Way Back to Your Heart

Chapter 12 - Let it Rain

I grabbed an umbrella and jumped out of my car as soon as I reached the place, not even bothered by the cold rain and ran as fast as I could. I saw Hinata's car parked at the side of the street and just some meters away I saw the phone booth where Hinata should be.

I dashed to the phone booth and I saw a figure inside leaning at the glass wall. It must be her, the place was badly lit since the power was not back yet.

"Hinata!" I called as I approached the the phone booth.
"Hinata!" and I opened the door.

"N-naruto" she looked at me, my heart almost died at the sight of her.

Hinata was sitting down hugging herself, she was soaking wet and some strands of her long hair were on her pale face.

I immediately scoot down and help her stood up.

"N-naruto kun" Hinata cried in between tears as she hugged me tight to my surprise.

"Ssshh its okay, I am here now" I replied and hugged her back feeling her cold trembling body against mine.

"Sh*t Hinata! you're freezing cold!!!" I gripped her shoulders and pushed her gently enough for me to see her face.

Hinata's face was out of color yet her lips almost blue.

I immediately cupped her face feeling her equally cold cheeks.

"Please forgive me but I have to do this"

"Wha...?"Hinata uttered as I buried my lips to hers.

I felt her small hands on my chest pushing me away but I hugged her more hoping that I can lessen the coldness she's feeling.

Slowly her struggles stopped and just let me buried my lips even more, little by little her soft lips regain its warmth.

Giving a small peck to her upper lips I slowly pulled myself away. How I wish time would stop so we could remain like this for a much longer time. But this is not the right time for this, Hinata needs to get out of here fast.

"We must go" I whispered and wrapped my right arm around her and opened the umbrella with my left hand.

Hinata just nodded and followed my pace.

We run towards my car, I opened the door of the passenger seat and helped Hinata get in. As I entered and positioned myself at the driver seat I reached at the back seat for the blanket that Hanabi told me to bring.

"Here" I put the blanket around her. Hinata just looked at me while I am fixing the blanket, wrapping her cold body.

"We'll just get your car back tomorrow, Let me take you home first" I said as I reached for the seat belt and fasten it for her.

No words were shared as I drive away. Hinata just remained silent, I stole small glances as I drive. My beautiful Hinata, its been six years yet she still looks the same. I felt a sudden surge of nostalgia as I remembered a same scenario eight years ago, it was the rain that brought us close together and I hope that it'll bring the same purpose as before.

After twenty minutes of driving I entered a condominium building and proceed to the parking area.

"Here we a-" I turned my head, I didn't get the chance to finish my sentence when I saw Hinata sleeping.
Some things really don't change, she sure still can sleep fast.

I gazed at her for a minute or so then I realized that we need to get out from these wet clothes immediately.

I slowly went out of my car and jogged around to the passenger seat, slowly, trying not to wake her up I cradled Hinata into my arms.