Crystal Inferno: Yeah! New Chapter! Aren't you excited?

Kiba: No.

CI: Why not?

Kiba: Because…I'm not in the chapter! Shino gets all the glory and I'm stuck here, on the sidelines…. waiting…. until the awaited end….

CI: You are such a drama queen.

Kiba: KING DAMMIT!

CI: Point taken. By the way (haven't done this in awhile…) I do not own Naruto and I do not own the song So Contagiously by Acceptance. Alright, start chapter!

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Oh no…this couldn't be more unexpected…

And I can tell that I've been moving so slow…

Don't let it throw you off to far…because I'll be running right behind you…

Shino looked through his sunglasses at the tear-strained girl that he for so long, had had deep passion and true love for; Hinata. He was finally, through his own mouth, not through letters, would be able to tell her how he absolutely felt. He knew he had never been so…affectionate with her, but now, everything seemed to change. He wanted her to see his face, and then show her, through his own eyes, how much she meant to him.

"Hinata, why are you crying?" he asked softly, wiping away the tears of his goddess. "Come now, what did Kiba do this time?"

"K-Kiba di-d-n't t-tell m-me anything," she stuttered, looking away from Shino as she spoke, "I-I'm c-c-crying be-cause…I-I d-don't k-know how t-o-o f-feel about you…"

Feel about me? Shino thought, not knowing the true meaning of the words. He…wanted her to love him, but there were other potentials in her life…such as Kiba and Naruto and even Neji. She could feel a certain extent of love for all these men, but that didn't mean she loved a certain other more than the rest.

"What do you want to feel?" Shino asked bluntly, his heart cringing at his insensitive behavior. Why couldn't he tell her? Was it just the nature of his soul, or did it have to do with his fear, the fear of being…rejected?

"I wanted to be all of your friends," Hinata said quietly, as though to herself, but still answering the question in a way. She was no longer stuttering and her voice had grown stronger. "I wanted to have you there with me forever. But I don't want to choose! I don't want to choose between my best friends! I love you all, but when I look at you Shino, I see…" she paused, afraid of what this last word might bring their relationship "…more"

Shino looked at her, his train of thought completely forgotten. At that very moment, for the first time, he wanted to kiss her. Although she was beautiful, he had never thought of tainting his precious love. Yet now, as she admitted in a way, her feelings for him, he couldn't help but feel that pull of a darker feeling of love; that feeling corrupted and tainted many people mistake for love: lust.

Could this be out of line? Oh, could this be out of line?

To say you're the only one, breaking me down like this.

You're the only one I would take a shot on…

Keep me hanging on…so contagiously.

"Hinata…I wanted to show you something…before I confess my deepest secret to you…" Shino said, his voice slightly shaky from his nerves. He was never nervous, but she brought out, at least to him a more predictable, frightened Shino that he never thought was possible. She wasn't looking at him, probably to confused to look at his covered face; with his sunglasses he could resemble a monster. Without them, however, his eyes could take her to the deepest caverns of his soul.

"What is it Shino?" Hinata asked quietly, looking at the ground afraid of what she might see. She wanted nothing more than friendship from all of them. But in truth she held small crushes for all of them. Yet, Shino was much more different than the rest of them. And she was afraid…afraid of what could happen between them…

"Hinata, look at me." Shino almost ordered, his voice dipping in annoyance. The unusual tone caught Hinata's by surprise and she looked up and found something terrifying, enchanting, and most definitely gorgeous.

She looked up to a pair of golden eyes. They were completely gold, but a much darker, richer version of the metal. Without his sunglasses, she was able to see his features clearly. He had a nice long, perfectly shaped nose, and high cheekbones. He had full lips, and his eyebrows arched perfectly for his eyes. She had never thought he would be so handsome. She was dazed and she found herself walking towards him, to examine further.

Oh no, when I'm around you I'm predictable…

And I believing in loving you with first sight

Don't make it crazy but I'm hoping to…

To take a hold of you.

As her hand swept his face, Shino blushed, his eyes quite expressive, and caught by surprise. Her hand swept over his lips, curved around his nose and cheekbones, and all while staring into his eyes. They were so haunting, so captivating, she could not describe all the different emotions swirling through her.

"Why…would you bury a face like that, with clothing and glasses? Why Shino?" Hinata asked, looking into his eyes, as trying to search for the answer through his eyes before his actual words flew.

"Because, I always thought…that emotion was weakness." Shino said, his voice sturdy, although inside, complete pleasure ran through him as her hand was still curving around his face. "I have always thought, that a true shinobi does not let emotion guide him. I wanted to be seen as a weapon, not as a human that they could easily tear apart…but…"

"Continue Shino," Hinata said, her face becoming closer with every word Shino said.

Could this be out of line? Oh, could this be out of line?

To say you're the only, breaking me down like this

You're the only one I would take a shot on

Keep me hanging on, so contagiously…

Shino gulped, as his goddess was clearer to him than ever. Without his sunglasses, her features were enhanced by the moonlight, and her soft pink lips seemed so tempting. "…When I found out who you really were, I felt as if you were the only one who deserved and ever cared, how I truly looked. I wanted you to see my eyes, for my eyes would be able to guide you perhaps, to understanding my true feelings. Which are…" his golden eyes looked away from Hinata's lavender irises. He composed himself, looked straight at her, his face more determined then ever, and he finally admitted, "…that I love you…"

Hinata looked at him blankly. There was no fright, horror, joy, sadness, or anger. Nothing. Her mind had gone numb. Shino had just admitted that they loved her. Shino had admitted his true love for her, and she couldn't feel anything. It was as though her heart had fled, unable to understand her feelings for him.

"And also, I always thought my face was pretty average, so that was one more excuse," Shino added lightheartedly. Hinata, coming back to her senses, giggled lightly.

"Was that attended as a joke?" Hinata looked at him, her eyes smiling.

"Well its how you interpret my features…Am I decent looking Hinata?" he frowned, afraid of what she would say.

"How can you ask that question? Your very handsome, especially your eyes, why don't you show the world such rich, gorgeous eyes?"

"I already told you…" Shino said, a little more seriously "You are the only one who deserves to see such raw emotions, and my eyes are too expressive to begin with. Also, I don't want rabid fan girls after me."

Hinata giggled once more and went into his chest, and Shino's arms instinctively went around her. They stood there for a couple of more minutes, enjoying the others warmth, when suddenly, Shino asked "Hinata…may I kiss you?"

Oh you're everything I wanted come to think of it, I'm aching.

On account of my transgression, would you welcome this confession?

Hinata was shocked and looked up at his tall frame. But smiled, and said, "Yes, I would gladly give my first kiss to you." Perhaps, she had been waiting for this as long as he had…

I'm taking her first kiss…Shino let his embrace loosely let go so he could look at her face. He leaned in to her petite frame, bending down, and met her lips with his own. Pure pleasure broke through him, and he wrapped his arms around her tiny waist once more, so they could keep balance. He felt her kiss back, and suddenly, as Hinata had been unbalanced, they fell back but Shino turned so he was the one to fall onto the grass and not Hinata. They kissed for a little while longer, there passions unleashing out the other, and then slowly, yet quietly stopped. Both of the pair's first kisses had been stolen, and it couldn't have been any better. Hinata laid on Shino, and she listened to his heartbeat. It was comforting, and she wanted to go to sleep to its beat.

No I can't. I already slept during one adventure, I can't fall asleep to this…not to this blissful moment. Hinata thought, her eyes betraying her and growing heavy.

"It's late, Hinata. The moon is rising higher." Shino said, interrupting her growing sleepiness. "I think it's time to leave."

Could this be out of line? Oh, Could this be out of line?

To say you're the only one, breaking me down like this?

You're the only one; I would take a shot one…

Keep me hanging on…so contagiously…

"But…I don't want to. Not now, not since I found the person who deserves my kisses, and my love…as well…" she trailed off softly, and she noticed his heart sped up as she mentioned the word 'love.' How would his heart react if she told him that he loved her too? But she couldn't…at least not yet.

"Your father will get worried, Hinata. And as much as I enjoy this moment, I do not want you in trouble." Shino said and lifted himself and Hinata as well so they both could sit upright. He kissed the top of her forehead; it was just to good of an opportunity to miss. He heard her giggle and then added "I'll promise will do this some other time…maybe tomorrow?"

Hinata quietly said "Yes, that would be nice," and with those words, Shino lifted off the ground, and carried her bridal style all the way to her house.

"Don't fall asleep on me Hinata, I can't get to close to your house," Shino said, and against his bitter judgment, he let her down gently so she could walk beside him. Hinata however, wrapped her arm around his own and laid her head on his forearm. She finally had a shoulder (well…almost, he was 6'6 and she was about eleven inches shorter) to hold onto.

Shino had stiffened and blushed at the contact, but he relaxed, since it was his love. Now more than ever, he felt such extreme emotions concocting into his heart. As they walked along the dirt road, he couldn't help but notice, out of the corner of his eyes, Hinata was still examining his features, and most of all his eyes. He couldn't help but smile inwardly, knowing that he was attractive in her eyes. As they reached the house, Shino knew he had to leave, not scared by Neji's threats, but he wanted to keep Hinata safe and tears out of her eyes.

"Hinata…I shall be leaving now," Shino said, his voice steady and turning to face her. "Will you wait for me tomorrow for training?"

"Of course," she responded, going up to give him a quick kiss. When she came down off her toes, she noticed the stain in his cheeks and his eyes smiling. He was extremely expressive.

"Good-bye, my angel," Shino's final comment was, and he leapt to a tree, and made his way towards his house. Hinata watched him go and felt her heart flutter. Maybe…she did love him, more than all the rest. He was so different compared to when he wore his sunglasses. Then, she struggled to find the meaning in his words, but now, just with his eyes, she was able to gather all the information of his soul with his own eyes.

As she approached the house, she saw a figure guarding the door, its colorless eyes on her lavender ones. There was an extent of rage held within them. Looking at its body she found out it was a he. He was a Hyugga, but she didn't know who he was, he had short spiked hair, and bangs covered his forehead. Who was this man?

"Why were you out so late, Lady Hinata?" the cold, but extremely familiar voice asked. Hinata was hit with a wave of shock…was that Neji?

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Crystal Inferno: Another cliffhanger. Muwahahahaha!

Kiba: (in the corner…all alone…)

CI: What's wrong, Kiba?

Kiba: I better be in the next chapter…

CI: Oh, don't worry you are! The only one who won't be feature will be Shino, as he has had a lot of coverage. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and I hope to see some reviews. Thank you all to read and I appreciate the views. Bye now!