Hinata could all ready guess who was stepping into the room without being able to see the person yet. A nervous expression donned on he face as the foot steps came closer.

"Hey Hinata" said Sakura walking up to Hinata's bed. Hinata turned away.

"No Hinata, I'm not going to have that this time, I'm here to tell you, you saved me Hinata! Even if you only bought a little time, it means the world to me and I won't let you run yourself down for it, understand?" asked Sakura.

"Sakura" said Hinata, a tear welling up. Sakura bent down and kissed her on the forehead, both of them blushing, Hinata's eyes widening. "Sakura, why are, you doing this?"

"I'll come visit you every day" promised Sakura.

Hinata choked up. "Sakura, you're, the best thing that ever happened to me" said Hinata. Sakura didn't respond but she could see Sakura beggining to choke up. She bowed and left the room.

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"Every day?" asked Naruto as the two drove home, narrowly avoiding a mob of reporters.

"Sorry, but I still don't have a car and it's so important to me. I feel so bad, it feels like I put Hinata in this situation" said Sakura.

"No problem, anything for you, and her"

Sakura looked at him surprised. "I owe her my life, for saving you"

Sakura smiled.

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Sakura came in the next day as promised. Hinata was eating a meal on the table beside her. "How you feeling?" asked Sakura.

"Better, thank you" said Hinata.

"Wow, you sound a lot more confident today" said Sakura.

Hinata blushed, twiddling her fingers. "Yesterday, when you kissed me like that, I mean I now we you had before but, for some reason that one made me feel beter about myself. You're the only one whose kissed me in years"

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Sakura sighed, Naruto driving her back. "In years? Hinata, no wonder you lack confidence. Am I really the only thing keeping you happy in this world?" thought Sakura.

"Did something happen with Hinata?" asked Naruto.

"No, it's just, I think I'm just realizing how much Hinata needs me. Any word on when we have to go back?" asked Sakura.

"Shikamaru told me we have enough unaired episodes to last two months, so we still got time before we have to go back. Also they want to wait and get everyone they can back. I just hope they didn't write me out"

"They won't, don't worry about it. Thank you for everything" she said giving him a peck on the cheek.

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Coming in the next day, Sakura saw Neji stepping outside the room. "Hey Neji, long time no see" said Sakura.

"Can we talk for a moment?" asked Neji. Sakura nodded, Neji taking her away a few steps.

"How long has Hinata been living at your apartment?" asked Neji.

"Not that long, a few days at most"

"Have you two had anything more since the scene?" asked Neji. Sakura looked at him wide eyed.

"I sort of forced it out of Hinata. I'm warnig you right now, I don't care if you're bisexual, lesbian or just curious, you better not toy with her feelings understand?" asked Neji getting in her face.

"Back off!" said Sakura shoving him back.

"The rest of my family may not love Hinata but I do, and I'm going to be there for her. If you're not interested in a relationship with her then you better never have another "incident". If she ever comes to me crying because of you, I will hunt you down and beat the shit out of you, and Naruto too if I have to, you got it?" asked Neji. Sakura gulped.

"Good day" he said walking away.

"Neji's a 3rd degree black belt, he'd break me in half!" thought Sakura. She stepped into the room where Hinata was waiting anxiously.

"Hey Hinata, feeling better?" asked Sakura. Hinata nodded.

"Yeah, it still stings but they told me that tomorrowI'll be able to leave" said Hinata.

"That's, great" said Sakura nervously.

"Sakura, did Neji say something?" asked Hinata. Sakura shook her head.

"He just wants to protect me, that's all. I love you Sakura, but I know you can't return that feeling, and I understand. I don't want to burden your life anymore so, I'm going to move in with Neji. It'll be better, for both of us. I may be able to find another girl someday, and you can be with Naruto"

"Hinata, love, you love me?" asked Sakura. Hinata turned her head away.

"Well of course she would, but the question is, how do I feel about her?" thought Sakura. An uncomfortable silence filled the room. "After that experience in the hotel room, our friendship became stronger. Over these past few days, it's become even stronger. Now, I can't let her go! We'v ejust become so close, and-

"I love you!" said Sakura before she even knew it came out. Hinata looked over quickly, both staring at eachother wide eyed.

"Sakura?"

Sakura walked over and sat next to Hinata, trembling. "I'm so confused right now, but, I know I feel something for you, something strong. I know I don't want you out of my life, but I don't want to lose Naruto either. Please, stay at my apartment, until I can figure it all out" said Sakura.

"Sure" said Hinata.

"Thanks" said Sakura giving Hinata a gentle hug and a kiss on the cheek.