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Chapter 13 Kiba's Perception

Naruto began to extend his hand towards Hinata's hand when he heard his name called out.

"Naruto! I have been waiting and this is where you have been?"

Naruto turned and faced the pink haired woman as she continued in her loud shrieking. "Sakura." Naruto's voiced faltered as he saw the throbbing vein on Sakura's forehead.

"Naruto, I told you to meet me at two." Sakura began to clench her hand into a fist, concentrating as much chakra as she could into it. "It is already seven."

Naruto began to wave his hands in front of him as he tried to explain, that he had simply forgotten about it. This was not the best answer for as soon as the excuse left his mouth Sakura delivered the punch straight into Naruto's face, sending him flying through the air and out of the ramen shop.

Hinata only sat in stillness as she saw Naruto land outside on the floor completely still. Although she yearned to run outside and comfort Naruto, her body continued to be still as she stared at Sakura. She could not recognize the women that stood before her. She had known the way Sakura treated Naruto but never to that extend, at least she could not recall seeing it.

"Sakura-ch-chan?" Hinata's voice was meek as she ventured to speak to Sakura who was still fuming.

"Hinata? I'm sorry; I didn't realize that there was anyone here." Sakura gave a big smile that did not fit the profile of a woman who had just finished knocking a person unconscious. "I just came to find Naruto so don't mind me. I shall be going first, enjoy your meal."

Sakura did not even give Hinata an opportunity to talks for she soon walked out of the restaurant and went toward the pile of flesh that was on the floor. "Naruto, let's go now." Hinata kept silent as she kept her gaze on Sakura.

The pile began to squirm when it received the yell from Sakura. "But but Sakura."

Once again Sakura's vein began to throb and Naruto fell silent. Sakura was in a worse mood that day than any other day. Seeing this, Naruto could do nothing, only comply with Sakura's demands and leave with her, leaving Hinata behind.

Hinata saw as Naruto left with Sakura and felt a bit uncomfortable about what had occurred but decided to ignore her feelings and go home to rest. All she had to do was remember that Naruto had bought her cinnamon rolls and that made any uncomfortable feeling disappear.

Kiba walked around searching for Hinata. He had only a few hours before onee-chan would be done with giving Akamaru the physical had taken hours convincing her to give to Akamaru. It did not worry about Shino since Shino was sent out on a short mission with his father. Everything was working to his advantage. All he now had to do is find Hinata and talk to her.

Kiba began to walk rapidly through the city, passing all building in search of any scent that told him Hinata was around. He already knew that Hinata was not out on a mission but he feared that she would be with Naruto.

Passing a throng of people, Kiba was finally able to catch Hinata's scent. He began to quicken his step as he began to look to the sides to find her. After a few steps, Kiba found Hinata standing in front of a shop looking at some books.

"Great, she's alone," Kiba thought as he proceeded to walk towards Hinata.

Hinata stood silently. She wasn't sure which book to look at first. There were several that her father believed that she should read in hopes of her gaining greater knowledge for the clan. But none of the books really caught her attention. She had read several as part of her training when she was young but none caught her attention except one; it was a book that had the word ramen on it.

This instantly reminded her of the night before when she had cleaned the ramen off of Naruto's face. Hinata's face began to redden with the thought when suddenly she looked up to find Kiba standing next to her. Soon her face became red hot not only due to her thoughts but also the fact that she was close to Kiba.

Hinata knew that Kiba would not know what she was thinking but it embarrassed her to be thinking of Naruto around Kiba. Kiba already knew that she liked someone and if he saw her face red he would quickly figure out what she was thinking.

"Hinata, are you looking for a book?" Kiba asked ignoring the fact that Hinata's face was a burning crimson color. He looked at the books in front of them and saw the same book that had the word "ramen" on it. He understood the reason why Hinata was red. He was sure she was thinking about Naruto.

"Hai" Hinata replied as she turned her face away from Kiba trying to hide her face until the blood receded.

Kiba continued to look at the books for a few more seconds before asking Hinata. "Have you received another mission?"

"Hai. I will be leaving in two days. I am in a three man team with Yuhi-sensei and Mito." Hinata said as she finally decided on a book that would be suffice for her to read.

After paying for the book, Hinata walked into the streets with Kiba at her side. Kiba continued to be silent and Hinata could sense that he was preoccupied with something.

"Hinata have you eaten today? If you haven't, let's go eat." Hinata looked at Kiba as he asked the question. The past two weeks Kiba had asked Hinata out to eat several times and this was unusual for Kiba.

Not wanting to be rude, Hinata accepted his offer and they set out to a restaurant.

Sitting at the restaurant Hinata sat silently as she waited for her order to arrive. Kiba was also silent as he tried to figure out a way to talk about Naruto without being to obvious.

"I heard that you have a mission in the Valley of the Mist." Hinata was the first to begin to converse.

"Huh? Oh, yes but there has been a delay in it due to the patrons not being able to make the payment. Since it wasn't a real emergency Tsunade-sama has decided to wait if they come up with the money or if the situation is really as the say it is." Kiba answered Hinata's question blandly, he was not in mood to be talking about such thing.

Silence once reclaimed the table in which Hinata and Kiba sat together. "How is Akamaru? Why isn't he with you today?" Hinata tried to initiate a conversation, the silence made a stale atmosphere. Usually the mood was nice and relaxed when she was with either Kiba or Shino but this time it made her anxious.

"He's fine; he is getting a physical right now. His yearly physical." Another short answer from Kiba.

Hinata thought it best to leave Kiba alone for a while as they continued to wait. Eventually, after five more minutes of silence Kiba began to speak. "Hinata, how is it going with that guy?" His voice emphasized the "that guy" with disgust.

Fortunately for Hinata she did not sense the disgust and annoyance in Kiba's voice but was more than happy to have that conversation now. Although she hadn't had a chance to tell Naruto how she felt about loving him, their relationship seemed to be growing. At least their almost relationship. "Fine."

"Have you…" Kiba paused for a moment as he proceeded, "told him?" Kiba feared the answer as he saw Hinata's face turn to a shade of pink. This was not a good sign; he might have been too late.

"No, but…"

Kiba felt as if life returned to him as he heard this answer. "Don't tell him!" His voice cut off Hinata's sentence, leaving her stunned by his reaction. "You mustn't tell him."

"Why?" Hinata sat wide eyed, her ashen eyes wishing that they could not only see through people but also see what they were thinking.

"He doesn't deserve you." Kiba said as he tried to think of logical reasons to back his statement. He knew that Hinata would ask how he had come to this conclusion.

"Why?"

"If he hadn't realized how you felt about him that means he is not interested and not even worth your feelings." Kiba's words came out cold as they reached Hinata.

"Kiba, you were the one that told me not to give up. You told me that anyone whom I love was worth it because I would only choice worthy people. Why are you now telling me this?" Hinata looked at Kiba trying to understand what was occurring with him. He seemed abnormal in his actions, in fact he had been acting strange the past several week.

"Because he is not worth it…" Kiba continued his attempt in finding a reason. "He's an idiot. You can't deny it. How could you love Naruto?"

Hinata fell silent as Kiba ramble on and on with his insult of Naruto, she now understood why Kiba was reacting the way he was. He must have figured out that it was Naruto whom she loved. But wait, hadn't he known all along? "Kiba, why are you acting like this? You told me that you already knew about this and that was when you told me to continue and not give up my feelings."

"That was before I knew that it was Naruto and not me. How could you love him? He has always been in love with Sakura and that wont change."

Hinata's mind was now enlightened to the full situation. Kiba had thought that he was the object of her affections and now he knew the truth.

She would have easily forgiven his jealousy but Hinata felt pain when she heard Kiba continue to talk insults about Naruto. Kiba also continued to emphasize about Naruto loving Sakura. It was true that he had loved her but Sakura was engaged to be married and Naruto knew this. Also Naruto had changed, she just knew it.

"Kiba, Sakura is getting married and…"

"Do you think that that will change Naruto's heart? Naruto is never going to return your feelings, Hinata. Don't be delusional." Just then the orders were set in front of them.

The waitress easily felt the heavy atmosphere between customers and left as soon as the orders were set on the table. Every single time they dined there, there was always some unusual atmosphere. The waitress walked quickly back towards another waitress.

"What is happening this time?" The second waitress asked the girl whom had just served Hinata and Kiba.

"It seems so heavy the situation. Apparently the girl seems to be in love with another guy and this guy is angry. He just insulted her calling her delusional. As you can see she did not take it very well." Both waitresses then resumed their work but continue to keep an eye on the table in the corner.

Kiba silently saw as Hinata's breath began to quicken while she just stared at him with infuriated eyes.

Hinata only sat silent, making no move towards her food. She was too offended by Kiba's insults, not only had he insulted Naruto but he had insulted her as well.

"Hinata, I didn't mean it that way. I only meant…" Before Kiba could finish Hinata rose from her seat and walked towards the exit. "Hinata wait!" Kiba yelled as he ran towards the exit.

"He deceives it," commented the waitress under her breath. "Excuse me sir. Sorry to stop you but you need to pay before you leave."

Kiba stopped right at the door as the waitress stopped him. He didn't have time for this, he needed to go after Hinata. Kiba quickly paid and ran out.

Half expecting to need to track Hinata down, Kiba ran out as fast as he could but came to a sudden halt as he saw Hinata just standing still looking straight forward.

Kiba was about to begin his apologies when he saw what held Hinata's attention. Out in front of them was Naruto walking alongside of Sakura. They were deep in conversation as they walked out of a bakery and Kiba could clearly see that Sakura held something in her hands.

In her hands Sakura held the same type of box that Naruto had bought Hinata the day before. Kiba could see Hinata's body tense as she continued to follow Naruto walk with Sakura with her eyes. She stared as she saw Naruto and Sakura entered a restaurant.

"Hinata.." For some odd reason Kiba felt his heart ache as he saw Hinata see Naruto on what looked as a date with Sakura. Wasn't he supposed to be happy that Hinata had seen this? This proved to Hinata that Naruto will always love Sakura. "Hinata…"

"I want to be alone." Hinata's voice was stern and cold.

Kiba could hear the bit of sadness in it and whished to say that he was sorry but Hinata would not believe him. He had moments ago told her that Naruto will never love her, how could he now tell her that he felt sorry? "Hinata…"

Hinata turned her head towards Kiba, revealing her watery eyes. "I want to be left alone." Hinata replied more harshly as she turned and walked away.

"Hinata…" Kiba began to run towards her when he was pulled from the back of his collar causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.

Kiba sat on his ass feeling much like one, as he saw Hinata walk out of his view before looking up at the disappointed face. "Are you happy now?"

"Shino, I need to talk to her."

Shino walked around Kiba and stood in front of him. "I believe you have done enough. She is not in the mood to see anyone at this moment, leave alone you."

"Hey, it wasn't my entire fault. Naruto was the one who was seen on a date with Sakura." Kiba stood up as he defended himself.

"Are you sure it was a date?" Shino looked at Kiba through his dark shades.

"I saw them right now. I know what I saw." Kiba replied Shino.

"You also thought that you heard Hinata said she loved you and we saw how that turned out." Shino said in a calm voice. This angered Kiba and he was about to reply when Shino stopped him. "What I am trying to tell you is that you have one been mistaken with your quick judgment and I doubt you want to make the same mistake."

Kiba thought about what Shino said as he stared silently towards the restaurant that Naruto had entered. He had seen Naruto and Sakura so close, what else could it mean if it wasn't a date, nothing. The only explanation was that it was a date.

"That bastard Naruto, he hurt Hinata's feelings…" Kiba began to feel anger as he thought about Naruto's date. "…how could he…"

"No Kiba, the question is, how could you?" Kiba looked at Shino would still was not wanting to accept the fact that Naruto was on a date. "Kiba you were the one who made Hinata feel bad and put that idea of Naruto still loving Sakura in her head."

"But it is true; you have the proof in front of you." Kiba was growing irritable with Shino's stubbornness.

"Kiba as a shinobi your observation skills must be high, in a mission any rash judgment can cause you and your teammates lives." Kiba tried to interrupt Shino telling him that this had nothing to do with missions. "But just as in a mission you must use your observation skills in everyday situation. You have already have been blinded once with your bias don't be once again be blinded by prejudice."

Shino finished his last sentence and began to walk in the direction that Hinata left. Kiba only stood silent, stunned by Shino's word as he looked toward the building where Naruto was at.

"I recommend…" Kiba turned his head towards Shino who stood with his back towards him. "….that you do some observation right now. If you truly love Hinata you would at least give her honest news with no prejudice or bias."

Kiba turned his gaze back towards the building debating whether to do as Shino recommended. For a few minutes he only stood there as he head Shino's footsteps fade away.

"Fine, I'll do some observation. If that bastard is a bastard I can tell Shino and Hinata without regrets if he is not…I'll just have to wait and see." Kiba began to walk toward the building and within five feet he could already begin hearing Naruto's loud voice.

"Please be a bastard."

A/N: Sorry for the long wait. If any are still reading this Thank you. Those who are not ready, I can't say anything because you are not reading this. The next chapter will be up by Monday. I was busy with school, work and weddings that I was not able to post it sooner. But the weddings are over and work is on holiday so I'm finishing this.