An: hello everyone. I know it has been some time. But I am not giving up on this story. Even though I see less, I will still spread my story with help of Sasuke and Naruto. You guys can count on me.

Warnings: nothing to serious, at least, in my opinion.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. I do own the plot. Yes I really do! Don't believe me? Come visit me, I am actually living this plot.

Chapter 9.

Hiding Secrets and Tears.

" So where were you, Foxy?'' Kiba asked the blond male next to him." where was I when?'' Naruto asked right back. Kiba knotted his eyebrows together." Yesterday dude. Nobody could tell me exactly what happened with you, I only know that you suddenly ran out of the classroom.'' He explained, sounding suspicious of blue-eyed high school student. It didn't go unnoticed to the already nervous boy, it even made him more nervous." Oh that. Yeah, I wasn't feeling well, and I needed to go as fast as I could to my grandma to take me home. I was about to faint. And I preferably I wouldn't want to do that in the middle of class.'' Naruto, who now was laughing awkwardly and scratching behind his head, answered. Kiba blinked, then once again, and gave a little 'oh okay'.

He would believe it for now.

' I am thankful for that, but sooner or later, he will grow tired of not knowing the truth. But it's for the best. At least for now.'

Yes, for now, it will suit just fine.

' Lies, something that is used by almost every human. It's not good to lie, but there is a huge difference between lying for someone else's sake, and lying for your own benefit.'

" I'm home!" Kyuubi called as he was taking of his shoes." Ah, Kyuu! You are back from the business trip! Come here son, and give your Daddy a hug!'' Minato ran at his son, jumping on him while also hugging him, though it would seem as if he was suffocating Kyuubi." Dad, C-can't b-br-eathe.'' The red head tried to tell his father, it was mostly muffled though. It didn't withhold the older one of understanding what his son meant. As Minato pulled back, he gave Kyuubi an apologetic smile. Though Kyuubi waved it of, not seeing it as something abnormal here.

" So how is Naru-chan?'' He asked, entering the living room. He had been away for four weeks. And being that long away from his family, most importantly his little brother, made him always worried about the things that happened. Taking a seat in the comfy couch, Kyuubi looked at his father waiting for his answer.

He wasn't pleased with the reaction he received.

Minato was looking down. With a sad knowing smile, with a trembling bottom lip, make it seem as he wanted to cry.

And Kyuubi had a feeling his father wanted to cry.

" Naruto had a PTSD panic attack again.''

Now though, Kyuubi wanted to cry too.

" Who did it? Who broke him now?'' But instead of crying, he growled out his anger. Yes, Kyuubi is a very protective big brother. If someone wanted to talk, touch, or do something with Naruto, they had to go through Kyuubi first. He didn't want to lose his precious little brother more then he has now. He will hold onto Naruto and protect him. But lately it's getting harder for him to do so, since he is so busy with work and Naruto with school and appointments with doctors and therapists. Minato shook his head at his second son." No Kyuu, it's not in our power to go to school and handle it, we have to trust-" " That old hag, I know! But who knows what will happen if she doesn't look out for Naru! Dad! She is irresponsible, get's drunk fast, and it's like the only thing she cares for is making bets and gambling! I am a far better adult then she is!'' Kyuubi snapped, frustration clearly visible in his eyes. After taking some deep breaths, Kyuubi turned to leave the room, but not before passing on something to his father first.'' I am not able to trust people around Naruto anymore. But I will try to protect him as much as I can, Dad.'' He paused.'' And send Naru-chan to my room when he is home. He and I need to talk.'' And with that he was gone.

" Run! Run like your life depends on it!'' Asuma called from the sidelines. It was gym hour, and as of course to be expected, Naruto wasn't there, but someone else was.

Kiba looked like he had soaked all his clothes with his sweat. It isn't that he couldn't keep up, it just was the fact that it is like super hot outside, and he was being watched by a certain raven.

Luckily, he knew it wasn't because the Uchiha liked him.

No, it was something else.

And he was going to find out..

" Oi, Uchiha! Come here!'' Kiba called to the man that was 4 meters behind him. And within seconds had Sasuke catched up to him, now waiting for the dog lover to start." Why are you looking at me like that?'' the brunet asked cautiously.

Though he never got his answer, at least he wasn't told by the Uchiha boy.

" Which reason did the Uzumaki boy give you for running out of class.'' He asked smoothly. Though with no emotion showing.

Kiba blinked once.

Then twice.

And forgot that his question wasn't answered, while he replied to the raven.

" He told me he was feeling sickly, and knew that any moment he could faint. So instead of fainting he went to the princepal, which apparently is his grandmother I found out this morning too. He got a drive from her to his home.'' He told truthfully. Sasuke nodded." Do you think he told you the truth?'' Kiba shrugged." I don't know for certain, bu I do know one thing. He really is sick. I think he should actually be at home, resting. His body is giving out, and I can see it. Problem is, he can't, and that was no pun intended to his visual disability." Kiba said. Sasuke hummed, agreeing a bit with him. Kiba glanced at the boy running next to him." You know Uchiha. It seems like you are actually concerned about him.'' Kiba told him with a slight teasing tone to it. Sasuke scowled." Why would I be concerned for an idiot as he is. Me, being concerned, for a dobe like him. Don't make me laugh Inuzuka. Think nothing of this conversation.'' And with that, Sasuke was gone. Kiba looked around and saw Sasuke 10 meters ahead of him. A scowl was apparent now on the brunets face.

'Damn Uchiha.'

An: So that was it. Hope you guys liked it. Please review! It makes me happy to receive them. And I want to thank you all for staying with me this long. I am truly grateful!