A/N Alright this is it you guys! I hope I didn't disappoint any of you! Love you guys and tell me how it is!
Chapter 9- The past is the past
They were up to their third movie and they had fallen asleep. She had her head resting on his chest while he had his head on top of her. Naruto awoke at 1 am and was startled as he saw Hinata resting on him. He couldn't help but smile. He watched her as she shifted in her sleep. He looked down at her with admiration. He loved her so much it killed him. He kissed her head softly and held her closer. He closed his eyes again and shifted into a peaceful sleep. The night went by and he awoke. Hoping to see her but he heard a light scream of pain coming from Hinata's room. He got up and darted to her room. He knocked on the door.
"Hinata what's wrong?"
"N-Nothing I-"
"Please don't lie" He heard her whimpering.
"M-My bandages…." He looked down and opened the door.
"You need to take them off? I can help you." He said with a shameful look on his face. He didn't want to see the scratches but in the end they were his fault. He walked to her and blushed. He went behind her and began to undo the bandage. He started going around her and the bandages began to reveal her skin. His heart sank when he saw the scratch marks on her chest and stomach. She blushed as he stared. She quickly covered herself.
"T-thank you…" She said while looking down. He walked out the room and she sat on the bed. She felt her heart beating fast and she felt her face flush. She felt like the feelings she once had were awakening. She remembered how she woke up this morning and it only made her heart beat faster. She clenched her blankets. She didn't think her feelings would come back this fast. She didn't know what she was going to do. She took a deep breath and put a shirt on. It did feel better to have the bandages off. She walked out her room and saw Naruto in the kitchen. Her eye brow twitched as she went to him.
"N-Naruto what are you doing?"
"You like ramen right?" She laughed a little.
"Only when you make it" She giggled and went next to him. "Thank you.." She looked up in his eyes and blushed. "Y-you know for helping me with the bandages." Her gaze was stuck on his eyes. He blushed as he looked at her. He got closer to her face but then the pot made a whistling sound which meant the water was hot. She went to take care of the ramen. Naruto sighed but then smiled. She put the Ramen on the table and they both sat down to eat. As she ate her ramen she looked up at him and smiled.
Time went on. The days became longer and the nights became shorter. Naruto spent more and more time with Hinata. He kept proving his worthiness through small gestures such as long talks at night, watching movies, and just spending time together doing things they both liked. As much as she was afraid to admit it she began to feel the love she once had for him. But she still had a fear hovering over the love she felt. Those days were turning into weeks, than months. It was at the end of September. The air became chilled, and the leaves were turning multiple shades of color. She had been waiting for Naruto since he said he had wanted to talk to her. It has been almost a year since Naruto and Hinata's split. Hinata realizing her feelings towards Naruto, she started to become distant. Her feelings came off in a negative way.
She sighed as she lay on the couch. She was waiting for Naruto to come; she had recently developed knots in her stomach every time she would hear his voice, his name, anything that was associated with him. She was going crazy for the past few weeks. She was still scared, she still worried. She heard a knock on the door and got up fast. She walked to the door and breathed in deeply. She opened the door.
"Hey"
"Hey Hinata how-"Before he could finish talking she walked away into the living room and sat on the couch. He huffed and sat next to her. It was complete silence. "Hinata I-"
"Would you like some coffee?"
"No Hinata I-"
"I bought juice" she was about to walk to the kitchen and he grabbed her wrist. She looked back at him.
"Why do you keep doing that"
"D-doing what I was just going to get you jui-"
"No! You keep trying to stay away from me, and not looking at me in my eyes! Hinata what's going on with you"
"Nothing I don't understand what your-"
"You are horrible at lying. Did I do something wrong?"
"N-No I-"
"Is it that I am around you too much because I can-"
"NO!" She yelled as she looked down on the ground. He let go of her and just looked at her.
"Hinata what's wrong…" she was clenching her fists. She has been hiding how she felt for the past few months. "Hinata please, tell me what's wrong" She couldn't take it.
"D-Do you know how hard, how hard it is to fall in love"
"Hinata what are you-"
"I fallen back in love with you but it's so hard! It hurts Naruto" He was about to get up and hold her but she backed away.
"Hinata"
"You have no idea how scared I am to let myself open to you again!"
"Hinata haven't I proved to you that I am not that stupid idiot from before! Hinata I love you! I will do anything for you!"
"Naruto what is it you don't understand! Here let me lay it on the table for you. Let's say, when we were together I would look at Sasuke with admiration and love. How would you feel, pretty broken correct? Okay now let's say, you were unhappy and then you told me to go with the person I truly loved and would be happy with. Through a small amount of protesting I eventually go to Sasuke.
"Enough" Naruto mumbled
"And then picture me throwing myself in his arms and kissing him." She saw Naruto become angered. "I'm not even done! Now imagine months pass, and then I see you and tell you I am marrying Sasuke! And that's not the best part! I tell you I want to break the marriage because I now realized my true feelings for you! Now how would you feel?!" She began to cry.
"Hinata please stop"
"Oh and the best part, now imagine I was the only girl you were with, even after the break up and then I tell you I slept with him! How would you feel huh?!"
"Enough!" Naruto yelled. "I know I fucked up! I get it! I can never take back my mistakes!" She stood silent. "Hinata if you love me just let me in"
"NO! I did that once! And look what happened!" Naruto tried to hug her again but she pushed him away. "Get out"
"W-what"
"Get….out" She had her arms wrapped around her shoulders as she cried.
"Hinata please just give me one last chance-"
"Leave" He got up and began to walk out the door. Before he took his last step he took out a picture from his wallet and left it on the counter of her kitchen. And with that he left and closed the door. She fell onto the couch and began to cry. She didn't know what her heart wanted anymore. She didn't want to get hurt again, but she also knew she didn't want to be without him. She looked out the window and saw the rain hit the window pain. She put her face in her lap and stood silent. What could she do now? No matter what she did there was always something wrong with it. Should she take the risk and go back with Naruto? Or should she be a coward and stay living with the question of what if. She got up and went to her kitchen. She saw a paper on the counter and picked it up. Her eyes watered once she saw it was the picture of Naruto and herself on a picnic. She turned it over and noticed he wrote something. Tears ran down her cheeks as it read 'This will always be the happiest time in my life'. At that moment she realized the answer. She wanted to be with him, though it will be hard at times, she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life. Without a second thought she ran out the door, with no jacket.
"He couldn't have gotten too far" she never needed him more than ever at this moment. "I need to tell him"
With Naruto
The rain was hitting his face. The rain was coming down so hard he didn't realize he had tears falling down his face. Will his mistake follow him for the rest of his life? He knew he would never understand her pain, and he understood she was scared but she should know him enough to give him another chance. He clenched his chest; he couldn't take the thought of not being with her. He was already a distance from her apartment but he had to prove to her that he loved her. He had to try one more time. He couldn't live without her. She was the love of his life. He began to run back to the apartment. The rain was pouring which made it hard to see. As he ran he bumped into a tall figure.
"Sorry sir I-"As he tried to get up he was pushed right back down. "Hey man what's your problem!" He looked up and saw a tall man in a hoodie. He was soon picked up and thrown into an ally way. As he went to get up he felt a strong force puncture his side. He gasped for air. He felt back on the ground. As he gasped for air he was kicked on his sides numerous times. The man picked him up by his collar and pinned him against the brick wall. The guy went to hit his face but he blocked and punched the guy in the face and kicked him in the stomach. He went to run but was kicked down by another tall figure. He was picked up with his arms folded behind his back. The figure began to punch him in the face and stomach over and over. Naruto was whimpering in pain. Blood fell down his face and his sides were aching. They dropped him to the floor. He lay their lifelessly. They kicked him so he would be facing upward. The figure kneeled over Naruto and picked him up off the floor a little.
"If you ever hurt her again, I will kill you" Said the voice.
Naruto stared but didn't say a word, his eyes were swollen which made it harder to see. It was getting harder to breath due to all force brought onto his ribs. There were footsteps heard in the distance.
"N-Naruto!" The young voice belongs to Hinata. The tall figure dropped Naruto.
"This is a warning" The figure spit on his face and began to walk away. It was 2 figures that ran off. He dropped to the ground and let the rain fall on him. He heard the footsteps getting closer.
"Naruto where are you, its freezing out here" She said as she wrapped her arms around herself.
"H-Hinata…." He said. He said once more but a little louder even though it hurt.
Hinata didn't hear it and she soon turned back. He watched as she walked away. He tried to pick himself up and after some effort he finally did it. He leaned against the wall and began to walk back towards her apartment building. The pain was excruciating but he endured it. He had to try and get her back one more time. He bites down on his lip as he kept walking. As he came closer he fell on to the ground. He yelled in pain and got himself right back up.
"I can do this" He said to himself. At this point, it was all or nothing to get her back.
With Hinata
She made her way back into her apartment. She sighed. She was going to try and call him; maybe he stopped somewhere to eat or something. She went into her room and began to take her clothes off. She heard a knock on the door. It startled her. Who would come all this way in the pouring rain? She looked at the time and saw it was 9pm. She threw a robe on and went to answer the door. She opened the door and was startled.
"N-Naruto what happe-" He collapsed onto her. She gasped but dragged him in to the house with all the strength she had. She brought him to the couch.
"N-Naruto! What happened to you?!" She was worried sick. She looked at his face, he had bruises all over.
"Hinata I-"
"Shh don't talk. Let me get you out of these clothes, you're going to freeze to death." She began taking off his shirt. She saw that it hurt every time he moved. "I'm sorry" She said every time she saw him in pain. She took his shirt off, his tank top and shoes. She looked up at him. She blushed a little, though it wasn't the right time for this. She unbuttoned his pants. She looked away shyly and took off his pants one leg at a time. She went to the bathroom and got him a towel. She tried to dry his face and arms. She looked down the whole time.
"Hinata.."
"Naruto please-" She was crying. She couldn't help but feel like this was her fault. If she would of accepting his feelings, apologies, everything, this would of never happened. Now he was beaten up because of her. She knew who must of did this. She clenched her teeth in attempt to hold back her sobs. He picked up her face and looked at her.
"Hinata…I am so-"
"Naruto we can talk later let me just clean you up. I'll make you some soup now" She got up and went to boil water. She wiped the tears off her eyes. The water finished boiling and she put the water in the cup of soup. He brought it to him with chop sticks. She sat down next to him. She twirled the noodles on to the chop sticks. She put it next to his mouth and waited for him to open. He did, slowly, and he ate the noodles. She was about to give him more but then his hand went lightly on her hand. She put the soup down and looked at him.
"Hinata please, I need to tell you" his voice sounded tired and dead. She didn't want to cry, why should she? He was the one in pain right now.
"Naruto"
"I won't take no for an answer" He said between breaths, "I want to be with you" She looked down at him. "I want to spend the rest of my life with you" her eyes grew wide. "Hinata, I love you and I want to prove-"
She kissed him lightly. "You've already done enough" She grabbed his arms and put them inside her robe. He was cold but her body was warm, and that's what he needed. He wrapped his cold arms around her waist and put his head on her chest. He closed his eyes and started to rest. She kissed the top of his head as tears fell from her eyes.
"I'm sorry…" She cried while he held her. Then she felt a light squeeze.
"Don't cry no more, I never want you to cry because of me" He kissed her chest.
"Naruto I-"He fell asleep before she could finish talking. She kept him close all night, it was time they acted like adults and just left the past in the past. Why should they lose a person they love due to something that happened in the past?
The Next Day
Naruto awoke on the couch. He was in missives amount of pain. "Hinata" She came from the kitchen with a long black sweater on and pink pajama pants.
"How are you feeling" She asked with concern in her voice.
"I been better" She smiled at his response.
"I'm making some soup okay?" She smiled and went to the kitchen. He close his eyes and put his hand on his head. "I am going to fuck this guy up when I see him" He mumbled.
"Here you go, do you need help sitting up?"
"No I got it" He said as he sat up. He began to eat but then felt Hinata looking at him.
"Naruto um…"
"hm?"
"I'm sorry about last night, It's my fault"
"Did you call guys to jump me?"
"No but-"
"Just tell me who it was"
"Promise me you won't fight or anything"
"I make no promises"
"Naruto please.."
"Fine, I will come back my own way" He smirked. "Well who was it?"
"Neji and Kiba" Naruto laughed.
"I Should of known! Okay!"
"Oh and one more thing"
"hm?" He took down a few more noodles.
"Sasuke and Sakura are on their way to see you." The room fell silent. They both knew it was going to be awkward. Naruto slept with his best friends girlfriend, almost married her, Sasuke spent a lot of time with his best friends girlfriend, and the girls kind of hated each other and yea, kind of a lot for one room. There was a knock on the door and they both stared at it. Hinata got up and went to the door. She took a deep breath and opened it.
"Please come in" She said to the both of them. They walked in and saw Naruto. Sakura mouthed the words oh my god.
"Naruto" Sasuke said. He went to his side. "Who fucked you up so much?"
"Don't worry about it"
"But you look terrible"
"I got it the first time." He drank some of his soup. "I'm fine just a few bruises and what not. I'll be fine. Um Sasuke"
"Hn?"
"Are we cool?' He asked nervously.
Sasuke took a deep breath and put his hand out. "Yea we're cool. But you better take care of her you got it?"
"Of course" He smiled.
Sakura walked up to Hinata. "Hey"
"Hey"
"Look Hinata I-"
"Want some tea?"
"S-sure" She smiled as she went in the kitchen with Hinata.
"Sakura are we you know okay now?"
"Yea, you know we all kind of messed up but the past is the past. We should just learn to let it go."
"Thank you.."
"For?"
"Just being my friend even though I did some real horrible things"
"Like I said the past" Hinata stated.
"Is the past" Sasuke stated.
"We should just live in the present and forget regret" Sasuke said to Naruto, as Hinata said to Sakura.
What happened in the past will always leave a remaining scar, but to become stronger you have to learn to let go and live your life. Holding on to something will only make you miserable in the long run. Live life to the fullest and forgives the ones who hurt you. Well if they deserve it. Sometimes you mess up, but you learn from your mistakes right?
There it is, it's over…how did you guys like it? I hope I didn't disappoint you guys! I love you all so much and I appreciate all of you sticking with me to the end! I might be writing short stories for now (most likely not) so stay tuned! Love always
Fefe D.
Or not hah trolololo
A Few Months Passed
"Naruto where are we going?'
"Don't worry, it's your birthday!"
"Yes it is my birthday and I think I should know where you are taking me"
"Trust me okay?" He kissed her softly.
"Fine" She said while fighting her blush. They made their way to the diner they always go to. She saw the lights were off inside. She tilted her head. "I think its closed today"
"Hmm let's check"
"No we can't"
"Come on" He dragged her inside and she was soon startled by a loud 'Surprise'. She jumped back. She mouthed the words Oh my God. "Happy Birthday Hinata" A big smile came over her face.
"N-Naruto this is amazing. T-thank you so much" Tears were swelling up her eyes.
"Wait"
"huh?" The whole party stopped to look at Hinata and Naruto. Sasuke smiled as he held Sakura in his arms.
"What's going on?" She asked as she was looking at the couple.
"Watch, you'll see." Sasuke said with a smile on his face.
"Hinata, we had a crazy year; filled with a million things we shouldn't even get into." She laughed it off. "But you always said, prove to me you love me and I tried. But I never had something good enough, well other than walking to you in a thunderstorm while being in the biggest amount of pain ever. Well I'm not good with words. But I hope I don't screw these up." He went down on one knee and her eyes became wide. He opened a box revealing a diamond ring with lavender stone surrounding it. "After all we went through, I wanted to know, if you will be my wife?"
Without a second thought she threw herself on him. "Yes Naruto! A Million times yes!" She cried as he put the beautiful ring on her finger. She kissed him with all the love she had. Everyone was cheering for the happy couple. Sakura ran to Hinata's side. She squealed.
"Can you believe it! We are both engaged!" Sakura was just as happy as Hinata was. "We should plan everything together and have a bachelorette party together and-"
"Why not party now and discuss this later huh?" Asked Sasuke. "Congratulations Hinata"
"Thank you Sasuke" She hugged him.
Naruto was walking through the crowd until he found Neji at the bar. He grinned.
"Hey there Cousin-in-law" he whispered and Neji twitched. He drank another shot of scotch. "Well I guess we are family now since I am marrying Hinata. Oh yea, in the Hyuuga family I heard the closest family member of the heir of the Hyuuga household has to pay for the wedding is that correct?"
He sighed in defeat "Yes"
"Well I think I will look for expensive places for weddings and I'll get back to you" and with those words he walked away. He then ran into Kiba, at the other end of the bar drinking.
"Hey Kiba" Naruto said happily.
"What do you want kid"
"Well I just thought you should have a date tonight, so I took the liberty of finding each and every one of your girlfriends." His eyes went wide.
"You what!"
"Here is Ino, Karin, and Temari. They been waiting for your call and they are upset you didn't invite them to this marvelous event." The girls began to yell at him and hit him. "Well have a good night you guys!" He walked away and went to Hinata.
"Pay back is a bitch ain't it" He mumbled.
"What you say?"
"Nothing so are you happy?"
"Yes thank you Naruto for everything" She kissed him lightly.
"Anything for you. And Hinata"
"Yes?"
"I will prove my love to you every day, as long as we both shall live."
"As will I.."
A/N Now I am done! Hope you guys enjoyed it and again thank you! And also, if you do something to someone, it will come back to you! So don't be a jerk! Bye you guys! Stay tuned for the next one!
Fefe D.