Almost Is Never Enough
Prologue
As he lays by her side, he wonders what took him so long to notice. 'Why didn't I notice it before? Is it to late now, will I ever get to tell her?'
Hinatas' steady heartbeat fills the empty hospital room. Naruto slides his chair in closer while locking fingers with Hinata. Taking a deep breath, barely above a whisper he exhaled while saying, "Hinata please come back to me, I need you. I can't do this without you. I can't...I...please come back."
Tears silently left his eyes, Naruto heard footsteps coming down the hall. He knew he couldn't stay forever. He knew he couldn't stay forever. He dried his eyes and reluctantly begin to leave the room. Giving a sad sigh he opened the door to leave not knowing or seeing, Hinata shed a tear.
