"Hime!!"

"Hanabi-hime!"

"Nee-chan! Papa! Neji-nii!" Hanabi dashed out of the compound gate, throwing herself into me, uncaring of how absolutely disgusting I was. Appearances aside, Hanabi did not care if she was being "improper," none of us did, all I wanted was to hold her tight. Neji and father wrapped their arms around us and we all sunk to the ground, hurting from the war, yet content that we had all made it though together. "I'm so glad you're all ok." She breathed from my chest, the both of us attempting not to cry from happiness.

"Me too, me too." I whispered into her hair, giving a relieved kiss to the top of her head. Everything in me wanted to laugh or cry, I wasn't sure. Everything was finally over, we had won. Now more so than ever, my future is truly a blank slate. Whether that is stressful or reliving, I'm not sure yet.

"I helped in the hospital while you were gone! I saved a lot of lives, I did the best I could not in the war." I ruffled her hair, making the short strands spike up every which way.

"Of course you did, I'm so proud of you my daughter." Hanabi practically preened at the praise, giving father the biggest, sweetest smile.

"Thank you for your service Hanabi-hime, I am sure everyone is more than grateful for your help. What you do in the village is equally as important as what we do on the front lines, you save lives in a way we cannot." Neji praised, making her melt into a pool of happiness.

"I knew you'd be amazing, that's why I have a present, he should be here any second." I teased. She perked up even more at that, happy to know that someone else she cared about was coming home, alive.

"Unfortunately." Father hummed in agreement with Neji's obvious distaste. Right on time, Kakuzu made it to the compound.

"Kakuzu-senpai!" Hanabi squirmed from my grasp and jumped to wrap around Kakuzu's neck, her feet dangling high from the ground.

"Get off, brat." He growled with none of the heat he has for literally anyone else. With little force, he detached the monkey from him, dropping her to her feet. He wouldn't say it, but having her greet him so happily made his eyes shine.

"You smell terrible senpai." Hanabi teased, scrunching her nose as she dragged Kakuzu's massive body by the hand. "Come inside and shower, I'll make food too. You don't have to pay a dime." She smiled so sweetly he couldn't refuse.

"Brat. You're lucky I don't kill you." He gruffed out as he was pulled into our home.

Hanabi smiled sweetly, the threat being nothing to her. "I'm just happy you're alive." She ignored his commentary completely. Kakuzu just flicked her ear, ready for a free meal and a hot shower that didn't increase his water bill. And maybe he was just a bit happy to hang out with some of the few people he didn't try to kill every day too.

***

After we had all had a few days to rest up, Tsunade finally woke from her coma. Of course, the first thing she wanted to do after being informed of all the events she was out for was to get shitfaced. And considering what we had all gone through, the girls and the gays night was a go.

Ino, Tsunade, Fū, Tenten, Kiba and Shino, and even Konan decided to join us. Unfortunately for the pregnant/new mothers Kurenai and Anko they decided to rain check to spend time with their returned baby daddies.

"Ahh that's the good stuff." Ino purred in content as she sunk into the bath. I nodded in agreement, sinking deep enough to blow bubbles. The feeling of the warm water practically melted the stress from my tired muscles. A little self care before a night of self destruction is all us girls and gays needed.

"Hey hey, how long til I wash this stuff off?" Kiba questioned. The green seaweed mask on his face was beginning to irritate his nose, the natural scent was getting stronger the longer he left it on.

"5 more minutes." Shino intoned quietly.

"You finally smell good and you complain, ugh how do you deal with him Shino?" I teased, winking at Shino and flashing Kiba a teasing grin.

"I question that myself on many occasions." Shino responded dryly, the shine in his eyes showing he was teasing. Kiba pouted.

"You both suck." He barked. We all giggled. Konan, ever so elegant, smiled lightly. I was happy to see her looking even a little bit happy after losing Nagato. Her and Tsunade seemed to already get along, Tsunade telling stories about Jiraiya that seemed to make Konan so content. It was when Tsunade moved to a more shallow part of the onsen that I noticed the fading purple bruise on the side of her chest.

"NO FUCKING WAY! Lady Tsunade, you and Jiraiya finally got together?!" Everyone looked over, perplexed, before they too saw the glimpse of purple. We all started laughing and cheering, this moment was a long time coming. Everyone knew Jiraiya's adoration for his teammate and she finally returned the gesture. Tsunade's face turned a bright red, at first out of embarrassment then out of anger.

"You little brat, stay out of my business." She snapped, the slight flush from the steam became much more pronounced.

"How could I with your hickies out for all to see?" I giggled, feeling elated. Ino poked the bruise slightly and we laughed even harder. "Ah, I'm so happy!" Finally, I have been waiting for them to finally get together.

"You better run. All of you." She raised a fist and brought it down, destroying the bath. We all began to haul ass, naked as can be, as she came at me. I didn't want to die today.

After escaping with minor beatings, we paid for Tsunade's damages (flash some cleavage and a threat or two and we paid for a quarter of what we owed) and left to all get ready at Ino's.

"This would look fantastic on you." I held up a velvety burgundy dress for Konan, it will hug her curves in all the right ways with just enough coverage for her to be comfortable.

"It does look nice." The corners of her lips twitched slightly, curling into the smallest, slightly wistful, smile.

"You have to try it on!" Tenten took the dress from my hands and shoved it at Konan, nudging her behind the privacy screen. When she finally came out, we were all speechless.

"Damn." I gave a whistle and a cheeky smile. "You're gonna wear that tonight, right?" I questioned.

"Yes." Konan gave a small nod, her eyes sparkling with life.

"Good, now let's finish up so we can go get out drink on!" Ino bumped her hip into mine, dragging me to a chair for her to do my hair.

When we were all pampered and dressed to the nines, we headed to one of the more exciting bars, one where shinobi and civilians alike could drink, eat, and dance together. A few bottles of sake, so kindly provided by some thirsty men in the corner, and I was feeling the warmth in my cheeks and the buzz in my brain. After a few more Ino, Tenten, Kiba, Shino, and I were on the dance floor dancing and grinding in a mess of laughter and fun. People would come to dance with us at times, but when none of their flirting really worked, they'd give up.

I was between Shino and Kiba, stumbling around when a civilian man came up and asked me to dance. He was definitely the most attractive non-shinobi I have ever laid eyes on, maybe it was the likeness Hidan, without the same level of unhinged. Though that could be due to my drunk goggles. Kiba seemed to agree though because he practically shoved me into the man's waiting arms with a saucy wink.

"Have fun you two."

"Oh, we plan on it." The man purred, giving me a sultry smile that made me weak in the knees. You'd think years being surrounded by unbelievably attractive people, I'd be more immune to this man. Normally, I'd probably be nice but stay with my friends, tonight I just wanted to have fun and be free, a Hinata without future knowledge and the weight of the world. So, with the looseness of alcohol and the desire to be someone else for a night, I pulled the man down for a hot and heavy kiss. Though it was ended quickly when a strong hand pulled me backwards and into a warm chest, away from the civilian I still hadn't learned the name of.

"What the fuck do you think you're doing. Scram you weak fucker before I sacrifice your ass to lord jashin." Hidan snarled, arm tightening around me, holding my drunk ass steady. The man, knowing he was outclassed by a feral Shinobi, scurried away as fast as his unsteady legs could take him.

"Whaas that for?" I questioned, stumbling and swaying in his hold.

"Oi hot bitch, if you wanted me, you don't have to settle for some shitty knockoff." Tilting my head back more, he gave me full view of him licking his bottom lip with that stupidly hot grin. I couldn't keep my eyes off. I should have wondered why he was at this bar, but I didn't. "If you want me all you have to do is ask."

"Kiss me?"

"Been waiting for fuckin' ever hot bitch." I pulled Hidan down pressed my lips to his. He was as aggressive as I thought, but his lips were definitely much softer than expected for the maniac. I leaned in for more, to deepen the kiss, but he pulled away, eyes wide and slightly crazed.

"Damn. If you want more, ask me again when we're not drunk off our fucking asses." Hidan planted one more firm kiss to my lips before dragging me to the table, sitting me down with Konan and leaving. A smug look on his face the whole time. (Did I make hidan go just to kiss her before I write their ending...absolutely)

Tsunade boisterously laughed at the whole scene and I just buried my face into my hands hoping to escape. Part of me believed Hidan was joking the whole time with his hot bitch stuff.

"So it's Hidan?" Tsunade snickered.

"What're you talkin' about?" I grumbled, feeling my cheeks get even more hot.

"He's who you're into? Damn, I was betting on Sasuke." Ino intoned, a pout on her painted lips.

"Wait, noooo, I don like anyone like that."

"Oh come on."

"Right, I call bullshit." Even Konan gave a nod of agreement at that. I shot her a look...the traitor.

"I like nobody." I whined, head spinning in more ways than one. "We're not talking about my love life, I'm going to be married off for the clan anyways."

"Wasn't that only if you don't have your own lover by then?" Shino piped up. When the hell did he get back.

"I hate you all."

"We're your best friends, at least those who aren't in your harem. So spill, who do you really like." Kiba grinned wolfishly.

"I haven't thought about it too much, I...its....complicated." I shot Tsunade a look, hoping she'd help me knowing why this was more complicated due to my reincarnation. It's not my place to love anyone romantically and she should know that. However, she seemed to beg to differ.

"Hinata." Tsunade took my hand, sobering me up a bit. "You deserve to let yourself love as much as the rest of us." I was drunk, thats the only reason my eyes got watery.

"Right, so even if you haven't thought about it..."

"Who makes your heart beat with just a glance? Who do you find yourself thinking about the most? Who makes you feel safe, seen, loved? When you think about your future, who do you see by your side, holding your hand and preferably keeping you happy for the rest of your life?"

"I...."

To be continued......we've made it to the endings ladies, gents, and my peeps in-between. time for full force romance. I apologize once again for taking so long to update...but I will finish this story preferably by the end of summer and am writing the endings already! They will definitely be longer than these, they will be mini stories that show Hinata and her mans getting together, falling in love, getting married, and what their kids would be like.

Question: What is your sexuality?

My answer: I am not sure, I think I might be bi but I'm not sure if I am just suppressing myself due to years of the church and being black...lol if anyone knows how to tell if they like girls too without being sexual lmk...