Max: Yeah, sorry about the late update...

Grayson: Do. Not. Own.

Hinata and Ino stood in a dark ally located in a small neighborhood not to far from their new school, Ouran. Ino stood there somewhat surprised, the whole trip was what? Five seconds? Hinata, being the responsible person she is, had began to read the contents of the envelope that Kakashi had given to them.

'Step outside the ally, your apartment building should be right in front of you. There should be furniture already there, all you have to do is buy food. Your number 243 on the second floor of the building. Your keys are located underneath the mat that is in front of the door, you might want to see a locksmith about getting another pair. Oh, and you start school tomorrow.

-Hatake Kakashi'

For a moment Hinata stood there. How in the world did they get the scroll to be so specific, they haven't been to this place before, or seen pictures, so how? Damn ninjas and their vagueness on how things work. Ino, starting to get impatient with Hinata's pause, snatched the note out of her hands and read it. Ino's left eye started to twitch.

"How in hell do they get these things to be so specific, damn ninja vagueness.", Ino grumbled.

"I haven't the faintest, Ino.", Hinata replied quietly, "But I think we should follow the directions, who knows how long it will take us to prepare ourselves for the up and coming school day."

Ino nodded in agreement, can't fight with logic. So the two shinobi strolled out of the ally casually, not wanting to cause suspicion just yet. Hinata looked forward while Ino was surveying their surroundings. Well, what do you know? Their apartment building WAS right in front of them. Hinata paused for a moment, this could NOT be their apartment. Kakashi never specified a name…. damn ninja vagueness. Shaking it off she continued onward, Ino immediately following the action. They crossed the street and climbed the stairs of the building. Ino took lead, seeing as she took the paper from Hinata, and scanned the numbers.

Oh, there it is! Room 243. Picking up the 'Welcome' mat Ino saw the key. Snatching it up she unceremoniously let the mat thump onto the ground. Hinata held back a sigh, sometimes Ino could be a little too impatient for her own good. Ino happily stuck the key into the lock on the door and turned.

Wa la! The door had opened and they stepped inside.

The apartment was rather plain itself, having things that would normally be in any everyday families house. Ino, wanting something special, was rather disappointed. She could have gotten this at home. Hinata, on the other hand, was happy. It wasn't like her home, it wasn't cold and unwelcoming. Moving into the kitchen Hinata went to see if they had any food supplies. Unfortunately there were none, which meant they would have to try and locate the market, buy food, get their way back here, fix dinner, eat, try on their uniforms, and go to bed. Wait, did they have school supplies?

"Ino, can you check and see if we have school supplies? I'll go to the market, I know how much you hate wondering around.", Hinata spoke loudly from the kitchen.

"Sure, as long as you get some chocolate I'm good.", Ino replied, happy with the proposition. Hinata nodded and exited the apartment. She wasn't really paying attention while she was walking to the stairs and ran into a girl who had extremely short brown hair and large doe-like eyes.

"Sorry.", Hinata immediately apologized and bowed. It was force of habit. The brown haired girl blinked. Hinata offered her a hand, she had accidentally knocked her to the ground. The girl took the proffered hand and smiled.

"You must be the new neighbors.", She said in a friendly manner, "I'm Fujioka Haruhi."

"Pleasure to meet you Haruhi," Hinata replied, "My name is Hyuuga Hinata."

Hinata was about to continue on her way when an idea struck her. Why not ask Haruhi where the market was?

"Fujioka, would you mind telling me where the market is?", Hinata asked somewhat timidly.

"Sure, I'm headed there anyways.", Haruhi replied smiling. They walked for about a minute in silence before Hinata decided to make friendly conversation.

"Fujioka, what school do you go to?", she asked, trying to find an ice breaker.

"Ouran, and where are you going to go?", Haruhi replied.

"I also am going to Ouran.", Hinata answered. Maybe Haruhi could help her and Ino fit in better. Haruhi stopped walking and looked at Hinata, her eyes wide.

"Hyuuga, please do not tell anyone I am a girl when we at Ouran. It is supposed to be a secret.", Haruhi told Hinata.

"All right,", replied Hinata, "perhaps we could be friends."

Hinata smiled timidly at Haruhi. Haruhi nodded and they continued on their way making light conversation. That was when they finally got on to the topic about Hinata's eyes.

"I know this may sound rude, but how are your eyes that color?", Haruhi asked, almost afraid that she could have offended Hinata.

"It runs in my family.", Hinata answered casually, "There are not many like us anymore, the trait is somewhat running out. There were a lot of us with these type of eyes in the feudal era."

A lie. There were many Hyuugas', but they were all in one area. Haruhi nodded, somewhat fascinated with the idea.

"I come from a long line of fighters," Hinata continued, "my clan is very respected. Though I think I am the weakest of them all."

Haruhi looked at Hinata at the corner of her eye. Hinata's eyes flashed with sadness.

"I am sure you are strong.", Haruhi replied, hoping to cheer Hinata up.

"I suppose it doesn't really matter, I prefer looking into medicine and herbs anyway.", Hinata finished calmly. They finally made it to the market.

"Fujioka, I guess this is where we are separating?", Hinata asked.

"How about we meet back here in thirty minutes and walk back together.", Haruhi replied.

"That sounds good to me, I would probably get lost.", Hinata finished, before they walked in their own direction to find what the need.

Thirty minutes later

Haruhi stood there waiting for Hinata, to plastic bags clutched in her hand. Hinata soon walked up to her, plastic bags hanging from her arms like decorations. Haruhi almost fell over at the sight, why did 'he' need so much food?

"You must eat a lot.", Haruhi commented in a shocked manner.

"Hm? No, I have a roommate. We had just got here and we were in desperate need of food.", Hinata said off handily.

The soon made their way home, both chatting and enjoying each other's company. When Hinata finally entered the apartment Ino nearly jumped her. Boy was Ino starving!

"What took you so long!", Ino exclaimed.

"I met a girl name Haruhi Fujioka. She is going to Ouran too, she could help us fit in better. Oh, and we have to pretend she is a boy.", Hinata explained as she went to the kitchen and started putting away the food.

"Strange. Well, let's just have some instant ramen for tonight.", Ino replied. Hinata froze. Ramen… Naruto's favorite. Shaking her head to rid herself of the whiskered boy she continued to put food away. Ino quickly grabbed two instant ramen cups and started preparing them. She felt somewhat bad, she forgot that ramen would remind Hinata of Naruto.

"We do have school supplies, in case you are wondering.", Ino began, breaking the semi awkward silence.

"That's good. That means we have one less thing to worry about.", Hinata said, smiling at her friend. When the ramen was ready the both sat down at a small wooden table, said their thanks, and ate the ramen in a Naruto like fashion. For some strange reason they were extremely hungry. Probably from using the scroll.

"We should buy some more clothing, it would be strange if we wore the same thing over, and over, and over.", Ino stated thoughtfully.

"Your right.", Hinata agreed while nodding her head, "But I think we should just go shopping tomarrow. We really don't know our way around here yet, and maybe we could ask Haruhi to come with us."

Ino nodded, a thoughtful silence came over them.

"Hey, Hina, what day is it today.", Ino asked.

"Sunday, why?", Hinata answered.

"No reason, I was just wondering why that girl you met might be off.", Ino said.

"Ah. That's reasonable.", Hinata complemented with a nod. They soon finished their dinner and cleaned the kitchen.

"There are two bedrooms and one bathroom. You already know about the kitchen and living area. I already claimed my bedroom.", Ino stated. Hinata nodded in return and waited to see which room Ino would go in to. After Ino had retreated to her room Hinata went looking for hers. She found it immediately, it really wasn't that hard to find.

Once she entered she picked up her backpack that Ino had so kindly put in her room. Hinata immediately started sorting everything, she was used to living in a clean atmosphere. Once she was finished she turned her attention to the uniform on her bed. It wasn't so bad. In fact, it looked rather comfortable. And Tsunde had been kind enough to make it comfortably baggy, just the way Hinata liked. She smiled happily. She turned to look at the clock in her room, still too early to go to bed. Hmm… perhaps it would be best if Ino and I's lunch is prepared. Knowing how Ino sleeps in it would give me enough time to prepare myself before she takes over the bathroom.

And with that Hinata headed for the kitchen and started to prepare their lunches with practiced ease. Back at home she used to make lunches for Neji all the time seeing as how the Branch House food tasted horrible. Well, at least her mind was off Naruto, right? Wrong. She remembered when she had made lunches for him, hoping for his attention. Perhaps it was her way of saying; "Hey, I like you!". Too bad the blond always thought of it as a sign of friendship. Hinata finished the lunches while reminiscing about Naruto. She put both packs in the refrigerator and looked at the time once more. Still too early. Wait… Ino had been quite for a long time. Too long. Hinata walked towards Ino's room and knocked. Better make sure her friend hasn't hurt herself.

"Yes?", Ino's voice called from behind the door.

"Hey, what's up? Can I come in?", Hinata requested patiently.

"Sure!", Ino responded cheerfully.

Hinata entered the room calmly. And boy was she surprised! Ino had started 'fixing' her uniform. She had made the coat so it would be more feminine and had a more designed blouse. Along with that she had added accessories to show her individuality. Well, at least she wasn't hurt or anything.

"Like it? I was just making the uniform more… me!", Ino explained, a smile adorning her features. Hinat smiled in return.

"Just seeing what you were doing, I think I am going to bed now.", Hinata replied, adding a yawn for emphasise.

"But Hinata, it's only eight!", Ino complained.

"I know, but the scroll must have worn me out. See you tomorrow." Hinata responded, turning and leaving. Hinata smiled contently when she had finally gotten into her bed after the night time rituals.

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Max: Sorry about the late update again... also sorry about how slow the story is going so far, but they will meet up with the host club soon enough!

Grayson: Obey the Lemming.