Chapter 3

Know Me Better

Naruto's P.O.V

I sat in class, watching Hinata Hyuga. I hadn't noticed that she was in most of my classes, but now that I knew, I couldn't stop looking at her. She was so... different...in a good way.

Like the night before, I noticed more things about her. I noticed that every time she finished a test or something before anyone else she would play with her fingers. She also checked her hair, even if no one was actually looking at her... that she knew of. This girl was a total mystery now that I thought about it.

My thoughts were cut off by the last bell. I started to pick up my things when I noticed that she was having some problems with her things. I looked around and saw that everyone had left. I looked back at her to see that she was staring at me. When she noticed that I had seen her she tried to run away but tripped over her own feet.

I ran towards her and caught her before she hit the floor.

"Thank you," she said, trying to get her balance again.

"No problem," I said, giving her a smile.

She was about to walk away but I stopped her.

"Wait. I need to talk to you," I said.

"Yes?" she asked, looking down.

"Well I don't know... what did I do last night that got you mad at me? Whatever it was I'm sorry," I started.

That would work... girls believe anything you say with a sorry.

"You didn't do anything... I'm sorry for snapping like I did," she said, still looking at the floor.

"So... I was wondering, if we could go out again?" I asked, making her look at me.

"I don't know," she said.

Geez this girl was difficult! Why couldn't she just fall in love with me so I could get this over with.

"Come on... you said you had fun last night. It won't be that bad," I tried.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"Well, my friend is having a party and I think we should go. It would be fun!" I tempted.

"A party? No, I don't do parties," she said, shaking her head.

"Come on! I'll promise we'll have fun," I coaxed.

"I don't really think so. Besides I have... laundry. Sorry, maybe another time," she said and walked away as quickly as she could before I could say something else.

I stared at her as she walked away and grinned at myself. She was coming to that party and I knew how to get her to.

Hinata's P.O.V

After school I got to my house as soon as I could. Sai had said to give Naruto a chance. He wasn't the guy I thought he was, but as soon as he mentioned party I panicked. I wasn't good with parties. I wasn't afraid of dancing or anything it was just the fact that it was a high school party.

High school parties have alcohol, drunk, horny guys, and bitches just waiting to make you feel bad as soon as they see you. I had never gone to a party and I wasn't planning on going to one in my high school years.

I sat in my room and I wrote yet another romantic dream in my P.C when I heard some knock on the door.

"I'll get it!" Neji hollered from the living room.

A few minutes passed and my cousin called me.

"Hinata! There's someone here for you!" I heard Neji call.

"Who is it?" I asked back.

"Just come and look," he yelled back.

I groaned loudly and left my room. While I was making my way down the stairs I saw that it was Naruto who was at the front door.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Well, I came to see if you were done for the day," Naruto answered with a smile, his hands behind his back.

"Sorry, but I still have laundry to do," I lied.

"No you don't. Laundry is tomorrow. You can go," Neji said, smirking my way.

Why do people keep doing that to me?

"Well I... I," I searched for an excuse in my head but nothing came to mind.

"Then you can come," Naruto said.

"I don't have clothes for parties," I said.

"But I do," he said and he pulled out a red short dress and red heels from behind his back.

I gasped when I saw the clothes in his hands.

"I called Sai and asked him your size. I hope you don't mind. And since I know you are new at this, I brought someone to help you," he said and a blond haired girl appeared from behind him.

"Hey!" the girl greeted.

"Hinata, this is Ino Yamanaka. Ino, this is Hinata," Naruto introduced us.

The girl looked at me up and down and smiled.

"I have a lot of work to do," she said, grabbed my hand, and dragged me to my room.

I was doomed!

Naruto's P.O.V

As I waited for Hinata to come down with Ino, I hung out with Neji in the living room. We made small talk but then we heard someone coming down the stairs. All of the sudden, Ino appeared, grinning like a little girl at Christmas.

"She is ready and she looks beautiful," she announced.

I got up from my seat and walked over to where Ino was.

"Where is she?" I asked after waiting for half an hour for Hinata to come down.

"I don't know. Hinata, come on!" Ino called up the stairs.

"No! I can't!" Hinata called back from her room.

"I'll get her," Ino sighed and ran up the stairs.

"You're going! He's waiting for you!" I heard Ino scold from inside the room.

"But... I don't think I can do this," I heard Hinata reply.

"Come on! I'll be there too!" Ino encouraged.

"I don't even know you!" Hinata exclaimed.

"It doesn't matter. We can be great friends but right now he's waiting so go!" Ino yelled.

At that moment I saw that Ino push Hinata out of her room.

Her dress fit perfectly, showing off her curves. She had her hair done and she was wearing so little make up that it was barely noticeable. Hinata shyly made her way to where I was without looking at me.

"Whoa," was all I could say.

Hinata looked up at me and blush covered her cheeks.

"And it's all thank to me!" Ino giggled beside me, but I was to busy staring at Hinata to really know what was going on around me.

"Isn't it getting late?" Hinata asked, looking away.

I shook my head and blinked a couple of times. What was wrong with me? Since when did I act like this with a girl?

"Uh.. yeah, come on," I said.

I grabbed her hand and led her out to my car. For some reason, I was feeling pretty nervous. I didn't know what to expect.

"Naruto," Hinata said, getting my attention.

"What?" I asked.

"Uh... nothing," she said and looked out the window.

I sighed, loudly, and started driving.

OoOoOoOoO

We finally got to Sasuke's house.

"Ready?" I asked as I walked beside her.

She gave me a light nod while looking down. I wrapped my arm around her waist and led her inside.

"Hey! You're finally here!" Sasuke exclaimed as we walked towards him.

The place was filled with drunken teenagers with drinks in their hands.

"Hey man," I greeted and shook his hand.

"And who's this?" Sasuke asked, smirking at Hinata.

"This is Hinata," I replied, smirking his way.

"Really? You really look different...in a good way," Sasuke commented.

"Thanks," Hinata replied, shyly.

"Want some drinks?" Sasuke asked loudly as the music was booming in the place.

"Two cokes," I said, knowing that Hinata wouldn't drink.

"Gotcha. Wait here," Sasuke ordered and made his way down to the kitchen.

"Wanna go to the balcony... where there's no music?" I asked loudly in her ear so she could hear me.

Hinata gave me a nod and I dragged her out of the place.

"You have to hand it to Sasuke. He knows how to throw a party in a pent house," I said, making her giggle.

As soon as she giggled, she looked away with a frown.

"So... do you like to dance?" I asked with a smirk.

"I do... I love to dance," she answered.

"Then you can dance with me now?" I asked, getting closer to her.

"Now?... Like here?" she asked.

This made me chuckle.

"Yes here," I said, grabbing both of her hands and started dancing around.

Hinata giggled several times as we both enjoyed our selves. Soon, the music quieted down to a slow song and we had to slow down and draw closer. I looked deep into her gray eyes, finding myself unable to look away. I started to lean in for a kiss but the door of the balcony flew open.

"Hey!" Shikamaru shouted, making us jump ten feet away from each other.

I didn't know what came over me and I was scared to know what made me want to kiss her.

"Hey Shikamaru," I greeted quickly.

"Uh, what are you guys doing out here? The party is inside!"Shikamaru exclaimed with a chuckled.

"Uh... It's to loud inside," I explained, moving closer to Hinata.

"Oh. Then suit yourself," Shikamaru said, giving me a wink and shutting the door before I could say anything more.

"Uh... sorry about him. My friends can be pretty crazy when they want to be," I apologized and I chuckled nervously.

I looked back at Hinata to find that she blushing which I found weirdly cute.

"Um... where's the bathroom?" she asked.

"Uh... its down the hall," I said and I signaled to the hall right in front of the balcony.

"Be right back," she said and left for the bathroom.

I turned around and cursed myself for my previous actions. Why did I lean in to kiss her? She was Hinata Hyuga! But then again she wasn't what I really expected. She was cute, nice, interesting... could it be that I had taken this bet to far and actually started to have feelings for this girl? It couldn't be... I'm Naruto Uzumaki! I was a catch in school! I couldn't fall for a girl like her!

Then I turned around to find that Hinata was walking back to the balcony. I could see that she was walking slowly towards me with a smile on her lips... so then again maybe I was falling for her.

"Uh... Sasuke said to come in. He wants to play some game," Hinata said as she made her way beside me.

"Ok," I said.

I grabbed her hand and dragged her back to the party where Sasuke and a bunch of other guys were ready to play some games.

"Hey, are you gonna play?" Sasuke asked me.

"Hell no," I said as I knew he was gonna play true shots.

"Anyone else want to play?" Sasuke called.

"I want to," I feminine voice said from behind us.

I looked back and noticed it was Temari and she was looking pissed.

She sat beside one of the guys and started to play the game. For some reason I decide to put Hinata in front of me while my arms were wrapped around her waist and my head rested on her shoulder... and for some reason it felt right.

They started with a normal question, everyone giving a laugh along with them. And then came Temari's turn.

"Who here thinks she belongs here when she really is out of place?" Temari asked, making the whole place fall silent.

Then Temari stood up from her seat and turned towards Hinata.

"Oh right! That's you! I guess you should have your shot," Temari said and splashed her drink in Hinata's face.

Hinata was stunned and so was I.

"You know Temari, thank you... for making me remember the reason why I avoid you people," Hinata said and ran out of the house.

I glared at Temari who smirked in victory.

"Hinata wait" I called and ran after her.

I caught her in the elevator.

"Hinata wait," I said.

I turn her around to find her shaking with tears running down her face.

"I'm sorry," I said and hugged her.

She didn't say anything but sobbed into my chest.

"Please take me home," she said after a while.

"Ok... I'll take you home now," I said.

I pushed the elevator door button, opening it quickly. We got in it and pressed the lobby button.

"I'm sorry for making you come here. It's my fault that Temari did that to you," I said, looking down.

"Well it's technically your fault but... you didn't order her to do it... so I guess your forgiven," she said as she cleaned off the tears left on her face.

As soon as the elevator stopped at the lobby we went to the car and drove away to her house.

It wasn't long until I parked in her yard. I got out of my car and helped her out.

"Even though this happened, I had a good time," she said with a shy smile.

"Yeah... I agree," I said.

Once again, I found myself lost in her eyes and this time I knew that I wanted to kiss her. I started to lean in and when I was about to touch her lips with my own, she tripped.

I quickly wrapped my hands around her waist so she wouldn't hit the ground.

"You ok there?" I asked, smiling at her.

"Uh... yeah," she answered with a huge blush on her face.

"Good," I said and captured her lips in a kiss.

The kiss was passionate and long. I pulled away to find her staring at me in amazement with a blush.

"I- I- I better go inside," she said as she tried to go back but I had a firm grip on her waist.

"Wait. I was wondering if we could go out again. Tomorrow?" I asked.

"Ok," she agreed.

"Then good night," I said as I slipped my hands off of her waist.

"See you tomorrow," she said.

"Good night," I said.

I watched her clumsily make her way to the front door. I waved one last time and got into my car and drove away.

This was all very strange... I was going to far with this bet. I knew I didn't want to lose but did I want to win this bet as much as I thought? Was it something else more than victory that I had found?

Hope you all like it!

Please review!

Next chapter will be out next weekend!

See ya later