Koishii (Beloved) Part VII (Filler)
By: Rylolynn
This is the sequel to Shadow of Hinata continuing after Shino and Hinata's first kiss. Hinata and Shino share an empathic bond that is tied to their feelings for each other. (If the premise sounds familiar it is loosely based on Imzadi.) Warning: lovey dovey fluff, WAF (warm and fuzzy) prolly a little angsty too.
Warning/Warning: This is my "Filler Episode" in between the rest of the plot so fluffyness ensues you could technically skip this chapter if you wanted (but I hope you like it none the less).
Team 8 are now all Chuunin ranked ninja.
A/N: Imzadi belongs to Peter David, Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
My Cherie Amore belongs to the Nylons (don't worry it's not a songfic)
Italics: Thoughts
Koishii (Beloved/yearned for)
Shitawashii (beloved/dear)
Part 6
Yes, it was true Kiba was doing a happy dance. It was a variation of his victory dance and his "I told you so" dance.
"Let's celebrate! We should do something. How about some…"
"No ramen." Shino interrupted before Kiba could finish his sentience. Hinata felt an awkward uncomfortable feeling radiate from the quiet shinobi.
Naruto hadn't been in Kohona since he had left to train with the legendary sannin Jiraiya. Of course Shino knew that Hinata loved him and not some knuckle-headed-loudmouthed- obnoxious-orange-clad-ninja, it still didn't help the fact that every time he thought about the ramen-loving-shinobi and Hinata he would feel a little nauseous. The memory of her blushing face and her pretty voice softly stuttering for only him felt like daggers to his chest. He never thought in a million years that he would capture the raven haired beauty.
"At least we won't run into him…" Shino thought.
"You know you're cute when you're jealous Shitawashii." Yes it was true that this white eyed girl made Shino weak.
"How about we do something that Akamaru will enjoy too?" Hinata supplied the Inzuka.
"I like it when Hinata sings." The ever growing ninja-dog was making a wide canine grin at Kiba.
"Ka-kar-karaoke is kinda em-embarrassing." Hinata's voice trailed off.
Kiba's eyes narrowed slightly at his stuttering teammate.
It was about the time team 8 first formed that Shino of all people had supplied Hinata with a way to resolve her stuttering problem. He told her in his pragmatic and deep voice that she should sing. Upon seeing the shock on her face he then left her to consider what he had said.
It was at this time that Hinata was able to first realize her ability to read "intent." It was something other Hyuuga members were natural at, Hinata found herself limited in yet another area.
Akamaru was just a puppy then. His eyes spoke volumes to her and in return for his canine affection she did for him what she had never done with another. She sang for him. He was the first being she was able to talk to without stuttering. He was the first one that she could sense moods from and eventually sense thoughts from.
Shino knew that Hinata had a beautiful voice. It was yet another thing he was ashamed that he knew. He had reduced himself to a "creepy stalker," he had tried to convince himself that he was just watching her as a teammate and also as a protector, but he knew… Those times, he had just wanted to be close to her. An unconscious smile touched Shino's regularly unreadable face. "Now I am close to her." Hinata's own eyes shining with his gift of a smile.
"Aburame Hinata…" Shino thought privately to himself.
"Karaoke! Yeah! That sounds like fun." Kiba was scratching his head in thought. "There is that new place that also serves sushi and smoothies lets go…Shino's teat!" Kiba added quickly.
Shino rolled his eyes.
"Table for three?" The host with the Hawaiian shirt asked.
"Arf!"
"And one ninja-dog." The host patted Akamaru on the head. "How cute."
"Chicks love dogs." Kiba thought with a twinkle in his eye.
Team 8 was sat at a table near the stage and handed music lists and menus.
"Kuso!..." Hinata gasped inwardly (as well as outwardly) as she looked over the song choices.
Shino's eyes widen at the sound of Hinata's innocent voice cussing out loud.
"…I can pass the Chuunin exams…" She glanced over at the shade wearing shinobi to her right "…I can win the heart of Shino…BUT I CAN'T… I CAN'T SING IN PUBLIC WITH ALL THESE PEOPLE WATCHING!!!" Hinata's mind raced. Apparently several other newly appointed Chuunin had the same idea when it came to celebrating.
Hinata felt a nudge in the palm of her hand followed by a soft dog kiss and she was instantly calmed. "As a gift for my best friend?" Hinata resigned her nerves for the charming nin-dog. "Ok I'll pick something easy…not too hard…not too high in range…"
"My Cherie amour." Akamaru supplied.
"Okay My Cherie Amour." Hinata agreed.
"Did you know she was going to say that, or did you ask her…" Kiba stopped himself mid thought, there was no way…
Some drunk guy had just finished murdering the song "My Heart Will Go On."
"Gods my ears!" Kiba was too distracted by the signing (rather the sound of nails to chalk board) to consider Hinata's coincidental insight regarding his furry friend.
With a soft nudge of Akamaru Hinata stumbled to the stage. Shino had just finished ordering everyone a house smoothie and the sounds of people chattering amongst themselves echoed in the Karaoke bar.
The music cued and no one seemed to notice.
"My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore."
The entire restaurant was silent taking in the beautiful voice that came from the shy and unassuming kunoichi.
"Like an angel…" the sound of two thoughts echoed in her mind.
"You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine."
Kiba was floored. To say he was shocked was an understatement. Akamaru was making a barking laugh at the sight of his painted teammate. He mouth was agape and all he could do was stare with his chin on the floor.
Kiba found himself repeating the last line that he had heard her sing. "How I wish that you were mine." While completely unaware Hinata's sweet voice continued…
"In a cafe, or sometimes on a crowded street
I'd be near to you, but you never notice me
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine."
"Mine. My Koishii. You have grown so much…" Shino knew how difficult this situation was for her, and yet if she was at all nervous (which he knew she was) she didn't let any of it show. She radiated beauty and confidence.
"Maybe someday, you'll see my face among the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only one my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine"
Hinata had the restaurant's rapt attention and now they were cheering loudly for her. Hinata leaped of stage in a daze, her hands were still trembling from her jittery nerves.
Shino's warm hands encompassed Hinata's and pulled her into a full embrace.
Unknown to anyone else, Kiba was doing something very uncharacteristic of himself. He was quiet.
Hinata turned around and gave Kiba and Akamaru a group hug.
"How did I do?"
Akamaru responded with a kiss on the face. Kiba stared at his feet and patted Hinata awkwardly on the back.
"Yeah great." He said softly.
"I'm paying, I am not singing." Shino stated mater-of-fact while he gave a pointed look at his dog loving teammate. "End of subject."
"I guess it's my turn then." Kiba turned quickly to the hostess from earlier and flashed her a toothy grin. "So what song do you think I should sing?"
Shino rolled his eyes again as Kiba winked at the hostess and pounced on stage. It amazed Shino how the horrible howling that Kiba called singing inspired everyone there to join him in the chorus of the Village People song YMCA.
"It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A." Hinata was giggling in spite of herself while she interlaced her fingers with Shino's secretly under the table.
Kiba flopped back into his seat and exchanged glances with the rest of his teammates. Kiba had know for sometime that Akamaru wanted Hinata to be apart of their clan, but he learned something today and wondered how long he had been clueless to his other teammates.
"Arf! Arf!" Akamaru barked happily.
"Yeah I know…but she's happy… he's happy too." Kiba shrugged his shoulders. "Eh, there are other fish in the sea." He said convincing himself more then anyone else. He then proceeded to find other fish.
(evil laugh) hoped you liked the filler I just couldn't help myself. Hummm... maybe the only thing missing would be Rock Lee's drunken-jutsu. Drunk Karaoke! (Too bad they are underage.)