[001] Accidental Audio

[redhotmama]

[There is a book laying on a near by table that Kushina doesn't see as she rushes toward the window. The first rustle of wind doesn't even jostle the pages, however when she flings the window open, the book flies open with it. There's a moments pause as Kushina takes in the contents of outside, the chill in the air, the foreign feel. The first thing she deems to greet Luceti with is:]

WHERE IS MINATO!? This isn't..!

[But then her angry heart-felt cry stops, the words dying mid-sentence as a wave of emotion tears into her. Whatever anger she felt quickly faded in lieu of grief. A loud bang against the window's frame and the rattle of glass.]

Naruto... Minato...

[It's quiet and sounds as though Kushina is on the verge of tears, if not already crying.]

This isn't the afterlife, I know it. It doesn't feel right. It's too real. I shouldn't be able to feel pain, y'know!

[Kushina slumps to the floor, the sound reverberating softly in the near-empty room. What was she supposed to do here? What was this place, even? It wasn't where she was supposed to be. Nowhere had ever felt more wrong in her life.]

Comments

[selfdoubt]

Y- Yes, I am. [To both her questions, though she doesn't know if she answered that second one right. Yes, she and Naruto are in a relationship but she doesn't want to preempt him. It wouldn't feel right if she'll be the one to tell Kushina. Hinata doesn't want to be rude and her next words should prove this.]

I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Hyuuga Hinata. It's a real pleasure to meet Naruto-kun's mother.

[redhotmama]

It's okay, I didn't exactly introduce myself right either y'know! I'm Uzumaki Kushina, but none of this 'Uzumaki-san' stuff, got it? I'm not an old lady yet!

[She laughs good naturedly.]

I would say it's nice to meet you, Hinata, but I don't think this actually counts does it?

[selfdoubt]

Well, um... I still think this counts, at least for something, Kushina-san. So nonetheless, it's very nice to meet you. I- I will consider this an honor.

[A polite bow. Because really, to meet Naruto's mom is a dream come true but as fulfilling as dating him. Ahhh Hinata's cheeks glow bright red. She can't believe this is happening!!]

[redhotmama]

[Oh, she likes this girl. Very much. So polite and proper. Definitely someone she hoped her son would one day befriend. It's making her blush in turn, this feeling so special thing~

But call it a mother's intuition or being that observing, she's going to ask--]

An honor, huh? [Oh, look at the mischief behind her eyes.] Now, there's only two reasons a girl would say that. You either like my boy, or he's done great things.

1/2 sob kushina

[selfdoubt]

[askjdgaslkds

By the way Hinata's cheeks flamed pink in an instant or by the way she flailed at what she just said, Kushina might be able to tell that she just hit the jackpot. For a moment, Hinata doesn't know how to respond. It's already making her nervous taking to Naruto's mother but for her to bring that up is a different matter entirely.]

[selfdoubt]

[So, expect a clear pause on her end as she looks down and tries to avert her gaze from the journal she's holding while slightly shaking. Will it be bad if she admits just how much Naruto means to her?

When Hinata speaks up again, her eyes wander from time to time, evidently embarrassed by this whole thing.]

I- I, um... I wouldn't deny t- that Naruto-kun has done great things for both the village and, well, for me. [Not directly, but he served as a great inspiration and that's no secret to anyone who knows her.] And for that, h- he is pretty likable and...

[A long pause as Hinata tries to swallow this thick lump in her throat.]

I... I do like him. [More than a friend.]

[redhotmama]

[Wow. Kushina actually starts to feel kind of guilty about asking when it seems like something hard to voice. If they were talking face to face it was likely Kushina would put her arms around Hinata's shoulders and reassure her with a gentle hug. Unfortunately, she can't do that behind a book. Stupid technology. Or whatever it was.]

You're adorable.

[Yep, she's a gutsy woman and isn't afraid to tell Hinata that.]

Don't let him be dumb, okay? And if you have to and you think the timing's right, you take the reigns.

[selfdoubt]

[Her blush just turns even redder, if that's even possible.]

I- I take the... reigns? [What does she mean by that?]

[redhotmama]

Mmhm!

[Her smile's wide, teaming with the sense that she's routing for Hinata already, despite not even really knowing her that well but already liking her.]

Don't wait for him to ask you out, just go for it.

[Mom's meddling in their children's love life since the dawn of time.]

1/2

[selfdoubt]

[This is the second time you're sending Hinata into kjasllhdk mode, Kushina. :|b

and for that, you are amazing.]

B- But, that is--

[selfdoubt]

Um, w- well... [Won't that be like pushing it or something?? Then again, Hinata forgot to clarify one thing to Kushina.]

Naruto-kun and I are, er... um... [She looks away and clearly doesn't know how to even continue that sentence. She's just really feeling so embarrassed right now because how does one even admit something like this to a parent???]

[redhotmama]

[Oh. OH! a small 'hehe' makes its way past her lips as suddenly it's donned on her. Hinata doesn't even have to finish that sentence for her to even get the gist.]

I approve, then!

[There's even fist pumping action and all.]

If he does anything you don't like, just tell me, okay? I'll help you out. [Ominous much?]

1/2

[selfdoubt]

[Cue a shocked Hinata.]

Y- You do?

[selfdoubt]

Ah, Kushina-san, that's-

[With her cheeks glowing bright pink, Hinata still isn't looking at her journal. She's feeling too overwhelmed by all this. It still hasn't sink in that she's actually talking to Naruto's mother and now she approves of them dating and kjashdkl. S- So many feelings all at once!

Good thing she doesn't faint too often anymore.]

It's, um- I- I really do not know what to say, but... [Ahh she has to finish what she has to say!] T- Thank you.

[redhotmama]

[The vibrant, take-charge-ness fades away into a graceful smile. Grateful, even.]

As long as you make him happy, you don't need to thank me.

[She should probably be thanking Hinata instead. But honestly? She'll save that for later, when it means more to know.]

[selfdoubt]

[If Hinata's the girl who's oozing with self-confidence, she won't think of the possibility that she's not making Naruto happy. Then again, this thought doesn't last very long because Hinata knows Naruto. He wears his heart in his sleeve. She'll know if he's not happy, so instead, she smiles and addresses this concern lightly.]

I truly hope so. Just as much as he makes me happy.

[Just as much as he inspires her to be a better ninja, a better person. Just as much as his grin makes her smile.]

[redhotmama]

I'm really glad to hear that.

[And she really is. She doesn't care who Naruto dates, as long as he's happy. But since it seems to be such a sweet girl, she's pretty content with that. Kushina's too nice and social to hate anyone her son dates.]

We should hang out sometime and get to know each other, just the two of us. Maybe you can show me around?

[selfdoubt]

Ah, I- I'd like to. It would be my pleasure to show you around.

[A polite bow. It'd be an honor to do so, really. But ahh now she's getting nervous for the day this will happen. She can't help it.]