Chapter six – Happiness starts with you
Disclaimer: I own not Naruto
Warning: Some swear words were used in this chapter
I'm so fucking happy right now, I'm ready to break into a flashy show tune right in the middle of the street, like I was in one of those crappy, teenager movies that we all love to hate. I guess that's how you know that you love her, when you're ready to risk yourself becoming one of those people who sing "This could be the start of something new" in public.
Naruto after apologizing to the dude he ran into and dusting himself off, walked down the street with Hinata, the two coyly sharing glances at each other. "So" he started off, and she looked at him. "Do you...uh...want to maybe...might...only if you want to...catch a movie?" he asked and Hinata wanted to smile. He was sharing her nervousness. Everything with Naruto made her stomach lurch, the feeling you get when you stand too close to the edge of a cliff, yet it was exhilarating. She felt most alive when she was with the blonde. He made her feel things that she thought weren't even possible. Like months ago, she would have NEVER gone to that party just because she thought he was cute. She was the sort of reserved girl who observed the guys she liked from afar, but with Naruto, he was different the first moment she saw him.
"I would like that" Hinata said and giggled when he looked off to the side, trying to hide the fact that he was pumping his fist in the air.
"Um...that's good" he said, his cheeks red as he turned to her. "But you know you should give me your number so I could text you or something..." he trailed off, when he heard the words that came out of mouth. How much more lamer could he get?
"Sure" she said and he watched as she took out her phone that had cat paws printed on the case.
"You really like cats" he stated and she meekly nodded. He raised his hand and touched one of the cat ears on her beanie. "Like really like them" he added as his hand pressed against the wool ear.
"They're fluffy" was the reason she gave him and he couldn't help it. He laughed. Hinata's eyes widened as the blonde tried to stop himself by pressing his hand over his mouth.
"S-sorry...it's just that's...too cute" he said and Hinata's hand fumbled with the phone. It nearly fell. They were blushing now.
"Um, your phone" she said raising her own and Naruto grabbed his phone encased in orange. "You really like orange" she said as he handed over the device to her. He rubbed behind his head embarrassedly.
"So you picked up on that huh?" he asked and she gave him a look that said "Like I wouldn't". He chuckled before professing "I love orange"
"Why?" she asked as she punched in her number. "Oh...I didn't mean it like that" she shouted out when she glanced at him, only to see the frown on his face. "I mean...why do you like orange?" she said, and he smirked.
"Because it's bright" he said and she arched an eyebrow. "It's a color you can't ignore no matter how much you try... I like that" he said, his voice dropping to a whisper. Hinata stared at him, while he couldn't meet her eyes. She could see there was more to that sentence but decided to drop it.
"I'm finished" she said and placed his phone in his hand. He had a huge grin on his face as he looked at her number before it slipped off. "What's wrong?" she asked.
"Can I get a picture of you?" he asked and they stared at each other, allowing for his words to hang in the air between them. "To go with the contact I mean" he rushed out.
"Depends" she said, and it was time for him to arch his eyebrow. "Can I...get one of you?" she asked and he immediately nodded his head. She raised her phone, got the camera ready as Naruto raised the peace sign in the air. "Say cheese" she said and with a grin that could only be described as cheesy, she took the picture.
"Your turn" he said and immediately took out his phone. When he saw her pose, he looked at her. She was ducking her head and twiddling her thumbs as though she was ready to get her tooth pulled out. "I need a smile" he told her and she looked up at him.
"But it's hard" she squeaked out and covered her face. "You're looking at me too much!" she shouted. He laughed.
"So how am I supposed to take this picture if I can't look at you?" he asked and she looked at him through the gaps that she made with her fingers. His eyes lit up as he got an idea. He moved to her side, and placed an arm on her shoulders while he raised his phone in the air.
"What are you doing?!" she asked and when she looked at him, he was smiling ear to ear at the camera.
"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm taking a pic" he said and he turned just in time to see her smile. "There's that smile" he whispered and quickly captured it with his phone.
"Aww, isn't that sweet?" Kiba asked as he sat down next to him. They were in the café the next day, with Naruto staring at the picture on his phone. "You're blushing like a virgin and shit" he said, giving him a playful slap on the shoulder.
"Shut up" Naruto said, pushing his phone away from Kiba who tried to sneak a peek. Kiba shrugged and got back into his seat.
"So, now that you have her number, did you contact her as yet?" Kiba asked blowing on his cup of tea.
"No" Naruto said, and Kiba opened his mouth in disbelief. "Every time I tried to even text her, I chickened out" he admitted as he placed his head on the table.
"Come on man, you have to at least send her a text" Kiba said shaking his head. "I mean, she's probably sitting by her phone thinking, when is that hunky blonde going to call me?" he said and at the scratching high pitched voice he tried to make, Naruto slapped his hand.
"Oh, since when are the two of you so close?" Sasuke asked and Naruto rolled his eyes as the Uchiha pushed his way next to Naruto. "I guess that Hyuga girl didn't work out, huh?" he questioned with that infuriating grin of his.
"That isn't even funny" Kiba said as he showed him his middle finger. "Funny doesn't go too well with that face of yours, Uchiha" he added and laughed at his own joke, while Sasuke just let out a "Hn".
"So you got her number" Sasuke said looking at Naruto's phone. "And I'm guessing you didn't even call her as yet" he added.
"Of course he didn't" Kiba said and when Sasuke looked at the cup of tea he smirked. "Shut up" he mumbled, a hint of a blush on his cheeks.
"Looks like someone is spending toooo much time with a little someone I know" Sasuke said, crossing his hands on his chest.
"Don't even go there" Kiba said and Naruto perked up. "And not even a word out of you, Uzumaki" he told the blonde who was trying not to laugh as the brown haired boy looked away.
"Wow, I've never seen you like this Kiba" Naruto said, reaching out to him, only for Kiba to push him away. "Come on, we're your bros!" he laughed. "Kiba, don't be like that" he grinned as Kiba threatened to get up. "Fine, we won't say anything" he added, a serious look on his face.
"Back to the blonde" Sasuke said, twisting his body so he was facing him. He picked up his phone and said "Call her"
"Okay, mom" Naruto mumbled and yelped when the Uchiha smacked him behind the head. "That hurt, bastard" he said and Sasuke smirked.
"It was supposed to" Sasuke said and Kiba chuckled. Naruto dialed Hinata's number and passing Iruka, he walked outside. He quickly placed his jacket on and braced himself for the cold.
"Hello?" Hinata answered and Naruto felt like smiling at the sound of her voice. "Naruto?" she called out for him when he forgot how to use his voice.
"Hey" he said and looked at a snow flake falling to the ground. "I'm calling for that movie you promised me" he whispered.
A/N: Thank you everyone for your kind words. I read every review as I always do and I wanted to let you know that they were all appreciated.
