A/N: New chapter! Woot woot!

He knew his feelings for her were nothing short of love.

He, Kiba Inuzuka, was in love with Hinata Hyuuga. With that thought in mind, he fell asleep. He would worry about that the next morning, when he was more awake.

~X~

Hinata was sure that today was going to be a good day. She was starting her second week at Hikari School and she was really enjoying it. She loved Ms. Yuhi, none of her teachers at Konoha Academy had ever been as nice to her or as fun. All of the teachers here made class enjoyable, or at least showed some form of interest in her life.

Plus, she had had fun doing that project and meeting Moegi and it had been a good chance for her to spend more time with Shino. She already lived with Kiba, so time with him wasn't a problem.

Okay, scratch that. He had been acting rather strange around her and avoiding her at all costs. She didn't know what she could have done to make him act this way, but she didn't know how to ask him what the problem was, after all, it might not be any of her business.

Still, she wished Kiba was around her more. He was one of her best friends, she felt a connection to him like no other. In fact, she was sure that she had no better friend than him, not that everyone else wasn't close to her as well, Kiba was just special to her.

Of course, while Kiba was staying away, Gaara was near her a lot, she noticed. While Temari's theory was way out there, she couldn't help but start to believe that it might be true.

However, she had no proof of this, but it was always good to keep an eye out for anything strange.

This became considerably more difficult anytime she was with Naruto, who always managed to catch her interest. She could only define this as a crush, she knew she wasn't fully in love with him, but she was sure that, with the right kind of time with him it could turn into that quickly.

So, she began to plan on telling him exactly how she felt.

~X~

She was sure that that Monday was going to be a great day for her. But, damn, lunch proved her wrong. It was finally her chance to ask Naruto to meet her after school, where she would confess. She was just about to say something to him, but he opened his mouth first.

"Hey, hey, guys, I think Kankuro and Tenten really set a good example, so I'm going to ask out a good friend of mine," the blonde said. Hinata was immediately filled with hope that she was this girl, but those hopes were smashed to pieces.

"Ino, let's go out some time!"

In that instant, Hinata's heart was broken.

"No way, Naruto, why would I ever want to go out with you? In case you haven't noticed, I like Gaara."

In that instant, Naruto's heart was broken.

Ino expected Gaara to return her feelings and for them to be a happy couple after that, but when he spoke, the words, "I feel the same way, Ino," did not come out.

"Ino. I'm sorry, I don't like you like that. There's someone else that's very important to me."

In that instant, Ino's heart was broken.

Gaara sent a look to Hinata, that said everything to her. I love you. I know you don't feel the same way about me, but it's alright. I only want you to be happy, it's okay if you don't love me.

Gaara's heart wasn't broken and Hinata could almost be happy that that ordeal had turned out okay. But she couldn't, because she wanted Naruto and he wanted Ino. She didn't let the tears fall this time, just like she hadn't let the tears of joy fall the previous Friday. She could cry later, when she was alone.

~X~

"We'll get caught, definitely."

"So? We'll both say we got caught up in the library and that's why we're late."

"You're terrible."

"I know," Kankuro said before placing another kiss on Tenten's lips, which quickly turned into more as he slid his hands everywhere he could and fit his tongue into every part of her mouth that he could.

She really did love him.

~X~

"Hey, how come Kankuro and Tenten aren't here?" Ino wondered aloud. "They're never late."

"Isn't it obvious?" Sakura asked. "They're dating so they must be together right now. Let's just hope they don't get in trouble."

"Now you know just as good as I do that Kakashi's always late, they'll be back before he gets here," Ino said with a shrug. "I mean, I know he also teaches in the middle school, but, like here, he only has one hour where everyone's together and he teaches individual lessons. Plus, it's in the morning. He doesn't have to keep us waiting ALL DAY LONG."

Normally Naruto would shout his agreement along with Sakura, but he was afraid to say anything to Ino. He hadn't expected her to reject him so quickly, but he should have known. Just like Sakura had always rejected him in middle school. Maybe he wasn't meant to have a girlfriend.

As predicted, Kankuro and Tenten arrived before their math teacher showed up. No one ever bothered with any Mr. Hatake around him, he always was and always would be Kakashi to them.

Hinata knew she should have been paying attention if she wanted to do good in this class, but integers and variables were far from her mind as she gazed longingly at Naruto, who was slumped down in his seat, disappointment painted all over his features.

Her eyes jerked over to Kiba, who also seemed to be deep in thought over something.

When their eyes met, her heart almost stopped beating. She didn't want to believe that she hadn't felt anything for Naruto and that it had been wishful thinking all this time, to try and avoid the truth, but she knew that she was in love with somebody else.

~X~

It was very late. That was the only thought that registered in Hinata's mind, but it was shoved out. She had woken up and felt something pulling her outside, so she soon stood in the Inuzukas' backyard, wind whipping through her indigo hair.

She knew he was there before he came to stand beside her.

"Sure is nice tonight," Kiba said.

"Y-yes, it is."

"Hinata…something's been bugging me…I mean, it's sudden, but there's something I really need to tell you…"

A/N: I hope he says what I think he's going to say.

Sunako: He better!

Me: Why, Sunako, what are you doing here?

Sunako: Making your Author Notes more interesting! I've got your other characters in on it too!

Next time: Ino makes a choice, Kiba comes clean, and everyone is taken by surprise, especially Hinata, at the appearance of a very unexpected visitor.