As Sakura made her way across town to find the blonde haired boy, she ran into me. Well I placed myself there purposefully for that reason. Her eyes widened as she bowed and apologized profusely.
"I'm so sorry sir! I didn't see you there! I'm so sorry!" Sakura exclaimed.
"Cherry-chan, it's okay!" I tried to ease her. She glanced up and her eyes narrowed at me.
"SHI-KUN! How could you?! You scared me! You and your ridiculous body-flicker." She scowled at me.
I couldn't help but throw my head back in laughter as I patted her head and took her bags from her.
"I'm sorry Cherry-chan but I couldn't help myself. You're just too cute!" I cooed at her.
"Well you can make it up to me by giving me a piggy-back ride ALL day", she giggled.
"Alright then," I crouched down in front of her, "Hop on!" She let out another giggle and launched herself onto my back. "Oof, you're SO heavy Cherry-chan" I teased and faked a wince.
"Are not Shi-kun!" She exclaimed and brought a fist down onto my back.
"Ow! Cherry-chan! That hurts," as a small throbbing started forming.
"Good that ought to teach you to talk about a female's weight. It's no wonder why you don't have a girlfriend." She huffed at me and she gazed the crowd.
"Hey I have-" I was cut off by Cherry-chan as she proclaimed, "I found him. I found him." She directed me towards a ramen shop.
I carried Cherry-chan and we stopped in front of his table.
Naruto's POV
As I was sitting at the wooden table at this ramen shop I found, I wondered why they owner let me in. I was wandering down the street trying to ignore the glares of the civilians. I don't know why they do, I try to behave and be polite, I even cause less trouble but I'm still so hated. When the owner invited me in I was so happy. Someone here didn't hate me! I forced myself still as to not bother anyone else. A shadow suddenly covered the table and I glanced up.
"Naruto-san?" The male asked me.
I nodded my head and hesitantly asked, " Am I in trouble Ninja-san? I didn't do anything I promised. The owner invited me."
"Hi Naruto-kun!" I shook my head in disbelief the Ninja-san's voice changed!
"Woah Ninja-san! You sound like a girl!" I exclaimed.
Ninja-san looked taken back and a head popped out behind him.
"Silly Naruto-kun! It's me Sakura!" A head of pink hair giggled. "Anyhow, I got these for you Naru-kun! Shi-kun give him the bag."
A bag was placed on the table and Sakura-san gave me a nod to look through it. I pulled out some fruit and veggies, some candy and chips, and some sweets like Pocky and sweetened bread. Some tears formed in my eyes and I fought to keep it in. "No one has ever done this for me Sakura-san. Thank you. Thank you so much!" I stood up from my seat and bowed as low as I possibly could.
"Oh my. Shi-kun let me down," I heard her say.
A hand was placed on my shoulder, "Naru-kun you don't call me 'Sakura-san'," I was crestfallen. "Call me Saku-chan until you can think of a nickname for me. Okay?"
My head shot up right away. I looked at her with disbelief. I was brought out of my stupor and embraced her has hard as I could. "Thank you Saku-chan! Could you be my friend? I promise not to cause trouble or make you mad!"
She giggled, inside I died a little, she was going to reject me. "Silly Naru-kun, your already my friend." She smiled at me and I gave her the best smile I could muster.
"I have to go now Naru-kun. I'll see you tomorrow okay?" She said as she stood up and climbed onto Ninja-san's back.
All I could do was nod as she waved and ninja-san nodded at me. "Bye Saku-chan! Bye Ninja-san! Thank you!" I shouted after them.
I turned around and my way back to my seat and carefully put everything that Saku-chan got me back into the bag except for the fruit. The owner of the ramen came out with two bowls of ramen and sat down across from me.
"Ayame, flip the sign to close." He called out it his daughter.
"Hai otouto-chan." She replied and did as told before returning to the kitchen.
"Thank you for the ramen. Would you like some fruit, my friend Saku-chan got them for me." I offered.
"How about after we eat?" The owner suggested.
I nodded and whispered "Itakimasu" before digging in.
After eating, I insisted on helping the owner bring my bowl to the kitchen. He then grabbed a knife, plate and a clean wet rag and we made our way back to the table. He asked Ayame to join us as well.
"Now let's have some fruits. I have something to tell you Naruto." The owner said.
The three of us sat down around the table as Ayame cleaned the fruit with the rag, the owner cut them and arranged them onto the plate.
"Naruto, I want to tell you about your father, the Fourth Hokage," He said.
I was stunned and he proceeded to tell about my father.
I'm sorry guys for the late update and short chapter! I wanted to include Naruto somehow so yeah. I've been super busy with homework and writer's block, so again I apologize. I have the idea for the next chapter but I'm still working out the details!
Until next chapter!
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