A/N: Yeah, it's like 9:00 in the morning, couldn't realy think of anything. Well here is the next chapter, i'll release a new important chapter next time. By the way, I DON'T OWN NARUTO Enjoy

Chapter 5 – My new Home

-Hokage's Office-

"What were you thinking Naruto?" demanded an angry 5th Hokage.

"What's the big deal, it's not like I killed the guy?" Naruto retorted.

"Naruto you broke his arm!" she shouted.

"He has another one." Naruto said as he turned his head, pouting like a four year old.

Tsunade sighed while rubbing her temples, "Naruto, it's bad enough that the villagers hate you for what's inside you. But attacking villagers, this will only make things worse for you."

'Yeah right… what could be worse than kicking a hungry seven year old kid off a bridge, into a river.' thought Naruto. "Fine Baa-Chan, I'm sorry for what I did. May I leave now?"

"Just don't hurt anymore villagers, and you're dismissed." Tsunade said as Naruto began walking out.

As Naruto began to leave the tower, he started thinking, 'What did I do wrong? He called me a demon brat and attacked me with a club. So it's my fault that I defend myself? One more reason to hate this stupid place.' then his stomach started growling. "Can't think on an empty stomach." he said to no one as he disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

-Ichiraku's Ramen-

"Hey Ayame-Chan," started Naruto.

"What is it Naruto-Kun?"

"What do you think of me when you look at me?" he asked as he stared into her eyes.

'I think a lot of things Naruto-Kun' thought Ayame as she licked her lips. 'Oh c'mon get a hold of yourself, he's just a boy.'

Naruto saw her lick her lips. 'What was that about?' thought the confused blond haired boy.

"I see a great person Naruto, you have a good heart." said Ayame, hoping that the boy didn't see her blush.

"Thanks Ayame-Chan." said Naruto flashing his large fox grin.

"No problem Naruto-Kun." with that, she turned around and filled a bowl of pork ramen. "Order up." she said with a smile.

"Alright! Thanks!" said Naruto enthusiastically as he began to devour his meal.

"Now that was a good meal!" shouted Naruto walking down the street. "Wait a minute. Baa-Chan didn't give me my apartment key, or a place to live."

About an hour later Naruto was looking for his new apartment. "Hmm… this road looks familiar. Oh yeah, I was with Ino earlier." he looked up, and saw exactly what he didn't want to see. 'Oh c'mon now! I don't mind her every now and then but living in the same apartment building as her…' Naruto shuttered. He began walking up the steps, 'Well it's not like I have to live right next to her right?' thought Naruto but was brought out of his thoughts.

"Hey Naruto-Kun, what are you doing here?" thought Ino with a blush, hoping that he was looking for her.

"Well Baa… I mean the Hokage gave me an apartment so here I am. By the way, do you know where number 22 is." said Naruto as he pointed at his room key.

"Room 22? Yeah c'mon." said Ino as she grabbed his hand and led him to the apartment. As they arrived Naruto gulped at the sight. He saw the number 22 on the door, but right next to it was 23. The only bad thing he saw was the flowers scattered across the front door and to the sides.

"I guess that means we're neighbors?" Naruto chuckled nervously. This is exactly what he didn't want. The kunoichi in training turned around with an obvious blush on her cheeks as she let go of Naruto's hand. Naruto unlocked the door and opened it, "Want to come inside?" he offered, and of course she accepted. As she walked in she saw it was about the same size as her parent's apartment. The living room melded with the kitchen, separated by a doorway. There was a room toward the back of the apartment, namely the bedroom, and to the side there was a bathroom. It was perfect for someone living alone.

'Where are Naruto's parents?' thought Ino. "Hey Naruto, are you going to live by yourself? Why aren't you with your parents?" she asked as she sat on his couch.

"Umm… they aren't around right now."

"Why? Are they on a mission or something?" asked Ino as Naruto sat on the other side of the couch.

"No… they died…" said Naruto sadly. "I really don't want to talk about it Ino." he continued as he got up off the couch and was about to head into the kitchen. He was stopped in his tracks by two slender arms wrapping around him from behind.

"I'm sorry Naruto-Kun. I didn't mean to hurt you." said Ino as she placed her head onto his back.

Naruto chuckled as he turned in her embrace and gave her a hug. "It's fine Ino-chan, it wasn't your fault." he said as he returned the hug, causing the bleach blond to blush furiously. She broke the embrace and tried hard to cover her blush.

"Well umm… n-nice to see you're my neighb-or Naruto-k-Kun. I'll see ya." she said as she quickly left his apartment. 'Oh Kami, I must have it deep for him to stutter like that.' she thought as she entered her house. 'Why did I have to stutter like a total dork?'

'Girls can be so weird sometimes…' thought Naruto as he left to get some supplies for his new home.

-The next day-

Naruto woke up with a huge yawn. "It feels good to sleep on a comfy bed for once. I was getting tired of those stupid sleeping bags pervy-sage always made me sleep in." he got up to take a shower and ready himself for the academy. A few minutes later, he walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist, mainly his hair was still wet. He heard a knock at the door, with a sigh of annoyance he walked to the front door, "Coming." he said. Right when he opened it, he saw Ino.

"Hey Naruto-Kun, do you want to walk…" Ino took in the sight before her. There was Naruto, his hair drenched, so his golden locks were hanging down, a few covering his face. His body was a perfect tan, with the perfectly toned body for his age. Before Ino could examine him any further she fainted.

"Woah!" Naruto said as he caught her with one of his hands, the other holding the towel around his waist.

He put her on his shoulder and carried her to his couch. He sat her down and walked into the bed room to get dressed.

Ino began to come to a few minutes later, 'Where am I?' she thought drowsily. 'This is Naruto-Kun's house, wait a minute. Last I remember was Naruto…' she began to blush again. But jumped a little at a hand on her shoulder.

"Ino, why'd you pass out like that?" asked Naruto, he was now fully dressed in black muscle shirt, an dark orange sweater with its zipper open, and lighter orange slacks.

"Umm. It must have been from the heat." Ino quickly lied.

"I guess. Anyway, let's walk to the academy together, if we don't leave now we're going to be late."

Ino nodded and got up, Naruto being behind her noticed something. She wasn't wearing her bandages around her legs anymore. Her skin was a perfect, it looked creamy and no cuts or bruises present. Ino turned around and saw Naruto eyeing her legs. She blushed, 'I guess he did notice.' she happily thought. "Umm Naruto-Kun, are you ready to go?" asked Ino, snapping Naruto out of his gaze.

He blushed a little and nodded, they both left the apartment and Naruto locked it up. They both left the complex and began walking to the academy.

A/N: Hope you liked it, Till next time. JA-NE