Coming of Age

Sweet Blushes and Betrayal

I dreamt about lavenders and cherry blossoms, beautiful waterfalls and Hinata and i dancing. But we're older and wearing these beautiful white dresses that are so different but they match so perfectly and as I watch I know its only a wish, but I can't help but want it. I wake up warm under a thick soft blanket with Hinata, the one who is my age and so beautiful, sleeping in my arms. I'm blushing because I realize I'm watching her sleep and I definitely don't want to seem creepy, so I close my eyes hugging her slightly tighter.

An hour or so later I would wake again tho I didn't know how much time had passed, to empty space beside me, where Hinata should have been. I can hear her in the bathroom so I quickly change into my day clothes and begin folding up the futons. She comes up behind me and hugs me from behind. It seems like something a couple would do even tho I've never seen my parents hug let alone kiss. I can't help but blush but turn around and hug her too. She smells like sweet lavenders and rose water, I love this scent I decide. Hinata needs to go train and I know I should too, but I don't even know where to start and I doubt the boys on my team would be any help. I'll probably just go shopping to practice my cooking. So we walk to the training grounds holding hands, and I notice that I'm not the only one blushing, it's reassuring. Thats where I leave her as I ride my high and go to the market to look for food. Now that I think about it, I should bring some to Naruto and Sasuke, maybe even Kakashi-sensei. Theres a training session tomorrow so I will also bring breakfast I decide. So I walk around buying the things I need, lots of vegetables because I know Naruto needs it, tomatoes for Sasuke because i know their his favorite, and meats. I want to make sure it's good, so that they'll enjoy it. they are the ones that live alone, I want to give them something nice instead of being a burden.

The next morning I bring several serving of a light but healthy breakfast, I did some research on good foods for before training I will admit. They seem to enjoy it so I'm happy. I never realized how amazing making something for someone could be.

After training, and eating the lunch I made, yes I did post training food research too. I send each of them home with a small basket of fruits and vegetables, as well as something for dinner.  I wanted to make it special so when I was preparing them I put in notes in each basket. One about how I'll always make him something if he feels down to Sasuke, A reminder to eat other things than ramen once in a while and that if he ever needs help with meals to come to me for Naruto. And one for Kakashi-sensei asking if he could teach me more about cooking sometime and that maybe we could also go shopping together. I know he's my sensei but I can't help wanting the attention. Like a father? I don't really know, but it feels nice. I also kinda ship him with Iruka-sensei and want to see if I can push along my ship. I mean they are practically Naruto's parents, and I would be lying if I said I didn't want that type of relationship too.

It's going well. Kakashi-sensei and I go shopping together every Sunday, and them we cook together. I was right about my ship, Iruka- sensei and Kakashi-sensei are dating are they made me swear not to tell anyone, especially Naruto. I cook Naruto food on Fridays, Mondays, and Saturadays. I love seeing him eat the food I make and I may or may not help him clean out his apartment because it definitely needs it.

Sasuke left. He never asked me to cook for him, even though he did acknowledge me when he left. I feel betrayed, but thats okay. It's not new to me. So we chase. Naruto, Naruto's sensei the Toad Sage and me, travel to "Orochimaru's hideout" but Sasuke is gone. So gone into the dark even Naruto the embodiment of light cant reach him. Naruto saved me and looked like he could die. I hate my helplessness. I come to Lady Tsunade, the 5th hokage and ask her to train me. My mastery of level one of medical ninjutsu comes, and I'm happy. I cook for my team again. My time with Hinata is fun. There is running through flower fields, shopping, training, and cooking. Hinata likes to cook too. It's fun to cook together like I do with Kakashi-sensei. but its different. With Hinata there are sweet blushes.

Months pass as Naruto, Hinata and I train our asses off. Hinata's hair get longer making her grow even more in beauty. Our dates(?) continue, away from public eyes knowing my parents would never approve. I cook, I train, I research what it means to be lgbtq(?), I spend time with Hinata. while she grows her hair out I keep mine short. Soft blushes that erase the scent of betrayal as we grow older.