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Chapter 2

Flashback:

Kiba was out walking with Akamaru when he heard muffled sobs. It sounded like a girl crying nearby. He walked towards the noise curious at who it could be. He saw Hinata crouched against a tree hugging her knees, with her face buried in her arms. He wanted to run to her and comfort her, hug her but he knew he couldn't because she didn't feel that way about him, she was in love with Naruto. As he started to back away quietly he accidentally stepped on a twig and it broke in half making a loud snapping noise. Hinata looked up. He eyes were rimmed with red. "Who's there? "Her voice quivered as she spoke.

Busted...Kiba thought. He stepped out from where he was hidden behind the trees. "Hey Hinata." He put his hand up.

"Oh hi Kiba. You scared me."

"Oh sorry about that." He looked embarrassed. "Are you okay?" He asked concerned.

"Oh I-I'm fine." The tears were building up in her eyes again threatening to drop once more.

Oh screw it. Kiba thought. He walked over to Hinata,held his hand out to her. She looked at his hand confused and she peered into his eyes curiously. He grabbed her hand and pulled her up into his strong embrace. His arms were wrapped tightly around her waist. Hinata's face went bright red in embarrassment. "K-Kiba." she whispered in surprise.

He let go of her blushing slightly. He looked at the ground sheepishly. "Sorry… You know if there's anything wrong you can tell me, I'm here for you." He looked up before turning away in embaressment.

She stared at him for a moment before speaking. "It-It's my father. He was just trying to push me to work harder but-" Hinata was on the brink of tears again. Kiba looked up into her round eyes and she looked back into his. Suddenly she threw herself into his arms and started to cry into his shoulder. Kiba just stood there shocked at first, blinking in surprise. He then wrapped his arms tightly around her and held her close whispering in her ear "It'll be okay."

He let her cry into his shoulder for almost an hour while he comforted her and stroked her hair. They didn't need to speak. When she finally pulled away he didn't want to let go. Reluctantly he let her slip away from him.

"Thanks Kiba. You're a great friend." She smiled weakly at him.

Kiba felt like somebody had just thrown a brick at his head. Friend, just a friend? He thought to himself.

"Right… uh can I walk you home?" He asked her.

She nodded. They walked in silence back to Hinata's house. When they reached the entrance Kiba stood there awkwardly.

"Thank-you Kiba." She reached up and kissed him on the cheek. He blushed slightly.

"Y-yeah anytime." And with that they went their separate ways.

End Flashback

Without realizing it he had wandered to the spot where he had found Hinata crying that day a few months ago. He placed a hand on the tree that Hinata had been huddled against while she cried. He had been furious at Hinata's father for what he put her through that day. Kiba had realized that he was falling for Hinata and seeing her in pain had hurt. He first started to crush on Hinata shortly after they were assigned to the same team…

Flashback

"Woo! I am so gonna kick your ass Shino!" Shouted an excited 12 year old Kiba. It was their first day of training with his newly assigned team.

Shino just stared at Kiba. "I'd like to see you try." He said in his blank voice.

Hinata was standing off to the side too shy to join in their teasing. Kiba looked over and saw her. He cocked his head looking at her curiously. He had lost all interest in his bantering with Shino.

Oh no he saw me! Hinata thought frantically. She still only had eyes for Naruto, but this new loud-mouth wild boy Kiba had her flustered. Kiba started to walk over towards Hinata. "Hey how come you're sitting way over here? You should come over there by me and Shino." He stated.

"Oh w-well um…"She stuttered.

"Cat got your tongue?" He teased. "Come on." He grabbed her hand and dragged her over.

"So Hinata, who do you think would win in a fight? Me or Shino?" asked Kiba.

"Well um I don't know..." She looked at the ground.

"I bet she thinks it's me." Kiba said confidently.

"She'd have to be a fool to think that." Argued Shino.

Hinata smiled as she listened to them banter back and forth. This was going to be an interesting year…

***The Next Day***

Hinata walked out into town and noticed Kiba walking in her direction. He hadn't seemed to have seen her yet and Hinata was trying to decide if she should hide. Too late. He looked up and his eyes shifted her way. "Hey Hinata!" Kiba shouted grinning.

"Hi Kiba." She said shyly.

"Where are you going?"

"Oh just walking…"She looked at the ground to avoid his eyes.

"Great! Then how about you join me?" He asked happily.

"Oh…um sure." She replied hesitantly.

"So what did you think about training yesterd-"

He was cut off by a small squeal as Hinata hid behind him.

"What the…"He blinked his eyes in confusion.

He looked up and saw Naruto sitting at the ramen shop, slurping up a bowl of ramen at record speed. Oh I see… He smirked.

A/N Here is the second chapter :) You like? Then review to keep me motivated!