Chapter 11 of "I See You" - Beautiful Monster & Decode
A/N: hihihihi ! Starting now, I'll be updating every 2 weeks ! Enjoy the chapter !
Minato and Kushina were sighted all over the village over the next few days. One moment they were standing on top of the Hokage Monument and the next they were at the ramen shop. One thing was certain to all. The two of them were inseparable.
"Where is Kushina?" demanded Misaki as they waited outside the high class kunoichi wear shop. They would go shopping together as their first get together. Inomae leaned against the wall, less annoyed than Misaki. Suddenly there was a big puff of smoke.
"I'm here!" Kushina said through a large mouthful of ramen. Minato sighed, standing next to her. He didn't fancy going shopping with them.
"What's he doing here?" Inomae demanded. This was their time. Kushina smirked and Minato glared at her.
"He's going to carry our bags" Kushina said, smiling. Misaki's annoyed expression turned to one of incredulity and then to one of triumph.
"You're a wicked girl, Kushina. You're so lucky you're my best friend" Minato snapped. Kushina all but ignored him.
"You're not going to snap at him?" Inomae asked, surprised at the self-control her friend showed. Kushina laughed.
"Oh, he knows I won't talk to him. We're going to ignore him. He's just eye candy to get a cheaper deal. Minato, get over here and go inside. You see that green kimono. I want it" Kushina said. It was a beautiful green kimono and it would look nice for the festival that was the week after Minato's birthday. It wasn't extravagant but it was graceful.
"Whatever." snapped Minato. He led the girls into the shop. As he walked in the girl's heads turned to look at him. There was giggling and Kushina looked at what he was wearing. He did look good…in a white t-shirt with orange flames around the end of the sleeves and the Leaf symbol in the middle. His jeans hung down and were cuffed to show the bandages around leg.
"Why do you have to look so good, damn" murmured Kushina to herself. Minato didn't catch what she said. She didn't even realize she had said it. Misaki and Inomae exchanged looks. Minato walked up to the front desk and noted that the clerk was about his age.
"Hi…" Minato said, smiling. He could do this. He could flirt…and make sure that Kushina wouldn't attack anyone.
"H-hi…" stammered the clerk. She turned a deep red and looked down. Minato smiled even wider. The blush reminded him of Kushina's. The clerk started to hyperventilate then.
"Get the kimono" whispered Misaki. She wanted make sure this would work. Minato nodded and looked down at Kushina.
"My sister really likes that green kimono. Could you by any chance give me a discount on it?" asked Minato, smiling charmingly. The clerk took deep breaths and gave a shaky nod. Kushina scowled as Minato called her his 'sister'. Was that it? Sister? The word sounded annoying even in her own head.
"Oh! Of course. That'll be…" the clerk said. Kushina drowned her out and paid the amount. She looked down as Minato smiled at her. Kushina mouthed the dreaded word again to herself. 'Sister'? What the hell?
"Here you go miss" the clerk said. She handed the box to her and Kushina snatched it. The clerk jerked back and glared at her. Kushina looked down, confused once again. Her eyes fell to the glass case that displayed beautiful barrettes.
"Wow…" whispered Kushina as her eyes fell on the simplest yet most beautiful turquoise green barrette. She wanted it. She wanted it bad. Minato glanced down at it.
"I'd like that barrette" whispered Kushina. The clerk scoffed and rolled her eyes.
"Right! It's about 10,000 yen. You can't afford it" the clerk sneered. Minato stiffened and gave a forced smile.
"Can I have a discount…about 500 yen off?" Minato asked. The clerk nodded slowly before brightening. She handed him the barrette and Minato gave her the money.
"I like it too. Who would you give it to? I doubt you'd give your sister something as expensive as this" asked the clerk. Minato glared at her angrily suddenly.
"My girlfriend, her!" Minato snapped. Misaki and Inomae exchanged smirks. Kushina felt a thrill in her stomach at the world.
"Y-you said that she was your sister!" protested the clerk. Minato smirked and shrugged.
"I lied. Now don't bad mouth her" Minato snapped. Kushina laughed quietly and turned to Misaki and Inomae.
"Let's go across the street" Kushina suggested. They nodded and they scurried out. Just as Kushina was about to follow a hand wrapped around her wrist. She turned. Minato was smiling down at her.
"Come here, you. I hope you don't mind my little white lie" Minato murmured. Kushina didn't mind in the least but she didn't say that. No she didn't.
"I'm a little annoyed" she lied. Minato was unperceptive when it came to girls, she noted. She was lying through her very teeth. Minato looked at her. Her bangs were falling into her eyes and her long hair hung straight to her below her waist. He slid the barrette into her hair to keep it out of her eyes. She smiled softly at him and they walked out of the store.
"That was some show…" Misaki laughed. Minato laughed along with her and green took the edges of Kushina's vision. She shook her head, swiftly and it cleared. Why would she be jealous of one of her greatest friends? Someone she wouldn't be seeing for a year in less than a month.
"Let's go to that store so I can get some clothes" Inomae said, staring at her friend. She was worried for the red head. Lately, the girl had been sighing lately and been staring longingly at her counterpart. Could it be that Kushina…no, Inomae decided. It was too weird to imagine Kushina likedMinato, let alone be in love with him.
"Just too good looking for his good" Kushina hissed under her breath once again as she caught a pack of girls looking at him. Kushina walked faster to stand next to Minato. She held her head high and the girls looked away instantly. Everyone knew who Uzumaki Kushina was.
"She's too pretty for her own good" Inomae whispered to herself. It was indeed true. Kushina was extremely pretty. Her vicious and feral attitude distracted people from her beauty most of the time. Being covered in blood half the time didn't make people want to see her anymore than they had to. They walked into the store and Kushina's eyes widened.
"Hello, Tanaka" Kushina said, smirking. Hotaru stiffened at the sound of her voice and spun around. Her face turned ashen pale. Kushina walked past her without another word. Hotaru turned back to the clothing rack. She smiled shyly as Minato nodded at her.
"Minato-kun!" squealed a voice. Now it was Minato's turn to become pale. Kushina jolted and turned to the sound of the voice. Misa…
"Misa-chan. Hello! Goodbye!" Minato said, frantically. Misa was a year younger than Minato so she had no idea who the three other girls with him were.
"Minato-kun! Don't leave!" Misa said, grabbing onto his arm. Kushina stumbled back and stared at Minato.
"Minato-kun, huh?" Kushina asked, amused. Misa finally noticed her and turned to look at her. Misa's eyes widened as she realized how beautiful she was. Kushina's exotic accent hadn't been diluted by Konoha's residents.
"Who are you? I know every kid here in Konoha. Except for you three" Misa said, interested in the girl who looked so different form Konoha people.
"I am Uzumaki Kushina of Uzushiogakure. I am Minato's best friend" Kushina said, her eyes flashing.
"Yamanaka Inomae at your service" Inomae said, smiling pleasantly. Misaki was last. She looked at Misa with distaste.
"Hyuuga Misaki" she said. Misa looked at the three, slightly confused.
"Oh…I thought your best friend was Hino Ken, Minato-kun" Misa said in her little voice. Kushina looked at Misa, coldly.
"No…surely you've heard of me" Kushina said, a slow and cruel smile spreading across her face. Minato looked down at the floor at the coming fight. Misa shook her head.
"No…but your name sounds familiar" Misa said. Kushina laughed and made a few hand signs.
"I, inu, toru, saru, hitsuji" Kushina said. Minato's head snapped up as the sword appeared in her hand. Misa's curious face turned to one of horror.
"I have heard of you! You're the Imperial Bloody Dancer!" Misa screamed. Heads turned at the name. Girls backed away as Kushina wielded the sword. Minato sucked his teeth before pushing Kushina behind him.
"Minato-kun! Get away from her!" Misa squealed. Minato laughed and grabbed the hilt from Kushina.
"No pointy objects for you, hun. Send it back…now" Minato said. Kushina sighed and made a hand sign. The sword disappeared and Minato nodded. He smiled at her and she rolled her eyes.
"What was that?" demanded Misa. Kushina smirked and tossed her long red back. Minato laughed quietly.
"Me taming the beautiful monster before you" Minato said. Kushina looked at him in surprise, her cheeks a healthy shade of red. Misaki and Inomae stared at each other in shock as Kushina looked down, embarrassed.
"Minato…" Kushina warned. Minato only laughed and shrugged flippantly.
"I love embarrassing, monster…beautiful monster." he murmured in her ear. And that earned him a weak push.
Kushina stood her head held high as she stood in the doorway to the Chūnin Arena. Minato stood next to her. He looked impressive. He wore a long white jacket with a high collar over his ninja garb. He looked even better than usual with his serious expression.
"Are you ready?" whispered Kushina. Minato nodded, stiffly. He said nothing to her. Misaki and everyone else stood behind the pair in a line. The two had refused to split.
"Now, announcing the next candidates for Chūnin! Uzumaki Kushina! Namikaze Minato!" Chiyoko shouted. The two walked out, their heads held high. People craned their neck to see the soon to be legendary duo. They were inseparable and merciless. Minato and Kushina exchanged glances.
"When are you going to summon your sword?" Minato asked. Kushina gave him a smirk and shrugged.
"When I get my opponent. I'll scare the crap out of them" Kushina whispered as Kushina announced the rest of the candidates. Hiashi, Misaki, Ryo and Haruka took their rightful places next to the pair.
"The matches have been predetermined. The first match is…Hyuuga Hiashi versus Uzumaki Kushina. You will have seven minutes to prepare" Chiyoko announced. Hiashi's eyes widened slightly before turning into slits.
"You're going down Uzumaki" Hiashi snapped. The rest of the genin rushed off. The only people left were Minato, Hiashi and Kushina.
"Brave words for someone who doesn't know anything about being a ninja. I will see you in the arena, Hyuuga" Kushina said, smiling pleasantly. She turned to Minato and he nodded. She jumped high in the air and landed on his shoulder lightly. There was a puff of smoke and they disappeared. As they reappeared on a low platform they stumbled.
"I need to work on that" Minato murmured. Kushina raised an eyebrow and looked at him curiously.
"That was slightly uncomfortable" Kushina noted. Minato said not a word to her and she stared at him in disbelief.
"Why won't you talk to me, Minato?" she demanded. Minato turned to her yet once again said nothing.
"Minato! I'm serious!" she said. He nodded slowly.
"Why do I need to talk to you?" Minato asked, coldly. Kushina stared at him, a hurt expression on her face. She didn't even notice the three witnesses, pressed against the back wall.
"What do you mean?" demanded Kushina. Minato shrugged, flippantly and leaned against the wall.
"You can do this on your own. You don't needto talk to me" Minato said, coolly. The next thing he knew he was reeling in pain. He grabbed his arm and stared at her in shock. For the first time he saw tears in the girl's eyes.
"Shut up! Shut up, Minato! You want to know why I needto talk to you? If you value my sanity and your life you'll talk to me. And don't even try to win this fight with your…ways. You won't take away my pride! No…not this time!" Kushina ranted. Minato backed away from the girl who was ready to throttle him.
"Wait…Kushina!" Minato said. But he couldn't catch the teenager's attention. She was on a roll.
"Oh, Minato! When I said I see you, I meant it. You don't think I can see what kind of man you are? Well, I can even if no else can. So start acting like one, dammit! You're being petty for no reason. Why won't you freaking talk to me!" Kushina screamed. Minato looked at their comrades and grabbed her by the shoulders. He dragged her to the stairwell.
"Listen, Kushina. I swear I'm not trying to ignore you…it's just that…" Minato said. Kushina cut him off once again.
"Do you think I want to care this much? Do you really think I want to feel that I'd go insane if I don't talk to you? Do you think—" Kushina shouted. The next moment she knew she was pressed against the wall, Minato pressed against her. She turned red at the extreme proximity.
"Do you ever let other people talk?" he whispered. Kushina nodded and looked at him through wide eyes. Her blush subsided as a thought occurred to her.
"Only you" she murmured back. Minato was surprised though his face didn't show it. Uzumaki Kushina was flirting with him? Well, that was certainly new. And appreciated, he noted.
"You're a bit of a flirt, Uzumaki" Minato said, grinning. She smirked and looked up at him.
"Maybe…just maybe it's only you. You're a bit of a flirt yourself, Namikaze" she said. She felt natural flirting with her best friend though it was far from natural according to the comrades spying on them.
"I like how you speak" Minato whispered. Kushina looked at Minato, confused.
"What do you mean?" she asked, confused. Minato smiled at her confusion. It was cute. Too cute.
"Your accent is undeniably sexy. I've thought that since I first met you" Minato whispered. Kushina smiled slowly.
"Really? I've been suppressing my accent for a while" Kushina purred. Her accent was full fledged now. Minato drowned her voice. Her voice…everything about her oozed sexy and he wanted her. This wasn't good. This was bad. This was so very, very bad…
"Hmm…you have to go" Minato remarked. Kushina nodded and tried to move from under Minato. She only resulted in wanting to stay there even more.
"Maybe I don't want to go…" Kushina flirted, blatantly. It caused Minato to grin even wider now. He liked the flirtatious Kushina…he liked her a lot.
"I suggest you do. Now for luck…" Minato whispered. Kushina scoffed and leaned in so that their noses were touching.
"Like I need luck" she murmured. The blonde teenager opposite her rolled his eyes, slowly.
"You'll like your good luck charm" Minato said. Kushina raised an eyebrow, slowly and it was arched gracefully.
"Really? We'll see. Well give it to me" Kushina said. Minato laughed at her impatience.
"Patience is ideal for lady" Minato muttered. Kushina laughed and rolled her eyes.
"If you've forgotten I'm a monster. Rawr" she said, playfully growling. Minato only felt more captivated by his best friends. He knew fully well that these feelings were not good to have for a best friend but at the moment he could give less than a damn.
"Not just a monster. My monster. My beautiful monster" Minato said, smiling at her. She laughed quietly and nodded.
"I am. Now give me my good luck charm…Minato-kun" she murmured. She looked at him with false sweetness but Minato was surprised. He didn't show it. He only grinned wider and leaned in, his lips on hers. They deepened the kiss and stood there, making out to put it bluntly. They kissed with a fierceness that surprised those who were watching. They didn't separate for air for what seemed to be minutes.
"I think I liked that. I'm sure I'll win now. Maybe…one more" Kushina said, breathless. Minato gave a shaky laugh.
"Right…go kick some ass, Kushina" Minato said. Kushina laughed and kissed his cheek. She leaned in to whisper in his ear.
"We speak of this to no one" she whispered. Minato nodded once and looked away from her. He was feeling the urge to kiss her again.
"That was fun…" Minato murmured back. She smiled but didn't turn red as he expected. He leaned back and she felt anger at being free from him again. She wanted to kiss him again and again but that was her best friend. It wasn't right to be a friend with benefits. It was immoral…or that was what she would tell herself.
"It was…it was a lot of fun. Let's do this again. See you, Namikaze" she said. She slipped from underneath him and walked past him slowly. She walked towards the staircase before pausing.
"Namikaze?" she said.
"Hmmm?" he asked, slowly. Kushina looked down the stairs.
"It seems we have an audience. Ryo. Haruka. Misaki. Hyuuga" Kushina said, her voice coming from smooth to annoyed. The perpetrators trudged up the stairs unwillingly. They were all shocked, so much that their mouths hung open.
"How much did you hear?" snapped Minato. Haruka was the first one to break away enough from his shock to speak.
"We c-came w-when y-y-you w-were t-talking a-a-ab-about her a-accent" Haruka stammered. Ryo stepped forward next.
"Was that…wise, Kushina-chan? He's your best friend" Ryo said, obviously uncomfortable with the entire situation. Kushina smirked and crossed her arms.
"I'll do with my best friend what I bloody well please" Kushina said, giving a head roll and a devilish smile. Minato smirked back at her and then his face turned cold once he turned back to the eavesdroppers.
"You will not say a word. Misaki-chan I trust you. But Hyuuga Hiashi, Suzuki Ryo, and Endo Haruka I do not trust" Minato snapped. Kushina leaned against the wall and a thought occurred to me.
"Were you watching?" Kushina asked. Now Misaki looked down, ashamed of herself. She exchanged a glance with her cousin.
"Well…sort of. We heard you talking or flirting, more accurately, and then there was silence and we looked and we saw you making out. Then we got awkward and wouldn't even look at each other" Misaki said. Kushina smirked, amused.
"You won't say anything or you'll face the wrath of us" Kushina warned. The four nodded and Hiashi looked at Kushina, strangely.
"It is time for me to win our match" Hiashi said. Kushina laughed and shrugged.
"We'll see. I'll be down a minute. Go" Kushina commanded. They nodded and scurried out of the stairway.
"You're going to be late" Minato commented. Kushina's face was one of seriousness yet amusement.
"Do you see…what we've done? We're going make such fools of ourselves. What are you thinking?" Kushina asked as Minato smiled softly at her.
"My thoughts you can't decode…you're still my best friend. This changes nothing. We'll act as if it didn't happen" Minato whispered. Kushina nodded though there was an ache in her stomach.
"How did we get here? I used to know you so well…I think I know" Kushina breathed. Minato crossed over to her swiftly and took her chin and made her look up at him.
"What do you mean?" he asked, lowly almost afraid to know the answer…because he thought he knew it as well...
"There is something…I see in you. It might kill me but…I want it to be true" she murmured. Before she pulled away she was crushed into a giant hug and Minato let her go.
"Go…you're late" he whispered. She nodded, her eyes wide. She ran down the stairs, two at a time and landed in the arena. Chiyoko's grim face brightened.
"You're late. If you were any later Hyuuga would've won by default. Where were you?" Chiyoko asked. Kushina grinned.
"Making out with my best friend" she remarked. Chiyoko's eyes widened and then she laughed, thinking it was joke.
"Seriously. Where were you?" asked Chiyoko. Kushina laughed loudly and placed her feet apart, in a stance.
"Upstairs, getting ready and getting a good luck charm" Kushina answered. It wasn't exactly the truth but no one could say she was lying. She had tried to be honest but the proctor hadn't believed her.
"The match of Hyuuga Hiashi versus Uzumaki Kushina has now commenced!"
There was a roar of approval and the matched started.
"Ryūketsu no me!"
"Byakugan!"
A/N: Sorry if there are any grammatical errors, I'm not a genius, ya know?