By Your Side~💕

Chapter 3

That's Minako, sorry for the bad camera quality.

I slowly open my eyelids, only to be blinded by a bitch called sunlight. I shift around, and then it hits me... It was the graduation exam!!

My expression turns into one of panic. I dart for the bathroom; tripping on a still sleeping Naruto in the process.
He groans. "Well that's one way to say good morning."

"Naruto, we're late!!"

"Late for what exactly?" The blonde yawns

I was about to open my mouth, but stopped hearing a panicked gasp; along with a lot of rucus. I was about to brush my hair, when Naruto grabbed my wrist tightly and ripped me out of his apartment.

"Bed head it is." I exhale.

Naruto was struggling to put on his goggles; and since he was not paying attention, he almost ran into a pole.
I quickly yank him out of the way, and I could tell he was grateful.

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Naruto and I rush into the academy, just making it on time. I walk up to my desk and collapse into my seat, breathing heavily I
look at the door to Iruka-sensei just walking in. I sigh in relief, while looking around the room; everything seems to be normal.

Choji is munching on a bag of bbq chips. Shikamaru was laying back with his feet on his desk and his hands behind his head, holding it in place, my sister was gazing at Sasuke dreamily, along with Ino, and everyother girl in the class; except for Hinata, Kaori, Askune; even though she does like him, and Aito.

I gag internally. How can someone even like that prick!? Yeah sure he's goodlooking, except for his hair *Cough*. With his stupid face, and his stupid eyes, and his stupid tallness; but his attitude is like a bulldozer that crushes all of those things, and makes him UGLY!

I feel a presence next to me and I look to my right to find Shinato with a smirk on her face.
Did I not mention Shinato? Well fuck me! Let me tell you a little bit about her.

Shinato Hyuuga.

Age: 12
Height: 4'11
Figure: curvy

Features-
Hair- Black short hair
Eyes: (Well she's a Hyuuga soo..) Lavender
Skin tone: Fair tan skin

Shinato is already the rank of jounin, she just likes coming to the academy once in a while to see all of her friends. Everybody likes Shinato, maybe even the emo duck people call Sasuke. She was the most popular girl before she graduated early and left the academy.

Everyone was pretty bummed, mostly me and Naruto though, Shinato came up with most ideas for pranks; like how she put itching powder in the girls hot-spring, or putting green dye in Sakura's shampoo; Ohhhh yeeeaaah, her hair was green for almost a year.

She taught us everything we know, and boy was she good at it. I always had a feeling that Shinato would accel farther than any of us would.

I give Shinato a warm smile. "Ohayo(1) Shinato! genki desu ka?(2)" I say in a welcoming voice.
"Ohayo Minako! Genki dusu(3)" She smiles.

"You know, i'm here to!" Naruto whines. Shinato chuckles and flicks Naruto's forehead.
"I didn't forget Naru-dope." She says in a teasing manner. Naruto puts a hand over his heart, "You wound me!" He said as if that really hurt his feelings.

We all exchange a glance, then fall onto the floor laughing. We were interrupted by Iruka-sensei clearing his throat. We all sit up straight and listen.

"As you all know, today is the final exam. I will call you one by one, into the room across the hall. You must create at least 2 complete clones." Iruka instructs.

I feel Naruto tense next to me. The clone jutsu has always been his worst technique. Without thinking I reach out my hand and interlock my finger with his.  I look away from him, before he could see my completely red face.

I felt him squeeze my hand, causing me to turn my head towards him. He gave me his signature goofy smile, and I smiled back at him.

The class room was pretty much empty, only Naruto and I were left waiting to be called. Shinato had left a while ago, something about a mission.

"Naruto Uzumaki!" Naruto's name was called. He looked at me with fear in his eyes. I hugged him tightly, saying things like; you can do it! I believe in you.

He mumbled a 'thank you' before he walked out of the room.

I tap my foot impatiently, listening to each tick of the clock. I was worried about Naruto. 'What if he failed!? He'll never become a ninja!'

"Minako Haruno!" Iruka-sensei's voice cut into the dead silence. I breath in shakily while standing up.

I walk into the examination room. Iruka and Mizuki-sensei were sitting at a desk with two headbands on it. I wonder who didn't make it.

"Okay Minako, you know what to do." Iruka-sensei says

I nod then do the hand signs. "Clone Jutsu!" I chant. I hear a poof and look to my right to see two perfect clones standing with smirks.

"I did it! Believe it!" I shout copying Naruto's dorky catchphrase.

But when Sensei heard it, his smile faded and he looked at me with sad eyes. "Naruto?" I ask

Iruka-sensei shakes his head no. I fall to the ground and sob. "N-no! Sensei, you have to reconsider! Naruto's worked harder than anyone for this!" I beg

"I'm sorry Minako, I can't." Iruka sighs

My heart felt like it was going to shrivel up and fall out of my anus (Lmao, wut)

I dart out of the acadamy, franticly looking for Naruto. I finally find him sitting on the swing. I run up to him and crush him in a hug.
He instantly hugs back, I feel his tears hit my shoulder. "I-I tried so hard Minako, why can't I ever get anything right? No matter how much I practice, I always fail!"

I tighten my grip around him. "Shhhh, it's okay Naruto, w-we're gonna find away for you to become a ninja, okay?" I say in a calming voice. Naruto sniffs "O-okay Minako."

"Minako!" I hear my mom call for me.
"I'll be right back." I tell Naruto. He nods, and I turn around and walk towards my parents and sister.

"You know Minako, I really wish you wouldn't hand out with that boy..." My mom says slowly.

I grunt."What do you want."

My dad gives me a cheeky smile, "Family photo!"
"Ohh no!" I shout as I try to run, but I failed miserably.

As soon as I heard a click, I wriggled out of my dads grip and turned back to Naruto, only to find the swing empty.

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Ohayo- Morning
Genki desu ka- How are you
Genki desu- I'm fine thanks

Word Count: 1166
                       ~TheMidnightKunai