Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or any of the characters involved in the show. But be honest, who DOES want to own Naruto? He's a pain!
"Another Class B-mission?" Naruto whined, "When are they going to realize we're real ninja now. We can handle higher missions easy! Believe it!"
Everyone groaned as Naruto ranted on about how he was going to be the next hokage. They had heard it so many times before; they could barely sleep without Naruto screeching it in their heads.
"Be grateful Naruto." Sakura scolded, "We used to have missions much lower than B's."
Naruto said nothing to her, but turned to his sensei and smiled.
"So, Kakashi-sensei, what's our mission this time?"
"Yes, what is our mission, sensei?" Sakura added.
Kakashi rested his hand on the nape of his neck, and settled his one eye on Team 7. Sasuke had said nothing the whole time, but you could easily tell he was just as curious. Kakashi smiled slightly.
"Well," he started, "As you can imagine, a class B-mission is no easy task--"
"Yes, but what is it?" Naruto interrupted, fidgeting with his ninja band.
There wasn't a day that went by that Naruto didn't find himself admiring it as it rested in his short blonde hair.
"Naruto. Don't interrupt." Sasuke warned.
His patience with Naruto was growing thin. Sometimes he wondered how he even made it this far, since he was definitely that blue-eyed idiot's superior. Then again, Naruto was full of surprises, maybe there was an actual ninja in that orange jumper somewhere.
Kakashi nodded before speaking again.
"Thank you Sasuke. Now, as I was saying…"
Just then, a group walked in on them, and Kakashi and the other three stared at the intruders.
"Hinata! What are you doing here?"
Hinata's blank eyes stared at Naruto from under her dark-blue bangs, but she said nothing in reply. Naruto stared back at her for a moment, then turned to his jounin teacher.
"What're they doing here?"
Kakashi raised his finger in a matter-of-fact way.
"Well…"
"Wait a minute, there's only two of you." Sakura interjected.
Kakashi sighed. What was the use?
A boy with two red stripes on his face stepped forward, eyes flashing under his messy black hair. They immediately knew him as Kiba.
"The other kid got sick. He can't come along for the ride."
Sasuke rolled his eyes but said nothing. Sakura turned back to Kakashi.
"But where exactly are we going?"
Kakashi paused, not wanting to be interrupted once more, but when he finally decided he had everyone's attention, he began again.
"Let's just say we're guarding something."
Naruto's yellow eyebrow arched.
"Guarding what sensei?"
Kakashi stared at them all with his one eye, straigtening his gloves and erecting his body. He relished in everyone's impatience, but it was only right they wait after so many interruptions. Finally, he smiled.
"Alright. I think you guys should know. We're protecting a man called Kazimoto."
Everyone gasped; their eyes widened. They all froze in their spots. All of them reacted in shock, except for Naruto of course.
"Kazimoto?" he asked, "Who's that?"
Sakura's teal eyes settled over to him.
"NARUTO! You can't be serious?"
Naruto looked at all the stunned faces, confused.
"I am serious! Who is he?"
Sasuke balled his fist and slammed it into the ground.
"Naruto, you clueless loser, Kazimoto is only one of the deadliest ninja assassins to ever walk the planet."
"He's killed jounin from every tribe, leaving barely any evidence to pin him." Sakura added.
Kakashi wagged a finger at Sasuke, "Watch your temper Sasuke."
Naruto's ice blue eyes became as big as saucers.
"Wait!" Naruto whispered in awe, "If this guy is such a big-shot then why does he need US to protect him?"
All five children turned to Kakashi.
"Well isn't it obvious?" Kakashi questioned, his eyebrow melting into his silver hairline, "If you're a big time assassin, everyone is going to be after you."
Sakura paused.
"But Kakashi-sensei, shouldn't this be an A-mission?"
Kakashi kneaded his forehead with his hands.
"Once again, the man is a big-time assassin. Though everyone wants to kill him, no one is really stupid enough to mess with him."
Naruto scratched his head, desperately trying to figure out what was going on. Then he raised his hand.
"Yes, Naruto?" Kakashi acknowledged with exasperation.
"If no one wants to really mess with him, then why does he need bodyguards?"
"Just incase any of them is as stupid as you Naruto." Kiba snarled.
Hinata shot him a nasty look, but quickly went back to her stoic state, hoping no one noticed her actions. She fingered with her tan coat, twisting the sleeves around her ring finger, and unwinding it to do it once more. The group continued to deliberate, discuss the task ahead, but Hinata-chan hadn't uttered a single word. She observed everything they did, especially Naruto, who had grown tired of their discussion and began to balance himself on his head.
Hinata smiled slightly, bowing her head so no one could see her.
"Oh Naruto-kun," she thought, "How do you always keep so hyper and positive?"
Kakashi interrupted her thoughts.
"Hinata. You haven't spoken this whole time. Is something wrong?"
She peeled her eyes from Naruto quickly to gaze over at Kakashi. His black eye stood steadfast on the girl, almost like seeing straight through her. Hinata quickly shook her head then cast her gaze to the floor again. Curse her shy demeanor.
"She's always like that." Kiba explained, then tried to usher them back to the mission at hand.
Naruto stared over at Hinata, his eyes squinty, and customary confused look on his face. She felt as if his cold blue eyes were burning a hole in her skin, and her skin felt like it was flaming from his very glance. She walked over to the door.
"I need air." She quickly whispered, and stepped out before anyone could protest.
She could faintly hear Sakura yelling at Naruto about scaring Hinata away. Only half of that was true…
Hinata sat down on the porch steps, letting the breeze cool down her heated skin. She wasn't concerned about the mission, not in the least bit. Her main concern lied in being in the same group with Naruto.
"Hinata?"
She slowly turned around to meet eyes with Naruto. She froze, and then quickly looked away. Naruto lifted out a hand, but let it drop to his side, instead taking a seat next to her.
"Sakura told me to come out and apologize for staring at you. It's just you were so quiet. What's your deal anyway?"
What's your deal anyway?
The words stung like he had actually reached out to hit her. How could she explain how lonely she felt, how desperately she wanted him.
Hinata looked up at him, but dared not meet his peering gaze.
"I'm fine. I think I'm just picking up a bug is all. Just needed some air."
Naruto stared blankly at her, then smiled broadly.
"I know just what'll get you feeling better in no time!"
Naruto dug deep into the pockets of his bright orange jumper, biting his bottom lip as he searched.
"AH HA!"
He smiled at her, pulling out a small carton and handing it to her. She stared at it, then smiled, removing it from his grasp.
"Ramen. How thoughtful."
Naruto smiled goofily, rubbing at the back of his head with his hand.
"Aw it was nothing. You're going to have to feel at your best if you want to work on this B-mission as a team."
Hinata smiled at him, and then squeezed the ramen carton to her stomach.
"I'll eat it later."
"Ahem."
The two turned to face the door. Kiba smiled mischievously back at them.
"I hate to break up this little love fest, but we've got work to do."
Hinata flushed slightly, her eyes cast to the ground. Naruto jumped to his feet.
"WHAT! You don't know what you're talking about! I was just trying to make her feel better! Why don't you come say that to my face?"
Kiba snorted then walked back inside, while a steamed Naruto dashed in after him.
Hinata rose to her feet still clinging the ramen carton.
Oh Naruto.
Calmly, she walked inside after them.
This, is going to be an interesting mission.
A/N: Um. First Naruto fanfic. I'd like to thank a friend (Moroi Tama no Kaosu) for helping me get the idea. So anyway, R&R and help me improve myself k? Because I DEF. Need to improve myself…