Wow. Can i first start off by saying that the fact that my last review from someone was in 2020 is insane. Ya'll still come back to read the fanfic my kid self wrote? With all those grammatical and spelling errors?! I appreciate it ! But wait... Can we catch up real quick? My name as some of you may remember is Natalie Hernandez. I discovered this website when i was in middle school bro... ya girl is 28, almost 29 (gross) next February. We're so grown up now! This is my first time logging back in, in almost 10 years. I hope you've all been well.

Shall we continue?

This time with proper grammar! HAHA!

I felt like I was on cloud nine right now. I finally resolved our problems with Kiba, my birthday was days away, and I was having the most amazing time with my best friends and Naruto right now.

"Bro, what the hell was that? Straight gutter Uzumaki!" Laughed Sasuke as Naruto did his walk of shame back to sit down after missing all the pins.

"Clown all you want, but i'm still beating you by 20 points!" He shot back with a smile, putting his arm around me. "Try to catch up, Sasuke!"

Sakura pointed her bottle of Coke at Naruto.

"Remember what we agreed on!" She smiled. "Loser has to pay for froyo!"

"Guess you better tell your boyfriend to get that wallet ready." He said with a sly smile.

Sakura twist the bottle cap off her soda to take a sip and almost spit it out from cheering at Sasuke making a strike!

Naruto and I began to boo as Sasuke did a happy dance back to his seat next to Sakura.

"Bring us home, beautiful." Naruto leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"No pressure!" Teased Sasuke as I walked to grab a bowling ball.

Was I good at bowling? No, but I wasn't too terrible either. Wether I missed and Sakura did better after my turn, Naruto and I were still in the lead and man was I ready to stack up on toppings at Ren's Frozen Yogurt.

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"Damn Hinata! Leave some mochi for the rest of us!" Said Sasuke.

Like I said, we were ahead and we won and victory was sure about to taste sweet.

"My bad, my bad." I said, putting the spoon back down after piling a mini mountain of mochi on top of my froyo. "I can slip you a twenty if you want. Paying for four of these is a bit pricey."

Sasuke shook his head. "Dont worry about it. You guys won fair and square. Naruto better realize that it was basically because of you that you both won!"

I glanced over at Naruto who was already digging into his frozen yogurt with Sakura.

"Can I say something?"

"What?", I looked back at Sasuke.

He quickly paid for our dessert and walked us away from the line and towards our table.

"You two look good together." He smiled and nudged my arm.

I smiled at him in response and nudged him back.

"So, Hinata. Your big day is around the corner how are we feeling?" Beamed Sakura.

"I won't lie, I'm excited amd nervous." I said.

Naruto was half way done with his froyo and looked at me confused.

"Nervous? Why nervous?"

I shrugged and felt my cheeks getting warm and cracked a smile.

"I've never had a huge birthday party, let alone a huge birthday party being thrown by a guy."

"But not just any guy," chimed in Sasuke. "We're talking about a guy who's monthly allowance is more than what it probably cost to open up this shop and the bowling alley. I'd say he's putting his money to good use throwing our amazing friend a birthday extravaganza."

"Plus," added Naruto grabbing my hand. "You deserve it and more. You've been through so much these past few months. You deserve to be celebrated and made to feel special. Hell, this party is honestly gonna be such a stress reliever for all of us after everything."

I knew he was referring to my accident and Kiba.

Although i've made tremendous progress, Kiba became a nasty recurring issue to deal with.

But it was over now. I fixed it.

I'm so glad Gaara was there to accompany me. I was so grateful for him... to be honest I was grateful for all of my friends.

Sakura reached her hand out towards me.

"Hinata, whats wrong? Why those eyes?"

I squeezed Naruto's hand and reached out my other free hand to hold Sakura's.

"I'm sorry for being such a baby," I chuckled as a few tears made an escape down my cheeks. "I wish everyone was here right now so I could tell them also, but i'm so lucky to have you all in my life."

Naruto leaned in to hug me as I still held onto Sakura and kissed my head.

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The night ended around 9pm. Naruto and I kicked ass at bowling, dessert at Ren's was filled with melted froyo from us being all sappy because of me.

Sakura and Sasuke ended up FaceTiming our friends and they all for the most part picked up and extended my gratitude to them all.

I know, I was being corny. But I couldn't have asked for a better group of friends.

"Im glad we all had fun." Smiled Sakura as we all hugged each other goodbye.

"I'm requesting another rematch!" Shouted Sasuke as Naruto and I began walking away.

"You wanna lose again that bad don't you!" Teased Naruto.

Sasuke flipped Naruto off in response as Sakura giggled and pulled him inside her house.

Naruto stopped walking and faced me, grabbing my waist to bring me closer.

"Do you think I can keep you out for another hour?"

"Where we going?" I smiled looking up at him.

"Well I drove here. We can hangout in my car?"

"Alright, but as soon as my mom or Neji starts calling I have to leave."

He smiled and grabbed my hand again to lead the way.

"Fair enough!"

We arrived to Naruto's car which he parked around the corner from Sakura's and held the passenger door open for me.

I thanked him as I stepped inside and watched him make his way onto the driver's side.

"Did you have fun?" He asked softly, turning his body to face me.

I nodded.

"I always have fun with you guys."

Naruto clutched his chest.

"Damn, she didn't say she has more fun with me! My heart!" He groaned playfully.

I laughed and shoved his arm.

"You know I always have fun with you. You're becoming my favorite person, you know that?"

I don't know if it was the moonlight or the lamp post hitting his facw just right, but Naruto's smile shined so beautifully.

"I guess that makes two of us then." He began to lean in.

"Oh yeah? I'm becoming your favorite person too?" I said as he got closer.

He slowly shook his head and cupped my chin and whispered against my lips.

"No, you've actually been my favorite person since the day I saw you."

Naruto bit my bottom lip gently and I entered his tongue with my mouth.

His body leaned in half way across his middle console to kiss me harder as our tongues played with one another's.

We both breathed heavily and little moans here and there slipped out.

Naruto stopped kissing my lips and began to kiss my cheek and made his way down to my neck.

Did I mention I was on cloud nine?!

I brought his face away from my neck and to my face again.

"I'm sorry!" He panted. "Am I being too much?"

"No!", I giggled. "I just want to look at you for a second, okay?"

He nodded and tried to regulate his breathing.

Naruto's Pov

I don't think I've ever had someone look at me this long and especially in this way.

Her eyes looked deep into mine as she caressed my cheek with her thumb.

She'd slowly lean in and give me sweet soft pecks on the lips and continue to look at me.

What was she thinking?

Her gaze was full of emotion and sparkle. Her touch was soft and careful.

I was completely head over heels for Hinata.

How long did I have to torture myself before I could be completely honest with her and explain how I feel about her openly and outloud.

Was I seriously debating on waiting till her birthday?

Would it be so bad to let her know right here, right now?

She leaned in again to give me another peck and brought her eyes to meet mine.

"What's on your mind?" I asked her.

She gave a small smile.

"You're on my mind."

This time I leaned in to give her a peck.

"What about me?"

"You're a dream, Naruto. You feel too good to be true." She said softly.

God, I couldn't take it anymore. I know she'd be appreciative of knowing how I feel. Even if this isn't the right place and time!

Plus who says this can't be the moment I tell her I love her and that If I could be her boyfriend?!

I leaned in to give her a kiss once more and brought my hands to cup her face.

We looked at each other and I kissed her good this time and held it for a few seconds before I let go.

"Hinata, I have to let you know and ask you something.." My heart began to race.

"Tell me and ask me what?" She said.

Fuck it, here it goes.

"Hinata, I-I know this might be too mu-"

"Shit-sorry, hold on!" Of fucking course her mom decides to call ber before I expose how I feel!

"Hey mom!" She greeted. "Yeah I'm at Sakura's... yes I know I have school tomorrow... no mom, you don't have to send Neji to come walk me home, we all know Sakura's is a five minute walk...okay..yes, okay, bye!"

She hung up and smiled sheepishly at me.

"I'm sorry, I have to go! But tell me what you were gonna say?"

I freaked out.

"Oh! No-Um I was just trying to tell you that I think you're amazing and today was amazing!" Why did I have to sound like an idiot and talk so loud saying all of this!?

Hinata smiled. "Naruto, you're so amazing too and so was today. We make a great team at bowling, but what were you gonna ask me?"

"Did you want to come over to my place after school?" It was the only thing I could think of to ask that was a question.

Hinata's Pov

"I have to take care of a few things after school, but I should be free afterwards again." I needed some alone time with Gaara. He didn't answer Sakura or Sasuke's FaceTime call earlier and I really wanted to thank him for today.

I know I already did, but I feel the biggest urge to explain how important he is to me.

He's literally the most genuine person on the planet and such a sweetheart.

"Deal." Naruto said. He sat back into his seat and turned on his car. "Let me take you home so you wont have to walk."

That five minute walk turned into a 2 minute drive thanks to Naruto driving me.

I unbuckled my seat belt and turned to face him.

"Thank you for such a fun day, Naruto." He met me half way and we both kissed each other. "Text me when you're home."

"I will." He smiled. "Goodnight beautiful girl."

Naruto didn't drive away until I walked inside. He was so sweet! I couldn't wait to see him again tomo-

My phone began to buzz like crazy in my back pocket.

It was Gaara.

It was 10:15pm and it looked like everyone was in their rooms for the night.

I hurried upstairs to my room before his call hit my voicemail and answered.

"What's up? I was just thinking about you right now!" I said as I plopped myself into bed.

"Hinata, we have a problem." Said Gaara sounding panicked.

Great. Here came the wave of nerves.

"Oh God, what's wrong?" I groaned.

"It's not over yet. I think Kiba's trying to sabotage your birthday this weekend."

I quickly sat forward.

"What? What the hell are you talking about?"

"Check my instagram message!" He shouted over the phone.

And we'll end it here! If you somehow still login to fanfiction & get notified that I miraculously updated & read this, then I love you.

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