Alrighty! So here we have chapter twelve! I personally love this chapter! There's a lot going on in this chapter and most of it is fluff indeed, but there are some serious points! I hope you guys like the chapter! I love you! Enjoy!
"Neji," the Hokage said. The Hyuuga looked up at his leader. "I want you to look after Yuuki. Make sure she doesn't do anything stupid while she's here in Konoha." Neji nodded. Yuuki had been the girl from last week, the one who had bumped into him. The girl that had been unbelievably rude to him. Why did he have to be her escort?
"Of course Lady Hokage," and with that, Neji left the office. Of course, it had to be his fate that he would be assigned to escort that rude girl. She looked to be no older than a ten year old. But he knew otherwise. She was sixteen, just two years younger than he. Now all he had to do was find her.
Waking up in Kiba's arms was something Maia hadn't expected for her morning. The past week she'd been hiding from everything and her mother had allowed her to stay the night at Kiba's place. She trusted the Inuzuka boy and his family. And sure enough, nothing had happened except a lot of cuddling. Maia smiled at the look on the boy's face. He was truly adorable when he slept. Kissing his forehead, Maia got up out of his bed and adjusted her night shirt. She'd brought her own pants, but had worn one of Kiba's old shirts that didn't fit anymore. It was a simple long sleeved white v neck. And it made her look super cute. Maia soon realized that the rest of the house was asleep and got an idea. She knew what the family liked to eat and she knew that they would appreciate almost anything she did, so she ventured into the kitchen and began cooking.
"You seem to like this boy," Rubi said within Maia's mind. The dark haired girl sighed and continued cooking.
"Of course I like him," she said mentally to her other half. This was probably the first time Rubi had ever spoken to Maia. And to be honest, it was kind of freaking her out. They continued their conversation all throughout the making of breakfast. Up until Maia felt a strong pair of arms wrap around her waist. Maia giggled and pushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear, it had apparently fallen out of her ponytail in her sleep.
"Good morning," he murmured into her neck, kissing that spot. Maia blushed and put the bacon she'd been cooking on a plate.
"Morning Kiba," she replied, sighing happily in his arms. Kiba nuzzled her shoulder and took a deep breath.
"I do love having you here Maia," he said laughing. Maia smiled and felt him release her waist, moving to her side and kissing her cheek. "And might I say, I love the way you look in my shirt," Kiba grinned and nipped at her shoulder. Maia giggled and plated the rest of the food.
"Kiba, could you help me set the table? Or would you like to wake up your," Maia didn't get to finish her sentence when the rest of the Inuzuka's paraded into the room. Grins covered each and every face. Apparently they liked having her here as well.
"Son, if your girlfriend here keeps up we might just have to set up a marriage between the two of you," Tsume joked. Kiba laughed and Maia blushed, setting plates out for everyone. Hana smiled as she passed Maia.
"It was so nice of you to make breakfast for everyone," she told her. Maia nodded, happy to just be accepted by Kiba's family. They all really seemed to like her, even the dogs.
"Oh it was no problem at all," Maia said, sitting down to eat with everyone. It wasn't as wild as she would have assumed, or even as most people would have assumed. The Inuzukas were rather civilized. The laughing and talking that ensued warmed Maia's heart and for the first time since she'd been in Konoha, she felt accepted. Sure her adoptive mother made her feel loved, but not like this. It didn't take long before everyone was done eating and had dispersed to get to work. Kiba and Maia however, stayed behind. They didn't have anything to do for the day.
"You know Maia," Kiba began, helping her do the dishes. "My family seems to really like you," Maia nodded, drying a plate. A smile came to her features as he said this. The acceptance was driving her insane with happiness. Putting the plate down, Maia moved closer to Kiba, wrapping her arms around his waist. She kissed his shoulder and looked up at him through her eye lashes. Kiba blushed as he looked down at her.
"Why don't we go back to bed," Maia murmured. She hoped he wouldn't get the wrong idea and realize she just wanted to cuddle. Kiba smiled and kissed the top of her head. He nodded.
"Okay, let me just finish washing these dishes and I'll see you in there," they kissed and Maia walked away to Kiba's bedroom.
It didn't take long for Kiba to finish the dishes. Finally placing the last one in the cabinets, the Inuzuka made his way to his room. Where the girl of his dreams lay in waiting. A smile was plastered across his features as thought about Maia. What he didn't expect however, was for his princess to be asleep when he returned to her side. Chuckling lightly, Kiba lay down next to her. Wrapping her in his arms, the boy soon found himself drifting off to sleep. Yea, this morning was definitely one to be treasured.
Growling, Yuuki found herself wanting to rip this guy's head off. She couldn't stand the annoyance he was proving to be.
"Why don't you just fuckin' leave!" the girl exclaimed, wishing for his death. The boy looked at her from below. His face was void of all emotion. Growling again, louder this time, Yuuki dropped down from her perch and attempted to stare the brat in the eye. Sadly, he was too damn tall. "Get the hell out of my space," she ground out. Kindness was not Yuuki's thing. And this boy was going to learn that lesson rather fast.
"I cannot do that," he said, apathetic to her situation. Yuuki was currently trying to spy on Maia and Kiba. Though, blind boy here was proving to make that very difficult.
"And why the fuck not?" Yuuki asked, her anger getting the better of her. This was just nuts! Why couldn't this asswipe just leave her alone? He just stared down at her, a slight smirk coming across his features.
"I've been given orders to watch you," he told her smoothly. Yuuki screamed out her frustrations and jumped away from the boy. She doubted it would stop him from following her around, but she knew it would give him a run for his money, especially with Sapphire's speed capabilities.
Neji couldn't help the feeling of smugness that washed over him. He knew was annoying this girl and it satisfied him after how she'd been so rude to him. All he had to do was not react when she was rude to him and simply be emotionless and then she would leave him alone.
A knock disturbed Kiba from his sleep. Scratching the back of his head as he stretched, the boy made sure not to wake the girl next to him to answer the door. Whoever was at his house right now was seriously messed up. Grumbling as he stumbled to find the front door, Kiba grabbed at the handle, turning and then stumbled opening said door.
"What do you," Kiba woke right up when he realized it was Kurenai sensei. The woman stood before him, tapping her foot and looking around the room behind him. "Hey sensei, what are you doing here?" he asked her politely. The woman pushed past him and walked into the house.
"Where is she Kiba? Asuma wants to talk to her," Kurenai stated more than asked. Kiba sighed and told his sensei he'd be right back. Going into his room, he gently woke Maia from her sleep with a smile. Looking up at him through her sleepy eyes, Maia returned the smile.
"Kurenai is here looking for you Maia," he told her, kissing the top of her head. Maia's eyes widened. Was Asuma looking for her? Did he want to talk to her? If so, she didn't quite know if she could handle it.
"Tell her I'll be out in a minute," Maia mumbled. Kiba nodded and gave her a quick peck on the lips then went back out to deliver the message. Watching him leave, Maia didn't know what to do. She couldn't keep running from her past, from her family. But a part of her wanted to more than anything. She wanted to forget everything and continue this life here. But would she be able to do that?
Walking with Kurenai and Kiba was rather nerve wracking. Kurenai wasn't someone she usually spent a lot of time with. Of course, Kiba being with her made it bearable. But there was just something unnerving about the whole situation. In the back of her mind, Maia felt Yuuki's presence. That calmed her. A smile came to her features and Maia felt okay.
"Don't worry Maia, he just wants to talk to you," Maia nodded to the woman next to her. Yet she couldn't help wondering why he hadn't come to see her himself. If this was so important, why had he sent his fiancé? It hadn't taken long for the three of them to reach Asuma's home. And by then Maia was nervous beyond everything. Hands shaking, the dark haired girl opened the door to her father's home. What was she supposed to say to him? What was going to said between them in general? She'd never known her father all her life, and even now she barely knew the man.
"Maia," his voice was barely above a whisper when she opened the door. His eyes held a look Maia had never known. And in that moment, it didn't matter that she'd never known him. He was her dad, she was his daughter. The love that they held between each other was uncomprehend-able to everyone around them as Maia ran to hug her long lost father. Wrapping her arms around him, Maia felt the tears instantly sting at her eyes. This was too much for her. She'd waited a week yes, but this was just more than she'd expected. Maia had wanted to feel resentment toward this man. To hate him for not being there. But she couldn't. "I'm so sorry," he murmured, returning the hug from his daughter. Maia shook her head.
"Don't be," she mumbled. Just being there with her father, a part of her history, a part of her life, it made her feel that much closer to being whole. Kiba and Kurenai watched the union of the father and his daughter. Smiles graced both of their features, entranced by the connection the two had even without knowing each other. Maia pulled out of the hug and looked up at Asuma, her father. "So," she began. A smirk coming to her features. "Does this mean my last name is now Sarutobi?" she asked, a chuckle escaping her. Asuma laughed and ruffled his daughter's hair. Maia scrunched back form this action, worried for her hair.
"If you want it to be squirt," the Jounin joked. Maia smiled and hugged Asuma again. It would be weird getting used to having to call someone dad, but she knew that everything would be better now. She had a family. One that was blood related. And that, aside from everything, meant the most to her. Kurenai smiled, a tear forming at the corner of her eye. It was moments like this that she lived for. Asuma had been too chicken to talk to Maia, so Kurenai had retrieved her, knowing it was for the best. Putting her arm around Kiba's shoulder, the kunoichi pulled him into a side hug. Everything, for now, was right with the world.
"Zare, Rime," a voice bellowed. The twins rushed to the side of their master. Bowing to him, they awaited their orders. "Now that you've been given an assignment, you'll need to train. The Yomanai girl will be difficult to defeat." He told them, the twins nodded. "I want you to do a recon mission in Konoha. Find out as much about Maia Yomanai as you possibly can. You'll need all the information you can get," the twins nodded and disappeared in a puff of black smoke.
Well, how was that? I know some of it must have been confusing, but whatever! Chapter thirteen is on the way and hopefully with some more action after this break of no drama shit! Haha, until next time!
XOXO, Alaska
