Crystal: I'm so sorry for not updating…with sports (three) and school, it's rather a type of mayhem in my head, but I found time to write this story, so be thankful! Okay, on with the story! Oh, by the way, I'm sorry for this being a little AU. Yeah, I know Shino doesn't have the exact same clothing, but I didn't want him to cover himself up (I think he looks retarded in the newer versions of Naruto…) Anyways, story. Now.

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CI: No, I don't feel like it.

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Kiba was having the time of his life. Hinata was by his side, his love, the one he would do anything for. They were both eating their ice cream. For Hinata, naturally, it was white chocolate with chocolate chips, as Kiba had learned her favorite and rather traditional flavor. For Kiba, however, he had a triple scoop that was concoction of rocky road, fudge brownie, and chocolate chip cookie dough. He made a rather hideous mess on his face, and not realizing it, Hinata couldn't help but giggle.

"Huh?" Kiba stated, confused, but excited about her happiness. "What is it Hinata?"

"Your face," she laughed circling in the air a ring around his mouth. "It's covered in chocolate!"

Kiba blushed at his messy eating habits. Of course, being the dog he was, he never really had the description of what it was to have good manners. "Uhh…yeah…sorry."

"It's alright, here," she said, taking out a napkin from her purse. She slowly placed it on his mouth and wiped the chocolate off his face. He began to blush immensely as she wiped the rest away, disposing it in the trash. He merely and meekly stated, "T-thank you, Hinata-chan."

"Your welcome, Kiba-kun." She smiled and he blushed once more. All she ever showed him was kindness; she was never angry or mad at him. But still…it was not the same when she looked at the picture of Naruto. She respected Kiba, but she admired and adored Naruto.

They walked in silence for a while, simply enjoying the others company. Kiba imagined this being a date, but Hinata probably thought otherwise. He still couldn't get those words out of his head:

You're like the brother I never had.

He remembered Hinata's words so distinctly. He felt a certain extent of rage course through him. Why was he her brother? Couldn't she see he wanted more? Was she truly…that blinded by her love that she couldn't see what he really desired from her?

I need…I need to find a way to release my affection…Kiba said inwardly, trying to concoct a plan within him. First off, I should…take her to the park!

"Hey Hinata! You want to go to the park? The one with the Cherry Blossoms?" he asked jubilantly.

Hinata's eyes brightened and stated, "That would be a lovely idea, Kiba!" With her response, he grabbed her hand and rushed off to the park. Hinata's laughs gave him a sudden motivation, and before she could react, Kiba swooped her up in his arms, and ran to the park, covered with cherry blossoms.

He noticed Hinata had blushed at this and couldn't help but fill joy race through his heart. She likes this! Whenever she blushes, she likes it! Yes, one point for the dog! Kiba's mind felt a sense of total happiness and could not believe how lucky he felt. He continued running down the road with the heiress in his arms. She had a petite stature to her, although she was anything but that. She had delicate, full curves all around her body that gave her an hourglass definition. His fingers pressed on her tiny stomach, and sheer pleasure ran down his spine. If only he was her lover. If only he could kiss her…

By the time they reached the park, it was mid-afternoon. The sun was still high, but it gave off a more golden glow, and set the sky in darker shades of blue than its normal light, preppy color. Kiba believed this was the perfect time for romance. Not the evening, but not the day. A balance of powers, as Hinata was the balance to his dark, boisterous nature.

"Alright, Hinata. We're here!" Kiba exclaimed. As he heard no response he quickly looked down. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was slow and calm. In his twenty minute run, she had fallen asleep. She looked so peaceful…so angelic and divine. In that moment, he wanted to steal her one and only first kiss. He was so sure he could; all he would do is press his lips against hers and he would always know it was him that locked her lips first. But then again, it could not be. She would never know, and he wanted her to be willing, and he refused to kiss her without knowing or accepting.

He slowly walked up to a bench near a couple of swings and the largest cherry blossom tree within the park's facility. He placed her gently on the bench. He noticed she would be uncomfortable with her head on such hard wood, so he took off his shirt, folded nice and neat, and placed it behind her head. He stared at the sky and realized the day would almost be over. He sighed and looked at Hinata's angelic features. Her rich, dark purple hair flowing through the light breeze, framing her face perfectly. Her pink lips slightly opened and her face in such a state of serenity. Never had he seen her this way, and now he was experiencing first hand only what her lover would probably ever see.

"My God, Hinata," Kiba whispered to himself, "I think I have fallen in love with you."

Just as he finished the sentence, he heard raucous laughter coming from a distant part of the park. The voice…it sounded so familiar…

I wondered who could it be? Kiba's thoughts trailed as he looked behind the large cherry blossom tree. From a distance he could see a black and orange outfit moving towards his direction. The figure had blonde hair…blue eyes…

OH NO! Kiba screeched in his mind. It CAN'T be HIM! I mean, everything was going so well. What if Hinata wakes up? What am I going to do? She'll run over to him like the dog to the bone and once if takes a look at her attributes, he'll go ga-ga over her! Oh, man…who else is with him…maybe they can cover…

He checked once again, and they had come considerably closer, only a good two hundred meters a way. With his sharp eyes, he was able to see Tenten, the kunoichi from Neji's group, not annoyed for some reason, and enjoying Naruto's company. The other was Shino. That came to a surprise to Kiba. Yet, he assumed that Shino probably ended up being dragged along for the ride…by either of the two.

Okay, I'm pretty sure Tenten will help me out of my predicament. I mean, she is a friend of Hinata's…but I'm not sure about Shino. He probably wants to see me squirm…but, his thoughts were interrupted by a loud yell from Naruto "HEY GUYS, IT'S KIBA! HI KIBA!" Naruto's yell pained Kiba's ears and it took all his self-control to yell right back, as to not want to wake Hinata up. Before he could do anything, however, he noticed Naruto had come from behind, with Tenten in one hand and Shino in another, obviously annoyed by his action.

"Naruto let me go," Shino stated with intent smugness. Naruto looked down and dropped Shino to the floor, but Shino merely regained his balance. Naruto on the other hand, treated Tenten with extent care; he placed her in his arms and then letting her to the ground gently. Tenten blushed at this, and looked the other way. If he didn't know better, he'd say there was a type of connection with the two. But, all that aside, he noticed Naruto was about to yell something when Kiba rushed over to him and closed his palm over his mouth.

"You idiot! You want to wake her up?" he hissed at Naruto, holding back the urge to pummel Naruto to the ground. In his mind, the words Don't wake up, don't wake up, don't wake up…ran constantly through his head.

Naruto looked behind Kiba and spotted Hinata on the bench, sound asleep. He smiled at Kiba and said, oblivious to her features "Who's the babe behind you Kiba?" He noticed Kiba wasn't wearing a shirt and smirked mischievously "You didn't have some afternoon delight now did you?"

With that statement, Kiba went frozen. A man can only take so much you know. Yet, he was still able to control himself and spit out "Are you that dunce, you baka! That's Hinata if you can't see for yourself! And no, we did not do anything sexual!"

"That's Hinata, really?" Naruto asked weakly, a little embarrassed from the way he treated Hinata's dignity. He walked over to her and studied her features. "Wow, she sure has changed. I assume, that she's a chunnin to?" Kiba nodded "I'm proud of her, she was finally able to prove her father wrong."

"Are you sure you two weren't on a date?" Tenten suddenly asked and Kiba blushed from the statement.

"Why do ask that," Kiba said, laughing nervously.

"Oh, just because when I saw you two about fifteen minutes ago…you were holding Hinata in your arms and you seemed to be enjoying it." Tenten grinned almost wickedly, and Kiba face paled. I hate girls and their all-knowing powers! Why can't Hinata be like her and figure it out?

His thoughts halted as Shino, surprisingly spoke "Is that true Kiba?"

Kiba had no idea what to say to his teammate. For once he was speechless. Yet, if he said they were on a date…then maybe Shino would get rid of any thoughts of courting Hinata.

"Yes, I think we were…" Kiba said, confidence back in his voice. Shino's gaze did not falter but merely looked at Hinata. Then Shino stated "Come, Naruto, Tenten, let us find the others. Naruto, you haven't seen Iruka yet?"

Naruto eyes brightened "No! I need to see if I have surpassed him!" With that Naruto marched along, and Tenten right with him.

Before Shino went off, however, he looked at Kiba with his brows furrowed. Kiba could tell (he figured out his expressions through the way of his eyebrows) that he was slightly angered.

"Kiba, I trust you to give this to Hinata, immediately, when she wakes up." Shino declared, handing him an envelope. "It is confidential. Open it, and I will know." Kiba gulped slightly at his order but simply nodded. Shino then walked quickly to join the others.

"Whew that was exhilarating!" he exclaimed to no one in particular falling to the green grass. "But still…" he smiled at his angel, "at least you're getting your well-deserved rest. Right, Hinata-chan?"

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Crystal Inferno: Wow…that was long. But great! Next up will be Neji's day (you are going to love it!) and following after with Hinata/Shino duo (when she discovers what's in the letter. ) Well, that'll probably in the following week (as I have a four day weekend coming up!) So expect more. Oh, and please review! Much appreciated! And thank you who all to read!