Keeping Aflame
Teams
Hinata would be lying if she said she didn't feel nervous. She understood that, if she passed the final test, she would be with her new teammates at least until they graduated to chunin, which could take years.
Her eyes darted to Sasuke in an old habit but she moved them away. As family, it was unlikely they would be placed together, and she was determined to foster her own independence.
When "Kiba Inuzuka" and "Shino Aburame" were called alongside her own name, Hinata let loose a shakily held breath, and all three gave each other appraising glances.
'It's good we all kinda know each other, huh?' Kiba commented as they moved to sit together.
Hinata gave a nod of assent while Shino inclined his head.
Kiba scratched his dog behind the ears. 'Man, you two are quiet. Not really what I'm used to.'
Hinata silently agreed. She wondered how she would be able to get along with these two, both slightly intimidating in different ways. From what she knew, Kiba was somewhat rough and boisterous, while Shino was quiet in a detached way, different from her own shyness.
The next moment, their names were called – their instructor had arrived.
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AN: There is an extremely long explanation for team choices which is available for anyone who wants to read it, just drop me a PM. You will not get it until the next chapter is out, however, since it includes the instructor explanation as well.
