Disclaimer: All things Naruto goes to the one and only Masashi Kishimoto.
CHAPTER 1
The shadows of the night hid my movements from vultures peering out the window. That's what I call them, vultures. They were always watching me from inside the shop, waiting for me to make a move so they can attack. I narrowed my eyes at the neon sign that lit up a dark green and blinding white.
Starbucks.
I could hear laughter from a group of people coming down the street. I put on my shades and lifted my black hood over my head. Now's my chance to finally get in. I waited until the group passed me to come behind them and blend in. The group crossed the street and I stayed close behind them. I didn't know these people but I do know that they come and eat at Starbucks every evening at 7:00 pm. I wasn't here to make friends; I didn't need any of those. I was here to use them in order to gain access to the smelly coffee shop. It is open to the public but I've been banned from ever stepping foot in there. Why? It started when I turned eighteen.
The perverted guardian of mine came into my room on the morning of my birthday to give me breakfast in bed. This was a special day in the lives of people nationwide, after all, such luxuries were a given. "Happy Birthday, Naruto," he wished me. On the tray sat a plate of waffles, a glass of orange juice, and a small envelope with my name on it. I took the tray from him with a thank you and he left the room. I didn't even get a chance to eat the breakfast because I was too worried about the envelope. No, actually, I was worried about what was in the envelope.
I picked it up and slowly ripped the sides, careful not to damage the content. I took out the notecard and closed my eyes before I could look at the writing. This was it, wasn't it. Today, on my eighteenth birthday, I will find out the first words that will be spoken to me by my soulmate. I took a deep breath and opened my eyes.
"Welcome to Starbucks, Dobe. What do you want?"
I frowned and read the note again. And again, and again, and again. Was this some kind of joke?
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