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Hinata Hyuga sighed. Looking down at the packet of papers in her hand she felt a wave of nausea wash over her. Her first day at Kohona university and she most definately did not feel comfortable. Her dorm room was sparce, though she was thankful she would only have 1 other roommate. She had heard some other girls on her floor complaining that they were forced to had 3 people in the 2 person rooms. Setting her papers down on her desk she decided to unpack her bags as she waited for her roommate to arrive. Opening her suitcase she was surprised to find a small package. She knew she did not pack it in her case. Lifting it out of her bag she sat on her empty bed. Opening it two envelopes fell out and a small box. Picking up the first envelope Hinata groaned recognizing the stationaryy as belonging to her father. Nervously she opened it and read the short letter.
I expect the best from you. Do not bring shame to this family. I have set up an account at the local bank for you to help with your school expenses only. My accountant estimated that your books, school fees, supplies and food should not exceed $3,000.
With love
Your Father.
P.S. I understand you may wish to have some fun while at school. For that you will have to supply your own funds to do so.
Attached to the letter was the banking information as well as a check made out to her for $50. The memo at the bottom said, "for fun". A small smile graced her lips. Her father was a strict man, but he did have his small moments. He had after all allowed her to go to Kohona University, and was paying for it, despite the fact she could go to Hyuga University for free. But Hinata didn't want to go to a school where all the staff worked for her father. And she wanted to study Nursing, and Kohona U. had the best program in the area. Though part of the agreement was she had to minor in business, to appease her father.
Picking up the second envelope Hinata wondered who it was from. Tearing it open she smiled as a card from Hanabi, her younger sister, came out. The front of the card has a grinning cat on it and the inside said "Smile!" with a small note from Hanabi saying,
Have fun away at college sis! I can't wait to hear all the exciting stories from you!
Hinata wasn't sure what kind of stories Hanabi expected to hear from her as Hinata was certain she would be too busy with her class work to have much excitement.
All the was left was the small box to open. Tears came to Hinata's eyes as she opened it up and saw a picture frame holding a picture of her late mother. Setting the picture next to her bed she sighed. How she wished her mother could see her now, almost all grown up and going to college.
A knock at her room door broke Hinata from her thoughts as the door opened to reveal a blue eyed blonde dragging in her belongings. Smiling at Hinata she said, "Hi! I'm Ino and I guess we're roommates!"
"Ah, um, I'm Hinata. It-its nice to meet you Ino."
"You too!" Ino said. "Well I guess we should unpack! Though looks like you've already started."
Hinata nodded and finished putting her things away.
"So what are you majoring in?" Ino asked. "I'm doing psychology" the blode said with a smile.
"Oh, um, I'm in the nursing program, and the business minor" Hinata said.
"Woah! Are you serious!?!" Ino exclaimed. "Nursing is alot of work, and from what I hear business isn't easy either! You must be super smart and hard working!"
"No, not really...I just really want to try it out," Hinata said.
"Oh sure! I'm bet you're just being modest" Ino joked. "But I think we'll get along well don't you Hinata?"
Hinata nodded. Ino did seem friendly and outgoing. "Anyway," Ino said while looking at her watch, "I'm gonna go get some of my books and try to see my advisor. You wanna come Hinata?"
"Oh, no that's ok...I want to finish unpacking and I think I meet my advisor tomorrow to choose my classes."
"Ok well I'll see you later!" Ino said as she left the room.
Hinata finished packing and sat at her desk. "Let's see...father gave me $3,000 for expenses, and I have $1,500 in my own savings...and my meal plan gives me $1,000 to use in the cafeteria...I hope I'll be ok...I doubt I could do all my work if I need to get a part-time job too." Glancing at her clock she saw it was 5pm. "Guess I should go get some food from the cafeteria. Oh I think I should check my student mailbox too! I still am not sure when I meet my advisor or where to find him."
Picking up her papers off her desk she leafed through till she found the one she wanted. It had a small map to the school post office and her mailbox number as well as her mailbox key taped to it. Leaving her room, she made sure she had her dorm and room keys and headed out to the crisp fall air.
Staring at the small map Hinata wasn't paying attention where she was walking and walked right into another person knocking herself to the ground. Said other person also fell to the ground with a small grunt. Embarassed beyond belief Hinata bowed her head and apologiezd profusely to the person she just walked into. She was positive her face was bright red. Hearing a light chuckle she dared to raise her head.
"I'm the one who should apologize. I should have been paying attention to where I was walking myself." The man said. Adjusting his glasses he smiled at her and extending his hand to help her up. "I'm Kabuto. And you are? A new student I assume."
Accepting his hand she stood up and said, "Oh I-I'm Hinata, yeah I new student...I'm so sorry for walking into you. I wasn't paying attention and was trying to find the post office." Hinata softly said as her face grew hotter with embarassment.
"Oh. The post office closes at 4pm." Kabuto said. "I was heading to the cafeteria if you wanted to join me." His eyes twinkled as he looked over the young woman. If he was lucky she would be in one of the classes he was asisting for Professor Orochimaru. And he was certain she would be quite fun to use.
Hinata frowned slightly at the news that the post office was closed. She would have to get up early to find out when and where to see her advisor. Sighing she nodded to Kabuto that she would join him for dinner. Which was just as well, she wasn't positive she knew where the cafeteria was.
Walking together Kabuto decided to break hte silence and asked" So what are you planning to study?"
"Um, nursing and some business."
Kabuto grinned to himself. Perfect. Orochimaru taught the nursing biology class and Kabuto would be the teacher's assistant for that class.
"Well I guess I'll be seeing you more" Kabuto said.
Hinata looked up at him a bit confused.
"Since all nursing majors have to take Prof. Orochimaru's biology class and I'm his TA."
Hinata gasped! Kabuto was a graduate student! She suddenly felt warm as she realized she was going to have dinner with a graduate student! And she was just a lowly first year undergraduate.
Kabuto noticed her blush and smirked. Oh yes, he hoped her would see alot of this cute nursing major.
Arriving back to her dorm late that night Hinata was blushing and a light smile played upon her face. Kabuto was so interesting! A medical grad student who seemed to know everything! He even told her where she could find her advisor named Kurenai, so she just needed to find out what time to met her. Hinata sighed. Kabuto wasn't what one would call hot, but he was very intelligent and so kind. Hinata looked forward to seeing him again.
