Chapter 2

Day 6

As I was training for the big day tomorrow, I see Naruto coming up to me.

'Naruto…' I thought

"H-Hey Hinata, um, I was wondering…would u like to go out with me?"

'OMG! Did he really ask me out?' I looked around first, and I saw Kiba and Akamaru training.

'Why am I feeling happy whenever I look at Kiba? Have I fallen for him? But what about Naruto?'

Pick Kiba!

'Huh? Who's this?'

I'm your inner self

'I have an inner self?'

Yup, and your inner self is telling you to pick Kiba

'What about Naruto?'

Did he go out with you when you guys where 12? No. All he cared about was Sakura. But Kiba was there for you.

'You're right'

Aren't I always?

"N-Naruto, I'm sorry, but I already have someone I like."

"Oh…well I guess I deserve it for turning you down when we where little. Sorry Hinata. But we're still friends right?"

"Yea." 'I can't believe I actually turned down Naruto!'

"Cool. Want to get some ramen?"

"Sorry Naruto, but I have to train I'm leaving on a mission tomorrow."

"That's cool. Good luck on it. See you later."

As I waved to Naruto, I saw Kiba walking towards me.

"Go Akamaru! Dynamic Air Marking!!"

"Good job Akamaru!"

'Naruto? What's he doing with Hinata? Hm…I should go ask her what Naruto wanted.'

"Bye Naruto!" Hinata waved.

"Hey Hinata, why was Naruto here?"

"He asked me out."

'WTF!!! I hope she said no' "What did you say?"

"I said no…"

'Yes! One point for Kiba none for Naruto!'

"I see…why did you turn him down? I thought you liked him?"

"Well…there is someone else I like…" Hinata faced Kiba, blushing, and turned away.

"blushesWell I'm going to go back…over there…and train some more."

I was still trying to figure out who was the guy she liked.

Day of the Mission

As the four of them were standing in the Hokage's room, Hinata looked at Kurenai.

'Kurenai-sensei…why didn't you tell us…'

FLASHBACK

As Hinata was heading for the Hokage's room, she head Kurenai talking in another room.

"Hokage, why this mission? Can't you give it to a jounin or something? They are just Chuunin."

"I'm sorry Kurenai, but there is no one else left in the village."

"Can't you wait for some other team to come back and give them this mission? This mission is too dangerous for them."

"They have to be delivered ASAP."

"Hokage…what if "they" attack them while they deliver it?"

"Then you must go with them on this mission if you are worried. End of discussion."

Hinata was trembling with fear, frozen as a icicle. Until she heard Kurenai coming out the door. Hinata ran to where Kiba and Shino were.

"Hey Hinata! You're late. It's not like you to be late" Kiba asked worried.

END OF FLASHBACK

'Kurenai…'

'Hinata…are you okay? You are looking a little pale. If you're scared, then I'll protect you.' Kiba thought looking at Hinata's worried face.