" So what's going on here? " Tenten asked the three girls in front of her. The said three girls, Ino, Sakura, and Hinata, just turned and looked at her.
" We're trying to get Hinata all prettied up because her cruuuuush is coming to town today " Ino teased the lavender-eyed beauty.
" I'm trying to put the make-up on her but she's more stubborn than she let's on " Sakura said as she held Hina's face with one hand and began putting eyeshadow on with the other hand.
" D-d-do you really think this is the right color for me? D-d-do you think make-up is good for me at all? " Hina asked with her cute little stutter.
" Oh don't be a poor sport Hina, Sakura makes make-up look good on anyone " Ino said with a smile.
" Are y-y-you sure? " she asked the two girls.
" Just wait till I'm done with you, you won't doubt me anymore " Sakura grinned as she put the eyeshadow away and took out the eyeliner," Hold very still now ".
Hinata did as she was instructed and soon felt something begin to color just above her bottom eyelashes. Ino smiled as Sakura put that away too, then took out the lipstick. She asked Hina to put her lips in a specific position and begin to apply the light pink color.
" You really do look beautiful Hina " ,Tenten said from behind Ino," So who's this crush of yours? ".
Hinata's face became the equivilent of a tomato," Y-y-you wouldn't remember him ".
" It's Gaara the Kazekage " Ino smiled as Hinata turned even redder.
" I-it's not like that! I'm just going to be his guide while he's in Konoha! " Hinata tried to plead her case to the other three.
Just then Shikamaru poofed near the girls," So so troublesome " he muttered to himself. " The Kazekage is arriving in a couple of minutes, Tenten and Hinata, you two are to report at the gate...now " he sighed as he disappeared, most likely going to the gate to wait.
"Don't worry Hina, your in good hands. At least with Gaara you won't get hit on every second, unlike his brother Kankuro. Which is exactly who I have to guide around. And I swear, the first time he so much as touches me, I'm gonna- " she was cut off.
" Done! " ,Sakura called out as she put her make-up away and snapped the case closed," Gaara's not gonna be able to resist you! ".
" Come on, we have to go. Bye Ino, bye Sakura " Tenten called out to the girls as she grabbed Hinata's arm and then poofed away.
" I hope this works, I just want her to be happy " Ino sighed.
" Yeah me too. Those two have been stepping around each other for about a year, it's driving me up the wall! " Sakura said as the two girls began walking towards the training grounds to spar.
Scene Change
Shikamaru looked up as Tenten and Hinata appeared in his sight," Sit down and wait, there coming up the hill right now ". Both girls nodded and took a seat next to their comrade. Eventually, a couple of minutes later, the three siblings arrived at the gate.
Sighing, Shikamaru stood up," Your late but I guess it's better than not showing up at all ".
" Oh shut up and escort us Nara " Temari smirked at the shadow possessor.
" Actually it's different this time. I'm only going to be showing around you Temari. Tenten here is to show around that pervert of a brother you have. And for the Kazekage, Hinata is here to ensure you are shown what you would like to see " Shikamaru sighed after the mouthful.
Temari blinked," Your right, that is new, it's also total bullshit! Why would she use three when one is all she needs to do the job? ".
Shikamaru threw her a glare that completely stopped her rants," Come on, we'll start over here ". And his gaze read ' And I'll explain it to you even more '.
Once Shikamaru and Temari were out of distance, Kankuro looked to Tenten," Should we get goin' beautiful? ".
Tenten glared," Don't call me that! Follow " and then she began walking towards the opposite direction of the other two. He followed grummbling something about ' not her dog '.
Which in fact left Hinata alone with the Kazekage, Gaara no Sabaku, her crush. She tried not to blush as she realized this fact. " Where would you like t-t-to go first K-kazekage-sama? " she asked trying her best not to stutter too much.
Gaara in turn, tried not to smile. He found her stutters entirely cute," Anywhere you would like to show me Hinata. You don't have to be so formal with me, Gaara will be fine " his smile slipped out as he saw her blush deepen.
" A-a-all right Gaara. Let's head over to my favorite place to eat. I'm hungry and am I correct to believe that you are as well? " she asked as she began to walk in the direction of the cafe.
" Yes, the long journey has been tiring, something to eat would be great " Gaara smiled at the pale woman in front of him.
" All right, well it's not that far but it's not exactly close either. I hope you don't mind the long walk " she said with an apologetic tone.
" Not at all, we should be on our way before my legs decided to give out " he smiled softly as he joked.
Hinata laughed, then covered her mouth," I'm s-s-sorry G-gaara. I don't mean to laugh at you. But you really have changed since the chuunin exams. Your nicer, more gentle, and do not have that threatening aura about you anymore ".
He grinned in response," It's okay, I understand that I've changed. But it has been for the good. And I'm glad to hear that I don't scare you anymore " he winked at her, earning a blush that spread across her cheeks and neck.
" You never did scare me Gaara. I understand back then you were misunderstood. You just need someone to open your heart alittle more " she replied with a small smile and an even smaller blush.
" Shall we get going? " the red-headed male asked Hinata with a smile on his face. He held his arm out in front of her to signal she was to go first. " I do not know where this place is, would you be so kind as to escort me? " he said in a polite tone.
Hinata's face lit up with joy and she laughed," That is a good idea, after all, I am your guide for the remainder of your stay ". She began walking toward the cafe downtown. The people there were always friendly to her and she had no doubt they would treat the Kazekage with the same respect.
Finally she stopped, in front of her, seated inside the cafe, were two jounins having a conversation over lunch. A dark blush stained her cheeks when she realized that she knew the two said jounin.
Entering, she stopped in front of their table, Gaara stopping to stand at her side," I hope I am not interuppting anything. I just wish to say hello to you both ".
TBC
Hmmm, who could the two be?
I don't normally like Sakura, but I decided to put her in the story because I feel alittle guilty about bashing her all the time.
Review please...I'm always looking for helpful hints and compliments.