Naruto Whirlwind

By

L. A. King

Chapter 7: Jealousy

Hinata felt her stomach flutter. It was a very weird feeling. She didn't know what it was but she knew she didn't like the two girls standing before her. She really disliked Miku more than Miu. 'What kind of names were those.' She thought to herself 'had there parents decided to make it rhyme or something because they were twins. If you called one the other probably always came thinking you called her. I bet they would even do it in a malicious way. These girls are no good for Naruto.'

'No, what am I thinking I shouldn't judge them like that'. She thought as she scolded herself. Jealousy had hit her so suddenly. Hinata couldn't believe he self but when that girl had jumped on Naruto like that. It annoyed her. However, Hinata shrugged it off and wondered how Naruto had met the twins. They hadn't been here for more than a half a day. Hinata's curiosity got the best of her so she asked.

"So umm how do you guys know each other" She tried to ask as innocently as she could. She didn't want seem nosy.

"Last night," chirped Miku. "Naruto fell off a tree he was trying to climb. Miu and I saw and went to go see if he was alright. Then he tried to kiss me."

Naruto almost died. He had never received these kinds of stares in his. Hinata's face was blank but Shikamaru and Asuma sensei were smirking in a really perverted way.

"I didn't try to kis-"

"Don't lie I saw you," Said Miu as she interrupted Naruto. Giving him a threatening look before continuing "are you calling my sister a liar Naruto?"

Naruto shook his head and got quiet. He was at a loss.

Miu then turned to Shikamaru when she saw Naruto wouldn't say anything else. "Come with me handsome. We're going to get something to eat."

Shikamaru looked at Naruto who shrugged. 'Damn it,' Shikamaru thought to himself. 'If I don't follow it will probably hurt her can be so troublesome'

Shikamaru began to grudgingly followed Miu as she motioned for him to follow. He couldn't hurt her feelings and have her hate him. It could be really troublesome if a girl hated you. Let alone a twin. You were just asking for the double the trouble. So with that logic he followed the girl as she led him to the place she had in mind. Shikamaru half turned to look back at Naruto as he walked. Naruto was also being pulled along by the other one except she was smothering him. Shikamaru smirked, 'At least I didn't attract the clingy one. He really is an unlucky guy.' Shikamaru however had spoken so too soon. He turned back around to find Miu had locked her arm into his.

Hinata stood there and watched as the twins attacked her teammates. At least that's how she saw it. Miku had invited her along but Hinata declined. She didn't want to be around them. Let alone watch as they threw themselves at Naruto and Shikamaru-Kun. Even she had to admit she felt a little left out but was not going to go alone.

"I guess it's just you and me Hinata" said Asuma in a comforting tone seeing the predicament that the girl was in. "I have to go to a meeting soon with the leaf delegates. Would you like to come?"

"Ok," Hinata said in a quiet voice.

"It's not as boring as it sounds you know," Said Asuma trying to cheer her up. "You will get to see some of the customs of these people first hand. They may be joining the leaf soon. So think of it as a learning experience"

Hinata didn't like that last part. The last thing she wanted was for Miu and Miku to come to the leaf with them. She wondered why girls like that commanded so much attention. It wasn't like Hinata wasn't a girl as well. 'Maybe I'm just not as attractive,' Hinata thought to herself. She began to suddenly hate the way she looked. Which made her even more envious of the girl that had taken Naruto's attention. She always seemed to be second whether it was Sakura or Miku.

Asuma didn't say much as they made there way through the village. They passed lots of refuges. Some of them smiled in passing others avoided there eyes completely. It seemed there was a mixed felling about their presence in the camp. This was decent news to Asuma though he didn't care at the moment. He was more worried about Hinata.

'She doesn't have a lot of confidence in herself', he thought to himself. 'She may not take this well'

X-x-x

Hinata and Asuma walked into the makeshift hall. It was a big tent with wooden benches for seats. The benches all faced a stage that held a large round table. There were seats around the table as well. There were no chairs at the front of the table so the people sitting in the audience could see the table, and not have to look at someone's back. Hinata took a seat on the right side of the tent. Asuma left to her there so he could join the bodyguard detail of the leaf delegates. It was a meeting between the delegates and the leaders of the Yousuke and Tsuki. Hinata knew something about clan politics but didn't want to be there. She had no where else to be though, so she would have to watch the meeting as it took place.

The leaders of all three groups gathered and began there discussion it seemed that the Tsuki wanted to join the leaf but the Yosuke were more hesitant. They did agree on one thing however. What ever the decision they would do it together. Hinata However looked to the ground losing interest already. In boredom her eyes began to wonder around the tent. There were a lot of interesting people in the tent it seemed. Hinata eyes landed on a boy directly across from her on the left side of the tent. Her eyes stop there as her gaze met his for an instant. Hinata quickly looked away in embarrassment hoping the boy didn't notice. It was rude to stare. She built up the courage too look over again just to see if he had noticed. She peeked over at him again. To her surprise he was still turned in her direction. Hinata snapped her eyes forward to the stage. She was confused 'Why is he looking at me? Did I offend him with my staring?' Hinata didn't know so she decided to look again. This time she activated her Byakugan. She observed the gawking boy who had still not taken his gaze elsewhere. Hinata could see the slight smile on his face as he looked in her direction. He would turn away but every so often he would turn back to look at her. She wondered what she could have done to warrant such attention.

X-x-x

'These guys are looking for a fight,' thought Shikamaru to himself. He looked over at Naruto who looked like her was ready for a fight. He couldn't blame him they had knocked over Naruto's ramen on purpose. Which Shika knew was a bad move. You never mess with Naruto's ramen.

Naruto could feel his blood begin to boil these guys had interrupted there meal with Miku and Miu. They accused Naruto and Shika of coming there and trying to steal there woman. Then the tallest on had went and knocked over his ramen.

"Naruto sit down and ignore them we'll get you another one," Said Miku as she pulled his sleeve. "Just ignore them."

"You're not going to listen to her are you punk," said the first assailant.

"Hiro get lost," Said Miu to the boy." You're just jealous that you're a square eyed klutz. Who couldn't get a date with a calendar."

The entire group snickered at Hiro which just sent him into more of a rage. He pushed Naruto into the table and pulled a kunai on him. Shikamaru reacted first throwing the guy away from Naruto into a group of his friends.

"That wasn't smart," Said Shikamaru as he stared down the group.

"There are six of us and two of you. Do you really think you can beat us," Hiro asked making sure to point out there difference in numbers.

"Make that 4 against six," Said the twins in unison.

"No, that's ok. We got this Right Naruto," asked Shikamaru.

"Yea, these guys are asking for it" replied Naruto.

"Besides," said Shikamaru speaking to the twins." How would we look if we had a couple girls defending us?"

"Hey, Shikamaru no shadow stuff this time. I want them to squirm when I kick their ass."

Shikamaru just smiled as Hiro spoke. "Alright then we will teach you cocky bastards to fear the Yosuke" He said as his friends charged.

Naruto and Shikamaru went to work. Naruto charged them as well followed closely by Shikamaru. Naruto ducked the first two assailants. They had swung at him but he just left them to Shikamaru. He kept moving forward taking on the next two in line. Naruto cocked his fist and landed a solid blow to the gut of the third assailant dropping him in an instant. The Fourth guy wasted no time in sending a high kick to Naruto's head. Naruto ducked however and performed a leg sweep in the process. The assailant was sent into the air. Naruto placed his weight onto his sweeping leg stopping it as he followed up with an elbow to the guys gut. Naruto could hear the air expel from his enemy as he was sent flying towards Hiro.

Naruto saw the leg coming at him from the fifth assailant but couldn't dodge it. So he braced himself for a hit.

"You should really be more careful Naruto "said Shikamaru as he caught the guy's leg. "This is the second time I've saved you ass like this."

Shikamaru had already dispatched of the first two assailants that Naruto had left for him. He took them out at just before rushing to Naruto's aid.

Hiro jumped in then catching Shikamaru by surprise. He sent Shikamaru flying as he kicked him the side. Naruto retreated to Shikamaru's side.

"You alright" asked Naruto

"Yea I got careless for a second," Said Shikamaru.

The two leaf Genin looked over at Hiro and his friend. They looked like they were still wanted a fight.

"You guys are good at taijutsu I'll give you that, but we Yousuke are known for our Ninjutsu," Said Hiro already going through his hand seals.

X-x-x

Hinata was anxious to get out of that meeting when it was over. It was a very short one. It seemed some commotion had been reported over by the food vendors. The officials were heading there at the moment. Hinata lost in thought didn't even notice someone in front of her as she walked right into them.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't," Hinata's voice caught as her eyes became wide with surprise. It was the boy she had accidently been caught staring at. "See you" she was finally able to say after a moments pause.

"It's ok. You should pay more attention to where you're going," The stranger said jokingly

Hinata nodded fiercely as she ducked her head apologizing once more. "Excuse me" she said as she walked away at a fast pace.

"Hey wait up," said the boy as he quickly caught up to her. "Hey what's your name? I'm Yosuke Ken."

Hinata's voice however didn't seem want to work. She forced herself to speak but it was just barely audible," Hyuuga Hinata," was all she could say. Hinata wondered why he was talking to her. 'It's not like I mind to but why,' She pondered

"You're from the Leaf right," asked Ken. "So you must be an amazing Shinobi."

Hinata began to blush "I guess," She said breathlessly. Her eyes looked for anything to look at but Ken he really had just showed up and began to pay her compliments. Hinata didn't know why he chose to talk to her but she liked what he was saying.

"Umm are you a Shinobi as well" She asked in a voice so low that she doubted he heard her.

"No actually I'm a Blacksmith," He stated with pride. "My family is full of them even my mother and sisters are Blacksmiths."

Hinata didn't know too many guys her age that weren't Shinobi. She looked at the boy again looking at his features. He was well built for a guy so young. He had jet black hair and broad shoulder. His eyes were a deep brown and he wasn't that much taller than her. His hands however looked like they had seen a lot of work. She wondered if he knew how to use the weapons he made. Hinata suddenly realized she had been looking at him for to long. He had noticed as was smiling at her. Her usual reaction would be to duck but for once Hinata gathered her courage and smiled back.

X-x-x

Naruto and Shikamaru had not been expecting Hiro and his friend to be that hard to beat. They were proficient earth user. To bad they were still no match for Naruto clones and Shikamaru's shadow.

"Naruto lets get out of here before we get caught," Shikamaru said to his furious teammate.

"Yea let's get out of here," Said Naruto. "These guys are crazy. Their ramen is terrible. Good thing that bastard Hiro knocked it over before I could take a bite. He actually saved me from that horrible taste."

Shikamaru just shook his head and smirked. He just wanted to get away from the girls he really didn't care what their food tasted like.

"Honey are you going to leave me here" Said a voice behind them. Shikamaru froze like the deer he had spent most of his child taking care of.

"You two have no manners. You were going to stick us with the bill weren't you, "Said another voice. By now both Naruto and Shikamaru didn't want to turn around. They knew who it was but hoped they were sharing a hallucination. Nonetheless Naruto turned first.

"No, we just didn't want to be here when the authorities or whatever start to show up," Said Naruto. Very surprised at how good he was at lying on the spot.

"O ok then wait up we'll come with you," Chirped Miku as she put her money on the table and hurried to join Naruto.

Shikamaru half turned to look at Miu. She was paying for there meal as well which made him begin to feel bad. He didn't like mistreating woman and that's what He and Naruto were doing. Shikamaru sighed.

"Come one," he said beckoning Miu over to take his arm as she had done earlier.

"I'm not stupid. I know you feel bad for not being a gentleman. If you want me to walk with you have to earn it, "Said Miu in a heated voice.

Shikamaru wished she was just a little less smart. She wouldn't have been able to read his actions so well.

Shikamaru sighed as he spoke again. "I apologize for trying to leave you behind. Would you please do me the honor of walking with me," He asked grudgingly.

"I don't like your tone but since you ask. Ok," Miu said as she made her way over and slipped her arms into his. "You know you're not as cute as I thought you were."

Shikamaru looked at her completely offended for reasons he couldn't comprehend. He knew he shouldn't care but…

"You're a lot cuter" She finished grinning as she snuggled closer. Shikamaru couldn't help but smile.

Naruto was walking with Miku. They were a couple yards ahead of Shikamaru and Miu. To Naruto's surprise Miu wasn't all over him like she usually was. They had been talking the whole time since they had left the food vendors over an hour ago.

"Yep that's was my first prank I ever pulled" boasted Naruto

"Wow you must have gotten in a lot of trouble" Miku said in amazement.

"A little but it was worth it. I had ANBU chasing me all day but it was Iruka-sensei who finally caught me, Naruto said remembering his Ninja Academy Sensei. "Anyway what about you what was your child hood like" Asked Naruto.

Miku got really quiet then. She looked up at the day sky as she contemplated exactly what to tell Naruto. "Naruto-kun Lets not talk about my past. I'm really only interested in my future." She said in a solemn tone. "Hey can I show you this place me and Miu found when we first got here," She asked as she brightened suddenly.

Naruto thought what she had said at first was weird but perked up when he heard she want to show him something. "Sure," He said.

Miku called out to her sister and pointed in the direction of the woods. Miu waved back in agreement and began to pull Shikamaru toward them. Miku looked over at Naruto and said, "Come on." She took off towards the woods leaving Naruto behind to catch up.

Naruto didn't know where they were going but he went after her matching her pace as they made there way through the trees. About five minutes later Miku signaled for him to stop. There was a clearing up ahead and Naruto could hear rushing water. She led him toward the clearing. Naruto was completely surprised when he saw what was in front of him. There was a waterfall leading directly to a swimming hole that led to another water fall.

"This is my most favorite place ever," She said in a whisper.

Naruto could see why. It was like a natural water slide if you used it right. It was also really beautiful. The way the afternoon sun hit the water made the entire clearing seem to glow. He observed his surrounding for a moment. Before he stripped down to his shorts and ran towards the water.

Naruto ruined some of the surprise for Shikamaru. He had heard Naruto yell cannon ball followed by a loud splashing sound. So He knew they must be going to a swimming hole. Shikamaru really wasn't the swimming type so he let out an audible sigh as they made it to the clearing. When Shikamaru and Miu finally got there Naruto, Miku, and Miu joined forces and pushed Shikamaru into the water. They made a game of it pushing each other into the water. Jumping from the waterfall and playing ninja polo. It was an afternoon of fun. They hung out in that clearing until sunset. It was Miu who finally decided to call it a day. She called her sister to her side and made the Naruto and Shikamaru walk them back to the camp. To their own surprise Naruto and Shikamaru were sad to see the twins go.

"Later" said Shikamaru to Miu as she gave him a hug.

Miu kissed him on the cheek. "Later", she replied with a smile.

Naruto got glomped more than once in his goodbye with Miku. She would walk away and then turn and rush him for another hug. Asuma smiled as he watched the twins say goodbye to his two pupils. He decided then to hold off on the training session he had planned for tonight till morning. They would be disciplined for what they did today, but he didn't see the harm it waiting until morning. Asuma turned back to his tent wondering where Hinata was. He hadn't seen her since earlier that day.

X-x-x

Naruto was sitting in a tree close to his tent looking up at the moon. Shikamaru had already turned in for the night. So he decided to look up at the stars before he went into bed. That was when he heard footsteps approaching.

Ken had walked Hinata up to her campsite. They were silent but it wasn't an awkward silence. They were just enjoying each others company. Ken was the first to break the silence.

"I had fun today," He said.

Hinata blushed 'he had fun with me,' was a thought that bewildered Hinata. She thought she was a boring person. "I had fun too" she said not having the courage to meet him in the eye.

"Maybe, we can you know, do it again tomorrow," asked Ken nervously.

Hinata didn't think she could ever be more shocked than she was now. "I-if you want to," She said quietly. Her eyes glued to the ground.

"Great," Ken said in relief. "I'll see you tomorrow Hina-Chan." Ken leaned forward and gently kissed Hinata on the cheek. She didn't breath or move until he pulled away waving and smiling as he left.

Naruto watched this exchange from his perch. Not making a sound as the boy kissed Hinata good night. He watched Hinata stand frozen even after the boy had left. Eventually she found her way to her tent. When Hinata disappeared from sight Naruto looked back at the sky and began to think about what he just saw. He should have been happy for Hinata. So why wasn't he?

X-x-x

Next chapter: Turn of Events

Authors Notes:

That was the longest chapter yet. Which compared to some isn't very long at all but I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I loved writing it. This was a difficult chapter to write I'm not very good with the romance portion of this. I hope it wasn't too cheesy or contrite. Also I would like to give Special Thanks to My beta ScarlettLove92 for putting up with my horrible Grammar. Like always Reviews are welcome and encouraged.

~L. A. King