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Chapter 4

The first place we went to was the hospital. I was filled to the brim with shame so I could say nothing. The medic nin had to strip me down just to find where I was hurt—thank goodness it was a woman. But the most embarrassing part was that Iruka refused to leave. My face was crimson as I sat in my undies on the table, the white of my stomach and arms stark against the dark marks. Even the medic nin gasped at the sight. Though Iruka's cheeks were tinged pink, he held my hand as I was being healed.

There had been a few fractures, but mostly just the bruises. But I wasn't let out of the room even after being healed. Clothed again, I sat in a ball on the bed. Iruka had stepped out to talk to someone so I was alone again.

I had no idea how I would pay for the doctor's visit or explain to my 'father' how I was suddenly healed again. I couldn't imagine walking back to that place. Just thinking about it made me sick to my stomach. I just couldn't. I would rather run away.

Just as I started thinking of ways to run away, Iruka came back in and hopped up on the bed with me. He pulled me to his side and smiled down at me.

"Don't worry, Naomi, I'm going to take care of you." He ruffled my long hair and held on to my hand like he would never let go.

And he kept his promise. I never had to go home to that horrible man I called father. Iruka took me home—to his home. He used his money from missions to get me some clothes and food to feed us both. I had my own room with a wardrobe and a mirror and everything I needed.

In return, I cooked the best dinners I'd learned from years of practice, and cleaned the house until it sparkled.

I felt so happy. I had a loving home to come to after school, and a friend to confide in now. Though, I didn't quite escape the pranks—they still followed me.

Even at the age of sixteen, I was still waking up to Iruka's nasty pranks. I turned over in bed and screamed out at the giant lizard lounging beside me.

"IRUKA! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!" I scrambled from the covers tangled around my feet and hastily snatched on my clothes before running out into the hall to see said man sitting at the table acting completely innocent.

"What?" He glanced at me over his coffee cup, his lips quirking up at the edges. I glared at him, my blonde hair sticking out in odd places.

"A lizard? Seriously? Ugh! I hate you!" I stormed back into the bedroom to shoo the creature out of my window and into the bushes. He hissed at me and I screamed again, bouncing on my feet in fright. "EWWW!" I shuddered as I closed the window and ran away as fast as possible. Iruka was on the other side of my door, on the floor laughing so hard he was holding his sides.

"You are twenty years old! Grow UP!" I pressed my foot on his face as he just laughed harder. Despite myself, I started to laugh too. "You ass." I said between laughs and went to get a shower.

When I got out, I was bombarded with balloons and confetti. Iruka and Kakashi and Kurenai and Asuma were all standing in the hall with poppers and more balloons to throw at me, and a cake!

"Happy birthday, Naomi!" Iruka cheered and the rest joined in. Tears welled up in my eyes and I threw myself into the tanned boy's arms. He laughed and hugged me back. The others just popped more confetti and wooted.

"Thank you! This means so much to me!" As I hugged the man's neck, the butterflies I've felt for some time now came back with vengeance. I pulled away fast, my cheeks pink. I didn't notice the pink in Iruka's cheeks as well.

"That's not it, either!" Kurenai piped up with a smirk. Asuma rolled his eyes at her. I looked at them all, confused. Instead of explaining, they walked away to the front of the house. I followed in behind Iruka, noticing the trail of balloons and such extended to the rest of the house too. It made me giggle.

I gasped as we got to the kitchen and I saw the feast on the table. There was everything imaginable spread out on the table and counters. That really wasn't it either. I turned around and in the living room was a big box and a smaller one. I looked to my friend to see his bright smile and his nod that I could go ahead.

I bit my lip and reached out for the small box. Just before I went to touch it, it moved! I snatched my hand back and snapped my eyes at the brunette man.

"This is another prank isn't it?!" I glared at him, not able to contain my smiles. He just shrugged and watched me reach for the box again. I opened it and a beautiful little tabby kitten popped its head up. "Oh my god…" I whispered with pure joy. The kitten mewled and rubbed its head against my arm, cuddling straight into my lap.

Inside the bigger box was a cat tower, litter pan, and carrier, and everything else I would ever need.

"Iruka, you are the best!" I skipped over to him and hugged his neck again, never wanting to let go. This man really was amazing. Not only had he just started his teaching job, but he was still looking after me too. "Thank you." I kissed his cheek. My stomach swirled with emotion and my lips felt like they were just shocked. His skin was so smooth and he smelt so good… I heard coughing as I remembered the rest of Iruka's friends were in the room.

"And thank you guys for helping sneak all this in here! You're all so sweet!" I hugged each of them happily. Never would I have thought I could be this happy. Not in a million years. It was like my past was a different world completely. In four years, things went from atrocious to being on top of the world.

"So, let's dig in!" Kurenai suggested and dove for the food as everyone else was close behind.