Yo! :D After this chapter, I guess I'll focus on my other story as well. I'll admit, I am kind of leaving it hanging :S but no more! Lol. I try. :/ I see some of you either dislike the triangle or just plain love it. Don't worry, I guess I can tone it down a bit for the 100% loyal naruhina fans :D Thanks for reviewing guys, their much appreciated X))))
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LizaKon: Lol. Thanks! :D I know right? Poor Temari. :S Well, thanks for reading and reviewing, because the games have just begun X)
naruXOXOhina: haha. Didn't think of it that way. XD oh, and I know. Kind of OOC huh? Lol.
FlockFighter101: I do respect your loyalty to naruhina, and I agree, they are meant for eachother and are totally going to end up together for sure! In my story, the anime and manga the same. Gaara is in my story to make Naruto realize he loves Hinata, which he is obviously incapable of doing by himself. So yeah. :3
Douzheana: I don't know if you're reading this but. Whatever :D. Thanks for the support! I'm glad to hear your friend suggested you read this, that was really awesome of her :3. Thanks again, and I hope you continue to read :D
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Kingkakashi: Hmm, I have been thinking about that, and I too think they should be together. Maybe I could work something out in my story. :D we'll see. Thanks for reviewing. ^-^
: Yup :D This started as a Naruhina fic, and it's totally gonna end that way. I like that your open minded about the gaahina thing. =3 Anyways, actually I could add more couples. I'm thinking of maybe NejiTen and maybe Jiraiya and Tsunade. Well thanks for reviewing X)
Mi3staR: Naw. It's alright :D I have to keep my mind open to critism too, u know? I'm glad you told me about your worry, and I'm not sure if I may someday reach that point or not. But I have decided to maybe tone it down a bit. That happens to me sometimes too actually, so I know how you feel. Sometimes I get frustrated because all of a sudden the fic is like so crappy because people add more pairings and all. But you shouldn't be worried, this is totally a naruhina fic, and it'll end that way for sure. Thanks for atleast reading to this point ^-^
Crazed anime fan: Thank you! :D I don't know, I just love the fact that it makes Hinata look all the more awesome; when guys are fighting for her. XD lol.
It Started With Fan Fiction
Chapter 7
"Neji! Get your over protective ass over here and help me damn it!" Ten ten cried as she was still struggling to hold the luggage Neji had left with her.
"Why'd we come over here anyway? I'm pretty sure Hinata can handle herself you know!" The brunette commented as she left the luggage on the ground, dropping it harshly with a huff.
"Ten Ten! Do not question my methods of taking care of my cousin. We're here to make sure that idiot of a blond is nowhere near her. Understand?" Neji stated as he continued to look through his binoculars wearing camouflage scanning the beach for any sight of a midnight blue haired girl.
"That still doesn't answer why I am here Neji! Kami, you're such a douchebag. I could've been the one to look after Hanabi chan. She likes me better than your freak of a cousin Tobi anyway." Ten Ten whined angrily as she crossed her arms sternly.
Neji sighed then and turned around. He lowered his binoculars as he slowly walked toward her and placed his hand on her cheek as he caressed it softly.
"That's because you're my look out, okay? No one else is fit for the job. Only you…" He whispered in a husky voice. Ten Ten just nodded slowly as her eyes were fixated on his shiny, sparkling, breath taking and pearly ones…Then Neji slowly turned and walked to where their cabin was located.
Ten Ten shook her head releasing the trance she was in as she furrowed her eyebrows. "What just happened? Wasn't I complaining about something?" she said as she then remembered what Neji had just done. She looked below to find their entire luggage still there…waiting for her to pick them up and drag them to their cabin. "That bastard! Look out my ass!" Ten Ten roared as she opened Neji's luggage, looked for his shampoo and threw it somewhere in the bushes. "That'll teach him to use his stupid charms on me."
At the Hyuga Manor
Hanabi crossed her arms as she sighed continuously. She was seated on their couch in the living room…with her cousin Tobi. Tobi was currently changing the channels on the T.V. with one of Hanabi's bunnies on his lap when he stopped at…Pokémon.
"Oh we are NOT watching this Tobi!" Hanabi yelled as she reached and attempted to grab the remote control but was failing miserably.
"But I like Pokémon! Come on Hanabi chan, you know you can't resist singing the theme song." Tobi said as he stroked the bunny's fur softly.
"NO WAY, Tobi! There are just SO many things wrong with this show." Hanabi commented as she readied herself to list the things wrong with the show.
"For one thing, they always make friends EVERY DAMN DAY, which is weird because not all people accept random travelers into their lives! Then they just leave when it's sunset with a corny ending as they wave goodbye to their "new" friends. I still can't believe that they actually remember all those people.
Second of all, I believe team rocket are stalkers! I mean, how many years have they been following Ash and that Brock guy? It's creepy! And whenever they blast off they just suddenly appear again! What is up with that? Are they immortal or something? Indestructible?
Thirdly, why hasn't Pikachu evolved yet? Neither has Ash seeing as he hasn't grown at all. I just don't see why you watch this crap Tobi." Hanabi finished as she crossed her arms triumphantly as if she had accomplished something.
"And how do you know all this Hanabi Chan?" Tobi said as he giggled childishly.
"Shut up! And give me back my bunny!" Hanabi yelled snatching her bunny back as her cheeks flushed red from embarrassment. Yes, she had to admit. She used to watch the famous show; you can never resist the theme song. Never.
Back at the Resort
Jiraiya was at the hot springs with Dan as they talked and discussed things as they usually do. Jiraiya decided that if Tsunade were really happy with him, then he should accept that. Dan was in fact, a really great guy. But first he wanted to see Dan's true motive in having a romantic relationship with his long time crush and secret "first love."
"Soooo…" Jiraiya started in his casual voice as he looked at Dan who was already relaxing in the springs as the warmth surrounded them.
"Hm?" was all Dan said as he still had his eyes closed in pleasure.
"You and Tsunade ,huh?" The white haired writer questioned as if he were asking about the weather.
"Yeah. I mean, she's beautiful for her age just like I am and she's a hard worker, just my type. You know?" Dan explained as he continued to relax.
"Damn it!" Jiraiya thought in defeat. "He actually has good intentions about Tsunade. Maybe I was wrong, that Dan would actually have a bad and evil side to him that's just waiting in the corners of his mind to come out." The writer sighed then, maybe…me and Tsunade we're never meant to be.
"Tsunade sama! What are we doing here?" Shizune hissed in a whisper as she watched Tsunade eavesdrop on Jiraiya and Dan's conversation from the women's side of the hot springs. Tsunade had created the tiniest hole to maybe get a peak at them…but only when needed! You never know, right? (A/N: lol. I know, Tsunade? Peeping? What in the world is wrong with me. XD)
"SHHH! Shut up, Shizune! I'm not paying you to scold me. This is important! This is the moment in my life where I will find out if I will be living lonely with cats all my life, or happily married with brats looking like me and Dan running around our house. UN-DER-STAND?" Tsunade hissed back as she continued to eavesdrop on the conversation that held her so called future on the line.
Sakura just sighed as she continued to ignore her principal's bad example of being a lady as she too relaxed in the hot springs.
"Well, that's good to hear… I'm happy for you two. I've been friends with Tsunade a long time now, and I'm pretty sure she wants some kids, a nice house and just a plain happy life. I'm certain that you're the guy to give that to her." Jiraiya said relaying his fantasy he always thought about when he thought about Tsunade.
Tsunade smiled at Jiraiya's remark. That was really…sweet of him to say. Tsunade thought as she blushed lightly. But this didn't last long when she noticed Dan's reaction.
Dan's closed eyes suddenly widened in horror at Jiraiya's remark. "K-K-Kids?" Dan stuttered suddenly.
Jiraiya raised his eyebrows in confusion then, isn't that what Dan wanted as well? "What's wrong about that Dan?" He then asked curiously as he faced Dan showing a bit of eagerness to what he was going to say. "I think I just found the crack in this so called "perfect" mirror." The white haired male thought deviously.
"Well, I haven't thought about…kids. I mean, I just want to get laid. I'm too good looking to just settle down now. You know what I mean? You should understand of all people, after all, you are the one who writes Icha Icha paradise." Dan said as he smiled and nudged Jiraiya expecting him to laugh and agree with him.
Tsunade sat on the ground turning around as her face was blank. Then she felt anger boiling inside her, a major killing intent radiated off of her. Oh, she was NOT going to let this prick get away…alive. Shizune was just about to stop Tsunade from heading over there and beating the crap out of him when they suddenly heard Jiraiya uncharacteristically yell in rage.
"You FOOL! Do you know what kind of dumbass mistake your making right now you insensitive, horny PRICK? Tsunade is NOT a toy that you can just throw away whenever you please! She's all I ever think about and she's the only women I've ever truly loved! You're not even worth her time! You're not even worthy enough to breath in the same air she does! Stand under the same sky she does! If I were you, I'd have her children any day! Now leave before I rip that bobbling balloon filled with air you call your head OFF!" Jiraiya finished as he breathed heavily for air. His eyes were filled with so much rage...oh, if looks could kill right now. He mustered the most menacing glare he could put on his usually kind face which sent shivers down Dan's spine.
"W-whatever m-m-man! She's a-all yours!" Dan managed to stutter as he quickly ran off into a sprint with his tail between his legs.
"Idiot." Jiraiya mumbled under his breath as he sighed and massaged the bridge of his nose.
Tsunade just stood there, dumbfounded. Jiraiya…loved her? For how long? Why? What an IDIOT! How could he not tell her? Throughout the years of getting to know Jiraiya, she had always thought that Jiraiya just wanted to have sex with her. That everytime he would ask for a date that it was just a joke of some sort and that it would never hurt him when she rejected him seeing as he always came back for more pummeling.
Could she have been that wrong? Did she truly fail to see through Jiraiya and notice what kind of person he really was? Was…she really that dense? She then felt her heart warm up as she remembered what Jiraiya had just said. That's…the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me.
How could he think so highly of her and think that he actually wasn't worthy of her? She wasn't a goddess for sure, but coming from Jiraiya, she sure sounded like one. He wanted to have her children…he wanted to live his life with her… She just wanted to run up to him and hug him tightly. But then he'd know that she had heard him. That would be…awkward. So she decided that the next time he asks her on a date…she'd give him a chance, maybe they could start things right this time.
Shizune just stood there with tears streaming down her face. "That was so much better than the movies!" she thought happily as she sniffled and smiled at her boss's newfound happiness.
Sakura just sat there, in the hot springs, still staring at the scene. Then she looked down in defeat, oh she totally knew what her future was. And let's just say it involved a lot of cats. Her principal's love life was even more exciting than hers! Could life get any more worse when you realize your over 50 year old principal has a romantic guy that was, let's say, in love with her for who knows how long? It was like a damn sequel to a romance novel that ended in tragedy, but then they finally realize they love each other and blah blah blah. Why couldn't she have that? She thought depressingly.
Hinata sighed as she watched the two teenage boys she was with…argue.
"There's only one room, and it's upstairs. I'll sleep on the floor in the room, while Hinata will sleep on the bed. You will sleep on the sofa." Naruto concluded as he crossed his arms determined to keep his idea intact.
"And why do you get to sleep in the room with Hinata?" Gaara asked casually.
"BECAUSE! She likes me better, AND I've known her longer. Right, Hinata?" Naruto said as he inclined in his head in Hinata's direction.
"U-U-Uh…hai…Naruto kun." Hinata said. She couldn't say it wasn't true right? That would be lying. But then again, she really didn't want to hurt Gaara's feelings.
Gaara just nodded his head in acceptance. It was true anyway, he had just met the girl and well, he noticed she and Naruto were rather…close. He didn't want to admit it, but what was a guy to do right? He'd just have to wait until Hinata get's comfortable with him being her "friend."
As Naruto and Hinata made their way to the room Naruto "mysteriously" tripped on some string which triggered a bucket of water to fall on them both.
"What the hell?" Naruto yelled loudly as he looked down and then to Hinata and noticed she was wet too.
Ino snickered as she remembered the traps she had planted in the cabin. If those traps didn't get Naruto and Hinata together, she just really didn't know what in this world would.
They weren't that wet since they had other layers under their clothes so they decided to…take off some…layers…just so they wouldn't get sick.
As they reached the room Naruto suddenly heard dripping sounds coming from above. He looked up and realized there was a hole. A BIG hole in the roof, so you can probably imagine what the floor of the room may look like. It was covered with water all over the place. Naruto gulped in discomfort. He really didn't want to sleep on the floor…but…Hinata would never allow him to sleep with her…on a bed…again. So he decided to man up and accept that life wasn't fair like that.
Hinata really didn't want to take her jacket off. It was kind of foolish seeing as Naruto had already seen way more than just her in a tank top. But it was different this time! She was actually conscious this time and aware of her surroundings! Ugh…she should have listened to Neji when he said she shouldn't have come and should've just stayed with Hanabi and Tobi while watching Pokémon.
Hinata took off her jacket as Naruto did the same. Once they turned around they both blushed madly.
Hinata's curves clearly showed since her white tank top was slightly wet while it was fitted at the same time. Naruto couldn't keep his eyes off her. Then he remembered seeing her in a bikini…then in his t shirt…ARGH! Stop right there. He really did need to stop hanging out with his godfather.
Hinata looked away quickly not wanting to see Naruto's muscular figure any longer. His toned abs and how they glistened from the moonlight bouncing off the water that was dripping from them…OKAY. Here we go again with your perverted thoughts Hinata! She was just about to get into the bed when she heard thunder again. Not thinking at the moment she quickly ran to Naruto and hugged him from behind. "Warm…so warm…" was all she was thinking at the moment as she had her eyes tightly shut in fear.
Naruto's eyes widened as his heart beat louder than before. It was practically ringing in his ears as he felt his palms get sweaty. Hinata was hugging him. He knew it wasn't on purpose, but he couldn't help but consent to the urge and turn around to hug her back.
Hinata couldn't think as she silently listened to Naruto's heartbeat. The blond subconsciously hummed as he remembered the times his mother would do this to him. Once in his life, he too was scared of thunder. He was young then and always cried under a table when his parents weren't home. Whenever his mom would see him crying she'd slowly and carefully carry him and hum him to sleep. It was a faint memory, but it was one…Hinata reminded him of. And so he hummed, in the memory of his mother and her method in soothing him at times like these.
She was surprised by his sudden humming, but she listened intently as the background sounds of water dripping sounded through the room. It was really…soothing she had to admit. And she felt…safe…
"Th-Thank y-you Naruto kun." She said as she looked up at him smiling sweetly as a slight blush tinged her cheeks.
Naruto blushed as he looked at her face. There she is again…cute… The blond thought as he then scratched the back of his head and casually said, "It's alright Hinata, no need to thank me."
Then he went to retire for the night, but when he looked at the blanket he had lain on the ground for him to sleep on, he realized it was drenched in water.
"W-What are you d-doing Naruto kun?" Hinata asked confused. The blanket was as wet as, well…water. So why would he even attempt to sleep on it?
Hinata then realized why…Oh; he probably thinks that I'll label him as a pervert if he suggests he sleep with me…again. She thought as she flushed into a deep red. But she couldn't let Naruto just sleep on a blanket that was as wet as water! That like sleeping on, well, water!
"N-Naruto kun!" she squeaked before Naruto even attempted to lie down.
"Yes, Hinata chan?" He said as he looked back to her confused.
Hinata looked down in embarrassment with her face resembling a tomato. "W-well…y-you c-c-can s-s-s-sleep w-with m-m-me…on t-t-the b-b-b-bed." She surprisingly managed to say without fainting.
Naruto eyes widened as he turned a seriously dark red."SLEEP WITH HER?"
"U-uh w-well because t-the blanket! T-t-the blanket y-you're g-going t-to s-sleep on is a-already w-wet…"
Naruto mentally smacked himself in the face. You idiot! Of course she meant to just sleep with her on the bed! You perverted dumbass! He scolded himself.
"O-ok…Hinata chan." He stuttered as he hesitantly made his way to the bed. This was TOTALLY different from last time. Because she was actually awake! Ugh…the gods just loved to torment him and his weaknesses as a man.
As they both lay on the bed in the awkward silence…Naruto broke it by asking a very blunt question.
"Hinata chan, how do you know when you're in love?" He asked with Sakura on his mind. He hasn't been thinking about her in awhile…actually, he couldn't even remember the last time he chased her and asked for a date. He was just so busy with everything...with Hinata and him. It was just so weird. What he felt when he was with Sakura, was different when he was with any other girl. The same went for Hinata. Why? Did he…love Sakura? And what did he feel for Hinata? Shouldn't she be like any other girl? He wanted to know the signs. Maybe…Hinata would know.
Hinata's eyes widened at his question, how was she going to answer that? What if her answer would change the course of Naruto's and her relationship forever? Would her answer help him to understand her more? Or will it just push him further away from her? She didn't know the answer, but… she really hoped the gods were on her side today.
"U-uh…in love?" Hinata reapeated making sure she heard him right.
"Yeah…in love." He said as he looked at the ceiling deep in thought.
"Well… Love is when you can't stop thinking about the person. That whenever you see them you get excited and your heart beats faster than usual… But when you don't see them, you miss them, their touch, the image of them, everything. Everyday you'd wish you were with that person. You get mad when someone hurts them, and whenever they're sad you just want to be with them, to comfort them. And you'd continue to love that person, even if they don't return that love you have for them. Because to be in love, is like being on drugs. You're addicted to the sensation of feeling happy and warm with that person, and would just break down in despair and depression without them. That's what being in love feels like…Naruto kun."
Hinata had said all of this without stuttering. She was confident in what she had said, and she wanted to prove to Naruto that what she said was true. Because everytime she was with him, without him, sees him, touches him it was exactly how she had described to him. She loved him, with all her heart; even if he…didn't feel the same…
Naruto was at a loss for words; speechless. He turned his head to take a look at Hinata's face and noticed she was smiling as she looked up at the ceiling. She didn't even stutter! Not once! She sounded so…confident…so sure…and what she said sounded, true. It was weird though, he…didn't feel that way with Sakura…not before…not now. Did that mean he wasn't in love with her? But he had liked her for such a long time now! Surely he should be in love with her, right? But he just couldn't bring himself to convince himself of this.
He was confused…so what about Hinata? What did he feel for the Hyuga girl? What? Friend? I don't think so… Sister? No way… Mother? Ok, no. That's creepy…
He stared at her, and couldn't bring himself to look away. When he had hugged her awhile ago, he missed her soft touch. She was scared, and he felt like it was his duty to protect her, to comfort her. He was happy with her…it felt like being with his mom. She reminded him of his mom, her kind soul, the warm smiles, and the sweet voice that would linger in your mind until you would look for her and ask for more. What did all this really mean?
Did he… love Hinata Hyuga?
What? Is Naruto's brain finally working? Yes! You read right :D So, what do you think? Is he in love? Or is he in love? XD lol. There you go X) I realized that adding any more GaaHina moments would prove to be unreal. They just met for goodness sake! So yeah. ^-^ thanks for reading. And maybe tell me what you think about this chapter :D you think he'll realize the obvious? Or not? Depends on my mood while typing the next chapter. Lmao.