It had been a few days and Naruto was happy to be in a bed again. As he opened his eyes, he noticed something close to him. He turned and saw Nodoka lying next to him. It had become a recurring thing ever since the trip.

-Flashback-

On the first night after the trip, Naruto was happy to be back in the room. He had gotten ready for bed and was now shirtless with pajama pants on. As he laid down to rest, he did not notice the girls watching him.

Yue made sure that he was asleep before addressing Nodoka, "he right there you need to make your move."

Nodoka just blushed and shook her head. Yue face panned and tried to think of a way to get Nodoka out of her shell.

"If you don't do this then no new books for a month," Yue said as she watched the horror sread across her face.

"You wouldn't," Nodoka said with shock

"Try me." Yue replied and pushed Nodoka towards the blonde. Nodoka tripped on her feet and fell but Naruto was already fast asleep. She turned her head back towards her friends and they gave her the backhand wave. Nodoka sighed and quietly walked over to Naruto. She watched him sleep and blushed deeply; he looked so peaceful to her. Naruto arm was hanging off the side of his bed and as he turned he pulled Nodoka down on top of him. He felt her but; he pulled her close to him as he locked his arms around her. Nodoka blushed deeply and made a small attempt to escape but to no avail. Therefore, with a smile she resigned herself to her fate.

-end of Flashback-

After that night she had willing snuck over to Naruto bed and laid down. Naruto sighed as he looked at the sleeping girl next to him. She looked so peaceful and he couldn't deny that he was attracted to her. So he just laid back down and watched her sleep.

Nodoka felt the sun hit her face and woke up slowly. As she came to, she noticed her favorite blonde lying next to her. She blushed but was happy that he was there. She looked at him and saw that he was awake.

She was as read as a tomato, "Was he watching me sleep?" she thought as she looked into his eyes.

He looked back at her and smiled, he leaned in close and said, "You are very cute when you sleep."

Nodoka's brain overloaded at the comment and she proceeds to pass out from happiness. Naruto smiled at this and kissed her on the forehead before getting out of the bed.

-SB-

Naruto walked into the head master office with a smile. It had been a good morning for him and he felt it was going to be a good day.

"Naruto how are you," Konoe said as Naruto sat down in front of him.

Naruto smiled and replied, "I am doing great, and the trip was a great success."

Konoe nodded and smiled, "I am glad you and the class enjoyed it." He said but paused for a moment before giving Naruto a serious expression, "But I would like to talk about the kidnapping incident."

Naruto sighed inwardly and proceed to explain what had transpired. Konoe listened intently to what the young blonde was saying. HE was worried at first but as he listened to the blonde's tale he knew that he made the right decision I hiring him.

Naruto finished the story and waited for Konoe to respond. Konoe was quiet for a moment before speaking, "I am glad the matter was resolved." He said with a smile, "Now then what do you think of my granddaughter."

Naruto looked at Konoe and face panned, "I'm going now."

"But," Konoe tried to stop him but Naruto didn't pay him any mind. As he exited the office, he felt someone try to grab him from behind. His reflexes kicked in and as the person grabbed for him he ducked. Then grabbed the attackers arm and flipped them into a wall. As he looked to see who his attacker was, he felt a familiar presence near him.

"Chachamaru," he said as he turned to look at her. Chachamaru stood there and gave him a small smile, a touch of red on her cheek.

"Hello Naruto," she said as she tried to hide her blush, "How have you been?"

"Doing great just dodged another feeding frenzy," he said with a laugh.

Chachamaru looked at him confused and asked, "What makes you say that?"

He looked at her and laughed to himself, "If you're here than the one lying at the base of the wall was Evangeline," he stated.

Chachamaru simply nodded and Naruto started to walk away. She watched him and took as many pictures as she could. While he was away on the trip she had been thinking about what had transpired in the forest before they he had left. He had hugged her and kissed her on the cheek, and then she kissed him on the mouth. She had run away before he could say or do anything so she had no idea what had happened next. As she picked up her unconscious master, she began to plan to get closer to the blonde. Not just for her master but for herself as well.

-SB-

Ayaka walked into the classroom and sat down. It had been a few days since the camping trip and class was back in session. She was quite happy to be back and was looking forward to spending time with a certain someone. Ever since they had gotten back, she hadn't managed to get closer to Naruto and was deeply frustrated.

"Why is one blonde so hard to find." She thought to herself as she waited for the others to get to class. Soon everyone came walking in and Negi was close behind.

Negi had heard about the trip and was glad everyone had fun, he looked at Ayaka and hoped she had gotten closer to Naruto.

He walked over to her and smiled, "How are you today Ayaka." He asked her with a smile.
Ayaka looked at the younger boy and smiled. "I'm doing fine." She replied with a smile, all the while, she watched the door out of the corner of her eye.

"That's great." Negi said. "So how was the camping trip?"

Nodoka was silent for a moment as a small blush spread across her face. "It was fun." She said.

"Well I glad you had fun." He said.

"Yeah," she replied when she saw Naruto walk through the door. She turned to Negi and said, "Nice talking to you sensei."

She got up and walked over to Naruto. "Morning Naruto." She said with a smile.

He smiled at her and repled, "I doing well."

"That's great." She said with a smile. She looked him in the eyes and blushed. "Would you like to hang out later?"

Naruto was caught off guard by this but simply shrugged it off. "Sure I'm game." He said to her making Ayaka smile.

The bell rang and she said, "I see you after class."

"It's a date." He said and walked towards his chair by the window. What he didn't notice was the way Ayaka acted at those words.

"A…..a date." She mumbled and walked in a daze back to her seat.

-SB-

As the school day, ended Ayaka found Naruto standing by the fountain in the quad. He seemed at peace to her.

She walked over to him and stood beside him. "Hi." She said pulling him out of his musing.

"Hey." He replied as he turned to look at her. He looked at her and tried not to blush. She was beautiful, the way her long blonde hair fell over her lovely form.

Ayaka saw that he was staring and blushed. She turned to him and said, "Are we going somewhere are you going to just stare?"

Naruto smiled at her and said, 'Of course we are."

"Good lets go." She said and pulled him along. They headed down the street until Ayaka stopped in from of a small restaurant. Naruto looked the place over and saw that it served French cuisine.

"Come on," Ayaka said and entered the restaurant with Naruto close behind. They waited for a waiter to seat them, all the while an uncomfortable silence settled between them. Ayaka looked at Naruto and tried to say something but her voice wasn't working.

"Why can't I say anything," she mentally yelled at herself. She wanted to get to know Naruto but here she was standing next to him like a timid rabbit. She was Ayaka Yukihiro, she could bring entire companies to their knees. She could talk to a boy.

She was about to say something when Naruto said, "So where did you find this place?"

Ayaka was glad he started the conversation and replied, "I found it a last year before Negi became our teacher."

"That's cool." Naruto replied and they once again settled into the silence. A waiter came up and led them to a private booth. As they looked over the menus, Ayaka was trying to think of something to say to him once again.

"So how have you been?" She finally said as she looked at him over her menu.

Naruto didn't look up from his menu and replied, "I doing fine."

"That's Nice," She said as the silence one again settled between them.

She watched him as they order their food and couldn't help but think what had happened in his life. After what happened on the trip, she knew that all the scars had very sad stories to go along with them. Yet she couldn't bring herself to say anything to him.

Naruto was getting tired of all the silence between them and as they waited for their food he said, "Is there something bothering you?"

Ayaka looked at him and tried to wave it off, "of course not." She replied and she turned her head so he could look her in the eye.

"Yes there is." He stated not liking how she dodged the question.

Ayaka saw the she couldn't get him to drop it and sighed in defeat. "It just." She began but fell silent soon after

Naruto watched the girl closely and could see that she wanted to ask something but was too afraid to say anything. He shook his head and sighed. "It's ok I won't get mad at you."

"Really?" Ayaka said quietly and watched as smiled at her.

"Of course not, I can't get mad at a beautiful girl like you." He said causing Ayaka to blush.

Ayaka satisfied with this answer was silent for a moment. She looked at him then asked, "What are you exactly?"

Naruto was looking at the girl and laughed. "That's what you wanted to know." He said as he tried to stop laughing.

Ayaka looked at him with anger but kept herself calm. "Yes it is."

"Why?" Naruto asked her wondering her motivation behind the question.

Ayaka was quiet for a few minutes before answering, "When I was capture by Sasuke he showed me the battle that you and nine other defeat him in." She said. "I have never seen anyone able to do that so I wonder what are you?"

Naruto could tell that she was sincere in her questioning. She really wanted to know what he was. He smiled at her and said, "Ok I tell you."

Ayaka looked at him thinking he would have told her no. "Really?" she said

"Yes really." He said with a chuckle. "I am what you call a shinigami, a soul reaper if you will. It is my job to collect dead souls and send them to the proper resting place."

He then proceeded to explain everything he thought she needed to know. She would ask a question every now and again but she mostly just listened. She was fascinated by his explanation. She never thought that there were people like Naruto going out into the world and helping souls. She watched as he explained and couldn't help but be glad that he was the one there for them. As they talked, their food came and went. Soon they were out the door and headed back to the dorms. Ayaka stood next to him as they walked with a slight blush on her face.

"So is there anything else you would like to know?" he asked her as they walked.

She thought for a moment before answering, "Not really." Naruto nodded and they walked in silence. They reached the dorms and Naruto walked her to her room.

"Have a great night," he said to her and turned to leave when she grabbed her arm.

"Wait." She said as Naruto turned to face her.

"Yes?" he asked.

She looked at him and blushed. "I was wondering if you would move back in with me." She said catching Naruto off guard. "I was wrong earlier for kicking you out."

Naruto stood in front of her in silence. "Damn." He thought to himself. He was quite happy in his current residence but didn't know what to say to Ayaka.

He kissed her on the cheek and smiled, "Let me sleep on it."

Ayaka didn't her him stunned that he kissed her on the cheek. She stood outside her door frozen as Naruto walked away.

-SB-

Zazie watched Naruto from her desk and smiled. She couldn't wait to get him alone and make him hers. She was happy that she was the one that was closest to him. As she watched she noticed three other looking at him. He already suspect Nodoka and Ayaka, but Chachamaru was new to her.

She frowned as she watched her rivals look at her fox, "…!" she thought and couldn't wait till the end of class.

Naruto was not really paying attention to anyone as he debated within himself. Ayaka asked him to move back in with her last night, but he was currently rooming with Nodoka. As he debated with himself, he felt the pull of his pact. He turned towards Zazie and saw that she was looking at him; he could see in her eyes the longing. He smiled to himself and waited for class to end.

As the bell rang Naruto waited for everyone to leave and the appeared next to Zazie. He pulled her close and whispered in her ear, "Miss me?"

Zazie rapped her arms around his neck and leaned into him answering, "…."

"Really now," he said with a smile. "Then shall we go."

Zazie nodded and they walked out of the room. Naruto led her to the base of the world tree only for him to pick her up bridal style and carry her to the top branches. She blushed as she was carried and leaned her head against his chest. To her this was heaven, they were together and that what mattered. Once the reached their destination Naruto tried to put Zazie down but she wouldn't have it. She wrapped her arms around his neck and wouldn't let go. Naruto sighed in defeat and sat down with his back against the trunk of the tree. He formed a quick Kage Bushin and had it go get the picnic he made via another clone. The clone saluted and headed on it way leaving the two alone. They sat and watched the day pass. Zazie looked at her Naruto and smiled. This is what she wanted.

"Enjoying yourself?" he asked her as they sat there.

Zazie looked at him and smiled, "….." she replied

"That's great." He said to her and saw that the food had arrived. He was handed a basket and the clone dispelled. Zazie looked at basket in wonder and watched as Naruto pulled out and assortment of sandwiches and other foods.

She looked at the food and took a sandwich. She took a smile bite and her face lit up in pure joy, "…..!" she stated and finished the sandwich.

Naruto smiled and picked up one, "Glad you like it." He said and started to bring the sandwich to his mouth when Zazie stopped him.

"…" she said with s sultry smile. She took the sandwich out of his hand and broke off a small piece, "…" she commanded. Naruto complied and she fed the piece to him.

Naruto smiled and noticed a little piece of the sandwich on her finger, so he lean in and licked it off. Zazie blushed at this and Naruto took another sandwich and broke a piece off, "Your turn." He said with a smile. They fed each other all the food and after everything was gone Zazie leaned in and kissed kissed back and pulled her close. As the sun set Zazie was happily lying in Naruto arms around her.

She broke the kiss and said, "….."

"always." He said and kissed her.

She smiled and broke the kiss, "…" she said.

Naruto kissed her once more and they stayed in each other arm for a few more minutes before the proceed back to the dorms. They walked hand in hand but soon detangled as they neared their destination. Naruto smiled as he walked Zazie to her door.

"I see you later," he said and turned to leave but Zazie stopped him.

"…" she said.

"Yeah," he replied.

She looked at him and smiled, "….?"

"Yeah, I always keep my promises," he said and Zazie smiled grew.

"….." she said to him making Naruto nervous.

"And that is?" he asked afraid of her answer.

"…" she said and pulled him into a kiss before going in her room.

Naruto stood outside the door shocked. "I am so screwed." He said and walked back to his room.

-SB-

Naruto entered his room and sighed. He didn't know what he was going to do. Ayaka and Zazie both asked him to move in with them. He knew he would have to make a decision about this. He was happy rooming with Nodoka and the others but he did promise Zazie. He justed sighed to himself and walked over to his clothes and began to pack. Nodoka saw this and walked over to him wondering what was going on.

"Naruto why are you packing?" she asked

"I tell you in the morning," Naruto said brushing off the question. Nodoka tried to get it out of him but he simply ignored her. As the night wore on Nodoka became increasing worried about was was going on. As she sat on her bed waitng for Naruto to fall asleep she didn't notice him walk into the room and look at her.

"Hey," he called making the blue haired girl jump a little.

"y….yes?" she stammered.

"You coming or not?" he asked her. She gave him a puzzled look and he just sighed. He walked over to her, picked her up off the bed, and headed towards his. Nodoka shocked by this and just let him lay her down on the bed. HE got in and wrapped his arms around her pulling her close.

"That's better," he said and turned start to fall asleep.

Nodoka just nodded and then she heard him mummer, "I going to miss this." She was about to ask what he meant but he was already asleep. She pulled him closer to her and hoped that this wasn't going to end.

-SB-

As the sun came throught the window Naruto didn't want to get up. He wasn't looking forward to telling Nodoka that he was moving out. He was getting very comfortable around her and didn't want it to end but he did promise Zazie. Therefore, with a heavy heart he got out of bed and finished packing his things.

Nodoka woke up slowly and noticed that her big strong teddy bear was not there with her. She sat up and saw him packing all his things.

"whats going on?" she said to him with worry.

Naruto turned to her and she could look and see the sadness in his eyes, "I moving out." He stated and went back to packing.

"Why?" Nodoka asked trying not to cry.

Naruto didn't answer and kept on packing. "I'm sorry," he said and left the room with bags in hand. Nodoka began to cry but ran after him, she saw him walk towards the school building and promised herself that she would find out why he was leaving.

-SB-

Naruto sat by his window and sighed. He did not have a good morning, he had left Nodoka without telling her why he was leaving. As the class came in, he noticed that Nodoka was walking over to him with a determined look on her face.

"Oh crap." Naruto thought as Nodoka confronted him.

"Why are you moving out." She demanded loud enough for everyone to hear.

Before Naruto tried to explain Ayaka walked over and butted in, "He moving back in with me." She said. She thought he was moving back in with her.

Again Naruto opened his mouth to say something when Zazie butted in. "….." she said to other girls with a big grin.

"No he is staying with me!" Nodoka said and pulled Naruto close to her.

He was then pulled towards Ayaka, "No his staying with me!" She shouted.

Zazie pulled Naruto to her and locked her arms around him, "….!" She said only for the other girl to try to get Naruto from her. Soon Naruto was being pulled in three different direction, he tried to escape but he couldn't get his hands together to pull off any Justus.

As this was going on the rest of the class watched in awe. Asakura had her camera out and was taking as many pictures as possible to put in the paper. The three girls shocked Asuna and Negi, they have never seen them act like this ever.

Konoe walked into the class and watched what was going on. He chuckled to himself and thought that Naruto was a lucky guy. He wanted the fight to continue but came here for important business.

"STOP THIS NOW!" he said in his loudest voice causing all three girls to freeze in their place. He pointed at them and said, "Your four follow me now."

They all nodded and proceeded to leave the classroom right behind the headmaster. Everyone was silent for the longest time before Asuna said, "Wow"

-SB-

The girls and Naruto sat in front of Konoe desk in silence. Konoe looked at the teens and couldn't help but sigh. It was obvious that Naruto cared for them deeply but couldn't choose between them, and know they all wanted him to room with them so he was stuck with this problem.

"So let me get this straight you were fighting over who Naruto was going to room with correct?" he asked the girls who simply nodded yes.

Turning to look at Naruto he said, "did you choose who you want to room with?" Naruto shook his head no. Konoe sighed and rubbed his forehead, when an idea came to mind.

"I have a solution," he said getting their attention. They all looked at him and waited. Konoe glad to see they were paying attation continued, "All you are going to room together."

There was a few moments of silence before two girl said,"WHAT" and Zazie said, "….."

Meanwhile Naruto listened in a daze, room with all three. He was happy yet dreading what was going to happen.

As three girls tried to talk at once Konoe held up his hand to silence them. "You three room together win him or not room with him at all."

The three girls nodded and he smiled, "Now that is settled," he turned to Naruto, 'Naruto."

Naruto snapped out of his daze and said, "yes?"

"There is someone here to see you." Konoe said with a knowing smile.

"Oh Naruto," a voiced said from behind them.

Naruto turned and stood there stunned, "MOM!"

That's the chapter. It took me a little while to write this chapter but it got done. I cant thank you guys enough for all the reviews and I have to say this is really awesome that you guys like the story. I want you guys to review and please again no flames just things that will help me make the story better. Please review and keep reading.