Yeah, I said I wasn't going to be able to update recently but today in school I was staring off into space (as I often do) and inspiration hit me. I know how I'm going to finish this story and if I'm fairly sure it will be done next chapter. I'm sad to end it, as there is so much more I could do with it, but one thing that I have learned over the past year that dragging it out can turn a great story into a horrid story in mere pages.

I do not own Naruto, if I did Hinata and Kiba would have hooked up long ago.

Kiba's Puppies

Chapter Eight

Kiba had been awake for a while, though he looked asleep with his eyes closed and Akamaru still on his chest, so he knew long before she arrived that Hinata was coming. He could smell her fresh tears and also the trace of fear.

So, Naruto hurt her again, big surprise. Oh and of course she's coming to me for comfort, but she'll find none here," he thought stubbornly.

He remained motionless he sensed her slow approach. Still he did not move when she sat next to him.

"Kiba-kun, I'm so sorry," she whispered.

He didn't respond.

"Naruto talked about Sakura the whole time."

He would not allow himself to respond.

"P-please f-forgive m-me."

Her stutter seemed to be back with a vengeance. Kiba guessed that Hinata had expected him to immediately forgive her and now that he wasn't she was losing it.

"Why should I forgive you?"

He spoke in a low voice and kept his eyes closed; he was afraid his resolve to not comfort her would snap if he saw her face.

"B-because I l-love you Kiba-kun."

"That would mean a lot more if I didn't know that you'll leave me the second Naruto decides to develop a crush on you."

The words came out harsh but Kiba would not take it back nor could he soften the words.

"I-I understand." She let out a sob and left.

Kiba waited till he knew she was gone before sitting up, cause Akamaru to fall back onto his legs.

Akamaru had done as his master had and had been awake the whole time.

Akamaru sat on the ground and gave a small bark.

"No, its better to let her go, she'll never get over Naruto."

Akamaru barked again and Kiba just shrugged.

"I don't know what to do. Maybe we could go on a mission. Missions always get my mind focused."

Akamaru barked his agreement but a tiny whimpering sound cause both of them to turn their heads.

"Oh yeah the pups, I suppose we could leave them at the house and get someone to take care of them while we're gone."

Kiba picked up little puppy Shino and put him on Akamaru's back and grabbed the other two pups. Together they raced back to his house deposited the pups in their room and went to go see what could be done about a mission.

Walking back home they ran into Hinata.

"W-what are y-you two d-doing?" She asked sounding extremely nervous.

"Going to get ready, Akamaru and I are going on a mission tomorrow."

"O-oh really?"

"It's just a low level protection thing but I think we'll still be able to kick some but."

"W-who's going t-to watch the p-pups?"

"I was going to get someone in my family to watch them."

"I-I'll do it," Hinata said with a hint of happiness in her voice.

Kiba looked at Akamaru who gave a bark and shrugged.

"Sure if you want to."

With a quick wave Kiba passed her and went on his way, feeling a small bit guilty.

The next morning found Kiba and Akamaru with two other ninjas and the two people they were guarding. One was a girl about Kiba's age, the person of importance, and a man who was either her father or body guard.

"G-good l-luck Kiba-kun."

Kiba turned and smiled slightly.

"I don't need luck, I beat anyone who tries anything," he said with his usual cocky grin.

"She is very pretty," Hinata said looking at the girl he was going to be guarding.

Kiba caught the twang of jealousy in her voice and couldn't help by feel a small amount of satisfaction.

"Yeah I'm glad Naruto isn't coming, he'd be all over her. Well, don't forget to take good care of the pups," Kiba said turning and walking out of the gates of Konoha.

End of Chapter 8

Okay so like I said before that I dont want to drag this out but I can't help but see a brilliant story opportunity. I'm trying to decide if I should write about Kiba's journey when he protects who ever this girl is that he is going off to guard at the end of this chapter.

Now I have three options.
1. Forget the idea as silly
2. Write this as part of this story
3. Finish this story without writing it as part of this story but make a different one for it.

Please comment and tell me what to do. (Or just comment about anything) Until I decide I don't think I'm going to update.

Oh and always thank you for your comments. They make me grin every time. So thank you:

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