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Chapter 8:
Unusual Behavior

“Hey look. There’s Zelda!” Hina exclaimed turning and pointing to me as I ran up to her, Flare sensei, Isai, Kurt, Misto, Kimpa, Jemima, Eddie, and Tabby.
“Omg!!” I exclaimed and hugged Hina tightly.
“Someone’s happy to see you, Hina,” Tabby said laughing to herself a little.
“Zelda...air...please...air,” Hina gasped.
“Oh right,” I said and let go then laughed nervously a little.
“What’s got you so excited?” Misto asked.
“You guys won’t believe it! Kakashi sensei and I are... well...we’re..kind of...” I said beginning to blush and kicked the dirt.
“What?! You two are what?!” Hina asked excitedly.
“Dating,” I said turning fully red.
“What?!” Jem and Hina asked. “No way!!”
I giggled and nodded, “Uh-huh.”
“Oh my gosh!” the both squealed and hugged me.
“Wow, who would’ve guessed it,” Eddie said shocked.
“What?!” Misto asked loudly.
“Hm, well... that was most unexpected,” Kimpa said smiling. “Congratulations, Princess.”
“Tee hee, thanks!” I said happily.
“That’s so awesome!” Hina said.
“But how?” Jem asked. “He’s on a mission isn’t he?”
“Yeah, that’s what Lady Tsunade said,” Flare sensei agreed.
“Well, yeah, he is. But I’ve been getting letters from him every week,” I explained.
“Time to party!! Ramen for everyone!” I shouted.
“Yeah!!” Isai, Hina, Flare sensei, and Kurt cheered.
...A couples months later...
Knock, knock! I jumped off the couch and went to the door. I turned the knob and opened it.
“Flare sensei! What’re you doing here?” I asked excitedly.
He kept his head down and didn’t look up.
“Tomorrow, there’s a funeral. A ninja died. Be there at eight,” he said then poof-ed away.
“Hm? What was that about?” I asked myself.
It’s October now. Everyone in the village knows about me and Kakashi sensei now. It’s made me quite popular actually. But I don’t really care. I’m just happy I have him.
Three weeks ago Kakashi sensei told me that he was at his destination so he wouldn’t be able to write anymore. But he said not to worry. He’d be home soon. I can’t wait to see him again. But still I wonder who died. I should go find out.
I put on my shoes and walked out of my house.
...Later that evening...
That’s weird, no one will talk to me. Everyone just keeps their heads down and walks away. Even Shichiro-san closed the store when I went to work today. He wouldn’t look at me either. I guess everyone’s having a “blah” day. Or maybe they’re all upset about this ninja’s death. I don’t even know who it is. I wish I did. I’d feel better if I did.
*(Once again, sorry it's so short. But hopfully it's good. No fluff in this one. Just lots of confusion on Zelda's part anyway. I wonder what it is that everyone else seems to know, but her.
Next Chapter 9: Funeral)*