Into the Woods

The pair made good time, managing to cover more ground then they expected. Hinata had been determined not to hold them up. The few times they did stop, she was up and ready to move all too soon. Naruto tried to insist they give her more time to reset and recover, they had been moving at a furious pace. But she would hear nothing of it. In a way he was glad-they would be at the bridge for the exchange by noon tomorrow at this rate-but he could see now the toll it was taking on her. Finally they reached a small secluded clearing and he put his foot down.

"Hinata....wait...time out please..." he managed to get out while trying to catch his breath. She stopped next to him, trying not to appear so out of wind, but failing miserably. "Why don't we stop here for the night?" he offered. "We'll be there in no time tomorrow. It's getting late..." The sky was already starting to get dark.

She looked around and nodded silently before dropping to her knees. Naruto handed her a canteen and let her drink her fill, then sat down in front of her so she could help him pull the pack off his back. She opened it carefully, checking each case inside it to make sure none of the tiny vials had shattered, zipping it shut again after she'd made sure each one was safe. Then she shoved it aside to slide forward, wrapping her arms around him from behind and resting her head on his shoulder.

"I'll cook," she panted, "if you find the wood for the fire." He nodded back to her, reaching up to tousle her hair.

"Deal" He got up, pulled off his jacket, then turned to help her remove her own pack. When he was finished, he kissed her softly on the forehead before running off to find the wood.

~*~

The had set up camp and finished eating in relative silence, though there was nothing awkward about it. Both were just occupied with their thoughts. Naruto's head was still full of the same doubts and worries he'd had all night. Over 12 hours later he still hadn't answered any of his questions. After dinner he had lain back, opening his arms with a smile to invite her to join him, and they were now just starting at the stars quietly. Hinata had happily assumed her new favorite spot with her ear to his chest, listening. She couldn't explain it. There was just something about his rhythm, between the strong sound of his heart and gentle rise and fall of his breath, that set her at ease. It calmed her troubled mind and made her feel safe again. She needed that now.

All day long, she decided she was going to try and be assertive. She wouldn't let him coddle her to much and she was going to see how far she could push herself. She needed to test herself. 'You coulda let up on yourself a little though....' she thought as she absentmindedly rubbed her sore thighs. But he had gone along with it, protesting a few times that she needed more rest and there was no need to hurry. He'd never seen her take charge like this, and figured it was not the time to argue. There had to be a reason for it.

'you should act now, before it's too late...before your both to tired....before you lose you're will...' she said to herself. This had been on her mind all day. She'd fought with herself quietly before coming to the conclusion she had to at least try...

"Oi? You alright Hinata-chan?"

She startled, looking around and realizing she had pushed herself upright and had apparently been staring off into space again. Warmth rushed across her face. 'How long have I been sitting here staring? Don't panic now...just do it! just...'

Hinata looked away from him, growing red. "Yes..Na..Naruto-kun...I'm...I was" She sighed at her own cowardice creeping in again. "I'm just going to get ready for bed." She slipped out of his reach before he could make any kind of sweet gesture or remark, and kicked herself over to her belongings.

Naruto watched her for a moment, wondering what that was about. 'Bed sounds good though...' he agreed, deciding to stoke the fire for the night and give her a few min to herself before he came over to join her, or at least see if she wanted him to. He got up and plopped a few more logs on the fire, pushing them into place with a large stick.

'Maybe I shouldn't sleep next to her tonight...maybe I should give her some space. After all I don't want to give her anymore issues then she already has. There's no need for us to push this...maybe...'

His thoughts were interrupted by a hand playfully mussing his hair. He was surprised to turn around and see Hinata standing there, smiling at him with her hand outstretched. She was wearing one of his black shirts, which hung loosely on her petite frame. He took her hand, rising and pulling her to him. She lifted her head, meeting his lips to hers and fitting herself into his arms. She kissed him timidly, afraid he would make her stop but couldn't resist the encouragement of his hungry mouth. He ran his hands along her back, letting them wander down, intending to pull her hips against him, to feel his desire growing. As his fingers brush along the hemline of the shirt he stopped, his breath caught in his chest. There was nothing but bare skin under his fingers. His arousal peaked at the realization that she had nothing else on but his shirt...and the implications that went along with it. He broke the kiss gently and looked down into those large, soft eyes again.

"Hinata...a.."

She cut him of quickly, placing her fingers over his mouth. 'Don't let him interrupt! You'll lose your nerve!' She simply nodded once, then moved her hand to his cheek, pulling him back into her. They explored each others mouth passionately, his fingers slipping slowly up and under the back of her shirt. Hinata busied her hands as well, sliding their way up along his chest. She met little protest as she pulled his shirt off, and she paused for a second to admire him. He wasn't exactly ripped, but his broad chest and shoulders were smooth, his stomach muscles firm and well formed. She lightly brushed her fingers over the skin, barely touching it, giggling at the trails of goose bumps she left behind. Naruto just watched her in amazement, hardly able to believe this little minx was the same timid rabbit he'd always known. She started laying soft, light kisses along his pecks, stopping now and again to tease his nipples with the tip of her tongue. His eyes rolled back at the sensation, like butterfly wings on his skin. His member throbbed and fought against their shrinking prison, he'd never been so hard before.

Hinata could feel him growing against her stomach. She was almost afraid of what she was doing...where this was going. She hadn't even seen it yet but she could tell he was quiet well endowed, and she was starting to think this might not work out so easily....

He could sense her starting to hesitate. 'better give her some encouragement' he thought with a grin. He slid his hand up and gently teased her breasts, tracing circles around the nipples before rubbing them between his thumb and forefinger. She let a gasp escape her lips before letting them continue to explore. She ran her fingers lightly down his abdomen, around his navel and down the soft paradise line to the edge of his pants. Naruto froze, his muscles tightened as he paid full attention to those playful fingers creeping ever so slightly in and out of the waistband. She looked up at him with a mischievous grin and then completely surprised him.

Hinata grabbed him by the top of his pants, pulled him over to the waiting blankets and firmly but gently pushed him down onto his back. She paused for a minute, enjoying the look of shock mixed with intense desire he was giving her. As he looked up, he could see just a small glimpse of fuzz peaking out of the hemline of the shirt, his shirt.

'I've never seen this side of you...' he thought as he grinned like an idiot, reaching up to help her down. She smiled coyly as she took it and stepped over him, lowering herself down with her legs on either side of his waist. She sat there for a moment watching him. He ran his hands up her bare thighs to those hips he'd dreamed of holding. They fit perfectly, as if they were made to go there. Meeting his gaze, she slowly reached between her legs and started to unto his pants. He sat still, rubbing his fingers along her lower back as she quietly freed him. 'Hinata....you don't have to do this'

She gazed down at him, reading his mind as she pulled him out. 'I want to...please...let me'

She lightly ran her hand up his exposed shaft, watching as his eyes rolled back in response. He was as hard as a steel kunai as she wrapped her fingers around him and started to massage him up and down his length. Pre-cum leaked slowly out of the tip, and she rubbed it gently into the head with her thumb, making small circles along the ridge. He squeezed her hips and sucked the air in hard through his gritted teeth, passion and lust flooding his eyes. She leaned down and hungrily met his mouth while working him between their bodies, his head against her stomach. He slid his hands up her sides, pulling the shirt off, wanting to see all of her, to have access to those luscious breasts. He broke off and brought one up to his lips and sucked hard on the nipple, rolling it around his tongue while he massaged the rest of her flesh. She responded with a light moan, her breath ragged as she let him play with her for a bit. She brushed his hands off her though, freeing herself from his grip and sliding back down his body.

Lifting herself off his waist, she pulled his clothes the rest of the way off, leaving them both bathed completely in firelight. He watched as she slowly pushed his legs apart, her breasts swinging gently as she lowered herself down into his lap. Gently, and ever so slowly, she ran her tongue up to the tip of his dick, licking along the ridge on the head, before taking it into her mouth. He clawed the ground, fighting with all his will not to explode into her then and there. She worked her way up and down slowly, pausing to tease with light flicks before taking it all the way in.

"oh god..." he gasped. He was amazed she could do that, it looked so big compared to her small hands and mouth. He ran his hands through her hair, tugging gently as he fought with himself to remain in control. He wanted her so badly, wanted to flip her over and take her, claim her for himself.

"Hinata..." he growled as he fought for air, the world spinning. "wait...not like this.." She had been doing everything, he wanted to repay the favor.

Hinata stopped and looked up at him, confused. 'Did I do something wrong? I must have...' but before she could finish that thought he had sat up and grabbed her, spinning her around so that she was lying on top of him again, but with her legs around his head now. Before she could ask what he was doing a wave a pleasure washed over her. He was teasing her clit with his tongue again while rubbing her slit with his fingers. She buried her face in his abdomen, biting gently as he sucked and licked.

'He thinks I can do this while he's doing THAT!?!?' she thought, her body shivering at his touch. She allowed herself to enjoy it a little longer, working him with her hand, trying not to squeeze him to hard as she let the orgasm take her away.

Naruto chuckled, his voice slightly muffled. "I see you remembered you liked that part." She fought to catch her breath, glad he couldn't see her turning red at that remark.

'Enough playing...' she said to herself. She made up her mind, lifting herself off of him. She turned and kissed him, each enjoying tasting themselves on the others lips. As their mouths played, she wrapped her legs around his waist again. She was amazed at how her body seemed to ache for him as she pressed against him. His hips ground back, pressing his hardness back against her.

They writhed against each other for a moment, delighting in the feel of their skin finally touching, no barriers blocking them. He reached up and pulled her away, his pleading eyes making the same argument as earlier...'you don't have to do this...are you sure you want to do this?' Hinata pressed her lips against his forehead tenderly as she lifted herself up, Naruto reaching down to position himself. Their eyes met briefly as their bodies aligned and she slowly let him in...