A/N: SEQUEL TO "Confusion is all she said." Had this idea in my head for awhile. You don't really have to read the first story. It's mostly Hinata's story about her love life and her pregnancy. It would be nice if you checked it out though :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, Characters go to Kishimoto. Story and OC BELONGS to me!
Chapter 1
The sun on my face sent a warm feeling through my body. It's been a week since I've seen the sun. The past week was filled with rain drops. I rolled out of my bed and went to the kitchen and started on breakfast. It was 10:30. I went and sat at the table and waited for the water to boil. I also put some bread in the toaster.
It's been fifteen years now. It wasn't easy. But the way my life is now, I wouldn't have it any other way. I love Tenshi with my life. I'd give up anything for her. It pains me sometimes though because she's so much like Kiba. She also resembles him. Just recently she started to paint red fang markings on her cheek. I had asked her why. All she said it was because she had seen a picture of Kiba with markings like that. I had asked her to stop, but she wouldn't listen to me.
When my water started to boil, I got up and started to get my tea ready. That's when I heard Tenshi walk into the kitchen. I looked at her and she went and sat at the table.
"Hey mom, what's for breakfast?"
"I'm just having toast, I could make you something if you want."
"Its alright, I think I'll just have some cereal." I nodded and went and sat at the table. While I was eating my toast, the memories of Kiba came rushing back. It wasn't something I enjoyed because I always thought about That day. The day when everything came crashing down on me. When everything I thought was going well, in almost an instant, it was getting worst. After he had died, I didn't know how to cope with it. Everything I was doing reminded me of him. I just wanted to end it all.
I knew that would be stupid because that would mean Tenshi wouldn't have anyone. While I was deep in thought, Tenshi interrupted me.
"Mom, can I ask you something?"
I shifted in my seat to face her properly. "What's that honey?"
"It's just something I've been thinking about lately. I know you don't like talking about it so much, it's just that, I've been wondering. What happened to dad?" The last thing she had said, had sent shivers down my back. She was right, it wasn't something I didn't like talking about. Even though I told people I had gotten over him, that's not true. You never really get over the one that meant so much to you. Especially if there is someone everyday that reminds me of him. It just doesn't happen.
"What do you mean? I told you, he had passed away after you had turned one," I finally said.
"That's not what I mean mom and you know it. I want to know how he died." Tears were welling up in my eyes. I tried my best to hold them back, but I think it's time that she finally found out. She was sixteen now, I think it was time.
"Let me make some more tea first. Go sit in the living room, I'll meet you there." She nodded and did as I asked. After she had left, I put some more water into the kettle and I went to the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror and I swear I saw his face in the mirror. Quickly, I splashed some water onto my face. When I looked at my reflection once more, that's when my tears started to fall. It seems every time I thought about him, I would always end up crying. Most times, I would be able to hold back, but it was different at that moment.
I left the bathroom and back into the kitchen. I poured myself a cup and then sat on the other chair beside Tenshi. She gave me a puzzling look. I could tell she knew that I had just cried. Then, slowly, I put my cup down and let out a sigh.
"Mom, you alright?"
"Yeah, I'll be okay," I gave her a smile and then put my attention back to the cup. It would be now or never, I don't know the next time I'll be able to tell her.
"Mom, you don't have to say anything if you're not ready."
"No, it's time you needed to know," I took a sip of my tea and then took a deep breath. "Well it was shortly after your grandma had passed away. Six months actually. After his mom passed away, we drifted apart. He started drinking again and I couldn't stand it. So I broke up with him," I paused and then let out a shaky breath. "On your first birthday, he came to the house and asked if he could say happy birthday. I wouldn't let him pass the door because I knew he was drinking. I couldn't push him out myself, then Neji came and pushed him out. I went to the window and was watching him leave, but then he passed out on the lawn. Quickly I ran outside and got Neji to help me bring him in. After we laid him down and warmed him up, I put you to bed. The next day..." I paused again and couple of tears strolled down my face.
"And then what mom?"
"We were talking and we both agreed that we'd make our relationship work out. He got up and gave you and I kiss. He asked if he could go upstairs and sleep. I agreed because I could tell he didn't look to well. After everyone ate, Neji and Hanabi had left. I put you in front of the tv and went upstairs to go and check up on him," I was crying harder now. "When I went upstairs, I saw him hanging," I went silent. I couldn't continue, but I could tell she knew how he had died now. She got up and hugged me. When her arms wrapped around me, I thought of his big arms. Oh how I missed those arms.
"Mom its okay, you have me remember? I love you, okay?" I nodded and then let go of her.
"You okay?" I asked and then I wish I hadn't. She started to cry.
"Yeah, it's just one more thing I want to know. Why didn't you tell me 'till now?" I took another sip of my tea.
"I was waiting for the right time," I took another sip. "Wait here," I said and then went to my bedroom. I walked towards the closet and pulled a blue box with flowers on it out. Then I went back to the other room and gave it to her.
"What's this?"
I sat back down. "While I was pregnant with you, your dad and I wrote letters to each other because he moved away shortly after we found out. All the letters that we sent each other are in that box. If you don't want to read them, you don't need to."
"Yeah I'll read them. I'm going back to my room and gonna read. You okay to be by yourself?"
"Yeah, there's some things I've got to do anyway," I smiled at her and she left to go to the other room. When she left, I tried my best not to cry. My strength alone wasn't good enough, the tears wouldn't stop coming down.
