Fourth Glance

Chapter 4

"Don't even start telling me about responsibility..."
-Reiko Minase
Reiko stood up. It was her turn. She could feel everyone's gaze and she sighed. The class was hoping she'd be in the Student Council. Who knows what Gaara would do to if he was in charge? Not her, that's for sure. She hasn't even been here for a week, and already she had a reputation: The new girl who opposed Gaara. Great.

Well, one thing was for sure. She's not going to be in the Student Council.

"Why, Reiko? Why?"

Reiko sighed as she ignored Ai and a few other people who were pestering her, telling her to change her decision. Gaara can't be in the Student Council. Not without Reiko to put him in his place.

"Hey guys," Ino said, defending Reiko. "If she doesn't want to, she doesn't have to! Stop pressuring her!" they immediately backed away. Ino was popular. No way were they going to get into her bad side.

Hinata looked at Naruto as he ate with his friends. She felt like crying. She shook her head.He doesn't feel the same way. It hurt for her to think that, but that was the truth. She doubt he even know how she feels about him. She forced herself to believe that it was only a 'crush'… but so far, it wasn't working. She sighed and looked down.

"Hey, Hinata, are you okay?"

She looked up to see Naruto frowning. She blushed; she couldn't help it.

"Y-yeah," she replied, not looking in his eyes. "I'm okay, just… feeling a little bit…distressed, but…that's all." She forced a smile. Naruto frowned.

"Are you sad because it's nearly Valentine's Day and you don't have a Valentine?" he asked, tilting his head to the side. Hinata blushed again. Naruto smiled warmly.

"Don't worry!" he exclaimed. "A lot of people love you! How can they not? You're so nice and sweet, Hinata! So don't worry if you don't get a Valentine, okay?" Hinata meekly nodded as she finally allowed herself to look into his eyes. He grinned.

"Sorry, but I'm going to go and ask Sakura about our date now, okay? See you around, Hinata!"

Hinata sighed as soon as Naruto left.

"A lot of people love you!"

She felt tears running down her cheeks and quickly wiped them away before anyone could see that she was crying.

Really, Naruto?

Hinata looked down and let the tears fall, unaware of a person who witnessed the whole thing.

A/N: This is it! Sorry if it's too sad…I'm listening to sad songs, and they're influencing me. I remembered a comic of Naruto and Hinata like this, so I copied the idea. Sorry. Please read and review. Constructive criticism is welcome. Thanks. :D