Summary: She was 8 years old, with a long medical history. He was the class clown, he was the bug lover, he was the Emo, he was the artist, he was her best friend, and they were all close friends… until the drama of high school settled over the pack… Inspired by Big Bang's Haru-Haru (or Day by Day).

Disclaimer: I do not own NARUTO, just like the rest of you. I do not own Haru Haru, but I do praise BIG BANG, which I do not own either… but their people so I couldn't own them… This is a new story that came strong to me as soon as I got home from Girls' Camp… I missed my "weird" music… and my fanfics… ENJOY!

I finally have you nuttin 'without you I am realizing

I was so wrong forgive me

Naruto pulled his hand down his face as he looked out the classroom window. It seemed crazy that it was bright outside but everything just died on the inside.

He sat in his History class wondering where he had gone wrong, but he could've answered that without any brain power. It was the moment that haunted him more than anything else.

*FLASHBACK*

She sat across from him, quiet, not answering in full sentences, biting her lip.

Of course he loved her but over the last 3 months he couldn't help but notice a change in her, and in his best friend. Naturally one would believe there was something going on, but he didn't like to think that way not until he saw the two of them talking.

"Is there anything you want to tell me?" he blurted out.

Hinata's lavender eyes widen as he stared at her boyfriend, "No…"

His eyebrows knitted together, "Are you sure? You know I don't really like it when people keep things from me, especially my own girlfriend?"

Her eyes narrowed as she caught on to what he was pulling at, "Naruto, I don't know what you want me to say."

"Way not start off by telling who you're seeing behind my back?" he hissed.

She crossed her arms, "Where is this coming from?"

"I asked you a question first." he stated coldly.

She stood up, holding her tears back, and gathered her stuff, "I have to be somewhere, so if I feel like putting up with you when I'm gone, I'll call."

"Answer me. I know you're seeing someone."

"Naruto," she said quietly. "You think I'm seeing someone. Maybe I'm seeing someone for a propose. I have to go."

"You take one step out that door, than you and I are over."

Hinata stopped in her tracks, "W-what are y-you-"

"I'm telling you that if I don't get a direct answer than you and I are done."

"If that is what you want, then you go right ahead and do it." she started out the door again. "By the way, you have no idea what you're talking about."

*FLASHBACK ENDED*

"Hey, idiot." a voice called him out of his day dream. "The bell rang."

Naruto blink but reluctantly pick up his stuff and followed his best friend.

Kiba, Shino and Sai were waiting for them by the front of the school, as they always did.

"It's not that, Shino. She's just been different. She's not her happy normal self anymore. It's really starting to scare me." Kiba explained as they grew closer.

"Why not ask Kurenia or Neji?" Sai piped up, glancing from his sketch pad.

Kiba shot a glance at Naruto and Sasuke before answering, "I did. Kurenia refused to answer anything, claiming that Hinata and Neji would be better to ask. When I asked Neji? Neji nearly punched me."

Naruto laughed, "So what did you do this time?"

Sasuke's phone rang at that moment; checking the caller ID he left his friends to answer it.

"Do you have any idea why Hinata's… I don't know, out of character?" Kiba smoothly accused.

"Well, I did break up with her." Naruto pondered aloud.

"YOU WHAT!" they shouted.

Unknown to Hinata but the 5 guys she was closest to had all developed a crush on her over the years. They were a pretty close pack.

Her best-best friend, Kiba Inuzuka, had started to like her from the moment she was introduced to the class in second grade. Shino Aburame, one more of best-best male friend, had gotten to know her when Kiba introduced her to him at recess and started to have romantic feelings a year or two after. Sai Ato, was another male friend and Sasuke's distant cousin, he was introduced to her at the beginning of middle school and started to like her when they were paired up for an art project. Naruto Uzumaki, was a long time crush and close friend, like Kiba and Shino he met her in 2nd grade but didn't see her as a girlfriend until they entered high school, the luckiest of the 4, and asked her out. Sasuke Uchiha, was a close friend from when they were babies, he never really had seen her as anything other than a sister and as far as his friends know that's all they ever are.

"You freaking idiot!" Kiba cried, choking him. "You should know how she is."

Sasuke rejoined the group, "I have to take off, I need to pick some people up. Sai, do mind giving me a ride?"

He packed his stuff up and stood, "No problem. We'll see you later."

~:~ Day ~:~ By ~:~ Day ~:~

"Take this turn." Sasuke instructed Sai.

"This is Hime's street." Sai stated.

"Just pull up to her house." he said.

"What's going on?"

"Nothing." was the simple answer.

"You're going to Hinata's house. You said you needed to pick something up. What's going on?" Sai pressed.

Sasuke stared out the window, "She's been seeing a doctor. She's been seeing him about 3 months. We didn't know it was anything serious until he asked for her to come in every two weeks to chart her progress…" he sighed. "Recently, she's been asked to come in more affectedly."

"So you mean she's sick?" Sai asked.

He shook his head, "I wouldn't say sick. She's had this problem since she was a kid but she didn't think about it until 4th grade, even then she kept it a secret.

"Remember when I "ranaway" in 7th grade? She found me and flipped out, she told me by accident."

"Then it'll blow over." Sai hoped.

"We're not for sure… You cannot tell anybody. She's told everyone she can without hurting people, that's how it's going to stay. You don't open your mouth about a thing unless she tells you herself." threaten Sasuke.

Sai nodded and parked, "Who all knows?"

"The Hyugas, Sabakus, Tenten, Ino, Sakura and, of course, me." he said getting out. "Thanks for the ride."

Sai stared after his cousin… There was more to this and he knew it.

~:~ Day ~:~ By ~:~ Day ~:~

Sasuke sat with Neji and Tenten waiting for Hinata to come out of her check up.

"I told Sai." Sasuke said.

"You went and did what?" Tenten asked.

"I told Sai. I asked him to give me a ride and he asked."

"You could've lied." Neji said.

"I know but I wasn't about to. I think it be best to have one of the other guys knowing. It'll be less mourning."

"There will be mourning but it means less time. They have time to prepare for it." Tenten commented.

The doctor entered the waiting area, alerting their attention before speaking, "We've done some new test along with the same… We don't know when or how long but we do know that she's might make it through this one."

"Is there anything else? Is there anything that could help?" Tenten questioned.

He glanced out his clip board, "It may be dangerous, but if she were determine to keep living… We can have her in for a few more tests and determine if she's able to carry out, but over all it'd be best-"

"See what I don't get is when a doctor is talking to you and they drag on about what we need to do before we know what she's going to go through. Can you just get to the point?" Sasuke growled.

Tenten slapped his shoulder, "Never mind him. Carry on."

"As I was saying, we can have her in for a few more tests to see if she'd be able to make through the surgery. She's need a heart transplant."

"It's come to this?" Tenten asked.

"Sadly, yes. But having this condition since she was a child… it surprises me that she's still a-"

"Don't say it." both Neji and Sasuke said.

Doctor cleared his throat, "Well, she's just finishing changing. Whenever you have the chance give me a call we'll arrange something."

They nodded and sat back down.

"It's her choice, not yours." Sasuke said, meeting Neji's gaze.

"It is but how will we tell her it's either death or the transplant." Tenten asked.

"Just ask." a soft voice said, as she took the seat next to Sasuke. "And I think I'm going with the surgery."

"Hinata-"

She held up a hand, "Like you said, Sasuke, it's my choice. I might not make but at least I had a chance, right?"

Neji looked at his cousin, "I might have wanted you dead when I was 13 but that's not the case here, Hinata."

"I know but once it's my choice." she defended. "Besides I might not have a future in the Hyuga but I do in something else. I'm 16 years old, I don't think I'm ready to die just yet."

Neji stood up and paced, "We'll have to double check with your father."

Hinata's face paled.

"Are you trying to give her a heart attack?" Tenten hissed as she stood. "Sasuke, why don't you go and take Hinata out. We'll take care of her father, call Sai, ask if he could give you guys a ride home."

Before either of them could answer Tenten dragged Neji off somewhere.

"Like we have a choice now," Hinata sighed, standing up. "So, he knows?"

Sasuke stood up and followed her, "Yep, I told him. Are you scared?"

She smiled up at her friend, and clasped her hands in front of her, "You sure like changing the subject faster than one can answer, don't you?"

"You seem careful for a person who just found out they might die." he answered bluntly.

She clapped her hands, "I guess it's because I've already died."

The Uchiha stopped, "What?"

Her lavender eyes looked at him innocently, "Naruto, didn't tell you? Hmhm *giggle*, I guess it's expected. He broke up with me, which brings me to what might be my final request."

Sasuke glared at the 16 year old that stood, laughing and happy in front of him.

She met his eyes as her face fell, "I need you to promise me that you won't tell anyone. But since Sai already knows, he can be in on it."

"What are you planning?"

"Promise me, please." she begged.

He didn't answer.

She grinned, knowing she had won.

Author Notes:

1) For those Big Bang fans, you can guess what's going to happen but don't tell any one. I plan on dragging this one into a multi-chapter for as long as I can.

2) Keep an eye out for my first FanFic "The Homecoming", I'm finishing up the chapter. I should be able to update as soon as my co types up the ending. (We switch off at the ends of chapters)