|✔|Konoha Academy's Betrayal |Sakura x Kiba|

63.) She Loves Me?

I was on top of the world. Nothing could have taken away the euphoric feeling that I had having finally kissed Sakura. Until Sakura and Hinata's eyes met. I guess that's what I get for thinking it was too good to be true. It's like the universe heard me and was like, one moment please while we fix that.

I now watch as Kiba escorts a shaken Hinata from the room, but I don't move. My brain is still trying to catch up to speed and process everything that I just witnessed. Maybe I should replay everything in my head.

Sakura kissed me. God the memory of that makes me melt, but then Hinata saw us and that's when it all went to hell. She seemed to be extremely hurt by Sakura kissing me, and Sakura said something about Hinata being in love with me. Like in love, in love with me? Is that even true? I had no idea that she felt that way about anyone, let alone me. If it went true then why say it though...

I frown to myself as I recall Hinata calling Sakura a slut. She had justification though claiming that Sakura was leading Inuzuka on. Honestly I have no idea what is between those two, I have stayed far away from it. Hinata also said she wouldn't stand by and watch Sakura play with my feelings.

My heart sinks as I put two and two together. Our kiss wasn't real, or at least she didn't feel the same way about it as I did. That hurts more than I thought it would. So where does this leave me? With a huge head ache for one, and completely mind fucked.

I sigh and look towards the door, the crowd of students now gone. Part of me wants to see if Sakura is alright, but the other part tells me I need to make sure that Hinata isn't hurt badly.

I pull out my cell phone. I pull up Hinata's contact and select SEND TEXT.

-Are you okay?-

I clutch my phone tightly and decide that I should go wait for Gaara and Temari by the auditorium door. I don't feel like watching the rest of the recital. My phone buzzes and I quickly unlock it.

-yes-

I fill my cheeks with air and slowly let my breath out. I guess she's mad at me too.

-Can I come see you?-

I hit send and look out the large windows that make up the outer wall of the large entrance way to the auditorium. I hear cheers and applauds from inside. My phone buzzes again and I hesitate before unlocking it.

-I will be home in 30 min-

I grin. Good, I'm glad that she will at least see me. Though now that I'm able to go over to her house I have no idea what I'm going to say. 'Hey Hinata sorry I kissed your best friend.' Even I know that is not what you should say in this situation. I pull up Gaara's contact and select SEND TEXT.

-I'm going to head home. Sorry for ditching.-

I sure hope Gaara isn't too upset with me. He can be scary sometimes. When no text comes back I face palm. I forgot that he probably couldn't read the text even if he wanted to.

I pocket my phone and exit the building, only stopping briefly to make sure I know where I am going. I went to her house once in elementary. We had a school project that I'm sure she remembers but I on the other hand can't. The only thing I can remember is how to get to her house...from my house... I groan, sometimes I wish I was smarter.

It takes me almost forty minutes to walk to my house and then make my way to Hinata's place. I would have gotten there sooner if I didn't have to start from my house, but I never did claim to be perfect. The whole way to Hinata's I play through all the things I could say.

I finally settle on asking how she is and if she needs anything. Hopefully after that something will come to me, maybe. I stop in front of the fancy two story house and gawp at it. I forgot it looked so intimidating. I walk up the path quickly and before I have time to bolt for it out of pure confusion I ring the doorbell.

The door swings open and on the other side stands Hinata, her face slightly flushed. "H-hi Naruto." She says quietly.

I can't help it but my eyes are fixed on the now dark purple bruise on her cheek. Before I can stop myself I reach out and gently touch it, causing Hinata's cheeks to heat. Is she blushing? I look from her bruise to her lavender eyes that are looking down. "Are you okay?" I ask quietly.

Hinata nods. "Kiba took me to the ER. Nothing was broken." She replies quietly.

I smile warmly. "I'm glad to hear that." I say grateful that she will be okay. I run my hand through my hair nervously, I better just get the rest of what I want to say out. "Hinata I owe you an apology." I say looking at her.

Hinata looks up at me, her eyes a little misty. "It's not your fault Naruto..." She says looking me in the eye.

I sigh. Her gaze is making my heart ache. For some reason when I look at Hinata now all I think is how she loves me. I wonder how long she has, and try to recall all the years we have been friends, but I can't recall anything. I can't help what comes out of my mouth next. "Do you really love me?" I ask quietly. I guess that is the main reason I am here on her doorstep right now. I need to know if it's true, because if it is then things have changed.

Hinata turns red and looks away quickly. "I...umm...well..." She says her tongue unable to form any words. She sighs heavily. "...y-yes...." She mumbles.

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