The anger in Naruto's expression send shivers down Hikaru's spine. His heart was beating faster by the second.
Naruto drew back his arm and tightened his hand into a firm fist while Hikaru braced himself for the blow.
Hikaru blinked. Naruto's fist was frozen. "You know what?" Naruto growled. "You're not worth it!"
Tears streamed down Hikaru's cheeks. His brown eyes showing sadness and pain as he stared up at the blonde-haired boy.
Naruto almost gave into sympathy. Hikaru looked so pathetic sitting there, crying.
Hikaru sniffed and tried to wipe the droplets of water that poured down his face.
Naruto was pissed off now. He was pissed that Hikaru was such a wimp. He was pissed that Hikaru was selfish and spoiled. He was pissed because he was confused. He doubted his words. Was it right to say such things? Naruto couldn't answer. His anger was boiling to a new level. He cursed himself before stomping off in a huff.
Hikaru was now alone.
Weak from the events, Hikaru landed hard against the floor board of the ship in exhaustion.
The hallway of the ship blurred through Hikaru's brown eyes.
Naruto's insult felt like a knife. His disgusted expression flashed before Hikaru, causing the knife to cut deeper. Naruto hated him, that Hikaru was sure of...
But even so, the young boy smiled. The smile was small and fragile but held a hidden feeling beneath. And that feeling, was triumph.
Hurt me, Naruto...
"Hurt me."