Hinata's P.O.V

The journey back home was quiet.
I could tell Naruto was upset from what happened to Haku and Zabuza, I was as well.
And on top of all of it- I was scared.

'What if sasuke heard what I said?..'
'Why did I say that?..I know Naruto is the one I love..But then- why?..'

When we returned back to the village kakashi sensei told us to meet him tomorrow at the bridge for our next mission, we then all went our separate ways for the day.

But even when i wasn't around neither Sasuke or Naruto, the two of them were the only things that filled my mind.

At night all i could do was toss and turn.

The thoughts and memories of them both just wouldn't leave me alone.

I was so confused, my heart wouldn't stop hurting.

I knew who I truly loved- but I just couldn't admit it to myself- I didn't want to accept it.

But that image.

The image of seeing him like he was.

The thought that he could've been really dead..

It hurt more then anything else in the world.

In all honesty..I just wished that things could've stayed the same as when we were young..

If only..

---/---/---

In the morning I woke up a little later then usual. I was only able to manage and hour or so of sleep.

I got ready and packed for the day before leaving to go to where we'd all meet up.

The weather was really nice today, but also warmer then usual.

It was already the start of July, so it's bound to get hotter around this time.

When i arrived at the bridge Sasuke was already there.

I didn't want to approach him.

I was to nervous.

Maybe even a bit scared?-

'I-I have too though..' I thought before slowly walking over to him with my face kept lowered.

"Good morning Sasuke.." I said quietly not looking at him whatsoever.

"Morning." He muttered back in a husky sounding, causing my cheeks to warm up a bit.

From there on it was nothing but silence.

I was feeling so uncomfortable, so i decided to turn towards the lake and watch the water flow from under the bridge.

It was somehow able to calm my nerves and make me relax more.

Although i felt as if Sasuke was staring at me from behind, but I decided to not let it get to me.

But then suddenly i heard loud footsteps headed our way, i turned my head to the side to see Naruto nearing us making me smile lightly.

"Oh, hey Hinata, what's up!?" He exclaimed making me feel nervous.

"N-Nothing..." I was able to mumble out twiddling my fingers, before looking up to realize Naruto and Sasuke having a stare off.

"Hmph!" Naruto said before turning his back to us.

'I wonder why they're being like this..I hope things will get a bit better between them soon..' I thought

Things kept awkwardly quiet for a while until Kakashi suddenly appeared.

"Hi guys, sorry for being late, i'm afraid I got lost on the path of life."  

"I'm ready for the next ninja mission sensei! And hey c'mon no more of this beginner stuff okay? I wanna a chance to prove myself! I'm talking a real mission where I show what i'm made of! AGHH i gotta break out and burn it up! SEE!?" Said naruto, causing me to smile and giggle lightly.

Naruto always knew how to make me smile.

"Ah, right, I get it, that's great Naruto, now take it easy would you?" Responded Kakashi, when suddenly Naruto looked back at Sasuke who then looked back at naruto as well.

Naruto looked like he was about to beat Sasuke up.

And sasuke just looked weirded out and annoyed.

I couldn't help but hold back my laughter as best as I possibly could, it was to funny.

"Let us know when you're done fantasizing so we can start the mission." Said Kakashi getting our attention.

"Right!"

--/--/--

The rest of the day went on slow.

Our first mission was to go help pull out weeds.

Naruto kept making everything a competition for himself trying to be better then Sasuke, but he kept failing miserably. 

I couldn't help but cheer him on in my mind though.

His determination was just too admirable for me to ignore.

Plus, it was really cute how hard he was trying.

Sasuke had to save him from falling down a waterfall though at some point though, it only made him more irritated.

By the time we were finished for the day Naruto started blaming Sasuke for our team work being so bad since Naruto believed he thinks he's better then everyone.

"I don't think I'm better then everyone, just you, face it, I'm better and stronger then you, It's a fact, unless you have what it takes to prove me wrong." Said sasuke walking a way before looking back at naruto

Naruto let out irritated sounds staring at Sasuke

'If things stay like this, our team will never get better..' I thought frowning sadly at the scene that played before me

'Why does it have to be like this?..'

"Alright guys, let's call it a day, you can beat each other to a pulp some other time, now I have to file my report on this mission." Said Kakashi sensei

"Whatever, i'm out of here." Responded sasuke before turning away.

I felt something in me drop in that moment- I didn't want him to go yet..

But, what could i do?..

Sooner or later all that was left was Naruto and I.

I stood there shyly twiddling my fingers keeping my gaze down

"Hey Hinata!"

"Y-Yes?.."

"Wanna go get some ramen with me?" He said flashing a bright smile at me causing my cheeks to feel hot

"okay.." I smiled

When we got to the ramen place we both ordered a meal.

I watched Naruto eat his food happily.

I never thought someone could have that much excitement in them while eating ramen, I couldn't help but giggle lightly.

'He's so amazing..'

"Say Hinata!" He said gulping down his last of food

"Yes?.."

"What are your thoughts on Sasuke? He's such a show off don't you think?" He says crossing his arms looking angry at the thought of the other boy.

I looked down playing with my hands.

"I...I think Sasuke is just misunderstood.." I responded quietly

"Eh? What do you mean?? He's always trying to at cool and better then me, it really pisses me off." He mutters to the side

I smile a little at that.

"I don't think he is..He just seems to come off the wrong way.." 

"Whatever, he's still a jerk too me!" He says making me giggle a bit.

'If only he could understand why..'

--/--/--

After some time it was beginning to get late so we said our byes and headed home for the night.

Sasuke's P.O.V

After I left the group I headed to the training grounds.

'I need to get stronger..There's still so many who are much stronger then me.'

I trained until late that night.

No matter how much it takes out of me, I needed to become better.

That's all I care about.

At least..That's all I should care about.

I sat myself down by the river that lied along the training grounds.

It was a full moon tonight which reflected off the water making everything lighter.

I sat against a tree and let out a deep sigh.

'This is starting to become a problem..My feelings for her are taking a big impact on me..I need to sever it- but..It's too hard..' I thought staring at the water.

'Plus...She likes that stupid idiot..Even if i wanted to- It would never happen..I'm so stup-'

My thoughts were interrupted by the sound of humming nearing towards me.

'That song..I remember it..' 

I stood up and walked from behind the tree.

In front of me stood Hinata..

'I knew it..'

She gazed up at me in shock, before looking back down.

"What are you doing here? You need to rest for tomorrow." 

"I...I couldn't sleep.."She responded in a small tone

"Why?"

'Why should i even care?..'

"I don't know.." She replied timidly.

I could tell she was lying but I decided to leave it, I shouldn't be showing so much towards her.

"Either way, go back to bed, you'll just hold down the team if you're not fully rested." I state walking past her.

But then I remembered.

- "You no matter what!"- 

She said that when i came too..

What did it mean?..I don't know why..but at the moment..I just had to know.

"Hinata." i say with my back still towards her

"Yes?.."

"The other day..when i came too, I heard you say something..I'm not sure what the full sentence was though."

Silence.

"What..did you hear?.." She asked, i could hear the nervousness in her voice- was she- scared?

"You said- "You no matter what"-" I muttered

"What did you mean?.."

"It..It was nothing important..gomen for causing you trouble.." She mumbled- 

She sounded as if she was about to cry.

"See you tomorrow then." I finished as I walked back home.

'Even if it wasn't important..I still want to know what you said..' I thought as i entered my house closing the door behind me.

"Dammit! Why won't these feelings just go away!" I yelled before hitting the wall.

'Please..just stop already..'

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A/N: Damn i'm an ass, i think its been like two years now ;-; well- it's back, i actually updated, i lost my inspiration for a bit but i think its back now XDD well if u enjoyed and want the next chapter please vote and comment c: