True Love

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Naruto characters. I wish I did, I mean, who doesn't want to own. Well anyways, this is my first fan fic, hope you guys enjoy. This will continue as long as I can come up with new ideas.

Chapter 1-Confessions

'You ready Hinata-chan' yelled out Shino from across the training field. 'After this lets call it day'. 'Hai' responded Hinata. Shino couldn't help but smile in the inside. They been training for weeks and Hinata has improved more than he ever thought possible. In way a he always knew she had it in her. She just needed the push. Ever since Naruto left the village three years ago, she started training more vigorously. Even more so when he returned.

Hinata took her battle stance. Waiting for Shino's first move. At blinding speed Shino launched five kunia at her. Hinata with the same speed, reached for her kunai and blocked four out of the five and jumped into the sky to dodge the last one. Once in the sky, Hinata activated her byakugan. 'nice try' a voice from behind whispered. Then she felt the sharp, cold blade of the kunai pressed against her neck. She smiled and disappeared in a puff of smoke. Shino, wide-eyed, with a face of shock couldn't help but stare at the log that was left behind. Landing on the ground, with barley a sound, released a swarm of bugs to search for Hinata. After a few minutes, the bugs returned with no sign of Hinata.'Where are you...' he whispered to himself. 'Down here' a voice that sounded muffled, came from beneath him. In an instance, the ground ripped open and out jumped Hinata. Fist clutched, she landed a powerful uppercut on Shino's jaw. Throwing him a few feet into the air, and then crushed back down where the hard earth met him. This time, there was a sound.

'Shino-kun!' Hinata yelled out, quickly coming to Shino's side. 'I'm..gasp...I'm alright'. Shino began to move, groaning and gasping for air. Rolling to his right, away from Hinata, he touched his face and was shocked and a bit proud to find out what she just did. 'I can't believe it ...you ... you... you knocked my glasses off'. Hinata was stunned to hear this. Shino has been in fierce battles before but never came close to losing them before. She bit her lower lip and started, nervously, looking for them. 'Don't worry about it' he said, with a hint of pain in his voice, as he was getting up. Hiding his face from her. She saw that he was digging around his coat. He pulled out something and then began to turn around. Hinata's face grew red-hot. Her heart raced ' H-He's going to show me his eyes. I'm finally going to see his eyes'. She thought excitedly. Shino faced her but he was wearing his glasses. Hinata looked perplexed. Shino smirked and said ' I always carry a pair...you know, just in case'. Hinata smiled with a hue of pink in here cheeks. Shino sighed, 'Ready to call it a day Hinata'. 'Hai'.

Naruto was at home, back from training, for lunch, eating his blow of instant ramen. Eating it slowly to savor the flavor since it was the last blow of instant ramen he had, until he bought more that is. He sat at his table alone, hearing the sounds of the clock ticking. He couldn't help but smile, thinking about all that has happen in the past few months: defeating Orochimaru and retrieving Sasuke, taking out Akatsuki, becoming a jonin, the loss of an important person, and his newly found feelings for Hinata. The thought of the shy and gentle shinobi always brought him a smile. He can remember when he finally noticed her. During the first few months training with Jiraiya, he spent a lot of time alone. During the time he started to think, which he never did before. Thinking about all he has done, and about all his friends. Thinking about his friends, he came across Hinata, and couldn't stop thinking about her. Thinking about about her lavender pale eyes and indigo dark hair, he wished so hard to just able to run his hand there silky hair. But when he returned he couldn't bring himself to tell her his feelings out fear that she didn't feel the same way.

'Thinking about that Hyuga girl again, eh runt', the Kyuubi snickered. 'Shut up, fox. Why is it you sleep on weeks on end', Naruto yelled at the Kyuubi, he always hated when the Fox would talk about Hinata and spoke to him suddenly. 'Easy runt. All I'm saying is, quit tormenting yourself and just tell her and get it over with. And besides, theres nothing to in here but to sense your missions, which always puts me to sleep'. 'Aww, you're worried about me,' Naruto said in tone that was half sarcastic and half serious. The Kyuubi growled unamused, 'Don't belittle me, runt, the only reason I say this is because we are connected. I feel whatever you feel. And I don't like that kind of human emotion'. 'Whatever, Fox'. A few months ago, Naruto and the Kyuubi could communicate freely with each other.

'Well...' he thought out loud with his infamous grin 'after training I'll go look for Hinata and ask her out'. Even though he was smiling he's more scared asking her out than his fight with Orochimaru. Naruto finished the last bit of ramen and started to get ready to leave. Walking towards the door, he stopped, and stared at a picture hanging from the wall. It was a picture of himself and Iruka-senis. Fighting some tears from leaking out. He smiled and said ' Wish me luck...Iruka-sensei'. He walked out the door towards his training grounds, hoping to see Hinata on the way.

Hinata and Shino were walking side-by-side with the setting sun behind them. The comfortable silence that surrounded them was broken by Shino. 'You know Hinata-chan...you've grown a lot these past few months. You're becoming a powerful shinobi. I always knew you could be this powerful. I'm really proud of you'. Stunned by hearing those words coming from her best friend made her want to cry, cry for joy. She stopped walking. Shino turned around to see her, the tears began to fall from her lavender pale eyes. She threw her arms him and embraced him. Burying her face into his jacket. 'Th-thank you, Shino-kun', hugging him tighter.

'Well I said it because its true...' he said keeping his cool, collected expression, but returned the hug. She looked up, letting go of him from her hug, and smiled. Shino looked at her, gazing to her eyes and smiled, barely noticeable.'You know...you look real cute when smile. You should do that more often' placing his hand gently on her shoulder. Her face turned crimson and her body became stiff. 'W-what...?' Hinata was shocked that her best friend and teammate might have feelings for her. Confusion and anxiety spread throughout her body, beginning to shake uncontrollably. Thoughts running through her mind; what will happen to our friendship when I tell him that I don't love him that way. Before Hinata could open her mouth to speak, Shino removed his hand, and spoke again, in a low and calm demeanor.

'I love you Hinata... but not in the why you think, its nothing to be concerned about'. Hinata breathed a sigh of relief that her friendship with Shino wasn't in danger of changing from that it is. Then a pang of sorrow settled on her heart. She was depressed now that a boy didn't even like her in way she see only dreamed about. Shino began to walk again, leaving Hinata with her thoughts.

'I hope that I didn't hurt you but I don't like you that way because you will never like me that way, since your in love with the loudest ninja in the village. I know for a fact that that person loves you as well. You should tell him. You might not get another chance. I think that you forget that we live near death's door, living as shinobies. Risking our lives every time we go on missions, or even as simply as waking in the morning. One day might come, when we get so close to that door that someone answers. Make sure, that when that day comes, you say all that you wanted to say. Then maybe, you can live in peace'. Dazed, she couldn't find the words to respond to the massive wight Shino just dropped on her with his speech. Looking at Shino, with a look of desperation, he still had his cool, collected posture. 'Tell him Hinata...' with that, he disappeared in puff of smoke.

Hinata just stood in the dirt road, wondering what she should do. Gripped with fear, the fear spread through her body. Darkness began to creep from the outside of her vision. She knew she was about to faint. But for some unknown reason, a single memory ran through her mind. The memory of Naruto cheering her on during her fight with Neji. She gained the strength and courage like she did on that day, and came to a decision. She began walking towards the Ichiraku Ramen Bar hoping all the way there that he feels the same way.

Sleep walking around Konoha, Naruto as usual, over did his training session. Not realizing that he was wondering around the village half asleep with his hands in the back of his head, suddenly woke up when he felt something bump into him. His eyes snapped open, he dashed for the object, and caught it before it hit the ground. His eyes were unfocused, but started to make out a figure. It looked familiar. He saw it was a small girl around the age of eight. What really caught his attention was her face. A pale, milky white skin and with indigo-black hair, short in the back with bangs in the front. If he didn't know any better he could have swore she was Hinata. 'You alright...sorry for bumping into you I must have been asleep'. Naruto stood her up grinning and with a blush and sweet smile she said 'i-it's ok...bye', she waved and ran off with the other children that were around. Naruto watched her run with her friends and smiled to himself. He began walking towards Ichiraku's, hoping that that was a sign. 'Alright, if I see Hinata today, I'll ask her out. There no turning back. Believe it!' he thought to himself. Grinning all the rest of the way to the .

Around ten minutes or so passed, and Naruto caught the heavenly aroma of beef ramen, his mouth became extra watery. His stomach started growling and carving for ramen. Digging inside his pocket, he pulled his money, and counted. 'Alright! Enough for two blows'. He then caught a sight that almost made him drop his money. Its Hinata...oh man what should I do. um..mmm...ok...just stay calm. Naruto was panicking and still walking towards her. Alright, this is now, or never!

I-It's Naruto-kun,... what should I do? Hinata said to herself in her sweet soft voice. Maybe I shouldn't say anything, he probably doesn't even like me... Shaking the thoughts out of her head. No I-I can't start doubting my self again. I can do this, I can do this...

I can't do this, Naruto screamed to himself. Every step he took closer and closer to her became harder and harder. He wants to be with her so much but sacred that she might reject him. My god, she's so beautiful. He couldn't help but stare in awe at her sheer beauty. Her long and dark, indigo hair. Her eyes that had that tint of lavender that he love to look at. And her body, that he was pretty sure was well developed. He blushed and scowled at himself for having those kinds of thoughts about her. But he wasn't just attracted to her figure alone but was also in love with her gentle soul. With every bit of courage he had left, he spoke loud enough for Hinata to hear his voice. 'Hinata... its been a while since I last saw you'. Naruto couldn't believe how normal he sounded considering that the butterflies in his gut were turning violent. Thank God, that Fox went back to sleep, he wouldn't have made this situation any better.

Hearing her name spoken by the boy she loved made her face turned a new shade of red. The gap between them that separated them was only a foot or two now. 'H-hi, Naruto-kun, h-how are y-you'. She couldn't help from stuttering. Naruto only gazed into her eyes. She blushed even more, twiddling her index fingers. Naruto scratched the back of his head and laughed nervously. ' I've been ok, training and...and...uh going on missions you know, the usually stuff'', he sounded normal but inside his head all he could think of is how much he wanted to hug and kiss her, 'how about you'? He managed to say. 'The same as y-you', nearly whispering. It was weird for Hinata to watch Naruto, his voice sounded normal but his movements were another story. She got the vibe he was nervous and uneasy. '...Hinata...would you like...to join me for dinner '. As soon he said those words they both froze. Did i just say what I think I said. Hinata stopped twiddling her fingers, and looked up and gazed into Naruto icy blue eyes. 'I-I would love to', she practically yelled, well for her. A big smile grew on Naruto face and a small hint of pink spread across Hinata's cheeks.

After finishing there dinner, Naruto insisted on walking Hinata home. They were walking in silence close to each other where there hands would constantly touch. Hinata would jerk her hand away. But Naruto wished she would have held his hand. Still feeling nervous but not letting it get the best of him, Naruto made his move to confess his love. Walking along side her, he spoke, 'Hinata-kun...' he said almost as low as when Hinata talks. 'Y-yes, Naruto-kun...' Hinata whispered back wondering what he might was going to say. 'I...uhh...I uhh...' Naruto couldn't find the words to express his love for her, so he did what he thought, what he felt was right. He embraced her in a hug and then pressed his lips against hers. Feeling those soft lips against his was magic, never wanting it to end. Naruto felt Hinata moving her arms underneath his chest. He loosened his grip and stopped kissing her. He thought she scream and reject him and run away. A feeling of dread and cold sweat gripped him. He wanted to say something but couldn't. But those feelings were quickly laid to rest when Hinata threw her arms around him, hugging him and kissed him. The two stood in the middle of the dirt road with the night sky and the moonlight shinning down on them. Both were never happier, both wishing that this moment would never end.

Hope you guys enjoyed this fan fic. Please review and criticize, if theres any errors or anything that doesn't fit well with it please voice your opinion. I need criticism to work on my writing style. Well thanks for reading and i'll try to update soon. later.