Sorry everyone for not updating for a while. I have been busy with another story and other stuff. Hopefully now I can put my attention on this story.

"Okay, so should I go with this one or this one." Hinata was holding up two different party outfits. "Ooorrr….maybe this one." Hinata picked up another outfit.

Kiba was lying on Hinata's bed with Akamaru. He let out a moaning sound. "I think….I'm gonna….dddddiiiiiieeeeeeee."

Shino was sitting on a chair in the corner. "Stop the whining Kiba. We agreed to help Hinata and that is what we are going to do."

"I'm sorry Kiba." Hinata looked down. "I just…I just wanted to look nice."

Now Kiba was feeling guilty. "Nah, it's fine. What were the choices again?"

Hinata gave him a smile. "I have it down to three choices. The white tshirt with the blue skinny jeans, the purple skirt with the lavender top, or the pink shorts with the white top." Hinata help all of them up for the boys again.

Kiba tapped his chin like he was thinking. "I don't like any of them."

"What?" Hinata asked.

"None of them are right for Sakura's party."

"Kiba is right. This is your chance to make a statement and these outfits do not do it."

"Then what should I wear."

Kiba got up and walked over to the closet. "You should wear this." Kiba held in his hands a strapless light pink flower dress. It had a thick lavender ribbon that tied around the waist and small flowers that decorated the hem of the dress.

"I agree." Shino nodded at Kiba's choice.

Hinata was about to protest but was interrupted by the sound of someone's phone.

Shino looked down at his phone. He then put it away and stood up. "I have to go and I will not be able to go to the party tonight. My apologizes." Shino made his way out.

"What's the matter Shino?" Hinata asked.

"There was an accident with one of my insect communities. I must go now. You two enjoy the party." And with that, Shino left.

"But, but…if it's just Kiba and I then it looks like a…a…date."

"Oh gee thanks Hinata. Am I really that bad?"

Hinata shook her head furiously. "No…no that's not what I meant. You're great and I'm sure a great date." Hinata's face was starting to get tomato red.

Kiba couldn't help but tease her more. "So you're saying that you would like to go on a date with me?"

"No…I mean yes….I mean…."

Kiba busted out laughing. "Hinata, calm down. I was just kidding."

Hinata seemed to calm down. "It's just that, I don't want people to get the wrong impression at the party."

"Like it matters. And besides maybe it will be a good thing. Naruto might even get a little jealous."

Hinata hadn't thought of the jealous idea before. She was never into tricks like that.

"Now Akamaru and I have to go, but I'll come and pick you up for the party around 7."

"Okay. That sounds good. Thank you for helping me out."

"Sure no problem."

Soon Kiba and Akamaru were gone and Hinata was alone.

Since she had her outfit picked out and she took a shower in the morning, she decided to spend her time painting.

Hinata turned on her music and went to her easel.

Hinata put down her brush and stepped back from the easel.

"It's looking good, but I'm still not even close to being done." Hinata then glance over at the clock. "6:30, I have plenty of time."

Recognition hit and Hinata looked back at the clock. "Oh no! I only have thirty minutes until Kiba picks me up." Hinata ran into her bathroom.

At 7 on the dot, Hinata heard a knock on the door.

She ran downstairs and opened the door. Kiba was standing there dressed in a red button down shirt, black tie, dark washed jeans, and his black leather jacket.

"You look really handsome Kiba." Hinata complimented.

She saw him get a slight blush. "Uh, thanks. You don't look to bad yourself."

"Thank you. You guys really did pick out a cute outfit."

"Just don't tell anyone that. Like I have said before. I have a reputation to keep."

Hinata giggled.

"And here." Kiba then shoved something into Hinata's hands. She looked down and was shocked to see a bouquet of violets. She gave Kiba a look of confusion. And now he had a blush that could have put Hinata to shame. "Akamaru and I were walking home and he stopped at a stand and sniffed them. So I bought them. Don't get any ideas about this."

Hinata simply smiled. "Well in that case can you give this to Akamaru." Hinata then kissed Kiba on the cheek. He instantly went red in the face.

Hinata giggled at his reaction. "Shall we?"

Kiba got his composure back. "Oh yeah right. Come on."

Sakura's House….

The party was in full swing and the place was packed. Anyone who was anybody at Konoha High was there. The crowd was actually making Hinata a little nervous. She usually dodged these kinds of events, making excuses like she had homework or chores to do.

Kiba slugged his arm around Hinata's shoulders. "So are you ready to make your grand entry?"

Hinata just nodded.

Kiba and Hinata walked in. Once Hinata entered the room, it seems like everything else stopped. The whole crowd was staring at Hinata.

"Looks like I know how the pick them. The outfits I mean." Kiba quickly explained.

"I know. Maybe I should tell all the girls about it." Hinata teased.

Kiba shook his head vigorously.

Hinata just laughed.

"Well I'm going to go a mingle with the ladies. Will you be alright?" Kiba asked.

"Yeah I'll be fine." Hinata then watched as Kiba walked off to talk to a group of girls.

Hinata stood there for a moment, all alone. Feeling totally awkward and out of place, she debated just leaving.

"I haven't seen you here before."

Hinata turned around and to her surprise, saw Sasuke standing there. "Oh well…this is my first time."

"I see." There was a moment of silence between the two. "You want to go outside? It's less crowded."

Hinata was a little surprised by Sasuke's invitation. He usually wasn't this nice. "Um…sure."

Hinata followed Sasuke. When they got outside, Hinata quickly noticed that Sasuke was right about it being less crowded. There was still a large amount of people there but there was now some room to breath.

Hinata looked around. Sakura's house was pretty large and so was her backyard. Of course it wasn't as large as the Hyuga House, but still. There was a large pool and a hot tub. And it looked like Sakura put a dance floor outside as well.

"So are you doing anything tomorrow?" Sasuke asked.

"Uh, no." Hinata didn't know what Sasuke was asking but she really hoped it wasn't a date.

"Want me to help you with your soccer skills tomorrow?"

Hinata let out a mental sigh. Relieved he wasn't asking for a date. "Sure. That would be great. Thank you."

"Hn." Was all Sasuke said.

Hinata was about to ask Sasuke the details when she was interrupted.

"OH SASUKEEEE!"

Hinata noticed Sasuke cringe a little but he quickly covered it up and turned around. "What is it Sakura?"

"I was wondering…." Then Sakura noticed Hinata standing next to Sasuke. "Oh hey Hinata. Cute dress. So Sasuke, I was wondering if you wanted to dance?"

Sasuke let out a sigh. "Sure."

Sakura let out a little squeal and the two of them headed to the dance floor. Sasuke glance back at Hinata and it looked like he was in pain. But that didn't surprise Hinata. What did was when Sakura glanced back at her and gave her a mean look.

Once again, Hinata was standing all alone. But then she heard a voice that made her heart flutter.

"HINATA!"

She turned around and saw Naruto walking her way. She instantly had a smile on her face. "Hi Naruto."

"I didn't think you were gonna come. But then I heard a bunch of people talking about a cute girl with purple hair was here and I knew it was you."

Hinata blushed. "Did Naruto just call me cute?" Hinata looked Naruto over. He was wearing a black polo, jeans, and of course, orange chucks. In other words…he looked adorable.

"So what do you think of the party?" Naruto asked.

"It's nice. Although I kind of lost Kiba."

"Why are you looking for him?" Hinata didn't notice the slight edge in Naruto's voice.

"Well we came here together and he's my ride."

"Oh, so you two are going out?" Naruto asked.

"Oh no!" Hinata quickly answered. "We were suppose to come with Shino also but he had an emergency and couldn't come."

Naruto let out a mental sigh of relief. For some reason, that he couldn't explain, he did not like the idea of Hinata dating Kiba.

"So….um…..Hinata…." Naruto rubbed the back of his head. "would you care to dance?"

Hinata was looking around but when she heard Naruto she whipped her head around to face him, shocked by his question.

"A….s-sure." A light blush came onto her pale skin.

Naruto gave her a big grin. "Awesome." He grabbed her hand and walked over to the dance floor.

Hinata had never danced with a boy before so she was a little nervous. And of course Naruto knew this, so he gave her one of his reassuring smiles. "Don't think about it so much. Just let your body move to the music."

Hinata nodded. Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, Hinata did as Naruto advised and let her mind go empty. She let the music go through her. Then, without her even realizing it, her body started to sway.

In no time at all her hips were moving side to side, in sync with the song playing on the speakers.

Then Hinata felt strong hands gently grab her hips and pulled her close to them.

"There you go. You're a natural." Naruto whispered into her ear as he kept in sync with Hinata.

Hinata was thankful that Naruto was dancing behind her so he couldn't see the huge blush that had risen on her face.

Sure she had been close to Naruto but never this close. They were moving in perfect sync with each other. Never missing a beat as the rhythm changed from fast to slow. Feeling rather courageous, Hinata turned around to face Naruto and wrapped her arms around his neck. He flashed her a grin that made her heart soar. The two of them leaned their heads in so their foreheads were touching. Neither of them said a word. They just kept on dancing, enjoying each other.

The chemistry between Hinata and Naruto did not go unnoticed, especially by a certain pinkette.

Sakura was having a blast dancing with Sasuke but she instantly noticed that he kept taking glances over at Hinata. This angered her to the core. She had been after Sasuke since they were kids and then this girl comes out of nowhere. So when she saw the way Hinata was acting with Naruto. A devious plan was already going through her mind.