Terrible Life, Terrible People

Ino's POV:

I slowly take Naruto's hand and try not to scare him as I gently pull him towards the hotel, Kakashi right behind us.

I noticed Naruto keeping a close eye on Kakashi and I rubbed my thumb on the back of his hand trying to reassure him "Don't worry he won't hurt you either."

I felt Naruto relax a smidge but I can tell he was still on guard and I didn't know exactly how I could get him to trust us. I turn to Kakashi and stop walking "Kakashi-sensei can you go to the room and get Naruto his spare clothes and I'll bring him to the hot springs to get him cleaned up."

"Sure I'll inform the others while I'm at it."

As Kakashi disappeared I turn back to Naruto "Come on I'll help you into the hot springs…after that you can handle cleaning yourself right?"

Naruto looks at me with wide eyes and nods and I smile and lead the way to the hot springs. As we get closer to the hot springs he seems to become more and more terrified and it didn't seem good, he kept shaking and tears were welling in his eyes. I stop and look at him for a second "What's wrong Naruto?"

He shook his head and looked away I put my hand on his chin and turned his face towards mine and smiled "It's okay you can tell me."

He slowly raises his hand and points to the water. I look to what he was pointing at and then back at him and smile "Is it the water? Are you afraid of it?" He nods 'he's afraid of the water? How can that be he used to love the water?...unless!'

"Naruto did your previous masters try to drown you in water?"

He nods and I sigh and gently take his hand. Suddenly Kakashi pops in and I turn to him as he gives us a questioning look "He's afraid of the water."

Kakashi looks perplexed then walks up to us "Naruto?" Naruto looks up to him quickly "Would you like it if someone joined you … you know to keep you safe and above water?"

Naruto nods excited as he looks up at him but it quickly goes away when Kakashi says "Would you like it if I joined you?"

Naruto shakes his head quickly and points to me. Kakashi smiles "Sorry Naruto but Ino cant join you it'd be inappro-"

I interrupt him "No it's okay I have a bathing suit nothing will happen sensei."

"Lady Tsunade would have my head! I'm sorry but-"

"Please sensei."

"… Fine I'll be right back with your swimsuit"

I smile and turn to Naruto as Kakashi disappears to 5 minutes later return with my bathing. I change into it as Kakashi watches Naruto. When I come out I take Naruto in my arms and lower us into the water and Kakashi once again disappears.

I smile at Naruto as he relaxes for the first time since we found him. I help him wash up and as we are getting out Kakashi turns up with clothes for us and says "Sakura is waiting to see Naruto. She needs to see him soon to make sure she has the correct medical supplies. Is it okay if she comes in?"

I turn to Naruto to see he is not paying attention "Sure let her in."

As Sakura walks in she smiles gently to Naruto "I can't believe you actually found him oh my gosh. Naruto? Do you remember me?"

Naruto shakes his head and I take this as my turn to speak "He doesn't remember anyone Sakura… and he's afraid."

Sakura looked back at Naruto and sighed, "It's okay Naruto can you sit here on the bench for me?"

Naruto shook his head quickly. "Well is it okay if I look at your wounds while your standing?"

Naruto hesitates but nods and lets Sakura walk around him and take careful looks of all his wounds. Her eyes widen when she sees his towel was stuck against his bottom with blood and she stands straight and looks back at Kakashi and I "I'll need to go to the store and quick it'll be closed soon Kakashi will you be joining me?"

Her sensei nodded as she turned to me "Can you handle Naruto while we're gone?"

"Of course. We'll be up in my room when you come back so just go right up there okay?"

They both nod and disappear I turn to Naruto and smile "Well let's get dressed and head up to my room shall we?"

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