I n T i m e

by Votre bloc est rouge

"Because I don't want to like you any more, Naruto!" "Really, what's so wrong with me, huh? Am I too much of trash for one of Konoha's princesses!" The tale of two high school lovers who face hardships, heart breaks, and more twist and turns than Lombard. It seems destiny wants their love to fail. Only in time can tell if their love will prevail.

11. Slowly I Approach

In Time

'Ring, ring, ring.'

The sound of my phone woke me up but the intense light coming from the sun roof kept me awake. I got my phone out of my kimono pocket. I looked at the caller ID; it read Tenten I answered immediately.

In my groggy morning voice I said. "Hello good morning…with Naruto…wait what…no…I'm sorry look we'll talk about this when I get to your house…please don't tell him…crap alright give me about thirty minutes…alright bye."

I ended the call the clock on my phone read seven- fifteen. Only after hanging up the phone did I realize where I was and what I was doing. Naruto had his arms wrapped around my waist and his face snuggled into my hair. Both of us were in our bathing suits underneath a very comfortable blanket. We were snuggling his warmth melting into me I could feel his bare chest move up and down on my back.

I wanted to lay here in the sun with him all day but I couldn't. Tenten was freaking out on the phone when she called earlier. She is a very laid back and for her to freak like that sent red flags. So I slowly begin to move a little so I could bring my body back to life. I didn't dare get up though I wanted to stay in this moment forever. Then I felt him groan into my hair and wrap himself a little tighter around my hips signaling he was awake.

His voice was quite raspy. "Was that your dad on the phone?"

"No it was Tenten, she was freaking out about where I've been."

"Why?"

"I was going to go to her house last night but I never showed."

"Oh…well are you going to leave?"

"Yea."

Both of us laid there for what felt like hours. Neither of us dared to get up. It was like we were playing a game with one another. He let out a huge sigh. The warmth I felt on my back was no longer there. I turned around to face him; he was looking away wincing at the sun. He ran a hand through his hair and the other was propping him up. Finally he looked at me; his face looked tired but managed to send a soft smirk my way.

"Our first night together, you have to leave early and I'm hung over."

He groaned again tightening the grip on his hair. "Are you ok? Do you want me to stay and help you feel better?"

"No it's ok… you go I'll be fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Yea but before you leave you want some breakfast?"

I thought it over. "I'm sorry but I'm going to have to make a rain check. You don't know Tenten. She is always either happy or excited. So when she's worried, sad, or angry, it's dangerous because she can't keep control."

He pouted flashing me his puppy eyes. I cupped his whiskered tan cheeks with my small pale hands. I tilted his head so we could make eye contact then I gave him a reassuring smile. In my fingers, I could feel the muscles of his face moving as it forms a smile. He inched closer leaning in for a kiss.

'Ring, ring, ring.'

The caller ID read Tenten again. "Hey Tenten…Yea, yea I'm coming…Give me about forty minutes."

I looked at him. "That was Tenten again so I seriously have to go ok."

I kissed his forehead to let him know everything was going to be alright. He leaned over pushing a strand of hair out of my face then grabbed my hands to help me up off the floor. We made our way down both ladder to get to the main house so I can leave. In order to get out we had to walk across the backyard which was torn apart. Tables were turned over, trash was on the ground, it look like the world had ended out there.

Naruto freaked. "My grandparents are going to fucking kill me."

"No they're not."

"No Hinata yes they are look at this."

"No Naruto Sasuke, Kiba, and I called for house cleaning to be here this morning."

He let out a sigh and kissed me on the cheek. The happiness that was drained from his face returned once again. We got to the house to find it was torn up as well. Naruto was angry but I was just relieved there was no physical damage. After a rant, I finally got him to calm down and get in the kitchen. The doorbell rung and I went to go answer. It was the cleaning service at the door. I let them in and then called Tenten real quick just to ease her nerves.

When I made my way back into the kitchen, Kiba, Sasuke, and Naruto were crowding around the table. When Kiba saw me enter the kitchen, at first his eyes went huge in shock but then became small to a heated glare. He gave Naruto this distasteful look like he wanted to strangle him. Kiba reminded me a lot of Neji sometimes with his overprotective, brother-like qualities. Except for the whole him liking me at one point and me liking him at one point. Kiba looked very serious at the moment when I looked over his shoulder Sasuke's face was indifferent.

Kiba's tone was stern when he finally asked. "Did you and Naruto sleep together last night?"

When I looked at him it sent shivers down my spine. "No… why would you think that?"

He looked to Naruto. "So then what is she doing here?"

"We were up in the tree house talking and we ended up falling asleep up there."

"Naruto you don't just bring a girl up there and just talk."

For starters I wanted to know why they were just standing there talking about me like I wasn't there. Next thing I thought was who are the other girls that Naruto brought up to the tree house.

"We had to talk about something important. I didn't sleep with her scout's honor."

Kiba straight faced him. "Naruto, you were never a scout."

Naruto laughed. "Yea I know but I seriously didn't. I'll tell you later about what happened."

Kiba nodded his head understanding this wasn't the place for them to talk. Sasuke lazily sat at the island I was standing by now. Soon it became quiet and awkward between the four of us. The only sound was the food being cooked by Naruto.

I let out a small cough to break the silence. "I'm going to go get dressed alright I'll be back soon."

They nodded then I went to my car to get my overnight bag. I grabbed it then went to the half bath on the main floor. I changed into the outfit I had previous day black leggings, black racer back tank, black leather jacket, black ankle booties. The only difference I tied a yellow scarf like a bow around my head. My hair was a mess and needed to be washed and the makeup from the night before was faded on my face. I honestly looked like crap I'm mad no one told me. I took one of the wash cloths and washed all the makeup off my face. Then I put my hair in a huge bun on top of my head before placing the scarf bow around it. I inspected my face once more deciding it looked slightly horrible but what can I do.

When I got done, naturally, I went looking for Naruto but he wasn't in the kitchen. The only people in the kitchen were Kiba, Sasuke, and his freshly cooked omelet Naruto made. I walked over to where both of them were sitting and eating their breakfast. I looked at Naruto's food. It looked so good and I could smell it from where I was standing. My stomach agreed because it growled at the moment. I looked away embarrassed, hiding my blush from them. Kiba exploded in laughter while Sasuke gave a small snicker.

"You should try a piece it's probably really good Naruto is a great cook."

I looked at Sasuke. "Is he really… No I don't want to eat his food he worked on that's rude.

Kiba chuckled. "Hinata, it isn't that serious. Just go ahead and take a piece. If it makes you feel better, I'll tell him I ate it."

"Are you sure?"

"Yea I was going to take a piece eventually only makes sense."

I picked up his fork and took a piece of the omelet. It tasted really good making me smile a little bit. I looked at Kiba he was smiling with and I told you so grin on his face.

"Sasuke said it was going to be good."

"Do you guys know where Naruto went?"

Kiba nodded he reached over himself taking a bigger piece than I did leaving a dent. He opened his mouth to tell me the answer but I couldn't understand. Sasuke shoved him in his face looked annoyed.

"Don't talk with your mouth full idiot…Hinata what he said was Naruto is outside."

"Alright, thanks guys. See you later."

I grabbed my overnight bag and ran for the door looking for Naruto. When I got out there he was there smoking he turned to look at me.

"Hey, you look different."

"Well, I did change my clothes."

"No, it's not that you took your makeup off."

"Yea, do I look absolutely hideous?"

"No, not at all. You look beautiful. Most girls couldn't pull it off but I like you most like this.

"So you like my morning face?"

He looked me over before he gave me a huge grin nodding his head. It made me blush a little.

"Thanks Naruto."

He coughed. "Don't you think you should get going before Tenten comes over here and kill me herself?"

I laughed. "You're right, I should go."

He took another hit of his cigarette before he spoke. "You're coming to dinner tonight, right?"

"Yea I'll be there."

He took the last smoke of what was left of his cigarette. He then held his arms out, signaling he was wanted a hug. Naruto pulled me closer pushing me up against his chest. I inhaled him completely. He smelled of some citrus fruit and the cigarette he just smoked. He bent down wrapping his arms around my waist and I took my hands running them up and down his back. We finally pulled away bringing something new to the air.

I pointed down to his smoke cigarette. "You know you really shouldn't smoke. It's bad for your health."

"Yea, whatever. I'll see you later Hinata."

I waved bye to him then got in my car heading to their place. I was so out of character. I sped through traffic to get to Tenten's as soon as I could. I could only hope that when I get there, Tenten wouldn't rip my head off. She already didn't really have the most positive look on the Naruto situation and this wasn't helping. I got to her house in thirty minutes flat pulling into the parking lot. I rushed up the stairs to their loft and knocked on the door. Honestly, my heart was racing because you could never exactly pin point Tenten's emotions. She opened the door with a slight frown on her face but she let out a relieved sigh and hugged me.

When we pulled away I could see Neji with his arms crossed and a furious frown on his face. I trembled, a bit fearful of what he would say.

I whispered to Tenten. "You told him?"

"I had to since I was expecting you to come."

I stepped forward, giving him a smile but he still didn't move. Even though Neji is my cousin, he's more like a big brother. He's let me cry on his shoulder when sad, checked under my bed and closet when we were younger, gave me money when he didn't really have it, and even now he hasn't failed to play the role. He is pissed but I don't know exactly at what yet. Either me, or the fact I didn't show last night, at Naruto, or a combination of both.

"Hey Neji."

"Where have you been?"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't bullshit me Hinata. You were supposed to go to the party then come to Tenten's."

"Look Neji I'm sorry."

"Why didn't you report in or just call? Were you at his house?"

"Yes but-"

"Did you do anything with him?"

"No, Neji, chill out! I lost track of time and was too sleepy to drive so I spent the night. If it makes you feel better, Sakura and Ino sleep over too."

"I don't like him."

"Who?"

"That Naruto kid, I don't like him."

"Neji-"

"I don't like him. End of story."

I stood and gave him a glare as he gave me one back. Neji was being overprotective and I had to let him know this. I'm as annoyed with him as he is with me. The tension was thick and the moment was awkward. Tenten came in between us placing her arms around our shoulders forcing a group hug. She smiled at both of us but we still held onto our sour moods.

"Now, now, let's be positive. The good thing is that Hinata is safe she wasn't gang raped, and her face is still in one piece."

Tenten was right. Neji just needs to relax. As long as I've known him he's always been a prude and too serious. His personality didn't fail to show at the moment. He had no reason not to like Naruto. He didn't try to make any moves on me and he took care of me in the morning. Neji knows nothing about Naruto so he shouldn't judge him.

I broke away from the hug and went to sit at the dining table. Tenten pranced into the kitchen and Neji took a seat at the kitchen island. She began rumbling around the kitchen, moving pans all around the place.

"Where's Lee?"

"Upstairs, sleeping. He was up all night at this party."

"Oh god. Did he get drunk?"

"Yea, he was worse than your 16th birthday party when showed up drunk. Get this. Last night, he punched some guy in the face."

"Is the guy okay?"

"Yea, both got into a contest of punching each other in the face. It wasn't a serious fight."

"Well, that's good…I guess."

She laughed. "Yea but do you want some breakfast?"

"Yea I'm starved. Naruto offered to make me breakfast but I denied trying to rush here."

I made sure to say my last sentence a little louder so Neji could hear. He frowned a little bit more and continued to not look at me.

"Well that was nice of him but I'm going to make some cinnamon rolls. You can have one if you want one."

"You want some help?"

"Yea sure."

I went into the kitchen and pulled out the baking tray prepping for the cooking. She worked on trying to pop them out the canister. We took the uncooked cinnamon buns and placed four in each row. Then they went to being popped into the oven. I went to sit in the living room after they were placed in the oven. Tenten poured some juice and placed it in front of Neji.

She kissed his cheek. "Stop being so grumpy Neji!"

Tenten grabbed the remote turning the TV. on. She flipped through the channels hoping to find something to numb our brains while we waited. We finally settled on morning cartoons nothing really major. The thought of a timer came to my mind and I questioned if we used one.

"Hey Tenten."

"What's up?"

"Did we set the timer?"

"Good question, I'm not sure."

"Want me to go check?"

"If you don't mind, please."

It was like it was timed because as soon as I got up, the doorbell rang. Neji got up and answered it, I passed by him going into the kitchen. I heard the door open then I heard Neji greet whomever at the door. I overheard it and it sounded something 'Hey man' then 'Nothing, what's up'. The guest's voice was deep but sounded familiar. I couldn't put the voice to a face.

Meanwhile, I was in the kitchen tearing it apart on my search for the timer. I would've used the one on the microwave but their microwave was confusing. After some minutes went by I finally decided to ask for help.

"Tenten where is the timer?"

"Use the microwave timer."

"I don't want to. It scares me."

I heard laughter. "Check in the back of the refrigerator."

What? Who puts a timer in their refrigerator? I go on my knees digging through food on a quest to find the timer. I finally found it and placed the timer for ten minutes since it took me five to find it. Also not to mention I could smell them, signaling that they were minutes away from being done.

I went back to my seat, next to Tenten on the couch. Neji was nowhere to be seen. She flipped again through channels, guess the cartoon went off.

"Hey Hinata."

I had to turn around on the couch to see who was greeting me. I saw Deidara smiling and Neji was behind him. They both made their way into the living room. Neji sat in the empty space next to Tenten and Deidara sat in the seat to my left.

"Hey Deidara. What are you doing here?"

"I left my scarf here last night during the party."

"Neji you had a party here last night? You were about to rip my head off this morning for leaving a party late."

"There's a difference. We had a grown up dinner party with only a couple friends. You left a teeny bopper house party."

"I'm not a teeny bopper and my friends are mature. Most of them are of age."

"Two words, Sakura and Ino."

"That's whose party you went to last night, the blonde and the chick with pink hair?"

"No, it wasn't their party but you remember them?"

"Yea, I have a thing for faces. I should probably be a politician."

"Hinata, relax. There weren't many people here last night. There was Deidara and Itachi, you know just a couple people."

"If you say so, Neji."

"So Hinata whose party were you at last night?"

"Naruto, you know him?"

"Oh yes, the blonde. I don't think he likes me very much."

"Why do you say that?"

"He just kept giving me these salty looks at my party. Not mention, I think he knows I'm trying to steal his girl."

"Who? Sakura?"

"Not her…definitely someone else."

Then he moved his head signaling he was talking about me. I blushed at what he was saying and he smiled. I looked up to see Tenten with a cheeky grin on her face. he was enjoying the sight before her. I just wanted to roll my eyes at them. I feel like I was being set up for this. Deidara begin talking about his art show coming up in December, he invited us all.

"So will you come Hinata?"

"Yea, sure it's around the same time as my birthday."

"Your birthday is in December?"

"Yea, it's the 27th."

"How old are you turning?"

"I'll be eighteen."

"Well that's something to look forward to finally being a legal adult."

"Yea, it's exciting but I feel like I'm old."

"Well, they say we get more beautiful the older we get."

I blushed. "You think so?"

"Yea I know so."

Then he smiled and I got to see how bright and beautiful it was. He reached into his pocket pulling out his phone.

"I would love to stay and chat but I have to go. I only came for a sweater run but before I go, can I get your number?"

I pointed to myself. "Who me?"

"Yea, everyone else in the room I have their number."

"Alright okay."

I pulled out my phone giving it to him and he gave me his phone back. I put my number in and a smiley face next to my name. He handed me back my phone and rose from his seat.

"Alright I'll see you guys later. Bye Hinata."

"Wait, I'll walk you to your car."

He handed me his hand to help me up. We exited the loft and made our way to his car. He never let go of my hand the entire time. We stopped at this red luxury car there was a guy with red hair in the passenger seat and a guy with spiky black hair and a mask in the back. Deidara opened the door revealing how really loud the rap music coming from the car was. He snapped at the redhead signaling him to turn down the music.

"Hinata, this is Sasori and Tobi. Tobi and Sasori, this is Hinata."

"Hello! Nice to meet you two."

Sasori leaned over, looked me over a couple seconds, and nodded. While Tobi rolled down his window with his head out of it. I couldn't see his face but I pretty sure he was smiling.

"You're Deidara's girl? Deidara, why do all our girls look similar? Wink, wink. Hunch, hunch. You're his type."

Deidara went over and pushed Tobi's head back into the car. "Shut up Tobi!"

He turned back to me. "Ignore him please…he's always high!"

"Oh, is he really?"

"Yea that and a sprinkle of bipolar just wait until you get to know him… he's the craziest person I know I swear. Like I'm not joking that's something wrong with him I seriously question how we all became friends with him. It's not only that he's crazy but he's stupid to which just adds more oil to the fire…but I guess they're all like that."

I chuckled at his seriousness. "What do you mean by they?"

"By they, I meant that Tobi is an Uchiha."

"Oh, so he's related to Sasuke?"

"Yea, they're cousins and Sasuke, Tobi, and Itachi or supposedly the only Uchiha's still alive. That's a rumor I think they're the only ones living in the area."

"You believe the Uchihas are crazy?"

"Yea and along with bipolar, egotistical, dramatically fucked up, and conning they can talk your pants off."

I laughed again. "I've gone to school with Sasuke all my life we're good friends but I can sort of agree with your points."

He threw his arms in the air. "Exactly!"

"I also know they're smart. As in is Tobi right when he said I'm your type?"

He blushed "You look like it on the outside also your hobbies are extremely identical to mine. With that said even if your outer appearance was some covered up book worm I'd still be attracted. You're really beautiful and it's obvious to the world."

I looked down blushing. "Ah shucks!"

He laughed. "Alright I've made you blush enough today I should get going."

"So soon but alright I'll let you go."

He wrapped his hand around my waist and another up my back giving me a hug. I hugged him back as he squeezed a little harder on my curves. We pulled away and he pulled the car door open about to get in. Then he turned on the ball of his heels placing his hand under my chin lifting me up for a kiss. Initially, I was shocked but kissed back. His lips were so soft.

"Hinata and Deidara sitting in a tree kissss…s ing-"

Deidara turned around and screamed. "Tobi there isn't that many letters in kissing."

He sung. "It is when you kiss for a long time!"

Deidara ran frustrated fingers through his long blonde locks. "Ugh I got to go before more stupid escapes his lips."

He placed one last peck on my lips. "Bye."

I waved to them as they speed off. Their tires made that screeching noise and you could smell the burn of the tires. Deidara kissing caught me off guard and I still was after he left. He kissed me which I didn't know were at that stage, but I guess because he's older he moves faster. Either way it made my day a little better and left a smile on my face.

Not saying I like Deidara I barely know him. I just thought he was amazingly cute and it makes me smile, but it's something weird about it. First thing he's looks really famine which is odd. Second thing is him and Naruto had very similar qualities. Both had blue eyes, tan skin, blonde hair, and wicked smiles. The only thing is am I trying to correct his wrong by finding the attraction of Naruto in Deidara. Either way I would have to find out who I liked.

When I entered the house again Tenten had a enormous smile on her face. She looked giddy with joy.

"So took you long."

"Long? Was it really that long?"

"Yes, it doesn't take that long to walk someone to their car."

I sat back in the seat I was previously in. "So what happened out there?"

"Nothing really I meet some of his friends and some other stuff happened."

"Which friends?"

"Uh Tobi and Sasori."

"Oh god!"

"What, what's wrong?"

"Nothing but you said something else happened?"

I looked over at Neji signaling for him to leave. "Fine, fine I get your hint I'm leaving."

We both watched Neji's back as he left. Then Tenten's headed popped back in my direction. She definitely was excited you could see it in her face.

"Okay, so tell me what happen?"

"He kissed me."

"What?"

"Yea. He just randomly kissed me in the parking lot, in front of Sasori and Tobi."

"So, do you like him?"

"Seriously I don't know…we barely know each other."

"Well, are you going to text him at least?"

"Of course, he's really cute and I wouldn't mind seeing him again."

"Well you guys should go through with it you'd be a cute couple."

"Yea but baby steps at this point baby steps."

Up until twelve Tenten and I talked and hung out. Neji even joined in around ten. Around twelve I had to leave, go home, and get a quick nap in before the dinner. Last night was rough and I hadn't really had the chance to sleep it off.

So I got up and drove myself home only took a little more than thirty minutes. When I finally got home I hugged Greta and let her know I'm home, gave Hanabi a kiss on her forehead and gave her one of the cinnamon rolls I took from Tenten's for her, now I was on my way to see my father. I knocked on his door and waited for him to say it was okay to come in.

"Come in."

Slowly I approached. "Hello father…how are you?"

"Hinata what is it that you want?"

I saw the tea sitting on the table and I made a move for it. "Father would you like some tea?"

He waved his hand in the air. "Yes fine prepare me some."

I started preparing him his tea. I got out the little tea cup, poured tea from the inside the cup, got him a tea spoon to stir it with, added a little milk and sugar, and served it up to him. I knew how my father liked his tea I also knew I had to butter him up if I wanted something. I especially had to do this since my plans involved a certain blonde.

"Would you like honey father?"

"Yes, yes."

I poured a little in his cup. "So father I was wondering if I…"

He took a sip. "Out with it Hinata what are you trying to ask."

"My friend's parents invited me for dinner and I wanted to know if it would be ok if I went."

"Who Sakura, Ino, Tenten…"

"No Naruto…"

He paused obviously tensioning up at the name Naruto. He looked up for once from the book he had his nose in. Pale lavender eyes meet my own striking so much fear in me. You would think with eyes like that he wouldn't be a threat. Every time I looked into his eyes though I've never felt so much fear. I would freeze up and probably turn ghostly white. He just gave me a bad case of the chills.

"Naruto? Naruto as in a guy."

"Yes father but-"

"Hinata no, no boys at all."

"But father Kiba is going to be there, Sasuke is going to be there, his parents and even his grandparents are going to be there, and even some of my teachers from school."

"Why would your teachers be there?"

"His parents are close friends with a couple of them."

"Either way you're still not going and mentioning Kiba wasn't going to help your case. You know I don't have the best views on that boy."

"But father."

"No Hinata! No boys!"

"Well can I ask you one more question please?"

I don't care if his face turned red or his head spun around I was going to stand up to him.

"What?"

"Would you at least meet Naruto or his parents next weekend."

He looked up again for the second from his book. "Why are you trying so hard for me to like this boy? Are you somehow in a relationship with this boy? If you are Hinata you know-"

"No it's not like that father. Naruto has a girlfriend. He's with Sakura. I just want you to get to know him because he has been such a good friend to me."

"Fine I'll agree to meet him now go finish up your homework or something."

"I already finished all of it."

I was walking out when he said."Oh and Hinata don't ever interrupt me again like that."

"Yes father."

I rushed from his not wanting to stay any longer than I had to. I was happy father would meet them but upset he wouldn't let me go tonight. I just hopped that he would be on his best behavior next weekend when they all meet.

I felt my soft carpet in between my toes for I took my shoes off. I plopped on my bed as soon I was in jumping range. I pulled my phone out my pocket to call Naruto and let him know I wasn't coming. It was a couple rings before he finally answered.

"Hey Naruto…I'm good I guess how are you…Hey I'm calling to say-….Oh so you're really excited….How is it that important for a new beginning…Oh ok…Oh just that can you call me at four I'm going to take a quick nap…Alright thank you…See you soon."

I flopped back on my bed hoping it would just swallow me whole. I was scared to sneak out and lie to father but I wanted to make Naruto happier more. He sounds so happy and excited about me coming tonight. Damn Naruto and whatever curse he had on me.

For now though I couldn't worry about Naruto or what my father thought. Right now all I could do was sleep I was so tired. I placed myself under my sheets, put my phone ringer on at its highest, and let myself fall asleep.

I walked up white stairs that turned into a circular staircase. Even though I knew this wasn't my house I walked around it like it was.

I said "Baby, I'm home."

A familiar male voice said "Alright, I was just about to hop in the shower. I'll see you when I get out."

I walked inside a large bedroom. The walls were a deep orange color with white borders at the top and bottom. It had nice hardwood floors, a couple cubed shaped dressers, the center of the room had a sunroof that acted as a light, there was a terrace to the right, a nice television on the wall in front of the bed, a huge white futon in the middle, and it appears the guy I lived with lit candles around the room before his shower. That really wasn't smart of him considering he was away from the candles while lit. Other than that the room was nice seemed like a twist between his and my taste.

I went out on the terrace to pull in this wooden easel. I guess I was about to paint something. I put it in the place between our bed and the terrace and went to get a stool from the back. I put the stool behind the easel and then I began to take off my clothes. I wore a white scoop neck, ripped blue jeans, red heels, a green camo jacket with rolled up sleeves, and my hair was down parted in the middle with waves in my hair. I stripped down to lavender panties and matching bra. I then went to our closet in the back and got my kimono. It was black and white with tribal prints that came mid thigh and long floppy sleeves. Wrapped it around myself and begin to prepare for the painting. I got the water, my brushes, and the paint set up.

When everything was done and in its place I sat at my easel ready to paint. Just then the door popped open and he came walking in. I heard the door creek and the pitter patter of heavy footsteps. I only heard him I didn't see him yet.

"Why did you leave the candles lit while you took a shower?"

"Because I was trying to be romantic setting the mode for you…Why is there a problem?"

"Yea the house could've been set on fire because candles were unattended."

"Oh."

It seemed like him, doing stupid things was something that happened often. It happened so often that I seem to become fond of it to think it was cute.

"You're so cute sometimes."

He only laughed maybe he knew I thought his stupidity was cute. I picked up my cup of water doubled checked my brushes one more time to make sure they weren't dirty. I heard his footsteps they were getting louder meaning he was getting closer. I finally knew he was over me because I could smell him. The smell of citrus and vanilla invaded my senses than I felt strong arms wrapped around my small shoulders. He was hugging me his face buried into my hair. When I looked to the left I saw tan skin I didn't know if it was Naruto or Deidara.

He mumbled into my hair. "I missed you all day my one day off this week you disappear from the house."

I placed my hand on his arm. "I'm sorry but you know I had to go."

He licked my right cheek I could hear his laugh in his throat. I laughed too but I sort of cringed at it too. I giggled more and he laughed but became serious. He started kissing me from where he licked my cheek down to the crease of my neck.

"Alright but you're going to have to make it up to me." He said into my neck.

When he said that his hand began to move. At first, it was at the bottom of my stomach but slide itself up north. He finally came upon my breast squeezing it and playing with it while still kissing my neck. Then he finally bit down, I took in a sharp breath and my head tilted back. I felt this pleasure run through me and my little toes curled on the cold hardwood floor.

With my right hand I felt around and got to where his back was. I ran my hands up his firm back felt like it had been sculpted. When I got to his neck I ran my fingers along it but kept moving up. I stopped when I finally got to his soft hair it and seemed to be spiky. I played in it and he liked it small grunts would escape his throat. Finally as if like instincts I pulled his hair in such an aggressive way. He liked it though I could hear him and at that second I stopped it all.

I gasped. "Stop!"

And just like that he stopped but he stopped with a chuckle. He stopped and looked at me but I didn't look at him. I just stared straight ahead never making eye contact with him. Even with me not looking at him I could tell he was smiling I could hear it in his tone.

"Alright, alright, I'll stop."

I heard his footsteps but then they stopped. "Did we stop because of the painting?"

"What painting?"

"You know the paint…Do you not want to do it anymore?"

"No let's assume the position please."

He laughed which made me confused. "What's so funny?"

"You said assume the position."

At first I thought it was immature of him but after a couple seconds I found myself laughing too. We laughed together until I heard footsteps and then the sound of a towel hitting the floor. With his towel on the floor that meant he was naked which meant this painting is going to be naked. The thought of seeing the person in front of me naked made me blush. With my suspension of it being Naruto behind the easel made me blush even more. I got up to adjust the easel so I could see him better.

"Are you ready?"

"Yea, are you?"

"I'm naked I'm as ready as ever."

So I begin to paint but I started to paint him from the feet up. It's funny no matter how hard I tried I couldn't see his face. Even now I adjusted the easel where I could see his body from the collar down. His body looked amazing but I wanted to see his face. He didn't have any of Naruto or Deidara's tattoos so I still couldn't identify them. It's like I was having this huge outer body experience and I was going along as it happened.

No matter if I knew who he was or not like a robot I continue to paint from the feet. After a couple hours I was halfway done with his body.

"Hey Hinata can we take a break?"

I stopped. "Yea we can break for a minute."

I heard him get off the bed and walk towards me. His feet shuffled along until he got to the easel and moved it aside. When he did sparkling blue eyes looked in mine, whiskers were placed on tan skin, and blonde spiky hair stood at attention. It was Naruto and that made me happier than all the cake combined. I wouldn't have mind if it was Deidara but I was a lot happier with this situation. The happiness I felt was spread all over his lips, he wore the brightest smile.

"You look so happy like this is your first time seeing me in a long time."

I didn't say anything I just got up and kissed him. I wrapped my hands around his neck and hopped on his torso. He was a little startled at first but wrapped is arm around my waist supporting me up. One hand went from my waist now down to my butt. He begin to walk backwards and sat down on the bed. He did it so perfectly like we do this all the time.

He placed me down before he climbed on top. He smiled at me his eyes bright but low his mind somewhere else right now.

"You ready to pay me back?"

I eagerly nodded before his lips captured my own. I started playing in his hair he ran his hands up and down my hips. He started pulling at the kimono he wanted it gone. I slid my arms through and he threw it in the air away from here. He started going south again attacking my neck. I ran my hands up and down his back and every time he hit the correct spot in my neck I'd run my nails into his back. Naruto started to kiss lower and lower on my neck when I put my hand against his cheek stopping him.

"Naruto stop it."

He pulled away looking both annoyed and agitated. "What?"

Naruto looked so flushed in his checks, his neck, and his collar bone. I knew if he was crazy blushing I probably looked even worse. I got up from under him just to get on top of him. He looked confused at what I was doing I just smiled at his confusion. I took my hair in my hands and threw it all behind my head on my back. I reached my hands up to my bra and unhooked it. I threw my bra at him and he looked like I blew his mind.

"About time we got rid of that pesky thing isn't it?"

He smiled and leaned forward up to eye level with me. His lips broke into a smile as he looked at me.

"God I love you so much!"

He started kissing me running his hand through my hair. He grabbed my waist and let his hands roam up. Up until the point of my upper back underneath my hair he started to rub my back. All the time he never broke the current kiss we were in. I pulled away I took his hand off my back to the front-"

'Ring, ring, ring."

My hand went searching for my phone to end the constant ringing. I knocked a couple things down in my quest.

I finally found it placing the phone to my ear. "Hello…Oh hey Naruto…It's four o'clock already…Alright thank you for waking me…Yea I just woke up…It's ok you didn't disturb me…Alright I'll see you then…Peace."

I blushed because I technically just had a sex dream about Naruto and then he calls me to wake me up. I got up and shuffled to my bathroom I had to get ready.

It was like routine hop in shower, wash hair, blow dry and style hair, brush teeth, put makeup on, and get dressed. I put on a scoop neck short sleeve mid thigh powder blue dress, my black scarf, black tights that became sheer towards the top, my black booties, a short red beanie I let slouch off the back of my head, and my long green shirt that I rolled the sleeves up. I sprayed some perfume and ran through it to get the scent. I redid my hair and makeup didn't really like the way they were before. I let my hair down today and split in the middle letting it flow down my back. Finally I just put on red lipstick and my red beanie back upon my head and I was ready to go.

I grabbed my car keys and slouchy artist bag before I left my door. I made sure to make a quite exit from my room. Dad's study was next door to my room. I went seeking for Hanabi and Greta. I know they're in the kitchen getting ready for dinner. I tip toed down the stairs again to not disturb father.

When I got down stairs Greta and Hanabi we where I predicted them to be. They both turned around when they felt my presence.

"Hello Hinata where are you off to?"

"Uh out can you do me a favor?"

"Let me guess you're going to his house for dinner and you want us to cover for you?"

I looked at Hanabi. "Yea that's exactly it…How did you know?"

"I might have overheard you and Dad's conversation."

"Fine Hanabi what do you want?"

"Hinata you can't possibly expect Hanabi and I to lie to your father like this."

"Come on Greta please it's just one night."

"Are you going on a date with him?"

"No his parents have these weekly Sunday dinners and they invite everyone. His grandparents, his friends, and close family friends."

"You're pretty dressed up to be going to a simple dinner."

"Shut up Hanabi…Greta can I go please? Remember you've granted me permission before to go to this."

"Yea I know I did…Listen you can go I'm not granting you permission but it's up to you if you get caught or not."

I jumped up and down I ran to Greta and hugged her. "Alright Hanabi so will you cover for me?"

"Sure Hinata I will but you know I come with a price."

I grabbed my bag. "Fine anything you want I got to go I'll see you guys later."

I rushed to my car and started it. I put her in gear and slowly and as quite as I could back out of the driveway. When I was fully out of it I slowly drove off until I was a block away. Then I stepped on it I knew I had to be sly about this. Also I knew it was wrong but I didn't feel bad I spared my father's feelings at this point. It's not like I was sneaking out to have sex with him. I was leaving to hang out with him and his parent no foul play in the plans.

I gave Kiba a quick call to let him know what was going and if my dad called don't let him know where I was. He agreed and told me he would tell everyone else to spread the word. I stopped at a flower shop near their house to pick some sunflowers. Growing up my dad drilled us on manners and hospitality. He would tell us a good house guest brings a house warming gift for the hostess. I 'm really don't remember if I got them one the first time I came over so I got some now. A few minutes followed and I was at Naruto's house.

I got out my car and walked up his driveway for the doorbell. On the first ring the door flung open and it was his dad that opened the door.

"Hello Mr. Uzumaki. How are you?"

He reached forward and hugged me crushing me and the flowers. "I'm great nice to see you Hinata."

"Same to you."

"You brought flowers Kushina is going to love these. Everyone is in the living you can go in there if you want."

"Thank you."

I walked to the living room where everyone except his grandparents all crowded around watching Super Bad. His mom popped up as soon as she saw me. She skipped over and gave me a hug a warm smile on her face.

"Hinata how are you?"

"I'm fine… how are you?"

"Great, oh you brought flowers?"

"I sure did."

"Aw thanks! It's so sweet of you. Let me go put theses in water."

She turned like she was leaving but turned around once again. "Look everyone, Hinata bought flowers!"

Everyone turned around looking at the two of us. They all started talking at once making it hard to understand who was saying what. My eyes went straight to Naruto he was smiling, no words left his lips. He gestured for me to come sit by Kiba and everyone. I went and sat in between Kiba and Sakura Naruto was to the right of Sakura. Kiba hugged me, Sasuke welcomed me, Ino got up and hugged, Naruto just said 'Hi' because of Sakura, and Sakura looked at me in acknowledgement.

Naruto was the first to speak. "Hey I'm happy you made it."

"Yea we didn't think you were going to make it."

"What do you mean Kiba I called you and told you I was coming."

"Yea but you're not really one to sneak out."

Naruto joined in. "Yea what is this I hear about you sneaking out to come here."

"Yea, I had to sneak out my dad flipped when he found out I was coming to your house. Also Kiba, I have snuck out before."

"Wait, why would he flip you're just coming to my house having dinner with my family."

In unison except Sasuke they said. "You don't know her dad."

"Who, what, when, where?"

"What Kiba?"

"I'm talking when you snuck out who, what, when, where, why?"

"Uh okay…It was with Naruto, we snuck out to go swimming near his house, this happened around that time we were dating, at my house, and we just did it to do it."

Sakura gave Naruto this disgusted look. We all saw the color in his face drain a little. I just hope I didn't get him in trouble.

"Wow Hinata, I didn't know you had it in you, but you were dealing with Naruto that explains it."

"What's that suppose to mean, Kiba?"

"Naruto, face it you're wild."

"Kiba, that's like calling the kettle black."

"Face it, you both are a wild pack of mutts now shut up and watch the movie."

Naruto threw a pillow at Sasuke's head. "Shut up bastard. Hey Hinata can I speak with you for a minute?"

He got up and I just followed him. Naruto lead me to the kitchen where his mom, dad, and grandparents were. They were all cooking but stopped briefly when we entered. Naruto waved them off and they went back to what they all were doing.

He placed his hands inside his pockets before he began to talk. "Hey."

"Why did you call me in here?"

"Well I wanted to talk to you about what we talked about last night."

"The…rape?"

"Yea that."

It went silent between us both looking down not saying a word. His family had stiffened and paid more attention to our conversation. Naruto finally released a huge sigh and then he looked back at me. When I looked at him, I saw small pools of tears in his eyes. It's funny because I probably had the same amount maybe more in my eyes. He grabbed my hand in his own rubbing it to sooth me.

"Okay, this is probably the last time I'm going to bring it up…but I just want to make sure we're good."

"Yea, we are why wouldn't we be?"

"I just don't want this to change our relationship. I still mess with you no matter what's happen."

"Alright Naruto, I promise."

Then he grabbed my pinky therefore making us pinky promise again. He could be such a kid sometimes.

I wiped my tear. "Alright Naruto let's talk about something else you're making me cry. I snuck out for you don't ruin it."

He laughed wiping another tear escaping my eyes. "Alright I'll stop. Are you okay though?"

"Yea I'll be fine."

"Well don't cry."

I looked over his mom had turned around briefly there was a smile on her lips. I guess she really did enjoy seeing us together. He took both his hands now on either side of my face to wipe tears coming from my eyes.

"Why did you bring me in here anyway?"

"I needed somewhere loud and busy so Sakura couldn't hear. Like I said not many people know and I don't want her finding out.

"Yea that was a smart plan."

"Naruto what in the world are you doing?"

We both turned around to the fuming red pink haired Sakura. Oh course she would overreact to something so little. Why get your blood all boiling just because he's wiping my tears?

"It's nothing Sakura don't trip."

"Naruto what does it look like when your boyfriend wants to talk in private with the girl you think he's in love with? What does it look like when said girl obviously likes your boyfriend and you're worried about her stealing him? What does it look like when you believe your boyfriend is cheating on you with said girl? Naruto if you want to be with me be with but don't string me along if you want to be with her. God, I can't trust anyone anymore."

Sakura then stormed out the kitchen like the drama queen she is. She expects Naruto to follow her and he feed into her. By the look on his face he looked like he was over everything. I was beyond Sakura no more of her like we can't keep this relationship going. It seems we can't be friends with Naruto here and obviously he isn't leaving soon.

At this point I was humiliated and embarrassed that she put all that out with his parents and grandparents right there. I'm mortified with her behavior and I sort of want to go home now. I would go but I can't move right now I'm shocked and too red to even blink.

"Hinata is what Sakura said true?"

"I don't know if Naruto is in love I really don't know where his feelings stand for me right now. At the moment I'm not trying to steal him. Maybe before I was but right now no! Lastly yea Naruto was cheating on Sakura with me nothing drastic. With that said please don't let that change your opinion of me. I'm really not a bad person it's just everything has shifted this year bringing the ugly out of Sakura and I."

I ran out as fast as my feet would let me when I was done. Naruto and Sakura were arguing right in the center of the house. They were so loud Ino and Kiba came out to see if everything was alright. As I ran past them Sakura started to scream more and she started pointing and yelling in my direction. I kept going though I could care less after she ran my name through the mud.

I made it outside the front door when I felt arms wrap around my waist practically lift me off the ground. I started to wiggle and squirm in whoever arms.

"Let me go put me down!"

"No Hinata calm down relax."

I recognized the voice as Kiba and that's when I relaxed. "Kiba please just put me down I'm calm."

He did what I asked sitting me down on the stairs leading up into the house. I just let go burying my face into my hands. I felt Kiba arm around me and my body being shifted to lay on him. He was rubbing my back trying to sooth me, maybe he thought I was about to cry. I wasn't I was just tired of Sakura.

"What happened in there?"

The sound of the door opening and closing greeted our ears. When I looked over Ino was on the other side of Kiba laying on his shoulder.

"Hinata are you ok? What happened?"

"Sakura in front of his family said I was trying to steal Naruto from her, that Naruto is in love with me, and Naruto is cheating on her with me."

"She's such a bitch sometimes."

"Ino if Sakura is so mean why are you friends with her? I told you to stop messing with her."

"Kiba you can't expect me to just dump my best friend now that you're here."

"I mean look at what she did to Hinata."

"It's not like it isn't true."

We all paused looking at Ino waiting. "Well Hinata remember what you told me."

"I don't remember telling you anything Ino."

"Yesterday at the party in your car when you told me about all the times you hooked up."

I bit my lip and looked away. "Oh yea that."

Even though I wasn't looking up anymore I knew Kiba was waiting for an answer. "Yea it only happened twice…even though it shouldn't have."

"This isn't like you."

"Yea I know that's why I feel bad…it was one of those heated moment. Also every time it happened Naruto came seeking me, not the other way around. Listen to me though I'm making excuses it's both our faults."

We heard the door crack someone was coming outside. When I turned around is was Sasuke he sat on the other side of me.

Ino spoke. "Hinata I understand what you mean with Naruto. He's one big blonde walking temptation. He'll pursue you until you cave and you're raw in front of you."

Sasuke chuckled and we all looked at him. "Sasuke how is that funny?"

"Just the irony of this situation and that the fact that it is all true."

We all sat there and reflected on Sasuke's words. Well everyone except Kiba he wouldn't get the meaning behind his words. Three of Naruto's past lovers and his best friend sitting on his stairs upset by his current lover.

"Sakura just made it seem like I'm some lustful home wrecker destroying their relationship. I'm just embarrassed and I want to go home."

Ino reached over putting her cigarette box in my face. "Hinata do you want one?"

I pushed the box away. "No, thank you."

She lit it and took a puff before passing it over to Kiba. Ino offered Sasuke one but he denied he got his own.

Sasuke turned to me. "Look don't be upset or embarrassed Sakura's a ass we all know that. His parents love you anyway and hate Sakura so they're disgusted with her not you."

"She's my best friend and I can't even take her most of the time. This will blow over and we'll all be friends again."

"No there is no friends there is not going back .I don't want to be her friend anymore it's over."

Smoke escaped Kiba's lips when he spoke. "Well if that's how you-"

There was a huge crash behind us cutting Kiba off and making us all turn around. Naruto was walking out the door. He stepped in front of us and started pacing back and forward. Kiba got up and closed the front door back.

"Sakura is such a fucking bitch!"

None of us said anything we waited for him. "Sasuke, can I bum you for a cigarette?"

"Where are yours at?"

"I left them inside the house and I can't face going back inside right now."

Sasuke reached into his pocket and handed Naruto one. "Thanks man, I got you later."

Ino asked. "What's going in there?"

"Well, after Hinata, Kiba, and you walked out the door she started to scream louder. Pretty much everybody walked out there to see what was happening. Then she started to cry and she broke up with me again. Finally, she started to run around my house crying searching for her purse demanding to leave. She was looking for you."

"Why?"

"Why is she such a pain? Well I don't know that's one of the great mysteries of life."

"No, not that. Why was she looking for me?"

"She wants you to take her home."

"Well too bad but I'm not. Why don't you take her home? You drove her."

"She just broke up with me, I'm not doing shit for her. Plus her parents are expecting her at your house."

"Oh well, then."

We heard the door slam open then a eardrum busting cry. "Ino take me home now!"

Whatever peace we had outside it was gone now. "That's not going to happen Sakura. You need to calm down."

"Why not? I want to go now?"

"Well, progress report cards come out tomorrow and considering how I'm failing this is my last night of freedom."

"Well, something needs to be done I can't be around him."

Sakura pointed directly in his face and Naruto became extremely red. "Get your fucking finger out my face. You act like I want to be around you like anyone does."

She stood in front of him staring into his eyes. Her face became a deeper shade of red as the seconds went by. Then you heard the clap of Sakura's hand against his flesh. We all sort of jumped back a little even Sasuke. Naruto did too, he wasn't expecting the slap that was coming from Sakura. Sakura seemed surprised by her action too because she gasped, covering her mouth and jumping back a couple inches from Naruto.

She reached out to touch him but he pulled away. "Naruto I'm sorry…I didn't mean to…You know I have anger issues...I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

She reached out for him again but her jerked away again. He looked at her before he walked back into the house. We just all sat there in the October air staring at Sakura. The quite air was interrupted by the soft sobs from Sakura. Ino got up wrapping Sakura into a hug.

"Look it's going to be alright but you need to calm down. You already made an ass of yourself and you crying isn't helping. Now you need to go in there and apologize especially to Naruto."

"Ino I can't I'm so embarrassed."

"No Sakura listen to me remember that talk we had about his mom. You will never get her to like you if you keep acting like this."

Sakura wiped her tears and nodded. She knew Ino was right so now she was cleaning up her act. She walked her way into the house but not before she checked her reflection in the glass. When she felt everything was okay she pranced into the house.

"Are we all over Sakura right now?"

We all nodded our heads at Sasuke's words except Ino. She had this look of sadness. She let out a huge annoyed sigh before she stood.

"She's probably on her period…sorry guys."

Ino went behind Sakura to make sure everything was good. This left Sasuke, Kiba, and I. We were all extremely worried about Naruto I could feel it in the air. The relationship he was in was really not healthy for him or her either. We all were thinking the same thing because we all got up at the same time.

I signaled for them to back off. "Hey I'll go talk to Naruto you guys go try and do damage control with the guest."

We all went in different directions. The only problem now was finding where Naruto raced off to. I searched his room, his studio, and even his parents studios. Naruto was nowhere to be found. After what felt like thirty minutes, I was all hot and tired.

I would go ask his mom or dad but they were too busy preparing for the dinner. I would call him but I left my phone outside in the car.

I truly just wanted to just sit down and relax somewhere. It was too hot in the house and I just needed some air. I went to the sliding door and I was about to go out when I saw the figure of someone out there. I went out anyway and took my chances.

He probably heard the door open and turned around. It was Naruto. I felt a wave of relief wash over me. I went over and hugged him, happy to see he was alright. When I pulled away, I saw he wasn't alright. He looked quite sad. I sat down beside him.

"Naruto, you're not okay are you?"

"She slapped me again, Hinata, in front of everyone. She made me look like a bitch in front of my friends."

"Yea, I know I'm sorry she did that."

"Then she broke up with me when I should be breaking up with her.

"Yea when did that happen because she wasn't your girlfriend this morning?"

"After you left she called and apologized and we made up."

I grabbed the side of his cheeks and pressed them together to get my point. "Naruto listen to me. You brought this upon yourself. I'm not blaming you but Sakura is a mean girl and you knew this going in. She wasn't going to treat you no different because you're her boyfriend. If she treats her best friend like crap, she'll treat you like crap."

I really had to make sure Naruto got the point. I didn't want to be mean but Naruto needs to be honest with himself. I realized I was still mushing his face up so I finally let go. He grabbed my hands put them again on his face.

"I like when your hands are here it calms me."

"Do you really?"

"Yea, you're just soothing and soft like I wish Sakura would act more like you."

"Naruto, I know you don't really mean that. You're just saying that because it's in the moment."

"No, I'm serious. In my eyes you're perfect. Hinata, you're pretty on the outside and have an amazing personality. While Sakura she's pretty as well but she has so many flaws and cracks in her personality. I do like you more than I like her-"

"Naruto."

We both turned around to see Sakura. "Your mom said it's time to come in, dinner is ready."

He nodded before he looked at me. He got up first then he helped me up. She gave Naruto a soft smile but her look for me was disgusted. We stopped in our tracks when we realized Sakura wasn't following.

"Sakura, are you coming?"

"Yea, I have to make a quick phone call I think my mom called."

We left her to call her mom and made it over to the table. I sat by Kiba and Ino while Naruto sat on the other next to Sasuke. There was an empty seat next to Naruto where Sakura sat when she finally came in.

His mom spoke. "I know it's been a rocky night but let's put away our problems and eat."

We all begin to pass around bowls to make our own tacos. You had the option of tofu, chicken or shrimp in your taco. I went with tofu because it was light.

When we all started eating, the mood in the room became lighter. We all started talking and laughing. Sakura didn't talk much I could tell she was still a little embarrassed. Ino tried to start conversation with her but it became awkward at the table each time. Naruto also publicly tensed up when anyone spoke of or to Sakura.

After dinner everyone pretty much just hung out around the house. Naruto brought out his gaming system put in DJ Hero for everyone. I was sitting on the couch next to him when I remembered it was getting late.

"Naruto, what time is it?"

He pulled out his phone and looked at the screen. "It's seven fifty-nine."

"Oh no… Naruto, I have to go."

His face was so concerned he shoot up with me. "Why? What's wrong?"

"Remember? I snuck out to come here well I have to leave early before he notices."

"Oh…well, let me walk you to your car."

We got up I said good bye to everyone and thanked his parents for the dinner. We walked to my car but he stopped before I could get in t.

"Hinata, I'm sorry about what Sakura did tonight."

"Yea, I think we all are Naruto."

He leaned with his back against my car. "I feel like this is part my fault and I feel bad."

I smiled because he was absolutely right. "Why are you smiling?"

"Because you're right Naruto. Not saying it's all your fault but it has something to do with it. We all are in control of our own feelings and obviously this feud was going to happen. So try not to feel too bad."

He nodded his head finally got off my car and I was able to get in. When I pulled off I saw him waving in his driveway. I started towards my house trying to speed without getting a ticket. When my house finally did come into view I slowed down and turned my lights off. I pulled into the driveway slowly not to make a sound. I parked my car, grabbed my phone, and got out the car quietly.

I tried to get my keys out my purse without too much noise. I placed the key in the lock and turned it gently. I pushed up against the door softly to open it. I pushed up against t softly again to close it. The house was dark making it look empty but everyone just returned to their rooms for the evening.

I took my shoes off so I didn't make a sound going up the stairs. I tip toed myself to the top of the stairs. While walking past father's study I didn't breathe I didn't blink fearing he would hear it. I saw my door at the end of the hall I wanted to run to but I just briskly walked. I pressed myself lightly on it and turned the knob gently. I walked in closing the door softly behind me. I placed my stuff gently on the floor and I breathe for the first time since I entered the house. I was out of the woods and I smiled to myself in the dark.

I turned my light on and the figure before me froze every cell in my body. I felt my mouth go dry and pupils get big.

I swallowed. "Father."

***A/N***

I know it been a while but here's another installment of In Time. So how do you guys feel about this chapter? Does Sakura constant slapping of Naruto disturb you? Did Deidara kissing Hinata shock you? Lastly how did you feel about Tobi in this chapter? So subscribe leave a comment and tell me how much you like the story or give me your critique or ask me something. Hey if you feel like it tell me how your life has changed in the past months. I don't know it's whatever I just love long comments :D.

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-R.T.B.

P.S. did you guys even notice I was gone doesn't feel like it's been long.

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