During the day, Kiba received more and more visitors. More of his friends came by, and even his mother and sister. He also "introduced" Hinata to them, which made Hinata blush and Tsume and Hana hold back their laughter. Hinata quietly left afterwards so he may have some time with his family to see if he remembered anything.

At the end of the day, Hinata's shift was finally over. Before she left however, Tsunade came up to her and asked her if she could wait awhile.

"I don't mean to be rude," Hinata started. "But why do I have to wait?"

"Well," Tsunade began. "Kiba seems in better condition. There's nothing seriously wrong with him other than his memory. So, Sakura and Ino are considering sending home already."

"Wait," Hinata said. "So that means…he has to come home with me…tonight!"

Tsunade nodded and confirmed this. "Is there anything wrong with that?"

Hinata shook her head. "I-I just haven't had time to-to fix things up at home! I want Kiba to be comfortable."

"Kiba's staying over with you!" Naruto's voice bellowed across the corridor. "REALLY? BUT HE CAN COME AND STAY WITH ME AND INO!"

Tsunade's forehead suddenly showed a throbbing vein and she yelled back, "YES! If he stays with you, all he would remember would be you!"

"Aw come on Grandma Tsunade! You don't have to be mean about it!" Naruto yelled back.

"Well-"

But before Tsunade could continue, Sakura came up to her and confirmed Kiba's release.

"My lady, Kiba is ready to be released," she said. Sakura then turned to see Hinata behind Tsunade. "Oh Hinata, you're here still! Are you ready to take Kiba home with you?"

"That sounds… strange…" she replied in a small giggle.

Sakura smirked. "Well I hope you have fun! If you know what I mean!" She winked at Hinata, and laughed at her expression. "I'm kidding Hinata! I'll be with Kiba getting his release ready. Let's go so you won't have to be waiting around."

Hinata nodded, waved goodbye to Lady Tsunade and Naruto, and followed Sakura up to Kiba's room. Once they reached the room, Sakura asked if Izumi was still bothering either of them still.

"No," Hinata replied. "And I hope she doesn't!"

Sakura laughed at Hinata's annoyance with Izumi. Hinata then smiled humbly, but when she turned, she found herself face to face with Kiba.

"Hey there!" he said cheerfully. "I heard I'm moving in with you! Is it true?"

The pediatrician blushed, but nodded to confirm this. Kiba smirked and scratched the back of his head as he replied.

"I'm happy! Well, I'm glad that my family asked me to come home with them, but they understood how I wanted to be with you. Besides, it was kinda mandatory that I stay with you of course!"

Hinata giggled at Kiba's words. He's so cute… She thought to herself. What am I thinking? Control yourself Hinata!

"Shall we get going then?" Hinata asked Kiba.

Kiba nodded eagerly. This made Sakura and Ino squeal, especially at the smile Hinata seemed to be holding back. Her two best friends waved goodbye at them and so they headed outside to walk to Hinata's apartment.

"You don't have a car?" Kiba asked curiously as they walked past the parking lot.

Hinata nodded. "Yes I do, as a matter of fact. I only use it when I drive longer distances. The hospital isn't too far from where I live so I walk to work."

Kiba nodded in understanding and soon, there was a comfortable silence for awhile. Kiba broke the silence by asking about Akumaru.

"When can I see him? I have a feeling I'm a dog type of person," he chuckled.

"Oh you have no idea!" Hinata giggled.

"Well, today I saw a cat on the window and it just felt kinda creepy when its eyes looked like they were glowing… Especially when they stared!"

"You and Akumaru have been like brothers since he was a puppy, and you were small," Hinata added. "I'm sure he will be the other person— or dog actually, to help you with your memory."

Kiba grinned at her. "I'd love to see that!"

Hinata smiled warmly at him, and before they knew it, they were at the door of Hinata's apartment. Slowly, she took out her keys and opened the door that led to her home.

"Wow!" Kiba exclaimed as he took a look around. "This is beautiful!"

The apartment was big enough for at least three people; it had a large master bedroom, a guest room, a spacey kitchen, a bathroom, a comfortable living room in the center, and in the living room was a door that led outside to a balcony.

"T-Thank you," Hinata said shyly. "That's what I thought of it when I bought it."

Kiba walked all over the place. He seemed to be examining everything in Hinata's home, so as she made dinner, Hinata bit back the desire to laugh at Kiba's cute behavior. When she was done with dinner, Kiba eagerly sat down next to her and they ate quietly, Kiba still taking in the beauty of Hinata's apartment, and Hinata taking in that Kiba was going to be living with her for awhile.

As Hinata finished the dishes, she absentmindedly went to go and change into her pajamas in her bedroom. Naturally, she wore shorts and a shirt and went to restroom before going to bed. But before she could open the door of the restroom, Kiba came out in a white muscle shirt and some shorts. Both of their eyes widened and they stayed there awhile staring in shock at each other. Hinata, blushing furiously, looked away as Kiba frantically apologized.

"I'm sorry Hinata!" Kiba apologized. "I should have told you I was changing!"

Hinata shook it off. "N-N-No, it's okay! I should have been more attentive! I'm so used to being by myself…"

Kiba grinned apologetically. "Well, as long as one day we don't walk in on each other naked, it's all good!"

This comment only made Hinata blush harder, but she was able to giggle slightly.

"So yeah?" Kiba asked playfully. "Apology accepted?"

Hinata smiled at him and nodded. He seemed to have gotten excited and lifted Hinata in the air. As he put her down, he whispered, "Thanks so much Hinata… Good night."

"You're welcome, and…goodnight," Hinata replied.

They broke apart and waved to each other before going to bed. For the first time in a long time, Hinata fell asleep with a smile on her face.