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Chapter 9: Ramen Festival and Late Night Calls
So I arrived and was not surprised to see Naruto-kun already there, I assume he was one of the first to arrive. He saw me and ran over and hugged me, I blushed a bit and smiled, maybe I had never been able to win him over but he was still a good friend of mine. As I looked around everyone was there, can't blame them, who doesn't like free stuff? Soon I spotted Kiba-kun walking over to me, sure he liked hanging around me but I knew the real reason why he has decided to stick around today. Two days ago I had a discussion with dad, he was concerned regarding me and Tobi. It angered me how out of nowhere as soon as I begin to be more social he wants to get involved so much into my life. I mean, had you remembered the way he'd express himself about me a few years ago, you'd get why I am so angry. He told me he didn't trust us together, we have had enough time to make up our minds about our future. Enough time to either draw a line and put a stop to this "more than friends, not yet a couple" situation, or to just go ahead and date. Apparently us being in between concerned him and if we had not made a decision, he'd have to make it for us. Well, to be honest im kind of tired of playing but I know Tobi will say something soon, I call feel it. But otto-san doesn't trust my instinct, and made me promise him to keep a distance. I came with all intention to be an obedient daughter and keep my word believe me. I had not talking to Tobi for the past week, even left the Sakura festival without saying goodbye. Maybe he'd get my clue and make it easier by keeping distance himself. Even tried joining the people doing caramelldansen, just anything to maintain myself occupied. But as soon as he arrived this warm, happy feeling took over me and I hugged him so tight. So much for my will power huh? Sigh, when im around him…sometimes the honesty's too much.
~Night~
Kiba-kun was walking me home today, and that's how it'll be for as long as I keep going anywhere Tobi attends so it seems. Not that I mind though, I enjoy his company, mostly because he really understands our feelings and just stays on the sides checking on us every once in a while. He trusts Tobi and my judgment, which I wish many times dad would too. So we kept walking, when I saw we I mean: Kiba, Tobi, D and me. D seemed upset at Tobi, it had not been their best day, I saw them argue about something earlier and D had kept distance since. It didn't help that Tobi asked D to walk ahead since he said he needed to talk to me and Kiba-kun privately. Kiba admitted dad had asked him to keep a watch on us, even though I trust Tobi, he's somewhat buzzed right now, so I was concerned regarding what his reaction might be. However he took it better than expected. Began telling Kiba he's happy I have someone to protect me in the due case he dies or for some reason can't be around. The thought of him dead send shivers down my spine, "p-please don't say that" I said as I hugged him tight. He smiled and kissed my head (yes! His mask is half off!), "just saying" he whispered. Then continued his speech, "im sure you already know how I feel about her. Even though im not sure myself, if its attraction or…well…whatever it is. All I know is that I really care for her, I want her to be safe and happy. That's all I ask for", I blushed and didn't let go off the hug. When least expected a few seconds later he whispered in my ear, "but I do love you". My cheeks got even more red and I looked down nervously and kept walking. Kiba nodded, "I will take care of her man. So be calm" then walked ahead. I leaned my head on Tobi's shoulder, I felt him looking at me but I didn't know if I could handle him saying anything else without passing out so I pretended not to notice. But then he pulled my face up, kissed me then looked ahead and kept walking. Lord, see this is what I mean about the mixed signals, who knows if by tomorrow when he's sober he'll stick to his words today…
My first and second kiss had been given by him, I can't complain, I thought of that the whole rest of the walk home. Before I knew it, we were in front. I hugged Kiba and thanked him for bringing me home, would've said bye to D but he had his arms crossed and an annoyed expression so I decided it was safe not to bother him. "hey Kiba-kun! Look full moon!" said Tobi as he pointed at the sky, Kiba looked up "nice night indeed" he said. But as soon as his eyesight left me Tobi pulled me over and kissed me again. How I've managed to get through the night I got no idea. So I ran into my house and directly to my room.
~author's POV~
Kiba stared at the guy in orange mask not really knowing what to say, he opened his mouth but nothing came to mind so he just shrugged. "You didn't see anything" Tobi said. Kiba simply nodded, he knew what would happen if he tattletelled on his friend.
"What did you see?"
"Nothing"
~Later That Night (Hinata's POV again)~
I woke up to the sound of the telephone, looked at the clock and it was 2am, nearly 3. Ugh, I had been previously sleeping so peacefully, whatever it is, it'll wait. So I ignored it and tried to go back to sleep, the answer machine went off the the message heard completely slapped me awake. "Shhhh….don't say anything…but I think I miiiiighttt…like you…er….love you. –D in the background: shut up and sleep un!- don't say anything…he might take it too far" and he hung up. You could hear in his voice he was drunk, as usual lately. At 3:30am I fell asleep again, tomorrow was Sunday and nothing was going on. So tired, might as well sleep in.
~That Morning~
Woke up at 8am, hm haven't rested like this in a while. As I looked at the answering machine's red button blink I already knew what it was. But as I pressed the play button it said it had two messages, the newest had been recorded at 5am. From Tobi as well, "Hey…disregard my last message and please, please, PLEASE lets not talk about how I was tonight Hina-chan. And well…just keep sleeping. Rest" and he hung up. I blinked a couple times, I didn't know what to say or do anymore. His mixed signals were driving me insane. Weather he wanted to or not. Next time I saw him….we would have to talk.
A/N: whoosh! :D so much for not updating xD hehe xD as I said before, trying to upload much as possible this weekend. Quick FYI, chapter 11 is the last I have written so far D: #12 is not complete TwT I'll see if I can upload 11 tonight and finish #12 kay? ^_^
