Hinata woke up to find herself in Kiba's arms. She said quietly, "Kiba... time to wake up..." He opened his eyes. He said, "Oh." He noticed his arms were still around Hinata, he blushed a deep red. Hinata still had Kiba's pajamas on. They went downstairs to the kitchen. Kiba's mother said, "Hello... Hehehe... saw you two this morning, Kiba you're quite the lover boy aren't you." He turned red and shouted, "What?!" Kiba's mother said, attempting to embarrass them further, "It was SO cute." Kiba said, "Just cook breakfast already!" His mother said, "Oh... I see, defensive little boy, eh?" A low growl emerged from Kiba's throat. He gave her a glare. Kiba's mom said, "Fine, fine, I'll leave you two, and cook breakfast." Hinata was blushing deeply, originally she thought he was just a teammate, but she now knew she liked him more then that. She couldn't bring herself to say she loved him, but she knew she like him a lot. Kiba, on the other hand, was positive about his feelings. He knew he loved Hinata, and cared for her deeply. He did what he could to please her. If she was hurt, he would make her feel better. Kiba said, "Mom, is breakfast ready?" She responded, "Almost!" He heard a bunch of barking. His mom yelled, "Kiba! Feed the dogs! They're hungry!" Kiba replied, "Okay Mom! Hey, Hinata, want to help me feed the dogs, I think its fun." Hinata said smiling, "Sure." He showed her how to mix the different varying foods, to match each dogs personality. They finished setting up all the dog bowls, Kiba yelled, "Food time!" Severaly dogs came racing like a sudden stampede. Hinata giggled as a small puppy drank from a gigantic dog's bowl. Kiba's mother yelled, "Breakfast is ready! Kiba replied, "Coming! Come on Hinata!" Hinata said, "Sure! I'm hungry anyway." They went inside and sat at the kitchen table. Kiba's mother gave them both rice balls and some leftover beef from dinner. Kiba said smiling, "DO you want some of mine?" Hinata said, "But its yours... It wouldn't be right to take it." Kiba said, "Its okay. If you're the one who's eating it," He grinned. Hinata said, "Okay..." Kiba said, "C'mon! Smile for me!" He made a funny face. Hinata opened her mouth to laugh, Kiba stuck a spoon of rice in her mouth, she gulped it down and started laughing. They both finished their meal. Kiba said, "Mom, we're going out for a walk." She responded, saying, "Sure, honey! Don't do anything naughty while you're gone!" Kiba was walking until he heard what she said, then he fell face first on the floor. He choked out, "M-m-mom... why would I do that..." Hinata helped him up. Kiba brushed himself off and said, "C'mon Hinata, lets go." Hinata nodded and followed him. Kiba took her to his favorite place. It was a green meadow(The one he was at in the beginning of the story.). Hinata said, "It really is pretty here."



Kabuto hid in the trees, waiting for the right moment. Orochimaru was right, love really did make people so vulnerable and stupid. Kabuto looked at them again, "Mutual affections? Pft... sounds more like love, too many difficult words." Kabuto smirked. He knew what he was going to do, he would touch her Shiatsu sleeping spot, he'd touch the boy's too then there would be less trouble in the future. Then, he would touch certain pressure points to stop her flow of chakra, paralyzing her, then he could take her to Orochimaru, this would be easy, but he had to wait for the right moment. He knew this boy had a strong sense of smell so he wouldn't be caught off guard easily. He was staying at a far distance, but the two were still visible. "How can I cut off my smell... I know." He jumped to the ground silently. Taking a daffodil, he gently pulled it apart. He took the the pollen inside and sprinkled it in the air. The smell was everywher now. If the pollen was still inside the flowers, the scent would only be near the flowers. Kiba wouldn't be able to smell Kabuto anymore. Kabuto watched, and waited.

Kiba said, "This is my favorite place, I go here all the time to think." Hinata smiled, she sat down on the warm grass. Kiba followed. Hinata said, "Kiba, why do you love me?" Kiba turned red, he started fidgeting with his thumbs like Hinata had many years ago. He said, "I guess... I love you because... you are caring, sensitive, you never try to hurt my feelings, you are beautiful, I guess... I never want you to change. I remember a long time ago, during the Chuunin exam, you had to fight against Neji, he made fun of you, he hurt your feelings... I was so angry. Even if you didn't beat him, I still think you're a great ninja. A long time ago, I was so sad, you never acknowledged my feelings, you were always chasing off after Naruto. I was jealous. I wanted to be in Naruto's place. So you could like me, l=just as you did Naruto, but you didn't, so I suffered. So now I ask you, Hinata Hyuga, do you love me?"

Kabuto said to himself, "Now."

Kiba passed out on the grass. When he woke up, Hinata was gone.