Chapter 7: His Reply

"I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!" Hinata fell to the floor and

lost consciousness. Hinata awoke to the bright sunshine

blinding her. She stretched and sat up with a groan as she

tried to regain her eyesight. She noticed that she was lying on

a bed in a room she didn't recognize. She looked around the

mysterious room but she was too drowsy to even try to think.

Then she seen a note folded on the pillow where she was

sleeping. She bent over and grabbed the note, unfolded it, and

read it to herself.

Dear Hinata,

I went to pick you up something to eat. When you fell you had

a fever so I thought food might help. I shouldn't take too long

so don't go anywhere. I mean it. Oh, and try not to loss

consciousness while I'm gone. Seeya in a few.

Naruto Uzumaki

Hinata smiled at the note and refolded it and set it back

down. Then she blushed slightly as she finally figured out

where she was. Hinata got up and looked out the window at

sky. The sun hadn't rose that high so it still must have been

early. Probably around 9 or 10AM. Hinata continued to stare

out the window and smiled to herself. *I finally told Naruto

how I feel. But what does he think? He probably thinks I'm too

weird.* "*sigh*" *we'll have to wait and see.* "Hinata!" "Huh!?"

Hinata looked down at the street and seen Naruto waving at

her. She smiled and waved slightly. "I'll be there in a sec'!"

Naruto yelled. Then he ran inside and knocked on the door.

Hinata opened it and blushed as Naruto smiled at her. Then

Naruto held up a carton from the ramen shop. "Hungry?"

"Mmm hmm." Hinata nodded and helped Naruto set the food

on the table. Naruto got out two bowls of ramen and handed

one to Hinata. After they were done Naruto put the bowls in

the sink and put the leftovers in the fridge. Then Naruto and

Hinata sat on the bed. "Feeling better?" "Um..yeah." "That's

good." Then there was an awkward silence and Hinata pulled

legs up to her chest. "Naruto." "Hmm?" "I'm sorry." "For what?"

"For what I said earlier." Naruto smiled slightly and looked at

the ground. "Why would you have to say sorry for saying what

you feel. You don't have anything to be sorry about." Hinata

blushed and hug her legs closer to her chest. "Really meant it

but I think it was just a burden to you." "Of course not! You've

been so kind to me. Kinder than anyone ever has." "I meant

every word I said. I...r..really do love you." "Hinata." "Huh?"

"Well...I-" Hinata blushed but started to cough hard. *cough

cough* "Are you okay?!" Naruto put his hands on Hinata's

shoulders and looked into her eyes. "Y..Yeah I'm okay. I just

need to rest some more is all." "Well then lay down." Naruto

laid Hinata down and rested her head on his leg. Hinata

smiled and grabbed Naruto's hand. After about 10 minutes of

silence Naruto sat Hinata up and looked into her eyes.

"Hinata." "H...Huh?" "Well...I love..you too." Hinata felt a few

tears roll down her face but this time from happiness. "Naruto."

Hinata wrapped her arms around Naruto's neck and rested her

head on his shoulder. Naruto grabbed Hinata's shoulders and

jerked her back so she was facing him. Naruto gripped her

shoulders and pulled her face close to his and kissed Hinata

tenderly. Hinata closed her eyes slowly and rested her hands

on Naruto's arms and let small tears roll down her face. The

world seemed to stand still. A small blush formed on Hinata's

face. *Naruto, I really do love you so much and I'm so glad I

found the courage to tell you.*