Random question: who's your favorite Naruto Character(s)?

Not sure who I should introduce next.

You sat by the hot-springs gazing out a small window absentmindedly.

"You really should come in (Y/n)," in suggested.

"Yeah, the water feels great," Tenten added.

"T-That's okay... I'm fine over here."

It wasn't that you hated water or anything, you just didn't like the idea of being naked in front of anyone, even if they were the same gender as you, it still made you feel exposed.

(I thought about having lee fall through the roof but decided against it.)

The girls talked for a bit while you zoned out, only tuning in when someone stood up. It was Tenten, she was currently wrapping a towel around her, "Well, it's been fun guys but I've gotta take inventory on my kunai."

Sakura chuckled, "you and your weapons, I'll never understand."

Tenten chuckled before heading out with a wave.

Hinata was the next to leave, mumbling something about curfew and then a string of apologies. Ino followed soon after.

"So (Y/n)," Sakura broke the silence, "how's living with Naruto? He isn't being a creep, right?"

"N-No, I don't think so."

"Good," she smiled, "if you ever need anything, just come to me alright?"

"If you ever need anything just come to me alright," those were words you heard once before... Dad.

"You okay, (Y/n)?"

"Y-Yeah, th-thank you," you said, holding back tears.

"Sure no problem," Sakura replied, "want me to walk you home?"

"Y-You don't have to..."

"No, really, I insist."

"O-Okay. Thank you."

"Sure, you really don't need to thank me. I'll just go get dressed and we can leave."

You nodded.

~Short-Timeskip~

Sakura and you were walking in silence for a while, the only sound being the rattle of shopping bags filled with your new stuff. Finally, you reached Naruto's apartment.

"Well, this is where we part ways," Sakura waved, "Bye, (Y/n)!"

You gave a gentle wave, watching her figure disappear into the distance. You turned, about to go inside, when the door opened.

"Oh, there you are, (Y/n)! Where were you?"

"O-Oh..." You were a little taken aback seeing as nobody really seemed this concerned before, "I-I was just out, getting clothes and stuff."

"Oh, alright. Want to go with me to Ichiraku's for dinner?"

"S-Sure."

~Time-Skip~

You sat by Naruto, nervously pulling on the hem of your sleeve, a habit you had taken on recently. Technically it wasn't even your jacket, but you hadn't the time to change yet. And if you were being completely honest with yourself, you were reluctant to. A part of you had grown slightly attached to it.

"Hello Naruto!" You turned, curious about who called Naruto.

It was that boy with the eyebrows, clad in green. You turned, briefly locking gazes with another guy who accompanied him. This one was paler with long, brown hair. You quickly looked away, already uncomfortable.

"Hey Bushy Brows! Sup Neji!" Naruto smiled.

"Hello Naruto," Neji greeted, "who is the girl?"

You shrunk down, feeling his eyes on you.

"Oh, that's (Y/n)!"

"Ah, I see," Neji nodded, "is she a ninja?"

Naruto looked at you and you shook your head, 'no'. But internally, your mind was moving a mile a minute. Then wait, were these people ninjas? As in warriors trained in combat? You couldn't believe it, they seemed just like any normal people your age. Not that you had ever really met anyone your age. You knew there weren't any ninjas where you were from.

"No, she's not a ninja."

Neji nodded while the boy whom you only knew by 'bushy brows' looked at you curiously.

"You do not talk much, do you?" Brows asked you.

You shrugged, tugging on your left sleeve.

He chuckled, "I see."

"Well, enough talk," Naruto said, "Let's eat!"

~Time-Skip~

Neji and the boy who had introduced himself as Lee, had left. Naruto, however, was not finished despite having 4 bowls. How much could this guy eat?

You fiddled with your chopsticks, replaying that memory of your mother and father. Why couldn't you stop thinking about it? You rested your head on the table, exhausted from a restless night. Then again, you never slept all too well. Whenever you did, you'd dream.

"(Y/n)?"

Your head shot upwards and you looked at him, acknowledging his presence.

"Are you okay?"

You nodded.

"You know (Y/n), it's okay to talk. You should do it more, I think your voice sounds pretty, ya know?"

You felt heat creep onto your face until a memory triggered from the back of your mind.

He towered over you, while you laid defenselessly on the cool, damp floor. "Moan for me. You voice sounds so pretty."

You scooched into the corner, shaking in fear. Make it stop. He's going to hurt me again.

"(Y/n)?"

Snapped out of you memories, you could still feel your heart beating out of your chest. Your breathing was quickened. The room seemed to close in on you. The man... Naruto... you knew they were different people, but everything happened all at once. In a second, you had moved to the other side of Ichiraku's and pressed yourself in a corner. You couldn't breathe. You felt nauseated and couldn't stop sweating.

Naruto ran up to you, "(Y/n)! Are you okay?"

You closed your eyes and covered your ears, rocking back and forth.

Make it stop. He's going to hurt me again. The man smirked, closing in on you. And held a finger to your lips with a sadistic smile.

Naruto's POV

I didn't know what to do. (Y/n) had started freaking out from no where. I didn't know what was wrong. Even the old man, Ichiraku was concerned.

"What's wrong? Is she having some sort of panic attack?"

I didn't know. But she was trembling, and sweating. It looked like she was hyperventilating. Luckily, I saw Sakura walking by the shop from the corner of my eye.

"Sakura!" I called, "please help! It's (Y/n)!"

"What? What happened?!" Sakura rushed in, "What happened to her?!"

"I don't know, she just got really scared all of a sudden."

I gently walked over to her and reached out to touch her shoulder but caught myself, every time I go to touch her, she flinches.

Sakura's POV

She's having a panic attack. I have to do something, but what?

I heard coughing, and turned to see (Y/n) throwing up. Poor girl, she's probably terrified.

"(Y/n)." I said firmly, "you are here. You are in Ichiraku Ramen. Can you hear me? You're in Ichiraku ramen. You are in no danger. Breathe. If you can hear me, try to slow your breathing down. (Y/n), we're here for you."

Back to you

A strong voice interrupted my terror.

"(Y/n)." It said firmly, "you are here. You are in Ichiraku Ramen. Can you hear me? You're in Ichiraku ramen. You are in no danger. Breathe. If you can hear me, try to slow your breathing down. (Y/n), we're here for you."

We're here for you.

That last line echoed through your mind. Something your parents had said before.

We're here for you.

Your eyes stung but you listened to the voice. Slow your breathing. At first it was hard but became easier as you began to take deep breaths. And soon you shakily removed your hands from your ears and your eyes fluttered open. The first gaze you met was Naruto's.

Your eyes stung and you could feel tears begin to fall from your eyes and a smile spread across your lips, "Naruto." You whispered.

His eyes were a little wide and soon a toothy grin replaced his previous expression, "That's the first time I've ever seen you smile (Y/n), you should do it more often."

A sigh of relief cane from your right and you turned to see Sakura.

"Thank goodness you're okay. You were having a panic attack."