Hey guys.

This story came by spur of imagination. A lot of ideas flitted into my head, and I decided to make it a nice short one shot. I didn't want to have a commitment of having to write for another story, and such I decided to write this one shot.

I'm not a fan of one-shots really, but I decided that short and sweet would be best for this story.

I hope you enjoy the story.

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She walked slowly up the steps, and entered through the door. Whispers of "she's beautiful" echoed through the hall as she entered. She took a deep breathe to keep herself calm, after years of managing to hide her emotions, she had perfected the Hyuuga mask. She smiled at those she knew, before she caught eyes with the groom. His eyes lit up in happiness, and he smiled at her. Hinata smiled back, before moving forward down the aisle. Ino strode in front of her, her bridesmaid dress looking stunning on her. She watched people nod in acceptance at the appearance of the Hyuuga Heir. Her hands trembled as she gripped the bouquet, struggling not to drop it. Finally, she made it to the altar, and she forced herself to move to the side. A smiling Haruno Sakura, clad in a wedding dress stepped up next to Naruto.

Hinata was sitting in the front row, her emotions and thoughts screaming at her. She watched the bride turn to the groom, both were smiling happily. The recently retired Gondaime Hokage, Senju Tsunade smiled at both of them, wishing them the best with their marriage. She wished she could change the past. She wished that she could go back in time. She wished that she was the one standing at the altar, and not Sakura. She wished that she would be the one that Naruto loved. She wished that she had gotten the courage to tell him that she loved him. And those thoughts, made her fill up with sadness and regret.

"You may kiss the bride" proclaimed Tsunade.

Namikaze Naruto, the Rokudaime Hokage turned to his beautiful bridge, Haruno Sakura and lifted her veil. Smiling, he drew his face close to hers, kissing her gently. The crowd cheered and they stood up, throwing up rose petals into the air.

Both were heroes in the Third Shinobi War. Namikaze Naruto, renamed the "Second Coming of the Yellow Flash" had, with the aid of Konoha and Suna combined forces, finally ended Pein's reign of tyranny, leaving the world to be one of peace, and to proclaim Konohagakure the strongest village. Not to mention, having Sabaku no Gaara by his side, both were brothers who had fought, bled and almost died beside each other. Uchiha Sasuke was also dead, having being killed after attempting to assassinate Haruno Sakura. At twenty three, Naruto was every fangirl's dream, having inherited his father's good looks.

As everyone rose up in their seats, clapping happily, Hinata looked sad and lonely. A look of sheer and utter disappointment. It was as if she wasn't happy for her friend. Hyuuga Hinata sat next to Hyuuga Neji, who was clapping happily, matching ring bands with Tenten nearby. They were all getting married one by one. First it was Kiba, then Shino, Shikamaru and so on. Only Hinata was left, and she knew that she would not find happiness.

She stared at the couple smiling and waving happily, and she couldn't help but hang her head and let tears fall down her cheeks. She had never had the courage, or the strength to tell Naruto that he had loved her. She had fallen for his smile and cerulean eyes since the academy, but was deathly shy. She grew in confidence, but couldn't even make herself face Naruto when he had returned after three years.

Her constant fainting around him caused him to always have concern for her, and she was never able to convey her thoughts. He was utterly daft about feelings and emotions, and she didn't have the confidence. She stood up slowly, clapping half-heartedly.

She watched the bride and groom walk down the aisle, guests throwing rice in the air. They were laughing hard, Sakura hanging off Naruto's arm.

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She watched them at the after party, smiling and exchanging winks, seated together at a table. The after party was more exclusive, all either important people to Naruto, Sakura or to Konoha. She could see Tenten and Neji on the dance floor, waltzing away. Shikamaru grinning with Temari. Kiba with Hinamori. Chouji with Momo. Everyone seemed happy and in love, and she stood alone. Hinata watched from the sidelines, guests milling around mingling. Everyone seemed happy. Everyone except her...

She watched Naruto stand up, making a toast and proclaiming his love for his bride, and for Konoha. He received outstanding applause, with the tinkering of glasses. Naruto accepted their challenge, meeting his bride's lips in a kiss of love and passion. Hinata closed her eyes, clenching hard. Naruto then drifted off to the side, talking to Kakashi while Sakura was giggling with Ino at the table. Hinata took a breath, walking up to Naruto.

Kakashi saw her approach, and excused himself. Naruto turned to her, smiling. Even after all these years, her heart wouldn't stop pounding at his soul-piercing eyes. Hinata opened her mouth, desperate to say something but nothing came out. She shut it in dismay, smiling sadly with her eyes closed before placing her hand on his broad shoulder. Naruto looked at her in puzzlement. Hinata rose onto her tippy toes, kissing his cheek and walked away. She didn't know how she made it back to the Hyuuga complex. She didn't know how she got to her room. She managed to open the door, close and lock it, before falling onto her bed, crying her heart out.

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Hinata woke up suddenly, panting at her dream. She turned to see the clock and the date. She was twenty one still. She had time!. 9 A.M. Naruto would be at his traditional training spot, probably killing himself to get better. Hinata moved quickly, showering, throwing on a lovely lavender dress and some makeup. She brushed her hair, leaving it undone. She then dashed out the door in high heels, leaving several confused Hyuuga at the sight of their heir dashing out.

Hinata gritted her teeth as she ran along the road.

'I will not loose him this time' she said in determination.

She rounded the corner, barely dodging an overhanging brush to see Naruto spinning in the air, attacking a wooden post. Sensing her, he stopped and Hinata rushed towards him frantically

"Hinata! What's wrong?!" asked Naruto concerned, checking behind her for attackers.

Hinata looked flushed, her cheeks red and strands of hair coming away from her ears. Naruto turned to face her, raising a hand and brushing the loose strands away and tucking them behind her ears. Hinata stiffened, struggling not to faint. She couldn't loose this opportunity. Slowly the blood trickled away from her brain, and she let out a deep breath.

"Hinata?" asked Naruto concerned.

Hinata stared at the man she loved, and remembered the dream, the kiss with Sakura. She closed her eyes and hung her head.

"No..." she whispered.

"Hinata?" asked Naruto, utterly confused.

"No..." she whispered again.

"Uhhh....Hinata?" asked Naruto.

"Naruto" she said softly.

Naruto opened his mouth, but Hinata's finger shot out, putting it against his lips in a shushing motion. His mouth clamped shut.

"Naruto-kun. A...ai..." began Hinata.

'I need to say it' her head screamed.

Naruto opened his mouth again, but Hinata's finger pressed against his lips.

"Naruto-kun...AISHITERU!" screamed Hinata at an unsuspecting and very confused Naruto.

Naruto blinked in utter shock and surprise. Being the intelligent person he was, only one thing came to his mind to say.

"What?" asked Naruto.

Hinata felt that Naruto could hear her heartbeat, it sounded so loud as he faced her, confusion evident on his face. Hinata wouldn't let this end like this.

"Naruto-kun, aishiteru" repeated Hinata, softly.

Before Naruto could react, she wrapped her arms around his neck, stepping onto her tippy toes, and kissed Naruto on the lips softly. Naruto stood stock still, and Hinata pulled back, her arms still around his neck, her eyes searching his. Naruto was utterly confused, but he then realised, that he loved Hinata, having hidden feelings for the girl in front of her. He could see how vulnerable she was, having left herself open. Her eyes were wide and fear was welling up, and then tears began to fall as she continued to stare at him. He smiled at her, wiping her tears away. She looked up at him expectantly at the contact and he drew her close to him.

"Hinata-chan...aishiteru" whispered Naruto.

Hinata's eyes widened, before she smiled. She felt Naruto's face move in, and his lips meet hers.

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Hinata waited, her father on her arm. The music began, and Sakura entered first. Then Hanabi. And finally her. She saw Naruto, whose eyes lit up at the sight of her, a genuine smile appearing on his face. She smiled back. Sakura moved off, sitting down next to Sasuke, who smiled back at her. He had been saved from his own hatred by Naruto. Hinata reached Naruto, and one look into his eyes, she knew she had made the right decision.

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I really hope you enjoyed the story.

Feedback is appreciated, and I thank you for taking the time to view this short piece of work.

Until next time.

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