Sorry for the delay, with school started they had no mercy on us with homework. DISCLAIMER: Characters all belong to Masashi Kishimoto
Ano sa... I Love You
Rating: K+
Ano sa…
I used to think I wasn't worth anything, giving up when I did something wrong. But when I see you, I smile.
Ano sa…
I always watched you, as everyone laughed and whispered about you. And ignored them and would only look at you. You only grinned as everyone laughed and Iruka yelled.
You liked the attention, and you always grinned. I always liked your smile; made me want to do something with my life.
I tried harder when I saw you never giving up on training, although I still fail.
You're also a failure, but you're a proud failure. I always liked that.
Ano sa…
I tried my best against him, and felt embarrassed… I looked so bad in front of you. I still tried my best. Did I change a little?
I still had injuries to the final matches. I stood, staring at the post, thinking about you while I waited for Kiba. I didn't know you would show up, when I thought you would already be at the exam. You called my name, and asked if I okay. I had jumped and felt so embarrassed. I told you I was fine, and then silence fell. I didn't know what to say until I remembered my match… How you cheered me on…
You agree, but then your cheerful smile faded away. You then confess you thought yourself as weak and a failure. But I disagree. You're a proud failure, and seeing you always made me think I could do better.
You thank me, and you begin to leave. I gave a silent sigh, but then you stop, making me hold my breath. Yes, I was a little disappointed you thought of me as weird, but then…
"I like people like you."
My heart was loud as I watched you walk away with new confidence. The words still rang in my ears. I didn't even see Kiba walk up to me, as I still stared at the direction you left.
Kiba and I arrived to where the exams were being held. You're match against him is the first one, and of course I'd be worried if you'd get hurt- but I still believed in you.
Unfortunately, I couldn't avoid the blood as I saw you suffer from his technique. I kept coughing, and soon everything went black.
Ano sa…
I still remember the day when you were going to leave. I was very sad that you were leaving for so long, and started even worrying you wouldn't come back again, but I knew you'd come back, to make your dream to be hokage come true. And I promised to myself as I watched you leave the gates that I would become stronger.
I didn't notice the 2 years that went by as I trained and trained so much. But as I was about to turn the corner to meet Kiba and Shino, I heard your voice. I stopped and stayed to the wall. I didn't know what to say… I wasn't ready. I kept thinking when you suddenly appeared. I was so surprised, everything started fading away. I last heard your voice and then Kiba's as the last thing I saw were the ground near my face.
Ano sa…
I admired you- love you.
"Hey Hinata!" Hinata's eyes fluttered open as she the clear blue sky and clouds that floated above Konoha. How long was she laying there? She sat up as she rubbed the back of her sore head- the ground wasn't so soft.
"What are you doing here, Hinata?" She looked up as the blond was running over to her. His smile was there like always. A smile appeared on her pale face.
"N-Naruto-kun… What are you doing here?" She asked curious.
"Well, I really should ask you that, Hinata! Were you sleeping here?" He asked.
"Eh?! N-no, I wasn't sleeping! I was just thinking about something…" Hinata stuttered out, and when she mentioned the last part she started mumbling.
"Thinking? About what?" Naruto asked curious as he kneeled down to her eye level. She blushed, and looked down so she couldn't see his blue eyes staring right at her.
"O-oh, it's n-nothing." Hinata assured.
"You were sleeping out here! No worries, I like taking a nap outside on such a nice day like this too!" Naruto sat down next to Hinata as he stretched his legs out and grinned at her.
"N-Naruto-kun?" Hinata was surprised as he sat next to her.
"I was going to go get some ramen with Sakura or something, but I couldn't find her." Naruto sighed as he laid back and stared at the clouds.
"Naruto-kun…" Hinata murmured as she stayed sitting up.
"Ah! Hinata, please- Do you want to go get ramen?" Naruto pleaded as he sat up quickly, surprising Hinata. Hinata was speechless for a moment until she responded.
"S-sure, Naruto-ku-" She couldn't finish when Naruto cheered and grabbed Hinata's shoulders as he gave a kiss on her cheek. Hinata's brain to register the moment after as he grabbed her hand and dragged her toward Ichiraku Ramen.
'Naruto-kun…'
She finally stopped dragging her feet and kept up to Naruto's fast pace.
"Come on, Hinata!" He grinned as he looked over his shoulder to her.
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