To those who already read this chapter, I had to change Neji to Kabuto. Sorry but it wouldn't go with what I'm writing later. Thanx.
0o0o0o0o0o0o0 Two years later 0o0o0o0o0o0o
After that, nothing could tear us apart and we had a great college experience. We studied like madwomen, had fun as much as possible and graduated. Kakashi and Iruka went off to work at some buisness in Hong Kong, Fumiko got a job at a computer software company and after I got my degree in Buisness I got a job in an important coperation. But at the bottom of the heap. Money came and went and I stuck with it.
Until today.
I sighed in annoyance as I typed the last of my work and jumped when a silky voice behind me said, "Are you done?"
I hit print and turned to look at a man with almost silver hair pulled back into a ponytail, black eyes behind round glasses and wearing a smirk. My boss Kabuto Yakushi . I nodded and handed him my work and he looked them over and said, "Come into my office. I want to discuss something with you."
I hid a scowl as he turned, getting a bad feeling about this. I followed him into his office and he stood in front of his desk and I stood infront of him. He said, "What do you say to a raise Ariana?"
I raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's the catch?"
He purred as he stepped forward, "No catch. I've seen you watching me and I think we can come to an understanding."
I snorted, stepping back, "You staring at me is creepy. I was just keeping an eye out for creepyness."
He stepped forward and said sternly, "You need to learn your place."
My back was to a wall and he put a hand next to my head as he leaned in close, "And I know you'll enjoy this."
I opened my mouth to snap at him and he slammed his lips onto mine. I reacted and slammed my fist into his face. He stumbled back and I snapped angrily, "Get the hell away from me asswipe!"
he grabbed my arms and growled, "You will be mine or your fired!"
I reared my head back and slammed it into his face and he dropped like a brick, "No. I quit!"
I kicked him in the jewels for good measure and stormed out. I grabbed the resignition papers and filled them out, grabbed my stuff and stormed out. I growled under my breath about men being animals and thought, "Well, I guess it's time to head home and try my luck there."
And just like that, I packed up my stuff and headed to Tokyo.
0o0o0o0o0o One year later-6 years after Itachi left 0o0o0o0o0o
I found some cheap apartments in a cockroach infested building, and got a job as a temporary delivery girl while I made interviews and looked for work. The only good thing was my new neighbors. They lived across the hall from me, and we met one night I found one too many cockroaches in my apartment.
Naruko Uzamaki and her little brother Naruto were just coming home from grocery shopping when they heard a scream from across the hall, big bangs, curses and they jumped when the door burst open.
A woman with a baseball bat in her hand slammed the door behind her and looked at them, near in tears, "15! Where are they coming from?"
It was then that I realized they were staring at me and I felt my cheeks heat up. I quickly set the bat down, straightened and bowed, "I'm sorry. My name is Ariana McKing."
I looked up and said, "I hate cockroaches. They freak me out. I'm sorry if I was disturbing you."
I studied the two. They both had sunny blond hair and clear blue eyes. The girl had long hair in two ponytails and the younger boy had short spikey hair. They had whisker type birthmarks on their cheeks. The girl smiled and said, "Yeah, they are everywhere aren't they? My name is Naruko Uzamaki and this is my brother Naruto."
He bowed hello and I smiled, "nice to meet you."
An obnoxious voice yelled, "Hey baby!"
We turned and saw a guy wearing all black with slicked back black hair and a pierced lip come up. I noticed the glare Naruto threw at him and Naruko's flinch in fear. The man sauntered up and smirked at Naruko, "Hey doll, so you got this months money?"
Naruko glared slightly and said, "I already paid you and don't have to pay you for another week."
His face grew angry and he grabbed her ponytail, "Don't sass me!"
He yelped as I grabbed his wrist and I made him let go quickly. I stood in front of Naruko and Naruto, glaring at the man, "Didn't your mother teach you manners. You don't grab a lady."
He grit his teeth, rubbing his wrist, "This is none of your business!"
I snorted, "How much does she owe you?"
He hesitated and said, "1,000 dollars!"
I pulled out my wallet and said, "If she pays you all of it now, your never to set foot here again."
He nodded eagerly and I handed over the money. He smiled and leaned closer, "Hey honey, how about you and I go out for dinner?"
I snorted, wrinkling my nose, "I don't date trash. Now go away before I make you leave."
He growled and grabbed my arm, "You're a bitch!"
I slammed my knee into his gut, elbowed his cheek and in a spin, slammed my foot into his chest, sending him flying back. I brushed off imaginary dust, "You're an ass. Get out of my sight."
He struggled to his feet and glared at me. I smirked evilly and cracked my knuckles. He gulped and bolted. I snorted and turned worried, "You ok?"
She looked down sadly, "You didn't have to do that."
I smiled at her, "feed me and we'll talk about you paying me back."
She looked up in surprise and I could tell she thought she went from the frying pan into the fire. But she nodded and Naruto said, "Thanks. And Sis makes great Ramen!"
I smiled at him and we went into their apartment. It was clean and neat and I saw clothes and a sewing machine in the corner. Naruko started dinner, face sad and regretful. I sat leaned against the counter as Naruto ran into his room, "I take it you borrowed money from him huh?"
She nodded and said, "Naruto got sick, and I didn't have the money."
I looked at her and said gently, "you did what you had to do."
She looked at me in surprise and I smiled at her, "I'm not a loan shark. When in doubt, I'll just ask for dinner for a month to pay me back."
Surprise didn't leave her face as Naruto ran back out and held up a book, "Want to see my sisters designs?"
I nodded and she blushed, going back to cooking. We sat on the couch and Naruto showed me design sketches and pictures of outfits she had designed. I whistled, impressed, "You did this Naruko?"
Naruto said proudly, "Yeah! She went to designer school! Isn't she great?"
I nodded and he said, "If only her sewing machine would work. Then she can show her stuff to designer people." I looked at the sewing machine and saw that it was ancient. I said, "I have a sewing machine you can have. It was my mom's and I'd be glad to get rid of it. I don't use it."
Naruko set the food on the table and Naruto and I helped set the table as she said, "No, you've done so much as it is."
I waved her off, "Make me an outfit, it'll pay for the sewing machine. And as for the money you owe me, how about you make me dinner for a month?"
She looked about to argue and I turned to Naruto, "Sounds fair right?"
He nodded eagerly and she sighed, giving up, "Alright, we have a deal."
I shook her hand and we sat down to some excellent Ramen. After we were done I paused at the door and turned to Naruto, "Can you come with me?"
He chuckled and Naruko grinned, "I'll come too. Might as well get the sewing machine now."
I nodded and picked up my bat again and opened the door. I hid behind Naruto as he turned on the lights and we saw one on the couch. I handed him the bat, "Get him!"
He looked determined as he whacked it and tossed the body in the trash. I looked around warily and sighed in relief when I didn't see any more, "Thank you so much."
I showed them the sewing machine and helped them take it to their apartment. Then I showed Naruko the outfit I wanted and said good night. Tomorrow I was having another interview. Oh Joy.
