Hey guys, so I am new to the whole "fan-fiction" thing so excuse me if it seems a little off. I would like to say that I am in fact a guy, no matter what my picture may imply (if there is no pic, you are reading this within my 24 hour period of wait). Also, a lot of this will be paraphrasing if it is from episodes and/or movies, the also as the title suggests, this is how I feel the story should have gone. Also, there will be major time gaps and only some scenes from the actual series as this will lead to a slightly different plot.

Part One: The Great Build-up

Chapter One: The Bullies

"Come on, so us your byakuggan!"

One of the kids standing across from Hinata suddenly demanded. He was an older boy, maybe just starting at the academy, or maybe nit even a shinobi at all. Whatever the case, he was older ans stronger than Hinata. As per usual, other kids did not understand the poor girl and her eyes. Being a Hyuga didn't help either. After all, her clan was both wealthy and consistently in power.

It was the middle of winter, and everywhere was covered in ice ans snow. The sky was a bright blue with some overcast.

"Yeah, just show us already, but if you are not, then don't look at us. Your eyes are creepy."

Another kid had joined in on harassing Hinata, there were three kids there who were making fun her. It was at this point that Hinata had started to break down, her mental state slowly collapsing. Her eyes watered up and she slowly slumped over and began to cry.

"Hey, what are you doing! Stop bullying her!"

This time, a kid Hinata's age jumped in and actually tried to help her. He was strange looking, with three whisker markings on either cheek, spiked, blonde hair, and blazing blue eyes. Hinata herself had somewhat short brunette/ blue hair with bright, silvery eyes. Both were fairly pale in skin, and seemed to at least be on the same side.

"And why would we do that?" one of the three asked, with a very amused look in his eye.

"Because, if you don't, I'll use my jutsu on you. Shadow clone jutsu!" The blonde kid yelled in reply.

Suddenly, with two puffs of smoke, two exact replicas of the boy appeared, except that they were very miniature. The three boys immediately broke down laughing. At that time, Hinata had started wondering what to do, run, hide, or help?

"C'mon boys, let's get him!"

The leader of the assailants immediately lept at the boy and punched him once. The boy fell back in disbelief and passed out. Hinata, as afraid as ever, could not help the boy, even if she did want to. The boys started playing with one of the boy's clothing items, his scarf. They tugged at his long, red scarf and eventually succeeded in utterly destroying it. They ended with leaving, having forgotten about Hinata.

But why did he save me? Hinata thought to herself. He could have stayed safe, he could have let me get bullied, why?

Soon, the boy woke up, and was surprised to see the boys gone.

"W-w-why did you protect me?" Hinata asked the boy, somewhat neevous to speak, another usual thing about the day.

"Because my name is Naruto Uzumaki, and I am a future Hokage, you better believe it!"

Naruto's loud proclamation made Hinata giggle a little, which startled Naruto. Finally realizing that he was tired of being out in the cold, Naruto finished by saying, "Well, see ya!"

"Wait! My n-name is Hinata Hyuga, th-th-thank you for saving me, Naruro. Oh, and here is your scarf..."

Hinata felt, for once, safe and free from burden, as if the stress had left her body. All that was left, in that moment, was a connection to this odd Naruto fellow that she had not known until that moment.

"Don't worry, it was no sweat. And the scarf, you can keep it. I can always just get a new one. See ya, Hinata!"

Naruto suddenly dashed into the surrounding woods, and disappeared. Hinata once again was alone, sad, and felt worse then when she had been bullied. Sitting, alone in the snow, crying, Hinata slowly realized something about that connection. Though it was mysterious, it seemed to make her feel both safe and slone depending on her situation. It was then that she decided that she must be with Naryto, if only for her sanity.

If you want the love action, just a wait until later, and especially in part two. Just keep reading!