I do not own Naruto.

Hinata is a ninja, living in the Hidden Leaf Village Konoha.

It all seemed nostalgic really

My heart was pumping and adrenaline rushed through my veins as I held my hands in their position. My feet were in formal stance as I readied my attack, Neji as my opponent. Over the past two years, I had learned so much, and I thought; I had grown much stronger, and less vulnerable to attacks. Less naïve one would say. My eyes rested on Neji and I focused. Letting my chakra get pumped up, and letting it flow through my points so I wouldn't be weakened by his attack when hit.

"Byakugan!" I shouted, watching as I saw my cousin's chakra point, and I kicked out my leg to swipe his head. Failure. He quickly dodged and grabbed my ankle, twisting it and throwing me backwards, but I quickly retaliated and flipped, landing lightly on my feet. I decided to use my secret attack and I focused on my hands, letting my chakra flow from each point to my hands lighting them up with a glowing blue. I could sense Neji's chakra field rising in defiance but I still concentrated on my hands, making sure I got all of my energy saved. A flicker from the corner of my eye to me he was behind me. Quickly, I jumped forward and spun to face him.

Planning my next move wasn't difficult seeing as I had already guessed what he would do. Before he could see, I was at him, landing a punch on his side, making him stumble. Then again I punched out my fist to hit his jaw, but he ducked, punching me in the gut,. I felt myself fly backwards and hit hard against the concrete wall. The wind was knocked out of me as I lay on the floor, a trickle of blood leaving my mouth. I heard Neji turn on his Byakugan, and I instantly knew I was in trouble. I stumbled to my feet, hands still glowing blue, as I looked at my cousin. His eyes glared at me, and saw right through me. A shiver passed down my spine as I stood their vulnerable to any of his attacks, still winded from the last blow to my stomach.

Head spinning, I tried to focus on Neji, trying to read his eyes, but his stoic posture left me helpless. Before I could take an inhale of breath, Neji had hit one of my chakra points in my arm. Pain coursed through my arm like a shot of lightening striking me like I was standing by a metal pole. Through the pain, I tried to punch out my other: But he quickly caught my fist in his hand. I felt myself growing weaker as he twisted my arm behind my back causing me to shot in pain as I heard it snap. They were only supposed to be practicing.

He threw me to the ground, feeling him on top of me, I let out a small whimper. I guess it was to his delight because he whispered in my ear

"Still as weak as I thought."

I breathed heavily, tears stinging my eyes as I felt him lift off of me. I quickly sat up, wincing as I grabbed my left arm, feeling the fracture in the bone. My eyes were glued on Neji as he stared at me in satisfaction. Fear glowed in mine, and hatred in his. I stood up and he spoke again to me louder this time so I could hear him over the wind that blew my long hair in front of my face and ruffled my bangs.

"You better watch yourself Hinata. Next time you ask for a fight, or practice, be sure your ready for the impact and..."

He paused to let an evil smirk rise on his face, again sending shivers down my spine.

I had remembered that smirk, two years ago at the Chuunin exams where he and I had to battle each other.

"You can never fight without pain…and if you do not come prepared"

Again he paused to pull out a kunai from his pocket and spun it around on his finger, then stopped as he grabbed the handle and traced his index finger over the sharp, pointed blade.

"I will kill you."

With that he turned around, and strode off from the practice grounds.

From then on I realized something.

I had to get out of here.

(Later)

I let a small sigh escape my lips. Bags were sprawled out all over my room, filled with clothes, and accessories, and of course weapons such as kunai, poison swords, poison in general, and most of all. A special remedy glowing crimson red, and the vile which it was held in was a clear, beautiful color of aquamarine. My two favorite colors though the exception of lavender. That color seemed to suit me the best. Seeing as my father said wearing lavender up held the Hyuuga Clan's name. All he ever seemed to care about was the Clan most of the time.

As I zipped up my bags (there were only three, One big which I could carry over my shoulder, and the other two were full of remedies and personal belongings) making sure nothing was hanging out. Opening my window, I looked down at the cherry blossom below her window, its beauty radiating in so many different ways. Looking out into the distance I watched the darkness move over the earth, its terror only calling out to me more and more. I could here the wind whispering my name, calling for me to join the shadows of the night, to wander in its depths.

I stood on the edge of my window, more like squatting, as I looked back to my room my head was telling me not to go, to just train here but for some reason I couldn't, I needed to get away from here, to learn more about different technique's then just ninjitsu the kind I know. I turned and as I stood up, I felt a strong, cold but warm hand, grab my slender wrist. A gasp escaped me from the sudden impact feeling myself lean forward, then get pulled back and crushed again a hard chest, strong arms wrapping around my shoulders.

I looked up to see who it was and I felt heat rush to my face as I saw Naruto standing there, his arms around me.

"N-Naruto-kun?" I stammered stupidly, I hadn't stuttered for about a year now, and why all of the sudden I had, especially in front of Naruto-kun?

I could hear his heart beat, and I felt mine try to match his beating, the ring of our hearts as one made me want to sing along to melody, and get lost within them myself.

But I couldn't. Before I got to caught up in everything, I pulled back slightly and I felt his eyes look directly into mine. I starred at him, seeing longing in his own, as also mine. Oh how I wish I could get lost in his love, and swim forever in his beautiful piercing blue eyes. But not now.

"Hinata, why?" he spoke my name, his voice seemed shaky, as if he were nervous or saddened.

"I…I must go Naruto, y-you wouldn't understand." As I said those words I knew instantly I would regret them as they left my mouth.

His head suddenly snapped up and he grabbed the top of my shoulder tightly, his eyes burning with a deep, passion, which I myself couldn't understand.

"I wouldn't understand?" he growled at me, fear sparking in my eyes.

"How could you say that Hinata?-How could you say that I wouldn't understand, when…" he paused and tightened his grip on my shoulders

"When I know what its like to be weak?" This time his grip felt like it was burning my skin, eating me alive.

"Naruto...I-it hurts."

I could feel his hands release me and I fell to my knees. I clenched my jaw to stop myself from screaming out in pain. Reaching up I placed my hand on my right shoulder and flinched. The skin there had been burned.

I looked up to see Naruto with his hands at his sides, fists clenched tightly. Before I knew it Naruto was on his knees as well, his arms embracing me lightly. Slowly I wrapped my arms around his torso, tightening my grip and placing my head in the crook of his neck.

"Naruto-kun I didn't mean-" I was cut off when I felt his finger up to my lips.

Naruto had pulled back and was staring at, staring straight into my soul. Reading me form the inside out. I hated sometimes when he did that, but other times I guess it was for the best. He held on to me tightly and he leaned forward, my eyes widening as he did so. What is he doing? I thought desperately trying to figure out why he would be inching closer to me.

The look in his eyes also confused me. It was as if he actually cared about. Cared about my existence. All I could do was sit there as he pulled me to him, our bodies pressing against each other in a way I couldn't even begin to describe.

A blush again rose on my face, as he was a centimeter away, his lips brushing mine as he spoke softly to me.

"Don't forget me Hinata, no matter where you go."

He pressed his lips against mine. A small gasp escaped my lips, but really, I was happy.

Wow…when did he get good at this?

His lips were moving against mine and my eyes shut slowly, drifting into the abyss. Forgetting about everything around me, I took my arms and placed them on Naruto's chest, griping his shirt in my hands and pulling him closer to me. Something about the way Naruto kissed me, it was with ferocity and…want? Desire? Need?

I couldn't really tell, as he pulled me onto his lap, I heard footsteps outside in the hallway. I pulled away from him instantly my eyes still closed and my forehead pressed against his.

"I have to go," I whispered lightly, feeling the knot in my throat, thinking of how I have to leave Naruto. I didn't have to. But it was my choice. If I wanted to defeat Neji, I had to leave.

Naruto sighed and whispered back to me "I know Hinata."

He stood up quickly, bringing me with him and he hugged me one last time.

"Never forget me," his voice echoed through my head, as I opened my eyes.

He was gone.

I heard the doorknob turn on my door turn, and I quickly grabbed my bags, vanishing through my window and standing on the roof next to the side. Holding my breath I peeked into my room to see Neji standing there, looking out the window. In his hand was a lavender flower and he whispered into the wind he whispered

"Good bye Hinata, you made a good choice."

With that I left, to find my fate, and to become stronger I had to go to the one person who I knew was stronger then anything. Or so I thought.

Sabaku No Gaara.

I went off into the night, running for my life.

To Suna.

End Chapter.

OOC : Eep! Hello everyone! So i know there was a Hina x Naru

But but butttt!! It will become a Hina x Gaar So please R&R. (:

Gaara : Wait! Why wasn't I in the story?

Hinata : You have to be patient Gaara-kun

Gaara : -grumbles- good for nothing author

Me : --" -drop kicks-

hope you like the story!!