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Bad boys

Naruto's POV

'Hinata's in danger… three dangerous men are after her…' well this was how I interpreted what was happening before my eyes. Three guys were arguing who would be tending to Hinata's "wounds" or as they call it. It was merely a cut on the arm (and it isn't even deep!) that was caused by Kiba's kunai. Ok so maybe that wasn't what was really happening, them saying more than a few sentences is impossible! Sasuke and Gaara were just leaning on a tree and were facing each other, and were glaring daggers at each other and at Neji who was tending to Hinata's cut. Seriously, the three of them are acting weird lately, or more like whenever Hinata's around. I looked over to Shino who was patiently waiting which was the complete opposite of what Kiba was doing.

"Hey Neji! How long are you going to take? We also need to train ya know!" Kiba finally shouted.

Neji turned to glare at Kiba briefly "Why not train with Shino then," he said and went back to tending to Hinata, even if Hinata insisted it was all right.

"I haven't trained with Hinata for a long time" Kiba shot back "…since you three are always around...," he mumbled under his breath.

"Neji-niisan, daijoubu" Hinata said softly "I think Kiba's right we need to train together"

Neji sighed "fine" as he stood up helping Hinata stand afterwards.

"Oi Sasuke let's also train I'm tired of sitting around all day" I shouted to my teammate.

Sasuke turned to glare at me and started walking towards me.

"Finally!" I sighed loudly standing up.

"ne, Naruto-kun gomen ne for stealing your sparring partner" Hinata apologized softly as if sensing my impatience.

And if possible, Sasuke's glare on me intensified, I also noticed Gaara and Neji looking at me that way. What's their problem?!

Hyuga main house

Hiashi, Hinata's father stared at Kurenai, teacher of Hinata. They were currently discussing Hinata's admirers.

"I've notice the Uchiha Sasuke and Gaara from the Sand village escorting Hinata home whenever Neji's not around and sometimes when Neji opens the door for them he'll glare at the person who walks her home whoever it is" Hiashi said thoughtfully.

Kurenai nodded in understanding "I've also noticed the three are always around her during trainings glaring daggers at each other"

"Do you think they might be interested in my daughter?' Hiashi asked "because I think they are"

"Yes, I think so too" Kurenai replied 'but why them of all people?" she thought to herself. "In this case who will you pick in case one of them asks for your daughter's hand in marriage?" she asked seriously.

"Three fine young men, three unbelievably strong young men" Hiashi wondered aloud "but also dangerous…" he continued. "If I picked Neji the bloodline would be pure, and I'd get a fine leader for the family. That goes the same with Uchiha Sasuke, not only is he strong and intelligent but he's the only one left form the Uchiha clan aside from his brother. The one I'm scared of is Gaara, he's the most dangerous among the three and he's quite strong… tell me Kurenai who do you think is good enough for my daughter?' Hiashi asked

"I'm not the one to judge those three, what I'm scared of is them killing each other. All three of them are competitive, strong and…" Kurenai trailed off.

"and what?" Hiashi asked "and dangerous." Kurenai said looking straight into Hiashi's eyes.

Hiashi sighed deeply "true, true…"

Somewhere in Konoha

Sasuke's POV

I sat on the roof of an abandoned house, looking over the horizon as the sun was setting, I sighed. Another day, and yet there was still no chance at winning a certain Hyuga's heart. Seriously what did Naruto have that he didn't as far as he knows, he was a much better person, and he can protect her too, and besides the guy hardly notices her. I sighed there were just some things I'll never understand. I often wondered why she chose to like Naruto instead of me, but that's exactly what I like about her, she's different. Different from those other girls who fawn all over me, unlike them she just smiles when she sees me (Author's note: ok he's being conceited.) when will they understand that I'm not interested. I laugh, when will I understand that SHE"S NOT INTERESTED. I'm starting to act like my fan girls, but I'm not giving up on her.

I sighed as I looked up the sky, those fluffy white clouds remind me of her eyes, eyes that can see what's deep inside. Yet I wonder why she never noticed me, oh right Naruto. And the dark night that reminds me of her hair, her hair's longer now (it's past her shoulders) and it suits her better than her shorter hair. And let's not forget her soft, creamy white skin. All in all, she's like a porcelain doll, a very delicate one that never gives up. And that's exactly what I like about her… And then I remember my 'rivals' it's hard to compete with them, before it was only in the chuunin exams, but now we're all vying for a girl's heart. We'll then if I have to fight for her, bring it on, I'm ready for anything.

at another part of Konoha

Gaara's POV

I was walking through the streets of Konoha, looking at the booths wondering what all these people are looking at. Nothing was interesting anyway so I just walked away from the booths. My mind wondered to a certain girl, she was my first friend. I remember when she approached for the first time; it was on a Valentines Day. I figured that she might be wondering what I was doing all alone during that day. At first, she was scared of me, but then she offered me a single red rose. I stared at it, it was red as blood. Then she said "I... Just thought that you seem to be all alone and I thought that maybe I can be your friend" I stared at her, scrutinizing her for a long time. I accepted the rose and then she smiled, just like that and everything began. I remember that she'd stop by the Sand Village to visit me after she had a mission and she happened to be passing through our village. I don't know this feeling that I have whenever she's around, all I know is that there's this feeling of contentment whenever she's around.

But there's still one little problem I have, and it involves a certain Uchiha, a Hyuga, and maybe a certain blonde-haired person who doesn't seem to know what's happening around him...

Somewhere in the forest of Konoha

Neji's POV

I sat on a branch of a tree, just observing nature and its beauty. I leaned back against the tree and closed my eyes, allowing my thoughts to get the best of me. (Author's note: does that make sense?) I felt the wind against my skin and nature never sounded better to me. I could feel a smile forming on my face, hell I don't even know why I'm smiling. And my thoughts wander to a certain cousin of mine, she might be oblivious to my feelings, but that's ok because she's also unaware of some people's feelings. It is somewhat funny how she seems to understand us, and yet never know our feelings for her.

I don't know if she can ever forgive for what happened before, but I hope she could. But in a way I know she's forgiven me, she's one of the most forgiving people I know. She's no longer afraid of me and it's an assurance for me, she doesn't cringe under my gaze like she used to. She has improved over the years, she's getting more missions compared to me, but then maybe it's because of her father who wants to make her stronger. She's always gone and even if she stays it's only for a month, then she's off to another mission that takes weeks to accomplish. But then if ever there's a chance that she couldn't defend herself, I'll be there to protect her. I laugh many would want to protect her; there's her teammates, my two rivals, and maybe her crush. I frown at the thought, ever since the Chuunin exams that guy seems to want to protect her from me, like as if what happened would repeat all over again.

But even if I have so many competitions for her heart, nothing will stop me from getting to her heart…

End of Chapter 1