As Naruto stood there alone watching people take their children away from him, like he was evil. They knew what he was but that's the only thing they saw when they looked at Naruto. He wanted a friend, someone to play with, laugh with, and cry with, everything that friends do; except no one wanted to be his friend.
They had all disappeared now and Naruto was still there, alone as the sun was setting. He looked down at the ground and began to cry slowly. He always wondered why he was here whether or not he could survive this life. He needed someone to help him, give him courage. He was tired of crying but everyday he cried.
"Why are you crying?" A young girl's voice spoke.
Naruto sniffed and rubbed his eyes quickly trying to hide the fact that he was crying. He looked up to see a girl about a year older then him. Even though Naruto's eyes were red and puffy with his nose running she was smiling at him. He couldn't speak; he was unable to speak because of how no one really talked to him. He stared at her blue eyes and her long brown hair that shined in the sun.
"Nothing," he said looking away.
She only stared at him for a moment then spoke. "Tell me why are you so sad?" the girl urged.
"It's just…no one wants to be my friend." he said sadly.
Naruto's eyes started to swell again and became teary eyed. When he heard the most unlikely words he has ever heard.
"I'll be you're friend." she smiled and held out her hand for Naruto to grab. He wiped his eyes again making sure this wasn't a dream. He looked up at the smiling girl like she was an angel sent down just for him. He sniffed and grabbed her hand making sure she was real and smiled. His first real smile he had ever given the world. They turned and walked toward the direction of the sun which was about to disappear for the night.
Present Time-
Naruto slowly opened his eyes trying to stay in the dream. He had remembered his first friend. He still wondered if she was real or not because the next day she was gone. But what made him hold on to her were her last words before Naruto went to sleep that night.
"Don't worry Naruto I'll always be you're friend," those were her last words and she said them with a great smile.
He wandered if she would ever return. He didn't even know her name which really bugged him and somehow she knew his. He sat up, looked at the clock, and then groaned at the time. He had to get up soon for his big test today; the test for him to become a Genin.
-
Later that day Naruto sat there on the swing watching everyone else hold a Genin headband. He had failed the test, the very test that would make him one step closer to his dream; his dream of becoming Hokage. Tears stared to come forth but he held them back. He couldn't take it anymore; he had to get away from all of the happiness. He wanted to go back to his home, the only home he knew of which was his small room.
"Hey kid," a voice said from behind him.
Naruto looked to see Master Mizuki.
All the kids and their parents finally left the school except for Iruka. He was going to stay a little bit longer. He was still outside admiring the blue sky and the feel of the wind. But he was soon interrupted by a familiar voice.
"Master Iruka?" she said softly.
Iruka turned around to face a girl with blue eyes and brown hair that came to her shoulders. He smiled and hugged the girl which he hadn't seen in a very long time.
"Ah Naxa, it's good to see you again. I was wandering if you would ever return," Iruka joked.
Naxa laughed a little then spoke. "So where is Naruto?" Naxa asked looking about.
"Well…," Iruka began but then he looked at the empty swing which Naruto used to be in. "I'm not sure now…," Iruka trailed off.
"Well I don't think Naruto will remember me anyway," Naxa admitted.
"Aw, you don't know that," Iruka said looking around.
"He doesn't even know my name," Naxa explained.
"Well how about you get settled in and I'll find Naruto for you?" Iruka turned and smiled at the girl and soon went off the find the boy.
-
After a long look around Iruka finally found Naruto but had problems with Master Mizuki. But Naruto trained hard and outsmarted the dim whit. Iruka was so proud that he graduated Naruto and handed him his headband. Naruto jumped with joy as he grabbed it from Iruka's hand. Naruto got even happier when Iruka told him he would take him out for ramen.
The next day Naruto was set up with his team which excited him but also disgusted him because he was on his rival's team; Sasuke. The boy was so arrogant and quiet. Naruto hated him for his strength but also because all the girls liked him. He couldn't understand why they liked him but he would have to live with it now.
A couple of days later Naruto and his new teammates sat on a hill with their new teacher; Kakashi Sensei.
They explained their dreams, likes, dislikes, and anything else they wanted to say. They sat there in silence for a moment when Kakashi spoke.
"You know I think we have another person joining our team," Kakashi said with his hand on his chin.
That caught everyone's attention because they all looked at him at the same time.
"But Kakashi sensei I thought there were only three per team," Sakura wondered.
"Yes…but this girl is an exception. She took all of the tests and did an excellent job. I mean she's as good as Sasuke!" Kakashi said looking at Sasuke.
This caught Sasuke's attention even more. "Humph." Was all that came out of him.
"Ah, there she is now," Kakashi said looking to his left.
They all looked at the new girl walking towards them. She gave a little smile and looked at Naruto. It seemed he hadn't recognized her yet. She was wearing a basic outfit good to run around in. She wore a blue shirt with pockets in the front along with a hoodie on the back. The sleeves were cut off and she was wearing black capris that were just above her knees. She came up and stood next to Kakashi, bowed, and smiled.
"Sorry I'm late, Kakashi sensei," she apologized.
"That's alright you're here now and that's what matters. Now would you start off by giving us a little bit of information about you?" Kakashi smiled.
She looked at her new teammates who seemed fixed on her. Sakura seemed excited to have another girl in the group, Sasuke stared at her blankly, and Naruto looked confused.
"Well my name is Naxa and my last name is no concern of yours right now for I only just met you. I like fighting, reading, and eating. I hate people who are snobby, tornadoes, and chickens. My dream is to become very powerful and defeat my worst enemy and my other goal is-." she stopped and closed her eyes. They all stared at her blankly now wondering why she stopped. She opened her eyes and began again. "And my other goal is none of your concern right now." she finished crossing her arms.
"Well that's nice." Kakashi said smiling.
"So are you afraid of chickens?" Sakura asked curiously.
"No, I just hate them. I like to eat them and eat their eggs but in general I hate them. If I saw one I'd kick it!" Naxa said putting up her fist.
Now they were looking at her with the 'you're crazy' look.
"Don't ask me why I just hate them," Naxa said looking away.
Naxa looked at Naruto who seemed fixated on her. It was like he had seen her before but couldn't quite figure it out.
Sasuke was also looking at her but with a look of interest. She had said she loved fighting and revenge. Well not those exact words but close to it. Sakura just sat there with that daydreaming look girls have all the time. (Well at least I do that!)
"Well now that we know each other let's get started!" Kakashi urged everyone to get up which they immediately stood.
He handed them papers and told them about how many people have failed on his team which was everyone.
"What!" They all said in unison except for Naxa who laughed.
"I don't see why you're laughing," Sasuke interrupted her laughter.
"Ahahaha-," Naxa stopped and glared at him. "Well we won't fail and that's why I'm laughing."
"You're being rather confident aren't you?" Sasuke said giving her an equal glare.
"Well aren't you being a bastard?" Naxa remarked giving a grin.
Sasuke turned toward her giving a grin as well.
"Whoa, you two stop it, you just met!" Sakura said standing between the two.
"Yeah you two, you'll have plenty of time for fighting later," Kakashi said making hand gestures to lower their 'fighting spirits' for the day.
Kakashi dismissed them and they all went their separate ways. Naxa was walking down a path going no where unparticular, just wandering.
"I can't believe those two didn't recognize me! I mean Naruto didn't even say one word just stared at me and Sasuke is as arrogant as ever. They better remember me over time or I'll kick them like I would if I saw a chicken!" Naxa mumbled to herself.
After a while Naxa headed toward her room which the Hokage had given to her a couple of days earlier.
She was about to open the door when her neighbor to the left opened his door. It was Sasuke. He closed the door and turned to see her facing him.
"Oh, great you live right next to me?" Sasuke questioned.
"Why don't you get over yourself because we are teammates now," Naxa was going to be the better person this time.
"Humph," He said and walked past her.
She smiled and walked in then made some food. After that she fell into a deep sleep.
Hours later she woke up grasping the back of her left shoulder.
"Shit the pain keeps getting worse," She thought as she leaned over to breathe easier.
"Damn you Orochimaru." Naxa thought letting go of her shoulder and falling back on her bed going into sleep once again.
-
The next day Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura waited in the woods for their other teammate and their sensei.
Eventually Naxa walked up to see them glaring angrily at her.
"What?" Naxa asked like she had no idea why they were mad.
"You know you think you're not going to fail but you're late!" Sasuke yelled.
"But…I'm not late." Naxa began. "I can't be late because I walked with Kakashi sensei here."
Right then Kakashi came from behind Naxa smiling and waving.
"Good morning!" he said cheerfully.
"You're late!" they all screamed.
-
"But Kakashi Sensei!" Naxa whined.
"Quiet down!" Kakashi commanded.
Naxa took in a deep breath and sighed. "But why Kakashi Sensei?"
"Look you know why you can't come with us. If you came the mission would not be hard enough for the others. And don't tell Sasuke I said that...," Kakashi trailed off.
"Just because I caught one of those stupid bells doesn't mean anything." Naxa crossed her arms and kicked the ground making the dust come up.
A few days earlier-
"Aaahh, Kakashi sensei get me down from here!" Naruto yelled as he was hanging upside down; tied to a rope.
Not to far away Sasuke crept through the bushes as he tried his attempt to 'capture the bells from Kakashi Sensei's hand' but he had failed when he got his body stuck in the ground. Sakura screamed at the sight of it and fainted.
They had attempted some more but soon failed again.
"Where is that Naxa girl anyway?" Sasuke mumbled to himself as he looked down on Kakashi from a tree. He was reading his famous book 'Makeout Paradise' by some pervert no doubt.
Kakashi humming to himself, smiled as he read his precious book. "He's just waiting for me." Sasuke thought as he looked at his happy sensei.
Naruto being the loud one in the group couldn't take it anymore and charged at his teacher and once again but failed as he was whirled into the pond next to Kakashi.
Kakashi couldn't help but laugh at Naruto's bad choice of directions to get the bells but Kakashi's happy face soon changed when Naxa came behind him.
"Hello Sensei," she smiled as she put up her foot ever so gently and booted Kakashi down to the ground. His book went flying when his face hit the dirt. Kakashi recovered immediately so Naxa couldn't grab the bell.
"Rats," Naxa snapped her thumb and disappeared once again into the darkness of the trees.
Kakashi stood wiping the dust off of his shirt and reached for his book.
"Naruto, Sasuke, or Sakura didn't attempt anything just then...they must be planning something or are just plain idiots." Kakashi thought as he got back into his reading position.
Not wanting to wait any longer Naxa stood in the woods just enough so Kakashi wouldn't see her. She held up her hands and closed her eyes to concentrate.
Ichi
Ni
San
Yon
Go
Roku
She said them very quickly and as she said them she did her own hand gestures. Her eyes then opened but they were now the color of ice; blue.
Kakashi then sensed the girl and looked toward her direction. He couldn't see her but he sure could sense her great amount of chakra she let out.
The ground around her begin to get cold and the wind started blowing harder. She held out her hands as if she were comparing her hand size with someone else. At first little points of ice came out but soon a massive amount of ice crystals came toward Kakashi at once.
"What the!?" Kakashi's eye's widened as the ice crystals came toward him. He began dodging every single one when Naxa began another ability she had.
Slowly so her ice crystals wouldn't mess up she knelt down and put one hand on the ground. Now that half of the ice crystals were not shooting at Kakashi anymore he calmed down a little but still dodging the crystals that came his way. She closed her eyes once again and reopened them to look at Kakashi. She quickly took down her other hand and set it on the ground. She was mumbling something and as Kakashi dodged the last one coming his way he let his foot down and as soon as he did that his whole body became ice.
He was now frozen like a caveman but he was fine, just stuck in place.
Naxa smiled and came out of hiding. She looked at him with one foot on the ground, she caught him right when he touched the ground too, she was very lucky.
Ice covered his body meaning it covered the bells as well. She look at them and kicked some of the ice off then grabbed one of the bells. She knew her other teammates where watching her so she put on and big smile and rang her new pretty bell.
She turned back around and snapped her fingers making the ice fell apart letting Kakashi go.
He looked at Naxa then at the bell she was holding and sighed.
"I let my guard down," Kakashi said ashamed.
"Yep but that's good for me!" Naxa smiled.
"How did she do that?" Naxa's teammates watched as she had successfully retrieved a bell.
Present-
"Well you said it yourself you were off guard." Naxa pointed out. "And they passed anyway!" she pointed out once again.
"That's not the point..." Kakashi said trying to find the right words. He stood there for a minute then scratched his head. "I just think you should sit this mission out." He finally told her the truth.
"So what am I supposed to do now?" Naxa said tapping her foot on the ground.
"Just think of this as a vacation." Kakashi said with a smile.
"Humph, whatever." Naxa gave Kakashi one more evil glance and stomped off.
Naxa didn't go home right away, she suddenly just wandered places. No one was outside anymore but her and she sighed as she looked at the stars. She finally got a moment of peace until she heard someone walking past the corner. She was ready for Kakashi to appear but instead Naruto turned to corner.
When he first saw her he just stared but soon he walked toward her.
"Hey Naruto how's it go-" she was cut off but Naruto moving closer to her face.
"N-Naruto?"
"You...were...AWESOME!" Naruto yelled in Naxa's face.
"Wha-," Naxa couldn't get even one word in because of Naruto's loud voice.
"I can't believe you got a bell! Not even Sasuke got one! Oh man and the technique you did was so cool! Do you think you could teach me that trick?" Naruto had his hands clutched and was breathing hard now since he said that whole paragraph without taking a single breath.
Naxa just stood there like a statue; staring at the excited boy blankly.
"Um...," she began but was soon cut off again.
"Maybe you could teach me tomorrow before we protect that guy!"
"Heh you know I would but Kakashi is making me stay here," Naxa frowned followed by Naruto.
"But why? Aren't you on our team?" Naruto asked confused and raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah well I'll just have to tell you later but for now you need some rest," Naxa smiled and put her hand on his head. She was after all a year older then her teammates so she was slightly taller. He frowned and looked toward the ground. "But someday soon I'll teach you," she finished.
He smiled and ran off to go get some sleep for the night.
When Naxa finally got to her door she stopped and glanced at her neighbor's door which belonged to Sasuke. The day before he got mad at her and told her to leave him alone. Of course he was always like that. She stepped toward his door and was about to knock but stopped herself and went in her room.
When she got into her room pain came over her again. As she winced she fell on her knees. She couldn't stand anymore and crawled to the table in the middle of the room. Trying to lift herself up with the table's help she stood grasping her shoulder.
He laughed inside her mind as she remembered that day he had bit her; that day her life had became dark; that day she realized she would fall into everlasting darkness.
-
I woke up suddenly by someone knocking on the door. I poked my head out of the covers and yawned. I scratched my head and pulled my fingers through my hair trying to make it look better. I slowly sat up and wrapped the covers around my body hiding myself beneath them. The knock on the door got louder and louder as I slowly walked to the door.
"I'm coming." I said irritated by the constant knocks.
I opened the door to see Sasuke who was now even more annoyed by the fact that I wasn't ready to go.
"Why aren't you ready?" Sasuke asked angrily.
"Because I'm not going with you." I sighed and put my left hand on the rail of the door.
Sasuke raised an eyebrow; his face confused by the comment. "Why aren't you coming?"
"Because…" I began. "I have some things that I need to do…" I finished. I really didn't know what else to say…there was some things I needed to attend to though.
"Things to do? Why are you on our team again?" I could hear the sarcasm in his voice even though he tried to hide it.
"I want to come but Kakashi sensei told me to stay. That is why I'm not ready." I explained.
Sasuke was even more confused by that comment. Why would a teacher not want a student to do something that will make them improve?
"Well then I'll see you afterward," Sasuke turned and started walking down the hall, leaving his teammate behind.
"Good luck!" I yelled before he turned the corner. I shut the door and sighed. I walked over to the window and opened the curtains then sat at the table for some breakfast.
Soon after another person knocked on the door. This time it was Iruka.
"Naxa, I just came by because the Hokage wants to speak with you today," Iruka said smiling as always.
I returned a smile and spoke. "Thanks Iruka I'll get ready and be on my way soon."
Iruka waved and walked away. I immediately got ready and left my room. I then walked through the market and went straight to where I needed to be.
When I got there a woman took me to the Hokage. He was sitting at his desk as usual; writing and signing papers.
When I entered the room he smiled and set his pencil down.
"Please have a seat," he pointed at the chair in the middle of the room.
I nearly smiled and went to sit down.
His smile soon disappeared when the woman who guided me left the room. He sat back into his chair and rubbed his head; he sighed and then spoke.
"I think you know why I called for you," he began. "You're request was to be put on a Genin team and stay until after the Chuunin exams. But you didn't explain everything about why you want this. I know you've been at this village before, but this is my village and I must protect it. So tell me what you exactly want to do here," he then sat forward, looking straight at me with all of his concentration.
"I completely understand that sir and what I want is to kill someone. But he has much protection and I heard he was coming to this years Chuunin exam. And if I can get him then I will quit my team and everything will be okay," I finished hoping he would stop asking questions but his expression was still not amused. "I mean this man has not passed the Chuunin exams before and I found out that this time he will do anything to get past it. I also found out he did something to his body to make him much stronger. I'm not sure what but I can tell you it's not good. When I found this out he caught me and told me that I should enter the exam if I wanted to defeat him. It was useless to try with all of his men around. This was really the only village that I could come to and trust so that is why I am here," I finally finished and I could tell he was happy to hear the full truth.
"Well I'm glad to hear the truth. I still want nothing to do with this…but if he is a threat then I will allow it. If you fail I will take care of it, but before the final exam takes place I would like to know his name and what he looks like so I may take him out if necessary," he then smiled and began writing down things on his papers. "And I guess that is why Kakashi went easy on you?" He started laughing and saw my glare at the corner of his eyes; he then stopped with a cough. "Well then that is all do whatever you want until you're teammates come back."
I stood and bowed. The woman then appeared again to escort me out. I knew I was going to have to wait for a little while. So I decided to do little things for people and earn some money in the process.
"Argh! I've been doing this all day!" I sat down on top of a roof and stared out at the village. "I am sooo bored," I thought and sat there a little longer then decided to go back home.
It began to get dark and you could hear the crickets playing their songs. It always seemed to me that they played sad songs.
I got back to my room and put my bag of accessories down on the table then sat on my bed; leaning against the wall.
I closed my eyes and sighed. "I wonder how Sasuke and the others are doing. I really wish Sasuke remembered me…I mean its understandable about Naruto, but Sasuke?"
I opened my eyes and everything was quiet with the darkness coming through the window. Just then a shadow went by and I looked toward the window.
For a few moments no one showed when finally the figure appeared and he opened the window for him to come in.
"Can't you knock? It's rude to just come in you know," I sighed and looked at the ninja in black. "What do you want?" I snarled.
"My master made me come to make sure you were going to be in the exams," he said sternly.
"Yeah I am, so go away will you?" I said turning toward the door.
"He also wanted to say he can't wait to fight you. He says you will soon be unable to control yourself," he finished and his glare never left me.
I turned to meet his glare and spoke. "Look I can 'control' myself just fine. There is no way I will have an outburst," he laughed at my comment and walked out on my little balcony.
"That's what you think," he gave me one last look and jumped into the darkness of the night.
The last thing I thought was "I wonder what he meant by that…" After that I fell asleep.
Until Sasuke and the others returned, I really just sat around and did little jobs for people. I actually have a good amount of money now. I could buy something for myself but I think I'll wait for a good occasion.
They finally got back and of course Naruto ran up to me and shared his story or at least 'his' side of the story. Sakura didn't say much to me just a little hello and good-bye. Kakashi sensei just smiled and went back to his book and I got to walk with Sasuke home. Of course, the only reason for that was because we lived next door to each other.
"So…did you have…fun?" god I can't believe I just said that! I mean he almost got killed!
"Hmmm I guess," he didn't even look up, he just kept walking.
Finally, when I thought I was completely control of 'myself' it happened. First the pain started at my shoulder and I could feel it go down my left arm. I tried to seem calm but I just couldn't help but grab my shoulder.
Sasuke turned and looked at me. I knew my face was starting to sweat and I was holding my shoulder that was never a good sign.
"Are you alright?"
I tried to make the biggest smile I could do but it wasn't as big as I hoped it would have been. "I'm fine I just have to scratch my shoulder is all."
My hand fell to the top of my arm and I could feel darkness coming over my eyes but I didn't want to faint here. I at least wanted to get to my room. We were in the building I just need to hold on a little bit longer! I slowly let my arm go back to my side as we walked down the hall. Sasuke turned to me again and this time he got serious.
"You're not okay let me help you into you're room," my door was unlocked so he opened my door for me and I walked in but soon after I fell to the ground, I wasn't able to stay awake any longer. The last thing I heard was my name being called by Sasuke.
When I woke up it was dark outside. I was lying in my bed but the thing that caught my eye was Sasuke sitting on my window ceil. I couldn't tell if he was awake or asleep because he was facing away from me.
I slowly sat up but the pain in my arm made me lay back down. I wanted to say his name but if he was asleep I didn't want to wake him.
"Great just great, when I think I'm better I get worse and now he'll probably ask me why I fainted," I laid there for what seemed like forever but soon I was able to sit up. Now that I can 'mostly" control this curse on me the pain goes away faster each time.
I could hear him breathing heavily which meant he was probably asleep. I still can't believe he's still here though.
"Well now what?" I whispered to myself.
I put my cover around my shoulders and stood up slowly but I got a head rush and sat back down. When I waited long enough I stood back up and walked over to see Sasuke sound asleep. I smiled; he looked so peaceful when he was asleep. The window was open so I slowly walked over him and jumped off the balcony. I shouldn't have done that cause as soon as I landed I fell on the ground in pain.
"Well that was stupid," I told myself as I very slowly tried to stand.
For some reason when I get hurt or I faint, when I wake up I hate lying in bed so I have to get up and go somewhere. It's a very bad habit.
I went to where I could see the whole village while sitting against a tree. It was my favorite spot the last time I was here.
I sat there for a little bit but then I started to fall asleep again. Lucky I had my cover because it was getting rather cold.
The next thing I knew I heard a voice calling me. "Hey Naxa, what are you doing out here!?" I opened my eyes to see Sasuke and he was not happy.
I rubbed my eyes and yawned. The sun was barely coming up so I must have been asleep for about an hour.
"Oh, I just wanted to get out…," I trailed off. I didn't know what else to say.
He sighed and touched my arm. I couldn't help but jump a little when he did.
"You're freezing, you need to go back."
He held out his hand for me to grab. I did so but when he tried to pull me up I resisted. "Just a little bit longer?" I was cold but I wanted to see the sun rise. He sighed and shook his head but then sat next to me. I smiled at him but he just looked out at the sun.
"It's not my fault if you catch a cold," He said.
"You know the first time I came here this is where I first saw the village." I began and then he looked at me. "I was only here for a few days but I loved it here. Everyone was so nice….well not everyone but that's not the point."
I stopped and looked at Sasuke; it seemed he was actually paying attention which made me smile.
"Why do I keep rambling on about nothing?" I looked at the sun and then at him and smiled. He looked away and I couldn't tell if it was because of the sun getting in his eyes or if he was blushing. I'm not going to lie…I was hoping he was blushing but I will never find that out.
"Alright let's go," I was getting to cold now, the sun wasn't worth it.
We stood and I rewrapped my cover over myself and I now wish I had brought some shoes.
"Do…you want me to carry you back?" I looked at Sasuke and I could see him blushing but he wasn't looking at my face. "You're feet are probably really cold…," He began. "And I thought…look do you want to be carried or not?" now he was getting impatient.
"Um…," I didn't know why I didn't answer but he got even more impatient.
"Let's just get back," he turned toward the village and started walking.
"Hey wait! I do want to be carried!" I finally said it. I mean my feet were freezing!
"Forget it, you said it too late."
"Aw! Come on!" I begged but he wouldn't give in.
The next morning I was better but I needed to stay in bed because…I got a fever. Sasuke checked on me every now and then and thank god for Sakura brought me some food! I mean I had my own but she brought some of her mom's cooking and mother's cooking is usually always the best! Naruto came for a while and we talked then when Kakashi came by he kicked Naruto out saying "You're talking is going to make her even more sick!" so then Kakashi gave me some medicine and sat at the table.
"I hope you're better by tomorrow because we're announcing about the Chuunin exams." Kakashi said.
Kakashi knew about my whole plan. Actually he was the first one to know.
"Don't worry I'll be better by tomorrow," he smiled at me like he always smiled. He said his good-bye and left.
I wasn't ready for my next visitor. I didn't think she would remember me but I'm happy she did.
Someone started knocking on the door and since I couldn't get up…well I was lazy so I just yelled. "Come in!" And there stood little Hinata but she wasn't little anymore.
"Hi…Naxa," she said shyly.
She may have gotten bigger but she's the same shy Hinata. I waved for her to come in and she closed the door and sat down.
"When I heard you came back I wanted to come and say hi but my training…," she trailed off.
"It's okay Hinata I understand," she gave that very little smile she only gives and nodded.
The day I got here I ran into Hinata and Neji, they were outside of their house with their parents. I played with Hinata for a while but Neji didn't want to play. I said good-bye to Hinata actually, she was the only one I said good-bye too. I'm glad she remembers me.
"So how are you feeling?"
"I'm feeling just fine!" I said raising my right arm in the air. I wouldn't dare do it with my left arm yet.
We talked for a while about simple things. Small talk if you will. She didn't stay long because it was getting late.
"Well I'll see you later Naxa."
"Nice seeing you again Hinata!" I smiled and waved as she closed the door.
It was completely dark now and I was lying in bed of course. I was actually about to fall asleep, when my last visitor of the day knocked.
"Come in!" I said not too loudly.
The door opened and Sasuke appeared. I was actually surprised he would come again. He didn't really come in he just stood in the doorway.
"You feeling alright now?" he said it straight out.
"Yeah I'm just fine," I smiled but I don't think he could see me because of how dark it was now.
"Alright see you," he was about to close the door when I stopped him.
"Hey! That's it?" I yelled maybe too loudly.
He reopened the door and stood there for a second.
"What did you want me to say?"
"Um…err…I mean…well just something…," I didn't know what to say and it was getting late so I could understand that he wanted to get to bed. "I'm sorry, its nothing. Thanks for checking on me today."
He was closing the door again but stopped and I wasn't ready for his comment.
"No problem," then he shut my door and I could hear his open and close.
It's not what he said surprised me, its just that he actually said something but it made me happy. And I finally was able to fall asleep and sleep the whole night.