𝐂𝐀𝐍'𝐓 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐎 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔

Part Twenty-Seven

Every step she takes, Naruto will follow her everywhere. Honestly, it doesn't bother her either make her feel uncomfortable. In fact, she knew no matter how she acts tough, deep inside, she's happy for his presence. She's contented with his efforts, and for a while, it's more than enough.

This time, he will do it right. No deceptions because in love, there shall be space for faults and forgiveness.

It is an endless choice to stay and a tricky aim to leave. Love is not holding each other's neck. No, it shall never be like that.

"Baby...do you want to rest? Uh...food?" He asks, blushing because he's stupid. The reason? Yes, he's in love, and damn this love! He himself is naive about how such a strange emotion makes him act foolish.

But who does he fool nevertheless? He promised to take good care of her and so, he is ready to soften his ego and pride—for her, always.

"I'm, I mean, I hope I don't bother you much..."

Seeing him as desperate as this makes her heart flutters as if a thousand cotton clouds surrounded her space. Suddenly, in her eyes, it's only him, looking at her with a desire to land his lips on hers.

Damn!

"You're not bothering me," she confessed hiding her crimsoned cheeks just to make it look like she's cold, unbothered. That's right, she's testing his patience. She is testing how well preserved he is. Perhaps, she's evil enough to make him suffer perhaps for a while.

Anyway, a woman wants that feeling when her man is chasing her. Thinking that way, she felt conscientious just so suddenly.

Her eyes are glued to the beautiful sun as it sets. Earlier, Naruto insists she works only a little and just goes home so she could rest for a long time. He—who stood a few inches, staring at her stunning side profile, aiming to touch her pale face. He gulps realizing what he could have missed if he never took the chance to be brave.

"Hina..."

"Hmmm?" She whispered yet never dares to look at him.

Silence

"You're always beautiful..."

The city noise conquered the background as everyone minds their own business, passing them by.

"Don't make fun of me."

"Trust me. This time, I won't."

"That's great."

Silence and the only sound is the wistful swish of wind that continuously levitates Hinata's hair making the said scene stunning.

"I want everyone to know what's going on between us." He said, smiling, and never dares to take his eyes off her. "I hope it's alright with you..."

"You mean our colleagues?"

"I meant everyone. I am impatient and I'm sorry."

"Ah..."

His heartbeats doubled when he happened to witness her smiling and for a while, it's more than enough. He understands her frustrations and so, he will take every hatred she felt because that's love. It's about sacrifice and sometimes losing oneself is part of it.

But, he's ready, always.

Silence

As the wind enveloped everywhere, he uses the chance to hug her tight. He embraces her from behind so he could feel the warmth she radiates. And the moment their body touches, a frenzy feeling streams all over his system.

Damn! Maybe he's a pervert!

"What are you doing?" She asks, confused yet she has the audacity to blush.

"It's more romantic when we hug while we watch the sunsets."

"People are watching!"

"I don't care..."

HOMAYGAWD! This is awkward >_<

Silence

Later on, his firm palm traveled down to her stomach caressing it gently. His warm mouth leans closer so he can whisper, "I'm excited for this little guy to be born..." He exclaimed, smiling as if he is crazy. "Hina, what do you want to call our child?"

✦

"What?" Hiashi screamed, somehow confused as to why everything seems rushed. "Naruto, what are you talking about Hinata is pregnant? You! Don't you have a relationship with that Haruno woman?!"

As the conversation deepens, Minato wishes to never interfere since he aims for no further quarrels among them.

"Naruto, I have once given my daughter under your care but look what you did? What? Do you want me to commit the same mistake? I'm telling you, this relationship, I forbid it! And you, Hinata! Don't be fooled by a man like him. Once is enough!"

"Father..."

"You can't blame me!"

"Hiashi-san," Naruto proclaims, determined. "This time, I won't run away. This time, I won't be a jerk. I promise to hold her hands tightly, give her home, give our child a complete family it deserves."

"Bullsh**!"

"Sure is. But I won't give up. Hiashi-san, I love Hinata. Only her."

"You!"

"Father, please..." It was Hinata as she mediate the commotion between her father and Naruto. "I am asking for your forgiveness. Last chance, dad. Please, give him another chance." She wipes the tears but it drips more the moment she felt Naruto's gentle touch, squeezing her fragile hand to declare his unending devotion. "Last chance, father. Just this last chance, alright?"