01. Hope

Hinata sighed. Training couldn't have gone any worse today. She had made a lot of mistakes again today and all because she couldn't concentrate properly.
She was already looking forward to the Konoha village festival, where all the genins of the village would gather and celebrate a big festival together.
Most likely, Hinata's crush Naruto would show up and the nervousness of the 12 year old was obvious.
The Kunoichi had never had a real opportunity to talk to him before, but that should change in two days.
Even Kurenai had already spoken to Hinata about what she had, but no one knew about Hinata's crushes.
None except for Kiba.
He had already seen through his teammate.
Especially since he was kind of a buddy to Hinata.
She told him about her worries every day and Kiba understood them.
After all, he had the same problems with his crush.
She wasn't a ninja and that is why there was no action between the two of them.Her name was Susuki and she was the daughter of the owner of the supermarket.
Kiba met her by chance at the place mentioned when he was getting food for Akamaru. She had shown him the way to the animal department and since then he has been shopping almost every day. Fortunately for his mother. She hadn't solved the riddle yet.

However, even Kiba had shied away from telling Hinata about Susuki.
He had simply described her with the words "adorable, kind and beautiful".
Again and again he had her before his eyes.
Her hair was tied in a ponytail and a frayed pony covered her brown, googly eyes a little.
She usually wore a dark blue kimono.
The hair color of the girl was slightly reminiscent of that of Sasuke Uchiha, only that they seemed a little bluish.

"Hinata?"
The young girl turned around. "Hm? Kurenai sensei? What are you doing here?"
"I actually wanted to ask you something. Can you explain to me why you have been so distracted while training lately?"Hinata considered.
"Oh. I've been kind of thoughtful lately," said Hinata.
She didn't feel like telling her teacher about her problems, but she wasn't good at lying. With her, almost every lie was exposed. You could see it on her. She immediately felt guilty and at that moment you knew: Hinata had whispered!
Kurenai was now walking next to her student.
"Are there any problems in the family?"
"No. It's just ..."
"Hinata. You can trust me. Your worries are mine too!" Kurenai said worried.
"I'm really looking forward to the festival!"
"That can only mean one thing: You are in love!"
Hinata turned red.
"Well, can I find out who?"
"Well ..." stuttered the Hyuga.
"Is it Kiba?" The woman pestered her.
Hinata shook her head.
"Then maybe ..." Kurenai considered.
"Ah .. I know. Naruto Uzumaki!"
When Hinata heard the name Naruto she winced.
"Where from...?"
"Very simple. At the Chunin exam half a year ago, you suddenly really tried hard when he cheered you on.At that moment you had the strength to fight Neji again. Besides, Naruto won the fight on the grounds that he wanted to avenge your defeat! "
"He has!"
"See? Hinata. Don't worry. He likes you and that's why he fought. He went out of his way just for you!"
Hinata smiled.
Even though she knew it wouldn't be that easy to win Naruto's heart, she felt strong again.
"Sensei. Excuse me. I have to go home. I will try my best to practice tomorrow."
Kurenai had to smile.
"Do that," she said and turned back.

Hinata quickened her pace.
She really wanted to give everything tomorrow so that she could start the holidays with a clear conscience.