Chapter 6: Possessive, much?
Both Kurenai and Asuma stared at the screen, mortified. There had been some killings lately in Konoha, and there had yet to be a culprit/suspect. Hinata stepped into the living room, and her eyes darted to the television screen when Kurenai ushered her over to watch the news. Hinata sat on the right side of her, and her eyes widened slightly.
Breaking News: Girl's body found in a local park.
News Anchor: A body is discovered in a park in Konoha. Local officers were contacted at 10 AM to Senju Park when a jogger noticed the disfigured body under the light of the park.
Hinata held her stomach and felt queasy upon listening to what was being said.
Jogger: I was doing my usual jog when I saw her lying there. (She points to the body that's now being covered.) I thought she was homeless or something until I spotted the school uniform-
"Oh no," Kurenai mumbled out. There was something that broke her heart, and she held onto Hinata's hand squeezing it every so often. "This is heartbreaking. That poor mother."
The cameras zoomed in on the body and then focused back to the news anchor who was standing next to an older brown hair man, and a woman wearing a green beanie.
Unknown Man: Yeah, we thought it was two people having sex. We didn't know she was being killed.
News Anchor: She didn't call for help or anything?
Unknown man: Not sure.
"She did."
The news anchor runs to a man who had a stoic look on his face.
News Anchor: Chief of police is this the same suspect who has been terrorizing the Konoha people? Has there been any arrest? Any suspects? Do you even know what this suspect looks like?
Chief of police: We haven't made an arrest yet, but we believe the suspect to be male, late twenties, possibly thirties.
Kurenai turned off the television and sighed. "Hinata, you need to be careful out there. I don't want you to walk alone at night. Make sure somebody is there with you or at least let Naruto walk you home. Okay?" Kurenai tightened her girl on Hinata's hand.
"This isn't the first nor second victim." Asuma kissed his teeth. "They need to put that monster down. Shoot him dead or something,"
"Yes, ma'am." She got up slowly. "I have to go now. Please take care of Kurenai, Asuma."
"I thought you didn't have had classes today?" Kurenai inquired.
"I'm going to the academic lab," Hinata mumbled under her breath. "I'll see you later."
She closed the door slowly and Asuma turned to Kurenai. "Is she still upset about the incident?" Asuma asked.
Kurenai looked down. "I believe so. She's been acting strange and then all of these night terrors. Maybe it was my mistake for bringing her back here."
"If you didn't come back, then I would have never gotten to see you again." He said, holding her stomach. "When are you going to tell her?"
Kurenai placed her smaller hands on top of Asuma's hand and smiled. "Soon."
Hinata closed the door slowly behind her and leaned against the wall. "Naruto isn't a monster." She frowned at the thought of Asuma saying something ridiculous. "He just needs better guidance and I can give that to him." Her hand slowly crept to her chest. "I took no for an answer last time. I can't, no not this time." The phone vibrated in her hand.
Ino: Hinata. Got any classes today?
Hinata: No… I was just on my way to the academic lab.
Ino: Awe Hinata. From what I've heard you're smart! There's no need to go to the academic center. Why don't you stop by my place so we can get to know one another more? It's me and Sakura.
"Ino is very kind," Hinata said to herself. "Naruto's in classes right now and won't be out for a while." She nodded. "I'll stop by Ino first before I go by him. Maybe she can tell me something about him I don't know."
Hinata: That sounds like fun. Thank you, Ino.
Ino: Hai, hai! Here's my address. XXXXXXX See ya soon.
Naruto yawned as he listened to his lecture. The phone in his pocket vibrated and he looked at the message displayed.
Hinata: Naruto, Ino has invited me to her house.
Hinata: Are you going to keep your promise, tonight?
Naruto: Have fun with Ino. Be patient with her, she can be a little friendly.
Naruto: Yes. I'll see you tonight.
Naruto: I miss you.
Hinata held the phone to her chest and took a deep breath.
Hinata: I miss you too.
Sakura paced back and forth, while Ino watched her every movement. "Sakura," Ino called. "You're making my nerves bad. Stop moving!" She frowned.
Sakura sighed and sat on the white-fur chair. "She's crazy," She huffed.
"That's what you always say, but listen to this! Kiba told me something strange about Naruto. I'm not sure if I believe him, but he sounded shaken up." Ino responded. "He says Naruto is the crazy one."
Sakura glanced at Ino and batted her eyes. "Crazy for ramen."
"I'm just telling you what Kiba told me. He said Naruto had this crazy look and how he confronted him about liking Hinata."
Sakura turned her head slightly. "Kiba has a thing for Hinata?"
Ino nodded. "Yup. It seems that Naruto has a thing for Hinata too, and he warned Kiba not to touch her. I'm not sure when that happened, but I was shocked." Ino giggled. "Naruto wouldn't do something like that."
"Yeah, that doesn't sound like him at all. Kiba is weird. I bet he would say anything to make Naruto look bad." Sakura replied. "What time is she coming here?" She glanced up at the clock on the wall.
"Should be here soon."
"I'm not sure why you invited her here."
Ino rolled her eyes and stood up once hearing her doorbell ring. "Because I like her. You know she called me beautiful." She grinned madly. "Be right back." She rushed out of the room.
Sakura chewed on the bottom of her lips as she heard them coming upstairs. She didn't trust that girl, Hinata, as far she could throw her. The girl rubbed her off the wrong way and she had a terrible feeling about her.
The door opened slowly, and Ino let Hinata inside. "Hello, Sakura."
"I'm going to get some tea. Hinata make yourself at home." Ino stepped back outside.
Hinata glanced around the room and noticed that Ino was a fashionista. Her walls were decorated with models, and she even had a slim size mannequin in the corner of her room. Hinata noticed Sakura hadn't responded to her, and she just stared at her phone. She sat down around a wooden table, and placed her messenger bag to the side, "How a-are you, Sakura?"
"Good."
Short response.
'I guess she doesn't like me." Hinata thought.
Ino came back and placed the tray in the middle of the table. "Here you go, Hinata," She handed her a mug filled with lemon tea. "How have you been, lately? Are classes fun?"
"Ah, yes. They are. I- I started my cooking course. Right now we're learning about the different cheeses." Hinata replied. "There are so many varieties and most of them taste good."
"You should totally cook for me one day."
Hinata blushed profusely and shook her head. "I don't think I'm that good at cooking."
Ino grinned, mischievously. "Oh? That's not what Naruto said." Sakura arched her eyebrow and glared at Ino. "He said you made him curry chicken and how much he enjoyed it."
Sakura's grip tightened around her phone. This was news to her.
"Ah, um- I just wanted to do something nice for him because he's been so good to me." Hinata poked her index fingers together.
"You're so cute, Hinata. I can tell you like Naruto a lot, huh?"
She chewed the bottom of her lip, and then she nodded slowly. Confessing to Ino wouldn't be too bad right? "I do." She mumbled.
Ino's eyes widened as she hadn't expected Hinata to admit it. "I'm glad Naruto has someone like you in his life, Hinata."
Hinata glimpsed at Ino and cocked her head to the side. "What do you mean, Ino?"
She shrugged. "Well, I mean he's really nice, and always smiling but you know what they say about people who smile a lot. Underneath that smile is someone who's crying on the inside."
"Bullshit!" Sakura retorted. "I don't even think Naruto can get depressed. He's simply happy all the time because of ramen or something."
"Sakura, do you really think Naruto is happy all the time?" She rolled her eyes. "He doesn't have any family and spent most of his life alone. Do you really think he doesn't get sad sometimes?"
"Blah!" Sakura fanned her off. "I know Naruto quite well, and he isn't going to let something like that affect him."
"Um, Ino and Sakura, how long have you known Naruto for?"
"I met him during my third year in high school through Sakura." Ino pointed out. "How did you two met?" She asked Hinata.
Hinata felt a shiver shot down her spine, and heartbeat faster. Remembering how his strong arms protected her made her feel something exciting. "On the train."
"Awe!" Ino cooed. "That's a nice start to a love story!" She said, clasping her hand. "I can see it now. You stumbled suddenly, and just as you thought you were going to hit the floor, he wraps his arms around you, and its love at first sight." Hinata stared at Ino, shockingly, and Ino noticed. "Oh shit, that's how it happened?" She was dumbfounded.
Hinata nodded very slowly and couldn't believe Ino was spot on. "So, how did you end up at Konoha College? Was it your first choice?" Sakura placed her phone down.
"Oh, I transferred there because the ratings were good… and the tuition wasn't expensive." Hinata muttered.
"Why do you even like Naruto?" Sakura ignored the look Ino gave her. "I mean look at you. You're pretty and docile. I'm sure you can find a better choice, right? Hinata you shouldn't focus on one guy when there are multiple men out there who's willing to give you a chance." Sakura flipped her pink hair. "I heard you're the talk of the campus, and a lot of guys are attracted to you."
"But I don't want any guy. I just want Naruto." Hinata said.
"But you're bothering Naruto." Sakura urged.
Hinata felt herself getting upset at Sakura's accusations. "Well, I asked him if I was a bother and he told me no."
Ino looked back at Hinata, surprisingly, because her tone came off as a little aggressive. "So, she isn't a pushover after all."
"Are you sure he told you that? I've known Naruto for a while, way longer than you," She added and Hinata felt like she was taken a jab at her. "Naruto doesn't really see girls as a priority. He gets bored easily." Sakura smirked once seeing the look on Hinata's face. "That's why I'm his best friend, female best friend. I know him quite well," She smirked. "If you know what I mean."
"Sakura," Ino said, disappointed.
"What? I'm just saying. I always hang out with him and I've even slept by him before." She shrugged. "Naruto's like a child. Once they get bored with you, he's going to throw you away. That's why he only has a few selective friends."
"With all due respect, Sakura. I don't think you know who Naruto really is." Hinata responded.
"Excuse me?" Sakura was taken back.
"I think it's very rude for you to assume something as such and you call him your best friend. Most of the time when I'm around Naruto, I've never seen you call or text him, and quite frankly he doesn't even mention you when he's around me. Furthermore, why are you worry about who Naruto plays with or finds a bother? Don't you have your own man to worry about?"
Ino covered her mouth as she tried to compress her laugh, and Sakura stared dumbfounded. "Come on guys!" Ino managed to say. "This was supposed to be a friendly get together."
"I- Sakura glanced at her phone and saw who was calling her. "Ah, I got to go!" She stood up abruptly and dashed outside.
Ino drank some of the tea and smile. "It's probably Sasuke hitting her up for a booty call."
"A booty call?" Hinata tilted her head to the side. "What's that?"
Ino glanced at Hinata and smile. "You're full of surprises, Hinata. Eh, it's like when a guy calls you for sex."
"Isn't she dating Lee?"
Ino placed her index finger on her lips, and said, "Shh…"
Hinata covered her mouth. "But that's cheating."
Ino shrugged in response. "She knows what's going to happen once she gets caught. Did Naruto introduce you to Sasuke yet?"
"Uh, no but he talks about him from time to time."
Ino nodded. "Yeah, but don't tell anyone. That's only a secret between, me, you, Naruto, Kiba, and Sasuke."
"Why doesn't she just go out with this Sasuke person?"
"Oh, it's her ex-boyfriend."
Hinata stared confused. "I'm not understanding. I'm sorry."
"It's okay, Hinata. Sasuke's a whore. I bet you she's going to run into Naruto's arms tonight or something once she finds out something she doesn't like that he's doing. It never fails to happen."
Hinata paled. "Um, Ino, has Sakura and Naruto ever- they seem close."
Ino stared at Hinata through the corner of her eyes and wore a flat smile. "Not sure, but that's where she'll be going."
"Oh. I should get to the academic center. I'm sorry if I ruined anything between you and Sakura." Hinata said, standing up.
Ino shook her head. "No. Not at all. I'll see you some other time, Hinata!"
"Good-bye, Ino."
Once the door clicked and Hinata was out of sight, Ino pulled out her phone and began typing.
She had never felt this way before, and it made her blood boil. Hearing that Sakura always went to Naruto as he was some second choice made her furious. She knew more about Naruto more than Sakura, so how could she say such a thing?
And then, she stopped in her tracks and stared at the concrete pavement. Poor Lee. She didn't know him personally but never thought Sakura would be a cheap two face whore and that pissed her off. Why would she get in a relationship with somebody knowing she had feelings or was seeing someone else? There was no way in hell she was going to let Sakura corrupt Naruto's mind with her infidelity. A soft sigh escaped her lips and she continued to walk to his house. She didn't get a chance to talk about Naruto as Sakura had set a torch in her. Maybe she would be able to find something about him there, yet again she had been to his place so many times there was nothing out of the ordinary.
She lifted the beige mat off the floor and grabbed the silver key underneath it. The door made a clicking sound and she opened it slowly. A cold gust of air came out and Hinata shivered. "I don't understand how he can enjoy the cold so much." She whispered softly. "I won't be too long because Naruto's classes should be ending soon."
Hinata roamed the apartment in search of anything that would give her some clue as to why Naruto enjoyed killing people. She browsed through some of the books on the bookshelf, but she only found anatomy books or textbooks for his classes. "Not even a journal." Hinata sighed in defeat. She made her way into his bedroom and spotted the messy bed. Her heart pounded quickly and she made her way, slowly, towards it. His scent was so strong that it made her tingle with excitement. The bed squeaked when she placed her knee on top of it, and then another squeak made its way out before she was able to lay on the bed. She grabbed the blanket and placed it against her nose, inhaling his scent. She shivered uncontrollably and she inhaled it again. Naruto was here. He was here sleeping. He slept on this very bed. Hinata rolled and wrapped herself around the blanket trying to cover herself in his scent. For some reason, it made her aroused and she paused. There was a tingling sensation down there, and she bit down on her lip. She had felt this sensation before, and that was the first time she had ever experienced a perverted dream.
The way his tongue ran against her entrance made her leg buckle and she had to suppress any pleasure. It felt so real, just like now- tingling. Her bottom lips turned redder, and her hand slithered down her stomach towards her private area. She pulled her underwear to the side and was surprised to feel it was wet and gooey. Her finger slide against her entrance and she shuddered as an unbelievable surge shot throughout her body. As she was about to do it again, her head quickly snapped up when she heard the doorknob jiggling. Her face turned pale, and she quickly scattered off the bed and looked around, panicking. She needed to hide. Now!
Her ears perked up when she heard him place his keys on the counter and his footsteps stop suddenly. Years of practice or not trying to anger her mother in a sense made it easier for her to walk softly yet quickly to the closet. Hinata positioned herself in the tightly fitted closet and stared through the crease of the sliding door. She cursed herself mentally. She gazed at the watch on her wrist and was surprised he had come home so early. The floorboard creaked under his steps; her heart rate quickened. "If Naruto finds me here, he'll never want to speak to me again!" She closed her eyes and whispered a prayer. "You would be so proud of me," He smiled at himself. Hinata opened her eyes to see who Naruto was talking to but was surprised to find out the boy was talking to himself.
The bed squeaked when he sat on the edge of it and he pulled out his phone. His nose wiggled slightly, and he smiled sweetly. He glanced over his shoulder and noticed his bed was messier than before. "Smells like daisies and lilacs, ne?" Hinata held her breath and tried to push herself deeper into the closet, but she wasn't getting anywhere. She couldn't see what he was doing but he leaned forward on the bed.
His nose wiggled slightly by the familiar scent, and he smiled softly. A long purplish strand caught his attention and he picked it up between his fingers. Hinata tried to peep her head to see what she was doing, and her heart nearly fell out of her chest. He was staring directly at the closet.
With each step he took, made Hinata's heart rate quickened. She placed her hands over her mouth and swallowed her dry spit. Hinata could feel his presence standing in front of her, and she nearly squealed when she saw his fingers grip the sliding door. "I have to come up with a lie. Who am I fooling! He's going to think I'm weird and stop talking to me."
Naruto's head turned sharply towards the door when he heard someone pounding like a wild animal. He rolled his eyes once he heard his name. "Naruto!"
"It sounds like Sakura," She thought. His footsteps sounded heavier than before, and Hinata squeezed one of his shoes angrily. Ino had predicted it.
Sakura marched inside, crying her head off hysterically. Naruto stared at the girl oddly as he couldn't make out a word she was saying. He waited and waited, and he felt his eyebrow twitch. Her face had turned red from the crying, and he took a deep breath. "Sak-
"Why… does…he… hate me!"
"You knew what was going to happen," Naruto shrugged his shoulders. Sakura glared at him through teary eyes and continued to cry loudly.
"Y-y-you know we've been through a lot… and… he…I… why?" She felt drained and like always she made her way into his bedroom and sat on the edge of his bed with her head down. He stood by the door, with his arms crossed. He would occasionally look at the closet then back at her.
"Naruto," She breathed out. "I love him so much."
"I know you do, but it isn't fair for you to do that to Lee," Naruto replied.
"I know. Lee is so sweet, but my feelings aren't as strong for him as Sasuke's."
"What about the other guys? It's not only Sasuke who you're fooling with."
Sakura shot him a glare and sighed. "I get lonely sometimes! If I can't hang out with you or Sasuke, then I hang out with them. Lee is always busy with this training that he neglects me at times." She tucked some hair behind her hair. "Why does he have to talk to other girls?"
"The same way you talk to other guys? And besides, you two aren't together anymore. It shouldn't concern you what he does."
Naruto sighed once he saw she was on the verge of tears again. He reluctantly sat beside her, and she placed her head on his shoulder. "Naruto, please talk to him."
Hinata felt something stirring in the pits of her stomach, and she nearly cried. Why did Sakura have it so easy? Why was she allowed to touch Naruto without so much as flinching? She clenched her fist so hard, that her short round nails pierced her skin.
"I'll try, but I can't make any promises," Naruto replied, dryly. "I just honestly think you two have some sort of sex addiction, and maybe it isn't a connection. I don't know." He said dusting off his blonde hair. "Let me walk you to the train station. I don't want you doing anything stupid." He sighed.
"Thank you, Naruto. I'll make it up to you some other time." She said, getting up.
"Mhm, that's what you always say." He jumped off the bed.
"I'm serious!" She frowned. "Oh, I'm really concerned about that girl."
Naruto arched his eyebrow. "What girl?"
"Hinata! She's seriously a stalker and you should have heard what she said to me. And why did you tell Ino she cooked you something instead of me? I thought I was your best friend! You've been keeping a lot of secrets from me, and I don't think it's fair."
"She's a cute stalker though," Naruto grinned, and it made Sakura want to punch him. "We need to have a serious talk about her. Maybe you're thinking with your dick instead of your brain. Find a better girl."
"Mhm. Let me get you out here before the sea rages." Naruto chuckled.
"What are you talking about?"
"Nothing. Nothing. Let's go," He said, ushering her outside his place.
Hinata was upset that Naruto would let Sakura touch on him that way, and she felt it wasn't fair that he had told her not to let any other man touch her. She made sure of it, and that's why she always had a gap between her any other man in her presence. But why was it he can touch any other female? She sat there for a while and sighed with frustration.
Naruto shoved his hands into the hood of his jacket and glared at the figure standing by a near pole. "Hinata, what are you doing here?" He said, surprisingly. "I thought you wanted to see me tonight."
"I wanted to see you sooner," She mumbled.
"Eh, what's with that look?" He grinned. "I-
"Can we go to your place?" It came out more like a demand than a question.
Naruto played along with her and followed her back to his place. The pair said not a word until they were in his apartment. "What's going on?"
Hinata swirled around and glared at him. "Who was here?" She said, pointing to the pink wallet on the countertop.
"Ah, Sakura was here."
"Why?"
"Uh, she wanted to vent." Naruto shrugged.
Hinata crossed her arms and stared at Naruto sadly. "Why is there pink hair on your shirt? Did she touch you?"
"Yes. I was just comforting her."
"Why!" Hinata suddenly shouted. "Sorry," She looked down at the ground. "I don't think it's fair that you allow other girls to touch you, and I'm not supposed to let any guys touch me. I try my hardest because you told me too." Naruto's eyes lit up with excitement, and he walked to Hinata, cupping her cheeks. "Do you like Sakura?"
Naruto chuckled. "No, why do you ask?"
"Then why is she always on you… touching you," She mumbled. "I don't like it. Maybe you shouldn't let other people touch you."
"Oh really?" He smirked, playfully. "Then who is allowed to touch me?"
"Me, me only."
Naruto's eyes widened and he grinned. "Okay, Hi-na-ta." He whispered in her ears.
Hinata shivered and shook her head. "I don't think she likes me, Naruto."
"Oh yeah, she said something crazy like you having pictures on your phone of me?"
"Uh, no!" She shook her head furiously. "I… I don't."
She gazed at him when he slid his thumb against her plump lips. "Awe," He said, sadly. "because I wouldn't mind."
"Yeah, he says that now. But wait until he sees them." She thought.
"Hinata," He called out. "What's the matter?"
"I just hate how she touches you and take you away from me easily! I want to be able to touch on you and- and!" Her face turned red from embarrassment and she quickly turned around, wiping her eyes. "I feel like I know you better than Sakura does."
Naruto wrapped his arms around her waist and picked her up. "You do know me better than Sakura. She's just self-absorbed and selfish, Hinata. Come on now. Don't be sad." He placed her back down and she turned to face him. "I promise you I won't let Sakura have her way with me anymore since it upsets you. I don't want you to be upset with me."
"I'm not upset with you! Just her." She bit her lips.
"Hai, hai!" Naruto smiled.
The two gazed into one another's eyes, and Hinata held her chest. He looked so irresistible as always, and-
"Naruto!"
Hearing her voice made Naruto upset. "What the hell does she want now?"
Hinata sighed and pointed to the wallet. Naruto looked at it and smile. "Give it to her for me," He said, handing her the wallet. "You can make her go away for me, right Hinata?" He curled a strand of hair around his finger and smiled, mischievously. "Make her go away for me?"'
"If it's okay with you." She whispered.
"Yes, you can get rid of anyone you don't like."
"Naruto!"
Naruto watched through the corner of his eyes when Hinata opened the door slightly. "Here you go," Her voice was cold and distant.
Sakura looked at Hinata strangely. "What are you doing here?" She stared at the wallet Hinata was pushing towards her. "Where is Naruto?"
"Naruto is kind of busy right now."
"But- Sakura saw the yellow hair walked past the door and was dumbfounded Hinata would lie. Ino always praised Hinata for being honest and sweet. "But I just saw h-
"Do you need anything else, Sakura?" Hinata cocked her head to the side. Sakura couldn't utter a word when she saw the look Hinata gave her. It was taunting and mocking. "Ne," She whispered. "Stop touching Naruto." She said, with a dead expression. "Maybe you should go home before the trains stop. Bye." Hinata said loudly enough for Naruto to hear, although he did hear what she had told Sakura a few seconds ago.
Sakura stared at the close door, and her eyes blinked rapidly. "What the hell just happened?"
Hinata went to the bedroom where Naruto was sitting. He looked up at her and smiled sweetly, almost as if he was praising her for doing a good job. Hinata felt her heart melt, and there was a strong pull that made her crawl between his legs. She placed her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. "Naruto, are you nervous?" She glanced at him.
"I always get nervous when I'm around you, Hinata." He said. Hinata gazed into his eyes and she couldn't detect any deceitfulness.
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?" She whispered.
"It's a good thing," He responded. "Now, tell me why you were so upset that night when I called you." Hinata pouted, and Naruto wrapped his arms around her. "Don't be like that. Tell me what's going on."
"Fine." She gave in. "I don't know why my mother hates me."
"Hmm… what do you mean?"
Hinata got up and sat next to him. "I don't know why she hates me. Sometimes I believe my father hates me too, but then he gives me this look of pity."
A loud crash echoed throughout the household and some heads turned once hearing the commotion.
"Get away from me! Now!" A four-year-old Hinata covered her little ears as her mother's sharped shriek burned her ears. "Now! Get!" The younger woman huffed and puffed as she stared at her child with hateful eyes. She brushed past her, and the young girl stumbled backwards and fell on her bottom.
"What's going on?" An older male, Hiashi entered the room. He gazed at the little girl who got up slowly and turned to his wife who was shaking suddenly.
"How much more do I have to suffer? How much?" She wiped her eyes and walked slowly down the hall.
"Hinata!" His deep voice trembled. "What have I told you about bothering your mother?"
"Papa! I just wanted to see Mama." Hinata said, running up to the man. She wrapped her arms as far it would go around his leg and gazed at him with a bright smile on her face.
"Why don't you go along and play out in the garden?" He muttered. "And leave your mother alone. Do you hear me?"
"Yes,"
"Now go." He commanded and then shuddered off once the girl was out of his sight.
"I thought it was normal at first, and I was so used to it, but not anymore. It isn't normal to treat somebody like that. Kurenai doesn't treat me like that." A deep frown made its way on her face. "I thought my mother wasn't capable of showing those kinds of affection, but that changed once my sister was born."
Hinata stared at her mother who gawked lovingly at the baby in her arms. She was so small and cute that it reminded her of the little doll babies she had in her room. She quickly hid behind the wall when her father entered the room, and then she peeped her head around the corner.
"She's cute, Hiashi." Her mother said, smoothly. "She looks just like you, ne?" A soft giggled escaped her lips, and she cooed over her daughter who yawned. She leaned over and placed a tender kiss on the little girl's nose, and said, "I love you, Hanabi."
"That really hurt me," Hinata whispered out. "Why would she say that to Hanabi, but not me?" She stared at Naruto, who was sitting up.
His mouth opened slightly to say something, but he closed it. "Well, there can be a lot of reasons why." He finally said.
"What reason?"
"When I was in a foster home, I got treated like that because I wasn't their child," Naruto said. "People tend to treat kids like that if they aren't theirs."
Hinata's eyes widened slightly. "But, no." She shook her head. "I'm the spitting image of my mama."
"I doubt that, Hinata! Nobody looks as beautiful as you do." He grinned.
Hinata blushed suddenly and hung her head down. "I've been treated like that up until Kurenai came into my life. She treated me like her daughter and that's why I love her so much." She tried to hold back her tears. "I just want to know why she hates me. Why did they abandon me?"
"Have you asked Kurenai about it?"
She nodded. "Yes, but she hasn't told me anything and this is my second time asking her. I saw mama in the mall the other day and my sister. They still look so beautiful, but she shouted at me and wished she had killed me."
"Hinata, you don't need people like that in your life," Naruto said, wrapping his arms around and pulling her close into him. "I'll never leave or hate you." He kissed her on the side of her head. "And you won't leave or hate me, right?"
Hinata shook her head and hugged him. "Of course, not!" She cried, "You mean a lot to me, Naruto. You're my special person."
Naruto returned the hug and the two embraced one another tightly. "No matter what I do, you'll never hate me?" She pulled away from him and stared into his blue eyes that had a shimmer to them. "Right?"
"I won't hate you. No matter what you do," She said, placing her hand on the right side of his cheeks. "I just want to help you." She smiled, weakly.
Naruto hummed. "You'll be able to help me soon enough, Hinata."
"Ino!" Sakura screamed over the phone.
The poor girl quickly removed the phone from her ear and sighed. "What!" She said, rolling on her stomach. "Let me guess, it's about Hinata."
"Yes! She's fucking crazy and delusional!" Sakura shrieked.
"Sakura! I'm going to hang up on you if you keep screaming. My ears are extremely sensitive." Ino rolled her eyes.
Sakura took a deep breath. "I went to see Naruto for comfort, and he walked me to the train station so I can go home, but I realized I left my wallet at his place. When I went there, guess who opened the door?"
"Hinata?" Ino sounded.
"Yes! Ino she didn't even let me, and then she lied about Naruto being busy because I saw him walking past the door. She lied! And the worst part was she told me to stop touching him!"
"Maybe Naruto was busy, Sakura?" Ino brushed off her concerns. "Hinata's fine."
"How? Please tell me what sane person takes photos offline of another person. She's fucking crazy." Sakura barked. "Naruto has never acted this way until she came into the picture. I mean I'm his best friend and he hasn't told me anything. Why is he telling you things and not me?"
"Naruto is acting the same way he always does. Something is wrong with you and Kiba." Ino laughed. "Naruto has always been this way."
"Never! You wouldn't know because you just met him in high school. I'm telling you that lunatic is corrupting his mind. He's probably thinking with his dick." Sakura scoffed. "I told him that. He sees some pretty girl all over him, and he decides to think with his dick instead of seeing how dangerous she is."
"Or maybe you just hate her." Ino batted her eyes.
"I do hate her! She's fucking retarded. How am I the only one who's seeing this?" Sakura ranted on. "Ino you need to stop associating with her. I'm telling you."
"Hinata is nice and sweet, Sakura. Maybe you should give her a chance."
Sakura stared at the phone in shock. "A-a-a chance! Fuck that! Did you not hear what she said to me earlier at your house?"
"You had it coming, Sakura. You're always throwing jabs at her and to be honest that was a low blow."
Sakura chewed her lip and felt the tears forming in her eyes. "You're supposed to be my best friend and you're not even taking my side!"
"I am your best friend, but you sometimes take things too far. Maybe you should hop off Sasuke's dick for a while because you've been acting weird since you two started fucking one another again."
"Fuck you!" Sakura shouted before disconnecting the call.
Ino sighed deeply. She glanced at the calendar and rolled her eyes. "Either she's pregnant or crazy."
The afternoon skies burned brightly throughout Konoha and a nice gentle breeze danced around every so often. Her shadow followed behind her on the straight road, and soon enough a smaller shadow followed right after. Hinata was in deep thought. She wanted to know why. Why her mother was this way? Maybe if she knew, it would put some rest to her mind. There was a faint panting sound behind her, she heard it, and it made her glance over her shoulder, but nothing was there. Hinata turned on her heels and continue to walk, and she stopped abruptly when she heard the noise again. Something soft and fluffy bumped into her legs, and she turned around and looked down.
Her heart swelled and she picked up the little dog that was tailgating her. "You're so adorable." She cooed.
"Aarf!" The dog chattered as he would occasionally lick Hinata on her nose.
"Where's your owner, little guy?"
"Aarf! Aarf!" He wagged his tail.
"I'm not sure I understand," Hinata replied playfully.
"Akamaru!"
Hinata glanced up and saw Kiba sprinting towards her. "Kiba!"
Kiba paused in his tracks and stared mesmerized at the girl. She stood so cutely with her button-down floral dress and flustered face. He could tell why Naruto was so drawn to the girl. She was like a magnet that drew him in, and he hesitated at first. That bastard really surprised him that day at the clinic that he almost contemplated pursuing the girl. After his talk with Ino, she just blew him off and started laughing because she couldn't picture Naruto doing something like that. He did, but maybe he was playing around is what his other half thought.
"Ah, Hinata," He laughed nervously. "You found Akamaru, huh." He stepped closer until he stood in front of her.
"This is your dog, Kiba?" Hinata questioned while holding the dog up to him.
"Yup, this is Akamaru. He sometimes escapes the house every time someone leaves the door open." He took Akamaru from her.
"He's adorable!" She smiled.
Kiba nodded. "He… he is. Um, so are you just walking around?"
"I just came from the store. I needed some cinnamon." Hinata replied.
"Oh, what are you making?"
"Cinnamon rolls!" She clasped her hands together. The two began to walk side by side on the quiet sidewalk.
"Is it for a special event?"
Hinata blushed quickly and looked down. "Um… yeah. I wanted to make some for Naruto." She mumbled. Kiba groaned inwardly. "I just want to show my appr-
"Hinata, is it true you like him?" Kiba cut her off. They were faced to face, and Hinata gazed at him cutely. "Why do you like him? I heard you have a picture of him on your phone. Did he send it to you? Are you stalking him?" Kiba balled his fist when he saw Hinata stepping back. A wave of sudden anger washed over Kiba and he was upset. What the hell did Naruto have that he didn't? What the hell did she even see in him anyway?
"Um, K-Kiba," Her eyes darted to the concrete floor, "I have to go now."
There was something that snapped in him, and he grabbed her by her arm.
"Kiba!" Hinata gasped. She tried to free herself from the boy, but the grip around her wrist tightened.
"Seriously, I don't know what's the big deal! Naruto could never treat you right!"
Akamaru ran around Kiba and started barking at the boy. He sunk his little teeth into his jeans pants and tried to pry Kiba off the loveable girl. Unknowingly, he kicked Akamaru and the poor dog ran away.
"Kiba!" Hinata cried. "Let go of me!"
He pulled her closer to him and smashed his chapped mouth against her lips. Hinata's eyes widened and she tried to push him off, but the boy was stronger than her. The tears swelled in her eyes, and her heartbeat quickened. His kiss was sloppy, and she felt the saliva running down her chin to the crease of her breast. Once it was done, she looked at Kiba shockingly before smacking him.
He held his cheek and gazed into Hinata's eyes. Her shoulders trembled uncontrollably, and she was in a daze. Kiss. First. Kiss. It was gone. It wasn't there anymore. "Kiba, you baka!" He dropped to the floor after the girl collided her leg into his regions.
The door to the little apartment slammed loudly, that it nearly broke off its hinges. Hinata ran into the apartment, and slammed the door behind her louder than before, and darted into her room. The tears flow freely from her eyes and she almost fell when running into the bathroom.
Hinata snatched the purple toothbrush from the container and began brushing her plump lips harshly. She tried to erase that Kiba was there, that Kiba stole her first kiss, and she brushed harder and harder until her lips turned bloodshot red and it burned. The tears swelled in her eyes again and she tried to wipe them away, but it just kept coming and coming.
Kiba. Kiba who she thought was a good friend stole her first. The kiss she was praying every night Naruto would take from her. She had to let Naruto know. Surely, he would be upset, but still! She took the brown miniature bag from off her back and dug through her bag until she was able to get her phone.
She clicked through the contacts and dialed him:
Naruto
He took forever to answer and when she did, she quickly called his name, "Naruto!"
"Mfwmv!"
"I was just thinking about you, Hinata." Hinata sniffled and wiped the tears from her eyes. "What's the matter, Hinata? It seems that anytime I call you or you call me you're crying. Did you have another bad dream?"
"Mfm! Mvhf!"
"Naruto, what's that noise in the background?" Hinata sat on the edge of her bed and she listened more attentively. It sounded like something or somebody was banging against something.
"Oh, it's nothing, Hinata." He hummed. "What's the matter?"
She sniffled once more. "I just want to see you,"
"Now? I'm kind of busy."
"Yes. I want to see you now."
"I'm bu-
She shook her head. "I want to see you now, please." She whispered. A collection of thoughts dashed through her mind. What right did she have to tell him that? Maybe Sakura was right about her being bothersome to Naruto. Maybe she depended too much on Naruto. This issue didn't involve him, but she had to let him know. And she frowned when he said, "How about I see you to-
"Kiba stole my first kiss!" She shouted at him.
It felt like an eternity and even the banging on the end of his phone stopped suddenly. "What?" He deadpanned. Hinata swallowed the lump in her throat as she felt a dark aura seeping its way out of her cell phone. Her heart stopped when she heard a sharped muffled scream. "Hinata, what did you say just now?"
"K-ki-Kiba stole my first kiss." Hinata closed her eyes tightly. "Can I see you, please?
"Yes, why don't you go back to my place and I'll meet you there, okay?" Naruto spoke more calmly and slowly.
"I'll use your spare key."
Naruto chuckled. "How do you know I have a spare key?"
Hinata's eyes widened and she started fiddling with her hair. "A lucky guess, a-an-and everyone has a spare key." Her voice softened. "I just assumed you had one."
"I suppose." She heard him smirk.
A loud piercing screen pierced her ears and she looked at the phone. "Naruto, what is that?"
"Oh, Sasuke and I are watching a horror movie, ya know?" Hinata could feel him grinning. "I want you to stay the night by me."
"I don't think Kurenai would like that." She mumbled.
"Hinata, I want you to sleep with me tonight. Okay? I'll see you soon." Without another word, he disconnected the call.
Hinata grabbed a miniature bag and shoved some clothes she could wear. Her stomach did backflips and then she decided to sit on the bed. "How do I tell Kurenai that I'm spending the night over by Naruto's? She got mad last time." She sighed.
She glanced at the clock and took another breath.
The door made a clicking sound, and Kurenai peeped her head from the kitchen. "Oh, Hinata! You're here." She said, wiping her hands with the cloth from the sink. "I wanted to talk to you." Hinata walked slowly to the counter and saw a smaller backpack Hinata was wearing. "Are you going somewhere? Wait, what happened to your lips!" She rushed over to the girl and saw how swollen her lips were.
"I tripped on the carpet." She mumbled. "What is it you wanted to talk about, Kurenai?"
Kurenai gazed at Hinata and noticed the girl wasn't her usual self since the incident. "Are you okay, Hinata? I've noticed you've been kind of down since the incident at the mall."
Hinata gazed down, and her shoulders slumped forward. "Why can't you tell me?" She whispered.
"Hinata," Kurenai said, sadly, "I don't think you'll be able to handle the truth."
"Kurenai, I'm twenty years old. How long am I going to have to wait before somebody tells me anything?" Hinata glanced at her. "Why is it so hard to tell me? It isn't fair!" Her voice came out a little louder than expected. "Please just tell me! Did I do something wrong? Is it that my parents aren't really my parents?" Hinata paused when she saw Kurenai had a cast look over her face. "Kurenai, please! I just want to know why!"
"Hinata,"
"If you don't tell me, I'll… I'll find them myself and ask!"
"Fine," Kurenai breathed. "Why don't we sit down for this?"
"No. I'm sorry, Kurenai," Hinata said, looking down. "I just want to know."
Kurenai knew she had to tell Hinata the truth, but did it really meant hurting her along the way? She chewed her lips and finally gave in. "Hinata, you are your mother's child."
Hinata glanced up and then tilted her head to the side. "I am my mother's child?" She repeated, unsurely. "What about my father?"
Kurenai felt her knees weaken and she sat down on the stool. "Hinata, it's up to you how you're going to take this, but- She paused as she fought with herself, "Please don't blame your mother, but she's traumatized and still trying fight these demons. She loves you, Hinata, she really does."
"How does she love me when she treats me so poorly? Why is it she treats Hanabi so special, and me like a dirty sea urchin? You love me, Kurenai. Mother doesn't."
She sighed in response. "Hinata, your mother was raped by a member in the Hyuga household and gave birth to a baby girl… you." Hinata's eyes widened. "Every time she looked at you, it reminded her of her rapist, and she couldn't deal with it," Kurenai said, holding quickly to Hinata who was about to run away. "She loved you. She didn't want to get rid of you, so that's why she gave birth to you, but she couldn't handle it. Hitomi couldn't face her demons."
"W-who?"
"Hinata, I don't think that's important."
Hinata yanked her hands away from Kurenai and balled her fist. "Who raped my mother!" She shouted. Kurenai was shocked. "I was treated badly for something I had no control over. Why didn't she just abort me!"
"Because she loved you!"
"It isn't!" Hinata screamed. "Who raped my mother? Who is my father? Tell me!"
"Hinata!"
Hinata burst into tears and shook her head. "Kurenai, you're the only one who treated me like their own. Please," She wiped her tears. "I need to know."
"Your grandfather did."
There was a glass shattered, and Hinata stared past Kurenai.
"Grandpa, why doesn't mother treat me like Hanabi?"
"You shouldn't worry about things that do not concern you, Hinata." The older man said. "Why don't you go and play somewhere?"
X
Hinata stood behind the pillar and watched as her mother shivered uncontrollably when her grandfather walked past them.
X
"She looks just like him," Hitomi said, dryly. A blanket wrapped around her naked body, and she had her head pressed against the wall. "Why do you look like him?" She asked, staring at Hinata who was standing at the entrance of the door.
"Mama!" Hinata smiled, and she quickly rushed over to the window. "Look what I draw." She said, showing her the paper. "This is you," She pointed to the stick figure with long hair, and this is papa," She pointed to another stick figure.
Hitomi grabbed the paper and tore it in front of the girl. "He's not your father," She whispered.
"Oh," Hinata whispered. "What is it you wanted to tell me, Kurenai?" She said, suddenly.
"Hinata, it's okay to-
"I'm fine, Kurenai," Hinata reassured her. "Grandfather is still roaming free, while she shipped me off as if that makes sense, but I'm fine." She wrapped her arms around Kurenai and embraced her. "You're the only true mom I have, Kurenai." Kurenai wrapped her arms around Hinata gently. She was surprised the girl didn't really react the way she imagined. "So, what is it you want to me tell me?" Hinata pulled herself away.
"Oh, I can tell you some other time." She reassured her.
"I'm fine, honestly." Hinata smiled, brightly.
Kurenai glanced at her first before a soft smile graced her face. "I'm expecting, Hinata."
Hinata's eyes widened, and she stared at Kurenai's stomach. "Kurenai," Hinata whispered. "I'm…. I'm happy for you."
"Thank you. Were you going somewhere tonight?" Kurenai looked at the girl who hadn't said a word. "Hinata?"
"Oh, um yes. Ino has invited me to spend the night. It's my first sleepover. I hope you don't mind."
"Who's Ino?"
"Oh, a friend I met from college. She's really nice." Hinata said. "Um, please take Kurenai." She walked away, then stopped when Kurenai called out to her.
"Hinata, are you sure you're okay?"
Hinata didn't look back, but she nodded. "I'm fine. That explains mother's bizarre behavior and its quite understandable. She needs time." She breathed out. "Even though it been twenty years," She whispered to herself. "I'll see you tomorrow, Kurenai!" She quickly left and closed the door slightly behind her.
Kurenai rubbed her arm and looked around the room. "Did I do the right thing?" She said aloud.
The streetlights flickered on and Hinata made her way mindlessly to Naruto's house. Her mind was occupied with nothing, and she didn't know how to feel. Not at this moment. She tried to absorb the information given to her, but she still couldn't comprehend it.
She lifted the map and grabbed the key to open the door. Once inside, she threw her bag on the couch and entered the kitchen. "I'll surprise Naruto by cooking dinner for him tonight." Hinata looked through the cabinets and fridge and pulled out some hamburger meat. "It looks like he went grocery shopping."
The light shone on her and she looked through the fridge and pulled put an onion from one of the draws. The draw made a screeching sound and Hinata rustled through the different knives there. Her eyes took to one knife and she pulled it out, observing it. Her reflection shown and she started breathing heavily. "No," She shook her head. "This isn't the knife I hid."
"Hinata, you're late."
She dropped the knife to the floor and let out a sharp yelp. Her heart was racing, and she turned to face Naruto who looked as if he had just gotten out of the shower. Her eyes roamed his entire body, and she blushed deeply. He had nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist and still had water running down his neck, slithering down to his torso.
"Sorry," She mumbled.
"How did you find the spare key?"
"Oh, um lucky guess." She said. "I was going to cook you something before you came home."
Naruto's eyes sparkled and he nodded his head. "I'm hungry!" He said, taking a seat on the wooden bar stool. "I'll watch you." He grinned, playfully.
Hinata turned around and felt nervous as she was preparing something for him to eat. She could feel his eyes staring at her, watching her every movement, waiting.
"So, Kiba kissed you today?" His voice sounded unusually cold.
She nodded.
"Did you want him to kiss you?" Naruto asked.
She shook her head. "He stole my first kiss," She mumbled. "I didn't want him to do that. I didn't know he would do that." She turned around, and he watched as the tears poured down her face. "That was my first kiss!"
Naruto watched from a distance. "Is your first kiss important to you?" Hinata wiped her eyes as she nodded. "Was Kiba your first kiss?"
Hinata stared at him with a puzzled look. "Yes!"
Naruto placed his head between his hands and smiled. "Did you try to brush him off?" He pointed to his lips when he spotted how red they were.
"Yes,' She looked down.
"Were you talking to him or something?" Naruto tilted his head. "How did he see you? Or did you go about seeing him?
Hinata shook her head. "Why would I do that? I was walking home when his dog approached me." She frowned. "Did you think I willingly want to kiss Kiba?"
"No." He said, flatly. Hinata placed her hand on her hip, and the knife in her other hand. Naruto stared at her, and he licked his lips slightly. "You look sexy like that." He grinned.
Hinata blushed and then quickly turned around. "I would never kiss anybody," She paused. "I was saving it." She muttered.
"For whom?" She glanced over her shoulder and saw Naruto smiling, playfully. She had expected the boy to be really upset about the ordeal, or maybe he just didn't care?
"Naruto, do you like anyone?"
"Yes."
Hinata swallowed the dry lump in her throat and took a deep breath. She was afraid to know the answer. "What kind of girl is she?"
"Hmmm…" He glanced up at the sky. "She's really adorable, sweet, and kind." He started off. "Oh, and very quiet, but surprisingly she can get loud when she wants too." Hinata felt someone stabbed her each time he spoke. "She really smart, but naive." There was a shadow that cast over her and she turned around only to be met by Naruto who gazed down with alluring eyes. "And she knows mostly everything about me, yet she doesn't run away. That's what I like about her." Hinata felt her breath caught in her throat and she continued to look into Naruto's eyes. "Do you know who I'm talking about?" Hinata shook her head response. "Ah, don't be silly, Hinata." He brushed his lips over hers before he gently kissed it. A familiar feeling came over her and it brought back memories that day with the pen. Naruto departed from her and stepped back. He was smiling, smiling, happily. "It's you."
Hinata stood there, staring at him dumbfounded. He was grinning madly, and the knife slipped from her hand and onto the floor. "N," She took a deep breath and ran to him. Tears were flowing freely down her eyes and she hugged him tightly. "I- I love you, Naruto!" She glanced up at him. "Since the first day we met, I've always loved you."
"I know." He said, patting her on top of the head. "There's no need to cry, Hinata." He said in a soft tone.
"I- I can't help it." She whimpered out. "I'm so happy right now." Hinata squeezed her eyes tightly and embraced him. She absorbed his warmness and the two stayed like that for a long time until Naruto's stomach grumbled.
He laughed nervously. "Sorry. Didn't eat all day."
She shook her head and smiled, kindly. "I'll make you something to eat right now." She quickly rushed back into the kitchen.
Naruto sat back on the stool and watched as she went to work. He couldn't help but watch her entire movement, and he smiled, sinisterly. "Ne, Hinata," He called out.
She glanced over her shoulder and smiled. "Yes?"
"Remember when you said I had a mixture of colors that made you happy?"
"Hai."
"And remember I asked if you would like me to paint you with my colors?"
"Hai!"
"Do you still want me to paint you with my colors?"
Hinata gazed at the ceiling, and unknowingly nodded her head. "Hai." She smiled brightly. "Anything from you makes me happy."
Naruto smirked and he continued to watch Hinata who went back to color. "A swirl of red, yellow, and orange is going to stain your pretty white color, Hinata."
"It's okay! I can always wash it off." She said, innocently.
"I suppose you can."
Hinata slept soundly next to Naruto, who was still up. The light from the phone shined on his face as he read the message that came through his phone not to long ago.
Kiba: Guys, Akamaru is gone again. Please help me find him.
Ino: Again? That dog acts like he's from the streets. He's always in and out.
Sakura: Hope you find him.
Kiba: I know. But he's still learning ya know? I don't know why he keeps roaming the streets.
Sakura: Mhm. Remember last time we saw him sitting underneath that tree. The dog is strange. LOL
Kiba: Yh, I know. Just hit me up if you find him.
Ino: Try not to cry, okay?
Kiba: Shut up.
Ino: Make me daddy Kiba.
Kiba: -inserts middle finger-
Naruto tucked the phone underneath the pillow and cuddled up to Hinata. She was his and now she knew. It would soon be time to test that loyalty out, but first, he had to deal with a certain person.
The miniature dog barked when Mrs. Inuzuka answered the door. Her chocolate eyes opened widely, and she wrapped her arm around the young blond man. "Thank you so much, Naruto!" The grip around him tightened and Akamaru started barking loudly.
Naruto chuckled. "It's no problem, Mrs. Inuzuka but I think you're hurting Akamaru."
The woman quickly let go of him and embraced Akamaru. "We've missed you so much, Akamaru." She nuzzled his wet nose. "Why don't you come in? I was just about to serve dinner."
Naruto nodded and he made his way into the Inuzuka household. Everything still looked the same from a few months ago when he and Shikamaru came to visit Kiba because he had caught the flu. Pictures of Kiba and his sister aligned the wall, along with some other dogs from the clinic. Naruto smiled warmly at Mrs. Inuzuka who led him into the kitchen.
His insides felt like someone was twisting and rearranging his organs and he continued to stare at her chestnut brown hair that resembled a wild lion. The house certainly looked the same and smelt the same- like shit. "Look who it is!" The woman boasted and held Akamaru in the air. The little dog wagged his tail, and the kids jumped from the table.
"Oh, Kiba is going to be excited." One snaggled tooth boy said while rubbing Akamaru's head. "Thanks, Naruto."
Naruto looked down at the boy and smiled. "Where is Kiba?"
"Oh, he's upstairs. Why don't you call him down? I'm sure he'll be excited to see him." Mrs. Inuzuka smiled, solemnly.
"Thank you," Naruto turned on his heels and walked slowly up the stairs. The halls twisted with each turn, and it got darker and darker until Naruto stopped in front of a dark wooden door. A sudden noise caught his attention and he smiled.
"What?" Kiba screamed angrily.
Thud.
Thud.
Thud.
Thud.
"What!"
The door flew opened and Kiba stiffened when he saw the blonde boy standing in front of him. Naruto smiled brightly and he chuckled childishly. "Are you going to invite me in or not?" Kiba was taken back and moved from the door slowly, allowing Naruto access. "I thought your mother would have raised you better than this," Naruto said, jokingly. "So, how long have you been cooped up here for?"
"Only a few hours," Kiba mumbled under his breath. The bed made a squeaking sound when he sat on the edge of it. Naruto started at the miserable boy and could tell he didn't get any sleep. "Why are you here, Naruto?" He spoke softly and would keep his eyes focus on the green carpet that was crooked.
Kiba grabbed Naruto's arm suddenly and he gazed into his dull eyes. The grip around his neck tightened and he tried to pry Naruto off, but he was a lot stronger than he led on. The bedsprings squeaked under Kiba's weight, and Naruto pushed him further down into the bed until the back of his head touched the white pillow.
Air.
He was able to breathe when Naruto loosened his grip. "Ne, Kiba," Naruto licked his lips when he saw the fear radiating from Kiba's chestnut eyes, "did you really think I wouldn't find out?" He positioned his knee between Kiba's legs and leaned closer to him. "Or did you think you had one up on me?" The grip around Kiba's neck tightened slowly. "Did you really think you had a taste of her virgin lips before I did?" He scoffed, mockingly. Kiba's nails sunk into Naruto's tan skin drawing droplets of blood from the indents. The crazy smile he wore during his time fishing showed itself, and Naruto stared hungrily at him. "I thought you would have learned something by now, but you're really starting to Piss. Me. The. Fuck. Off." With each word his grip tightened.
Kiba closed his eyes, and his head started to spin as he gasped for air. His once brown face turned a sickly blue color, and he tried trashed around the bed, but it was no use; his mind grew hazy. After some satisfaction, Kiba gasped for air and the color returned to his face. His teary eyes gazed at his strangler who stared at him with disgust.
"That's so fucking nasty," Naruto said, with a smudged look on his face. His eyes darted towards Kiba's crotch that pressed his against his knees.
Kiba tried to protest and pushed Naruto off, but he grabbed him by his wrist and pinned his arms above his head. "Kiba, Kiba, Kiba," Naruto shook his head, "I know we always don't see eye to eye, but I still love ya, ya know? Please don't make me do something you'll regret, okay? Because I really, really, really don't want to do anything to you, ya know?" Kiba nodded his head slowly while still staring into Naruto's lifeless eyes. "I have a feeling you're going to try me some more, huh?"
"I said no," His voice was squeaky, and he felt his manhood wash down the drain. "I won't…. I'll stop messing with Hinata," He turned his head away, exposing his neck.
Naruto let go of Kiba's arms and stood up, fixing his shirt. "Good!" The life in his eyes came back and he smiled at Kiba. "Your mom invited me for dinner, but I don't feel like eating dog shit." He turned his back and opened the door. "Oh," Naruto glanced over his shoulder, "I found Akamaru for you. He's downstairs."
Kiba placed his hands over his face and lied there on the bed helplessly. There were so many questions running through his mind about what just happened, and it terrified him. He hadn't meant to force himself on Hinata, but she looked so irresistible that his better judgment was thrown out the damn window. He then removed his hands from his face and still saw the thing that decided to make his presence known. A loud groan escaped his mouth and he stared at the ceiling.
Naruto walked down the stairs, chirpy and Akamaru barked excitedly at him. With a quick pat on the head, Akamaru started running in circles. "Sorry, Mrs. Inuzuka, but I have to leave. Maybe some other time, okay?"
The Tarzan woman looked at him with disappointment. "Awe, I really wanted you over for dinner to reward you for finding Akamaru."
"Sounds like a death sentence." Naruto smiled. "Yeah, but baa-chan called me and needs me to the clinic. Don't worry, I promise I'll come back next time." He clasped his hands together. "Ja ne!"
Hana, who had joined a few minutes ago stared at the blonde-haired boy who left the house. "I still don't like him, ma. There's something wrong about that kid!" Hana argued.
Mrs. Inuzuka laughed it off. "You always say that about him."
"Because it's true! The kid is probably bat shit crazy." She leaned backward in the wooden chair. "I'm surprised Akamaru hasn't since his evil presence," The meatball landed in the center in her mouth and chewed it up. "Don't blame me if Kiba whines up dead."
"Hana!"
Kiba stared at the red mark that wrapped around his neck and his right eye twitched. He threw over the black hoodie jacket and went downstairs to join the family for dinner.
Some days had passed, and Hinata wrapped her arms around the young man. There hadn't been any recent murders, and she was happy. Well, happier than before. Naruto was hers, and he declared his love for her. Recent news she had received from Kurenai was thrown out the window and her mind was consumed with nothing but her blonde hair man.
"Hinata, you're such a good cook, right?" Naruto said. Hinata glanced at him and noticed the boy looked as if he was trying to hide his smile. The corners of his lips tugged upwards, and it would twitch before it went flat.
"Yes? Would you like me to cook you something?"
Naruto nodded. "Yes, please."
"Oh, what would you like?" Hinata pressed her chest against Naruto, almost as she was trying to merge into him.
"Well, it isn't for me. It's for Kiba." Naruto said. Hinata frowned slightly. "Akamaru is gone, again, and it's been longer than before." He continued. "His grandfather gave him Akamaru right before he died," She flinched, "and the dog means so much to him. He really likes burgers, so I want you to make him one. And besides, he would like to apologize for his behavior. He texted me not too long ago." He looked at her through the corner of his eyes. "Do you think you can do that for me?"
She nodded. "Yes, do you want me to make it now?"
"Yes, please. I want you to give it to him."
"Me? Naruto, I-
He placed his fingers on her chin and gave her a quick peck. "Please," His lower lip trembled, and he had a sad look on his face.
"Fine."
"I have some fresh beef in the fridge."
Hinata opened the fridge and saw a plastic bag with the beef in it. She took it out and started preparing the burger. "Ne, Naruto? Are you sure this is ground beef? It feels different."
"Oh, it's fresh." He called out. "I just ground it myself." He smirked, playfully.
"Hmm, did you say something?" Hinata said as the sound of the beef frying made it hard for her what he had just said.
"Oh, nothing. Nothing at all." He said, staring at the blank tv screen. "Hinata, try not to taste it. Okay?"
Hinata glanced at him suddenly and nodded.
It was no later than three, and Hinata wandered through the campus until she spotted Kiba sitting alone on the bench. She took a deep breath and walked towards the boy. Naruto had told her not to worry too much about Kiba and he would never do something like that again and he swore on his life.
"Kiba."
The brown boy glanced up and he blushed suddenly. "Hinata, I'm sorry I did that to you," Kiba said looking down at the bench. "That's the reason I called you here. Can you forgive me?"
Hinata sat down and sighed. "You took something away from me I was saving," She mumbled. "but, it's okay."
He cocked his head to the side as he was confused about what she was saying. Naruto had made it quite clear that he had kissed her before him. Kiba looked at the Styrofoam container she placed in front of him. "I made you a burger since you like them so much."
Kiba's eyes lit up and he opened the container. He took a whiff of it, and it smelt amazing. The two didn't say anything much and Hinata watched as the boy ate the burger in delight. He had been feeling hungry for the past few days ever since Akamaru disappeared, so he was overjoyed to be eating one of his favorite food, and it was a bonus because the girl he liked made it just for him.
"How did you know burgers were my favorite food?" He said with a mouth full. It somehow reminded her of Naruto, and she giggled.
"Hmm, oh Naruto told me." Hinata smiled when he mentioned his name. "He said you were down because Akamaru went missing again and he knew this would cheer you up."
"Naruto told you that?" Kiba said, unsurely.
"Mhm, I hope you find him, Kiba," Hinata responded, sadly. "Akamaru is so cute."
"Yeah," He mumbled. "Me too." He kept glancing at Hinata, and he couldn't point it out, but the girl somehow looked and acted differently. She was still beautiful, too beautiful, but it seemed her innocent aura was slowly fading.
"Are you okay, Hinata?" Kiba muttered.
She looked at him and beamed. "Yes, why do you ask?"
Kiba opened his mouth slightly and shook his head. "It's nothing." He ate the remainder of the burger slowly.
"Are you enjoying it?" He nearly had a heart attack when Naruto placed his hands on his shoulders.
Naruto chuckled, and he took a seat next to Hinata. "Hinata made it herself."
"Oh, yeah. She told me." He mumbled while he looked down.
Naruto. He was playing with him. The look in his eyes was not only playful but condescending. He looked down at Kiba, and he wore the stupid smile on his face as if nothing were wrong. As if he hadn't tried to strangle him in his room a week ago. He had only texted him for Hinata because she wasn't responding to her text, and he should have known he would be here, watching.
His head snapped up when he saw Hinata giggling, and he saw it. Her eyes were closed, and Naruto was kissing her. His breathing ceased momentarily when he saw Naruto looking deadly at him through the corner of his eyes. The two departed and Hinata's face was red.
"Oh yeah, Hinata and I are going out now." Naruto declared "Thought you should know since you're a good friend." It came out bitterly.
"Oh, that's good," Kiba grumbled. "Um, I have to get to my next class. Thank you for the burger, Hinata."
"You're welcome, Kiba." She smiled. "Please let me know when you find Akamaru."
He nodded as he turned his back on them.
"Hope you enjoyed it."
Kiba shivered and he swiftly walked away from the strange couple. Hinata glanced at Naruto, and she planted a kiss on his cheek. She placed her hand on his and squeezed it gently. "I want to share some news with you, Naruto."
Life. Life wasn't fair and it will never be.
Kiba was disheartened. Akamaru had yet to be found, his crush was going out with some maniac, and he was failing his classes. Life sucked now for him, and it didn't seem fair. He turned on his side and stared at the creamy wall. He had a hard time sleeping ever since the incident with Naruto and he hadn't told anybody about it. It was too embarrassing, and he was still trying to comprehend it.
He and Naruto had been friends for a while, and he knew sometimes he could be an ass to the blonde boy, but Naruto never took it seriously. He usually laughed it off or played along with him.
This Naruto was different- strangely. "Ino and Sakura didn't take me seriously. Who the hell should I even talk to about this?" Kiba frowned at the thought. And then Hinata was going out with the possible lunatic.
Kiba yelp when there was a sudden vibration going on in his pants. He looked at the caller id and sighed. "Yes?" He answered.
"Kiba!" Sakura shouted. "Are you home?"
"Yes." He said, dryly. "What do you want?"
"I'm sorry," She whispered.
Kiba got up and scratched the back of his head. "What're you talking about?"
"Check your Facebook messenger. Please don't do anything stupid."
Kiba rolled his eyes and went on the app. He pulled the video Sakura had sent him and started to watch it.
There were a few middle schoolers walking in the middle of the road, recording their every move. "Ne, ne! What is that?" One boy pointed to something lying in the middle of the road. The group ran over and zoomed in towards the dead creature.
"Ah shit. That's nasty." One said as he poked it with a stick. "Who the fuck did that?"
Kiba's eyes widened widely and he started panting heavily.
"Kiba." His mother knocked on the door. "Dinner is ready."
"Kiba," Sakura whispered out.
There lied in the middle of the road what seemed to be half a body of a small creature who was sawed in half, in its own blood. "What does it say?" The boy squinted at the message written on the road in blood. "Hope you enjoyed it?" He questioned.
"Where's the other half?"
Kiba let out a frightening scream and his mother jumped backward. "What the hell!" Hana ran out of her room. "Kaa-san, is that Kiba?" She ran towards her mother who was trying to open the room door.
"Kiba! Kiba! Open the door! Right now! Are you okay?" Mrs. Inuzuka screamed as she kept slamming into the door.
"Kiba! Kiba!"
Kiba's hands trembled and he threw the phone on the ground. Sakura was still calling out to him, but he couldn't hear anything. He jumped off the bed, and opened the room door, brushing past his mother and barged into the bathroom. He shoved his finger down his throat, but nothing was coming up.
"Kiba!" Mrs. Inuzuka shouted as she tried to pry the boy of the toilet.
He wouldn't budge, and he kept forcing himself to vomit. Those words kept playing in his mind and they wouldn't leave. It hunted him and kept hearing that sinister voice.
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