Hey. So I decided to update again, on the same day :D. I was feeling productive again. So here it is. Enjoy! I apologize for any mistakes (I know I say this a lot)

And…I don't own Naruto…darn…

Hinata's POV

School went by so slowly this week. But now it's Friday and I'm in my room, waiting for Tenten and Neji to arrive. The whole gang is going out for dinner, then to the movies. Afterwards, I'm going to Ino's house. Us girls are going to have a little sleep over there, while the guys are going to be at Sasuke's, doing who knows what.

Anyway, right when I got home, I took a shower, brushed out my hair, and put it in its normal high ponytail. I decide to wear a plain, white t-shirt and dark blue skinny jeans.

I hear a car outside and look out the window. I see Tenten and Neji inside Neji's car. I quickly put on my lavender jacket and black converse. I dash to the door and open it. I see Neji and Tenten, standing together and holding hands. Whatever they had been going through, they got over it.

Anyway, the position Tenten is in makes me guess she was about to ring the doorbell right as I opened the door.

"Are you really that excited?" Tenten asks.

I laugh and say, "Let's go!"

Neji takes his spot at the driver's seat, while Tenten sits in the front passenger seat beside him. I open the back door and am shocked to see Naruto sitting there, texting. He looks up and smiles. He puts his phone away and asks me, "So, are you just going to stand there?"

I shake my head slowly.

He pats the seat right next to him and says, "Come one, I don't bite…much," He winks at me.

I hear Tenten laugh and see Neji frown in the mirror, but he, surprisingly, holds his tongue. He can be so protective of me sometimes. Same with Kiba and Tenten. Shino is more laid back.

I blush, but get in, close the door, and sit in the seat closest to him. I buckle my seatbelt and Neji drives out of my neighborhood. Kiba isn't riding with us because he's meeting us at the restaurant after he finishes helping his sister with something.

"How was your first week of Konoha High?" Naruto asks.

"Good, I guess," I respond.

"You guess?" Naruto asks.

"Yes, I guess," I say.

Naruto gives me an unsure smile and says, "Ok."

I shrug.

"You alright?" He asks.

"Yeah, why?" I ask.

"You seem…kind of down," He says slowly.

I frown.

"I'm so sorry. Did I offend you? Sorry! Forget I asked," Naruto says with worry in his voice.

I shake my head and say, "It's fine, I see what you mean."

Awkward silence.

"It looks nice out tonight," Naruto says while looking out the car window.

"Yeah, it is," I agree.

A few more minutes later, we arrive at the restaurant. When we walk in, we see that Sakura, Sasuke, Temari, Shikamaru, Gaara, Kankuro, Matsuri, and Choji. Ino and Lee have yet to arrive. Sakura had told me that Sai was going to show up as well. Shino, on the other hand, can't come tonight.

We sit down by them and have one big conversation.

About four minutes later, Ino walks in with Sai and Lee. They sit with us and join in on our conversation.

"Sorry we're late," Ino says.

"Ino's car broke down," Sai says, "Too stupid to get gas along the way."

"Don't give me that!" Ino shouts.

"Use your inside voice, child," Sai taunts, with a smirk.

"I'm going to take my foot and shove it-" Ino is cut off by Lee.

"Such unyouthful words in an unyouthful argument by such a youthful couple! Love and youth will conquer all!" Lee shouts.

"All of you…shut up," Shikamaru says, while rubbing his temples.

"You shut up, Shikamaru," Ino retorts and then realization hits her. She turns to Lee and asks, "Couple!"

"A youthful couple," Lee says with a big smile. He holds up a thumbs-up.

"Sai and Ino, sitting in a tree," Kankuro starts.

"K-i-s-s-i-n-g," Sakura adds, while making a "heart" with her fingers.

"First comes love," Naruto adds, while smirking.

"Then comes marriage," Choji adds, while laughing.

"Then comes Ino with a-" Kiba starts to say, but Ino lunges at him.

"You better not finish that line!" She shouts, while shaking him by the collar of his shirt.

It takes Temari, Sasuke, Sakura, Naruto, and I to pry Ino off of Kiba. The reason why it took five of us is because when one person managed to get her off, she would attack him again and again and again…

After this little incident, the atmosphere becomes tense.

"So, uh…let's order?" Matsuri suggests.

All throughout dinner, people are cracking jokes here and there. All is forgotten about Ino trying to strangle Kiba.

About half way into dinner, Sasuke randomly mutters, "With a baby carriage…" then continues to eat his food.

"What?" Naruto asks, clearly as confused as all of us.

"Think about it for a second," Sasuke says.

This is the most I've heard him talk in front of everyone.

Anyway, everyone stops eating. Then, one by one, an array of light bulbs go off in people's heads.

Ino turns red while the rest of us, excluding Sai, laugh.

"Oh," Sakura says, "I get it."

"The song wasn't completed, which bothered me," Sasuke says, smirking slightly.

We all laugh again at Ino's expense. After all, she is overreacting. If she really has no feelings for Sai, why would she act so dramatically?

This then confuses me. I thought she liked Kiba? The whole "crush" thing always has confused me.

Anyway, it's the last straw for Ino. She puts down her chopsticks and picks up a handful of rice from her plate. She balls it up and chucks it at Sasuke.

"Hey!" Sasuke exclaims, which surprises everyone. He's not one to yell.

"Don't pelt him with food, Ino-pig!" Sakura yells. She then picks up a few noodles from her bowl of ramen and throws it at Ino.

"My hair!" Ino shouts. She glares at Sakura. She throws rice at Sakura, just as she did to Sasuke.

The difference is, though, Sakura ends up ducking. Unfortunately for Ino, Sakura's sitting next to Temari. The ball of rice ends up whacking Temari in the back of the head, as she is in conversation with Shikamaru.

"What the hell?" Temari turns around. "Who the hell threw that?" She asks, dangerously.

"I-it was Ino!" Sakura squeaks.

Temari throws a handful of carrots at Ino.

"Hey!" Ino exclaims.

Lee then, for some reason, dumps his bowl of ramen on Neji.

"Why?" Neji asks, while wiping off the ramen off his hair.

"I was feeling the power of youth!" Lee exclaims.

"I'll show you youth!" Neji shouts. He gathers the ramen off his body and chucks it back at Lee.

"Nice shot my youthful friend!" Lee shouts.

"Food fight?" Naruto asks. He doesn't wait for a reply, though. He starts pelting Kiba with shrimp.

"Oh, it's on now!" Kiba challenges. He throws sushi at Naruto.

"Guys!" Matsuri shouts.

The food stops flying and all eyes are on her.

"I was going to say…don't leave me out of this," Matsuri says, while giggling. She throws rice at Gaara.

We all laugh.

After that, a full-on food fight starts at our table. I just watch though.

"Hinata, don't think you're not going to leave here with clean clothes," Naruto says, with a smirk on his face.

"Don't you dare…" I threaten.

He, of course, not listening, takes a piece of cake and smears it all over my face.

"Naruto!" I shriek. I drench him with my soda, signaling the whole group that I'm now part of this battle- no- war!

This went on for about 3 more minutes, until the manager came up to our table. Apparently, other customers had filed in a noise complaint about us. He was coming to tell us to quiet down when he saw what was making us so noisy.

Let's just say, we're not allowed in that restaurant anytime soon.

"We're such delinquents," Ino says, while laughing.

"Yes, because getting kicked out of a Yoshoku-ya restaurant is so badass," Naruto says sarcastically.

I giggle.

"Whatever," Ino says while pouting, as she picks out rice from her hair.

Since we were so messy from the food fight, we decided not to go to the movies like we planned.

Instead, we hang out in the bed of Shikamaru's truck and talk for quite a bit.

After that, the girls go to Ino's for a sleepover, while the guys go to Sasuke's.

"Have fun," Naruto says, "and sorry about your hair and clothes and….the rest of you."

"It's alright," I say, while lauging.

He smiles at me and I smile back, trying to not blush.

"Guess I'll see you at school?" Naruto asks.

I nod, "Yeah." I wave and get into Ino's car.

I am sitting on my couch the next morning. Sakura just dropped me off at my house.

Nothing out of the ordinary happened at the sleepover last night. Pretty much, all we did was sit around, eat junk, watch television, talk about what's going on in each of our lives, and go to sleep. Oh soexciting.

I yawn and think about all I have to do today, which is absolutely nothing. I laze around until I get a text from Deidara. This is the first time I've ever gotten a text from him.

I read the message.

1 New Message from Deidara:

Hey Hinata! What's up?

I reply: Not much. You?

1 New Message from Deidara

Not much. Just being lazy :P

I reply: nice. Same here.

1 New Message from Deidara:

Soo…are you free next weekend?

I reply: I'm not sure, why do you ask?

1 New Message from Deidara:

Well…there's a party next Saturday at Suigetsu's house. Wanna go with Konan, Nagato, Sasori, and me?

I pause for a second and register what he just asked. Suigetsu, as in one of Karin's close friends? A whole group that hates me and my friends. I'm the dork…Why would Deidara invite me?

I reply: Why are you guys inviting me, of all people? And besides, Karin and her posse all hate me.

1 New Message from Deidara:

Don't forget that Konan, Nagato, Sasori and I are part of this "posse." We don't hate you. And I'm sure Sai won't have a problem with you either. And Suigetsu's not as much of a jerk as Karin is. In fact, he won't mind.

I think again for a second. Well, maybe it is possible for "popular" people to like me and want to hang out with me. But, for some reason, I keep getting this bad feeling in my stomach. Or maybe that's just from all the sushi I ate yesterday…

Anyway, I've seen the movies and read the books. Usually if it's a popular person hosting a party, it's a huge one. Usually, the person's parents are out of town or something like that. Another thing I see is there's alcohol and people making fools of themselves. Also, in the end, something dramatic always happens, whether it be a fight between loved ones, cops busting the party, or someone doing something completely reckless that has consequences.

But maybe…just maybe, this won't be like any of those parties? It's just movies and books.

But do I really want to risk that?

I reply: If you say so…

1 New Message from Deidara:

is that a yes?

I don't know…is it? I think some more. Things could actually turn out really good or devastating. It has been a while since I've been to a party. But, then again, I've never been to a huge, "high school," party before.

Maybe there will be people I know? I can also make new friends…After all, that's what Kiba, Shino, Tenten, and Neji hoped for.

"New friends? What do you call the people you just hung out with last night?" The voice says.

I can make other new friends too, you know. I'm allowed. They won't care. I say back, actually aloud.

I continue to argue with myself for a few more minutes.

Then I reply: Yes. I'll be there.

1 New Message from Deidara:

Really? This is going to be so much fun :)

I sigh to myself. I feel my stomach churn.

Maybe things won't turn out as bad as movies portray them…hopefully.

I reply: Yeah, I can't wait.

Though, I still feel sick inside.

This week of school goes by a little slowly. It's not as bad though. I actually am confident enough to say I have friends…actual friends. I have to say, I have even gotten quite close to them in such a short amount of time. I just hope nothing messes this up.

I'm sitting during Health Class. Tomorrow is the day of Suigetsu's party. I keep hoping that maybe there's a slim chance that some, or at least one, of my friends is invited. Usually parties like these have tons of people. Maybe there's a chance Ino or maybe Sai. Or Sasuke-I would even settle for Sasuke too. He's started talking to me more too. He actually is a cool person.

Anyway, I'm just scared that the other party goers will shun me. And I don't want to just depend on Deidara, or Sasori, or Konan, or Nagato. I need someone who I can relate to.

I sigh.

"You okay?" Ino asks me.

I look at her. "Huh?"

"You sighed, silly. What's wrong?" She asks.

"I'm just bored," I say, fake laughing.

Ino laughs with me. "Second week and you're bored already?"

I just smile and shrug.

"Ladies," Shizune says, referring to us, "You can talk as soon as we finish this lesson." She then turns back to the board and finishes writing.

I blush while Ino just shrugs and stifles a giggle. Obviously, this isn't the first time she's gotten scolded at by a teacher.

The whole day goes by too fast. It's already lunch time, before I know it.

Today, I'm sitting in between Tenten and Kiba. Kiba seems a little distant while Tenten just nudges her food the whole time, without saying a word. Naruto, who is sitting on the other side of Kiba, glances at him a couple of times. Each time, he looks as if he wants to say something, then shakes his head and changes his mind. Temari does the same with Tenten. Neji, Lee, and Gaara are nowhere to be found. Same with Sasuke, who, for some reason, opted for sitting with Karin and her gang today…or at least that's what Sakura told me a few minutes earlier.

"He's probably talking to Sai," Sakura says, "Remember, we hang out with Sai outside of school. And I guess Sasuke is considered "popular," but no biggie. He can hang out with whoever he wants, even if it's Karin, who can't keep her filthy hands to herself. I don't care."

For some reason, I'm not convinced.

She shrugs and goes back to eating.

No one says a word, which is very bizarre. Everyone is in sort of…a funk today…

"So, what time is this date?" Temari asks Ino, breaking the silence.

I see Kiba make a face.

She is referring to the date that Ino and Sai have tonight. He asked her out on Monday this week during one of the transition periods between classes. Ino was beaming the whole day.

Anyway, Ino blushes and answers, "Tonight at 6." She smiles.

Then it hits me. Maybe that's why Kiba's been acting so weird?

"Just be good…okay?" Temari says, with a suggestive tone.

Ino blushes and says, "Shut up…"

"Yeah. What does she look like? Karin?" Sakura asks.

The whole table is silent for a second, then we all start laughing.

After school, Ino calls us girls over to critique on her outfit choice. Her hair is down and she's wearing a black, denim miniskirt, black tights, a baby-blue v-neck shirt, Sakura's pink belt, which she borrowed this morning, and also pink ballet flats.

"Interesting combination," Sakura says, while smiling.

"I didn't want to be all fancy. We're going to dinner and a movie," Ino explains. Her eyes are practically sparkling with excitement.

We all wish her good luck and go our separate ways, with the exception of Tenten and I. She and I go in her car to get smoothies.

As we are sitting in our booth, we make small talk.

"She seems happy," Tenten says.

I nod. Though, I was kind of hoping she and Kiba would end up together. Oh well, whatever makes her happy, I guess. I just feel bad for Kiba, though. I thought they were really hitting it off lately.

"So…how do you feel about Naruto," Tenten asks, winking at me.

I honestly don't know how to answer that. He's different…that's all I can say. He's like Kiba, but my friendship with him is different than the one I have with Kiba. He and I have gotten closer and he even texts me every day. But, we're not at the stage where I think I could tell him all my secrets, feeling, blah blah blah. Basically, all the stuff I've told only Kiba. Not even Tenten and Neji know everything about me.

Still, Naruto is an awesome person and great friend. He always sticks up for the people he loves…always…this, of course, is one of the contributing factors to the fights he tends to get in. He's often sent to the office too. He really cares that much.

Also, I'm still attracted to him- I admit that. His blue eyes remind me of the ocean and his hair remind me of the sun. They both fit his bright personality. Even on days I'm feeling down, he manages to cheer me up. Maybe…I think just maybe…I'm developing a little…crush on him.

I said maybe though.

But should I tell Tenten?

"Hinata?" Tenten asks, while snapping in my face.

I almost jump out of my seat. I look at her. "Yes?"

"You never answered me," she says, while laughing.

"Well…"I start to say, but, for some reason, start to blush. I can't continue.

"Oh my god!" Tenten exclaims.

"Wha-what?" I stutter.

"You so like him! I knew it! We knew it!" Tenten exclaims.

"What do you mean by we?" I ask, with panic in my voice.

"We as in all our friends, well, except for Naruto. He's so clueless when it comes to these kinds of things," Tenten says, then takes a sip of her smoothie.

Is it really that obvious?

Almost as if she reads my mind, Tenten then says, "We all can see it, Hina-chan. The way you blush around him. Come to think of it, I think he likes you too."

"R-r-eally?" I ask, surprised, trying to mask my hope.

"Yeah. Don't you see how he flirts with you? How he's always trying to make you laugh, especially on the days you're depressed?" Tenten asks, using a sort of "duh" tone in her voice.

I blush a little harder and say, "He doesn't flirt with me."

"Uh…yeah. Hate to break it to you, but he does. It's just too subtle to notice at first. Hell, I bet he doesn't even realize he's doing it. This just makes the whole situation even better," Tenten says.

"But he and I are so different-" I start to say, but she cuts me off.

"Not completely. Besides, if you want to go down that route…opposites attract. Take Neji and I as an example," Tenten says.

I think for a moment. Naruto and I are different, but not completely. Even if we have nothing in common, Tenten does have a point, I suppose.

"Face it," Tenten says, "You two are a match-made in heaven."

I blush and sip my smoothie.

On Saturday morning, I take my time getting up. The party is today.

This could either turn out to be fun or just to be really bad.

I then realize that I have nothing to wear to the party. Usually, I would ask Ino or Sakura for advice. They would, most likely, help me whip up a decent outfit in five minutes tops. But, Ino sleeps in until two on the weekends, then has to work. As for Sakura, I don't think she would appreciate the fact that I will be breathing the same air as Karin in the same place at the same time. Temari would smack me until I "came to my senses," and Tenten would convince me not to go. How about Matsuri though?

Oh right, she's busy too. She's in Suna for the weekend.

So, I'm stumped.

Wait! Kiba could help me. He's not that bad when it comes to fashion, though he refuses to admit it.

I turn on my cell phone to call him to see if he can help me. Maybe, just maybe, I could invite him to come along to the party. I'd have to check with Deidara first though, to see if it's okay.

My phone "dings" and reads:

7 New Messages

I read them all:

New Message from Deidara:

Forgot to tell you Nata-chan. Guests are allowed to bring other guests. You can invite anyone you like to tag along…that is…if you have any friends that don't hate us.

Hmm…maybe this detail will be useful. I read the rest of my texts.

New Message from Ino:

Hey! Anyone awake?

New Message from Ino:

Where my girls be at?

New Message from Ino:

Okay. Whatever. I can't wait. You'll all get this when you get this. But, wait for it…my date was AMAZING. Also…We K-I-S-S-E-D! 3 :D We're officially a couple. I'm so happy I can scream it from the roof tops.

I squeal when I read that text, which surprises me. I'm not a squealer. I'm happy for her though. I'll reply when I finish reading all my texts.

New Message from Konan:

Hey. Do you need a ride tonight? Let me know. Also, let me know if you plan on bringing anyone.

My first text from Konan ever.

New Message from Naruto:

Oh my God. Sasuke and I went ding-dong ditching last night. We almost got caught. I think my neighbors know who it was, though. I'm so dead when my parents get home xD

I laugh. Now he's even got Sasuke involved in his shenanigans.

New Message from Sakura:

Dude…I think I like Sasuke…-_-'

I shake my head. Even I predicted she and him would end up together. They're always hanging out. They're also so concerned about one another.

I decide to only text Kiba. I will reply the others later.

I text: Hey. You got any plans?

New Message from Kiba:

Not really…why?

I reply: Are you in the mood to party?

New Message from Kiba:

I do enjoy partying. You have my full attention. Go on…

I reply: Well, I got invited to this big house party thing…

New Message from Kiba:

Suigetsu's party? No way.

I reply: Yes way. Wanna go with me?

New Message from Kiba:

You know how I feel about most of those stuck-up twits, my dear…

I reply: You and I could hang out the whole time together…come one…please?

New Message from Kiba:

Fine…only cause it's you though.

I reply: that was easy :P

New Message from Kiba:

Are you calling me easy? I don't roll like that.

I reply: Whatever -_-' Say, I need help with an outfit. Any suggestions?

New Message from Kiba:

Sure. Ask my sister. That's what I suggest. Come over.

I reply: Now?

New Message from Kiba:

Yes. Now. What time's the party?

I check the time. Sasori told me it starts around 5, to give people time to arrive. Apparently, things get good when it starts to get dark.

Anyway, right now, it's 3:30. Crap. I don't even know how to get to the place.

I reply: 5

New Message from Kiba:

wow. Better hurry up. Get your butt over here now.

I reply: I'll be there in 2 minutes.

Sorry it took a while to update. So…was it too long? Should I make longer chapters like this more often? Thanks for taking the time to read it! Well, that's all. I don't have much to say, to be honest.

Until Later,

DaydreamingSoundly ^_^