Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto unfortunately. I also don't own 'Lost Butterfly' by Ruruita or 'Misery Business' by Paramore that are both slightly altered.
A/N: So so so so sooooo sorry I've taken such a long hiatus! I've been insanely busy but I know that's no excuse. I started re-reading it yesterday and was so captured by it I had to keep going! I'm also going to put up my other story that I wrote. Forbidden loves and all that, you know. I'm all for it! Well I have 3 chapters lined up to type and school is almost over. 2 projects to do (supposed to be doing one now :D) and then I'll be practically done besides final studying which isn't that much. I hope that you guys are TOO angry with me though! And since then so much manga has come out with the fight and all that I might have to change some things…but anyways, please enjoy this short chapter! Sorry that it's short but I just found that it was written! It's good though! Also, there will be no more translation chapters! The translations will be at the bottom to save some space for words while songs will be in parenthesis. Not to mention this will save you guys from not getting excited over nothing when you get a new chapter alert!
c h a p t e r . n i n e
Hinata's POV
I watched as Kiba and Shino sparred. The albino butterfly that Shino had put on my nose was still with me and now on my hand. I gazed at it affectionately. It reminded me of a song I had written while Naruto was gone. I closed my eyes and successfully tried to remember it. I quietly sang it to myself.
"Butterfly samayo yo chikatetsu ha meikyuu sa
(Like a wandering butterfly in a labyrinth)
Habataite mo habataite mo mitsukaranai deguchi
(Fluttering, fluttering without finding a way out)
Someday moshi kimi ni sonna hi ga otozuretara
(If that would someday happen to you)
Omoidashite omoidashite boku ha koko ni iru yo
(Remember, remember I'm right here)
Shiawase no imi ha tabun kokoro no kazu dake atte
(There are probably as many meanings for happiness as there are hearts)
Dakedo sore ja oosugite
(But if we have too much)
Miushinau bokura
(We lose sight of it)
Saa kurikaesu you ha na nichijou ga yukkuri mirai kaete yuku
(The days that seem to go on repeating themselves are slowly changing the future)
Aseru hodo karamitsuku yume to iu kumo no ito
(Those threads of clouds called dreams entwine at a rapid speed)
Kimi ga hane kogashi tobu no nara taiyou sae todoku darou
(If you set your wings on fire and set flight, you could even reach the sun)
Utsukushiku tokereba ii hohoemi misenagara
(I wish we could melt beautifully together as you show me that smile)
Anyway itsu no hi ka hito ha minna wakareyuku
(Anyway we all part one day)
Sore de mo ii sore de mo ii kimi ni boku ha aeta
(But, but that's ok, I met you)
Faraway hanarete mo shiawase ha inoreru yo
(Faraway, even if we're apart, I can wish for your happiness)
Todokanakute mo todokanakute mo kimi no uta wo tsukurou
(Even if it doesn't reach you, even if it doesn't reach you, I'll make this song for you)
Umareta imi ha kitto
(Surely it's only when we die)
Shi ni yuku toki kizukeru
(That we discover the meaning of being born)
Dakedo sore ja ososugite
(But then it's too late)
Samayou yo bokura
(So we wander)"
"Hina-chan, your voice is so beautiful. You have to sing for me sometime," a warm voice said.
"Naruto-kun," I squeaked excitedly as he grabbed me in a bear hug.
The butterfly hovered above me but never left.
"Did I scare you again? I'm sorry," he laughed.
He had given me quite a scare yesterday.
The person who attacked me was down for a moment. Then got up slowly, wiping the blood from their mouth after spitting it out. The clouds moved from in front of the full moon and I saw their face. It was Naruto.
He laughed a little and weakly said, "Ha. Hina-chan I see you haven't been slacking off in your training while I was gone."
I gasped.
"Sorry Naruto-kun. I didn't know. I'm so sorry. Really, I…"
He cut me off with a short, but sweet kiss.
"It's alright love. I shouldn't have snuck up on you. Where are you going? I was sure you'd be waiting for me at home" he said, resetting his own jaw.
I blushed slightly and began to heal him.
"I had just forgotten something at Sakura's house. I left you a note at home," I half-lied, which stung. I never lied to him.
He smiled broadly, so unaware that it was a lie, as I finished repairing the damage I'd done. He crouched down and I smiled back at him, feeling extremely excited. I hopped on his back and he ran all the way to Sakura's house.
When we got there I slightly panicked about him coming in. It would not be good if he saw her like she probably was or if Sasuke was still there…
Fortunately he said he'd sit outside and wait, making me almost sigh out loud in relief.
I used the key she kept disguised as a flower and went inside. All the lights were off and I turned one on.
She was asleep on the couch, though not peacefully. I could see dry tear marks on her cheeks. I decided to let her sleep so she could escape reality just a bit longer. I was about to leave when I saw something sparkle on her neck. I went up to her to get a closer look. I was a beautiful necklace of an Uchiha fan. I smiled at it, knowing that Sasuke had given it to her.
I remembered that I had 'come in here for something' so I grabbed a random fashion magazine off her table as I left, turning out the lights.
I went outside to discover Naruto leaning against the house, asleep. I couldn't help but smile softly at him. I put the magazine in one of my kunai holsters and carried him home, hoping not to wake him. Once inside the house, I took off his shoes, jacket, headband, and holsters before putting him to bed.
I then changed my own clothes and snuggled in bed next to him.
"Thank you my Hina-tenshi. You're my guardian angel," he whispered groggily, wrapping his arms around me.
I smiled contently and fell asleep.
"You know I'm really sorry Hina-hime," he said earnestly.
He kissed me gently and it soon turned into a make-out session.
We were interrupted by Akamaru jumping on Naruto followed by a swarm of butterflies tugging at my hair. We stopped kissing, slightly embarrassed that we were caught by my teammates. Naruto got off of me, though a little cross.
"Akamaru, get out of here!" he complained, trying to push the dog away. But Akamaru licked his face and smiled at him.
I giggled as the colorful array of butteflies began to perch on me. The little albino butterfly sat on my shoulder.
Kiba smirked at Naruto's pouting and Kurenai-sensei smacked Naruto on the head.
"Stop distracting my student! Doesn't Kakashi keep track of you?" she said rolling her eyes.
A puff of smoke appeared behind her and someone said, "Sorry. I was sparring so I couldn't watch him. And Sakura gives no mercy"
Naruto blushed. "Hey ya, Kakashi-sensei! I uh…just came to uh…" Naruto stammered, trying to think of an excuse.
"Be with your girlfriend? That won't get any of you stronger," Kakashi finished.
Naruto hung his head in defeat. "Hai Kakai-sensei," he mumbled, "Bye Hinata"
"Bye" I chirped back.
"Now, Hinata, I will spar you. Here I come," Kurenai said, charging at me.
I put my hand up to block her attack and swiftly grabbed her wrist.
"Your about 5 months in now. I'm surprised Tsunade-sama hasn't decommissioned you yet. But as your friend and a woman, I am not going to allow you to fight," I said.
She dropped her stance and mumbled, "She already did decommission me…"
All three of us surrounded her and stared her down.
"When?" we demanded.
"Last week," she squeaked.
Shino promptly picked her up and put her aside.
"Don't move," he said, speaking the whole teams mind.
Naruto's POV
I sadly walked back to our training grounds with Kakashi. I was having fun with Hinata before I was attacked by a stupid dog and she was attacked by butterflies.
I sighed heavily as I sat down next to Sakura briefly before Kakashi made me spar with Sai. Once that was over, Sakura healed us.
We all decided we were hungry and I suggested Ichiraku and began to drag them there since Kakashi had mysteriously disappeared as soon as the words came out of my mouth.
When we were close, I saw a girl with long, dark purple hair and a lavender coat sitting down next to where I usually sat. I smiled and ran as fast as I could, leaving the other two behind, to hug my Hinata.
"Hey Hina! I missed you!" I exclaimed as I hugged her tightly.
She giggled, "I missed you too. I already ordered you some ramen. I know you were working hard and that you'd be hungry"
I kissed her quickly then dug into the bowl that was set in front of me. I felt her annoyed glare and slowed down, eating a lot neater.
When Sakura finally arrived she smirked and said, "She's got you whipped"
I just grinned at her then continued to eat.
Normal POV
Temari arrived at the training grounds that Shikamaru had told her to pick him up at. They were supposed to do some more planning this afternoon.
She found him sitting under a tree, barely watching as his teammates finished sparring. She sat down noiselessly next to him as he finally just fell asleep. She watched them though.
Soon after she'd sat down, Temari saw Ino deliver the final blow to Chouji. He fell down and couldn't get back up. She kneeled down immediately and began to heal him. After about 5 minutes they walked over to where Temari and Shikamaru were sitting.
Ino twitched and immediately got pissed at Shikamaru who was sleeping. A smack echoed throughout the forest when she'd slapped the previously sleeping Shikamaru.
"Hey, what is your problem?" Temari said defensively, putting her hand on her fan.
Ino didn't even register Temari saying anything.
"Shikamaru, you lazy idiot! You were supposed to be watching us to see if I had what you'd taught me right!"
"Ow you troublesome woman, that hurt. And I had been watching," he said, rubbing his bruised face.
"That's no excuse! You're freaking impossible…" Ino ranted on.
"Excuse me," a messenger ninja said, "I'm looking for Nara Shikamaru"
"Oh what a drag. That's me," he mumbled, standing up, "I know that Tsunade wants to see me. I'll be there soon"
He turned to Temari and said, "I have to go see Tsunade. I'll be about 15 minutes so you can head to my apartment. We can get some food after we've done a little, okay?"
Temari nodded and kissed him on the cheek. "Bye. Have fun"
"Yeah right. I'll see you guys later," he said, walking off.
Temari held in a giggle at Ino seething and yelling after him.
She stopped at her temporary home and got all her stuff, moving it to his apartment. She got out her guitar she'd brought and plugged it up to the amp. She had always liked her lazy fiancé and never liked Ino. She had written a song about her recently and finished it just before she was informed she had to come to Konoha. Shikamaru walked in unnoticed and was about to tell her he was there but heard her start playing her guitar.
"I'm in the business of misery
Let's take it from the top
She's got a body like an hour glass that's ticking like a clock
It's a matter of time before we all run out
When I thought he was mine
She caught him by the mouth
I waited 8 long months
She finally set him free
He asked me, and I couldn't lie
I said he's the only one for me
2 days and we had caught on fire
She's got it out for me but I wear the biggest smile
Chorus:
Woah, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Woah, it was never my intention to brag
To steal him all away from you now
But God does it feel so good
Cuz I got him where I want him now
And if you could then you know you would
Cuz God it just feels so
It just feels so good
Second chances, they don't never matter
People never change
Once a whore you're nothing more
I'm sorry, that'll never change
And about forgiveness, we're both supposed to ravage shame
I'm sorry hunny, but I'm past that
Now look this way
We'll there's a million other girls that do it just like you
Looking as innocent as possible to get to who
They want it, what they like
It's easy if you do it right
Well I refuse, I refuse, I refuse
Chorus
I watched his wildest dreams come true
And not one of them involving you
Just watch my wildest dreams come true
Not one of them involving
Woah, I never meant to brag
But I got him where I want him now
Chorus"
Temari was breathing kind of hard as she finished her song. She had been really into it.
Shikamaru stepped out of the door frame he'd been standing in the whole time, watching her. He stood in front of her, making her look at him despite her embarrassment.
"So you think I was sad before because Ino wouldn't go to the restaurant with me a while back?" he asked her.
Temari nodded, scowling a little at the memory.
"I was sad because I'd failed a mission. I'd only wanted her to go to dinner with me because that was the only way to avoid talking about it with my dad while torturing him. She's the next best thing to my mom, who was at some kind of book club I think. Besides, he had taken away my cigarettes. He had it coming," he explained with the usual monotone voice.
"Oh…" was all she could mouth, barely a whisper.
He smirked and captured her slightly agap lips. She responded quickly and began to push him towards the couch.
But Shikamaru tripped over the edge of the coffee table and fell (A/N: So much for being a ninja). She fell on top of him with a mumble of "itai" from both of them.
When she recovered, she looked down at his pale face and giggled. He slightly pouted for a second before smiling back up at her.
itai means ouch!
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