Really?" Now Hinata's blush was ful

Really?" Now Hinata's blush was full fledge once again.

"Yeah, I wanted to ask you a question, but first why don't we go and sit down on the grass. It's starting to get cold standing here on the water."

At Naruto's words, Hinata finally noticed the temperature and started to shiver. She was still in her bathing suit and she had forgotten to bring any other clothes besides a towel.

"Hey you look cold." Naruto then took off his jacket and draped over Hinata's shoulders.

"Th…thank you." Hinata didn't know if she was stuttering because of Naruto or the weather but she was grateful to have the warmth. She brought the jacket in tighter and took a whiff of the jacket. It had the scent of evergreens with a hint of ramen and sweat. On anyone else that would be an odd combination but it fit Naruto perfectly.

The two of them went and sat in the grass.

"So what did you want to ask me?"

"It might seem kind of silly but I wanted to ask you…um…what's your definition of love?"

Hinata was surprised by the question. Naruto had never come to her with that kind of question before. For a second she thought he might have been telling her that he had feelings for her but she quickly threw that thought away. She figured he was asking because of Sakura.

"To me love is when the person simply glances at you and your heart flutters. Or when they talk to you and you are a lost for words. Or the fact that even when they don't notice you they still take your breath away. They give you strength when everyone else brings you down. They give you courage to do things you would never do on your own will. They inspire you to become a better person and reach for you goals even when you feel like giving up. Love is when you are willing to give up your life for that person even if they do not have the same feelings for you."

Hinata looked down, to embarrass to look at Naruto's reaction. But Hinata looked out the corner of her eye and saw that Naruto was staring at her intently. "I'm sorry, if that's not a good enough answer for you."

"Are you kidding?" Naruto let out a little laugh making Hinata give him a confused look. "That was the best one I have gotten all day."

"Why do you ask anyways?"

"Sakura told me that I should go and find out my definition of love."

"Oh." Hinata looked away so Naruto wouldn't see how upset she was. It was just like she had thought. He wanted to know for Sakura. "Well, I better get going. It looks like it's already past midnight."

"Oh, okay. Do you want me to walk you home?"

"No, I'm fine but thank you." Hinata got up and stood with her back to Naruto. "And Naruto…."

"Hm?" Naruto looked over at her figure.

"Happy Valentine's Day." And with that Hinata jumped into the trees and disappeared.

February 14th….

When Hinata left Naruto had stayed to think over what she had said to him.

Her definition was so well thought out and seemed so specific. It was like she had actually been in love before. Naruto wondered who the guy was and for some odd reason he felt a pang of jealousy thinking of Hinata with a boyfriend.

Naruto thought even more about Hinata. He thought of her pale milky skin and how it contrasted so well with her long dark indigo colored hair. How her lavender colored eyes had always showed kindness even though the rest of her family showed no emotion. He thought of how strong she was as a ninja and as a person. He knew that her family looked down on her and thought her as weak even though she was far from it. He remembered how she had fought against her cousin in the Chunin exams even though everyone said she would fail. And even after she lost the match she kept on training, determine to become better. It actually reminded him of him in a way. He thought of her when they were younger kids and how she was the only person who never picked on him. She had always treated him as a person and not some demon.

Then, like a strike of lightening, it hit him. All the flashbacks of them at the Academy, on missions together, and hanging together. He finally figured out why Hinata was the way she was with him.

"God, why am I such an idiot."

With a growl of frustration, Naruto left to go back to his apartment. He had a lot to think about.

Naruto walked through town with his hands still in his pockets and his head hanging low. He was so angry with himself. How had it taken him this long to figure it out? All this time it was right there in front of him and he never realized it. And now here he was on Valentine's Day, the most romantic day of the year, and he didn't know what to do.

"I have to make it up to her some how." Naruto mumbled to himself.

He had gone to Ino's family flower shop for flowers but they were all sold out. It was the same problem when he tried to buy chocolates. Now here he was, empty-handed. He had no clue what he was going to do.

"Naruto, is that you?"

Naruto looked around and saw an short old man standing next to a young teenager. It was the jewelry maker that he had escorted just yesterday.

Naruto waved and walked over. "Oh hey there old man. What's up?"

"Not much. Just walking around with my grandson taking in the festivities. How about you?"

"Well I was trying to find some flowers and chocolates for someone but sadly everyone is sold out."

"Ah I see. Were they meant for someone special?"

"Yes, they were."