Finals are next week so I thought... Here, why not? Well, not just that. I've got like five other chapters lined up lmao. If you're in Finals week or have finals coming up, good luck... I'm praying for myself. I need it.

He had just told her how he felt about her and she was now telling him to tell Sakura because she didn't know; maybe Sakura could help. He was so embarrassed. How was he supposed to talk to Sakura? He was sure Hinata already told her and Naruto was probably the last one she wanted to see. "Hinata," he said, drawing her attention away from the window. "Can you just tell me? You're super smart too so why not-" He had a feeling Hinata had an idea, at least.

Hinata shook her head, nervous. "I- I can't. It's better if Sakura tells you." She whispered, glancing away from him and tugging on a strand of her hair. "You won't believe me if I told you."

"But…" Naruto sighed, leaning against the wall and looking up towards the ceiling. "Please, even if I don't, I want to know what you think."

A small gasp escaped her and Naruto looked at her, seeing she was beat red again. "Um, Naruto, it's best if you ask Sakura- really." Hinata replied, twirling her hair now in anxiety.

He grabbed her hand, making her tense. "If you think I'll be mad at you, I won't. I'm sure your answer will make perfect sense. If I ask Sakura, she'll probably kill me." He chuckled. "You and I just made up, I think, and I'm not ready to die."

Hinata smiled lightly, her eyes lowering. "She probably would. Her temper is worse than Ino's afterall." She answered before meeting Naruto's eyes again, confident. "I never thought this would happen and… Well, I was wrong. You… You-" Hinata could feel her confidence fade away. It lasted for such a little while that she couldn't finish.

Naruto tightened his grasp on her hands for assurance. He watched how she started out so brave and confident then seconds later, it disappeared. He wanted her to finish. He wanted to hear it. He needed to hear it. Naruto didn't like seeing her like this but once Hinata told him his feelings, he'd know why.

Hinata took a deep breath and continued, "You need to figure them out yourself."

Disappointment filled him. He was going to have to ask Sakura. These emotions for her, towards her, were not something he felt towards Sakura or Kiba or any one of his teammates or friends. They were different and he didn't know why. "What? Why?"

"Because Naruto, I figured my feelings out by myself; you can do it-" Hinata began telling him, no confidence to tell him.

"Your feelings? Feelings for who?" Naruto inquired, feeling his jealousy come back. He tried to shake it off as he let go of her hands but it wouldn't leave. She looked a little scared at the tone of his voice but he couldn't help that either. He felt angry for some reason. He shouldn't be feeling that way.

Hinata blushed. "Someone." She informed, looking away.

"Do I know him?" Naruto asked, wondering what was wrong with him. 'I'm not her father. I don't need to know who "someone" is. If I act like this, then she'll get mad at me again.'

Hinata nodded shyly, turning to face him again but only to find they were inches apart. "Y-Yes." She stated, unable to look away from him.

Naruto felt like his heart was going to explode. All he had to do was lean in and… 'But how does she feel about me? She already likes somebody else but the way she's blushing, could it- No, I'm only imagining things. Why would she like me? How could she after I did that to her? I should've left when she said no.' he thought, pulling away from her, only to be pulled back. Naruto looked at her confused, unsure of what she was doing. "Hinata-"

"It's- It's you, Naruto." Her voice was a little shaky but she locked eyes with him still.

Naruto was sure his heart exploded this time. He hadn't expected this from her- ever- but he was so happy it happened. 'Maybe it was a good thing I didn't leave. I wouldn't have learned how she felt about me.' He couldn't breathe and it looked like Hinata wasn't either. She looked surprised with herself.

"You really feel that way?" He wondered, brushing her hair away from her face. He was glad the jealousy was gone except he felt something lingered. It was there in the back of his mind, something unimportant, he guessed.

She opened her mouth to speak and unable to find an answer, nodded instead, moving closer and leaning on him. He wrapped his arm around her, able to breathe again. Naruto closed his eyes, comfortable with Hinata laying on him. 'I guess my conscience had the right idea to do this.' Naruto smiled before drifting off to sleep only to wake to Hinata shaking him.

"Naruto, you have to go." She sounded urgent as she kept glancing to the door.

"Why? Sakura and Ino-" he began before Hinata forced him from bed.

"No, it's… My father is going to be here any minute. What time is your practice?" she wondered as he climbed out.

Naruto grinned. "Ten and don't be late or you'll have to run." He joked, kissing her. He felt her relax and pulled her closer, deepening the kiss.

Hinata pulled away, a light blush dusting her cheeks. "I'll see you then if my father doesn't have plans." She informed, receiving a nod before closing the window.

Naruto ran back to his car, watching for Hiashi. He knew who he was even if he wasn't that familiar with Hinata. Hiashi was a scary business man but father? Naruto wasn't sure and he hoped it was the exact opposite. His dad and Hiashi were good friends in the business industry and whenever his parents went to a dinner party, they forced Naruto to go with them, no matter how much he protested. They said it would be good for his social skills. Naruto had perfect social skills. He didn't know what they were talking about.

He had spotted Hinata a few times at them but figured she wasn't allowed to talk because she didn't- ever. She sat quietly, composed and pretty, either watching everybody or staring at her plate. He found it kind of sad but when he tried to talk with her, her cousin got it the way and it pissed him off. Where ever Neji was now, he hoped it was far away from here.

"I hope Hiashi is like my dad- kind of but I maybe he'd be more like my mom, just scold her or something." Naruto checked the time and grimaced. "Nine thirty."