Once again, I'm sorry about the late update…(sweatdrops). Ah wells, enjoy peoples! xD

Chapter Nine- Promises

Tsunade regarded the band with a small smile. With the right moves and songs…they'll definitely be the next big thing. She cleared her throat, "Nice work tonight boys, I trust you'll keep up the good work if you're going to be working with me." The trio glanced at each other but nodded.

"Ok so you'll have to sign some papers and stuff…oh and you'll need your parents signature to show that they approve cause we're going to be doing a lot of touring and plus our major studio is far away from here." The three shuffled uncomfortably and didn't say anything until Naruto broke the silence.

"Ano…none of us have parents" Tsunade's eyes widened partially…she sighed. "In that case…I'll be the one to act as your guardian 'k?" the guys nodded again. Tsunade closed her eyes and rubbed her temple…great…she'll have to act as caretaker to 3 teens. A sudden thought came into her mind. "So you guys live alone right?" . "Hai…". Tsunade grinned. "Excellent, we can leave for America tomorrow."

There was complete silence until…"NANI???!!"

The three stared at her like she was a madman. Sure she said that the studio was far away but…AMERICA?? Tsunade shrugged. "Well, there's not much point staying here any longer." Naruto started to protest, "But what about school and stuff??? What about our friends?" What about Hinata?

Tsunade rolled her eyes. "We have private tutors for you guys and as for friends you can still contact them through email and phone right?" Naruto just stared at her. It was all too sudden. Sasuke's cool voice cut through the silence, "How long will we be gone?". Tsunade shrugged, "A few years?" Once again there was silence and, "NANI???!".

Tsunade sighed irritably, "Look if you want this chance just accept it 'k?" She turned and started to leave. "We'll leave at around 10 tomorrow ok?" she said with her back still turned and with one last wave she was gone. Leaving the three in a daze. "So…we really leaving tomorrow?" asked Gaara hesitantly. Sasuke scowled, "Looks that way." He thwacked Naruto on the head. "Snap out of it dobe". Naruto glared at him and rubbed the back of his head.

He needed to find and talk to Hinata. But…it was already past 12. He sighed…looks like he'll have to wait till tomorrow morning. He gave a begrudging goodbye to his friends and then hurried off back to his apartment to pack.

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Hinata sighed and tried to get some sleep, her head throbbing in pain. She had managed to sneak back in unnoticed, thanks to the help from Neji. However, the trip to Naruto's gig had paid its toll. The loud noises and stuffy air inside the club had managed to make Hinata's fever rise even higher. She moaned and buried her face into her pillow. This was going to be a long night…

Naruto breathed in the fresh crisp air of the morning as he ran towards Hinata's house. It was 6:25 right now…which meant that he would be leaving Japan in about three and a half hours time. He had to see Hinata. He had to tell her. The thought made him run faster and he finally saw the loom of the huge house she lived in.

He hovered outside the entrance for a moment, trying to catch his breath. Crap…how was he going to get inside…Naruto frowned. He didn't think her father nor would Neji be too pleased about him arriving at their front door so early in the morning. Scanning the second floor he traced her bedroom. Finding it, he saw a huge tree with branches that branched out towards her window. He grinned. Perfect.

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Hinata woke up groggily to the sound of tapping. It took her brain a minute to register the fact that it was coming from her window. Curious she stumbled out of bed, ignoring the growing dizziness and pain that was revolving around in her head. She lowly pulled back her blinds and found the one thing that she least expected. Naruto.

She stared at him for a second. Was she dreaming? She rubbed her eyes and still saw him there, grinning idiotically and motioning for her to open her window. She looked down at her fluffy duck covered PJ's and blushed but opened the window for him. He neatly swung into her bedroom from the branch outside her window.

"Ano…Naruto-kun…what are you doing here so early?" Naruto smiled sheepishly and scratched the back of his head. "Well you see…we got the contract from Tsunade last night…". Joy coursed through Hinata and she beamed at him. "That's wonderful Naruto-kun!!". Naruto smiled. "Yeah it is…but…" Hinata looked at him curiously…why was he so upset? Shouldn't he be happy?

Naruto suddenly grabbed her hand, causing Hinata to flush a bright red. The gentle look that Naruto was giving her right now made her want to melt on the spot. "…I have to leave for America today at 10." He said in an unnaturally quiet voice. Hinata stared at him dumfounded. What?? "Tsunade-baa-chan wants to leave as soon as possible." He said lamely. Hinata slipped her hands out of his and stared at the floor. Her headache seemed to have got worse and the dizziness was almost unbearable.

"How long will you be gone…?" She asked in a soft voice. Naruto felt pain when he heard the sadness in her voice. He wanted to hold her hand again, to reassure her. "Probably a few years.." Hinata bit her lip and looked up. He looked really depressed. Well who wouldn't be? Having to leave everything behind in such short notice? A few years…she won't be able to see him for that long? The dizziness got worse and she had to grip onto the bedside to steady herself.

"Hina-chan?" asked Naruto in a worried voice. He moved his arms to hold her. Hinata felt herself blush. She had to tell him. Before it was too late. Before he would be gone. She could feel darkness closing in in her mind. "Naruto-kun…" She felt herself slipping deeper into his arms and she could distantly hear him saying her name over and over again, panicking. She had to say it. Quick. She tried to move her lips… "I love you…" and with that everything went black.

Hinata woke up, her head throbbing. Naruto-kun!! She sat up quickly, scanning her room. But the boy that she loved so much was nowhere in sight. Sighing she slipped down beneath her covers again. She felt angry at herself. Darnit why did she have to be so weak??! Stupid freaking fever! She heard a knock on the door and she saw Neji come inside.

"Ohayou, Neji-nii-san." Neji nodded at her. "I see you're finally awake." She glanced at the clock. It was 2 in the afternoon…that meant Naruto had already left for America…She heard Neji leave some medicine on her bedside table but she didn't really pay much notice. She won't be able to see Naruto for god knows how long. I wonder…if he heard me.

"Oh…by the way, that dobe left something for you." Hinata's head shot up and she felt her heartbeat escalate. Did Naruto get Neji to tend to her before he left? Neji smirked and handed her a piece of paper before leaving her room.

She slowly started to unfold the piece of paper. Ka-thump…ka-thump…On it was Naruto's familiar writing.

Hey Hina-chan!!!

I got Neji to take a look at you after you conked out. You better get better soon ok??? Ne, Hina-chan…I promise I'll be back for you ok? So wait for me.

Naruto

Hinata felt happiness course through her body. But…so he hadn't heard? She sighed and was about to fold the piece of paper again when she noticed something scrawled at the bottom corner of the paper.

p.s Did I mention that I love you too?

She stared at the words. Blinking, she looked at them again. They were still the same. She felt sudden joy burst through her. It was a dream that she thought would never come true. He loved her. A small smile flickered across her face and she could feel tears forming in her eyes. She clutched the paper to her chest and closed her eyes. She'll wait for him. No matter what. No matter how long it took. She'll wait.

Well…its nearly the end to Unspoken Love…(sniffles). I hope the ending wasn't too corny... I'll post up the epilogue asap ok?? xD everlasting.rainbow