A/N - Hey guys! So I'm back with the FIRST bonus chapter of this specific story. This takes place sometime after Naruto tells Hinata they can't talk for the time being.

A common complaint I get with this story is that there aren't enough scenes where Naruto is just head over heels in love or thinking of Nia the way she thinks of him. So I made this chapter showing more of his thoughts towards her and I hope you all like it.

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BONUS CHAPTER #1: Naruto's Love ❤️

Naruto sighed as he tried to use his chopsticks to eat his ramen with his left hand. He was sitting in Ichiraku with Nia. Ever since he lost his right arm after fighting Sasuke, he's been having a difficult time doing just about anything.

His noodles kept slipping away at each attempt he made.

"Gah! I can't eat at all, ya know!" He whined.

"It's gonna take some getting used to in order for you to use your left hand properly, Naruto," Teuchi said.

Nia only eyed the genin as she watched him struggle.

Naruto's having so much trouble doing anything ever since he lost his arm... I want to help him as much as I can.

"Here, let me help," Nia took his bowl and chopsticks.

She picked up some noodles.

"Here you go," She smiled and attempted to feed her boyfriend.

However, Naruto only stared at her. Nia raised a brow before she gasped.

"Oh! That's right!" She then softly blew at the ramen so it wouldn't be so hot for the genin.

'Gentle...' Naruto thought as he watched this. 'Nia's so gentle...'

"Okay, it should be good now," Nia aimed the noodles at Naruto's mouth.

Naruto opened it and Nia would go on to feed him. As she did, Naruto smiled at her.

I love her... She's always been so kind to me. Always by my side. Always helping me. Always cheering me on. There's not one woman I want with me more than her... even if there are lots of beautiful girls who wants me now. All I want... is for Nia to stay with me. I want her to keep watching over me... caring for me. She's everything I need in my life, ya know.

After she was done, Nia placed the bowl on the counter.

"You still hungry?" She asked.

"No. I'm totally fine now. Thank you, sweetheart," Naruto told her. "That was very kind of you."

Hearing this, Nia blushed.

"I'm glad... I was able to help."

"Though I appreciated it, I do think you should try and let me get used to my left hand... until my prosthetic gets here."

"But... are you sure? I don't mind-"

"I'm positive, sweetie."

"Oh Naruto..."

"I..." Naruto stroked Nia's cheek. "really love you... Nia."

Nia's blush deepened.

"I love you too, Uzumaki."

"Don't worry so much about me. I'll be fine."

"But-"

"Sweetie..."

"?"

"I'm fine."

With that, the couple strolled through the village, fingers interlocked. As they did, Naruto gazed at their connected hands then at the profile of Nia's face.

It seems so long ago... since those days I first started falling in love with her. It was so strange to me back then... having those dreams. When her and I started getting close... when our bond continued to grow stronger and stronger, I started to dream... of touching her — Holding her... having her under me.

I... wasn't sure what was going on or why it was happening. All I knew was that I wanted her close to me. When she was depressed and felt hopeless, I wanted... to protect her. I didn't want her feeling so terribly about herself and the things life has to offer. I just... wanted to hold her... keep her safe.

"Naruto?" Nia tilted her head.

"Hm?" Naruto snapped out of his thoughts.

"Are... you okay?"

"Yeah," The blond nodded.

"I... was just worried. You kept staring at me."

"Isn't it obvious to you why I was staring?"

"Huh?"

"You're beautiful, Nia. That's why I was gazing at you, ya know."

Nia's face reddened.

"I see... thank you, honeybun."

Naruto smiled.

Back then... I couldn't stand it. I couldn't stand when Nia would notice another guy or when that damn Aki-trash tried to steal her away from me. The thought of her leaving me... of her choosing another man... pained me. It would've been unbearable for me if she left my side.

All those feelings inside... I... couldn't understand what it was. I thought I just wanted to keep her by me because she was a dear friend. I... never realized what I felt back then during those situations... was jealousy.

The blond squeezed Nia's hand.

I remember the first dream I had of her... sometime after we were flirting by the fire. I remember how hard I was when I woke up and then... jerking off to the thought of her. It was... the first time I ever came.

However... I felt... ashamed of myself. Nia... she was my friend. My dear friend, and yet... I was dreaming and thinking of her in such a way. She was someone I vowed to protect, not someone I vowed to... bang. I felt so disgusting being so obsessed over the idea of holding her like that, yet... I did everything I could to get her to lay with me.

I figured if I slept with her... the dreams would go away. I'd be relieved. However, the more intimate I became with her, the stronger my desire became.

Naruto lowered his eyes.

I now understand that pain in my chest back then... Being with and holding Nia's hand wasn't enough. I wanted her heart, her body... basically everything.

When I heard her voice... looked at her... no even just the thought of her, my heart... t-there was such an intense sensation running through it. I could feel it beating out of my chest. I felt such a peace and warmth radiating throughout my body.

When I look at her, my heart... it always... it always...

"DAMN IT! I'M SO IN LOVE WITH YOU, NIA!" Naruto suddenly screamed.

Everyone in the area stopped and looked at him.

"Kya!" Steam bursted out of Nia's red face. "N-Naruto!"

"Oh... did I say that out loud?" Naruto gave a sheepish grin and rubbed the back of his head. "That's my bad."

Nia's face remained rosy.

Naruto's so... he's so sweet.

Naruto gazed into Nia's eyes.

That's right... I hadn't realized it, but Nia was falling in love with me, too. Back then, I used to be so clueless... trying to figure out why she acted the way she did. From her getting shy over the littlest touch or smile to her freaking out about Sakura. I never realized... she was jealous also.

She, too, wanted me. Not just my body, but my heart... my soul... everything. She loved me... and I was too oblivious to figure that out. All she wanted was to stay close to me, support me, love me... yet... all I could talk or think about was Sakura. I was such an idiot. If I had known of Nia's undying love sooner, I... I would've...

"MAN, I'M SUCH AN IDIOT, YA KNOW!" Naruto ruffled his hair. "STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! STUPID! STUUUUPIIIID!"

"Naruto?" Nia raised a brow.

"Huh?" Naruto looked at her.

"Why... are you calling yourself an idiot?"

"GAH!" Naruto held Nia's hand between their chests. "Nia forgiiiive me! I'm such an idiot!"

"Why are you apologizing? You did nothing wrong."

"Back then... I was so oblivious to the way you felt for me! Please! Forgive me!"

"You still feel guilty over that?"

Tears dramatically filled Naruto's eyes.

Nia smiled then giggled.

"Baby, you don't need to be sorry."

"But-"

"Sure, you might've been clueless back then, but... could anyone blame you? You've never experienced someone liking you the way I did. It was all... new to you," Nia then pecked his lips. "Besides... I was quite clueless about the way you felt for me also. I was shrouded with so much insecurity, jealousy, and depression to see that you truly cared for me. If anyone should be apologizing, it should be me."

She then bowed.

"So Naruto... please forgive me!"

"Huh?" Naruto blinked. "You did nothing wrong, sweetheart."

He then pulled her close and wrapped his one arm around her.

"I'm glad... we're together..." He breathed, blushing.

"Yes, me too."

"Nia?"

"Hm?"

"I truly love you."

Nia smiled warmly.

"I love you too, Uzumaki."

"I can't wait till our baby girls are born."

"Neither can I. I'm so excited to see and pinch their chubby cheeks."

"Daddy's gonna be the greatest dad ever to his baby girls, ya know!"

"I'm sure he will."

Naruto grinned as his cheeks were red.

Being with Nia... has been the greatest time of my life. Just her being at my side is more than enough. I'm so glad that I get to call her mine and that she will be giving birth to my baby girls sometime soon. It's gonna be the best thing that has ever happened to me.

If you would've asked me just a couple or few years ago that I'd end up being the boyfriend of such a beautiful girl and the father of twins, I would've never believed you. Damn, I feel like I'm dreaming. This truly means the world to me.

"Nia..." Naruto called.

"Yes?" Nia answered.

"Thank you... Thank you for making my life worth living. I mean this from the bottom of my heart... you are truly... the greatest thing to have happened to me, beautiful. I seriously, truly love you."

And with that, the couple held onto one another for as long as they could.

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A/N - That's the end of that. I hope Naruto's feelings were more clearly understood.

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