Naruto's P.O.V.

I have no idea why I just turned into a stuttering idiot. 'It's not like this is a date or anything... Right? Right. Wait a second, what does Crystal like to eat? Ugh. I bet Sasuke knows.  Why would she go out with him? He's such a jerk! Wait, didn't she say she dumped him? Yeah, I probably hallucinated that.' I felt a tap on my shoulder. It was Crystal. She looks kinda sad. I wonder what's up. "Where are we eating Naruto?" she asked. I chuckled a bit at her question, earning a confused look from her. "I was literally just thinking that. What are you in the mood for?" She thinks for a minute. "I'm not sure, but I'm not really hungry anymore. I really just want to go home," she says. I stop walking and look at her. "Are you okay? I didn't offend you, did I?" She shakes her head no. "I'm fine, I just want to be alone right now, but I don't remember where Dad lives. Oh well. I'll find my way home. I don't want to bug you anymore. I'll see ya in school Naruto," she says before she turns and walks away. "Yeah, see ya in school." I smile glumly to myself. I guess I was wrong, and she doesn't like me. I start walking home, thinking to myself about Crystal. 'Why would she be acting like this? Why would she say she was really hungry and then magically not be hungry? Most importantly, how can I cheer her up? Ugh, Sasuke would know what to do. Why can't I be more like him?!' I am yanked out of my thoughts at the sudden feeling of weightlessness that you feel when you are falling. I braced myself, prepared to hit the ground hard, but it wasn't as hard of a hit as I thought it would be. I stood up and brushed the dirt off. With that, I was back on my way home.

Crystal's P.O.V.

"I'm not sure, but I'm not really hungry anymore. I really just want to go home," I say. He stops walking and looks at me. "Are you okay? I didn't offend you, did I?" I  shake my head no. "I'm fine, I just want to be alone right now, but I don't remember where Dad lives. Oh well. I'll find my way home. I don't want to bug you anymore. I'll see ya in school Naruto," I say, and with that I walk away. "Yeah, see ya in school," he says, sounding dejected. I really upset him, didn't I? Oh well, anyway, I have bigger fish to fry, like getting home. I sit on a park bench and start brainstorming way to get home. 'I could call dad and have him get me. No, I don't have my phone. I could go to Temari's and have her take me home. Nah, she's probably not home and doesn't know where dad lives either. I could go to Sasuke's house and either call dad and have him pick me up, or have Itachi drive home. Unfortunately, that seems like the best idea I have right now. Hopefully I'll think of a better one while I walk,' I think to myself. I stand up and brush the dirt off of the bottoms of my pant legs. Walking to the Uchiha house wasn't bad, because it wasn't far. The only thing nagging me was that my whole plan hinged on Itachi being there. If he wasn't there, I'd have to ask Sasuke for help. You can bet your bottom dollar I wasn't eager to do that. Walking up the steps, I gathered what little courage I had and knocked on the door. It opened almost immediately, but closed has soon and as quickly as it had opened. 'That was weird,' I thought. I, being curious, knocked again. I got the same result. I finally gave up on knocking and decided to speak loudly instead. "Sasuke, open the door. I know you're in there. I need to either talk to Itachi or use your phone," I shouted. "Please Sasuke. I don't know how to get home." I pleaded. The door finally opened and Sasuke let me in. "Use the phone and then leave, okay? Itachi isn't here," he said sternly. I nodded and went to the kitchen to use the phone. I suddenly realized I didn't know dad's phone number. "Sasuke. When will Itachi be back?" I asked, as nicely as I could manage. "I don't know. Later? Are you done on the phone yet? Cuz if you are, then get out," he said. He sounded emotionless and cold. 'What bit him and made him mad or sad or whatever he is?' I thought. "Well sorry mister crabby pants. I can't remember dads phone number and was going to ask Itachi to drive me home," I said, a bit of anger leaking into my voice. "Then wait outside. I don't want to have to see you any more than I have to. You're face alone is upsetting, paired with your annoying voice, jeez, it's a wonder you have friends," he said angrily. I decided, being the nice person I am, I would be the bigger person and not argue with him. I went outside and sat on the front steps. Several people walked by and looked at me like I was out of place. Well, I guess I kind of was. After about an hour and a half of waiting, Itachi finally got there. I smiled and walked to his car. "Can you drive me home? I forgot my phone at home, and I can't remember my address. I know about where I live, but not exactly," I explained. "Sure thing kiddo. Hop in." Itachi smiles as I climb in the front seat. "Anything wrong?" he asks me, genuinely concerned. "Nope, I'm just tired Itachi," I say. I guide him to my house and he drops me off. "I'll see ya around. Bye Crystal," he shouts from the car. I shout a thank you and a bye in response and knock on the door. Dad is home, so I don't have to worry about not having a key. He opens the door and I walk inside. "How was your day, Crystal?" dad asks. "It was fine. I'm really tired, so in gonna go to sleep early tonight. Goodnight dad," I say. I give him a hug and walk up stairs to get changed to go to bed. After I get changed, brush my teeth, and brush my hair, I lay down and drift into a dreamless sleep.

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Wow. Two updates with 1000+ words in an hour. It's a new record. Well, for me at lease.