It's a Konaha Academy Fan-fic!

disclaimer: I don't own Naruto :(

Ps. - Like some of you have noticed (again) I did some editing. ENJOY!!!- Re-edited 01-14-09

A/N: The characters in Konaha just finished JR. ninja level at the ninja academy and are about to become chunin. The story takes place a week before the final exams. They are about 16 years old and up.

Part 1: study date

"Damn it! I am ganna fail the exams! I didn't study for at all!" Naruto yelled franticly and received the scary glares from an annoyed Sakura.

"Of course you are Naruto. Because instead of studying, you and Kiba-kun chose to spend all your time partying!" Sakura found the need to explain.

"Hey! ...those were some wicked parties Sakura," Kiba interrupted the arguing. "Right Naruto?" he asked Naruto who genuinely seamed concern for the first time in his life...

"Yeah, they were great, but I'm still ganna fail and so are you!" Naruto almost shoved his finger up Kiba's nose.

"I don't think so dude." Kiba said as he pushed Naruto's hand away "My buddy, Akamaru, and I are experts at studying at the last minute".

Naruto jaws dropped in disbelieve 'I can't believe you Kiba we were supposed to fail together!'… Naruto wept inside.

Hinata suddenly came out of nowhere "umm… Naruto-Kun? ... I can help you study… if you want" she offered to an even more worried Naruto who seemed to instantly lit-up.

"Why, thanks Hinata-Chan! …But, are you sure? I mean, I don't want to waist your time or anything." he said as he scratched at his messy blond hair.

"Hai… it's ok Naruto-kun … I want to help you …really..." Hinata tried not to stutter and she played at her hair trying to hide her rosy blush.

"Well I really appreciate it! Hinata-Chan, you're the best!" Naruto said pumping his fist in the air "you can come to my house after school" he invited.

"Hai… that would be fine…Naruto-kun." Hinata said nervously. She had been invited to friend houses before, but never Naruto's, and the reason she felt so nervous was because Naruto was her biggest crush.

"Hey, Sakura?…" Naruto interrogated with curiosity "how come you're not as nice as Hinata-Chan? … I mean your smart and all; you could've helped me study." Naruto pause for a moment and gave it a second thought "but then again, who would want help from a girl who is always beating and screaming at guys?"… Bad move.

Sakura twitched at Naruto's remark and slowly turned to face him in the most utterly creepy way. Naruto sweat dropped anxiously when he realized he had awoken Sakura's anger. He knew what was coming. That's when Sakura lifted her arm and hit him across the head.

"Ow! See what I mean!?"

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While Sakura was beating the living crap out of Naruto, Hinata turned around blushing at what Naruto had said about her.

'He thinks I'm nice!' she thought to her self as she played with her fingers, she was more than overjoyed. Kiba noticed her reaction and approached her.

"Say, Hinata-chan, when are you going to tell him?" Kiba asked her. "Wha… what do you mean Kiba-Kun?" She responded.

Hinata was surprised and acted like she didn't know what he was talking about.

"Oh come on Hina-Chan, it is so obvious you like him. But he's such a clueless moron and can't even guess it…" Kiba stated. "Listen, I care about you and it would be my pleasure to get you two together, and Akamaru will help, too!" Kiba offered.

Sakura seized her beating on Naruto the moment she herd Kiba say that. Naruto was to busy tending to his bruises to hear anything.

"Oh come on Ino, you couldn't even fool a fool with that disguise. Every one knows Kiba would never say something like that!"

And with a poof of smoke Ino appeared before everyone's eyes

"Thanks a lot forehead! You just blew my cover! You ruined my whole plan Sakura!" Ino wailed at Sakura 'hope you're happy' she mumbled that last part and crossed her arms. Kiba walked into the classroom a bit confused. What the hell was Ino doing in his sit? And to think he had just stepped out of the classroom for a few seconds!

"Hey Ino, get of my sit!" he demanded.

"Fine!" Ino told him, and then turned to Hinata to give her a wink. Ino was still going to continue with her plan. Hinata nodded.

The bell rang and every body ran to and out the door. Hinata and Naruto were always the last ones to leave. Hinata would always take her time gathering her things and she would always push her chair in. Naruto would either stay because he would fall a sleep during class or because he was being scold and lectured by the teacher. However, Sakura stayed this time; she wanted to talk to Hinata. Naruto had left early because he needed to find his scrolls and be ready to study with Hinata.

Meanwhile in the classroom Sakura asked Hinata. "Hinata-Chan likes Naruto, right?"

"Um… yes…" the shy girl nodded.

They walked out the classroom and continued down the hallway.

"Sooo…" Sakura broke the silence "are you nervous about the big study date?"

"study….D-DATE!?"… Hinata panicked.

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"A… date? …it's not a date! I'm just going to help him study" Hinata tried to convince her self. Naruto would never have a date with her.

"Well he did suggest the whole thing, didn't he?" Sakura reasoned.

"…" Hinata thought about it.

"You know with the whole 'come over my house' thing" Sakura clarified.

"Well he did..." Hinata couldn't argue back.

"Then it's a date! But don't worry, all you have to do is keep your cool if you get nervous" Sakura tried to advice her.

"Uhm… ok… I'll… do that," Hinata said as she ran off to meet Naruto at his house.

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Hinata was very nervous. It was the first time she would be alone with a boy especially alone with Naruto. She gathered up her courage and her scrolls and knocked on the door. She was feeling rather confident, but right when Naruto opened the door and greeted her-"sooo…" Sakura broke the silence "are you nervous about the big study date?" – she remembered what Sakura had asked. Indeed she was nervous and felt as all her confidence drained out of her; she nervously stepped in. When she entered she couldn't help but notice that there was a table set with diner served for two.

'so it is a date?' Hinata examined the area closer: there were two bowls filled with ramen, a nice set of chopsticks on top, red napkins to the side and two fluffy pillows to where they would sit.

"Well… I guess you know why I left early this time" Naruto revealed.

"This…this is really nice Naruto… but you… didn't have to" Hinata tried to be courteous.

"Sure I did! I want to show you how much I appreciate your help" Naruto said and Hinata blushed.

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So the afternoon passed by as they both ate and studied. It was 8:00 pm. now…

"Oh my, it's so late … I …I got to go", Hinata panicked "but umm… did you understand every thing … I mean … w-was I any…. help?" she stuttered blushing…

"Yeah! ... You're a great teacher Hina-chan!" Naruto gave her a hug and a small kiss on her cheek. Hinata was so stunned and embarrassed that her blush could put Sakura's hair to shame.

When Hinata left all she could think about was what a great time she had with Naruto. This had been her firs date with him and she still couldn't believe he had kissed her… on the cheek, but it was still a kiss. This was her happiest day yet!

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Next up!: the exams! … and a picnic??