a fantasy.
"I like you, Hinata," Naruto confessed, affectionately rubbing his nose against her small, upturned nose.
Hinata almost started crying... In fact, tears began to flow, and before embracing Naruto by the neck, she declared, "Naruto-kun... I love you so much!"
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