How To Grow A Family A Naruto Fanfic

Chapter 4

Iruka stood outside the Academy, leaning against the front entrance. Naruto was on the swing while Sasuke was practicing with his kunai. While Iruka cared about them both, they weren't his focus. Hinata was waiting by the gates for almost three hours now and Neji was sitting on a bench. Both had sad looks on their faces. Iruka stood up straight, "Hinata!" Iruka called, "Neji-kun! Come here!"

Hinata turned in shock before nodding and walking over shyly. Neji simply got off the bench and walked over, "Yes sensei?" Hinata asked softly.

Iruka closed his eyes before bending down to the two, "Hinata-chan," Iruka said softly, "I just got word...no one is coming for you."

Neji went wide eyed. He knew about himself, but Hinata? Hinata began to tear up, "But...Otou-sama..." Hinata began to cry.

Iruka held the girl then looked at Neji, "I heard about you too, Neji-kun," he said.

Neji looked away. Iruka pulled Hinata away, "I'm not just going to let you two live on your own," Hinata and Neji blinked, "You're more than welcome to come live with me, Naruto, and Sasuke."

"Iruka-sensei!" Naruto yelled, "I'm bored!"

"Then why don't you practice with Sasuke?" Iruka called; he was a little busy.

"Because he's a showoff!" Naruto yelled pouting.

Sasuke smirked, "You're just mad because I'm better than you," he called.

"You are not!" Naruto yelled.

"Prove it then," Sasuke smirked.

Naruto jumped off the swing and ran towards the practice field. Iruka sighed then turned to the two children in front of him, "As I was saying," Iruka said, "You can come stay with us."

"Why would you want to take us in?" Neji asked, "Our own family abandoned us."

Hinata whimpered, "Neji-kun," Iruka said, "I'm not like the Hyuugas and neither are you two. The only thing that makes you Hyuugas are your eyes."

Hinata looked at Iruka, "I want to," Iruka said, "Taking care of you four...it'll be difficult, but I'm willing to bare it. What do you say?"

Hinata clung to her teacher and nodded. Iruka patted her head and looked at Neji. Neji hesitated before nodding as well. Iruka smiled and pulled Neji to him, "No need to be nervous," he said, "Now, I believe we have some clothes shopping to do, ne?"

Hinata and Neji nodded, "Naruto! Sasuke!" Iruka called, "Time to go shopping!"

"But I haven't beaten him yet!" Naruto yelled.

Sasuke smirked, "Well, try again tomorrow," Iruka called, "We still have to get you clothes Naruto!"

Naruto pouted, but walked over with Sasuke. Iruka smiled, "Shall we go?" he asked.

The four children nodded. Hinata grabbed her sensei's hand while Naruto grabbed the other. Iruka smiled and began walking with Neji and Sasuke following. The minute they were in the village, Neji noticed Naruto tighten his grip on Iruka's hand. And then he heard the whispering, "There it is."

"Why don't they just lock it up?"

"It doesn't belong."

Neji felt the heated glares. All of them directed at Naruto, "Ignore them, Naruto," Iruka whispered.

"I'm trying," Naruto shut his eyes tightly.

Hinata peaked over at Naruto. Suddenly, a rock was throw straight at Naruto's head, "Naruto!" Iruka bent down to him instantly.