A/n: On with the story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

"Blah": Talking

/Blah: Thinking

… Blah…: Scene change

(Blah): A/n

Chapter 5: "I-I love him, but-"

Kuri was walking to the cleaners with Naruto's new clothes. She was whistling a happy tune at the same time as laughing, because she tricked Naruto, making her whistling sound… weird. She reached the cleaners and was welcomed by a hoard of glares.

'Would you rather I smelled, stinking up your lives even more! Instead of cleaning and being an annoying speck?" she was answered by inaudible mumbling. She proceeded to clean Naruto's new clothes. When she left she could have sworn she could hear a light cheering coming from inside the cleaners. Then she felt a strange and sudden presence.

/Hmm, what could that be? I'll try to drag 'em out / She continued walking as if nothing was happening. Two blocks away from the apartment, she took a short cut down an alleyway. When she was about halfway down (have you ever noticed it's always 'half-way down' when someone is in an alley and something happens?) the alley when she felt a kuni being thrown towards her. She did not move. Just as she thought the kuni hit about ½ an inch away from her. She threw the bag with Naruto's clothes to the side, while grabbing the hilt of her sword.

'What do you want?" she asked, making her voice as calm as possible.

'You,' He attacked.

/Why/ She thought as she drew her sword. The fight eventually left the alley to the streets. Unfortunately the particular street she was on was deserted.

/Finally more room / She was about to do a big attack when a little girl came out of her house (the sword fight made noise of course).

/Kuso. I need to bring this fight, where no one will get hurt/ she went to the offensive and tried to get her opponent to go into the forest. That's when he took out another kuni. He aimed it straight for her stomach. Kuri took one hand of her sword and grabbed her opponent's before the kuni could get deep enough to cause real damage. That is when she felt it. A stinging feeling, like nothing she'd ever felt before. Then she saw the kunai had poison on it.

'Why you,' she managed to say taking another swing at him and cutting into his arm. But Kuri was too weak to do more than a gash.

'I'll get you for this Zabuza,'

'Don't worry. I'll give you a real reason for revenge when I get that blonde haired friend of yours. His name is Uzumaki, right?'

Kuri's eyes widened, just as he said 'Uzumaki' he started to transform. He turned into Naruto. She saw him change into Naruto and was calmed down slightly. When he started attacking her, she did not understand.

'Naruto-kun, why are you attacking me?'

He did not answer, instead he grabbed a kuni and threw it at her, and it headed straight at her…

… Naruto's POV …

I felt something, soft and warm next to me start shaking, non-stopped. Then it gave a sudden jolt and knocked me out of bed.

"Ow," was all I could manage at this time. I looked to the clock.

2:00 am.

/Dammit / Then I remember Kuri. I got up to check on her. She was shaking a lot, breaking into a cold sweat. I started shaking her.

"Kuri-chan, Wake Up,"

No answer.

"Kuri-chan, WAKE UP,"

No answer.

"WAKE UP NOW!"

She jolted awake, still shaking. I couldn't see her face.

"Kuri-chan?"

I reached for her hand. Once I made contact, her head snapped toward me. I was more worried the moment I saw her eyes. The deepest shade of gray I had ever seen in them. Her eyes finally focused. She realized it was I. She jumped back, against the wall.

"What's wrong?"

I moved towards her and she attempted to move more but could not.

"Kuri-chan, you're worrying me,"

I tried moving closer again.

WHAM.

She punched me in the face, sending me across the room. She got off the bed and immediately fell to the ground. Rubbing my jaw, I moved towards her to help her.

/She forgot about her ankle / She tried moving back again but the pain in her ankle, wouldn't allow it. Her eyes were becoming more and more silver and, it was light, but in was there, purple. Finally her eyes started filling with water.

"Kuri-chan, please let me help you," I was begging her.

She shook her head and began shaking. Closing her eyes, she tried to block me out.

"Please. What about last night?"

Her shaking subsided. Slightly. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at me.

"W-what h-happened last n-n-night?" she shakily asked me.

/Finally! SPEECH / I inwardly smiled. I moved closer to her, grateful she did not try to escape or punch me again. I wrapped my arm around her. She flinched slightly but stayed.

"I'll tell you, if you tell me why you were scared of me just now,"

She nodded.

"In my nightmare, Z-Zabuza came,"

"Who's Zabuza?"

Her eyes widened.

"Forget I asked,"

She nodded them continued.

"W-well he came and tried to kill me. After that he turned into y-you and you th-threw a k-kunai at m-my h-h-heart,"

My eyes widened in disbelief.

"K-Kuri-chan. Do you really think I would do something like that?"

She closed her eyes and looked away.

"Kuri-chan. Kuri-chan look at me,"

She did not budge. I put my hand under her chin and turned her head towards me. She opened her eyes but looked away.

"Kuri-chan. Look me in the eye and tell me if you seriously think I would really do something like that,"

My voice was serious. She reluctantly looked at me. Her silver-purple orbs stared into my crystal blue ones

"Well?"

"No," a single tear slid down her face. It landed on my hand. "So, what happened last night?"

I immediately blushed. All I could think about was when I had kissed Kuri. I looked away from her blushing more and more. I could not get the thought out of my mind. I kept thinking about it, the happiest memory of my life. She tapped me on the shoulder. I looked to her glad to see her eyes were not silver-green. They were gradually turning a strange mix of orange, brown and pink. She cocked her head to the side.

"What happened?"

"Well, uh,"

/How do I tell her this/ I was having a conflict with myself. Then I decided,

/I'll just flat out tell her /

"I, kinda, um, uh. I, well. I, well. Last night I, I…"

/This is going smoothly /

"I kissed you,"

There was no answer but when I looked at her, her eyes were becoming more and more pink.

/What the hell is with the pink. She HATES pink /

"Um Kuri-chan, why are your eyes pink and what the h-" I never finished my sentence. Kuri put her fingers on my lips.

"About last night. Could you, maybe, show me?"

I looked at her.

Stunned.

"Wh-what?"

"I was wondering if you would show me," I was quiet for a few moments.

"Sure. It was kinda like…"

I pulled her close. Not wanting to rush, I allowed her to get used to the position we were in because of her ankle. Then, as I closed the gap between our lips, I noticed her lips were also inching closer to mine. Nervously, our lips met. Her lips were soft and warm against mine. Then our lips parted, slowly. She moved back a bit. The kiss was brief but it was wonderful.

"…That," my voice husky. I felt slightly intoxicated by Kuri's scent as I looked into her yellow, pink and brown eyes.

"That was, amazing," She pulled herself closer to me and placed her lips on mine. This time the kiss was slightly deeper. I pulled her body closer to me as I deepened the kiss even more. Her scent intoxicated me even more. Our lips reluctantly parted once more.

"Yeah, it was," I laid her head on my chest.

… Kuri's POV …

As I listened to Naruto's breathing, my breathing slowly become more and more even with his. I closed my eyes and couldn't stop thinking about Naruto. His lips felt wonderful against mine. They were soft at the same time as firm. Warm but cold.

/ I can't believe I just kissed him. I'm starting to want something more… / (naughty, naughty). I felt Naruto, lift me up off the ground as he got up. He placed me back in the bed and got in along side me. I felt him wrap his arm around my waist and pull me closer to his body. I could feel how strong his body was against mine. It was hard and soft. A lot like his lips (get your heads out of the gutter people).

"Naruto-kun, I want you to know something,"

"Yes,"

I was way too nervous.

"Nevermind," I buried my head into his chest, slowly drifting to sleep.

… Normal POV …

In the village of Konohagakure an alarm clock rang at 5:30 am. In an apartment a hand shot out from under a bundle of covers, on a bed. The hand grabbed the alarm clock and threw it across the room. It hit the wall and broke to pieces.

"Was that the alarm clock," Kuri said softly to Naruto.

"No," He replied groggily as he slowly drifted to sleep.

"Ok," she closed her eyes, then opened them 5 seconds later.

"Naruto-kun. We have school today. We're going to be assigned our teams,"

"That's nice," he yawned.

"GET UP!" she pushed him over the edge of the bed. Unfortunately for her, he still had his arm wrapped around her waist. Pulling her down with him.

"Ow," his head hit the floor pretty hard.

"Let go of me,"

"Maybe I don't wanna,"

"I suggest you do,"

"No,"

"Grr," she struggled against his grip until she finally wriggled away from him.

She slowly limped over to the kitchen area and grabbed a bottle of water. She limped back over to Naruto, who began snoring again.

/How'd I sleep through that/ Once she reached him she opened the bottle and poured its contents onto his face.

"WHA?" he sat straight up as he looked around then finally stopped when he noticed Kuri standing in front of him. He also noticed the bottle of water in her hand.

"Well, what the hell was that for?"

"For not letting go of me and not getting up,"

"Well, you didn't have to pour water on my face," he mumbled as he crossed his arms.

"What should I have done?"

"Hmm," he looked at her as a perverted grin slowly crept onto his face. Kuri looked at him for a second then an anime vein appeared on the back of her head.

"PERVERT!" she hit him over the head.

"Ow, ow, ow," he rubbed his head.

"I'm going to take a shower. You stay here. Got that?" she glared at him.

"Mhmm," he nodded.

"Good," she walked over to her bed and grabbed some clothes; she walked into the bathroom. Naruto got up, still rubbing his head, and started heating up some water for ramen. 25 minutes later, Kuri walked out of the bathroom.

"You can go in now," She sat on her bed and grabbed her brush.

"Ok. I made some ramen for you,"

"Thanks," she put her brush down and walked over to the table. Naruto stopped for a few seconds as he looked at Kuri.

"You know, you should wear your hair down more often,"

"Think so?" She looked up at him.

"Yeah," he turned around, grabbed his stuff and walked into the bathroom. She smiled and slowly finished her ramen. Walking over to her bed she picked up her brush again. Naruto walked out of the bathroom and chuckled again.

"Still haven't won the battle against your hair huh?"

"Grr. Not helping,"

"Fine," he walked over to her bed and started brushing her hair.

"Thanks,"

"Yeah. Why'd you dye your hair red?"

"Same reason I dyed my hair purple,"

"Which was?"

"Felt like dyeing my hair,"

"Riiiight. Well, all done,"

"Thanks. Again," she pulled her hair back and tied it into a low ponytail. Wrapping her hitai-ate around her neck, she got up and started for the door.

"Let's go Naruto-kun,"

"Hey wait up," he grabbed his hitai-ate and ran after her.

Outside they raced to Iruka's house. They tackled eachother to the ground trying to get there first.

"What the hell is going on out here?" Iruka walked out of his house and looked at Kuri and Naruto sternly.

"Well?"

"He started it!"

"She started it!" They yelled at the same time

"No I didn't! You did. Grrr," they attacked eachother again.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on you two," he grabbed Kuri by the base of her ponytail and wrapped an arm around Naruto's neck.

"So, what's the problem now?"

"There is no problem Iruka sensei. We were just racing to your house. That's all" Naruto answered.

"Is that true?" he looked to Kuri.

"Yup,"

"Hmm. Well, you're here now, so why don't you two come on in?"

"Ok," they replied in unison.

Iruka raised an eyebrow as he looked at their face. Both of which looked completely idiotic.

"Anyway," he pulled them inside.

"How are you feeling Kuri?"

"I'm fine why?"

"What about the poison and your ankle?"

"Well, I'm guessing that whatever Hinata-chan gave me for the poison really worked. My ankle, it feels much better now,"

"That's good. Kuri, I'd like to speak to you in private,"

'Um, ok. Naruto-kun, scat,"

"Where to?"

"I don't know, um, how about the kitchen?"

"Fine," he got up and left.

'What did you want to talk to me about Iruka sensei?"

"I saw you sleeping with Naruto last night,"

Kuri's eyes widened.

"R-Really? I'm sorry, I disobeyed you. I couldn't sleep, so I thought that maybe I just needed someone I can trust nearby,"

"More, like someone you love,"

"Wh-What do you mean by that?" she laughed nervously.

"I was watching you two. I saw you wake him up and get into his bed. I saw him wrap his arm around you. I saw the two of you confess your love for eachother. I saw the two of you kiss. Although you were unconscious," he scratched his chin.

"I'm sorry. Who are you gonna make move in with you?"

"Neither of you. I think the two of you should stay together. Naruto, no matter how immature he is, obviously knows when to be serious enough to take care of you,"

"Really?"

"Yea,"

"You're the best Iruka sensei," she jumped up and hugged him.

"Ok, Ok, I get it," he hugged her back.

"Sorry," she let go of him and sat down.

"That's ok. Naruto-kun you can come back now!" he called.

Naruto came bounding in from the hallway.

"Iruka sensei, did you find out if I can tell Kuri-chan my secret or not?"

"Yeah. He said it was ok,"

"Great,"

"Um, what are you two talking about?" Kuri was clueless.

"I'll tell you tonight ok?"

"Uh, sure,"

"Well come on you two, we should be getting to school now," Iruka stood up and stretched.

"Yeah, let's go," Naruto and Kuri chimed, getting up.

"Naruto-kun?" Kuri said suddenly.

"Wha?"

"Can I get a piggy back ride? Please," She asked with puppy-dog eyes.

"Must resist cuteness," he covered his eyes, but Kuri moved closer so that he had to see where they were going. He opened his eyes and was instantly met with dark brown puppy-dog eyes.

"Oh, all right. Hop on," he knelt down so she could get on.

"YAY!" she jumped on his back. "Come on. Let go," she yelled punching her fist into the air.

"YEAH!" They took off at a run, zooming past Iruka.

"Whoa! I didn't know you two were so anxious to get to school," he called after them.

Naruto stopped dead in his tracks. Kuri was begging to sweat drop.

"Kuri-chan?"

"Uh, yes Naruto-kun?"

"Where you trying to trick me into getting to school faster?"

"No,"

5 second later Kuri jumped off his back and ran back to Iruka.

"Iruka sensei! Save me!" she hid behind him while Naruto was still running after her.

"Just a minute Naruto," Iruka stopped Naruto. "Now, I know you and Kuri have a relationship, but-" he was cut off.

"WE DO NOT!" they both yelled, blushing immensely.

"Oh, really?" Iruka bent over so that his face was level with theirs.

"YEAH," they both looked at eachother. They both had the same thought going through their minds.

/ Do we really have a relationship/

… AT SCHOOL …

Kuri and Naruto were sitting next to eachother waiting for class to begin and they could find out who was going to be on whose team.

'I'm bored," Kuri's head fell forward and hit the table.

"Tell me about it," Naruto already was half sleep.

Then Sauske walked in and saw Kuri. He instantly began blushing slightly.

/ It's Kuri-chan. She dyed her hair red. It looks great / he quickly walked towards her. Then he saw Naruto.

/ Dammit. That dobe is sitting next to her. Well if that's as close as I'm getting, I don't care / he walked over and sat down next to Naruto.

"What the hell are you sitting next to me for?" Naruto picked up his head and glared at Sasuke.

"I can sit where ever I want," Sasuke looked past Naruto, ignoring Naruto's reply, and stared at Kuri who was looking foreword, Not giving a rats ass about what Sauske and Naruto were arguing about now. Naruto finally shut up, seeing Sasuke staring at Kuri.

"Sasuke. Does something about Kuri-chan interest you?" Naruto moved so he was blocking Sasuke's view of Kuri.

"No," he replied looking away promptly.

Naruto sat back down,

"What did you say my name for?" Kuri turned her head so that she was looking at Naruto.

"Oh, no reason," Naruto rubbed the back of his head.

They both sighed deeply. Finally Iruka came in and class began his speech. When he was done he looked around the classroom, pleased. Until he saw Naruto and Kuri were both asleep. Iruka failed to control his anger.

"NARUTO! KURI! WAKE UP!" He threw a textbook at their heads. Kuri caught the one aimed at her without lifting her head or opening her eyes. She put it down and sat up. Naruto on the other hand was hit hard on the head. He instantly sat up and started rubbing his head.

"PAY ATTENTION!"

Finally…

"Cell 7. Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Sasuke,"

Sakura cheered at finding out she was in Sasuke's cell. Naruto started mumbling about having to be in the same cell as Sasuke. He probably would have said something to Iruka if Kuri had not stopped him.

Then…

"Cell 13. Yamanoko Kuri, Takerami Yoshi, and Sotaru Ryu,"

Kuri sighed.

/ WHY did I have to be on the same team as Yoshi? WHY/

Kuri was gonna say something to Iruka when Naruto stopped her.

"Let it go," he whispered.

"Fine," she replied in a whisper as well.

"All right. Those are all of the teams. Come back to meet you jounin senseis' after lunch break. Dismissed," He sat down, while Naruto and Kuri jumped out of their seats and were the first ones out of the classroom. They ran off to Hokage Mountain and sat on top of the head of the fourth. Naruto and Kuri bought lunch on the way their. Kuri persuaded Naruto to not get ramen. They got onigiri instead.

"Well I guess we aren't gonna see each other as much, huh Naruto-kun. Being on different teams and all,"

"Yeah, I'll be lonely. I just hope our jounin senseis' will be cool," his face was covered in rice.

"Uh, Naruto-kun?" she giggle lightly.

"Hmm? What's so funny?"

"Nothing," she giggled more.

Naruto raised an eyebrow at her. But he shrugged it off as nothing. The two of them spent the rest of their lunch joking around.

… CLASSROOM …

The classroom door opened reveling a woman with black hair down to her mid back with platinum tips. She was not wearing the customary vest. Instead she wore a long sleeved gray kimono top with a large black obi. The kimono top stopped at her mid thigh. She also wore a pair of black pants with gray stripes going along the sides. Her hitai-ate leaf headband was worn like a bandanna covering the top of her head, her bangs poking out from underneath. She also had a katana. This got Kuri's attention.

"Cell 13?" she said walking in.

"Yep," replied Kuri standing up along with Yoshi and Ryu.

"Come on then, lets go," She turned around and walked out of the classroom. Yoshi was right on her tail.

"Come on Kuri-chan," Ryu said as he followed the other two out the door.

"All right!" she called running after him.

"See you at home Naruto-kun!" she yelled over her shoulder.

(You guys all know what happens with cell seven so I'm not gonna bother with 'em). Out side, Kuri caught up with her teammates and cell leader. They kept going until they reached an area in the forest that was pretty clear of trees. There were several targets, tacked to trees on the edge of the clearing, and training dummies. Also there were four boulders in the clearing, off to the side. Three of the boulders were low down. Those three were lined up in front of the last boulder. The last boulder was huge. Their jounin sensei jumped to the top of the big boulder and motioned for the other three to sit on the smaller boulders. Kuri took the boulder on the far right; Ryu took the middle, leaving Yoshi to the far left.
"Good, now that you all are seated we shall begin. This place, where we are now, is Cell 13's training area. Everyday when we meet we will meet here. Understood?"

Kuri, Ryu and Yoshi nodded.

"Ok, now we'll start with introductions. I'll go first," She sat down on the boulder (she was standing before).

"I am Hashima Mikori. I am fond of many things, but I am particularly fond of the moon. Odd, I know, but that's me. I hate people who judge others from looks alone. My hobbies are stargazing, long walks at night and reading. My goal in life, I've never really thought about that. Next. You on the right first," She finished pointing to Kuri.

"Me? Um, Ok. I'm Yamanoko Kuri. I like training with Naruto-kun and I really like practicing with my katana. I hate Yoshi, and my hobbies include, training, sleeping and drawing. My goal is to become ANBU captain," she finished with a smile.

/ Yamanoko. Could it be… Hmm, maybe not. At least she's not obsessed with boys. She'll most likely reach her life goal / Mikori raised an eyebrow at her.

"Next, you to the left," she pointed to Yoshi.

Yoshi had black hair with blue tips. His eyes were dark green. His hair went down to his shoulders; he used manrikigusari as his main weapon. Some of his hair covered his right eye. He wore his hitai-ate leaf headband so that the leaf symbol was above his left ear. His clothes were dark blue. Dark blue gloves with steel plates (not finger-less). Baggy long sleeved shirt and pants. The pockets were light blue.
"Whatever. My name is Takerami Yoshi. I like being alone. I hate Yamanoko over there. I don't really have hobbies, just, mentally and physically torturing people. My goal is to become the master at mental and physical interrogation of Konoha,"

/Takerami. He almost made rookie of the year this year. Beat by Sauske, and he wants to become an interrogator / she nodded her head at him.
"And lastly, you," she looked to Ryu.

Ryu had dark brown mid-neck length hair. Light brown eyes. He wore dark red and dark brown. His shirt was a dark red T-shirt with dark brown arm warmers that went up to his elbows. His pant were dark brown with dark red pockets. His hitai-ate leaf headband was worn on his upper left arm. Also his shinobi sandals were dark red. Lastly he used twin sai as his weapon of choice.

"All right. My name is Sotaru Ryu. I like animals. I hate, people who kill for the fun of it. My hobbies are taking care of animals and my goal in life is to become Hokage," he finished crossing his arms.

/So he wants to become Hokage. I hear Uzumaki Naruto wants to be as well. I can also see how he likes Kuri, considering he keeps looking at her. I figured Kuri would be the love sick one, not him / Mikori sighed.

/NO! I won't allow him to become Hokage. I promised Naruto-kun / Kuri thought. She crossed her arms.
/This is a tough situation /Kuri nodded inwardly.

"All right. Now that we all know eachother, we can attempt to get along better. Tomorrow, be here at 8:00 a.m., we are going to train. I want to see where each of you stand on skill level. Kuri I want to speak with you in private. Ryu, Yoshi, you two are dismissed,"

Ryu and Yoshi both got up and left. Once they were well out of earshot Kuri spoke up.

"Mikori sensei, what did you want to talk to me about?" She had a quizzical look on her face.

"I want to know something. How well can you use that katana?"

"Um, pretty well I guess," she shrugged.

"I want to know," she stood up. "Tomorrow after training, I want you to train with me, personally. I'll see your skills that way. Maybe I'll even teach you a thing or two," she looked at her and smiled. I'll see you tomorrow. You are dismissed,"
"Okay. Bye," She walked off.

/YAY! Now I'll get to some real, training / she ran off and reached the apartment in no time.

… 5 Hours later …

Kuri was alone in her apartment. She put her katana down on the small kitchen table.
/ Since Naruto is gone I guess I can put a new set of wrappings on it / She slowly began removing the wrapping from the hilt. Just then the door burst open. Naruto stood there looking happy and slightly pissed.
/ Kuso! Why now/Kuri attempted to hide the hilt of her sword but Naruto saw it just before she moved it.

"Kuri, what's that?" he reached forward and saw all of the jewels encrusted into the hilt. "Where did you get it?"

"I don't have to tell you anything," she re-wrapped the hilt and put it back on her back.

"B-But Kuri. I'm not gonna tell anyone if it's a secret. I promise," he held up his right hand.

"Fine," she sighed.

/ If I don't tell you now you'll be a complete nuisance / she screamed at him in her head.

"This sword," she but it back on the table. "Has seen generations of the Yamanoko clan," she began untying the wrappings. "The hilt as you can see is encrusted with rubies and sapphires,' she finished un-wrapping the hilt. She then began un-wrapping the sheath. "The sheath is encrusted with diamonds and emeralds," She finished the sheath and drew the sword. Holding the blade close to her she said, "The blade is solid titanium infused with black diamonds, which is why it has such a smoky look to it. It is so sharp that the slightest touch can cause you to bleed," her eyes glimmered with blue.

"Wow. Kuri why are your eyes blue?"

"Wha? Oh, I was just remembering how this blade really does live up to what I've just said,"

"What do you mean?"

"When I was battling Zabuza, the poison was working pretty quickly, it had already started to slow me down. My arms started to get limp. I barley had enough strength to lift the blade. I used what strength I did have and made a deep gash in his arm with the blade. I was surprised yet, pleased. To get your clothes back here, I summoned up some extra chakra and used that strength to carry the clothes and my blade back," she blinked her eyes turned purple.

"Oh, I didn't know," was all he said then suddenly he hugged her, "Kuri you've been such a good friend. I don't know what I would have done if you had died. Especially since, I had no clothes,"

Kuri chuckled at his remark and hugged him back. Her eyes turned brown.

/ At least she's happy now / Naruto smiled at her. When they let go of eachother Kuri said,

"Hey Naruto, what was the big secret that you wanted to tell me?"

"Oh, right, um can I tell you before bed?"

"Sure,"

Several hours went by. After they ate, they both got dressed for bed.

"Can you tell me now?"

"Sure, maybe we should sit down," they both sat down on his bed. Kuri picked up his pillow, began hugging it and laid her head on his lap. "Would you mind if I took out the hair tie?"

"No,"

He untied her hair and allowed her hair to fall over her shoulders. He stroked his hand through her hair.

/ She is so beautiful. I wonder if I'm doing the right thing /

"Ok, well you know how the Kyubbi attacked the village twelve years ago right?"

"Mhmm,"

"Well, it wasn't defeated,"

"Well that makes perfect sense to me. Anything that powerful can't just be defeated. I've thought that maybe, it was sealed inside a vessel of some sort,"

"You're right," he lifted her head off his lap so that their eyes met. They stayed that way for several seconds. Then Naruto kissed her. It was a deep kiss, showing her how much he cared.

"What was that for?" her eyes were a deep shade of pink.

"I just wanted to remember the feel of your lips against mine before I tell you. In case you don't want to be near me afterward,"
"Don't worry Naruto-kun I lo-. Nevermind. Just don't worry,"
"Ok," He took a deep breath. "I am the Kyubbi vessel," Naruto closed his eyes, looking away. Kuri did not say anything, she got up and walked around the apartment for a while. Then she grabbed her jacket, shoes and walked out the door.

"I knew this would happen. Why didn't I just keep my damn mouth shut?" Naruto cursed himself as he got up turned off the lights and went to bed.

Meanwhile, Kuri was running to Iruka's house. When she got there she began knocking on the door.

"Wha?" Iruka poked his head out the door. "Oh, hi Kuri," then he saw her eyes. "What's wrong? Why are your eyes so purple?"

"Oh, Iruka-sensei," she sounded distraught. "It's Naruto-kun. I'm guessing you already know but, he is the Kyubbi," She hugged Iruka not sure of what to do.

"Uh, why don't you come on inside," he moved so she could walk in.

"Thanks," she walked in and took a seat on his couch.

"Sure. Now I want to clarify something. Naruto is NOT the Kyubbi. He has the Kyubbi sealed within him,

but it is sealed away. It won't escape. Trust me,"

"But, it's just, so hard to believe,"

"Yes, but, what do you feel for Naruto?"

"I-I love him. But-" she was interrupted.

"But nothing. If you truly love him then you won't let a little thing like the Kyubbi stop you from loving him,"

Kuri was silent. She looked away from him, thinking about what he just said.

"You're right Iruka-sensei. I'll go back home now,"

"Good. Sleep well," he called after as she left.

When Kuri reached the apartment she walked in quietly and took off her jacket. She left the lights off and walked over to Naruto's bed soundlessly. The bundle on Naruto's bed was shaking softly. She pulled the covers off of the bundle and saw Naruto in tears.

"Naruto-kun!" she was so surprised.

"K-Kuri-chan? What are you doing here? I thought you left," he quickly wiped away his tears.

"Naruto, I could never leave you. Leaving you would be like leaving a piece of me," she sat down next to him on his bed.

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing Naruto-kun,"

They got ready for bed when there was a knock on the door.

"What the hell?"
Kuri dragged her feet over to the door and opened it slowly. Iruka stood there with Kuri's jacket in his hand.

"Iruka sensei, why the hell are you here at this time of night?" Naruto asked from inside.

"It's good to see you too Naruto," Iruka stated simply.

"Excuse Naruto-kun's bad behavior. He's just him. Please come in," she sighed.

"Oh, no. I just wanted to return your jacket. You two, have a good night," he walked home.

"Thank you Iruka sensei. You have a good night too," she called after him.

When she was sure he was gone, she closed the door, turned to Naruto and sighed.

"Good Night Naruto-kun," Kuri said as she got into her own bed

"'Night Kuri-chan,"

They both slept soundly.

A/n: Ok, so, That's that chapter 5 for ya. Ja ne