A/N: hehehehe :3 Left y'all hanging, didn't I?
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Chapter Thirty-Nine: Out of Time
She froze, more than just on a physical level. Her mind also stalled in a way she had never experienced before except with Naruto. His touch was gentle, but somehow made her heart beat faster and heat light up her face. His hand dropped and his eyes were dark and enigmatic, and she couldn't seem to look away.
"Hm, you're going to bruise." He stated, and she blinked, lifting a glowing green hand to her face to rest against her skin.
"No, not there." he said, and grasped her wrist and guiding her fingers to the right spot.