Story : Visiting Akamaru, Loving Kiba
Author : Hinata and Kiba 4ever (Also my new saying! lol!)
Genre : Romance/General
Rating : K+ (Should it be one level higher? I'm not good with these rating things...)
Disclaimer : Blah Blah Blah...all that legal stuff!
Summary : Again...Blah Blah Blah!
Chapter : 5, Tears of a Heiress

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Oh yeah! Quick word! I finished this story late, and wanted to post it before I had to go to bed for school tomorrow, so I didn't get to read over it. Hope there's not too manygrammer mistakes. I hope it's at least readable.


Chapter 5 : Tears of a Heiress

Kiba was laying on his bed, fast asleep. The rain was pouring outside, hitting his window softly. He had been near the telephone in his room practically all day, waiting for Hinata to call him. Whenever she had a bad run in with her father, he was always the first one she would call, which gave Kiba a feeling of importance in her life. It gave him confidence that…maybe they had a chance…together.

But she did not call all day, and the longer Kiba waited, the more worried he became. Hiashi had seemed incredibly angry that morning, and Kiba wouldn't have been surprised if he had done something really bad to Hinata this time. Kiba couldn't stand that jerk, and would never get over his amazement that someone as pure as Hinata was born by someone like him. "The good people on this planet are usually the ones who suffer…this is a fate we cannot change". Kiba frowned as he remembered those words, words Neji had told him a long time ago. He realized now how true those words were.

But now the phone was ringing, but unfortunately, Kiba is a heavy sleeper, and therefore completely missed it, and his mother was vacuuming. The ringing was persistent though, and Mrs. Inuzuka soon heard it faintly, and went to pick it up.

She burst through Kiba's doors for the second time that day, and shook him awake. "Kiba…get up you lazy dog. There's a phone call for you, it's from the Hyuga residence."

Kiba jumped at that last comment, and snatched the phone from her grip, almost dropping it in the process. Mrs. Inuzuka just laughed at his reaction to a call from Hinata, and left the room.

"Hello? Hinata?" Kiba asked the wrong end of the phone. After a quick growl, he turned it around, and repeated himself.

He was surprised at the voice that came from the other end. "Hey Kiba. Listen…I need your help."

It was Neji. "What is it Neji? What's going on over there?"

Neji took a while before answering, "Hiashi…tried to strike Hinata again, but your dog protected her. Unfortunately, he was persistent with his insulting towards you and Hinata, and she soon started shouting back, defending you guys. She's…she's been…kicked out of the Hyuga compound. I don't think she's allowed to come back…"

"What? Well where is she now?" Kiba asked nervously, not believing this was all happening.

"I don't know…but she left crying. I would talk to her, but I don't think she'll listen to me right now. I'd like to ask you to please go help her." Neji asked slowly, having never liked asking favors from other people.

"Well of course I'll help her! I'm going right now!" Kiba said, getting ready to hang up.

He was stopped short by Neji, "Wait! Don't you think I should at least go with you? It might be hard finding her in this rain, but I shouldn't have to much trouble with my byakugan."

"Hey bud…your forgetting about my sense of smell. I've memorized Hinata's scent…I'll have no problem finding her!" Kiba informed him.

"Okay than…wait…what do you mean you have her scent memorized. What did you do to get it memorized?" Neji asked suspiciously.

"Hey, don't freak! I haven't done anything like that to her…yet." Kiba laughed at that last word.

"What! You…you better not of done what I think you did Inuzuka! I'm warning you!" Neji began shouting, but Kiba merely cut him off, still laughing.

He soon returned back to his serious state, certainly not in his usual joking mood. After all, Hinata had just suffered a horrible day, most of which was his fault…and she needed his help.

Kiba ran down the stairs and to the door. He stopped suddenly and began to growl as his mother shouted his name for him to stop.

"Where are you going? It's pouring and dark out there!" Mrs. Inuzuka asked as she walked towards him.

"Mom! Something really bad has happened to Hinata. She's been kicked out of her house and was almost abused. I need to help her!" Kiba shouted back at her.

Her eyes opened wide, and like Kiba, was having a hard time at first in believing all of this. She soon shook her head though, and started shoving him towards the exit. "What are you waiting for than? Don't let me hold you up! Be sure to bring her back here! Hurry! Your girlfriend needs you!"

Kiba flushed and glared at this last comment, but ignored it, and ran outside. He stopped for a moment to sniff around, and began to run towards Hinata once he picked up her scent.

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Hinata sat quietly under a shade belonging to one of her favorite restaurants. She had no idea why she had chosen to come here, but she merely guessed it was because most places in Konoha were closed at this time of night, and it was one of the few places that had outside sheltering from the rain.

Hinata had cried for about an hour straight before she ran out of tears, which were replaced with a deep, sad silence. Just before the restaurant had closed, the manager came out with a steak, and a large bowl of ramen, and set it before Hinata. He had apparently took her for a homeless child, and was merely showing pity. He didn't seem to realize how much worse it was. Still, Hinata's manners refused to let her not say thank you despite her sadness. The manager just smiled, locked the door, and started walking to his house…where Hinata thought he probably had a loving family waiting for him, to greet him with hugs and kisses, and tell him of their day. Hinata sighed, hating how unfair life was to her.

Akamaru had attempted to cheer her up, using every one of his tricks. The puppy eyes, giving her kisses, curling up and napping in her lap, anything that used to make her smile, but nothing he did broke to emotionless and apparently fixed face of Hinata. He eventually gave up, and fell asleep in her lap.

Hinata was at a loss at what to do. Where was she to go? What could she possibly do by herself? Herself…no one there to help her…alone.

She knew this last thought was not true. She was not completely along. She still had Kiba, Shino, Akamaru, Kurenai, as well as a few other friends. But how could they help her now.

And she knew what she wanted to do…but how would she go about doing it. She couldn't just walk up to Kiba, and just ask if she could live with him.

After a while more of silence, a new sound rather than the constant drizzle of rain came to Hinata's ears. They sounded like footsteps, but Hinata merely disregarded them. 'Probably just another pedestrian…' she thought sadly. Her head turned sharply though as she heard her name called out by a familiar voice.

"Hinata! What the hell are you doing out here? You'll catch a cold!" Kiba shouted as he ran up to her.

"Kiba…wh…what are you doing here…?" Hinata whispered.

"What do you think? I was worried about you! You should have called me! I want to help you!" Kiba said, trying to calm down, but was angry at her for staying out in the rain like this.

Hinata just remained silent, tears beginning to fall once again. Kiba's anger quickly evaporated, but he still wasn't about to let her stay out here for much longer. He grabbed her hands, and slowly pulled her up. He softened his voice before telling her, "Come on Hinata. I'm taking you to my house. I care to much about you to let you do this to yourself."

Hinata looked up, her expression finally changing, now a look of surprise on her face. 'He…he cares? In…in what way?' She thought nervously to herself, letting herself be dragged around by Kiba. Akamaru quickly jumped in the coat Hinata was still wearing before the entered the rain.

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"Oh my poor dear! I can't believe Hiashi would do this to you! What an infuriating man! Why if I weren't so against violence, I'd…Oooh! Come on dear…let's get you dried up. You must be freezing!"

Hinata and Kiba had just walked in the door of his house before being attacked by a worried Mrs. Inuzuka. She led Hinata into the living room, where a toasty fire was going. She had apparently already been informed of Hinata's condition, as she already had towels in the room, and was quick to begin wrapping Hinata in them, drying her hair, and giving her spare clothes to change into. Once Hinata finished, she returned to the living room, where Mrs. Inuzuka jumped back up, wrapped her in towels again, and sat her before the fire. Three dogs walked over to Hinata, including Akamaru. Akamaru jumped into her lap, while the other two settled down near her legs, heads resting on her feet.

Kiba sat on another couch nearby, and merely stared at Hinata with pity. Mrs. Inuzuka could be heard preparing hot cocoa in the kitchen, still muttering things about Hiashi. (I would love to list them, but some would make it necessary to boost the rating for this story up to M. Lol!)

Mrs. Inuzuka soon returned to the living room, gave Hinata the cocoa, and sat near her. Hinata thanked her, and surprised both of the Inuzukas by flashing a small smile in the process.

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Kiba and Hinata were sitting in his room for the second time today, where Hinata would sleep again. Hinata was a bit more cheerful, not quite back to her normal self, but was talking again, which was still progress.

Hinata had just finished telling Kiba everything that had happened the moment Hinata had left his house that moment. He was relieved but at the same time annoyed at himself for his decision to have Akamaru follow her. Akamaru had prevented Hiashi from hitting her, but at the same time, and angered Hiashi to the point of kicking Hinata out.

"I just can't believe he would hit you! I knew he was a real creep, but I didn't ever expect him to do that." Kiba stated in disbelief.

"Oh…it's not that uncommon of a thing for me. I am always physically punished for anything wrong that I do." Hinata said sadly.

"WHAT? When did this start?" Kiba shouted.

Hinata looked up in surprise, and than began to look around nervously, "Oh um…I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I…I don't know what I'm talking about…"

"Don't give me that Hinata! Why can't you tell me about these things? Is it really so hard for you to trust me?" Kiba asked, some of his anger returning.

"No…I trust you…of course. I…I just didn't want to worry you. I know I already bother you enough with my problems, so…I thought I'd just keep it silent." Hinata answered.

Kiba's anger disappeared again as he watched Hinata wring her hands nervously. Kiba went against his better judgment, and wrapped his arms around Hinata. "Hinata…don't be foolish. I want to help you. I want to make you fell better."

Hinata gasped as she felt his touch, a gentle and comforting squeeze. A shiver went up her whole body before she settled, and loosened her stiff body.

"I'll always be here for you Hinata. Remember that. I'll never let you down, because…" Kiba hesitated.

"Because…?" Hinata urged him to go on.

"I…I love you Hinata. I always have, and always will." Kiba finished, before waiting in anticipation.

Hinata was now fully flushed, barely being able to hold in her happiness at what she had just heard him say. She backed away from the hug a bit so she could see his face. They both stared at each other for a while before Hinata finally got the nerve to speak. "Oh Kiba…I…I love…you too…"

Kiba smiled in relief as soon as he heard these words. They continued to look at each other for a while more, each lost in sweet bliss. A moment later, Kiba started leaning towards Hinata, their faces slowly coming together. Once close enough, Kiba captured Hinata's lips with his own, in a deep, passionate kiss. They had finally found what both had been searching for. Kiba had found Hinata's love, and finally had it for himself, while Hinata had found her savior in life, as well as her one true love.


4ever : sniff...sniff...
Hinata : Are you okay?
Kiba : Yeah. What's with your usual "Yay! Chapter complete" thing?
4ever : What's wrong? What's wrong you ask? What's wrong is what took you so long! Stupid Kiba! All this time Hinata's been suffering, and you never kissed her untill just now! (Hits Kiba with textbook.)
Kiba : Whimper...but I didn't know. She never told me. It says in the story...
Shino : Here 4ever, let me try. (Hands book to Shino)
Kiba : Ahhh! (Runs away, Shino close behind.)
4ever : Anyways, while they're on the chase, I'd just like to say...hope you enjoyed the chapter. And yes, there is another chapter after this. You don't think I'd leave ya with that, did you?
Hinata : Please review, even if you didn't like it.
Kiba : Why is everyone against me!