A/N: YOOOO. Crap, I meant to post this on Friday.. err... ta-da? I already have the next chapter written as well, I'm thinking on Wednesday or Thursday I'll upload it. Depending on the next chapter of the manga and what happens... If you know what I mean.. [/siiigh]

Thank you so much to: 24AbbyS, Acumichi, umnia, and Narutoimagine01 for reviewing!


Hinata's eyes were closed, her forehead becoming increasingly tense as she tried to remain calm. Kiba going in circles on whether to knock a certain ex-Avenger's head off, cutting his tongue out, or simply just making his dogs eat him alive. Shino was next to her, rather amused by the situation at hand yet concerned for the well-being for the Hyuga as well. He just showed in a healthier manner.

"He is bitter that Uchiha-san's candidacy for hokage was taken more seriously than his," Shino remarked dryly.

"I'll shove my fist in his—SHINO!" The Inuzuka turned pointedly at the other and stomped up to him, "I'd still make a better hokage than him with my arms chopped off and only being able to count to ten."

"You shouldn't be so harsh, Kiba-kun.." Hinata smiled at him and sighed, a bit tired and drained from the fiery Inuzuka.

"Agh, Nata-chan! You are too patient, he isn't worth it! That Uchiha-scum isn't worthy enough to have your time and even have you defend him! That lousy son of a bitch.. Trying to get near you and use you, I outta-"

"-Kiba-kun! If I waste my life by judging the worth of people then I will never be a suitable heir to my clan. You shouldn't weigh the value of someone else either. Don't worry, please. Thank you for your concern, but I can handle this," Hinata couldn't explain it, she couldn't explain the fiery burst of anger in her chest or the surge of heat through her palms. She couldn't take the thought of others being deemed as worthy, not when she was looked down upon for so many years. People change, people can grow from past mistakes. Being compared to others is painful and she knew first hand how hard it was to live up to expectations.

Kiba's face dead-panned, frozen as he watched Hinata let out a breath to calm herself, "Kiba-kun, Shino-kun, thank you," she reached over and grabbed both their hands. The Inuzuka blinked, his hand squeezing hers hesitantly before nodding his head. Shino nodded as well, although still wary of the situation at hand.

Torn between ripping Sasuke Uchiha in half or trusting Hinata Hyuga with a watchful eye, the two men complied with the girl, knowing full well that they were wrapped around her powerful, lethal fingers.


Lame chapter is lame.. I'm sorry it is a filler bUT IT HAS A PURPOSE IF YOU SQUINT