A/N Hey everyone! Thank you so much for reviewing and reading! Special thanks to

Continuation of right where Budding Love left off. I thought it would be a good break point. But here it is.

On a sudden impulse or what was more of a norm for him he widened his grinned and with a sparkle in his eyes turned towards the rising sun and yelled. "I love you, Hinata, I'm going to marry you, I'm going to be with you for forever. I'll love you for forever, Hinata!"

She wrapped her arms around her true love. "And I'll love you for forever too."

"Oh I almost forgot." Said Naruto as he turned towards his love. He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small box. "Here."

Upon opening the box, Hinata proceeded to kiss Naruto full on the lips before snuggling up to him and hugging him with the clear intention of not letting go anytime soon.

Naruto chuckled. "Glad you like it."

Later that day

Hinata and Naruto walked down the main street of the village.

Earlier they had told Hinata's father about their upcoming marriage. They were both nervous, and at first it didn't go so well. Hiashi didn't want any possible heirs (aka her children) to be fathered by a demon, no matter how much of a hero he proved himself. Also he did believe that any princess of the Hyuga clan should choose her own husband or that Naruto was qualified to be the husband of a Hyuga princess. (He actually kind of is since he is now one of the most powerful and respect ninja, but Hiashi has a lot of prejudice and Naruto isn't very wealthy.)

However, Hinata managed to calm her father down by reminding him that she had already renounced all of her claims and those of her descendants to being heir when she had decided to go out with Naruto. (unfortunately she is now much more accomplished as a ninja and has proven her strength and worth as a heir) Hiashi was not completely satisfied and sent them off saying that he would consult the clan elders before he would approve of their marriage.

Currently they were shopping for ingredients and food. Hinata insisted that since that the day was so special that she should make a special dinner. Naruto had suggested that they go to a nice restraint, but well…

~FLASHBACK~ (In Naruto's apartment after they talked to Hinata's father)

"Naruto? Would you mind going shopping with me I need to pick up a couple ingrediants since I am making us dinner tonight." Hinata asked. She was standing behind the chair Naruto was sitting in with her arms wrapped around his neck.

"Huh? Why don't we eat out somewhere. It is a special occasion after all." Naurto asked as he turned back to look at her.

"N-naruto, do you not like my c-cooking?" Hinata's voice sounded sad and her head drooped, eyes downcast.

Naruto sighed. He had not meant that he disliked Hinata's cooking, but he though she would like a break for the evening, since she usually cooked for him. (No they do not live together or spend the night together, but since Naruto can't cook, Hinata comes over in the evenings to make dinner unless one of them is on a mission or they go out.)

"No Hinata, I love your cooking!" Naruto smiled and pulled her onto his lap. "It's the BEST!" He kissed her sweetly. "Are you sure you want to rest though?"

Hinata blushed just a bit. She really did love that Naruto was so thoughtful and worried for her. Plus he complimented her cooking.

"I-I'll be f-fine."

"Well come on looks like we got some shopping to do!" Naruto shouted as he dragged her out the door.

~END FLASHBACK~

"Hey Naruto, Hinata, what are you two doing here. I haven't seen you guys since you got back from the mission." Ino called from across the street. She jogged over to them carring a bag and dragging a very bored looking Shikamaru. "You weren't up to anything were you?" a devilish glint in her eyes.

Hinata blushed and began to fidget while Naruto laughed.

Ino dropped Shikamaru's hand as she put her fists on her hips. But before she could say whatever it was that she was going to say her mouth dropped and she squealed. She grabbed Hinata's hand and squealed again.

"OH MY GOODNESS! I HAVE to tell Sakura! She probably already knows though considering she works at the hospital. She was saying that she had been seeing the 'signs' for a bit now. Congrats both of you!" she yelled as she ran off. (Ino and Sakura are now on much more friendly terms. They still bicker and fight all the time but its more of a habit and less because they actually have something worthwhile to fight about. Kind of like sisters fighting.)

Hinata turned an even darker red. She was pretty sure that Ino thought she was pregnant, which wasn't true, but still very embarrassing especially since a couple of passer bys had stopped at Ino's loud outburst. (not all or even most because they are use to Ino's outburst by now) Especially since Ino had run off before they could correct her. Hinata looked up at Naruto. Thankfully he didn't seem to get what Ino was implying. He just looked confused.

"humph… this is such a drag, maybe I'll go cloud watching instead."

Both Hinata and Naruto turned they had forgotten about Shikamaru, who Ino had apparently left in her hurry to talk to Ino.

Shikamaru began walking off in another direction. "Oh yeah, nice engagement ring. About time."

Naruto and Hinata were somewhat dased at all that had just happened. Hinata had so many mixed emotions that all it came out as was a deep blush and a faint lighted-headed feeling. Where as Naurto stood trying to calculate what had just happen. After a few moments it hit him and he yelled after the retreating Nara. "WHAT DO YOU MEEN 'ABOUT TIME'"

A/N hahahahahaha ok so this is a bit out of control but not anywhere near where it will be by the end of their (Naruto and Hinata) day!

Next up let's see what happens when they run into some other people and they hear the news. Heheheheh! (who will the meet next?)