I’ll tell you a secret.
Since I was three I wanted to be a pirate.
While all the other kids wanted to play ninja I wanted to be the pirate. I mean come on; a pirate could kick any ninja’s ass every day. They have swords and ships and parrots and crews. Ninjas just have ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. You don’t see them with awesome talking parrots do you. ‘Cause I certainly don’t.
Needless to say I was more than a little disappointed when my father enrolled me in the village’s ninja academy. Disappointed was an understatement. I was devastated. I thought for sure he would send me to the Land of Water and let me find my real family. I had to have been adopted. I mean both my parents were ninjas but I was pirate. I knew it from the depth of my soul that that's what I was supposed to be. Why were they trying to defy my destiny? I couldn’t understand it. So for my very first day of class I pulled the 'I'm dead' play and made myself go slack. My father carried me to class and left me at the gate where a chuunin escorted me in. So my plans were foiled once again. Thus began my decent into hell known as first year. The horror.
A peppy looking blonde girl skipped over to me with a huge smile plastered on her face. “Hi, I’m Ino! Who are you?”
“Shut up.” I snapped taking my seat next to a boy with messy brown-ish/red-ish hair. She looked genuinely shocked before taking her seat. She looked back and I stuck my tongue out at her. I turned back around and repeatedly hit my head on my desk until the teacher told me to cut it out. I glared at him as he lectured about behaviour and protocol, blah, blah, blah.
Yep, that was my first day of class.
But now I’m twelve and graduating in a few months. I’ve finally resigned myself to the fact that I’ll never be a pirate. I’m a pretty decent ninja I think. I can usually do my jutsus on the first try. Which works for me. I really only have a few friends. I’m not very popular which blows my mind. I mean come on, I'm practically a sexy beast, who wouldn't want to be friends with this smokin' hot babe? And I'm only going to get better looking. I think it’s because I’m too sarcastic.
Or maybe it’s because I’m a weirdo.
Probably the second one.
But this story isn’t really just about me. It’s about him too. The boy that stole my heart, destroyed it into little pieces and was like 'hey, I want you' but not in those exact words. For you see, he was not mine. He belonged to her for the longest time. And I was left on the sidelines. I don’t know exactly when I fell in love with him. I don’t think anyone knows exactly when they fall in love. If you do, tell me so we can help me figure out when I fell in love with the jerk. For me, I just woke up one day and I knew. It was probably the scariest feeling ever. I felt so vulnerable and naked even though I wasn't naked so my mind was temporarily blown. I hate feeling vulnerable. It drives me crazy. So being in love with him was not fun.
I really met him when I was eleven years old. And it wasn't at the academy either. Surprise, bet you didn't see that coming. For 6 years we had been in the same class but I never talked to him. I had three friends in that class. The first person was Choji Akimichi. He was pretty much my soul mate. He loves chips, I love chips. We were destined to be best friends. I sat next to him in class from that very first day. My next friend was Shikamaru Nara. I just approached him because his name has like deer in the meaning and I love deer. They are so cute! Also he likes sleeping and I like sleeping. How awesome is that? Lastly, probably the hardest person to become friends with was Hinata Hyuuga. She’s really shy but she’s actually a really nice person. She's the girl friend I need to keep myself sane and in touch with my feminine side.
The day I met him Choji was sick, Hinata had to go train and Shikamaru had disappeared (you fiends). That just left me all alone. I remember the day like it was yesterday. Mainly because I had spent the earlier portion of my life doing nothing but pretending to be a pirate. Although I wouldn't say that time was completely wasted. Well, actually it was. Poo. I blame the government for corrupting me. Too much TV.
Anyways I met Kiba in the strangest of circumstances. It's honestly the weirdest way to meet a person. Even for me. Which is saying a lot. I was sitting in the park on a bench eating a bag chips. I was bored, lonely and hungry. I was eating dill pickle chips. They're especially tasty. It was one of those small bags that completely rips you off. Like the bag is so tiny and its not even filled half way. Like come on! I pulled out the very last chip all dramatically and looked around all shifty eyed for Choji. He has a sixth sense when it comes to the last chip. He just knows. So I found the coast to be clear and brought the chip to my mouth. Time seemed to stand still as this blur of white knocked me off the bench and began to attack me as I lied face up on the grass.
"HELP ME!!" I screamed as the dog continued to snap and growl at me. It grabbed the bag and started ripping it apart after it successfully stole my last chip. I screamed and cried for a saviour.
And I got him.
"AKAMARU NO!! BAD BOY!!" A familiar looking brunette ran over and grabbed the dog off of me. I blinked up at him and immediately was silent. I listened to him scold the dog and it whined loudly. Finally he turned and looked down at me with a red face, clearly embarrassed. As he should, I mean, his dog just attacked a beautiful fair maiden. Enroll your dog in training you jerk!! "I'm really sorry about that. Are you okay?"
By that one question alone I think I was smitten. I nodded weakly and he helped me up. He continued to hold onto me as I swayed slightly.
"I think I hit my head." I stated feeling extremely dizzy.
He looked frightened by this. "Do you want me to walk you home or take you to the hospital?" He asked.
"I'll be fine. I just live right around the corner. Thanks anyways." I said taking a step away from him. I found I was able to walk on my own and gave him a satisfied nod.
"Look, I'm so sorry. I hope you're not going to call the cops or anything." He gulped nervously.
I shook my head. "No, don't worry. I'm fine. I'll see you in class tomorrow Kiba." I said giving him a short wave.
"Yea, see you tomorrow." He said obviously confused. He probably didn't even know it was me. I'm so stupid sometimes. Now I sound like a stalker, perfect.
I walked home musing over the fact that I was a total idiot. I seriously just did live right around the corner. I lived in the residential district of Konoha, close to the shinobi district since my dad is a ninja and all. So is my mom. My step mom isn't. My parents have been divorced since I was six years old and my older sister was eight. My dad remarried and a year later my half sister was born. I have a half brother too from my mom and my step dad. He's going to be three years old. My parents are still friends and stuff and I get to see them both whenever I want. I live with my dad though and my older sister lives with my mom. I don't mind. My mom just lives 3 doors down and across the street. Awkward huh?
When I got close to my house I saw Haruhi and Raito playing in the middle of the road. That's my little sister and brother. My step dad waved to me from his porch as I approached my house. I waved back as I past the little ones.
"Noa! Noa come play with us!" Haruhi said happily. I had to refuse.
"Sorry Haru but I've got homework and I hit my head so I'm going to rest. Tell mommy I said hello Raito." I said sweetly moving past them to get into the house.
"Hey Noa." My sister greeted half heartedly. Our names are similar. Mine is Noa and hers is Nao. My parents thought it was cute. It drives us insane. Good thing we don't look anything alike except for our noses and slightly curly hair. We both look like our mother but me and her have the same hair colour. Me and Haruhi look a bit alike while Raito looks like his dad. It's weird.
"Hey Nao, what are you doing here?" I asked curiously stopping at the stairs.
"Mom is on a mission so I promised her I would check up on you while she was away. I did my job. See you." She yawned and waved as she left the house. I rolled my eyes and raced up the stairs to my room.
"Hello Noa." My step mother, Chinami, said cheerfully. I smiled at her and went to my room. It's purple since I love purple. My sheets are green since that is my second favourite colour. On the walls were a bunch of pictures and pirate stuff. It really was a mess in there. I threw off my weapon's holster and fell back onto the bed.
I sounded like such a creeper.
I just couldn't believe I sounded like such a stalker. I didn't really know Kiba. I just knew he was in my class. I guess he was cute in a way. A lot cuter than Sasuke in my opinion. I just hate sounding like an idiot or a stalker in front of people I barely know. It's just creepy. Like, what do they think of me when they're at home? Do they tell all their friends that I'm creepy? It just drives me crazy. Why do I have to be so socially awkward? It's probably a curse because I'm defying my destiny by becoming a ninja instead of a pirate.
"DINNER NOA!!!"
I sighed. "I CAN'T DAD! I'M TOO MUCH OF A CREEPER TO COME DOWN RIGHT NOW! I CAN'T INFECT YOU GUYS! IT'S A DISEASE!!"
"SUIT YOURSELF!" He replied.
I laid there all night musing about the whole incident. That made me mad. Why do I care so much about one little event? It's not like the stupid incident will dictate the rest of my life. Oh god, I'm so crazy. Eventually I went downstairs and got something to eat. My dad hugged me goodnight since it was nearly midnight and he had to go report to the hokage in the morning. Both my parents are jounins. My step dad is also a jounin. My sister is a chuunin. I'm just a lowly academy student. My parents expect big things from me since my sister is so talented. Pressure sucks.
I wish I was a pirate instead.
When I woke up that morning I got a surprise. I showered, got dressed and suited up. I was dreading seeing Kiba that morning after embarrassing myself. Like, what on earth do I say? 'Hey, sorry I sounded like a stalker?'. You see the dilemma? I hate socially awkward situations. Anyways, I ate my breakfast half heartedly then grabbed my backpack and sweater to go to class. I slipped on my shoes and opened the door and there it was. A bag of chips, the exact same one from yesterday, was sitting on my porch with a note taped to it. I picked up the note and couldn't help but smile.
'I'm sorry'
That's all it said. There was no way to know for sure that it was from Kiba but I had a pretty good idea he put it there. So maybe he didn't think I was quite a stalker. Just a bit weird maybe. I threw the chips in my bag and ran to the academy.
I got an even bigger surprise when I got to the academy. There, leaning against the wall was Kiba looking as casual as possible. Kujo or Akamaru, whatever that thing's name is, was sitting on his head sniffing the air. The psychotic thing barked loudly and Kiba looked over in my direction quickly. I froze in my spot. Was he waiting for me?? Wow, now who's the stalker? Ha, still me. Keep wishing Noa.
He lifted his arm up in a greeting. "Hey Noa!"
I nodded back and forced my legs to move. I walked over to him clumsily and mentally swore for looking like an idiot again. The story of my life. He pushed off the wall and waited for me to walk over to him.
"Did you get what I left you this morning?" He asked sounding a bit nervous in my opinion. Ha, it sounds like were drug dealers. I swallowed and put on a smile.
"Yea I did. Thanks so much but you didn't have to. Your dog only got the crumbs practically. It's no big deal." I said calmly surprising myself greatly. Who was this charming girl who suddenly took over my body?? And can she stay?!
"I wanted to. Akamaru is sorry too aren't you boy?" He asked. The dog, named Akamaru, barked loudly in agreement I think. Hopefully anyways. Dogs make me nervous since they're too unpredictable. By the look of Kiba's face I don't think the thing agreed with him.
"Uhh thanks?" I said nervously at the pooch. Kiba took him off his head and held him out in front of him towards me.
"Say you're sorry." He instructed sternly. Akamaru whined loudly but leaned forward and licked my chin. I couldn't help but giggle.
"Sorry, that tickles. You're forgiven. Both of you." Kiba put on a goofy smile and put Akamaru back on his head.
"Hey Noa! We're going to be late!" Choji yelled loudly from the doorway. I blushed brightly before bowing and running towards the door. Great, I looked like an idiot again. Why me?
"Hey Choji, feeling better?" I asked kindly as we walked into class. He smiled widely.
"Perfectly fine now. What did you do without me yesterday?" He asked curiously as we took our seats.
"Went on a date with Sasuke." I said nonchalantly. Of course that was a lie but he believed me. He's quite gullible.
"You went on a date with my Sasuke?" Ino screeched. I rolled my eyes.
"I was kidding. Stop listening to my conversations you dumb blond bimbo." I snapped.
"Uhh, Noa, you're kind of yelling." Choji pointed out. I sighed in frustration.
"You just ruin my rawring." I growled. We all quieted down as Iruka-sensei came into the room.
"Okay everyone. Today I'm changing the seating." Instant groans and protests. "Quiet down. You guys brought this upon yourselves. Listen for your name followed by who you're switching with."
I looked over to Choji with fear. "Don't leave me. We're soul mates!!"
"Don't worry, I doubt he'll move us." He said reassuringly.
"Choji and Kiba switch." Iruka-sensei announced and I cried out loud.
"No! You can't do this!!" I protested as Choji unhappily grabbed his stuff and switched with Kiba who sat 3rd from the front. There was 6 rows and I'm in the back meaning Choji was terribly far away.
"Hey Noa." Kiba said with a smile. I laid my head on the table with a sigh as a sign of me giving up on life.
"Tell me Kiba, are you smart?" I asked looking up at him.
"Uhh, not really I guess." He admitted sheepishly. I groaned louder.
Perfect, just perfect. Now who am I to cheat off of? Why didn't they just put me next to Ino if they wanted to steal my soul?
Today blows.
"Akamaru can cheat for us if you want. I'll get him to look and he can tell me the answers and you can copy off of me." Kiba explained. My eyes lit up and I got this huge grin on my face.
"You're amazing." I stated making him blush. I mentally kicked myself in the head.
Great, stalker talk again! Why can't I be normal?? THINK NORMAL!! NORMAL!
"Thanks." He mumbled flashing me a toothy grin. He has pointy teeth. Like a dog. He's also has beady eyes. Like a dog. I think he his clan has a thing with dogs. That's just a guesstamation really.
"I'm sorry if I sound like a stalker." I apologized. He had to choke down a laugh since we had to be quiet on account that Iruka-sensei was now teaching.
"I don't think you're a stalker. You're kind of funny." He stated. "To tell you the truth, I was glad he switched me with Choji. No offense to Shino but he's boring."
I grinned glancing at Shino aka 'bug boy'. I never called him by his real name which annoyed him to no end. Bug boy, ha. It's funny. You know it is. Laugh, it's okay. You know you want to.
"Yea, bug boy is a little bit of a party pooper. Plus he looks like a drug dealer. No lie."
He looked at me then looked at Shino then back to me before bursting out laughing. Iruka-sensei immediately kick him out of class and then me since I thought it was so funny. So we both ended up in the hallway waiting for Iruka-sensei to come 'deal' with us.
"What are you doing after school?" Kiba asked nonchalantly. I raised an eyebrow. Was he asking me out on a date or something? Keep dreaming Noa.
"I have to go work at the family shop." I said with a deep sigh. I love being there, I just hate working. I'm kind of lazy really.
"What store?" He asked, his curiosity now snagged like a fish on a hook.
"You know Morie Weaponry? Well my family not only makes the weapons, we run the store. I'm a Morie. I'm cheap labour so they enslave me and make me work there for practically nothing. I get all the weapons I want for free though. Well I decided that anyways." I shrugged. He looked quite fascinated by it all.
"You guys are famous! I can't believe I forgot your last name. I'm such an idiot sometimes." He laughed and Akamaru barked probably in agreement since Kiba scowled. "Am not Akamaru, shut up."
"Inuzuka, Morie, get back into class. You two will stay late and write out the shinobi code till I say stop. Is that clear?" Iruka-sensei asked sternly. We nodded and took our seats with tiny grins on our faces.
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