Stitching the Gaps

Cold Day

As I walked, I took the time listening to the crunches of snow beneath my feet. I honestly love the cold season. Everywhere you go, it's quiet. Barely people out to judge the long skirt and thick jacket. The breeze cools off my cheeks which keeps me refreshed and relaxed.

The winter is quite lonely. Most of the time. I barely go out playing in the snow like I use to when my sister and I were kids. We usual build snow family and throw snowballs at each other. Sometimes we miss each other that it breaks in windows. That's when our father would ground us for days but ended up being for that hour and back in his arms enjoying the warm fire place in the living room.

Now I'm bundled up walking in the busy side walk of the streets. Saturdays get crowded often. I don't mind because I feel whole being surrounded by people. Sometimes loneliness freaks me out.

I looked around feeling something or someone staring at me. I turned my head to see Ino pointing at me while jumping beside Naruto. Both were wrapped up with similar scarfs and gloves. Ino wore gray sweats, the ends of it were tucked in her brown boots and a thick but fitting zipped up blue coat. Naruto was a bit similar but his color pattern was orange and black.

"Hey! Hinata chan!" They screamed. I shyly hid my face. People around started staring at who they were yelling at. Which was me at the center of the crowd. I rushed up to them to greet them formally.

"He-Hello." I smiled.

The two dragged me in a small fast food place known for their special wings. Ino and I didn't order. Only Naruto.

"It's freezing today." Ino cuddled against Naruto. I nodded.

"What bring you out here in this temperature, Hinata chan?" Naruto drummed his fingers on the table. I shrugged my shoulders.

"I don't know. I-I guess I need some ai-air." I said.

"Oh! I guess some people can live in the cold." Ino nudged her boyfriend for his rude comment. I raised her hands a bit telling them he didn't offend her at all.

"I don't mind walking if-if the temperature dr-drop below zero degrees. I did-d it once." The blonde gasped. I giggled.

"Jok-Joking."

"Ah! She got us." Naruto laughed. Ino smiled. Sometimes Ino thinks Naruto rubbing off on me too much because quote on quote 'I'm funny'. I thought that what friends do. Joke around and stuff.

Bells rung and Ino stood up to run up to hug someone. I glanced at Naruto's reaction. His eyes shifted away until his wings sat on the table. Ino came back and sat next to Naruto. And that someone took a seat next to me. I felt cold as I met green eyes.

"Hi."

"Hel-Hello." I greeted back. Naruto didn't say a word.

In the white season, I barely get cold. I was naturally gifted to be warm when the temperature drops. But now. I'm freezing. Biting my lip didn't help as much. I gave out a weird panic look.

Calm down.

Just let it go.

Dropping my shivering shoulders, I took a breather.

"Can't wait to be a junior." The rosette smiled, looking straight at the blonde. Ino nodded.

"I heard the junior dances be pumping." Ino raised the roof. Sakura chuckled.

"Eww. Ino no one says that anymore."

"Shut up, Forehead."

"No you! Pig!" Sakura pushed her nose up making Ino laugh. I just sat there watching the two enjoying their time with each other. Naruto spoken little and shared a few lovey dovey moments with Ino.

Naruto received a text and jumped out of his seat in joy.

"Naruto, don't embarrass yourself. You got sauce on your lips." Ino wiped his sauced lips with a napkin.

"Sasuke bunking with me tonight!" I kept my eyes glued to the menu that was on the center of the table. I haven't seen Sasuke as much. He barely bothers me at the library. He tutors some kids as I'm studying and tutoring freshman. He only on the field playing catch with the guys at certain days.

Sakura pulled her long locks of hair behind her ear.

"What happened to Sasuke lately?" Ino shrugged. Obviously, she was talking to Naruto. Sasuke's pal.

"Uhh. Sasuke got in trouble-"

"Because of you." Ino pointed at him. I giggled. Of course, Naruto would. Naruto rubbed the frustration look off his face and then scratched the back of his head. Naruto ended up keeping the fox as a pet. He was just a pup and winter was hitting so Naruto made sure to make the fox comfortable at his place. Yes, his parents were made about the mess in his room but the pup learned his lessons by multiple scowls and punishment in the cage.

"Yeah. Yeah. And his mother kicked him out to live with his uncle. Now... he's sick of his uncle's house rules."

"Wouldn't he get in more trouble? Only you two idiots. I swear." Sakura smirked.

"Yeah. So! Hinata, don't worry too much about him." What...

I look at three pairs of eyes on me. Naruto smirking and Ino winking at me. I didn't want to look at Sakura but dang it. I did. She frowned.

"Water." Everyone turned to a very sick looking Uchiha. He collapsed on the floor. Naruto immediately screamed like a girl calling for help. Kiba stepped in the store looking for the sick teen and chuckled at Naruto panicked reaction.

After that commotion, we headed to Kiba's place. Everyone circled around the sick, wrapped in so many covers and blankets. I stood there at the far corner of the room looking at him.

"Why the fuck is you not wearing no coat? Do you know how cold it is out there?!" Naruto cried on Sasuke.

"Mhm mhmh mhhh." Naruto moved the cover off Sasuke's mouth.

"Come again."

"Carry me like that again in public. I'll kill you." Sasuke glared. Naruto had carried Sasuke like a beautiful princess he was made to be to his car and drove them to Kiba's place.

"Your muffles were shorter than that. But I love you too. Hey! Weren't you suppose to meet me later at my place!?" Naruto hugged the big cocoon. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Yeah. But Kiba saw me like this and offered me his spare room. So, change of plans."

"Fag." Kiba came in with soup. And his huge dog followed him. Ino and Sakura hopped on the bed, ignoring the cocoon Sasuke. The beast barked waved through their bones. Sakura and Ino hugged each other, screaming.

"Kiba! Get that huge dog out of here! That shit fucking huge!" Sakura yelled.

"Get Akamaru for me Hina." I smiled and made my way to the eagerly dog.

"Akamaru!" I called. His ears shoot up and he spotted me and jumped up on me. I love this dog. He's such a sweet heart. I hugged his neck and then grabbed hold his collar and took him out the room shutting the door behind us. I made my way to the kitchen and sat on a chair. Akamaru's head rested upon my lap as I pet his head.

I'm not cold anymore.

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A/N:

Anyone else beside me ship InoxNaruto?