A/N To those of you who were confused about chapter 2 and 3: In Ch.2 the first flashback was more recent like a few months ago. The second flashback was when Kiba and Hinata were getting to know each other better after being assigned to the same team. (There was one small paragraph in between the two flashbacks) Ch.3 was a continuation of the second flashback. There is more continuation of that flashback in this chapter too. Sorry to be confusing, Hope that clears things up!
Chapter 4
As they made their way further into the forest, the trees were beginning to look more misshapen. Their branches were each twisted in their own unique way, making each one more beautiful than the next. It was luscious and green with life sprouting from every corner. The sun streamed in through the gaps in the trees making pathways of sunlight all over the forest. A loud crashing of water drew Hinata's attention away from the breathtaking scene. She gazed over to see a narrow stream of water. She followed the trail of water to a small waterfall cascading down over the rocks. It shimmered from the bright rays of sunlight.
"It's beautiful." Hinata whispered.
Kiba could see the look of wonder on her face. He smiled. "Come on." He let go of her hand and jumped onto a branch of one of the trees. Akamaru jumped up after him.
Hinata hesitated not wanting to look away from the stunning view in front of her, but tore her eyes away and followed after them. They sat down next to each other on the branch and Kiba swung an arm around Hinata. She blushed. He noticed the blush and smiled.
Then Hinata stood up almost causing Kiba to lose his balance. He steadied himself and stood up too. "Wha-" He started but she cut him off.
"Tag, you're it!" She pressed a hand on his chest and took off running through the trees. Kiba was shocked. He had never seen Hinata act playful like that, but he liked it. He ran chasing after her. "You're on!"
She moved swiftly through the trees hardly even making a sound. Kiba on the other hand was right on her heels, rustling the leaves and cracking branches. "Hah!" he shouted when he caught her hand. But before he could run off in the other direction she tagged him right back with her other hand. She giggled and took off again.
"No fair!" but he started chasing after her again. Hinata had noticed that she hadn't heard him behind her anymore and stopped, looking around. She furrowed her brows. He wasn't there. Where did he go? She thought to herself.
"Kiba?" She called out hesitantly.
"Right here!" He swung down from a tree above and grabbed Hinata around her middle and held her tight. "No escaping this time." He smirked. She laughed.
"Fine, I surrender."
Kiba lifted her up into his arms and jumped down from the tree."Woah!" He lost his footing when he landed and fell backwards. Hinata fell with him and ended up right on top of him. They both looked at each other. She was blushing furiously. He was trying to hold back a smile. He had sort of done that on purpose. She pushed herself off of him still blushing. Kiba sat up. "Sorry about that."
"Oh um... it's ok." She replied shyly.
"Come on, I'll take you home." She nodded and walked alongside him.
"Hinata?"
"Yeah?" She glanced over to him curiously.
"What's going on between you and Naruto?"He didn't look at her as he asked, not sure he wanted to know the answer.
Naruto? She had almost forgotten about him. She didn't get as nervous when she heard his name anymore.
"Oh nothing."
"Really? Because yesterday I remember you hiding behind me from him." He sneered.
"I… um... well-" She stuttered, not knowing what to say.
"Do you like him? You know like "like like" him?" This time he did look at her.
Hinata blushed. Was he jealous? No he couldn't be. "n-no…"
"Huh. So uh do you like someone else now?" He peered at her interested in what she would say next.
"Kiba! I'm not telling you." Her cheeks were tinted red.
"Why not?" He grinned.
"Just because!" She replied flustered.
"That's not a real answer. "He teased.
"Well that's the only one you're getting." She smiled.
End Flashback
Thinking back Kiba smiled to himself. He never did find out who Hinata liked. He knew it was Naruto anyways. Five years had passed since then and he still hadn't made a real move. Now he didn't even know where she was. He traced his fingers along to the tree where he had found Hinata crying a few months ago. That was when he noticed a piece of paper tacked to the side of the tree with a kunai knife. Curious, he plucked the knife from the tree and picked up the paper. He turned it over finding words had been written on it.
To whoever finds this,
I have run away from my home and I'm not coming back. Don't come after me. I am a disappointment to everyone. Please forgive me,
Hinata Hyuuga
"Shit!" Kiba shouted angrily. He shoved the kunai back into the tree.
A/N Don't you just love suspense? Please Review!