Chapter 3: Genki-Happy

Oh, I forgot to mention. We were studying different transformation for about a week now so we're having our graduation test today. My heart thumped wildly as I heard my name called. I couldn't look at anyone for support, so I just walked ahead as everyone watched me silently. There was a break in the silence.

"GOOD LUCK, SUMINA-CHAN!"

I looked and saw Naruto-kun smiling brightly at me and waving like crazy. Chuckling, I felt a little stronger. This feeling that he had given me really made me feel happy and so I waved back with a bright smile. Entering the room, I noticed another person with Iruka-sensei. I raised an eyebrow at this newcomer.

"Hi, you can call me Mizuki," the other one replied. I nodded slightly. "All you have to do is make three identical doppelgangers by yourself."

I nodded again and focused my chakra. The power coursed through me and three exact copies showed up beside me. Iruka-sensei and Mizuki-san looked them over and nodded. They handed me the headband.

"Congratulations, graduate," Iruka-sensei said. My heart lit up at that single moment I had my headband. I was an official shinobi. "But don't forget, just because you're a shinobi, that doesn't mean that things get easier."

"Yes, sensei," I replied, trying to hold back my smile. Mizuki-san grinned at me.

"Look at how happy she is, Iruka," he commented. A slight blush came to my cheeks and I bowed to both of them.

"Thank you so much, Iruka-sensei, Mizuki-san!" I said and left the room. Naruto-kun ran over. It's either because he wanted me to tell him or couldn't see the grin I had on.

"How'd ya do, Sumina-chan?" he asked. I gave him the thumbs-up.

"I did GREAT, Naruto-kun!" I replied, smiling happily. The room suddenly got silent because Uchiha-san was taking his test next. We glared at each other and then he entered the room. I wondered how they were putting the classes together because there are PLENTY of people with last names between S-U in our class. Maybe they chose by grade? I was one of the first ones.

"Genki desu ka," Naruto asked. I nodded excitedly.

"Genki," I replied softly. He laughed and patted my back.

"You're getting pretty good with Japanese! C'mon, you can come and sit by me!" Naruto-kun said happily. He was the class clown, but he made me laugh. Of course, I didn't do it aloud because I'd get in trouble, but he was really funny.

"Naruto-kun, I'm really happy that you're letting me sit by you," I replied shyly. Naruto grinned. He seemed happy to sit by me. After a few minutes, his name was called up. "Good luck, Naruto-kun. I'm cheering you on."

End of Chapter 3: Genki-happy

Author's Note: SQUEE! I like NarutoxSumina, but I already have plans for SuminaxGaara! Bum, bum, bum... not too many people like main characterxOC because it's usually very gushy mushy and well... lovey-dovey. It's the same with like HinaxNaru or SasuxSaku or NejixSaku, but they're actual characters so you can actually see them holding hands down the street or something. Actually, I dunno why they don't like it. Anyone have insight?

Confuzzled and Lost,

Sammy