I apologize in advance for misspelling some of the character names.
And again this is all fanfiction I don't own any of the characters. Thank you for you time.
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"I'm sorry Hinata, but I cant return your feeling back. "
Those words have been repeating in my head since Naruto came to visit. I knew that he did not feel the same as I do and that he only sees me as a friend and comrade but I just wasn't prepared for his words to hurt me so much. I told him that it was ok, and all I really mattered was that he was still in my life, and I wasn't lying but still.
Suddenly my thinking gets interrupted by Sakura, holding a tray with water and medicine.
"How are you feeling Hinata?" The pink haired medical ninja asks with a smile in on her face.
Me and Sakura have never been very close but she is a good friend and she somehow always knows how I feel or is very understanding.
"I'm doing fine" I say with a smile as I turn to face her.
And as I say these works I feel my tears falling. I tried very hard to hold them in. I tried very hard to be ok with what Naruto told me but my heart just hurts way more than I had imagined it would.
"Oh Hinata! What's wrong?" Sakura rushes to put the tray down and sits next to me.
"What did Naruto do?! I know he was last person to show up. If he hurt your or said something inappropriate I'll-" I reach for her hand and she stops and looks at me.
"Naruto didn't do anything wrong but tell me the truth!" I say I wiping my tears. I don't want her or anyone think badly of Naruto.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Sakura asks in a gentle voice.
"I'll be ok. I knew he didn't feel the same but I just wasn't expecting it to hurt this much" I say trying my best not to let my voice crack.
"Oh Hinata. I understand how you feel" she looks out the window, and focuses on the trees outside that are being blown by the wind. The look on her face is sad but her aura feels hopeful. I know that she was thinking of the man she loves, Sasuske.
"Sakura" I say, breaking her train of thought and bringing her back.
"Sorry." Says and looks. Back at me.
"Hinata, don't take his words to heart. I don't think he truly understands what you meant and feel. So much has happened since he came back and he probably hasn't had time to really process his feelings properly and he also his mission to bring back..." she stops talking to avoid saying his name.
"Anyways, look just give it some time. And don't worry to much okay we are still young and beautiful women and have plenty of time before we start thinking about such things okay." Sakura reaches for the glass of water and the medicine and hands is over to me.
"Plus I have good news, you can leave today and go home. But take it easy. No missions for another week and check up in three days."
"Okay. Thank you Sakura." I say giving her a soft smile. Talking to her did put my heart at ease a little.
Just then Neji walks in
"I apologize if I interrupted" he says as he bows
Sakura shakes her head. " it's ok Neji I was just letting Hinata know that's she's good to go home today"
"Very well, lady Hinata, lord Hiashi has asked me to escort you home. He wishes to speak to the both of us." He turns to me.
"Ummm sure. Let me just change." I say as I wonder why my father wants to talk to me. Father and my younger sister, Hanabi, have visited me at the hospital almost everyday. Only my sister talks while father sits and listens to us. I wonder what he wants to say, not just to me but Neji too.
"Very well, I shall wait for you outside" Neji bows again and leaves the room. He also has visited me everyday to see how I have been doing. Although he is of the side branch family, I still still see him as a big brother. Kiba, Akamaru, Shino and even Kurenai Sensei have stopped by, during my stay in the hospital.
"Okay Hinata I'll leave you to change" Sakura gets up taking my cup and tray with her. And as she walks to the door she says "things will work out. You'll see" winks and walks out.
Once Sakura leaves, I am once again left alone with my thoughts and feelings but this time I feel hopeful. I move myself to the edge of the bed and get changed to meet Neji.