"Double date, you and me, Sai and Naruto. Nothing you say will get you out of it!" I gulped, watching her smug smile as she watched my horrified expression. How was I going to get out of this?

Hell-ish

Chapter 8

"You look nice, what are you up to today then?" I turned to my doorway to see Itachi standing there, hands on hips and surveying me curiously. I blushed, flattening my dress and grabbing my jacket from the chair.
"No-where special. Just Ino and I are off into town."
"They are going on a double date," Neji commented also coming into view from my bedroom door. My blush deepened and I turned to scow at Neji.
"Wait, who said that?" I asked trying to avoid looking at Itachi's expression. For some reason I felt guilty telling him that this was indeed true.
"Erm, my girlfriend is your best friend. So who do you think." He pulled as face at me then clapped Itachi on the shoulder. "Should we head off then?" Itachi nodded in response not looking in my direction.
"Where are you two off to?" I asked as I followed them out of my bedroom and downstairs.
"Superior unfortunately. Been called in for extra training." Neji sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. It was Sunday and should have been a day off. Evidently not.
"Kinda wish I hadn't graduated now," Itachi chuckled a little too forcefully.
"Well, have a good day training." I offered as they left through the front door. Itachi nodded and didn't reply while Neji kissed my forehead gentle before departing. I watched them leave, saddened by the way they're lives had been taken over and also feeling uneasy about Itachi. My phone vibrated in my hand and I checked it to see a message from Ino. Leaving mine now. Meet you there in 10, okay? A wash of nerves took over and I gulped before sending a quick Okay in reply.

I met Ino on the corner of library before we walked the 10 minutes into town to meet the guys at Kasper's an ice-cream and gelato restaurant. My palms were sweating and I was having to do everything in my power to control my breathing. Ino didn't have any worries and took the time to ramble on to me about some show she was hooked on. I barely took in what she said as my own thoughts were taking over my brain. It wasn't until we reached the restaurant that I stopped and turned to her.
"Ino, I'm not sure about this. I don't think I can do it." I panted, desperately looking around to see if I still had time to escape.
"Hinata, no matter what you say you aren't getting out of this. Naruto is not only sexy, fit, handsome, muscular and did I say fit. But he is always nice and totally interested. And he's older. What is there not to like? We are going in and you will have a great time. Got it." I nodded in response, gulping as I did. She smiled and grabbed my hand loosely and pulled me in.
Sai and Naruto were seated towards the back of the restaurant in a booth waiting for us. Naruto was dressed in a loose hanging T-shirt which was black with flames on it. He had jeans on and his hair was sticking up all over the place. He looked, in short, amazing and I blushed just looking at him. He was even more attractive without a mask on.
"Heya!" Ino greeted as we approached and Naruto caught my eye. He blushed slightly but smiled warmly as a greeting. Ino didn't wait for an invitation and slid in next to Sai leaving me to pop down next to Naruto.
"Hi," I attempted, holding back my stutter.
"Hi, you look really nice." He complimented moving over to ensure I had enough room.
"Doesn't she!" Ino butted in all too loudly. Naruto nodded blushing again.
"T-thanks." I cursed my stutter for escaping me. "Have you been waiting long?" I asked in an attempt at conversation.
"Not long no. Just enough time to see the menu, I've never been anywhere like this so I was curious as to what they'd have."
"Yeah it different here but they do some lovely deserts." He nodded and I felt my body relax a little more.
"Okay you two, so we are off." I whipped my head to stare at Ino, startled.
"What do you mean?" I asked, glancing back to Naruto who looked as shocked as me.
"Well we don't fancy it here so we are gonna head somewhere else. Message me when you done okay?" She slid out of the booth and Sai followed suit, clapping Naruto on the shoulder as he did, an amused grin on his face.
"But this was your idea?" I tried again, moving to get out of the booth as well. How could she abandon me like this?
Ino smiled and blew me a kiss. "Because you love it here. So have fun and catch you later, okay?" The way she emphasized the okay made me well aware there was no stopping her. I sighed and nodded watching them both leave the restaurant and decided to move around to the other side of the booth to face Naruto.
"Would you believe me if I said I had no idea they were planning that?" He asked, looking as mortified as I felt.
"I would. Ino is far to scheming for her own good. I should have seen it coming." I looked down at my hands, feeling slightly uncomfortable. I had never been alone like this with a guy that wasn't Neji, Itachi or Sasuke before and I had no idea what to talk about.
"Well, I would like to stay and have some food if you want to? The food here does look good and, well, I really was glad that I got another chance to see you." I looked up at this and met his gaze. He had a small blush on this face but looked sincere. I nodded in response taking a menu to distract myself from staring at his face. He was just too attractive.

One hour later and what seemed like hundreds of desserts I felt so much more relaxed than I ever had. Naruto had the most incredible appetite and had ploughed through dessert after dessert none stop while I could barely polish off 1 waffle and 1 scoop of ice cream.
"This place is so good!" He cheered after his fifth portion. He looked over at me a big smirk on his face and I couldn't resist a chuckle.
"I don't know how you can eat so much. Don't you feel sick?" I asked to which he shook his head in response taking a large gulp of his drink.
"Are you sure you can't eat any more? We can always order some more if you like."
"I'm okay thank you." I smiled.
"You know, I'm kinda glad they decided to leave. I was gutted when I didn't get to say goodbye at the ball last week and was glad when they suggested going out. But them leaving I think has kinda made me feel more relaxed you know." He scratched the back of his neck nervously.
"I agree. I was kind of nervous on the way here but now.." I trailed off not sure what to say. He chuckled leaning over and placing his hand on mine.
"Do you want to do something after? I would love you to show me the beach you were talking about. I haven't even seen it yet, how lame is that."
"I'd like that. It's my favourite place, even in the winter. The sea is just so calming."
"I have to agree there. Let me sort the bill out and we can go?"
"Sounds good, how much was my dessert?" I leant over to grab the bill which made Naruto snatch it away from me and fake a gasp.
"You are not paying for anything. It's my treat. I would never invite you on a date and want you to pay."
"Naruto, it's the 21st century. I'd feel bad if I didn't pay." I laughed, trying to reach over and grab it again. He playfully slapped my hand away and huffed.
"If you insist you can buy drinks at the beach or something. But this I will settle." I nodded in defeat and his mouth spread into a wide grin, clearly amused with himself.
"Do you think I should text Ino to let them know where we are going?" Naruto shock his head laughing.
"Nope. Text Ino and tell her the date was horrible, I left you in Kasper's alone after you insulted me by trying to pay and you have gone home."
"I can't, she might be really worried." I laughed at the idea of Ino's face when she read that message.
"Come on it'll be funny. Serves them right for trying to be sneaky." I sighed nodding and quickly typed Ino a message. Naruto chuckled loudly once It was sent and slid along to leave the booth. He held out his hand for me to take, which I did. It was solid and warm and amazing.
Naruto drove his car to the beach following my directions. I was somewhat cautious about getting in a car with a man I barely knew but decided to take the risk. He didn't seem like that kind of guy so I went with my gut.
The beach itself was almost deserted with only a few dog walkers scowling the area. We walked down towards the sea and took refuge on a small verge. The wind blew pleasantly so it wasn't cold.
"How come you decided to move here then of all places? I thought this was usually the place people left not came to?" I asked once we were comfortably sat. He chuckled.
"Well I guess it doesn't seem ideal, especially how often it gets blown up recently, but my dad brought a building company here and asked me and my brother to come run it with him so we did. It's not perfect but it gives us a place to live and a job."
"I guess that makes sense. It's not a bad town really. Of course except of the occasional attacks."
"No its been lovely so far and we have never been in danger or anything before. But bloody hell by occasional you mean often right. I swear since we've moved here there seems to be less time in between each attack. Did you see what happened to the school as well, it's a miracle nobody was killed."
I looked down at my hands, distracted by thoughts of the attack and my own possible powers. The idea hadn't left my mind since it had happened.
"It was pretty scary if I'm honest. It came out of nowhere." Naruto turned to face me a bemused look on his face.
"Wait, were you there?" I nodded in response and I saw his face drop slightly. "I had no idea, I didn't realise that was your school."
"Yeah, the school acted really quickly so that was good but it was scary."
"And you didn't get hurt?" I shock my head, smiling a little at him for his concern. "That's good to hear. Let's hope they stay away from public areas from now on."
"Yeah let's hope so."
We spend the next hour or so talking about less heavy topics. Naruto told me all about his family, his 5 brothers who all shared the same father but each had a different mother. He told me stories of his mother and it was very apparent he cared for her deeply. I decided against asking where she was out of respect, in case she wasn't around anymore.
In turn I told him about my family, obviously not everything but most things. It was surprising how natural it felt to talk to him and how conversations flowed so well. My nerves had all but disappeared but with every boyish grin he gave me I could still feel the butterflies. It was so refreshing.
"Hinata?" I snapped my head up to look over Naruto towards where my name had been called. Itachi was striding over a scowl on his face. I tried to smile but could almost feel the rage coming from him. I gentle stood to my feet and Naruto followed suit.
"Itachi, what are you doing here?" I asked.
"Well Ino came round to find you because you told her you were home but obviously you weren't. She worried us all sick, what's going on?"
"Oh that's my fault, sorry." Naruto chuckled. "We were just winding her and my brother up. I'm Naruto by the way." He held out his hand for Itachi to shake which he didn't.
"Hinata you better get home now. Your family are worried, what with everything going on and all." I nodded quickly as Naruto awkwardly moved his hand back to his side.
"Sorry Naruto, I should probably head home. My parents are bad for worrying."
"That's cool, I will give you a lift." He turned to leave when Itachi strode over and grabbed my arm.
"It's fine thanks. Hinata lives just beyond the woods there, I will walk her." Naruto turned to Itachi and I could almost feel the tension in the air.
"I really feel like I should, seeing as Hinata has been on a date with me and all. I could explain to your parents as well." He turned to me and smiled. I offered a smile back and was about to talk when Itachi cut in.
"Like I said, its fine." He pulled on my arm with his dead hold grip and pulled me away.
"Wait one sec Itachi" I tried to pull him arm back but his super strength was too much. "Naruto, I will head this way it's a lot quicker so don't worry. But thank you for today it's been lovely." Naruto nodded curtly not taking his eyes off Itachi. I could see he was mad and I felt awful but didn't really know what to do. I gave him one last smile before turning and walking with Itachi towards the woods. He let go of my arm once I did.
"You really didn't need to be so harsh," I tried, wanting to defend Naruto without pissing Itachi off further.
"How old is he Hinata, he looks way too old for you. And what were you doing in a car with a man you barely know?"
"Itachi, Naruto is only 19 he just looks a bit older. And it was fine I trusted I would be safe." Itachi scoffed at this and said no more. We continued to walk in silence until we reached the house where I knew even more nagging would unleash. But strangely I didn't mind. I had had a lovely day with Naruto, I just really hoped he would want to see me again after all that.

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From an 11 month update to a 2 week one – very happy this came a lot quicker. Thank you to everyone who is patient. I hope to continue these quicker updates.

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