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I woke up to my mom screaming in joy. I sat up in my bed quickly. Wiped my eyes then got out of bed. I opened my door with tired eyes . I walked to see down the steps of my house. My eyes then widened.

Hinata was in my mother's embrace. A suitcase near her side. I felt a smile reach my lips.

"Hinata.." I said softly. She finally came back home. I walked down the stairs. Hinata had a slight smile at my mother. My mother let go of her. She then turned to me.

"Look who it is Naruto!" My mom squealed.

"Haha yeah, It's Hinata. I see her at school. It's no big deal." I said swinging my hand. Though, I felt joy from Hinata being here during the weekend.

I stared at Hinata's eyes. Her eyes were almost as cold as they use to be. I felt myself feel saddened slightly. I gave her small smile.

"Welcome home Hinata." I said. I watched her face. She simply looked at the side before nodding. She bowed her head slightly.

"Lady Kushina! You're going to be late for your appointment." A maid yelled. My mother quickly panicked before excusing herself. Telling Hinata that she was glad she was back.

It soon was just Hinata and I. I felt awkward slightly.

"Here," I said picking up her bag. "I'll take your bag to your room." Hinata soon gripped my hand. I felt a shock run through my body. I turned to her. Her eyes dug into mine.

"You don't have to worry about that. I can do it Uzumaki-san."

My eyebrows furrowed immediately.

"U-Uzumaki-san?" I said I'm shocked. What happened to her saying " Naruto-kun. "

"Don't call me that. " I said. I felt myself become upset. Why does it feel like she no longer cares about me.

I bit the side of my cheek. I turned and continued walking upstairs with her bag. She soon followed. I dropped her bag off. I turned suddenly then faced her. I got close to her. Almost feeling the heat of her body. I stared into her eyes. Her mouth opened a bit.

"Hinata...I still really like you.." I said. Her eyebrows slightly furrowed then quirked. She then looked to the side.

"Do you no longer like me?" I asked. I gripped her hands with mine. She was quiet. She didn't grip my hands.

"Na-.." she paused.  "I.." she turned her eyes to me. Her eyes then filled with color slightly. She took in a big gasp of air. Before again turning her eyes away from me.

She pulled her hands away from me. "Naruto-kun, my feelings for you don't matter. I am here to do my job." She said before walking past me.

"Thank you for bringing my bag." She said. I felt myself become frustrated.

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"Hinata, is this seriously it? You're going to treat me like you don't care about me anymore." Naruto said. His voice sounded filled with pain. How I hated it. I hated how he made me feel. I want to stomach my feelings for him, but it's hard.

I had my back faced towards him.

"Naruto-kun, we just can't be together.." I said.

"Not even as friends?" He said quickly. I bit my lip before turning to him. I paused. His usually light blue eyes. Were darkened.

"I..I don't think we should even be friends." I said honestly. If I spend more time with him. I won't be able to control my feelings.

"Why?" He said taking a step forward. I stared him in the eyes. I felt my heart know exactly what to say.

"Because I.."

He stared.

"Because I can't stand you..." his eyes filled with pain. I could feel my heart crumble.

"You hate me? " he asked softly. I looked down before nodding. If he thinks I hate him. Maybe he'll hate me too.

"I've never actually liked you. You were always a nuisance." I said. Again not looking at him.

He then started to laugh. I looked up. My eyes widened to the slightly teary eyed Naruto.

"Ugh it hurts. Those words hurt. But wanna know something?" I waited.

He then pulled a big grin.

"I don't believe you one bit." He said. I felt my eyes widened.

"The way you looked at me. The way you talked to me. There's no way that was hate. You always felt bad when things happened to me. You always cared. You changed in front of my very own eyes. There's no chance that you always hated me." He gripped my arm pulling me closer.

"I think I love you Hinata." He said. His eyes captivating mine. I felt my face fill with emotions. No please just stop.

"And I know you like me too." He said. I looked down. I couldn't stare at him any longer. I felt like I wanted to cry. I didn't understand why I felt this way.

"I-It's not true.." I said softly.

"What?" He asked.

"It's not true." I said slightly louder. I pulled my face up. I felt my face toughen.

"I don't like you," I paused. " I love you Uzumaki Naruto." I finished. Those words came out of heart. Right when I said it. I regretted it. The look on his face was something I wouldn't be able to forget. We then kissed. After awhile I pulled back.

"Hinata..I-"

"We still won't be able to have a relationship." I said. His face looked at me with a "seriously" look.

"There are things I must do." I said coldly thinking about my cousin.

"Naruto-kun. That gang. Where are they located?" I asked. His face turned confused.

"Hinata where is this all coming from?" He asked.

"I need you to take me there. I must beat the people who killed my cousin." I said seriously. His face became worried.

"Hinata that's too dangerous! You'll get killed." He said. He then paused. "I won't let you do it alone. I'll go with you. I'm sure Sasuke will come too. "

I looked at him. "Naruto-kun, you realize my job is to protect you."

He grinned. "You won't have to protect me after we defeat that gang." 

"Plus, I'm not letting anyone hurt you. I'm going to protect you Hinata. After we beat them and you stop being my guard. We'll finally be able to date. " he said confidently. I sighed.

"Whatever you say, Uzumaki." I said. I rolled my eyes. After all that time of feeling empty. Only he could make me feel once again. Almost like a flash he drew me into his arms again. It was like I was under his control. I truly loved him. Even if he is an idiot. After all these few months I've grown to adore him...