You ran trying to catch up. You yell "Lady, Lady Come here!" The dog only looked at you and laughed. You then turned and see someone in the distance; he had a small white dog in his jacket. You couldnt help but look at the dog and...Aw, how CUTE! Then the dog jumped out of the coat. The trainer, shocked by his dog's movement, only stands there and stares. His thoughts finally caught up to him and he ran into you and knocked you over. He helped you up courteously.

"Sorry, its just my dog, Akamaru; he's never done this."

"Never?"

"No! He's always been so obedient."

"Really?! My dog does this at least three times a month."

"Are you serious?"

"Yeah. She's never calm...or quiet."

"Akamaru was always takes orders. He's never disobeyed."
There was a pause. You turned and couldnt help but aww...

"Look," you say, "I think we found some puppy love!" He turns and laughs. Your dog and his are both asleep on one another's butt.

"Well...I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name."

"Oh! its [name and yours?"

"Its Kiba. Inuzuka Kiba to be exact."

"Well, Inuzuka Kiba, do you have any other dogs?"

"No...Ones enough for me. Do you?"

"No. I live alone. And my landlord allows only one pet in an apartment."

"Oh. Why do you live alone?" You stared into the sky, remembering that awful nightwhen it happenedwhat you decided to do. Kiba looked at you and took the hint. He then only said

"Oh. I get it. You don't like talking about it. I understand."

"No. It's just that I only met you and I don't really trust you yet. I need to get to know you more. I mean, if you want to keep in touch or something. I could eventually tell you..."

"That would be GREAT!"

"What?" You say as you stare at him.

He then says, "The stay in touch thing. I would love to!"

"Well Lady, my dog, is free tomorrow is Akamaru?"

"I think we can squeeze you in his tight schedule. But yeah, for such a pretty dogand owner."
You felt yourself blush. Such a charming boy had a crush, ON YOU! This never really happened.

You then catch enough air to say, "So how does 3:00 sound?"

"Yeah! That sounds great. Thanks."

"No really, thank you." You then both blush.

"See you tomorrow [name!"

"See you tomorrow Kiba!" You grabbed your dog and kiss her on the head. If she hadn't gotten away you never would have met Kiba. You went into your apartment and go to sleep. All night you had dreams of Kiba, you hoped he is dreaming of the same thing.

You woke up and you automatically knew it's going to be a great day. You could hardly wait until three o' clock. You took a quick shower and had some quick ninja training in your backyarda REALLY small patch of land shared by EVERYONE in the apartment complex. You then went upstairs and fed your dog, Lady. You heard a knock on the door. You quickly glanced at your clock and realized that its 3 o' clock! You quickly put on some decent clothes and answered the door.

"Hello [name."

"Hello Kiba!"

"These are for you." He said shyly as he hands you flowers. You blush and take them.

"Thank you Kiba. Please come in."

"Thanks," he walked in and put down Akamaru. Akamaru then immediately goes and looked for Lady. You showed Kiba to the living room. You both then sat on the couch, rather close to one another, but you didn't mind, and you guessed he didnt either because he doesn't say anything about it.

"Well, nice place."

"Thanks. I got a great deal on it." you replied.

"Well, I think Akamaru likes it here too." You both looked over and see both of them asleepagain.

"They are both so cute!"

"They could never possibly be as cute as you." Kiba said as he blushed, you blushed at this too.

"Kiba that's so sweet. So, what do you want to talk about?" You said, eager to get a conversation going.

"I don't know There was an uncomfortable pause and you couldn't tell Kiba was about to say something, but he was too scared. "The only thing I can think to talk about is...well...the only thing I could think about. When you said you lived alone... Can you please tell me?

"Oh." You looked to your hands, debating with yourself on whether or not to say something.

"I'm sorry. Maybe I should just leave. I must have brought back an awful memory." You then quickly grabbed his hand and tried to hold back your tears.

"No. Stay. It's just I haven't told anyone about it. Maybe it's time."

He turned around and sat. He takes both your hands in his and you begin to cry. He didnt try and stop you. He only patted your head and squeezed your hands. You looked up and decided that you it was time. He was nice, and well...really cute. So you sat up and try to calm down. You then, finally, caught your breath and began to talk.
"When I was born my parents were expecting a boy. Obviously that didn't work out for them. They then thought less of me. I was not able to go to family events or even celebrate my own birthday. Finally, on the day of my tenth birthday I left. I was hoping that would teach them a lesson. But after a year of hiding I went back home hoping my parents would be miserable. But they were not. Now three years later I have realized why they shunned me out of their life.

"Why?" Kiba asked

"This is because my family was only allowed one child per household. My family was all about boys. Then when I was born they hoped I would runaway or die at birth so they could try again. Since I did not die they treated me horribly so I would runaway. To their luck I did. So I have heard they now have a baby boy, and I wish they would all burn in hell." You began to cry again. Kiba tried to comfort you.

"Hey, hey. Calm down. This all in the past. And...well...if it makes you feel any better, I'm glad youre a girl."

You managed a weak smile "Thanks Kiba. Youre the best!" You hugged him and he hugged you back.

"Hey, I try," he said with a smirk, "You want to go to the ramen shop?"

"That would be great! But what about Lady and Akamaru?" You said as you grabbed your coat.

"Hmmm...Just leave them here. Theyll be fine."

"Okay! Ready?"

"Yeah, lets go!" he grabbed your hand and led you to the ramen shop eagerly.