Kiba awoke with the smell of breakfast filling the guest room. He rubbed his eyes, and yawned. He climbed off the mattress and grabbed his clothes off the floor, and quickly dressed himself. He patted the half sleeping Akamaru, and quickly left the room.
Entering the kitchen, he greeted Kurenai who was sipping a cup of oolong tea, and reading another magazine. He sat down in one the wooden chairs and raised his eyes to see Hinata cooking. She was making eggs and rice for breakfast, and it smelt really good. Finishing, The Hyuga gathered the plates and sat them down on the table. She sat across Kiba, and handed everyone his or her chopsticks.
The Inuzuka was quick to notice that Hinata's eyelids were dark from lack of sleep. He couldn't help, but wonder if she slept at all last night.
"Itadekimasu." They all chanted before eating.
Kiba picked up his chopsticks and hungrily began to gobble all his food off his plate. Hinata watched him in amusement, because she hadn't even touched any of her food. Finally noticing, Kiba glanced up to see that Hinata was watching him, and lifted his head to meet with her eyes. Suddenly noticing that the spiky haired ninja saw her, she turned away with a blush embedded on her cheeks. Kiba couldn't help but feel that there was still an awkward feeling between the both of them.
"Kiba," Kurenai interrupted his train of thought. "Will you get me some more tea from the refrigerator?" She asked politely.
"Yes," he sighed before getting up.
He opened the fridge doors, and eyed the empty shelves. "Your almost out of food." He complained.
"Yes, I've been much to busy to be shop." She admitted with an embarrassed laughter.
Kiba picked the pitcher of tea off the shelves and poured it into her cup. "If you want I can go shopping for you," Kiba stated before putting the tea back into the refrigerator.
"That's a good Idea," Kurenai answered. She then directed her attention to Hinata. "Be a dear Hinata, and go with him." She said with pleading eyes. " You know what I usually get from the grocery store, so I think you'll be a big help."
"Y…Yes, okay" Hinata replied.
Hinata gathered the dishes from the table and left them in the sink for later. She walked down the hallway, and entered her room.
Kiba huffed and sat back down at the table. Kurenai looked gave him a raised brow, but shrugged not wanting to bother. She then placed her hand inside her pocket, and took out her coin purse.
"Here," she said tossing it to Kiba.
He swiftly caught it in one hand, and continued to wait patentialy. Finally, he heard Hinata's door screech open, and picked himself off the chair. He couldn't help, but sniff the air. He smelt- Perfume.
"Vanilla," he thought, while subconsciously licking his lips.
The Hyuga appeared from the narrow hallway, with a different change of clothes on.
"Street clothes?" he thought with a little amusement.
The dark haired kunoichi sported a purple tank, tan shorts, and her normal ninja sandals. Hinata presented herself before him and softly smiled in his direction.
"Ready?" she said benignly. He nodded slowly still staring at her appearance.
Kiba walked with her outside the door, and they paced their way to the grocery store.
~*~
They walked down the streets of Konoha with villagers seemingly staring at Hinata with wide eyes. A few of the market keeper's eye glistened as she passed by, and it would seem some of the elders ones undressed her with his eyes. Kiba was irate, but Hinata was relatively calm. He supposed it's been awhile since Hinata was on break, and she rarely got to dress in regular clothing.
"This is where Kurenai and I usually shop," she said before stopping in front of a grocery store.
Both of them entered, and Hinata took a basket from floor. The dark haired Hyuga walked towards the produce, and started to pick many different fruits from the counters, and stuck them into the basket.
Catching his attention, the spiky ninja watched in aw, as the Hyuga paced herself through the aisles, with her hips swaying side to side. Her alluring movements caught his attention, and she was so, no. No. Scolding himself, He quickly wiped his face feeling terrible that he had looked at her in that way.
"Kiba?" Hinata she said without turning around.
"Yes?" he said with gulp.
"Are you staying for dinner?" She asked innocently.
"If it's okay with Kurenai," he said with a sigh of relief.
"I'm sure it's okay." She replied. " Is there anything your hungry for?" She said before picking up a thing of instant ramen, and examines it.
"Anything is good," he replied with a frown. He watched closely as she stared at the ramen container.
Her gaze grew deeper, and it worried him. He could what, or whom she was thinking about that exact moment.
"Hinata," The spiky haired ninja spoke.
The dark haired kunoichi quickly placed down the ramen, and gave him a wide-eyed stare.
"Y…Yes?" she said while being brought back into reality.
" Does Kurenai need more tea?" he coughed.
"Uh, Y…Yes," she said with a stutter.
He grabbed the tea off the shelf, and placed in her basket. He peered down at her, and smiled brightly. She was so, small. He gave out a light chuckle.
Finishing, both the ninjas walked towards the checkout counter, and plump women behind the counter smiled sweetly.
"Well, Aren't you the cutest couple I've ever laid my eyes on," she said while counting up the items.
Kiba swallowed hard, and Hinata's face turned into a violent red.
"No need to be embarrassed," she said to Kiba. " She's a pretty girl." "She reminds me of me when I was young," the plump women said with a chuckle.
"Erm, Thank you" Hinata replied softly.
Handing them their bags, the lady grinned, and waved them goodbye. Finally leaving, Kiba and Hinata walked side by side along the streets. The brunette Inuzuka glanced at the petite Hyuga, and blushed.
"Us a couple?" he pondered to himself. He began to fantasize what it would be like. His heart began to melt as he pictured them going out on dates, holding hands, and spending time together.
"No." He stopped his daydream, and frowned. " No, I got to pull myself together."
Coming to a halt, Hinata stopped suddenly in her tracks. "Hinata?" Kiba said nearly bumping into her. Hinata stared blankly as Naruto and Sakura appeared in their direction. They were hand and hand, and Naruto had a huge grin plastered on his face.
Kiba stared angrily, and motioned for Hinata to keep walking. Nearly, a few feet away, Naruto glanced over at them. Giving him the opportunity, Kiba grinned sinisterly, winked at the blonde haired Uzumaki. Suddenly, Kiba did the unthinkable. The spiky haired brunette wrapped his arm around Hinata's waist, and walked alongside her. Hinata's eyes grew wide, but she did not pry herself from him. Realizing it, Kiba had wiped the stupid grin off Naruto's face. Kiba also noticed that the spiky haired blonde's orbs grew larger in size, and he slowly parted his lips and stared in shock.
Not stopping, Naruto and Sakura continued to walk pass, but the Uzumaki couldn't help, but turn his head one last time. He watched as Kiba walked with dark haired Hyuga, until they disappeared into the horizon.
~*~
Finally, both of them reached the doorstep of Kurenai's house. As Hinata, was about to unlock the door, Kiba stopped her.
" Listen, I'm-" Kiba began to speak, but Hinata placed her finger onto his lips.
"Don't be, I know why you did that." She said happily. "And, thank you." She kissed his cheek, and smiled sweetly. "You're a good friend," she said reminding him.
Friend. Kiba smiled. " I wish we can be more than that," he thought to himself.