Shino picked up Hinata, remaining silent even when he had seen the wreck her car had become- raising an eyebrow at the clear words inscribed.

He watched Hinata at his table, seeing the subtle signs of her fear. White knuckles and a too- happy smile, Shino sighed at the obvious facade she was trying desperately to keep up. It hurt Shino that she still chose to keep her problems to herself, believing to be a burden to others if shared.

Shino cared about her more than she knew and he wished she would stop trying to hide. But after a childhood being berated and scolded for never being good enough, it was no surprise she had such a deep seated insecurity- even if she did hide it immaculately 98% of the time.

"Hina, did Kabuto do this?"

Judging by the tightening of her hands around her mug, it was. Shino twitched behind his glasses, cursing that he didn't have more surveillance on the man. He watched her lean back, form fitting pants suit hinting at her slopes, but ultimately hiding them. She was beautifu- always had been- but never knew it.

"I told him to correct his lies about being in a relationship with me and leave the office." Hinata exhaled, lavender white eyes fluttering closed, the truth of her exhaustion revealing itself. "He said I needed him and his business- but I now have Sabaku san on board with the opening of more hotels. He left, telling me I would regret not wanting him"

Shino closed his eyes, reigning in the anger he felt burning. Hinata would hate for him to get involved- but this was something he couldn't ignore. A man had threatened Hina and already acted on it.

The Aburame Surveillance Corps was the best in the business, and were known for their better than expected results and success rates. But for this, he would need one of his friends help. Hinata looked up, Shino immediately diverting his attention to her.

"Thanks Shino. Thankyou for always being there"

Her words were a reward, and he basked in the feeling. Hinata turned a slow smile to him, kissing him on the cheek before she retired to the room she usually slept in at his house. Shino shook his head, cursing the girl he knew had a permanent hold on his heart before he picked up his phone.

"Kiba? I need your help"

Kiba Inuzuka was a man of many talents- one involving security and bodyguard services. He was the best, and Shino expected nothing but the best from his friend and for Hina. She was getting a bodyguard, whether she liked it or not.

Hinata woke the next morning, feeling refreshed and much more at ease from yesterday's events. She walked into the kitchen wearing her usual tank top and shorts, almost walking into a completely awake Shino. He always woke too early, and when Hinata voiced this, he gave her one of his rare smiles.

"There's so much more day to enjoy when you get up early Hina"

Hinata scoffed, wiping the tired from her eyes. "There's so much more sleep to enjoy when you get up later Shin" He chuckled lightly, gesturing to the table that was packed with food and raising his eyebrows.

"Eat"

Hinata shook her head but ate, knowing he knew she was grateful no matter what she did. She turned to her best friend as she took in another mouthful of perfectly scrambled egg, smiling as he ate quickly and cleanly.

He was tall, 6.4ft to be precise and had the lean body of a runner with pale, porcelain skin. Although he preferred to cover his looks, every woman who met him was drawn to him, Shino had that natural magnetism that came from being a quietly strong man who watched the world from behind black glasses.

And he was always there for Hinata, no matter what had happened. Him and TenTen were the only people that had been there for her through her family's death, and were the best people Hinata could ever ask for.

"Hina, I have gotten you a bodyguard"

She stopped abruptly, fork halfway to her mouth. "What do you mean?"

Shino kept his eyes on his plate, refusing to meet the curious gaze of his friend. "This is necessary. You will be receiving a bodyguard- simply because something else could happen"

Hinata opened her mouth to protest before Shino tilted his face upwards. "Not having one will mean I will constantly worry. This will provide some relief not only for you, but for me as well"

He would still worry, but his worry would be substantially dulled if he knew Kiba was on the job. Hinata closed her mouth and nodded, but narrowed her eyes at the Aburame.

"You do this again, I will sell your bug collection, insect boy"

The Aburame choked, hands coming down firm on the table. Hinata laughed, then choked too on her own food. Shino and his bugs, at least that would never change.

Hinata changed into her work clothes, pulling on her stark white pencil skirt, a fitted blouse with nude heels and leaving her hair free. Shino had already left, leaving Hinata the keys to his Porsche to use for the day until her other car was dropped off.

Hinata sighed as she walked into the halls of her building, smiling lightly at her employees. A bodyguard? To be honest, it did relieve some stress she had, but a bodyguard? Although, it was Shino and he was more like Neji then he realized.

Kiba lounged outside of the office that the women and men had directed him to, looking for the evasive Hinata Hyuuga.

When Shino had rang him last night, it was the first time he had heard the man so...emotional. Even if his voice sounded the same to others, it was the subtle tone changes that alerted Kiba to the importance of this job.

Hinata Hyuuga. The CEO of Hyuuga Hotels, an international million dollar business that was known for their high class, luxury penthouses and rooms. Also known for the tragic car accident that had killed the former CEO and the CEO in training.

But he couldn't find much on Hinata herself, proving to be a pretty mysterious woman. Only a few generous charity donations and a relationship rumour that had been quickly retracted.

Kiba's head snapped up, hearing the click of heels on the polished hardwood floors. And then, when he saw Hinata, he knew why he felt he would like this job.

Hinata Hyuuga was all slopes, curves that spoke to men like him and the walk of a woman who knew what she was here to do. But her face, by Gods her face, like a moon goddess incarnate- flowing blue black hair, alabaster skin and eyes the colour of a white lavender- her innocence was the kind he had spent a lot of days corrupting in other women.

Her eyes widened as she spotted him, finally looking up from the papers she held. Then they drifted down his form, frowning slightly. She didn't like they way he looked?

That was a first.

Kiba knew he was good looking, tall, broad shouldered, bronze skin that encased shredded muscle, he was the epitome of every girl's dream. But, since she was the best friend of Shino, he should have known she would be different.

But the shock was still there.

Hinata grimaced at the man in front of her, wondering why Shino had given her a bodyguard that was too feral and beautiful to be stuck with a girl like her. Of course the world would want her to see what she wanted to touch but could only look at. And possibly eye rape. The Hyuuga flushed at her thoughts before raising her eyes to the feral looking man with the tribal tattoos on both cheeks.

"Hinata Hyuuga, thankyou for coming at this inconvenience"

The Inuzuka raised an eyebrow before shaking her outstretched hand. "Kiba Inuzuka and no problem, anything for a pretty lady"

Hinata narrowed her eyes before breezing past him into her office, surprising him to no end. When has a woman not responded to his obvious flirtations?

Hinata gestured for him to sit, placing her papers on her large mahogany desk in front of her. Her office was one of her favourite places, large and spacious with walls that were only used as bookshelves. It was an ivory and taupe coloured room that suited and calmed her well.

She could feel the man's sharp eyes on her, intense in their appraisal. She felt like she was a teenager again, sure her stutter would come out when she spoke.

"I'm sorry that Shin chan- I mean Shino asked for your services on such short notice"

The woman was beautiful and adorable at the same time, not something Kiba could think he could live through without being consumed by desire.

It's like the world had created the opposite of him, but made it into everything he had never knew he wanted- and needed.

"Nah, I owe bug boy a life debt, and to be honest he's one of my best friend's so I don't mind." He let his eyes roam over her before whipping back to her slightly reddened face.

"And now I can tell why he's kept you all to himself"

Hinata gasped inwardly, fighting the urge to laugh at his unabashed comments. He really was a character, but oozed wild masculinity that all women wanted at one point in their lives.

"Yes, well, I am usually in here most of the time doing paperwork, or I am in other rooms of this building at meetings."

Then it clicked. Kiba Inuzuka, the infamous head of a million dollar security company. Of course he would know Shino-they both worked closely in surveillance and security. And there was his other reputation, one that entailed lots of steamy stories about him and many, many women.

All of which were supermodels and glamorous actresses.

Hinata sighed, ignoring the feeling of inferiority before she glanced back to him. "So, you can do whatever you want, you'll probably get bored here with me"

Kiba grinned, canines gleaming in the low light. "I don't think I'll be bored with you doll"

Good lord help her.