Bluebird (Naruto Fanfiction)

Part One: 13, friends for now

*Kiyomi's Perspective*

Lady Tsunade released me three days ago, overall it's been 4 days since Neji and Naruto got into their huge argument over Hinata. I hadn't seen Naruto since that day. He had tried to see me many times, but I refused to meet with him unless it was for training. But I was training with Kakashi, so he would dismiss Naruto when I asked.

I didn't want to see Naruto just yet. He needed time to figure himself out, and I did too. At the moment I had too many things to worry about. I had training with Kakashi, and training with Jiraiya. I didn't want to confuse myself even further by seeing Naruto again. After my talk with Aiko, I realized I should take some time before I start speaking with him.

*Flashback*

"Why is Naruto sitting outside?" Aiko questioned, climbing onto the bed. I pulled the sheets off of my head and looked up at her.

"He's still here?" I groaned. "I asked him to leave, but I guess he didn't listen" I sighed. He had too many things going on, I didn't need him adding his confusion to mine.

"Why?"Aiko pushed.

"I just wanted him out there" I shrugged.

"I have to tell you something, but before I do that I think you need to tell me something.. Do you have feelings for Naruto?" She asked me. I let out a deep sigh and put my hand on my forehead.

"I don't want to." I told her. "Well, actually I can't" I corrected.

"No one's telling you not to.." She responded truthfully.

"Well, it's just that, he likes Sakura. Sakura is basically my best friend besides you. Plus, Hinata just told him she loves him. It just doesn't seem right. Why chase him? That's why I can't like him, I have better things to worry about. I don't need to worry about getting hurt by some boy i've only known for two months" I told her honestly, she nodded her head but I could tell she didn't agree.

"If you have feelings for him there's nothing you can do, you can't choose who you like. You shouldn't fight it" She consoled.

"I guess you don't understand. He likes someone else. Why fight for someone who doesn't even want me? He likes me as a friend, he's made it clear"I repeated. Talking about Naruto made me want him back in the room. I wanted to hear his obnoxious voice that I grew to like. I wanted to see his goofy smile, and play pointless games with him.

"Naruto said himself that he's unsure of his feelings, the same way you are. Maybe take some time away from him to figure out what you really want, then when you've made up your mind you can do whatever it is you need to do" She suggested. I smiled at her. Aiko always knew what to say, I was so glad that I was lucky enough to have someone like her in my life.

"Times like these I wish we were home"I sighed, looking out the window.

"This is our home now" Aiko let out with a deep breath.

"What makes you say that? You wanted to stay in the sand almost more than me? Where's this sudden change of heart coming from?" I asked her.

"Well, we're going to be here for a while. I guess i've realized there's no point in fighting it"She shrugged. I looked at her waiting for her to continue but she stayed silent.

"Are you sure there's not any other reason?" I questioned further. Her face instantly went red.

"Well, I guess Neji was inspired by Hinata's bravery. He- uhm well- he kissed me.." She admitted. I rolled my eyes, and smiled.