Kindness ch. 3

Disclaimer: I don't own naruto

Naruto wondered the streets with Buddy on a leash and a cup in his hand. He told Kimi to stay in the apartment and not letting anyone without the pass cord that they created. Naruto didn't want her to see what he was about to do. Naruto was going around town with black sunglasses that he found in the trashcan and pretending to be blind so people will give him money.

He wasn't proud of what he was doing but he was hoping that people will at least give him some spare change. Naruto walked around and heard something fall into his cup. He nodded his thanks towards them. Naruto walked with a long stick he had found in the park. He walked aimlessly with a few people putting loose change for paper bills in his cup.

Naruto stopped behind a building and counted the money that he collected. He had collected about 10 bucks and 55 cents. It's not enough to get new clothes but it should be able to buy some food for him and Kimi tonight. Naruto got up and put his shades back on. He walked onto the street and bump into someone.

"Oh I' sorry-"Naruto was surprised to see her.

It was Hinata and she was surprised to see him. She smiled at him and Naruto blushed intently. That smile gets him every time he sees her. Why was he feeling like this?

"Naruto-san, I didn't know you had a dog. Where's Kimi?" Hinata asked patting Buddy.

Buddy licked the right side of her face.

"S-She's back at o-our apartment" Naruto said nervously. "

Oh you guys found an apartment" Hinata said tilting her head to the side.

Naruto thought it was cute. She was so innocent and adorable. Why doesn't she have a boyfriend?

"Y-Yea I guess you can say that" Naruto said laughing nervously.

They really did find it and it was a stroke of luck that no one was living it too.

"Why are you wearing shades and what's up with the cup?" Hinata asked curios.

Naruto was sweating bullets. She was asking too many questions and he didn't want to answer them. Hinata stood up and walked towards him. Naruto slowly backed away until he came to a brick wall. He mentally cussed at himself for not being aware of his surroundings. Hinata looked in the cup and saw the money. She frowned at him and shook her head.

Naruto didn't know why but he was disappointed and disgusted with himself. He was about to say something when Hinata started dragging him along. Naruto didn't know where they were going or why she was dragging him for.

"W-Where are we going?" Naruto asked nervously.

Hinata looked at him and smiled.

"You'll see when we get there" Hinata said smiling sweetly.

Naruto felt himself blushing. What was she doing to him? He never felt this way about anyone in his life. Why was he feeling like? Hinata dragged him to a white building with a sign in big red letters saying "Inuzuka Dog Store". Naruto stared at the building in confusion when Hinata dragged in him in inside. The inside was nice with cream walls with different kinds of puppies running around behind the fence.

Naruto saw Hinata talking to a tall guy with spikey brown hair, red triangle tattoos on his face, light brown skin and wearing a orange t-shirt with "Inuzuka Dog Store" in blue lettering. She was smiling up at him and hugging him. This made Naruto very angry and a little sad at the same time. He was angry because he didn't like the way the guy was smiling at Hinata but he was sad because he knew that he and Hinata could never be.

Naruto rubbed Buddy's head and was about to quietly sneak out when something grabbed ahold of his arm. He saw that it was Hinata and she had a confused look on her face.

"Where are you going, Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked confused.

"Umm I h-have to get b-back to Kimi. I promised that I-I take her to t-the park" Naruto lied.

"I'm sure she'll understand why you might be a little late but I got you a job" Hinata said smiling.

Naruto's jaw fell to the ground. This girl works fast. How the hell did she get him a job in less than 5 minutes? Why would she do that for him? What was the catch?

"Okay, what's the catch?" Naruto asked suspicious.

Hinata stared at him, confused. Did he think that she wanted something in return?

"There's no catch. My friend Kiba need some help with the store so I thought you might wanna make some extra cash" Hinata said shrugging.

"I don't need any handouts. I can get a job on my own" Naruto said walking away.

Hinata stepped in front of him before he could leave.

"It's not a handout. Please just take the job" Hinata said pouting.

Naruto blushed like a tomato. He tried to stay strong and say no but how can you say no to that face. Naruto felt his willpower failing him and sighed. Hinata smiled and gave Naruto a quick peck on the cheek. She left him with Kiba. Naruto blushed and touched his cheek. This girl was playing with his emotions and Naruto was falling for it. A hand on Naruto's shoulder snapped him out of his thought. It was Kiba and he was smiling at him.

"Come on dude and I'll give you your uniform" Kiba said walking towards the back of the store.

Naruto quietly followed him and left Buddy with the puppies. Kiba searched through some t-shirts to find a shirt that would fit Naruto since he was kinda small. It was a few minutes but Kiba found a t-shirt that would fit and handed it to Naruto. Naruto changed into the shirt and left his other shirt and jacket in a locker that Kiba gave him to store his stuff.

"Do you know how to give puppies baths?" Kiba asked curious.

Was this guy serious? How hard was it to give puppies baths? He has given Buddy plenty of baths to do it to puppies. Not wanting to get fired on his first day on the job, Naruto just nodded.

"You're a quiet guy but once you work here long enough you won't be" Kiba said patting Naruto on the back.

Naruto raised an eyebrow at Kiba. What is up with this guy and why is he so loud? He just shook his head and got to work. Naruto had to baths to 35 rumbustious puppies that just won't stay in one place for too long. Buddy was lying in a corner, laughing at his expanse or at least that was what Naruto was thinking.

Naruto cleaned the place from top to bottom, sorted through the chew toys, and helped a few customers choose a puppy. He didn't know why but he enjoyed the work. He didn't enjoy that one of the puppies peed on his leg but was glad the day was over with. Naruto change his shirt and put on his jacket.

"Good work Naruto, see ya tomorrow" Kiba said locking up.

"Kiba, are you and… Hinata dating?" Naruto asked curious.

This question was burning in his mind all day and he just had to ask. Kiba stared at him with a "what the hell" look.

"Hell no, Ewww! Hinata is like a little sister to me" Kiba said checking the lock on the door.

Naruto sighed in relief. So Hinata wasn't just going on a pity date with him. Naruto told Kiba goodnight and walked away. He took his time getting home when a car slowly rolled up beside him. Naruto kept looking at it out the corner of his eyes. Why was this car following him? He waited for the window to roll down before making a run for it.

His heart was about to jump out of his chest. He had been in this situation before and almost got shoot in the head. The window slowly rolled down and Naruto make a beeline for it. He ran and the car followed him. Naruto continue to run until he turns into an alleyway with a dead end. He mentally cussed at himself for being stupid and prayed that Kimi would be okay without him.

The headlights were blinding him and a person was walking towards him. It was Hinata with Buddy on a red leash. What the hell is she doing here? Where did she come from? Naruto was confused in general at this point.

"What are you doing here?" Naruto asked confused.

"Kiba called and told me that you forgot to take Buddy when you left and I had to track you down" Hinata said giving Naruto Buddy's leash.

"Why did you say?!" Naruto asked frowning.

"You run before I could say anything" Hinata said frowning.

Naruto didn't say anything. What could he say? He muttered his thanks and an apology. Hinata smiled and offered him a ride home.

"Nah I'll just walk it" Naruto said shaking his head.

"Come on Naruto-kun, I don't bite… much" Hinata said smirking.

Naruto blushes a little. Hinata doesn't know the effects she has on him. He finally agrees to the ride and Buddy hopped in the backseat. They ride in silence when Hinata breaks it.

"You and Kimi-chan seem pretty close" Hinata said staring at the road.

"Yea we are. She's kinda like my little sister instead of my cousin. She's the only family I got left" Naruto said staring out the window.

"You're an orphan?" Hinata asked surprised.

"Yea but it's whatever" Naruto said shrugging.

Hinata placed her hand on top of his. Naruto jumped a little. He wasn't expecting her to do that. Her hand was so small compared to his and it was so warm. Naruto didn't know if she actually cared about him or she just pitied him. He didn't need anyone's pity because it wasn't going to change his situation. They came up to Naruto's apartment and he let go of her hand.

"I'll see you around" Naruto said about to get out.

Hinata pulled Naruto's arm and kissed his cheek. Naruto stared at her in shock and was a little bit surprised. Why does she keep kissing him?

"I'll see you on Thursday for our date" Hinata said smiling.

Naruto nodded dumbly and walked towards the apartment. What is with this girl?

End of ch. 3