To the children's joy, the voice belonged to no other than the heir of the Inuzuka clan. Kiba was popular among much of the population of Konoha. His hot-headed attitude could be annoying sometimes, but his boyishness generally added to his overall charm. He also exuded an aura of manliness with his large muscular frame. Combined with his wild brown locks, rugged tattoos, and charming elongated incisors, he got around as quite the ladies' man. The men liked him for his easiness, and the children loved him…well because he had his "doggy" Akamaru, who often let the children ride him.
Sakura had known this boy since their days at the Academy. They had only gotten to know each other after Sakura had become good friends with Hinata when they were twelve. However, Sakura learned that the Inuzuka clan carried more than just similar physical characteristics to canines. The clan and its members were friendly and fiercely loyal to those they attached themselves to, and Sakura was one of the lucky few outside of the clan. Granted it had taken a severely injured Akamaru, but Kiba and Sakura had bonded and created a strong friendship.
Kiba jogged lightly over, waving with an infectious smile. Sakura smiled and waved back with her free arm. Akamaru barked and trotted over to Kiba from his position next to Sakura.
"Sorry about that Sakura. I had no idea Akamaru would just take off like that."
"Oh no it's okay. He's such a sweetie pie!" Sakura leaned down to cuddle Akamaru some more with the free arm not holding Haru. She squeezed him as he kissed her face over and over. For good measure, she gave Akamaru a few kisses as she got up.
When she straightened, Kiba looked like he was pouting almost, glaring slightly at Akamaru. And...
Was Akamaru smirking back? The dog just sat there primly as if he had done nothing wrong, just thumping his long furry tail on the ground happily.
Ugh boys. I'll never fully understand them.