CRAZY
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"Characters Talking"
-Characters thinking—
~Flashback~
-Kurama- Still a pervert
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Chapter 4:
Hinata followed Kabuto to the top of the administration building. He left her with Dr. Orochimaru's secretary, a dark haired angry looking woman who kept her hair in a spiky bun. The woman had a superior attitude and looked even more annoyed now that Hinata arrived.
"You wait there, until the doctor is ready for you."
After what felt like an eternity, Guren finally announced her, then took her inside Dr. Orochimaru's office. When she walked in Dr. Orochimaru was turned away looking out a window. He was wearing a white coat and he had long black hair tied in a low ponytail.
Hinata did not know what to expect but she never would have guessed what the actual office looked like. Shino would have liked it. It made her feel very uncomfortable.
It was in a gothic style and gave the appearance of being part of a horror movie set. Dark colors, low light, macabre pictures. It had a large bookshelf with obscure tomes and jars with oddities specimens inside to the left. To the right a wall long aquarium. The ornate dark wood desk with a skull penholder completed the look.
It was very humid and hotter than anywhere else. Did the doctor keep it that way to make people sweat? It was intimidating. Was it just his taste or did he designed it to keep people off balance? After all the man was a psychiatrist.
She noticed movement in the aquarium to her right, which broke her out of her reverie and almost jumped back when she saw the large snake slithering inside. It suddenly turned in her direction stood up and spread its hood.
Dr. Orochimaru turned from the window to look at his snake's display. "Welcome, Miss Hyuga. How rare, Manda likes you
"Likes me?"
"Yes, she just gave you her best welcome." Hinata nodded in silence. "Come on sit down, please." The doctor pointed to a chair in front of his desk as he sat behind it. He rested his right elbow on the desk and put his chin on his right hand as he smiled and continued to stare at her.
His stare unnerved Hinata. He was studying her. She felt like a bird under the hypnotic stare of a snake, unable to run or escape. She could not stand it anymore.
"You called me, doctor."
His smile grew bigger and creepier, as he looked on for few more minutes. Finally, he leaned back and spoke.
"Indeed, my dear. Dr. Yakushi was telling me all about you and the Demon Child."
The bluenette frowned and straightened her shoulders. "He is a patient here and he has a name."
Dr. Orochimaru smiled suddenly looked predatory. "Indeed, he does my dear, but lack of usage makes one forget. My apologies. Mr. Namikaze is a very troubled soul. He tends to stay in trouble constantly, either with irritating pranks or flare ups of his condition."
The long-haired man looked exasperated. "I'm tired of such events, it damages my reputation. The medicines and the therapy have not proven successful and yet Dr. Yakushi informs me that since you started working here, he has not had a severe attack. No pranks even. You have established a friendship of sorts and have been seen eating lunch together."
He leaned forward again and put his arms on the desk. "I want to hear all about it. After all, it is my patient."
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Lorax came to headquarters in a rush. He met senpai for report and asked to speak to the boss. The lanky laidback man saw his underling's nervousness and took him directly to the office to give the report to them at once.
The boss' usual goofy attitude was shaken as he spoke to Lorax and his senpai.
"Thank you, Yamato. You are very thorough. I really appreciate your service."
"Happy to be of service. You and Senpai have taught me all I know. I appreciate your help, especially with my son."
The older man smiled sadly. "It is nothing. I am in your debt. Go to your son." The men excused themselves and went to the door. "Kakashi, a word."
Yamato opened the door and was met by a pale young man with a fake smile on his face.
"Father, you know you look like a creeper if you do not get proper sleep."
"Ah, right."
"You need sleep to get rid of the bags under your eyes, you do not want to look like a creeper. This book says it will scare potential friends away."
"Listen to your son, Tenzo." Tenzo gave his senpai a look that promised retribution. Kakashi eye smiled and continued. "I think that is the exact look, Sai's talking about. Listen to your son and rest."
"Yes, the creeper look is not in. Come on." Sai grabbed his father by the hand and pulled him out of view.
Kakashi was still smiling as he closed the door and turned to the boss who was still lost in memories. Kakashi sighed as his mirth evaporated like quicksand; he knew and understood that look all too well.
"Boss."
Jiraiya shook himself, now was not the time to wallow in regret and self-pity. He finally had an opportunity to do something.
"Kakashi, it's time. This is as good as its going to get. We must act, we cannot fail. I want you to find out about that young woman, while I face the past. I should be back in a week."
Kakashi nodded.
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Hinata did not know what to say. She had not done anything noteworthy. She also felt there was a trap somewhere. Multiple meetings with her father had made her wary of any interest in her activities, it never ended well. Still Naruto-kun deserved the best and if there was a chance this could help she could not refuse.
"I just talked to him and have lunch with him. He was hungry, and I like to cook. He's very nice when you talk to him."
"Talk to him, eh. About what?"
"Anything. He seems curious about everything and I tell him stories. You know school stories. Oh, I brought him some old comics and mangas from my roommate. He said he was rusty on reading and did not like the books here. I thought it would be a good idea. Action and drawings. Who wouldn't like it. He said he used to read them before."
She couldn't help the smile that graced her lips when she remembered his reaction and how much he had enjoyed it. "I was planning on giving him some of my fantasy books too, once he got better at reading. They're aimed at teens and he should like the genres."
"He was interested in reading, just like that."
"Well, not exactly. When we talked about school he was self-conscious about his performance." Hinata remembered Naruto-kun's self-deprecating words. She did not like that tone or look and decided to help him.
"I did not think it would hurt. We were talking about school. He just commented he felt stupid because his reading was slow, and he did not practice it." She omitted how dejected he looked, how she felt compelled to help him. "I recommended practice and he said the books here did not appeal to him."
-Not a lie, he just phrased it differently- But she did not think telling Dr. Orochimaru his book collection sucked would be helpful.
"I see."
"Has anyone checked him for dyslexia or another learning disability?"
Orochimaru frowned.
"Sorry! I did not mean to imply you did not do your job. I was just curious. I…never mind."
"I see. Unfortunately, we don't know. It's hard to apply tests to unwilling and uninterested subjects. I did do my duty. He never cooperated for a comprehensive skills evaluation. He even had a hideous verbal tic when he got here. Thankfully, it is mostly gone."
Hinata's cheeks burned in embarrassment. "I did not mean to imply that…."
Orochimaru cut her. "I got that which is why I answered. But I'm more interested in this whatever it is you have. He has told you more in several weeks than I can remember in all his years here. He's bratty behavior is well documented and a thorn to our side."
"He is not a brat! He's a person."
"Many others would disagree with you. But that is neither here nor there."
Hinata seethed as she heard the doctor dismiss Naruto like a nuisance. "He's a person."
"But is he a good person?"
"Excuse me?"
"Mauling and ritualistically killing every person in your floor plus the ones one floor above and one floor below, 12 in total. Then setting them on fire does not endear a person to others. They might classify him as a, ooh, a demon."
Hinata blinked in shock unable to say anything. She still did not know any details. Is that what had happened that night?
The doctor saw his advantage and pressed. "Better numbers than a lot of the serial killers in here if I do say so myself. Facts aside, I do want to help him, and it has come to my attention that he has been calm and cooperative since you have been interacting with him."
Hinata looked at the doctor in suspicion, she was still shocked by what she learned but the way the doctor spoke made her uncomfortable.
"I propose an alliance. I want him to get better. You want him to get better. Unless you're scared now."
"What kind of alliance?"
"Oh, good. Smart and not easily scared. I want you to tell me everything he says and does. The information will help in his psychoanalysis and future therapeutic interventions."
The bluenette still felt apprehensive about the doctor's intentions. "I don't know what I can do. How will that be helpful? What happens if I'm not interested?"
"It would be a shame for you to lose this position for fraternizing with the patients. No future reference or recommendations letters either."
"I have not done anything improper."
"Hard to confirm or deny. Just the appearance of impropriety would force the hospital to act. Perhaps if you stopped all communication with Mr. Namikaze, you could keep your job. I would worry that might cause the patient to relapse though."
Hinata felt trapped, the man had all the cards for now. She was still conflicted. The man was hiding something, but she did not want to betray Naruto-kun's trust. She realized that was what bothered her the most.
She fidgeted with the hem of her shirt. She did not know what to do. She needed to think it through. Time, she needed time.
"This has all been very unexpected. I feel confused. Can I think this through before I give you an answer? I want to make the right decision."
Orochimaru smiled, she was stalling but she was realizing how vulnerable her position was. Manda would agree it was more fun to play with your prey. "Fine. I expect an answer next week."
Hinata nodded thankfully.
"You are dismissed."
The bluenette stood and left as quickly as possible without running outright.
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Kakashi did not envy his boss' mission, facing the past was a difficult task.
-Even if I relieve it every day, it's not the same.—
He shook his head to clear his depressive thoughts. He had a mission and this one would not end in failure. Time for Smoke, their invaluable computer master and hacker, to find everything there was to know about one Hinata Hyuga. He went to his office and opened the door.
"Yo."
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Hinata had been anxious the rest of the week. Kiba and Shino had noticed her anxiety as she was baking daily but she did not want to worry them, and the problem was hers.
She wanted to help Naruto. The question was which was the best way? She wasn't a psychologist and their conversations were not privileged. If she told the psychiatrist, he might be able to help.
However, she had a weird feeling about doctor Orochimaru. A lot of the staff misbehaved to some degree. The Sound Four were the worst. Why had no one reported them? Was this an indicator of the doctor's intentions or was he unaware of their actions.
She did not want to betray Naruto, and no matter the reason, she felt she was betraying him if she divulged their private conversations.
She sighed again. She did not want to lose her job either, she needed the money badly. She was worried Naruto would misbehave if she left or do worse if she stayed but could not talk to him. Would he be hurt or feel betrayed or both? Would anyone else try to talk to him?
Could she really do something for him? Would he miss her? Or was she being presumptuous?
Everything kept going through her head back and forth and still she did not know what to do. She kept going in circles and could not make up her mind.
It had been a week and it was time for their picnic. She prepared tons of food and pastries for both her brothers and for Naruto-kun. They had all been looking forward to this day and she decided to forget about everything else for today.
It was still dark during breakfast which was very boisterous, as they were all excited for the day ahead.
Kiba was tapping his foot. "Come on guys. We have got to go. There will be a crazy traffic jam. Come on."
"Kiba your impatience is unproductive, why? Because it will be around one pm no matter what."
"Oh, shut up. I know that. But I want a good spot."
"We have a plan and provisions. Technically, they are all good spots unless we're indoor. We will be fine. Are you sure you can't come with us Hinata?"
"I have to work, and I couldn't change my shift. Nobody wants to miss it."
"Indeed."
Hinata giggled at their antics and felt calmer than she had all week. "Don't forget your glasses."
"We won't mom." Kiba laughed and stuck out her tongue at her, making her laugh harder.
"Hinata we wish you would accompany us today but understand the realities of the work force." Shino continued. "We noticed you have been preoccupied all week, if you want to talk we are here."
"Yeah, don't forget the bro's. You can tell us anything and if anybody's threatening you, just let us know."
Hinata felt their concern and was very grateful. She loved her brothers. She reached and grabbed their hands. "Thanks guys. Sorry to worry you. I'll be fine. Let's enjoy today."
"Just remember, we are here."
Kiba nodded in agreement as he rubbed Akamaru's head with his other hand.
They finished breakfast in contented silence and went to their separate destinations.
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Hinata arrived several hours early for her three-pm shift. Technically she was off work for the actual thing, but she knew the traffic would not let her get to work and she could not call out just like that.
-Forgive me brothers!-
She had also promised Naruto and could not break that promise. She wondered how surprised he would be. She wore her uniform as usual and went to their spot.
She saw him sitting with the sheets and paper flowers, as she approached. She had asked him to come out early for the picnic. He seemed lost in thought.
"Naruto-kun! Good morning!"
He jumped in surprise and waved. "Morning!"
"You made the flowers again, thanks!"
The blond raised his right arm and scratched the back of his neck embarrassed. "I figured, I should cooperate with something. It's just paper, ya know."
"Naruto-kun, everything is important. And I told you, it's the thought that counts. Thanks."
The blond's cheeks turned pink, as his smile grew. His eyes widened suddenly, and he jumped up. "Sorry! Let me carry the basket for you! It's probably heavy."
It was the bluenette's turn to blush and she smiled at his earnestness. "Thanks again, Naruto-kun."
He picked the basket and brushed her hand causing their blush to intensify.
The blond used his free hand to scratch the tip of his nose embarrassedly. "Mom always let me carry the groceries for her. She said, I should be a gentleman with girls."
"Smart lady, your mom. Thanks again."
His smile turned a little sad when he remembered his mother's teaching and how she always made him feel loved. He shook his head to avoid the sadness. Hinata was here and he wanted to enjoy their time together. He walked the few steps to the blanket and set the basket down.
"Your strong Hinata. That was heavy."
"Thanks. I did not want to forget anything and brought a bit of everything. I may have overdone it with the cooking." She smiled embarrassedly.
"No problem. I guarantee it will not go to waste! Your food is too yummy!"
The young aide giggled again, and the blond laughed with her.
"You haven't tasted it yet."
"Your food always tastes delicious! I will eat it all! Even if I explode, but I have extra stomachs for your food."
"Please don't explode, Naruto-kun" She spoke between fits of giggles as she tried to cover her mouth with her free hand.
The blond was pleased with himself for making her laugh. Her giggles just made his heart beat faster and faster. It was not unpleasant, just weird and he did not want the feeling to go away.
-Her smile is so nice, I wonder why she covers her mouth like that. I want to see more of it.— The blond contemplated as he looked at Hinata noticing she had a large envelop in her left hand.
"What's that?"
"The most important piece of equipment for today!"
The blond tilted his head in confusion.
The bluenette felt her heart speed up as she thought how cute he looked. Her cheeks burned again, and she tried to ignore her fast palpitations. She opened the padded envelope and pulled two cardboard glasses with darkened mirror finish lens.
"Our eyeglasses! This are eclipse looking glasses to protect your vision. Today is special, at 1:17PM there is a total solar eclipse!"
"Eclipse?"
"Yes. The Moon will cover the Sun completely and it will get dark for a few minutes. These will protect your eyes before and after the event. You can't look directly at the Sun or it will damage your eyesight."
"Oh."
"It's a huge celestial event, not many people get to see one. It's almost a once in a lifetime event and we can watch it here without traveling, it's happening in our town! We are in the path of totality. Originally, I was going to watch with my friends in a field near town, but I was scheduled to work. Then when you mentioned the picnic, it occurred to me! I could watch it with you, since you probably never saw one. Most people never have. Unless you travel to the path of totality but we're already here. The town is swarming with tourists, the hotels are all booked up. The traffic is going to be a beast."
She saw his confused look and realized she was blabbing. "I'm sorry Naruto-kun, I did not mean to bore you."
Her enthusiasm was contagious, and he smiled. He did not think, she had talked that much the entire time they were together. He did not want to make her sad anyway.
"No, no. It's okay. I was just surprised. I don't think you have been so excited since we met."
Her cheeks burned again, and it made him smile again. "Oh, I love star watching. Sorry, if I get carried away."
"Don't apologize, it's cute." Both turned red and the blond forced himself to continue. "Um, I mean, it's great to care about something so much and to know stuff. I wish I found something like that and knew more stuff. I hate being stupid."
"Naruto, you are not stupid. You missed a lot of school, but you can always learn. Your age or location don't matter. Want me to tell you more about eclipses?"
He nodded quickly. He was interested but even if she was teaching him about the number of grains of sand in the desert he would listen. Boring stuff was interesting when she spoke.
Seeing her face lit up with excitement was the best. It completely captivated him. Then thinking that she would share her interests with him made him incredibly happy. She was here with him today, not her roommates or friends. Him.
"Let's set up the picnic and I will tell you. I don't go in until three pm."
The blond nodded again excited they would be together for several hours. They set everything up while she explained about eclipses, terms and some history. They sat on the sheet and Naruto put the paper flowers all around.
The bluenette gave him his glasses, he put them on and quickly turned and got very close to her face.
"How do I look? Do I look silly?"
Hinata felt the heat rise on her face at his proximity, he did not have personal space.
"Do I, do I?"
-You always look like a moron, high on catnip. Idiot-
He ignored the grumpy intruder. "Well? Do I?"
Hinata laughed despite her nerves. It was impossible to stay serious with Naruto around. "Maybe a little." She laughed at his expression and put her glasses. "But I bet I do too."
"Ah, ah, nope. You always look pretty, no matter what."
-Smooth! One for the idiot—
Naruto realized what he said and looked down in embarrassment. "I didn't mean it."
-Never mind, minus one for the idiot—
"No, I mean, I meant it, but it came out wrong. I mean you are, dah. You'd be pretty, even if you wore a sack. Not that you should wear a sack. You don't have to wear a sack or anything. I mean you would be pretty, even with nothing. NO! I meant anything you wear is fine." His tongue felt like a heavy rock, a very dry rock.
-There goes the smoothness—
"I meant you're pretty." He finally said looking down.
Hinata's heart wanted to beat out of her chest and a thousand butterflies flew into her stomach. She felt lightheaded. She took a deep breath. "Thank you, Naruto-kun."
The blond unconsciously looked up at the sound of her voice and was mesmerized again. He expected her to be angry or even whack him for being stupid and disrespectful, but she looked even more beautiful than before, her face with a faint blush, twirling her index fingers, a slight smile on her lips.
"I don't lie."
They locked eyes and continued to look into each other's eyes without saying a word, until Naruto's stomach grumbled in annoyance. They blinked, and he put his right hand on the back of his neck embarrassed.
"Snack time!"
"Sorry."
"It's Ok. First let's look up. Oh! Look Naruto-kun, it's started!"
"Oh! It looks like someone took a nibble on the Sun."
"Indeed. And someone is very hungry."
"Ah, ha, ha. I may have been too excited to finish my breakfast."
"Naruto-kun, that's not healthy!"
"But your foods like a million times better!"
"Thanks, Naruto-kun. Even so, you should not skip breakfast."
"Okay."
The long-haired girl just shook her head at the blond's antics. She was glad she brought many snacks and sweets along with lunch. They ate some of the snacks as they continued to watch.
"Now it looks like someone took a huge bite out of our pie."
"Are your comparison's always about food?"
"About your food, yes! It's delicious. Besides I want pie!"
"After lunch, Naruto-kun."
The blond laid back on the sheet and continue to watch, but his eyes wondered sideways a lot. The dark glasses provided him an opportunity to look at her without getting caught and he wasn't going to miss it.
She was very pretty; her eyes were unique and exotic. He would never get tired of looking at her, but his favorite aspect was the kindness reflected in her eyes. She did not look at him like he was a demon. She looked at him like he mattered.
"Naruto-kun?"
He got lost and stopped paying attention to what she said. Had she asked him a question? Did she notice he was staring? He had no idea what she said.
-Crap—
-Yep, your screwed—
"Sorry, what?"
The girl laughed. "You were so quiet. I asked if you were asleep."
"Almost." He lied. No way he was missing this, being here with her.
"Sorry if I bore you."
"Not at all, just looking at the view."
"Mesmerizing isn't it."
"Mhm"
"Over half gone."
"Huh?"
"The Sun, silly."
Right, he was watching the Sun. "Right. I've never seen anything like it."
"Indeed. Want to have lunch now?"
The blond sat up instantly. "Yep!"
They continued to chat as they ate their lunch.
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From the courtyard the Sound Four looked in anger at the couple in the little park area.
"Would you look at that. Cozy ain't it?" Kidomaru snapped.
"That whore treats him better than she treats us." Sakon remarked, then spit on the grass.
"We need to fix this, brother." Ukon agreed.
"Remember Kabuto said not to mess with her. Doctor Orochimaru is interested in her." Jirobo inputted.
"Didn't say anything about the brat." Ukon challenged.
"Yeah, don't want him getting uppity." Saikon growled through clenched teeth.
"Don't want a demon thinking he's better than us." Ukon supported his brother.
"And I have just the idea." Kidomaru smirked.
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Naruto was in heaven. The food was as delicious as always. He ate everything that was put before him with gusto. He ate until he felt his stomach was really going to explode. He laid back again to enjoy the show. The Eclipse was fun and indeed a unique experience, but the company was the best.
Hinata was laughing and looked relaxed. She had looked tense all week and as usual he worried she was getting tired of him. He was sure something had bothered her but now they were having a great time. He kept reminding himself not to worry. He wished today lasted forever.
"This is the best Hinata-chan"
The bluenette was getting more cookies out, when she heard him, and her face burst into flames once more. All she could hear was -chan, -chan, -chan likea giant echo.
-Chan? Did he say…- She was glad she had food in her hands since the urge to tap her fingers together was almost unbearable. He made her feel like her shy twelve-year-old self in a heartbeat.
Naruto saw her freeze and although was happy she was blushing again, he worried he had gone too far again. He sat up quickly.
"Can I call you chan? Sorry if I was rude."
Hinata tried to remember to breathe again, forced her head to nod and tried to make her paralyzed tongue move.
"There's nothing to apologize for, I was just surprised. I'm too old for the chan suffix anyway, you can use kun if you like."
"I don't want to use kun. It sounds great when you use it but." He looked away embarrassed. "When I was in school, that's what the kids called their friends. To me, you're my friend so I want to use chan. If that's okay. I don't think you are too old. I don't care what people say or what is correct or proper. I like chan for Hinata, that's all. If it doesn't offend you. You know, never mind."
"Thank you Naruto-kun. I think you are my friend too." Naruto turned his head quickly and saw her beautiful smile. "Thanks."
The blond sat there as a warm and calm feeling invaded every pore of his body, like being in a warm tub after a long day. He was sure he could fly as he felt lighter than air. His smile just kept getting bigger. This was indeed the best day ever. He wanted to try out her name again.
"Hinata-chan."
"Um?"
"Hinata-chan." His smile just grew. "I just wanted to try it out. Hinata-chan suits you. Thank you for letting me call you that and for being my friend. I hope this day would last longer."
Hinata dug in the picnic basket one more time. Her face was on permanent fire and she was too embarrassed to think of a proper answer, but she had thought about preserving this day too. She found what she was looking for and pulled a plastic cardboard disposable camera.
"Perhaps it can. I can't bring my phone or metal objects inside, but this disposable camera is within the rules. We can take pictures and some selfies to commemorate today."
Naruto was so excited, he could hardly sit still. –Photos! He would have photos in his room, like other people did.—
They took a couple of photos in between continuing to watch the Eclipse. As it started to darken they saw movement in the distance. Naruto thought it was a snake and got in front of Hinata. She had seen it too and shouted.
"Shadow bands! Look Naruto!"
"What!" The blond took a better look and realized they were shadowy thin, wavy lines.
"They're also called shadow snakes. They kind of look like ripples, they believe it's caused by how the light passes though different layers of the atmosphere." She looked at him briefly. "The layers of air. It happens just before and or after the eclipse. Look up, it's getting dark."
Indeed, it got darker and darker, like sunset as the full eclipse took place. It felt cooler suddenly, as they looked in awe at the full eclipse.
"You can take your glasses off while the Moon completely covers the Sun, Naruto-kun. But as soon as sunlight starts to return you need to put them back on."
"Okay." They enjoyed the view. Naruto wanted to preserve this, to make it last and got an idea,
"Let's take a picture now, quick!" the blond exclaimed.
Hinata nodded, pointed the camera at themselves. "Smile!"
They got closer and put their heads together as they looked at the camera and took several pictures.
"I hope they come out. Haven't done many selfies even on my phone." Hinata laughed. They continued to watch in silence and finally put their glasses back as the Eclipse waned.
They watched the Sun return to it's full glory as it got warm again. Naruto laid down contentedly again and kept munching on any remaining snacks. They took a couple of more pictures as they relaxed and finally started to put everything away as it was close to her time to work.
A breeze played with Hinata's hair as she put the plates away. It was so pretty, he wanted to touch it. He kept picking up his paper flowers when he had an idea.
"Are there any pictures left?"
"Yes, one or two."
"Cool" He got close to Hinata and asked her to sit which she did. He gave her some flowers and asked her to hold them.
His hand started to sweat as he picked up the last one. He swallowed and quickly moved before he lost his nerve. He tucked her hair behind her left ear and put the flower on her left ear.
It was as soft as he had imagined, her hair was like silk under his hand. As he placed the flower on her ear, he just gently grabbed a few strand of her hair and softly caressed it all the way down to its end, placing it to frame her head enjoying the feeling thoughtlessly until he felt her shiver slightly.
He jumped back embarrassed as he realized what he did. "I'm sorry! I just thought it would look great on your hair and I wanted a picture of you with a flower on your hair, like a model." His eyes widened as he realized what he said.
–Stupid, I'm so stupid!— He continued lamely "I'm sorry, I never think, I just thought... I didn't mean to be rude… I just… I was…" His words died on his lips as he imagined her disgust. She just sat there and did not say a thing.
Hinata face was tomato red and she was speechless. His touch had been so gentle, a feathery touch that set a thousand butterflies in her stomach and set a tingle down her spine that made her shiver. None of it unpleasant but most unexpected, since she had never felt anything like it.
Her face continued to burn as her lungs reminded her the need to breath. She took a deep breath as she registered Naruto's apology and finally saw his sad face. She hated that look on his face, always expecting the worst.
"Naruto-kun, it's ok. I was just surprised. Thanks for the compliment, I don't think I'm model material but thanks."
"You're wrong, you are." Naruto interrupted embarrassedly.
"One picture, okay." She still felt the furnace on her face, but it was just a picture. However, she worried about this getting to Kabuto or Dr. Orochimaru.
Naruto picked up the camera and asked her to smile, as he himself smiled warmly.
Hinata saw his honest smile and could not help the smiled that graced her lips. Naruto quickly shot the picture as he saw that beautiful expression; slightly flushed with a tender smile: she only used on him.
-Perfect!—
"We should finish picking up"
"Okay. The picture looked great. You will see."
"Thanks. Naruto-kun, um, you should not touch my hair." She saw his stricken expression. "I'm not mad but it's not proper in the hospital. We could get in trouble if others saw."
Understanding reached Naruto's eyes. He did not want to get her in trouble. "Okay. I get it. Can I still call you Hinata-chan?"
Hinata looked at his hopeful expression and against her propriety conscience she agreed. "Yes, Naruto-kun. That's fine." His wonderful smile shined again making all her doubts disappear. She smiled. "Better hurry up, I don't want to be late when I have been here all day.
They laughed and finished picking everything up. Hinata waved goodbye as she went in to work. Naruto decided to stay outside a while longer to memorize everything and enjoy the rest of the day.
-NH-NH-NH-NH-
Shadow frowned in frustration, he put his fingers together in his thinking pose. This, whatever this was, was intricate and very well done. He had barely gotten anywhere, no matter which route he took. All information was indeed blocked, whoever did this was good. There was no doubt this was a cover up. But a cover up of what? The guy was in a mental institution. He concentrated again.
His curious mind could not stand the puzzle. Why go through all this if the guy is rotting in a nuthouse? What was the secret?
–Sorry mom, I must do some illegal moves, but I know you would want me to help Hinata—
It was the only way to access the information. He would hack his way into the medical & judicial records. But he would need help. And he knew exactly who to call, his best bud. They had helped each other in all his games and some simulation hacks. He was as famous a hacker as he, but he liked to live on the edge. Yep, time to call Fan.
-NH-NH-NH-NH-
Naruto still had a big dopey grin when he returned to the facility.
-Would you cut that shit out! You look like an even bigger moron than usual!—
-Not listening to you.—
-Oh, big man wants to ignore me now! MORON! She's lying to you! She's making fun of you, just because she has big boobs, MORON!—
Naruto was so engrossed in ignoring Kyubi and thinking of his happy day that he did not see the Sound Four approach from behind. Saikon tripped him as Ukon shoved him forward hard. He fell right into the Cultist who was coming in the other direction with some sodas.
"Freaking asshole!" Hidan shoved him back with all his might as he was now covered in soda.
The Sound Four moved out of the way and the blond fell back into the Bomber, who also shoved him, and Naruto finally hit the floor.
"Un, watch where you're going idiot, un.
Naruto was still on the floor when Hidan kicked him. The blond rolled and stood up quickly as his eyes seemed to flash red for a second.
"You want a go, you so called cultist piece of shit. You want to meet Jashin? I can arrange it." Naruto shook his head and his eyes cleared. "I don't want to fight, sorry. I did not see you."
"You are not art to come near me."
"And you owe me some a soda, prick."
"Hey, we don't want to get in trouble." The blond raised his hands, palm up. "I'm sorry. I tripped."
"Bullshit." Hidan throws himself at the blond, followed by the Bomber, Deidara.
"Fight! Fight! Tobi wants a fight! Fight! Fight!" Childish shouted and danced from the corner.
The Sound Four watched as the fight continued, but the blond brat was giving as good as he got. Naruto is winning despite the odds. He evaded most of their punches as he scored hits on both men.
"He's got the upper hand." Saikon said as he looked at his brother.
"Let's fix that. The other orderlies will be here shortly." Udon looks at Kidomaru who agrees.
The Sound Four approach and hold Naruto's hand to separate them. Both Hidan and Deidara continue punching and hitting Naruto, taking advantage of his immobility.
More orderlies arrive and restrain the rest.
"You better be ready. I know what you did, assholes." The blond told the Sound Four in a deep voice again.
Kabuto arrived. "Fighting is not allowed. Take them all to solitary to cool off."
Naruto struggled unsuccessfully, and they were all taken to solitary. Once alone the Sound four put a straightjacket on him and beat him some more before finally leaving.
"NO supper for fighters either, asshole!"
He could hear their laughter as they walked away.
-See what happens when you don't pay attention, moron!-
"Shut up"
"You should've least let me take care of the trash. The Cultist and the Bomber both think they're the shit. They are due a reality check."
"Shut up!"
"And those four pricks, they will get what's coming to them. Oh yeah. It will not be a prank either. Bastards."
"Shut Up!"
-And you! You moron! You were thinking of boobs instead of paying attention and got us into this mess. You should not let your guard down. Although you got a couple of nice licks. I admit, they are very nice boobs but you….-
"SHUT UP! SHUT UP! LEAVE ME ALONE!"
-Make me! You, pathetic fool.-
"Don' talk about her. Leave me alone."
-Don't talk about her. Don't fight. Behave. Shut up. When will you understand. Everyone is scum, lying traitorous scum. You can only count on me. Everyone is out to get us. I'm the only one helping you. Let me out for a bit. I will fix everything. I will make her our woman. I will make them all burn in the pyres of hell! Trust me, let me out.-
"No! Never, just leave me alone."
-Fine, I'll leave you alone. Let's see how you like this hellhole by your lonesome. -
Naruto did not know what was worse, the aggravating voice or the unbearable silence. He could not get comfortable; his body ached all over and his face throbbed. They had really done a number on him. He sighed. It had been such a great day. He finally closed his eyes and tried to remember the fun part of the day.
-Hinata-chan-
And CUT! As always, let me know what you think. It hasn't been too long since last one. I had the Eclipse idea after watching last year's great Eclipse. It just took me a long time to get to it. Sorry. Trying to juggle everything! This chapter had fluffies! I hope you like it. Let me know! Pretty please review! Things are picking up! I hope you hate the sound four. More of the coded inmates are revealed. Now who is Fan. Lol. (That's too easy but it's going to be so fun). More intrigue to come!
Omake:
Ero-Kyubi's website:
Name- Pervert are Us
Mission: To bring hentai to the world!
Personal Statement- Big boobs and Cat/Dog/Fox ears make everything better.
Motto: I love rule 34 & hot springs. Snarky comments are my specialty.
Internet pets: Himari Noihara, Blake Belladonna, Magical Nyan Nyan Taruto, Millianna, Aisha Clanclan and all cat girls, bunny girls, fox girls, dog girls (Never mind any girl, women, cougar, mmm, females in general)
Cosplay division: Anything goes, has only two requirements. 1-animal ears 2-Skimpy clothes and the shortest of shorts/skirts. Bikini's and big boobs preferred.
Honorable Cosplay mentions: Playboy bunnies
Disclaimer: What I do with the pictures is none of your business.
Heroes: Jiraiya, Mineta, Miroku, Happosai, Chizuru, Issei, Master Roshi
Honorable mention: Kakashi.
Required literature: Icha, Icha Paradise
Enemies of the state: Prudes, librarians, women who cover up
Review answers/Thanks:
Rose Tiger: Thanks for the review. I wouldn't trust him either, or the Sound Four.
NaruHinaF: Thanks for the review. I'm glad. Hope you like this one too. Karen and Suigetsu are married in this story. They are fluffy?
Jenuzumaki: Thanks for the review. Glad you liked it. Yes, Hinata can kick butte. Awesome guesses! You hit them all 100%. (Eradicator/Itachi's buddy is Kisame). Dr. Orochimaru, mmm. Can't say. He's interested in Hinata because of Naruto. Shikamaru is trying to find out. And Fan will appear soon. That 7one should be easy to figure out.
QueenDeadPool: Thanks for the review. The intrigue grows. I hope you like it.
NarHina: Thanks for the review. Glad you are liking it and liking the fluff. You got plenty on this chapter. Lorax was Tenzo from the Mokuton. Iruka will make an appearance later. You were right on Kakashi and Jiraiya. You will see. The Sound Four still have plenty of mischief left, as you saw. Still NaruHina FTW!
Jtscores: Thanks for the review. Glad you are liking the story. Will be a wild ride.
Solvdrage: Thanks for the review. Thanks a lot! Lorax must beware of his creeper face. Lol. Yeah Kyubi is Mineta creepy! Mhm. Best girl always to Naruto's rescue. More websites because handholding… You know it. I love my cliffhanger no jutsus. Indeed. Dragons are needed and belong ANYWHERE! Lol!
andrea1512: Thanks for the review. So glad you are loving the story. Please let me know what you think.
Theeyethatwatchesoverall: Thanks for the review. Yes, it has. Lol. As you see from this chapter, a lot has already been plotted.
Guest1: Thanks for the review. Good pick up, no she was not.
Theblueswordsman: Thanks for the review as always! I really appreciate it. The other characters keep coming up. Hinata knows falling for a patient is a no-no but Naruto is too adorbs (and hot. Lol). Mhm, Bee is a bro! No problem. Let me know what you think of this one.
redredredredred: Thanks for the review. So glad you love it. Here is he next one. Let me know what you think.
