Hi! Here is the 7th chappie! I must tell you though, next week I'll post two chapters for each of my fics because I'll be visiting my cousins for a week so I won't be able to update then. 3600 hits- 63 reviews. Some people are not being very nice, but I love the guys who reviewed anyways. You know who you are! ON WITH THE CHAPPIE!!
Chapter 7: Blush
It was now Friday evening and Hinata was getting dressed to go to Ichiraku's with Naruto for the first time.
She was so nervous. Hinata had her bedroom in a mess from all the clothes and shoes she had thrown around. She even had Hanabi help her choose something for her to wear.
She was panicking though. Why? Her face was a sight to see. Her eyes were all puffy and her nose was red from all the sneezing she endured from looking for something suitable. Hinata was very allergic to dust and smoke and right now, tears were streaming from her eyes as though she was at a funeral for a family member and sneezing as though she had hay fever.
"It's ok," said Hanabi, who was putting up everything that was everywhere.
"Thanks sniff Hanabi," said Hinata from the bathroom. She was now washing her face so she could cool down before putting on her clothes.
Hinata rinsed her eyes to rid them of the redness and came out of the bathroom to see Neji there putting some of her shoes back in the boxes as Hanabi stuffed her clothes in the drawers and closet.
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Once the bedroom was clean, Hinata ushered the two out of the way to get ready. It was now half an hour later and Hinata was ready. She turned on the computer she had abandoned for the evening, to see new messages.
Beep
Poolsofblue69: gd luk
Screw64: have fun, but be home by 9.
Socks23: (Hanabi): have fun
Onyx20: I hope u have a gd time 2nite.
Orangepink96: hey. U ready yet?
Hinata replied to all the messages, finally getting to Naruto's. she quickly typed she was ready and Naruto said he's be at her house soon.
Sasuke was in a foul mood as usual these past few days, but it was nothing compared to what he was feeling at the moment.
His best friend was going out with the only girl he ever liked and there was nothing he could do about it.
He was lying on his bed, looking at the little sprouts from the biology project and sighed as he heard Naruto running down the stairs.
He had not talked to anyone since biology class and avoided any contact or speech with the Hyuga if he could help it. Not that anyone really noticed seeing as he was usually quiet and distant to begin with anyways. Worse, was the fact that since Naruto was his best friend and living with him which meant he had to endure the blond telling him every detail of conversation he had with Hinata the past few days and how cute he thought she was and how excited he was about the date and how Sakura was going to react to the whole thing.
He did not get why he cared about the loud, obnoxious, self centered, annoying female anyway, although she did seem to be not as loud as before since Naruto was with Hinata.
Sasuke was seriously considering telling the boy to move back home but thought better of it. Not because he had a little warmth in his heart but because he figured he could keep the couple in check.
Sasuke rolled over on his side for an early night, feeling exhausted from his past few days of stress.
Hinata was now sitting in the dimly lit Ichiraku's at a table with Naruto eating the ramen they ordered. She watched as he ran through five bowls.
"Aren't you eating?" asked Naruto, as he was polishing off the next bowl. "You only drank juice."
"I'm just thirsty," said Hinata. Technically, she was not lying. "You really like ramen don't you?"
Naruto looked up from behind his bowl, slurping up the noodles. "Mm hmm"
A number of persons were going on stage to sing since it was karaoke night. Hinata and Naruto enjoyed watching others embarrass themselves or sweep away the crowd with their singing. Naruto had asked Hinata if she wanted to sing something, but Hinata refused.
It was not that she could not sing. It was the fact that she was too shy to sing in front of people she did not know and especially because she could not dream of singing in front of Naruto.
Just then, Hinata saw Sakura walk through the door and sat at a table by herself. She wondered what she was doing there but let the thought go as she continued talking to Naruto.
Naruto noticed when Hinata looked behind him to follow her gaze to the pink haired girl. He frowned but looked back at Hinata smiling while continuing their conversation.
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It was now eight and it would take half an hour to get home so Hinata told Naruto they should be leaving.
"Aww, Hinata-chan. I really wanted to hear you sing something."
Hinata blushed as she looked away. "I don't think so."
Naruto scratched his cheek thinking.
"Aha! What if you only sing the first verse and chorus of a song then? It won't be long and we'll leave as soon as you're done so you won't have to worry about seeing anyone."
Before Hinata knew what was happening, Naruto was pushing her towards the stage.
"A-ano…a-ano," Hinata stammered as she thought of any excuse to get her out of the situation.
"Hey," Naruto called over the music to the man in charge of the equipment. "My…girlfriend wants to sing a song," he said, face red. "She's only singing the first and chorus though."
Hinata was just there, completely spaced out from what Naruto had said and did not even notice she was on the stage. Her face lit up like a Christmas tree.
"I have the perfect song for you," said the man, not even asking Hinata what she wanted to sing and soon the music started.
Hinata knew instantly what the song was and blushed even more as she looked at Naruto and back at the words on the screen at the back of the room.
When you look at me, I start to blush
And all that I can see, is you and us
She looked at Naruto, who was giving her his undivided attention.
Oh baby, I'm so afraid to be in love
With you
With you
By the time she got to the chorus, she was really into the song and poured all she had into it.
I wanna be in love with only you
I wanna watch the sky turn gray then blue
I wanna know the kiss that's always new
She closed her eyes as she pictured all she was singing.
I wanna be in love with only you
Just you
Just you…
She opened her eyes when the music was cut off to hear the loudest whistles and applause for the night so far. She saw Sakura was not smiling or clapping…nothing but looking into her cup. Hinata ignored her and smiled as she said a grateful 'Thank you' and ran of the stage to Naruto who had a stunned look on his face.
"Wow Hinata-chan! That was really great and you never told anyone you could sing."
Hinata blushed even more as she looked away and they walked towards the exit.
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When they got to her door after the ride in the car Sasuke had leant him for the night- not that he was driving a chauffeur was- Naruto got out of the car quickly, ran around the back of the car and opened the door for a giggling Hinata.
He walked Hinata to her door and stopped. They both paused, not sure what to say when Hinata broke the silence.
"I had a great time tonight. Naruto-kun."
Naruto grinned. "Me too! We should do this again sometime."
Hinata looked away blushing again.
"You know," started Naruto, as he reached out to touch her flaming cheeks. "That song really suits you."
Realization then dawned on his face as he registered what the song was really about. He was now as red in the face as Hinata was.
"Do you really-"
Hinata saw light flush Naruto's face, making him squint.
"Time's up."
Hinata turned around slowly to see Neji leaning against the door frame with Hanabi next to him, smiling.
"Oh hey Neji," said Naruto scratching his neck nervously. Not that he was afraid of Neji or anything. It was just that he had planned to probably kiss the girl before he left.
"Oh Hinata! Did you have a great time?" asked Hanabi, clearly excited.
"Can it wait until I get inside, Hanabi?" asked Hinata in a forced tone.
Hanabi and Neji closed the door, but Hinata could see Hanabi peeping though the curtain.
"Well I guess this is goodnight then," Hinata said softly, trying not to let Hanabi hear any of what they were saying.
"Yeah hehe," laughed Naruto. "I'll talk to you later ok?"
"Sure."
Hinata's heart was slamming against her chest so hard she was sure Naruto could hear it.
"Goodnight, Naruto-kun."
Before she lost her courage, she rushed forward and kissed the blond on her cheek before she pushed open the door, knocking down Hanabi in the process, while leaving a blushing Naruto touching his face.
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Hinata was so flushed, she ran all the way to her room. She flopped on the bed sighing heavily as her heart rate returned to its normal pace.
She heard her door open with force and felt weight on her bed.
"Hinata! Tell me everything!"
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When she had told Hanabi every detail, she left to go to her own room. Hinata then heard the door reopen to reveal Neji.
"So were you ok?" he asked, as he sat at the edge of the bed. "Did your thirst act up?"
Hinata thought for awhile. "Nope. In fact, I didn't feel it at all."
Neji looked relieved but then his brows contracted.
"Then that means he's not your taste then- as a vampire that is. But you still have to be careful. Half moon's coming up very soon."
Hinata nodded as she started to remove her jewelry and shoes. "I know. I can feel it."
It was true. Even as she was talking now, she felt even itchier than before. She stood up walking to the door. "I'm thirsty. I'm going for juice."
Sasuke woke up when he heard the car pull into the driveway. He rolled over on his back looking at the ceiling. He knew he would have to listen to the idiot relive his date to him and it made no sense trying to pretend to be sleeping, because he would simply try to shake his heart from his chest.
He heard hurried footsteps coming up the steps but it was more than one person. Sighing he waited.
"Hey, Sasuke!" shouted Naruto, as he bounded on the bed. Sai came in after him, though not as enthusiastic.
"I had the best first date!" shouted Naruto hugging Sasuke and Sai.
"So what did you do? Asked Sai, as soon as he regained oxygen.
'Here we go. Talkathon.' thought Sasuke.
"Well we went to Ichiraku's because they always have karaoke on Fridays and they have the best ramen around. Hinata didn't eat though; she said she was only thirsty so I ate her share."
Sai and Sasuke exchanged a glance.
"Anyways, we were eating and talking- oh yeah, I saw Sakura there by herself. I wonder why- but then Hinata said she had to go home by nine. I wanted her to sing, so I told her she only had to sing the first part of a song then we'd leave. Oh man! Hinata sang for me and it was so sweet! She was like an angel and she was blushing and stuff.
Naruto took a huge breath.
"We left after though, and I really wanted to kiss her but Neji and her sister ruined it for me. But there's still next time." Naruto was finally done.
Sai and Sasuke looked away at this but the blond never noticed. He just ran out of the room at top speed, leaving the two cousins.
"Well, I'm still sleepy so…" Sasuke trailed, waiting for Sai to leave so he could brood in peace.
"Yea," replied Sai, as he got up going for the door, leaving Sasuke to himself.
He lay down once more on his back, staring at the ceiling, drifting off to sleep at five in the morning.
I hope you liked this chappie.
The song in this fic was -Blush(Only You) by Plumb. You can listen to it if you get the chance. There will be more songs in this fic by various persons and even some poems written by myself in later chapters that have a major role in the plot of this fic.
Until next week...
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