Walking down to the south end of Konoha, where most of the restaurants were, she contemplated the meeting she was going to encounter with her friend.
Kiba had invited her for an afternoon snack at a tea shop, something he knew she enjoyed. Lately however, she had become more nervous around her friend. Hinata, although sheltered by her family, knew the in and outs of puberty, sex, and the like, it was a subject that was mandatory during school at the academy. So she had figured that it was only normal to become attracted to her male counterparts.
It started a few months after Naruto had left, she had begun to take a closer look at the bodies of others. She often would scold herself for acting with such rude behavior. It could have been anyone really, Shino, Kiba, even men she did not know.
Though lately she had begun to control her hormones, except around Kiba. She figured it was, well plain and simple he was a handsome boy. Although it was not the same feeling she had around Naruto, this one was of plain physical attraction, a feeling she often felt guilty for.
Over the years Kiba had become more muscular then his pre-pubescent self. His voice also deepened a notch or two. She often would relax and just listen to Kiba and Shino conversing, admittedly it turned her on a bit. Although after having one of those little moments, she would faint, which confused her teammates to no end.
So as she walked down the dusty crowded streets of Konoha, she became evermore antsy to indulge on her guilty pleasures of being around her friend. Though at the same time, her non-horny self stayed absolutely baffled by her unruly behavior and thoughts.
As she turned the corner she came in sight of the tea-shop, and a wave of fog had clouded her conscience. But at the same time she was perfectly alert and knew what she was doing. It was a weird feeling of alternate reality. Something she feared yet enjoyed.
When he caught site of her he gave a grin in acknowledgement.
"Hey Hinata, sorry Shino couldn't come, he said he needed to go take care of his bugs, I swear I think were going to have to put him in rehab, he's been spending way too much time in his family's bug house, or whatever it's called. So anyway how are you?"
"Huh? O-oh, I'm fine Ki-kiba-kun, and yours-self?"
"Oh I'm fine, hey waiter! Ya mind getting us some more tea leaves, oh and can you get her a cinnamon roll, thanks." the waiter gave him a nasty look and proceeded to the kitchen.
"Hey so, yeah, I wanted to tell you something…."
"Oh, yes, what is it Ki-kiba-kun?"
"I was wondering if it would be okay with you…"
'Is he going to ask me on a date!!?? Oh my gosh, what am I going to-'
"Yeah, um, I'm thinking of taking Ino on a date. I just wanted to see what you think."
"…"
'Ino-chan?? Where did that come from? Ino, Ino, of all people Kiba, Ino? We haven't talked with Ino for, I don't know how long. Wow, Ino, just, wow.'
"S-she, she seems n-nice."
"Really? Oh awesome, I just wanted to get a second opinion, thanks Hinata-chan" he proceeded to get up from his chair, and gave her a little pat on the head. He then put some cash on the table and left.
"..Wait, Ino?"
'How did this happen without me noticing..?'
All her previous feelings of passion and attraction had seeped out of her, and a new feeling replaced it.
Reality, something she hadn't felt in a long time.