Title: Butterflies
Rating: K
Pairing: ShinoHina
Summary: They like butterflies.
I stood outside, by the waterfall, gazing out; it was mating season for butteflies, and they had clearly chosen the Leaf. I smiled at one that went by; a female. Her wings were white and stood out over the green forest and blue river. My eyes shifted to a figure sat on the ledge of the river and I approached.
I recognized her long blue hair anywhere, and looked down at her. "Hinata... I observe that you are out. Why is this?" I inquired, sitting down.
Pink in the face, she looked down. "D-Don't scare me like that, Shino..."
"What were you doing?" I questioned, looking to her and seeing her byakugan.
"I was watching the butterflies. They're so amazing," she said, bright-eyed and smiling at them. "I've loved them since I was a kid."
"They are, aren't they?" For a couple of seconds, silence shrouded the whole river. "...Do you like caterpillars?" I asked her, before realizing what a stupid question I asked. "Sorry, you probably don't."
"I-It's okay... I, um, kinda do..." Her smile was wide as she stared out. "With how they're... small?" I noticed a chuckle, and then she burst out laughing. "I'm sorry! I just don't ... heh ... know much about conversation!"
Under my coat, I smiled, knowing she could see it. "I don't either."