Author's note: This is my first fanfic, and I haven't watched too much of Naruto since like a year ago, so go easy on me you guys. Comments will be appreciated, and flames tolerated, just as long as I get some feedback. I also have to thank my buddy Roland for looking this over for me.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Heck, if i owned Naruto do you think I'd be busting my butt writing fanfics about it? HECK NO! Plus I'd be rich which im not, sooooo with a big thank you to Masashi Kishimoto for inventing this wonderful anime, shall we begin the story?

Chapter One: A Forgotten Picnic

The fifteen year old girl trudged down the road to where he sat, picnic basket and blanket set up, waiting for her. She sighed. How am I supposed to tell him? After all, I was the one who liked him for all these years. When did my feelings for him start to fade away?

She kept on walking, until her feet finally brought her to stand right next to the golden-haired, orange jump- suited (its not a word but get over it xD) ninja, who then promptly yanked her down beside him and started to tickle her.

"Nnnarutoooo!!" laughed the girl, dark indigo locks flailing as she wiggled to get out of his grasp. He laughed too, obviously enjoying her comical reaction. "Alright Hinata, I'll stop. It's just I love to hear your laugh," smiled Naruto as he let her breathe again.

"Thank pant you pant Naruto-kun," Hinata panted again and flopped down on the ground, allowing herself a few moments to think and regain her composure. Why does he have to be so sweet?? This is not making it any easier for me! Naruto, oblivious (as to most things) to the battle going on inside his girlfriend's head, grinned at her, pulled food out of the basket and began to make their plates. There were five different kinds of ramen, since Naruto being Naruto, couldn't pick just one kind, some fruit and vegetables, a plate of brownies, and some lemonade. "Here, Hinata, I hope you like it. I'm not that great of a cook but i tried for six hours straight to get it right. I really hope its not too bad." Naruto smiled at her again. Hinata winced. This was making it harder. "I'm sure it's delicious Naruto-kun," Hinata gave a halfhearted smile, sighed, sat up, and began to eat, picking at her ramen with her chopsticks. WHY WHY WHY? WHY DO I HAVE TO DO THIS? I DONT WANT TO HURT HIM!! Due to her sudden violent change in thought she began to attack her food, eating furiously. She wasn't hungry and she wasn't really tasting it. But she had to get some of her anxiousness out. Just thinking of the task ahead was breaking her heart.

"Oi, Hinata!" yelled Naruto, causing Hinata to look up suddenly, with chipmunk cheeks and a noodle hanging out of her mouth. "You're getting ramen all over me you know that?" Hinata looked at him and sure enough, Naruto was covered with strands of her ramen. She hurriedly gulped down what was in her mouth. "Oh! I'm so sorry Naruto-kun!" She jumped up and bowed over and over again, apologizing. Naruto was laughing hard. "It's alright Hinata, just relax; I don't like seeing you so wound up you know? It worries me."

"N-naruto," she stuttered. Hinata hadn't stuttered in a long time. Since going out with Naruto she had become much stronger and open to people. She really did owe so much to Naruto and what she was about to do made her feel like the biggest scum on the face of the earth. Why do I have to hurt him? The look on her usually smiling face was getting Naruto worried. He didn't like seeing Hinata so sad.

"N-naruto," she began again, and was cut off by Naruto's lips. He pulled away after a few seconds and smiled again. "You know you can tell me anything Hinata-chan." "B-but I'm afraid you're going to hate m-me." "Hinata, nothing will ever make me hate you. I promise "

Hinata took a deep breath. "Naruto, I-I want to thank you. You've done so much for me, and I like myself so much more since I met you. But…." Naruto cut in, "But what, Hinata? I can take it. I am gonna become Hokage one day, you know! Believe it!"

Hinata gave a small smile and hesitantly continued "N-naruto- I hate to say it but…..I think we should…we should," she faltered, "b-break-up. I-I'm sorry Naruto-kun, it's- I just don't feel the same way anymore. I do love you, but it just doesn't feel like that sort of love now. I love spending time with you but I cant lie to you, and tell you that I love you that way, not anymore. But you are and will always be my best friend, and more than anything I want you to know that."

Naruto sat in silence, unblinking, a stunned look on his face. "N-naruto-kun?" asked Hinata tentatively. "I'm sorry Naruto-kun! Naruto-kun??" He just sat there, shocked. Hinata began to cry. "P-please don't hate me, Naruto-kun" She sobbed even harder when he still didn't answer.

"Hinata," Naruto finally sighed. He slowly got up and looked her straight in the eyes, twisting his hands nervously. His jaw was set and his expression was serious. "I-I don't hate you Hinata. I care about you a lot, but I guess we've fulfilled our purposes in each other's lives. I-I don't feel happy about this, but I know you mean what you say, and I respect that. I-I'll need some time alone, to- to get over this. I still love you, I really do, and this is going to be hard. But you're my best friend too, Hinata. Um- I have to go now." Naruto walked over, gave Hinata a swift peck on the cheek, and strode off, tears streaming down his face.

Hinata watched him go with reddened, glistening opaque eyes. "Bye, Naruto-kun" she whispered, and she turned around and walked home, leaving the picnic alone and forgotten.

Endnote: Soooo, that's chapter one everyone! I hope my writing style was okay, and forgive the grammatical errors that may be present here and there. Again, I know it's depressing as of now, but it will get better, I promise! Sasuke's gonna enter soon! YAY! Lol so comment if you don't mind, I would like to see some encouragement. I will continue however, with or without comments or ratings, because its fun xD. Bye, people!

Love,

the hybrid :)