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Chapter Twenty-One: Never Again

Naruto was pissing him off. He wasn't sure how to handle it. He knew, from the dobe's admission and casual remarks by others, that Naruto full well knew how Hinata felt about him.

He also knew, that the man had not given her a definite answer. It was one thing to let someone down easy, but by not answering her, by being friendly, he was inexcusably leading her on. Especially when he had admitted to Sasuke himself that he only loved another.

Watching her eyes trail him was bad enough. Watching the hope in those eyes was much much worse.