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Chapter 3: This Is All We've Got Now

P.O.V: Naruto Uzumaki

What the hell am I doing? Naruto sat in the hallway. His mom had told him that they would talk later and she rushed off to do work. He found himself sitting in the hallway waiting. I'm pretty sure she can make her way home from here…she wouldn't mind if I left right? But every time he told himself that he was going to just leave her his body would not move from the spot.

P.O.V: Hinata Hyuga

"What happened Hanabi?"

"Father got angry that you weren't home yet. So he…" and Hanabi's sentence came to a stop. Hinata felt horrible, she felt responsible for what happened.

"I'm so sorry Hanabi. I'm trying to work hard so I can afford to take care of you," Hinata said as she started crying.

"It's okay Hina. I mean, I'm fine. And Kono said he would come by and keep me company. And so long as I'm here you can work more," Hanabi said trying to cheer her sister up. Hinata stared at her and felt more determined. But she didn't think at this rate they would last three years. She may have to call Neji for help.

"I'll take care of you Hana," Hinata said while squeezing her sister's hand.

P.O.V: Naruto Uzumaki

While sitting in the hallway he heard someone running towards his direction. When he glanced up he noticed it was Konohamaru Sarutobi. A kid who was the grandson of some friends of the family. He was fifteen years old and was like a little brother to Naruto. Needless to say he brightened up a little at the sight of him but then questioned as to his reason for being here. Once the kid saw Naruto he slowed down so he stopped in front of him.

"Naruto…what are you doing here?"

"I was with a friend and she had to come to the hospital. So I offered to drive her here. What are you doing here?"

"My girlfriend called me and said that she was at the hospital," Konohamaru said as he clenched his fist and looked at the ground.

"Why are you so angry? I mean, it's not your fault that she's here," Naruto said trying to calm the kid down.

"I know who did this to her though. But I can't do anything about it. It was her damn father. Every time something bad happens in that house she tells me not to worry about it. But how can I not?" he said as hot tears ran down his face. Naruto got up and pulled Konohamaru towards the bathroom.

"Clean yourself up. The last thing you want her to see is that you're crying. She needs you to be strong for her," Naruto said as he gestured towards the sink. The kid did as told and calmed down.

"So you're seeing someone?" Konohamaru asked trying to lighten up the mood. Naruto smirked.

"I don't know if it's officially seeing someone. I just met her last night."

"Betcha she's not as beautiful as my girl," he boasted.

"When did you start dating anyway?

"About two years ago."

"How did I not know about this?"

"I guess college has kept you too busy," he said with a laugh at the end.

"I guess so. What room is she in?" Naruto asked as they left the bathroom.

"305B."

Naruto froze.

"Everything okay Naruto?" Konohamaru asked.

"The girl I'm with…she's here because her sister is here at the hospital. In 305B."

The two of them knocked on the door and Hinata opened it.

P.O.V: Hinata Hyuga

She smiled at the young boy that stood there. She knew about Konohamaru and had seen his picture. But this would be the first time that she has met the person that makes her little sister happy despite the circumstances. She knew that he wanted to be able to protect Hanabi but respected their decision to not tell anyone.

"It's really nice to meet you. Take good care of her," Hinata said as Konohamaru entered the room. She then left. Naruto was still standing there. She hadn't expected him to stay.

"Do you need a ride home?" he asked. She looked at her watch and knew that if her father caught her coming home this late that she may be back at this hospital. Especially if he sees a car. But then she would have to deal with the consequences tomorrow. She bit her lip as she thought hard about it.

"No, it's fine. I'll just walk home. Thank you for giving me a ride here," she said as she turned and made her way to the elevator. Naruto followed her in.

"It's really late, I insist that I drive you," he said.

"Really, its fine," she said as she got off the elevator and picked up speed to leave. Why is he being so insistent?!

Outside he caught up to her and grabbed her arm. She winced in pain because that was where an old bruise was still healing. He quickly started examining it.

"What are you doing?" she asked. He continued this to her other arm.

"Why are you putting up with him?"

"What?"

"Your father. Why do you put up with him?"

"Because if I'm not there my sister would get hurt."

"So you would rather be beat by him?" he asked. He was getting angry and so was she.

"Not everyone's life is perfect. You have a mother that loves you and cares about you. You have family, friends. And yet you ignore them all. Do you honestly think your father would want you to act this way?" she asked. She knew it was a low blow but did he really not understand? His face looked pained. "My mother died when I was younger. My sister was just a baby. My mother wouldn't want anything to happen to her so I do my best to try to take care of her, even if it means I get hurt in the process. I work hard so I can save enough money to try to get my own place and take my sister with me."

There was silence. She took this as a moment to compose herself.

"She is all I have as far as family goes really. I could never forgive myself if I let her down, if I let my mom down. Have you ever thought about the fact that you're letting your father down by acting the way you do? Have you ever thought of how it makes your mom feel, knowing that there's a chance she could lose her son after losing her husband?"

Naruto looked down at the ground. Clenching and unclenching his hands.

"I find that the best way to move on is to take a step moving forward. Even if it's small steps," Hinata said before she turned to leave.

P.O.V: Naruto Uzumaki

Shit!

He looked up to see her walk away but couldn't bring himself to follow. She was right. He turned to look at the hospital and then glanced at his car. He took a deep breath then took a step forward.