"Hinata-san, I wasn't expecting to run into you, especially like this..." I said. I handed her back to her. "I'm sorry by the way, I really didn't see you."

"N-No no, it's alright Sakura-san. I'm just...shocked to see you. N-Not that it's not a good thing but it's been so long..."

"Heh yeah. You'd probably thought I was dead." I joked trying to make the situation less awkward but unfortunately, it did the opposite.

"Y-Yeah..."

There was an awkward silence for a few moments, which felt like years before she spoke again.

"Uhm speaking of being out...what brings you here? Clothes shopping? Groceries?"

"Groceries! I was just on my way to finish off my list of errands and getting food was last on the list. You?"

"O-Oh same as you! I find myself coming here more and more the bigger the kids get." She giggled.

Oh right. I had completely forgotten about Hinata having kids. Damn...

"Oh? How are they? Aren't they what seven and ten?" I asked.

"A-Actually eight and twelve." She corrected me. My face heated up and turn a deep pink. Sure it's been four years but forgetting how old one of your closest friend's kids' age when you were there for both births? Talk about embarrassing...

"R-Right! S-Sorry sorry!"

'Great job Sakura. First time seeing one of your best friends and you forget their kids' ages.'

"No, it's ok! You had your own thing going on, it's okay r-really! A-Anyways, they're fine. My youngest Hani is growing into her own but she's taking after her father. My oldest Hisoka, on the other hand, is really interested in learning more about how to control his Byakugan. He wants to be strong like Kiba-kun and me." She explains.

"Oh? Really? Well, I'm glad you guys are doing well."

"Thank you. Um...what about you Sakura-san? Are you...okay?" She asked.

I one what she was actually asking. About my mental health. So far, I guess I would say

"Just fine. I act haven't had any attacks or nightmares in some time. I guess that's one I'd the reasons you see me here today hehe."

"O-Oh! That's great! I-I'm so glad you're feeling better!"

I smiled warmly at her. I admit I missed the Hyuuga heir. She was always so sweet. Back then, after Naruto died, she, along with Ino, was the main people who tried their hardest to help me. Even after the hurtful things I've said, she was still there. Eventually, she reluctantly gave up on me. She had a family of her own so I couldn't blame anyone but myself.

"You know Sakura-San, even though it's been a while since I've seen you, I still think about you and how you're doing... "

Hinata-san..."

"I just...d-don't want you to think I abandoned you at your lowest. I-Its just that I had a family of my own and I was neglecting them and-"

I interrupted her before she could continue. "Hinata," both of my hands grasped her shoulders. I looked her straight into her nearly white eyes. "It's ok. I don't resent you for leaving me. It's ok."

"Sakura-san..."

"You were right to do what you did! As you said, you had a family if your own. Plus, I was a bitch too and everybody else who tried to help me. I should be the one apologizing, not you..." I released my grip from her shoulders and let out a small sigh. "Hinata, please understa-"

I was suddenly embraced by her. I could feel her body shaking and her small whimpers.

"T-Thank you! Thank you..." After a few moments, she pulled herself from me and whipped her tears. "I was afraid that you hated me. But now that I know, I feel like a huge weight just shifted from my shoulders."

"Talking to you, right now, I feel the same way... This...burden being lifted off of my chest. Though there's still much more guilt weighing on me, this is a start." I explained.

Hinata's widen at the mention of my guilt. "Guilt? Sakura-san, what do you mean?"

"Well, it's actually a long story-"

"That's fine by me! I...I want to help remove this guilt you have. Whatever it may be."

"Hinata-"

"H-How about this, after grocery shopping, we could stop by my place.! The kids are at school and Kiba-kun is away on a small mission. You could tell me then."

She seemed really persistent in helping me. Damn, I don't deserve this woman.

Alright. Let's go."

Talking to Hinata about my 'nightmare' could probably help me. I could make amends with her and find out what the others are up to these days I'm the process. Yeah...this could actually work...