J: Sigh...I just couldn't help myself, I've been reading so many GaaraxHinata fanfics that I just had to start one of my own . Forgive me if this doesn't get updated that often. As well, I'm going to try and work on getting my Shino fanfic up and running.

I do not own any Naruto characters that are named!

It Takes a Spark to Light A Fire

Chapter One – Worm Meets Rebel

Hyuga Academy, home to students with great potential. No matter what the subject. There are students that aim to be the best athlete, students that work towards the title of business tycoon. The arts, from culinary to visual on paper. Even the art of mischief. If there's something a student wants to be the best of, Hyuga Academy will help you get there. For a hefty price of course.

That being the case, it's no surprise that most of the students at Hyuga Academy come from very wealthy families.

If not, then the student is a brain case that got in through the Hyuga Scholarship. A full paid tuition only the most nerdiest kids can get once a year.

And if you didn't get in through those means, then you must be related to the owner and financier of Hyuga Academy. Hiashi Hyuga.

This was the case for Hinata Hyuga, Hiashi's oldest daughter. The oldest, and unloved daughter. Hinata has a younger sister named Hanabi, and Hanabi was daddy's little pride and joy.

Where Hinata had grace, Hanabi had strength. Hinata has intelligence, and Hanabi has pride. Hanabi had everything that Hinata wished she had. Because it was always those things that Hiashi wanted his children to have.

So when it came to Hinata, he supplied her with all the necessities for a splendid childhood. Everything except his long lasting attention. That was spent all on Hanabi.

Hinata coped with it though. When she realized her father wanted close to nothing to do with her, Hinata turned to her books. The only thing that could provide an escape to a place where she didn't need love. Only a clear mind to watch adventures, mysteries, fairy tales, and romances play out through her mind. From the age of 7, all the way to her current age of 16, Hinata buried herself in books to escape her loveless reality.

At the Hyuga Academy the library/detention center provided an endless number of books to lose herself in. So that is where Hinata retreated to whenever she had a spare minute, or no work to do in class. (It also helped that she was Hiashi's daughter, the teacher's never refused her permission to go to the library.)

And that is where Hinata found herself during second period, whish was English. She's finished all her work and had gotten the okay to hole up in her favorite seat.

Hinata had found that the best spot in the library to read was the very corner where a desk and chair were set up for exam takers. She'd discovered this the other day when she'd come to the library only to find it packed with a class doing research on animals.

Set up comfortably now she eagerly flipped open her new copy of 'The Hobbit' written by Tolkein. She'd read the book three times before, but not in brand new condition. The smell of a new book was like a drug to Hinata. She was so addicted that she volunteered her time in the library to shelve any new books that came in. Which happened very often.

So much so, that Hinata had become best friends with the librarian, Shizune, in one week alone. Although Shizune was a few years older, Hinata still felt deeply connected to her.

Hinata couldn't help but smile every time Shizune got a page from the office, from Principal Tsunade. In fact, at the moment Hinata thought about it the intercom buzzed on above Shizune's head, "Ms. Shizune, Ms. Tsunade wants to see you in the office immediately."

There came a disgruntled sigh, followed by much grumbling. Hinata let out a little giggle as she watched Shizune slump off to Tsunade's office.

Turning back to her book she thought,' I wonder how Shizune became so in demand, She did say Tsunade and her go way back, that might be why.' Flipping the page she finished Hinata smiled larger. She'd come to her favorite part where the dwarves sing about destroying poor Bilbo's home, meanwhile they were actually cleaning. The picture that always played through her mind made her giggle and snicker helplessly.

She only stopped when Shizune came back into the library, accompanied by the school's two biggest trouble makers. Naruto Uzumaki, and Gaara Sabuku. Otherwise known as the 'Demon Duo.' Besides all the trouble they caused when in the same room, they were really an interesting pair. Naruto was loud, friendly, in your personal space, and always had a bright orange shirt to wear. Gaara on the other hand was quiet, cold, distant, and wore shirts that were either the same, or darker shade of red than his own flaming hair. How they came together to cause massive classroom disasters was always a mystery that befuddled the poor teachers that were their victims.

Shizune pointed to one of the empty desks on the far side of the library," Which one of you is sitting there?"

"I will, I always get put in that seat anyways. I already carved me name into it too." Naruto claimed outloud, earning a glare from Shizune and an eye roll from Gaara.

Shizune watched to make sure Naruto went straight to the desk, once he sat down she turned to Gaara," Choose somewhere to sit that isn't close to Naruto."

Gaara, having been sent into the library as often as Naruto, knew exactly where he wanted to sit. Looking towards his favorite seat he found that it was occupied by someone else. That annoyed him some, but he found it supremely annoying that it was a book worm in his seat. He never liked book worms, they were always so geeky and infuriating. They would babble with each other about whatever book they were reading. He was ever so grateful when the Harry Potter book craze ended.

Continuing to stare at his spot he told Shizune," I want to sit there. Can you remove that person?"

Shizune looked in the direction Gaara was pointing, seeing Hinata she could only feel sad. She loved how happy Hinata looked when she was reading, she didn't see that too often with the young generation. However much Shizune wanted to tell Gaara to find another seat, she knew it would be pointless. Gaara only ever sat at that desk when he came in with Naruto. The last time Shizune told him to sit somewhere else he had ripped apart 20 books that were near him.

Walking over to Hinata Shizune quietly called out," Hinata. I'm sorry to disrupt your reading, but I need to use this desk."

Hinata gave Shizune a small polite smile saying," That's alright, the couch will probably be more comfortable anyways."

"Thank you Hinata. There, now take a seat Gaara." Shizune stood aside so that Hinata could pass. Gaara moved at the same time so they would come shoulder to shoulder.

At that moment of close proximity Gaara whispered," Disgusting worms should crawl into a hole." Hinata's eyes showed the smallest indication that she'd heard and felt what Gaara had said. The tiny part of her mind that always wanted to fight back screamed for Hinata to do something. Hinata fought down to do as the voice said and continued on to the couch.

Shizune waited for Gaara to situate himself before heading to her desk. Before she sat down she glanced over at Hinata to make sure she was okay. She'd faintly heard what Gaara had said to her, but in that situation it's best to act like nothing happened. To her relief Hinata showed no signs of offense or depression. Though she wasn't smiling while she read. Exhaling another sigh Shizune sat down and went to work.

- 25 Minutes Later -

There were ten minutes left before the bell rang for class to end and lunch to start. Hinata closed her book and started to gather her things. Shizune was brought out of her work trance by Hinata's movements.

Giving her a genuine smile Shizune told Hinata," You know, I'm getting in a new shipment of informational books. Brand spanking new. Never been opened, much less touched books."

A blush of pure joy spread across Hinata's cheeks, nearly dropping her things Hinata asked," Will you be bringing the hot apple cider?"

"As always. You bringing the cookies?" Shizune asked playfully. It was in this manner that they both knew Hinata would be coming to the library after school.

Hinata planned on asking what kind to bring when she was cut off by a loud eager voice," Cookies?! I want cookies! Can I come?! I'll behave, I swear on my last pack of Mr. Noodles! Please, please, please!"

Shizune and Hinata found an eager Naruto on his knees begging. Exchanging an uncertain glance with each other Shizune and Hinata could only shrug. Shizune crossed her arms and asked Naruto," You are aware that you have to work for those cookies?"

"What?! Ah, fine! But…Can I get community hours for it though?" Naruto asked with even more desperation in his voice.

That made Shizune smile," Yes, you can. In fact. Gaara, if you're interested you may come and get some hours as well." The thought of students interested in helping themselves through high school made Shizune forget what happened not too long ago.

Hinata, never a mean person, crossed her fingers and thought in her mind,' I hope he already has all his community hours.' She looked back in the direction of the desk she'd been removed from. It startled her to find him glaring in her direction, the eye contact held between them for a minute or so before Gaara rose from his seat and joined Naruto beside the couch. Crossing his arms he muttered," I still need three more hours, so unless I get those three hours I'm not coming."

Shizune nodded in understandment," Well, Hinata and I usually stay in the library from 3 to 8, so getting those 3 hours should be no problem Gaara." The bell then rang, sending Naruto flying out of the library. Gaara gave Hinata another discomforting glare and went off after him.

Hinata waited until the door closed behind him to say," Um, I understand how important it is to get their community hours. But…. I don't know if I'll be able to stay for very long Shizune."

"I know you won't be to comfortable with them being here Hinata, and it's easier to be more open when we're by ourselves. To be honest though, I don't think those two are really that bad. Only misunderstood. Like you are Hinata. This might give them the chance to prove it. Does that make sense?" Shizune watched as Hinata's facial expressions showed her complete understandment of what Shizune was saying.

Tightening her hold on her book Hinata replied shyly," I guess I'll see you and the others after school." Shizune watched her timid friend then head off to eat by herself, again. But that didn't seem to bother Hinata very much.