Chapter One

"I Love you": Hinata's Confession

"Naruto!" Hinata shouted, running towards Naruto. Out of breath she said: "Naruto I need to talk to you." Naruto's eyebrows rose as he looked at her Wondering what was that Hinata had to tell him. "What is it Hinata?" he asked Her face began to turn dark pink. "Well, Naruto I wanted to say that…", "You Wanted to say what" Naruto asked cutting her off. It got even harder for her to Get her words out. "Naruto, I love you." She mumbled. Naruto looked at Hinata... Stunned. To make sure that he heard correctly what he just thought he heard he Asked "you, what?" Hinata's Face began to turn red. "I-"She was so nervous that She couldn't finish her sentence. She was terrified, for she had just told Naruto Her most deep and inner emotions. "I love you Naruto" Hinata said in a clearer But shakier tone. "Hinata…I-" Naruto didn't know what to say or how toReact. "Uhhh…Thank you?" Naruto said with a nervous grin. Hinata raised herHead up exposing her tear-filled face, feeling Shocked and Hurt, she turned to run."Hinata Stop! Why are you trying to run away?" She struggled to free herself from his tight grip. "I'm sorry…I never should have told you…I-"Naruto looked at Hinata and Held her as she cried in his arms. "It's ok…I Care about you too Hinata." He said as he gently kissed her.