Disclaimer: Naruto and it's characters belong to Kishimoto Masashi. I make no profit of writing this.

The Talk

"Ano... Sakura-san? Do you have a minute? I would like to talk to you about something." Hinata's voice sound almost like a whisper, like she was about to swallow back the words she just said. The person whom the question aimed barely heard it.

The pink haired girl looked up from her sports wear which she was packing to her bag, and smiled at her friend who for some reason seemed even more nervous than usual. "Sure, spill it."

The duo were in the dressing room after a couple hours of tiring but satisfying practice. They were both good, Sakura with her amazing strength that could catch any opponent out of guard and Hinata whose speed and accuracy could take her to major league some day. Volleyball was something that Hinata stood out in, even though she was a wallflower in almost any other happening.

It was when the two girls stood face to face Hinata realized how different they truly were, both physically and mentally. Despite her clearly feminine outline, Sakura gave out a tomboyish vibe. She wasn't quite as curvy as Hinata, but she was definitely worth of looking at. Her presence demanded a person's unyielding attention, and even at that moment she was standing both hands on her hips, staring at Hinata directly into the eyes.

In Hinata's books, she stood alike to the people like Naruto. Others were drawn to her determined, hopeful and trustworthy character. She wasn't nearly as carefree as Naruto, but in place of that she had a quality that could only be called properness. When she listened she listened intently, when she talked she talked with a voice that could easily earn any person's trust. On top of that she was beautiful. Even now, half dressed and sweat dripping down her sides and face she looked appealing.

"So, you wanted to ask something", she remanded the other gently, since Hinata was seemingly frozen to her place.

Hinata blinked. "Y-yeah", she blushed. Why was it so hard to ask such a simple question? Right now, Hinata didn't want anything as much as turn away and forget all about it. Her effort would be in vain anyway, since what she wanted couldn't be arranged that easily. "It's about Naruto-kun."

Sakura lifter her eyebrows questioningly. This is getting interesting. "What about him?" She stated, a bit suspicious. "If he has harassed you, feel free to punch him in the face. Some guys just don't get it if you only say nicely."

"No, nothing like that at all!" Hinata blushed even more. Just what kind of history did these two have? "I just heard that you two have known each other a long time." Sakura gave her a reassuring nod. "I wanted to ask what kind of girl she likes."

At that point it looked like every drop of Hinata's blood had gathered into her head and she was about to faint.

Sakura blinked. "Hinata... don't tell me you have a crush on that guy." She nodded, fearing that her voice would brake if she said something.

The pink haired girl sighed and sat down on the wooden bench, tapping the space beside her. "Sit here and let it out. You can tell all about it to Sakura-san. I can't say I'm good at these love things, but I know Naruto better than anyone, except maybe Sasuke."

Hinata did just that. She told her how long she had been watching him, how she always went to the coffeehouse even though she didn't like coffee at all. She told her how she saw Naruto, always bright and sunny and never giving up. How she adored him, wanted to help him with his goals.

Sakura was very touched to realise that Hinata didn't only have a crush on Naruto, she truly seemed to love him. Sakura and Naruto may have had their share of fights and quarrels, and even if the girl would never admit it she knew that Naruto was a good man with a good heart. She was very pleased that he had caught the attention of a girl like Hinata.

When Hinata talked about Naruto, all of her usual shyness suddenly ceased. Her eyes shined and she was looking somewhere behind Sakura, as she was seeing Naruto somewhere instead of her. It almost made her want to turn and check whether the orange wearing oddball had somehow sneaked in there.

"Well, first of all I think that a nice girl like you should have nothing to do with him." Sakura huffed, and shrugged her shoulders in apologizing manner when Hinata looked at her questioningly.

"But I will help you to get him, since you seem to like him so much." You two will be a great match. She leaned a bit forward, in order to emphasize what she was about to say. "Actually, I believe that it will be easy for you. But we will have to do some changes to your everyday attire. First," she help up a finger "that baggy shirt has to go."

Hinata gulped, anticipating something bad. She nodded anyway, giving her approval to Sakura's plan.

Sakura smirked. Success. "Secondly, we have to get you some new things. Are you up to it?" Hinata nodded again, now with more confidence. If Sakura-san said that it would help her to charm Naruto, then it certainly would.

The pink haired girl smiled encouragingly. She had already started to think Hinata as her protegé. "Good. Now, lets hit the showers and then the stores. If we are quick, we will get everything we need today."

"S-sakura-san... are you sure this is a proper wardrobe?"

"Hell no it's proper, but it's sexy. You must wear a jacket on top of those when you go out, or you will wind up in jail. Naruto will love it, trust me. Don't tell him that I helped you get those, though. I don't want to give the idiot the wrong picture. I certainly don't want to help him in anyway."

"If you say so, Sakura-san."

"...did you just smirk at me? I'm totally serious. Hinata! Stop laughing immediately!"