The Black-Haired Ōtsutsuki

Chapter 2

With a loud thwack, a book came flying at me, successfully hitting me right on the face. Not knowing how to react, I just stood there dumbfounded, waiting for the book to slowly slide down my face.

When my sight cleared up, I could feel the stares of everyone on me and Naruto-kun. Although I was quite embarrassed, I tried my best to act calm and led Naruto-kun and myself to a seat in the middle.

"Naruto-kun do you want to sit with me? It seems like these are the only spots left." Looking towards Naruto-kun I saw him staring at another direction only to find someone that I expected to see. Sakura-san...

Well this was expected, and although it would be a lie if I said I did not feel jealous, there was nothing that I could do.

Tapping Naruto-kun's shoulders I asked the same question again, and thankfully he agreed to sit with me. Well this is something that I'm doing differently this life.

"Hinata, are you sure you're okay..? You seem really really different today dattebayo." Squinting his eyes at me, Naruto-kun asked me, his voice full of concern. Smiling lightly at the future konoha's hero, I replied simply with a nod, bringing my attention back to what Iruka sensei was talking about in the front.

"So, in order for you to control your chakra..."

Timeskip brought to you by Tobi because he's a good boy ;)

Academy was over in a blink, and everyone started rushing out of our classroom. With everyone filing out, there was no moment for me to catch another glimpse at Naruto-kun which upsetted me a little bit. However, I let it go because I had another thought in mind.

Although it wouldn't have bothered me as much, the person who threw the book at me irritated me more than ever and I just had to confront them. Luckily, I happened to see who it was so I decided to chase them before they could leave the academy.

"Stop right there!"I yell at the group of boys who are snickering to themselves in the hallway. They look back to see who it is and start laughing when they see me approaching them.

"OH? Isn't it the weird eyed-princess. What are you doing here with us normal people, finally going to show us your powers or something?"

I always knew that my voice had been thin and quiet, but never have I wished to have a strong and confident voice more than now. Sighing I shook my head and tried my best to not back down.

"I, I SAW YOU THROWING THE BOOK AT ME TODAY! SO I WANT YOU TO APOLOGIZE TO ME RIGHT NOW!" Closing my eyes and shrinking down was something that I could not help doing, because although I tried my best to change all day today, this was the real me...and she wasn't the most loudest or scariest person out there.

"What is this girl saying, she must really want to taste what it feels like to be punched. Guys come on, hold her arms!" Glaring at me furiously, one of the bullies started approaching me with incredible speed, and before I could do anything he stood right infront of me.

Just when I thought I was about to get pinned down, a shadow jumped out of nowhere and started taking down the bullies. That was when I looked up to see Naruto-kun fighting the bullies for me. Just for me...

A few moments later, the punching and curses subtle down and when I looked up, I saw Naruto-kun with an extended hand towards me. "Hinata, are you okay? They didn't hurt you did they?"

I smiled lightly and nodded in relief, getting up holding Naruto-kun's hands. But when I looked up to see Naruto-kun's face, I saw that he had been beaten up pretty bad, his eyes were blotched and blood was trickling down his nose. Looking down with guilt, I felt tears starting to brim up my eyes.

It was always like this...I could do nothing and always had to watch Naruto-kun get hurt.

Trying to hide my tears, I started talking to Naruto-kun.

"Naruto-kun, I'm thankful for what you did for me. But that doesn't mean that you can risk your safety just to ensure that I am okay. I don't want to see you getting hurt anymore. Please take care of yourself! Look at you right now, your face is nowhere close to being okay! Did I ask you to protect me? No, I did not! So please, stop jumping into everybody's business and getting hurt!"

Failing to hide my tears, I started yelling at Naruto-kun without realizing that I was. Naruto-kun looked stunned but soon his usual smile came back to his face and the voice that I longed to hear every moment of the day talked to me.

"Hinata, I'm fine. I will always protect my friends even if they don't want me to. Now, stop crying and let's go home dattebayo!" Showing off his cheeky grin, Naruto-kun started walking towards my house, still holding my hand. I felt a faint blush coming across my cheeks as I trudged along with him.

Even before I realized, we were standing infront of my house. I started towards the door and looked back at Naruto-kun who was already waving at me. I decided to return the wave and walked up to him. Without thinking, I hugged Naruto-kun and felt his warmth against my chest. This was my way of apologizing, and expressing my gratitude for earlier. For earlier and for everything he has done for me. His body was stiff but soon relaxed and hugged me back.

Oh how I wish I could do this with the Naruto-kun back in my real time...

Soon I broke away from our embrace and said my goodbyes to Naruto-kun, and soon the boy was gone again, just like that snowy night when he came to save me.

That night, I lied down on my bed and looked out to my window to see a beautiful sky looking down at me. The full moon seemed to be watching me warmth, but as soon as I started staring at it, the memory of Kaguya came, flashing back at me. With her, the memories of the war came back and I winced at the thought of seeing everyone in the cocoon again.

No matter how hard I tried to change, there was no way that I could. The only way to survive this timetravel, was to be me. I just have to believe in myself. Tomorrow will be a new day, and with it will come new obstacles...will I be able to survive? There are so many things I want to and have to do... sigh.
Will Naruto-kun notice me..? Further more, will I be able to save everyone?

With thoughts clouding my head, I started drifting off to sleep, taking a glimpse at the moon that now looked seemed to be laughing at me...

Hi everyone! Ahhh I know that I said I'll be uploading this chapter sooner than today but I wasn't able to keep my promise, I'm so sorry :( I promise to upload the next one on time! I hope you enjoyed this chapter, I tried my best but it certainly won't be the most perfect one. Thank you for your support and don't forget: Always be happy and healthy!