Shadow Byakugan

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE CHARACTERS!

BEFORE YOU READ: This is my first story so don't criticize too harshly :)

:3 Enjoy.

Hinata made her way to the training grounds. All by herself, and scared, she looked right and left to make sure no one was around. She quickly activated her Byakugan and started to use the Gentle Fist on a nearby tree.

'What's that annoying sound?' Shikamaru thought as he continued on his way to the training grounds. As he approached upon a pleasant sight, he smirked and took a few steps closer to the point where he was just out of Hinata's view.

*Huff, Huff* Coughing and wheezing, Hinata sat against the tree she was mercilessly pounding just a second ago. She took advantage of the Byakugan to view the sights around her. Suddenly her eyes came to a halt. Her eyes grew huge as she noticed the crouching man staring at her. "W-what are you doing S-shikamaru?"

Shikamaru's eyes grew. 'Shit!' "Uh...heh heh I didn't think you could see me from all the way over there..." he said while rubbing the back of his neck, laughing nervously.

"I-I was just training, trying to improve, did I disrupt you?"

"No!" Shikamaru exclaimed, as he stood up. He was hoping she wouldn't leave. He enjoyed her presence. Making his way over to the exhausted girl, Shikamaru adjusted his shirt, making sure he looked presentable. "I was just on my way here to train when I saw you, and I didn't want to stop you, so I just watched."

Hinata's face was glowing red. "W-why did you want to watch me?"

He paused. He had no idea how to answer, except for the truth. He couldn't tell her the truth. "I uh...I was just wondering if you've improved...that's all." Shikamaru was shaking, hoping she couldn't tell he was lying.

'Wait a minute...he...he watched me, but not to see if I've improved...Why would he lie to me? Unless...'

Her thought was cut short. "Hinata. I have something to tell you. I don't want you to freak out or faint or anything...but...I-I-I..." the words just couldn't come out of his mouth. He was shaking and sweating, praying she wouldn't notice what a nervous wreck he was.

"What is it Shikamaru?" She asked as she stood and walked closer to him. She noticed how anxious he was and she wanted him to say it. She knew what he felt. She felt it too.

"I uh..." he took a moment and paused. He took a deep breath and let it out, almost whispering what she wanted to hear. "I love you."

Eyes widened, mouth open, face red. A small tear crept up to her face and she began to smile. "I-I love you too Shikamaru." She said it in almost a sob, though through her tears she could see his face light up.

Without hesitation, Shikamaru pulled her into a tight hug, both crying tears of joy now. The ecstatic boy took the girl's chin and pulled her into a kiss. Finally. The one thing they've both wanted for the longest time. "You're mine Hinata Hyuuga. You. Are. Mine. And no one else's. I'll never let you go."

She could feel her heartbeat speed up rapidly. It was pounding in her ears and she was sure Nara could hear it, judging on the big smile that swept across his face. He pulled her into another kiss, this one filled with both love and passion.

They tore away from the kiss as they heard a gasp. They turned to see where it came from and to their surprise they see a young man, with tear-filled eyes and the look of devastation on his face.