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Differences	By : EroPrincess Category: Naruto AU/AR > Het - Male/Female Views: 7423 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
Disclaimer: I don’t own Naruto nor am I affiliated with the series. The series belongs to Masashi Kishimoto, Studio Pierrot and VIZ Media. I don’t work for those companies; I write for fun and for free.

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Hinata's backstory in the last chapter upset quite a few people. It wasn't my intention to offend anyone, but in case you haven't figured it out, Hinata's not perfect and pristine. And this isn't the stereotypical "dorky, innocent fluffy" NaruHina fic. If you're looking for "dorky, innocent fluff", I'm afraid you've stumbled upon the wrong story. I've written quite a few "dorky and innocent" NH fics if you're interested in reading them.
This story is about two fucked up individuals finding love in fucked up circumstances.
"I almost took the wrong path so many times." – Hinata Hyuga.
I'm going to play on that as I write Hinata's character, except Hinata's going to take the wrong path. So you won't find Mary Sue-nata here. Hinata's a broken woman, and it's going to be prevalent in future chapters. Again for those of you who don't know, this is a Crime/Drama fic. That means there's going to be crime and drama. If you're looking for The Sunshine Couple and The Sunshine Family, go somewhere else now! This is your final warning! I won't reiterate this again.
Warnings: Hiashi and Hianta reunite. I hope you guys like this chapter better than the previous one. I wasn't planning on writing chapter 5 this way. But I guess Chapter 4 calls for it.

Differences – Chapter 5: Camaraderie
"You confirm everything? Okay, understood. Email me the information as soon as you can."
Disconnecting the call, Neji Hyuga strolled along the opulent corridors and polished, wooden floors of the Hyuga Manor towards the home office of his uncle, Hiashi Hyuga. He pocketed his cell phone and stood outside the wooden double doors of Hiashi's office and contemplated whether he should tell his uncle about the news he received.
His girlfriend Tenten just called him to inform him about Naruto's infatuation with Hinata. And while Neji hasn't seen nor spoken to his cousin in over 5 years, Neji knew Hiashi still keeps surveillance on his eldest daughter to make sure she's doing alright.
While Hiashi doesn't speak about Hinata, Neji discerned Hiashi regretted his decisions and actions from 5 years ago. However Hiashi's pride wouldn't allow him to contact his daughter and admit so. So to placate his inner woes, Hiashi continued to watch Hinata from a distance.
Hiashi discovered Hinata lost her job and wasn't able to financially care for herself and her younger sister, nor pay for school. So he paid her rent for the rest of the year and tuition for the duration of her school year. Neji suspected Hinata wasn't aware of Hiashi's actions because if she knew, she never would've sought out Madame Tsunade.
The simple thought of Hinata whoring herself out for money made Neji's stomach lurch in disgust. Many times Neji suggested for Hiashi to personally seek out Hinata and try to rekindle their broken relationship. And every time Hiashi would decline without an explanation.
However this time as he approached the double doors of his uncle's office, it wasn't to convince Hiashi to make amends with Hinata. Neji worried the boisterous drug dealer Naruto Uzumaki's fixation with his cousin might cause problems for his underground arms business. They've dealt business many times in the past and Neji knew Naruto wasn't the inconspicuous type. Naruto was loud, brash and forward and beforehand it didn't bother Neji. But now Naruto dealing with Hinata could prove troublesome for the Hyugas.
For many years even before Neji's birth, the Hyuga family quietly controlled the black market arms business. And Neji knew it was the Hyugas discreet nature that allowed their business to prosper for so long. However someone like Naruto personally involving himself with a Hyuga could cause their entire empire to be publicly exposed and crumble.
While Hiashi retired from politics and Neji inherited the arms business, at times Neji still kept Hiashi informed about their black market trade. So Neji contemplated whether he should inform his uncle about Naruto's newfound interest in Hinata. He raised his fist to the door to knock, but decided against it.
Turning away from the double doors and smoothing lint from his 3-piece designer suit, Neji walked away from Hiashi's office. "No. Uncle trusts me to take care of things. I'll handle Naruto myself."

Saturday morning Hanabi stood in the threshold of the bathroom's doorway and silently watched Hinata stand in front of the sink's mirror. Hanabi's white eyes softened, a wave of melancholy washed over her as she looked at Hinata wearing white, cotton briefs and a white tank. She folded the tank over her breasts, exposing her stretch marks and scar.
Gingerly Hinata rubbed her belly, a sporadic, habitual ritual she performed every now and then. It was usually after the buried memories of her past tended to surface. Hanabi's heart broke each time she would see Hinata massage her stomach because she knew how much Hinata wanted to keep her child. And the memories wouldn't fade, just like the stretched and marred skin of her belly. Her lavender eyes met Hanabi's reflection in the mirror and she asked, "Do you ever think about that time, Hanabi?"
Even though Hanabi was only 12 when the unspeakable event happened, she remembered the incident like it was yesterday. Although this was the first time Hinata actually spoke to her during her belly-rubbing ritual, asking her opinion. The young brunette thought it was wise to evade the question. Instead she dared to bring up another topic. "He still asks about you, you know. He wonders how you're doing and if you're okay."
Hanabi didn't say his name, she didn't need to. In the 5 years they've lived together, this is the first time she's mentioned their father. Call it intuition; Hinata just knew Hanabi was referring to Hiashi.
Smoothing her tank over her stomach again, Hinata still faced the mirror and lifted a jet-black brow. "Still?" she parroted.
Not saying anything, Hanabi simply nodded.
"You've been communicating with him all this time?"
Hanabi noticed Hinata's voice held no malice or vitriol. She was surprised Hinata's soft voice was filled with curiosity concerning their father. Did she finally forgive him? Her eyes widened in surprise briefly before settling to their normal size again. Stepping inside the bathroom to stand next to her sister, Hanabi answered, "Yes. He… He wants to talk to you."
Hinata turned on the faucet to wash her face with cold water. Hanabi reached for a nearby towel so Hinata could dry herself. "Here you go."
"Thank you," Hinata graciously accepted the linen. Patting her face dry, the older brunette studied her reflection, pleased that the worry lines and bags under her eyes from the stresses from over a month ago dissipated. Her skin was clear and smooth and eyes softly colored like freshwater pearls. And she appeared well-rested and relaxed. Despite the reoccurring memories from yesteryears that plagued her mind, she looked healthy. And oddly, she felt healthy, too.
She turned to leave the bathroom and Hanabi followed her sister out, turning off the light and closing the door. Together they entered the living room and Hanabi gawked at the stacks of money neatly piled on the coffee table. She faced her sister wide-eyed and questioning, "What's this?"
"It's from work." Hinata replied simply, leaving no room for further discussion. She stood in front of the coffee table and looked down at the stacks, fleetingly reminiscing on that night with Naruto Uzumaki.
She only approached Tsunade about the job because she needed money to pay her back rent. Although she could've tapped into her saving's fund, that money was strictly for Hanabi to attend college. So Hinata broke her celibacy vow and sold herself to Naruto. That night a month ago she'd never regret and his bright smile and boyishly handsome face filled her mind often. Thinking about his lame jokes and the uniqueness that was purely Naruto made her lips curl in a gentle smile. She briefly wondered what he was doing right now, and if he oftentimes think of her, too.
That following afternoon when Hinata entered the rent office to pay her back rent, her landlord informed her everything was taken care of. Her rent was paid for the rest of the year. Confused and figuring something was awry, Hinata tried to pry her landlord for more information, but the stubborn old man insisted everything was fine.
So Hinata left the rent office wondering who could've paid her rent. Her first thought was Naruto, but that was unlikely. He didn't know where she lived, and she knew Tsunade wouldn't reveal that kind of information. And even if he did know about her living situation, why would he volunteer to pay her rent for the rest of the year and not tell her? No. Naruto's the type of man who'll do something and want people to know about it.
Crossing Naruto from her mental list of people who saved her and her sister from homelessness, Hinata drove herself to school to use the money to pay for tuition for next semester. Imagine her surprise when she found out not only was her semester's tuition paid in full, but her tuition was also paid for the rest of the year.
Returning home, Hinata mulled over and over again about the mystery person performing good deeds for her. Thinking about the words Hiashi repeated to her throughout her childhood training to never trust anyone, Hinata wondered if this mystery person was expecting some form of recompense for their actions. What did they want in exchange for their kindness?
However weeks passed by and nothing out of the ordinary happened. So Hinata put the deeds out of her mind. Whoever this mystery person was playing Good Samaritan was clearly biding their time before showing themselves. In the time since her night with Naruto, Hinata found a job at a local YMCA, working as a counselor for young kids Monday thru Friday afternoons.
This morning she counted and recounted the money, only spending a little bit to pay bills and provide food. Although the deeds performed no longer worried her, what Hanabi said reverberated in her mind. And it was in that moment as Hinata looked down at the piles of money, she knew the person who took care of her financially was her father. She didn't need confirmation; in her heart she knew, she felt it.
"How were you able to save this much money from the YMCA?" Hanabi hysterically cried as she flared her arms and looked from her sister to the money and back again. "And so fast! You've been there almost a month! What did you do? Rob the place?"
Ignoring her sister, Hinata lifted her head and straightened her spine. Her lavender gaze shifted to Hanabi carrying on and she told her, "You know what, Hanabi? It's been 5 years. I do think it's about time Father and I have a talk." She bent towards the coffee table and began picking up the money.
Ceasing her tirade, Hanabi tilted her head, making the coffee strands of her chin-length bob sway gently. She asked, "Are you going to visit him today?"
Cradling the bills in her arms, Hinata nodded. "Yes. I'll visit him today."

Naruto sat at his desk in his home office looking over the documents from one of the manila folders Udon and Moegi sent him. The duo of investigators sat across from him, ready to answer any questions their boss asked.
Shifting through the papers while scrunching his face as he read, the restauranteur looked at the pair and asked, "Are these legitimate?" Of course Naruto knew everything he read was factual, neither Udon nor Moegi would deceive him. But he felt it would be wise to confirm their authenticity.
While he paid Tsunade double the advance to find out any information about Hinata, Tsunade only told him the basics about the brunette he's currently smitten with. He offered her triple the amount to have Hinata in his bed, but Tsunade didn't adhere to the deal. Apparently (according to her) Hinata couldn't be located. Naruto knew the Madame was bullshitting him, and that was why he decided to have his people investigate for information concerning Hinata.
If he was thinking clearly and logically instead of emotionally, Naruto would've sent Mogei and Udon to gather data about Hinata from the start. But he acted irrationally in Tsunade's office the moment she told him Hinata no longer worked for The Dollhouse. And it cost him twice the advance for Tsunade to tell him Hinata's last name, where she attended school, that Hinata began working for her because she lost her job and that Hinata and her father had a falling out. Tsunade refused to elaborate on why they fell out, stating she didn't know. Another bullshit lie, Naruto suspected. The money he paid the Madame didn't matter to him. He's longed since made it up through his restaurants and his illegal drug trade business. However what did matter was the data he was currently reading on Hinata Hyuga. And what he read made his blue eyes sharpen and narrow in anger. How could someone so sweet and considerate have experienced such hell in her life?
"Yes, boss," Udon spoke calmly. "All of the information is accurate," he confirmed as he adjusted his glasses on his face.
Through Udon and Mogei's information-gathering expertise, Naruto found out Hinata Hyuga is the first-born daughter of the city's beloved—now retired—politician, Hiashi Hyuga. He mentally slapped his forehead, upset he didn't realize he was dealing with a Hyuga before. He should've known by her unique eyes; eyes exclusive only to members of the famed Hyuga family.
Naruto also knew the Hyuga's were one of the underground's most powerful and deadly organized crime families in the city. The Hyugas run the largest illegal gun trade in the city, selling firearms to high-end clientele and Naruto was one of the Hyuga's most loyal customers. While seeing Hiashi's face in the media many times throughout the years, Naruto never personally met the man or dealt business with him. Naruto always exchanged goods with Hiashi's nephew Neji.
And perhaps because of a weird twist of fate, Naruto was lucky he dealt business with Neji. According to the intel his investigators provided him, at a young age Hinata was groomed to inherit the Hyuga's firearms empire. However due to circumstances disapproved by her father, the brunette was deemed a failure by Hiashi. So Hanabi was supposed to succeed the arms business, and before she could fully complete her training, Hinata moved her and her sister out of the home.
It could be dangerous getting involved with Hinata, Naruto was firmly aware of this. And yet, the soft-spoken, alluring brunette wouldn't escape his mind. Hinata invaded every space of his being, so much so Naruto only sought after her company and affection. He wouldn't bed another woman, he didn't want anyone else. And he knew his fledgling infatuation didn't make any sense, but he believed the two of them connected that night. And he's not only referring to their physical intimacy, either.
Obviously there was a mutual attraction between the two of them; however it was more than that. They joked, laughed and she even cooked him breakfast before her departure. It was in that moment watching Hinata prepare his meal that Naruto truly, deeply wanted to get to know her. While he told her that after they had sex because she did intrigue him, looking at her cooking food for him just to make sure he was fed sealed the deal.
Hinata doing something as simple as that for him showed a level of compassion she possessed. She cared enough to ensure he was fed before returning to Madame Tsunade. She wanted to make sure he was content. And he believed the connection he felt towards her was mutual. Then if that were the case, why'd she quit her services as an escort?
His mind returning to the present, Naruto kept shifting through the papers, coming across Hinata's past hospital records. His hands shook in anger as he looked over the hospital records and ultrasound photos Moegi retrieved. She was 3 months pregnant at 17 and received an illegal abortion. The botched abortion caused an infection to grow and spread in her uterus, forcing doctors to give her a hysterectomy, making her barren. A wave of guilt spread over him, making his stomach sink to his knees. A hefty sigh escaped his lips and he closed his eyes, recalling their conversation from that night.
You got any kids?
Hinata shook her head 'no'.
I want lots of kids. I grew up an orphan before I was adopted by my father Iruka when I was 12. I never met my parents. Heard they died shortly after I was born. And I don't have siblings, so I want a big family with lots of kids, so they won't ever know the pain of growing up lonely.
"Fuck!" Naruto bellowed out, slamming his hand on the desk in fury. He was ashamed at what he said that night before learning the truth about Hinata. No wonder she was so… evasive during our conversation, the restauranteur mulled. If only I knew the truth. I wouldn't have… Oh, man. Hinata must've felt like shit because of me! Dammit!
Moegi and Udon continued to silently sit from across Naruto, watching with curious intent as his face scrunched repeatedly, various emotions washing over him.
Connecting the dots, Naruto immediately figured out why Hinata stopped working for Tsunade. It was because of him. He passionately mentioned how badly he wants children, a large family in fact. And he cringed in remorse when he realized he continuously grilled her about why she didn't want children.
Do you want kids?
I-I haven't thought about it.
Why haven't you?
I-I take care of my younger sister, Hanabi. I haven't thought about wanting to build a family because she occupies so much of my time. I… I want to make sure she's graduated high school and in college and I earn my degree before seriously thinking about building a family.
I guess I can buy that. That makes sense.
"She left because of… fuck!" Naruto angrily parroted again.
He briefly wondered if Hinata's pregnancy was the reason she and her father parted ways. Or if Hinata secretly got the illegal abortion when she discovered she was pregnant in attempt to hide the pregnancy from her father. And when she was hospitalized and Hiashi found out about her pregnancy and abortion, he perhaps kicked her out? Naruto cut his eyes as he continued to read, crumpling the paper in his fists with a scowl stretching his lips. That damned bastard! No matter how many times Naruto shuffled the documents in his hands, Moegi nor Udon couldn't find any information as to why Hinata and Hiashi had a falling out.
Naruto hastily balled the hospital records and ultrasound pictures, throwing the ball across the room where it bounced off the wall and landed unceremoniously on the floor.
Witnessing how distressed her employer was, Mogei tried to soothe him. "Naruto? Please remain calm. I know the information you're reading is troubling, but you have to think clearly and maintain a level-head to sagaciously handle this situation."
Taking a few deep breaths, Naruto allowed his racing heart to slowly return it its normal pace. Moegi was right. Acting out senselessly wouldn't solve anything. It'll only kindle more trouble, like the episode that transpired in Tsunade's office. He leaned back in his orange leather, swivel chair and rested for a few moments before speaking. "Thanks Moegi. I needed the pep talk."
She merely nodded in response.
Straightening his spine again, Naruto picked up the manila folder Udon gave him and opened it. Inside were Hinata's high school and college transcripts, along with a copy of her rental lease. But it wasn't her grades that caught his eye. Several copies of receipts of recent transactions caused a blond brow to lift quizzically.
He discovered Hinata's tuition was paid in full for the rest of the school year along with her rent. Naruto put two-and-two together and hypothesized Hiashi was behind the acts of good deeds. Was this Hiashi's way of trying to make amends with his daughter?
Given the former politician's role of Good Samaritan as of late, that could also mean Hiashi's keeping surveillance on Hinata's activity. So Naruto had to assume Hiashi knew about Hinata briefly working for Tsunade and spending the night with him.
Naruto's senses were now on high-alert. With Hiashi watching Hinata's every move, the blond knew her father could come for him at any time. He contemplated what actions he would take against Hiashi if the need to defend himself surfaced. However the matter wasn't urgent. First and foremost Naruto had to devise a plan to reunite with Hinata again.
"You two can leave now," Naruto told Udon and Moegi. "I need some time to think."
"Yes, sir," they simultaneously replied, standing from their chairs and exiting the office.
Naruto swiveled his chair to look out of the windows overlooking the city. Moistening his parched lips, he said, "I'm gonna see Hinata again. No matter what. But I know I'll have to be careful now that I know Hiashi's watching. But even he can't keep me from Hinata."

Later that afternoon Hinata stood in front of Hiashi's desk in his home office. It reminded her of that time 5 years ago when she stood at his desk while in City Hall to tell him about her pregnancy. This time however, unlike last time, she wasn't nervous. She wasn't scared at what her father was going to do or say. She wasn't worried Hiashi would look down on her and call her a failure like so many times throughout her childhood and teen-hood. Nope. An odd wave of serenity engulfed her standing inside her old home.
While most of her memories in the Hyuga Manor were unpleasant, she reminisced the times she shared with her mother knitting, or playing hide-and-seek with Hanabi around the mansion. Martial arts and weapons training with her cousin Neji was always strenuous and tedious, but he was a more lenient and patient teacher than her father.
Before Hinata could speak, Hiashi's butler Ko burst inside the double doors. Both Hyugas faced him.
"Lord Hiashi!" He gasped, out of breath and clutching his chest. "I-I tried to stop her, but Lady Hinata persisted. I wanted to alert you of her presence and—"
"Leave us!" Hiashi ordered with a wave of his hand.
Koh respectfully bowed and silently exited the office, gently closing the door behind him.
Facing her father again, Hinata held back a gasp of shock when she digested his appearance. In just 5 short years, Hiashi aged dramatically. His once smooth face was lined with unsightly wrinkles. His cheeks used to be even and firm, now sagged due to stress. His white eyes were dull and his lush brown hair was peppered with gray stands, making him appear older than he looked. What he has gone through these last 5 years to make him look like this? Hinata wondered.
"Please sit down, Hinata." Hiashi instructed his daughter.
Shaking her head, Hinata softly told him, "I won't be long, Father. So I'll rather stand."
Giving her a simple nod, he replied, "I understand." Sitting upright in his chair, Hiashi folded his arms across his desk, giving Hinata his full attention. "It's been 5 years, Hinata. What brings you here?"
"Why did you do it?" Hinata got right to the point, not wanting to prolong the conversation about Hiashi's recent good deeds.
For the first time in his life, Hiashi was nervous. He's given a plethora of speeches at conventions to elect him in office and he's faced many enemies on the black market who wanted to end his life. But with his eldest daughter standing before him looking down at him with her eyes softened and inquisitive, it made his gut twist in apprehension.
Hiashi wished she was irate with him; it would make this situation easier. Hinata's anger he could handle, that he knew. But her quiet curiosity? Perhaps forgiveness? He was stupefied. He was at a loss of what to do.
Swallowing thickly, Hiashi slowly stood and stretched his aching muscles. He walked around his desk to the front, leaning against it and looking his daughter in the eye. "Hinata…" he mildly called out to her. "I'm no good at this; this has weighed heavily on my heart for 5 years now. Nevertheless I won't prolong this. I'll get right down to the point."
Hinata blinked and nodded, remaining quiet.
"I… My actions 5 years ago were deplorable. They were despicable, there's no getting around that." His tired, white eyes perused Hinata's face for any sign of emotion, but her soft features remained stoic.
"I treated you as nothing more than a nuisance instead of my daughter. I didn't understand it then but I'm fully cognizant now. What you wanted, what you were seeking was affection and I denied you that. You were seeking clarity and guidance. You wanted me to be a goddamn father, and what I gave you in return was a black-hearted politician.
"Not only am I responsible for you terminating your pregnancy, for killing the life of my unborn grandchild, but I'm the reason why you're barren. I demolished my own daughter's life because I had an image to maintain for my own."
When Hiashi mentioned the word 'barren', Hinata's hands immediately cradled her belly, like so many years ago. Still her face remained void of emotion, but her ears perked, listening intently to everything he was saying.
"You're so much like your mother in every way," he continued. "Your face, your hair, even your mannerisms emulate my late wife's. Every time I looked at you I saw her. And when she died you were devastated. I wanted to erase every memory of her and her likeness that resides in you. So I put you under strenuous training in hopes you'll inherit my underground empire, taking away your childhood in the process. I berated and chided you at every moment, believing it'll make you tougher and less placid. No matter how many attempts I made, none of them worked. I couldn't rid the likeness of my late wife from within you."
Hinata's fingers clutched her shirt, the force of her grip turning her knuckles white. Her temperature rose dramatically and beads of perspiration dotted her forehead, dampening her bang. It felt like her heart was drumming against her ribcage, painfully hurting her chest. Her chest rose with each heavy breath she took, suddenly feeling claustrophobic in her father's large, wide office.
Wha-What is he saying? What is this I'm hearing? Hinata's thoughts were a whirlwind of panic as she tried to make sense of everything Hiashi was telling her. This is the first time he's mentioned Mother since her death! And-And he's never told me I remind him of her! I-I don't know what to say! I don't know how to feel! What do I do?
"I don't want you to forgive me. I don't deserve recompense or clemency."
Hinata's lavender eyes widened, looking at her father like a man she's meeting for the first time. His face, even though it aged dramatically in half a decade, was familiar. But his words, everything he was saying was so unlike him. The Hiashi she stood in front of now confused her greatly. Even still, she couldn't will herself to speak.
"I permanently took something from you, something precious you'll never get back because of my selfish actions. I ruined your life. I don't deserve mercy." Ignoring the apprehension he felt, Hiashi reached forward and took Hinata's small, gentle hands in his large, calloused ones. He circled his fingers around her palms, giving them a firm squeeze.
"But there's something I want you to know, Hinata."
Blinking away her unshed tears, Hinata nibbled her lower lip and nodded once, ready to completely hear her father out.
Hiashi allowed his warm tears to freely flow from his white eyes. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed thickly and gripped his daughter's hands. His heartrate accelerated and his throat felt dry. But he strengthened his resolve to admit his true feelings to Hinata.
"I'm proud of you Hinata. Despite what I've put you through, despite what you've endured in your young life, you've made the best out of an atrocious situation for both you and Hanabi. For that alone, you're a much better person than I am. Than I ever will be. And… And I love you. I never want you to forget that."
"F-Father…?" The tears she was desperately trying to hold back began to spill from her eyes. She snatched her hands from his grip and circled her arms around his waist, holding him close. She sniffled into his button down shirt, the silk fabric absorbing her warm tears as she allowed herself to cry. To cry for the loss of her mother, the loss of her child, the loss of her ability to conceive children, and for the loss of her torn relationship with Hiashi.
In both her mind and her heart she could never truly forgive him. Although the scars have healed, every day, every time she looks at her reflection naked in the mirror, she's reminded of that time. Each time she cradles the pudge in her belly, she's reminded of that time. But maybe perhaps today, they could slowly kindle their trust. After more than 22 years of living, Hiashi finally told her he's proud of her and he loves her. And for Hinata, it was a perfect foundation to build their relationship.

Another month passed by and Naruto all but given up reuniting with Hinata. They shared an amazing night two months ago and he hasn't seen her since. While he had her home, work and school address thanks to the intel Moegi and Udon gathered, Naruto couldn't make any brash decisions to see Hinata. He knew Hiashi was still keeping tabs on Hinata's activity and remaining inconspicuous was crucial. He didn't want to make any sudden moves and draw attention to himself from the Hyugas.
"Dammit!" Naruto growled as he angrily slammed his palm on the steering wheel. He was returning from delivering gifts and donating money to the local orphanage. The same orphanage he grew up in. When he had the free time Naruto made sure to visit the children's home to hand out presents and speak to the kids. While he didn't have the best memories growing up in the orphanage (newly rebuilt thanks to his donations), he owed the place so much. After all if it weren't for the institution, he never would've met Iruka, and Iruka wouldn't have adopted him. He would've spent the first 18 years of his life there.
However there was an ache of remorse that weighed him, given his secret profession as a dealer. Deep inside Naruto knew he was deceiving the hopeful children in the orphanage. But he swallowed his guilt through providing cash offerings and interacting with the children, telling them their lives will get better if they work hard, inherit the power to believe in themselves and never give up. For the time he lived there, no one ever told him those things. It was an ideology he adopted himself, and it's helped him get to where he is.
Speaking of never giving up, there was a woman out there he wanted, a woman he couldn't let go no matter how hard he tried. A woman who only after one night, left a lasting impression on him.
As he drove towards his home during the sweltering summer afternoon, Naruto's blue eyes looked out the window and he noticed a familiar curtain of jet-black hair in a ponytail. A woman stood in the parking lot of the Yamanaka's Sweets, the famous candy shop in the city, in front of her car. The hood was lifted and her hips were planted on her hips. Her pink cheeks were puffed in anger and she tapped her sneaker-clad foot, clearly irate about her car breaking down.
Naruto didn't want to believe it. He didn't want to believe the woman standing a few feet away from him was Hinata, the woman who haunted his existence for two months. His mind had to be playing tricks on him, right?
His eyes roamed over her face and the telltale pearl eyes unique to the Hyuga family was all the confirmation he needed. "Hinata!" He cried out.
Swerving his car in the middle of traffic, not caring about the other passing cars and ignoring the cacophony of honking horns, Naruto swiftly drove in the parking lot of Yamanaka's Sweets. He abruptly parked his car next to Hinata's and hastily unbuckled his seatbelt.
Rolling down his window, Naruto faced her and called out, "Hinata!"

Their reunion couldn't have happened in a more clichéd, stereotypical way. It was something straight out of a romance novel or one of those cheesy romantic comedy movies.
It wasn't like Hinata was waiting for her knight in shining armor to arrive to save her. She stopped by Yamanaka's Sweets to get a few bags of those addictive atomic cinnamon fireballs. She was desperately craving them this Sunday afternoon. While alone in her apartment and bored from watching Netflix, Hinata decided to drive to the candy shop to pick up bags of her favorite candy. And when she tried to start her car, she was horrified to discover the pile of junk overheated.
"Crap!"
Hinata popped the hood and shoved her hands on her hips. She tapped her foot impatiently and scowled at her smoking car. "I should've listened to Hanabi when she told me to visit Father today." Hanabi decided to spend the day at the Hyuga Manor while Hinata opted out. Her relationship with Hiashi became better each time they spent together. For the past few weekends, Hinata and Hiashi worked diligently on rebuilding what was tragically lost. And during the 5 years she kept away from him, the times they spent together recently made Hinata realize how desperately she needed her father in her life.
"Hinata!"
Her head lifted when she heard the familiar, raspy voice and she looked behind her and into the piercing eyes of Naruto Uzumaki.
"Naruto?" The brunette blinked many times, making sure her mind wasn't playing tricks on her. She watched as he exited his car and stood in front of her.
Tilting her head to look up at him, Hinata's heart beat fast in her chest and her nostrils flared as she inhaled the familiar, woodsy cologne he favored. Old memories of their rendezvous came rushing back so fast, she swayed in her spot, losing her balance.
Naruto reached forward and gripped her bare upper arms, squeezing the soft muscles to keep her in place. "Wow, Hinata!" He chuckled merrily. "I never thought I'd see you again! God! I can't stop fucking thinking about you, y'know?"
"I… I…" Hinata was at a loss for words. While it was true every now and then she thought about Naruto as well, she'd simply assume they'd never meet again. So she focused all of her time on schoolwork, her job, Hanabi and her father. But what is she supposed to do with Naruto standing right in front of her, holding her?
"Goddammit, Hinata! I couldn't get you off my mind!" Naruto shamelessly admitted, keeping his grip on her upper arms. "I just… I just wanna…" he lowered his head and sealed his lips over hers; cutting off any words she may have wanted to say with a kiss.

Thank you everyone who've read and reviewed so far. Thank you to those of you who have read and decided to not read anymore because of the last chapter, and thank you to those of you who are sticking around for more. I've read and replied to the reviews. Reviews are replied to on my Tumblr: fucknesha. tumblr tagged /aff .org. Just delete the spaces.
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