Fourth Glance

Fourth Glance

Chapter 8

Naruto jumped up as his alarm went off. He was ecstatic. Today is the day!! He grinned to himself as he started humming a song.

Today is definitely going to be the best day of his life.

"Where are you going for your date, Naruto?" she asked, smiling her fake smile. She avoided looking at his eyes. She tried to smile even though her heart felt like it was being ripped to pieces.

"We're going to watch a movie, and then go eat at a restaurant. I can't wait!" Naruto yelled, pumping his fist in the air. Hinata looked at her hands and didn't trust herself to say anything; her voice might crack and alert Naruto of the tears threatening to fall down her cheeks.

"I already got something for Sakura!" Naruto continued, oblivious. "I'll give her a rose, just one, and a box of chocolates. I'm sure she'll like that!" Hinata nodded silently, still looking at her hands, her bangs covering her eyes. Naruto looked at her.

"Are you all right, Hinata?" he asked as he tilted her chin to face him. Hinata's eyes widened and she could feel her face growing hot. Her tears didn't betray her, though they made her vision blurry.

"I-I'm all right…" she whispered. She felt faint; it seemed like forever until Naruto put his hands behind his head, but he was still looking at her, concern written all over his face. Before he could say anything, Hinata dashed out of the room.

Hinata stared at herself in the mirror. Tears were now freely streaming down her face and she bit her lip. How can she face Naruto now? She wiped away her tears, but they stubbornly continued to flow. She finally let out a choked sob.

It wasn't fair.

Naruto frowned. Where is Hinata? He thought to himself. Naruto bit his lip guiltily. Was it something he did? I hope not…she seems pretty down lately…

Hinata entered the class a few seconds before the bell rang. Naruto motioned for her to sit next to him. Hinata blushed and shook her head, pointing an empty seat next to Reiko.

He didn't see her puffy, red eyes.

But Reiko did.

Hinata smiled at Reiko before taking a seat. Reiko stared at her, and Hinata was the first to look away.

"You're eyes are red," Reiko said impassively. Hinata looked at her hands. Reiko sensed that she didn't want to talk about it.

"We should read the other chapters in the book for Answers," Reiko said, changing the subject. "But I can't go today, or the day after." Her mood suddenly changed.

"That's okay," Hinata replied meekly. "Besides, I have to do some errands today. Maybe we can do it on Saturday?"

"Sure."

Sakura glanced at Naruto and frowned. She liked him as a friend, but nothing more. It felt wrong to go on a date with him when the person she really liked was…his best friend. She sighed. It was like she was stuck in a romance novel. Surely this never happens in real life.

But it does.

And she is stuck in one.

Oh joy.

Naruto couldn't wait until the end of school. And so can't Hinata. She's been avoiding him since Homeroom; hoping that he wouldn't notice.

But of course he did.

The bell sounded for the end of the school. Hinata dashed for the door, but Naruto grabbed her. She jumped.

"N-Naruto," she said; her voice barely audible. "W-What are you d-doing?" Naruto put a hand on her forehead and frowned. Hinata blushed.

"Are you okay, Hinata?" he asked, his face getting closer. Hinata couldn't breathe. She was lost in his cerulean blue eyes. She could feel her knees weaken.

"I-I have to go…" she stuttered as she dashed outside.

Naruto looked at the clock. It's nearly time, he thought to himself. He tugged at his new shirt. His hands were sweaty, so he wiped them hurriedly.

"I can do this," he said to himself as he walked to the movie theatre.

Hinata sighed as she walked back from the dojo. She was taking tae kwon do, and her instructor kept her in. Apparently, her kicks were weak, and her attitude was not helping.

Of course it wasn't. If Naruto was there, however…

She shook her head. She sighed again. 10.30pm. she would have been home by now if she bought some bus money…but no…. and to get there, she'll have to pass the movie theatre. She felt her heart quicken.

As she approached the theatre, she saw a silhouette sitting down on the steps. She hid herself behind a tree and squinted. Her eyes widened when she saw who it was.

"Naruto?"

A/N: Sorry I haven't posted this! I've been so busy with school! I'm sorry but this is my first and last story that I'll be posting in this account. -sigh- the story will most likely have 11-12 chapters. I'll probably be able to write some more during the holidays, but I don't know… Thank you to everyone who has been reading this