I was awoken by the continuous knocking on my door. If it's Gaara he knows that I don't mind if he just barges in my room. I would rather be awoken by shaking than the horrendous pounding that's happening now.
"Just go in, Aria won't be angry."
"Are you sure? Because if she's anything like Sakura-san we would be sporting a couple bruises if we don't knock."
"I'm sure she doesn't have that much strength Sai."
"Woof! Woof!"
That got my attention. I don't own a dog, Gaara doesn't have a dog, I'm pretty sure Neji and Sasuke doesn't have one yesterday. I rushed out of my bed, nearly tripping on my comforter and opened the door quickly.
What welcomed me ware bodies falling, maybe because they were leaning too much on the door? You'd think that because they're ninjas they'd be immune to these kinds of accidents.
Wait 1, 2 … I counted six human heads and one dog.
"What time is it?" I asked to nobody in particular.
"About 5 am?" Gaara answered.
"You do know that today is a Sunday, right?"
I stared down at the helpless bodies that are still sprawled on my doorway. Oh. OH! So the rest of the guys are already here, I guess we would have to make the trip to mall sooner.
"Wait outside, I'm gonna get ready."
So maybe after we go to the old crack lady we should probably make a trip to the mall. Six guys plus me can't fit in the car. I also have my bike in the underground parking but I doubt anyone of the knows how to drive.
I think I need to call him now.
Shikamaru's POV
"Gaara, Neji, Sasuke I'm glad you're all safe." I hid my kunai in my pocket again and signalled Sai and Kiba to do the same. Before we went into the cave, I gave specific orders to the Suna ninjas that no one is to come after us, they just need to guard the cave for the time being.
Naruto and the others won't be arriving for at least a week, especially since he's not yet back from his previous mission. I took a look around our surroundings and was greatly confused. It looks like any other apartment from Konoha, but bigger and weirder.
There's a thing that's hanging from the wall that resembles a television, but it's too thin and it's like three times the size of a normal one. Even the furniture and decorations look different. I could see that the room was adorned with different types of light bulbs. Coming from a ninja family, we're used to the dark. It's like second nature to us.
"Where are we?" Kiba asked and honestly I don't know. So we turned to Gaara who's obviously been here the longest, even if it's just by a couple of minutes.
"Apartment 203."
I got ready as fast as I probably could, but I'm sure it took more than half an hour at least. I wore some denim shorts and a plain white shirt, I just grabbed what's easiest to put on since I don't have the time to think of an outfit right now. The new guys are at least 2 days early, and they have a dog. I'm pretty uncomfortable with dogs, but as long as it stays away from me, everything will be fine. But that dog is probably bigger than me, I'm actually scared of Chihuahuas, what would you expect from me with a dog that size?
I went out of the room and saw them crowding over the TV. I kept quiet and just looked at them punch the remote a couple times.
"Wow, this TV has like unlimited channels; I could spend all day here." The man with the dog said which I would assume is Inuzuka Kiba. The triangles on his face are a dead giveaway.
"Aria has a DVD player and a PS4. I still don't know how to use a PS4 but the DVD player just plays whatever DVD you put in. She has a wall of DVDs." Gaara kindly narrated.
I actually like buying DVDs instead of downloading them, I love the feeling of having a physical copy, the same with books, I don't have the time to read novels as much as I would like to since I'm cramped with assignments.
"Don't worry, I'll teach all of you how to use a PS4." And with that I got all of their attention.
"What are you wearing?" Sasuke asked.
"Clothes?"
"Aria, I told you to dress modestly, we're still guys if you hadn't noticed."
That made me laugh since my mind still thinks of them as fictional characters.
"If you think this is revealing, I don't know what will happen to you if we went to a club. Anyway take a seat and let's discuss whatever we need to discuss. I actually know a few things about all of you but still, introduce yourselves."
I pointed at Gaara first even though I pretty much know every important information about him, thanks to Wikipedia and of course, he's been here like what, four days?
"Sabaku no Gaara, the 5th kazekage of Sunagakure."
"You have a sister and a brother right?"
"Yes, Temari and Kankuro. Both of them are older than me."
I nodded my head and suddenly smired at the spiky haired man sitting next to Gaara.
"You have something going on with Temari, right Shikamaru?"
Then I playfully pointed my finger at him to put emphasis. The look on Gaara's face was priceless, I don't know if Shikamaru is twisting his fingers because he's embarrassed or if he's nervous. Gaara surely suits the protective little brother role.
"I have no plans of being in a relationship at the moment." I had to applaud Shikamaru because he said that without stuttering.
"That's too bad, you're kinda cute." I sent him a wink and saw his face turn into a tomato. I guess being a ninja means you have almost no time to go out on a date or something. I laughed out loud and figured I should move on to the next person, ah the pale kid.
"I am Sai."
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"What, that's it? No title or something, even hobbies or a girlfriend?" I'm pretty sure his page was pretty long but its morning and my brain is still not performing real well.
"Well, I like giving people nicknames. Somebody told me it's a way to feel closer to a friend."
"Really? So, can you give me a nickname?"
"NO!"
I was really startled by that. Five different voices shouted after I made the suggestion, I looked at the five other men and I saw Sai do the same.
"Um, why not?" I asked to no one in particular.
"Trust me, you don't want to know. I'm Inuzuka Kiba by the way, Akamaru's my dog."
"He's kind of big, he's a nin-dog right? Is that what you call them? Do you think you can do something about hiz size like bibidi bobidi boo?"
"Bibi—what?"
"You know, do your magic magic thingy."
"Aria, I told you ninjas are different from magicians."
"But Gaara, when you look from my perspective there's like no difference. Both of you do things that are supposed to be impossible, except magicians always have some sick trick behind them. I used to watch Criss Angel's Mindfreak."
"That's a bit insulting on our part." Sasuke the princess said, I guess it was wrong of me to compare them to magicians.
"Anyway, can the dog transform into any other thing, he's going to attract a lot of attention with his size." Actually their looks are enough to attract lots of attention but no way am I going to say it out loud.
"Yeah, we could definitely do that when we go out." That's one problem solved.
"Princess, your turn, oh wait let Neji go first I have a lot of things to ask you."
"Hyuga Neji, Anbu captain."
"That's great, you're a captain but you're so young, what are you eighteen, nineteen? Hinata's your cousin am I right?"
"Nineteen. Yes Hinata's my cousin."
"You look alike. Glad you're getting along with her now"
"How did you know about that?"
"I know things that you don't." I looked at him seriously before laughing out loud. He can't take a joke, looks like we have two princesses in the house.
"Okay Sasuke your turn. What are your likes, dislikes and ambition?"
"Are kidding me?"
"Hahaha sorry, I had to do it. Why do you always look so stuck up, loosen up a little, as far as I know, you six are probably the most powerful people in the world right now. You could try for a Guinness world record. But that would gather so much publicity."
"Aria, you told me you have something to ask me."
"Ah yeah, so are you going out with that Sakura girl. I mean you did the forehead thingy with her."
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"Okay don't answer it, it's actually none of my business."
"I still have to atone for my sins, I have to reason to settle down."
"Hey, never ever say you're just settling. If you could go for the best then try your hardest."
I don't think that made any sense but it's something I had to say. It's already 7:30 am, still a bit early for my liking but I think I can go to the old lady now."
"Guys, don't move I have to take a picture."
Click.
"That small box is a camera?"
"It's actually a cellphone, I'll tell you all about it next time, I'm going out but don't worry I'll be back soon. Order something Gaara, I'll leave some money by the table."
I went to get some sneakers and was ready to go out when…
"Are you going out dressed like that?"
Oh gosh, I can't imagine what they would do in a beach.