"I just realized… I didn't take Akamaru on a walk like I was supposed to yesterday." I said while finishing up my bowl of Coco Puffs. "OH! This'll be a great opportunity for me to ask Hinata to come with me." I wasn't going to give up that easily. I mean, c'mon. My mother would never be proud of me if I gave up on love. She'd be pissed that I'd have to live at home with her for the rest of her life. I won't even be able to walk around my house naked whenever I wanted to! But more importantly, I'd stay single and die alone. And no one ever wants to go through that. But seriously, I would never end up with the girl I loved with all my heart. Yeah, that's pretty cheesy for a guy to say. I'm not afraid to admit I love a girl with my whole being. YEAH THAT'S RIGHT. I LOVE HINATA HYUUGA WITH ALL MY HEART.

Oh wait, I forgot. She lives next door to me. That was a pretty stupid move Kiba… It's totally fine, I really need an ego boost anyway. If she heard me, I pray to God she did not just faint again. I hurried into the bathroom to get ready for our impromptu date. I hoped she would be out tending her flower garden and hopefully she would be willing to go on a stroll with me. I looked at myself in the mirror, no matter how long it would take. I will make Hinata fall in love with me.

-10 A.M-

I rushed out into my yard eager to make my move. Akamaru barked at me and wagged his tail. "I'm sorry boy; I didn't get to walk you yesterday. Why don't we go to that special place?" Akamaru barked in approval as he waited patiently to begin our walk.

"Kiba-kun?"

I turned around to find Hinata wearing her usual crisp white sundress, accompanied by a worried look. I stared at her, baffled by the surprise encounter. Well it wasn't really much of a surprise; I mean she does live right next to me. But more importantly, I have the worst luck ever. Time stood still as our gazes locked onto each other, an awkward silence washed over us. I quickly looked away a bit flustered, what was that about anyway? God, can't you say something Kiba! She's standing right in front of you, c'mon seize the day before it's over! I thought to myself while glaring into the distance.

"I'm glad you're up. I was just about to come see you." Hinata smiled trying to ease the atmosphere.

"Well I didn't get to walk Akamaru yesterday, so I was thinking today would be great to spend the whole day with him." I said while attaching his leash.

"I wanted to ask you if you wanted to come with me." Hinata frowned.

"Where were you planning on taking me?" I asked with a confused face.

"I wanted you to come with me to the open market." Hinata blushed. "But you're busy, so never mind. I'll just go now."

"Actually, I was gonna ask you if you wanted to come with me." I said while scratching the back of my head. "So I'll tag along with you, do you mind if Akamaru comes along?"

"Not at all!" She nodded. "It's been a while since we went walking together. Right, Akamaru?" Akamaru barked in agreement and rushed up to Hinata eagerly waiting to be touched by her. Hinata obliged and descended to his level and spread her arms out. Akamaru willingly jumped into her arms, his tail wagging with great force.

Well that wasn't so bad. I swear to God, I need to stop having a heart attack every time Hinata shows up without notice. Besides, it shouldn't be that awkward at all, we're friends. Yeah, and if I don't act fast that's all we'll ever be. I sighed at that thought. I hate rejection. Come to think of it, she kind of did reject me. But that wasn't enough to completely kill my ego. Fine, fine. It kind of did set me back a lot. It's just that love will not let me sit and sulk with my tasty bowl of coco puffs.

Putting all that aside we began our walk downtown to the open market. It was quiet aside from our footsteps, I wasn't sure if Hinata could hear my heart pounding within my chest. She looked a bit uneasy as she fidgeted with her fingers. I decided to play it cool and continue walking. Then she began taking quick sneaky glances, of course I caught her in action. I decided not to say anything; it would only make her feel more uncomfortable. Akamaru looked back and forth at us, he knew something was up. My grip on the leash was loose and Akamaru saw it as an opportunity to run away. And so he did, with speed that was unmatched. I shook my head, Akamaru not now… I watched as he disappeared around the corner.

"Well… What now?" I asked Hinata.

"We should go look for him," Hinata suggested. "Let's split up."

"I wouldn't worry about him; he does this all the time." I sighed. "He knows how to get home."

"Kiba-kun, you shouldn't abandon Akamaru." Hinata scolded. "We're going to look for him now."

I watched as she began running, trying to catch up with Akamaru. It was useless, that dog was damn smart and fast. Hinata didn't have a chance to catch up to him and she knew very well she wasn't capable of such a task, she was anemic. I hurried after her in an attempt to convince her to stop. Although she was physically weak, Hinata had a hard head. If she wanted to do something and her mind was set, there was nothing no one could ever say to stop her. I stopped at an intersection; I had three paths to choose from. I wasn't sure which way she had taken, by this time I began to worry about her. What if she fell down, what if she got hurt? What if she fainted? What if some random guy tried to kidnap her? I cringed at that last thought; I had to make a decision and fast. I closed my eyes and tried to catch her scent in the air, I knew it was impossible but I just had to try. Where did she go? I asked myself, my heart beating uncontrollably. Then I smelt a faint trace of lavender, my eyes opened widely. I turned left and dashed, sure enough I saw Hinata still running but her pace began slowing. I hastened and caught her before she could fall.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and held her tightly. "You don't have to push yourself for me." I whispered. "It's not like you love me anyway."