Still Falling for You [NH year 2020]

March - Fanfic/Fanart inspo

Manga/Animé: Naruto de Masashi Kishimoto/Studio Pierrot
Words: 1 882
Published: 03/19/2020
Summary: It's time for Hinata to fall in love
Author's note: This short story has been inspired by shamyliciouss fanart

Flashback

Oh god, did she really say these words? At Naruto's raised eyebrow, the answer was yes. Was she in her right mind? No time to think nor to panic since he drove his saber out of its scabbard. Instinctively, Hinata backed off but stopped when he gave her the hilt.

"Let's see what you can do." He said, never letting her go of his sight. "If you can scratch me, I'll bring you back to Kumo tomorrow. Pretty equitable, isn't it?"

"Y-You don't have a weapon..."

"No need." He waved "I'm sure you won't touch me."

Despite his shining eyes, he was serious which sent shivers down Hinata's spine. Spread Naruto's blood. What a joke. Even if he was drunk, she wouldn't be able to touch him. However, she demanded to be heard and if for that, she had to express herself as a pirate then so be it.

Looking down at the weapon, she concentrated herself to not tremble and extended her hand. A new shiver shock her when her fingers brushed against his for half a second, letting her know that his skin was pleasantly warm. She felt his gaze burning her but she only looked at him when he let go and when she bent down because of the saber's weight. This time, she was sure, she saw the beginning of an amused smile on his lips. Pursing hers, she lifted the weapon and her arms were so tensed that she had the feeling her muscles would snap at any moment.

"You should spread your legs, you'll have more balance and more strength in your arms." Naruto advised her. "Come on, do what I told you." He added at Hinata's questionable look.

Slowly, she put one foot in front of the other and, indeed, she felt much more comfortable with the saber in hand. Suddenly, Naruto undid his belt and took off his coat which he throw to the side before folding up the sleeves of his white shirt, four buttons of which were open. Hinata found herself staring but she blinked to clear her mind.

When he came back in front of her, she tightened her hands around the hilt and rushed forwards him. She took time to be used to the idea of having a lethal weapon in her hands but, once she was closed to him, she attacked him with the blade. He easily dodged it but she didn't give up and did it again. In contrary at what she thought, Naruto didn't care to comment and kept his mouth closed whereas Hinata's was half-opened since she was out of breath.

The saber, the wind in her back and her heavy clothes on didn't help her move like she wished to. That's why he took off his coat. She was completely disadvantaged since at each rotations she made, sand fell on each and every part of her body, slowing her even more.

Suddenly, an idea came to mind. Attacking him once more with her blade, she made Naruto shift and, taking support on her foot, Hinata kicked a small sand dune. The gains flew towards her opponent who was windward. Surprised by that attack since he was only watching her hands around the saber, he didn't had time to protect himself.