Disclaimer: Has Hinata gotten confident enough to get rid of her stutter? Are Kiba and Sasuke running around with their shirts off? Is there a no pants rule for Naruto? Has Kakashi taken his mask off yet? Is Sakura even a little likable? If the answer is no, then I most certainly do NOT own Naruto.

Warning: This story is rated M for a reason. I'll let you guys know if there is going to be any sex in the chapter in the future, but for this chapter it's rated M for language and suggestive behavior… not sex yet!

Before You Read: Hey guys! So I'm going to be answering any questions you guys posted in the reviews right here so if you posted a question look for the answer in here! Okay, first question: Why is this labeled as a NaruHina fic if it's going to be a HinaHarem? I will answer that very valid question now! I want Hinata to be a little "tainted" before Naruto gets to put his mark on her, I'm a little sick of the whole "oh Naruto, I'm an innocent virgin and this is going to be like the movies and everything is going to be perfect forever and ever" type of story; but don't get me wrong, I appreciate a good story like that every now and then but I wanted something a little different… sorry if you don't like it! But Okay, I moved it to the just Hinata section for now... I might just move it back to the HinaNaru section though once they start to develope their relationship a bit more... what ever... :)

Alright moving along, next question: Is Sasuke in love with Hinata? Weeeeelllll…. I'm going to let you guys read this chapter and you can let me know what you think the answer to that question in for yourselves! Last question: What about Kiba? Is he going to be part of the lovely harem? The answer is yes, I hope to put him in there (I fucking LOVE Kiba! He's just too cute!) And I want him and Hinata to really "get to know" each other if you know what I mean… hehehe, I'm so evil! Review is you have any questions or you just feel like making my day and being my new bff and telling me your opinion (good or bad! I welcome critique!)

Chapter Two: A Talk with a Friend

I lie in bed for a good long while after I smashed my blaring alarm clock on the floor, causing it to break in several places and the atrocious blaring noise sprouting from it to immediately decease.

I can't bring myself to get out of bed now.

I probably already missed my zero period class, probably most of my official first period class too. I have a test in my AP Chemistry class too today, I should get up soon.

I really can't move from my warm bed though, it's too comforting.

I guess I can just skip all my classes today; I can go sit outside or something. Maybe I can just focus on trying to piece back together my alarm clock… no, screw the alarm clock.

With the self assurance that I won't go to school I slowly shift so that I roll in slow motion off the side of my bed, easing myself onto my fuzzy area rug I keep next to my bed so that I don't have to step on the frigid cream colored linoleum of the dorm floor in the mornings.

I crawl to the bathroom to wash my face, brush my teeth, and comb out my long black hair. I go to my dresser and grab some of my everyday clothes to wear instead of my uniform. I peak outside to check what the weather would be like; blue skies and wind kicking up red and brown leaves making them dance in the air. I smile; I liked this kind of weather: clear yet cold, it was a nice change from the heat of the summer.

Today was looking good so far.

I trudge out of the dorm into the deserted courtyard that surrounded the dorms with benches, grass and trees. I had pulled on a white long sleeve shirt, lavender skinny jeans, my favorite black hoodie and my trusty furry Ugg boots. I feel the wind tussle my hair and nip at my cheeks, causing them to flush a little from the cold.

I consider heading to the cafeteria for some brunch but decide against it, I'm not that hungry, I can wait.

I start to head towards my favorite spot on the entire campus. There is a little stream running through the middle of the grounds on the east side of the lot where the schools hasn't built anything yet, it's filled with walking trails and trees and flowers. It's a really pretty area, like a forest and a meadow had a baby.

Being the president of the photography club, I come here often, nature being one of my favorite things to photograph (besides the unassuming Naruto of course) I have placed some of my photos in competitions and been awarded a few acknowledgments and prizes for my work, but nothing major.

I walk across a small and petit little bridge that leads over the gurgling stream. I stay a little off the main path after that and head toward a group of closely growing trees, I stumble along the roots and underbrush until I come out on the other side to be greeted by a little clearing of soft plush grass and wild flowers, still in bloom after the summer months. I make a bee line for the lone willow tree in the center of the beautiful clearing to sit against its trunk or lie in the shade of its branches and simply take a much needed nap.

I settle for stretching out beneath the branches and looking up at the cloudless sky and prepare myself for a good long think, in my favorite place.

I have a tennis practice, book club and student council meeting today after school, I should go to those. But that would mean seeing Sasuke at the student council meeting, and that is something I do not want to do today. I mean the guy kissed me! On the lips! What am I supposed to think about that? What on earth happened to our neutral and productive work relationship we shared in the student council?

Am I supposed to tell Ino and Sakura that the guy that they and the rest of the female population at this school is obsessed with? I'll probably be killed! Ripped to bits!

I mean, he just fucking kissed me out of nowhere! The only nice or considerate thing that I recall him ever doing for me was last year when I had so many books and boxes in my arms I couldn't see over them all and he opened a door for me. He didn't take some from me so that the job would be easier, no; he just opened the door without even offering further help.

How that is even considered to be nice?

I sigh and stretch beneath the tree, spreading out my limbs so that I look like a starfish. I look up at the cloudless sky and sigh again wishing there were some clouds to look at, blue skies are too boring.

I have five classes this semester. I have my AP Calculus class as my zero period class, then I have AP English for my first period class, then AP Chemistry, then AP European History, then Theatre Arts last. Come to think of it, the cast for Romeo and Juliet should be posted today; I wonder what Naruto will be… I really want to see Naruto today; it'll make me feel better. I don't care that he saw me naked, it might even become a good conversation starter, and although I'm not sure I can stay conscious while talking about that with him, I'd still be happy that he at least acknowledged me.

I want to see his smiling face, I want to hear his laugh, I want to watch the way he walks with his hands behind his head, I want to admire his perfect blue eyes, I want to touch his cute tan neck, and I want to tell him I love him, all of him.

I just want to hold his hand and for us to mumble sweet nothings to each other, so quietly that no one else can hear. I want to pat his adorable blonde head and tell him how perfect he really is. I want to be his friend and his lover. I want to be his everything.

I want him in every sense of the word.

But I can probably kiss those dreams goodbye, I kissed his best friend and he saw me naked in the most unattractive of settings. I can hardly even make eye contact with the guy let alone talk to him as it is. I can't see how my love will ever be returned.

I feel tears well up in my eyes at the thought and quickly blink them away. I have spent many years trying to get rid of my timid and horribly shy nature and have mostly succeeded, so I don't want to cry over something as silly as this.

When I first came to this school I was an emotional wreck, I stuttered so terribly that my speech became almost unintelligible. I admired those who spoke their minds and acted with confidence, Tenten and Ino were prime examples of people who I admired and I made a point to try and act more like them. But Naruto, my Naruto is the one that really gave me the confidence that I needed to express myself more.

My love for Naruto was not love at first sight, It started off as simple admiration, I admired his ability to speak his mind and express himself without holding back, even if it did get him in trouble most of the time, that admiration got more intense as time went on, to the point where I almost worshipped him.

My love for him came naturally though, I was already head over heels by the time I even realized that I had special feelings for him. I don't know when my admiration for the boy turned into love, but I suppose that doesn't matter, all that matters now is that I'm hopelessly and desperately in love with him.

I know that when Sasuke kissed me I kissed him back, but that was instinct, nothing more. It did feel good kissing with him though. It was warm and surprisingly gentle, but my heart never wavered. I feel guilty but I am most certainly not second guessing my feelings for Naruto.

Even though I'm in love with Naruto, I can still tell whether or not a guy is attractive, and Sasuke certainly is, I don't blame Ino and Sakura for being attracted to him.

I can't really imagine that that kiss was Sasuke's first though, it was too good, and he dominated my lips with ease and finesse like he'd done it a million times. I really don't know though, I can't recall ever hearing a rumor that Sasuke was dating anyone or had his lips stolen by some crazed fan girl. But you never know Sasuke is a very private person.

I suppose I should make good on our promise and just pretend like it never happened. I could go to the meeting and smile at him briefly like I normally do before going about my business. I'd mumble a brief goodbye to everyone after asking if he needed me for anything else. Everything would be like how it normally is and should be.

What if Sasuke has actual feelings for me? What do I do then? Do I tell him I'm in love with his smiley best friend? Do I just let him do what he wants?

I discard the silly thoughts, Sasuke doesn't love me, probably barely even likes me.

I throw an arm across my face and sigh again trying to decide whether or not I should go back to the dorms, change, then go about the rest of my day like the good student I am.

"You're in my spot," the lazy voice startles me so badly I let out a squeak and scramble to my feet in an overly hurried and unneeded haste.

I look at Shikamaru, he's wearing his uniform, it's the exact same as the girls only pants instead of a skirt, and the clothes are meant for a guys body. His brown hair is pulled into its usual spiky pony tail and his uniform is in its usual disarray. He looks tired, like usual, I hardly ever see him in any other state.

"Sorry, I was thinking of going back anyways, um, the spots all yours," I say gesturing with my hands to where I had been lying.

Shikamaru is one of Naruto's friends and is currently crushing on Temari, Sakura's roommate. Though I know for a fact that he and Ino had quite the fling last year, he's the guy she lost her virginity to. Shikamaru and I are friends, he's in my chemistry class with me and we're lab partners, even though I do most of the work I don't mind, I like chemistry.

I can see the appeal Shikamaru might have his lazy attitude makes you want to get him excited about something and his appearance isn't half bad either. Not to mention his brains, he's like the super genius of our generation or something, if he cared enough to go to any of his classes he'd without a doubt be the smartest guy in school. I have to admit smart guys are kind of a turn on (my Naruto is very smart, he just doesn't apply himself of course) there's just something about feeling a little inferior and undeserving of your partner that excites the crap out of me.

He lies down lazily and lets out a tired sigh. I make a move to leave, quietly walking away, "So I heard you gave Sasuke and Naruto quite the show yesterday," Shikamaru says making me jump and flush. I turn around with an open mouth not really knowing how to reply to that comment.

Shikamaru opens one of his eyes and looks at me before saying, "I know about the kiss too," I nearly fainted right then and there, my face burns with the power of a thousand suns and I look at my furry Uggs while opening and losing my mouth like a fish out of water. I was really counting on Sasuke to keep that a secret; I thought he was a more private person then that!

"Its fine Sasuke only told me so far and I don't plan on spreading it around," he says reading my mind and closing his eyes once again and moves his hands behind his head to relax more.

"S-Sa-Sasuke t-told y-you?" I stammered out, mentally chastising myself for stuttering, I thought I broke that annoying habit.

"Yep, he's all flustered over it. It's pretty funny really," he says laughing a little before opening his eyes again and patting the space next to him before returning to his relaxed position.

I slowly make my way over to sit next to him, wondering what Sasuke 'flustered' looked like. I sit down sitting on the back of my calves, my body rigid to keep from crumpling under the weight of my embarrassment.

I stared at my lap, mouthing the words I want to say before I say them to avoid the godforsaken stuttering that I have tried so hard to rid myself of.

"I harbor no feelings for Sasuke. The only relationship we have with each other is a neutral working relationship as President and Vice President of the student council, that's all," I mentally pat myself on the back for not stuttering, hoping I got my point across I looked over at him only to find him looking at me with mild curiosity. I gave him a questioning look back, my blush finally fading from my face.

"Then why did you kiss him back?" the blush returned with vengeance, making me feel faint.

Had they gone into detail of the kiss? I was expecting Sasuke to have just said with a thoughtful face 'I kissed Hinata' or something simple like that, but no, the universe hates me.

"Th-Tha-That meant nothing, I-I assure y-y-y-y-y-y-you," I just about punched myself in the face for stuttering so terribly. I looked down in shame, not wanting to meet his gaze.

"It's fine, no big deal, I mean you're not even dating Naruto yet," I squeaked in surprise when he said my true love's name and felt instantly defensive for some reason.

"I might not be dating him and Sasuke might've kissed me but that doesn't mean I don't love him! You know what, screw this! I can't believe I'm even in this mess! Shikamaru, I really don't care that much if it's only you that knows, just please don't tell Naruto!" I half shout at him, desperation painfully evident in my voice, and not a hint of a stutter, my embarrassment and anger making my voice ring with confidence.

I'm not surprised that Shikamaru figured out that I'm in love with Naruto, I mean even I can see that it's painfully obvious (of course to everyone but Naruto, he's too dense to figure it out but that just makes him all the more adorable) I've stopped trying to hide it really. Everyone seems to acknowledge my one sided love to some extent but they don't really comment about it too often, not as boldly as Shikamaru just has.

"Yeah yeah, but you got to admit, I make a valid point. He's not your boyfriend, you shouldn't feel guilty," Shikamaru says sitting up and holding up his hands in surrender.

"Look, all I'm saying is that you're a teenager, there's basically a law stating that you have to experiment at some point is high school. Just have some fun with it see where it goes, I'm not saying to give up on Naruto or anything, just explore a little before you get tied down completely," Shikamaru says rubbing the back of his head and finishing his speech with a big yawn.

He makes a damn good argument I got to say. I bite my lip in thought, remembering the warmth and smoothness of the kiss with Sasuke. A thought comes to mind and I cock my head to the side before asking, "Does Sasuke like me?"

Shikamaru raises his eyebrows at the idea and thinks for awhile before replying, "I think so, and he's never been so flustered about a girl before. Plenty of his little fan girls have snuck into his room and gotten naked for him before, but he's always just shoved them outside without even their clothes before slamming the door in their faces. But, when he saw you naked it was a different story, he even kissed you afterwards and came home blushing like, well… you."

I blush at the mention of my accidental strip tease and think over what he says. I guess I could give Sasuke a whirl; I'd just have to tell Ino and Sakura everything before I make any sort of move. Or I could just not tell them anything. No, I can't do that, the guilt would kill me and I'd be literally killed if they found out I went behind their backs.

"I haven't told anyone about the kiss yet, Ino, Tenten, and Sakura know about the… um… strip tease though," I decide on using strip tease to describe the incident, not really knowing how else to explain it. I blush and look to Shikamaru with a please-give-me-all-your-sagacity-oh-great-master look on my face.

"I'd tell them as soon as possible if I were you. I would not want to see what an angry Ino or Sakura would be like if they found out that you lied to them. Just make sure to be nonchalant about it, and don't leave anything out, of they find out your hiding anything they'll really kill you," He says grimacing at the thought of the two popular girls angry. I nod my head in quiet understanding of his words before getting up and dusting off my favorite lavender skinny jeans.

"Do you know if there's going to be a party tonight?" I ask, zipping up my hoodie to protect myself from the cold. I need to relax and party my worries away.

"Yeah, there's going to be a big one down at the lodge, it's going to be a ragger I hear. I'll tell Sasuke to come if you want me to," he says standing up also, not troubling himself by brushing off.

"Sure, I just want to unwind a bit," I say as we start walking back towards the dorms together, our hands stuffed in our pockets to fend off the cold.

The lodge is a giant house owned by Sai, one of the richest kids that goes to Konoha Academy, it's just outside of the schools grounds and nobody lives there, the only people that come there is the maids that come twice a week to clean up and restock the cupboards with booze.

The place hardly has any furniture in it, a few couches and beds with just sheets on them will suffice for the partying. Sai set up some massive stereos around the house and a DJ table that makes you glad that Konoha Academy is in a relatively secluded location.

Anyways, the parties there are always epic, the whole student population can be found there on Friday and Saturday nights dancing and drinking and laughing. It's mostly a chill hangout spot during the day, some music playing in the background, people playing pool or swimming in the pool. The pool parties in the hot months are pretty crazy too though. All in all it's a pretty sweet place to just let loose and dance your worries away.

We walk in a comfortable silence all the way back to the girls dorm and we say our good byes there with a promise that I'd text him when I show my face at the lodge. I make my way too my dorm and decide on a quick shower before I put on my uniform, grab my bag and hurry out the door noting that I'll barely make it in time to my Theatre Arts class even if I hurry.

I make my way across the campus, wishing that I had blow dried my hair before I left, now it's all damp and the cold air isn't making it any better. I shiver as I see the Performing Arts center building at my school come into view.

The building is newly built and I marvel at its architecture every time I see it. I quickly open the doors knowing that I'm probably a few minutes early before going into the warm class room to see Kakashi, the Drama and Physics teacher pinning up what I assume to be the cast list on the bulletin board. I honestly don't know in what universe Physics and Drama go together but whatever, he's a pretty good teacher anyway. He turns around and when he spots me he gives me a charming smile.

"Well hello Miss Hinata, got out of class early today?" he asks happily, pulling out some questionable reading material and gesturing for me to sit on the couch in the middle of the room.

We don't have class in the actual theatre; we have it in a gym like room with couches instead of desks and carpet instead of tile or wood floors. There's a lot of open space in the classroom to rehearse scenes and build sets and make costumes. The ceiling is high and vaulted, and easily three stories high with a bunch of skylights to let in natural light. The room is pretty and has a very relaxed atmosphere to it. This class and Chemistry are easily my two favorite classes.

"Is that the cast list?" I ask curiously, moving to sit on one of the several couches the room had to provide.

"Why yes it is Miss Hinata, want me to tell you what your role is?" Kakashi asks, clearly bubbling with excitement, I smile at the young teacher, he couldn't be more than twenty five, why he had gray hair will always be a mystery to me.

"By all means yes, what role have you given me oh great Kakashi?" I ask playfully grinning at the man.

He clears his throat in a dramatic way and I do a little drum role for him, "The lovely Miss Hinata will play the esteemed role of," I stop my drum role to add to the effect. Kakashi does a little spin before blurting out "Juliet!"

I deadpan.

What the hell man! Why is the most timid girl in the whole fucking school picked as the fucking lead in the fucking play? I look at Kakashi with an open mouth, waiting for him to tell me it was a joke, but no, the bastard is serious.

"Well Miss Hinata? Are you excited! Your Romeo is going to be Kiba! Isn't that exciting?" Kakashi squeals, obviously loving my displeasure.

"Are you really going to make me the lead? I have a stutter for crying out loud!" I say in protest but Kakashi just shakes his gray head at me like I'm some child.

"I don't hear that stutter now, Miss Hinata. I think you fit the role perfectly! Kiba is going to be so happy that you're his Juliet too!" Kakashi says in a singsong voice.

I blush at the mention of Kiba. Just like it's no secret that I like Naruto, It's no secret that Kiba likes me either. The only difference is that Naruto is oblivious to my affections and I'm not. He hasn't confessed yet though, but now with this new information I'm sensing a heartfelt confession somewhere in the near future.

Kiba is hot. I'll admit it any day. Sure Kiba's not as hot as Sasuke, but he has this rugged feel to him that I just adore. I guess I kind of like bad boys (my Naruto is a bad boy, he gets into trouble and parties like a maniac at the lodge) and everything about Kiba just screams sexy-misunderstood-bad-boy and I love it. From his shaggy hair to the way he wears his uniform, he is a bad boy through and through. He has a self assured and confident personality and is great friends with Naruto and the gang; he is one of the one's I admire for their confidence and outgoing personalities.

And he's found himself falling for a timid good girl like me.

I sigh loudly, sounding a little whiney and collapse on the couch. The bell rings signaling for the students to switch periods. I stay lying down until I hear the door to the room open and people walk in. I sit up and make my way to my usual spot on one of the back couches, trying to go unnoticed, it doesn't work.

"Hey! Hinata! I thought you didn't come to school today? Is it true that you gave Sasuke a lap dance naked? Does your face hurt from getting slapped? Is Sasuke your secret boyfriend or something? When did you guys start going out?" an annoying girl from my class practically screams at me as she scampers over to sit in the seat next to me, expecting me to spill my guts to her or something.

"None of that stuff about Sasuke is true, it was just a misunderstanding," I carefully shape the words in my mouth so I didn't stutter; I will not give her something to make them think I'm lying.

"Really? Cause that's not what I heard!" the girl says squealing slightly, a small group has formed around us and I'm beginning to get nervous.

"Everyone, the cast list has been posted come see who you'll be playing!" Kakashi chimes in giving me a wink. Knowing Kakashi and knowing the students at this school, they've probably read and devoured everything about what happened to me yesterday on that stupid school gossip site.

I really can't believe I forgot about that.

Of course the fucking rumor mill is going to be cranking out the most scandalous of stories for the next week about this incident. I might never live it down.

Silly me for thinking that I could just live life without the fucking universe plotting against me, how foolish.

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Authors Note:

Yeah, I know Hinata's got issues. Why do I love torturing her so much? I don't know, but it sure is fun!

Anyways tell me what you think of this super fucking long chapter! Even though I said that this chapter wouldn't be so long, I just couldn't find a good stopping place…

REVIEW PLEASE! Tell me that I suck balls; tell me that I'm a fucking genius I don't care! Just REVIEW!

Oh! And let me know who I should have hook up with Hinata at the lodge party in the next chapter: Shikamaru, Kiba, or Sasuke! Or Naruto? Maybe Kakashi? Anyone you can think of that would be cute or funny?