A/N: Chapter two :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Chapter Two: Complicated
He didn't like being there. But then, he didn't care to be anywhere.
Naruto dragged him everywhere these days. Like showing off a prized puppy.
He was both incredibly grateful and beyond irritated.
He met the girl's eyes briefly. He remembered her vaguely, and also recalled seeing her talent on the battle field...and something about her intrigued him.
She didn't look at him with pity or scorn.
That was enough to tolerate her. It was also her birthday, so he nodded in her direction, and received a small smile in return.
The smile was genuine.
"That wasn't too complicated."