Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or the song that inspired me to write this story
Chapter Two: Confirmation
Hinata was so happy that she managed to convince all of her friends to come for the picnic, Choji wasn't much of a challenge in convincing as long as there is food he's fine, Shikamaru was another matter, though with the help of Ino and a few death threats he came into agreeing to go. Ino would go since Sakura is there, Hanabi, Shino and Kiba agreed to go because it was Hinata that was organizing the whole thing. Ten-ten and Lee would go because Neji would be there, and lastly Konohamaro will go simply because his 'Onii-chan' is going. Just the thought of spending the day with Naruto, despite that all her friends will also be there, just made this beautiful day ideal.
It was a perfect day for a picnic, the sun was out with zero chances of rain. Hinata and Hanabi were approaching the place meeting, Shikamaru was already there looking bored and trying to tune out Ino as she was talking his ear off.
"Hey guys! Where are the others?"
Ino smiled brightly at the Hyuga sisters. "Last time we checked Choji, Kiba and Naruto are already having an eating contest! We were here only to wait for the others..." She replied.
"Are we the last ones to arrive?" Hinata asked.
"Nope... Neji, Ten-ten, and Shino are still not here..." Shikamaru replied.
"You guys should go ahead, we'll wait for the others to come..." Ino said urging Hinata and Hanabi to move on ahead.
"What's in the basket Hinata?" Shikamaru asked.
"Oh these? Daifuku Mochi and Cinnamon Buns" Hinata replied.
"Looks heavy, maybe I should help you carry those to the picnic grounds..." Shikamaru volunteered.
Hinata was about to thank him when Ino's temper flared. "Don't you dare! Once you leave me here ya ain't coming back!"
"Che—what a troublesome woman..." Shikamaru mumbled but he stayed none the less.
Hinata smiled wryly and tugged Hanabi with her, leaving Ino dealing with Shikamaru's lazy attitude.
"Oi Hinata-chan! Nice to see you've finally arrived!" Kiba greeted as he petted Akamaru that was lying contentedly on the grass.
"Yeah I had to finish my preparations for my share of the snacks..." Hinata replied.
"Oh... great!" Kiba beamed.
"Anyway where should I put these?" Hinata asked as she watched her sister leaving to talk to Konohamaru.
"Oh just over there with the others..." Kiba motioned to the picnic table filled with treats. The table was overflowing, which may be a good thing since three of her friends have such big appetite. She set the plates that she brought on the table. All of them really went all out on this outing. Barbeques, sandwiches, sodas, fruits and pastries were set out and apparently empty instant ramen cups and flasks of hot water was already set aside. "Ino said that you guys had an eating contest... so who won?" Hinata asked.
"Che—Naruto of course, since the contest was eating ramen..." Kiba replied bitterly, causing Akamaru to whine a bit.
"So where is he?" Hinata asked blushing a little.
With that Kiba snickered a bit then pointed out to the tree grooves on the far left of the picnic area. "Last time I checked Sakura wanted to talk about something." Kiba replied.
"Oh..." Was all Hinata was able to say, "OK..." she was of course a bit disappointed, she wanted to at least spend a bit of time with Naruto alone, but now Sakura is enjoying the privilege. It's not like she could hate Sakura, since she is her friend and also a friend of Naruto, but Sakura is also his long time crush.
"Oh what a wonderful day for such youth with flaming passion under the glorious sun..." Lee interrupted her thoughts and then Lee continued on and on not really caring if anyone was listening to him at all. When suddenly a kunai zipped through just barely missing Lee's cheek.
"Will you stop already, this is supposed to be a day off, and I don't need to listen to those things today... I hear it often enough already!" Ten-ten said vehemently, effectively shutting up Lee.
Everyone merely laughed at the incident including Lee, agreeing to tone down his enthusiasm for the day. Hinata finally decided to hunt down Naruto and Sakura as it was already lunch time. Whatever they were talking about it, they discussed it certainly long enough.
"So... what are you thinking, it's not good that you keep hugging her freely like that if you don't have feeling for her... she might get hopeful..." She heard Sakura say solemnly. This peaked Hinata's curiosity.
"Really Sakura, we've been talking about this for about thirty minutes will you give it a rest already, how many times I told you, how I treat Hinata is none of your business..." Naruto replied. Oh Lordy mercy, they were talking about her.
"If you keep doing this you'll end up hurting her, especially since it's been so long! If you don't love then just say it her face!" Sakura said angrily. That hurt a lot, she should go, she doesn't what to listen to what he would say but at the same time, she wants to finally have a closure even if he didn't tell it to her directly.
"It's not that I don't love her..." Naruto replied.
"Then, what?" Sakura demanded.
"I love her, I love Hinata... but come on Sakura, she's Hyuga, she's practically a princess of the village with a powerful clan backing her up and there me, an orphan, not to mention a dreaded Junchuriki. I am a mere nobody in this village..." Naruto said somberly.
"What do you mean a nobody? You're a hero of Konoha! You saved everyone from Pein, you got rid most of the Akatsuki you are a celebrated warrior not only here but also in the other villages. Hell they even say you're the legendary Peace bringer, you might even be the future Hokage of our village." Sakura reasoned.
Naruto smiled weakly. "With those things do you think that her clan would accept me? It's not that simple Sakura... No matter how many battles I fight and win I am still a warrior, and she's still a princess..."
"Naruto..." Sakura began, then stopped in truth she can't really see what's stopping Naruto in asking Hinata out but for him it seemed monumental. "Just try, or talk to Hiashi about your feelings for Hinata if he approves then you won't have problems anymore..."
"I don't know Sakura, it's just not Hiashi, but also the Hyuga Clan, and it's just she's out of my league and besides she certainly deserves the best of everything since Hinata's already perfect!" He replied with a fond smile.
Hinata carefully moved away making sure that they didn't notice her presence. She practically spent the rest of the day in a happy daze. She couldn't believe what she heard, and every time Naruto looked at her she can't help but blush. She was so happy that Naruto loved her too, but then again, he was also holding back on her thinking that the two of them are not compatible. Now that is something Hinata need to work hard on, convincing him that they are perfect for each other.
Author's Note:
This was supposed to be one shot by the way, and I really meant it to be a oneshot but four thousand and some words is just too long. Anyway please R & R I really want to know how I did...
Second verse for the song goes like this...
I asked around and I heard that you were talking
Told my girl that you thought I was out of your league
What a fool, I got to get next to you, whoa
Yeah it's five in the morning and I can't go to sleep
'Cause I wish, yeah I wish that you knew what you mean to me
Baby let's get together and end this mystery, oh