A/N: You guys are going to love the next few chapters...fluff on the way ;)

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.


Chapter Thirty-Six: Dreamer

That night, he tossed and turned. Unable to find rest despite being worn out from the past few days revelations and taijutsu sessions. He knew Hinata had become precious to him, even after he'd sworn to never let another bond like that form ever again.

But it hurt, the thought of trying to break away from her. Plus, judging by her reaction to his cruelness earlier, she wasn't going to let him leave so easily either.

The moon was way too bright, he decided, glaring out his window at it, and yanked his curtains closed, leaving his room in darkness.