Bluebird (Naruto Fanfiction)

Part One: 12, confrontation

*Kiyomi's Perspective*

"Do you need anything else?" Naruto huffed, passing me my water.

"Hmm, let me think"I joked, giving him a playful smile. He rolled his eyes and sat down at the end of my bed with his legs crossed. I grabbed the cards I made him buy off of the bedside table and sat in front of Naruto, also with my legs crossed.

"I'm gonna kick your ass in go fish"He teased, laying the cards out. I wasn't feeling quite myself yet, there was still aches and pains, but Naruto was a good distraction.

"We'll see about that"I challenged, exaggerating our childish game. I was surprised he had stayed with me, I mean even Aiko had left me here. I was sure that Naruto would feel bad if he left me here to stare at the blank walls.

"Go fish"He said over enthusiastically. I laughed at his excitement and picked up the card.

"You know, one of these days I'm just gonna punch you in the face" I laughed, shaking my head at him.

"That's not what you were saying while we were all cuddled up this morning" He teased imitating me. I slapped his arm, and hid my face.

"Oh, shut u-" I was interrupted by the door swinging open unexpectedly.

"N-Naruto" Hinata huffed, leaning over and wiping her face. I stared at the two in confusion.

"Hinata! Are you okay?" Naruto asked, getting up to help her sit down.

"I- I have to tell you something. Aiko gave me the guts to come here and tell you this" Hinata declared. What has Aiko done now. I looked at her awkwardly, I didn't know if I should stay or not.

"I'll give you guys a minute" I told them, attempting to pull my aching body from the bed. Naruto came over and gently pushed me back onto the bed.

"No, I'm not scared anymore. I feel like it's time I tell you, before it's too late" Hinata exclaimed, quickly glancing in my direction. Hinata took a deep breath and faced Naruto. "Naruto, I have felt this way for a long time. Since the day you saved me from those bullies. Instead of them beating me up, you came and took all the pain upon yourself. Since then I have loved you. When everyone still looked down upon you, I noticed you Naruto and I admired you. Then that admiration just grew greater and greater, Naruto I fell in love with you." She confessed. It was as if she hadn't realized that she had finally confessed because there was a short moment where her eyes grew wide and she quickly hid her face.

"Woah, Hinata. I-I don't know what to say" Naruto answered shyly.

"Maybe you guys should go talk about this in the hall?" I suggested, keeping my gaze focused on my hands. Naruto nodded and escorted Hinata to the hall, where they could speak in private as I said in the first place.

I suddenly felt angry, I couldn't understand why. There was only one possible reason, but I hoped that wasn't the case. I had always thought Hinata was a nice girl, today she did something brave and I should be proud of her. Instead I'm wishing she had never found the bravery to do this. I was wishing Aiko never inspired her to do this.

Unfortunately, I feared I had developed feelings for Naruto over these past few days. I had seen a side of him I never knew existed. Me, along with many other people, knew Naruto as that loud, persistent guy. His behaviour over the past couple days was the complete opposite. When I was with him I felt safe, I felt like no one on this earth could hurt me while he was by my side. After watching Hinata confess her love, it hit me that I may have lost my chance before I could even realize I wanted one.