2nd year in Konoha High School

Part L

Naruto

"Alright class. Today's the last day of school and we have no classes at all today. You'll be getting your report cards at the end of school, but feel free to go to the school fair that is outside or do what ever, but make sure you do not leave school grounds."

Today... was the last day of school. Today is the day I promised to tell Hinata.

(Flashback)

Last week, while Hinata was sleeping, I was looking on a website and found myself a place where I can train for fighting. The students on this list that use to be here are the top fighters in the world. It's called Taijutsu Academy. It really does look like a nice place to be in. But, it's in America.

If I go, I can get stronger to bring Sasuke back. I can make everyone happy again, especially Sakura. But Hinata would be devastated if I told her. After all, I will be gone for a while if I join. It starts the week after the last day of school. So I should tell Hinata the news, when the time is right.

I have to go. To make him come back, not just for everybody, but for me too. I never go back on my word.

(End of Flashback)

"Where do you want to go Naruto?" Hinata asked as I was in another world.

Her voice made me stop thinking and I responded, "U-uh... anywhere you want."

She than thought and gave an answer, "I don't really like crowds, so let's just stay in the cafeteria."

I nodded as we went off.

Hinata

I can't wait until school is over. Once it is, I'll have the whole summer with all my friends. Especially Naruto. Yes, we just started dating again, but I really haven't spend time with him with all the homework I had missed when I came back from my coma and the school work in general.

But now that is out of the way, we have the whole summer together. I am still living in his apartment and I'm surprised nobody has found out yet. I am still scared of the memories of Sasuke. I don't think that will ever get out of my mind, but now that I am with Naruto, the guy that keeps me safe physically and mentally, is her for me.

I just want this day to go by as fast as possible.

As we got to the cafeteria, Naruto got me a drink as we than sat front to front. His face, he looks like a combination of anxiety and sadness. So I asked him, "What wrong?"

He looked down and hesitated, "H-Hinata... I..."

"Just say it." I interrupted.

He than looked up to me with his eyes fully on me. "I am going to leave next week."

I was so confused when he said that. "What do you mean?"

"I found a Taijutsu Academy that can help me get stronger to bring Sasuke back. The people that graduated this academy are the top at fighting in the world. It can really help me. It can help everyone."

I was so happy for him that he found a place like this, but was confused why he was upset about it. "Well that's great Naruto. You should definitely join it. Where is it? My dad could help with the driving." I than grabbed my cup and was about to take a sip.

He looked down again. "It's in America."

My jaw dropped as I also dropped the drink and spilled it everywhere.

Naruto got up in surprise. "Here, I'll go get napkins. You stay there."

I nodded. Thankfully nothing got on me, it only got in the table. But... he is moving to America? That is really far away from here. I don't know how long he is going to stay. Hopefully it's just this summer, only this summer.

As Naruto came back with napkins, he wiped off the table as I told him, "I'm sorry."

"It's fine." He than finished, and threw the napkins away, and sat back down.

I asked him, "How long are you going to have to stay?"

He took a deep breath and said, "3 years."

"I'm going with you." Was all I could say.

"But Hinata-"

I than thought of an excuse. "Just let me. America is not a good place for you to go to is you can't speak English."

"Wait... you know English?"

I nodded.

"Well I guess you can go." He sighed.

"You should be happy." I smiled.

He than put a smile on his face as well. "Your right. I now don't have any guilt on going since you are coming with me. Do you have enough money for a ticket?"

"Yeah, I'm sure my father could lend me some money. But how are you paying?"

"Jiraiya had a 'life savings account' for his pervious games. That is what I use to pay the apartment."

"Well that's great. I'll tell my father about me going to America. I'm sure he will say yes."

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"No!" My father yelled with surprise in his voice.

"Why? You and I always go to America." I whined.

"Together we do, but I can't let you just go on you own. America has become... inappropriate in the past few years. I can't allow it. Even if Naruto will be there, he will be too busy studying to protect you."

I than got angry as I stand up and yelled, "I'm 16! I think I can handle stuff on my own!"

"You'll get raped! You'll get drugged! You'll get threatened! You'll get murdered! America doesn't suit you one bit!" My father exploded.

"You can't stop me!" I began to cry as I was about to exit the door, but he grabbed my wrist before I could exit.

He calmed down and ordered me, "Get Naruto and I'll think about it."

I jumped with excitement hearing that he could change his mind. Naruto is good with making people change their hearts and minds just by his simple words. It worked on my father before, so I hope it will work again.

I just have to be there for him. Because... I love him...