I do not own Naruto or the franchise. It completely belongs to Kishimoto and not me, I'm just a person who likes to make their own stories out of it :)
Thank you OreoMaru for following.
~Please enjoy~
I was currently in the most populated area of Konoha. I felt a little claustrophobic and a bit overwhelmed in such a crowded area, but I ignored it and decided the quicker the better. I was currently trying to use the map given to me by Kushina, but that was only brief description of all the nations in the world.
Yeah, not helpful at all.
I was trying to look at all the open stands, trying to find a flower bouquet, but I found nothing.
I decided on taking a detour out of the city, and into the forest. I decided to try and find wild flowers instead of store bought ones. I was always a frugal person, and I like to spend the least amount of money I could. Also, there was something about wild flowers that were always eye catching. With about another five minutes I came upon a vast open field. Tall grass that came up to my knees tickled me, and I could see cattails surrounding my next steps. I soon found patches of flowers spreading low across the ground. They were a baby blue color and a cup shape. They're name fit them so perfectly because these were the Baby Blue Eyes, and were very delicate. I took out the burlap that I had decided to transport these in. With caution not to disturb the roots, I placed the flower inside, and tied a bit of string around the base.
Then next came the beautiful Scarlet flax. I wanted this one to be on the outside of my door, so I'd find a pot for it while I was out. It was a under two feet which was good, and once I found it, I did the same with the other flower.
I was only going to get one more which was called rose angel. I was looking for the bright rose color of the flower. They came in many varieties of the rose, but I was looking for a mixture of red, white, and pink. I would keep these outside on my small balcony so they could soak up as much sun.
I didn't want to have a plain looking house, I wanted it to be clear and open. I continued to walk through the open field until I came across them. All bloomed and ready to be picked.
"Excuse me miss...?"
I froze, turning around to meet a pink haired girl with green eyes. She had flowers in her hands too, which were a set of wall flowers in the shade of sunset orange. she had two other types of flowers, but I couldn't identify them.
"Um... Hello...?" I said, while turning back to my flowers and begin to dig them up.
"What are you doing?" She asked, and I could feel her gaze on the back of my head.
"I'm picking flowers." I deadpanned, rolling my eyes even though she couldn't see me do it.
"Well, I'm Sakura Haruno, you are?" Her voice was annoying to me already and shes only said two sentences.
"Charlotte Patterson."
"Charlotte Patterson? That's a ridiculous name." How dare she say that!
"And Sa-ku-ra isn't?" I retorted. I put the rose angels in the burlap, and brushed off my knees and hands.
"No, it's actually fitting for me, because I'm extraordinary." I really exaggerated my eye roll as I looked at her. My green eyes staring at her own set of green eyes.
My eyes then caught her forehead, and I snickered," The only thing extraordinary about you is your huge forehead."
She shrieked, throwing her flowers on the ground in rage.
"MY FOREHEAD IS NOT BIG!" Sakura exclaimed, and I could literally see the steam coming out of her ears.
"Eh, whatever helps you sleep at night." Wow, this girl annoyed me and I only have known her for two minutes.
Sakura huffed, picking up her now very distraught flowers(may they rest in peace from the evil witch) and running away from me.
"And don't ever think of coming near my Sasuke-kun! He's all mine!" Sakura exclaimed, before disappearing out of view.
"Sasuke...? Eh, he's probably ugly like her, it'd make sense." I shrugged my shoulders and began my journey home.
It was really empty once I took a look inside this morning. But, returning home there were subtle changes around my small apartment. When you walk in, you're greeted with the living room, which now had a coffee table with a loveseat. There is a hallway leading to the one bedroom, and bathroom. The living room and kitchen were conjoined, and instead of a dinner table, there were two stools that belonged to the island. I began to wonder who had the keys to my apartment, and could get in, but it must have been the anonymous people who put the things in my house. But, I didn't think about that for too long because on the kitchen counter, was a huge basket of goodies. On the outside of the basket, was a card, I placed my flowers gently on the counter near the sink, and opened the card.
Dear new resident,
Your neighbors have come together of making a basket to welcome you to Konoha. We want you to enjoy Konoha and with the basket you can start getting settled in sooner. If you ever need anything, just knock on the door to your left(Chi) and your right( Mitsuki).
Also, please mind the noise level. Noise can be quite annoying.
Thank you,
Your neighbors.
Well, wasn't that nice of them to put together a welcome basket? I set the card on the windowsill, and began to unwrap the string from around the top, unavailing the plastic covering. Inside was two separate bags one had simple toiletries, and two hand towels, and a regular one. in the other bag was food. There were preservatives in flavors of strawberries, black berries, and oranges. Also they had loafs of bread wrapped with a bow on each one. Mitsuki and Chi also added some granola bars and packets of different tea.
Man, they're so sweet. I have to go out to get more things for around my apartment, and might get a stationary while I'm out too. I decided to check out my room and put the towels in the bathroom while I was at it. I walked into my room and saw a twin bed with wrapping around them, and also one of those closet/dresser things.
My stomach began to growl, and I realized I better get my shopping done quickly so I could come home and make myself some dinner. I wasn't sure what I was going to eat, but I would decide after I got some stuff.
Quickly grabbing a granola bar, I bounded out the door and quickly started my journey back into town.
I had been shopping for quite some time now, and I had a huge basket of food that would last me about two weeks. I decided to have chicken enchiladas for dinner, since I was in the mood for it. I knew I couldn't continue to wear the same clothes over and over again, because that was disgusting, so I decided to go clothing shopping.
I dreaded that.
I guess I would head into the "NINJA" isle because it seemed just perfect for what I was looking for. I decided on a dark purple kimono that was above my mid thigh, so I decided to pair it with some black shorts, underneath of my kimono, I wore a tank top and then a mesh top on top of that, the kimono had long sleeves and had elastic cuffing my wrist, keeping it in place and it seemed just perfect to hide things in.
I decided not to spend too much longer in here, so I quickly bought another outfit which was my casual wear. It was pretty plain; a pair of leggings and a plain sky blue blouse with zig-zag stitching along the neck and hem.
I was nearly broke once I decided that I had everything I needed, and decided for me and the sake of my stomach that I made it home quickly.
I saw Naruto ahead of me, getting yelled at by one of the men who had run the business. It was a candy store, and Naruto was being held up by the scruff of his neck.
"You bastard! Let go of me!" Naruto chocked out, thrashing around.
"How dare you come into my store and scare my customers away you puny brat!" The man cursed. I quickly ran through the quickly forming circle, dropping my basket to break the two apart.
Once Naruto was on the ground safely, I glared at the man.
"How could you shun someone away who just wanted to buy something?! In fact if you think you lost customers just by someone coming into your store is going to bring your sales down, you need to rethink because-"
"You don't-"
"Don't you dare cut me off, when I was speaking! You don't deserve to be called human if you kick someone out just for wanting to buy something, and you," I glared, pointing to the crowed that surrounded me," Should be ashamed of yourself for being a bystander and doing nothing about it! Come on Naruto." I said, picking up my basket and Naruto with my other hand. The crowd made a pathway as I walked past them, looking at me.
"You didn't have to do that, Charlotte. I'm use to it." Naruto muttered, following me as I continued on my way home.
"But I did, Naruto. You shouldn't be treated like that. You're a human being just like everyone else."
"But... I'm a monster, why aren't you... a...afraid of me like everyone else?"
I sighed, stopping my pace to look at Naruto," Because your Naruto, you are not some monster, you're perfectly normal... and even if you were different, it wouldn't matter to me because you're one of a kind and special."
I wasn't doing this because of what Kushina would have wanted me to do, but because the moment I had met Naruto, something inside of me had clicked. I knew that Naruto had needed someone in his life to at least be there to support him and lift him up when he was feeling down. I know the factors of the psychological pain that thinking that of himself would do. I couldn't bare to see Naruto feeling depressed or anything, and I knew those fake smiles so well...
Naruto looked me in the eyes, and I could see the hurt he felt deep inside, all the burden, sadness... it must have been so hard growing up without the love of a mother and father.
"Thank you Char... Even though I've only known you for a day, you're already my best friend because you care for me differently than anyone else." Naruto confessed, and I smiled.
"Well, I think you should come over and I'll make us some dinner... how about that?" I asked, and Naruto turned his head slightly to the side.
"You'd... let me inside your house?" Naruto questioned, and I couldn't help but laugh.
"No... I'm gonna feed you outside..." Naruto smiled, showing his teeth and I smiled back.
"Well, lets get to my house, I've got diary with me that I don't want to go bad."
Naruto decided to make himself comfy on my couch while I got dinner for the both of us ready.
While I diced the chicken up, Naruto told me about the great adventures he had pulled on all the students and teachers. I laughed really hard about the one where he put glue on all the seats except for his and when class was over he left the entire class stuck.
I put the food in the over to cook, and decided to chat up with Naruto for a bit.
"You know, you don't have to do this." Naruto chuckled, looking at his fingers.
"It's fine, really. I mean, this is what friends do, right?" I assured, putting my hand on Naruto's shoulder.
"I guess... I've never had a home cooked meal before..." Naruto admitted, and I couldn't feel but sympathy for him.
"... Well, you can come over any time you'd like. I really like cooking, and I don't want to get fat by eating it all!" I giggled, making Naruto chuckle.
"I mean, can we occasionally have ramen? I live off of that stuff!" Naruto said. I shrugged and nodded.
"Sure, but have it as more of a delicacy instead as everyday." I advised, and he nodded.
"You know, you're so smart... probably smarter than Sakura-chan!" Naruto said, and I nearly chocked on my own spit.
"Oh no, you're not talking about the freaky pink haired, green eyes chick are you?" I mumbled, and Naruto shook his head, in my opinion... awkwardly.
"Well, she's really pretty... and not freaky like you said. But... I guess?"
"Well, before I say something I regret, I'm gonna go check on the food..." I advised for myself, getting up and getting the food out of the oven.
"Holy kunai, this is good! Believe it!" Naruto exclaimed, devouring two in just one serving. I watched in shock with my first one in my hand as he ate another one after his first two.
"N-Naruto... I think you should slow down..." I advised, stuttering.
"But these are amazing! In no time I'll become Hokage with eating these!" Naruto exclaimed again, and I swear I heard someone bang the floor below us.
"Naruto!" I scolded," I live in an apartment! They can hear you!"
Naruto stopped in mid bite, and looked around slowly." They can...?"
I nodded my head, and Naruto shrugged, but continued to have small chats at a much lower volume, but occasionally Naruto would in my option have a spasm attack or something and freak out on me. I packaged the rest for Naruto so he could have leftovers and I would have some too. We played O's and X's before it got so late that I began to close my eyes, then quickly reopen them.
Naruto decided it would be good for him to go home so he'd get a good night sleep, and I agreed. I also offered to walk him home, but he politely declined. As his shadow disappeared around the corner, I then remembered something that Hiruzen had said...
Oh good lord, I'll be with Guy tomorrow!
'I'll need help...' I cried, slowly sliding down the door.
...TBC...
Sorry if this was a bit... unsatisfying, but next chapter is when her training with Guy starts and that... that should be very interesting :)
Not sure whether to make Sakura and Charlotte friends, frienemies, or enemies.
Don't forget to review!
~DaydreamQueen~