Chapter 1
Taylour landed with a thud for the eighth time as Ashley gave her a hand up while looking at her watch.
"What time are you supposed to meet up with Temari-chan and Sakura-chan?" Ashley asked, looking up to her cousin.
Taylour reminisced for a moment, "Four twenty, why?" She looked at her cousin quizzically, who was trying not to laugh, "Please don't tell me I'm late!" Taylour yelled reaching for Ashley's watch.
"You have a grand total of two minutes to get there." Ashley commented and started to laugh as Taylour panicked.
"Oh my goodness! I'm going to be late!" Taylour shrieked running around as he cousin laughed at her hysteria.
"I'll take care of the equipment and bring your stuff home. Now, go away." Ashley commanded as she turned her back and started picking up their training stuff.
Taylour ran over and hugged her cousin who let out gagging sounds. Taylour ran to the apartment building and went to the Sand Sibling's room. Upon knocking, Kankuro opened the door, then abruptly closed it when he noticed who it was. Taylour sighed, "Is Temari-" Taylour stopped as the door opened again, but no one was there. She stopped as she noticed sand trailing away and smiled. Taylour walked in and could hear Temari in the background yelling at her brother. There was a low pitched voice and then silence.
Temari walked out smiling and embraced Taylour, "I'm glad to see you again Taylour-chan!" The two girls embraced.
"Is Sakura here yet?" Taylour asked Temari, who rolled her eyes.
"She's late, like usual." Temari replied dryly as she glanced at the clock on the wall. Temari was about to speak again when there was a loud rap on the door. She glanced at Taylour and walked over to open it, revealing Sakura and Ino. They were smiling and had purses that were apparently full of money.
Taylour cast Temari a sideways glance, "What exactly are we buying?" She got slightly worried by the big grins all three girls suddenly wore, "Oh jeez..."
"WE'RE GOING DRESS SHOPPING!!" Ino and Sakura squealed in unison.
Taylour's eyes went wide, "YES! THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!" She pause suddenly as she remembered something, "What are we getting dresses for? And what about my cousin?'
The other girls all shot each other glances and Temari spoke up, "They're for a gathering that the ninja are having. It's pretty much a formal dance of sorts." She smiled excitedly and purposely ignored Taylour's second question, which she noticed.
"And Ashley-chan?" Taylour asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well, since she's made it blatantly clear that she doesn't like social gatherings, we didn't want to ask her, but Hinata's taking her since we didn't." Sakura answered smiling.
"She would have more fun with Hinata than with us." Taylour said shrugging and the other girls let out a cheer as they walked out of the apartment.
Ashley took her time putting the practice equipment away, since she didn't have anything to do until six, when Hinata had asked is she wanted to go shopping with her for dresses. Ashley knew all about the dance before Taylour did, but didn't feel like telling her. Glancing at her watch, she noticed it was only thirty minutes past four. She looked around, not wanting to go home yet. The idea popped into her head to practice her kekke-genkai somewhat.
Concentrating her chakra, she uplifted a large portion of ground and moved it around wile shaping it and making it travel at different speeds. Ashley decided to try and lift herself off the ground with a floating platform of earth. She soon became exhausted after crashing to the ground multiple times and lay where she's landed last, panting.
"Well, don't you look vulnerable?" Ashley heard Kiba's voice to her left and could also feel Akamaru running up to her.
Ashley turned her head to look at them. "Only a fool would think me vulnerable." she retorted as she started to sit up, but dizziness and caused her to lay back down.
Akamaru came over and started to lick her face as Kiba knelt next to her. "Want me to carry you home?" he asked, a hint of concern edging his voice.
Ashley got a stubborn look on her face, "I can walk, thanks for the offer though." She smiled at him and started to sit up again. Kiba just raised an eyebrow and shook his head, chuckling. Ashley collapsed as dizziness over took her again.
Kiba put one arm under her knees and the other under her shoulders and picked her up bridal style. To Kiba's surprise she didn't object and rested her head against his shoulder. He smiled and jumped to the roof tops and brought her quickly to her apartment. He began to go to the bedroom after entering, but she stopped him.
"I sleep on the couch, Taylour has the bed." she said and swung her legs down to stand. She gripped his shirt as the blood rushed back to her head.
Kiba held her close to him, his arms wrapped securely around her waist. After the dizziness passed, Ashley looked up into Kiba's dark eyes. Her knees went weak and her breath caught in her throat as she looked into those dark pools.
"Kiba-kun..."Ashley started, but was cut off by Kiba putting a finger against her lips.
"You need to get some rest, you're exhausted." He looked at her, she felt she could almost see sadness in his eyes and hear it in his voice.
"I-" she stopped as he pressed his lips to hers.
"No more talking, now, lay down and go to sleep." Kiba said softly after he broke the short kiss.
"I can't sleep in a place by myself," Ashley quickly blurted out, "I mean... No, never mind, just ignore me. I'm just tired." Ashley turned and started to go to the couch, but her knees gave out and Kiba caught her like he'd done so many times before. She was able to look up at him, smile, and then she passed out. Kiba gently picked her up and just as gently, set her on the couch and removed her shoes and took down her hair so she wouldn't be uncomfortable when she woke up. Kiba looked at the clock and noticed it was five fifty-seven. He was about to leave when someone knocked on the front door. Kiba went and opened it and saw Hinata who immediately got a confused look on her face.
"Is Ashley-chan in?" Hinata asked the Inuzuka as Akamaru barked from his side.
"She's sleeping right now Hinata-chan, sorry." Kiba replied smiling at his friend.
Hinata's face went red and Kiba realized what he had said.
"No, it's not like that! She over practiced and passed out, we didn't do anything." Kiba said hastily to explain.
"Oh, okay..." Hinata still looked embarrassed, but then got a upset look on her face.
"Is something wrong Hinata-chan?" Kiba asked, seeing her expression.
"We were supposed to go dress shopping..." Hinata said sadly.
"Well, I'll gladly go!" Ashley said from behind Kiba. The two looked at her. Her hair was down around her elfish face which was pale from exhaustion, yet she still smiled.
Kiba frowned at her, "You shouldn't be up, you're too weak." He looked at her sternly. He had chosen the wrong words and Ashley glared at him.
"Let me change Hinata-chan so I'm not completely filthy." Ashley said to the Hyuuga as she gave Kiba an iron glare. She disappeared into the bedroom.
"I'm coming with you two, in case she passes out again." Kiba said to Hinata after a moment. Hinata looked up at him and was about to say something when Ashley spoke from behind him.
"I don't need a babysitter Kiba-chan." she set her eyes onto his with a firm glare. "I'll be fine."
Kiba looked at her for a moment deciding what to do. "Fine, just don't come crying to me when you need help home. Come on Akamaru, let's go." he turned sharply and stormed out of the room. Akamaru looked between him and the defiant Ashley for a moment, whined, and then went after Kiba. Ashley stood for a moment, and began to shake. Hinata walked up to Ashley and hugged her, Ashley returning it for once.
"A-are you alright, Ashley-chan?" Hinata asked after the short embrace. Ashley looked like she was about to cry.
"Can we go shopping tomorrow Hinata-chan? I'm too exhausted right now, I'm really sorry." Ashley said in a choked voice. Hinata nodded in agreement.
"I-I'll go so you can g-get some sleep." Hinata said patting Ashley on the shoulder, who just nodded and turned to go to the bedroom to change.
"Oh, Hinata..." Ashley said softly. The Hyuuga heiress stopped and turned around.
"Yes?" Hinata asked.
"If you see Kiba, tonight, tell him that I'm sorry." Ashley said, then proceeded to walk to the bedroom. Hinata left, shutting the door behind her.
Taylour and the girls were trying on multitudes of dresses.
"That looks awesome Taylour-chan!" Sakura exclaimed as Taylour walked out of the fitting room with a shimmering dark blue dress on that didn't have shoulder straps. It was tight on the torso then poofy on the bottom.
"You think so?" Taylour asked, walking in a circle so Sakura could see the whole ting.
"Yes! You- Hinata! What are you doing here? Where's Ashley-chan?" Sakura said as she spotted the raven-haired Hyuuga.
"She's n-not feeling well... She practiced too hard." Hinata said, looking at the floor. Taylour came over immediately.
"Is she okay?" Taylour asked concerned.
"She's at your apartment sleeping... She'll be alright physically, b-but her and Kiba were f-fighting..." Hinata confided to Taylour.
Taylour's eyes went wide, "He didn't hurt her did he? I'm going to kick his ass if he harmed my cousin!" Hinata's eyes went wide at Taylour's outburst.
"N-no, Taylour-chan, he d-didn't touch her." At that moment, Taylour noticed Kiba outside the store.
"I'm going to talk to him... Hey, Kiba!" Taylour began walking towards the door, But Hinata stopped her.
"Wait, Taylour-chan!" Hinata said, standing in front of her, "I have to tell him something first. P-please?"
"Tell me what?" Kiba said sternly from behind Hinata. She slowly turned around to face him.
"She said if I happened to see you, she said she's s-sorry." Hinata said quietly blushing and looking at a new interesting spot on the floor.
Taylour's eyes narrowed on him from her place behind Hinata, "What the Hell did you do to my cousin you douche bag?!"
Everyone in the store froze. Sakura, Temari, and Ino all came over.
"What's going on?" Temari asked, looking sternly at Kiba.
"Ashley-chan and I had a small yelling match, that's all." Kiba said in his defense.
"I'm going to-" Taylour started, but Kiba cut her off.
"I was trying to make her stay home, even ask Hinata-chan. That's the only reason." Kiba said sharply and then walked out. That's when they all noticed Akamaru wasn't with him.
"It's just a lover's quarrel, let them be Taylour-chan." Sakura said, touching the angry blonde's arm.
Taylour just nodded, "I'm going to buy this dress and get Ashley-chan something." The other girls nodded in agreement and went back to finish shopping.
Akamaru licked the salty tears from Ashley's face as she laid on the bed, trying unsuccessfully to stop crying.
"Akamaru," Ashley started as she began to control her sobs, "Will you stay here until I fall asleep?" Akamaru gave a short bark and jumped up on the bed, laying next to her. Ashley rolled onto her side to face Akamaru and idly stroked his fur. She was beginning to drift off to sleep when she heard the front door open. She knew it wasn't Taylour when Akamaru looked at the person and began to growl. Ashley looked over her shoulder to see a slightly annoyed Kiba, whom wouldn't look at her.
"Akamaru, go home. I'll be alright." Ashley said softly facing the dog and patting him. "Don't let me get between you and Kiba, go on." She smiled at him sadly. He gave a small whine, licked her face one more time and hopped off the bed. Kiba followed the dog with his eyes, then looked at Ashley, who still had her back turned to him.
"Ashley..." He said quietly, he wasn't sure if he was ready to talk.
She rolled over to face him. "Yes?" she asked, fighting to keep the sobs out of her voice.
Kiba paused for a moment, closed the door and walked over to her. He could see she'd been crying and was currently trying to hold back body racking sobs. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled at you." He said as he softly put his hand against her face.
She looked up at him with sad and confused eyes, "Why are you sorry? It was my fault."
Kiba blinked at her, "I suppose that we're both at fault." he said, pushing her hair out of her face.
Smiling up at him she said," We are ridiculous." Then she began to laugh.
Kiba laughed with her, "You really can't be mad for long, can you?' he smiled shaking his head at her.
"Yes, that's very true. I don't see the point in it." She replied, smiling as she started to sit up. Kiba helped her up and was surprised when she leaned against him. "You're comfy." She said childishly as she closed her eyes.
"Are you going to fall asleep here?" Kiba asked, putting his arms around her. She nodded and smiled, snuggling into him more. "Well, scoot over some so I'm not falling off the bed." Kiba said, starting to push her softly.
She carefully moved over and Kiba climbed into the bed next to her. They both laid down and Ashley immediately snuggled up to him, resting her head on his shoulder and pressing her body against his side as he lay on his back. Kiba smiled as she instantly fell asleep and he soon drifted off, Akamaru guarding the door.
The girls had finished up their shopping and ended with getting dresses and many accessories, except for Hinata who was going with Ashley the next day. Taylour had gotten the dark blue dress and she'd also bought a pair of black high-heels along with a spreading silver necklace that was in laid with sapphires and diamonds. She had bought Ashley some chocolate and a stuffed squirrel.
Temari had gotten a floor-length satin teal dress that had spaghetti straps and a split up to her thigh. There was a ruffle on each side of the split, giving the dress a little extravagance. She'd gotten silver shoes, a simple silver chain necklace with a bright teal colored gem and a silver hair comb.
Ino had purchased a dark purple knee-length, strapless dress with a silver and diamond clasp on the emperor waist bad. She'd finished her outfit off with black stilettos and an amethyst necklace.
Sakura had obtained a pink dress that almost matched her hair. It was strapless, like Taylour's but wasn't poofy and had gems going down the front in an intricate waterfall like pattern. She bought pink wedges to go with it and a large variety of jewelry.
Temari and Taylour were walking to their apartments and talking about their outfits.
"Your dress really flatters you Temari-chan. I think Shika-chan is going to like it." Taylour said as Temari smiled.
"What do you think Ashley-chan is going to get?" Temari asked as they reached Taylour's room.
"If she gets her way, either a suit or a nun's outfit. But, I'm going with her and Hinata to make sure she gets a suitable dress." Taylour said laughing. Temari started laughing as well.
"We should all to tomorrow to help Ashley-chan and Hinata-chan pick out their dresses." Temari said, smiling evilly.
"That's a good idea. Maybe we can put a bit of a feminine influence into her." Taylour said thoughtfully, then continued, "Well, I'll see you tomorrow Temari-chan! Bye!" The two girls embraced and separated. Taylour walked in and turned on the lights. She noticed Akamaru sitting in front of the bedroom door and smiled to herself. She put her stuff away then lay on the couch and fell asleep.
Ashley awoke early, with Kiba's arms wrapped around her waist. She sighed and then her stomach growled. Shaking her head, she slowly slipped out of Kiba's arms, patting him softly on the shoulder. It was still dark and she carefully maneuvered her way to the door.
"Leaving me already?" Kiba said in her ear, wrapping his arms around her waist.
Ashley gasped and her stomach growled again as she turned in his embrace to face him. She could see his dog like grin in the dark. "I'm hungry if you can't tell. Now, I'm going to eat." Ashley said playfully. She could hear Kiba laugh lightly.
"May I come too? I don't think that either of us ate last night." Kiba said, then kissed Ashley's forehead.
She gave a small smile and turned around. "I suppose I could feed your hunger..." There was a seductive tone in her voice that Kiba didn't miss.
"Which hunger are you talking about satisfying?" he asked, his voice husky.
Ashley gave a small laugh as she opened the door, "Why, the one in you stomach of course!" Ashley said in a teasing whisper.
Kiba groaned, "You are such a tease." He said as Ashley almost fell over Akamaru, but caught herself. She gave a small laugh and pat the dog on the head as she made her way into the kitchen. Kiba and her quietly grabbed an assortment of food and brought it back to the bedroom, trying not to wake Taylour. Akamaru joined them in the bedroom while they feasted, then went out as they settled down to fall back asleep. They talked for a while, then fell asleep with Ashley resting her head on Kiba, her hand on his far shoulder and his arm wrapped around her waist.
"WAKE UP LOVE BIRDS!" Taylour yelled as she burst into the room, camera flashing as the two jumped out of the bed.
"Oh my gravy, I think I'm blind now! Thanks a lot Taylour-chan. Stupid camera." Ashley growled under her breath as she grabbed Kiba to stop him from assassinating her cousin.
He let a low growl erupt from his throat as Ashley lazily pushed him back, using her body.
"What's the point of waking us?" Ashley asked Taylour as she faced her cousin and leaned back against Kiba, making him stand there.
He took this opportunity to wrap his arms around her and hiss her neck.
Ashley blushed as Taylour went, "Awww, kawaii! So, how many X-Files episodes did you watch last night?" Winning herself a death glare from Ashley and a confused stare from Kiba. "Well, we're going dress shopping!" Taylour replied ecstatically.
"I'm going with Hinata." Ashley said, confused.
"The other girls and I are coming too!" Taylour said, smiling cynically.
"Gack, no, you're not. You'll make me buy some ridiculous dress that makes me look stupid." Ashley said defensively.
"You'll buy a suit or something that makes you look like a nun if you go by yourself." Taylour argued back.
"What's wrong with that?" Ashley asked from her place in front of Kiba, whom was laughing.
Taylour gave an exasperated sigh, "It's not going to kill you to look like a girl for once." Taylour shot back.
"I don't like dresses. That the end of it." Ashley said flatly. Kiba was still chuckling behind her at the argument.
"Kiba, can you help me out here?" Taylour said, grasping for strings.
Ashley turned and looked at him with a deadly glare.
Kiba smiled lovingly at her, "I think that you should wear a dress." He laughed as Ashley's eyes narrowed and she grumbled out, "The world is against me, I swear... Fine, I'll wear a stupid dress, but there's no way in Hell you two are getting me to do any dancing. Deal?"
The other two smiled evilly at each other as Ashley looked back and forth between the two. "You all fail at life." she stated shortly and the other two busted up laughing. "When are we leaving?" Ashley asked in annoyance as she pulled out of Kiba's grasp and went to the closet to grab her clothes.
"In an hour." Taylour said laughing and walked out, but stopped part way, "Kiba, you can't come." Taylour said with a serious face.
"Why not?" he asked indignantly.
"Because, she's a retard." Ashley mumbled.
"Your face is a retard. Anyways, I want what she's wearing to be a surprise." Taylour replied, smiling.
"She's a reincarnation of Hitler, I swear." Ashley said to Kiba.
Taylour just glared at her cousin's back, "I'm Jewish, thank you very much!"
"I'd best go home, I've got stuff to do there." Kiba said walking up to Ashley, hugging her from behind.
She turned to look at him, and he gave her a kiss. "Let's not get too mushy." Ashley said laughing after the short kiss.
"Why not?" Kiba asked, nuzzling her neck.
She giggled, which surprised her, then said, "Because, I don't want the relationship we have to be all lips, skin, and moans."
Kiba busted up laughing at Ashley's description. She just blinked, completely oblivious. "Since you put it that way, you've got a deal." he said, heading towards the door, "See you tonight." he said.
"What's tonight?" she asked.
The boy face palmed, "The dance, genius." He started laughing as she rolled her eyes at her own stupidity.
"Alright then, I'll see you tonight at the stupid thing of doom." Ashley said waving at him as he left. She just sighed and threw her clothes on the bed.
Taylour came running in, "YOU TWO ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER! AWW! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!" Taylour grabbed Ashley in a deep embrace as Ashley did her characteristic gag.
"What's the big deal Taylour-chan?" We're just friends." Ashley said, changing her clothes and avoiding eye contact with her cousin.
"Friends? FRIENDS?! Ashley-chan! Quit being such a pessimist and denying yourself. Besides, friends don't sleep together, or kiss each other like you two did." Taylour said smirking, holding up the camera to show a picture of Kiba standing behind Ashley kissing her.
Ashley's eyes went wide, "WHAT THE HELL?! YOU'D BETTER KEEP THAT AND ANY OTHER PICTURES TO YOURSELF! No, you need to BURN them..." Ashley was now seething as she finished dressing.
Taylour smiled as she now had blackmail on her cousin. "If you get a dress that is nice, go to the dance, and dance with Kiba, I'll delete them and show them to no one." Taylour bargained with Ashley.
"I'm only dancing with him once, and it'll be a slow dance since I HATE dancing at all." Ashley was attempting to haggle down her part.
Taylour smiled maliciously, "It'll be the first slow song they play that you'll dance with him."
Ashley glowered, "Fine." Then she stomped off to the bathroom to brush her hair and teeth.
An hour later, the girls were out together again. They went from store to store, but nothing really seemed to fit and look good on Ashley. Hinata bought a black dress that had long sleeves and was snug on the body to about the hips where it veed off on the front and back then had a long loose skirt.
"This is HOPELESS Taylour-chan," Ashley stated in boredom as she started poking random plastic bags that were around dresses. The shop keeper came over.
"Is there anything you need help with?" She asked politely, overhearing their conversation.
"Yeah, we can't find a dress that looks good on her or fits her." Taylour said, flailing a hand in the air in exasperation.
The shop keeper cocked her head to the side to look Ashley over, and then smiled. "I think we have a dress or two that'll work. You would look great in emerald green." the lady said as she led Ashley and Taylour towards some dresses. The other girls quickly followed. "Hmmm..." the lady began to silently mutter to herself as she pulled out three dresses. Two were of a dark green variety, the third was an emerald green. "These two should fit you," she said, pointing at the emerald green dress and one of the dark ones, "Why don't you try these two on?" She smiled and handed them to an awkward looking Ashley.
She walked into the fitting room and threw the darker one on first. It was a simple dress, tight on the upper torso, had criss-crossing strings in the back that tied near the lower back, and had a poofy skirt. It was made of plain dark green satin, but flattered her well. She walked out, glowering. All the girls gasped and commented on how pretty she looked. "I hate poof," she commented dryly and stalked back into the dressing room to try the lighter one on. It was a halter-top style dress that formed to her torso and had a skirt that gracefully fell around her hips to her knees. Ashley got into it and looked at the mirror. The dress really showed her curves, which surprised her. Shrugging off the surprise, she took a deep breath, and walked out. The other girls' eyes all went wide at her.
"You actually look like a GIRL!" Taylour shouted in disbelief. Taylour walked around Ashley and pulled her hair tie out when she went behind her.
"OW! What the heck, Taylour-chan?" Ashley said, rubbing the back of her head, causing her hair to fall naturally around her shoulders and face.
"You look so pretty with your hair down! Why don't you ever wear it down?" Sakura began, fretting over Ashley's hair.
Taylour tried to intervene, "Sakura-chan, do-"
"STOP TOUCHING MY HAIR!" Ashley roared out as she snatched her hair tie back from her stunned cousin and threw her hair up into a sloppy bun. Her eye twitched, the she gave a cough and straightened herself, "Sorry, Sakura-chan, I don't like people toughing my hair... It's a pet peeve of mine." She smiled apologetically at the pink haired kunoichi, who just nodded in response.
"How much for that dress?" Taylour asked the stunned shop keeper.
"No one has ever looked good in it and the store owner made it in his spare time, he said if anyone fits it to let them have it." she said, looking at Ashley as she walked back into the dressing room, "She definitely fits it." she swallowed and smiled at Taylour.
"Wait, you're just giving it to us?" Taylour asked in disbelief.
The shop keeper just nodded as Taylour's jaw dropped in disbelief.
"We'd like a receipt saying that you willingly gave it to us, free of charge." Ino said, putting her hands on her hops. Ashley walked out with both dresses draped over her arms.
"Can I get the darker one?" she asked walking up to the group.
They all sweat-dropped at her. "You're getting the lighter one." Taylour said through gritted teeth.
"But-" Ashley started to argue back.
"Remember our deal?" Taylour said, reaching for the camera.
"Right, well, the light green one it is..." Ashley said nervously, glaring at her cousin. Everyone looked between the two, and decided not to ask. They got their receipt and left.
"We should all come over to my house to get ready!" Ino suddenly blurted out after they'd bought Hinata and Ashley come accessories to go with their dresses.
"That sounds like a good idea Ino-chan." Taylour said, "That way we can have our dates just pick us up from there." Everyone nodded in agreement, except for Ashley, who just kept silent and looked at the ground.
"Ashley-chan, who are you going with?" Temari asked, noting the normally loud girls silence. Everyone looked at her expectantly.
"You're going with Kiba, aren't you?" Ino asked her.
Ashley looked at them sheepishly, "I'm going by myself." All the girls gasped.
"Kiba didn't ask you? And he even spent-" Taylour was cut off by a vicious Ashley tackling her and clamping a hand over her mouth.
"You. Silent. Understand?" Ashley snarled. Taylour nodded, smiling maliciously. Ashley got off of her and was picking up her discarded dress when Taylour quickly blurted out, "Hestayedthenightlastnightwithher!"
Ashley's face turned four shades of red as she whirled to face her cousin. "TAYLOUR! WHAT THE HELL?!" Taylour was on the ground laughing as the others began talking.
"Ashley-chan, is she telling the-" Sakura was cut off by an extremely angry Ashley.
"I'm going to the apartment. Taylour, I'll see you when you return from the dance, maybe." Ashley glared at her cousin who started to get up.
"Ashley-chan, wait." Taylour said, but Ashley took to the roof tops and went back to the apartment. "Oops." Taylour said quietly under her breath. Everyone was silent for a moment.
"We should all go and get our dresses, then meet at Ino-chan's house." Temari said, breaking the silence. The girls nodded and left. Sakura went by herself, Hinata with Ino, and Temari and Taylour went towards the apartment to get their outfits.
"You should see if you can get Ashley-chan to come." Temari commented to Taylour as they walked down the streets of Konoha.
"Maybe I can get Kiba to do it. She probably won't talk to me." Taylour remarked dubiously.
Temari pursed her lips then said, "How about you try and if she doesn't listen to you, then we'll track down Kiba and ask him to." Taylour nodded in agreement as they walked the rest of the way to the apartments in silence.
Upon entering her room, Taylour noticed a vase of roses and two notes. The first was from her date, Gaara. She smiled at his attempt at sweetness and sniffed the roses that were from him. She then looked at the other note and shook her head. It was from Ashley, saying she'd gone off to train in the woods to burn off her anger. Taylour sighed and proceeded to grab her dress and the rest of her outfit. She put her shoes and jewelry into s small duffle bag and opened the door only to see Kiba there with his hand hovering in the air, about to knock on the door. They both blinked at each other.
"Hi Taylour-chan." He said cheerfully as he lowered his hand.
"Hey, if you're looking for Ashley-chan, she's taking some anger out on the trees." Taylour said slipping out the door.
"Where are you going?" Kiba asked as she walked down the hall.
"To get Temari-chan so we can go to Ino-chan's house and get ready for the dance tonight, which Ashley probably isn't going to now." Taylour replied in one breath.
Kiba sighed and shook his head, "Come on Akamaru, let's find Ashley-chan."
Akamaru barked in agreement and they took off towards the woods.
"Did you talk to your cousin?" Temari asked when she saw Taylour without Ashley.
"She went out to the woods. She's got to burn that energy off in an isolated area where she can't hurt anyone." Taylour replied, smiling as an image popped into her head of Ashley ripping up the ground and trees apart with her bare hands.
"Oh, well, that's good." Temari acknowledged as she shut her apartment door and the two headed to Ino's house.