Chapter 17: Chapter 17
Tenten looked down and started to think this over. She knew now that she truly wanted Naruto and not Neji. Also she noticed that she didn't particularly mind having to share Naruto.
"Have you picked any other girls?" Tenten asked suddenly.
"Uh yeah I have. There's Sakura, Hinata, Konan, Ryuuzetsu, Anko, possibly Ino, and hopefully you." When Naruto said her name he gave her a hopeful smile.
"Well at least they're all girls I know," Tenten said as she looked away again. "Screw it I'm in."
"Really!?" Naruto said as a large smile started to form on his face.
"Yes, now kiss me again foxy." Tenten said as she pulled Naruto in for another kiss.
After kissing for a few more minutes, they both sat against the tree. Tenten was sitting between Naruto's legs with her head resting against his chest. They sat like this for hours talking about their interests, hobbies, and dreams.
As night started to fall Naruto walked Tenten home. As they stopped in front of Tenten's home, Naruto gave her a lingering kiss goodnight.
"I love you Tenten-chan." Naruto said as they separated.
"I love you too Naruto," Tenten said with a smile. "I'll see you soon." With that Tenten walked up the stairs and entered her apartment.
Naruto watched her leave with a smile, before he started walking back towards his own home. When Naruto was walking up the steps toward his apartment he saw Neji leaning against the railing outside his door.
"Hey Neji," Naruto said cheerfully as he approached the Hyuuga.
"Hello Naruto," Neji said with a small smile on his face.
"So why are you leaning against the the railing here?" Naruto asked as he approached Neji.
"I was waiting for you," Hearing this made Naruto raise an eyebrow. "I wanted to thank you for giving Tenten a chance."
"Of course I would give her a chance. Tenten's a great girl and I love her." Naruto said with a genuine smile on his face.
"That's great to hear Naruto, now please take care of Tenten," Neji said as he place his hand on Naruto's shoulder. "And if I find out you hurt her you'll have to deal with me. Because Tenten is like a sister to me, and I greatly care for her."
"I would never dream of hurting my precious people. I promise I will do everything in my power to make Tenten and the rest of the girls happy." Naruto said with determination in his voice.
"Good, I'll keep you to that promise." Neji said as he walked past Naruto and down the steps back towards the Hyuuga estates.
As soon as Neji was out of sight Naruto let out a breath he didn't know he was holding.
"Note to self try not to piss Neji off." Naruto thought as he opened his door and walked into his apartment.
(The Next Day 5 p.m.)
Naruto was standing outside the Yamanaka flower shop nervously shuffling from foot to foot as he waited for Ino. He was once again dressed up, he wore a black button up shirt with an orange tie, black dress pants, and dress shoes.
"Kami I hope I don't fuck this up. I've always had a soft spot for Ino, even thought she was always mean to me. She just reminds me so much of Sakura-chan" Naruto thought as the door to the shop opened, and what he saw made his breath hitch.
To say Ino was stunning would be a grave understatement. She wore a beautiful purple sequin dress that seemed to shine in setting sun. The dress stopped just above her knees, and showed off her strong toned legs. The dress also hugged her body allowing Naruto to ogle her voluptuous curves. Her hair was still in its normal ponytail, with half her face covered by her platinum blond locks.
"Kami Ino-chan you look beautiful," Naruto said breathlessly.
"T-Thank you Naruto." She said as she tried to control her maddening blush.
Now it was Ino's turn to look Naruto over, and she had to admit she liked what she was seeing. But she couldn't help but giggle when she saw his orange tie.
"I guess you do have to wear orange with every outfit," Ino said as tried to stifle her giggling. "But except for that you clean up pretty well."
"Hey orange is an awesome color, and thank you." Naruto said as he offered Ino his arm.
"Oh what a gentleman." Ino said with a smile as she grabbed onto Naruto's arm.
After a short walk Ino and Naruto stood outside the restaurant she had picked out. When they stepped inside the sounds of soft music filled the air as they were quickly lead to their table. After they placed their orders Naruto and Ino really got to know each other. They found out that they actually shared a lot of things in common.
Ino was surprised to learn that Naruto enjoyed gardening, and she was shocked at how much he knew about various flowers and plants.
"Why did you never tell me that you knew so much about gardening, Naruto."
"Well it's not a hobby that a lot of guys have, I was kinda embarrassed by it. Plus I-I never thought you would really care." Naruto said the last part in a saddened tone.
Hearing this made Ino feel like trash. She never had realized what a great guy Naruto was, and she had always mistreated him. But she was determined to make it up to him.
"Naruto I'm so sorry for the way I treated you. I never realized what an amazing guy you were." Ino said as she placed her hand on top of Naruto's.
"You don't need to apologize Ino-chan, you were focused on the teme," Naruto was gonna say more, but he was cut off by Ino.
"Please Naruto don't mention that asshole. And I do need to apologize, because you've done so much for me. You even brought my dead father back to life. Even though I was a total bitch to you, and it makes me feel like shit." Ino said as tears started to form in her eyes.
Seeing that Ino was about to cry, Naruto leaned across the table and wiped away her forming tears.
"Please don't feel bad Ino-chan, I hate to see my precious people upset." Naruto said as he squeezed her hand.
"I'm one of your precious people?"
"Of course you are Ino-chan I care for you greatly, and I want you to be happy." Naruto said as he turned to look a dance floor that was in the restaurant.
Naruto stood up and offered Ino his hand.
"May I have this dance Ms. Yamanaka," Naruto said with a smile on his face.
"You dance?" Ino said skeptically as she took his hand.
Naruto led her to the dance floor and wrapped his hands around her waist, while Ino wrapped her arms around his neck.
"Well Shizune-neechan and Hinata-chan taught me a few steps, and I've been practicing with Kage Bushin." Naruto said as he tried to remember the steps he had been practicing.
Ino and let him lead her through the steps of their dance. They fumbled a few times, but they quickly laughed it off and returned to each others embrace. Eventually they gave up on dancing, and just swayed back and forth to the soft music with Ino resting her head against Naruto's chest.
"Hmm I could stay like this forever." Ino said as she tried to get closer to Naruto enjoying his warm and comforting embrace.
"Yeah this is nice." Naruto said as he leaned down and kissed the top of Ino's head causing her blush against his chest.
After their dance Naruto paid for their meal, and Ino escorted back to her home. When they reached the entrance to the flower shop Ino heard a small poof. She turned her head and saw that Naruto was holding a beautiful purple rose in his hand.
"A beautiful flower for a beautiful girl." Naruto said as he handed the flower to an amazed Ino.
"Where did you get this, it's gorgeous." Ino said as she clutched the rose to her chest.
"I planted it my self, it took a lot of failed attempts but I finally got the perfect one." Naruto said as he rubbed the back of his head.
"Oh Naruto this has been the best night of my life, thank you."
"I'm glad to hear that Ino-chan I had an amazing time to."
Suddenly they found themselves staring into each others eyes. His piercing blue eyes gazed into her soft blue ones. They started leaning towards each other, their lips inches apart.
Naruto captured Ino's lips with his own. Ino had kissed a few other boys before, but Naruto far surpassed them all. He was possessive, but at the same time gentle. She moaned when Naruto's tongue shot into her mouth. They stayed like this for a few moments, kissing in front of her home.
When they finally separated Ino had a dreamy look in her eyes. She clutched the purple rose to her racing heart.
"Naruto, I think I love you." Ino said as she gripped his hands and looked into his eyes again.
"I love you too Ino-chan." Naruto said as he leaned in and captured her lips in a gentle kiss.
When they separated they said their goodbyes. Naruto turned and walked home with a smile plastered on his face.
(The Next Day Hokage Tower)
Tsunade stood on top of the Hokage Tower. She looked down and saw most of Konoha gathered around the tower to hear her announcement.
"People of Konoha I have gathered all of you here today to make an important announcement!" Tsunade's voice boomed quieting the crowd. "I've thought about this for a while now, and after fighting in the Fourth Great Shinobi War I've decided to step down as Hokage."
The crowd fell silent as they processed the information they had just heard.
"I've already decided on my successor. So I present you the Rokudaime Hokage Kakashi Hatake!" Tsunade said as Kakashi appeared next to her.
The crowd had mixed reactions. There was cheering and applause, some were still too shocked to speak, but one person asked the question that was on everyone's mind.
"What about Naruto Uzumaki!?" The man yelled causing much of the crowd to ask the same question.
Tsunade let out a sigh as she looked and saw Naruto watching from a nearby rooftop. She was reassured when he smiled at her and gave her a thumbs up.
"I've already discussed the situation with Naruto, and he understands. He may be the strongest shinobi in the village possibly the whole world, but he just doesn't have the political skills to be Hokage yet. But Kakashi and I will help train Naruto, so that when he's ready he can take up the mantle of Hokage." Tsunade said causing the crowd to burst out into cheers.
Naruto smiled as he watched the crowd cheer for his sensei. With one last glance he turned around and returned to his apartment, but just before he could sit down he heard a few knocks at his door. With a sigh he got up and opened the door. He was surprised to see Sakura there.
"Sakura-chan it's so good to see you, it's been a few days." Naruto said extremely happy to see his girlfriend, and first love. He then stepped aside, and gestured for Sakura to come in.
Sakura didn't say a word, and immediately sat on Naruto's couch. Naruto was worried, because Sakura looked upset.
"Sakura-chan what's wrong?" Naruto asked as he rushed over to the couch and immediately sat next to her.
Sakura looked at Naruto and sighed, her emerald eyes a flurry of emotions.
"Naruto I have something very important to tell you."
"Sure Sakura-chan you can tell me anything."
"You have to promise me you won't freak out."
"I promise I won't freak out." Naruto said with a smile.
Sakura took a deep breath, and spoke again.
"Naruto...I-I'm pregnant"
"Wh-What!?" Naruto nearly yelled his mind racing.
"You're gonna be a father Naruto." Sakura said with a smile as she held Naruto's hand.
"I-I'm gonna be a dad." Naruto managed to say before he passed out.
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