Love Bites

By: Kakashi's Boo

Main Characters: Inuzuka Kiba, Hyuga Hinata, Akamaru

Chapter 1

"There she is again quietly starring at that idiot Naruto. Doesn't she see he doesn't even notice her? His heart has always belonged to Sakura and it always will." thought Inuzuka Kiba as he leaned against the tree he was standing by. Akamaru nuzzled his master and closet friend with his nose. Kiba's looked down at his oversized dog and smiled. "At least you notice me." He said patted Akamaru on the head.

"Kiba." came a deep yet familiar voice. Kiba turned around to see his old team eight member Aburame Shino walking towards him. "Shino old buddy." replied Kiba. "What brings you out so deep in the woods today? You collecting bugs?" "Not today. I collected my insects a few weeks ago. I had to mate them and make sure they had time to hatch and be trained before my mission later on this week. I have actually been searching for you." "For me?" "Yes. You are well aware that my wife Mayumi is going to be having our baby any day now." Kiba still couldn't believe that Shino actually found someone who was willing to deal with all his insects, and he really couldn't believe such a beautiful woman was willing to procreate with him. "I was wondering if…" Shino paused for a moment obviously trying to figure out the best way to say what he had to say. "Um would you mind making sure you bathe Akamaru thoroughly before going to visit them in the hospital. I don't want my baby getting fleas."

Kiba was confused, insulted, and outraged all at the same time. "What?" was all he coud say for a moment. "Akamaru does not have fleas! How can you say that when you're covered in bugs from head to toe?" "Calm down Kiba. I didn't mean to offend. I'm simply relaying a message from the Mrs." "Are you serious? I've been to your house. You can't even see the floor because it's covered in bugs and your wife is worried about the nonexistent fleas on Akamaru? That's crazy! That's beyond crazy! Akamaru is cleaner than you and buggy wife!" "I see. So you'll give Akamaru a flea bath before you come to the hospital?" asked Shino unfazed by his friend's outburst. "Go away Shino." was all Kiba said before turning around and leaning back on the tree he was standing by. "Okay then I'll see you at the hospital. Bye friend." said Shino as he returned the way he came.

Kiba was still fuming when Akamaru sat up at attention. Kiba looked into the direction the large dog was staring. Hinata was walking his way. Kiba could feel his heart rate increase. He tried to stand nonchalantly leaning on the tree, but his nerves were making it difficult. Kiba couldn't get over Hinata's womanly form. She had been a rather busty teenager, yet she still looked like a girl. But now, Hinata was truly all grown up. Her long dark tresses bounced and swayed in time with her feet. Her hourglass figure enticed him. Her translucent eyes were focused on him, and this made his already rapidly beating heart move more quickly.

"Kiba. You're always in the woods." Were the words that fell from her full lips. Kiba smiled involuntarily. "I just love nature." he lied knowing that he only came out to watch her. Hinata smiled. "I'm hungry. Let's go get something to eat." she said. "Okay that sounds like a plan. But no spicy food this time. Akamaru was up half the night last time with an upset stomach." Hinata giggled. "Oh poor Akamaru and his sensitive stomach." Hinata said while rubbing Akamaru's head, chest, then stomach. "You know Hinata, you are the only one, besides me of course, who Akamaru will let pet him." Akamaru rolled around kicking his paws and wagging his tail in pure bliss under Hinata's hands. Hinata laughed. "Akamaru knows I love him that's why. And plus we grew up together. He mind as well be my dog." "He grew up with Shino too, but he hates him. He won't even look at him half of the time." "Dogs can tell how their master's feel about people you know. He knows you don't particularly care for Shino, so neither does he."

Kiba thought about what Hinata said all the way to the restaurant. Akamaru is completely in love with Hinata. He drools whenever she's around. He's extremely protective with her. He had been since forever. Kiba felt his face redden a little. If Hinata knew Akamaru hated Shino because he didn't like him, what did she think about his feelings for her? Did Hinata know he'd been in love with her since they were children?

"This place has a variety of food. So Akamaru won't have an upset tummy later." smiled Hinata as they walked into the restaurant. The three friends found a booth big enough to accommodate Akamaru and sat looking at the menu. Kiba snuck glances at Hinata, as her eyes skimmed the menu. Akamaru laid his head on her lap. "This is a beautiful scene." thought Kiba. He thought about how wonderful it would be to be Mr. and Mrs. Inuzuka. His blushing bride and he could eat out like this all the time. Eventually Hinata's stomach would begin to grow and inside would be a compilation of him and his love forming and getting ready to come forth and proclaim their love to the world. Kiba had to admit to himself that he had been a bit jealous when that weirdo Shino got married before he had the courage to confess his love to Hinata. Actually, now that he thought about it, a good many of his friends were starting to find love and settle down. Shikamaru and Temari, Lee and Ino, Neji and Ten Ten, Guy Sensei even, after many years of begging, won over Kurenai Yhui and married her. Last but not least, the big shock of the century, Kakashi Sensei came out and admitted he and Sakura are an item. Who would have guessed the two of them were screwing around behind everyone's backs? The fourteen year age difference didn't faze their love.

"Are you two ready to order?" asked the waiter taking Kiba out of his mind and bringing him back into reality. Kiba realized he spent so much time thinking that he had forgotten to look at the menu. "Uh." he started eyes darting across the menu. "Why don't we try the sampler platter Kiba." smiled Hinata pleasantly. "That way we can have a little of everything." she continued. "That's sounds good." said Kiba relieved. Akamaru barked in agreement. "Okay. And what would you like to drink?" asked the waiter. "I'd like a scotch and the lady will take a vodka tonic." "No don't write that down." laughed Hinata trying to stop the waiter. "I'll have some raspberry ice tea. He'll take a Heineken." "Oh you know me so well." smiled Kiba. "Okay. I'll be right back with your drinks." said the waiter grabbing the menus and walking away.

There was a moment of silence, but it wasn't awkward. Kiba stretched and let his arms rest on the red leather padding behind him. Hinata patted the head of the smiling dog on her lap. This all felt so relaxed and easy for Kiba. Being around Hinata wasn't a problem. He'd been her teammate and friend since childhood. It was the going beyond friendship part that scared him.

"I think Ten Ten's pregnant." stated Hinata still petting Akamaru. Kiba sat up. "Really? What makes you think that?" he asked genuinely surprised. "Well she's always talking about how sick she's been feeling lately and I did notice she picked up a few pounds. "Wow." said Kiba leaning back once more. "That makes three of our former classmates about to pop." he continued. "Oh yeah. I forgot about Temari. She's due any day like Shino's wife." said Hinata. "Yep. I remember the look on Shikamaru's face when he told us the good news. It was one the few times I've seen that guy smile. He didn't even say what a drag. He was actually excited and full of life." "That's surprising." laughed Hinata. "It's weird you know. I guess I never thought about how it would be for us when we grew up. I never thought about everyone hooking up and getting married, and having babies. I feel left out. Everyone's getting laid but me!" she continued. "HA!" laughed Kiba. "Hey who are you laughing at? I haven't seen you with any girls on your arm!" "Hey now. I don't have to flaunt what I got." "You can't flaunt what you don't have." teased Hinata. "Oh it's like that?" "Yeah Ki it's like that." "Okay."

"Here your raspberry ice tea ma'am and sir your Heineken." interrupted the waiter. "Thanks." said the two simultaneously. "Your orders will be out shortly." said the waiter before he walked away. "Now that the waiter's gone we can go back to talking about sex." Kiba laughed at Hinata's bluntness. She only talks like this around him. Everyone is still convinced that Hinata is this sweet and innocent shy little girl. Only Kiba and Akamaru know the truth.

"Okay so I was thinking, if I start wearing lower cut tops Naruto will finally notice I'm alive. "Here we go again." thought Kiba. "I was wondering how long it would take her to get to her favorite subject." he thought. "What?" asked Hinata. "Huh? What do you mean what?" "You rolled your eyes." "I didn't roll my eyes." lied Kiba. "You did. I saw you. What are you not saying that you want to say?" "Well." "Well what Ki?" "Why are you so fascinated with Naruto? There are plenty of other men in Konoha." "Ki we've gone over this before. There is no other guy for me. Naruto is just it! He sweet and kind and heroic and selfless. His heart is bigger than all of Konoha. He has a great sense of humor, and on top of all that, he's gorgeous! I love his lush blonde hair and innocent big blue eyes. I mean he's just…everything!"

Kiba's heart sank. How could he compete with someone Hinata thought was everything? The pair had had this conversation multiple times. It never got easier to hear the woman he loved say that she could never love anyone but Naruto. Even though it hurt him immensely, Kiba wouldn't give up. He knew that eventually Hinata would see that she was wrong. Naruto may be the town hero and he may be kind and funny and all that other stuff, but he wasn't her best friend. He wouldn't know how to encourage her when her father made her feel inferior to Neji. He wouldn't know her favorite movie, food, drink, color, what makes her laugh or cry. Naruto may be the total package in theory, but Kiba knew that he was Hinata's perfect fit.

"I just think that maybe it's time to look elsewhere for love. Naruto is still infatuated with Sakura. He's too busy trying to steal her from Kakashi Sensei to um…" "Notice me?" finished Hinata. "…Yeah." Kiba could see a brief moment of sadness in Hinata's eyes. "That's okay." said the ever hopeful Hinata. "I'll just have to make him notice me. And besides Sakura would never leave old sexy silver for Naruto. She sees Naruto as an annoying child. Kakashi Sensei is her man. You watch. They'll get married soon. You'll see." she continued. Kiba knew she was trying to convince herself more than him. "Okay." said Kiba not wanting to get into an argument over the subject, which they had many times before.

The waiter came with the food. The subject was dropped, and the three enjoyed their meal. Hinata more than anyone. Kiba was used to the size of Hinata's appetite. She ate all of her food and a good bit of his and Akamaru's. But that was alright with Kiba. He just like speding time with Hinata. He also enjoyed the soft curves her eating habits gave her. Like most canines, Kiba enjoyed a little meat on his bones.

Kiba, Hinata, and Akamaru walked home in comfortable silence. They had stayed at the restaurant so long that they were politely told that they would have to come back another day, or basically get out its closing time. Akamaru happily carried the now drowsy Hinata on his back. Kiba walked alongside the pair and glanced ever so often at his sleeping friend. Her dark hair covered most of her face and she was started to snore slightly, like she always did after a good meal. He couldn't help but smile listening to the little snorts coming from the woman he loved.

Once at her apartment, Kiba gently carried Hinata, as to not wake her, up the three flights of stairs to her apartment. He happily reached into her blouse pocket to retrieve her apartment key. He would admit maybe his fingers did a little walking while in her breast pocket. He let himself and Akamaru into Hinata's jasmine scented apartment.

Kiba almost hated to release Hinata. It wasn't often that he got to embrace her like this. Kiba slowly and hesitantly let his head fall and softly kissed Hinata's forehead through her bangs. Akamaru sat quietly watching his master and the sleeping woman. He cocked his head to a smile and grinned a knowing grin.

Once the two made it back to their own apartment, Akamaru lay in his man sized dog bed by the front door and fell fast asleep. Kiba turned the light out and went to his bedroom. He quickly stripped down to his boxer briefs and climbed into bed. He lay on top of his sheets, as always, and looked up at his ceiling. The full moon shone brightly making a diagonal stream of light across his bed and across his bedroom floor. Kiba remembered how Hinata used to tease him when they were on missions. "Don't turn into a werewolf and bit me and Shino when we go to sleep. Paws off." Kiba smiled to himself thinking about how he used to love to sneak and get as close to Hinata as humanly possible without actually touching her. He remembered her large bosom rising and falling as she took tiny breaths. Oh how Kiba wanted them for pillows back then and now. "One day Hinata. I'll tell you how I feel one day." he said aloud before he rolled over and fell asleep in the moon's soft glow.