Important: I noticed that my story was rated G- this story is rated PG-13 until further notice- my apologies (People are allowed to swear in PG-13 stories…right?)
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Dragon man 180- I was thinking of something like that- but then I was like- "You know what- save the best for later" – but that was a great idea!!
Thanks to Tenten Neji 4Ever…. (If that's wrong- I'm sorry- I don't remember what it was!!!) For telling me ALL THOSE attacks/ Jutsus
Just For You
Chapter Fifteen- Food
Amaya stood in front of everyone with an apron on, and a wooden spoon in one hand. Kurenai, Asuma and Kakashi looked at her strangely, though slightly amused.
"Today," she began. "I'm going to make breakfast!"
She pointed at Gai who stood behind her with an apron on, and a spatula in his hand.
"And Gai is going to show me how!"
Amaya and Gai looked at everyone determinedly before running into the kitchen.
"Gai can cook?" Asuma said, slightly surprised. Kurenai and Kakashi shrugged.
"Ino," Sakura began, helping Ino to her feet. "How could you do something so dumb?!"
Ino glared at Sakura as she got up. Ino flinched as she stood on her feet. Sakura and Ino looked down at her now swollen left foot. Sakura sighed as she helped Ino walk back home.
Shikamaru lay on his back outside lazily, looking up at the clouds. He raised his head as he watched Sakura and Ino come into view. He noticed Ino limping as she tried to walk using both her feet. He got up lazily and looked at her, slightly concerned.
"What happened?"
"Ino tripped over something and sprained her foot," Sakura said bluntly.
"How troublesome," Shikamaru muttered as he watched Sakura and Ino walk inside.
Shikamaru followed them inside a few moments later.
"N- Naruto-Kun, be c-careful, that's-"
"Ow!" Naruto shouted, holding his now burnt finger. His eyes began watering as he looked at his finger. Hinata ran over to him and absentmindedly put his finger in her mouth while she grabbed some ointment and turned the sink tap. She put his finger under the running water, and then applied some ointment. Naruto blushed lightly as he watched her get a band-aid.
She came back, slightly blushing as well. She took his hand gently, and wrapped the band-aid around his finger slowly. Naruto gazed at Hinata's flushed face, finding it hard to turn away. Hinata smiled, looking at his finger.
"There," she said quietly, turning around to finish cooking.
Something went off in Naruto's mind, telling him to stop her before she did anything else. He shakily reached out and took a hold of her hand. Hinata turned around and faced him questioningly, blushing slightly. Naruto pulled Hinata closer. He felt his face grow hotter as he leaned forward. They closed their eyes slowly.
"Naruto-!"
Naruto and Hinata jumped back, their hearts pounding. Naruto looked around quickly.
"I- I'm coming!" he stuttered quickly as he heard Sakura call him again.
Hinata held her hand up against her chest, hoping that her heart rate would go back to normal. She began blushing crimson, realizing what had just happened.
Amaya sat cross-legged on the floor with Gai by her side. They both looked at the row of pots which were on the floor before them.
"I say we use number five," Gai said.
"I don't know," Amaya began. "Kakashi probably won't eat anything,"
"Hmmm…" They said in unison, putting their hand to their chins in thought.
Tenten yawned and walked out of her room lazily. She rubbed the remaining sleep out of her eyes and scratched her head. Her hair fell down over her shoulders in soft curls. She walked into the kitchen, making herself some breakfast. Lee strode into the kitchen next.
"Good morning, Tenten!" he said happily.
Tenten mumbled a 'good morning,' back as she continued making her breakfast.
Moments later, barking and crashes could be heard from Kiba and Akamaru's room. The door opened and Akamaru ran out happily as he circled around Tenten a few times. Tenten smiled and patted Akamaru's head as she put out some breakfast for him. Kiba ran out a few minutes later- pulling his shirt on over his head.
"Come on, Akamaru- let's go!" Kiba said, running out the door. Akamaru barked happily and ran out after him.
Kiba and Shino met up outside and decided to get some breakfast together.
Akamaru ran ahead of them into a small ramen stand.
"Akamaru, hold on! Wait for us!" Kiba shouted. Shino rolled his eyes.
Akamaru began running around a girl, she picked him up gently.
"Hi there, what's your name?" she said quietly, patting Akamaru's head. Akamaru barked happily. Kiba walked up to the girl, she smiled shyly. Kiba blushed and began stuttering.
"Er…Um…T- That's my- my um…M- My A- Akamaru-"
The girl smiled and handed Akamaru to Kiba. Akamaru barked once again as the girl walked behind the counter. Shino, Kiba and Akamaru sat on the stools that were in front of the counter. Another girl walked out and looked at Kiba, Akamaru and Shino.
"Hi, my name's Michiko- how may I take your order?" she said quietly, but in a slight monotone.
"I'll have ramen," Kiba said.
Michiko raised her eyebrow.
"I know that- what type of ramen would you like?"
Kiba shrugged. Michiko looked at Shino who shrugged as well. She nodded and went to the back.
Four beetles were walking on the counter in front of Kiba. Kiba glared at them.
"Shino- pick up your damn bugs!" Kiba shouted, pointing at them. Shino looked at the bugs.
"Those aren't mine," he said bluntly.
"They're mine," Michiko said, picking up the beetles and walking back. Shino and Kiba looked at her curiously.
A few minutes later, the other girl walked back and placed their food in front of them.
Moments later, three drunken men decided to come in. The girl sighed and walked up to them slowly.
"Ey- it's Akemi!" One man shouted, eyeing her from head to toe. She looked at them, slightly scared.
"We'll 'ave the usual," another man said. Akemi nodded and walked back to the counter. The men began eyeing her once again. Kiba glared at them slightly.
Everyone ate in silence. Michiko walked up to the drunken men.
"Alright," she began. "Pay up."
The men also began eyeing her. Akemi stood behind the counter, looking away.
One man grabbed her roughly and made her sit beside him.
"Let go of me," she said quietly. He reached forward for the collar of her shirt.
Kiba and Shino stood up instantly, getting ready in case anything happened. Michiko smacked his hand away. He chuckled, as did his friends. Akemi walked up to them shakily. She stood in front of them.
"Michiko, it's alright," Akemi said quietly. Michiko glared at Akemi.
The same drunken man tried to reach for her shirt again. Michiko took her right hand and punched the man in the face. He held his nose tightly. Michiko got up and glared at the men.
"Leave," she said, slightly angry. The three men got up and walked out of the door clumsily, two of them laughing their heads off. Michiko shut her eyes and looked down at her bandaged right hand, which now stuck out at a strange angle. She shook her head and walked to the back once again. Akemi began picking up the bowls of ramen which were left at the table. Akemi looked at Shino and Kiba who looked at her curiously. She smiled slightly and followed Michiko. A woman then stepped out, and glared at Michiko before anything else happened.
"Michiko," she began. "That was the third time this week."
Michiko shrugged and began walking past her.
"Stay right there," the woman said threateningly. Michiko stopped walking, and crossed her arms. Kiba, Shino and Akamaru stayed quiet- listening to their conversation.
"Look at you- your ankle is sprained and you're walking on it! Your wrist wasn't completely healed and now it's broken again! You're not working here until you get completely better- do you understand me?"
Michiko glared at the older woman.
"I'm not letting Akemi take my shifts again- I can work fine," she said bluntly. The older woman sighed and walked away, shaking her head.
Michiko looked at the ground and allowed her black hair to cover her face. Akemi walked up behind her and patted Michiko's shoulder. They both walked back to the counter and sat there, waiting for any other costumers.
Michiko sighed and rested her head in her left palm. Akemi stood, cleaning off the tables. Shino glanced at Michiko from time to time.
Akemi walked back to Michiko.
"Michiko- you haven't slept in days and you should get your ankle and wrist checked out or else-"
"I'll be fine," Michiko muttered, not showing any pain from her ankle or wrist. Akemi looked at her, sadness evident in her eyes. Shino and Kiba began chatting quietly.
"Perhaps we should take her to Kurenai-Sensei," Shino suggested. Kiba glanced at Michiko and Akemi- then nodded.
Akemi walked over to Kiba and Shino, and then took their empty bowls to the back. She walked back out a few minutes later.
"Would you like anything else?" she asked, glancing at Kiba who began blushing again. Shino and Kiba shook their heads and paid for their food. They continued sitting at their seats and chatting.
"Excuse me- er…Akemi," Kiba said quietly. Akemi looked up and walked over to Kiba and Shino.
"Yes?" she said quietly.
"Your friend- we know someone who can help," Shino said bluntly. Akemi looked at Shino and Kiba, and then glanced at Michiko who looked out the window in boredom.
"Thank you for your offer, but we don't want to be a burden," Akemi said quietly. Shino raised an eyebrow.
"You won't be a burden," Kiba said quickly. Akamaru barked happily, agreeing with Kiba. Michiko got up from her seat and rubbed her eyes- she yawned slightly. Shino glanced at her as Akemi walked up to her. Akemi whispered something in Michiko's ear- Michiko looked at Shino and Kiba questioningly before turning to look back at Akemi. Michiko shook her head slightly as she walked to the back. Akemi looked at Shino and Kiba, and then shrugged slightly. Kiba glanced at Shino for a moment.
"Uh- Michiko!" Kiba shouted quickly. Michiko walked out and looked at Kiba.
"We promise you won't be a burden or anything. Why don't you just get it checked out- I mean, what's the worst that could happen?" Kiba said quickly. Shino looked at Kiba, slightly surprised at what he had just heard. Michiko glanced at Akemi who stood behind her, slightly worried. Michiko sighed.
"Alright, I guess it won't be so bad…" she said, trailing off. Akemi smiled happily.
"Great, your shift just finished anyway!" she said, walking up to Michiko. Michiko looked at her.
"You're coming with me," she said bluntly.
"B- But I'm not the one who-"
"No problem," Kiba said quickly, grinning. Shino and Kiba got up from their seats. Akamaru ran up to Akemi who held him gently. Michiko and Akemi followed Kiba and Shino to where they were staying.
"How long have you been walking on it?" Kurenai said, looking over Michiko's foot.
"A week," Michiko replied bluntly. Kurenai looked at her curiously.
'A broken wrist and sprained ankle- and she shows no sign of being in pain,' Kurenai thought, inspecting her wrist now.
Akemi, Kiba, Akamaru and Shino stood beside Amaya, looking at Michiko. Kurenai ushered Shino, Kiba, and Akamaru outside. Moments passed in silence.
"ITAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Kiba, Shino and Akamaru looked at the door, wondering what torture Michiko was being put through. Seconds later, they could hear a string of profanity being shouted from inside.
"Michiko-Chan- calm down, please!"
Kiba, Akamaru and Shino looked at the door curiously.
"Michiko- no, no- don't move it!"
Akemi could be heard shouting inside.
"Amaya- why are you throwing stuff!?" Kurenai shouted.
Amaya grinned.
"Err…because it's fun!"
Kiba, Akamaru and Shino looked at the door disbelievingly. Shortly after, laughter could be heard inside.
Amaya opened the door, wiping a tear away and chuckling. She motioned for Shino, Kiba and Akamaru to come in. Akamaru ran up to Akemi and barked happily as she picked him up. Michiko glared at the bandages on her hand. Kurenai sat chuckling on the couch, looking at Michiko's foot once again.
Amaya ran up to Kakashi's room quickly. Kurenai looked up at her curiously- Amaya turned and looked down at Kurenai. She stuck her tongue out and gave her a 'thumbs up'.
Shino, Kiba, Michiko and Akemi looked up at Kakashi's door as Amaya closed it behind her. Kurenai sighed and shook her head.
"Wait for it…" Kurenai said, trailing off.
"Amaya- that's my favorite book!"
"Well- now it's the thing I'm going to burn- you should set an example for everyone else!"
"They know what goes on in this world!"
Kurenai chuckled and shook her head once again. Everyone else looked at the closed door strangely. Michiko sighed and pulled out a beetle from her pocket. She allowed it to run around in her palm freely. Shino glanced at the beetle in her palm. One of his own bugs flew over to Michiko and sat on the tip of her finger. Michiko raised her eyebrow and looked at the bug curiously as it ran around in her hand as well. Her beetle climbed up her shirt and onto her shoulder. She pocketed the beetle once again. She looked back at the tiny insect that flew back to Shino. Michiko glanced up at Shino before looking at the ground in boredom.
"Akemi- let's go," Michiko said quietly, getting up from her seat. Michiko bowed slightly and thanked Kurenai. Akemi thanked Kurenai as well. Michiko stood in front of Kiba and Shino; she hesitantly thanked them as well. Akemi handed Akamaru to Kiba and thanked them too. She walked out the door after Michiko.
"Ino, what are you doing?" Chouji asked, looking at Ino who stood on a stool with a rag in her hand.
"Cleaning," Ino said bluntly.
Chouji shrugged and walked away. Shikamaru walked out of his room and looked up at Ino strangely.
'How troublesome….'
Ino tried to step down the stool- her eyes widened as her foot slipped. She looked down at Shikamaru.
"Shikamaru, watch out-!"
Shikamaru looked up to see Ino fall. Shikamaru and Ino fell to the floor at once.
"Ow…" the muttered in unison. Shikamaru looked up at Ino, whose hair had fallen in her face, framing it nicely. She looked at Shikamaru quietly- losing herself in his darkened eyes. The blood began rushing to Shikamaru's face as he too, gazed into Ino's eyes.
The door opened. Shikamaru and Ino looked up quickly. Ino rolled off Shikamaru and sat up quickly. Shikamaru sat up lazily- his face cooling down. Shikamaru got up and helped Ino to her feet. Her eyes widened as she realized that she stepped on her sprained ankle. She immediately stood on one foot. Shikamaru raised his eyebrow and looked down at her swollen foot.
'How troublesome…'
"Err…thanks," Ino muttered, turning and hopping into her room. She closed the door quickly, leaving Shikamaru clueless in the kitchen. Shikamaru shrugged and walked passed Shino- hoping that the clouds were out.
Ino sat lay down on her bed, gazing up at the ceiling.
'What's…happening to me…?' she thought as Shikamaru's face entered her mind.
"N- Naruto- Kun-"
"Naruto- stop it!"
"I didn't do it!"
"I- I did it, s- sorry Sakura-Ch-Chan,"
"Oh, that's alright, Hinata-Chan- don't worry about it."
"Hey- why did you get mad at me when you thought I did it?!"
"Because you always do it!"
Sasuke got up from his bed and walked out the door- glaring at everyone. They stayed quiet and looked at him questioningly.
"Something wrong, Sasuke-Kun?" Sakura asked.
Sasuke rolled his eyes and walked back into his room.
"N- Naruto- Kun, d- don't touch th- that-!"
"Ow!" Naruto held his middle finger, which was now burnt.
Sakura glared at Naruto.
"That was hot water, Naruto!"
"I know that now," Naruto said quietly as Hinata put some ointment on his finger. Sakura walked over to Sasuke's bedroom door and knocked on it.
"Hn"
She heard a muffled reply and walked into his room. Sakura opened her mouth, and then smiled as she watched Sasuke glaring at the ceiling.
"Never mind," she said, walking out his room. He looked at her curiously as she closed the door.
Sakura walked back into the kitchen to see Naruto opening a high cupboard. Her eyes widened slightly.
"Naruto, don't-!"
Pots and pans came falling down out of the cupboard. Hinata ran to Sakura, hiding behind her slightly as she watched the pots and pans fall on Naruto's head. Sakura and Hinata flinched each time they heard a pot collide with Naruto's head. Naruto sat in the middle, slightly dizzy. Hinata and Sakura walked over to him and began cleaning up the mess.
"A- Are you alright, N- Naruto-Kun?" Hinata asked quietly. Sakura grinned at the two.
Naruto nodded, rubbing his head and glaring at the mess he made.
Alright- I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter!
My apologies for not updating sooner- my brother kept downloading useless…stuff, which slowed the computer down- which make it difficult for me to upload any chapters- which, like I mentioned before, was because the computer was slow.
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