Sorry I haven't updated in awhile. So much to do. Anyway, this chapter is going to introduce some characters. I hope you like it.
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Hinata stood there for what seemed forever. Her mind was in turmoil and she couldn't keep a thought in her head for more than a minute. Her old friends stood before her.
Kiba was the first to break the silence. He picked Akamaru up, who had stopped barking, and said, "Is that really you? You look so... beautiful."
Hinata blinked and tried to focus. In her mind she was telling herself to think logically and quickly before she screwed anything up.
Okay, so all of them are here. There is no denying who I am. My eyes are too distinct. Alright what should I do? Let's see... Father and Hanabi aren't here. Father is the one that ordered the no-contact rule. He isn't here. If I ask Neji he won't tell. Looks like I'm in the clear for now.
Hinata let out a sigh quietly and smiled gently. Her eyes held the warmth that the boys had missed. She waited a second and whispered, "Thank you...Kiba. It's nice to see all of you again. I really missed you."
Kiba, with ought a second thought, whooped and tackled her into a hug. He swung her around with a giant smile on his face. This was the happiest he had been in a long time.
Hinata laughed at his enthusiasm. Shino walked over to her and gave her a friendly one-handed hug. She patted him on the back.
Gaara still hadn't moved. When Hinata realized this, she frowned sadly. She knew she had hurt them all, but Gaara was sensitive and would be the hardest to have forgiven her.
Kiba and Shino were off to the side. Neither would interrupt the two friends. Gaara would most likely forgive hr but it would take time. Which they didn't have. Their team had already gone to the gym, leaving them behind. Kiba tried to catch the red-head's attention but it was locked solely on the girl in front of them.
Hinata picked up Kiba's gesture and said, "I could walk with you to the gym."
Shino replied, "Sure. Our team already left us here. It would be good to walk with you."
Hinata smiled and led the way. Kiba kept up a steady stream of talking leaving the rest to just listen. When they were reaching the doors he finally asked, in a hurt tone, "Why didn't you tell us where you were going?"
She frowned and whispered, "My father wouldn't allow it. He brought me back here for some reason he won't tell me about. I was not allowed any contact with you. But I guess for once I have to break some rules." She proudly straightened up and grinned.
Gaara was taken aback. This was a different Hinata then the shy little girl he had known. She was still sweet and had some social issues but now she could speak her mind in front of her fiends. He was pleased.
Hinata went to open the door, but Gaara grabbed her wrist. To her he said, "Stay." To the others he said, "I'll be there in a minute."
They nodded and left the old friends alone. They entered the sweat smelling gym, closing the door behind them.
Gaara leaned close to her. With ought her noticing, he sniffed her lavender scent. He had so missed that smell. She merely tilted her head in a questioning stance.
"That painting that you were standing by...you did it?" She nodded. "You remember?"
"Of course, Gaara. Why would I forget? You three helped me become stronger." Hinata said.
With no sign of any emotion Gaara stated, "You are not going to leave us again. You are not going to leave me again." He glared at her as if asking her to challenge him.
Hinata said, "Whatever you say, Gaara," and opened the door.
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Ino and Tenten weren't having so much fun. They were both dressed up in the outfits they wear in the second part of the Naruto series. Both were steaming mad. Hinata had forgotten again. In their minds they were both thinking that's it. She is so in for it.
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Again sorry for the short chapter. It should get longer next time. Thank you to all who reviewed. You are the best! Keep the flow of reviews up!