Prologue
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As she watched him leave the village, she had no idea what to say. Her lips parted slightly, as though to call out to her love, but she couldn't. She had never confessed how she felt about him, and for some reason she felt a sense of relief for that. If she had told him, and he had still left her... That feeling...
A single tear left a shining trail down her cheek and she bit her lip to hold in a sob. Even though he had never outright spoken it, everyone knew he loved Sakura. It was evident in everything he did. Actions have been always louder than words. Always.
She was sure her own actions told a story; one of dejection, pining, and weakness.
Because of her own weakness she could only watch his blonde hair sway in the light wind; his footsteps heavy as he walked away from her and his other friends.
One day, would she be able to tell him how it felt watching his broad back as he left their village? Maybe, but she knew one thing for certain: if she stayed as she was now, she would never be able to express herself and her hidden feelings for him once he returned. Hinata knew she would have to grow stronger and more confident.
"Naruto...," she whispered; so much sorrow, but more resolve, in that one word. She would make it through this, and better herself. And when he returned, she would show him how much she cared for him.
"Goodbye...," she added before turning and gliding away towards the compound. Though tears fell down her cheeks like glistening stars, her steps were filled with renewed firmness . Never did she want anyone to see her brought this low again. From now on she would lock her weak self away; she would show everyone she could keep up with them. Even surpass them!
Her last thought as she entered the gate was how she was not only doing this for Naruto, but also for herself.
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A/N: So, here's the new and improved prologue! I made a few changes and added some things. The biggest difference is the ending. I decided, why should she only do this for Naruto? Wouldn't she be the type to want to help herself? Doesn't everyone want that?
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