Well, here's another chapter guys :)
I know, i know. That fast? yeah, I don't really have a life. lol.
Disclaimer: Naruto is definitely not mine. If it was, I wouldn't be making this story. I'd make it happen in the anime and manga :D
Oblivious When it Comes to Love
Chapter 2
Naruto had just finished with his genin team's 5th D rank mission of the week. His head still hurt from his team's constant bickering. It was also from the fact that they had just finished with taking care of a few babies. Naruto couldn't help but remember his genin days. Sure, they weren't perfect; but he wouldn't have changed anything. Except maybe for one small detail; the shy, meek girl that sat at the back of the class. He remembered all the times he would notice her glance at him while blushing madly and how he would just brush it off his shoulders thinking she was just weird like that.
He shook the thought out of his head as he mumbled to himself. "Boy was I stupid…"
Kushina scoffed at this. You got that right!How oblivious can you get? Wow. Kyuubi sama was right…you do take after me. Hmmm I want to meet this Hyuga girl Kushina thought as she continued to look into Naruto's thoughts.
The blonde then set his thoughts to the day she confessed to him. The day Pain had almost completely destroyed his beloved village. Images of the Hyuga Girl flashed through his mind, she was so brave then, he thought.
OMG! NO WAY…S-she…she almost got killed! And she even confessed to my son! She has just GOT to be the one for Naruto. NARUTOOOOO….you had better have a good explanation why in the hell you aren't together with her yet! You IDIOT! Ttebane! The red haired ninja tapped her fingers on her knee in anticipation as she was sitting cross legged with an angry expression on her usually kind, gentle face; she was actually able to tap into Naruto's mind and watch the memories flood into her son's mind. Kushina could faintly hear Kyuubi chuckle, that bastard she thought. He is totally amused right now.
FLASHBACK
A few weeks had passed since her confession, and Naruto had finally decided to gather all the courage he had to ask her out. It was worth a try, and it was the least he could do for her practically risking her life for him. Until now he still couldn't believe it. Him! The dead last, the prankster…the monster… I know if I get to know her, I'll see the real Hinata. And maybe I'll even learn to love her he thought hopefully. Yes, a few weeks may have been a long time, and he may have come up to look like an ass for just ignoring her but… he wasn't used to confessions. Heck that was the first time anyone has ever confessed to him! I…I can't just let this chance go. I'll ask her out. Yeah! I can do this, dattebayo! He confidently stated to himself while pumping his fist into the air.
Naruto was now walking around Konoha looking for the midnight blue haired girl. "Hmmmm, if I were Hinata chan, where would I be?" he thought curiously while tapping his chin. His feet lead him to team 8's usual training grounds, she wasn't there. Then to the Hyuga compound where he met Neji at the gate.
"Hey Neji, I was wondering…have you seen Hinata chan? Or do you know where she may have gone?" The blonde haired ninja asked hoping Neji would at least have an idea.
Neji looked at him curiously with his eyebrow arched. "Sorry Naruto. You just missed her; she left a few minutes ago, but I don't know where she has gone. I believe she is on a mission that will last for a few days." Neji answered truthfully. Still curious but not wanting to pry in Naruto's business, he decided that he would not ask about it. He would probably found out from Hinata Sama later this week.
Naruto slightly frowned at his response but quickly recovered and thanked Neji for informing him about her location. "Ahhh. I guess I'll have a few more days to prepare to ask her on a date." He thought positively as he grinned and headed off towards his favorite store. Ichiraku's. "Here I come ramen!" He exclaimed excitedly as he ran off in lightning speed.
Hinata's POV(we're still flashbacking here…lol)
I was currently on a mission to Suna. We were requested by Tsunade Sama to deliver an important scroll to the Kazekage of the Village, Sabaku no Gaara. Our team consisted of Sakura, Kiba, and I…well of course Akamaru was with us too. Tsunade informed us that most of the other chuunin ranked shinobi were on other missions and so she picked the ones that were currently available, obviously speaking, that would be us.
It was already nightfall and we decided to set up camp in a clearing somewhere in the woods. I was the first on our guard shifts so I comfortably placed myself leaning on a tree. I noticed Sakura still hadn't gone to sleep so I asked her if anything was wrong. Her body language showed she was kind of nervous and that she wanted to ask something. She then walked over to me and sat beside me. I wonder what she wants to say I thought curiously.
"So Hinata chan…" She began. "I was wondering…now I know this might sound kind of straight forward but…what do you think of Naruto kun right now?" She finished looking hesitantly at me.
OK…I wasn't really expecting that question. What do I say? I know that she doesn't know I already confessed to him…but…maybe I should ask what she thinks of him. I know she doesn't like him the way I do, so I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask her. "H-He's a v-very good f-friend…E-eto…What a-about you Sakura chan? I w-would just like to know a-as well."
Sakura then looked at me and smiled. She turned her gaze and stared off at the sky with the stars twinkling brightly. She looked deep in thought. Finally, she sighed and parted her lips to speak. "Naruto…has become quite the admirable ninja…hasn't he?" chuckling softly she continued on. "I still can't believe he was the same knucklehead and dead last back in our academy days…" she stated honestly still deep in thought.
Then she said something that would forever change the course of Hinata and Naruto's lives. "I think…I may be…falling in love with him…" blushing deeply she closed her eyes and let everything she just said sink in as she knew this would surprise Hinata.
My eyes widened then, who knows how shocked I looked at that moment. I could feel my heart quickly sinking down…down…down… as I felt tears well up in my eyes. It really hurt... I held them back and smiled sweetly at my fellow kunoichi. "That's w-wonderful Sa-Sakura chan…" I answered half truthfully. I remembered all those times Naruto would ask her on a date and how he was so persistent even when she turned him down. If… If Naruto kun and Sakura san have the slightest chance of being together, I would gladly back off. If it meant Naruto kun's happiness, who was I to take it from him?
I made it my mission then to prioritize Naruto's happiness before mine, after all… I do owe him at least this for always showing me that I should never give up, that I should never go back on my words. Right?
Looking away from Sakura now, I whispered, "S-Sakura chan, I believe i-it is my s-shift right now. I do not w-want you to be t-tired when you w-wake up, s-so maybe i-it would be best for you to sleep n-now." I hope she didn't notice that I was practically choking on my tears that kept streaming down my face. "O-ok Hinata chan, umm be sure to wake me up when it is my shift, ok?" Then she left and I broke down kneeling with my face buried in my hands sobbing uncontrollably.
Kiba's POV(yup! Still flashbacking ppl. Haha)
I could hear someone crying outside and I was certain that is was Hinata. Why would she be crying? I thought as I wiped the sleepiness out of my eyes and shifted my position to hear Hinata more clearly. Man! She's practically sobbing her face off. What do I do? What do I do? The old me would not have hesitated to joke and try to make her laugh but… I could feel my heart breaking; I wanted to be there to comfort her…Why? I don't know… Maybe even hold her if she'd let me. What the…? When did I ever want to hold her? I quickly dismissed the thought and stuck my head out of my tent and noticed her back was facing me. From what I could see, her face was buried in her hands and she was shaking. I slowly walked over to her and hesitantly put my hand on her shoulder. She looked up at me with her beautiful lavender tinted orbs that were reflecting the moon's light; Looking closer I noticed they were more shiny then usual as more tears streamed down her face.
I hated to see her like this…kneeling down and reaching to get a handkerchief out of my back pocket but I stopped midway to find that she had already lifted herself and wrapped her arms around my neck sobbing into my shirt. My cheeks are heating up…Am I blushing? No way, it must be just the heat…yeah, the heat! Anyways, I decided to hug her back and just let her continuously drench my shirt in her tears.
It was morning already and I decided to take a walk before they woke up and we'd be heading off again. What happened last night? Why did I feel that way? "GAAAAH!" I roared, frustrated from thinking about all these confusing things. Walking towards the nearest river, I kneeled and then cupped the water in my hands. I splashed it on my face and washed up a bit more before heading back to our campsite.
Hinata smiled sweetly at me as I was nearing them. Her eyes held sadness though, I could tell. For me, Hinata was as easy as reading a book; I didn't want to remind her of yesterday seeing as she hasn't mentioned it. That only meant one thing, and that was that she didn't want to talk about it. I glanced at her a few times as we quickly made our way to Suna. Her shoulders were positioned lower than usual and she was looking at her feet, yup…she's depressed.
"You know Hina chan, if you keep looking at your feet you'll trip and fall flat on your face."I commented as Akamaru barked in agreement.
"Huh?" was all she said as she tripped and was going to fall when I caught her by her waist.
She blushed deeply seeing as our faces were so close. She got up and away from my grasp as she apologized repeatedly. I scratched the back of my head casually and said it was okay giving her the best grin I could muster. She smiled and continued on her way following after Sakura…. HOLY SHIT! What just happened there? My heart was beating like crazy and I was staring at her lips…her lips I say! Shaking my head profusely I ran to catch up with them with Akamaru by my side.
Oooooh, a little kibahina there. Sorry guys! This was kind of depressing huh? Don't worry though! It's always naruhina in the end ;) This was just kind of an explanation to things that'll happen later. So stay tuned! Hmm, that doesn't sound right. Can you only say that for t.v. shows? Reviews are always welcome, oh and suggestions and criticism if you have any. I don't mind :D Thank you to the people who are reading this and to the people who have reviewed. I really appreciate it. You made my day guys.
Sneak peek for next time!:(yes, we are continuing the flashbacks xD) Naruto finally spots Hinata as she was obviously trying to avoid any encounter with him. Naruto finally asks her on a date. She turns him down in the hopes that he will just give up and go back to Sakura. What she doesn't know though, is that ever since that day…Naruto has never stopped liking her…until it gradually became love. That's where the flashbacks will stop and the fun will begin ;)
