Kiss Goodnight
Hyuuga Hinata sighed as she lay in bed. Her lavender eyes drifted around her old room in the Hyuuga Compound. She sat up and looked at the clock. '8:00 A.M'. Hyuuga Hinata sighed wearily. She had been up until 8 in the morning. Neiji Hyuuga popped his head in. "Hinata-sama, breakfast is ready." Hinata smiled weakly at him.
"Thank you Neiji-ni-san. I'll be out in a moment." He nodded and slipped out quietly. Hinata brushed away the tears trying to escape her eyes before getting up and going into the washroom.
Hinata came back out and changed into her normal outfit which consisted of tight dark blue cotton pants that was long on one leg, and very short on the other. A white leather belt with stylish weapon pouches adorned her waist. The belt had drooped low on one side. Hinata's top was a dark purple halter top that dipped low in the back, also showing some of her stomach. She then put a thin beige jacket over that, keeping it unbuttoned. Hinata wore black flip flops. She finished attatching her weapon pouch to her longer pant leg and walked out of her room, where many branch members bowed to her. Hinata soon appeared in the dining hall and everyone looked at her. She merely smiled and took her seat beside Hyuuga Hiashi, her father.
Hinata felt a comforting hand on her shoulder, and looked up to see Neiji looking worriedly at her. She smiled and waved his hand off. He hesitated for a minute, but sighed and went back to his breakfast. Hinata began to eat, ignoring some of the looks Neiji and Hiashi were giving her. After she finished, Hinata excused herself and walked back to her room. There she plopped down onto her bed and sighed wearily again.
After a few minutes, someone knocked on her door. Hinata sat up. "Come in." Her soft voice called out. The door slid open to reveal Neiji. Hinata smiled and gestured for him to come in. He did so and sat on a chair. Hinata cupped her hands in her lap and forced a smile at him. "What brings you here Niji-ni-san?" Hinata asked him, already knowing the answer.
"Something is troubling you, isn't it Hinata-sama?" Neiji asked her. Hinata stiffened visibly.
"What makes you say that?" She asked. Neiji sighed and sat up.
"Well let's see. You ran back here in the middle of the night, tears running down your face might I add, when you should be at your apartment after Naruto-san dropped you off from your late night date yesterday." He answered. Hinata sighed and dropped her head.
"Sometimes I wish you weren't the Hyuuga genius." Hinata murmured. Neiji didn't react. Hinata looked up straight at her cousin. "I will tell you what happened as long as you promise not to do anything. This is my problem. I have to solve it alone." Neiji nodded in agreement. Hinata sighed and began her story.
Flashback
Hinata was waiting for Naruto near the centre of Konoha. It was near midnight. Naruto had wanted to show her something tonight, but Hinata didn't know what. She waited patiently for Naruto, knowing he was probably late. Someone then came out of the shadows.
"Naruto-kun!" Hinata called happily. Her smile faded as soon as it had appeared. It wasn't Naruto. It was just one of her fan boys, Rikuyo Hagemata. Hinata sighed.
"Did you need something Hagemata-san?" Hinata asked him politely. Rikuyo walked up to her, wringing his hands nervously. He was hesitating. "I don't mean to be rude, Hagemata-san, but Naruto-kun is going to be here any second now, I would appreciate it if you would please tell me what you're going to tell me quickly." Hinata said. Rikuyo gulped.
"I won't lose to him!" He shouted. Hinata tilted her head in confusion.
"I beg your pardon?" She asked. Rikuyo took both her hands in his. Hinata tensed.
"I won't lose your love to him!" Rikuyo cried. "No matter what it takes, I'll make you mine!" He finished, before enveloping Hinata in an extremely uncomfortable kiss. She tried to shout, but her voice was muffled by his lips. She closed her eyes tightly and using her hands, which were trapped between their chests, she pushed him away. Her nose hurt. He obviously didn't know how to kiss someone. She heard her name being called, and she turned around devestated by what, or who, she saw.
Naruto.
'Shit.' Hinata cursed in her mind. She took a step towards Naruto. "Naruto-kun it's not what you think!" She cried. Naruto shook his head.
"Clearly you don't want to be with me anymore. This is more than enough proof." He choked out hoarsely.
"No! Naruto please! You have to listen to me!" Hinata cried.
"There is nothing to listen to Hinata!" He shouted, hurt evident in his voice.
"But Naruto-kun!" She asked him. Naruto's hands shook.
"No!" He shouted.
"Naruto," Hinata cried. Naruto growled. They were close to each other now. "I just want you to listen to me!" She finished. He didn't respond. "Naruto!" Hinata cried again, before something rough connected with her right cheek as her face turned sharply to the right. Tears drifted to her eyes and she slowly looked towards the blonde-haired 18 year old. Her right hand touched the slap mark on her cheek.
Naruto's eyes were wide as he looked from his hand, to her. Her body shook uncontrollably. "Hinata-" Naruto started. Hinata let out a heartbroken cry and pushed Naruto aside, running in the direction of the Hyuuga Compound. Naruto had a key to her apartment, and right now she didn't really want to get a visit from him.
End Flashback
Hinata had tears streaming down her face now. She looked towards Neiji and saw his fists clenched together, shaking slightly. "Hinata." He forced out. She almost gasped when he didn't add the suffix. "Are you positive you don't want me to help you? Because I would love to beat that idiots head in right now." He growled. Hinata sniffled and brushed her tears away even though more tears came.
"It's okay Neiji-ni-san. I've decided that I'm going to b-break up with Naruto-kun. I'm not going to see him anymore. I won't talk to him. I won't have anything to do with him." Hinata choked out. Neiji looked surprised.
"Hinata-sama, are you sure?" He asked. Hinata nodded, not trusting her voice.
Neiji sighed and nodded. "If that is what you wish, then I will respect your decision." He said. Neiji looked at her one last time, before disappearing out the door. As soon as the door closed, Hinata burst out in tears, her body shaking like never before. She let out an angry cry and tore the golden locket from her neck, throwing it against the wall on the other side of the room. She was standing, her legs shaking as she doubled up and cried on the floor.
The locket landed with a small 'thump' on the ground. It had opened and on the inside, was a small picture of Naruto and Hinata, when they first started dating. Engraved on the opposite side it said, 'Together Forever'.
Neiji growled loudly as he stalked out of Hinatas room. 'I swear to the heavens. Naruto-san you are going to die.' Neiji thought, walking out of the Hyuuga Compound and towards Naruto's apartment. Neiji no longer cared for Hinata's words. He was going to beat that bastards head in no matter what. Neiji soon arrived at Naruto's new apartment. He didn't even bother knocking. The door blasted open, splinters flying everywhere. Neiji immediately spotted Naruto sulking on the couch, his byakugan activated.
Naruto didn't even budge. "I reckon Hinata told you what happened." Naruto's empty voice called out. Neiji's temper didn't fade, or even drop slightly.
"You bastard. How dare you strike Hinata-sama! If you don't know, she's at the Hyuuga Compound in her room crying her eyes out for you. And it's just because your too much of a stubborn jackass to even listen to what she's saying!" Neiji roared. Naruto remained emotionless, still not budging.
Neiji dashed over in front of Naruto and fisted the collar of Naruto's shirt, rearing his hand back to punch the former loud-mouthed ninja. "Anything that happens between Hinata and I stay our business. You have no right to interfere." Naruto said. Neiji growled and shook Naruto as hard as he could.
"I was appointed Hinata-sama's guardian when we were younger. Anything that affects her physically and emotionally is as sure as hell my business as it is yours." Neiji spat out. Naruto said nothing.
"I swear to whoever the hell is watching us Naruto. You are going to die when I'm done with you." Neiji said lowly.
"You'd better not, because look who's standing at the doorway." Naruto said, looking back. Hyuuga Hinata stood there, something clenched in a fist in her hand. Naruto's heart broke at her tear-stained face. He hated being the one to make her cry. Nevertheless, she had broken his heart too. It was only fair.
Neiji immediately dropped Naruto. "Hinata-sama!" Neiji cried, surprised. Hinata nodded in his direction, acknowledging he was there. She walked past the remains of the door, taking confident steps. She appeared in front of Naruto's crouched form. He looked up from the ground, meeting her eyes. Time seemed to stop when their eyes met. But Hinata broke free by closing her pale lavender orbs. Her strong, but gentle voice filled the silent apartment.
"I think we should not see each other anymore, Naruto-san."
Her words flood his head like a tsunami. Inside he was calling out to Hinata, begging her not to end it, saying he would listen to whatever she had to say. But his stubborn nature, overloaded pride, and gigantic ego won over. Standing up, he nodded his head. "Very well. If that is what it takes." Naruto said, voice unfeeling. He was acting very mature for Naruto.
Hinata nodded and presented him with the golden locket. 'The locket I gave her. When we went out on our first date...' Hinata's voice broke into his thoughts.
"I took the picture out. You can give it to your next girlfriend." Hinata spoke gently. Naruto looked at her face, then the locket. His hand seemed extremely large compared to her petite one. Naruto lifted the locket from her palm and brought it up to his face to look at it. He blinked slowly and then stowed it away in a pouch on his vest. He nodded to her.
"Thanks."
Hinata shook her head in return. "No problem." She then turned to Neiji. "Neiji-ni-san, shall we go?" She asked him. Neiji jumped a little at her emotionless voice and eyes, but quickly composed himself and nodded.
"Of course." Hinata stepped out the door, not one glance sent back in Naruto's direction. Neiji began to leave after her, but turned his head back to Naruto, looking at his emotionless face and eyes one last time before stepping out the door after Hinata.
Weeks passed by. Naruto and Hinata had not seen or spoken to each other once in those past weeks. Both were depressed, but masking it with a happy facade. No matter how convincing it looked though, their friends and family could see right through it, though none dare ask about it. Naruto had been slacking on his missions, as was Hinata.
The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, sighed as she sat at her desk. Her hands were clutching her head. "Damnit!" She cried, grabbing a paperweight and sending it flying through a wall. It soared though the wall and landed on one unlucky womans head. Tsunade groaned and plopped back down on her seat. This whole Naruto/Hinata predicament was forcing her to do something. Someone knocked on the door. "Come in." The Fifth Hokage shouted wearily.
Haruno Sakura smiled lightly as she stepped into the room and closed the door behind her. "Hello, Tsunade-sama." Sakura greeted. Tsunade nodded her head at Sakura, greeting her apprentice silently. Sakura walked forward and sat down in one of the provided chairs. "I'm pretty sure you're aware of Naruto and Hinata." Sakura asked, more of a statement than a question. Tsunade groaned and slammed her head on the desk. Sakura smiled. "I think I may have a solution for you." Her head snapped up to look at her apprentice. Sakura's already large smile grew.
"Konoha Talent Show."
Ino read out to Tenten, Sakura, and Hinata. Ino clapped her hands. "Great! Now I get to show off my fashion genius!" Ino cried happily.
"And I'll get to present my awesome weapon skills!" Tenten cried. Both girls jumped happily. Sakura smiled.
"I have a different idea." All three looked at Sakura. "Tenten." She turned to the weapons mistress. "Have you been practicing your drumming?" The tomboy nodded. She then turned to Ino. "Have you been using that bass I gave you?" Ino also nodded. Sakura then turned to Hinata. "We've all heard you sing Hinata. My idea is to play a couple songs for the talent show." Ino screeched happily.
"That's a GREAT idea forehead girl!" Ino complimented her best friend.
"Thanks Ino-Pig!" Sakura said to her best friend.
Soon after that the four best friends all got together at Ino's house, where they all brought their instruments. (Hinata brought a microphone) After they all got set up in Ino's garage, all four sat down on the couch in the garage. The garage door was closed, the lights were on, and drinks were on the table. All their instruments were on the floor, except Hinata's microphone.
"Okay so what kind of songs should we sing?" Sakura asked Hinata. Hinata thought for a moment.
"Well. How about we sing songs on our own feelings and experiences." Hinata suggested.
"Good idea." Tenten said. Hinata blushed.
"Thanks." Sakura snapped her fingers.
"I got it! We each make up our own songs, then give them to Hinata so she can sing them." Sakura said. Everyone nodded in agreement. "My songs will go first, then Ino-pigs, then Tentens and finally Hinatas."
After that, all the girls came together and looked at each others lyrics. Then they made music to go along with the lyrics. After editing it in some places, the girls had their songs together, and the talent show was a week away, so they all decided to practice for 4 days, and the rest of the days was a break for them for working so hard.
During those past weeks they were preparing for the talent show, Sakura bought tickets ahead of time, signed them up and gave Tsunade updates. Sakura mailed letters to Shikamaru, Neiji, and Sasuke with their tickets, asking them to come. Sakura then walked over to Naruto's house. She wanted to ask him personally.
Sakura knocked on his door and heard him shout that the door was open. Sakura twisted the doorknob and pushed. She stepped inside his new apartment and quickly found him in the kitchen, eating some cup ramen. "Hi Sakura!" He shouted cheerily. Sakura smiled back.
"Hi Naruto. I just came to ask you if you wanted to come to the Konoha Talent Show. I'm going to be in it." Sakura added. They started to talk for a bit. She made sure she avoided telling him about Hinata being there.
After a few minutes, she gave him the ticket. "See you there Naruto!" Sakura called over her back, stepping out the door. He bid her goodbye, telling her he'd be there. Sakura walked out of the building and walked to the Hokage Tower. 'Perfect.' She thought.
The time of the Talent Show had come. It had already started and all the boys were where they were. Sakura made sure they were seated in the front row. Sakura's eyes passed to Sasuke, and she blushed. As if sensing her, Sasuke turned his head and looked at her. She squeaked a bit and dashed back inside. If she had stayed out longer, she would have noticed Sasuke smirk.
Sakura walked back to their dressing room. Sakura had made sure they were last. She opened to door. Sakura took a seat at her dressing table and told the others to get ready. It would be a while until they were up, but it was good to start early.
Ino went to Tenten and started brushing her long hair before putting them back into the two buns. She added butterfly clips to the buns. Ino then went to work on her face. She applied leaf green to one side of Tentens eyes and light brown to the other side. Then added mascara and eyeliner. Ino took shimmering lip gloss and used that on Tentens lips. Tenten then got up, grabbed her outfit and went into the washroom. She came back out after a few minutes. Tenten wore brown capris and a grass green tank top with white runners. Her drumming sticks were held by her hands.
Ino was next. Sakura put Ino's hair in her usual high ponytail but added a yellow ribbon. She then used shimmering lip gloss. Sakura used yellow eye shadow and mixed it with orange eye shadow, adding white sparkles to the part beside her eyes. Ino then went into the washroom with her outfit. She came back out wearing an orange hoodie that ended just below her breasts and was unzipped. A yellow tank top was under the hoodie. She wore a light blue mini jean skirt and orange knee-length high heeled boots.
Sakura was next. Ino combed Sakura's short hair, adding a sakura clip to keep the bangs off her face. Her face had pink eye shadow and light pink lip gloss. Sakura then went into the washroom and came back out. Her outfit consisted of a short pink mini skirt and a red tank top which was covered by a pink leather jacket. There were red ankle boots on her feet.
Hinata was then done. Her hair was brushed. There wasn't much to be done with it. Then they added sparkling white eyes shadow to her eyes, also going farther than her eye lids. The eye shadow descended out to the part beside her eyes. Shimmering white lip gloss was applied of her lips. Hinata then changed into her outfit, which was a white halter top that showed her back and stomach, like the one she usually wore. She also wore blue jeans and a white belt drooped on one side. White strappy high heels adorned her feet.
As soon as they were finished fixing mistakes and adjusting their clothing, Tsunade popped her head in the room. "You're on in five." She told them. They nodded and Ino grabbed her bass, Sakura her electric guitar, Tenten her drumming sticks and Hinata her confidence. Sakura adjusted the tune on her guitar like Ino and adjusted the strap so it wouldnt feel uncomfortable and get in the way of her playing. She lay a comforting hand on Hinata's shoulder.
"You'll do great." Sakura said, smiling at her. Hinata nodded her head and smiled happily.
They walked out behind the stage and watched as the curtains closed. Then they all stepped onto the stage as they heard the MCs talking. Some people laughed. Tenten got seated behind her guitars. Sakura and Ino checked their instruments over and adjusted the microphones while Hinata grabbed the cordless microphone from the stand and breathed deeply. They heard one of the MCs say, "Moving on. Please welcome our final act! Celestial Elements!" He cried. The curtains opened and the MCs got off the stage. Hinata didn't see Naruto, but man did he see her!
"G-good evening. We'll be playing songs for you tonight, all based upon our own feelings and experiences. These first 2 are by Sakura, the Celestial Maiden of Spring. This first song is called Driving Blind." Hinata said to the audience. Sakura could swear she saw Sasuke blush when he looked at her. Sakura gestured for the pianist to start. A sweet melody started to play.
Driving Blind by Melissa O'Neil
You held me up when I was down
Said everything without a sound
Yeah you're beautiful
Now you fill me up like a ghost
When you're far away you're always close
Our chain is unbreakable
Whatever happens
Wherever I go
I want you to know
That I'm driving blind
And I'm half alive
Spinning around
When you're not here my feet don't touch the ground
Day and Night
What's lefts not right
I'm upside down
Losing you is turning me inside, turning me inside out
And all the words I might have said
Got twisted up instead and I
I wish you were here tonight
It feels so cold inside this place
So alone, surrounded by your space
I'm empty now
Whatever happens
Wherever I go
I want you to know
That I'm driving blind
And I'm half alive
Spinning around
When you're not here my feet don't touch the ground
Day and Night
What's lefts not right
I'm upside down
Losing you is turning me inside, turning me inside out
If you could see me now
Would you save me
Before I crash to the ground
Can you hear me
And I'm driving blind
Cause I'm half alive
Spinning around
When you're not here
Day and Night
What's lefts not right
I'm upside down
Losing you is turning me inside, turning me inside out
Turning me inside, turning me inside out
Turning me inside out
Everyone clapped when they heard the song finish. "The next song by Sakura is called Safe Place to Hide." The pianist started playing again.
Safe Place To Hide by Melissa O'Neil
I know
That it has been hard for you
It must be killing you
And I can feel
How it pulls at you
It pulls at me too
I would run away to the world I left behind
I will find a way back to you
And when you've got no where to turn
And you're all alone
When your walls are a breakin and yet there's no escaping
I, I'd fly through the night
To get back to your side
I'll be your safe place to hide
I was, always there for you
Always cared for you
And I'm still
Right here guarding you
Watching over you
Though I'm miles away
From the world I left behind
I will find a way back to you
And when you've got no where to turn
And you're all alone
When your walls are a breakin and yet there's no escaping
I, I'd fly through the night
To get back to your side
I'll be your safe place to hide
I'll be there by your side
The safe place that you hide
Cause nothings really changing
I'm just a few more miles away and
When you've got no where to turn
And you're all alone
Your walls are a breakin
Yet there's no escaping
I, I'd fly through the night
To get back to your side
To be your safe place to hide
To be your safe place to hide
Everyone clapped as Hinatas voice trailed off. Sakura snuck a peek at Sasuke, who was looking straight at her. She turned her gaze away quickly, hearing Hinata speak. "Thank you. Those songs were by Sakura. These next 2 songs are by Ino, the Celestial Maiden of Summer. The first song is called I Won't Take You Back." Ino started strumming her bass, quickly followed by Sakura.
I Won't Take You Back By Melissa O'Neil
I saw you hanging on Saturday night
You didn't even know I was there
Holding her hand in the parking lot
I know I shouldn't have care
I wanna feel loved for a minute
Don't wanna be taken to the limit
But it feels like you keep pushing me there
Don't think that you're better than that
Don't even think you're the only one on my map
I know it's cool when you're there
If you're playing a game then I swear
In a heartbeat
I won't take you back
I won't take you back
Don't think I can't see it
When you're looking at her
It doesn't take a genius to know
That I wanna feel loved when I'm around you
Wouldn't give up unless I found you
In the arms of someone else
Don't think that you're better than that
Don't even think you're the only one on my map
I know it's cool when you're there
If you're playing a game then I swear
In a heartbeat
I won't take you back
Even if you're begging on your knees
I'm not the kind of girl to be that weak
Don't think I'm kidding
(It feels like you keep pushing me there)
Don't think that you're better than that
Don't even think you're the only one on my map
I know it's cool when you're there
If you're playing a game then I swear
In a heartbeat
Don't think that you're better than that
Don't even think you're the only one on my map
I know it's cool when you're there
If you're playing a game then I swear
In a heartbeat
I won't take you back
Hinata finished the song. Everyone began clapping again. Hinata waited until the applause stopped before speaking again. "This second song is called Original Girl." Ino began to play.
Original Girl by Melissa O'Neil
An ordinary girl in a boring world
Is that what you're looking for
A girl who follows trends
Dresses like her friends
Who'd do anything to fit in
So you measure me cause you need to be
Sure I'll look good on your arm
I'm not a doll
Not packaged at all
What are you looking for
I was trying be myself
All you want is someone else
An unoriginal girl
What you get is what you see
All you're gonna get from me
Is an original girl
Im a quirky girl in an offbeat world
I'm up close and personal
I do the weirdest things
I'm not too shy to sing
So la la la la la la
I got my own ideas
Unique smile
My own things that give me style
No warranty can you handle that
Cause you know you can't take me back
I was trying be myself
All you want is someone else
An unoriginal girl
What you get is what you see
All you're gonna get from me
Is an original girl
I think you watch too much TV
Cause you got no idea what a girls supposed to be
And I'm gonna be myself
I was trying be myself
All you want is someone else
An unoriginal girl
What you get is what you see
All you're gonna get from me
Is an original girl
The song finished and everyone clapped loudly. "The next 2 songs are by Tenten, the Celestial Maiden of Fall. The first song is called Let it Go." Sakura strummed her guitar.
Let it go by Melissa O'Neil
Tonight I'm reaching out to you
Cause i can feel the pain your going through
As if i feel you, from miles away
And everything around you's turned to gray
Don't you wonder
Where your colors have gone
Take a look outside
Come on
Take what's bringing you down
Let it go let it go let it go
Who's hurting you now
Let it go let it go let it go
Don't take it down with you
Cause you don't really have a clue
Let it go let it go let it go
There's a place that i go running to
A space inside of me inside of you
It's where i feel I'm not alone
And everybody stumbles don't you know
You're a wonder
You're a miracle you see
It's no mystery to me
Come on
Take what's bringing you down
Let it go let it go let it go
Who's hurting you now
Let it go let it go let it go
Don't take it down with you
Cause you don't really have a clue
Let it go let it go let it go
Look around you
It's amazing
Everything you see
Every morning that you wake
There is no such thing as an ordinary day
Let it go let it go let it go
Take what's bringing you down
Let it go let it go let it go
Who's hurting you now
Let it go let it go let it go
Don't take it down with you
Cause you don't really have a clue
Let it go let it go let it go
Let it go let it go let it go
Hinata ended the song and waited for the clapping to end until she announced the next one. "The second song is called Just like January." Sakura started to strum her guitar again.
Just like January By Melissa O'Neil
Put all the past in a box and seal it with shrink wrap
Send it away to a place you'll never go
Smash all the glass that is keeping you trapped in a bottle
Take your first cold breath of hope
Oh Oh
Starting, Over, Again oh
I know there's something waitin
And I'm changing
Just like January
I'll start, Over, Again, oh
Just when I thought I faded
You saved me
Just like January
Trash everything that has ever crashed your system
Forget all the days that you've ever cried for help
Shelf all the words that have ever been used against you
Take the time to trust yourself
Oh Oh
Starting, Over, Again oh
I know there's something waitin
And I'm changing
Just like January
I'll start, Over, Again, oh
Just when I thought I faded
You saved me
And I'm changing
January
And I don't know what's comin
Or what lies ahead for me
Just when I thought I faded
You saved me
Starting, Over, Again oh
I know there's something waitin
And I'm changing
Just like January
I'll start, Over, Again, oh
Just when I thought I faded
You saved me
Just like January
Starting, Over, Again oh
I know there's something waitin
And I'm changing
Just like January
I'll start, Over, Again, oh
Just when I thought I faded
You saved me
Just like January
The song ended and the audience clapped. "The next five songs are by me, Hinata, The Celestial Maiden of Winter. The first song is called Alive." Sakura strummed her guitar.
Alive by Melissa O'Neil
Stuck in a world
No longer turnin
Always the girl
Waiting for something
Too many days
Walkin round sleepin
Open my eyes
I'm tired of dreamin
I wanna run with a reckless emotion
Find out if love is the size of an ocean
Even if i crash down and burn out
At least I'm gonna know what it's like
To feel alive
Sun on my face
Lights of a city
Maybe in love
Or just learnin to be
On my two feet
I can only imagine
I'll say the words
And believe it'll happen
I wanna run with a reckless emotion
Find out if love is the size of an ocean
Even if i crash down and burn out
At least I'm gonna know what it's like
To feel alive
They think they know me
But how can they know me
I'm getting to know myself
I'm finally ready
To be somebody
With a story to tell
I wanna run with a reckless emotion
Find out if love is the size of an ocean
Even if i crash down and burn out
At least I'm gonna know what it's like
I wanna feel 'til my heart breaks wide open
I wana blaze like a fire that's blowin
Even if i crash down and burn out
At least Im gonna know what it's like
To feel alive (Oh I feel alive)
The audience clapped and Hinata smiled. "The second song is called String Me Along. It's dedicated to my father, Hyuuga Hiashi. It's about my feelings when I was younger." Hinata explained before the music started.
String Me Along
I took me chances
I knew that you were trouble
But you're like a magnet
When you get closer you pull me on
You said we'll never go wrong
A promise you can't keep
Today my memories so long
Long gone
(Could it be that)
I'm better off on my own
Then you kick and you scream and you break me
I'm thinking its time that im gone
Then you push and you pull and you string me along
You play these waiting games
But im finally trying to stake my claim with you
I'm so tired of holding on
When you. String Me Along
I might get stuck in
This tangled web you're weavin
I'm like your puppet
But you're stranglin my breathin
You said be patient with me
But to be honest I can't hang
Today these chains don't fit me and
I'm not gonna play in your game
(Could it be that)
I'm better off on my own
But you kick and you scream and you break me
I'm thinking its time that im gone
But you push and you pull and you string me along
You keep on playing games
But im finally trying to break away from you
I'm so tired of holding on
When you. String Me Along
A broken heart a broken promise
That's all you leave behind for me
Lookin up to you i lost focus
Now I'll bring it back where it used to be
You make it so hard to do it
And I know you don't want me to leave
Oh no no no
So you kick and you scream and you push
And you pull and you
String Me Along
(Could it be that)
I'm better off on my own
But you kick and you scream and you break me
I'm thinking its time that im gone
But you push and you pull and you string me along
You keep on playing games
But im finally trying to break away from you
I'm so tired of holding on
When you.
String Me Along
Hinata met the eyes of her father, who had a solemn look on his face. He met her eyes and she smiled softly at him, telling him silently it was okay. "The third song is called Speechless."
Speechless by Melissa O'Neil
I find I get lost for words around you
Overwhelmed by your presence
I feel the same, I hear the words you won't say
Echo through your eyes
Nothing more for me to say
Silence understand some things
What is meant to be will be
Sometime It's the words we don't say that get in the way
Time will break down the walls that we've built between us
I won't ever be speechless
This feeling take me just like a painted sky
How do I describe all these colours inside
Nothing left for me to say anyway
Sometimes its the words we don't say that get in the way
Time will break down the walls that we've built
Sometimes its the words we don't say that get in the way
Time will break down the walls that we've built between us
I wanna know you inside out
I wanna know you without a doubt
And though we're shy
Would it be easier just to say goodbye
I want to learn to read your mind
I want to say the words but my tongue gets tied
And don't feel shy would it be easier just to say goodbye
I find I get lost for words around you
Overwhelmed by your presence
Sometimes its the words we don't say that get in the way
Time will break down the walls that we've built
Sometimes its the words we don't say that get in the way
Time will break down the walls that we've built between us
I won't ever be
(Won't ever be)
I won't ever be
Speechless
Hinata bowed. "The next song is called Outside Looking In." The music began to play and Hinata brought the microphone to her mouth.
Outside Looking In by Melissa O'Neil
Tell me what are you hiding under the stairs
Tell me what's in your closet, what's got you scared
Cause I've come so far
To know who you are
And you always leave me waitin
I'm so tired of standin
Here at your door
It's not what I wanted I want more
I wish I knew what was inside
But I've always been
On the outside looking in
Feels like I've known you forever
But what do I know
You never answer my questions
Only the door
So I wait for you
To show me who you are
But I'm still waitin
I'm so tired of standin
Here at your door
It's not what I wanted I want more
I wish I knew what was inside
But I've always been
On the outside looking in
Do your secrets keep you warm at night
Or do they keep you lonely
Do the brick walls keep you safe from harm
Is that why you won't get to know me
I'm so tired of standin
Here at your door
It's not what I wanted I want more
I wish I knew what was inside
But I've always been
On the outside looking in
Hinata finished the song to hear clapping. She smiled at the crowd. "The final and last song is called Kiss Goodnight. It's dedicated to Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto-kun, I hope you're listening." Hinata spoke softly into the microphone.
Kiss Goodnight by Melissa O'Neil
La la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la
I'm not gonna sleep 'til 8 in the morning
Way to many thoughts in my head
I could lie awake and drive myself crazy
Or go back to see you instead
It's late at night we had a fight
And I can't sleep it's not alright
I've gotta go by your place
So we can make up face to face
Cause i know that nothings right 'til
I get my kiss goodnight
Over thinking rehearsing my line
Tryin to figure out what to say
I missed a few stop signs its 3 in the morning
And I don't really care who's to blame
Cause things we said stuck in my head
It's time we put this thing to bed
I've gotta go by your place
So we can make up face to face
Cause i know that nothings right 'til
I get my kiss goodnight
Its a little thing with you and me
But it means everything
Its all i need to find my peace of mind
And dream...
I've gotta go by your place
So we can make up face to face
Cause i know that nothings right 'til
I get my kiss goodnight
La la la la la la la la
The song ended. Everyone gasped when they saw tears running down Hinata's face. She clutched the microphone so tightly her knuckles were turning white. Tenten began to get up from her seat, but Sakura pushed her back, gesturing to the blonde-haired 18-year old jumping on the stage. The entire Konoha population was silent, the only thing heard was the sobbing of a young woman and the thumping of a blonde-haired mans boots.
Hinata looked when she saw a shadow loom over her. Hinata gasped, dropping the microphone, which landed with a loud clank. She looked up into the face of Uzumaki Naruto. He grinned at her as she widened her eyes. His hands went to her shoulders and he leaned in while she tilted her head up to look at him. Their lips met in a gentle and sweet kiss. Everyone was crying, cheering or catcalling, including Hinata's fanboys.
They finally pulled apart and blushed when they saw people looking at them and clapping. Shikamaru, Sasuke, and Neiji were already up on the stage. Sasuke smirked from his position beside Sakura. "About time dobe." Sasuke said. Naruto smirked back.
"You too bastard." Sakura blushed and snuggled further into Sasuke's chest.
"Hey! Don't forget about us!" Ino called out. Shikamaru sighed.
"How troublesome." He muttered. Ino whacked him upside in the head.
"Shut up Shikamaru!" Ino shouted at him. Shikamaru merely grinned and grabbed Ino, dipping her and capturing her lips in a kiss, which she gladly returned.
"That was great!" Tenten cried happily when Shikamaru and Ino finally broke apart. Neiji was walking beside her, a small smile gracing his lips. "We did awesome! Did you hear me play, Neiji-kun? How was I?" Tenten asked excitedly. Neiji looked at her.
"Yes I did hear you play, and you were excellent." He praised her. Tenten beamed. Neiji chuckled and grabbed her, kissing her. Sakura giggled. Sasuke looked at Sakura. She leaned into his chest. He tilted her head up to meet his eyes and kissed her softly. She responded by wrapping her arms around him. They heard Naruto cat call.
Naruto narrowed his eyes as he saw Rikuyo. Hinata noticed him too, as did everyone else. Naruto started to take a step towards him, but Hinata stopped him. Her eyes told him to let her handle it. She walked towards Rikuyo, putting on a sweet smile. Rikuyo smiled back. Her hand lifted, and Rikuyo though she was going to hug him so he closed his eyes. Suddenly something collided with his cheek. It was so powerful, he ended up on the floor. He touched his reddened cheek and looked at Hinata, who was looking down at him coldly. "That, Hagemata-san, was for forcing yourself upon a woman without her consent. Consider this a lesson. To all of you. Don't try to win the heart of a woman or a man who doesn't want it." Hinata said into the microphone, refering to all the fan boys and fan girls. She smiled again and dropped the microphone on the ground, walking back to Naruto.
Everyone started cheering as Naruto smiled at her, and kissed her hard, as to erase all traces of Rikuyo's unwanted and extremely uncomfortable kiss. They broke apart and Naruto reached into his pocket, pulling out the golden locket he gave her. She gasped and smiled. He opened it and she saw a picture of both of them, together. He must've kept a spare picture. He helped her put it on, and she touched it delicately after he was done. She smiled happily and turned around in his arms, both kissing as everyone cheered again.
Epilogue
Clapping was heard at the center of Konoha, where the Celestial Elements stood up on the stage. All four bowed deeply. Four men ran out from backstage.
"Thank you everyone! Once again, give it up for the Celestial Elements!" Naruto cried cheerfully. People started to cheer. "Now if you could please quiet down for a moment. I have something to say." Naruto said. They all did. After all, you don't want to anger a 24 year old Hokage. Naruto looked back at Sasuke, who gave him a nod. Sakura was holding their 3 year old girl, who was named Sakuya. Naruto then looked back to Neiji and Tenten, his fiance. Neiji nodded also and Tenten smiled at him. He then turned to Ino and Shikamaru. Shikamaru smirked and Ino gave him a thumbs up, her other hand rubbing her stomach, which held the growing reward of their love. Naruto turned back to the crowd, his arm wrapped around Hinata's waist. He placed the microphone on the stand and turned to Hinata.
"Hinata. We've been together for so long. But, there's only so much I can take being your boyfriend." Hinata looked at him, tears filling her eyes. "You're are the most beautiful woman I have ever laid eyes on. Your intelligent, caring and kind, gorgeous, and one hell of a kunoichi. This is why I would love nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with you. Hinata," Naruto got down on one knee as he reached into his pocket. "Will you marry me?" He whipped out a diamond ring. It was shaped in a heart and smaller diamonds surrounded it. Engraved on the inside was 'For All Of Eternity'. Hinata covered her mouth with her hands, tears running freely down her face.
"Yes. Yes! YES!" She cried happily, launching herself into his arms. Naruto grinned happily and slipped the ring onto her finger. He lifted both of them up and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her waist while she wrapped her arms around his neck. Everyone clapped and people could hear the 5th Hokage(Tsunade) crying loudly. The two lovers broke apart and looked into each others eyes.
"Together Forever."
"For All Of Eternity."
A/N Just something that popped into my head when I was listening to Kiss Goodnight by Melissa O'Neil. Originally I was just going to use that song, but I thought, 'Ah what the heck. I'll use all of them.' Sometimes I wonder is Melissa O'Neil watches Naruto and is a fanof NaruHina and SasuSaku or something. The songs suit them almost perfectly! Oh I almost forgot.
Disclaimer: In NO way do I own Naruto. Although I wish I did so I could make NaruHina and maybe other couples canon pairings. Oh and I don't own Melissa O'Neil's songs either. But I do like them.
There is one good thought though. THE PLOT IS MY IDEA! But Melissa O'Neil's song inspired it. But still, THE PLOT IS MY IDEA! Anyway, please R&R and I'll see you in my next fanfic! Sayonara!
