A Christmas Chapter
I've never spent Christmas away from papa before, it's strange, but I've got my dad, Kakashi to spend it with now. It should still be fun right? It's two days from Christmas and Dad's been spazzing a lot for the past week, it's really funny to see. I already got dad a present, I had left a blood clone in Konoha and snuck off to get a special signed copy of the second Icha Icha, don't ask how, I'm not saying. The author is a real pervert, Papa would have butchered him if they met.
"Daddy, you'll make a hole in the floor if you keep pacing like that. You've already made a small indent."
Daddy froze and I laughed brightly.
"Sorry, just thinking."
"Must be pressing, I've never seen anyone pace a hole in the floor before."
"Hey, dad?"
"Yes, Okami?"
"Can... Can Naruto spend Christmas with us? Everyone has the next two days off from the academy to spend with family and since Naruto doesn't have anyone to spend it with... I just thought... That it'd be nice to have him over... So, he didn't feel lonely on Christmas..."
"If he agrees to it, then yes."
"Thank you, daddy!" I cried and threw my arms around his neck repeating "thank you" over and over.
He chuckled slightly as he caught me.
"I've gotta go ask him."
I ran out and found Naruto sulking at Ichiraku Ramen.
"Naruto I just asked dad and he says that you can spend Christmas with us if you wanted."
"R-really?" He looked at me hopefully and I grinned.
"Yup."
"YATTA!!"
I giggled brightly and he went red.
"Come over tomorrow night, Kay? That way you can meet my Tou-san."
"Hai. I will, thank you Okami-chan."
'I'm glad I became friends with Naruto. He may be loud but he's a good person, and I honestly believe that he can become Hokage, he can do anything when he puts his mind to it.' I thought as I hurried home.
"I'm proud." I whispered, smiling fondly.
The days passed quickly for me and Naruto stood in front of our door, I beamed brightly as I opened the door and took his hand, leading him inside.
"Dad'll be home soon, I told him you'd be here when he got back."
"Is it really alright I'm here?"
"Mhmm, I swear. I even have the guest room ready for you, come on I'll show you."
I led him up the stairs and turned to the first door on the left.
"Here it is." I said and opened the door.
"... Thanks, Okami... It really means a lot to me, that you convince your dad to let me stay."
"You're my friend, Naruto. Of course, I'd want you to spend Christmas with me and dad. I never got to thank you... For being my friend, I'm glad. You know... Without you and dad, and the people you introduced me to... I doubt I'd find anything good in this village. I... So, thanks, Naruto."
"I'm glad I met you. You're a really good friend, Okami-chan."
I hummed softly; I couldn't find any words. I didn't think I was, my purpose here wasn't to make friends... If only they knew...
'I'm sorry.'
I put on a smile and told Naruto I was going to start dinner, before I disappeared down the stairs.
The meeting between dad and Naruto went surprisingly well, I was glad for it. I'd managed to pry from dad that Naruto was actually dad's sensei's son. It was great and as we retired, I gave Naruto a hug goodnight.
"Sleep well, Naruto. I'll see you in the morning."
"Yeah, see you in the morning..."
I smiled and we parted to our respective rooms.
~Christmas morning~
Naruto choked slightly when a couple presents were set in front of him.
"What? Did you think we wouldn't get you something if you stayed with us for Christmas?" I asked incredulously and Naruto went red, that was exactly what he thought.
"Gomen..."
"Hehe, it's alright, but remember from now on I'll always have a Christmas present for ya, Kay?"
"H-Hai."
The day was fun, I could almost forget that I didn't have the people who raised me laughing around me. Maybe one day I could have everyone together to spend Christmas... If only...