You're not my father!

Kiba and I walked around the park and talked for about 30 minutes before I finally decided it was time to go back home. He walked me half way to my house before we hugged and said our goodbyes. I think back to when Kiba told me his story, that's when I remember that I thought I saw a black truck. My brother's truck. I still try to convince myself that I was only hallucinating as I walked up my driveway toward my front door. I place my hand on the door knob and take a deep breath before opening the door as quietly as possible. "Sit down sis...we need to talk." Dammit...

I shut the door behind me and look to my right to see Sasuke, standing in the middle of the living room, waiting for me to take a seat on the couch. The look on his face isn't too hard to read; anger, aggravation and a pinch of worried mixed with really pissed off. So he did see me talking to Kiba at the park. Which means he was most likely listening to our conversation. Which, by the way he sped off at the beginning of Kiba's story, most likely means that he also only heard the bad stuff. I sigh while flopping my feet out of my heels. I plop down in the middle of the couch and watch nervously as my brother sits in the chair across from me. His arms crossed in front of his chest with his eyes shut in an attempt to figure out a way to start this conversation. He looks just like father.

"So you were at the park with Kiba." He states sternly.

"Yes." Here comes the sweaty palms again.

"Seriously Kara? I heard him talk about how he was such a 'player'. And the situation with this Kori girl? Why didn't you tell me about that? You're really going to continue talking to him while he plainly said he played girls? I told you what kind of person he is now and you completely ignored me!" He places his hands on the arms of the chair, his fists balled in frustration.

"Sasuke, if you would've eavesdropped a little better, you would've heard the part where he explained how he's changed. He admitted his faults from last year and said that he doesn't want to be that way this year. I've decided to give him a chance and continue to patch up our friendship." I glare at him to show him I'm sticking with my decision.

"Fine! Do as you please Kara, but...if he hurts you...not only am I going to kick his ass and tell you 'I told you so', but I also don't want you to come crying to me for comfort. Do I make myself clear?" He finishes with an even harder glare towards me.

I cross my arms and huff like a child. "Yes father...crystal clear. May I have permission to go to my room now?"

"Yeah, smartass. Dinner's ready so eat first." He says as he stands up.

"Not hungry." I say coldly, then stand up and stomp my way upstairs and into my room. I slam the door shut and plop down on my bed once again today. I pull out my phone, deciding to call Itachi.

"Hello?" He answers.

"Hey Itachi, how's work?"

He sighs. I can hear the exhaustion in his voice. "It's okay, just very stressful."

"Well hey, Kakashi Sensei gave me a permission slip for my homeroom's field trip and I'm supposed to have it signed by tomorrow and the money by this Friday. It's 50 dollars."

"Oh, well, I'll be sure to call Kakashi in the morning and explain to him that yours will be a little late. I'm sure he'll understand. How was your guys' first day of school? I haven't talked to Sasuke yet."

"It was okay. Kiba and I are sort of talking again."

"Ah, well that's wonderful Princess. You two use to be great friends when you were younger."

"Thanks for being supportive big brother. At least I can rely on you."

"I see. Let me guess, over protective Sasuke didn't like the idea?"

"You got it. Oh, while we're on the subject of Sasuke, do you think you can do me a favor?"

"What's that?"

"Next time you talk to him, do remind him that he is not my father."

"Kara, now you know that he only means well. You're the only girl in our family and you're his twin sister. You two have always been close, but since mother and father's passing, he has made it his goal to treat you like our princess. He's just looking out for you."

"I know. It just aggravates me to no end when he acts like my superior."

"Just try to look at it from his point of view. Now, I must go, but can I trust you two to behave while I'm away?"

"Yes. I love you, come home soon...please?"

"You know I will try my hardest to. Love you Princess, goodnight."

"Night."

Almost immediately after hanging up, my phone started to ring. I looked at the caller I.D. and saw Naruto's goofy grinned picture. That's right! I told him I would call him back. My bad. I press the answer button and place the phone to my right ear.

"Hey Naruto, sorry I didn't call you back."

"I was starting to worry 'bout you. Your brother called me all pissed off and was screaming something about how you met up with Kiba."

"Yeah. Kiba called and I wanted to meet up with him and ask him what the deal was with that Kori girl."

"Yeah? How'd that go?"

I explained to him what Kiba told me. I also told him how Sasuke acted when I got home. I can't believe my brother actually called Naruto and told him about it.

"Well listen up! You two can NOT be fighting right now."

"Oh yeah? And why's that?"

"Because I'm throwing a party this weekend and you two will obviously be invited. I don't want you guys killing my buzz with your sibling awkwardness."

He said it so seriously I just had to laugh at him. "School just started and you're already throwing a party?"

"Yeah well, my parents are gonna be gone this weekend. You know me, I couldn't just pass it up."

"I assume you already invited Sasuke?"

"No. He was too busy screaming at me because he was so mad at you. You're the first person I've told so far. I'll invite everyone else tomorrow. Oh, and even though it's probably not the smartest idea right now, I am going to invite Kiba. I don't want a front row seat to your guys' little love fest though."

"We're not together, plus my brother will be there. So, there's not really too much for you to worry about when it comes to that. But anyways, I'm heading to bed. I'll see you tomorrow at school."

"Alright. Well, goodnight. Love you."

"Love you too, Naruto."

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