2. The scarf

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Today is a cloudy day, the weather is still cold outside but it's steadily getting warmer. A sign that winter is about to end and spring is comming.

More people were seen on the street, and there is a certain indigo hair were spot near the corner of the path as she slowly taking each steps and seems to zoned out.

The steely wind is blowing outside the street and the young maiden is only wearing a piece of long thin sleeve dress. Even if she's a strong trained skilled kuinochi that piece of clothing is not enough in this freezing weather. Yet she doesn't seem to mind it as she carry her already iced body strolling down the street.

There're dark circle under her eyes, colors have drain from her skin. It's been weeks since that day and every night she spent almost thinking or just crying at the pond.

Although she had promised to herself that she will grow strong and won't return to a crybaby she used to be, she can't help to fall weak when its involved her beloved blond.

She and Naruto have been surprisingly normal. They have met frequently the past few weaks and during that time, she had acted completely normal around him, as if nothing happened. Yet in her mind, her thoughts were running furiously. But she's too afraid to ask..

" What if he leaves me?"

After million years..she has finally have him.. she knows it's stupid to keep him to herself when she knows that he doesn't love her, yet, she couldn't bring herself to face the truth.

Maybe she's just overthinking, maybe he's just confused at the time..if she gives him some time...

" ..I'm such a coward..." she frown.

" There's no point to continue a fake relationship.. something fake never last long... Even so.. i need more proof" she cling the hope on to herself

" Hinata~~!!"

As if on cue, not far away, Naruto with team 7 in their mission clothes were heading toward her way.

" Ah..Naruto-kun"

" Hey Hinata! How are ya doing?" Naruto in his mother's scarf, grinning widely making his way toward Hinata.

" I'm fine Naruto-kun.." she smile softly.

Much to her unotice, Naruto blush slightly from that.

" You were on your way back from the mission right? How was it?" Hinata asked

" Oh it was nothing! I can handle them all!!" Naruto smile proudly

" Oh yeah? Even though you fell in the trap twice and almost got us into it too you idiot!!"

Just then, Sakura come up from behind and pang Naruto hard on the head.

" OW! That hurts Sakura-chan!" Naruto winced

So Naruto and Sakura start to bicker like they used to, Sai just silently watching and flashing is usual smile together with Hinata as she thinking how close are them together.

" Achoo!!" Suddenly Sakura sneeze

" Oh are you cold Sakura-chan?" Naruto noticed. She was only wearing her mission clothes anyway, without the sleeves showing her bare arms.

" Yeah..*sniff* we should hurry up and go report the mission to the hokage and hurry home. It's getting dark. "

At that moment, something makes Hinata heart fell and the sky seems to have fall on her. Naruto has take off his scarf and put in on Sakura.

" His mother's scarf.. " she thought painfully.

" He never let anyone touch that though..so why.."

There's your proof Hinata.

" ......... "

" Ehhh!? N..Naruto!" Sakura bewildered at her friend's action.

" Huh? What? You're cold right?" Naruto seems to be clueless at his action

"Dang it Naruto you idiot!!" Sakura silently cursing to herself

" B..But..Hinata! She seems really cold too! Oh God Hinata why are you dressing so lightly in this weather?! " Sakura panic

" Eh! You're right! " Naruto said grabbing Hinata arm

He felt the coldness through her fabric and he was about to comment about it when she quickly moves out of his reach

" I'm fine Sakura-san, Naruto-kun. Oh actually i was in a bit hurry...i have to go now" she fake smile

" Oh...Okay then, i'll see you around "

Theb they finally parted and Hinata quickly make her way opposite their direction.

The weather is getting colder as the sun sets. And Hinata Huyga is making her way to her regular spot. The pond.






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