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.*
