Hinata started pacing. Sakura had called again and said that it was going to be a pool party so they had to bring bathing suits. Great, Hinata thought, As if I wasn't self-conscious enough!
The last thing she wanted was to be infront of Naruto, Kiba, and the rest of the guys in a bikini! On the other hand, Neji was happy. He'd developed a little (well not so little anymore) crush on Sakura. Hinata looked at the clock. 4:00. "Kay, Neji, time to go." She announced glumly.
"Yes! . . .what are you so sad about?"
"Nothing. C'mon let's go."
As they walked down the street, Hinata's fear and sadness transformed into a bit of excitement when she saw Naruto walking a little bit ahead of her. She ran forward leaving a not-caring Neji behind.
"Hi Naruto-kun." She said shyly once she caught up to him
"oh, hey, Hinata," Naruto replied, "What's up?"
"Nothin' just headed to Sakura's. You're going, too, right?"
"Yeah." He smiled making Hinata blush a little. "Wanna go together?" he asked after a minute of walking in silence. By this time they were already right outside of Sakura's house.
Hinata just nodded because she couldn't find her voice.
"Cool." He said. The only thing Hinata couldn't figure out, though, was if he meant go as friends or something more. When they walked in, Naruto left because he saw Sasuke and Sai in the corner. Then she saw that Neji was in a group with Sakura, Temari, Ino, and Shikamaru, so she walked over in time to hear Ino ask "So, Sakura, who do you like!" and she could feel Neji's hopes rising. But then Sakura lifted up the charm on the end of her necklace. It was an Uchiha crest with a little S made of rinestones on it.
"Me and Sasuke have been going out for a week now!" She squeeled excitedly as Hinata met Neji's sad eyes with an apologetic look and mouthed "Sorry" before Neji turned and ran out of the house. Back toward the Hyuuga clan, Hinata guessed. Hinata grabbed a strawberry out of the bowl and went to sit by the pool. Next thing she knew Naruto was sitting next to her.
"Hey, Hinata. Sorry I left a little while ago." he apologized.
"It's all right."
"Thanks. Tell Neji that I'm sorry about what happened."
Hinata's head snapped up. "How did you know about that? You were on the other side of the room."
Naruto chuckled once. "Oh, please. I could have heard Sakura's squeeling from France. And I figured out that he liked her a week ago when i was walking by your house. He has a very up-beat personality when he's a way from us. I have to hold that against hi next time he makes fun of my perky."
The laughed together and then their eyes met. Hinata felt so much static. And then she did the most spontaneous thing she had ever done. She kissed him. Just a peck, but it was electric. After it was over, Naruto's eyes burned into hers. But he wanted more than just a peck, so he leaned in basically started making out with her. After about seven seconds, she pulled back. Feeling the eyes of everyone at the party burning into them. Naruto was oblivious, though.
"I-I should go talk to Neji." Hinata whispered.
Naruto didn't want her to go, but knew she needed to. "Yeah."
Hinata got up and started walking away.
"I'll see you later, Hinata." He smiled and was answered with Hinata's smile.