Naruto's toothy, bright grin tugs on the corner of his lips as he sets his eyes upon a certain silhouette studying her from afar. His bright sapphire eyes lit up as he watch her walk down the streets of Konoha with a polite smile appearing now and then waving greetings to villagers.
He wasn't a stalker, well that's what he kept telling himself, but he can't help it. Ever since the day he accidentally stumbled upon her while she was training by herself in a small field he just couldn't stop himself from that day forward.
He smirked as he remembered how she move swiftly, or how she was able to attack so many dummies accurately with just the palm of her hand, or how her lavender eyes held courage and fierceness with a hint of tenderness, or how she had a goddesses-like figure that was constantly hidden from other people's eyes, but her own.
Yep, you guessed it.
Naruto has a crush on the Hyuuga heiress though this crush doesn't feel the slight same as the crush he had had on Sakura. No, this liking was much stronger than anything he had felt before in his life. She was something he had no time to actually pay attention too when he was a little kid, but now it seemed ridiculous since she now has his undivided attention. Well, without her knowing, of course. Knowing Naruto, he isn't aware of it himself. He just thinks she is different.
Naruto wasn't the particular person to ever keep a secret unless it was necessary for a mission, but this was a secret that he had to keep to himself because you wouldn't believe how fast a rumor passes around this village then eventually it would get a hold of her ears. He was also not a shy person; hell, you would never expect Konoha's number one knucklehead to ever be shy in this lifetime. It wasn't like he was ashamed of her or anything; I mean, who would ever feel ashamed of any one when you're going to be the next Hokage?
Anyways, it wasn't any of those reasons.
It was because he was always lost for words when around her. His heart starts beating hard against his chest, his palms gets sweaty, his cheeks begins to feel hot, he avoids her eyes, and he would always say something stupid. He wouldn't care less when he says stupid things to other people, but when it comes to her... he cares, a lot. Just staring at her back makes him feel nervous and he would think of the bad things that could possibly go wrong making him even more nervous.
Man, Naruto was a wreck and he needed help and fast.
Naruto hid behind a wall as he peers around to see where she's at. Grinning, he saw her helping out a small boy, around five or six, who was crying constantly from falling face first to the ground. Hinata flashed the boy a warm smile as she crouches down. She held out a hand in front of him catching his attention. Her smile must've worked because the boy stopped crying and accepted her hand smiling back at her with matched joy. Hinata dusted him off and smiled at him once more before standing back up. The boy grabbed her hand and pulled her down kissing her cheek then grinned up at her.
Naruto held his fist in annoyance as he watches that little punk kiss her on her cheek. Naruto wanted to walk over there and punch the living air out of him, but he was a kid and Hinata was there; probably seeing Naruto beat up a child would make Hinata hate him forever and he could never live through his life with that.
Hinata held his hand tenderly and gave him some money, so he could probably buy ice cream to make him feel better. The boy grinned towards her and hugged her tightly giving her thanks at the same time. The hug surprised her because her beautiful white orbs widen as she felt a small body against her. She hugged back and crouched down to level herself with him, she was telling him something, but Naruto couldn't hear what they were saying. Then, much to Naruto's shock, the boy turned his gaze to Naruto his eyes meeting his for moment before Naruto immediately pushed his whole body against the wall in panic.
Did Hinata see? The thought crossed his mind with worry of his hobby being found out. Peering over the wall, he let out a sigh of relief at the sight of Hinata's retreating back along with the boy who started rambling on about something.
Naruto ran down the streets of Konohagakure as he searched for someone that could help him with some good advice. He knew who that person was perfectly! The person was an expert in relationships, considering he is in one right now, so he must have some advice to help him out with his problem.
It's been days since he wanted to seek out help, but today was the day and he made sure of it. He told himself that if he didn't do it today, he would give up ramen for a week and to him that was torture. It was a promise for his dear Hinata, he has to do this.
He stood in front of the brown, wooden door a rather normal-size house and knocked constantly without a second's hesitation. He started knocking harder as it soon turned into occasional bangs. He won't stop till' someone answers the door. Immediately, but too long for Naruto's liking, the door flew open almost hitting him in the face. When Naruto regained his posture he was presented with a really pissed off blonde haired girl that was only dressed in a robe and by the looks of it she had just woken up from her, what do girls call it? Pretty sleep? Well, whatever it is, she is awake now.
"Temarii! How have you been?" Naruto asked as he scratched the back of his head.
"DON'T'HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?'ME! NARUTO!" Temarii bellowed as she had a scary look on her face. Well, whatever thatpretty sleepwas, it was not working for her.
"Is Shikamaru home?" Naruto asked as he covered his ears.
"SHIKAMARU! YOUR IDIOT FRIEND IS HERE!" Temarii yelled as she walked away from the door and a very annoyed Shikamaru walked towards the door.
"Hey!" Naruto tried to protest for the rude comment but started to cower in fear at the glare Temarii was giving him.
"SHIKAMARU!" Temarii yelled.
"Yes, yes. I know, thank you," Shikamaru grimaced as he made it to the door.
"These people! So rude early in the morning! Other people are trying to sleep! That's why I wanted to live in the sand village, but did he want that? No! Like being here in his birthplace is so important! Well, how about me? I have two idiot brothers in my birthplace! Did he care? No!He wanted…" Temarii ranted as she walked upstairs.
"She knows it's late in the afternoon, right?" Naruto asked as he points towards her. Shikamaru sighed deeply as he stepped out and closed the door.
"She just came back from a mission at the waterfall country and she wasn't able to sleep in the mission, so as you can see she is unbelievably cranky," Shikamaru explained as he stood beside Naruto.
"Why didn't she sleep on the mission?" Naruto asked a little distracted.
"She hates the waterfall country, something about her past I can't really tell you about," Shikamaru said.
"Oh," Naruto said as he nodded his head in understanding.
"Anyways, why are you here?" Shikamaru asked.
"Oh, yeah! I have a problematic problem, can you help me out, please!" Naruto begged as he clasped his hands in front of him putting on his puppy eyes.
"Problematic, huh?" Shikamaru asked as he thought about it.
"Yes!" Naruto said.
"Fine, but let's go somewhere else." Shikamaru pointed his thumb behind him,"you wouldn't want to be here if she wakes up again."
"Dear god! I was hoping you would say that!" Naruto said as he wouldn't want to experience that ever again.
"So, you're a stalker of Hinata," Shikamaru said bluntly as he gazed at the sky.
"I am not a stalker! I'm just uh, watching her from afar without her knowing!" Naruto shouted trying to defend himself.
"And yet you just told me the meaning of stalking," Shikamaru answered back as he smirked at his irritated friend.
"Shikamaru!" Naruto exclaimed in annoyance as he held his fist in his face.
"Try to hurt me and I'm not helping you," Shikamaru closed his eyes waiting for his blow.
"Dammit! So can you?" Naruto asked as he pulled back and sat across from him.
"Depends," Shikamaru said as he leaned against the tree with his hand behind his head as if sleeping.
"Huh?" Naruto asked. Shikamaru opened his eyes and looked at Naruto.
"Have you fallen for her?" Shikamaru asked. Naruto snorted. Really? Did he just asked that? Naruto thought.
"I haven't fallen for her," Naruto said as he finally stopped laughing.
"Really?" Shikamaru asked as he leaned towards Naruto in surprise.
"No, I mean who would fall face first on the ground in front of her?" Naruto snorted again.
Shikamaru stared at him in sheer amazement… in how dumb he can be. It amazes him to this day how he even managed to become a Jounin.
"You idiot!" The lazy shinobi exclaimed as he leaned against the tree, "I mean did you fall inlove with her?" Shikamaru asked more clearly this time face palming his forehead.
"…," Naruto didn't speak for a long time.
Shikamaru opened one eye at him.
He was awfully quiet and it kind of freaked him out.
Okay, it freaked him out a lot.
Naruto was lost for words, if ever possible.
Again, this is something I wrote two years ago with a few updates.
Just thought to post it here.
Hope you guys like it!
Disclaimer: Naruto's not mine *pouts* he belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Fine, even Hinata.