Shikomiko: It's so great to be back I was in the hospital because I got hit by a freaking car. Well I lived no complaints here im out of hell meaning the hospital why are their walls always white do they want people to go crazy or die of boredom and the hospital what do they want you to die I bet they wouldn't want to eat the crap so y make us eat it :P.

Chimatsu: OMG UR BAC *sobs uncontrollably*

Shikomiko: Uh did I miss something *looks around confused*

Chimatsu: You left me with that crazy person *points at FunnyRandomGirlie while looking at shiko*

FunnyRandomGirlie: *slowly sneaks away*

Shikomiko: *looks where Chimatsu is pointing* uh I don't see anybody

*getting out phone about to call the asylum*

Chimatsu: *looks and sees the said person gone* she was right there I swear

Shikomiko: *chuckles nervously while on the phone* yea sure she was on with the long awaited update by the way I feels really bad for making you wait so long

Path of Betrayal

Chapter 13

Getting Praise and Revenge of a Banshee

Team seven had made it back home safely to kanoha. They all headed towards the Hokage's tower to report their successful mission.

In Hokage's Tower

Saarutobi looked up from his papers to see that team seven returned from their mission and awaited them to report what had accord. He looked at them intensely making Naruto squirm a little.

"How did the mission go I take it was successful" said Sarutobi that sounded more like a statement than a question though his eyes showed otherwise he was curious.

Hatake Kakashi described how their mission had changed ranks but his team had pulled through the mission and completing it.

Sarutobi was glad that they still managed to finish their objective even if the mission was harder than expected to be. So he congradulated them on a job done which was rare from the Hokage and they were pleased to get such a comment from him and happily walked out and away from the tower.

(AN: yay time for Sasuke Pov :3)

Sasuke POV (AN:wait didn't I just say that *sits down mentally confused* *mumbles* maybe that car hit me harder than I thought *goes to get asprin*)

Looking at Kagome in the corner of my eye I see that a lot had changed about Kagome since our mission. It looks like she's actually trying to open up to us.

Sasuke would never dare to admit any of the thoughts he had lately out loud. Specially since they were all about Kagome. He mentally blushed. (AN: If he actually blushed on the outside people would think it's the end of the world he's blushing and fan girls would die from seeing him blush for the first time…wait a minute go ahead and kill them all :D)

Sasuke actually liked this new Kagome he had liked her from when he first saw her. Though he wouldn't admit that or even think it though he felt it that he liked her until he saw she wasn't a bumbling stupid, annoying, weak fangirl like Sakura.

Sasuke wondered why the stupid pink-haired banshee couldn't take a hint. He blunt out ignored her and it seemed all she cared about were boys so why was she even training to be a ninja.

Sasuke didn't notice that Kagome was in his face until he felt her warm breath face that he saw how close she was and trying to get his attention he turned away for she would surely see the red that was slowly creeping along his face.

End of Sasuke POV

Normal POV

Kakashi being Kakashi had went off somewhere leaving his students alone to themselves. Naruto asked Kagome if she would like to come with him to ichiraku's for some ramen she agreed to come and asked if Sasuke could join them. Naruto mentally groaned because he wanted to spend time alone with Kagome but had reluctantly agreed for the teme to come.

Kagome noticed that Sasuke seemed to be deep in thought and tried calling his name. She got his attention and saw that he looked startled and turned his head the other way but she still saw the red lining his face and smirked.

Giggling Kagome asked Sasuke if he would like to come with her and Naruto to get some ramen. Sasuke slightly nodded his head in agreement only because Kagome was going with the dobe.

So they all walked to ichiraku's together. Kagome slightly turned her head backwards had noticing Sakura's chakra signature near them ever since they got back to Kanoha.

'Why's she following us' thought Kagome glaring slightly and turning back around staring ahead.

Sakura noticed that Kagome had turned and looked towards her direction and stiffened hoping that she didn't see her. When she saw that Kagome had turned her head back around she stepped from her hiding spot.

'She thinks she can get away from me now that I was sent back to the academy while she gets to try and steal MY Sasuke away from me I don't think so and so the little banshee tries coming up with ways to humiliate Kagome and get HER *A.K.A NOT* Sasuke back.

At Ichiraku's

Naruto was heavily slurping his 14th bowl of ramen as Kagome and Sasuke calmily ate theirs. Naruto would have liked it more if the teme hadn't come where it would be just him and Kagome. He smiled at the thought of him and Kagome.

Naruto thought that Kagome was the most beautiful girl he had ever met. Though at first she seemed cold, deadly, and unapproachable after their first real mission he saw a change in Kagome that he liked better than how she was before. Naruto had been wanting to ask Kagome on a date ever since they had started to head back to Kanoha after noticing she was starting to actually seemed that she liked them.

But no the damn teme had to come along and ruin everything.

Naruto glared at Sasuke from the corner of his eye. He hoped that Kagome didn't like Sasuke it seemed every girl did. He had always wondered why they liked Sasuke so much even when he was being mean to them and dimissing them off like garbage.

IT DIDN'T MAKE ANY SENSE TO HIM. Naruto was finally full and slightly better and thought of an idea to get him and Kagome alone. So he turns to Kagome and tries to get her attention.

Kagome turns to him smiling answering with a "yes naruto". Naruto blushes and askes Kagome if he could walk her home.

Kagome was completely caught off guard with wide eyes. Kagome blushes and agrees that Naruto could walk her home. Sasuke who was listening the whole time glared at Naruto because he was going to ask the same thing so when he took her home he could ask questions about her to get to know her better than anyone else.

Especially since she also had that person she wanted to kill so badly. He had never met anyone else who was like him who actually had the same goal to get stronger and destroy someone.

While he was thinking he hadn't noticed that Kagome and Naruto had walked off heading towards Kagome's home. Sasuke cursed to himself and started coming up with a plan to win Kagome. He knew it would be a challenge since Kagome wasn't like most girls which made him want her even more.

With Naruto and Kagome

Naruto was a little nervous walking with Kagome. He didn't really know what to say or do at this point since he was surprised that she actually said yes. Since Sakura had always refused.

'Well Kagome isn't like most girls what should I do or even say what fi I say something stupid' thought Naruto trying to figure out a way to get rid of the silence.

Kagome sensing his inner turmoil guessing it was because of the silence and was trying to start a conversation she decided to break it for both their sakes.

Smiling Kagome looks at Naruto and asks "So how's your training going Naruto" Kagome says looking at Naruto waiting for an answer.

Naruto smiled widely gladly being able to talk with her. "It's going great still need to work on my aim though" Naruto finishes sheepily rubbing the back of his neck.

Kagome smiles and says "I could help you if you would like I could teach you a few things. I know the Chunin Exams will be here in a few months and I can give you a head start so what do ya say" Kagome looks at Naruto to receive an answer.

Naruto stared wide-eyed with a huge smile on his face. "Really Kagome you'll help me train" he says jumping up and down with excitement. Kagome nods her ead and is surprised by Naruto hugging her and twirling her around in the air.

" THANK YOU THANK YOU Kagome" he yells happily knowing with someone strong like Kagome training him he would become stronger. Kagome giggles and tells Naruto to put her down.

They continue walking and soon to their disappointment they had reached Kagome's house until Naruto realized and yelled "Kagome you live here" Naruto looked at Kagome with happiness dancing in his eyes.

Kagome was confused as to why Naruto was so happy she lived her. The place wasn't much but a simple apartment.

"What's so special about me living here" asked Kagome curious as to why he was happy she lived here.

"Because Kagome I live right next door see this is mine" Naruto said happily pointing to the door next to hers on the right.

Kagomes eyes were wide with surprise. (AN: sure has been surprised a lot I noticed lol) I've been living next to Naruto this whole time. Naruto was thinking along the same lines as she was.

"Yep were neighbors Kagome-chan he said hugging her again. Kagome giggled and hugged Naruto back.

"Well I'll see you tomorrow Naruto-kun" whispered Kagome in a tired voice and gently placed a kiss on Naruto's face extremely close to his lips making Naruto turn cherry red. Kagome had entered her apartment closing and locking the door headed off to bed.

Naruto stayed there a few moments as his face broke out into a smile as he walked into his own home heading for bed to dream about the raven-haired girl that lived right next door.

Shikomiko: Man did I stay up late to finish this chapter I would have done more but only being able to type with 2 fingers is hard.

Chimatsu: you lost your fingers O.o

Shikomiko: No you retard their broken its suppah hard to type in a freakin cast D:

Chimatsu: OH THANK GOD

Shikomiko: *rolls eyes* such a drama queen

Chimatsu: READ

Shikomiko: REVIEW

Chimatsu: AND LEAVE LOTS OF CHOCOLATE FOR ME :D

Shiko&Chimatsu: SIGNING OUT