Talking to strangers

Chapter 26: Blossom

H POV

Judging by the sunlight creeping into my room it was morning. I can't say I slept properly but then again when did i anymore? I sat up in my bed and pressed my hand against my chest.
I breathed in through my pursed lips and close my eyes.

Okay let's try it again.

I forced myself to recall last night, dancing with Naruto, then the piggy back ride and ramen and finally the fireworks. There it was. The drumming of my heart tickling my finger tips.

I threw myself back into the bed and put a pillow over my head.

Dang it!

It was that.

That was what had kept me up all night.

I couldn't stop thinking about him. It was like during last nights adventures he had snuck his way into my head then moved into my heart with out warrant. I actually was hoping I had some type of heart condition, or it was my anxiety kicking in again.

This couldn't happen. This had to stop immediately.

I threw my pillow and sighed.

Maybe I was getting sick? Yeah that could be it it was kind of cold yesterday.

That's right Hinata a weird foreign disease that makes you obsessively think about an incredibly sweet and handsome man that you've stated before you were attracted to.

Who was I kidding that sounded more like love si-

Ugh don't think about it ! Work! Thats right let's just get ready for work.

I headed to my bathroom and brushed my teeth, followed by washing my face.

I tried to focus but no matter what I did, he was there. His bright blue eyes his, perfect smile, I couldn't take it!

To make matters worst I was going to be working with him today.

Was I going to do something weird like try to hold his hand again?

God are you really that shallow Hinata?

A guy shows you a little attention and all of a sudden it's caution to the wind forget about Sakura and  the fact you just broke up with Kiba.

As I dried my face I could see my cheeks were flushed. I then poked and stretched them.

Maybe I should put on  a tad bit of makeup today?

I shook my head. Why did I care all of a sudden!?

I dunked my head back under the water in frustration.

I still ended up leaving my condo with freshly curled hair, eye makeup and heels that I knew would kill my feet later.

I was disgusting.

Walking onto my floor, I immediately caught the eye of my best friend. Tenten gawked at me, her mouth opened into an O shape as she looked me up and down.

I gave her an awkward smile as we met each other.

" Now I have to be honest, I was expecting you to call out or come to work in sweats after everything that went down, but this is great, i like this" she said.

" I don't look crazy? I feel like I over did it a bit."

Tenten gave me a big smile and waved a hand in front of her " No way. You look so good I'm a bit concerned. This dressing up isn't just a cover up is it?"