Author's Note: This is a part of my writing warm-ups (since I haven't written for a looooooong time). Naruto does not belong to me (unfortunately).
The party was already in full blast when Naruto arrived. He was late (again) so he had to look for his friends amongst the throng of people present in Konoha's founding anniversary party.
After elbowing his way out the dance floor (where he found Ino, Lee, and Kiba dancing the night away), he went straight to the table occupied by Sakura.
"Sakura-chan!"
The pink-haired girl turned in his direction. Her eyes went wide for a second before greeting, "Hinata!"
Naruto stopped in his tracks. Why the hell did she call him Hinata? He was about to ask her when he felt someone stand beside him. His legs suddenly felt like jelly as he laid eyes on the most beautiful face he had ever seen. She was wearing a simple dark blue kimono with plum blossoms design. Naruto seriously thought that he will never be able to breathe again.
"Are you okay Naruto-kun?" Hinata's face was full of concern as Naruto tried to regain his strength (and dignity).
"I…uhm…Y-Yes. YES! Yes, I'm okay Hinata-chan."
Hinata, bless her heart, just smiled and walked towards Sakura (who was obviously smirking at him.) His gaze followed her while his heart was beating faster and faster. It was as if it wanted to get out of his chest and run towards the girl with jet black hair and white eyes. Naruto closed his eyes and exhaled slowly.
"You need to calm the hell down." he muttered and started walking.