OTOGAKURE NINJA ACADEMY

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This story has a lot of chapters, and it will have a lot more…YAY!

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Chapter Sixteen

"Kimimaro…" Hinata said emotionlessly.

Her group of friends each returned confused gazes down at the young Hyuuga heiress. "Uh Hinata, what's going on?" Sakura asked curiously. Hinata turned back to face her friends, and then back to the silver-haired nin in front of her.

Kiba ran over to her protectively and placed a securing arm around her. "What's up Hinata?" he asked in a concerned matter. Hinata hinted the slightest amount of red in her cheeks once again as he pulled her closer. "So who is this?" Kiba asked.

Kimimaro gave Hinata a sort of reassuring look that made her squirm inside. She was about to turn to face Kiba and her friends again when he stopped he in mid motion. She was pulled away from Kiba's arms and was whispered something in her ear that went unheard by the group of Konoha ninjas.

Hinata went to face her friends this time again, and smiled.

"Nothing is going on. Everything is okay now" she said confidently, and since of pride that made the others smile along with her. Kiba once again stood besides her and gave her an awkward smile.

"So are these your friends?" Tenten asked. By this time, a few of the other sound nin made there way over. Hinata had a strange feeling when she shook her head. "These are my current teammates" she responded. There was a lump at the bottom of her throat that throbbed as she turned to face the others.

"This is Anko and Sasame, they are part of my four-person squad" Hinata explained. She would mention something about those two being her closest friends at the academy, but she decided to keep it quiet being that she was in the presence of all her best friends from Konoha. "And this is Karin, she is one of the squad leaders" Hinata continued.

"Don't forget ol' Suigetsu here!" Sasame smiled. The Hyuuga smiled along with her. "Of course. I couldn't forget him" Hinata said boldly. "Yeah, how can you forget the best looking guy of the group?" Suigetsu responded, posing for the others until he was slapped backhanded by Karin. "Oh shut it, no of them wants to see you" she said. "Geez Karin, why do you have to be such a bitch…sometimes" Suigetsu remarked. Karin petted his head playfully and smirked. "Because I like messing with you" she remarked.

"Wow, you two act like a couple" Sakura noted, making the two blush vigorously. "So you guys are a couple?" Tenten squealed. "Oh we aren't a coup-" "Aww, you guys are so cute together!" Sasame interrupted Karin. "What is going on here?" Tayuya and Kidomaru asked as they entered the scene of excitement. "Oh, Suigetsu and Karin are acting all lovey dovey in front of all of us" Juugo responded casually. "Well it was bound to happen some fucking day" Tayuya smirked. "Could you not do it in front of us?" Jirobo asked stupidly, causing Suigetsu and Karin to smack him in unison. "Aww, they even beat people up together!" Sasame shrieked. The Konoha ninja were confused by the rough bunch, but decided to join in on the Karin and Suigetsu unison mission.

"Hey, why don't you guys spend the night here in Konohagakure? It's already getting late enough anyways" Naruto suggested to the group, who all shrugged.

"Hold it, are you sure this is okay?" Kimimaro asked. The blonde's eyes met the cold stranger who stayed perfectly quiet this whole time he had been there. "Don't worry bout it, me and old lady Tsunade are tight" he responded with a thumbs up. "Hn" Kimimaro responded and then looked towards the Kazekage, who was now exiting the Hokage's building.

Honestly Kimimaro didn't think they could afford the time to stay here, but looking at the smiling Hinata changed his mind. She was happier here, so one night couldn't hurt. "I'll be right back" he said to the group as they watched him advance towards the Kazekage.

"Gaara-Sama" he addressed the young Kazekage. The red head gazed to his green-eyed visitor. "What is it?" he asked. "I would like to ask for your permission to spend the night in Konohagakure" Kimimaro asked.

'Hm. He's more formal about this then I am.' Gaara thought to himself as he gazed silently upon the seemingly hopeful boy. "It is just a request, if you are too busy, we completely understand" Kimimaro continued, a slight glitter flashed through his green eyes. "Why not? I already have an apartment here from visiting so many times. Nice place, Konoha" Gaara responded quietly. Kimimaro bowed and thanked him before proceeding to inform the others.

"So?" Naruto asked when the silver-haired shinobi returned. "The Kazekage has given us permission to stay the night" Kimimaro responded, much to the joy of Hinata and surprisingly everyone else. "Thank you Kimimaro-Kun" Hinata said quietly to him, giving him a quick hug before running back to tell Kiba.

'Humph. Inuzuka Kiba…'

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Ichiraku Ramen was VERY busy that night. The exotic bunch of sound nin drove out many of the other customers, saving most of the restaurant to themselves and their new Konoha friends. Hinata enjoyed her time while catching up with her teammates, telling them (almost) every last detail of her adventure thus far. She shared a bowl of ramen with Kiba, blushing whenever they made physical contact with their hands.

Kiba seemed to be paying the most attention since the moment he heard of her return. Sakura claimed that it was because he seemed to have missed her the most. Hinata blushed at this thought as they placed their chopsticks in the same bowl.

"Oi, Hinata" The red-haired kunoichi Tayuya called to the Hyuuga.

Hinata was astounded that the headstrong Tayuya would be addressing her in a non-aggressive manner like that, but nevertheless walked over to her obediently. The red headed female let out a small queasy smile as Hinata approached her, and brought her near her so no one could hear her.

"Hey Hinata…I'm assuming you know that guy over there…" she said pointed to a very familiar shinobi. The boy sat quietly while silently slurping on his ramen, he was talking to his teammate Tenten, or more listening. Hinata smiled at the white eyed boy and turned back to Tayuya.

"Of course I know him. That's Neji-Niisan" she responded. "Niisan!? So he's your brother!?" Tayuya exclaimed. "Well actually he is my cousin" Hinata replied. "But he is still related to you?" Tayuya questioned. "Yes, why did you want to know?" Hinata asked. "He's kind of cute…Hyuuga Neji" Tayuya said bluntly, her face turning a color that matched her hair. "Neji? That's interesting, maybe I'll talk to him for you" Hinata said, giggling at the thought of them being together.

Kidomaru, who was sitting next to her, was rather upset upon hearing this news. 'Hyuuga Neji, I'd watch out if I were you. I now claim you my rival for love!'

HAhahh! Rivalry to the extreme!
Tayuya x Neji or Tayuya x Kidomaru!?
Who knows… dun dun dun.

I'll update soon :D