I stood with Kiba and Akamaru, looking into the distance. "Kiba," I quietly said, looking down. "Where's Hinata?" I inquired, worried for her.
"Dunno," Kiba shrugged as we heard footsteps. "Is that her?"
I looked to where they were coming from and saw Hinata... next to Naruto... holding his hand. For some reason, it shocked me to see it. I didn't know why it hurt so much... "Excuse me. I have to go."
Meanwhile
"Hey, Hinata," yawned the blonde, seeing his friend. "So, what's up?"
"...Oh, nothing..." Hinata lied, wondering if she would confuse Naruto if she told him about Shino. Why aren't I fainting? How come I don't feel dizzy? "Would you like...um... to walk with me to practice?"
"Okay, Hinata!" laughed Naruto as she grabbed his hand and they walked toward the place Hinata was practicing in.
Hinata saw Shino stare at them for a couple of seconds, then run off. Somehow, she thought it had hurt him.
Meanwhile
Hands on my head, I looked down. I couldn't rest my mind. Why did I run off like that when I saw Hinata so happy with Naruto? It wasn't as if I was jealous; jealousy couldn't be it. Somehow, I was shocked and extremely dissappointed...
"Son," my dad said, approaching. "It's time we were to speak."
I looked up, with an emotion I didn't show often; surprise, as he sat next to me on my bed. "Father... What did you want?"
Taking a deep breath, he sighed. "You have told me about a female companion named 'Hinata' who your feelings are growing towards," he explained, putting an arm around my shoulder. "So, son... you're in love."
My eyes widened and my mouth fell open. "I'm...?"
"It's only natural, son. I can see it; you're upset because you saw her with someone, right?"
"Y-Yeah..." I agreed.
"Get her; son. Be strong."
Meanwhile
Looking around, she heard nothing until-
What were those loud, fast footsteps?
She saw someone in a long coat rush in and run up to her, before he sat. Shino?
She blushed at him, and frowned.
Meanwhile
When I saw her frown, I looked down. "Hi... Hinata," I began, placing an arm around her. "I really care about you... forever." 'Love' was a very strong word; and at the moment, I was saving that word for when it really mattered.