AN: Hey Guys sorry I haven't updated in a while I only just got access to a computer so this chapter may not be the best its early in the morning and I'm just gonna kinda write as I go. So enjoy and don't forget to review and favorite!

"talking"

'thinking'

A Childhood Friend

Chapter 2: Days of friendship

It was the day after Naruto had met the girl named Hinata he had begun the day by going for a walk thinking about his new friend 'wow I can't believe it I got a friend!' the young boy said as he walked he had noticed he was near the compound he had wandered into last night 'maybe I should go see her she might think that I broke my promise even if I left that note…'

Naruto had begun to walk into the compound until two big Hyuga had stepped into his path "What business do you have?" one of the guards said looking at Naruto with a disgusted look on his face.

'There's that look again…why does everyone I meet look at me like that.' Not knowing about the kyubii that was locked inside of his gut he spoke "Um…is Hinata here?"

The guard looked confused but at the same mockingly "Why would an graceful young lady like lady Hinata have business with a demon brat like you?"

'Demon what the hell why does everyone call me that…' "she's my friend

Both of the guards broke out laughing "nice try brat but no one would want to be friends with a demon especially someone like lady Hinata. Now get out of here before we have to start hunting foxes"

'What the hell does hunting foxes have to do with me?' Naruto was confused but at the same time hurt and scared. He looked at his feet and thought 'I guess having a friend is really impossible for me huh…' as tears began to well up in his eyes, his hopes for a friend utterly destroyed.

Hinata was absolutely radiant that morning 'A friend, a real friend I can't believe it!' she had just finished taking a shower and getting dressed and entered the family dining hall where she sat next to her younger sister and across from her father who was reading the newspaper, she had a large smile across her small face.

Hiashi Hyuga had looked up from his newspaper and noticed how bright his daughter and happy his eldest daughter looked which confused him greatly 'She had left the dojo yesterday in tears but now she's beaming' Hiashi looked back his paper and began "You seem quite happy today Hinata."

Hinata was startled when her father began talking to her usually meals were silent for the Hyuga main family. "Um y-yes father." She could never be calm when talking to her father, one wrong word and she could receive a major tongue lashing, he never beat her physically but he would make up with it by beating her twice as hard emotionally

"What has gotten you into such a good mood?" Hiashi asked

"w-well um…" she started mumbling and looking at her plate not knowing what to say

"Well speak up!" Hiashi yelled in a calm voice

"Nee-Chan's happy because she remembered she had a leftover cinnamon bun in the fridge." Hanabi was the one who spoke up shocking Hinata.

"Oh I see." Hiashi didn't think too much about it she was a child after all, give them candy and they'll be fine, but he did suddenly feel in the mood for a cinnamon bun "very well carry on"

Hinata and Hanabi finished eating and stood up to leave once they were in the hallway Hanabi grabbed Hinatas arm and pulled her into the garden where Hinabi started to ask "So where did you and that boy head to last night?"

Hinata was as red as a tomato "H-h-how…" she began, tears welling up in her eyes 'was her cover blown? Was Hanabi going to tell father? What was going to happen to Uzamaki-san'

"I heard him crash into the room I'm surprised I was the only one who heard." Hanabi answered

She started crying "H-h-anabi p-p-ple-please dont t-t-tell fa-father" she was sobbing in front of her sister and her knees gave out

Hanabi was shocked and a bit embaressed to see her older sister falling to the ground and crying like a baby 'and she's the older sister?' "ne-nee-chan please stop crying I wasn't planing on telling father anyway."

Hinata was shocked and began sniffling "re-really?"

"Yeah I mean after what father told you I was surprised you were about to call the guards on him, I heard everything through the wall." Hanabis room was right next to Hinatas

"W-why di-didnt you call the g-guards w-when we l-left?"

"cause I knew you were going to come back, I hate to say it nee-chan but you're kind of a chicken"

Hinata had a spear with the word chicken on it strike her when her younger sister said this but she was right she was going to come back even if Naruto had not taken her home.

"I may listen to father but that's just so he won't be mean to me like he is to you, I know that's mean but I'll try my best to make sure nee-chan can be happy." Hanabi had a strong look on her face unlike her sister who was wiping her face with her sleeve.

"T-thank you Hanabi." Hinata said a smile growing on her face. she blused and asked "i-is there really a cinnamon bun in the fridge?"

Hanabi giggled "no I made that up"

elsewhere a disappointed Hiashi had ordered a branch member to get a cinnamon bun from the store.

Hinata giggled as well until she heard some talking at the front gate both her and Hanabi went to investigate "uzamaki-san!?"

He had barely heard his last name being called out, it was that same voice he thought sounded so cute and was hoping to hear again. "Hinata?"

The guards both looked back to see Hinata was standing there with a confused look on her face one of the guards spoke up "Lady Hinata please go back in side we are getting rid of a small fox problem.

'There it is again why is he talking about fox problems?' the Jinchuuriki was confused at the constant mention of a fox.

"B-B-But-" there was a small girl standing next to Hinata she looked almost identical to Hinata only was shorter and she was about to speak when Hinata finally spoke up "But He is my friend please let me talk to him!" after her sudden outburst she covered her mouth, embarrassed

The other guard began "Lady Hinata you are to young to understand, you must not interact with this monster."

Naruto was looking down at his feet again then the younger girl blurted out "What I understand is that you're denying an order from a member of the Hyuga main branch which you can be punished for" Naruto looked there confused 'who's this girl shes gotta be 5 or 6 maybe.' what Naruto didn't know was that Hanabi was actually very mature and smart for her age, already knowing alot of the laws of the clan. "I do not think my father will like his daughters wishes to be ignored."

"I think Lord Hiashi will agree on this matter" as he said this Hiashi sneezed out some of the cinnamon bun he was enjoying.

The young Hyuga raised an eyebrow she then grabbed Hinata's arm lifting her sleeve then gave Hinata an indian burn "Ow" Hinata blurted out

"Oh father one of the branch members grabbed nee-chan and tried to hurt her it was that one over there~" Hanabi then pointed an accusing finger at one of the guards giving them a sly smirk

'wow whoever this girl is she's evil.' Naruto thought with a grin on his face

Both of the guards looked defeated then turned to Naruto "We got our eyes on you brat, you touch a hair on lady Hinatas head and we wont hesitate to kill you." both the guards left to patrol the rest of the compounds perimeter.

Naruto gulped "thanks" he said quietly

Hanabi had left to let them talk and give them some privacy they had no idea where to go in the compound as to talk without the guards watched so they both left the compound without anyone noticing and went to the place they had gone to the night before.

They both sat on top of the Yondaimes massive stone head maintaining an awkward silence until they both blurted out "I'm sorry!" as they sat there confused for a few second then both stated to laugh

"Y-you first." Hinata said with a smile on her face

"okay..." Naruto said with a small blush on his face "I'm sorry i cause all this trouble for you maybe it's best if we-"

"No." Before Naruto could finish his statement Hinata had already answered matter of factually "I-I don't want t-to lose my f-first friend j-just b-because so-some mean guards didn't let me s-spend t-time with h-him." that stutter would not go away would it. "U-Uzamaki-san i-is a n-nice p-person...and I want to be friends with you." It was gone for a little bit "B-but after the w-way m-my g-guards t-treated you I u-understand i-if y-you d-dont w-want t-t-to-" she started to cry what ever confidence was gone.

"No" Naruto stated and placed a hand on her cheek wiping her tears with his thumb "I want to be friends with Hinata-chan also, and call me Naruto or Naurto-kun at least i don't like formal junk"

she smiled and wiped her other cheek with her sleeve "Yes Naruto-kun, can y-you make another promise with me?" she asked

Naruto smiled back "sure Hinata-chan"

Hinata plucked a strand of her hair then reached to pull a hair from Naruto head Naruto looked confused and Hinata explained "My Mother Used to tell me t-that if you wrap a strand of y-your h-hair around your pinky t-then p-promise then its a promise that won't be broken...no matter what. U-Naruto-kun..."she looked deep into his deep blue eyes "Promise me that we will be friends forever and...and you won't leave me alone..."she said sadly thinking about her mother

Naruto stared at her blankly with a blush on his face then smiled "of course Hinata-Chan" he answered smiling then with their pinky's wrapped in each others hair they wrapped their pinky's around each others and smiled "you know Hinata-chan you really are cute when you smile!"

Hinata blushed bright red then gave him a light slap on the head "B-baka..." she didn't faint this time but it took all her strength not to. as they both laughed they went to the park and played for the rest of the day.

To be Continued...

Next chapter: Acadamy Daze

shit im late for my next class writing this see what I do for you guys. I hope you liked it hope you review it also i'm gonna put a poll soon on what the teams should be alright see you next time!