Sorry for the late upload. I was wondering if anyone would review their preference of who they would want Hinata to choose. I was torn between the two (Naruto and Sasuke), and finally turned to my little sister and presented her with the scenario, which helped me to realise who Hinata would choose. Hope you enjoy this chapter =) update for your reviews? (translation of: penny for your thoughts) =P

Drum roll* chapter 11!

Who do you choose: The boy next door or the dream boy? They use to be the same person – Naruto-kun. But ever since Naruto confessed to Sakura, things haven't been the same between us. And then there's Sasuke…

"What are you still doing in bed?" asked a low voice.

I sat up from my bed in surprise and saw Sasuke standing in my doorway.

"Sasuke!" I exclaimed, drawing my blankets around me.

He smirked and raised an eyebrow at my attempt to keep my modesty and hide my tattered baggy shirt.

"I'm taking you out. Are you busy?" he stepped into my room.

"Don't!" I waved my arms wildly in front of me. "Stop! I'm not dressed properly and I'm a mess!"

He shrugged. "Your fault for sleeping in." then his eyes twinkled mischievously. "You've got a bit of drool." He pointed at the corner of his mouth.

I quickly wiped my mouth and glared at him when he laughed.

"Just teasing." He ruffled my hair affectionately. Then paused, his fingers tangled in my long messy hair.

He was now leaning over me, so closely that I could see specks of crimson in his dark eyes.

"Hinata." His voice was strained and husky, sending a shiver down my spine.

He moved closer so that I could smell him: warm and earthy with a hint of pine.

"Hinata!" called a familiar voice, that didn't belong to Sasuke.

I couldn't draw my eyes away from Sasuke. Finally he released me and we turned to see Naruto bound into my room and freeze as he took in Sasuke.

I mentally slapped my forehead. Honestly, what was Hanabi doing letting boy into my room? Just because our dad was away on a business trip didn't mean she was allowed to let boys into my room.

"What's the teme doing here?" asked Naruto suspicously.

"What does it look like dobe? I'm picking my girlfriend up." Sasuke retorted with a smirk.

Naruto narrowed his eyes. "Liar. I know you two aren't official."

"Why do you care?" Sasuke replied coldly and glanced at me. He was probably wondering why I told Naruto we weren't together.

"Because I like Hinata."

Surprised crossed Sasuke's face. "What about Sakura?"

"We're not together anymore."

"Player." Muttered Sasuke.

"What? I'm not!" cried Naruto indigently.

Sasuke turned to look at me, emotions conflicting in his gaze. Then he bent down and kissed my cheek. He stood swiftly and left the room, ignoring Naruto's outrage.

"Sasuke," I whispered and touched my cheek.

"Hinata, I can't believe you let that teme kiss you!" grumbled Naruto, for the third time that day. He slurped his instant ramen agitatedly.

Naruto had taken me to the park and we were sitting at our tree near the bridge eating instant ramen and watching the river.

"If he tries to kiss you again, I'll knock his teeth out!" he threatened.

I sighed and pushed my instant ramen around. I would have been overjoyed to know that Naruto was concerned about me and protective. But all I could think about was Sasuke. Why did he kiss me in front of Naruto? Why did he leave? Where was he now?

"Hinata," Naruto poked my arm gently. "Do you like me?"

"What?" I looked up at him.

He took my free hand and held it. His hand was so warm and firm, comforting and familiar.

"Hinata, do you like me more than a best friend? I know last time I said it would be weird with us being together since we've grown up together, but is it that bad?"

I felt my eyes blur.

"Wh-why are you crying?" he stammered.

I brushed the tears away in embarrassment.

"Why are you confessing now?" I whispered. Why couldn't he have told me this earlier? It would have been so easy to accept it. But now with everything that happened... I was so confused.

"Because, I realized how I really felt and wanted you to know." He squeezed my hand. "What's wrong Hinata? I've never seen you like this before."

He watched me with worried eyes.

"I've never felt like this before." I admitted.

"Felt like what?" he looked confused.

I focused on the bridge and the water. It was flowing faster than usual. There had been some rain this week. "You know the day when you told me that you were going to confess to…" I choked on the name, not wanting to say it. Naruto nodded, understanding what I was saying.

I took a deep breath. "I was actually thinking of confessing to you."

I heard him take a sharp breath and tighten his hold on my hand. I quickly rushed on, trying remain confident. "I was really hurt, that you wanted to confess to her when you didn't know what she was like. I was upset that you couldn't see me as anything besides a friend."

"Best friend." He corrected.

"Best friend." I amended, "But it hasn't done anything. Things between us have changed. Since you got with her. You even stopped walking with me to school. That's never happened before." Out of the corner of my eye I saw Naruto cringe.

"I'm sorry for hurting you, Hinata." His voice was soft. "I promise, I won't hurt you again. You know me. I never go back on my word!"

I nodded. I knew once Naruto had given me his word, he would do his best to live up to it. That was something that had drawn me to him.

"Is that the reason why you wont accept my confession now? You can't forgive me?" he asked sadly.

Was the reason why I wouldn't accept Naruto's confession because of my haboured hurts?

Suddenly, Naruto released my hand. "Sasuke."

I looked down. "You're right. I have feelings for Sasuke."

Naruto gripped my shoulder, "No!"

"Naruto-kun?" I gasped.

"Sasuke!" he pointed wildly, and I saw Sasuke dive into the river after a toddler.

Note:

River hanger? haha. Hope the chapter was okay. I'm getting a little busy with assignments and exams, so sorry if I don't update soon. Reviews may help me to update sooner though =P Thanks for the support! =)