In Time

***Intro***
I guess you could say that this is a story of boy meets girl, girl meets boy and they fall in love blah, blah, blah. This story is totally different. Sure boy meets girl but is forced to juggle all kind of challenges. A love so broody and complicated. Time its self can't even settle it. To go from loving to hating and wanting to rejecting your better half but not knowing. This is a tale of angst, hate, love, drugs, sex, and art between two star crossed overs. Only in time, though, can they tell if their love will prevail.

'Beep!' 'Beep'! 'Beep!'

Creamy pale fingers crept from beneath lavender soft sheets only to stop the sleep interrupting sound of my alarm going off. I lifted my head and looked at the clock. It read seven am. Slowly, I got up. My small feet making light noises as I made it across the room to my bathroom. Today was a big day for me, for today was the first day of my senior year. As excited I was, I was more tired than excited. The morning proceeded with showering, brushing of teeth and hair, and picking out of clothes. Then, I rushed down the stairs grabbed a cinnamon roll, some coffee to go, kissed dad and sister bye, and I was off to school.

I walked into the garage only to see that Neji's car was missing, signaling that he left already for school. The drive to school was short. I only live 15 minutes away but it took me 45 because of New York traffic. The school looked the same as it did before the summer. I parked in front of the huge school sign.

It reads: Konoha School of the Arts: We change with the leaves!

This was the school for the arts alright but it was also school for the crazy, but hey, you know what they say about artists. I loved art but the crazy that came along with it was tiring. I decided over the summer to take in all the school and accept it since this would be my last year. Actually, I changed a lot over the summer my classmates would be surprised. I went from an ugly shy caterpillar to blossoming into a beautiful butterfly. I walked with my head held up high and made my way up the stairs leading to the school. When I made it to the top of the stairs, everyone stopped and stared; some jaws dropped and some eyes gawked. I wore nude heels, a short black dress with short sleeves, a lavender cardigan, pearls and my hair was up in a bun since I grew it out.

So I wore an attention getting outfit but I never expected people to respond like this, it was quite interesting none the less.

Immediately Sakura and Ino were the first ones to break the silence with their squeals and their running. They squealed and screamed grabbing at my face, my dress, my sweater everything. These two were a couple of my best friends and they have been begging for years that I get a makeover. I guess their words finally weighed on me.

"Oh my god! Hinata spin around!" Ino said as she grabbed my hand to spin. I did as asked and they just squealed and jumped more.

Sakura said "Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god! Hinata, you look so beautiful!"

Then Ino said "Yeah, this is a giant change from your lesbian mechanic look you usually sported last year."

Sakura punched Ino in the arm and said "Shut up Ino pig, but I have to admit you look way better Hinata."

I just looked at them both and said "Guys don't make fun of lesbians." We walked to the fountain where most of the seniors sat waiting for the bell to signal school was beginning. Everyone was there except Sai and Sasuke. I just sat there and ate my roll and drunk my coffee chatting with the crew. Ino and Sakura had some cigarettes before class but then we saw Sai and Sasuke coming up the stairs in the distance. Sasuke, glaring as usual, and Sai, I guess smiling, both looking exactly the same. There was someone coming up behind them, chatting with them. This boy was tall, slim but muscular, tan, blonde hair, blue eyes, and three whiskers-like scars on his face, a devious grin like a fox, and he was downright gorgeous!

Actually he was more than gorgeous. He was some kind of tan Greek god, that was blessing the hallways of Konoha. Instantly, I felt my face heating up and I looked away. When I turned back around, he was now walking beside Sasuke and Sai was to his right, everyone was laughing and smiling. Never had I ever seen Sasuke crack a smile so wide before and I have known him since grade school. They eventually came to a halt in front of the group.

Then Sasuke said "Guys this is our friend, Naruto. Naruto, this is the group." Everyone began to explode in greeting welcoming Naruto; he smiled and accepted our warmth. He looked at me and we made eye contact, and he smiled at me, his smile was so bright and warm, it's infectious. This moment was cut short because of the bell signaling everyone that we had 10 minutes to get to class. We walked Sakura to her locker, and Ino to hers and finally to mine. Naruto walked by and Sakura and Ino went to go socialize with him. I went to first period instead. Ino and Sakura were always good with boys, I never was.

When I entered first period, I saw our teacher, Iruka, sitting at his desk smiling at everyone who came in. Choji and Shika were in this class with me; I waved at them and took a seat by them. First period bell rung and anyone coming in afterwards was late.
"Welcome class to advanced human anatomy. I am Professor Iruka and I will be your teacher for the semester. I hope you all leave my class having learned something. Now, if you could reach under your desk you will find your books. Please turn to page 12. This chapter is called the human body.

"Exciting, right?"

The whole class grunted in response. "Oh, come on, you guys need to come off your summer brains and back to school mode. Come on, everyone be positive."

Iruka smiled and began to write something on the chalk board. Then, the door opened and Naruto came walking in.

"You're late, Naruto!"

"Sorry, Iruka, my locker was jammed and I had to wait for a janitor."

"Excuses… take a seat and get some paper out to take notes."

"Thanks Iruka." Naruto smiled at the professor and he returned one in exchange. Most of the seats were empty but a whole chunk of the right side of the room was empty. It was a small class and the only desk that was close to civilization was to my left. Naruto saw this and plopped right next to me, just smiling and happy as can be.

Iruka began writing on the board and we all took notes. I didn't really expect us to get into work the first day.

"Pssst! Hey! Pssst!" I look up and beautiful blue eyes are staring into mine. He pauses for a second and then scratches the back of his head looking down sheepishly.

"Um, hey, can I borrow a pencil I didn't bring one?"

I dig into my bag and give him one of my pink Hello Kitty glitter pencils. He looked down at it and just blushed. I had to stifle a giggle. He smiled at me cheeks still dusted with pink and said thanks.

That class shortly ended. I caught up with Ino and Sakura in second period during art. Of course, we talked about Naruto but I didn't tell them I thought he was attractive. Last time I did that it ended horribly and Kiba hurt my feelings greatly. Third period came pretty fast as well and the whole crew was in there which was weird. Then fourth period came along, math, in that class was Sakura, Ino, Sasuke, Choji, Sai, Shika, Naruto, and Kiba. We all sat in the corner in the back but me and the girls sat in front of the boys.

Kakashi was our teacher for this class, he was known for being lazy and always having his head in a certain orange book. He also was late almost always late for everything. Today wasn't going to be the day he changed either, since 15 minutes of class has passed and he still wasn't here.

The door swung open and Kakashi walked in all casual like.

"Sorry class I was saving cats stuck in a tree."

We all just sighed and waited for the next assignment he was going to give us.

"Alright class we are all going to get to know each other today. I want each one of you to stand up, state your name, what you want out of your future, and what you hope to get out of this class. You may begin."

Then Kakashi went back to putting his nose in his book. One by one we stood up and stated our task and Naruto was next.

"My name is Naruto, I want to be the greatest photographer of this generation, and I hope to pass this class basically." My turn was next and everyone turned to look at me.

"My name is Hinata, I would love to make a living as a painter in the future and to build schools for children in third world countries, and I would like to get an A out of this class."

More people got up and answered the questions Kakashi gave us but I was too distracted honestly. I felt eyes on the back of my neck like they were all staring at me. I didn't turn around to meet their gaze but I wondered if one of the people looking was Naruto. When we finished Kakashi handed out books and told us that we could talk the rest of the class. I saw my pencil appeared by my shoulder and I turned around to meet Naruto's gaze.

"Hey, you let me borrow your pencil earlier. Thanks."

I smiled "Oh no, your welcome."

He turned back around joining back in their roaring conversation. Ino and Sakura smiled at me like they had something up their pink sleeves.

"Don't you just think that he is drop dead gorgeous?"

Sakura just leaned forward and asked "Yeah, don't you think he is yummy? Just want to eat him up."

"Yeah, he is cute, I guess."

The Ino put on her cat like grin and said "He is more than cute I'm going to get me a piece of that. Mmmmm."

"Back off Ino! I already called dibbs!"

"Yeah right! He wouldn't want your forehead anyway. That thing would block off the sun from him, and he wouldn't be able to get that delicious tan he has now."

"Oh yeah? And what makes you think he wants you, you're a little pig. Oink! Oink! Oink! Not to mention, you're easy, you know."

"Hahahaha! Funny because if I'm slutty, what are you? And aren't you like in love with Sasuke?"

"Yeah, I may have a thing for Sasuke but he isn't budging so why not take a shot for Naruto. If I date Naruto, Sasuke will become jealous; therefore, making Sasuke mine, plus, Naruto is cute which doesn't hurt."

"God! You're so deliciously evil…I love it but still who ever gets to him first gets to have him. Deal?"

"Alright, deal!"

I listened to them call game on Naruto like he was some kind of deer. I mean, this wasn't really surprising since they were cheerleaders so they were meant to be competitive. Actually, since I have known them, they have always been in competition with one another, so I guess this year was not the year of change. They continued to argue. I tuned them out and decided to draw in my sketchbook. Time eventually passed and class was over but I had to wait for Sakura and Ino to touch up their makeup. When we finally did leave, Kiba and Naruto were waiting outside the door for us.

Kiba approached "Hey ladies. Can we talk?"

Ino put on her best flirtatious voice and said "Sure Kiba. Hello Naruto." Naruto just nodded back and smiled.

"Well, we're throwing a party back at my house and I was wondering if you all would like to come."

Sakura stepped forward looking directly into Naruto's eyes saying "If Naruto is going to be there, I will defiantly be there."

Ino wrapped herself around Naruto's arm and said "Yeah, same here."

Naruto smiled and blushed at them but then he looked at me, well, at this point everyone was waiting to get my response.

"Um, yeah. Sure, I will come."

"Yes! Alright! Well, party at my house this Saturday. Come on, Naruto were going to be late."

Kiba and Naruto ran off into the hall, leaving us three.

Ino pumped her fist in the air "It is so on this Saturday!"

"Yes, Ino. I do agree." They stood there, smiling wickedly at one another. I could see the competitiveness in their eyes.

"Ok, while you two lust over Saturday, I'm going to go ahead to my car. I got stuff to do."

They said in unison "Bye." Ignoring me as they were still caught up in their thoughts, I walked down the silent empty halls, not a soul in sight. Finally, when I got to my car, I was surprised to see Sasuke, Naruto, Sai, and Kiba were hanging out by my car. There was this vintage bright orange car parked right next to mine. When I approached my car, they all turned around and looked at me some even waved.

I said meekly "Hi."

"Hey, Hinata. How are you?"

"Fine, thanks for asking, Sai. How are you?"

He put on a smile and said "Good."

Then Kiba leaned onto my car, smiling, looking at me.

"What, Kiba?"

"Nothing. You just looked really pretty today."

"Oh thank you, you looked very nice today as well."

"Are you going home?"

"Yeah, trying to get home. I want to paint something today."

"Oh alright. Well, I look forward to seeing you this Saturday."

"Alright, bye guys."

I got in my car to drive off, looking forwad to my nap when I got home. When I looked into my rear view mirror, I saw Kiba looking at me but more importantly, I saw Naruto looking back as well. The drive home was a short one and as soon as I got home, I took a nap. I was tired from wearing heels all day and I really need sleep right now.

Soon as my head hit the pillow I was off to dreamland. At first, I dreamed of nothing but then, something sparked. This dream was centered around Naruto, of course. We were dressed like a modern day princess and prince. I was wearing a really short burgundy short dress with puffy sleeves, and clear slippers with long white thigh highs. Of course I was wearing a crown and many jewels. He was wearing a black tux with a bowtie and black and white shell toes and a nice crown as well. We looked like royalty with a teenage twist. It started off with us having dinner on a lake but our table was literally on the lake. We walked on these glass stairs to the table and then we danced until we both became weak in the knees. We laughed and tried to catch fireflies in the warm summer night. Then he smiled and looked at me. Not saying a word but I understood everything he was saying. Naruto tried to kiss me but then I got up and ran, and I ran until I ended up in the rose garden of Alice. We ran like children playing tag in the courtyard. I was running as fast as I could but he caught up with me shortly but I stopped because I saw a cliff was up ahead. Naruto on the other hand didn't. He actually tripped, sending both of us over the cliff.
We went flying for a few seconds and there was no panic in either of our minds. Naruto held my hand as we hovered about the Earth and life itself, me and him. Then a rock wall appeared out of nowhere and I screamed, the only sound in the dream. We hit the wall but we went through it only to go through a waterfall and hit the water later.
'Splash'
***Authors Note***
For starters I don't own Naruto or any of the other characters, this is a story all in good fun. I also don't own any of the other brands mentioned in the story above. On that note, please review and tell your friends :D, alright buh bai! Also p.s. some character are slightly O.O.C. especially Hinata so all I can say is deal with it.
-R.T.B.