After lunch, the group was standing outside the restaurant saying their goodbyes everyone.
"It was a pleasure running into all of you and I had fun but I have to go." Hinata gave a bow of respect and walked away.
Everyone else soon followed and went their separate ways. Just when Sakura was about to turn home she heard her sensai calling for her.
"Sakura, could I talk to you for a moment?"
"Sure thing Kakashi-sensai."
The two of them walked down the main street.
"So what did you want to talk about?"
"Well I couldn't help but notice that you weren't quite yourself at lunch."
"Oh, you noticed that."
"Care to talk about it?"
"I just want things to be back to the way they use to be. With you, me, Naruto, and Sasuke."
"I see. Well you know we can never go back to the past. Time is constantly moving forward."
"I know that, but like seeing Hinata sitting there at lunch makes me think that our time together as team 7 is gone."
"Is this because Sasuke and Naruto were giving her all the attention and not you."
Sakura hated to admit it but it was some what true. "Not Naruto but Sasuke."
"I know you still have feelings for him. Why not just do something about it?"
"What do you mean sensai?"
"I mean ask him out. In my books the girl sometimes…."
"I get it. No need to explain." Sakura had to cut him off before he went into more detail. But she actually thought about what Kakashi was saying. And it wasn't that bad of an idea. She had never asked Sasuke out on a date before. Usually it was the guy that asked the girl out but she was tired of waiting. "You know, Kakashi-sensai, that's actually a good idea."
Kakashi gave her his eye smile. "Glad to hear it. Now I have to go. See ya." Kakashi gave her a final wave and disappeared.
Sakura continued to walk down the street. She was thinking over the idea of asking Sasuke out. She had tried when they were younger but she hasn't tried now that they were older. But there was just one problem and that was Hinata.
Sakura couldn't help but worry that Sasuke was developing feelings for her. Although she doubted she truly had to worry about Hinata. She still obviously had feelings for Naruto and she was one of Sakura's closest girlfriends. Even if by some miracle Sasuke did go and ask Hinata out, she would definitely refuse.
She felt guilty thinking about how she had jumped to conclusions about her friend and how she had said some not so nice things about her. But she knew exactly how to make it up to her.
A smile came across Sakura's face as she looked up at the sky. "I better go over to Hinata's house now before it gets to late." And with that Sakura was off running to the Hyuga Compound.
Hyuga Compound….
At the moment, Sakura was sitting in one of the many rooms of the Hyugas. A branch member had answered the door and brought to the room, telling her that the heiress was in a meeting with her father and would be out shortly. She then brought tea and cookies while Sakura waited.
Hinata walked down the hallway of her house with the largest grin she could possibly have. She couldn't believe what had happened in her father's office just a few moments ago.
Flashback
After Sasuke had left, he had told her that he wanted to speak to her about something important later today. And now here she was standing in front of her father's office. Her nerves were making it impossible for her to move. She was an elite ninja that had fought numerous enemies and it was her very own father who made her unable to move.
Take one final deep breath, Hinata knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Hinata slowly opened the door and walked in only a few steps. Remembering her manners she gave him a bow. "You asked to meet me, father."
"Yes, come and sit." Hinata did what she was told and sat on the other side of the table. She waited until her father was ready to talk
"I watched you today as you spared with that Uchiha. I had suspected the match to be over rather quickly due to the fact that you are so weak." Hinata looked down at her hands. This was just going to be another one of those meetings where her father was just going to remind her of how weak she was and how much stronger her younger sister was. "but…" Hinata's head shot back up. "this was not the case. You had fought the Uchiha on an equal level. Now tell me why you are unable to beat Hanabi yet you are able to keep up with one of Konoha's top ninjas?
"Well…um…you see…"
"Stop stuttering and answer the question."
"I don't want to beat Hanabi." Hinata shut her eyes and waited for her father to say something. But he didn't there was just silence. Hinata slowly opened her eyes and looked across the table. Staring at her were not the usual hard, soulless eyes instead she saw kindness and love. The look actually frightened her. She had never seen her father look like this.
"And why do you not want to defeat your sister?"
"Because, I know if I won then I would regain my title as the Hyuga clan leader and Hanabi would be put in the branch family."
"Hinata, that is how it is suppose to go. That is how it has been in our family for generations."
"I know, but I don't want Hanabi and I's relationship to be strained because of it."
"So you are willing to sacrifice your own title for that of your sister?" Hiashi had a feeling about it but wanted to hear it out of his own daughter's ears.
"Yes father. I do not want to have the riff like you and my uncle had. I am willing to sacrifice my lifestyle for the better of my family." Hinata looked her father straight in the eye so he would know that she was dead serious.
Hiashi stood up and looked out his window. With his back facing Hinata, "That is what I thought. And so I have made an important deciosion." Hinata stayed quiet, not sure what her father was going to say. "After seeing you fight and after hearing your reasoning I have decided that you are more then capable of becoming a good leader."
Hinata had been listening to every word her father said but the last sentence confused her. "I'm sorry father, but what do you mean?"
"I mean, I am reinstating you as the next leader of the Hyuga Clan."Hiashi turned around and gave his daughter a genuine smile.
Hinata tried her best to hold back her tears. She has wanted her father's approval so long and to finally get it, was almost too much for her to handle. "Are you sure father?"
"Yes I am. A leader needs to be strong and determine but most of all they need to be willing to give up their own life for their people. And you have shown me all those traits and more. I will officially announce it at the next clan meeting. You can leave now."
Hinata bowed and turn to leave, but before she left, "Thank you father, I won't let you down." And with that Hinata left.
Hinata was walking down the hallway when a branch member told her that a girl by the name Sakura was waiting for her.
Hinata walked in and saw Sakura sitting at the table with a bored expression on her face.
"Hey Sakura. What are you doing here?" Hinata asked cheerfully.
"I wanted to ask you something."
"What's that?" Hinata had a huge grin on her face.
Sakura gave her a suspicious look. "Why are you in such a good mood."
Hinata smile grew. "Nothing."
Sakura stood up and went to stand in front of Hinata and gave her a look. "Come on Hinata. I know you're lying."
"Alright, well I just had a meeting with my father and…"
"Yeah…"
"I'm regaining the title as the next clan leader."
"Oh my god are you serious? That's amazing! Congratulations!" Sakura gave her a huge hug.
"Thank you." Hinata couldn't help but laugh. "Now what did you want to ask me?"
Sakura broke the hug but kept her hands on Hinata's shoulders. "What would you say to going on a date with Naruto?"
Okay, i know this story is a little confusing at moments. But don't worry. It's all going to be "Coming Full Circle" soon enough