Hey guys sorry for such a late update, the computer got corrupted due to a virus and then i had some assignments that couldn't be ignored.
Ch 4. Kiba's Party
Sunlight streamed through the windows and tickled Hinata's face, warm and tingling; Hinata smiled and turned her face away from this sensation and opened her eyes, today is Kiba's party.
Hinata put aside her blankets and jumped from her bed, she was feeling good today. She heard a knock on her door and answered for them to come in, it was the maid coming in to check whether she had gotten up or not. Seeing that she was up, she went onto make the bed while Hinata went to take a shower.
Humming to herself Hinata made her way to the kitchen, entering it she was greeted by a maid who had her breakfast ready. She sat down not as hungry as she thought she was and looked about the room wishing that her sister would hurry up. Finally after what seemed like an eternity which was actually only two minutes Hanabi arrived, "sorry sis couldn't decide what to wear, anyways let's go."
"But aren't you going to have breakfast, it is the most important meal of the day," persisted Hinata.
Hanabi reached for the car keys, "no don't feel like it" and was out the door shouting, "now come on we are getting late!"
Hinata smiled and rushed out the door, as she neared the car she saw Neji standing there waiting impatiently, "I need a ride again, Lee's car is being used by his dad so he can't pick me up."
Before Hinata could graciously agree to give him a ride, Hanabi grinned, "you're only getting a ride if you agree to take me to the mall when I want to for a month," and with that she closed all of the doors before they could get in the car.
Neji glared at Hanabi as Hanabi grinned back at him and Hinata could only watch those two with alarm.
"Only one ride whenever you want it," snapped Neji, he was barely able to control his anger.
"No ten," replied Hanabi, not wavering under her cousin's death glare.
"Four"
"Guys we are getting late," whispered Hinata.
Both of them looked at her and then at each other.
"Five rides take it or leave it Neji."
"Fine, just open the door so we can get going."
Hinata sighed with relief as she got into the car, praying let there be no more arguments along the ride but no sooner had she asked for this that she heard Neji snap, "Hanabi go sit in the back, elders in the front and beside you get dropped off early."
Hanabi stuck out her tongue, "make me."
Neji curled his fists in anger desperately trying to control his frustration.
Hinata sighed and decided to take matters into her own hands, those two always acted like immature brats around each other. In the end Hinata had to ask Hanabi to move to the back as it seemed fair to Hinata to agree with her cousin as Hanabi had unfairly tricked Neji.
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Hinata parked her car and got out. It was a nice day and she was excited.
She and Neji met their group standing outside near the garden, it was clear that everyone was excited today, one because it was the last day before the summer break and two because of Kiba's party. Looking around at each of her friends faces, Hinata decided nothing could go wrong today even the weather was nice.
Hinata was so wrong about that, the first class that she attended turned out to be a surprise test, she groaned along with the other kids, why today asked Hinata to herself. The teacher snickered, "I knew you kids wouldn't be prepared." Mean Professor thought Hinata as she started the test.
After that she went on to her favorite lecture English with Professor Iruka and was detained after class about an assignment she had submitted.
Apparently she had completely misunderstood the point of the assignment and had gotten a C. Since she was one of his top students he was giving her another chance if she could rewrite her assignment and give it to him today, he would consider revising her grade. So Hinata spent her free periods and her break revising her assignment.
At the end of the day Hinata was hungry and totally beat as she walked outside and sat on the first bench that came in view waiting for Tenten and Ino.
Ino was the first one to reach Hinata, "whoa Hinata what's wrong you look tired, come to think of it we didn't see you at lunch today either."
"I just had some extra work to do, I'm fine."
"Are you sure Hinata?" asked Ino again.
Hinata smiled, "yup as soon as I eat something I'll be good. I was too excited to have breakfast and because of work I had to skip lunch."
Getting up Ino replied, "good cause here comes Tenten."
"Hey guys," greeted Tenten. "You won't believe it but today was officially the worst day of my entire year. Professor Gai took another surprise test."
"Didn't he take one yesterday?" asked Ino.
"Ya well he just wants to make our life miserable," pouted Tenten, "and the worst part is I'll totally flunk it because I was so excited about Kiba's party that I didn't study last night at all."
Ino patted Tenten on the back, "now now dear, its ok." Pumping her fist in the air Ino shouted enthusiastically," half term has ended and we have a party to get ready for."
Hinata and Tenten both smiled, Ino's eagerness was rubbing off on them, they soon forgot about their horrible day and got up to walk towards the car.
Hinata handed her car keys to Tenten not feeling like driving.
On their way home they made a pit stop at Ino's place to pick up some stuff for Kiba's party.
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"Hinata every time I come to your house I can't help but drool over everything, everything is so plush and elegant."
Tenten sat down on Hinata's bed, "ya, your home is beautiful." At which she received a big smile from Hinata.
Getting up and strolling about the room Ino went over to Hinata, "so what have you decided to wear for Kiba's party?"
"Well I haven't decided on anything particular yet but I was thinking of wearing a skirt…" she trailed off as Ino had already started to rummage through her closet; she threw several items of clothing on the bed murmuring about trends and the latest fashions.
Tenten went through the growing pile of clothing on the bed putting some outfits aside that she thought would look great on Hinata while Hinata looked at them silently approving of some that she had thought would look nice on her.
Ino turned around, "so what do we have here Tenten, anything good?"
Tenten nodded, "several infact, hey Hinata what would you prefer?"
Hinata flushed, "well how about these sleek jeans and this black shirt." Ino and Tenten both nodded in appreciation, "I was thinking the same thing," smiled Tenten.
Hinata took the rest of her clothes and neatly started to put them back in her closet while the other two took their clothes out.
"This is going to be so much fun," squealed Ino sitting on the bed, "I am going to make us look gorgeous, everybody is going to be looking at us three at the party."
Tenten and Hinata both gave a nervous chuckle; Ino had a tendency to go a little overboard. Ino looked up with sparkle in her ayes, "ok so who is up first, should I work on you first Tenten," then pointing at Hinata, "or you."
Tenten and Hinata both backed up a little bit, Tenten shoved Hinata forward, "Hinata wants to go first," Hinata looked at Tenten bewildered at her suggestion but before Hinata could retort back she was grasped by Ino and made to sit with her on the bed, "Ok Hinata I am going to start with your hands first, your nails are clean and well shaped but we want to gloss them up." Picking up two nail polishes, "which color do you prefer."
Hinata looked at them and picked the light colored one.
"Ok, although I like the other one better but this ones' good to, besides it will go nicely with your ensemble."
Done with Hinata's hands Ino stood up to work on Tenten's but she was already applying nail polish, "hey Tenten which color are you applying." Looking closely, "nice, this is the one we bought from that new store isn't it?"
Tenten nodded. Ino went to work on herself.
"Hinata can we have some music," Ino asked innocently.
Hinata smiled knowingly and put on a nice melody, Ino was going into full swing now, "Tenten I'll work on your makeup first, don't be shy, come and sit down."
Tenten complied and sat down warning Ino not to apply too much makeup. Ino smiled mischievously, "relax Tenten your in good hands."
Tenten had to admit looking at her self in the mirror Ino had done a pretty good job of doing their makeup, not to subtle yet not overly done. Tenten moved aside and picked up the earrings that Hinata had taken out for her to wear.
After their makeup, Hinata had helped Ino and Tenten with their hair.
Tenten looked around, "Ino how many times are you going to look at yourself in the mirror," asked a flustered Tenten.
Ino grinned at Tenten, moving away from the mirror Ino looked at the door, how long is Hinata going to take, thought Ino. Ino was about to knock on Hinata's door when the door slammed open and Hinata stepped out looking very pretty. The semi loose shirt with pleats and embroidery looked good on Hinata, Hinata smiled shyly.
"You look good Hinata," praised Tenten.
Ino didn't say anything, there was something missing but what, and suddenly Ino ran to her bag as her friends looked at her confused.
Ino shuffled through her bag, satisfied she ran to Hinata with a long beaded necklace in her hand and shoved it at Hinata, "Hinata wear this," and without another word Ino put it around Hinata's neck.
Ino grinned while Hinata inspected the necklace in her hands, "now you look perfect."
Hinata beamed and complimented her friends on how great they looked, she felt rather simple compared to them.
Ino smiled broadly putting her hands on her hips, "well what are we waiting for, let's get going you guys." Saying that, Ino grabbed her stuff and rushed outside followed by Hinata and Tenten as they chuckled at their friend's enthusiasm.
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Hinata parked her car a few blocks away from Kiba's house; she was wondering how many people Kiba had invited to his party when Ino voiced the same thing out loud, "it looks like Kiba invited the whole school, look at the cars parked outside his house."
The three of them made their way through the throng of people to the centre of the party, Kiba had really done it this time, there was an awesome dance floor in the middle of the room and if one didn't feel like dancing one could walk outside through the double glass doors and enjoy the night.
Snacks of all sorts were lined in the room but if one wanted barbecue, it was being served outside near the pool where one could sit, eat and relax.
Ino spotted Shikamaru and left to drag him to the dance floor. Tenten was already bobbing her head to the beat of the music; she yanked Hinata with her towards the dance floor
Hinata was swaying and dancing, having a very good time when she saw Neji approaching them, Hinata grinned knowingly, made an excuse and left Tenten who was soon joined by Neji.
"Hey Hinata, your looking very nice."
Hinata turned around blushing a shade of pink, "thanks Kiba."
Kiba saw that Hinata was tapping her hands to the music, "do you like this song?"
Seeing Hinata nod her head Kiba asked Hinata if she would like to dance and took her to the middle of the dance floor.
Ino gave a big knowing smile to Hinata which Hinata ignored of course, Kiba was just a friend.
After Kiba, Hinata went to fetch Shino to dance with her and soon enough Shino was seen on the dance floor lightly stepping from side to side. From a distance Hinata heard her friends applaud her, no body had gotten the oh so stoic Shino to dance before and it was a sight to see.
After a few more dances with her friends Hinata excused herself and went to get a bit of fresh air. She went and sat down on the bench, the night was beautiful, and she could see a lot of stars.
It had been about five minutes of tranquility which was soon broken by a shrill voice, "what are you doing outside Hinata, the party is inside?"
"I just…" Hinata trailed off as Ino clutched her wrist and literally dragged Hinata back inside.
Hinata was amazed at her friend, she had been dancing non stop since they had arrived at the party, well Ino did say she loved to dance and Kiba had hired a great DJ, the songs made you sway and tap with the rhythm of the beat. Soon Hinata found herself again at the centre of the dance floor, laughing and having a rather fun time with her friends.
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"Nice party Kiba," shouted Ino waving goodbye as she ran towards Shikamaru's car.
Hinata and Tenten waited for other people to say their goodbyes before saying theirs.
Hinata hugged Kiba, "nice party Kiba."
Kiba smiled, "thanks and promise me you'll call me when you get there."
Hinata nodded and smiled, Kiba was very considerate like that, always making sure that she was alright.
Hinata dropped Tenten off and struggled to keep her eyes from closing, she wanted to get home in one piece. It had been a long day and she was very tired from all the dancing.
Half asleep Hinata parked her car and made her way to her room groggily. She didn't even bother to change her clothes and just fell on the bed and snoozed away.
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Note: Hinata is goig to meet Sasuke in the next chapter :)