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Summary: They use to be great friends but, after a confession, some heart break and a lot of avoiding they grew apart. Now after almost five years they finally reunite in a cafe and now are co-workers!? Will Naruto and Hinata regain their friendship? or will they become something more…..
A/N : Super late upload I know but I'm sure you guys will love this chapter
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The sun's light began to dull, marking the end of the day and the beginning of the evening. His body screamed for sleep but his mind was wide awake. There was nothing to do no where to go, his friends were probably all out doing things and enjoying there lives. But where was he? curled up in his bed, staring at the ceiling, alone. Maybe he'd turn on the tv and catch up on some shows he'd missed or play another round of call of duty on his play station. Or maybe he'd attempt to cook something healthily for once, ramen sounded good but for some reason these days it had lost that special touch, like something was missing.
Even though these thoughts had crossed his mind his body still refused to move from its spot as if it was glued there. He gave in and let out a frustrated sigh, it was no use he was stuck in a funk. This apartment had always been lonely, people rarely came to visit, it was dark, cramp and the place was a few more storms away from falling apart. But he had always found a way to make light of it, he'd stay out for a as long as he could to avoid coming home and when he was here by himself he'd invite people over to liven the place up.
So why was it so hard to do that now? Why now had he let himself be swallowed by the depths of loneliness that he had pushed away for so many years. Naruto looked across his room and out the window for an answer. That's when something caught his eye, there on the table next to the windowsill a picture sat, a picture of someone in particular. His questions were answered. Now he understood everything, it wasn't loneliness he was feeling it was longing. He missed her.
How long had it been since their fight? a few days? weeks? It was like she was a drug or something the withdrawal was killing him. Every time he'd go to work and see her it was like silent torture. He'd greet her and thankfully, she remained polite just as she had always been and responded, but that was as far as any conversation between them went. They'd work side by side not exchanging a single word, occasionally he'd catch her staring at him with this look in her eyes and for a second he'd believed she felt the same way that she missed him as well. But once there eyes met, her face would tighten and she'd look away.
Naruto rolled over on his side and frowned, there had to be more to the reason why Hinata was acting this way, sure he had been wrong for what he did, but to have a response like this? Something else must be up. In fact now that he thought about it, this situation kinda reminded him of what happened in high school. She distanced herself and then soon no one heard from her and then before he had a chance to figure out what was wrong she was gone. And to make it even more confusing no one questioned it and no one was questioning it now like he was the only one who didn't know what was going on.
He Hated it, why was he the only one left in the shadows, Hinata was his friend too. He needed to find out what was going on, he hadn't pressed the subject out of respect and to spare feelings, but he couldn't do it anymore. If Hinata and he were to ever fully repair their relationship he needed to know all the facts. He needed to find out the real reason why Hinata had left all those years ago and while he was at it, figure out what exactly cause this change in her. Naruto sprung up from his bed and moved quickly out of his room.
He needed to know now! and he knew exactly who to go to. He looked around his apartment for his favorite orange hoodie he wore for good luck but couldn't find it. It had been missing for a while actually. He gave up and settled for a black jacket before heading out the door. He was about to open his car door when a buzzing in his front pocket caught his attention. It was a text message.
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" One venti Americano and a straight black coffee for the Gentlemen." Hinata said playfully curtsying, causing her guest to burst out in laughter. " Why thank you milady, come now sit sit" Kiba said extending his hands to the seat across from him. Hinata giggled as she sat down.
It was a regular Wednesday evening, Hinata had been slaving at work when she received an unexpected visit from two of her close friends Kiba and Shino. It wasn't that she wasn't happy to see them again, it was just things were still kinda weird, after all it had been a while since they spoke. But they didn't let her feel awkward at all, laughing and joking with her just as they always did. Hinata was really happy to have them, so she treated them to some coffee, on her since they traveled such a distance to visit. Plus her shift was almost done and there was barely any one in the cafe, so she had some time to kill.
" So how have you've been missy" Kiba said siping his coffee. " We haven't heard from you in what...a month or so."
Hinata's smile slightly faded, " Oh... Uh fine, I just needed some time to think.. I'm sorry if I hurt you guys." She said looking down at her cup of coffee. Shino shook his head, dismissing her comment " There's no need to feel bad Hinata we understood the circumstances." Kiba nodded his head in agreement " Yeah Naruto's a giant buffoon, I can't believe him" he growled.
" No no you guys stop it, it's not his fault.... it's mine, Naruto was just looking out for me, I just got my feelings mixed up in the situation and lashed out. I guess I was never able to accept the fact he and I were just friends " Hinata said lifting her coffee up towards her lips. " But don't you guys worry I won't make that same mistake again" she took a long sip of her coffee with out a stitch of emotion, concerning the two men.
" So what your just gonna give up? T-That's it? no more Naruto-kun this and Naruto-kun that?" Kiba questioned. Hinata slouched back in her seat and let out a sigh, " Well yes....what else is there left to do? I've been chasing after him for years, he has shown no sign of having any romantic feelings towards me and he made it very clear years ago that the very thought of us being together was weird."
Hinata met kiba's gaze sorrowfully " I can't go on living like this, going after something that I will never have, i think it's better for the both of us if Iet him go and move on, after all before I fell in love with Naruto he was just my best friend and I'd like for us to at least salvage our friendship."
Kiba raked both his hands through his hair in frustration " But Hinata, you don't need to give up, there's no doubt in my mine that that idiot loves you... You just need to give him more time" Kiba challenged. Hinata's face soften " You all say that, but when has Naruto ever confided that to you or even hinted at that, face it Kiba-kun he, doesn't love me."
Kiba turned to Shino in defeat. " Shino help me out here."
Shino sighed " Hinata-San kiba's right, though Naruto hasn't expressed it in words, we all can clearly see that he's deeply in love with you, he treats you differently from the rest of us even down to the way he looks at you, please just give it some time, he's a little slow when it comes to these things but I'm sure he will get it eventually" Shino pleaded.
Hinata let out a chuckle " You know I'm starting to feel like you guys only came to vist me specifically for this reason, fine I won't make any promises but I'll keep an open mind...are you happy now.?" Both Kiba and Shino nodded there heads causing Hinata to smile.
" Well good, but I'm still not speaking to him" she said unvaryingly. Both Kiba and Shino made an UGH sound to express there displeasure, to that in which Hinata laughed yet again. " I'm sorry guys but I think me and Naruto-kun should keep our distance for a while I don't want to fall back into old habits" Hinata said. A smirk grew on kiba's face " You said Naruto-kun" Kiba said teasingly.
" N-No I didn't " Hinata stuttered becoming irritated.
" Yes you did, just give in already, your not gonna be able to give up on Naruto and you won't be able to avoid him... Ugh why are girls so difficult, look just go up to him tell him you love him and..uh run off into the sun set holding hands or something." Kiba said resting his head in his hand.
Hinata's face became red with frustration, why wasn't anyone able to understand the position she was in, you can't just ask someone who's heart has been broken several times to forget it and try to make it work again. Thats Crazy and even if she could make it work she had no confidence who's to say she wouldn't just get hurt again.
" Whatever I don't care what you say " Hinata said brushing off kiba's words. " I have a Cupid on my side now." Kiba raised an eyebrow and began to question her " What do you mean a Cupid?" He said leaning forward, intrigued. Hinata smiled mischievously. " Oh he's just a guy that is trying to help me find love in this cruel cruel world."
Kiba wrinkled his eyebrows in confusion," Are you sleeping around with some man who wears diapers?" He questioned. Hinata's eyes nearly pop out of her head at kiba's question " What? N-No!!!! my friend is just helping me find a boyfriend I swe-" Kiba held his sides as he died in laughter " I was just kidding Hinata, man your face was priceless ." He continued laughing obnoxiously causing Shino to even chuckle a bit.
Hinata crossed her arms and rolled her eyes, she was embarrassed but she wasn't about to let Kiba know that. " So who is this Cupid guy, do I know him?" Kiba asked. Hinata became weary and hesitated before answering " I don't know maybe " she said trying to avoid the question. Shino and Kiba looked at each other as if they came to the same conclusion, " Please don't tell us it's that white hair fella from that club" Kiba said annoyed. Hinata remained silent and the boys had their answer.
Kiba squeezed the bridge of his nose, " look Hinata I've heard a lot of things, I don't know too much about this guy and I don't want to seem like I'm bossing you around or anything so all I will say is this... just be careful." Hinata looked at Kiba with so much skepticism that his eyes began to sting. " He's not a bad guy you know, don't listen to what the others are telling you" She said.
" Telling me what? that he's a creep, pervert, stalker....possibly a convicted felon, no no no I have no reason to believe that stuff at all, after all I know so much about this guy" kiba said sarcastically.
Hinata frowned " I've known him for a while, since the beginning of the semester, he's nice, polite and he's pretty smart " Hinata replied.
" Sounds like the perfect cover up, soon he'll be so kind that he will invite you over to his house for "tea" and then in his bedroom to look at his "teapot collection " and then the next thing you know you'll be waking up in his bed butt naked because he slipped something in your "tea" " Kiba said.
" Kiba stop" Hinata said rubbing her temples.
" It's true, hey men are pigs, just because he smiles to your face doesn't mean he doesn't have a motive" Kiba said smirking. " You should just listen to us, and whatever you do don't even think of falling for this guy ...I've gotta bad feeling that's all the advice I can give you."
Hinata rolled her eyes," Sure what ever you say daddy " she said jokingly. Kiba smirked, " Oooo daddy I like that, call me that from now on." The three busted out laughing, a spark of happiness washed over her, she valued their friendship deeply. Just their presence was almost therapeutic to her, she really needed this, a time to just relax, joke around and try and ease up on the drama. Hinata sighed with contentment, it was a nice feeling.
Sadly a feeling that wouldn't last for long, the door of the cafe swung open starling the three. But who was at the door was even more frightening in Hinata's case. The cold air from out side filled the room as the person walked in, tracking what appeared to be snow in the store with each step. " Man it's really coming down out there " he said attempting to clear the snow from his blond hair. Hinata's eyes met the person's and the smile she was once wearing faded instantly. " Hinata... What-" Naruto started before turning around and narrowing his eyes at Kiba." Kiba what the hell is going on?...I thought you needed to talk." It was then Hinata's turn to look at the wolf like boy with suspicion and once she put the pieces together her glare sharpened.
Kiba and Shino looked at each other and nodded " Well we did our part... see ya guys." The two boys stood up from their booth and began to exit. Hinata started to panic, " W-Wait... If you guys are going I'm going too I certainly don't need to be here." Kiba and Shino stopped in their tracks and turn towards her " But your shift is not officially over RIGHT HINATA HYUGA!" Kiba said loud enough for her manager to hear. It must have worked because the manager came running around the corner and gave Hinata a look that screamed " Get back to work."
Hinata was fuming, What traitors, this was their plan all along wasn't it, oooo they were going to pay for this later! Hinata whipped around to confront the two just to catch them out the door and sprinting down the street, leaving her alone with Naruto. Well that was just great...now she was stuck. The two stood awkwardly facing one another greeted by nothing but utter silence. Naruto played with his jacket collar and scratched the back of his neck, while Hinata crossed her arms and shifted her gaze through out the cafe. There actions continued like that for a while before Naruto could no longer stand it "uh.. Ahem.. Hinata I-I had no idea, they were going to do this...I swear" he explained meekly.
Though she believed him, Hinata didn't even dare to look into his eyes, she was not willing to even let him think they were on good terms for a second. There was yet again silence, " Whatever" she mumbled blankly before turning away from him. Her actions brought pain to his chest but Naruto still remained composed, he watched her stomp over to the table across from him and begin scrubbing it violently with a wet rag from her apron. Well here was his chance to properly talk to her again and try to put at least a little of their relationship back together again, it was worth a shot. He cautiously walk towards her until he stood right behind her. " Hey...Hinata?" He started. Hinata shrieked in surprise and spun around to face to him " W-what is it... what do you want?" She questioned shakily, Her hands gripping the the table behind her.
" Let's talk" He answered. His eyes were unwavering, his voice sounded determined, there was nothing that was going to get in his way this time and she could see it. Still Hinata refused to give in, " There's nothing to talk about. " She then turned around and walked away from him. But he was persistent, he followed and ran around her so he was right in front of her, he decided to try a different approach. " Ok then can I order a coffee then?"
Hinata raised an eyebrow, " Make it yourself... you work here too." This time Hinata walked past him and ran behind the front counter, making sure to lock the little entrance employees use to get behind there. She then walked over to him from the other side, turned the coffee machine around and held out a cup from him " Here you go" she said. She was really making this difficult for him, all he wanted to do was talk was that so much? He reached across the counter and took the cup from her hand, then suddenly placed one hand on the counter and leaped over to the the other side. Thank god there was only a few people in the shop or this would look really bad. Hinata's mouth layed agape, as he faced the coffee machine in it's correct direction. " Nope I'm just another one of your customers today remember? I'm not on duty" he said handing her the cup back with this almost taunting smile on his face. " And I think our manager agrees." Hinata turned to look at the manager who was enraged, writing on her note book with so much force, Hinata thought she would drill a hole through it. Well there went her bonus.
This time Hinata looked up to Naruto prepared to give him the biggest glare she could mustered but was surprised to see that same smile. What exactly was he doing? Was this some sort of game he was playing? Did he really think that forcing her to make him some coffee would some how keep her in his presence longer? Or was he trying to get her to just speak to him. Whatever it was she was not going to let him win, it was better for them to stay apart why couldn't he see that?
" Fine I'll make you some coffee if I do will you stop whatever it is that your doing?" Naruto's smile grew wider " Doing what?" He replied playing innocent. Hinata groaned " Never mine." Naruto chuckled he was having way more fun with this then he was supposed to. He hoped back over the counter and took a seat making sure it was right in front of her. He watched her so intensely that she began to sweat and every time she turned to catch him in the act he'd look away. He was starting to get under her skin ... Just like he wanted.
" Ok is it really necessary to watch me the entire time?" She said growing frustrated. Naruto continued his act, " What do you mean? I've been looking out the window this whole time" He said furrowing his eyebrows to make himself look extra confused. " Your lying, just stop it ok!" She snapped alerting the customers and the Manager. " HINATA! is that any way to treat a customer" the manager yelled across the room.
" But he keeps staring at me and he's not a customer and you know that." Hinata argued back.
" He's not wearing a sweet delight's apron is he? So he's a customer! this is your first warning!" Hinata sighed and gave into the manager's demands. She looked over at Naruto and growled when she saw him placing his hand over his mouth, holding back his laughter.
"'Glad to see you think this is funny" she said in a low icy tone of voice. Naruto still smiled however, " I'm not laughing and your the one who freaked out, you know just because your pretty doesn't mean everyone is staring at you -ttebeyo." Hinata's eyes widened, did he just call her pretty? " What did you just call me?" She asked. Naruto realized his words and soon his cheeks were dusted with pink " Uh t-that came out wrong f-for get It" he said.
He himself was even confused by his words where did that come from? Sure he was just being honest Hinata had always been pretty. She had such an angelic face with those soft lavender eyes, with long delicate eyelashes to accompany them that made you just wanna melt. And that smooth dark hair with just a tint of blue that went all the way down her back like a water fall, it was just mesmerizing. Her body wasn't bad either but that wasn't the point any one would find Hinata at least a little bit attractive, so why did it bother him so much to say it out loud. He couldn't even look at her right now with out blushing. Hinata noticed his sudden discomfort and thought bad to kiba's words. She quickly shook the thoughts away afraid to fall back into the same pattern. " .....ok then well here's your coffee now you can go right?" She said pushing the coffee towards him looking away.
Naruto looked down at his coffee and back at Hinata before taking a giant sip. His eyes widen and he quickly set the coffee down like it was on fire or something. " W-what is it did I mess it up or something it's a Carmel latte with milk and no sugar...is that not what you get?" Hinata said worried for some odd reason. Naruto stared at her once again with his mouth open, " N-no it's just.... You remembered." His gaze caused Hinata to become uneasy and a familiar feeling warmed her chest.
" W-well yeah you told me that you like caramel lattes but you thought it was kinda girly so when ever I got it for you and we were around our friends I'd say I brought you a black coffee." Hinata began to unknowingly smile as she recalled the story " Haha I'd do that so many times one time I forgot to put sugar in it and you told me that you actually liked it better that way." She slapped her hand over her mouth and blushed wildly realizing that she was rambling on about old times like they were close again. Hinata looked over to find Naruto smirking and resting his chin in both his hands. " So that's why...why are you still here?" She said snapping back into her foul mood. " I miss this...being here chatting with you..still don't wanna talk?" Naruto said playing with the lid of his coffee.
Hinata hesitated for a moment before turning her back to Naruto. " You take care ok?" She said and began walking away. Naruto watched her every step with longing " So you don't even miss our video game sessions?" He said after her. But she didn't turn around continuing her clean up process. " You know the ones when you'd come over in the middle of the night to release some "tension" as you called it." Hinata stopped wiping the counter for a second in thought but continued, when he worded it like that it sounded kinda- " Oooo my favorite parts were the noises you made when you felt like you were losing...ah it was music to my ears."
The people in the cafe started to turn and look at Hinata with distaste and she began to feel uncomfortable. " I've tried playing with other girls but there never as good as you.. and you last so long too." Hinata had had enough" Naruto st-stop saying it like that it's sounds wrong." She said approaching him once again. But he knew exactly what he was doing smirking with satisfaction " Oh there's no need to be embarrassed, it's ok for people to know about your wild side."
Hinata looked around and noticed the staring had gotten worst. " And I loved it when you felt things were getting too rough and you would grab my joystick to try to slow me down but I still just kept goi-" Hinata reached over the counter and placed her hands over Naruto's mouth. " Ok lets talk!" She yelled her whole face now a crimson red. Naruto smirked between her fingers, he had won.
" Did we really have to come out side to do this it's kinda....ya know... snowing." Naruto questioned as Hinata dragged him to a section behind the cafe. " Yes.. I don't want to risk you saying any more things that might ruin my reputation." Naruto bursted into laughter, and took the opportunity to tease her some more. He sneakily snaked his arms around her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder so he could reach her ear. " Hey don't act all shy now.. you know you liked it" he whispered playfully. Hinata quickly pushed him off her with sternness, " S-stop messing around! you wanted to talk let's talk" She said once again crossing her arms.
Naruto's smile relaxed and then became serious, " Ok...I get it" he let out a big breath before he continued " How should I put this....I'm sorry."
Hinata raised an eyebrow " About?" She questioned trying to get him to deliberate.
Naruto let out another shaky breath and began to walk back and fourth, he wanted to make sure his words wouldn't be misconstrued, he shivered a bit, the snow was falling harder and though they were sheltered by the mini roof above the back door he could see Hinata was shivering. He needed to think quick.
" Everything...the fights....the jealousy...the exaggeration I'm really really sorry, I messed up and I know sorry can't fix what happened but I have to try something... I-I miss you Hinata I want to work on this together..like we promised " he said looking off in the distance with regret.
Hinata remained silent this time looking at him, seeing him look so remorseful almost stroke guilt in her heart and made her want to fall back into her usual personality but she quickly brushed it off, she knew she had to remain strong. " How do I know you mean it" she said catching Naruto's attention.
" Huh?" He said in confusion.
She took a few steps towards him, so he could hear her and she could read his face better. " I Said how do I know you mean it?, how do I know your not just saying this because you don't want me hanging out with Toneri-kun or your just trying to make things less awkward between us for our friends?" Hinata leaned forward with a " hmmm?" Waiting for a response.
Naruto scratched his head " Wow your not gonna make this easy for me are you?" he questioned smiling awkwardly. Hinata's face remained still and she shook her head no.
" Huh....ok fine I'll admit you hanging out with that toe naily guy-"
" Toneri" Hinata corrected.
" Same thing, anyway made me uneasy-"
"Jealous" Hinata corrected again.
Naruto sighed " Ok yeah jealous, insane, CRAZY, but if you say he's just your friend and if hanging out with him makes you happy then I suppose I should be happy for you."
Hinata nodded her head smiling a bit with satisfaction, he was really starting to get it.
" But if this Friend of yours does anything to hurt you he's dead you hear me and no body will be able to find the body." Hinata simply rolled her eyes and nodded her head, well at least he was getting the just friend part.
"And oh another thing, I'm not just doing this for the sake of our friends I'm doing it because I'm a selfish idiot and I don't want my Hinata to hate me."
Naruto peered down at Hinata, to his surprised her cheeks were stained pink again, he wondered why.
" So what do you say are you willing to trust and forgive this big idiot..again?"
Hinata remained quiet thinking about her decision. Yeah he was kinda dense and unreliable and an over all goof ball but she kinda liked those things about him. Yeah he broke her heart several times, but she too played a big part in that and he was again dense so he didn't know. Plus he did in a way help her to become stronger. And she was really trying to get over him this time so she didn't have to worry too much about feelings, this would be like exposure therapy almost. And she was also a sucker for those sad adorable looks he gave her. So what the heck. " well I guess...so."
Naruto however was not convinced he decided to recant Hinata's actions " I don't believe you I'm gonna need some proof."
" Naruto come on I need to get back to work and it's cold ou-.....what are you doing."
Naruto stood straight up with his arms extended outwards " If your not mad at me then give me a hug." Hinata scoffed, the old her would have jumped into his arms in a second but the her right now hesitated. " N-No why can't you just take my word for it " Hinata argued her face growing redder.
" It's better to be safe than sorry, it's fine if you don't want to I guess I'll just have to keep visiting you during your shifts to make sure " He said smirking.
" F-fine," Hinata awkwardly scooted towards him slowly, before Naruto impatiently took her by the waist and pulled her into his chest. Hinata fell silent, her heart was beating so hard she swore it would burst through her chest. Her mind was hazily filled with panicked thoughts, " Push him off, Don't trust him" it screamed but her body wasn't willing to comply. It enjoyed that wonderful intoxicating woodsy scent his body was giving off, it was soothing, refreshing, almost as if she would drift off to sleep if she continued to stay like this.
The cold only made it worst, despite the freezing weather he was oddly warm, so her body gravitated toward him. Hinata unconsciously pushed closer into him, burying her face into his chest. Naruto welcomed her and tighten the grip. She felt him begin to play with her hair, his fingers raked through her long traces, while his others stroked her back. She almost hummed with delight at the wonderful feeling. But she wouldn't fall victim to his affection, this was exactly what she misunderstood last time there is no feelings in his actions.
Naruto's head lowered towards Hinata's now burning red ear, his mouth opened and her ears awaited his words " So you don't hate me? " He whispered. Hinata wrapped her arms tightly around Naruto " I've never hated you Naruto-kun how many times must I say it...you.. idiot." Naruto buried his face into the crook of her neck in response to her words and Hinata lost all sense of reality.
Her hand instantly went to the back of his head pulling him closer, turning her head so he could sink deeper into her neck. She never wanted him to feel hated, he was one of the people she cared about most. It was just this internal battle she was fighting, that had caused her to lash out at him. Her desire to rid her self of this infatuation with him took over her and the fact that he got jealous over a friend she had, just added fuel to the flame.
How dare he get so defensive about her hanging out with other men she thought. They weren't even in that sort of relationship but yet he had the audacity to for bid her from seeing a guy he knew nothing about. And to add to the wound he didn't even want to be with her, she got mad, said and did somethings she was not proud of and avoided him.
Of course he would be hurt, in his mind he was trying to help but Hinata was to angry too look at that. She was still running from her problems and hurting people along the way. Well no more. She was going to a find a way to deal with this THING her and Naruto had been going through in a clean, healthy way. No more avoiding, No more anger, just peace.
" I'm sorry too Naruto-kun I over reacted " Hinata whispered to him stroking his head. " Your my Best Friend in the whole entire world you know that."
Naruto stirred in her grasp, for some reason those words stung him more than soothed him. He removed his head from her neck and stared down at her, there were tears in her eyes.
" Hey why are you crying?" He questioned as he lifted a hand to her face to wipe the tears away.
Hinata's eyes widened, she didn't even realize it " Oh I am aren't I.. Don't mind me I'm just getting emotional."
She tried turning her face away, but Naruto held it it in place with both hands. He delicately wiped her tears away with his sleeve. " It's ok you can be as emotional as you want around me."
Hinata smiled as more tears leeked from her eyes, this was one of the reasons she fell for him when they were together she could be herself all her barriers were broken down. " Your emotional too...are those tears I see in your eyes?" Hinata teased.
Naruto wiped his eyes with he's sleeves " Me?..No it's the snow I must have gotten some on my face" Naruto argued.
Hinata bodly took Naruto's face in her hands surprising the blond. " Liar you were crying .." Hinata used her thumbs to wipe away the tears from his eyes. " See all better" Hinata said giggling.
Naruto said nothing, he simply continued to stare down at the smiling bluenette before him as his own cheeks turned red. Her hair was slightly messy from the snow and the hug the two shared moments before but it some how complimented her, the cold had also caused her cheeks to have this alluring rosy glow to them and along with that beautiful smile she was wearing ;her eyes relaxed and her teeth peeking out from under her lips, Naruto's insides were melting. He couldn't tell if the temperature was starting to effect his mind or he was going crazy but an over powering urge to kiss those perfect lips of hers washed over him.
Hinata's eyebrows crinkled in concerned " Naruto-kun what's wrong you look like a tomato..maybe we should go back inside " she said pressing a hand against his forehead.
Naruto jumped backwards in response to the contact and fell on the ground into the snow. Hinata quickly rushed to his side " Oh my god are you ok " she said hovering over him.
Naruto sat up and scratched the back of his neck " uh yeah must have lost my footing or something." Hinata laughed and extended her hand " Here let me help you Mr clumsy." Naruto gently took her hand and his heart began racing. " There's that feeling again" he thought.
" Well I guess it's time for us to part ways I'll let you get back to work" Naruto said once back on his feet. " Huh...really you sure you don't want to come back inside and warm up a bit? " Hinata questioned. " I can make you another cup of coffee."
Naruto shook his head " Nah I got other plans don't miss me too much ok ." Hinata scoffed and rolled her eyes " I'm dying already " she said sarcastically.
Naruto smiled his foxy grin and waved. Hinata waved back and began opening the door " Oh and Naruto-kun."
Naruto turned towards her " Yeah?"
Hinata smiled " I Missed you too." She then closed the door behind her the before he could respond. Naruto was once again speechless, he could do nothing but stare at the spot where she once stood. How was it possible that just a few words could touch his soul so much? No how was it possible that one girl could change his whole entire being.
Naruto began jogging to his car and once inside quickly started the engine. He was still heavily confused, there was so many questions running through his mind and he knew only one other person who could help him. He sped out of his parking spot and down the road towards a place where he hoped to find some answers.
Hinata watched him through the window of the cafe until he was out of sight. A smile adored her face even as the manager hounded her for her extra long break. She happily went on her merry way cleaning the floors letting nothing kill her good mood. Because she was finally at peace with Naruto and for the first time ever...there was no yearning for him.
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Naruto pounded on the door " Come on open up I know your in there!" Suddenly the door swung open and slammed against the wall next to it. " What the the Hell do you want Naruto!.... I should rip your arms off for banging on my door like that!" a very pist Sakura Haruno stood in the door way of her apartment building, fuming. Naruto however ignored her and walk past her into the room. " Wait a seco-"
" I need to ask you something " Naruto said cutting her off and taking a seat in one of her chairs. " Naruto you need to leave can't this wait till later, I'm b-"
" Did you lie to me when you said you didn't know why Hinata had left all those years ago?" He questioned leaving Sakura speechless. Sakura avoided Naruto's gaze " where is this coming from?"
" What's going on? " Sasuke Uchiha emerged from what appear to be the kitchen with no expression. Sakura cursed under her breath " Didn't I tell you to stay put." Sasuke shrugged his shoulders. " Teme's here too!?" Naruto said shocked looking between the two. " Naruto it's not what it looks like" Sakura said trying to defuse the situation. " Naruto cringed and held up a hand " Look It doesn't matter at this point, do you or do you not know why Hinata left all those years ago?"
" Yes" Sasuke answered for her. Sakura shot him a look that said "what are you doing", as he took a seat adjacent to Naruto. " We both do actually.. So enough of the lies I'll tell you exactly what you need to know."
Summary: They use to be great friends but, after a confession, some heart break and a lot of avoiding they grew apart. Now after almost five years they finally reunite in a cafe and now are co-workers!? Will Naruto and Hinata regain their friendship? or will they become something more…..
A/N: Hey guys this chapter is a tough one as well but it's needed for the story you will understand later please just bear with me it gets better trust me and enjoy
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"Ok Sakura you can do this" Sakura had been standing out side the entrance of the cafeteria for ten minutes scared out of her mind and hoping the great Gods In the sky would come down before her and strike her with luck. Because after what happened last week, her usual nerves of steel were shattered. Her chest fluttered as she recalled the night at the falling leaf.
Sasuke hadn't said a word to her before he so demandingly and almost territorially took her hand and rushed her out from the crowd, His breathing irregular, frustration staining his face. Once away from every one he remained silent and she was the first to speak. " What the hell are you doing!" She yelled shocked by his actions. The Uchiha looked at her and squeezed her hand tighter, he opened his mouth to speak but couldn't find the right words. He had never been good at talking to people he always came off too harsh. " ....don't go over there anymore" was the only thing he managed to say.
"Huh?" She said squinting her eyes confusingly at him. "What's that suppose to mean?"
Sasuke remained quite and looked away from her gaze but continued to squeeze her hand tightly.
Sakura grew inpatient and tears began to collect in her eyes. She was tired of the way he was treating her, she wasn't just some puppet he could string along like nothing. " Look! " she stated angrily " If you have nothing to say to me then let me go Sasuke!" She tried to remove her hand from his grasp but he didn't budge. Sasuke faced her again but this time stared at her intensely, as if he figured out what he was going to do. This only confused Sakura even more and she tried once again to move away.
Then something happened that the Pinkette would never forget. Sasuke pulled her towards him and before she could react, crashed his lips firmly against hers. The force caused Sakura to stumbled backwards with Sasuke in suit, but she was able to regained her balance. Time seemed to freeze at that very moment, her emerald eyes widened at the realization of the event that was currently taking place. Sasuke freaking uchiha, the one and only guy she had ever loved in her entire life was kissing her? Was this even real? Sakura shifted in his grasp trying to test the reality of the situation but only causing Sasuke to tighten his grip even more around her and deepen the kiss. It was as if he was scared she was going to run away or something.
Dream or not Sakura was overwhelmed with emotion, who knew that with just a kiss all her worries could just fly away. Her eyes slowly fluttered shut as she relaxed into the kiss, her tense shoulders drooped, her clenched fists released and moved to his chest. And before this magical moment could end she moved her lips gently against his. The two stood there in each other's embrace for what felt like hours, their lips molding perfectly together in union, they didn't care about where they were or who was watching, all that mattered was each other. They only stopped when they were alerted by a loud familiar shriek that boomed through out the club and when security came whooshing by them. He then took her by the hand and they both rushed to the scene of the fight not saying a word about what took place.
After that event Sakura began to avoid Sasuke out of fear that he would say it was a mistake or that what happened that night didn't mean anything. She even made Naruto drive him to school now that his car was fixed. But the avoiding had become so obvious that her friends started to take notice and she didn't want anyone else to know what happen until she was fully sure herself. So now here she was trying to face her fears and talk to Sasuke before everyone arrived for lunch.
Looking around making sure the coast was clear, she took one more sneaky peek at her unaware prey. Sasuke sat at there usual lunch table staring out the window in deep thought with out a care in the world. The Pinkette couldn't help but gawk dreamingly at him as she clinged onto the nearby wall for support. "Ah I'm not even near him yet and he's already got me light headed" she said whimsically. Her eyes became saucers and she quickly slapped her hand over her mouth realizing she said that statement out loud. The daydreaming Uchiha slowly shifted his attention from the window to her, raising an eyebrow with a " Hn" sound escaping his lips.
Sakura's face turned as pink as her hair " Oh god he heard you Wow real smooth Sakura real smooth curse my big mouth " she reprimanded. The two stared at each other neither of them daring to look away. Now that she had caught his attention she had no choice but to go up to him. " It's now or never, come on you got this your not in high school anymore your grown woman damn it !" Sakura nodded to her self and began an unintentional robot march towards Sasuke, his gaze following her the whole way there. She shakily plopped down in the seat across from him and her eyes firmly glued to the table. " Uh....hi " was the only thing she managed to squeak out. Sasuke stared at Sakura's meek state with out a stitch of emotion. " Hi yourself " he snapped back at her, catching her attention. Sakura's head instantly shot up to meet his gaze and was shocked to see that the Uchiha was fuming. Was he mad.....at HER?
His whole demeanor left a bad taste in Sakura's mouth, so she wasted no time bringing up the awkward subject. " Look about the other night " she quickly blurted out. Sasuke raised a hand to stop her from saying anymore " Stop, this is not the place to talk about this kinda stuff we'll talk when we're alone" he said a bit harshly " Or will that make you uncomfortable too?"
Sakura couldn't believe the attitude he was giving her, What was going through his head right now? Did that night at the club mean nothing to him? " What are you talking about? " she snapped at him. " All I wanted to know is why did yo-"
Sasuke gave her a glare that screamed shut up " I said Another time "
" Fine whatever! " she barked back at him crossing her arms and swallowing back her tears. " And aren't we alone right now?"
Sasuke pointed to a table in the far back corner where a very depressed Naruto uzumaki sat, his head resting on the table. Sakura's eyes widened at the sight.
" He's been that way ever since THAT night" Sasuke stated.
Sakura looked sadly at the blond, he looked broken, bag's hung under his eyes from loss of sleep, his hair looked wild from lack of grooming and she could see what looked like a five o'clock shadow forming along his jaw line. He was a shell of his usually bright sunny self. " Oh god not him too" Sakura mumbled under her breath.
Sasuke turned towards her intrigued by her comment " What do you mean by him too?" He questioned.
" Hinata's been acting the same way" she answered quietly. Naruto lifted his head from his arms at the sound of Hinata's name. " She has been out of it for days walking into walls, dropping plates, I heard the manager at our job had to make her take a few days off she was performing so bad" Sakura sighed sadly at the thought of the Hyugas's Sad state " Poor girl."
Naruto's head plopped back down onto the table with a " THUNK" alerting the duo. Sakura got up from her seat and walked over to him quickly. " Naruto" Sakura called to him, concerned. But Naruto didn't respond. Sakura placed a hand to his back in a comforting manner " Hey don't be that way talk to us....what's going on hmmmm?"
Naruto shifted his body away from her " I don't want to talk Sakura-chan."
Sakura sighed and walked around the table so that she was right in front of him " I already wheedled the story out of Hinata, I just want to know what was going on in your mind at the moment.. You know, get your perspective"
Sakura heard him sigh and knew she had broken him. " I-I just wanted to protect her" Naruto blurted out boldly not raising his head from the table " I didn't mean for all this to happen"
Sakura leaned over the table so that she was close enough to properly hear what he was saying " But protect her from what though Naruto? she didn't seem like she was in any trouble, in fact none of us were" she said loudly and looking back at Sasuke.
Naruto slowly raised his head and Sakura was able to see just how worked up he was about this situation. " Ok maybe not you guys but she was, there was some piece of shit guy with fluffy white hair who was after her and I mean really AFTER her I caught him looking at her chest a few times " Naruto said pleadingly. " Seriously! he looked like if he had any opportunity to be alone with Hinata he was gonna rip her clothes off and-"
" Ok I get it he looked like a full on pervert, Now go on" Sakura said growing impatient.
" There was no way in Hell I was gonna let that FUCKING CLOWN wrap his Nasty pasty fingers around my sweet little Hinata, so I did what any logical friend would do and tried to get her the hell out of there" Naruto said loudly getting riled up recalling the events. " But then Mr Casper the fucking friendly ghost got in my way."
" So then you beat him....up?" Sakura asked confused.
" You bet your ass I did and I would've kept pummeling that bastard over and over again until he was fucking blind , that way I would know for sure he wouldn't look at Hinata like that ever again, but security broke us up." Naruto yelled.
Sakura put a hand to her head in frustration and breathed out " The amount of times you've managed to get into fights baffles me. Can't you just sit down and have a regular conversation."
" I was mad Sakura-chan, Unbelievably, Ridiculously, mad and I'm not even sure if it was just because of that Fucking Floppy headed Shit " Naruto argued slumping in his seat " I think I was mad at Hinata too and if you asked me why I couldn't tell you even today."
" Let me ask you this Dobe do you have a thing for Hinata or what " Sasuke asked joining the two at the table.
Naruto's mouth hung open at sasuke's question, he was instantly taken back to night at the club when Hinata asked him a similar question " Tell me something Naruto-kun are you really doing this as a concerned friend or ....as something else"
Naruto fisted his hair in frustration "Ugh.. I Don't- I don't know!..... Hinata has always been someone very special to me..but....to think about her that way.....feels wrong a-and sorta right all at the same time...it's....so weird."
Sasuke sighed in annoyance " Your really oblivious you know that!" Sasuke leaned in close to Naruto, startling him " WELL YOU BETTER FIGURE IT OUT THEN AND FAST " he said loudly and plainly.
Naruto blinked serval times in confusion " I just need some time alright, All I can think about right now is what an ass hole I was to her.. errrr I'm Such an idiot! " Naruto groaned griping his hair even tighter. " I need to apologize "
" Well apologize then!" Ino yelled entering the cafeteria with their group and a ton of others students. She happily skipped over to the trio with a bento bag carefully clutched at her side. " Hey why wasn't I invited to this meeting, I happen to care a great deal about Naruto and Bunny too" she wined. Soon all their friends caught up and began crowding around the table.
" I agree with Ino-San what ever you did to my cousin you need to apologize immediately and when you do tell her to call her father, he hasn't been able to get in contact with her and he's driving me mad" Neji stated.
Naruto looked up at Neji " Don't you think I tried, she won't pick up her phone for me either and she's been avoiding me like I'm some kinda disease or something." Naruto slammed his fist on the table " I Fucked up...badly."
Sakura rubbed Naruto's back in an effort to calm him down. " Relax Naruto, look just go over her house and apologize to her face" Sakura glanced up at Sasuke " it's better to say what's on your mind instead of keeping it all built up and I bet she will appreciate that you were brave enough to say it in person " she said to Naruto but her eyes never leaving sasuke's.
Sasuke scoffed " She's right Dobe,tell her to stop avoiding you and talk it out " Sasuke said looking back at Sakura with equal intensity. Naruto looked back and forth between Sasuke and Sakura " Um.... Thanks guys...am I.. missing something here." He Questioned.
No!" The duo said in union quickly looking away from each other.
" Liars, but i'll investigate that later, right now lets get back to Hinata maybe you should bring her a gift to REALLY emphasize the I'm sorry " Tenten said taking a seat next to naruto.
Ino instantly perked up " Ooo I know you can get her flowers from my shop"
" I'll give you fifty percent off " she sang trying to persuade him.
Fine " Naruto finally said causing Ino to jump up and down in excitement.
" I just hope she can forgive me tetbaiyo"
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Hinata shifted under her heated covers, trying to fight the cold nipping at her feet. With no job to go to, she had been spending her days off inside, curled up on her couch watching tv. Call it crazy but she was scared to go outside, she feared that she would run into another one of her friends and they would bother her about the events that took place that horrid night. Or worse, she would run into the very man she had been trying to avoid the most. A deep stinging pain, attacked her heart, when she even attempted to recall the events of that night, there was no way she was ready to discuss it with anymore people yet. Talking about it with Sakura stressed her out enough. She was pretty sure her inbox was full on her phone from all of the messages she had been receiving, she hadn't dared to check any of them.
Hinata couldn't help but laugh at the irony, Just when she thought she had repaired her relationships with everyone after all these years, she was back in the same situation again. Hinata cursed her self repeatedly, she should've stuck to her gut in the beginning and just avoided HIM, instead of getting hurt over and over again like this, was love really like this, so sad and painful? Or was she just like her father had always called her...Weak.
Hinata pulled her knees into her chest, if only there was something to distract herself, She couldn't stand sitting here and soaking in her own depression. Just then the door bell rung startling her. She quietly hopped to her feet and tip toed to the door to peek and see who it was. She said a silent prayer that it wouldn't be HIM standing out there. Standing on her toes she Squinted her eyes, and tried to make out who it was through the peek hole. To her surprise it wasn't anyone she expected.
Hinata slowly unlocked and shakily opened the door " Ah.. Toneri-kun what are you doing here?" she hadn't seen him since the night he dropped her off, but then again she hadn't been to school in the past few days.
Toneri stood bashfully in her door way swaying back in forth on his heels, he appeared nervous for some reason. He wore a green scarf, a close fitting brown jacket along with some black pants and shoes. He cleared his throat, " ahem.. Hello Hinata-san you look um...comfortable"
Hinata looked down at her clothes and flushed, she was still wearing her pj's and bunny slippers " Oh my.. do you mind giving me a second i'll be right back" she blurted out embarrassingly.
Toneri didn't even get a chance to reply before she quickly slammed the door and rushed to her room to change. " What did he want? Was he gonna bug her about the other night? Hinata struggled to put on her coffee colored sweater and wobbled to the front door. What ever it was she hoped she could handle it. She took a deep breath before she opened the door again, she instantly felt bad for leaving him out there when she saw him rubbing his hands together to stay warm. " Please C-Come in sorry about that " she said waving a hand directing him inside.
Toneri shook his head and followed her, his eyes wandered around the apartment in awe as he took in its beauty " Wow, may I say Hinata-San your apartment is quite the attraction, I haven't seen a dwelling this lovely before."
" Thank you, I'm glad you like it" she said taking his coat. " Can I get you some tea?.. it was pretty cold out there" she said still feeling guilty.
Toneri waved a hand at her kind Gesture " No no please don't trouble yourself, I actually didn't plan on staying long" he then reached down towards his bag on the floor and began digging into it, Hinata watched silently puzzled. He pulled out three black note books and a few papers and handed it to her. " You've been out of school for a while, so I thought I'd bring you the notes you missed as well as the work sheet's."
Hinata's heart melted at his kindness as she hugged the items close to her chest. She couldn't figure out why toneri was always so nice to her, she didn't really know much about him,
they rarely hung out and when they did it was mostly at school and plus there was always something unsettling about him that she could not figure out. Which in turn made her a little uncomfortable around him, but he didn't seem to mind, he was alway just...there. Hinata could recall her first day at the university wandering through the hall's unable to find her class, then out of no there he was standing right before her smiling gently. He reached a hand out to help her with no hesitation, like he had known her his whole life or something.
" Thank you so much Toneri-kun" she said smiling lightly at him " You really didn't hav-
" Nonsense" Toneri started " I wouldn't be able to call myself your friend if I didn't, plus-" Toneri walked closer toward Hinata and took both her hands " It was worth getting a chance to see your beautiful smile again." Hinata's cheeks redden at the realization and a bit of his words, she was indeed smiling, which confused her. Her eyes darted back to Toneri's, which were now filled with concern. " How are you doing?" He asked his hands tightening around hers a little too tightly in fact.
Hinata's gaze immediately hit the floor " What do you mean?" She questioned, she knew exactly what he was talking about but hoped he would back off and understand. Toneri knitted his eyebrows, obviously realizing something was up, " Are you still thinking about that guy- it's ok if you don't want to talk about it." Toneri smiled gently at her and lightly raised a hand to tuck a strain of Hinata's hair behind her ear, Hinata shivered at the contact, he was always a little too affectionate. " I understand completely I just hate to see you so sad." His hand now moved from her ears to the side of her face.
" I-it's nothing there's just a lot of drama going on I'll be fine, sorry for worrying you" Hinata tried to move away but Toneri followed her. " No it's not fine, Hinata-San when's the last time you've left the house?" Toneri asked seriously. Hinata looked down refusing to answer him, causing Toneri to be more concerned. " Ok that does it, Come with me" Toneri took Hinata's hand again and started walking towards the door. Hinata panicked, " Wait where are we going" she questioned.
" Some where that's not here" Toneri grabbed a lavender coat that was hanging in Hinata's closet " Here put this on" He said handing her the coat. But Hinata refuse to move, she stood there frozen her eyes not leaving the ground. She didn't want to leave the comforts of her apartment, she was still scared. " I-I don't want to go" she whispered.
Toneri turned to her and frowned, she was shaking and looked as if she was on the verge of tears. He walked over to her and kneeled so that he could face her properly " Hinata-san, please you can't stay here and hide forever" he said softly.
Hinata bit down hard on her lip, she knew he was right but still fear took over her. " I-I'm scared.. I ca-" Toneri suddenly took her chin in his hand and forced her to look at him. " Don't worry..I won't let anything happen to you" he said boldly. His eyes never left hers making sure she knew his words were true.
Hinata stared back into his eyes, she couldn't figure out any reason not to trust him, but something felt off, nevertheless she pushed those thoughts to the side and came back to reality. Her face grew red as she realized how close they were and she instantly jumped back. Toneri couldn't help but smirk at her actions. " So won't you join me Hinata-San?"
Hinata remained silent with hesitation, but eventually nodded her head " Ok.. sure."
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" oooo I can't believe what an idiot Naruto is being " Ino squealed tightening in her fist in frustration. Her, Tenten, and Sakura had all decided to go for walk and try out this new restaurant that had opened that wasn't too far from their university. Their conversation started out regularly, they talked about what they would try when they got there, but when a certain menu item came up that reminded them of a certain person there conversation had shifted immediately.
" Yeah I know, when is he going to realize he likes Hinata already, I swear that idiot can be so slow sometimes" Sakura agreed. The two girls turned around to look at Tenten who was unusually quite and trailing behind them. " Ten.. Is there something wrong?" Ino asked concerned.
Tenten snapped her head up " Huh!... No I'm fine it's just that...what if.." she trailed off and started to mumble something the girls couldn't understand. Sakura stopped walking and waited for Tenten to catch up to her." We can't hear you.. speak up what's eating you?"
Tenten glanced to her side before she exhaled sharply " What if he really doesn't love her?"
Sakura's eyes widened and Ino came to a complete stop. The shock of her words silenced the three.
" T-That's ridiculous Tenten do even hear yourself right now" Sakura said brushing her off. Ino ran back towards the two to join the conversation. " Yeah, think about it Hinata was the only one who never stop caring about Naruto from the very beginning egging, even as far back as when the whole town practically turned there back on him" Ino preached. " what man in there right mind wouldn't love her after all that."
Tenten shrugged her shoulders " I don't know, it's just when you look at the events that took place it just doesn't add up" Tenten retorted.
Sakura raised an eyebrow " what do you mean by that?"
" Well for one thing he did use to have a crush on you Sakura? Even when Hinata was right there, then after he got over you he not only indirectly rejected Hinata, he started dating serval other women.... I mean...Who does that to the person they love? Tenten said clenching her jaw in anger.
Sakura and Ino looked at Tenten in shock, then at each other. Sakura could see the worry taking over Tenten, she really did care about Hinata a lot . Sakura pulled Tenten into a side hug," I think the problem is that Naruto doesn't know what it is to be in love. "
Tenten looked up at Sakura in confusion " I don't understand?"
Sakura patted tenten's head and continued, " Well think about it, Naruto grew up practically his whole life alone, he had no parents to come home to and tell them they loved him and there was a point in his life where he had no friends what's so ever". Sakura started to walk with Tenten and kept talking " Remember when we were little, and he use to run around town pulling pranks and destroying things"
Tenten nodded her head " Yeah my parents when they were alive, told me to stay away from him. Everyone use to call him the Demon fox boy because those whiskers he has. "
" Well imagine how lonely it was for him to be isolated like that, I bet you he did all that stuff for attention, just so he could have someone take interest in him for second, plus the girl friends he did have were..let's be honest complete scumbags." Sakura reasoned.
" Remember the one that stole all his tuition money, spent it on drugs, alcohol AND a new car and then tried to blame it on her cat.. I mean honestly where did he find those girls? there was no love in those relationships." said sakura.
" Oh I get it" Ino started, " So your saying that the reason he hasn't been able to realize he loves Hinata is because he never experienced any form of love before and he dated all those women because he was searching for it?"
" Exactly, poor guy is so lost its ridiculous, he even started liking me to compete against Sasuke like it was some game or something" Sakura responded shaking her head.
" I mean do you see the way he lights up when he's with Hinata, his smile is so bright it's blinding, he would spend every second with her if he could trust me...If that's not love I don't know what is "
Tenten smiled lightly " I hope you guys are right I just... feel so bad for Hinata"
Both Ino and Sakura nodded there heads in agreement. " I just hope she holds on a little longer it's seems like he's slowly starting to get it now, man do I wish I could confront him but I know Hinata would hate me if I did that" Sakura said sighing. When Sakura looked at Naruto and Hinata's relationship she couldn't help but compare it to her own with Sasuke. Both of them were fighting to be acknowledged by the ones they loved. All Sakura could do now was support Hinata like she had been doing for her.
" Uh...Guys....Naruto better figure it out fast because it might already be too late" Ino said directing the two other girls attentions forward.
Sakura and Tenten followed Ino gaze to a white truck pulling up along the curb down the street. Emerging from the car was none other than Hinata herself, along with a familiar face that the girls could not pin point.
" Holy crap it's Hinata, what the hell is she doing here? no one has seen or heard from her in days " Sakura said in a hush tone, staring dumbfounded at the pair.
" More importantly who the hell is that's yummy piece of MAN she's with and WHERE has he been my whole life " Ino said licking her lips and ogling the mysterious fellow.
" Ino please it's not the ti-" Sakura was interrupted by Tenten swiftly grabbing her and Ino by the arm and pulling them behind a wall. " Shhhh There coming this way" Tenten whispered pressing her pointer finger firmly against her lips. "Wonderf-" Ino started before Sakura clamped her hand against her mouth to silence her. The three girls bodies clenched up when they realized that they were getting closer, They thought they had been discovered but to there relief the pair walked right past the ally they had been hiding in with out even so much as a glance. They all in union released the stressful breaths they had been holding in.
" Ok the back was not nearly as impressive as the front but we can work on that" Ino said still focused on the man in question.
" Never mind that, what the hell is going on? I thought Hinata was still coo coo for Naruto?" Tenten said peering out of the ally and watching Hinata and her companion enter a restaurant.
Sakura rubbed her temples in frustration, " I know me too, this is bad we were so close damnit! Who does that guy think he is ruining my babies relationship! and why does he look so familiar" Sakura stomped her feet she was so mad, she could spit. Tenten came back into the ally with a sigh " More bad news guys, they went into the same exact restaurant we were going to."
Everyone let out an ughh sound and slumped to the ground. " Great, there's no way we can all
go in there now Hinata will flip out" Sakura said raking her fingers through her hair. " Your right! We can't all go!" Ino started " I'll go by my self then! don't worry guys I got this thank me later" she then started running out of the ally reeking of lust but Tenten grabbed her arm to stop her. " Nice try " Tenten said sarcastically.
" Come on, you guys all have men in your life what's wrong with this kitty getting some action from that fluffy haired hunk, I'm sure Hinata wouldn't mind it's a win win" Ino whined.
" Wait fluffy haired.." Sakura said trailing off in thought, scenes from the fateful night at the club flooded her mind. " Ah Guys! Now I remember who that guy is...He's from the club the one Naruto beat the shit out of!" Sakura smiled at her remembrance.
" You mean the perv!" Ino shrieked her hands flung to the sides of her head and she fisted her hair. " Gross, he just lost like a million attractive points."
Tenten began to panick " W-well what's he doing with her?! Is she in some kinda trouble?! omg we Have to save her!"
Sakura grabbed Tenten and began shaking her " Ten Calm down let's not jumped to conclusions, that's how we get into trouble you saw what happen to Naruto and Sasuke a few times."
Tenten took a deep breath and exhaled " Your right, I'm sorry"
" ok I got a glimpse of her when she was walking by, she seemed fine in fact I think I could see almost a smile growing on her face" Sakura reasoned. " Maybe there friends or something?"
" Well let's go find out we can sneak in through the back, that's way they don't see us " Tenten said walking ahead of the girls. Ino and Sakura scurried behind her and tried to catch up.
Meanwhile Hinata and Toneri were ordering food inside of the restaurant. Toneri stared at the still obviously depressed Hinata who was staring out the window and resting her head on her hand. " So what do you think of this place" Toneri said trying to lighten the mood. Hinata however didn't respond, still staring out the window in deep thought. Toneri frowned looking at her demeanor, you could tell in her eyes that depression was really eating away at her, so this guy must have mean't a lot to her. Toneri cringed at the possibilities, lover, ex lover, close friend, family? Who ever he was Toneri despised him. " Did your boyfriend ever call you after what happen" Toneri said testing the waters. Hinata's head spun in his direction in alarmed, her deep thoughts interrupted" H-He's Not my-"
" But you like him right ?" Toneri ask more demandingly. He could feel his his blood boiling as he waited for her response. Hinata's eyes widened at his question, how was he able to read her so easily? Her shoulders rose and her line of vision shifted as she became suddenly nervous by his question, which in turn made Toneri even more curious. " Well?"
" Ok yes Yes! I like him" Hinata blurted under pressure her cheeks staining with embarrassment.
Toneri became irritated. Someone like that didn't deserve Hinata's love, How was it possible for Hinata to even stand being in the same room with that loser, sure he had a decent face but other than that there was nothing really special about him. He had a horrible attitude, and anger issues from what he could tell. Toneri loathed the idea of Hinata liking any guy, but at least pick someone who's half way decent.
" But, I want.... I want to stop" Hinata stuttered out. Toneri looked at her confusingly causing her to clarify her statement " I want to get over him and love someone else."
Toneri couldn't help but smirk a little bit at her words. She had made the right decision, after all she couldn't be with anyone else, she belonged to him. Now that he knew that that other guy was out of the picture, all he had to do was convince her. " I apologize Hinata-San but I don't know the full story so I'm a little confused....you like him..yet you don't want to?" He said purposely trying to get more info out of her. Hinata let out a sigh, she began to consider telling Toneri about her issues, he seemed like a good listener and she wasn't comfortable telling any of her other friends yet since they were some what involved in the situation, plus she could trust him....right?" Ok...its started all the way back in high school."
Hinata poured her heart out to Toneri, revealing details her own close friends didn't even know. Toneri listen closely nodding his head and comforting her when he felt it was necessary. They were so engrossed in there conversation in fact that they didn't notice a group of girls staring at them in the distance.
"Can you hear what there saying" Tenten said peering over her menu. The girls had managed to sneak there way into the restaurant and now were seated three tables away from them near the window's. " Yeah...sort of she's telling him what happened between her and Naruto." Sakura said sneakily looking over her seat at the duo. Tenten face palmed " Ugh why does she trust this creep so much...are they dating now or something?"
" Well with that face who could blame her " Ino said causing the others girls to roll their eyes.
" Shhhh...I think I just heard her say she wants to give up on Naruto" Sakura whispered.
" WHATT!???" Ino yelled drawing attention to herself, both Tenten and Sakura slammed their hands over Ino's mouth forcing her to fall back in the sofa chair. People in the shop began staring at all of them and fear once again took over. The three quickly sunk down in there seats to avoid being seen by their targets. " Ino you PIG, what if Hinata noticed us!" Sakura whispered/yelled. Tenten peered over their seat at the two," It's ok there still wrapped up in there conversation."
" Erghhh guys this is not good what if bunny starts dating this guy before Naruto gets a chance to talk to her" Ino whined her bottom lip sticking out with a pout.
" Over my dead body! I put too much into trying to get Naruto and Hinata together I'm not gonna just let some dude slide in ruin them, they belong together I don't care how good looking he is " Sakura raged taking an anger gulp of her drink. " We just need a plan."
" Way ahead of you " Tenten said with an very alarming smile daunting her face.
Ino and Sakura became weary " What did you do" they said simultaneously.
" Oooh I may or may not have put enough laxative in his drink to make him have the runs for weeks" Tenten said with a tinge of humor in her voice. Sakura's mouth gaped " Omg TEN are you trying to get us arrested, when i said we needed a plan I meant a way to separate the two of them NOT poisoning the guy!.
" Well they'll definitely be separated after that" Tenten chuckled " Look he's about to drink it!"
" Ah SHIT why are we so unlucky today!" Sakura said in a panicked voice and staring out the window. " "What its just diarrhea for a few weeks relax " Tenten commented. Sakura grabbed both Ino and Tenten by the shoulders and spun them around " No look out the window down the street."
Both girls leaned forward and squinted trying to get a better look. Coming down the street was none other than Sasuke and Naruto walking and having what seem like their normal loud debates. " Oh no W-What do we do " Ino said now also panicking. " We stop them that's what we do" Tenten said springing out of her seat and sprinting to the back door. " Come on Ino Hinata does not need anymore drama right now" Sakura said taking Ino's arm and following Tenten.
" Ughh why are you being such an ass, just tell me what's going on already" Naruto wined as he sped walked to keep up with Sasuke. " Just give it a rest already nothing happened between me and Sakura" Sasuke responded looking straight ahead. Naruto quickly ran around Sasuke so he was face to face with him. " Cut the crap..ok, I've seen the way you two have been acting around each other, avoiding eye contact, Sakura making me give you rides to school, everyone's been talking and I'm just gonna be blunt, after the night at the club did you guys have a one night stand or something?
" HEY YOU GUYS!!" A familiar voice yelled from down the street. "Well damn, It's like she heard me, Yo Sakura-chan what's up" Naruto said jogging with his hands in his pockets to meet her half way sasuke walking quickly behind him in fear of what he might say. Sakura rested her hands on her knees as she leaned over to catch her breath, the girls right behind her. " What are ha... What are you doing...here" she said in between breaths. " I heard there was this new restaurant that opened up, so I wanted to check it out, I got Sasuke to somehow tag along." Naruto said looking down at her. Sakura looked over at Sasuke who had now caught up, the moment their eyes met she couldn't look away, there was so much she still wanted to say to him but she knew there was more important matters at hand. Sakura shook her head clearing her mind and the blush that dawned her face and faced Naruto again. " W-well we were just in there and let me tell you the food was disgusting isn't that right girls." Ino and Tenten looked confused for a second but quickly shook their heads. " So yeah don't waste your money you should eat some where else." Naruto's eyes squinted " Hmm i don't really know about that, you say ramen sucks but that stuff is delicious, so I think I'll try the food for my self before I judge." Naruto said walking past her.
Sakura followed close behind him and yet again threw herself in front of him " Wait maybe I should give ramen another try, in fact how about we all go and get some together, on me at ichiraku's" She said pleadingly. " They have ramen here and I heard it might even be better than ichiraku's, which I highly doubt but I'll never get know if I don't try it Sakura-chan so I'll pass" he said patting her shoulders and again walking around her. Then it was Ino and tenten's turn to try and stop him. " Oooo Naruto you never did tell me what flowers you wanted from my shop" Ino started. " And weren't me and you suppose to go boxing?" Tenten added. Naruto scrunched up his face in confusion " What the hell is up with you guys!?" Sakura was about to turn around and join them, when she felt someone bump into her. She looked up to see it was Sasuke, " S-sorry" she whispered and began to turn around when Sasuke grabbed her shoulders making her face him. Sakura's eyes widened and that same blush that she pushed away began to grow on her face again. He lowered his head, so that his lips hovered over her ear. She could feel his warm breath tickle it and scrunched up her shoulders, her once light pink blush scorching red." S-sasuke- kun w-"
" What's going on?" He whispered cutting her off. Sakura shivered,a part of her was a little disappointed that he was just trying to whisper to her but she recovered " The restaurant, look in the window who do you see" she whispered. Sasuke looked over her shoulder at the restaurant window where he saw Hinata chatting away with her pale companion. " Hn so that's it." Sakura lightly pushed Sasuke away from her body shocking him a bit. " Now that you understand, will you help stop that idiot." She said looking away awkwardly. Sasuke eyes relaxed, now being able to see her face he understood why she had pushed him. She was blushing heavily and he knew that he was the cause of it, she was definitely embarrassed and he was loving every second of it. " Fine " he said a smirk tugging his lips. He walked past her to reach Naruto, purposely brushing his arm against hers in the process. His satisfaction sparked when he heard her squeak.
" Yo Dobe, I've lost interest lets go." Sasuke said dragging Naruto by the back of his collar. " HEY! WAIT A SEC TEME.....LET ME GO" Naruto yelled thrashing and squirming as Sasuke dragged him along. The girls all let out a breath of relief , " Oh thank god that would have been ugly" Ino muttered. Tenten and Sakura nodded in agreement. " Yeah now, let's high tail our asses out of here I think we had a enough nonsense for the day" Tenten said. The girls were all prepared to walk away and join Sasuke and Naruto when the jingling from the restaurant door opening alarmed them. They all turned around towards the door in what seemed like slow motion, fear striking their hearts. And there it was, their worst fears standing right in front of them, Hinata and Toneri had just exited the restaurant and now were staring at them in utter trauma. No one said anything the group just stood there in what appeared like a staring contest there mouths agape. The only thing that crossed the girls mind at that very moment was that they were Majorly FUCKED.
Hinata gulped, just as she anticipated had come true " W-What are you...What are y-you guys doing here?" She managed to get out. The girls however remained silent trying to come up with an excuse or anything at that moment. " Were you ladies... Spying on us?" Toneri asked for her placing a hand on Hinata's shoulder for support. Sakura and the girls immediately tensed at the question " No!...well not exactly" Sakura started making Hinata frown." Were really just looking out for Hinata honestly we weren't tr-" she was interrupted by a loud " Hinata!?" Sakura closed her eyes in defeat, she knew who that voice was. Hinata's head instantly snapped towards the sound of the voice, her insides twisted, nausea came flooding into her like water, followed by turmoil and sorrow. She never wanted to run more in her life than right now. Naruto had managed to escape Sasuke's grasp, He had tried to recover him but once Naruto had seen Hinata there was no turning back.
He violently ripped Sasuke's hands from his clothing, stretching it and shoved him. Hinata retreated behind Toneri when she saw him start running down the block to meet up with her. She gripped the back of Toneri's shirt and squeeze her eyes shut hoping that he would be gone once she opened them. " It's ok Hinata-San remember my words" Toneri whispered getting in a defensive stance. " Hi...na..Hinata" Naruto breathed out. He looked over at her and became saddened by her response to seeing him. He swallowed back his anxiety and began to speak, " Please....Can we...talk?" Sakura, Ino and Tenten could only watch in sadness at the scene taking place right In front of them. Hinata began trembling and Toneri took it as a sign to speak up " You and her have nothing discuss your effort is futile" he seethed.
Naruto's gaze Sharpen toward's Toneri " I wasn't talking to you." He began an angry march towards Toneri, until he was standing right in front of him. " You just Don't know when to shut your mouth do ya, its fine though looks like I'll just have to kick your ass again for you to get it " Naruto said rolling up his sleeves. " You just don't enjoy hearing the truth! You've done nothing but cause pain to this girl and now you think you can just walk in give her some half ass apology and then everything will be ok?. She deserves better than this why not just leave her alone and stop pretending like you care about her!?" Toneri argued back walking closer towards Naruto. Naruto became engulfed with rage he reached over and grabbed Toneri by his collar lifting him up slightly " SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!" He yelled in his face. " YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ME AND HINATA'S RELATIONSHIP, I CARE MORE ABOUT HINATA THAN EVEN MYSELF SHE IS EVERYTHING TO ME!" Tears once again began streaming down Hinata's face. " Naruto stop it your taking this too far" Sakura said trying to defuse the situation. " STAY OUT OF THIS, THERES NO WAY I'M JUST GONNA SIT HERE AND LET THIS BASTER SAY LIES" Naruto raged.
" HA lies you say, if there lies then why is this girl in tears, obviously she must not be feeling this care that you supposedly give to her " Toneri responded with almost wicked smirk across his face. Naruto loosened his grip and looked over at Hinata. " Hinata...You can't....you can't really believe that... That I don't care about you" Naruto said in a low tone of voice. Hinata's gazed met the floor and Naruto felt his stomach sink. Hinata then slowly walked over to the two and faced Naruto surprising him, " Let him go" she demanded.
Naruto felt a tinge of pain slash his heart, he released his grip on Toneri completely, his gaze never leaving her's." Hinata...please can we just-." Hinata grabbed Toneri's hand while still glaring up at Naruto. " Don't you EVER do anything like this again you hear me?" She said in a low threatening voice. Another painful slash grazed his heart, Hinata had never looked at him like that before. What happened to that sweet, innocent smile she wore when ever they spoke. Or that light bubbly laugh she'd let out when he told a joke and then try to conceal. Where was that soothing voice that made him feel like nothing in the world could ever hurt him again. What happened to the Hinata he had worked so hard to get back again, the one he wanted to be with always. The one standing before him was none of the sorts, this one gazing up at him with such an vexing stare was destroyed, her eyes were filled with nothing but misery, misery that he had put there? Hinata pulled Toneri in the opposite direction and walked way from the scene not looking back. " Hinata! Hinata wait a second!" Naruto called I after her, but she refused to turn around and keep walking. His head drooped to the ground in defeat and Sasuke placed a hand on his shoulder in an effort to show some simpathy. " Let's go Dobe, were starting to make a scene" he said quietly. People from all places came out their stores and we're now staring at the group, some were even on the phone with what was sounded like the police.
Just then Naruto's head shot up and something else replaced the sorrow in his eyes. " HINATA!" he called after her again placing his hands to the side of his face, making sure he was loud enough to be heard. " I'm not gonna give up, I will get you to speak to me, you and I well be together again we'll both be happy this time You hear me!!!." Apparently his words striked a nerve because she suddenly stopped walking completely, Toneri looking down at her in confusion. " I know you have some resentment towards me, some of it I understand some it I'm still confused by, but I want you to know I will never make you cry again Hinata and I will do what it takes to earn your trust again just you wait Watch I'll never go back on my word!" Toneri tugged at Hinata's arm trying to get her to walk again, " Hinata-San what are you doing let's leave you don't need to listen to this nonsense " he pleaded, but Hinata ignored him and turned around. She put her hands to the side of her face and yelled back at him " Well see about that!" She said with tears in her eyes, "I accept your challenge." She then turned around a continued walking, Toneri running behind her. Sakura ran up to comfort Naruto once again. " Hey it's ok everything will work ou-" Sakura looked up to see Naruto smiling. " W-what are you smiling about!?" She questioned. Naruto laughed at her reaction " Well let's just say I'm really looking forward to something."
" Hinata-San what you did back there wasn't wise, now he will never leave you alone" Toneri said starting the engine of his car. " I'm tired of being so cowardly Toneri-kun, running away and hiding like some scared bunny" Hinata said gazing out the car window. " We share the same group of friends and we work at the same cafe so we're bound to run into each other." Toneri let out a sigh as pulled out the parking spot " So what's the plan then?" Hinata turned to face him with a smirk on her face " You said you and your friends were going on a Gokon together right?" Toneri kneaded his eyebrows together " Yes.... Your not thinking of coming are you?" Hinata let out a chuckle " Yup, I'm serious this time Toneri-kun i will give up on Naruto-kun for good." That same sinister smile spread across Toneri's face. Everything was going according to plan." What ever you say Hinata-San."
Summary: They use to be great friends but, after a confession, some heart break and a lot of avoiding they grew apart. Now after almost five years they finally reunite in a cafe and now are co-workers!? Will Naruto and Hinata regain their friendship? or will they become something more…..
A/N : Another chapter for you beautiful people. Just a warning this chapter is a bit angst-ish, I’m trying to make this story as realistic as possible and since it is a romantic drama not all of this story will be happy and fluffy. This chapter is also very important to the story so please enjoy.
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It was Saturday morning and it seemed like everyone was out and about. Though it was the middle of fall the temperature had somehow sky rocketed to a cool seventy five degrees, and before the cold could form its icy grip around konoha again, its citizens wanted to enjoy the day. After all with this kinda of weather who’d want to stay inside Right? Well..Hinata Hyuga would, thats who.
After a miserable week of never ending tests, broken coffee machines, dirty counters, and annoying customers, getting a day off from work was like a gift from the heavens to her. Who cared about going out and enjoying the warm weather when she could lay in her bed, wrapped up in her blanket burrito and dream about when she was younger and didn’t have to deal with all this crap. It was a….well shut up and leave her alone kinda day and that meant there was no way in hell she was getting up earlier than twelve o'clock.
But it seemed like the sun had other plans for her, because just as she was getting ready to get ice cream with her little sister in dream land, the sunlight bursted through her curtains and nearly blinded her.
“AHH for God sakes!” She screamed thrashing and kicking her sheets off of her.
Now officially pissed, Hinata fought furiously with her sheets to defend her from the piercing suns light. She’d been through too much shit this week to give in so easily, she WAS going to get this rest no matter what it took. Rolling over on her side with the sheets and a pillow now covering her head she thought she won the battle and began to drift back to sleep. But then, like the world was practically forcing her to get up, the loud beeping of an alarm clock she did not set sent her flying off her bed.
Hinata rarely raised her voice, she liked to solve her issues through logical reasoning and understanding, but in that very moment Hinata lost it.
“ OK WHO THE HELL SET AN ALARM CLOCK AFTER I SPECIFICALLY SAID I WANTED TO SLEEP IN!!” She yelled, now on her feet and facing the bed.
Hinata’s eyes widened when she saw the bed completely empty with her friends no where in sight. She then turned to the source of the pesky noise to find out it was coming from her own phone, which had a pink sticky note attached to it.
Walking over to her phone and removing the note she began to read it :
Hey Hinata its the girls,
Thanks for letting us stay over, see didn’t we tell you it would be fun? we all had to leave and we didn’t want to wake you up ( btw did you know you talk in your sleep) so we kinda just snuck out,but we also set an alarm on your phone. we heard the weather is suppose to be perfect today, go out and enjoy it instead of staying all coped up in this place. ( and lavender bunny really!? your password was so easy to crack its ridiculous) hope we helped cheer you up a bit,remember were your friends and if you have any issues don’t be afraid to tell us. We really hope we can do this again some time it was amazing thanks,
your friends
PS: we picked out a dress and some shoes from your closet for you to wear tonight and you better wear them Don’t forget 8:00pm The Failing leaf.
Hinata sighed as she slid against the wall behind her and sat on the floor. She wanted to be mad at them but she couldn’t find it in her heart to be, they were just trying to help.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a low grumble that shook her stomach. On the bright side she could go out and have a proper breakfast now for once and oh boy did some Belgium waffles sound good right now.
She was about to walked off to her bathroom to take a shower before her phone vibrated indicating she had a new text message. She was hesitant about answering it right away or taking a shower first, It was probably just her father checking in on her again for like the 50th time this week.
Giving in she decided she’d check and was surprised to see the text was not from her father but Naruto Uzumaki. Hinata threw her head back and laughed at the message he sent her which read : Hey do you wanna get breakfast or something I’m feeling in the mood for something sweet plus you owe me after you ditched me yesterday.
Hinata responded immediately : Wow you know its pretty scary how you always know just what am thinking all the time. And I didn’t ditch you I never said yes.
: Well I’m supposed to I would be failing at my job as your friend if I didn’t and since you wanna get technical you owe me because you didn’t say yes.
Hinata laughed again: Fine you got your self a deal meet me at simply’s waffle house and try not be late this time.
Naruto smirked and responded : IT’S a race then.
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Naruto and Hinata had also exchanged numbers over the past weeks and he was happy they did, texting Hinata had always been so much fun. He quickly rushed to get dress but was interrupted when the door bell rung.
Naruto sighed in annoyance and struggled to put his shirt back on as he headed towards the door. “ Sasuke if thats you right now is not the time for another sparring match I’m busy”
He practically ripped the door off its hinges opening it and was prepared to yell at who ever it was, for bothering him. His mouth hung open in response to who it was at his door “ Nina w-what are you doing here” he asked in shock at her arrival.
In front of him stood none other then the curvy brunette from the coffee shop, but this time dressed like a regular human being. She swapped out her tight red dress and pumps for a mint green hoodie, black leggings and white sneakers. She wore light make up and tied her hair up in a high pony tail.
“ Well its nice to see you too sweetie” she said sarcastically as she walked inside.
She then began to wonder around the apartment, picking up random item’s and looking at them. “ Wow this place is surprisingly clean…..but what happened to all our pictures?”
Naruto ran over and snatched the picture she was holding out of her hand “ Is there something you wanted I was about to head out” he said placing the picture down carefully.
“What? your girl friend can’t come and visit you every once in a while” she said rubbing the side of his arm playfully.
“Yeah that wouldn’t be a problem if you were still my girlfriend” becoming irritated he removed her hand from his arm. “ Now stop messing around and answer the question and oh while your at it explain why you came to my job?”
The brunette laughed obnoxiously at his question “ Getting a little inpatient aren’t we darling fine I’ll tell you.”
“You haven’t been answering my calls, she started wandering around the place yet again. ” we never speak any more and I missed my Naru so I decided to give you a visit…..I have my ways" she said raising an eyebrow.
Naruto placed his hand to his forehead and exhaled “ And was it really necessary to show up dressed like that”
Nina began to play with his shirt collar absentmindedly "Well I thought I might as well make an entrance… did you like it?“she said laughing.
Naruto scoffed and rolled his eyes at her.
” Sooo its been a while, and now that i finally found you, what do you say we catch up" she said biting her lip seductively, her arms locked around his neck.
Naruto couldn’t believe what was happening. Here she was barging into his home touching his stuff and now was trying to get into his pants with out a hey or how ya doing…why did he
date this chick again?
“ Ok now listen” he said trying to get away from her rubbing and groping.
“Yeah I’m listening” she said kissing along his jaw bone, breathing heavily.
“This can’t happen I have to get dressed I’m busy remember”
“ Well let me help you”
She then began to slide her hands under his shirt slowly to undress him and Naruto lost it.
He grabbed both of her arms stopping her from proceeding and lightly pushed her away from him “ I said ENOUGH you need to leave now” he barked while looking at her sternly.
But that didn’t stop her, she smirked and began walking towards him “Oh come on don’t be that way Naru-chan you know i still lov-”
“SHUT UP DON’T YOU DARE SAY IT” he yelled frightening Nina a bit and stopping her from moving. “ I don’t want to hear anymore of your lies you don’t love anyone but your damn self!” he said his voice changing to a painful low tempo.
Nina was shocked at his words and was speechless. Then feeling brave started to walk towards him again “ That’s not true and you know that, I have and always will love you Naru, thats why I keep trying to get in contact with you”
She reached up and placed a hand to his cheek with tears threatening to pour out her eyes “ I want to fix us.”
Naruto’s eyes however, filled with rage as he ripped her hand from his face" Oh yeah and who was one who ruin the relationship in the first place Nina!!“ He yelled ” YOUR THE ONE WHO CHEATED ON ME DON’T FORGET, AND NOT JUST ONE TIME!!“
"AND I ALREADY SAID I WAS SORRY!” She yelled, back tears now falling from her eyes “ Those guys meant nothing to me, I-I was at a bad time in my life and made some horrible decisions but I’ve changed, your the only one I want now.. please Naru”
Naruto remained silent and turned away from her “ J-just Get out” he said pointing to the door.
Nina broke down into a painful sob “ P-Please” she sniffed.
The light make up she wore was now running and smudged against her face. She furiously wiped at it with her sleeve, only making it worse and blackening it.
“ Just one more chance I genuinely love yo-”
Naruto’s teeth clenched at the word love and he spun around “ I SAID GET OUT!! He yelled ” I’m done giving you chances its time for me to move on with my life!“ Naruto hated to be so harsh with her but he knew it was the only way to make her listen. This after all wasn’t the first time this happened to him.
Nina turned around and began to run out of his apartment crying but stopped when she saw his phone vibrating on the table next to the door. Walking over to it slowly; with Naruto unaware she picked up the cell phone. Her eyes widened in shock at the image that appeared along with a message. It was the same chick from Naruto’s job that had been so rude to her, who’s smiling face popped up on the screen.
The icon was her and Naruto making silly faces with their arms around each other, it must have been an old picture because Naruto’s hair was not short but longer and more unruly and the woman’s was the same but a little shorter and less smooth. They both looked about 17 so that meant he knew her for while, which pissed Nina off even more.
The message read: Hey i just left my house and I’m on my way better hurry up slow poke looks like I’m winning this race.
Nina became infuriated ” Hey Naru, mind tellIng me who the HELL is Hinata Hyuga" she said painfully sweetly.
Naruto’s attention shifted to his now pissed EX dangling his phone in her hand. He immediately sprinted over to her and tried to take the phone" Give me back my PHONE she has nothing to do with this! “ he yelled struggling with her.
"She’s that bitch from the coffee shop isn’t she!!?” She yelled keeping the phone from his grasp. “ Sooo Thats why she was so interested in helping you, is she your girlfriend now?.” Naruto tried to grab her arm but she put the phone in her other hand.
“Oooohoho no wait Your probably sleeping with the little hore after all that seems like the only thing your good at, thats it, Ahaha so this is what you meant by moving on with your life, oh wow!”
He finally was able to snatch the phone out of her hand “ I’m done arguing with you…LEAVE” he said breathing hard and began guiding her out the door.
“ If you think this is over Naruto then your a damn fool tell that bitch she better sleep with one eye open!” and with that Naruto finally got her out of his apartment and slammed the door shut.
Naruto walked over to a vase filled with flowers on his kitchen counter and releasing all his pent up anger, he picked it up and threw it against the wall shattering it into millions of pieces. “Ughhh!!” He yelled out in frustration and fisted his hair.
Naruto’s mind was fuzzy,filled with so many stressful thoughts and emotions, why did every relationship he have always end up so messy like this? Was it him? Naruto slumped down to the ground and stared up at the ceiling. He couldn’t do it anymore, maybe he was meant to be alone for rest of his life.
Hinata checked the time on her phone, it was 9:50 making it officially 20 minutes since she arrived and still no Naruto. Hinata ran her fingers through her hair and exhaled, what was taking him so long? was she being stood up?
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Hinata sat frustrationingly patience in the soft chair of the Waffle house. It was a very cute eye catching shop, with bright vibrant colors on the walls and had Cozy leather and wood furniture. Hinata’s face went sour as she began to put pieces together in her head, w-was this a…..OMG she had invited Naruto to a Chicks hang out spot. Hinata’s eyes quickly scanned the shop for confirmation, there were tons of females with either their friends or kids, Yep Hinata could not picture any guy coming to a place like this. No wonder Naruto wasn’t here he probably took one look at the place and took off. Curse her cravings for strawberry waffles and hot chocolate!
That was it! she was going to call him and find out what was going on, maybe they could go somewhere else that would make him more comfortable. She began frantically dialing his number.
“ Excuse me ma'am can I get you something”
“Um not now, I’m waiting for some one thank you” she said not looking up and placing her phone to her ear.
“ Really? then shall I give you some company until they arrive”
Hinata instantly became irritated, was this guy seriously trying to flirt with her right now? and how unprofessional. “ NO THANK YOU” she said coldly sending him the most vexing death glare she could muster. Her glare instantly faded as she came face to face with Naruto’s warm smile.
“ Are you sure I can go if you really want me too” he joked as he pretended to back away.
Hinata rolled her eyes and giggled.
“Just sit down You.” Man he was really good at sneaking up on people.
Naruto plopped down in the chair directly across from Hinata with a smirk still tugging at his lips.
“ Soooo ” she started in a sing song voice. “ Isn’t there something you want to tell me”
Naruto stopped sipping the water the waiter had left them, “ Tell you what?” He asked genuinely confused. Hinata smiled gently at him.
“ Why your late…..I did warn you ya know ?” She said resting her cheek in her hand .
“ Oh ehaha yeah I..um ” Naruto scratched his head as if digging for an idea on what to say. Hinata however noticed that something was off about him, then again he was never good at hiding his emotions “ Naruto-kun is there something going on” she asked concerned.
She knew it, the waffle house was too girly and he forced himself to come, because he felt bad and now he was suffering. How could she have been so foolish.
“ I guess you could say that… its nothing really don’t worry about it.” Naruto responded trying to act as calm as possible.
But Hinata wasn’t giving in she reached across the table and boldly squeezed his hand “ Hey we made a promise didn’t we no secrets between us” she said sadly “ You have to hold up your end of the deal also.”
Naruto really didn’t want Hinata to get caught up in his mess, but Damn it he knew she would break him especially when she looked so sad like that. He had a feeling he would regret this later “ Ok fine well you see my… EX. ..girlfriend showed up at my apartment earlier and caused issues no big deal.” His voice heightening at the end of the sentence.
There was complete silence, Hinata did not expect him to say that! Well its not like she was completely unaware of Naruto’s love life she was sure he had to have had girl friends. Aside from being an amazing person in general, he wasn’t a bad looking guy either especially now.
He was older, his jaw and cheek bones more defined and masculine in contrast to his more rounder face in his teenage years. His hair was cut shorter than it was in high school and he had evidence of facial hair along his chin giving him a more mature look. His shoulders were broad, his arms were tone and his form fitting black t-shirt left little imagination about the rest of his muscular upper body.
Overall bluntly speaking he was smoking HOT and any girl would find him at least a little bit attractive. Hinata wasn’t sure if she should feel guilty for thinking that way about him.
There was nothing wrong with finding your friend attractive right? Its not like she’s interested in him or anything. And there was nothing wrong with being a little annoyed that his Ex girlfriend showed up at his apartment earlier either, after all she was being protective of her friend.
“ Hey are you listening to me Naruto questioned, snapping his fingers. Hinata blinked several times shaking herself out of her deep thought” Hmmm What? “
Naruto chuckled "I said she came over and brought up some stuff from the past” he stopped a moment and gazed out the window as if the very thought brought pain to him. " To make a long story short she ended up leaving more bitter and pissed than she was when we were dating.“
Hinata couldn’t help but feel sad hearing naruto’s explanation. He seemed so depressed talking about his past girlfriend it made her regret asking the question in the first place. And here she was worried about him hating the waffle house. Hinata looked down at her glass with gloom ” Oh I see…a-are you ok Naruto- kun".
“ Yeah I’m Fine…..now that I’m here.. ” he said smiling his goofy grin.
Hinata giggled “ Well thats good lets just enjoy ourselves today and not think about that kinda stuff, you have me remember?”
Hinata’s face turned bright red as she realized what she said “ I-I mean i-i’m always here if you wanna talk” she said stopping herself from playing with her fingers; a habit she developed when she was nervous.
Naruto laughed as his depressed state slowly began to melt away. He broke out into his fox like grin “ No your right i do have you… thank you and You know what!…. I’m not gonna let this get me down, Waiter!” He yelled waving his arms frantically in the air causing Hinata to burst out in laughter.
“ I’m coming geez” yelled the grumpy waiter as he stomped toward the table.
“ What can I get yooo-” the server stopped speaking as he made eye contact with the two. Naruto and Hinata said nothing either as they stared at the waiter in shock.
“ Ki-” Hinata started “ BA?!!!!! Naruto finished pointing at him in astonishment. Kiba scratched his head in irritation ” Aw shit I had a feeling this would happen" he mumbled. Naruto looked kiba up and down, as he tried to hold back his laughter.
Kiba wore a bright pink apron with green stripes , a giant waffle plastered in the middle and huge pink bows in the front and back . “ Pfffst haha….i-i like the apron haha…it really suits you” he said covering his mouth to control the laughter.
Kiba’s cheeks flushed as he quickly looked behind him to make sure no one was watching" Shut your fucking mouth!“ He whispered turning around to face them again.
"Woah Woah easy there, I was just giving you a complement” Naruto said raising his hands up.
“ I think you look cute Kiba” Hinata objected, causing a smirk to appear on Kiba’s face and a frown on Naruto’s.
“ Ah gee thanks Hinata” Kiba said giving her a side hug (making sure Naruto was paying attention) with one arm.
“ Well maybe I need glasses because I don’t see it ” Naruto said taking a big irritated gulp of his water “ An even bigger crooked smile spread across Kiba’s face in response to Naruto’s reaction.
Ignoring the semi pist Naruto, kiba continued to lightly flirt with Hinata ” “You smell really good too”
“ Oh really,… its probably my shampoo” Hinata responded playing with a strand of her hair. She hadn’t picked up on the fact that kiba was flirting with her or the fact that he was doing it to make Naruto angry.
Naruto cleared his throat to gain some attention but the conversation carried on “ What is that vanilla? oooh and it looks so soft….can I touch?
” KIBA!!“Naruto yelled causing everyones attention to be on him and making Kiba die in laughter.
Naruto’s face grew red in embarrassment ” So uh…why the hell are you working here any way what happened to the whole sports thing" Naruto said quickly changing the subject.
“ Yeah….. well..ya..seee about that..” kiba said scratching the back of his neck. “ Oh god don’t tell me you got fired” Naruto questioned.
“ I wouldn’t say… fired more like…. released they said, I was a little too aggressive.”
Hinata exhaled sharply “ who did you hit this time.”
It wouldn’t be the first time Kiba had been let go from a job for beating the crap out of some one, he just had no patience and a quick temper so anyone who dared to mess with him felt his rath, LITERALLY. He and Naruto sort of shared that in common. Hinata was surprised he hadn’t gotten arrested yet.
“ Hear me out guys it wasn’t my fault this time” he stammered trying to explain himself before his already suspicious friends came to a conclusion. “ The guy swung at me first, I just defended myself” he paused in thought “ …over and over an-”
“Ok we get it” Naruto said cutting him off “ And then you got fired right?”
Kiba rubbed his temple in annoyance" I didn’t get fired! I got…suspended, So I got this job temporarily" Kiba whispered/yelled. “ I have to pay for that guys medical bills some way right?”
Naruto chuckled “ Alright, Alright I got it sorry for thinking you just happened to have a love for waffles and pink aprons.”
A low growl stopped the conversation mid way as both Kiba and Naruto turned to the source. “ Sorry” Hinata whispered now embarrassed .
Kiba laughed “ Alright lets get to the order before poor Hinata over here dies from starvation” Reaching into his apron pocket he pulled out a small pad and pen.
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After they order Naruto and Hinata broke out into there usual long conversations catching each other up on there lives, but leaving out things they didn’t want each other to know about. Naruto shared stories, about events that took place while she was overseas and she told him about her adventures.
“ So when you came back you moved into an apartment all by yourself” Naruto questioned as he took a big bite out of his waffle.
Hinata nodded “ Yeah it wasn’t all that bad I had the movers help me and I do visit my father once in a while now”
“ Now? ”
“ Yes now” Hinata said wrinkling her eye brows in confusion. “ Is there something wrong with that?”
“No No” Naruto said waving his hands in front of him “ Its …. just why didn’t you visit him before, or why didn’t you get a place closer to him i mean I know you had your issues but….”
Hinata tensed up, she couldn’t tell him the real reason she moved so far away it would crush him, she would have to come up with a lie “ Well.. I uh liked the area and the apartment so much…I just had to get it.”
She nervously looked from Naruto’s eyes and the floor repeatedly before she continued “ And I was really busy so I never really had a chance to visit him .”
Naruto could tell that there was something she wasn’t telling him and he guessed it had to do with the reason she left in the first place. That question had been burning his tongue for years.
“ Really?” He questioned hoping to get more information out of her. But Hinata just nodded her head, refusing to make eye contact.
“Well ok then…so uh… anyway what’s
your plans for the rest of the day” he said trying to change the subject. As much as he wanted to know the real reason she left, he knew it was best not to push it.
Hinata once again became uncomfortable, for some reason she wasn’t sure if she should tell Naruto about going out with the girls, he might get the wrong idea. Hinata bit her lip in thought “ well the girls and I are supposed to hang out later… it supposed to be like a girls night out or something” Hinata said choosing her words carefully.
“Haha really so what are you guys gonna do, go shopping? ” Naruto said amused.
“ Yeah I guess you could say that” Hinata responded. Technically she wasn’t lying they were going shopping but for MEN not clothes.
“ Well i guess thats sounds like fun its good that your going out and doing stuff other than studying.” Naruto said resting his cheeks on his hand.
“Maybe I will get the guys together and do something too what do you think?”
Hinata lit up immediately, this was perfect with the guys all out together that meant the risk of Hinata and the Girls being discovered was less. No drama, No embarrassment and no one else would know about it. This could be wonderful. Hinata who was drinking her ice tea began coughing violently, she tried speaking too fast and the liquid went down her throat the wrong way.
“ Oh my God Hinata are you ok” Naruto said jumping out of his seat and over to her. Hinata nodded covering her mouth and lifting one finger up to indicate one second. She cleared her throat “ Ah sorry.. what I was trying to say was that sounds like a great idea”
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“No way” Sasuke stated coldly with out a stitch of emotion in his face. Huh?! Why not!“ Naruto shouted confused.
After hanging out with Hinata after work, Naruto went on a asking frenzy and managed to get all his guy friends to accompany him on this get together expect Sasuke. He couldn’t believe him he was always the one who had to make things difficult for him, Naruto was currently standing in his door way fuming.
” Look Dobe I’ve known you for a large unfortunate portion of my life, so I know how these “get togethers” go and I’m not interested" Sasuke said closing the door but was stopped by Naruto’s foot.
“ What do you mean you know how there gonna go?” Naruto questioned irritably.
Sasuke rolled his eyes “ We go out, some how alcohol gets involved, we all get wasted, we fight, we get thrown out of whatever place were at and the next thing we know were either being driven home by Sakura while throwing up out her car window, or were being chased down the streets by police because…oh thats right some one can’t control there temper!”
Naruto clenched his fist in frustration “That only happen what a good five times and besides you can’t control your temper either Teme!” Naruto yelled back. “ You punched a bar tender in the face the last time when he asked you if you wanted your drink refilled ”
Sasuke exhaled “ It doesn’t matter I’m not going so leave” he turned to walk away but Naruto grabbed his arm “ Were Not going any where with alcohol so you don’t need to worry about it” Naruto pleaded.
“ Let go” sasuke said trying to get away from Naruto. “ Come on pull the stick out of your ass, if you go i’ll owe you one”
Sasuke stopped struggling and turned to Naruto “ Hn Really?” He said with a sparkle of something menacing in his eyes.
Naruto swallowed “ uh..yeah sure ” he could have sworn he saw sasuke smirk but since naruto hasn’t seen sasuke do anything even close to smiling in years he thought it was his imagination “ I"ll go ” sasuke said and slammed the door in Naruto’s face.
Naruto stood there at the door for a little bit to process what just happen “ Uh ok nice chat.. i guess” and with that Naruto continue down the hall to the exit. He wondered what sasuke had planned for him, hopefully it wouldn’t be anything too crazy. But then again this was sasuke he was talking about.
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“Haaaa!” Hinata yawned as she stood up from her bed and stretched her sore limbs. She was pretty sure it was almost 8:00pm but ever since she got home she had been delaying the process of getting ready.
To be honest she didn’t want to go to the stupid club to begin with. She got so wrapped up in her emotions she said she would go in the spur of the moment. Now she was stuck in some mess she never wanted to be apart of to begin with.
Yeah it would be nice to have a special someone, she had dated but she had never been in an official relationship.. ever, but going to a club to pick up guys? that didn’t sound like fun to her. What happen to those days when people pursued each other like regular human beings, not like starving beast in a meat cage.
Hinata sighed and slowly made her way into the closet. She stopped as soon as her eyes met with a horrible atrocity that was dangling from a hanger in front of her.“ What the hell IS that!” she whispered as she squinted her eyes trying to figure out what was the horrid piece of clothing was. And then it hit her hanging there was the so called dress the girls had left for her to wear. It was a white dress with long laced sleeves, aplunging neckline and it was covered in light sparkling sequence from the waist down and below it was white sparkly wedges to match.
Hinata rubbed her temples in frustration, It was nice for her friends to pick out her dress but this? Seriously!? Hinata hadn’t seen a dress this flashy since Ino’s at senior prom, speaking of ino Hinata was pretty sure she had a strong part in deciding it. Hinata didn’t even have to think about it that long she was NOT wearing it…nope no way no one could convince her other wise.
She gently took the dress and put in the farthest corner of her closet to never be seen again.
Hinata knew that if she showed up at the club wearing something else her friends would be angry, but theres no way they would send her all the way home to change right?
Now the only problem was what TO wear? Hinata began digging in her closet quickly, she wanted to wear something simple but cute something that didn’t make her stand out too much. After what seemed like hours she finally found something, it was a simple strapless cocktail dress and black flats. Hinata nodded her head in confirmation yep this would do.
Hinata glanced up at her clock and started panicking. She quickly threw her clothes on the bed and start to change as fast as her little limbs could go. She stared into the mirror on her wall intensely with her hands in her hair, what to do with it? Hinata could practically feel the pressure of time beating at her skull and gave up. She grabbed a hair tie, put her hair in a high pony tale and ran out her room.
“ Oh man…. their gonna kill me” she yelled while trying to put on her shoe and open the door at the same time. Once she was finally able to open the door she sprinted straight out but was stopped instantly by some thing hard. She fell to the ground holding her nose with a loud thud.
“ Arghh what the hell Hinata!”
Hinata looked up see Tenten holding her nose followed by by Sakura, Ino and TEMARI of all people, they were all dolled up hair and make up and all.
Hinata watched in fear as there eyes moved down to her dress and they all began to glare at her. She could feel the sweat rollingdown her face "H-Hey Guys w-what are you doing here I thought we were going meet at the c-
“ GO BACK INSIDE!” All the girls yelled cutting her off and squinting there eyes except for Temari. Hinata didn’t even argue with them, she quickly got up and scurried back into her house with her friends behind her. Her whole plan just went out the window.
“ Ah.. Hina, Honey what is that disaster that your wearing, what happened to my master piece” Ino wined eying Hinata’s dress in disgust, Hinata guessed her assumption was correct.
“ It’s a good thing we came do I know Hinata or what” Sakura said smiling pleased with her for sight.
Hinata sat on the couch with a pout tugging her lips. She didn’t think anything was wrong with the dress she was wearing, sure it was a little plain but it was better than being a walking flashlight. Hinata decided to go with her gut on this one since no one was agreeing with Ino she argued it " That dress is not.. its not
“ Me?” Tenten finished “ Yeah we figured you’d say something like thats why were here to save you” she said a taking seat next to her. “ Save me?” Hinata questioned a little offended.
“Tell me Hinata did you even try on the dress hmmm?” Sakura said a taking seat on the other side of her. Now that Hinata thought about it, No she didn’t even try on the dress just looking at the style and fabric of dress total detoured her and she had no interest in even trying it on. “ Well no ” Hinata replied quietly.
“ Called it.. typical Hinata” Temari said shaking her head “ What do you say, lets get this show on the road” she said taking Hinata’s hands. " Wait whats going on" Hinata said panicking as she felt the girls lead her into her room. “ You remember that make over we were suppose to have last night bunny…. yeah its happening now ” Ino said smiling excitedly.
She then pulled out from behind her back a giant suit case. “ W-Whats that Hinata asked in fear as she was being shoved into a chair. ” Well its makeup..
did you really think I would show up empty handed “ Ino replied opening the giant case.
” Lets get this out of here" sakura said remove the hair tie from Hinata hair and throwing it across the room. “ Your going to do my hair too what about the time!? Hinata asked.
” Don’t worry about that we can go whenever, its a club remember “ Temari reply sitting crossed legged infont of her. ” Not to be rude Temari but why are you here anyway" Tenten yelled from Hinata’s closet which she had dug up.
“ Well” Temari started, painting Hinata’s toes with a dark red polish “ I came to help out, plus Ino did also mention that there was gonna be some ” Fire works" tonight, I thought I should come and see the show she said smirking. Hinata once again rubbed her temples, great more people to witness this tragic event.
“ Alright Hinata where’d you put it” Tenten said coming out the closet with her hands on her hips.
“ W-what do you mean” Hinata replied trying to act as innocent as possible.
Tenten sighed “ Don’t play dumb with me THE dress where is it”
“ I….uh well”
“ HINATA!
” Back corner to the far right" Hinata said quickly looking down in shame. She knew there was no arguing when it came to Tenten, she was the queen of force full….persuasion .“Thank youuu” Tenten said in a sing song tone, smirking as she went back into the closet.
“ Don’t worry Hinata your in good hands” Sakura said brushing her hair. " If it makes you feel any better Ino didn’t pick out the dress herself we helped …..Your welcome" she whispered.
“ I heard that Forhead!” Ino yelled causing Hinata and Temari to laugh. “ But seriously Bunny, Forheads right just close your eyes and let us work our magic ” she said applying blush to Hinata’s cheeks.
Maybe they were right, maybe she was freaking out for no reason. Whats the worst that could happen? a guy hits on her for like the fiftieth hundredth time in her life?
Suddenly Naruto’s face found its way into her mind again and a cold feeling crept up her now bare back. Why did this keep happening? Why did going out with her friends feel like a bad thing? It wasn’t like she was in a relationship with him, they were just friends, so why was it so hard to let go. Besides it was it wasn’t like he felt anything for her anyway.
That cold feeling that crept up her spine began to heat up and her thoughts were infected with all the pain she went through, how he led her on, how the very thought of them being together disgusted him.
The burning memories of him and that WOMAN from the coffee shop made her nauseous and Guilt she felt before, melted away. Hinata became engulfed in flames of fury. GUILT HA! SCREW THAT
“ Done!” Sakura said patting Hinata’s hair one last time. “ Ok open your eyes in 3……2…..1!”
Hinata’s eyes fluttered open and what she saw was something she couldn’t comprehend. There in the mirror sat a beautiful princess, her hair shimmered over her shoulder in a loose body wave, while her bangs bounced gently to the side. Her face was delicately made up with a thin coat of peach eyeshadow that gave her eye lids a natural glow, light blush and a rosy pink lip stick that made her lips pop. The dress she was wearing hugged her body showing off her hour glass shape nicely and the sequence gave her a party yet elegant look. She also wore diamond studs that matched her shoes which were surprisingly comfortable.
“ I look…..I look” Hinata stuttered trying to get her words out.
“ Amazing yeah we know I did tell you were here to save you right” Tenten said winking at her. Then one by one the girls took off there jackets revealing there outfits and shocking Hinata.
Sakura wore her hair up in a pony tail with a braid on the side. Her outfit was a dark red heart neckline, crop top and a bubble gum pink skirt that covered most of her belly and went down to her thighs just above the knees and some black ankle boots.
Tenten wore her hair down in the back with two small buns in the front, her out fit was a high waist black shorts with a loose open yellow blouse and black knee highs and brown cowboy boots. And Ino’s out fit was well….. INO like, she wore a super tight black skirt with something that looked almost like a bra and lace fabric that connected two the pieces leaving her back completely exposed. She wore her hair out with hoop earrings hanging from ears and some sparkling black pumps.
Temari sticking to her word about coming just to see the drama wore just simple blue jeans And a brown sweater.
“ You guys look amazing!” Hinata said excitedly. They all broke out in laughter at Hinata’s unexpected excitement leaving Hinata confused but amused.
“Well ladies Lets go!” Ino shouted pumping a fist in the air!
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“Ok when you said we were going to hang out this is not what I had in mind” Shikamaru said breathing out in annoyance. All nine boys stood in front of very familiar ramen shop kinda pissed off. Naruto scratched the back of his neck nervously “ Come on guy’s its not that bad, Hey we can even eat outside”
All the guy’s except Naruto turned around and began to walk away causing Naruto to become desperate “ W-Wait I’ll pay for everything! ”
Hearing that they then all turned around simultaneously, walked back, sat down and began to order.
“Well this is definitely very….
Er… different compared to our regular hang out spots” Neji said playing with his meal in disgust.
Naruto sighed in Annoyance “ Look guys this was the only place I could think of that didn’t have alcohol. Because somebody was worried about us getting drunk *COUGH* Sasuke!” Sasuke sent him a death glare after his comment.
What theres no beer at this place!? I’m in hell" Kiba said fisting his hair in agony.
“ Yes I too agree with Kiba no alcohol is very troubling ” lee said pouting looking at his glass of water. Naruto rolled his eyes “ You can’t even handle alcohol Lee you lose your mind when your drunk your worst than all of us put together.”
“ You cannot be talking dobe” Sasuke mumbled. Naruto turned around and glared at Him “ Are you really starting this now Teme!!!”
“ Alright Alright everyone calm down lets just relax my heads starting to hurt” Shikamaru said putting a hand to his head “ Lets just eat our food and try to have a good time…….like Choji and Sai over there.
Choji wasn’t paying attention to anything but the ramen in his bowl and sai…well he was sketching Choji eat.
” It seems like I was forgotten again" Shino said quietly scaring the ever loving shit out of everyone there.
“ WOAH Shino when did you get here” Naruto yelled now laying on the floor from falling.
Shino sighed “ Seriously Screw all of you” he then proceeded to eat his ramen without another word.
“This blows Naruto the only thing good about this is that new club opened across the street and we get to see all these hot chicks go in there. He walked over to Naruto and extended his hand helping him up. ” Hey here’s an idea… lets go over there huh HUH?“ Kiba wined shaking Naruto wildly.
” Alright Alright Alright maybe later" He grabbed Kiba’s arms to stop him before he vomited. “ but no drinking and yeah i’m talking to you too lee” Lee looked at the ground disappointedly .
Naruto frowned, he was becoming overly frustrated with his friends, there had to be something better than drinking and chasing girls to do.“ Hmm whats with that face you don’t wanna go? ” Kiba questioned catching Sasuke’s s attention.
“ N-No thats not it its just-”
“Oooh your worried about her HUH?” Sasuke said and this time Naruto was sure there was definitely a smirk on his face.
Naruto sucked his teeth “WHAT are you talking abou-”
“Wait your talking about Hinata right ohhoho I knew there was something going on between you two Finally!” Kiba yelled somewhat excitedly.
“N-NO thats not tr-”
“ With my cousin……really Uzumaki? and without my consent how dare you” Neji shouted getting up from his seat and walking over to him.
“Everyone just stop it ok, if Naruto really had a thing with Hinata wouldn’t Ino have been the first one to tell us” Shikamaru reasoned. Everyone nodded there agreement ino was the biggest gossip they knew.
“ Yeah but then again Ino didn’t have to tell us about you and Temari” Kiba said wickedly. Shikamaru spit out his ramen all over the counter, causing Tecuchi to give him the evil eye.
“ I don’t know what your talking about, what about me and Temari?” Shikamaru said as calm and composed as he could possibly muster.
“Oooo so something IS going on I was totally bluffing ” Kiba said amused. “
” Shikamaru You Dog!“ Naruto said joining in with Kiba and hitting him playfully on the arm.
Shikamaru sighed deeply ” You guys are assholes, look nothing is going on your both making something out of nothing"
“ REALLY then why are your arms shaking” Kiba said pointing to Shikamaru’s arm. Shikamaru looked down at his arm and was shocked to see that it was shaking uncontrollably.
“ Can everyone please just shut up, this argument is completely pointless” Neji said resting his head in his hands in frustration.
“ Oh don’t think we forgot about you Neji, Hinata told me about you and Tenten” Naruto said a giant taunting grin spread across his face.
Neji’s head shot up at the sound of her name and slowly turned a bright red. “ Told you about what!?”
“ Oh you mean that time when they-” Lee started but was cut off my Neji’s hand wrapping tightly around his mouth keeping him from speaking.“ ” What about Sasuke I saw him and Sakura holding hands the other day at the park!“ Neji yelled out trying desperately to get the attention off of him.
Sasuke eyes widened in shock as everyone turned to look at him with ridiculous grins ” Neji you son of a bitch" he said right before everyone started showering him with questions.
There heated discussion turned into a battle about who could exposed the most secrets about one another. Not exactly the type of different Naruto was hoping for but hey it was working. In Fact they were so wrapped up in there debate that they didn’t hear the loud clanking of heels against the pavement .
“ Hey boys sorry to interrupt your so very interesting conversation.
The sound of the familiar voice alerted the boys immediately, they slowly and carefully turned to the source of the voice in some what fear. The owner of the voice Ino, stood leaned over the edge of the counter and waved, a smug grin dainting her lips. ” How are you all doing on this fine evening"
The Men went into a stage of panic. How long had she’d been there? How much had she heard ? They were all in big trouble because they knew there was no way in hell ino would keep her mouth shut.
“ Ino how long have you been standing there "Naruto asked bravely as he literally trembled in fear of her response. Ino smiled at his question and brought a finger to her chin to exaggerate her thought ” Hmmm well a while actually why"
Everyone of the guys faces dropped in despair, they knew they were doomed. Ino laughed as she took a look at there faces “ Just kidding I came just a second ago” she sang causing the boys to relax.
Kiba took the opportunity to sneak a peek at Ino’s oufit and whistled “ Damnnnn Ino, who’s the lucky guy”
Ino flipped her hair accepting the complement with glee “ Don’t know yet
See that club over there” she said pointing “ I’m hoping to find him tonight.”
An idea sprung into Ino’s mind as she looked from the guys to kiba. She then slowly and almost flirtatiously leaned down towards Kiba’s ear, causing it to practically glow red.
“But I won’t be alone I got my girls with me this time its gonna be.. amazing ” she whispered.
Kibas eyes widened as he turned to look at her in shock. Ino just simply smiled at him “ well i’ll be going now just wanted to say hi….see ya boys” She then turned around and sashayed away.
“ Wait what do you mean by that!” Kiba shouted after her. But Ino continued on her way not daring to look back.
“ Oh god” Kiba mumbled still frazzled by what had just been told to him.
Neji raised an eye brow in confusion “ What? What did she say”
Shikamaru leaned towards kiba and put a hand to the side of his own face" Don’t tell me your the lucky guy tonight" he whispered.
Kiba scoffed “ Nah I wish, but some guys In that club over there are definitely gonna be.” He then longingly stared at the club.
“ woah I knew Ino was a little salacious but going to a place like that to pick up several guys where’s her honor ” Lee said his mouth filled with noodles.
“ No you idiot! Just look over there she’s not the only one on the hunt” Kiba said pointing at the club.
Everyone simultaneously turned in the direction of Kiba’s finger and were speechless. They were able to catch a glimpse of Ino, Sakura, Tenten, Temari and a very worried Hinata enter the club.
“ W-WHAT the hell are they doing! ” Naruto yelled jumping from his seat. He could understand Ino and maybe Tenten but Hinata too? It was not only dangerous for them to go by themselves, but just the very thought of guys looking at them or even trying to touch them boiled his blood especially when he thought of Hinata. " When i asked if they were going shopping this is NOT what I meant “
” You knew about this!“ Neji yelled grabbing Naruto by his collar ” There gonna be eaten alive in there why didn’t you say anything! “
” I Don’t understand they are single women are they not? I read in a book once that even women have to quench there sexual thirst" Sai said drinking his tea with no emotion. Everyone turn towards Sai in surprise, he just had no filter.
“ I’m actually with Sai on this one guys, they are technically single its fine” Shikamaru said trying to remain calm, his arm’s and legs shaking again.
“ *COUGH* Bullshit *COUGH*” Kiba teased enjoying the scene that was taking place.
Naruto rolled his eyes “ Yeah their single but I don’t know how I feel about them-” Naruto stopped when he saw Neji leap from his seat and sprint down the street towards the club with Sasuke surprisingly right behind him. “ Wait you guys!” He called after them.
Shikamaru was the next one to go, causing kiba to get excited “ Man I can’t miss this ” he yelled following him along with lee. Naruto breathed out in frustration and turn to Choji and Sai who remained. “ Come on you on two”
“ But the teriyaki!” Choji wined as he followed Naruto and Sai towards the club.
“ They forgot me again” Shino said watching them leave.
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Because it was such a new club it was packed. Loud music rang through out the area like thunder and people crowded together dancing and drinking under flashing rainbow lights. The air was heavy mixed with heat from bodys being so close together and the whole entire area had a distinct smell of alcohol and sweat. Hinata hadn’t even been in there for five seconds yet and she already knew she hated it.
“ Ladies welcome to my home away from home” Ino said stretching her arms out in exaggeration, “ A place not only for possibly meeting your future husbands, but a place you can drink and dance and leave all your troubles behind.” Hinata looked over her shoulder at the exit, was it too late to leave now?
“Oh no you don’t Hinata you and I are hitting the bar” Sakura said leading her to what Hinata knew as the chamber of death. Once there Sakura didn’t even give Hinata a chance to object and order two red sangria’s. “ Hey Bunny don’t make that face were supposed to have fun remember.” Ino said sitting down joining the two. Hinata didn’t even realize she was frowning until she said that, maybe it was because she couldn’t get the boys reactions out of her head. The way they looked so shocked and confused worried her. That and actually being at this overally sexual sweat pit. Hinata quickly took a sip of her drink to clear her mind, the sweet liquor warming her stomach and building her confidence. "There we go, that a girl “ Sakura said patting her back.
” Were’s Tenten and Temari?“ Hinata said looking around for the girls frantically. ” Over there check it out" ino said turning Hinata around and pointing. Hinata cringed in horror at the sight, It seemed like Tenten had stuck to her word and was dancing with Temari along with a few guys. Neji was not gonna be happy.
“ I’m gonna join them you coming?” Ino questioned bobbing her head to the beat of the song. Sakura got up from the stool and turned towards Hinata" Come on bunny lets dance" she said reaching her arm out. “ You two go ahead I’m just gonna sit here a bit I’ll join you later” Hinata said shooing them off, Sakura and Ino shrugged and walked towards the rest of the girls.
Hinata exhaled sharply,feeling a weight being lifted off her shoulders. She liked to dance but the type of dancing they were doing was not her cup of tea. Hinata stirred her drink with her straw and scanned the area, WHAT was she doing here? She wasn’t a party girl, she was a introverted,tv obsessed nerd, her definition of a good time was staying locked up in her room watching old movies in her pjs. How the hell did she let herself be swayed into coming here. She wanted to support her friends at least but she didn’t even know how to fit in. Hinata took another big gulp of her drink hoping it would at least relax her nerve and give her the strength to get through the end of the night. Just then Hinata heard a familiar voice call out to her. “ Hinata-san is that you?” Hinata peeled her eyes away from her glass to meet the familiar voice “ T-Toneri-kun?”
Toneri smiled gently at her as he took a seat next to her “ I hope you don’t mind me saying this but I never would have expected to see you at a place like this”
Hinata giggled at his comment “ yeah.. well me either”
“ Mind if I join you?”
Hinata thought for a second and looked towards her friends who were still dancing wildly on the dance floor. She then decided she might as well try to enjoy herself while she was here.
“ Sure”
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Naruto bursted into the club breathing heavily. " Were the hell did those idiots go “ he mumbled under his breath. ” Up there" sai said pointing to second floor balcony. Once Naruto spotted them he began running up the stairs.
“ wait for god sakes stop running I can’t do this” Choji said stumbling behind him trying to keep up.
“ I can’t we gotta stop them before they do something stupid the last thing I need is anymore drama in my life” Naruto yelled looking over his shoulder. " Well you go i’ll stay here" Choji yelled slumping down on the stairs.
Naruto weaved through the crowds until he was able to reach his friends “ Yo guys what the hell’s wrong with all of you ca-”
“Shut up I can’t read lips with all your yapping” Neji said focusing on the crowd below. Naruto followed Neji’s gaze to the dance floor were he saw Sakura, Tenten,Ino and Temari dancing.
“ What are they saying huh Huh ” kiba said shaking neji. “
” Im having so much fun I could be here forever, three like guys ask me for my number" Neji said squinting.
Kiba looked at Neji in confusion “ Wait who said that? ”
“ Tenten” Neji replied gloomily dropping his head on the railing.
Shikamaru patted nejis back in a comforting manner. “Its ok Look I only came to make sure you guys were ok ” Shikamaru explained “ But out of curiosity what is Temari saying?”
Naruto sighed “ Enough, look if it makes you guys feel better we can get the girls and leave but we all need to rel-” Naruto stopped and looked at all the guys “ Ok where the hell is Sasuke”
“ I think thats him pushing through the crowd down there” lee said pointing at the rapidly moving figure below.
“ Oh for fuck sake I look away for two seconds” Naruto said angrily rly stomping down the stairs again.
Naruto had enough all he wanted to do was have an relaxing evening with his friends and look what happened. He felt like honestly just grabbing his stuff and leaving, but nooo, his conscience kept him there and… well a certain someone.
“ Were did he go!” Naruto said scanning the area for his very emotionally unstable friend, but instead found someone else who caught his interest.
A very smiley Hinata was currently sitting with a man he had never seen before. She looked amazing, her entire essence seemed to shimmer under the flashing lights of the club but instead of exciting him it kinda angered him.
Naruto had never seen her so dressed up before, no when she was with him she didn’t care how she looked, what was so important about tonight? Was it that guy?
Naruto’s chest tightened when she broke out into a bubbly laugh that had brought him so much joy. That laugh, that He thought was only reserved for him.
Why did she let her guard down so easily with that floppy haired dimwit!? Naruto thought he was the only guy that could make her smile like that.
THAT GUY! oh how he made Naruto’s blood boil the way he looked at her all dreamily with that dumbass grim on his face. How he leaned in close to her when he spoke and how his eyes would occasionally wander to her chest.
Why was she letting him get so close like that!? Naruto couldn’t explain it but for like the 700th time in his life he felt hurt, but this one unlike the others stung more than he could imagine.
Once Naruto saw the mysterious man brush Hinata’s hair from her face. Naruto gave up on his original target and angrily started marching towards his new one.
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“ Sorry I didn’t notice there was something in my hair, thanks for helping me” Hinata said looking down embarrassed. “Its quite alright I’m happy to help” Toneri replied.
“ So as you were saying, your friends forced you to come here too? ” Hinata said sipping her drink.
“ Yep they said I needed to get out and stop being so anti social” Toneri said laughing “ I suppose our friends are very similar… but I guess tonight wasn’t too horrible ” his eyes drifted off to the side in thought.
Hinata raised an eyebrow in confusion “ Really and why is that Toneri-kun” she asked curiosity staining her lips.
Toneri looked at her in surprise and his cheeks slightly redden when he realizes she was looking into his eyes. Gently he breathed out his nerves and spoke" well… I think its because your here with me Hinata-san"
Hinata’s mouth opened in shock and with that her whole entire body began to tingle, What was going on with her? she couldn’t tell if it was the liquor or what he just said that warmed her chest so much. Apparently Toneri noticed because he started to laugh causing her to become even more red.
“ Hinata! ” Naruto yelled running out from the crowd. Hinata felt her heart drop at the sound of his voice, every fiber of her being wanted to hide at that very moment, like a kid who had just been caught doing something bad. “ Naruto-kun W-What are you doing here” she asked nervously as if she didn’t know.
Looking at him Hinata could tell he was really pist about something she could practically feel heat radiating off of him. “ The more important question is what are YOU doing here do you know how dangerous it is for a girl like you to be at a place like this ” Naruto hissed looking sternly into her eyes.
“ Well I-I..uh-” she struggled to get her words out, why was he so mad? she didn’t really do anything. Naruto sighed impatiently and grabbed Hinata by the arm “ Come on were leaving” he said, pulling her from her seat with out looking at her. “ Wait Naruto-kun hold on a second” Hinata pleaded as he started pulling her towards the direction of the Exit “ Ouch.. your hurting me please just Wait!
But Naruto didn’t listen he was too angry to think straight and his only goal at that point was getting the hell out of this place before he ripped everything apart. Naruto was unexpectedly forced to a halt when he felt a firm hand grip his and peel his fingers lose from Hinata’s arm. Naruto turned around instantly and was enraged to see the same white haired asshole from before. ” She said WAIT" Toneri said glaring at Naruto and standing in front of Hinata protectively.
Naruto walked up closer to Toneri so he was in his face “ Listen buddy this has nothing to do with you so Stay out of my way.” Naruto warned trying to walk around Toneri “Hinata lets go” he called to her but Hinata remained still, frightened at Naruto’s unusual behavior. Toneri once again stopped him from proceeding this time putting his arms out in a defense manner. “ No you Listen to ME I’m not going anywhere I won’t let you harm her! ” Toneri argued.
“ Hurt her?!” Naruto yelled offended by his accusations “I’m trying to protect her from creeps like you!” This time Naruto grabbed Toneri’s arm and forced it out of the way. But Toneri responded quickly putting Naruto in a head lock. “OH you wanna play it that way huh Alright lets play!” Naruto scoffed.
Naruto elbowed Toneri in the chest causing him to release the grip he had around his neck with a *oomff* He then, while toneri was distracted, spun around and punched Toneri in the mouth sending him flying backwards and onto the ground. Toneri however was back on his feet quickly and charged at Naruto tackling him to the ground. The two violently wrestled on the ground sending bone crushing blows to each other while Hinata screamed in terror. Security guards rush to the scene and after a long struggle they were able to separate them. “ Don’t try to play all innocent I saw the way you were looking at her you Fucking bastered” Naruto yelled as he was being dragged away from Toneri. “ Even if I was looking at her that way soo what!? Shes a beautiful woman, besides it seems like she likes my company better than yours” Toneri yelled back spitting the blood from his mouth onto the ground.
Naruto charged at him but was pulled back by the guard. They were about to remove them both from the club but Hinata stopped them. “ Please don’t throw them out I will keep them under control I promise ” she begged. The security guards looked at each other and nodded “ They only get one warning anything else, and there banned from here, were only doing this because we know your from a respectable trust worthy Family, ok Ms HYUGA”. Hinata nodded and the two guards left the scene but they didn’t take the stares from the crowds with them. A chain of whispers broke out within the crowd.
“ Ah so she is a Hyuga I thought so”
“ What is she doing HERE?”
“ Two guys at once Wow I never expected that from someone who came from such an honorable family”
“ What a whore”
“ what great shame she has brought upon her family”
“ I wonder if I could get her number”
Naruto practically growl he was so angry “ SHUT UP ALL OF YOU! Don’t talk about Hinata that way, you don’t understand the situation! ” he yelled scaring the crowd.
“ ENOUGH! JUST STOP IT ALREADY!” Hinata yelled at him now equally pissed off. Naruto blinked in shocked at the usual quiet Hyuga’s tone of voice. Hinata walked up to Naruto so close that there shoe’s were touching “ Can I talk to you outside briefly.. ALONE” she said in a low sinister voice. Naruto nodded still speechless from before.
Hinata looked over her shoulder at Toneri and softened her glare “ I’ll be right back, you stay right there” she said gently. Toneri though his mouth bleeding smiled and nodded also. And with that Naruto and Hinata walked out the club with the entire club following them with their eyes. A smirk crept across Toneri’s eyes as he watched them.
“ Hinata….I”
Hinata ignored him, she gripped Naruto by his collar and pulled him into the alley next to the club breathing heavily in anger. " Ok you have 5 seconds to explain to me what the hell just happened in there" Hinata said released him. Naruto remained quiet and continued frowning at the ground, "Well!?“ Hinata Questioned sternly.
Naruto’s gaze met hers sharply ” What were you thinking!“ He took a few raging steps closer. ” Do you realize how dangerous it is to come to place like this you could have been kidnapped or sexually assaulted or worse.“ Naruto yelled.
” I can take care of myself!“ Hinata snapped, taking few steps back ” I Don’t need a baby sitter I moved out of my father’s house for a reason!
“ Your a girl Hinata, your pretty strong but do you really think you could defend yourself if a man tried to hurt you, its not like you even told anyone you were coming here like Neji or Kiba or me!”
“ Oh so now I need to be tracked, Ino has been to places like this plenty of times by herself and nothing happened in fact plenty of people come here by themselves it is a CLUB” she said not backing down.
Naruto sighed “ Your missing the point” he said putting a hand to his aching head.
“ Really then please Naruto Enlightened me!” Naruto cringed when she dropped the kun, thats how he knew she was really mad. “Because I didn’t know it was a bad thing to go out and spend sometime with my friends! ”
Hinata got angrier with each word that slipped out her mouth “And I don’t know why you thought it was ok to play superman and try to save me!?.. and from my own friend might I add!”
“ I Don’t trust him you should have seen the way he was looking at you he was undressing you with his eyes” He said back.
“ Naruto! ”
Naruto grew impatient and put his hands on her shoulders “ YOU’RE too trusting of men their are dangerous, that guy is no different just because he’s all nice and sweet to your face doesn’t mean its safe.”
Hinata glared up at Naruto, How dare he? He was the one who tore her heart out and smashed it into a million pieces, he didn’t want her but yet here he was standing before her trying to dictate who she could be with and where she could go. He just added salt to her already stinging wound.
“ Your right men are dangerous and I know one that I will put a lot of effort in avoiding now….good bye Naruto-kun. Hinata brushed his hands off her shoulders and started to stomp off, but Naruto grabbed her hand.
” Hinata Please don’t do this…. I’m only trying to protect you your my friend"
Hinata didn’t look up her gaze was glued to the ground, her arm dangled in Naruto’s grasp. “ Tell me something Naruto-kun are you really doing this as a concerned friend or….. as something else she mumbled. Naruto quickly let go of her hand like it was scorching hot and Hinata forced herself to look at him and swallowed back her tears.
Naruto looked thrown off by the question, he glanced up at the sky in thought then began to speak ” Oh course I’m concerned as a friend what else would-
Hinata turned away from Naruto not letting him finish “ I’m going now” she removed her hand from his and walked back towards the club not looking back.
Naruto stared at her back as he watched her walk away, this was a sight he had grew accustomed to unfortunately. A wave of emptiness struck his body, Hinata was the only one he had left, a super special girl who had yet to remove herself from his life until now. His heart cried out to chase her, to pull her close and hold her tightly, To apologize over and over and tell her she could go out with any guy she wanted to, that he wouldn’t care because there friendship was more important. But he couldn’t those words tasted like poison and his feet refused to move.
Just then his friends came pouring out the of club in a panic. “ Naruto is everything alright we all saw what happened in there” said Sakura who was holding sasuke’s hand tightly and he holding her’s back with equal force.
“ Yeah what are you Crazy why would you hit that guy.. ugh so troublesome.” Shikamaru said sighing with Temari close behind him.
“ And where the hell is Hinata! ” Tenten said clinging onto Neji’s arm.
Naruto remained quiet and stared at his shoes, Causing his friends to become more concerned. Then something shocking caught Kiba’s eye.
“ Hey isn’t that her getting in the car with that guy”
Everyone turned towards the parking lot and was surprised to see that Kiba was right. Hinata was getting into a white truck with the mysterious guy from the bar. “ Hinata! ” Naruto yelled followed by the others. But Hinata didn’t turn around and soon the truck started up and pulled off.
Naruto WATCHED as the truck sped down the street and the girl he cared about the most disappeared from his sight.
“ Hinata”
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Once Hinata thanked Toneri for the ride home she sprinted into her apartment and straight into her bed room. She didn’t even take off her shoes before she dived into her bed and broke down crying. She heard the loud ringing coming from her phone and ignored it.
She was weak there was no more energy left in her body all that mattered in that moment was her releasing the pent up emotions in her body and resting. With hot tears still streaming down her face Hinata leaped from her bed and got on her knees.
She reached under her bed and pulled out a red decorated box and ripped it opened. In it contained all the things that reminded her of her past love. From pictures to old gifts and movie tickets she had kept it all, even the orange hoodie he had lent her lied neatly folding in the box. Hinata violently picked up the box and pulled open her window. Even though she had said she was done there was still lingering feelings that seemed impossible to get rid of. Hinata tilted the box out the window to dump it, but stopped.
Hanging out the edge of the box was the orange hoodie, the one he had given to her when she was cold, the one that made her so happy. She quickly pulled the box back in and grabbed it. Holding it delicately in her arms she slid back to the ground and cured up into a ball. She lied there and sobbed for what felt like hours, with the hoodie tightly in her grasp. Why was it so hard to give up on him.
Summary: They use to be great friends but, after a confession, some heart break and a lot of avoiding they grew apart. Now after almost five years they finally reunite in a cafe and now are co-workers!? Will Naruto and Hinata regain their friendship? or will they become something more…..
A/N : Happy new Year everyone here's the very very late next chapter
"Hinata we need you at table seven!"
"AH yes I'm coming!" Hinata quickly scribbled down the order of her current customers and made a mad dash to the front to get table seven's order.
It was Friday afternoon and the place was full of people flying in and out of the shop. Fridays and Saturdays were always the worst because those were the only two days the shop would sell there famous French vanilla and pumpkin spice lattes and with the temperature dropping, everyone wanted to get there hands on one.
"Hinata table ten is still waiting for there orders whats taking so long" the manager huffed in annoyance.
"I'm sorry I'll get to them" Hinata sighed running over to the table with their orders.
Hinata hated these days. Other than her self and Naruto there was only one other server on shift, so the work load was unbearable, the air was a mixture of humid and hot from all the steam coming from the coffee machines and there was barely enough room to walk.
On top of that the manager was in and sat in a big chair in front of the shop watching everyones movements like a damn hawk. Probably looking for poor performance so she could reduce someone's pay check.
And if that was true, Hinata knew she was in trouble judging by the way the manager was staring at her with a look of detest and writing in her note book. Or it could be that the manager just didn't like her period.. she WAS one of the only females at this shop that knew Naruto well.
Thank god! Hinata didn't have to work the next day because if she did she was sure she would have tried to gorge her own eyes out with the bendy straws on the counter.
Hinata frantically pushed the buttons of the coffee machine, trying to brew another cup as quickly as possible so she could get to the next customer.
" Come on Come on" she grumble jamming her finger into the whip cream button. But though the button was lit no whip cream came out of the dispenser.
"Ugh Really!!? " Hinata banged her hand at the side of the machine trying to get it to work but nothing happened.
"In need of some assistance madam?"
Hinata looked up to meet the smiling face of her whiskered friend. "Um yeah if its not too much trouble"
"Ahaha, No need to fear your friendly and incredibly handsome friend Naruto is here" he said puffing his chest out and placing his hands on his hips.
Hinata laughed " Yeah..yeah just get to it theres plenty of customers out there that need your saving" she said playfully pushing him towards the machine.
Hinata couldn't believe it had been almost a month since she reunited with her friends and things were actually going well. She felt like herself again and some what comfortable with everyone.
Well... almost everyone... Ok she had to admit things were still a tiny bit awkward around Naruto.
Though they were closer than they were before, It just felt weird to be working with and surprisingly enjoying her self with the guy that she was in love with for years and not feeling like her heart was going to explode.
Finally she was starting to get over him and see him as just a friend. Of course there was still a little bit of anxiety and heart ache when she was around him but other than that she was ok.
"Ah I think I found your problem Hinata."
Hinata scooted closer to Naruto to get a better look " Huh? what is it" she said peering over his shoulders.
"Theres no whip cream in the dispenser" he said turning to her and smirking.
Hinata bit her lip as she felt her stomach drop in embarrassment. "Oh..I-Is that so" she said, her eyes drifting to the ground. Duh!!? how could she have not known that! she had been working there longer than him too. Hinata's cheeks reddened with shame.
Naruto laughed " Its alright, to your defense its been pretty crazy in here.. mistakes happen" he said patting her back. "Now hand me that fresh pack over there ok?"
Hinata reached over to grab a batch whipped cream but gripped the bag too tightly getting it all over her hands and face. "Wow... it's just not your day today" Naruto laughed earning him a playful smack on the arm from Hinata.
"You!...just-just go I got it from here so YOU may leave" Hinata said sticking her tongue out at him.
"Alright your highness whatever you say" Naruto laughed and turned to walk away but not before scooping some whip cream from Hinata's face with his finger and putting it in his mouth.
A mischievous grin spread across his face as Hinata's turned red "Delicious" he said releasing his finger from his mouth's grasp with a pop. He then turned around and walked away humming a melody to himself. Hinata placed her hand to her cheek in shock, Was he?...Did he just?.... No there was no way Naruto would flirt with her like that, he was joking around that was it..just a joke definitely.
"Hinata!! CUSTOMERS NOW!" The manager barked.
" Ah! Yes " she stammered as she quickly replaced the whipped cream and wiped her face. She couldn't allow her self to read to much into that she had work to finish.
As she passed by Naruto she didn't notice the smirk plastered on his face as he watched her.
Hinata's attention shifted to the door of the cafe opening with a "Ding!" Three girls around her age strutted into the shop reeking of perfume and Hair spray.
"Welcome to the Sweet delights C"- Hinata started to greet but was interrupted by a "Naruto omggggg!"
Just then one of the girls from the group ran over to Naruto and threw their arm's around him. Naruto was caught off guard and stumbled a bit but quickly steadied himself.
"Woah there! someone has a little too much energy today" he said lightly removing the girls arms from around his neck.
"Haha don't tease, you know I'm only this excited when I come to see you" the brunette said playfully poking him in the chest.
The girl was tall and had a face that looked model material, You know bright blue eyes, a slender nose and plush round red lips, but her body was definitely not in that category.
Instead of the typical stick like body of a model the girl was extremely curvy, with giant boobs and a butt that looked a little too big to be real.
"Naru I've been sooo bored lately, you know how to show a girl a gooooood time a right? I'm a little thirsty so how about we get some drinks after ...well.. Your done with whatever this place is hmmm? maybe do some shopping? She whined while playing with her hair and shoving her chest even farther into his.
"Well um...you see" Naruto said scratching his head trying desperately to think of an excuse.
Hinata couldn't believe what she was witnessing. How could they just stand there in front of everyone and act so.. so inappropriate! And as a matter of fact who was this chick? And why didn't she know about her? Judging by the tightness of her red dress and the way she was pressing her body against him, Hinata was sure of one thing.... she was no model.
Hinata scanned the restaurant to see if anyone was paying attention to the madness that was ocurring right in front of her eyes. And to her dismay there were.
People in all directions were ogling the two, like they just saw a donut grow legs and walk. Some cringed in disgust others whooped and hollered and once Hinata heard a few cameras go off she knew she had to end this unprofessional...whatever this was!
She quickly dashed towards the manager in hope she would deal with this chaos but stopped midway when she saw the manager had in fact noticed what was occurring.
But instead of running over to the duo and strangling the living crap out of them for their disgusting behavior, she sat curled up on her brown chair biting her pencil tip, with jealousy and.. were those tears Hinata saw in her eyes?
In that moment Hinata knew it was definitely all up to her now. This was a cafe, Not some hormonal high school Dance. Sucking up the courage Naruto had lent her over the past weeks she marched over to the duo with determination sparkling in her eyes. When she was directly infront of them she took a deep breath and exhaled.
"Hinata" Naruto said looking at her with the word help screaming out through his eyes.
"Excuse me madam is there something I can help you with?" Hinata said as sweetly as she could while on the inside for some reason she wanted to drag her out of the cafe by her hair.
The curly haired brunette remove her face from the crook of Naruto's neck and turned ever so slowly to look at her. After looking Hinata up and down and snickering she replied.
" NO I don't want any coffee or cookies or anything like that" she said rolling her eyes " So you can... ya know go... I'm kinda busy if you haven't noticed" she said rubbing her head into Naruto's chest.
Hinata, on top of being annoyed with the girls attitude, felt an overwhelming amount anger leaking out of her which she couldn't figure out where was coming from. " Oh really! well then I'm really sorry but i'm going to have to ask you to leave" Hinata said overly sweetly.
" Excuse ME!?" The brunette yelled marching towards her. Naruto threw his hand in front of her to keep her from going any further. "She's right Nina i'm kinda busy right now maybe we can talk another time" Naruto said flashing her a gentle smile.
The brunette exhale sharply, rolled her eyes and sashayed out the door, her friends following behind. Hinata looked up at Naruto who was watching the woman leave with a tint of sadness in his eyes. Who exactly was that girl? and ......what did she mean to him?
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Naruto gazed dreamly at the unaware Hinata who was currently scrubbing the tables. Ever since there "NON Date" an overwhelming warmth filled his chest. He'd all of a sudden would feel the urge to tease her or mess with her hair or just touch her in general and it was freaking him out. It was like she had casted a spell on him or something.
Naruto rested his chin In his hands as he continued to stare at the beautiful bluenete. Then as if she could feel his stare Hinata turned around and met his gaze. " Is there something I can help you with Sir?" She said playfully mimicking him and resting her chin in her hands.
Naruto sighed and looked up a the ceiling as if he was actually thinking about it. "Well...I'm not sure."
Hinata laughed " Then do you mind, I'm working."
Naruto smiled at her response " well there is one thing I want"
Hinata scooted towards him a little bit and looked him in the eyes "Hmmm and what is that?"
"I want to hang out with you some more."
Hinata's cheeks turned red at his words. " W-what do you mean by that?"
Naruto laughed " Like after your done with that table we could go out to the park or maybe my place and... you know just chill."
Naruto leaned closer towards her and smiled smugly " What else did you have in mind?"
Before Hinata could answer and maybe pass out the door opened. " I'm sorry were closed! " Hinata said a little too loudly.
"Really so you can't make time for me at all, such a shame and here I thought we were friends" said Sakura jokingly.
"Oh it's you Sakura-san sorry" said Hinata taking the opportunity to slip away from Naruto. " What brings you here"
"Funny you should ask that because i'm actually here to see you Hinata."
Hinata looked at Sakura totally confused " W-What is it " she asked a little concerned.
" Yeah what is it" Naruto said moving towards the two girls curiosity staining his face.
Sakura rolled her eyes in annoyance "Well me and the girls were talking and we thought it would be great if us LADIES got together and hung out"
Hinata's eyes widened in surprise, it had been a long time since the girls and her got together infact the last time she could remember was in the beginning of freshman year of high school.
"Today? " Hinata questioned.
Sakura nodded her head in response
" Sooo...what do you say Hinata, it will be fun for sure.. and your done with work right?"
"Now just hold on right there missy" Naruto said wagging his finger in Sakura's face which she slapped away.
"Me and Hinata already have plans, isn't that right Hinata? " Hinata's eye brows raised in surprise, what was she supposed to say, she hadn't agreed yet.
" Oh come on Naruto you and Hinata have been spending so much time together ALREADY its becoming sickening"
Naruto's eyes narrowed " I don't like what your insinuating Sakura-chan " He said as his cheeks turning a light pink.
Sakura wrinkled her nose in disgust
" I'm not Insinuating anything you perv, in fact I'm surprised you even know what that word means."
Sakura took both Hinata's hands and led her around the counter " Come on Hinata it can be a sleep over and everything."
Naruto chuckled" A sleep over what are you 16, this isn't high school Sakura-chan. "
Sakura picked up a pot of still hot coffee and poured some on Naruto's pant's.
AhhHOTHOTHOTHOTHOT!! he screamed while rubbing his now slightly burnt thighs in pain.
"We'll be leaving then" said Sakura as she dragged the still shocked Hinata out the door.
Naruto though still in pain ran to the door " Hinata!!"
Hinata struggled, but turned around to face him as she was being dragged down the street.
" I..uh...Guess i'll see you around" he said scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.
Hinata found his awkwardness cute and smiled gently at him " Yes I guess... you will, goodbye Naruto-kun" she then waved with her free hand and continued down the street.
Naruto watched disappointingly as Sakura forced Hinata in her car and sped down the street.
"DAMMIT! " he yelled smacking his forehead.
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"So...Uh.... Sakura-san?"
"What is it?" Sakura replied giving Hinata half her attention while the other half was on the road.
"Where... where are we going exactly?" Hinata questioned.
A small smile grew on Sakura's face
" Well we all thought since none of us have visited your house, it would be a good idea to go there"
Sakura slowly stopped the car at a red light and turned to Hinata " So you tell me."
Hinata's eyes widened , Her house? Why of all the places did they have to choose there?
She had been doing a lot of studying lately so the place was probably a mess at the moment and she was too nervous to show it to them right now. She had to get out of this situation fast.
" W-Well I'm not so sure about that I k-kinda want to visit one of you guys houses, its been a while soo.."
"Nonsense.. you can visit us anytime" she said driving again "Plus everyone is there already" Sakura mumbled.
"What!!?" Hinata yelled and turnt towards Sakura. " How did you even figure out where I live."
"Lets just say Tenten is very persuasive" sakura laughed.
"Neji?"
"Neji" Sakura said nodding.
Hinata slapped her hand on her forehead and exhaled. She knew she shouldn't have told him where she lived. Sure Neji was trustworthy and family, but he had a weak spot and that weak spot was none other than her spunky, tomboyish friend Tenten.
And if she told Ino the biggest gossip she knew that mean't everyone probably knew .
"Hey cheer up this will be fun I promise" Sakura said patting Hinata
"Were here too."
Hinata looked out the window to see Ino and Tenten out side her front door with a bunch of bags and waving.
"Hinata hurry up and get your ass over here I can't feel my toes" Ino yelled clinging onto the sides of her mustard coat.
"Yeah please, if I have to sit here and listen to any more of Ino's nagging she's going over this banister I swear" Tenten growled. Ino then sent a death glare towards Tenten.
" Come on Hinata lets get over there before they kill each other" Sakura said getting out of the car.
Hinata quickly followed close behind her. Ino was a great friend but did have a tendency to get on peoples nerves especially Sakura and Tenten even though they were close friends.
Hinata nervously placed the key into the door and turned the nob. Then she slowly open the door "Ah...Here it is sorry about the mess."
The apartment was very spacious, when you first went in there was a small hallway that led to the living room. Everything was very modern the furniture was a mixture of white and gray. A huge chandelier hung from the ceiling and the walls were a nice cream color.
Off to the far right in front of large glass windows there was a glass dinning table with six chairs with glass legs and off to the left was a very large lavender piano.
The kitchen was a an open concept with an island and black granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
A huge flat screen tv with a black back splash hung on a wall in front of the plush white couch. In front of the couch laid a few random papers and books but with the beautiful decor you could barely notice it.
"Holy shit Hinata your apartment is amazing" Tenten said looking around the place.
" The inside looks nothing like the outside this must have costed you a fortune" Sakura said staring at the golden flower statue that sat on the coffee table in front of the couch.
" Well I technically didn't buy it my father did" Hinata said picking up the papers on the floor " I told him i wanted a small and simple apartment...and THIS is what he found me"
"If this is what your dad thinks is small and simple man I wonder what large and extravagant is to him" Sakura said flopping on to the couch.
"When I told him I didn't want it and it was to big he found me another place that was even bigger.. so I settled on this." Hinata said taking a seat next to Sakura.
"To be honest I'm surprised he even let me save up to buy a car on my own and pay for the monthly payments for this place, which are suspiciously low."
" Omg Hinata I LOOOVVVE your room" said Ino.
The room had lavender walls with a gold trimming. Everything in the room was a mixure of lavender, white and golden giving the room a Victorian look.
There was a huge window with golden drapes and two golden and white chairs on either side. The bed was white and lavender with large decorative pillows and a huge white leather head board.
She had two nights stands a couch and dresser that was next to a walk in closet with a mirror on it. Which Ino had found and was currently digging in.
" And you have so much clothes!!!! why haven't I seen you wear any of this stuff? OH you have to let me borrow some of these dresses" Ino said grabbing an arm full of dresses.
"Go ahead take what you like, Father bought me a lot of clothes he thought would be suitable for some one at my age, but.... none of that stuff is really me I rather stick with the clothes I buy." Hinata responded.
" Oh come on Hinata you would look great in all of this stuff" Ino said coming out of the room with the dresses.
"You just gotta try new things I bet you haven't tried on half of these, Oooo we could give each other make overs while were at it !" Ino squealed while jumping up and down.
Hinata chuckled, Naruto was right they were acting like they were in high school again.
"Forget the damn clothes check out this view" Tenten yelled from the balcony.
The girls all joined Tenten and witnessed a dream like sight. The apartment being on a sort of hill like plane gave you a gorgeous view of the city from above.
The lights from the city's building and cars looked like rainbow colored star's twinkling in the night and with the hills behind it the city had a fairy tail like look.
"Ok thats it I have to move in with you" Sakura said mesmerized by the view.
"Me too" Ino and Tenten said at the same time.
"I will admit the reason I stuck with this place did also have to do with this" Hinata said sighing with delight."
"Come on guys lets go inside its pretty cold out here" Hinata said pulling her friends Into the house who looked like they were in a trance. It was going to be a long night.
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" So.." Hinata started sipping on her Carmel tea " Where is Temari any way?"
Sakura sent her a look that said she shouldn't have asked that question and before Hinata could take back her question Ino answered with " Well if your dying to know bunny i will tell you"
Ino walked over with a tray of margaritas and sat in a chair across from Hinata. " So I gave her a phone call to inform her of our little get together and when she picked up I could tell something was off."
Ino set down the tray on the coffee table before she continued " She sounded a little irritated and tired for some reason, she immediately said she couldn't come because she was busy."
"Yeah ok so she was busy what's the big deal" Tenten scoffed.
Sakura all of a sudden reached over, grabbed a drink and began chugging it, because she obviously knew what she was going to say.
"Here's were it gets juicy.... she...
... wasn't...... ALONE " Ino said with a smirk tugging her lips.
" W-What do you mean she wasn't alone" Hinata said leaning forward.
" Well me being me tried to get more info she of course wasn't giving it to me, but just before she hung up I was able to hear someone's voice"
"Get on with it already" Tenten yelled growing inpatient.
Ino smiled "I heard SHIKAMARU say who's that on the phone just before she hung up"
Hinata spit a little of her tea out, shocked at what Ino told her. " That's SICK..... you don't think they were" Tenten started.
Ino nodded " uh huh" she said smiling like the gossip she was. " They were definitely-"
"Please don't say it" Sakura said cutting her off discusted with the very thought but to no avail. Hinata covered her ears as Ino rambled on about the gross theories she had about Temari and Shikamaru's "Activities."
" I mean are they even going out and if they are why didn't she tell us " Ino questioned. " Maybe its because me and him use to date?"
Hinata's mouth open in shock " YOU use to date Shikamaru!!?"
Ino laughed at her reaction " Yeah briefly after I got over Sasuke I thought it was time to start dating."
Ino glanced out the window as she continued " He was always there for me and i started to have feelings for him and Well!...the rest is history."
" So what ever did happened I never really knew?" Sakura questioned. Resting her hands at the sides of her face.
" Well... I guess be both realized that we were more of good friends than lovers and we decided it was for the best that we end it." Ino smiled looking up at the ceiling " Don't get me wrong I love the kid but it took me a while to realize it was a friendship kinda love."
Hinata stared at Ino in deep thought. Could that be what her and Naruto shared Friendship love? Maybe she was confused like Ino was, did she get friendship love and real love mixed up? But then what was this lingering pain she felt in her heart.
" Speaking of relationships what's going on with you and Sasuke, Sakura?" Tenten questioned raising an eyebrow.
Sakura's face went red immediately but turn sour not too long after and she reached for the bottle of wine on the table.
" Oh no she's going for the wine bad sign bad sign!" Tenten said trying to stop her.
Ino grabbed the wine from out of Sakura's reach " Sakura.... Honey if there's something going on tell us were your friends."
" Yes I agree with Ino-san tell us your always helping us with our problems, let us help you don't drown your sorrows in alcohol." Hinata said taking Sakura's hand.
Sakura's eyes filled with tears and she pulled Hinata into a bear hug " Oh you guys its horrible i thought we were getting closer but nothing's changing" she cried.
" What is it what did that bastard do this time I'll rip him apart" Tenten yelled standing up.
"Calm down gladiator, tell us what happened Sakura hmmm? Ino said forcing Tenten to sit and rubbing Sakura's back.
" Nothing is what happened thats the problem absolutely nothing is happening. Even though were talking more and I drive him around our relationship is the same." Sakura cried into Hinata's shoulder.
" Like the other day we went out to get some food and I decided to be bold and took his hand and he actually let me and didn't pull away."
Sakura sniffled " I was so happy and we walked into the restaurant still holding hands and everything, but when the cashier lady asked if we were dating he quickly let go of my hand and said no, it was like he forgot he was holding it and when he remembered it grossed him out."
" I just don't know what to do anymore guy's its been so many years, does going out with me discust him out that much?"
Hinata hugged Sakura tighter " I'm so sorry Sakura I'm not sure what to do but just like you supported me all those years ago I will support you"
Ino jumped up with determination " I got it!!..tomorrow lets Have a girls night out, there's this new club called the Falling leaf I say we go check it out"
" And You know what ......FUCK men I say it's time for us girls to enjoy our selfs" Ino preached.
" I'm totally in I could use a break from all this boy drama" Tenten said throwing her fist up.
Ino looked confused at Tenten " Your in? What about Neji?"
"I love Neji but some times he can be such a damn coward...no offense Hinata." Hinata thought about it for a second but then nodded in agreement.
"He hasn't made our relationship officially yet either and i think he feels like that's ok, because he's made his feeling known to me buts its not!" Tenten yelled.
"And I'm not gonna stand for it anymore... A little jealousy should wake him up hopefully"
Ino smiled " So you want me to Accidentally tell him your coming with me to the club and then when he show's up your going to cling to the nearest guy?"
Tenten nodded " You know me so well" the two bursted out in laughter.
Sakura wiped the tears from her eyes " I'm in too Sasuke can go to Hell Chaaa!" She yelled.
Hinata sat there silently watching her friends form some sort of Babe revenge squad and she wanted no part of it. Hinata could see the determination practically leaking out of them and shivered...god help these poor guys.
" Don't think we forgot about you Hina bunny your coming with us" Ino said in a sing song voice, slinging her arm around Hinata's shoulder.
" Huh!!? w-why" Hinata questioned.
" Why? Well when's the last time you had a date missy this is the perfect opportunity"
" I don't want to.. I don't think its a good idea" Hinata pleaded.
" Why because Naruto would be angry" Sakura said causing Hinata's eyes to widen in shock.
"Whats going on between you two anyway I've been hearing a lot of stuff " Tenten questioned.
" N-Nothing" Hinata replied.
" Liar" said Ino who was enjoying Hinata's reaction " I heard you've been visiting his house a lot, are you guy's pulling a Shikamaru and Tema-
" Noooo!!!" Hinata yelled cutting her off her face now as red as a tomato.
" Sometimes he invite's me over to hang out, like ya know watch a movie or play video games or just talk THAT'S IT" she yelled.
" Uh Huh so no booty call's I get it but then you two must be dating right?" Sakura questioned.
"N-Nope were JUST friends no feelings what so ever"
" Your lying, dont think i didn't see you two flirting with each other before I entered the shop" Sakura stated.
Hinata was shocked along with Ino and Tenten, Sakura had been there the whole time listening to them. " You should have seen them you guys, I want one thing Hinata" Sakura imitated deepening her voice and pushing her hair back with her hands.
"Hmmmm and whats that Naruto-kun" she said emphasizing the kun and heightening her voice.
" I Want.... to..."Hang Out" with you " Sakura said flipping her hair causing Tenten and Ino to die in laughter.
" Ohhh Naruto-kun" she said seductively.
" I MEAN'T. . just chilling at my place what did you mean.. Hina" Sakura said with a wink. Then All the girls laughed loudly except Hinata who was pouting her cheeks stained pink.
"That's not even how it went" Hinata pouted " And we weren't flirting we were joking around."
"Yeah Yeah and the way he ran after you was just a joke too right" Sakura said breathless.
Hinata didn't know what to think that also confused her. Maybe he was trying to be a good guy he couldn't like her ......right?
" You know on a serious note even though you were emotionally scarred in high school by him that doesn't mean you should just stop loving him completely... You can still love him its ok" Tenten said patting Hinata " We won't judge you."
Hinata had had enough " But I don't love him anymore I'm finish I've MOVED ON!!!" Hinata yelled causing the room to go silent.
"In fact your right Ino I could use a boyfriend I'm coming too" she said angrily and crossed her arms.
All three girls looked at Hinata in shocked and turned to each other
" Well ok then....are you sure?" Ino said.
" Very " Hinata said nodding her head.
" Well then its settle Tomorrow night its gonna be us four the dance floor and alcohol beyond end" Ino yelled excitedly.
" Yeah!!!" All the girls yelled except Hinata who still was feeling uneasy. Had she made the right decision?
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Sakura yawned loudly " Well I'm exhausted where are we sleeping Hinata?"
After a long night of talking, food and chick flick's the girls were changed and ready for bed.
" Well theres a guest room so I guess two people could sleep there and some one could sleep with me"
" Nah I say we all sleep in your bed Hinata its big enough" sakura said and the other two nodded in agreement.
" Ok if you guys want to I guess its fin-" Hinata didn't get to finish her sentence, all three ran into her room and literally jumped into her bed.
" Ahh its so soft like a freaking cloud" Tenten said rolling on the bed.
" I know you seriously have to tell me where you get your furniture" Sakura sighed.
Hinata laughed " I will definitely do that now scoot over" Hinata ran and jumped into the bed with them. They all broke out into a fit of laughter as they rolled around and threw pillows at each other.
Hinata felt so relaxed, being with her best friends was the best stress reliever ever. The apartment felt so warm and lively compared to the lonely cold nights she spent there on a regular basis. She was glad that she went along with this sleep over idea.
The girls had settle down under the covers and now were staring at the golden chandelier that hung from Hinata's bed room ceiling.
" Hey Hinata how are you feeling now" Sakura questioned.
" Huh?...uh great I was just thinking that this sleep over .... was a good idea" Hinata responded slightly confused.
" Do you feel less stressed out now bunny?" Ino said turning on her side to look at her.
" Yeah i do actually thank you guys"
" Good we just want you to know that you can always count on us don't forget k " Tenten said
Hinata started the put the pieces together, they had thrown this sleepover for a purpose. They had seen how much Hinata had struggled to open up and how all the drama from her past and work was taking a toll on her. So they threw this sleepover to help her relax and make her realize she wasn't alone, that she had them.
Hinata felt tears form in her eyes and she quickly placed her arms over her eyes to hide them " Thank you guys really you are the best friends a girl could wish for" she sniffled.
" Aw what a baby...crying again? come here you" Tenten said climbing over to hug her followed by the others.
Hinata hugged her friends tightly and thanked them repeatedly. She knew that as long as she had them she could get through anything. Naruto staring sadly at the mysterious woman from the cafe flashed in her mind.....Yup she could get through anything.
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