She didn't have the courage to look him in the eye for the next few days. With his mere proximity, her body trembled, her face reddened and she was short of breath. So at the first opportunity she would run away from his presence. Naruto respected her wish for space, he actually needed some time before trying anything with her again if he wanted to stay in under the limits.

He had not looked for a woman during the entire week after his encounter with her, really fearing that he would end up hunting her like prey. So far no woman had aroused so many sensations in him, none except Sakura, but she was thousands of kilometers away, probably kissing his best friend.

By the eighth day of abstinence he felt like a fool, sex was exactly what he needed to appease his needs and be ready to visit her again, so he made an appointment, with the next girl on the waiting list of fans.

Hinata sighed a little annoyed with herself. Eight days since she said goodbye to Naruto with a childish kiss. She hadn't been able to hold his gaze once. She felt frustrated and insecure. Perhaps now Naruto considered her immature and unprepared and he had been left unsatisfied due her lack of experience, after all they hadn't spoken to each other since then. Perhaps what had been the best day of her life had been a boring encounter for him.

She made plans that day to visit Ino, the blonde was yearning for some girl company (apparently Naruto wasn't the only one suffering from Sakura's absence) . At the end of an afternoon full of desserts and talk, both girls went for a walk around a new exhibition of flowers in the center of the village, where the Yamanaka had to attend her family's post.

Hinata was admiring the beauty of each type of flower, when a bouquet of lilac flowers just like the one Naruto had left for her caught her attention.

-It's called "never forget me"-said the blonde who had noticed the attention of her friend in the flower -they are flowers that you give when you want to remain in the heart of a person. It is one of the most romantic flowers that exist.

-They are very beautiful- Hinata couldn't stop looking at them.

-Hina I have to go bring a few more varieties to the store. Would you attend the shop for me please, I promise it will be 5 minutes-

-of course, no problem- being among flowers really didn't seem so bad, Hinata was enjoying herself too much, however just after two minutes Ino had left she heard a shrill voice

"Naruto senpai, look how beautiful this one is," said a young girl hanging from Naruto's arm as she pointed to the lilac flower. -I would be very happy if I received a flower like this from you-

-Um, I'm sorry Anna, I'm not the type to give flowers. I'm a little hungry, what about going to eat? -The ninja's eyes that for a moment were directed at his companion immediately caught the lilac orbs that looked at him with surprise... and pain?

Hinata reacted immediately and straightened her posture when the noisy girl approached her.

-Could you sell me a bouquet of these? She pointed to the flowers again. My date says he's not one to give flowers, but that won't stop me from taking them to remember.

-Of course, I'll wrap them for you- using all her clan leader training Hinata armed herself with the best mask she could and looked directly into the boy's eyes. -Naruto-san is a pleasure to see you enjoying… the exhibition-

-Hinata-san the pleasure is mine. I wanted to meet you to talk a little about our last mission, but you have been a little difficult to find. I would have thought you were afraid to go through with the training we had agreed upon.

-No sir, family duties have kept me busy. Besides, I wouldn't want to monopolize your time when- she allowed herself to look at the girl who was still distracted looking at flowers-it is clear in the town of Konoha your company is required sooo much.-

Hinata took the bouquet of flowers already wrapped, put it in the boy's hands and gave him a huge smile -for the girl, I'm sure although she has bought them herself, she will be pleased to receive them from your hands.-

He received the bouquet and immediately put it on the counter, between the two of them -I'll tell her to come get them, as I told her I'm not one of those who give flowers, unless... the person is important.

He saw Hinata's face turning pink and he was happy to get that reaction from her, for some strange reason he had the need to explain himself and erase all hint of sadness from Hinata's face, but Anna returned to her side that moment.

-Hinata-san I really look forward to our new training session, I've spent these days reviewing our meeting many maaany times - a mischievous spark appeared in his eyes- so Im confident I won't be defeated next time- he bowed with his eyes fixed on her, and allowed himself to be dragged by Anna.

-Is she so powerful to put you in trouble?-asked the girl while pressing her whole body in a hug to the blonde. Naruto looked back at the lilac eyes that kept looking at him as he walked away and smiled, damn he couldn't wait for the next training session with Hinata.

-you have no idea -