The next morning I woke up eager to get out of bed. Tsunade came in and explained that I was to check the cuts each day and to never walk without a crutch. She showed me the sling I was to use for my arm and then dubbed that I was good to go home.

She gave me a bottle of pain pills and then helped me get changed into clothes Naruko had brought. I dressed in a caprees that buttoned on the right leg. And an easy pull on t shirt and then a jacket. I thanked her gratefully and she walked with me to the waiting room, just to make sure I could make it.

I did fine and Itachi was there waiting to drive me home. I watched as he turned to look at me and I grinned widely, "Lets run before I'm captured."

Tsunade whacked me gently and said, "Don't you mean, get out of here before I make sure you can't walk out?"

I squeaked and hid behind Itachi, who thanked her and helped me get out to the car. I hummed happily and Itachi said, "I have to go to work right after I drop you off. Will you be ok?"

I nodded and said, "I'll watch some movies, work on some stuff on the laptop. I'll call if I need you."

He nodded and we got to the apartments and he helped me go up the stairs and to my room. I went in with a smile of relief and turned to him before he could follow, "Now stop worrying. I'll be fine so get to work. Kick Kisame for me."

he frowned, undecided and I nudged him, "Go on, and bring me an ice cream after work."

He snorted but turned and headed back down the stairs. I grinned, closed the door and hobbled to the couch. Putting a pillow on my coffee table I put a movie in and rested my leg on the pillow with a sigh. But before I started the movie I made sure to call Jiraiya.

He answered sounding relieved, "Ariana, how are you?"

I smiled, glad to hear from him, "Ok, a bit beat up but fine."

He sighed heavily, "Ariana, you got hit by a truck. You can say you got pummeled."

I snorted, wiggling to get a bit more comfortable on the couch, "it was a small truck. When I get hit by a semi I'll complain."

realizing I had this conversation with Tsunade I giggled. Jiraiya said sternly, "This isn't a laughing matter."

I quickly said, "Sorry, I just had this conversation with my doctor. She said the same thing you did."

he seemed to unruffle his feathers and said, "I guess better to laugh then cry."

I said happily, "Absolutely! So when can you come visit?"

"In a few days, once I get enough work put away."

I smiled happily, "Good see you then."

We said good bye and I settled back to relax. I had a great time watching the movie Itachi had gotten me, but afterwards grew bored so I decided to work on business stuff.

After getting bored with that I got my sketch book out and started doing some drawings of everyone. I blinked when I heard a knock on the door and looked up to see it was three. My stomach grumbled in reminder and I grabbed my crutch and stood, "Come in!"

Naruto and Sasuke walked in and I sighed, "Thank the goddess, I'm bored as hell."

Naruto chuckled and Sasuke looked amused. Then my stomach gave a loud gurgle and I blushed as Naruto laughed and said, "We can make you lunch."

my look of intense joy was my answer and I sat at the dinner table as Naruto started making grilled cheese sandwiches and Sasuke pulled out their homework. Sasuke said shyly, "Would you mind looking this over?"

I took the essay from him and said, "Ah Shakespeare, no problem."

I studied it as Naruto set food in front of me and I made a few marks on Sasuke's paper and handed it back, "There, fix those and it's perfect."

He nodded and Naruto quickly held out his essay. I ate as I went over them and he had a few more errors then Sasuke, but not very many. I handed it back and Sasuke said, "The class is doing a festival thing. Our class is undecided on what to do though."

Naruto snorted, "Only because everyone won't stop arguing."

I finished my food and said, "Hmm, maybe I can come by and help."

Sasuke glanced down at my leg and I waved it off, "I'll come the day after tomorrow. I'll be well rested and up to par. We just can't tell Itachi or Naruko ok?"

Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other and I gave them my best puppy dog eyes and they caved in. I smiled happily and we chatted about school until after 6, and then Naruko and Itachi arrived with dinner. Naruto and Sasuke caught me eye and we hid our grins, feeling like secret agents.

After dinner I told Itachi I had to grab some things from work and he agreed to drive me. I hugged everyone good night, kicked them out and finally went to bed,