Hinata knew the floor was clean or at least clean enough in that one spot when the pain started again and was almost relieved to be forced by it to take a shower only to find the water even colder than her already shivering body with no heat. Still, she drank some of it feeling even colder for it though after a bit the raw pain in her throat eased a bit, and the water did numb her pain somewhat.
Still, she felt a burst anger at the villagers that allowed, no forced anyone, much less Naruto to live this way and even at the Elders, council and Hokage for doing nothing to stop any of it. Then that thought was washed away in a chill colder than the water on her skin.
She was beyond late for her mission. She... she couldn't feel her chakra, couldn't leave the apartment... she was probably going to be labeled a missing ninja and yet no sensor would find her despite never fleeing the hidden village she'd gone missing from.
She felt.. horrible about it in a way, she was leaving her team in an awkward position, not to mention she could hardly save her clan like this but...
But it was almost enough to make her laugh in delight. She'd never wanted to be a ninja, not really. She'd wanted to help people, sure, but not by hurting others. Most of all she'd wanted to be with Naruto...
It was almost like all her dreams came true but it hurt too much to be all that happy about it.
Still, despite last night she was if not happy content.
She had helped Naruto... She blushed even as she got out of the shower feeling as blue as she looked as she toweled off wincing at the pain of her everything.
She was sure if he'd known she wasn't a clone he'd have been gentler with her but... but she couldn't tell him. He was loyal to the village more than anyone she'd ever met despite how horrible everyone had treated him. He would turn her in, and being a disgraced former ninja without chakra she'd be sealed by the Hyuga's Elders and thrown into the Branch Family with a seal that seemed to hurt even worse than the one she had with the addition of being able to kill with a single hand sign.
Even without that... she loved Naruto and was willing to be with him in any way, even this.
It wasn't a crush, it was a deep admiration born of him saving her from bullies at the cost of being beaten up. It was a respect and hero-worship grown by his endless determination. It evolved slowly as she watched him from afar never giving up, always keeping his head held high, striking back with pranks that brought laughter and joy to her as her hero remained unbowed. Even at his worst, when he was failed the third time at the academy he bounced back training harder than ever
Her feelings gradually evolved over time into something deeper, the mere sight of him making her happy, the mere thought of him upset devastating her.
She wanted him to be and stay happy, and if she told him she wasn't a clone... he'd either let her go or, if she begged to stay and he ignored his loyalty to the village he'd treat her gently and be less happy for it as such an act as last night doesn't spring out of no where.
Worse he might use his clones all the harder...
When he figured out how to access the clones memories he'd then go insane.
She shuddered at the thought.
No, she was staying, screw Konoha and her former Clan.
Once dried off and warmed off a bit she dug through his drawers quickly finding a large orange t-shirt and pair of boxers stuffing them on before slowly crawling into his futon sleeping the sleep of the exhausted.
She woke once feeling slightly better and forcing herself to eat of his ramen despite his love for the dish, knowing he'd be unhappy if she was too weak to do the things he'd likely want her to. She frowned, she'd have to ask him to let her do the shopping and cooking, ramen was nice once in a while but one couldn't, or rather shouldn't live of it as Naruto somehow managed.
She woke to someone nudging her and she saw him inches away and couldn't help the "Eep." that came out.
"Huh, don't think I've ever made that sound, did the seal mess you up real bad?"
Her first instinct was to say no lest he think himself a failure but... but it wasn't the smart idea even if it was the honest one.
"I.. I maybe? I don't remember everything from your life, large bits are missing and I don't think they were when I was first created. Maybe I hit my head when I fell this morning though." She prayed for him to believe her, it'd make keeping up the ruse far easier.
"Oh man! Well, I have to redesign it anyway, maybe first make a seal that makes it impossible for seals to dispel themselves in a set area-" She didn't understand everything he said as he began excitedly talking about seals but he was happy to explain.
Dinner was unsurprisingly ramen but it was with Naruto, so that was okay.
"Hey um, Master?"
"Master? Don't you guys usually call me Boss?" he asked with confusion.
"Um, yes but I'm not a normal clone." Hinata said, poking her fingers together nervous as he noticed her slip.
"Huh, fair 'nuff, you wanted to ask something?"
"Y-yes, um, can you allow me to leave the apartment? I-I know you want me to stay safe and I promise I won't tell anyone if you don't want me to-" despite wanting to shout it from the rooftops. "-b-but I look different from you and think I can buy different foods c-cheaper and maybe try to learn to cook for us."
His eyes went wide, "Wow, I've got to mess up more seals, that's a great idea Clone-Chan!"
She blushed, great idea? Clone-Chan? A bit weird but calling her a clone but calling her his anything Chan was beyond her wildest dreams.
"Here you go, you can- er I mean I command you to be allowed to leave but stay safe and shout bloody-murder if anyone tries hurting you and run back here or to safety, alright?"
She took the toad wallet with shock, having no idea he had this much money.
"A-alright, I'll start tomorrow while, though you really should keep most of this money hidden and protected with s-seals, with only a l-little in your wallet."
"Why didn't I think of that!" She giggled lightly as he hit his head on the table.
"Hey um, you're fine after last night right?" Naruto asked suddenly nervous as she did the dishes.
She hated lying to Naruto and refused to do it more than she had to in order to stay with him.
"I-I'm still sore but it's okay, I like making y-you happy."
She gasped and nearly fainted as she felt his arms hugging her from behind hard, and she set down the dishes leaning into it wishing her hands weren't wet and soapy, ignoring that when she felt his shaking holding the arms around her. He didn't seem to mind shaking harder even as she felt the liquid on her shoulder where his head was pressed.
She felt bad to be enjoying it with him crying in what she hoped was happiness but she luxuriated in the feeling of the first hug in... How many years has it been?
It wasn't long after that she felt something pressed against lower and despite her bottom being sore she did her best not to flinch away.
"You.. You're great you know that Clone-Chan?"
"You're great too Master." She nearly regretted calling him that the first time but... he was her everything, he had already been the master of her life even before he knew it, somehow calling him that felt... right.
"Are you really okay from last night?" He asked suddenly and realizing where this was going blushed firetruck red.
"Y-yes Master" S wallowing she said what she'd wanted to for years, "Y-you should know y-you can do a-anything you want to me, I- even if it hurts, e-especially if it hurts, I d-don't care, I just want you happy."
"A-Anything?" He stuttered- it was adorkable she thought even as he swallowed heavily suddenly letting go of her and though she didn't show it she was a little relieved for the reprieve, he hugged really hard.
She turned leaving the dishes, struggling to control her own stutter said "Anything, please, use me for whatever you want, anything that you have even the slightest interest in trying. Nothing you can do will make me stop wanting you to be happy-" She was interrupted by the kiss, hard and demanding, awkward and something he'd never done with his clones, fireworks seemingly shooting through her brain even as she was pushed and pressed against the hard counter even as she moaned into his mouth.
She felt as if she could die happy.
Then she was lifted onto the counter in shockingly strong arms as if she weighed nothing and her borrowed boxers were pulled off her even as she panted able to breathe again and his mouth was suddenly kissing her again lower, something he'd tried curious but stopped with a clone yet aside from a moment of surprise where he stilled he then kissed her lower lips harder still with tongue and lips and in surprisingly little time she was orgasmic.
"Did it feel that good?" He asked not waiting for an answer, his penis out and pressing hard against her.
"Y-Yes, it-" She breathed a bit more, "-f-f-fantastic."
"Good, tasted better than usual, clones usually taste like nothing, not that I'm complaining, kinda like cinnamon."
How could he focus that well as he was- "Eep!" his cock head was suddenly inside her more pleasure than pain as she was soaking wet, then he pushed harder and suddenly it was fully inside her and she bit back a scream coming out as a strangled moan which was apparently all the confirmation she needed.
He didn't start slow, he didn't know not to, pulling out before plunging back in again all the way and she fainted for a whole new reason for a moment waking when the pain brought her back.
It took expert control over one's body to be a ninja, and while she had failed badly last night she was determined to not scream even as every movement felt like a sword slicing deep within her, before warmth blossomed within her again.
She leaned heavily against the wall on the counter struggling to control her breathing afraid she'd break out into weeping if she allowed herself to as the air once again played havoc with a tender opening.
"Oh no, you're bleeding! Are you alright Clone-Chan? Do you need a band-aid?"
"I-it's-" She broke out into a coughing fit and he worried over her twitching and looking like he had no idea what to do endearingly. "I-it's fine, I told you b-before, a-anything, but I f-feel great." Seeing the small but genuine relieved smile on his face even made it kind of true.