Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters

This is written for my sister Patti, also a KibaHina lover.

Yes, it may get a little twisted along the way,

But ultimately this is a KIBAHINA fanfic!!

So bear with me, please!

Here we go!! :)

I was sitting in old elm tree in front of the school. I was here to earn my place as a Jounin, but lately I doubted I even deserved to be here. I've been gone enough days, god knows that. I've basically been riding the border of expulsion. I probably should be in class right now, but how am I expected to focus on school when she's all I can ever think about? "Why her, of all people?" I slammed my fist onto the branch I was sitting on. It is simply the stupidest crush ever! It wasn't the first time I've thought of her like this, no, but I had promised myself last time that I would keep it only to 'friendship' from then on. Too bad my emotions won't coordinate with the plan. I'm a fucking idiot. I thought I was over this! Why, now, is this feeling suddenly coming back? I hit the branch again, as hard as I could.

Snap.

In less than a second I plummeted to the ground, landing straight on my left shoulder. I let out a shriek of pain. I'm a damn shinobi, I shouldn't have fallen like that! She's messing with my head! I slowly rose from my place on the ground.

"K-Kiba-kun?"

Her voice stunned me. Shit, why is she here? From the corner of my eye I saw some other class mates of mine emerging from the school building, some grabbing smoke breaks and others taking off to nearby restaurants. It was lunch time. Of course it was. Us Inuzuka's always have rotten timing. Ah hell, why'd she have to see me like this? I attempted to leap up, but a jolt of pain shot through me. Wincing, I held my shoulder with my other hand. I hope it's not broken. That'd be just my luck. Wait. Shit. She's still there! Say something! "Uh... Hi." Smooth, Kiba.

"Um," she mumbled, "I saw you fall. Are...are you alright?"

She was blushing. She didn't have those super red tomato kind of blushes, it was more like a light flush of pink. Like that bitch who's stalking Sasuke with the pink hair. That color. But it's cuter than that. She's cuter than that. She's beautiful... Ah hell, am I blushing now? Damn it! Oh wait, she asked me something. "Uh, yeah I'm great, I'm--AH!" I cringed. Stupid! I tried to wave with my bad arm. Why'd I do that? Aww great, now I've made her upset. Good going, asshole.

She was kneeling beside me.

"Kiba, d-don't move it. I-I learned some medical jutsus from Tsunade, maybe I should..." she trailed off, looking down.

I knew what she was thinking. She was doubting herself again. She has never thought she was good enough, not even when I first met her back at the academy. Not when we were on Team 8 together as Genins. Not now. She wants to help me, but she doesn't think she can. This poor girl. She's a damn saint, but she can't see it. If only you knew, Hinata Hyuuga. I'm the one who's not good enough. Especially not for you. "Hinata..." I got chills from speaking her name. She was so close to me. Her hand was resting lightly on my injured shoulder. I could smell her, and god, she smelt good. She's staring at me. Those gray eyes. They're so amazing, so deep, so beautiful... just like her. But why's she staring at me? Ah crap, I was in the middle of a sentence! "Hinata," I repeated, "I trust you." Her eyes brightened a little. Please Hinata, believe in yourself. I believe in you. I always have. "I know you can help me if you try."

She smiled, and her face got a little pinker. God, she's adorable. "Okay Kiba, I'll try. J-just sit still, alright?"

I grinned. "Whatever you say."

--A little later--

"God, that's so much better!" I exclaimed, flexing my shoulder. She is getting pretty good at this medical stuff.

She smiled shyly. "Your exaggerating."

"No Hinata! I'm not!" I moved a little closer to her, looking her in the eyes. She glanced away from me. I had to convince her. "Hey," I lightly lifted her chin up until her eyes were locked with mine. "You really are amazing."

She looked nervous, really nervous, but she was still smiling a bit. "T-thank you."

The thoughts began to consume me. This would be a perfect moment, like in a fucking movie. All I'd have to do was lean in and... Nah. I couldn't. She wouldn't like it. I mean, why would she? She's Hinata. Shy, smart, quiet, and totally gorgeous Hinata. She wouldn't want an idiot like me. Besides, my life was never meant to be perfect. I took my hand off her chin and stood up. There's no way. Damn it Kiba, you know it won't happen. Stop fucking dreaming. Reaching my hand out to her, I smiled. It was fake but it would do the job. "Let's get outta here. We don't want to miss lunch."

--In the cafeteria--

I set my head down onto the table. "Fuck," I said quietly to myself. Why couldn't I like some girl who I could actually get, like that whore Ino? She'd do anybody. Or even Temari would work. She is pretty hot. But no, I have to like the most amazing fucking girl in the world who I have absolutely no chance of getting. Your smart, Kiba. Thanks.

"Kiba, my home dog!" An all-too-loud voice echoed off the linoleum floors of the cafeteria. "Hahaha, get it?! Home dog?! I'm hilarious." Naruto plopped down in the empty seat right next to me, his blond hair unkempt as always. He's the last person I want to see right now. He had Hinata in the palm of his hand for years and he just let her slip by. What an idiot.

"Yo, Naruto." I mumbled, hoping to avoid any further conversation.

"Have you seen Sakura? I swear I'm gonna get a date this time!" He gave me the ol' thumbs up. He's been saying the same thing for three years now, and he hasn't gotten one positive response. Why is he still wasting his time on her? Although, I can't say my situation is much better.

"Dude, she's obviously obsessed with Sasuke. Give it up." It might of been harsh, but it was the truth. Naruto can fuck off, I'm not in the mood.

His face grew a bit more serious. "What do you mean?"

"I mean," I growled, beginning to get frustrated, "That she's not in to you. She's just like the other bitches in this town; thinking they're too good for anybody." Naruto's face tensed up. I guess I struck a nerve. He didn't reply, but his blue gazed burned into me like a laser. I shrugged him off, taking another bite of my soggy cafeteria pizza.

CRASH.

I felt a sudden pain shoot through my body. I blinked twice, trying to realize what had just happened. Did Naruto just knock me across the room? It happened so fast I didn't even notice until I hit the floor. "What the fuck, man! I'm gonna kick your fucking ass you stupid god damn little numb nuts!" Luckily it didn't hurt much, since I'd somehow avoided smashing into any of the tables. Still, I released another string of profanity in his direction.

"Don't disrespect Sakura like that! I'm sick of your bullshit, Inuzuka!" His face was red from screaming.

He's just asking for a fight. I pushed off of the ground, leaping up and kicking him squarely in the jaw. "Don't start shit with me right now Naruto, I'm not in the fucking mood!" To counter me he swung a fist, one I easily blocked with my palm. I returned his gesture with a few knuckle punches to the nose. "I'm having a shitty day already, so don't make me kick your ass on top of it." He was bleeding now, but that didn't slow him down. He somehow got close enough to me to elbow me in the gut. My muscles weakened, allowing him to slip out of my grasp. It took me a few seconds to recover. During this time he proceeded to grab a metal cafeteria chair, and before I could stop him he brought the fucker down hard upon my back. I fell to the ground just as hard. "Shit," I shouted, clutching my fists together hard against the pain. Adrenaline soon overtook my body, giving me a little burst of energy I'm sure Naruto wasn't expecting. I sprung up from the floor. I grabbed him up by his collar and shoved him against the wall. I pulled out a kunai from the holder on my hip and held it steady against his jugular. He looked scared. It made me smile. He deserves it for making Hinata cry for all of those years. I should just cut his fucking throat.

"Kiba!"

My body froze. Shit! It was her again. Why does she always show up to see the worst of me? I immediately dropped the kunai and turned to face her. Hinata. Dammit, she's gonna think I'm fucking crazy! I've ruined everything! I could see fear in her amazing eyes. It didn't make me happy, like it did with Naruto. It made me feel dead. Was it fear of me? No. No, wait. It's fear for Naruto. Fear for his safety. She... She still loves him, doesn't she? Fuck. I never even had a chance. "Hinata...I'm..." My words failed me. I suddenly realized that everyone in the cafeteria had their eyes on me. I saw Sakura, obviously confused about the use of her name. Kankuro was grinning. Neji scowled. No, I don't want this. "I'm sorry!" I dropped Naruto, hearing his body thud onto the floor below. I ran with all my speed towards the nearest window. Faster than going out the front door. All I cared about was getting out of there, and getting out of there fast. I covered my face with my arms and broke neatly through the glass. I spun two floors down towards the ground, landing on my feet. At least I can do something right. As I set my palm on the ground to steady myself the broken glass pieces tore at my skin. I ignored it, feeling everyone's eyes on my back as I ran full speed off of school property. Great, I thought, another bill my mother will have to pay. I wasn't sure where I was headed, but I just needed to get the hell out of here. I'm such a fuck up. Hinata, I'm so sorry...

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