I guess my big baka rubbed off on me." Sakura said as her cheeks were tinged red.
"MY big baka?"
"Oh you didn't hear," Sakura as said as her cheeks turned a deeper shade of red. "Naruto and I are together."
Again Temari went wide eyed. She thought Sakura always had a thing for Sasuke.
"What about Sasuke?"
That was clearly the wrong thing to say. Because Sakura's eye hardened and she clenched her fists.
"He's dead," Sakura said angrily. "And I would appreciate it if you never mentioned that bastard's name again." Sakura said a little more harshly than she intended.
"O-Ok!" Temari squeaked out.
"Okay that is clearly a very taboo subject." Temari thought as she saw Sakura relaxing slightly.
"S-So how have things been going between you and Naruto?" Temari asked trying to change the subject.
Sakura did a complete 180 as a smile spread across her face.
"Oh it's been amazing so far. Naruto is such an amazing guy," Sakura said as she let out a dreamy sigh. "But you should know I'm not the only one seeing Naruto."
Hearing this caused Temari to quirk a blonde eyebrow.
"Tsunade-sama placed Naruto in a program called the CRA. This allows Naruto to have several wives to help restore his clans.
I was a little hesitant at first, but now I love it. All the girls are like sisters to me, and we've all become so close."
Temari listened to Sakura speak with a twinge of jealousy. She noticed how happy Sakura looked when she talked about Naruto and their relationship.
It's something that she wanted. But then Sakura said something that made Temari's head shoot up.
"A few of the girls and me are even pregnant," Sakura said as she placed a hand on her stomach. "I can't wait to start a family with Naruto."
That's what sent Temari over the edge. She placed her head into her hands as she started to cry.
Instantly Sakura was up and wrapping an arm around Temari.
"What's wrong Temari?"
Temari sniffled a few times and looked at Sakura.
"I want what you have. I want to find a guy who will treat me right. Someone I can love as much as they'd love me.
Someone who is fun and loves life." Temari said as she placed her head back into her hands.
Sakura looked at Temari with a frown. She knew Temari deserved to be happy, and she knew just the guy to give her that happiness.
"Well why don't you give Naruto a try?"
Temari's head shot up when she heard that.
"What did you say?"
"I said why don't you give Naruto a chance, I bet he can make you happy. Plus you'd be part of a loving family."
Temari looked down at her ramen and sighed.
"I-I don't know Sakura."
"Hey just think about, okay. But let me tell you Naruto's a great guy, and he'd treat you right."
Temari looked and saw Sakura smiling brightly at her. This caused a small smile to form on Temari's face.
"Alright Sakura I'll think about it." Temari said as she stood up and hugged Sakura.
"Just follow your heart Temari." Sakura said as she returned the hug.
"I-I'll try," Temari said as she started to tear up again. "W-Well I've got to get back to Suna, I'll see you soon Sakura, and I'll think about what you said."
With that Temari left the stand and headed towards the village gates. Sakura waved goodbye and turned back to sit down. She spotted Temari's unfinished ramen and her eyes lit up.
"Well if she's not gonna finish it." Sakura said as she sat down and started devouring her third bowl of ramen.
Naruto had just finished making dinner when he heard a few soft knocks at his door. Quickly turning off the oven, Naruto walked over to the door.
When he opened the door he was surprised to see Hinata standing there.
"Oh Hinata-chan how good to see you!" Naruto said as he smiled warmly.
"H-Hello Naruto-kun." Hinata said timidly as she lightly shuffled from foot to foot.
"Well what can I do for you Hinata-chan?"
"O-OH! Uh I was wondering if you wanted to go on a walk with me, I have something I need to talk to you about." Hinata said as her face took on a pink tinge.
"Sure thing Hinata-chan I'll be right back."
Naruto walked into the kitchen and wrote a note for Konan in case she woke up while he was gone. Then he grabbed his jacket and walked back to the door.
"Alright Hinata-chan let's go." Naruto said as he offered Hinata his hand.
Hinata's blush deepened as she grabbed Naruto's hand. They walked down the steps into the night. While they were walking they talked about various things, but Naruto noticed that Hinata was starting to get very nervous.
Eventually they found themselves on top of the Hokage monument. They both sat down and admired the view, which overlooked the entire village.
Naruto looked over and noticed that Hinata was nervously rubbing her arm as she kept shooting glances at him.
"Hinata-chan what's wrong?" Naruto asked as he scooted closer and wrapped an arm around her.
Hinata sighed and leaned her head against his.
"I-It's just...it's just...I'm so sorry Naruto-kun." Hinata said as she fought off tears.
Naruto just looked at Hinata as if she had grown a second head.
"What could you possibly be sorry for Hinata-chan. I have not seen you do one bad thing since I've know you."
"W-When we were little...I used to follow you around and watch you. I got confidence from seeing you be strong," Hinata said as she chocked back a sob.
"But whenever you REALLY needed someone to care for you I wasn't there. I was behind a tree or in some alley, just watching you. I never did anything to comfort or help you through your pain."
Hinata was now crying openly into Naruto's chest. He just sat there and stroked her long dark hair trying to soothe her. After a few minutes her sobs died down.
"Hinata-chan you don't have to be sorry. All that happened years ago, it's in the past now. But what matters now, is that you're here for me now.
Don't dwell on the past Hinata, because I hate to see you cry." Naruto said as he cupped Hinata's chin.
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