"That's enough Mayumi-chan..."
The blue-haired girl smiled at her Sensei, "I hope so."
He laughed slightly before he left her to herself.
Mayumi sighed. Naruto was back, there was no way to describe how happy she was to see him. It was going to be just like the old days, just without Sasuke and she and Sakura got along a bit better better. But then again, maybe it was a good thing that Sasuke was gone. She smiled to herself lightly and started to walk to were she was supposed to be meeting with Kiba.
With a big smile on her face she ran to the ramen stand of which Kiba and she had agreed to meet. When she got there the male was sitting down and eating a bowl.
Mayumi grinned and pulled him off of his chair, "Hello Kiba-kun!"
Kiba stared up at her, his eyes wide, "...Mayumi-chan, why did you pull me out of my chair?"
She shrugged, "I don't know... Felt like it I guess."
Kiba shook his head and stood up. He finished eating quickly then led her back to his home. When they got their Akamaru was watching over the small pups. The barked lightly as Kiba walked into the room and ran over to him. Mayumi continued to smile as they licked at his fingers and trampled each other to reach him.
"They must think you're their Otou-san..." She giggled.
Kiba nodded and smiled, "I suppose so, they tend to stick with Akamaru though. He helps watch them when their mother isn't in here, they'll be good ninja-hounds."
"If they don't kill each other trying to get to you first."
Mayumi laughed at herself then picked up one of the puppies. It stared at her oddly then licked at her and wagged it's tail.
Kiba grinned, "I think he likes you."
"Doubt it, might just be that I spilled pineapple juice on myself."
"How'd you do that?"
"Don't ask," she laughed. "So what do we got to do with these little things?"
"...We need to give them baths."
Kiba and Mayumi both grabbed an armful of the pups and carried then inside. Kiba pulled the door open for her.
He grinned at his mom, "Okaa-chan..."
"Oh, Kiba, hello Mayumi-san," she smiled. "Good luck."
Mayumi raised an eyebrow and looked over at Kiba, "What did she mean by that?"
Kiba laughed, "Nothing... Anyways follow me, I'll show you were to go."
He led her to the bath room were they sat the small dogs down. She pulled out multiple towels for the drying of the furry animals. It made her smile, how cute they looked as Kiba plopped them into the water. They yelped and barked as the warm water hit their skin. Kiba smiled after he finished one and handed it to her. Mayumi grinned as well and wrapped it up into a towel, rubbing gently to warm the poor thing up.
*Later*
"Mayumi-chan?"
"Huh?"
"...You squishing the puppy..."
Mayumi looked at the small animal in her arms and laughed before placing the small animal back into it's pin. Kiba laughed as it ran away from her like a wild turkey.
"I don't think she liked you very much!"
"That's not surprising, I normally don't to good with first impressions," Mayumi mumbled, fiddling with the of one of her shoulder length pigtails.
Kiba shrugged, "She'll warm up to you."
Akamaru let out a bark as they turned and started to walk away. They remained quite for the most part, not really wanting to talk all that much. Mayumi stopped suddenly and grabbed Kiba's hand.
He turned to her, "What are you-"
"We're being watched..."
"How would you know?"
She glared at him, "Did you just call me stupid?"
He shrugged, "Kinda."
"Okay then... Still..."
"And who do you think is watching us?"
"I don't know... Evil watermelons that were sent from planet Blah-blah to take over Konoha and steal Tsunade-sama because she's super strong and-"
He covered her mouth, "And you wonder why I call you stupid?"
She pulled his hand away, "I'm not kidding!"
Kiba shook his head, "I'll see you around Mayumi-chan, let's go Akamaru."
Akamaru licked her hand before following his master.
The female Arakaki growled in her frustration and walked away.
"And you wonder why I call you stupid," she mocked him in a high voice.
She kicked at the ground like a small child. Who was he to judge her? He was just dog crazy in her book!
She heard a noise and turned to see Ino watching her. Ino smiled sheepishly and walked over to her friend.
"Hey Mayumi-chan! So... How was your date with Kiba?"
The blue-haired girl stopped and looked at the blonde female, "Ino-chan, it wasn't a date."
"Oh wasn't it?"
"It wasn't!"
"Okay okay! No need to get so snippy..."
Mayumi growled, did they all think of her as nothing more then a small child? She sighed to herself, oh well! No use crying over split milk now was there?
"Alright so what do ya really want?"
"Oh that was it..."
The blue-haired girl dropped her head, "Really? You didn't bring me a taco even!"
"I did know you wanted a taco..."
"Oh course I want a taco! Their like life itself! With the nice crust on the outside and the good meat and what not on the inside..." she wiped away drool. "Oh and the tomatoes! Mmm... Tomatoes..."
Ino looked at her, " So then...do you want a taco?"
"No! I want a tomato jeez... Tacos are gross, get it right!"
Mayumi stuck her head up and walked away from her friend. She really did have a sudden craving for tomatoes now; those strange fruits... Naruto had given her a tomato plant for her birthday once. After that Kakashi had to cut her down to half a day because for the oddest reasons it made her hyper. Naturally it really didn't make much of a difference but if she ate a whole one you could see its effect for days.
"Mayumi-chan!"
She snapped her head around to find Kiba running towards her. He stuck his arm in the air waving a cloth around. Her eyes locked on it and she quickly realized it was her jacket. How hadn't she realized she'd left it?
The Inuzuka came to a stop in front of her and handed it to her.
"Thanks Kiba-kun!"
He smiled, "Yeah, sure... Sorry for calling you stupid earlier..."
"It's okay..."
Kiba stared at her, "Well... I'll see you later then?"
"Sure! Bye Kiba-kun..."
He turned to leave her but turned around quickly, "Umm... Hey do you wanna for out later?"
A blush spread across her cheeks, "W-What do you mean?"
"Like a date... If that's okay with you?"
Mayumi raised her eye brows, "Kiba-kun do you have a cold?"
"No..."
Her violet eyes studied him but she smiled and nodded, "Sure! I'll bring Naruto-kun too!"
Kiba grabbed her arm, "No. Just you and me Mayumi-chan."
"Ummm... Okay but won't people start thinking-"
"Yes they will... I'll see you at 7:00, I'll come get you from Sakura-chan's."
"Ummm... Okay see you then... Bye!"
Mayumi took off quickly and just so happened to run into a tree. Kiba laughed her.
"Still the same idiot as I remember..."
*Later*
"You what?"
Sakura stared wide eyed as Mayumi paced back and forth. She really didn't know what had happened herself. But Sakura was her friend, teammate, and now roommate.
"I have a date with Kiba-kun in five minutes."
"And you haven't dressed up for it?" Sakura shrieked, as if the world would end. "Mayumi-chan you have to dress up! Kiba's going to be expecting it!"
Mayumi sighed, "Sakura-chan I really don't think he cares if I dress up or not..."
"Ummm, I bet you he will."
Knock.
"No he won't."
"Yes he will."
Knock knock.
"No, he won't."
"Will too."
"Will not."
Knock.
"Will too!"
"Will not!"
Knock knock knock!
Both girls stopped arguing quickly as Sakura ran and got the door. Once the door was pulled open Mayumi peeked her head around the corner and seen Kiba grinning at her; she felt like a two year old. Standing there staring at him. It wasn't that he had changed his appearance or anything like that it was just she couldn't believe he actually showed up. The two of them weren't exactly known to get along. But now there was a glint his eyes, something she'd never really noticed until now. She wondered why she'd never noticed his fangs before either; their sharp edges glistening as he smiled.
"Hey... You ready?"
Mayumi shrugged her shoulders, "I guess so..."
"All right then, come on babe!"
Kiba hooked his arm around her's and drug her out of the building. She let out a giggle as he told her about the puppies and a whole bunch of other crap. It just didn't make since. They had never really gotten along... Worse then she and Sasuke. But now all the sudden...they were.
*Flashback*
Kiba smirked as he continued to throw rocks at Naruto. He mostly did it to be annoying, but he did it to get him to come over and play. He was only eight after all; so that was basically all that was ever on his mind.
"Hey! Who do you think you are picking on Naruto-kun!"
He let out a loud sigh, "Oh what do you want?"
He couldn't stand that girl. The one that was now standing behind him her blue hair cut short. She acted like she was the Uzumaki's body guard or something.
"Leave Naruto-kun alone!" Mayumi snapped. "Or else I'll go Harry Potter like on your ass!"
Kiba raised his eyebrow, "Harry what now?"
Her jaw dropped, "You've never seen Harry Potter?"
"No..."
"Dick head..."
"What!" Kiba growled at her. "You're going to regret calling me that!"
"Oh am I now?"
The Inuzuka tossed a rock at her, hitting her thigh, "Yeah!"
The young Hatake picked up the rock and tossed it back, hitting him in the stomach.
Suddenly Kiba let out a gasp as he was knocked to the ground from behind.
"That's what you get for picking on my best friend!" Naruto laughed.
Mayumi ran over to him and gave him a high five, "Good job Naruto-kun!"
Kiba hissed, oh she was irritating as hell...
*End flashback*
The male's eyes landed on what his date was staring at.
A bright smile spread across his face and lite his eyes, "You know... If you want something the only thing you have to do is ask..."
Mayumi looked at him quickly, "Who me? Pfft! I don't want anything!"
"Oh don't tell me any lies! I'll be right back..."
The girl let out a sigh and looked around herself. Okay so she had been staring at a teddy bear in the store window. But how could she help it? It was adorable! With it's bright white fur and and cute blue bow tied around it's neck-
"Mayumi?"
Her head snapped around and she stared wide eyed at Hikaru. His smirk was clear as he brushed his long blue hair over his shoulder. He had changed slightly over the years. Now he showed her more respect. But still was to stuck up to care about most things.
"Why was that a question?"
"Well... Mayumi, last that I checked Otou-san had ordered you to keep your hair long..."
Mayumi glared at him, "Like I give a flying beaver..."
The male Arakaki laughed at her and took her hands in his own, "So my dear Mayumi... How have you been these last few months without my warm arms to comfort you?"
She made a face, "Comfort? Hikaru what kinda world have you fallen into?"
He pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, "Oh come on now. I know you've missed me!"
"Like hell!"
"Huh..."
"Oh god what now?" She hissed turning to him.
"I've never noticed how nice you smelt before..."
"Yeah, and I wouldn't mind if you would stop hugging my date."
Both Arakaki turned and stared at the Inuzuka. Kiba grabbed Hikaru by the front of his shirt angrily.
The blue-haired male smirked, "I can hug her all I want. You look like an Inuzuka... Where's your dog?"
Kiba growled, "He's at home... And the next time you hug Mayumi-"
"Will be when ever I want to..."
"Look pretty boy! I don't know who you are but-"
"I'm her future..."
The brunette stared at him, "What?"
Mayumi shot a hard glare at her cousin, "Hikaru-"
Said male raised his hand and cut her off, "Didn't my dear betrothed tell you?"
Kiba looked at her then down at the white teddy bear in his hands.
The female's heart seemed to break as she stared at him, "Kiba-kun..."
"Mayumi-chan... Why didn't you tell anyone about him?"
"Oh! God fucking-"
"Language Mayumi..." Hikaru mumbled.
She glared at him, "Kiba-kun... I didn't tell anyone because I'm not going along with what my uncle says... I'm not going to marry Hikaru no matter what he or Katsuro say. As far as I'm concerned I'm not even an Arakaki. I don't want to marry a stuck up kangaroo..."
Hikaru looked at her oddly, "Kangaroo? Really? I would have gone more with a perfect prince with perfect blood."
"Can it before I go all Jackie Chan on your ass..."
"Jackie Chan?"
Kiba stared at her, "...I don't understand..."
"That's the thing! Neither do I! Heck I still don't know why Sakura-chan was trying to get me to dress up!"
Kiba smiled at her, "It's okay Mayumi-chan. I get it... You're not ready to date... So you had this bimbo help you out. It's alright! Here.." He handed her the bear, "I still like you. Don't know why but I do... I'll see you around I guess..."
He stuck his hands in his pockets and walked away from them, leaving Mayumi to hit her cousin with the bear angrily.
"You freaking bimbo! Why didn't you tell me you were a bimbo!"
"Stop hitting me! Do you really want to spill my blood!"
"Yes! Yes I flipping do!"
Hikaru grabbed her hands and pulled her close, "Oh it's so kind of you to finally say you're ready to marry me!"
Mayumi hissed and pushed him away, "Fuck off!"
Okay so I had major writers block while I was writing this... So it's a crappy chappy, anyways... Thank you to you wonderful people who have reviewed! You make me feel bad when I don't update for awhile. I still have the poll up and I can't help but smile at it every time I look at it. To make it interesting for myself the first one to get lets say...ten votes. I will do a special chapter for that character. So say Itachi got it, for something like that I would simply do a flashback chapter for. But I still don't know how I'm going to do this so don't throw cookies at me! Anyways please review/vote and to those of you that do I have cookies waiting for you.