CHAPTER 33:HINATA THOUGHTS

Tenten took a deep breath to speak, but before she could utter a word:

Izumi appeared out of nowhere, carrying shopping bags and calling out to Naruto:

"Naruto, perfect timing! I picked up your favorite snacks."

Naruto turned towards Izumi, smiling warmly:

"Thanks Izumi! Bye everyone, catch you all later."

He walked off with Izumi, leaving the four girls stunned and silent for a moment.

Then, chaos erupted again:

Ino glared at Tenten: "Where were we? Ah yes, Naruto is MINE!"

Tenten shot back: "Not if I have anything to say about it, Ino!"

Sakura raised an eyebrow: "You both are ridiculous – Naruto clearly has connections elsewhere... like with Izumi just now."

Ino and Tenten turned to Sakura, furious, and started arguing with her again.

Meanwhile, Hinata stood apart, lost in thought:

Her mind wandered to Naruto – his smile when he left with Izumi, his gentle hand when he took hers earlier...

A pang of anxiety struck her heart:

"What if Naruto leaves me like he just walked away from us – to be with Izumi, or maybe even someone else he meets?

Hinata walked slowly towards her home, the Hyuga compound, as night fell over Konoha.

The soft glow of lanterns illuminated the path as she approached the entrance, lost in thoughts of Naruto.

Her father, Hiashi Hyuga, stood in the doorway, his expression stern:

"Hinata, you're late. Again. Where have you been?"

Hinata bowed her head, feeling a pang of sadness add to her existing anxiety:

"I'm sorry, Father... I just lost track of time, thinking about... things."

Hiashi's gaze narrowed slightly, but he stepped aside, allowing Hinata to enter:

"Go to your room, Hinata. We'll discuss this further in the morning."

Hinata hurried past him, feeling tears prick at the corners of her eyes.

She closed her bedroom door behind her and leaned against it, overwhelmed by emotions.

Thoughts of Naruto swirled in her mind – his growing popularity, charming smile, and sunny personality...

"Fear is gripping my heart... what if he forgets about me amidst all the attention?" Hinata whispered to herself.

Just then, a tiny voice called out from the doorway:

"Onee-chan!" (Big Sister!)

Hinata turned to see her little sister, Hanabi (only 1 year old), toddling towards her with open arms.

Hanabi hugged Hinata's legs tightly, looking up with big, adorable eyes.

Hinata felt warmth spread through her chest as she lifted Hanabi into a gentle embrace.

"In this moment, Hanabi's love reminds me... I shouldn't give up on my own heart's desires – including Naruto."

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