The dark haired beauty hid behind the entrance of Kurenai's kitchen, observing Kiba cook for all of team. Since living with Kurenai, all her teammates would stop by more often, because they didn't feel threatened by her father anymore.
Kurenai sat at the table with a magazine in hand, and tediously was going threw the articles. Shino sat across from their sensei reading a book about insects like always.
Kurenai raised an eyebrow, and smiled. "Hinata won't you join us for dinner?"
Crap. Kurenai saw her.
"Yes, of course." She said walking into the room. She took a big whiff of the air, and sighed. It smelt so good.
"Sit down," Kurenai urged while patting the seat next to her.
Hinata pulled out the chair and slowly sat down. Finally, Kiba walked over carrying plates over to each of them. It was curry night, and Hinata licked her lips hungrily. She grabbed her chopsticks and sat them by her plate.
"Itadekimasu", they all chanted.
Hinata grabbed the wooden utensils, and picked up a piece of meat. She stuck it in her mouth and cooed.
"Oishii nee!" she stated towards Kiba. A pink tinted blush spread across his face, and Shino eyed him observantly. A light chuckle left the Aburame's mouth.
All them took turns passing food on each other's plates, and talked casually. Kiba cunningly picked up piece of meat, and dropped it onto to the floor for Akamaru to eat. A joyful bark left the dog's mouth, and then suddenly Kurenai sent a piercing glance towards his direction. The Inuzuka then played it off, and acted like she wasn't glaring at him. Eventually, they all finished their meals, and Hinata volunteered to the do dishes. She gathered the dirty plates and eating utensils from the table and took them to the sink. She ran the hot water and added the dish soap. A mountain of bubbles rose to the top, and she began to scrub with the washcloth.
"Need any help?" a voice whispered into her ear. The dark haired kunoichi turned around startled, but was relieved to find Kiba behind her.
"You don't have too." She said trying to be convincing.
Not listening, the brunette ninja grabbed the dishes Hinata washed and started to rub them dry. Finally, after several minutes of doing dishes, they were finished. Hinata thanked Kiba for his help, and started to put the dishes away. Suddenly, Kiba smiled playfully and scooped up a hand full of bubbles from the sink. Turning to face him, Hinata was greeted by suds. The Inuzuka chuckled happily, and watched as Hinata wiped them off her face. Out of payback she scooped an even bigger handful of suds and blew them into Kiba's face. They both started to laugh hysterically, and Shino walked into the room with a raised brow. Hinata and Kiba looked at each with the same sinister smile and they both crept towards the Naïve Aburame.
"What the hell are you doing?" Shino yelled.
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Hinata ran the warm water into the tub, and lit the lavender scented candles that were laid out onto the porcelain rim. She took a peaceful inhale and sighed contently. She loved the smell of lavender, because it always made her feel better after being stressed out. Eventually, The Hyuga stripped herself of her clothes, climbed into the tepid water, and arched her back against the shower wall. She took the body wash off the siding and dabbed the liquid onto her soft skin. She began to scrub herself with a washcloth until she decided to rinse herself off. Next, she grabbed the shampoo and squirted the fruity smelling liquid into her palm. The dark haired kunoichi began to scrub her beautiful locks, and hurriedly rinse them. She relaxed herself against the cold porcelain, and couldn't help but think about earlier today. Kiba really had been a good friend to her, and she really did appreciate it. He did make her feel a lot happier, even though she was still upset. Even at one point or time today she forgot all about… Naruto. She frowned, but then remembered how much fun she had in the kitchen with Kiba. Kiba. She blushed wildly. Why did his name suddenly give her butterflies?" Then, she remembered what the Inuzuka said about her earlier.
"You skilled, strong, talented, and… beautiful." Kiba's voice echoed inside her mind.
The Hyuga's blush deepened.
" He's blind, and can't see the beautiful woman it front of him."
Beautiful. A word never mentioned about her until now.
Hinata finally drained the tub, and grabbed a towel from the rack. She wrapped the revealing material around her body. Hinata blew out the candles, and went to pick her pajamas off the floor, but suddenly realized that she forgot to bring them with her. The Hyuga huffed, and walked across the room. She quietly opened the door, and peaked out making sure no one was around. The dark haired Hyuga scanned the hallway, and quietly stepped outside the door. She closed the door behind her, and started to walk to her room.
"Akamaru!" Kiba's voice yelled out.
Akamaru ran down the hallway barking madly, and Kiba soon followed. The dark haired kunoichi's eyes widened when Akamaru passed her, and "Wham!" She flat on the floor, with Kiba arms keeping him up from crushing her petite body. His nose was centimeters away from hers. Hinata's face turned a deep crimson, and Kiba's hood covered his face, most likely hiding his embarrassment.
"I'm so sorry," Kiba apologized while he scooped himself off the frightened Hyuga.
Kiba got on to his feet, and stared at the beautiful girl still laying the floor. He hadn't realized that she was only in a towel. Trying to be a gentleman, he held out his hand, and tried not to look at her. She hesitantly took his hand, and brought herself up.
"Sorry," he apologized once more, and then ran off out of her sight.
The Hyuga then brushed herself off, and swiftly walked to her room. She closed the door behind her, and slouched against it. The Hyuga then headed towards her armoire, and took out her purple pajamas, and dressed herself. She walked towards her mattress, and climbed into bed.
The dark haired kunoichi was still speechless, and every time she pictured Kiba on top of her she blushed madly. He had seen her in nothing but a towel.
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Kiba hid in the guest room, still shocked by the incident that just happened. He couldn't believe had seen Hinata half naked. Not only were his cheeks red because of embarrassment, but also because of arousal. He couldn't get the picture of her wet, half naked body beneath him, and this tortured him. He took in a deep breath and shook his head, trying to free the provocative thoughts that tempted him.
Eventually, Kiba yawned, and decided he would stay here for the night, knowing Kurenai wouldn't care. He stripped his clothes, except for his boxers, and headed towards the guest bed. He slowly closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep.