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Ch12

The following Monday, Asuma-sensei came back. Hinata had slept over at Naruto's over the weekend. Neji and Sakura did too, but only on Saturday. Hinata slept Friday and Saturday.

Asuma was welcomed back into the class with some 'YEAH! Asuma-sensei's back!' and 'No more Orochimaru!' shouts from students.

Asuma taught the class until the middle of the period when he was interrupted by a knock. Asuma went to open the door while the students looked eagerly to see who it is.

When he opened it, he gasped, "Kurenai, what're you doing here?"

Asuma stepped outside and closed the door and left all the students wondering what they were talking about.

"Asuma, how're you feeling? Are you sure you are doing well enough to be at school?" asked Kurenai worriedly.

Asuma smiled down at her, "Don't worry about me, hunny. I'm fine, promise. Besides, what are you doing here?"

Kurenai kissed her husband, "You already know I have fourth period open. I just came to check if you're feeling okay."

"Thank you for worrying. I love you, Kurenai."

"I love you too, Asuma," said Kurenai as she smiled.

"Now I have a class to teach, I'll see you in a few for lunch," said Asuma as he hugged her and went inside.

Asuma taught the class and thirty minutes later, the bell rang for lunch. Asuma waited for everyone to leave before he started to head out to Kurenai's class and take her out for lunch.

With Naruto and the group, they all were at their spot. Shikamaru was napping with Temari next to him. Chouji was being fed by his girlfriend, Ayame, who brought him a bento. Naruto was sitting down with Hinata on his lap. Sasuke and Sakura were talking about what they were going to do on a date they planned for the weekend. Neji and Tenten were meditating, and so was Lee. Shino was looking at the bugs on the ground. Gaara and Kankuro were talking about how Matsuri was. Sai and Ino were looking at the school from the roof with Sai drawing the scenery.

After school, Hinata, Sakura, and Neji went to Naruto and Sasuke's place to hang out. They stayed in the game room and watched some comedy movie. After three movies, they all started to do homework. The good things about having a girlfriend who was in all the same classes was that you will always do the same things and if you needed help, you got a personal tutor.

Naruto only had one problem left and he had been stuck on it for a while. The rest of the group already finished their homework minutes ago.

"Naruto, do you need help?" asked Hinata as she looked at the problem.

Naruto smiled sheepishly, "Yes, ma'am. Will you help me?"

"Sure thing," Hinata said as she went to sit with him. Hinata took his pencil and started to show him, "Okay, so the problem is to solve by substitution. First, you use one of the equation and move everything to the other side except for the variable," said Hinata as she did what she said on the paper, "Then, whatever is on the other side of that equation, you plug it into the other equation then solve. Once you solved it, you will have figured out that variable and plug it into the original equation of the first one you've used." (Not that great at explaining… lol)

Naruto stared at it, "Hmmm… I get it now. Thank you, Hinata," Naruto said as he kissed her cheek.

"No problem."

"Hey, it's already dark. Let's get going, Hinata," said Neji.

"Okay," said Hinata as she got up with Naruto getting up too.

Naruto walked Hinata to the door and saw Neji and Sakura already outside waiting. Naruto quickly kissed her and told her goodnight with an 'I love you'. Hinata did the same and left to join Neji and Sakura.

The trio was halfway to their apartment when something happened… they were ambushed by four people wearing all black. One of them stayed back while the other three attacked them. Two of them fought Neji while one fought Sakura. Hinata stayed back, and when she saw Neji being hit she jumped in. She fought one while Neji fought the other. 'Thank god I took those martial arts classes!' thought Hinata as she fought with her opponent.

When Hinata's opponent was a good distance away from her, she glanced at Sakura and saw her getting beat up badly. Unfortunately, while she wasn't paying attention her opponent took out a knife and ran towards her. Neji saw this and ran right in between them, causing him to be stabbed in the stomach.

Hinata's mind wasn't functioning right anymore… all that went through her mind was that Neji had been stabbed.

"Hinata, run!" shouted Neji as he grunted in pain.

Hinata nodded and started to run towards Naruto's apartment. Unfortunately, the figure that stayed back got behind her a knocked her out. He carried her over his shoulder and called his men off, they got what they needed, no need to fight anymore.

Neji watched them walk off in anger. He couldn't do anything all because of the stupid stab wound! He looked over at Sakura and saw her lying on the floor and she was badly injured.

"Sakura! I know you're hurt right now, but you need to go to Naruto and Sasuke! Go right now!" shouted Neji.

Sakura had heard him and started to get up slowly. When she finally stood, she almost fell again but fought against it. She needed to do this for Hinata's sake!

She started walking off, all while limping. She got to their apartment three minutes later and banged on their door. When Sasuke opened it, he was surprised when he caught a badly hurt Sakura who was on the edge of falling unconscious.

"Go… help… Hinata!" she shouted her name, "She's in… danger. So is Neji… He is… hurt more than… I am… stabbed…" and Sakura fell unconscious.

Naruto was right beside Sasuke and heard everything. He quickly put on his shoes and ran out. While running, he called an ambulance for Neji and Sakura. When Naruto hung up, he saw Neji on the ground. Naruto went to him and lifted him up on his lap.

"Neji! Where?! Where did they go?" Naruto asked angrily.

Neji looked up at him, "Naruto? Go… save Hinata… they went… that way!" Neji said as he pointed to the back gates, "If you… go now… you can still… catch… up…"

Naruto nodded and ran off, but not before shouting, "Thanks, Neji for doing all you can! Don't worry buddy, the ambulance is coming!"

As Naruto ran at top speed, all he thought about was that Hinata was in danger and he needed to save her. His eyes looked red for a split second.

'Don't worry Hinata. I'm coming for you!'