Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, it belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. I only own the plot.

Pairing: Naruto X Hinata ;p

Another short fic…I'm just trying to test things out. I hope it'll work out nicely…anyhow…

Please review! I really need to know what you guys think of it. Also, it really motivate me into writing. Thank you!

They Never Knew

They see each other from time to time, here and there.
One is always too shy to speak.
One is always too oblivious to notice.

They try their hardest to get acknowledged.
One becomes a loud mouth, wanting to be the strongest.
One becomes a quiet girl, wanting to surpass herself.

They practice alone in the same training area.
One goes in the morning.
One goes in the evening.

They visit the same hospital to check up on their injured team-mates.
One exits to the left, heading toward the Hyuuga mansion.
One exits to the right, heading toward his apartment.

They eat lunch at the same time.
One goes to the Ichiraku Ramen next to the sushi bar.
One goes to the sushi bar right next to Ichiraku Ramen.

They have a great future.
One will be the most radical heir to the most powerful clan.
One will be the greatest Hokage in history.

So many similarities, yet so different…
So close to each other, yet so far….
So many chances, yet all are wasted…

They could have a better future together.
But they'd never considered the possibility.
What is even sadder is that…
They don't even know what they'd missed.

They never noticed…


The journey of a thousand mile must begin with a single step. Luo Tzu
Sometimes…taking the first step is the most difficult thing to do…
Your destiny is in your hands…
Grasp it Hinata…before it's too late!

Dedicated to all the people who did the thing I didn't do—take initiative.