Naruto and Ino: Key to My Heart
Summary: Like magnets, no matter how far they were, they would always be pulled back to one another.
"Stop it already," he told him bluntly.
"Nope," the one spoken too retorted just as blatant.
"Why?" the one with blonde hair asked confused and sullen.
"Because," the brunette spoke, "... There is something going on that your not telling me," he stated earning a glare, "... My best friend is hiding something and I do not think it is healthy for our relationship."
"What are you talking about," the blonde jumped up slamming his palm against the wood.
"Eh Naruto," the brunette said lazily, "... Is it the time of the month?"
"Huh?" Naruto's eyes were wide as if in shock, but his dipped eyebrows and scowl upon his lips meant he was angry.
"Look, I'm serious," the brunette admitted, "... You're acting funny and you won't tell me why."
"Kiba," Naruto breathed out, "... I'm fine, nothing is wrong, I'm just a little..." he looked at his friend before looking away as he sat down, "... Sad..."
Sad, Kiba thought as he watched the look upon his best friends face.
Something isn't right here, Kiba told himself stubbornly, I will find out why.
He didn't like this. He wanted to leave. He should've said no. His head was spinning and his stomach was making moves that he didn't approve of. It was hard to even breathe because the tickle of blonde strands would touch his face aiming its tails under his nose. He thanked the shades on his face for hiding the cringing of his pretty eyes.
"That was so fun!" she exclaimed as she continued to the exit.
He followed, only more slowly as the dizziness started to hit his head.
She stopped not feeling him behind her.
He stumbled, landing against her thin back.
"Shino?" she questioned softly as she turned her head slightly to look over her shoulder.
"I'm ok," he spoke softly as he pushed himself gently off her.
"You sure?" she questioned concern for his well being as she faced him.
"Ino," a voice called out followed by a group.
"Hey guys," she waved turning slightly.
"Shino, you alright?" Sai asked noticing the quiet man holding his head.
"After awhile," he estimated as he stood tall.
"Thank you Shino," Ino embraced him before shortly parting.
He nodded in return as the dizziness accompanied.
"It is nice of you to have gone on with Ino," Hinata acknowledged with a smile.
"Yeah," Tenten agreed, "... With you being afraid of heights and all..."
"Don't pick on poor Shino here," Kin reprimanded, "... Ino," she faced the blonde who was living the happiest time of her life, "... It's getting late and the place is closing soon."
"No..." Ino said disheartened as the sun depleted.
"Yamanaka," Kabuto rephrased, "Ino... I'm the only one who didn't do anything with you today," he said a bit left out.
"Let's hurry then!" she exclaimed happily grabbing the silver haired male's hand, "... I saved the best for last!"
"Shikamaru," Kin called out as she watched the two run off, "... Was she talking 'bout the ride or the guy?"
Shikamaru smirked.
Today he knew was something his best friend wanted to do since she was little. He couldn't help seeing that glimmer shining in her eyes like she had before. He knew his friends we're enjoying themselves and they were willing to do what she wants. He couldn't be more proud.
As he felt the impatient of the woman beside him, his smirk turned into a smile as he side glanced at her. She was going to question his intelligence, but at this moment, everything seemed so well as if nothing could go wrong. He felt the rumbling of laughter wanting to escape his lips, but he told himself he better speak before his friend grow angry.
"I don't know."
Neji sat on his seat pillow attempting to meditate. He wanted to empty his brain, but today was a bit harder than normal. He tried to block his thoughts and clear his mind, but it seemed today was much harder to do. He took in a deep breath, but his cousin's voice kept cutting through and he surrendered.
He opened his pale eyes and peered across from him to see trees and more trees. He let himself slouch as he thought about his talk with Hinata.
"Who is it?" she asked.
"It's me, we need to talk," he stood behind the door and heard shuffling.
"Is there something wrong?" she asked innocently stepping aside for him to enter.
"Ino met Naruto, am I right?" he spoke softly as he walked a few steps in.
"Yeah," she breathed out closing the door.
They stared at each other for a few seconds before his thoughts of his happy friend ran across his mind.
"He was happy to see her," he gossiped.
"She was too," Hinata added as she took a seat on her bed.
"Are you still angry?" Neji asked quite interested in the answer.
"Yes," she confessed, "... He cannot just walk back into her life like nothing occured," she explained, "... I trusted Naruto to not hurt her but he did, I cannot forget that," she looked at her cousin in a serious manner that meant she was truthful.
"I understand Hinata," he nodded, "... But the miscommunication about the letters may be discussed between them," he reasoned, "... And that may be why they were happy."
"Yes," Hinata nodded, "... Could be so, but I'm not sure that I can trust him again," she admitted looking at the photo frame on the wall.
"Hinata," he started unsure of where he should go with it.
"Neji," she stood, "... I'll be meeting with her as well as the rest of my friends," she smiled, "... I'll ask her then."
"Please do," he nodded, "... I wish for my friend to be happy."
"As do I," she spoke.
Neji really isn't used to being anxious and nervous, but his feelings for his friend was real and he only wishes for the best, after all, they've been friends for so long.
He exhaled another long breath. He decided he should head to his room, though he'd wish to call his friend. He got up and walked along the hallways and pass doors, but stopped his next step hearing his name called.
"Phone," the elderly man said as he faced him.
"Thank you," he bowed slightly and headed to where the phone jacket was placed. He reached for the yellowish tanned phone and placed it to his delicate ears.
"Hello," he stated in a monotone.
"Neji," he heard from the other line from a stressed voice, he could tell this was supposed to be a whisper, "... Something is wrong."
"What do you mean?" he questioned the caller.
"He said he's sad," the voice stressed the last word.
"Sad," Neji thought, "... Why?"
"I don't know but... He's coming gotta go!"
And then the conversation was over. Neji hung up the phone and place it back before closing his eyes in thoughts. He knew Kiba was the caller and most likely he knew Kiba was talking about Naruto. He shook his head softly and was about to head to his room to process this new information until another voice called his name. This he didn't need to turn around to find out who it was because he can tell from her soft voice that it was his cousin.
Kimi smiled such a sad smile that was so oblivious to everyone. She walked like she was the most confident woman in the world, but her confidence was her insecurities riding high. What was worst was the way he never noticed.
"So you finally realized the truth, eh?" a voice cut through her mind.
She turned to see a face she hated seeing. The undeniable smirk and smug look as if he knew everything in the world. She felt herself fist and relax to calm her angry self. She turned away, dark hair flipping as she did, and walked away not caring what this man had to say anymore because it wasn't him who she wants or need.
Naruto sat still unsure of how he was supposed to feel. He never like the attention of everyone watching his every move, unless it was a certain beautiful blonde. He almost smiled, but it was lost in the face of his friends.
"It must be personal," the pale eyed male voiced.
"But we're your friends," the one in green announced.
"Could it be his family?" the red head asked.
"Naruto," the brunette spoke up, "... We don't want you sad," he admitted looking straight into his blue eyes, "... It's the day isn't it…?"
Naruto sat uncomfortably on the chair where he was being the source of the questions and remarks. He closed his deep blue eyes and gave off a deep sigh. He had a feeling that it will come to this with his insistent best friend.
"Yeah," he breathed out as he opened his eyes.
His friends all had genuinely sadden faces. They knew what this 'day' was and couldn't help but feel empathy for the guy.
"It'll be okay," Kiba reassured, "... We're here for ya buddy, no matter what."
Author's Note
Alright, I am so glad I was able to upload before the new month, which is going to be hectic. I hope you all are enjoying the story so far.
Questions:
1. What is the day that makes Naruto sad? Any ideas?
2. What will Hinata find out and will she tell Neji?
Thank you to ! Thank you so much for the sweet comment. I am happy to be back and have contact with everyone again. Thanks again for reviewing!
Love,
Kiwi