It's been days since her last visit. She had reached her limit, another visit was way overdue. I should go today.
"Hinata-sama! Pay attention!" Her cousin instructed. His moves were strong, brilliant and smooth. With each swing his personality was dealt to the victim. In comparison to me, Neji-kun is a pro. How am I supposed to match his strength? "Hy-a!" He hit her stomach, blood spurted from her mouth...again. Hinata fell on her knees, clutching her stomach hard. When are we going to finish!? This was her punishment for sneaking out. It was cruel, unfair, and Hyuuga tradition. I'm pretty sure i'm covered in bruises, honestly why is father so strict...I wish he wouldn't force Neji to deal with me. "You had a bad day yesterday, though you're not half as bad compared to then." Yeah, cuz yesterday I met hell. "Well it looks like you're done for today." Neji bowed and turned towards the Hyuuga mansion. Whatever, I'm still going to him.
Hinata crossed her forest, ran the few blocks, and reached his front steps. Will he remember me? It's been a while. She knocked. No response, naturally the next thing to do was try the handle. Unlocked; she twisted and It opened. That's really dangerous, strangers could sneak in. "Hello? Anyone home?" No reply. Is he showering? She checked. Nope. Sleeping? She checked. Bingo. This is a problem, I need him awake to ask him anything. Though, mother says to never wake anyone from a deep sleep. Always be gentle, she would say. Hinata got closer to the boy, kneeled down next to him. With a small hand she reached for his face. Then, landing like a feather on his cheek, she began to caress him. In his sleep, the boy mumbled and without warning took a hold of her hand. He opened his lids slightly, and smiled innocently.
"I've been waiting for you." He held her hand tightly before blinking his drowsiness away. Not letting her escape this time. He's really cute, adorable actually.
"So tell me. Who are you? And what do you want?" That's odd...his smile? Vanished, he looks...mad?
"I'm Hyuga, Hinata."
"Hyuga?" His eyes widened with seriousness. "What's a Hyuga doing here?"
"Curious?" She responded.
"Curious? Of course I am, who wouldn't be?!"
"No, I mean, curiosity. Naruto-kun, I saw you...and what happened that night...all I need are-"
"You saw?! Did I-? Then aren't you afraid?" He held her shoulders tightly.
"Ghha!" It hurts! The bruises. She flinched from his touch.
"What? Did I hurt you? I wasn't trying to." Naruto released her and backed away as far as he could.
"N-no I have some bruises from...training, not a big deal." Hey aren't I supposed to be the one asking the questions? "Anyways, about that night, what exactly happened? Or was happening to you?" The boy turned and faced the wall, is he avoiding me?
"How should I know? I got like that because of the stupid moon. That's all I know." He sighs and whispers something under his breath.
"What was that?" Did he say something else? She inches nearer.
"Nothing- it was nothing-oh..." he twists around to face her without realizing how close she actually was. Her face a few centimeters away. He's blushing and really close. Her eyes captivated him, he's never been this close to anyone, especially with those eyes. Such huge pearl orbs, he could stare at them all day. They had no sign of hate, annoyance, or disgust. In hers, there was something...he couldn't quite put a meaning to it. What's he doing now?
"Naruto-kun. If it's ok, do you mind me asking some more?" Like that, Naruto was brought back to earth, away from a lustful abyss.
"...-About what?, by the way, how do you know my name?"
"We have classes together, I sit way in front of you though, so we don't really meet. Hey, do you ever get lonely?"
"What? Are you for real?" Why wouldn't I be? He's caught off guard with such a simple, yet rather complex question.
"Mhm. Do you?" She edges him on.
"-I...I...well, I know it's cold. Really cold. Like everyone has a warm fuzzy jacket, everyone except me. I think if that's loneliness, then without a doubt." Naruto's eyes shade over. My chest aches...I prefer his smile to this, it's painful.
"Well then- that means the opposite of loneliness is warmth, right?" And if that's the case…
"I guess you could say that?"
"Okay, so all we want is warmth, heat, blankets. Right?" That should resolve it!
"I don't really get it now..." He cocks his head to the side. Of course not, at least not until we try.
"Scoot over."
"H-h-hey, W-wait a second. What are you!?"
"Mmm...it is warm." Hinata tests her theory lying cozily next to him. She takes the liberty and snuggles next to his chest.
"Aghh...it's not warm!" What? But, I calculated correctly. Did I miss something? "It's really hot!" I can feel him shaking...sort of twitching. Guess it's not working then.
"Okay, I understand." She removes herself from under the covers.
"But, I think it worked a little." Hinata smiles brightly.
"Sure..." He replies sheepishly, glancing at the wall's color.
"It's weird though."
"What is?" Naruto whispers, liking the sound of her small voice.
"You weren't cold at all." Immediately, the blonde child's face heats up. His ears are red…
"I-s that s-so...H-hey don't you have to be anywhere? It's pretty late." He can't help stuttering, and shuts his eyes in frustration.
"Mmm. I do. Before I go, can I ask you one last question?" Hinata leans toward him, carefully and quietly.
"W-what?" She reaches for his hand, and on his whiskered cheek plants a soft kiss.
"Are you still lonely?" She whispers in his ear. Mom always makes me feel better when she does this. Naruto shrieks and turns darker shades of red, while trying to process what happened. He's too surprised to even give her a reply. What's wrong? "Shall I do it once more?"
"N-no! That's fine. It's ok now. You should get going." He regains his speaking abilities.
"Good." she giggles. "I'll be back another day."
"What!? No, you don't have to d-" Before he could turn around to reply, Hinata was already gone. "This girl..."
Naruto layed back down on his bed, a smile spreading over as sleep came.
