Part 24

Haven't seen Naruto in a while XD

So he'll be present here.

Rue needs her bestest buddy now that she's all alone and her only family is in Suna

Anyway I own Rue and only Rue

Big stuff happening in parts to come

Read Rue Meets for fun Rue one-shot meetings and Rue family information

Enjoy My Lovelies

Part 24

"Rue! Ya home?" Naruto called into Rue's open front door.

Rue came out of the workshop back room of the shop and went to the front door looking at Naruto. He looked as if he came right over after the Hokage's funeral.

"Hey…" She said softly while wiping stray tears from her eyes and cheeks.

Naruto turned and wrapped his arms around her small waist. The embrace was warm and made her feel safe and not alone anymore.

"Sorry about your parents." He told her softly. Rue looked up at him as small tears fell from his eyes. Her parents had treated him like he was a part of their family.

"Back at chya." She responded softly as she wrapped her arms around him.

"Are you doing alright on your own?" He asked looking down at her. Naruto know Rue hated to be alone any amount of time.

"Eh…" She trailed off and looked at the ground

"Not that good then?" He asked chuckling. Rue blushed softly from how well he knew her.

"Yeah… I'm not enjoying it, at all." She told him. Naruto frowned.

"Hey! Here's an idea! You could stay with me!" Naruto suggested cheerfully. He stepped back from their embrace, smiling happily.

Rue stared up at him. She bit her lower lip in thought.

"Naruto. I'd love too. But that is a terrible idea." She said thoughtfully

He gasped loudly.

"What?! Why?"

"You screamed at our only sleepover."

"You startled me."

"I changed into my pajamas."

"You were practically naked!"

"It was sweat pants and a tank top."

"Um. It was a long time ago?"

"Naruto, it was six months ago."

"Well I'm out of excuses." Naruto said blushing. He'd honestly forgotten about that.

"Don't worry about me. I'll adjust to being alone. Also if I did move in with you I'd be alone a lot anyway." She informed him.

Naruto frowned. He hadn't thought of that.

"Oh… Sorry about that then…" He told her softly

"It's okay sweetie. I'll just ignore that I'm alone."

Naruto stared at her frowning.

"Rue, you hate being alone."

"I was alone practically all day. I'm fine."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive. Don't worry so much." She smiled at him.

"Okay. But I'm staying with you for the rest of the day."

"Alright." She told him imediately