Authors Note:
~something… anything… everything… Love! I don't know what I'm saying.
It was a normal morning in Konoha, very peaceful and serene. The sky was painted a golden orange as the sun rise began a new day. The living animals of the forest, like the birds and squirrels, were up and about singing and gathering food, while everyone in the hidden leaf were either at work, getting ready for the day, sleeping in, or just now getting up. It was the perfect day to leave the house.
Hana whom was already up and dressed was walking through the hallway towards the kitchen. As she walked she trailed both of her hands along the wall while humming a happy tune. She was so excited for today, because today was the day she made plans with a friend. A very dumb friend whom happens to be clueless and very forgetful of her name, but she has gotten over that now.
"Gooooooodddd! Moooorrrrrnnniiinnnggggg!" She greeted Saya happily.
"Good morning…?" Saya was shocked to see her being… well… this enthusiastic.
Hana has always been an early riser. After all she was taught that if she didn't get up on time she'll miss out on something amazing by sleeping in. When her mother was alive she would surprise Hana with a surprise in the morning at least once a month. One time Suotome, Hana's mom had gotten up extra early to pack for a trip to a national park near Sunagakure. Another time she bought a cake for herself, Hana and her husband Kenichi to eat for breakfast. Mmmmmm!
"You've been cheerful lately," Saya pointed out.
"Hmm?" Hana hummed as she stared blankly at her sensei.
"You gonna tell me what happened?" Saya asked as she poured the mix onto a pan.
Hana had to think for a minute. "Oh yeah!" She had practically jumped over the table. Saya giggled. "I made a friend," she answered as she sat down back down in her seat. "Where actually going to hangout around lunch."
"Oh?" Saya raised an eyebrow. "And… what's this friend like?" She knows that she isn't Hana's mother and that she can never replace Suotome… but Saya looks after Hana as if she was her own daughter. She cares for her more than any living being in this world.
"He's an idiot and he forgets my name a lot," Hana described very casually. "But he's really nice. Plus he said he's never met his parents… He's alone… just like me…" Hana could feel tears forming at the corner of her eyes. They were quickly blinked away when a surprisingly loud thud echoed. Her eyes widened at the sight of a knife piercing the table right in front of her.
"DON'T YOU EVER SAY YOUR ALONE!" Saya shouted with tears in her eyes. They weren't out of sadness, she was crying tears of anger. She didn't want Hana thinking that she was alone in this world. "You have me! Not only that, but your mother is with us in spirit… watching over us. As well as your father." Saya realized her tone of voice and began talking through her teeth making it sound like she was whispering. "So…" She shakily spoke, "Don't ever say you're alone." She took a shaky breath and went back to making pancakes like nothing ever happened. "So tell me more about this boy." It stayed silent for a while before Hana chose to spoke.
"Do you remember on our first day, the boy that was walking in the middle of the street by himself?" She reminded her sensei. "He looked lonely… like he was waiting for someone to approach him."
"I… don't… think so…" Saya thought back, but came up with nothing.
"Well he really stood out to me then," Hana explained, "It was like I was watching myself and the sad part is… he's been like that his entire life. I can't even imagine… Not knowing what mama or papa was like… or you."
"You weren't listening to me were you Hana?" Hana looked up at her sensei blankly. "You just don't get it…" Saya sighed. "He may have never met his parents but it doesn't mean that he doesn't have any one. There is always someone out there looking after you. Some are just further away than others and sometimes you just don't realize there is someone out there."
"Yeah… but…" Hana was trying to come up with a comeback. "He is a real idiot…"
It's about eleven o' clock and a certain blonde is still in bed. One of his arms were slung off the edge along with his foot. His blanket was wrapped around him and knotted from rolling in his sleep too much. "Mmm… Sakura… this ramen you made is delicious… Not as good as Ichiraku's of course…" Naruto muttered in his sleep. "Ow… why'd ya hit memmm…?" Naruto began to roll over. "Aggghhh!" He made a sudden sound as he fell to the ground. He groggily smacked his lips as he opened his eyes.
"What time is it…?" The ninja asked himself as he drowsily sat up. He then looked at his clock. "Ohhh… its 11:56…" As he stood up very sluggishly his stomach began making sounds that said, "Feed me… o' so hungry!" Like always when Naruto gets up he goes straight to the kitchen and grabs a cup of ramen. As he peeled the paper off the rim he asked himself, "Why do I have a feeling I'm forgetting something?"
"He's late!" Hana yelled a loud, catching the attention of the nearby townsfolk. Of course they began gossiping and starting some rumors about the poor girl. "Ohhhh! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON HIM!" She raised her fist in the air out of frustration. "He's an hour late! I swear if he forgot we made plans! I'm gonna-"
"E-excuse me…" a girl around Hanas age interrupted. She styled her raven hair in a bob with bangs that stopped just above her lavender colored eyes. Which complimented the outfit she wore that was also a lavender color.
Hana blinked. "Yeeesssss…?" At that time Hana was wondering what the girl wanted. If it was directions she couldn't help with that. After all she nearly got lost on her way over Yakiniku Q even though she has already stood in front of it drooling.
"U-umm…" The girl began fidgeting by flexing both of her pointer fingers together. "D-do you need h-help with anything?"
"Uhhh… Nooo," Hana's answer came out as more of a question.
"Uh… o-okay," the girl stuttered. "Y-you just seemed d-distressed. Are you n-new in Konoha?"
"Yup."
"I-I'm Hinata Huga," she introduced, sticking her hand out for it to be shaken. Hana was happy to oblige.
"I'm Hana Tachibana," she announced with a smile.
"A-are you s-sure you don't need h-help?"
"No…" Hana sighed. "Just waiting for a dumb, forgetful, blonde, idiot. Who by the way probably forgot we made plans. I swear next time he shows his face to me again he's gonna pay dearly! Freaking dumbass!"
"Uh!?"
"Oh not you," Hana explained. "I was talking about the dumbass Naruto."
"N-Naruto-kun," the girl repeated adding a -kun to the end. Hana also noticed the light shade of pink on her cheeks.
"Are you a friend of his?" Hana asked.
"S-something like that…" Hinata answered. "W-we were c-class mates at the academy."
"Oh right! He did mention the academy here in Konoha. He didn't say much else about it though," Hana stated. "Heeeyy! You wouldn't happen to know where he lives, would you."
"N-Naruto-kun?" She looked down at her feet as she blushed. "Mmm… Y-yes… I-I do actually."
"Oh great!" Hana jumped up and grasped both of Hinata's hands, holding them in-between the two girls. "Could you pleeeaaassseee lead me there? I would highly appreciate it soooo much! I mean if it's not out of your way. If it is just tell me the directions and I'll find it myself."
"N-no its fine" Hinata claimed. "I-I'd be happy to help."
"Ohhh! Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you!" Hana repeated several times to show her gratitude. "Lead on!" she said taking a large step and pointing forward.
"U-uh… H-Hana…" Hana turned around to listen to the girl. "I-It's this way…"
"Oh righty then! That-ta-way!" She said taking another large step as she spun around. Hinata followed shortly after with a quiet giggle.
Authors Note:
~What will happen to Naruto in the next chapter? Will Naruto get his ass kicked? Has he dug himself a grave? Will Hana not hate him? Will Hinata faint at the sight of her crush? Do crickets really sing? Do pigs fly? That has nothing to do with this, but I put it there anyway. You'll find out next time! Whenever that maybe… it might be next week, the week after, next month, or tomorrow. Depending on when I can get on a computer that has internet access.
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