DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto…SO DON'T RUB IT IN!!
It was the morning of team assignments and Naruto, having learned the Shadow Clone Jutsu and beating the traitor Mizuki into an unrecognizable peace of flesh the night before thus earning him a hitai-ait from Iruka, jumped up to shower and try on his new clothes.
Sadly (though only Naruto is inclined to think it) his orange jumpsuit had been torn to shreds the aforementioned night, and Iruka had bought him some replacements at a store that had been open late (Naruto having been grumbling too much to have seen the name). Though he did admit to himself, having dried off and standing over his new outfit, that the clothes weren't entirely dreadful.
For a top Iruka had picked a black wife beater with a long sleeve mesh shirt underneath. For pants Naruto had regulation shinobi pants, and a pair of blue ninja sandals. His pants were tied off at the shins and around his right hip, were he placed his kunai holster.
Having finished dressing, grabbing a bite to eat (consisting of a cup of pork ramen this morning), and tying his hitai-ait around his forehead, Naruto dashed from his apartment and towards the academy.
He arrived at the academy on time and he entered the graduation room, finding a seat next to the ever-so-shy Hyuuga heiress.
"Hey, Hinata-chan, isn't it awesome that we both passed." Naruto said exuberantly, catching Hinata a little off guard. It wasn't as if Naruto didn't know the girl, he just didn't know her that well, which is probably why she jumped and turned a deep shade of crimson.
"O-oh, hello Nar-Naruto-Kun, I'm glad that we both passed too." Hinata replied, trying not to pass out when Naruto asked if she had a fever and went on to check without waiting for an answer. Most people believe she blushes because she likes Naruto, well that's not true (Not in my story anyways). The reason she blushes so much is because she is totally and completely shy.
"So, Hinata-chan, who do you think will be on your team." Naruto asked, bouncing in his seat from sheer excitement (We've all done it at least once) and Hinata wondered if the chair would start moving from all the motion.
"I don-don't know, Naruto-K-Kun, som-someone nice I h-hope." Hinata answered, her fingers poking together in that oh-so-cute Hinata way.
"Yeah, I hope your on my team, Hinata-chan, your one of the only people who don't make fun of me and you seem really powerful." Naruto said thoughtfully, tuning to grace Hinata with one of his fox-like grins.
Hinata blushed under the praise, but felt her confidence rise a little more. She felt someone sit on the other side of her, and saw that whoever it was made Naruto's face blush red and he quickly turned away. Turning around she saw Kiba, looking at Naruto with such intensity that it couldn't be anything but love.
"Hel-hello, Kiba-Kun." Hinata greeted, causing Kiba to start and look as if he just noticed her (which he probably just did).
Oh, Hey Hinata, how are you." Kiba asked, giving her an apologetic smile.
"I'm f-fine, Kiba-Kun, how are you feeling." she returned, looking between him and the still blushing Naruto.
"Oh, I'm just fine Hinata." he answered, looking at Naruto again.
Before either of them could say anything else Iruka walked in, smiling at all the new Genin in the room.
"Congratulations, you have now successfully made it to the rank of Genin." Iruka announced, causing several people in the crowd to 'WHOOP' loudly. "But this is only the beginning, as it only gets harder from here. You will be put into squads of three, because as ninjas the first thing should ever learn is that teamwork is essential." Iruka explained.
Many of the children looked as if they were taking it in, while others felt like falling asleep.
"Well, here we go." Iruka took out a clipboard and started reading.
"Team 1: Yari Akinta, Gurrin Doro, and Yumi Akinta."
"Team 2:…." (I'll just skip ahead to team 7 shall I)
"Team 7: Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno (who promptly started squealing), and Shino Aburame (who promptly started glaring at the author, SORRY SHINO!! T.T).
"Team 8: Kiba Inuzuka, Hinata Hyuuga, and Naruto Uzumaki (eliciting a gasp from both Naruto and Kiba).
"Team 9 is still in circulation from last year."
"And last is Team 10: Shikamaru Nara, Chouji Akimichi, and Ino Yamanaka (who grumbled about lazy asses and fat boys).
"You will meet your sensei after lunch and I'd suggest you take this time to become acquainted with your team." Iruka said before walking out.
The Genin of Team 8 were currently sitting out in front of the school, eating a lunch Hinata had made for her team. Kiba and Naruto were doing all they could to not look at each other (not working), while Hinata sat and stared between the two.
"A-aren't you enjoying t-the lunch." Hinata asked shyly, thinking they didn't like it.
"No, that's not it at all Hinata-chan, isn't that right K-Kiba." Naruto rushed, trying to reassure the down heartened Hyuuga though he stuttered on Kiba's name.
"Yeah, Hinata, this food is amazing." Kiba said, taking an extra big bite for emphasis.
Hinata and Naruto looked at him, cheeks all puffed out with food (LIKE A CHIPMUNK!!), and bust out laughing. Kiba, wanting to know what was so funny, chewed and swallowed his food before asking.
"Hey, what's so funny." he asked indignantly, getting the distinct impression they were laughing at him.
"You…haha…looked like a chip…hahaha…chipmunk." Naruto exclaimed, sending both Hinata and himself into another fit of laughter.
Kiba, after having stared at them for about 5 minutes, started to join in and before long the three of them were rolling on the ground in laughter. They were laughing so hard that they weren't paying attention and Naruto rolled on top of Kiba, bringing there noses an inch apart. The laughter died down as they stared at each other, before Kiba raised his head and put his lips to Naruto's. Tensing a bit, Naruto allowed the action before returning it tentatively. Kiba swiped his tongue over Naruto's lips, asking his silent question which was answered with an opening of Naruto's mouth. Their tongues battled for dominance (with Kiba being the winner) and soon they were forced apart by the need for air.
"That. Was. Hot." Hinata said slowly, holding napkins to her slowly dripping nose (I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN!! takes out tissues).
Naruto and Kiba blushed bright red, though they were both smiling. A bell rang in the distance, signaling the end of lunch.
"Well, lets get this cleaned up and then we can go." stated Kiba, but before he could go Naruto grabbed his arm and turned him around.
"Are we, umm, boyfriends now." he asked shyly, just a hint of a blush on his cheeks.
Kiba, finding himself unable to resist, leaned down and kissed Naruto before pulling away and saying, "Yes, yes we are."
Naruto smiled brightly, and they went over to help Hinata with the food.
Team 8 entered the classroom, many of the people already there staring with wide eyed curiosity at Kiba's and Naruto's entwined fingers. Taking a seat the three waited, though they hadn't sat for long when the door opened and a women with long raven hair and red eyes walked in.
"Team 8s with me." she said, looking as Kiba, Naruto and Hinata stood up and walked over to her.
She looked at the two boys (mostly their hands) and smiled at them.
"My name is Kurenai Yuuhi." she stated to the three, "Follow me and we'll go get acquainted."
She turned and walked out, the three Genin following her (naturally). They arrived at Training Ground 8 and she instructed them to sit down, while she sat in front of them.
"Well, why don't I start the introductions." she said, gaining their attention.
"My name is Kurenai Yuuhi, as you already know, and I am your sensei. The things I enjoy are walks, reading, and intense training." to which her student shivered. "Things I dislike include Assholes, Perverts, and people who can't come out about their feelings (a certain sensei of Team 10). My dream is for my Genins to make it to Jounin or higher and mention me in their list of people who helped them get their."
She finished, looking at Hinata who took the reins.
"My name is Hinata Hyuuga. The things I enjoy include flower-pressing, reading, and reading Yaoi manga (I'm with ya there!! Pulls out Gravitation manga). I dislike arrogant people who believe they are better than everyone else and those who judge others before getting to know them. My dream is to become an ANBU and to make my team proud of me." she finished with a smile, and got three back.
Kiba went next, seeing as he was right next to Hinata.
"My name is Kiba Inuzuka, and this is my best friend Akamaru." introduced Kiba, pulling a little white puppy from his jacket, which appeared to have been sleeping. Feeling himself being lifted, Akamaru opened both eyes and yawned widely. Looking around, he spotted a blonde haired boy who smelled slightly like his master. Yipping loudly, he jumped from Kiba's hand's and landed on Naruto, curling into a ball and falling asleep. "I guess Akamaru and I both share a like of Naruto, and we both like chasing cats, and steak. Things we dislike are large cats, rude people, and those who make fun of Naruto for no reason. My goal is to become head of my clan, marry the one I love (to which both boys got slight blushes on their cheeks) and to enter the ANBU program." Kiba looked over at Naruto and took his hand, pulling him into his lap.
"Last, but certainly not least, Naruto." stated Kurenai, staring down at the fox boy.
"My name is Naruto Uzumaki. The things I like include Ramen, my boyfriend Kiba, and lying in the flower field at the edge of the village. Things I don't like include the three-minute wait for Ramen to cook, people who judge before they know others, and arrogant bastards. My dream is to become ANBU with my teammates, and then to become Hokage, so that I can protect the village and my precious people." he snuggled back into Kiba, Akamaru still firmly in his lap.
"Well, I can tell just by looking at you that you'll make a great team. So I think we'll forgo the test." said Kurenai, standing up and dusting off.
Her genin followed suit, before Hinata realized what she said and asked:
"W-what do you me-mean 'test'." gaining the attention of her teammates, who turned their eyes to their sensei.
"Well, the genin exam you take at the academy is really a test to see if your ready to take the test to become genin. The real test is suppose to test you're ability to work as a team and has a 66 chance of failure, meaning only three genin teams will actually pass the test. The reason I'm not giving you the test is because you already seem to get the aspect. So congratulations, you are officially Team 8." She raised her arms as she said that, activating a Genjutsu to make it look like confetti was falling on them.
The three cheered and embraced (more than embraced in the case of Kiba and Naruto) and turned back to Kurenai when she cleared her throat.
"Now, starting tomorrow we will begin missions and training." the way she said that sending shivers down their spines. "Now go home, get some sleep, and meet back here at 6 a.m.." with that she disappeared in a cloud of smoke, leaving the genin to their own devices.
"Well, I better get home, my parents will be wondering where I've gone." Kiba stated, grabbing Akamaru from Naruto's arms and kissing him, before turning to Hinata and waving.
Hinata and Naruto just stood their watching Kiba leave, before turning to each other and saying goodbye. Needless to say, all three genin members of Team 8 went to bed early that night, excited about their first mission in the morning. Something they would soon come to dread.
Me: Tanx for reading, I really appreciate it. DON'T FORGET TO READ AND REVIEW!!
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