A/N: And... here's chapter 2. ._. I don't really have much to say, except review but then I'll sound desperate. Lol.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
''Beautiful.'' Hanahime smiled at her work, as she backed away from her daughter. Hinata was getting prepared for her first day of her new school, she wore a frown since she was nervous. Her mom had her dressed in a white short sleeved polo shirt, a knee length blue pleated skirt, white ankle length socks, and black maryjanes. Her midnight blue hair was short as usual, but had a white bow clipped to the side. Her mom turned her figure so she was facing the long mirror in her room to see her reflection.
''Don't be so sad Hinata, your first day will be fine.'' Hanahime said, upon noticing how depressed her daughter looked. ''I'm sure you'll make lots of friends.''
''I doubt that...'' Hinata mumbled, her lips quivered as she chewed on her bottom lip. She wiped the incoming tears from her eyes with her bare arm.
''You will, believe me.'' Her hands rested on Hinata's shoulders from behind, ''But promise me one thing.'' the older Hyuga's eyebrows rose with her serious tone.
''What?'' Hinata blinked, glancing at her mother through the mirror.
''Stay away from that Uzumaki boy.'' Hanahime hissed with malice when she whispered in Hinata's ear. The younger Hyuga stood silent, not wanting to keep such a hateful promise.
Hanahime stood up, and folded her arms across her chest with a scowl on her pale skinned face. ''Hinata!'' Her voice was raised.
''Y-Yes mother...'' The tone startled the bluehaired girl into stuttering, she let out an internal sigh and shut her eyes tightly. 'I missed when Mother was more gentle, she has become so... so much more cruel than she used to be.'
Her mother quickly formed a smile, ''Good.'' she grabbed Hinata's hand, ''Now, let's go.''
Hinata nodded before opening her eyes to look at her mother, but inside she wanted to cry her eyes out right now. She made a new friend, and now she couldn't even talk to him at school. 'I'm... I'm sorry Naruto-kun.'
''Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!'' The little energetic blonde clasped his hands together, and pleaded with begging eyes.
''No!'' Kushina glared down at the boy, ''It's too early to have any ice cream anyway, plus you're wearing a brand new uniform! You'll get it dirty.''
''Dad...?'' Naruto looked towards his dad who sat at the kitchen table for sympathy, but Minato merely looked away whistling and not wanting to get scolded by his wife.
Naruto sighed, knowing there was no way to win against his mom alone. His head shot up, to look at her mom like a helpless puppy. His mom wore a scowl, not approving of his behavior. ''Wait, I have an idea!'' a grin had spread on his lips. He took off his white polo shirt, and navy blue shorts and was left shirtless, and in his underwear, shoes, and socks.
Minato peeked from the corner of his eye as he ate his cereal, he couldn't help but laugh since he knew this 'brilliant idea' his son had wasn't going to end well.
''If I don't have these clothes on, then I won't get dirty. Right?'' Naruto held his grin until he felt a dark aura emitting from his mother, not literally a dark aura but he could feel her anger steaming right out of her.
A growl was heard before she spoke, ''Naruto Uzumaki, if you don't put those clothes back on right now... you'll be in school with bruises, 'ttebane!'' Kushina cracked her knuckles, an intense glare directed at her terrified sun.
''Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow.'' He winced from getting pulled by the ear from his angered mom, ''Okay, okay, sorry. I'll put them on!'' Naruto quickly grabbed his clothes and put them back on before he his mom could beat him to a pulp.
''Good boy.'' Kushina kissed his cheek with a gentle smile, it was astonishing how her mood changed so fast. ''Now, be on your best behavior today in school, alright?'' Kushina kneeled down, so she was eye-to-eye with Naruto.
Like usual, Naruto wiped off the kiss from his mom since it still grossed him out because he believed his mom had 'cooties'. He even told his dad one time, and he broke out laughing.
''I have a new friend, so I bet I'll have lots of fun today, 'ttebayo!'' Naruto said cheerfully, before hugging his mom.
''New friend?'' Minato raised an eyebrow.
''Yeah! Her name is Hinata, she's really nice and we met at the park yesterday.'' Minato remained silent with the news, and so did the Kushina. The whole kitchen was silent until Naruto spoke up.
''What's wrong, you guys got all quiet.'' Naruto blinked, and broke from the hug before looking at both of them.
''...Kushina.'' Minato said, his tone turned stiff.
''Yes, I know...'' She let out a sigh, and stood up. ''It's time for school, so you two should get going.'' Kushina dusted off her son's clothes, since he unfortunately had them on the floor earlier.
''Go get your backpack, while I talk with your mother.'' Minato said, before standing up from the table.
''Alright!'' Naruto wore his grin, and ran upstairs to his room.
''Damn it.'' Kushina muttered, knowing she was about to get scolded.
''How come you didn't tell me about meeting up with them yesterday?'' Minato's tone grew more serious since they were alone.
Turning, and facing him, memories of the conversation they had last night flew through her mind. They both made a promise to be nothing but honest with each other from now on, usually that's what two couples promise when they first get married but things hadn't gone completely perfect with Kushina's marriage throughout the years. She also hadn't expect her son's friendship with the Hyuga girl, to cause skepticism of whether or not it'll cause any future issues.
''I didn't think it was important... Sorry...'' Kushina apologized meekly, frowning with her head hung down.
''No need to apologize.'' He brushed a few strands of her hair away from her face and brought her chin up so they looked directly at each other, ''But you know this means we'll have to keep a closer eye on Naruto though, right?'' Minato's tone turned more gentle, regardless he could never stand to be mad at her for anything.
''I know, I just want him to be happy though. Why make him miserable because a few stupid adults have disagreements?'' She sighed and leaned her head on her lover's chest. ''I don't want him to have a childhood like mine. It was hell, until I met one person who changed my life...''
''I wonder who that was.'' He smiled, and leaned down to kiss her.
''Yeah, I wonder.'' She said sarcastically, rolling her eyes and kissed him back.
''Ewww.'' Naruto scrunched up his face in disgust when he walked in on the romantic scene between his parents, ''There's a kid around here dattebayo.''
Kushina blushed and pushed Minato away, ''I think it's time for you two to leave.'' she awkwardly laughed.
Minato sighed and kissed her on the forehead, ''I love you.''
''Love you too, Mina-kun.'' She smiled, and giggled when she saw him blushed from the nickname.
''Come on! Hurry, and stop doing gross mushy stuff!'' Naruto called out from in front of the door, he already had his backpack, and lunchbox so he was ready to go.
''R-Right...'' He scurried over to his impatient son, and Kushina gave them a friendly wave goodbye.
''Have fun!''
Hinata and her mother had drove to the school, then walked inside and went inside the main office to make sure she was properly registered as a student and has an official class. As her mom was talking to one of the office people, Hinata sat on the bench as her legs swung back and forth. Indeed, she was nervous. Her eyes scanned around the office, it felt tense and made her want to leave.
''Dad, hurry up! I'm already late!'' The loud voice was instantly recognizable to Hinata's ears, she turned her head and looked in the doorway to see Naruto with his dad in the hallway. Hinata let out a small gasp, and hoped her mom was finished talking already.
''Alright, your class is... 1-5.'' Hanahime said, grabbing her daughter's hand and hauling her back into the hallway. Relief came over Hinata, since she didn't have to face him yet. At least if she was at school without her mom, she would never find out if she was talking to Naruto or not.
''Now, if you even dare interact with that boy during school... You will surely be punished.'' Hanahime threatened as she kneeled down in front of her daughter, the icy glare her mother gave was frightening. ''Don't think you can be slick and talk to him while I'm gone, because I do have some people here who will be keeping a close eye on you.''
Apparently plan A went down the drain for Hinata, but she wondered who were these mysterious spies. ''Yes, Mother...'' Hinata blinked, not really feeling like smiling or feeling anything cheerful.
''Good, glad you understand. Have a good day.'' She kissed Hinata's forehead, and left her in front of her class.
Sighing, Hinata knew well that this was going to be a horrible day.
Turning the knob and opening the door, she walked inside and stole a glance at the room of kids. Blinking, she saw all kinds of different kids. Then she saw her supposedly new teacher, that happened to be a female. She had long, curly black hair, and red colored eyes that sort of looked like contacts.
''You must be Hinata Hyuga.'' The teacher spoke in a kind tone when she walked over to the Hyuga, ''I'm Ms. Kurenai, I'll be your new first grade teacher for this whole year.'' Kurenai smiled, and grabbed her hand to bring her to the front of the class.
''Everyone, meet Hinata our new classmate. I hope you all welcome her with open arms.'' Kurenai announced, and everyone clapped and welcomed her with many loud, but kind gestures.
''Sorry I'm late, my dad got stuck in traffic.'' Naruto said as he walked into the class room that soon had everyone staring directly at him, he then stopped when he saw Hinata. ''Hinata! Awesome, we're in the same class.'' Naruto ran over to her.
''Booooooo! Be quiet Naruto, or you'll scare her away!'' A brown haired boy yelled out.
''SHUT UP KIBA!'' Naruto yelled back, ''She's my friend, 'ttebayo.'' he stuck his tongue out, and then turned to look back at the Hyuga ''Right? Tell em'!''
Hinata merely looked at him, silent for a moment. The threat her mother gave her was haunting her, but something was also telling her that listening to her mom was the stupidest idea ever.
''Yeah!'' Hinata smiled, ''I-I umm.. met Naruto-kun yesterday in the park. Then we became friends.''
Everyone gasped at her answer, and Kiba sat back in his seat and grumbled in annoyance that Naruto beat him in an argument.
''Alright, that's sweet and everything but we have to get back to our lesson!'' Kurenai stated, ''Now, Naruto and Hinata.. you two can sit in that table in the back with Sasuke and Sakura.''
''Y-Yes, Ms. Kurenai.'' Hinata quickly rushed to the table she was assigned to.
''I'm not sitting next to that Sasuke, dattebayo.'' Naruto immaturely crossed his arms, and puffed his cheeks.
''We've had this talk before, now don't give me any trouble today or I'll have to call Kushina up here again to have a talk with her.'' Kurenai put her hands on her hips, and narrowed her eyes at the blonde.
Naruto cringed at the thought of her mom finding out he was in trouble again, ''No, no, no, mom will kill me if you do that!'' he pleaded while on his knees.
''Then go sit where I told you.''
''Fine...'' He groaned, and walked over to the table in defeat. Only good thing was that Hinata was there at the table, he never really seemed to get along with Sasuke, and Sakura always yelled at him.
''I really suggest you keep away from this idiot.'' Sakura whispered to Hinata, who sat beside her. ''He's a super annoying troublemaker.''
Hinata blinked a few times, not really understanding what was so annoying about him. Sure, he's stubborn, but Hinata opinion he's open very kind once you actually get to know him. ''He's really nice though!'' the Hyuga replied.
''If you wanna be friends with me, then you have to stop talking to him!'' Sakura narrowed her eyes, and crossed her arms.
Hinata merely stood quiet after the pinkette said that, not wanting to get into an argument with a girl she barely even knew. '
'Hey Hinata!'' Naruto startled her, and she looked up at him from across the desk.
''Wanna come over and play at my house?'' He wore a cheery smile, that made it hard for Hinata to even refuse.
A small blush appeared on her cheeks, ''S-Sure.''
''Awesome! My dad will pick us up after school, okay?'' Hinata nodded, but she also felt uneasy since her mother would most likely get mad at her if Hinata went over to their house.
''Ahem, okay! I would like someone to answer this problem!'' Kurenai announced, with a simple math problem on the chalkboard. ''What is 4 plus 6?''
The raven haired Uchiha boy quietly raised his hand before he was called on, ''It's 10.''
''Good job Sasuke, that's correct.'' Sasuke smiled upon being praised.
''Smartypants.'' Naruto mumbled.
Sasuke stuck his tongue out at the Uzumaki, ''Loser.''
Naruto gritted his teeth at the comment, his glare shooting daggers at the Uchiha. ''I'll show you.''
''Is 10 less than, greater to, or equal to 5?'' Kurenai asked.
Naruto raised his hand, but then Hinata raised her hand as well and was called on. ''It's greater than 5.''
''Correct!'' Kurenai praised.
Naruto merely growled in the background, he knew he wasn't good at math but still wanted to beat Sasuke in something for once.
''Sorry...'' Hinata apologized once she saw how mad he was.
''It's al-''
''No need to say sorry to this loser.'' Sasuke let out a sigh after interrupting whatever Naruto was about to say.
''Told you he's a troublemaker!'' Sakura shook her head in disapproval.
''Would you guys leave him alone?!'' Hinata glared at the both of them, which was very out of character for her. It silenced them immediately, since they assumed she was the shy type of girl. ''Stop making fun of him, he's a nice friend!''
Naruto remained silent too, pretty surprised himself that someone defended him. He blinked stupidly, looking at her in amazement. ''Hinata...''
After what happened during class, Naruto felt like Hinata was truly one of his best friends. Even if they've only known each other for a short time. They were playing around together during recess, outside in the playground. An icy gaze had their eyes fixed on the two, very displeased by the sight.
''Sasuke's a jerk sometimes, but we're still friends.'' Naruto gave a small laugh, ''He's kind of cool sometimes.''
''W-What about Sakura?'' Hinata asked curiously, they were currently sitting side by side on a bench in the playground.
''...'' Naruto stood silent at the mention of Sakura, not knowing how to answer it. His eyes caught an ice cream cart outside the gate, kids already started gathering to buy a cone.
''Naruto-kun?'' His silence began to concern the Hyuga, she raised an eyebrow as she looked at him.
''How about I get us Ice Cream?'' He grinned, quickly changing the subject.
''Huh?'' She noticed the cart a few feet away from them.
''My daddy gave me five dollars, so I can get you a cone if you want...'' His eyes looked away, hiding his blush.
''N-No, no, please don't waste your money on me!'' She shook her head, a bit flustered at the kind gesture.
''Chocolate, vanilla or that pink one.'' Naruto completely ignored what Hinata said.
Sighing, she just decided to give an answer. ''Chocolate.'' Hinata smiled sweetly at the Uzumaki.
''Awesome, 'ttebayo! I'll be getting chocolate too!'' He grinned again then hopped off the bench to fulfill her order, although the line of kids was a bit long so it was going to take a while. Hinata laughed when she heard Naruto groan when he found out he wasn't the only one who wanted ice cream.
''So, Hinata-sama. I see you're disobeying your mother's orders.'' the voice was cold, the same icy gaze from the one whom had been watching her earlier. Hinata's body froze, she recognized that stern, cold tone that could only belong to one person.
Biting down on her bottom lip anxiously, she couldn't bring herself to turn her head around to look at him. ''N-Neji nii-san...'' she meekly said.
''Didn't Hanahime-sama specifically order you to stay away from that boy?'' His face wore a scowl, arms folded across his chest.
''Y-Yes... she.. she did...'' Hinata frowned, her eyes sadly looking down.
''WHY, are you still talking to him then?'' He raised an eyebrow as his voice was raised. Hinata didn't answer, and merely stood up to leave but unfortunately her cousin grabbed her by the wrist and held her back. Despite his young age, his grip was tight. The male Hyuga was known to take martial arts classes after school.
''L-Let go of me, please... nii-san.'' Her voice cracked with the plead, not many or not any one at all had noticed the two since they were in an area in the back of the playground behind the large slide.
''Hanahime-sama told me to keep an eye on you, to make sure you wouldn't act disobey her wishes.'' Neji kept a tight grip on Hinata's wrist, refusing to let go. ''I see you're more disobedient than I thought.'' he narrowed his eyes at her.
''I-I'm sorry...'' Tears swelled up in her eyes, she couldn't take this constant lack of freedom her parents gave her. Neji released his grip on her, and remained with a stoic expression. Hinata rubbed her wrist, seeing how red it was after being released.
''Come with me, I don't want you out of my sight while you're at school.'' Neji said, Hinata merely nodded while wiping the tears off her face. ''I can't believe someone like you is in the Hyuga family.'' he scoffed and shook his head in disapproval as they walked away from the playground.
About two minutes after they walked after, Naruto ran towards the bench where he thought Hinata was with an excited smile on his face. In his hands he had two cones with chocolate flavored ice cream. Noticing Hinata was gone, Naruto looked around everywhere but she was still nowhere in sight?
''Where the heck did she go?'' Suddenly he found himself face first on the floor, and fell right into the fallen ice cream on the floor, due to someone pushing him from behind.
''Hahaha, loser.'' The blonde heard someone say. Naruto gritted his teeth, and punched a fist into the ground. Standing up, he looked down at his uniform to see his entire outfit was covered in chocolate.
''Mom's going to kill me, 'ttebayo...'' he muttered. Looking around, he saw the entire playground was empty. Recess was over! But, he didn't care. He knew going into class like this would be humiliating. Small sniffles came from the boy, he tried his hardest not to cry but failed miserably. Wiping his eyes with his chocolate covered arm, tears still continued to travel down his cheeks as he walked back inside.
''Wait!'' Someone called out to him, Naruto turned and saw a redheaded boy coming towards him.
''What is it?'' Naruto wasn't sure whether or not he could trust this kid, so he narrowed his eyes in the redhead's direction.
''Umm...'' The redhead kneeled down and dug inside his backpack, then pulled out a towel and a sweater. He stood up and gave the things to Naruto ''I saw what happened earlier...''
''What's this stuff for?'' Naruto looked at the boy questionably, skeptical about why he was being so nice when they never even met.
''To clean off that ice cream, and umm... cover the chocolate when you go back inside.'' The redhead gave a timid, as if afraid that Naruto might chomp him down for lunch.
''Thanks...'' Naruto gave a small smile, and gratefully took the towel from the boy and attempted to clean off the sticky substance, then he took the larger, navy blue hoodie sweater and put it in. He swung on the hoodie, since he claimed it made him look 'cool'.
''Kids sometimes bully me too... so I know how you feel.'' The redhead looked down shyly, with a frown. His head shot up with widened eyes when he felt Naruto wrap his hand around his shoulder.
''What's your name?'' Naruto asked with a grin.
''Gaara...'' The redhead smiled.
''Heh, cool name. I'm Naruto!''
''Weird name.'' Gaara let out a small laugh.
''You're one to talk!'' Naruto wore a scowl, and crossed his arms.
''You're named after Ramen though.'' The redhead pointed out.
''And your name means something like 'Love yourself' or something like that, I don't know 'ttebayo.'' Naruto pointed out lamely.
''My mother named me it, I can't control those kind of things.'' Gaara laughed again.
''My parents got my name from a book...'' Naruto mumbled in annoyance.
''What?'' Gaara raised an eyebrow at the blonde, not quite hearing him.
''Nothing, nothing 'ttebayo.'' Naruto rolled his eyes and snickered, ''We need to go back inside, or we'll be in super big trouble.''
Naruto and Gaara were in different classes, so they unfortunately went separate ways once they got back inside. Naruto kept on the sweater since Gaara said he could keep it, and it covered most of his uniform so he hopefully wouldn't look too horrible. Naruto hoped his mom would understand what happened once he explained everything to her.
Instead of going back to his regular classroom, Naruto went straight to Iruka's office. Usually, whenever he didn't feel like staying in class, he'd go to Iruka's office to cool down.
Knock, Knock
Iruka opened the door, and looked down at the frowning blonde. ''Naruto?''
''Is it okay if I... stay with you until school finishes?'' His voice cracked, showing a sigh that he was near crying.
''Sure, go inside while I call your teacher so she knows you're here.'' Iruka smiled and allowed him inside, his office wasn't too big since it was merely a room with one desk that had a computer on it. Naruto usually sat on the leather brown couch that was on the opposite side of the desk.
''Thanks!'' Naruto's mood brightened up as he scurried inside before Iruka closed the door. Naruto plopped himself on the sofa while Iruka called Kurenai.
Laying down on the sofa, Naruto let out a sigh and tuned out the conversation Irukia and Kurenai were having. In about 2 minutes, Iruka hung up and his gaze was fixed on the blonde as he sat in his chair. ''So, there's a new girl ?'' he suddenly asked to break the silence.
''Yeah...'' was all Naruto replied with and he stared blankly at the ceiling with his arms behind his head.
''What's her name?'' Iruka asked again, not liking the tension that filled the office.
''Hinata... Hyuga.'' Naruto simply replied again, squinting his cerulean orbs.
''Are you two friends?''
When that question was asked, there was a silent paused between the two before Naruto finally spoke again. ''I don't know.''
THE END of chapter 2. xP (FINALLY finished, I was working on this for like 3 days.)
A/N: Give me a comment like ''Gaara and Sasuke are out of character'' and I'll slap you okay. Ya'll know how those adorable little shits used to act when they were small. Gaara was all smiley smiley, and I believe he also had a shy side. Sasuke was all smiley, smiley, but I still want him to be a little shit if he's friends with Naruto.
Also, I love Neji and all but I need him to act like a bitch since it's part of the story. ._. Maybe he'll change later on, or maybe he won't. Hehehe, only the future will tell.
Anyway review pretty please? Then maybe I'll update. :[
Lol, but seriously. Reviews motivate me.
P.S. If you do not like the side MinaKushi then that's tough luck, there won't be any romantic NaruHina until they get older. Unless you want sick, child porno of two 6 year olds having make out sessions. Then I'm sorry Bob, I'm the wrong girl to go to. Basically, this is development towards their relationship. It'll all be worth it soon enough, just wait.
