AN: Ho hoo, well, I'm going to try and update on other fan fictions that I've started, but for now, I'm feeling angst-y.
It was ironic, that Hyuga's were called "human lie detectors" and could read people's emotion. But a heiress to the clan could see everyone's except yours. Were you too hard to read? Is the print of your inner ego blurred or un-illegible for her?
You gave her big grins, hugs, even a dog lick once or twice which admittedly probably wasn't a good idea. Or was it that, her sight was too clouded by gnarled limerence and admiration.
It was obvious, at least to Shino, that you liked her in a way not like a sister. Shino is pretty observant but…she should know too. Or maybe she's questioned it. But doesn't dwell on it because all she wants is him.
She doesn't want to give her love to anyone else, or at least confess herself to him before it. You didn't blame her from being nervous about confessing, that would be hypocritical. Though, you truly wished that she would give you a second, one little second, to show how you were better.
Of course, she was in blind ignorance. Even if she knew, she would find it impossible and dismiss it. She was kind, one of the kindest girls around. So, empathetic, she would listen to you for hours and hours, just so you could get something off your chest.
But when it came to him, she was a different person. Almost like Sakura and Ino when they were younger in that, she wouldn't give anyone the time of day.
You almost came to hating her, but the two years Naruto was gone prevented that.
But still, there was no reply to your obvious feelings.
It was okay, you mused to me on a humid summer day, while we were sitting under a tree. I think we hang around Shikamaru too much, but anyway. You could live without her returning your feelings. And you could, it just wasn't as fulfilling. We would talk about how pretty she was, and I would say about how she was so gentle and smelled nice. You agreed with me..
So it's a waiting game in limbo. You still haven't gathered enough courage, but haven't gave up completely. The Irony of your situation is appalling, but that's what makes it so addicting to me. Just know that I'll be here watching and waiting, making sure you don't hurt.