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Admiration

In the lone gardens of the Hyuuga Estate, Hyuuga Hinata was standing in the center of the field; gazing at an orange daffodil. That lone flower in the middle of the field, it reminded her of something… more like someone and that person made her smile. She slowly closed her eyes as the breeze blew, making her short bluish hair sway.

She listened to the sounds; there were birds singing, trees rustling and bees buzzing over the setting sun. Konoha did change after the years; it finally became more peaceful; even though the snake sannin was still alive… it still changed… And so did a lot of people.

Hinata sighed; it was going to get cold soon, but she didn't want to go inside. She wanted to feel lonely with that one orange daffodil. She looked up to the orangey purple sky, oh… how she wished she could spend the sight with somebody. Not just anybody… but the person that the orange daffodil reminded her of.

She forced a smile, in about a week's time she would be married. That was something to look forward too… sort of… She slumped to the ground on her knees and sighed once again. These next couple of days was the last days of her life.

She would get married and have to bear children, Hyuuga children. She would no longer have a life; she would no longer be in control. Although, she was really never in control. Why would it would be different all of the sudden?

She wanted to be with one person… and only one person. She sat up and drew her legs into her arms still staring at the orange daffodil. She cocked her head slightly to the right, "What would have happened if I made one move before? When we were younger?" She mumbled softly.

Then she heard a shuffle behind her and jerked her head back. She dazed in awe for a while as the figure came closer and closer to her. He smiled and sat down beside her.

"H-Hokage-sama!" Hinata stuttered,

The Sixth Hokage smiled, "I never liked people I know really well calling me that,"

"Gomen…" Hinata apologized, "Why… Why are you h-here?"

"Ahh no reason… why...? I can't visit one of my friends?"

"N-No… it's not that…" she stammered.

"I have been informed about your marriage and your position in the Hyuuga Clan. Congratulations Hinata! You did it! I knew you could! Now we can change the clan, remember I promised you and Neji?"

Hinata smiled and nodded, "H-Hai,"

"Who would have guessed? Me being Hokage and you becoming the Head of the Hyuuga? We are really an unpredictable couple!"

The word 'couple' made Hinata wonder… but she soon mentally shook her out of the gaze, "How's your wife?"

"Oh… Sakura-chan? She's fine…" he smiled,

"That's good," Hinata smiled,

"Do you know anything about your fiancé?"

Hinata blushed, "Actually I know he's from a noble clan…"

"That's it? That's horrible… you shouldn't follow whatever your father says…"

"Demo… I want to make him proud!" Hinata pleaded, "Even if doing whatever he says… I will get his respect!"

The Hokage smirked then sighed, "If you think that will get his respect, do what you want. Demo… I don't think its right…"

Hinata stared in awe at him, "Well… I met with your father… he was… he is hard to convince… But… I know you can… You deserve his respect! But I know… to get it the in a way of his approval… what you're doing right now… isn't right… and does not have my approval. You deserve better than this! Don't degrade yourself; I don't want a good friend to suffer… and you… are way better than this…"

Seeing that his speech affected the Hyuuga girl, he got up and started walking.

"W-Wait!" Hinata called,

The Sixth Hokage looked over his shoulder, as Hinata ran up to him. She looked straight in his blue eyes, "Nobody has said that before…" she mumbled as she looked down.

The Hokage lifted the Hyuuga heir's chin so that her eyes were looking directly at him, "Never degrade yourself Hinata-chan… Just know… you will always deserve better…"

Hinata blushed and smiled then bowed, "Arigatou, Hokage-sama…"

The Hokage walked away waving a hand as he walked, his back faced to Hinata. "Haven't I told you before Hinata-chan? I don't like you calling me Hokage-sama!"

Hinata smiled as she slowly walked into the Estate… he was always there to cheer her up… and steer her in the right direction… that boy… grew up… into… a wonderful man… that she will always… admire…