Chapter 33

[3 days later]

I'm currently in the Yamanaka flower shop.

'What flowers would she like?'

"Naruto, is that you?"

"Yo, Ino."

"What are you doing here."

"I'm here to buy some flowers of course."

"Are they for Hinata?"

"Yes."

"I didn't know you were so romantic."

"I'm really not. I'm just winging it. Do you maybe know which flowers she would like?"

"Of course, just leave everything to me. How many flowers do you want?"

"As many as possible."

"Coming right up."

She made a huge bouquet, filled with a lot of different flowers.

"What do you think?"

"It's perfect."

"Of course it is perfect, I choose it after all."

"Well, I'll allow you to be arrogant for today."

"I'm not arrogant!"

"That is what an arrogant person would say."

"Just pay and leave."

"That is bad customer service."

After paying I left towards the Hyuga compound.

'Will she forgive me with only these flowers? Wait I have an idea.'

'I didn't know it would be so difficult to choose.'

I arrived at the Hyuga compound. The guards just let me in without asking anything. I could sense Hinata's chakra, it seems like she is in her room.

I arrived in front of her room.

'Alright, here I go.'

*KNOCK*

*KNOCK*

I knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"It's me."

"Go away!"

"Please just let me talk to you."

"Go away!"

I tried to open her door but it was locked.

"Ino was way nicer to me." I said in a low voice

*BAM*

The door slammed open

"Got you!"

I quickly pulled her into her room and closed the door.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"I'm visiting my girlfriend of course!"

"What are you doing here then? I'm not your girlfriend."

"Yeah, your right."

She looked like she wanted to kill me.

"You're my beautiful girlfriend!"

"BAKA!"

"Don't get mad. Look I bought you a bouquet of flowers. Do you like them?"

"No."

"You can't lie to me. I know you love them. I'll just put them here and you can throw them away if you really don't like them."

"Is that all you came here for? You can go now."

"There is one more thing."

I stood in front of her and went on one knee.

"What are you doing!"

I grabbed her hands.

"I came here today to ask for your forgiveness. I know that what I did was wrong and that I should never have done that. If I'm honest I don't completely understand relationships. All I know is from books. I never had anyone to teach me nor anyone who truly loved me. That is till I met you. Whenever I thought about you my day would become brighter."

I took a deep breath before continuing.

"You're the only reason I'm still sane. I always thought that people were just replaceable pawns, but you have shown me how precious life is. You have shown me how it feels to have someone you love and want to protect."

I took out a little case from my back pocket.

"You are the person I want to spend the rest of my life with."

"Since we aren't old enough to marry yet, I want these rings to represent a promise that I want us to make today. The promise is that we will forever stay together and be honest with each other in everything. And that we will officially mary in 8 years."

She looked like she was about to cry.

"Hinata Hyuga, do you accept?"

She was quiet for a couple of seconds and before I knew it I was lying on the floor with Hinata on top of me hugging me.

"You dummy, of course I accept."

"Does this mean you forgive me?"

"My father has already forgiven you so I'll let it slide this time. But If it happens again!"

"Don't worry it will never happen again."

We stood up and I took one ring from the case. Hinata reached out her hand and I put the ring on her ring finger. She did the same to me.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

(AN: Okay I know it was cringe, but this is how romance works right. Right?)

[4 days later]

I'm currently in a dilemma. I need to get up and prepare myself for today's ceremony, but my right arm is currently being used as a pillow by Hinata. If I take my arm back she will wake up, but she looks so cute sleeping. So I had a clone prepare everything for us so that we can quickly get ready.

[3 hours later]

Am I seriously going to miss this day as Naruto did, just because she is so cute while sleeping?

*YAWN*

"Goodmorning Naruto. How long have you been awake for?"

"3 hours."

She looked at the clock.

"Why didn't you wake me up, we are going to be late!"

"You looked so cute while sleeping."

She started blushing.

"Shut up and let's quickly get ready."

We did our daily necessities and ate breakfast that was prepared by my clone.

I put on a cape that said "5th Hokage".

"Are you ready Naruto?"

"I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Let's go."

We were walking on the street and it was completely empty.

"Everyone in the village suddenly loves you. The whole village is coming to your ceremony."

"With how awesome I am it was only a matter of time."

"You're so arrogant."

"Who wouldn't be arrogant after they conquered a girl like you."

She stood on my foot.

"Auch, It was just a joke."

"I'm not laughing."

"Sorry."

We arrived close to the Hokage tower.

"Here is the man you have all been waiting for." Said the 3rd Hokage

I could see that Asuma was transformed into me.

"Oh no, we're late."

I grabbed Hinata on her waist.

<Body Flicker>

I body flicker up to the Hokage tower and threw a smoke bomb. I had a clone stop Asuma from proceeding forward. The Hokage sensed me so he continued.

"The 5th Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki!"

I used a small wind jutsu to blow away the smoke, making me and Hinata visible to everyone.

*CHEERS*

Everyone started cheering.

I waved at everyone.

"Long live the Hokage!"

'I feel more like a king than a Hokage.'

Asuma gave me a slap on my back.

"You gave us a scare. We thought you had forgotten or something."

I looked at Hinata.

"There are just some moments you can't miss."

She started blushing.

"You're smooth. How about you give me some tips on how to make a woman blush like that."

"Are you finally going to make a move on Kurenai?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Don't try to deny it. It is so obvious. But don't worry, I have your back. I'll be your wingman for whenever you need it."

He didn't say anything.

"Yo naruto. Congratulations."

"Thank you, Shikamaru. But now it's your turn."

"What do you mean?"

"I want you to become my righthand man. Even if trust your dad, you and Hinata are still the only ones I fully trust."

"Ey what about me?"

"You're getting there, Asuma sensei."

After everything was over I took Hinata, Shikamaru, and Asuma to Ichiraku.

"Naruto what are you doing here?"

"What am I not allowed to come here?"

"No of course not. You're always welcome here."

"Oh, and it's Sir for you."

"Yes sir."

"I was just kidding. Old man and Ayame make us the usual and come eat with us. Everything is on me today."

"We can't eat with our customers."

"It's an order!"

"Yes sir, right away!"