A/N: Mmm. Some of you accused me of enjoying cliffhangers and smiling at your reviews...all I can say is you're right, and there may or may not be an evil giggle thrown in ;) #sorrynotsorry
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Chapter Fifty-Seven: Slow Down
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" He spat out, running a hand shakily through his hair and looking at her suspiciously.
"I-I just need some t-time to think things over." She stammered, her hands busy poking her fingertips together, a nervous habit he hadn't seen in awhile.
Stunned, he sat there, unsure what to say or do. Hinata sat across from him refusing to meet his eyes. Suddenly he leaned forward, shoved the table aside, and grabbed her face roughly and kissed her.
It wasn't sweet or tender, or passionate, or anything they'd ever shared before.