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It Was You, Hinata	By : Rockrgrl4 Category: Naruto > Het - Male/Female Views: 1843 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Hyuuga Hinata was thrilled.

The previous week she had been accepted as an Anbu, and as a result her father had finally acknowledged her. She was now worthy of her title as heiress, and her father's affections. Hinata had denied her birthright, however. She had no desire to be the head of a family who had oppressed both herself and an entire half of their own kin for their own gain. The whole idea was repulsive to her, and now that she is older she understands many things she previously had not.

Firstly, she did not wish to be clan leader. When she was younger, she trained ridiculously hard to try to prove to her father she was strong enough-strong enough to lead the clan, strong enough to succeed, strong enough to be an asset to her team-but all that she really wished to do was prove to him she was not weak. She, as a daughter, couldn't stand to see her father disappointed in her. She just didn't have the emotional strength she needed after her mother died, and the only one she had to turn to was her father. The rest of the main branch hated her and saw her only as a liability, even her own sister. The branch family she had little to no connection with, as they were seen and treated more as servants, and the only family after that was Neji. Hinata smiled sadly. Neji, back then, had absolutely hated her. That left the "weak" Hyuuga heiress alone in the world, and that was hardly a conducive learning environment for a young girl. As Hinata began to sink lower into her stupor, her confidence plummeted. When someone is that looked down upon, with absolutely no confidence in themselves, how will they ever succeed? Even the best of us need encouragement sometimes, and the Hyuuga heiress was no exception.

Which had led to her second epiphany, although truthfully, this one had came to her many years ago. While Hinata's family had given up on her, there were those outside of her family who hadn't. When she was still in the academy, she hardly had any friends. Her classmates tended to avoid her because of her "creepy" eyes, and of course the only student with a similar situation as hers-Neji-wouldn't talk to her. With no one to talk to, Hinata just watched. She watched her classmates interact with one another, watched the teachers, watched the day slowly go by until the school day came to a close. As a child, Hinata was a watcher. (It was a habit she had never quite grown out of, either.) Her classmates were always happy, and always friendly with each other. Most of them seemed to already know each other, or be really good friends, and that thought depressed her. She would always remember how lonely she was…until she opened her eyes and realized there was someone suffering worse than she was.

Uzumaki Naruto was the class clown of sorts. He was always pulling pranks, the troublemaker of the group. Hinata saw more than a troublemaker, however. She saw a young boy who was alone, who craved attention-just like her. While Hinata watched the other students, she became increasingly aware of the boy. He was always alone, always sad. She heard the others talking-they said he had no parents-and her heart went out to him. She, too, knew his solitude, his pain, and yet…he was different than her. He tried to gain people's attention-and their respect-constantly, while she preferred to just remain silent, and take their insults and nasty comments. This boy-he was different.

Thus, Hyuuga Hinata began to hope.

She slowly started to set goals, to make friends, and she adopted her very own nindo-to never give up-and it was all because of a blonde, rambunctious youngster named Uzumaki Naruto.

As a result of his support of her throughout the years-her fight with Neji during the chunin exams being the most prominent example of this-Naruto would always hold a special place in the young former heiress's heart as a dear, true friend.

Yes, friend.

This was her second epiphany. She did not truly love Naruto.

She used to have a major crush on him, yes, but at the time she was too young to understand her feelings for the blue-eyed blonde truthfully. Her feelings for him were strong, granted, but It wasn't love. She couldn't explain how love worked, or what it was even like, but one day she realized it wasn't what she thought it was. Of course, she realized this after he rejected her following their fight with Pein, after she finally told him of her true feelings.

Naturally, he had rejected her.

It was the fact he had rejected her at her most vulnerable time that stung the most, and it didn't help that it was right after she had almost died trying to help him. Hinata had always known Naruto's heart belonged to Sakura, and when he told her as much (as kindly as possible, for her sake), it had done little to ease the pain in her heart.

By then, though, she was a chunin, and her future was looking brighter. She wasn't the little girl she used to be.

Hinata smiled. Yes, her life had definitely changed. Naruto and Sakura had finally gotten together, and both had never been happier. Hinata approved of the relationship. Naruto deserved to be happy, and she was genuinely glad he finally got the girl of his dreams.

The past aside, yes, Hinata was ecstatic. Her recent promotion to Anbu definitely excited her, but what really made her this happy was the mission she had accepted this morning. She was to go to Suna, as a medical representative of Konoha, to work with their medics and to teach them some of the more complicated procedures. This mission was important in more than one way. Firstly, if Hinata succeeded, it could affect Suna's medical program tremendously. Secondly, it would help to strengthen Suna and Konoha's alliance with each other. Finally, this would be Hinata's first diplomatic mission, and her first Anbu mission. It would prove Hinata's progress as a shinobi and this mission would reflect on her Anbu mission record. She was to be escorted by her own cousin (and captain of Anbu by now), Neji, along with her former teammates Shino and Kiba as well. After they made sure she was settled, they would head back to Konoha, mission completed. Normally they wouldn't send out a four man cell (all of whom were at least jounin) as an escort, but because this mission involved the treaty between the two nations, and the Hyuuga heiress, an allowance was made. So Hinata was escorted to Suna, with her two best friends and her cousin by her side. Hinata smiled, with the realization that they were almost there.

Gaara of the Sand, the Godaime Kazekage, was sitting at his desk amongst a stack of paperwork when a knock came at his door, requesting permission to enter.

"Come on in, Seiji." Gaara said monotonously. Moments later his loyal, hard-working assistant entered, bowing low in the presence of his Kage. Gaara resisted the urge to sigh. He'd known the man ever since he had become Kazekage, they were and are to this day good friends and yet, he still felt the need to bow to him. Looking at the young man, he had hardly changed since Gaara's appointment to Kage, either. He still had the same blue eyes and short brown hair that he had always had. He was solidly built; a result of being a shinobi, no doubt, but there was something about him that didn't suggest it like every other shinobi's appearance did. Seiji's face was soft, but still defined, and it almost had a round look to it, although it wasn't round at all. A delicate nose stood proudly against his other soft features. He looked like a rather endearing man, and the women seemed to think so as well-he was never kept wanting when it came to women-according to the stories the young man had told his Kage, anyway. Snapping out of his thoughts, Gaara acknowledged his friend with a question. "You needed to see me, Seiji?"

"Yes, Kazekage-sama. The Konoha medic is here, along with her escorts. Do you wish for me to send them in?" Seiji questioned.

"Yes, go ahead and send them in. I have been waiting for them." Gaara nodded at his assistant, who immediately bowed again (which annoyed Gaara once more), and turned out of the room to see to their visitors.

Gaara had been waiting for their arrival, true, but there was one person in particular-and he didn't know why-he was unsure about seeing again. Hyuuga Hinata was the Konoha medic chosen for this mission, and she would be staying with he and his siblings for a whole year.

He didn't know why that contented him. Let alone why it excited him. It would almost be unnerving, if the feeling wasn't…pleasant…for lack of a better word. Another knock sounded at the door, and Gaara was pulled from his thoughts. After clearing his throat and quickly straightening up his desk (although again, he had no idea what possessed him to do so), he solemnly stated "Enter."

The door flew open to reveal four exhausted Konoha shinobi and Seiji, who was in the lead. As soon as they entered, the weary Kazekage took them all in. Firstly, there was a man fully clothed from head to toe in a coat. 'Shino Aburame' he noted, recalling his brother Kankuro's description of his former opponent after the chunin exams. Next, there was another man and trotting at his side was a nin dog. It was hard to miss, as the animal was huge. The dog's owner, it seemed, had red triangles on his cheeks, and sported messy brown hair. 'An Inuzuka' Gaara once again noted, and turned his attentions to the last male. Pale white eyes stared back at him, with long chocolate brown hair. There was a menacing feel to him, no matter how his docile appearance led one to believe. Make no mistake; this was none other than Hyuuga Neji he was dealing with-Hinata's own cousin. He remembered him from the chunin exams…he had fought against Naruto.

Finally, there was Hinata herself, and she was beautiful. Her hair had grown longer since he had last seen her, and she had grown taller…not to mention she had filled out more. She had curves that would make any man's head turn (not that he would allow anyone to look at her besides himself, of course). Yes, she was very beautiful, very powerful, and very deadly-in more than one sense.

All at once, Gaara became aware that the three escorting the Hyuuga heiress (not including his assistant) were male, and that thought seriously irked him, even if one of them was her cousin. He was going to have to talk to Naruto the next time he saw him, because clearly this was a joke.

'Well, this is what happens when you tell Naruto something…either he tells everyone about it or he turns it into a huge joke' Gaara thought to himself, annoyed. Either way, he had guests to greet. He composed himself, and spoke.

"Welcome to Suna," Gaara smiled, "I trust you made it here okay, with no complications?" His expression changed, and his jaw set.

The Konoha four nodded.

Gaara nodded. "Good. We have made the proper accommodations. All four of you will each have your own room, and you will stay with me in the Kazekage's mansion, as you are all guests of Suna. I trust you will find everything you need there, and if you have any questions or if you need anything else, you may consult either Seiji here," Gaara nodded toward his assistant, who bowed to them, "or of course you may talk to me or either of my siblings. The three of you will be leaving us in a few days, correct?" He glanced at the three Konoha males, who again, nodded their response. "Very well then, you three are dismissed if you have no questions. Just wait outside the door so I may give Hinata her instructions, and in case I don't see any of you again before your departure, thank you for escorting her here." He glanced at the Hyuuga heiress and smiled grimly, "I'm afraid we really are in need of her services at the moment."

After the door shut, Gaara smiled at the female in front of him and nodded his head toward her in acknowledgement. "Hinata-san."

Hinata smiled and mimicked the movement, adding her own, "Kazekage-sama."

Inner Gaara almost instantly kicked and screamed in frustration at the formal way she addressed him, but on the outside the normally stoic Kazekage kept held himself together quite well. They had known each other for several years, and talked with each other on many occasions. He liked to think of her as a good friend of his, so why did she address him so? With his face still neutral and friendly, Gaara shook his head and said, "Just Gaara, please Hinata-san…although you may call me Gaara-san if you must be so formal. We will be working together for the next year or so, and such formalities are ridiculous for old friends." Gaara nodded at the door, "I keep telling my assistant, Seiji, the same thing, although not only does he insist on calling me Kazekage-sama, he constantly bows to me as well," Gaara rolled his eyes, "It's maddening sometimes."

Hinata giggled and replied, "I can imagine. Okay, Gaara-san," she smiled, "From what I understand, I have been called here to help you guys with your medical training? I do not know which procedures specifically I will be dealing with, but I am confident I can help. Is there anything else?"

Gaara shook his head, "No, that's about it. I am unaware of what procedures they want you to teach them as well. I'm sure the medical staff will tell you when you get there, though. That way you will have time to order supplies and whatever else you will need. When would you like to begin?"

Hinata looked away in thought for a moment, and returned her gaze back to Gaara while responding, "As soon as possible, I believe. I can't wait to get started, and to help." She smiled. "How about I start tomorrow? That way I can rest up tonight and get right to work, or at least get to know everyone."

For a fleeting moment Gaara thought about refusing her, and making her wait a few days before beginning her work. However, he was unable to come up with a proper excuse fast enough, so he grudgingly agreed without allowing his disappointment to show. "Very well. You are dismissed. Seiji will show you and your teammates the way to where you will stay. Don't forget I am here if you need anything." She nodded and almost bowed, but remembered his earlier request and righted herself. "Thank you, Gaara-san."

Gaara nodded, and added, "Oh! And I almost forgot-You will be reporting to me once a week about the progress you are making, and you will also tell me if you run into any complications or problems. This is not a choice," he regarded her sternly, "If anyone is causing you problems I want to hear about it. This is a privilege to them, and they will treat you with respect. From what I understand there are a more than a few medics against your being here. I have already addressed them all, but I want to know if they listened. Understood?"

Hinata nodded, and answered, "Hai."

Gaara seemed to regard her for a moment, and finally dismissed her.

When his office door closed, announcing her departure, Gaara closed his eyes and cradled his head in his hands. There were so many emotions conflicting within him, and they were all caused by the beautiful young woman. He understood some of them-lust, friendship, respect, even jealousy-but the others were swimming in his mind. He had yet to study on them and try to make sense of himself…he had to find something to explain his behavior. This confusion and lack of understanding of himself and his actions was driving him insane. At this point, he actually had to fight to control his emotions-that's how much she was affecting him. Never had he had to fight for control like this…at least, not emotionally. Not since Shukaku had been removed.

And what was that when she said she wanted to start working tomorrow? Normally that would just earn his respect-after all, she was willing to work hard to help out his own village-but when she had said it, it actually…depressed him? That made no sense! Why would that depress him?

'Maybe it depresses you because the sooner she begins her work, the sooner her mission is complete and she leaves for Konoha.'

With that stray thought came even more emotional turmoil, and it only succeeded in confusing the 23 year old Kazekage even further. That in itself was something not easily done. He debated on just calling it a day, leaving early and going home, but he remembered that she would be there.

He was seriously starting to regret letting her stay with him, if he was going to be afraid to go home from now on.

Sighing, the emotionally tormented young man turned off his desk lamp and removed his office robes. He changed into his traveling cloak, which was more adapted to Suna's harsh climate, and stepped out of his office, locking it. Turning on his heel, he strode through the hallways of the Kazekage's office building with purpose, trying to seem like he normally did as he left his office at night. He didn't want anyone to catch on that he was any different than usual.

His efforts were wasted, however, because as soon as he left the building every head in the building turned to stare at the door he had just exited. Early. Godaime Kazekage Gaara never left his office early.

And his staff members didn't know whether that should frighten or thrill them.
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