I do not and never will own Naruto. This piece is completely fan based.
-Majia
Hinata Hyuuga was deathly annoyed as she stared at the blank sheet of paper in front of her. It was rare she showed an attitude besides being shy so the air in the room was pretty thick. She'd been asked to write her life in the form of a story, but the more she tried to relate to herself the more she didn't wish to write and the more frustrated she became. Tenten had called hours ago claiming she'd finished, she'd even invited Hinata out to hang with the other. Rolling on her back Hinata stared at her ceiling her pale eyes dimming slightly as she glanced out of her window. The evening sky had taken over it's evening red hue mixed with the brilliant gold as the sun dipped it's head against the mountain like blankets swallowing it's rays. Breathing out slowly she took into mind her whole life. To be honest, there wasn't much of a story to her life. She chuckled at the thought. Here she was the heiress of a renowned clan in Kanoha and she couldn't even throw together an amazing story. She'd done the regular ninja missions, she continued to be a wallflower, and her hopes of speaking with a certain sun-haired ninja died when he'd announced his dating to the cherry blossom girl Sakura a few days before. Surprisingly she didn't cry she just felt somewhat empty as if her whole world had been shattered and yet she couldn't bring herself into anything. She wasn't in despair, somehow she was still clinging onto her sanity by what she didn't know well at least she didn't know at the particular moment. Sitting up she looked in her mirror, like the other female ninja she'd blossomed from the frail skinny girl into a curvy shapely figure. Not that she went around showing it; she still stuck to her coat and regarded it dearly. Deciding to stop her pointless mind yammering she rummaged through her closet grabbing her thick coat and pinning her hair tightly into a bun. Opening her room door she close it behind her entering the long hallways of the Hyuuga compound. Her father or any of the other members no longer viewed her as weak. She found a sanctuary in that, but it wasn't enough something was still missing. At one point she thought she'd known what it was, but now she wasn't to sure she knew at all what it is that she truly wanted. Listening carefully she could hear her younger sister Hanabi practicing most likely with father. She'd given up on wandering were Neji ventured off to her usually vanished during this time of the day. She hadn't found him doing anything so she figured it was best to think the best of her cousin. Neji Hyuuga was beyond prodigious it seemed at one point he could do everything before she could even dream the thoughts up. However, that was a long time ago almost a year and she hadn't back down from him since. Exiting through the large gate she breathed out a sigh in relief hearing her every footsteps echoing back at her was never a humble feeling. She inhaled deeply the wind brushing against her. The air had changed to the smell of death of rotting trees decaying to the autumn season. She enjoyed this season because it represented and ending that would eventually evolve into something beautiful when spring lifted it wings the next year. Feeling her stomach talk her face flushed as she checked around sighing in relief she decided now was the time to get something to eat. Sure the cooks at home were brilliant, but sitting at a table filled with people who thought holding chopstick improperly was a sign of disgrace was something she didn't feel like dealing with. Slowly she walked pacing her self one foot in front of the other closing her eyes she enjoyed the silent path. Their compound wasn't exactly close to the nearest shopping center. Her family relished its privacy for reasons she could understand. She herself enjoyed it as well, every once in a while she could enjoy the crunch of leaves beneath her shoes. The amount of leaves were scarce, fall had only just begun. Glancing around she watched her surroundings as she entered the main village area. Children were being ushered inside by parents some calmly others more demanding. She laughed quietly watching a burnet boy probably fifteen whine about having to go inside for the evening. A few women most likely married were about gathering clothes while conversing with their closes neighbors. Must be nice she thought a warm feeling inside of her. The streets became a bit more familiar as she headed down a back alley and turn another corner, smiling she headed towards a familiar stand.
"Good evening," she greeted entering, she froze noticing the gang had decided this to be their hangout spot.
"Hinata," Tenten waved must to her discontent. She wandered if she just walked away would they think she hadn't heard Tenten. Sighing inwardly she knew her hopes wouldn't be the case.
"Hey," she replied walking over and sitting next to the girl. Looking around she took in all of who were there. Two her left sat Ino and Sakura who surprisingly enough weren't at one another's throats but speaking casually. Shikamaru Naara sat to the left of Ino seemingly spaced off as he slurped his noodles down. Chouji and Kiba were at the far end in their own stall laughing and eating, well more like Kiba laughing at his own joke and Chouji stuffing his face and occasionally humoring him. Her eyes widened noticing Neji was her as well sitting next to Tenten who was on her right. Rock Lee to his right talking as he usually did. Not here she noted thinking of Naruto whom she had yet to think about.
Everything had change in these past couple of years; Sasuke Uchiha had been retrieved on a successful mission she'd been apart of. Shikamaru and Ino were engaged and talking of their marriage plans. There were rumors of Neji and Tenten, normally she'd ignore them, but looking at the two she couldn't tell anymore. Everyone in the group had made Jounin. Neji, Tenten, and Lee all held the title of Anbu, she was proud of them. Finally, Sakura had accepted Naruto's feelings for her and they'd officially become a couple. Herself, well she was the same as ever minus her stuttering dilemma. Taking the time to order she figured she wouldn't disturb everyone else's conversation.
"Did you finish your project yet?" Tenten asked turning in her direction.
"No, I figured a break was what I needed," she replied receiving her order and giving a thank you.
"You could have called and told me," Tenten said. "Lately, it seems you've been avoiding me."
"That's not it at all," Hinata said shaking her head in disagreement. "I've just been really busy and had so much on my mind."
"Like what?" Tenten asked staring her down.
Hinata sighed rolling her eyes another thing she'd picked up other the years. Tenten sometimes acted like she was her older sister, at times she was grateful for it, but sometimes it was just to much. "Everything," she replied before quickly shoving noodles into her mouth signaling she wanted to end the conversation. However, she knew it wasn't the end. Tenten wasn't the type to give up on much of anything.
"Hey," a voice boomed causing everyone to look over at the speaker. "Why didn't you guys tell me you were going to eat here?" There stood a blond haired, blue eyed, seventeen year old decked in an orange and black jump suit.
"We figured we'd save money with the amount of food you eat," Kiba called from his stalled.
"What'd you say mutt face?" he growled making his way across the bar.
"Let's face it when it comes to ramen you eat more than Chouji here," Kiba smirked gaining a slight glare from Chouji.
"Why I yada," he growled.
"Naruto would you just sit down," Sakura said leaning back in her chair giving him a look.
"You got lucky," he mumbled as Ino and Shikamaru moved down so he could sit next to her.
Finishing her bowl with a final slurp she turned to Tenten. "I'm going to get out of here, I have to finish the paper by tomorrow."
"All right, but you better call," she called. Hinata had already made her way out of the small shop. Little had she known, practically the entire room had watched her leave.
The streets were empty and the sun was completely gone. Luckily at least the moon presented some form of light. After sometime she was back on the path pausing she whirled around. Every since in her body told her she was being followed.
"You're causing everyone to worry about you," slowly turning around Hinata knew the voice, the last person she wanted to talk to at the moment. "Hinata is there something you're not telling us," Naruto asked sounding frustrated.
"It's nothing like that. I'm fine," she replied playing with her finger a habit she thought had died hard a long time ago.
"Hinata you've always been a close friend to me. I've always been able to count on you in tough times," she winced hearing the word friend. "What are you telling me?" Hinata felt it finally, the tears welling up, the gnawing in her stomach.
"Naruto," she said quietly staring at him. "I've been in love with you since we were in the academy. However, I want what's best for you and Sakura. I'd never get in between the two of you, so I'm willing to put my feelings to the side," she felt hot tears sliding down her face. "I can go on knowing that you're happy even if I'm not the one to make you happy. I'll find someone else out there someday," she finished softly hiccupping every now and then. She turned she didn't need to hear his response before she knew it she was running faster than her legs could actually take her. She didn't even open the gate. Gathering chakra to her feet she used the forced to jump the fence and then she jumped to her window as well. She couldn't think, she couldn't see, and her head hurt. The only thing she could remember was crying, pain, and then waking up the next morning with the sun shining almost mocking her. Hugging her pillow she looked across at her mirror. Her hair was a mess her eyes still red shutting them she blocked it all out. She screamed in frustration, why is that last night wasn't what she imagined. If she were Ino she'd have shown what he was missing. If she were Tenten she would have made him noticed not taking a no until there was a response. Temari would smirk and the guy would pass out in fear. Sakura would only have to look and the guy wouldn't have anything else on their mind. Her…Hyuuga Hinata couldn't do anything but cry and run. She'd never leave this room, she'd stay in here and die. She kicked her feet realizing that was just a sign of being weak and hiding. Sitting up she felt her hair drape over her shoulders staring at the bed sheets she decided that going on a mission was the only way to get her mind off of this. Even if it meant she had to beg Hokage Tsunade for one. Taking a shower she closed her eyes against the steam enjoying it for what it was. Wrapping herself in a towel she checked her cell phone, which strangely enough was filled to the brim with various messages from everybody. Deciding to listen to them she hit the play button as she started getting dressed.
"Hinata you want me to rip his stomach out! You have to forgive the idiot for being so stupid," Kiba's voice boomed through the voice mail. Akamaru's barking in the background signaled an obvious agreement to the statement. Hearing the beep she listened to the next.
"Jeez I knew you weren't say something and you told me it was a paper –which I hope you finished-. You already know if you need someone to talk to you can call. I care for you as if you were my own sister Hinata. Call me when you can," hearing Tenten's message Hinata smiled. Up next was a blank message, which she figured was Shino putting in his concern. Hearing the beep she listen to the next.
"Hinata why didn't you say anything. I knew forehead would do something sooner or later. Shikamaru say something," Ino yelled in the background hearing a mumbled Hinata chuckled at the couple's actions. "Agh you idiot, Hinata's in time of need. Hearing the next one she realized it to be Sakura.
"Hinata I didn't mean to hurt you or cause you any harm I swear. Please when you get the chance please come and talk to me. I want our friendship to last through anything," Sakura finished. Hearing the next one she couldn't figure who was speaking.
"We're being summoned to the Hokage's office at noon tomorrow for an A rank mission. Be there on time and packed," hearing the voice messenger click off she looked at her clock. Reading it across her eyes shifted from normal to full blown horror. Eleven forty five she panicked; it would take her ten minutes to pack properly and fifteen to get to the tower. Rushing around she yanked her bag from under her bed and began the process of pulling clothes out of her drawer and placing them in the bag tightly. Moving to the bathroom she put in the necessities before turning back to her room. Placing in a few more pieces of clothing. She grabbed her headband and tied it on. Deciding skipping breakfast was the best she scribbled a note, stuck it on her door, and jumped out the window. Sprinting out of the Hyuuga compound she noticed the dent she made out front the night before. No this is a mission I have to be focused she thought shaking her head. She'd made her way to town in record time, flying past people she didn't take in account who were there. Finally she thought running into the tower and up the steps she breath deeply entering the room.
"I'm sorry for being late," she apologized. Looking around she noticed only one other person talking to the Hokage.
"Thank you for coming," Tsunade replied. "Your partner for your next mission will be Uchiha Sasuke." Day just doesn't get better than this Hinata thought turning her attention completely to the said person.
AN: Sorry for the lack of Hin/Sas action, but I just wanted to be able to set the story up and show how much I've improved. Please critic harshly if need be. Thank you for reading. R/R please.
Sincerely,
Majia