The mission itself was pretty simple, and perhaps far beneath the skill level of the two shinobi assigned to it, but the war had left Konoha short on man power. Naruto had oth the skill and chakra reserve to be a one-man team, and Hinata would be more than sufficient back-up. Plus, Tsunade wanted these two to take some time alone. What happened between them just might well affect all of Konoha.
On the way home, Naruto took Hinata somewhere he had only been to once and it was with the Pervy sage. The building went up 15 floors, and it served AMAZING ramen. They just had to go. The ground floor was the lobby, and the second floor was the restaurant. Every floor above feautured less rooms than the previous, until you got to floor 15, which was reserved for Kage and daimyo. LNaruto managed to get rooms on the 13th floor, and when dinner was over, he took Hinata's hand in his own.
Stay With Me, Baby Stay With Me
Tonight, Don't Leave Me Alone
Walk With Me, Baby Walk With Me
To The Edge Of All We've Ever Known
Pretending Not to see her blush, he gently led her to the elevator, preferring to ride it than to take the stairs for the excuse to stand side-by-side with her. He pressed the button for floor fourteen. Ignoring her confusion, he led her to a window and opening it, he molded chakra into his feet and walked outside. He scaled the wall to what was affectionately known as Shinobi's Peak, seeing as the hotel wasn't shinobi exclusive, but you had to be a ninja in order to reach the small cluster of balconies that he was leading her to. The structure was wooden on the floor and at first it was all she could see. Later she would note that it had a wooden roof but it had huge windows that covered three sides of the balcony. Her breath caught when they reached their destination. He liked it, they could clearly see Konoha from here, and the view was amazing.
I Can See You There With The City Lights
Fourteenth Floor, Pale Blue Eyes
I Can Breathe You In
"Hina-chan, sorry I've been so blind."
"It's 'kay, Naruto-kun" she mumble in response, struggling not to faint. She thought she was over this, but.. he'd never been so close. It's like he was breathing the air straight from her lungs as he faced her. Naruto smiled at her.
"I'd like it if you considered this our first date."
Unable to vocalize a response, Hinata just nodded meekly at Naruto.
Two Shadow's Standing On The Fourteenth* Floor
No I Could Not Want You More Then I Did Right Then
As Our Heads Leaned In
Naruto's throat dried, and it wasn't until Kurama advised him to follow his instincts that he wrapped his arm halfway around Hinata's waist and pulled her slightly into him. Her hands found his chest and her eyes opened wide as he leaned in slightly. Closing her eyes she leaned in as well, and met him in the middle. Everything seemed to fade away for her in that moment, and her knees gave out. He caught her, like she always knew that he would.
Well Im Not Sure What This Is Gonna Be
But With My Eyes Closed All I See
Is The Skyline, Through The Window
With The Moon Above You And The Streets Below
Hold My Breath As You're Moving In
Taste Your Lips And Feel Your Skin
When The Time Comes, Baby Don't Run, Just Kiss Me Slowly.
Later found them in Hinata's room, personal possession laid out as they laughed and joked. At the moment they were looking at her map of Konoha. She remembered everything, and although embarrassed about it, she pointed out different places she felt inspired by him, like at the training field the day he fought Neji. She shows him her team picture with Kiba and Shino and lightly swats at Naruto for making fun of her teammates, and looking playfully irritated when he pretended to wolf whistle at Kurenai. He also found a picture of Chibi Hinata, which made her blush. There was one more with her, Neji and their fathers. She told him that up until the months before Neji passed, it had been the last time she had ever seen him smile.
Stay With Me, Baby Stay With Me
Tonight Don't Leave Me Alone
She Shows Me Everything She Used To Know
Picture Frames And Country Roads
When The Days Were Long And The World Was Small
She told him stories of when her mom was alive, how she died in childbirth. She told him about the kidnap attempt that resulted in the loss of Neji's smile. She told him how she was always afraid of the anger and hate that surrounded her. She felt like everyove blamed her for the death of her uncle, the last good thing her father or Neji really had. She would often run to her room after sparring sessions and just cry... cry from the pain. No one ever checked on her, and although she had refused to give up on them, she was the only one. As she told he ory, she couldn't look at Naruto, until he guided her by the chin to face him.
She Stood By As It Fell Apart
Separate Rooms And Broken Hearts
But I Won't Be The One To Let You Go
Naruto had fallen in love with her. He knew who she was now, and now he also knew who she was then when he thought she was 'weird.' He had just now fallen in love with her angelic voice, her porcelain beauty. He was touched that he had so much influence on the making of such a remarkable person. He was starting to understand that maybe she had it worse than even Sasuke and himself. He never had a family, and Sasuke lost his, but she lived with one that detested her. Yet ad still, she had come out strong.
Oh Im Not Sure What This Is Gonna Be
But With My Eyes Closed All I See
Is The Skyline, Through The Window
With The Moon Above You And The Streets Below
Hold My Breath As You're Moving In
Taste Your Lips And Feel Your Skin
When The Time Comes, Baby Don't Run, Just Kiss Me Slowly.
Naruto kissed Hinata briefly, before breaking the kiss.
"I used to love Sakura, or I thought I did, but it wasn't right. It was never right, and I think I always sort of knew, but now I know for sure. That relationship just wasn't healthy. It was really pathetic, kind of like how she chases Sasuke. But I like the way you feel about me, and I like who you are as a person. You're strong and now I get to admire you. And I haven't forgotten what you've done for me. I think I want to be with you, and I definitely want to take you on another date. If that's okay with you."
Don't Run Away...
And It's Hard To Love Again
When The Only Way It's Been
When The Only Love You Knew
Just Walked Away
If It's Something That You Want
Darling You Don't Have To Run
You Don't Have To Go...
Hinata smiled, and nodded. She Sealed The Deal... With A Kiss.
Well Im Not Sure What This Is Gonna Be
But With My Eyes Closed All I See
Is The Skyline, Through The Window
With The Moon Above You And The Streets Below
Hold My Breath As You're Moving In
Taste Your Lips And Feel Your Skin
When The Time Comes, Baby Don't Run, Just Kiss Me Slowly.
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