baby steps
Heaving an euphoric sigh as Hinata made her way out of the administration office, she decided to dawdle a bit. Recently coming back from an A-ranked mission, she needed to take another day off to ease her mind. Walking around the familiar grounds of Konohagakure, she stopped her tracks upon encountering Ichiraku Ramen. She clasped her hands together and looked down, expecting to see a boisterous blond as she always would, but disappointment slapped her right at the very moment when his presence was nowhere to be found. Just as when she was about to turn her back and walk away, she refrained herself from doing so when a certain pink head caught her eye.
Taking a seat near the pinkette, she brought herself to speak up and ask of Naruto's whereabouts. "Hello, have you seen N-Naruto-kun anywhere?" She presumed only Sakura would know, considering they were teammates and all.
Lucky for Sakura, she was close to Naruto and she deemed a trustworthy and great friend, confident and strong. Valiance and strength were the main qualities Hinata yearned for, but she couldn't do it herself, she needed a friend to help her. Hoping Sakura would be able to help her out, she decided to ask her for help. "How does one become confident? I need help.."