"I'll be back in a couple hours Hinata-chan," said Naruto as he headed for the door.
"Take your time Naruto-kun," replied Hinata. She had finally convinced him to go home, if only for a little while.
I like it that he stays with me, but he is starting to stink.
She laughed inwardly at this. Two weeks without a shower could do that. As Naruto left, Hinata thought back on the last two days. She and Naruto had done nothing but talk...
And kiss. She blushed at this thought.
It really surprises me but I think I love Naruto-kun even more than I did before.
Their talks had revealed that Naruto did have feelings for Hinata beyond a normal friend but didn't realize it until now.
'So that was why I was so overprotective of you on missions...' said Naruto.
Hinata laughed at the memory. His expression was priceless.
I can't believe he didn't realize it until now. If anything I have to thank those ninjas for getting us together. If they hadn't said anything, I would still be watching Naruto-kun from afar.
Hinata's thoughts were interrupted as Tsunade walked into the room. As she looked up from the papers she was reading, she jumped.
"Where's Naruto?"
"I convinced him to go home. He was starting to smell."
Tsunade laughed.
"Yes he was, but I'm surprised he listened."
"Umm... Tsunade-sama, when do you think I can go home?"
"Your wound should have healed enough by tomorrow."
"Thank you Tsunade-sama!"
"Hinata, I know you and Naruto are dating now but I don't want you two doing anything... do you understand?"
Hinata blushed a deep red.
"...D-don't worry Tsunade-sama. We... don't do that."
"Yet," put in Tsunade. "That wound could open again if you try anything too strenuous. Make sure Naruto knows that too."
"Yes Tsunade-sama."
"Good. You will be able to leave tomorrow morning, but no training for a while, ok?"
"Yes. Thank you Tsunade-sama."
Tsunade smiled and left.
Meanwhile Naruto was walking home. Sakura spotted him.
"Hey Naruto! What are you doing out of the hospital?"
"Oh hey Sakura. Hinata-chan wanted me to go home and clean up a little bit."
Sakura laughed. "Yeah you have been there for... Wait. Hinata-CHAN?!"
"Yeah so?"
Sakura squealed. "Does this mean you're dating?"
Naruto blushed slightly.
"Yeah, why?"
"Because you idiot. Do you have any idea how long she's been waiting for you?"
"Yeah. We've been talking a lot the past two days. I'm sorry Sakura but I really need to go and get back to Hinata-chan."
Sakura smiled. "Sure Naruto."
"Thanks," called Naruto as he ran off toward his apartment to take a shower and change clothes.
"Hinata-chan, I'm back!" called Naruto as he entered her room. He stopped as he saw Kiba and Shino sitting by Hinata. Both were looking at him.
