Naruto grinned as he placed the last box down onto the floor. His shadow clones were already unpacking and placing things were they were supposed to go. There was just so much space in his new apartment, just what was he going to do with it all? Well, the first thing was to have someone visit him, of course!
Maybe it should be a certain raven-haired girl? Naruto's mind began to wander to steamier actions, but he shook them off. After wiping a finger underneath his nose, he realized that sort of thing should happen later. Maybe a party? That could be fun! Maybe even his newfound cousin would come and—OH!
Naruto's eyes widened as he was hit with a brilliant idea! That'd certainly be a great icebreaker for them! He raised his hands into a familiar sign, one more clone appearing.
Karin, at that moment, had been out buying groceries. Then she felt a warm chakra tailing her. She paused, turning her head as the signature approached her. Lo and behold it was her blonde cousin. He ran towards her with much haste, and when he stopped before her, she recongized that orange hue in his normally sky colored eyes. Really, she'd have to teach him easier sensory techniques, if they ever got a moment to practice.
"What do you want, Naruto?" There was a slight bark in her voice. Her cousin's mouth dipped into a small frown, whiskers bending downward on his cheeks a bit. Then he noticed that she was carrying bags, which he quickly took from her.
The redheaded girl didn't bother fighting him. The moment he had discovered that they were related, he insisted on doing anythng that made her life easier and help out where he could.
"That's what family's for, right?" The boy had said as he had helped her decorate her new abode just last week.
The guy, for all his power, was such a huge dork. To be honest, Karin loved that fact about him and found it suprisingly impressive.
"I was wondering," He asked her as they walked, "If you wanted to have a sleepover at my new place?" Sleepover? They weren't six anymore, ya know.
Karin sighed internally. Were they really going to let someone who thinks that sleepovers are the way to bond with long lost family members rule the village? But when Karin locked eyes with him and saw the sincerity of the question, how could she say no? Besides, it had seemed like ages ago since she had done something truly childish.
"What do I need to bring?" She asked, as she pulled out her key to her apartment. Naruto's face lit up as they climbed the stairs and she let him in.
"Only a pair of pajamas and a pillow! I'll take care of the rest!" He chimed with excitement as the placed her groceries on the nearest table. He then pulled her into a hug. Karin returned the gesture, as he very quietly said, "Thank you."
Karin smiled. He was such a very huge dork, but also a very sweet guy.
"You're welcome." And with that, as she had expected he was, the clone disappeared in a puff of smoke.
It was hours later when Karin showed up at her cousins door in her purple flower pajama pants and white baggy t-shirt. She knocked on the door twice and waited for him to let her in.
Nothing happened for a moment, and then she heard footsteps rushing towards the door. Then, there was a a yelp of trouble and a crash. Karin couldn't help but roll her eyes. Klutz.
A moment later, the door opened to reveal a smiling Uzumaki. He was wearing a black t shirt with the recongizable orange spirall that was their clan symbol and orange striped pajama pants.
"Hi, cuz!" He greeted, stepping aside to let her in. Karin headed towards what she believed to be the living room, judging by the black couch sitting across from the TV. A gaint lavender lioness saw on one of the pillows.
"Nice pillow," She jeered, looking over the wide space. Karin could practically feel the blush radiating off of him as he came up beside her.
"It was a gift from that carnival awhile ago!" He argued, before shoving her lightly. "And as if your one to talk!" He had yanked her pillow from underneath her armput, a green tiger. It was true, she had gotten from the same event, some strange but gentlemanly kid with huge eyebrows winning it for her.
Naruto bounded off with his prize, Karin shouting for him to give it back. He laughed and told her that she'd have to fight for it. Karin took off one of her tiger slippers and chucked it at him, missing his head by inches.
They began to circle around the black furniture piece, when Karin got a bright idea to take Naruto's own pillow hostage. He gasped, not having thought she would do such a thing!
"Put Hina-chan down!" The teen whined. Karin laughed at him; he was such a little kid on the inside, even naming a stuffed animal at his age.
The two chased each other around the house until they were tired. With Hina-chan and "Naruto I am not naming pillow—fine, Bruce then." beside them, Naruto sat criss-crossed on the couch, toying with Karin's hair as she sat on the floor below them.
"Your hair's almost the same color as my ma's," He pointed out just above a whisper, expecting her to not having been paying attention. She heard him clearly, though, and gave a sad smile.