To Love Ru'd Kitsune

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Naruto x Lala x Harem?

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It was the following day and Haruna was giving Lala a tour per their teacher's request. Since Lala had come in so late of the day yesterday there wasn't much time to get her acquainted with the school.

''Hey, Hey, Haruna-san...''

Lala's voice snapped Haruna out of her thoughts, ''Ara, yes?'' she answered the pinkette.

''School is so fun isn't it? Everyone is gathered together and having a good time! I'm glad I came.'' the pink haired alien beamed.

''Is...is that so?'' Haruna asked in surprise. Most people their age weren't really enthusiastic about school.

''Heeeey, Haruna-san.'' She called out again with her using exuberance once more gaining the dark haired girl's attention.

''What's up?'

''Do you have someone you like, Haruna-san?'' Lala asked as Haruna paused and started to blush furiously.

''Wh-why did you ask that all of a sudden?'' the girl stammered as her face continued to heat up.

''Because I fell in love with Naruto, my first time being in love. It's a strange feeling to be in love...my heart is pounding.'' She said with a glazed look in her eyes.

An image of Rito popped up in her mind. A blush formed on her face when she thought about the orange haired boy.

''Lala-san...I…its…'' A baseball rolled onto the path.

''What's this?''

''Oh...that's the baseball club's...'' Haruna began explaining only for her to be interrupted by Lalas antics.

Lala picked it up as her eyes sparked. ''Hey! Let me try out!'' She shouted running towards them.

''LALA-SAN!'' Haruna shouted after her.

Some of the students caught sight of this and began whispering. ''Hey! That gaijin girl...'' one of the female students remarked.

''The rumored pretty transfer student!'' a male one with short black hair commented.

''She wants to try out baseball?'' a tall boy commented with confusion.

''Interesting...'' said a pretty boy.

''Motemtsu-senpai?'' several of his followers echoed. They were all members of the baseball club dressed in a similar uniform. Each had different appearances ranging from a tall boy, to one stocky, and another with a slip-knot style hair and glasses.

''It's a good chance. I, the baseball club's ace pitcher will throw for her.'' the pretty boy arrogantly remarked.

''So I just bounce the ball with this stick?" Lala asked as she gripped the baseball and did a practice swing. "I think I got the hang of this!'' She replied with her usual happy tone.

''Heh. She is pretty cute...I'll go easy on her,'' Thought the pitcher.

CRACK

The force of the hit sent the ball flying high into the sky. The students could barely track the ball from the moment Lala's strike connected it to the moment it disappeared to never been seen again.

''Who...'' one student gasped in awe as he dropped his bat.

''Whoa...'' another one mirrored him as his glove fail off.

''Oh, it goes on and on!'' She said placing a hand over her forehead as she peered into the sky.

''This is not good, Lala-sama, You have to adjust your power to the level of the Earthlings.'' Peke warned her.

''H-eh...not only is she cute, she's pretty good at this, too. I like it. I'll let you be my girlfriend.'' Motemstu cockily offered the pinkette.

''Eh? No thanks.'' she rebuffed him with no interested at all.

''T-THEN! Have a match with me. If you cannot hit my next ball, you'll have to be my girlfriend.'' he desperately tried.

''Match? Sure, why not? I won't lose anyway.'' the Pinkette confidently remarked.

"Lala-sama! Don't! You can't get any more attention!''

'Oh, yeah I totally forgot about that. AH!' Naruto came into view. ''Naruto-kun perfect timing!''

''Huh?'' he said in response to Lala bounding over to him.

''Hold on a moment!'' She said as she left for a few moments only to return with a strange device. ''Please use this and hit the ball out of the park.''

''What are you up to?'' he had no idea what the hell Lala was up to but something told him it was bad.

''It's called, 'Buzzing Bat-kun!'' Lala proudly stated. His face scrunched up. He winched as he had already tested Lala's improved version of her other invention, the Warp Warp and suffice to say, popping in Mikado's house while she was getting ready to bathe led to an hour long cold shower that he could still fill the effects of.

''That doesn't answer my question Lala. What are you dragging me into now?" Naruto was finally beginning to understand how Team Seven felt when he dragged them into his dangerous antics.

''You're filling in for her!'' He scoffed at Naruto. ''So my rival thinks he can best me in the sport of baseball? Be able to brawl doesn't translate into sports ability. An amateur wants to hit a ball thrown by me. The soon to be professional player.'' He boasted.

Naruto's eyes narrowed, his grip tightened and he straightened his stance. He could care less about the one-sided rivalry Mometsu had against him, but mocking him on top of being arrogant was not something he was going to let go. "Just this once, I'll make an exception."

''Take this: Motemistu Ball!'' The ball came soaring at Naruto.

With a swing the ball connected with explosive force. Naruto and the umpire were knocked back as the ball shot forward sending the baseball players in every direction. A large gash covered the ground that continued on beyond the fence and continued on into the street.

''The hell Lala." Naruto softly gasped as he took a moment to collect himself. He got so caught up in shutting that pretty boy up he completely forgot he was using one of Lala's devices.

''Kyah! Naruto-kun is so cool.'' Lala exclaimed like a blushing fan girl.

After the excitement of what just happened calm down Lala began dragging Haruna all over the place.

''Next I'll introduce you to the Girls' Tennis Club that I'm affiliated to.''

''Okay!''

''Ah, Sasuga-sensei hello!'' she said, greeting another pretty boy with dark hair.

''Hey, Sairenji-Kun!'' the Tennis coach greeted her.

''I'm showing the transfer student, Lala-san around the club activities.'' the soft spoken girl explained.

''I see...welcome to Tennis Club.'' he greeted the alien girl.

''Back when he was a student, Sasuga-senseii had always been rating the highest among the varsity.'' Haruna explained.

''I see...''

''Heh! It's not that big of a deal...fu fu fu.'' he tried to play it off as Haruna continued to give Lala a tour.

''10.8...on the 100 meter.'' The teacher said as everyone dumb founded. Currently they were participating in gym to which Lala was once more blowing away the competition.

''No way...you measured it wrong didn't you?''

''I think so, I must have.''

''Lala-sama, I think you should have held back more of your power.'' Peke warned her.

''She certainly is something isn't she Haruna? Haruna?'' One of the girls asked the class rep. whose mind was elsewhere.

''Hey, Haruna baby, what's up! Your boobs are as cute as usual!'' Mio said grabbing her breasts from behind.

''Kyah!'' Haruna flushed.

''You're zoning out a lot lately Haruna!'' Said the glasses girl as the class rep jumped from the clutches of the other girl.''You in love or something? Is it Sasuga-sensei? He's really hot...''

''N-No, it's not like that...'' the blushing, stammering girl countered.

"Where's Risa-chan by the way? She loves stuff like this." Mio asked, wondering where her friend had gotten off too.

"Are you going to stalk her or are you finally going to say something?" Naruto asked Rito as he was snapped out of his daze. Naruto was shocked when that morning Rito had approached him, asking for his help.

Apparently the latest rumors include Naruto being some vigilante and protector of the innocent and a deviant who was building a harem. It was times like this he wanted to pull a Sasuke and just call revenge on whoever these rumors starters were.

"S-Sorry. I was…" he began stammering.

"Staring at Haruna-san per usual. You need to approach her and talk to her."

Rito sighed. "What if I say something wrong? What if I goof up?"

"Always with the what ifs. As you are now you aren't worthy of her. You're wishy-washy. Cowardly. Have zero romantic experience and you can't fight." His honest assessment resulted in Rito sulking in the corner. The blond let out a sigh. "Look, if you're that certain of your feelings then you're not completely hopeless. In my free time I suppose I could pass on my wisdom and help you." At the very least Rito's look of hopefulness was much better than dealing with him sulking.

''Naruto!'' Lala called out to him.

''Huh?''

''Let's eat lunch together okay? Yomako-nee-chan made me a lunchbox too!'' she said as interlaced her fingers with him and dragged him away from the orange haired boy.

Apparently Lala had taken to calling Yomako sister since she figured the red-head would be her sister in law soon.

The Pinkette dragged him past several crowds of students.

''That bastard Uzumaki thinks he so cool! Taking advantage of sweet innocent Lala,'' Growled one of the jealous guys.

''What does she see in him?'' another one added. "Doesn't she know he's a delinquent?"

Naruto's phone went off. "Hello?"

'Uzumaki-san I have something important to speak with you about. Concerning a certain Devilukien princess.''

'Sasuga? How the hell did you get this number?" He knew of the man, only because Haruna had mentioned him once or twice. In fact he had stopped by during the end of practice once, hence why he recognized his voice. Then he thought about it, there wasn't a way a normal person would have known who or what Lala was. Either he was one of Lala's father's men or he was a suitor.

'Nevermind that. Just show up where I tell you and things won't get messy.'

''Why should I?''

''Well I hate for cute little Risa-chan to suffer. I wonder just how she 'tastes', and I know a guy like you wouldn't want her to suffer do you?''

Naruto''s expression sharpened and he stopped walking. He just assumed that Risa was sick and that's why he hadn't seen her in school today.

''N-Naruto-kun?'' Lala asked, confused as to why his demeanor changed.

''You bastard...if you hurt her...'' Naruto began to threaten but the alien cut him off.

'It all depends on you...meet me at...'' the voice informed him of the location before the call went dead.

"Lala I'm sorry, but we'll have to eat lunch together another time." He remarked as he dashed out of the door to go save Risa.

"Come on out!" Naruto shouted into the shed. "I know you're not who you're disguised as, so why don't we put an end to these games?"

"For a human, you're smarter than I expected.

The voice from the phone sounded from behind Naruto, causing the blond to spin around.

"Now, explain to me why I should let you walk away from her in one piece?

"Why?" Sasuga smirked. "Because if you don't want any harm to befall Momoika then you'll do as I say!"

"Oh really?" Naruto narrowed his eyes.

"Really," Sasuga pressed a button and the ropes that were binding Risa started to move, ripping her clothing open and leaving her in a bra and panties. "Maybe I should just get her to bare it all!"

Naruto readied his right hand, preparing to attack when the time was right. "What do you want me to do?"

"Give up your claim to Lala Deviluke!"

"This is all about you getting a chance to date Lala?!" So this was indeed a fiancé candidate.

"Lala is just a bonus to my main goal," Sasuga started to change shape until Naruto was stood staring at some sort of snake like humanoid. "My main goal is to be the ruler of the entire galaxy!"The alien laughed, "I am Ghi Bree and if you want this girl returned unharmed you will renounce your claim to the throne of the Devilukian Empire!"

"You're a fool if you think you are going to win Lala-chan this way."

"You are misunderstanding, Lala and I are getting married. I've already decided so!" Ghi Bree remarked. "She has a beautiful figure even if she does have a childish mind set. No matter. I can always train her into a more satisfying personality."

"You've just forfeiting your life."

Ox Rabbit Monkey.

The sound of a thousand chirping birds filled the room as lightning gathered in Naruto's hand.

"Impossible. Humans can't manipulate Lightning."Ghi Bree felt paralyzed from the sheer intensity of Naruto's glare. "W-Wait we can…"

"Chidori!" No hesitation and with a clear goal Naruto's hand pierced the alien's torso. Yanking it back he shook the fluids off his hand as the alien took on a much smaller form.

With that he went and got Risa free. With her clothes torn he didn't have much of a choice, he would have to cover her with the only thing he had, his school jacket.

"No jokes Mikado, just please, check on her."

"My, so forceful Naruto-kun. Very well, bring her in." Mikado remarked as they entered her office. "Can you tell me what happened?"

That was when he began telling her the details of what happened. He had become aware of Mikado's heritage when taking notice of her ears thanks to the warping mishap with Lala's invention.

"Sounds like a Balkean. They are physically weak but try and compensate by using a perfect mimicry ability."

"He took Risa-chan hostage and mimicked a member of the faculty." Naruto explained. "To get to me. He also mimicked a school student Satsuma."

"I see," Mikado nodded. "Well I'll give her a quick check up if you want to wait outside."

Risa moaned as she slowly woke up.

"Welcome back to the world of the living," Mikado joked.

"What… how did I end up at the school?" Risa looked around.

Mikado paused as she tried to find the right words. "You were attacked. Naruto took care of the perpetrator and brought you here since it was closer than the hospital."

Risa clutched her throbbing head. She couldn't remember seeing anyone. One minute she was heading to meet up with Mio then darkness.

"Naruto-kun is waiting outside. I promised to get him the moment you were awake." She said as she left to get the blond.

"So how's your head?" The two of them were on the roof of the school. Risa wasn't up to seeing the others, wanting to get more details of what happened from Naruto whose story matched up to Mikados.

"Feels like someone took a hammer to it." She said as she took the Butterscotch ice cream cone from him. Her favorite flavor. "How'd you even managed to get to the ice cream shop and back so fast?"

"I already told you, I've been training since I was five to become an Olympic class world running. " He cheekily answered.

"You really are a knight in shining armor. Saving every pretty girl in trouble."

He could hear how troubled she was from her tone. "Risa-chan what's wrong?"

"We've been friends for as long as I can remember. One minute everything the same as always, the next you're getting married."

"It wasn't something I up and decided. Lala-chan's the one being set on getting married. I'm hoping to reason with her father so she could go back home and clear up this whole mess."

"So you don't love her?"

Naruto leaned back, looking up at the sky. "Love? No. I think she's sweet and beautiful. I definitely like her and consider her my friend, but I haven't had a moment where I can say I love her." As they talked more and more of Risa's treat began to disappear.

Finally it was done. "Are you going to be okay?" School was going to end soon and he needed to make sure to get Lala home without an incident occurring. He got up, stretched, and extended a hand to help her up.

"Yeah, I'll be okay." She said as she took his hand and smoothed out her skirt upon being helped up. "Naruto-kun…"

"Yeah Risa-chan?"

Suddenly Risa got flustered and began laughing. "Nothing…its nothing. I'll see you later alright." She said before taking off.

Well, she was acting like her normal weird self, so he supposed she was okay. Still, after this incident he was going to have to keep his eye on his friends. No telling when something like this would occur again.

Naruto and Lala made their way back to his home as he told her about the appearance of one of her fiancé candidates.

"Hmm…" Lala scowled. "I was hoping that when I announced you as my fiancé the other suitors would stop. It appears Papa told them if they could kill you then they become the official suitor." She pouted angrily. "I should have known Papa wouldn't just sit back and let me be happy."

"If any more of them are like this Ghi Bre then there should be nothing to be worried about."

"Some of them are the worst kind of scum Naruto-kun. They'll use anything from technology to wild animal life to try and kill you." For a moment she was worried until she saw Naruto's warm, comforting look.

"They can try, but I won't go down so easily. I made a promise to protect you and I will protect you Lala-chan. So don't worry okay."

Lala felt her heart flutter. Naruto wasn't an ordinary human after all. He was from a settlement from another galaxy. He could fight. He was strong. And he was fighting for her sake. If it was possible she was falling in love with him even more.

"For the sake of being cautious, could you tell me about more of your fiancé candidates?"

"Well," Lala drolled on, trying to remember any ones of significance. She always tried to forget as much as she could about those creeps when she could. "There's Pikari a Kirarian from a planet Kirara. You'd recognize him easily because he has blonde hair and blue eyes that always seems to sparkle. The Kirarians are an advance technological race who relies on their power suits for most things. " Lala's face scrunched up in a look of disgust. Something the blond didn't think was possible for her. "Then there's Lacospo." One thing for sure Lala absolutely did not like this candidate. "He's a prince from the planet Gaama and doesn't know when to quit. He's a small frog-like being with green skin, purple lips and pointy ears. He's a selfish and arrogant jerk who throws his money around and doesn't care about the feelings of others."

One by one Lala went over the list of candidates as Naruto committed their abilities to mind.

"That's certainly a lot of candidates." Naruto knew he would be lying if he wasn't a tiny bit exciting. Realizing he had been lying to himself when he thought he would be able to live a normal life. Fighting was in his blood. In his bones. Adventuring and being pushed to his limits was what made him Uzumaki Naruto. He wasn't a person that could simply attend high school life and have normal teenage problems. He was a Jinchuuriki. A shinobi. Fighting was simply a part of him so essentially that removing it had left him with a hollow feeling, but now he felt like he had purpose again.

"I am the heir to the Empire that rules over most of the galaxy."

"I couldn't imagine how difficult it was." Naruto remarked.

"Yes," Lala looked sad, "Once I got to marrying age I was always being rushed from planet to planet in order to meet marriage candidates. All of them only want the power and prestige of marrying me. Its been so long since I've seen my mother or my little sisters as well."

"Oh? What are they like?" Genuinely interested.

"Nana-chan is really feisty and tomboyish. She can speak and understand animals. She can be a bit short-tempered and impatient but she's really a sweet-heart. There aren't many willing to see how kind, helpful and cheerful girl she really is.

Then there's Momo-chan who is very sweet and kind-hearted as well. Like how Nana can communicate with animals Momo can communicate with plants. Even if she thinks no one knows I know she has a mischievous side to her." Lala finished with a grin. Then her expression became one of sadness. "It's been so long since I've seen them. They're close to marrying age. I wonder if Papa will…" she trailed off.

"I've never been a fan of arranged marriages. I feel it cheapens love and is based off selfish things like monetary value and the so called alliances it can build is off false pretenses. Marrying for love is a beautiful thing to be cherished." He briefly remembered his own wedding. He then turned to Lala and realized his heart went out to her. He sympathized having waning familial ties. At that moment he felt the urge to comfort her.

"Right," Lala smiled warmly at him. "You always just know the thing to say Naruto-kun." She then turned away before hesitantly speaking. "I didn't, make things difficult for you did I? I mean, what I'm saying is? I didn't stop you from being with someone you love right?"

"No, I assure you if you had that would have been brought up earlier."

Lala was still a bit doubtful. She had heard some of the rumors about a harem, which seemed to be false as Naruto gave no indication of having one, but still, the rumors of him having romantic entanglements with two other girls weighed on her mind.

She need to make sure to handle this carefully. "So you and Momioko-san aren't together?"

Naruto shook his head. "She's just a giant tease. We've been friends since we were kids. She just likes tormenting me is all."

"And Kotegawa-san'?"

"That's a bit more complicated. I consider her a friend and there are issues there. I rather not talk about it, but I can assure you I'm not dating her either. Why the sudden curiosity?" If there was one thing Naruto was not prepared for then it was a Yandere alien girl. The regular ones were bad enough.

"I was just curious." She said, glomping onto his arm and bringing back her cheery grin. When they got home they were greeted by a solemn Zastin.

'His Majesty wants to speak with you.'

Could the man have been any more damn ominous? "Communication established." Zastin's voiced called out. "Good luck Naruto-dono." He left the room closely followed by Lala, shutting the sound proof door behind them.

The screen flickered until it showed a silhouette sat on a throne. A trident tail flicked lazily as the figure turned its attention to Naruto.

"So you're the one who gave Zastin trouble? You don't look like much!" The voice struck Naruto like a physical blow. He hadn't felt a commanding voice, one filled with power or contempt like that since back during the Fourth Shinobi War. The arrogance of Madara and the otherworldliness of Kaguyga.

"You wouldn't be the first to underestimate me. I am Uzumaki Naruto. My message from Zastin-san didn't work as well as I hoped." Silence permeated. "I am here to talk about Lala."

"And what makes you worthy boy? You might have some power, but so what? I could hire mercenaries for that. You have no name, no resources, no empire. I could have your planet reduce to ashes."

"I am nothing like the sniveling weaklings you've chosen for your daughter. I'm not some bastard maneuvering for titles or out of lust and greed. All I care about is keeping that precious girl safe from your machinations. I'm not asking you I'm telling you that Lala will not be forced into any marriages. In fact the same goes for all your daughters."

"You would order me?" Gid's silhouette seemed to grow in size.

"Yes I would presume to do so." He said without so much as flinching. "I'll tell you the act thing I told the captain of your guard. Do not make the mistake of thinking I am a common human inhabitant of this planet. You have the planet to reduce a planet to nothing? Well let's just say after years of improving myself." Naruto activated his Dojutsu, a blend of the three great eye techniques. "So do I."

If the silhouette wasn't cloaked in darkness Naruto would have picked up on the surprise in Gid's eyes.

"And what will you do when I completely ignore your order?"

"If I have to I'll hunt you down and break you. Lala is not a thing, a chess piece to be used. She is a living thing with thoughts and feelings. What kind of father would be willing to do use his own daughter in such a way? I will fight anyone you can send. An army, I'm one all in my own. Weapons? The elements themselves are under my command. If you yourself the emperor of the galaxy wishes to face me? I've fought a Goddess and came out alive. So give it your best shot."

There was a deadly silence. The silhouette of Gid seemed to be shaking in rage before calming down. "Very well then human. You think you can handle anything I can send? I'll make a deal with you. As long as you live I won't force my daughters to marry. Survive until you've taken Lala's hand in a Royal Deviluke ceremony. That is if you can live long enough to prove your worth."

"I accept."

At that moment the connection was cut and Naruto let out an exhale. Well it looked like he and Lala were officially engaged and he had finally accepted it.

A grin bore on Gid's face. Out of all the sheer dumb luck who would have thought her daughter would have picked one of the few beings capable of succeeding him? Those eyes. That man's student. The one he said who became a living force of nature of his home. One that would actually be able to give him a shot for his money in battle. The past few years had been rather boring as he hadn't been able to find someone capable of matching his full power. It had taken the combined armies of all his enemy to force him to use all his power and resulted in him taking on this smaller form.

Still he had to keep up appearances and not let the human think he could speak to him in anyway. The fact the boy…no he wasn't a boy. No mere boy could stand up to him with such conviction. He would need to test him and see if he is truly worthy. He picked up a book labelled 'Lala-chan's Suitors' and opened it. One by one he would send the fools to see how things would play out.

At the very least he could hopefully get some entertainment out of the whole ordeal. "This is going to be fun."

Back on Earth, Naruto had exited Zastin's ship, dealing with the effects of a migraine. It had been too long since he activating those eyes. He was going to have to get back into fighting shape.

"It can't be that bad right?" Yomako asked as she worriedly looked at the blond who was laying on the couch.

"I challenged the emperor of the galaxy to try and kill me."

"I…wow…that's stupid…even by your standards."

"That's a new level of stupid for the standards of the old me." He groaned.

"Well, you did what you knew was the right thing, right? If Lala-chan isn't in love with you now, she definitely will be." She teased him.

"Its Lala-chan all of a sudden? Not you 'drainer of my bank-account?' he asked as Yomako merely chuckled.

"What can I say she's starting to grow on me."

"Naruto-kun!" The door to the room was knocked off its henges and a pink blur landed on the blond.

The glare on Yomako's face made it apparent she was no longer in the red-head's good graces.

"Lala?" Naruto blinked. Naruto was cut off when Lala grasped his face and gave him a passionate kiss, catching him completely off guard. Lips those soft were definitely dangerous.

"Zastin played back what happened through a recording. Everything you told my Papa I heard."

The Pinkette was beaming rather radiantly.

"I care about you Lala-chan and from the sound of things you love your sisters dearly. Father or no father I couldn't stand by and do nothing. I couldn't let you be miserable."

"Well you did it, papa contacted me and said he won't force me to marry anyone provided I choose from a list of candidates and I chose you."

'It makes sense now. Lala and I can be engaged, but he won't stop trying to have me killed until we are married. Crafty bastard.'

"Are you sure you want to marry me Lala-chan? I feel like either way you're still being forced?"

"This…this is different. I want to marry you, but before we can move on I have to get something off my chest. I…I'm sorry."

Sensing the mood and realizing this was a private moment, Yomako chose this opportunity to leave so Naruto and his alien fiancé could have a heart to heart.

"Why are you apologizing? I've already forgiven you for this situation." He said as Lala shook her head.

"No, this is different. I'm apologizing because I didn't realize how selfish I was being by telling you I loved you and expected you to readily accept it back.

My reasons for loving you before were founded on childish adulation. You being nicer than the candidates and not caring about my status of royalty was not enough to base love on. As I spent these last few days with you I've come to see you for who you are. How brave, loyal, kind, and strong you are.

As I heard all these stories about you I come to learn you're the kind of person who cares about those who can't defend themselves, but you also know the harsh reality of the world. You're a fighter who knows how to love.

Even after everything I've done and the trouble I caused you, you still call me your friend. You care about my safety and my happiness. For no other reason than simply because of who you are. Even after my coming here has ruined your reputation and resulting in one of your precious friends being put in harm's way not once did you blame me, sneer at me, or raised a hand at me. " At this point Lala was in tears. "…and what you did for my sisters. Words cannot express how thankful I am. And now I think I understand who Uzumaki Naruto is. He isn't just some cute, sweet boy who I became smitten with on a whim. He's a wonderful, loving, and caring man who values his friends and family more than anything and who I want to have a life with."

At that point Naruto sat up to which Lala responded by placing her hands over his. "Will you give me a chance? Will you give loving me a chance and let me show you when I say I love you I really do mean it this time?"

Naruto brought a hand to her cheek and moved forward. This time he was the initiator and Lala was shocked. Her tears were now one's of happiness as she moaned into the kiss and sensation of Naruto pulling her closer. The kiss lasted for a minute before they broke apart. "Yes. I'm willing to give this a chance Lala-chan."

That heartfelt confession provided the necessary spark for Naruto to see how genuine Lala was in her feelings and open him up to the idea that maybe this engagement would be able to go somewhere after all.