Well this one shot has come from that special holiday of love: Valentine's Day. This is just a day I like to call: Let's mock single people day *sigh*. So for those who have that special someone get them something nice and show them how much you love them. Or for that one person who just loves everyone, you will need a lot of chocolate.
Disclaimer: This is an alternate universe with some very out of character and I do not own Naruto™
(Line Break)
Hinata smile happily as she stood in the kitchen and looked to her finished creations. Hinata had awoken happy today since it was her day to do what she did best, make treats and give them to all her friends, teachers, family, and anyone else she felt like giving to. It was Valentine's Day and this was the perfect excuse to make things for other people. She looked to the many individually packaged cookies and chocolates that were packaged in clear bags that were tied off with red ribbons. A smile was painted on her face as she put all the treats in a basket and left it on the counter. She went over to the stove where her favorite tea pot was and she moved it on to a tray with one lone cup and two special packages of her treats; Hinata knew her family very well.
Her father and cousin were not sweets people and Hinata had learned from past holidays that the two would not accept her baked treats. She walked down the halls and stopped before the family's study. She smiled as she slid open the door and saw the back of Hanabi, who was sitting at a table with a book in her hands and her eyes scanning the pages. Without making much noise Hinata walked up to the girl's side and set down a package of only cookies, since Hanabi was not a fan of her chocolates; she patted Hanabi's head and spoke lightly. "Happy Valentines Imouto-chan," Hinata walked out of the study, not bothering to listen to a response. Hanabi put down her book and grabbed the package. She smiled lightly and un-wrapped the package and began to eat the cookies.
Hinata continued down the halls until she was standing before an opened door that led to outside. She watched as Neji looked to be training his gentle fist to notice that she was there. She walked over to the old tray that she had brought earlier to him with tea; she placed down a small package of rice balls and left before the male could really notice she was there. Hinata did know better though, she knew that he had sensed her coming but she wouldn't call him out on something like that. Neji stopped and walked over to the tray that held his cooled tea and he downed the rest of it and then popped one of the rice balls in his mouth. He smiled and sat down so that he could finish the rest of the tea and treats.
Hinata's final stop in the Hyuga home was her father's office that was placed at the very end of a long corridor with the door closed. She took in a deep breath as she made sure that the tea was still nice and hot. Hinata had remembered from her childhood how her mother always made her father a very specific type of tea, it was his favorite. Even after the woman's death the maids had tried to make Hiashi happy with the tea being made, but after one sip of it he does not drink anymore. Hinata never asked her father why after one sip he would stop. She first guessed it was never any good or maybe…maybe it was too good. She had waited long enough to make the special tea that she had kept hidden in her room in fear that he would throw it away; the tea was still very hard to obtain since it was imported from other countries. Hinata stopped before the sliding door and softly knocked on the wood. The deep voice of the Head of the Hyuga clan allowed her entry and Hinata slowly slid open the door and walked into the office. She smiled upon seeing her father, even though he busied himself with paper work; she went over to the little table placed by the left side of his chair and set down the tray. Hinata gracefully poured the tea into the matching cup; she didn't falter as Hiashi stopped writing and looked to her. She set down the pot and looked to her father with soft eyes and smile to match, "Happy Valentine's Day Otōsan." Hinata bowed and exited the room with his eyes still on her.
Hiashi waited until she closed the door and looked down at the steaming cup of tea; he was hesitant to pick up with cup. He knew that smell, those special herds that blended together with one another so well that just smell of it made him calm. It had been so long since he had smelled that blend but the memories had stayed with him and began to reply in his head. Her smile and laughter as they would sit together in his office, or how she would blush pink when he would place the lightest kiss on her cheek; it was all just coming back to him. Hiashi took a deep breath and picked up the glass and sipped it lightly. He smiled as the taste ran over his tongue…but it was too much…he didn't want to remember anymore. Hiashi put down the cup and then as he picked up his pen his eyes landed on the photo of Hinako who was sitting with Hinata. They both were smiling but a blush was painted over Hinata's nose from being caught off guard with the camera. The two were so similar looking and he glanced back at the steaming cup of tea.
Hiashi picked it up and continued to drink the tea.
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Hinata waved goodbye to the guard at the Hyuga gates and he waved back with a light smile since he had also received a package. She was dressed in her usual beige furry jacket that hugged her body a bit better than the one she wore in the academy; she also wore blue slacks and her sandals made soft clicks against the ground. The basket was held before in both her hands and if one looked closely, they would notice that there were a few gifts in there that were not treats at all; Hinata also knew her peers better than anyone really thought. She made her way down the main roads of the village and stopped at the little tea shop where Shino was sitting with his father. Hinata approached the two that were mostly silence and stood before their table, "Happy Valentines Shino-kun, Aburame-san," Hinata smiled as she placed a package of cookies/chocolates before them and smiled.
"Thank you Hyuga-san," Shibi said lightly as he took the treats and untied the top. "Shino…didn't you have something for Hyuga-san?" Shino nodded and out from his jacket, he pulled out a book that was tied closed with a lavender ribbon.
"Th-thank you Shino-kun," she smiled as she took the book and saw it was a medical book and specified in making salves.
"No, thank you Hinata-chan," Shino said as he fixed his glasses.
Hinata held the book close to her chest and walked out of the tea shop with a light bounce in her step. Shibi looked over to his son, "Are you alright son," Shibi touched his Shino's forehead, "you look a little hot." No one could hear it, but Shino could. His father was teasing him and Shibi knew that Shino knew.
"Shut up," Shino said bluntly, but Shibi only gave a light chuckle and then bit into one of the chocolates.
Hinata continued on her path of gift giving with the book now tucked into the basket so that she didn't have to carry it in her other arm. She walked up to the only vet's office in Konohagakure and went inside. She smiled as she watched Kiba rolling on the ground with a bunch of other dogs. She giggled lightly and that made all the dogs and Kiba stop and look at her. She waved lightly with a blush and smile on her face. Kiba quickly got to his feet and ordered the dogs out; he looked back at her with a sheepish smile, "You should have spoken up Hinata-chan."
"I-I didn't want to disturb you," She reached into her basket and pulled out one of treats and held it out to him, "Happy Valentines."
"Aw," he smiled and took the gift, "thanks Hinata-chan, you're the best." He gave her a one armed hug. "I got something for you too, so just hang tight." Hinata nodded and Kiba ran off while putting the treat into one of his jacket's pockets. Hinata was then approached by the ever growing Akamaru; the dog whined as he stood at her feet and Hinata smiled. She crouched down and began to pet the dog and scratch behind his ears. She giggled as Akamaru's tail wagged frantically and he began to lean into her touch that he fell to his side. "Yo," the two looked up to see Kiba, "Akamaru stop being such a puppy." The dog got back to his feet and barked loudly at the brown haired male. Kiba laughed, "Shut up boy, you just go gaga over Hinata-chan don't you?" Kiba walked over to Hinata and held up a pendant necklace, "Happy valentines."
Hinata gapped lightly at the golden necklace, "Oh Kiba-kun…you didn't have to buy me something like this."
Kiba shrugged, "Don't worry about it alright," he put the necklace on her and smiled, "the necklace looks better on you anyway." She blushed pink and stuttered out a 'thank you'. He laughed and ruffled her hair, "You better run along before Hana finds you and starts to monologue on how she can never get a man." Hinata nodded and with one last hug she exited the vet house in search of more people to give to. Kiba just sighed lightly but then received a hard hit to the back of his head. "Ow!"
"Don't talk about me runt," Hana said with a glare as she held her clipboard in her other arm, "and since I am dateless once again, doesn't mean that you have to be too."
"What are you talking about Hana," Kiba said walking over to where the dogs were waiting and petted them.
"I'm talking about you and the little Hyuga girl," she said with a teasing voice and smiled as Kiba's ears burned red. "I can smell the pheromones that you give off, but you need to remember that she doesn't have our nose."
"Y-You're crazy Hana," Kiba said with a huff, "Hinata-chan and I are only friends and we will always be just friends."
"And why is that Kiba? I know that you would always go after a girl you like." Hana watched as he faced her and looked down at the ground.
"Bug-boy and I made a deal," he leaned back against the door way and sighed, "Neither of us would try and date Hinata. We're both stuck in the friend zone….forever."
"That sucks," Hana said as she stood by her brother's side, "but hey," she smiled, "at least you got a snack before mom tries to cook dinner for all of us." Kiba nodded and the two walked off back to where the kennel was so they could get back to treating the dogs.
Hinata was back on the main road through the village and smiled when she spotted Kurenai hanging out with Asuma. Hinata blushed when she could figure out that the two must have been on a date. But Hinata had a mission to complete, so using her expert sneaking skills and entered the restaurant they were in from the back door and easily found the tray that would go to Kurenai and Asuma, since it had the only kind of tea that they both liked. She lightly placed two packages on the tray and snuck out before the waitress could see her. She activated her Byakugan as she stood in the alley besides the building and smiled as she saw her sensei's obtained their drinks and treat and she could see their chakra lighten. She deactivated her Byakugan and walked off with that happy feeling in her heart. Kurenai and Asuma both smiled as they watched the blue haired kunoichi walk past the restaurant.
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"Come on Choji," Ino glared as her larger teammate was still scanning over the flowers that his father had sent him out for. "I already told you to get the roses and get out of my shop!" She put her hands on her hips as she tapped her foot against the ground, "I need to go find my Sasuke-kun before the day of love is over." She had hearts in her eyes and drooled at the site of her romantic fantasy of being with Sasuke when the festival started. But she was pulled out of her fantasy when she heard a loud yawn from Shikamaru, who was leaning against the counter. "And you," she glared at him, "you have no reason to be here since your mother knows you won't get her anything."
"Stop yelling," Shikamaru said as he cleaned his ear and sighed, "troublesome woman." He looked to Choji as he picked up a bouquet of sunflowers. "After you drop this out we should go find Asuma-sensei and mess up his date." He smirked as Choji nodded in agreement.
"You two are such jerks," Ino said as she wrung up the price of the flowers and huffed, "Asuma-sensei is already bad enough alone with Kurenai-sensei as it is." She handed Choji a much better looking product of flowers and gave him his change, "How about you two make an effort to go get a date for the festival tonight and not go alone like losers."
"Since you have a date to it right?"
Ino glared, "Sh-shut up!"
"H-hello?" they all looked up as Hinata stood in the doorway with a blush and a light smile, "a-are you three b-busy?" They all shook their heads and watched as she giggled lightly with a smile and walked into the flower shop. "H-Happy Valentine's Day T-Team 10," she handed Ino a package of cookies and chocolates. She then gave Choji one that was full of only thick chocolates, and Shikamaru was given a package of cookies.
"Wow," Choji smiled brightly as he eyed the chocolates, "thanks Hinata-san, chocolates are my favorite."
"Oh Hinata-chan," Ino said with a smile, "these are so cute~! Did you make them?" The blue haired Hyuga nodded and Ino just squealed girlishly. "Oh I bet Naruto would love to get some from you~" Ino sang out to Hinata and the girl's face exploded in flames of red.
"The blonde's got a point," Shikamaru said and then stuffed a cookie into his mouth.
"Th-thank you," Hinata said lightly and then began to walk out of the store, "b-bye guys." She smiled once more as they waved back. Hinata held the pendent from her brand new necklace and hummed to herself as she walked down the village streets. The whole village was full of good feeling and practically everyone was decorating for the festival tonight. Even the Hyuga house was putting up lanterns and pulling out special kimonos and yukatas. Hinata felt a blush stain her cheeks at the thought of asking Naruto to be her escort to the festival, but she knew that she would not be able to truly work up the nerve to ask him. She sighed lightly as she continued to walk through the village until her eyes landed upon a lone figure in a training field. Hinata smiled as she walked up to where the man stood and –of course- he was standing before the KIA stone that she had come to pray to every once in a while. When she reached out to tug on the sleeve of his shirt, the second her fingertip touched the blue clothe, he was gone with a poof of smoke.
Hinata gave an 'eep' and jumped back when the puff happened and coughed loudly as the smoke surrounded her. Hinata tried to fan it all away and once it was gone she was wiped her watering eyes; she looked up and noticed that all that was left of Kakashi was a log. Hinata looked down at the log and smiled when she saw that the famous Kakashi picture –the one that was face- was pinned to the log with a kunai. But written in an obvious masculine writing was the saying 'Happy Valentines.' She looked around and couldn't sense the male, so she picked out the little package tied closed with a silver ribbon and left it down by the stone. Hinata looked to the stone and lightly ran her hand over the names that were carved into the stone; she gave a sad smile and pulled out another packaged bag and set it down right next to Kakashi's. Hinata bowed to the stone and then took the picture, since she found it very cute. While walking off the training grounds she folded the picture and placed it in her book. She turned back one more time, "H-Happy Valentine's Day, K-Kakashi-sensei."
Kakashi came out of his hiding spot, relieved, but slightly upset at how he scared the girl. Kakashi had tried to pay his respects all days, but on a day like today he was forced to hide away from all the woman of the village. He walked up to the stone and picked up the packaged with the silver bow and just took a moment to stare at it. He then glanced down at the other package and let a smile find a way to his hidden lips.
"Happy Valentines…"
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Hinata blushed as she took a deep breath as she walked up to the ever famous Team 7; first team to go on a C-ranked mission, to have passed Kakashi Hatake's test, and even have an Uchiha, someone who brought them their Fifth Hokage, and the smartest Kunoichi. Hinata watched them carefully as she tried to continue her stride. When she had found Lee and TenTen, they advised her to be brimming with confidence and not to let any of them scare her. Lee went on about youth and passion, but TenTen told her to just walk away before she would be running laps with Gai. Speaking of Gai, Hinata was slightly saddened since the male did not want her treats; he was on a strict diet of natural foods. She tried to persuade him that one day would not hurt him, but he became fidgety and then ran off. He screamed something about not going down that road again, but Hinata had been told to run and not look back from TenTen.
"Hey Hinata!" Naruto yelled and waved from his spot on the tree branch. She blushed red and gave a nervous wave as he jumped down to greet her; Hinata was ready to faint as Naruto ran up to her with a goofy smile on his face. She stopped when he came very close to her, "So Hinata," he gave a devilish smile, "whats in the basket?"
"O-Oh," she was a bit surprised by his voice since she was off in lala land. Hinata searched her basket and blushed as she handed Naruto a little package that was tied with a bright orange bow that also had Ramen coupons attached. Naruto's eyes sparkled with delight at the small token of love –not that he saw it like that. "H-Happy Valentine's Day." Hinata's face turn red as the man of her dreams hugged her and she felt hearts light up in her eyes. Once he let go and walked off with the treats, Sakura walked up to snap the girl out of her day dreams. "Th-thanks S-Sakura-chan," she smiled lightly. She then reached into the basket and handed the pink haired girl one of the treats.
"You know how much I love your sweets," Sakura smiled, "and don't worry." She gave a wink to the girl, "The baka will get it sooner or later."
Hinata blushed and nodded, but then saw that Sasuke Uchiha still stood there with an uninterested look on his face. Hinata blushed lightly as she walked up to him and as she put her hand near the basket's opening he spoke. "Don't even bother Hyuga," she looked up at him, "I don't eat sweets."
"I-I didn't m-make you a-any," she said lightly and titled her head to the side like he said something confusing. Sasuke felt his eye twitch a bit at being forgotten like that. "I got y-you th-this," she pulled out a box shaped package that was tied closed with a dark blue bow. "I-I knew y-you didn't like sw-sweets, s-so I h-hope y-you like this." Hinata blushed and gave a smile, "H-Happy Valentine's Day." She turned away and walked off down the street in the direction of the Hokage Tower.
Naruto jumped over to Sasuke's side, "What did you get teme?"
Sasuke ignored the insult and un-wrapped the package as Sakura came up on his other side. They all looked to see that the gift was a brand new package of three pronged kunais, three of them total. He blinked with a bit of confusion at the choice of gift since, he actual liked them. Sasuke was very picky when he got things and –on a day like today- he would usually just toss away all the gifts he got. The Hyuga clan was very observant, but Sasuke never thought that their heiress would have taken to notice to something like that. He pulled one out and held the weapon and smirked as the weapon would gleam as it reflected the sunlight. The middle prong was the longest with the two outside point's only coming up to the middle of the longest one; it was a very well made weapon that had multiple uses.
"Oh that is so cool," Naruto said with a smile, "you gotta' let me try them!"
"In your dreams dead-last," Sasuke said as he holstered the other two weapons and kept the third one in his hands. He spun the third one around on his middle finger.
Sakura gave a dreamy sigh, "You're so cool Sasuke-kun." Sasuke only smirked at the comment. Sakura then blushed lightly, "maybe we can go to the festival together, like, hang out and stuff." Sasuke didn't really answer when he gave her a shrug, so the pink haired girl took it as a maybe. "How about we go find Kakashi-sensei?" The other two agreed and they made their way to the training grounds their sensei could usually be found at.
(Line Break)
Tsunade rubbed her temples as she sat at her desk, which was still piled with paper work. Shizune was calmly standing there with TonTon in her arms and kept on her best smile for Konohagakure's special guests. Before them stood the Sabaku Siblings along with their sensei, Baki, and the room had been silent ever since Tsunade announced why she had invited the team over. The eldest siblings looked very uninterested in the fact that they came all the way from Sunagakure for a festival based around 'love', Baki was just glad that they weren't here to talk about relations between their countries, and the youngest sibling…had no emotion on his face.
"A festival," they all looked to the youngest, red headed sibling, "you brought us all the way out here, three days of travel, for a Valentine's Day Festival."
"I just assume that you are making a statement," Tsunade said as she kept her eye contact with the male, "since I already clarified that piece of information."
"I refuse to be a part of this," he said crossing his arms over his chest. "Temari, Kankuro, Baki-sensei, we are leaving now."
Temari tried to stop the male as he made his way to the door, "Come on Gaara," she pleaded, "Can we at least rest for today? We don't have to even go to this festival."
Gaara just ignored her and as he opened the girl, Hinata stumbled in since she was about to open the door. Hinata kept her balance and looked up to Gaara with a blush and wide eyes. They starred at one another for a while; Hinata gave an 'eep' after a while and stood up straight, "H-Hello S-Sabaku-san," she smiled lightly. Gaara just looked at her and then glanced back at the others that just kind of looked surprised. "S-Sabaku-san," he looked back at her and looked down at her hand to see that she held out a clear bag tied closed with a pink bow; Gaara took great notice to the cookies and chocolate in the bag. Hinata smiled, "H-Happy Valentine's," she dropped the package in his hand and then walked past him to the others in the room. They all watched and couldn't help but smile as she handed them gifted. Once Hinata gave one last goodbye and closed the door behind her, they all looked to on another.
"Awe," Shizune said with a smile as she opened the package, "how nice of her."
"It was kind of cute," Temari said not wanting to admit that she loved sweets and this totally made her mission worth wild.
Kankuro shoved one of the chocolates into his mouth, "these things kick ass!" He smiled and ate another one.
Baki just stayed silent as he ate one of the cookies with an inner delight.
Gaara looked down at the package still left in his hands and then back at the door that the Hyuga had walked in and out of. "I think we'll stay," he said lightly, "Like you said," he pushed open the door, "we need a night of rest." Gaara then walked out without another word.
Tsunade smirked, "Oh yes," she opened her gift of treats, "Hyuga-san has impeccable timing that I do enjoy." She waved to the other three Sunagakure citizens, "please dress nice for the festival, Hinata Hyuga really likes white roses," she gave a wink as Temari smirked. Baki rolled his eyes and Kankuro just continued to stuff his face. Once they left she put one of the chocolates in her mouth, "This will be a good day," Shizune nodded as she ate the cookies and chocolates too.
"Does Hyuga-san really like white roses?"
"Who cares," Tsunade shrugged, "I just want to see that red headed brat give them to her."
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Hinata smiled bashfully as she walked along-side her cousin, both of them dressed in traditional kimonos. Hinata wore a light lavender one with white petals and her family's insignia on the back. Neji wore a brown and white male kimono with the family insignia on his back as well. Hiashi and Hanabi had stayed back with other clan members but –with Neji- Hinata was allowed to go out and find her friends. Before they had made their way out of the compound and into the village streets as night began, Neji quietly thanked her for the food. Hinata only smiled and nodded to him; he quickly understood her message.
"Would you like anything from a vendor Hinata-sama," Neji asked lightly as they stood off to the side –as to not block traffic- as Hinata tried to find her teammates through the crowd. Hinata shook her head and held the pendent of her necklace lightly between her fingers. "Maybe your dog friend might be stuffing his face at one of the vendors," Neji said with no emotion but Hinata knew that he was making fun of Kiba.
She gave a pout, "Kiba-kun w-won't be stuffing his f-face," she defended and Neji only gave a smirk.
"Hinata-chan," the two Hyuga members turned around and watched as Kiba ran up to them with Shino calmly walking behind them. Hinata waved at the two, both dressed in their best kimonos. "Oh you're still wearing the necklace," he smiled.
"O-Of course," she said with a blush and then looked to Shino with a smile, "I-I really l-like the book Shino-kun, thank y-you again."
"You are welcome Hinata-chan," he bowed his head to her. "My father also told me that he would like to get more cookies from you."
"I-I would be happy to make them," she smiled.
"How about we talk about that later," Neji said standing closer behind her and glaring at the two males from over her head. "I think Hinata-sama would like to enjoy the festival."
"And I think she would have a lot more fun with us," Kiba lightly pulled her to his side and smirked at Neji. "Why don't you go off and hang out with TenTen and get her something pretty." Neji was about to exploded with rage and embarrassment but Hinata cut him off with pleading eyes. He clenched his fists tightly and then took a very deep breath. He quickly gave Hinata a quick goodbye and that if she screamed he would quickly come to her aid, and took his leave. "What a jerk," Kiba said with a huff.
"H-He's just a-a little protective," Hinata said lightly as the three walked along with the crowd past game and entertainment booths. "W-what would y-you like to do?" Before anyone could answer, Hinata ducked down as she felt someone jump at her. They all blinked and watched and Naruto got back to his feet. "N-Naruto-k-kun!" she gasped as he dusted off his kimono and looked to them with a smile, "I-I-I'm s-sorry…"
"Don't worry about it Hinata," he waved it off with a big smile, "you're a ninja, I expected you to see that coming." Hinata blushed with a smile and gave a giggle from being so nervous. He gave her a thumbs up, "I wanted to thank you again for those cookies and ramen coupons; super cool of you."
"Yeah Hinata-chan," Sakura walked up to them in her pink kimono, "they were really good." Hinata nodded and then glanced over at Sasuke. He just looked to her and gave a light head nod; she smiled lightly. "You got to show me how to make that chocolate." Sakura and Hinata soon walked off arm in arm and talked about girly things that the four males couldn't care less about.
"Well thanks," Kiba pouted, "wanted to spend time with my team, and you ruin it Naruto," he glared at the blonde. Naruto and Kiba soon just got into a fight about the whole thing and Sasuke just stood there, with his arms folded across his chest while his eye twitched. Why was he surrounded by idiots?
"Uchiha-san," Shino spoke in a voice that only Sasuke could here. Sasuke looked over at the male, "Is there a reason why you attended tonight's festival?" Sasuke looked to the male with slight questioning. Shino fixed his glasses, "as I recall, you always seemed to avoid this time of the year."
"Hn," Sasuke smirked and looked away from the male, "Dead-last dragged me out of my house. I decided to humor him for the moment, since he only got one valentines." Shino nodded and they conversation was dropped at the moment and the sounds of Kiba and Naruto insulting one another filled most of the time. Sasuke glanced at the male once again, "What does Hinata like?" Shino turned his head to look at him and from his lack of response, Sasuke explained his question. "She gave me a gift and I only think it fair to get her something in return."
"She enjoys reading, plants, and she has a sweet tooth for cinnamon rolls." Shino said not needing a real answer for why the Uchiha wanted to return an act of kindness. If it had been any other girl, Sasuke wouldn't have bothered with even thanking the girl, but this was Hinata. It would almost be wrong of someone to ignore the girl's acts of unneeded kindness and gift giving. Shino had learned long ago that Hinata was born to make things better and make people happy; it was practically all she lived for. Sasuke just nodded and walked off while taking hold of Naruto's collar and dragged him away from the fight. "Kiba…" Shino didn't bother to look at the male, "we better go find Kurenai before she and Asuma get alone." Kiba and Shino had a knack for protecting people close to them, and that included their sensei.
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Hinata, Sakura, and Ino were all walking together and giggling at girly things that they said. Hinata was able to stay between the two and just made side comments about everything the two gossiped about. She was happily walking with the two until she spotted Kakashi and Gai both playing a game at one of the booths. Hinata pointed out the two that were attracting a crowd, "L-Look at K-Kakashi-sensei and Gai-s-sensei," the two looked over and they approached the duo. They watched as the two were 'battling' in a game of aiming. Hinata giggled lightly as she watched Kakashi calmly throwing darts and balloons while still being able to read his book. "I-I think K-Kakashi-sensei m-might get th-this one."
"Well duh Hinata-chan," Ino said as she looked to Hinata like she was clueless, "Kakashi is the perfect specimen of a man." Ino looked to Kakashi with big hearts in her eyes and Sakura could only help but agree with the blonde, but kept her composer around her sensei. "And not to mention that Asuma-sensei is too busy with your sensei Hinata," Ino winked as Hinata just laughed lightly since they both knew.
"Curse you Kakashi," Gai said as all the balloons had been popped, "it seems that even my great youth was not enough to beat you today." He glared at the silver haired male with fire in his eyes, "but I swear that next time you will not win." Kakashi just shrugged and took his prize of a plush animal toy. Gai just anime cried as Kakashi walked away in a cool manner that made the girl's swoon.
Kakashi stopped before the three girls and placed the animal in Hinata's hands. She looked up at him with a pink blush and blinked lightly. Kakashi just patted the top of her head and walked off while still reading his book. Hinata looked at the fairly large plush toy in her arms; it was a tiger. Ino gasped, "That was so cute!" She and Sakura gave a fan-girl squeal and Hinata just blinked again; "He gave you a gift," Ino pointed out, "and then patted your head like you were his child."
"I-It doesn't m-mean anything I-Ino-chan," Hinata said as she clutched the animal closer and blushed more, "I don't think th-that s-someone like K-Kakashi-sensei w-would want a-a stuffed t-toy." She gave a pout as the two girls just 'awed' at her reaction. Hinata turned away with a huff but then, as the other two girls followed after her, the three came face to face with Sabaku no Gaara. But the funny thing was…that he held a large bouquet of white roses.
"Hyuga-san," he spoke in his monotonous voice and held out the flowers, "these are for you. For Valentine's Day," Hinata's face light up a bright red while Ino and Sakura giggled madly from behind the girl. Sakura took the stuffed toy from Hinata and Ino shoved her closer to the male. Hinata looked back and watched the two run off and said something that sounded like 'have fun'. Hinata turned around and faced the male once more. She smiled nervously and took the flowers from her.
"Th-thank you," she said with a soft look in her eyes, "I-I love r-roses."
"My sister thought you would," he said as he let his arms fall to his side. They both just stood there in silence and Hinata shifted on her feet since she did not know how to get out of this position. She tucked some hair behind her ear and Gaara spoke once more, "Would you walk with me Hyuga-san?"
"O-oh," she was surprised from the sudden request. Hinata then nodded, "I-I'd like that." Hinata walked up to him and blushed as he held out his arm for her to loop her own arm in. They walked abnormally close for two people that have never spoken before, but Gaara was like a natural born gentleman and treated Hinata like a lady. Hinata felt her cheeks burn with heat as people looked at the two and whispered as they walked. "H-how was y-you trip here S-Sabaku-san?"
"Normal," he answered back quickly and left no room for a conversation to continue. He glanced down at her, "and I would rather like it if you called me Gaara."
"O-Of course…" she blushed lightly, "G-Gaara-san." She looked away before he could see her smile and before she could see his smile. "A-And in return…call me Hinata." She looked back at him and smiled.
"An honor it would be, Hinata-san," Hinata almost melted at how her name rolled off his tongue. Naruto said her name with such sunshine and joy, but the way Gaara said it in his deep and masculine voice. "If it is not too much trouble," she glanced back up at him as they walked up to the village square, "I'd like to get more of those sweets you gave to me today." Hinata blushed and nodded with a happy smile. He asked her so innocently that Hinata almost found it cute that the male beside her was a sweet lover. As they walked into the village square Hinata released her hold from Gaara, "Is something the matter Hinata-san?"
"Hyuga," the two looked up to see that Sasuke approached the two with a white boxed wrapped in a bright pink bow. "Here," he held out the box and Hinata awkwardly grabbed the box in her already full hands. "Happy Valentine's Day," he said lightly.
"Th-thank you Uchiha-san," she smiled at him as she could already smell the sweet aroma of her favorite treat in the whole world. "H-how did you kn-know?"
Sasuke smirked, "I just did," he shrugged but then heard someone loudly clear their throat. He looked over to see that Gaara stood there with a slight glare on his face, "Sabaku."
"Uchiha," Gaara answered and they both just glared at one another.
Hinata shifted on her feet but soon became a childlike once more when she heard a blast go off in the sky, "th-the fireworks," she turned around and looked up into the sky. Without much word Hinata walked off to a better viewing area to enjoy the show. Gaara and Sasuke looked at one another and then quickly followed after the female, who had taken off very fast. They found the girl seated lightly on a stone atop a fairly sized hill. She had lightly placed her box of sweets down by the rocks side with the flowers placed atop the box. They both couldn't help but notice how cute she looked as she sat on the rock like a child with her knees pulled up to her chest as she watched the fireworks go off. Hinata glanced over to the two and smiled brightly, "C-come and watch," she motioned them over with her hand. They slowly walked up to her and they stood on different sides of her. Gaara just stood there but Sasuke leaned against the stone with his arms crossed over his chest. The firework show went on for at least longer than an hour and the three spent it in silence or light conversation. Once it ended Hinata grabbed her things and waved goodbye to the two and thanked them again for their gifts.
Sasuke watched as she carefully walked down the hill until she reached Neji, who helped her with her things and led her back home. He turned back and faced that red head, "so Sabaku…you and the Hyuga close?"
"And why do you ask Uchiha," Gaara crossed his arms over his chest.
"For the reason that you are a psychopath," Sasuke glared at him, "and I will not have the Hyuga be placed in danger because of you."
"Like you are just a sinless man," Gaara glared back, "unlike you I am able to let go of the past."
"Don't you dare bring up forgetting the path," they both were very close to one another. Sasuke's Sharigan began to spin in his eyes and Gaara's sand in the gourd on his back swished around like mad. "I will say it again…keep away."
"Only if you do as well," Gaara seethed back. He stuck his hand out and they both awkwardly shook hands but continued the glare. But they both thought the same thing:
Like hell I will!
(End)
I hope you have all enjoyed and the next one-shot has already been thought up and I can't wait for you all to read it. This one is a little early but I hope you all have a Very Lovely Valentine's Day. Ja Ne.