Again, sorry for the shortness of the last one…but I wanted to get it written before I had to leave to do things. I really didn't have time to come back and complete my thoughts for it…so I left it at how it was.

However…it's the weekend now, and I get to do plenty of writing! This won't be posted on the same weekend…I think…unless I decide to go post crazy. As in…posting all parts that are written. Umm…let me know how you think the story is by reviewing!!!


"Ah…that felt good!" Naruto said to himself as he exited the bathroom, drying his wet hair.

He'd slipped on a pair of jeans and a navy tank top, for around the house.

He walked into the living room, and peered over the couch to see something he really didn't expect.

Hinata was awake, and sitting up, sipping on some water.

"How long have you been up for?!" He demanded, standing at the end of the couch.

She paused, and glanced over at him.

"Long enough…" She slightly blushed, and faced forward.

"Umm…before I went into the bathroom?"

She nodded.

SHIT!!! If…if she was awake before that…then…-FUCK!!!

From the corner of her eye, she could tell he was panicking inside as his eye flew around in a frenzy.

"You feel any better from the first day?"

He paused, and looked at the Hyuuga.

"Yeah…a lot better. About back to my normal self. You ok though?"

She sipped the last of the water, and got on her own two feet, standing. "I'm fine. And if you're doing so well…I may as well go."

"Wait! You can't just go like that!"

She walked over to the door before looking over her shoulder at him. "I've been gone for a good week…and my father will think I ran away or something of that sort. I can't say that I was here though…or I'll be hurt. I don't think I'll see you for a long time…"

Naruto set his towel down, and walked over to the door. "I'm sure you and I can-"

"No…it'll be too risky after this. He even sees you looking at me funny…he'll know."

"So…" He enquired forlornly, "This is it? It all just…ends here?"

"Things have to be this way. I…better get going…"

As her hand touched the door handle, she felt his hand at her shoulder. She slightly turned, and stumbled forward, letting go of the door.

I…I can't get involved with him…it's just…not possible with my life…

The paled eyed girl felt the scarred male's hands at her back, gently holding onto her.

"Hinata…thank you. You're the sweetest and most gentle friend I could ask for…"

Hinata tried her best to fight against what her heart was telling her, knowing it couldn't be.

"It has to end here…" She whispered as she pulled away.

"I was hoping you weren't serious."

"I am now…and I can't ever talk to you or see you again in and way Naruto."

She turned for the door, placing her hand on the knob.

"What happened to that sweet and shy girl I first met and shared nearly everything with…just like that? What happened to the girl who cared and pushed herself so hard just to make sure her one truest and best friend just like her would be ok?"

A single tear dripped down her cheek as she turned the knob, and opened the door.

"Her heart was broken by the one she thought she loved and trusted."


Short again…I know. And guess what? IT'S ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER!!! Well…sorta. Review and speak your mind!