Dear readers, this is a story between The Akatsuki Wolf and myself. I hope you'll enjoy it!

Why Him

I growled in annoyance as I was once again waiting with Shino for Hinata to come and train with us. She used to be on time before she started dating him.

Now, she is always late or she cancels our meetings completely. Kurenai-sensei said that it's just love and then giggled something about Asuma-san. Why are women so difficult to understand? Especially when it comes to their lovey dovey crap.

Damn, I hate it when I think that he's the one with her. The one who gets her attention. Some people would just say "what's your problem Kiba?" but they wouldn't get an answer. The truth is that I'm in love with Hinata; probably from the first time I met her.

I still remember that day clearly; it was the first day in the Academy and we happened to sit next to each other. I think I was angry with my mother about something, but I can't recall what. I was in a bad mood, so I didn't even bother introducing myself to the shy, smiling girl next to me. I changed my mind though when she petted Akamaru. My dog was so happy to get some attention from the beautiful girl that he forgot all about his owner; me.

After that, day by day, she and I became friends. All the girls in the class had a crush on Sasuke, why did she choose him? Even if she'd liked Sasuke he'd never have gotten with her. I felt jealous when she stared at him like he was something special. I had a crush on her, but how would an eight year old child know that?

I finally realized my true feelings a few months ago. I am now sixteen and I am supposed to be more mature. Supposed to, being the key word here. I was going to let her know what I felt for her but she had other plans. She rushed into my room screaming with joy, saying that he asked her out!

THAT IDIOT ASKED MY GIRL OUT!

Needless to say, that after that confession, I couldn't admit my feelings. How could I? She is in love with a certain blonde, who just happened to ask her out when I was going to.

So yes, my life sucks.

And that's how everything took the bad road for me.

Oh, speak of the devil…

"Hey guys, sorry that I'm late! Naruto-kun took me to the mall today and we had lunch with some of his friends."

She smiled at us as an apology.

Shino nodded but I was far from ok with it.

"Which friends?" I snapped.

"Well, Sasuke-kun, Ino-chan, Shikamaru-kun, Sakura-chan…"

I didn't need to hear other names. Naruto always liked Sakura and he is still flirting with her whenever he can. Sakura told him that she is only interested in Sasuke, who doesn't give a damn if she lives or dies!

And then they say that blonde women are stupid!

"Kiba-kun? Are you mad at me?" Hinata asked with the cutest puppy dog eyes I have ever seen; and I live with dogs!

"No, everything is great! I have been waiting for you here while you were with your boyfriend at the mall. What could make my day better?" I said sarcastically.

"What do you mean, Kiba-kun?" she asked as tears threatened to spill from her eyes.

"Oh, I know; why don't you take your boyfriend and make a shinobi team so that you two can be alone? That would be splendid! I have a better idea; why don't you go live with him and then marry and have children. Oh, wait; your father wouldn't approve of it!"

I kept saying things like that as I felt my anger rising, but I couldn't help it; I wouldn't stop it even if could. I wanted her to know how unhappy I was.

"Kiba-kun! We will get married! Naruto-kun loves me!" she defended him. As always!

"Love? Ha! He doesn't love you! He is trying to make Sakura jealous; he's using you Hinata, wake up!" I yelled at her.

SLAP

I just realized what I said to her. It was true, but I didn't have to rub it in her face. Wait; what is this warm feeling and sting on my cheek?

I turn my face wide eyed as it hit me. Hinata had just slapped me!

"Hinata I…" I trailed off as I saw a tear running down her cheek.

"I don't want us to be friends anymore Kiba…" She whispered as she left me there; frozen.

What have I done? I just lost her. Forever. Now there wasn't going to be anything between us.

Then again, the truth hurts, doesn't it? Friends should protect you by telling you the truth, right?

Yes, but friends should protect your feelings and trust too.

Either way, I was screwed.

"I believe you should apologize to her and confess your feelings." Shino spoke and then disappeared.

That's weird. Shino never speaks unless it's necessary. I guess he must be tired of me telling him how much I like Hinata. Who wouldn't? I think about her 24 hours a day, even in my sleep. The only thing for sure is that I have to apologize…

I ran to her house and rang the bell. I waited for a long time and then decided to climb to her window. When I reached her window sill I saw her and Naruto, making out!

I climbed down and left. I needed to be alone. I can't believe her! I went there to say that I'm sorry and she was kissing that blonde idiot!

I reached the training fields not long after I'd left. I punched a tree and then hissed in pain.

"Kiba? What are you doing here?"

I looked up and saw Sasuke sitting on a branch.

"Sasuke? I could ask the same!" I asked back.

"I'm hiding from Sakura." Was his only reply.

I chuckled at his response though. Damn, that girl must really be stalking the poor Uchiha, for him to hide from her.

"Did you get into a fight with Hinata?" he asked, starling me.

"How do you know that? Are you stalking me?" I joked.

"Maybe I am." He jumped off the tree and landed gracefully behind me. He pressed himself on my back and I stiffened; was he trying to pull out a prank on me?

"Would you mind if I found you amusing to watch?" He whispered lowly in my ear bringing shivers to my body.

"Um, no. I guess not." I blushed.

Wait! Why the hell am I blushing?

"Kiba… I…"

"Sasuke-kun! I finally found you!" Sakura yelled at us from a distance. Sasuke sighed in annoyance.

"We'll talk some other time."

Then, he vanished. Just like that.

What the hell was all this about?

Stay tuned for chapter 2.

With love

Nefeli