Hi everyone! I started this story becauseI wanted to make a story with some of my good friends in it, so here you go. I might not continue it because I am having serious writer's block. I keep thinking of ideas for later on in the story, but I can't think of what to add on for what I have here. Please tell me if you want me to keep updating. If any of you have ever read I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter, the plotline is sort of like that, without the whole spy part of it. Also, I used Naruto characters, but it doesn't have to do with the plotline of the manga. It's a high school fanfic.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto (but it would be cool if I did).
Making Ends Meet
Chapter 1
On my last night in Suna, my best friend, Mari, insisted that we go to our favorite ice cream parlor. It was so different that it stood out from the other buildings like a sore thumb. The tables and chairs were cherry red, while neon signs spelling "floats" and "sundaes" hung on the walls. It was one of my favorite places in all of Suna.
Mari has been my best friend since kindergarten. When my parents got divorced in fifth grade, I stayed with my dad to be with Mari, while my two sisters went to live with my mom in another country. We understand each other perfectly, and I don't think I could ever have another friend like her.
"Come on, Suyari," she said. "We have to go to the parlor before you leave."
Suyari. My dad had given my name to me, and that's why I love it. "You're my little lily," he would always say. Now, don't get me wrong, my dad isn't dead. He's still alive and kicking, but when you move to a different country, you find yourself talking in the past tense.
Unless you're a complete moron, you probably realized that I'm moving. I have to move to a town called Konoha in a different country to live with my mom and sisters for the rest of my high school years. According to my mom, this was an "opportunity I couldn't refuse."
As we walked to the parlor, I looked over at my best friend. Out of everyone, she would be whom I would miss the most. Sure, I loved my dad, but I couldn't talk to him like I do with Mari.
When she saw me looking at her, she frowned. "Why the long face? You're not leaving yet. Let's have fun." Then she smiled.
I loved Mari. She could always put me in a good mood, no matter what.
When we entered the parlor, poppers went off as everyone shouted, "Surprise!"
I stared in awe. Draped on the wall across the room was a banner that read, "We'll miss you!"
All of my friends were there. Gaara, my best guy friend, smiled as he came over to hug me. We'd gone out a few times last year, but it was too awkward. We're just good friends. I hugged him back.
Temari and Kankuro were there, too. They were Gaara's older siblings. Temari was in college now, but she was home for the summer. I was so glad that everyone I cared about was here.
A flash from behind startled me so much that I jumped. Everyone started laughing as I turned to find…"Dad?" I ran to hug him. "What are you doing here?"
He smiled. "Well, your friends told me what was going on, and you know how I love parties! Now, let's have some cake and ice cream!"
I turned with my friends as I made as many memories as possible to take with me.
The next day, Mari came with my dad and I to the airport. We wanted to spend as much time together as possible before I left.
After getting my luggage checked in, we waited for the plane to come.
None of us talked much, only to make small comments and ease the growing tension between us as we waited for what was to come. I wondered what my new home would be like. I tried to picture the house I was going to live in, but I gave up after trying for a while. My eldest sister, Makiko, had tried to describe it over the phone, but she was never good at trying to get her point across in the simplest way possible.
What would it be like to see my sisters? They were twins, both eighteen. I hadn't seen Makiko or Kento since they moved away with Mom. I always felt distant because of the age difference, but we were still very close. Will it still be the same?
"All passengers on flight 277 to Konoha Airport, please board now," came a voice over the speakers.
I turned to Mari. "I'm coming to visit over winter break, so I'll see you then."
She nodded. "I'll miss you." She hugged me.
I felt tears begin to fill my eyes. I held them back, not wanting to cry.
I turned to my dad. He smiled then hugged me as well. "Call me when you get there. I love you, kiddo."
I smiled. "I love you too, Dad."
"Last call for the flight to Konoha," came the voice again.
I gave a small wave before turning to head for my new destiny.
Please tell me if you want me to keep updating!!
Ta :)
