It was the same thing every day… She'd stop by my house to wake me up and greet me that usual bright, innocent smile. Her lavender eyes would always sparkle in the morning sunrise… And her voice was forever so calming, almost like a soft piano melody. But what surprised me was today I wasn't awakened by my innocent angel… Only the little specks of light that seemed to peek through my window was there to greet me. My room was silent, aside from all the hustle and bustle downstairs. Looking around I realized I was really alone.
"Where is she?" I asked myself, my voice hoarse from my long slumber. Putting that thought aside I decided to get up and get ready for school. But no matter how much I tried to think of something else, my mind kept concentrating on her whereabouts. I began to get worried; maybe she was sick, maybe she just forgot to come by, or maybe she just had to go to school early… I tried to shrug it off and told myself that I'd see her later when I got to school.
"Kiba! You're going to be late!" A young woman called from behind my bedroom door. It was none other than my sister, loud as always. But at least she was kind enough to inform me of what time it was.
"Yeah, yeah! I was on my way out anyway!" I yelled back while putting on my shirt. Once I was done I rushed out downstairs where mama was waiting impatiently with my bento.
"Late as always, I hope you haven't been troubling Hinata-chan with your bad habit!" The old woman scolded while handing me my lunch. "Hurry up, I don't want to get another call home you hear me young man!" She yelled out to me as I ran out the door. "And brush your hair! Honestly that boy is a handful."
Akamaru, greeted me as I ran pass him. "Sorry boy! Gotta go!" I answered back. "We can go for a walk when I get home. Promise!"
---At School---
I was alone in the courtyard worrying that the bell would begin to ring, panicking I began to run faster. Thankfully I reached the entrance before it did. Hurriedly putting on my shoes I rushed into the hallway where I saw her.
"Oi! Hinata!" I shouted out to her hoping she'd wait for me. It was strange to see her late, it wasn't like her. Thankfully she stopped to wait for me. "How come you're late?" I laughed as we began running. Her face began to turn red as she mumbled, "N-no reason…" The bell sounded and we both picked up the pace. I slammed the door open with Hinata at my side, everyone looked at us with estranged faces. No questions were asked as we took our seats, Hinata next to the door, while I was at the other end of the room by the windows.
"I see you've made it in time, at least the teachers not here." Shino smirked, as he heard me sigh. At least his glasses were off; I never did understand why he wore them anyway.
"Yeah, ma was buggin' me about it." I said while putting my head down. "Man, all that running made me tired. Wake me up when the teach comes, kay?" I wasn't actually going to sleep; it's just that what happened this morning was weird. My mind wouldn't stop going back to that topic… To add to that, Hinata didn't tell me why she was late. Strange, she used to tell me everything… Why the sudden change? I looked toward her direction and noticed she was staring at someone else.
Blonde spiky hair… Eh, what's she staring at Naruto for? I thought to myself, maybe he's just in her way. I guess… Suddenly her face turned a light pink as her lips mouthed the words, "Naruto-kun…" My eyes widened as I sat up asking myself, "Could it be… That she likes him?" I shook my head trying to get rid of that thought. But it was obvious, the way her face would get all flustered. "What the hell, how in the world?"
"Jealous?" Shino replied to his questions. "She's liked him for a while now; I guess you're just slower than the rest of us to notice."
"Shut up…" I growled back while slumping in my seat. "I'm not jealous."
