Yeah…actually put in a cliffhanger last chapter. Not a big deal or anything…but I felt as if it were needed.

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The blue eyed male sat on his chair, tapping one of his feet in anxiety, and patiently watching the Hyuuga on his couch.

I worked her too much…way too much. She probably thought that if I didn't get well soon…then I'd just quit on her or give up. I feel so bad…

Naruto let out a light, sorrowed sigh, and stopped tapping his foot. He lifted himself from the chair, and stood, taking the few steps over to the couch.

Looking down at her peaceful form, the scarred male noticed her eyes were slightly cringed, signaling pain. Her skin was still paled, and her breathing rather faint.

He reached out one of his hands, and lightly brushed it against her face, feeling her cheek was extremely warm.

This was one of the only times he felt so bad for something that wasn't a death.

"I'm so sorry Hinata…" He whispered to her, crouching down to get at her level, "I really didn't think this could happen…"

He let his forearms rest on the couch cushion by her head. He was about to rest his head, but his eyes became fixed on something.

The blond looked at her physical features, and the complex delicacy of her face. He narrowed in on her soft lips, thoughts rushing to him.

I know I really like her…a lot. But she doesn't know yet…and can't know. She's not awake right now…and I can't help be feel compelled…

He lifted one of his hands, and leaned in toward her.

His soft hand gently brushed against her reddened cheek, it now resting there.

He leaned over her, getting a perfect view of her.

"Too bad you won't ever know of this…"

He leaned in, hesitating with just a few centimeters between their lips. Naruto took in a slight breath, and sealed the space between them with his lips.

He could feel that her lips, too, had never been touched by anyone else.

He smoothly pulled his hand away, and leaned back up.

"Ever…"

He turned, sticking his hands in his pockets.

The blonde was feeling extremely guilty, but pleased at the same time that he got to do what he wanted for a while now. Although, he still felt saddened that'd she'd probably never know how he felt about her.

He walked out of the living room, and into the hallway to his bathroom door.

I need a nice, long, and soothing bath to help me clear my mind. Maybe if I think about what's happened…with Iruka…that it'll help me totally move on with his death. Or for the most part…

Naruto went into the bathroom, and shut the door behind himself, needing a bit of time to himself to revise things.

However, he wasn't the only one thinking.

Really Naruto? I'll never know?


I'm sorry if this was extremely short by like…3 times downsized, but if you want more parts and more frequent posting…the part sorta have to be this long.

Besides…I get to give you more evil cliffhangers that way!

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