Born for this [Kiba Inuzuka Love Story]

30.

I drop the simple dress the hospital had dressed  me in on the floor. Shaking out my hair as I looked in the mirror, examining the thick scar on my left side Grandfather said once that the bravest warriors had scars and seeing those scars gave the other warriors bravery, I guess I'll have this little reminder to be brave all the time

I smile softly as I step into the steaming hot shower water, massaging my scalp with shampoo several times before being satisfied and then glopping the conditioner onto my ends 

I sigh in content as I stand under the hot jets of water

Oh shit  I lean out the shower and look around for the little clock I had out next to the sink, what time is it?

I sigh, being unable to see the clock and begrudgingly step out of the warm water and wrap a towel around me. picking up the little clock on my way out of the bathroom 

"I have 23 minutes" I yelp "how am I supposed to get dressed and dry my hair, I always do this"

I hit my forehead before wrapping the towel around my hair as I begin to grab clothes from my dresser, I settle on a simple dark blue yukata with long flowly sleeves. (its like a romper I think) I pull it over my legs and put my arms through the sleeves, rubbing the towel against my hair again before tossing it on the floor next to my bed and grabbing a pair of sandals off the little shelf next to my door as I head back across the hall to the bathroom.

I quickly brush my teeth and run a brush through my tangled, wet hair.

"uggh" I groan as I flip my head over and gather all of my hair on top of my head, twisting it into a messy bun

Glancing at the little clock again I notice I have 15 minutes "its a ten minute walk" I say "I should be on time if I leave now 

I run down the stairs, hoping Asuma would be home. He must have not returned home, my same coffee cup is still drying on the counter...  

I open the front door and breathe in the fresh air, maybe the bright sun will help dry my hair...

Kiba leans against the front post outside the door, watching the street but turning when I open the door. 

He changed as well, he wears plain black pants and sandals with a white shirt. He smiles at me while reaching out his hand towards me, I place my hand in his as I shut the door

"nice shower?" he asked, noticing my still wet hair 

I laugh as we begin to walk, touching a hand to my hair "it was such a nice shower, by the time I got out I didn't have time to dry my hair"

he chuckles "the village seems to have gotten busier this past few days"

I nod, examining all the extra people that seem to be walking around, "a lot of merchants" I note "there's not a holiday or festival coming up here anytime soon"

"maybe there's one happening in another village?" Kiba questions "I think a lot of merchants stop here because its larger then some of the surrounding villages and they need a place to stay and replenish their supplies"

I nod, leaning closer against him as merchants pass on my side "yeah, that makes sense"

we arrive in front of the BBQ "Shikamaru says Team 10 has a constant reservation on one of the back rooms" he notifies me as we enter and head to one of the rooms 

I look around at all the food, stomach growling at the delicious scents "how does Ino eat here all the time and still stay so slim?" I wonder aloud 

Kiba laughs as he turns a corner "Probably eating salad" he sniffs "they are in the third room to the left 

I reach forward to pull open the door and am immediately greeted by the delicious scent of grilling meat and the cheers of greeting from our friends.

"Sayuri! Kiba! Come!" Ino gestures to the partially empty bench 

"Sakura!" I exclaim, letting go of Kiba's hand, sliding onto the bench next to her and embracing her "thank you" I whisper "for everything"

She hugs me tightly back "I'm sorry I wasn't able to do more" she whispers back

I nod before pulling back and giving her an assuring smile and wiping the tear running from her soft teal eyes

"There will be time for tears tomorrow" Ino states, leaning forward and putting some grilled meat on my plate "right now we eat"

I gulp and nod, holding back tears of my own "Thank you Ino" I say, picking up my chopsticks 

she nods and leans back, Norio's arm wraps against where her shoulders rest on the back on the bench. Ronin sits next to him, quietly mixing his noodles as he gives me an affirming nod with a trace of a smile. 

I sigh contently, picking up the meat with my chopsticks and mixing my rice 

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I lean back against the bench top, Kiba's arm draped across it providing a cushion for my head "that was so delicious" I sigh, looking up at the ceiling rather then the table full of empty bowls from our feast 

next to me Sakura nods and closes her eyes, resting her chin on her hands in front of her, after a few seconds I poke her arm lightly, when she doesn't respond I lean forward and look better at her face "she's asleep" I say quietly 

the others quiet down and lean forward "well" says Ino, sliding out of her bench "we should take her home Sayuri, she's pretty exhausted" 

I don't ignore the way her hand stays clasped with Norio's as she stands, or the way his eyes gaze upon her face as if she's the evening sky

I nod and Kiba gets up to allow me to pull Sakura out of the bench, I lean down and scoop her into my arms, almost buckling over when I stand up.

Ino's arms slip next to mine and catch Sakura with ease and looks at me with a worried face "what's wrong?" she questioned 

I shake my head as my hand rests against my left ribs, I squeeze my eyes tightly shut, hoping that the tears forming would not escape 

Kiba crouches next to me as I shake the blurry images out of my sight, "I don't know" I mumble, accepting Kiba's hand and slowly rising off the floor "my side hurt but-" I stretch slightly, pushing my left arm slowly in front of me "I don't feel it now..."

I breathe in again, ignoring the looks of worry being thrown my way I have to be strong 

"I'm ok" I smile "Must've just stretched weird" I laugh, lightly turning Ino towards the door, "we should get going" I wave goodbye and quickly whisk Ino to Sakura's house 

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