Kai looked back from the door as she looked around. Her apartment had 3 rooms. A bedroom, a kitchen and a living room which was actually the one she was sitting in. She didn't know what to do. Her father had always been the one to cook for her. It was early in the morning so she couldn't just go to sleep. The green haired girl glanced at the clock. It read 7:30 am. The 6 year old decided it was best to explore her surroundings, starting off with the apartment.

She walked around the living room. The couch was turned away from the door facing the modern clock. There was a wooden table in front of the dark blue couch. She entered the kitchen to see a counter, a cooker, cupboard, oven and some seats around the table. She did see her room and was disappointed to only see a bed and desk with a chair. Her walls were pink. She actually didn't mind the colour, but would rather have blue.

It had only taken 10 minutes to fully explore the place. She had been informed that she would be getting allowances every month from the Hokage until she was a ninja and earned money. She grabbed a purse with money in and looked at it. Only for food and possibly extras, bills will be pre-paid, she remembered the old man say. It was best if she went shopping. She walked out of the door, locking it behind her.

Kai was about to go down the hall only to hear a large bang in the room next door with a very loud 'ow!'. It was obviously a male's voice, most likely a young boy. She heard nothing after that and panicked. She quickly knocked on the door and stood there. It was only moments later when a small boy with a large bump on his head came out. He was around her own age and was wearing a black shirt with orange cargo shorts. He had blonde hair which was similar to sunlight and the brightest blue eyes. The most notable feature were the three whiskers on each of his cheeks. He looked very cautious, she didn't know why though. He sighed, relieved that it was not a villager. It was a girl, Naruto's never talked to a girl.

"What d'ya want?" He asked slightly irritated. Kai was annoyed with his attitude but pushed it aside since it's early in the morning and he's only been woken up.
"Kon'nichiwa, I'm your new neighbour and I heard the loud bang, and you have a bump on your head. Are you okay?" She asked. Naruto was a little surprised and than smiled.
"This ain't nothing to me, 'ttebayo!" He grinned. Kai touched the bump.
"Ow." He winced. Kai frowned.
"That's not good. Let's go get some ice on it." Kai said. Naruto rubbed the back of his neck.
"I don't really have any ice. Or anything frozen food for that matter."
"Well what do you eat then?" The girl asked curiously.
"Ramen, sometimes bread and milk." Kai's frown deepened.
"That isn't healthy, to be eating the same thing all the time. You can't just have milk for a healthy factor, you need meat and vegetables." Naruto's face scrunched in disgust.
"Veg'tables are yucky." He said in a childish voice. Kai sighed.
"Stay here and don't move. I'll go shopping for ice and the food. I'll make you breakfast."
"Your my age, do you really know how to cook?"
"No but I've seen my father do it many times."
"But what if ya poison me?"
"Your meant to respect girls and all people in general, not be rude." She said sternly.
"Whatever." Naruto said. Kai looked at him and started walking. She stopped.
"Hey, what's your name?" She asked him looking back.
"I'm Uzumaki Naruto, 'ttebayo!" He grinned. Kai smiled mother like back at him.
"I'm Taiyo Kai. I'm coming back, so don't think you can escape me." And she walked off.

Kai exited the apartment building and started walking towards the market stalls. Long story short, She got food, ice and some clothes. She returned with 4 large bags filled with house supplies that should probably last a month. She didn't even have anymore money. She decided she would have to find a part-time job later on.

She knocked on Naruto's door once more. He opened nearly straight away.
"Naruto-Kun! I'm back!" Naruto seemed a little shocked that Kai was actually back. "Can I come in?"
"Oh, sure." He let her in by moving out of the way. His apartment was much like hers except trashed and there was... graffiti everywhere? It didn't seem like much until Kai noticed the word 'monster' and 'demon' come up several times. It was heart breaking. When Naruto noticed she was looking at all of it, he shied away and looked down. She's going to think I'm a monster too. he thought looking down. He clenched his fists. I should've known, the blonde thought. He was ready to get hit. What was the point in fighting back against someone who had a family to back them up? To demolish him? He looked back up after a few seconds of silence. Kai wrapped her arms around Naruto. It was rather comforting. Saying he was shocked was an understatement, he felt tears rising.
"Naruto-Kun, who did this?" She asked worriedly. That's when he broke down.
"T-the... villagers. T-Th-they -sniff-" He started to furiously rub his eyes. The tears were falling like water falls. Kai tightened her grip and fell to the floor with him. She looked at his face and wiped them away causing him to stop in shock.
"Don't worry about it." She smiled.
"Y-you -sniff- d-don't think I'm a monster?" Naruto was frozen. Kai shook her head.
"No! All I see right now is Uzumaki Naruto, not a monster." Naruto then started crying again, but grinned through the tears. Kai stood up and tugged on his arm.
"Come on, I'll make breakfast."

Naruto sat in silence, a comfortable silence. It was peaceful as the only sound they could hear was sizzling of the bacon. The fried eggs were already on the toast, with fried tomato on the side. She placed 2 pieces of bacon on her plate and 2 pieces on Naruto's. She placed the plates on the table with orange juice in both glasses. Naruto's eyes seemed to have lighten up a bit when smelling it. She sat down on the opposite side of him.
"Itadakimasu." They both said before digging in.
"Kai-Chan?" Naruto asked the female.
"Yes Naruto-Kun?" Kai said still eating.
"Where are you parents? Wouldn't they want you to stay away from me?" Kai stopped inplace before looking down sadly.
"That doesn't matter." She said quickly. What's the point in worrying the boy anymore.
"Oh." Naruto's short reply came.
"What about you?" Kai asked.
"I've never met them. They probably didn't want me anyway." Kai grabbed his hand.
"Your not a monster, they would never think that. I'm very sure that they loved you." Naruto grinned at that. His smile soon faltered.

"Hey... you'll stay with me, right?"

"Right."