Room Mates chapter 1-4

                             Roommates
               Kankuro x Hinata Fanfiction


Could his life suck anymore? Wasn’t it bad enough that he had been stuck the last month babysitting his emotional wreak of brother. Granted he was happy his little brother wasn’t such a monstrous blood driven killer. But these mood swings he had been going thru as he dealt with the fact the Shukaku
was gone were worse then Temari with PMS and that was almost a fate worse then death. That brought up another reason his life sucked. Just thinking about his sister and ugh… that stupid Shikamaru made him want to gag. Do they not understand the words 'too much information' and 'close the damn door.' Yep that was it…Shikamaru and Temari this was their entire fault. Just so they could play footsies he has to move to this godforsaken tree covered Village. All this just so stupid Temari can have her lazy boyfriend. Who in Kami’s name came up with the idea to have village’s trade jounin? Sighing in defeat of his luck he looked again at the paper in his hand and back at the large brick building.
“This had better be the one or I am going back to Suna and kicking pineapple head out.” He grumbled as he jogged up the stairs. On the third floor a dark haired man stood tapping his foot impatiently.
“You’re Kankuro from the sand village I presume.” The man asked his tone relieved.
“Yep so can we just get this over with and show me the damn apartment.”
“Well, there may be a problem with that.” The man hesitated as he saw Kankuro glare at him.” Since you are late another realtor is showing the place to a young woman.
“What! Kami my life truly sucks. I got lost for a few minutes trying to find this dump and you let someone get dibs on my apartment. “His voice growled. “I need this place….it’s all I can afford.” The last part he muttered under his breath.  
Grabbing the door handle he jerked it open.
“I called dibs on this place so who ever the hell you are get out!” He yelled as he stormed in. ”Dibs…Dibs…!” He’s barrage of claim halted when he ran smack into an unknown object. Looking down at what he had ran into he frowned. There sitting at his feet was little Lady Hyuga.
“Gomen nasai  Kankuro.” She said quietly looking up at him. “I am afraid that you can not call…dibs”
His mouth dropped open and then close.
”What do you mean I can’t call dibs?” He said hotly. Standing up she brushed her self off and looked him straight in the face. He was surprised when he saw the strength and resolve behind them.
“Because I call…dibs!” Folding her arms across her chest she stood her ground.
“Huh!” Looking at her like she had grown a second head.
“I said…dibs! I was here first and I need this place.”
“Why and the hell would an heiress need an apartment. Want to hide your boyfriend from daddy?” He sneered. ‘Annoying little miss heiress was taking the only affordable apartment left in the village over his dead body.’
“Why you jerk…”She balled up her fists and glared at him. Whoa am I going crazy or did she just stand up to me .Since when did she lose the stutter? This is the same weak girl that got her ass beat by her own cousin in the chuunin exams 7 years ago. A sly smile crossed his face.
“My apologize princess but why would you need an apartment?” He said slowly like she was mentally challenged.
“I …I”
“You I… I… what?” He smarted back.
“Ilefthome!” She said all at once. Her eyes looking at him in hope that he would understand her.
“Say what?” Looking at her confused.
“I left home…I am not an heiress anymore.” She looked up at him her fingers poking together.
‘She is rather cute when she does that …oh what the hell Kankuro don’t go soft on her.’
“So what you can afford another place?” He scoffed.
“No I can’t when I gave up the title I also gave up claim to any Hyuga funds.” Her eyes starting to well up with tears.
“Oh.” Scratching the back of his head at a lose of how to respond to her words. “I see…oh now don’t start crying.” ‘Oh Kami I hated it when chicks cry. Man this day just truly sucks.’
“Maybe you could both share the place. It has a den that could easily be turned into a second bedroom.” One of the realtors said.
“What!” Kankuro and Hinata said together.
“If you share the apartment you would also share the rent and utilities costs.”
“Hey that’s not a bad idea and think of the money I would save.” Kankuro murmured out loud in thought.
“I don’t know.” Hinata said nervously as she stared at her feet.
“What you afraid I might scare you princess?” Kankuro taunted her.
“No… I am not scared of a guy who wears makeup!” She said her voice stern.
“Why you…this is not makeup it is kabuki paint.” He glared. At that being said Hinata giggled her tiny hand trying to cover her mouth. ‘Damn she is cute. That laugh is so…urgh.. No!… no!… Damn women don’t need that kinda trouble’
“So do you want to share it or not princess?” He asked trying to regain his composure.” Sounds like we both need the place and with sharing the rent it sure would help financially but I am not cleaning up after you.”
“Okay… we can try and see how it goes.” The smile returning to her face.
‘Okay maybe today didn’t suck quiet as bad as I thought.’ He smirked to himself as he looked at her smiling face.



Chapter 2


‘So here I stand in my… correct that…our apartment. What in hell was I thinking moving in with princess?’
“Now don’t think your going to put all that frilly girl stuff all over the bathroom princess!”
“Kankuro could you quiet calling me princess I have a name you baboon!” Hinata yelled from the hallway.
‘Did she just call me a baboon? Wow she sure has changed.’ Kankuro thought to himself as he brought another box into his new room. ‘Why on earth did I give her the bigger room I am such a push over for a damn chick’ He rolled his eyes at his stupidity. Going to grab another box in the hall his hand caught on a blade for his puppet. “Dammit that hurt.” He yelled.
“What happened? Did you hurt yourself? “Hinata asked coming over to him.
“I just cut myself no big deal.” He scowled as he tried to stop the blood with his shirt.
“Kankuro let me see it.” Hinata asked firmly trying to see his hand.
“I’m fine woman leave me alone.” He growled.
“Quiet being a baby and let me see your hand.” She said pulling his hand from his shirt.
“Fine what ever like you can do anything.” She gave him a dirty look and took his hand in hers. Looking at it she placed her other hand over his her fingers just barely touching as a soft blue glow of chakra appeared from her hand. Her soft hands gently touching his callused ones. He stood in aw watching her heal his cut.
“There you go all better.” She smiled walking back to her room. He just stood their looking at his hand and then up to her retreating figure. ‘I have seen green chakra in healing but nothing like that blue and it healed  so quick and with so little effort most medics take time and are drained quickly of their chakra.’
Picking up the box with extra parts for his puppet he went back in his room and started unpacking.

“Kankuro would you like some lunch?” Hinata asked sticking her head in his room.
“Are you cooking? Or should I say can you even cook princess.” He smirked till a empty box hit him in the head. “Damn woman you trying to kill me?” He looked up at her rubbing his head.
“Listen baboon or should I call you catboy with those ears? “She stood there tapping her foot arms crossed. ”Quiet calling me princess. You make me feel like a stuck up snob when you say it.”
Kankuro began to laugh till he realized she said he looked like a cat.
“Hey that’s not funny don’t call me catboy.” He grimaced. “Fine H I N A T A  yes I would like lunch.”
“That’s better.” She smiled before turning around and heading to the kitchen.
‘Geesh this is almost as annoying as having Temari around. Well except Temari doesn’t have such a cute ass…ahhh what is the matter with me this is little miss princess Hinata.’ he scolded himself.
“Kankuro can you do me a favor?” Hinata yelled from the kitchen.
‘Now what does princess want?’
“What Hinata?” Kankuro asked trying to sound nice.
“I left one box on the porch downstairs could you please get it for me?”
“Fine.” He grumbled walking down the stairs. ‘Damn woman this box is heavy. ‘ Dropping it on the floor he notices a journal on the top. ‘Hmm what is this?’
“So Princess ..Oops I mean Hinata so you finally went out with Naruto?”
“Yes like that is any of your business cat boy oops I mean Kankuro.”
‘ Since when did she become such a smart ass… hmm. I think I like it.’
Kankuro sighed. “So Hinata he is a bad kisser huh. A wet sloppy ramen breath kisser?“’ All he heard was the sound of pan hitting the floor.
“You better not have what I think you have Kankuro!” She screamed.
‘Shit busted.’ “I have no idea what you are talking about Hinata.” Laughing his head off till a fist hit him knocking him to the floor.
“What the hell was that for ?” He asked rubbing his jaw.
“Don’t ever try and read my journal again Kankuro or you will have more then a bruised jaw.” Grabbing her journal and throwing it in her room she stomped back into the kitchen. Poking his head into the kitchen he watched her slam the plates down. ‘She’s really mad maybe I went to far?’
“Hey Hinata need any help?” He asked scratching the back of his neck nervously.
“No!” She replied icily slamming a pot down hard on the stove top.
“Listen Hinata…I’m sorry I had no right to read your personal stuff.”
She tilted her head and looked up at him her hands on her hip.
“I’m sorry truce.”
“Fine your forgiven.” Her smile slowly returning to her face. “Just don’t try it again”
“I won’t.” Staring at his feet he looked up at her sheepishly. “So is it true Naruto sucks at kissing?”
“Yah he really does.” Hinata laughed.” Now go sit down lunch is ready.”

“Wow you can actually cook…this is good.” He smiled at her frown.
“Never doubt me Kankuro...I have many talents.” She smiled as she sat back to drink her tea. His left eye brow raised at that statement till she gave him a dirty look.
“So can I ask why you left home and gave up being a heiress?” He looked up at her. The look in her face was sad. “Listen it is really non of my business you…”
“No…it’s okay” She said interrupting him her voice sounding so small. “I could never be good enough in my father’s eyes even after I became a jounin it still didn’t matter. I was still weak to him. When I told him that I wanted to become a medic nin he said only weak ninjas were medics so I left. I revoked my title and everything with it. My little sisters is the one he always wanted to be heir so now she can.” Hinata looked down at her hands .
“He’s wrong.” Kankuro said softly looking at her across the table. His words made her head jerk up her mouth open in shock.
“Yah you heard me right…he is wrong…hell he’s a baka to even think that… Medical nins are what keep all of us jounin alive. Tsunade was very wise when she  made it a order that all teams on a mission had to have a medic. Even Gaara knew it. That was why he  implemented it also in the sand village.” He smiled at her shyly. “I think you leaving princess was the smartest thing… and for the record I don’t think your weak.”
“T…thank you. “She smiled shyly up at him.
“Okay enough of this serious talk how about I do the dishes and you go finish unpacking your stuff.”
Getting up and quickly gathering the dishes and taking them into the kitchen. He turned the water on and began to wash…his mind wandering.’ What kinda of a jerk would treat her like that and think she was weak! Oh yah a jerk like me! Didn’t I think the same thing when I saw her? Man there are times when I can even disgust myself.’  
“Hey Hinata if your done unpacking you want to watch a movie?” He smiled deviously. “How about a horror flik?” ‘Yah I bet princess hates those.’
“Sure Kankuro what ones do you have?” Her face peeking into the kitchen. ‘Okay I was not expecting that.. .she’s not bad for a princess.’
Sitting on the couch next to each other they put in Puppet Master one to watch. ‘She is so gonna scream like a little girl’ His head filled with laughter at the thought.‘
“This is my favorite movie.” Kankuro  smiled happy as can be.
“I would have never guessed…you like a…puppet movie…nah never.” She said sarcastically .
“Hah you just wait it will scare you princess.” He laughed.
“Actually NO! Did you  really think I was that much of a scardy cat? Kankuro I have had to live with Neji for twenty years he loves horror movies. I have seen them all over and over again till I want to hurl so just shut up and start the movie.” She smirked as she saw his mouth open in shock. “If you need to Kankuro I can hold your hand if you get scared.” She blinked her eyelashes sweetly.
“Whatever give me the remote.” Kankuro pouted which just made Hinata giggle behind her hand.
‘A girl who likes horror fliks…interesting’
Half way thru the movie Hinata started to yawn. Kankuro grinned at her.
“Tired already princess maybe you need your beauty sleep.” He laughed.
“Listen catboy no more princess got it and I am not tired so shut up and watch your dumb puppet movie.” She glared as he just laughed harder.
“Okay…Okay I am just messing with you …oh and puppets are not dumb.”
“Yah this from the man who plays with them.” She giggled before another yawn hit her.
‘She is cute when she laughs… oh Kankuro what are you thinking.’
The next thing he knew her head was on his shoulder. Looking over he saw she was fast asleep.
“Not tired huh.” Standing up slowly he put his right arm under her knees and his left arm under her back and lifted her up. “Man you are so light princess.” Laying her on the bed he pulled the cover up. ”Night princess.” He whispered closing the door behind him.



Chapter 3

When Kankuro’s alarm went off he dragged himself out of bed and in to the kitchen on the counter was breakfast and a note from Hinata telling him she was training and would be home before dinner time. He smiled at the silly note
It smelled like lavender which he remembered is what she smelled like when he put her to bed . ‘Princess.‘ He sighed. ’I don’t need to have these thoughts she just a dumb roommate.’ Getting dressed and putting on his kabuki paint he went to find his new team.
After being around his new team he was one hundred percent certain that his life was hell on earth. Damn Temari and Shikamaru why did he have to suffer for their love.  He just wanted to go home and sleep. Opening the door to the apartment he threw Karasu his puppet into his room and padded into the kitchen for something to eat surprised to find Hinata their at the sink crying softly.
“Hinata?” She turned around and looked up at him trying to wipe away the tears.
“Oh hey Kankuro you want something to eat.”  Plastering a fake smile on her face.
“What’s wrong your crying.” He looked at her worried.
“Oh, no I ’m fine…just …um stubbed my toe.” She looked away from him.
‘She’s lying but why? Fine if she doesn’t want to talk about it what do I care.’
“So how is it going with your new team?” She asked as she started cooking.
“Oh it was hell on earth. They are insane I swear Hinata!” She laughed at him.
“I am serious have you ever spent a whole day with Lee. The guy is not normal who in Kami’s name runs around yelling springtime youth?” This made Hinata laugh harder.
“Oh well he does have a lot of energy.” She laughed as Kankuro rolled his eyes. “Tenten is on  your team she is really nice.”
“Yah she’s okay she sure loves her weapons and Naruto is pretty cool even though he does give me a headache after awhile. What is up with the “believe it “ all the time he’s like nineteen and acts like he is ten.”
At this point Hinata was bent over from laughing so hard. Catching her breath she set the food on the table.
“You know I could get use to this. Temari can’t cook at all. I’m telling you my sister can burn water.”
He laughed as they sat eating. “Since you cooked I’ll do the dishes okay?”
“Sure.” She smiled.
“Oh, I forgot I have your snotty cousin on my team too. What is his problem anyway, He left early today in a huff when Tenten asked him what he thought of your new apartment. Such a drama queen.”  Hinata’s smile fell and she sat her bowl down.
“Hey , what’s wrong?” He looked at her frowning.
“I…I…am…n…not …h…hungry.”Her voice stammered. Getting up she left the table. Kankuro heard her slam her door closed.
‘What in the world? She was just laughing a minute ago….women I will never understand them.’
After washing the dishes he knocked on her door.
“Hinata you okay?” He got no answer. “Hmm…must have gone to sleep.”
Crawling into bed his mind wondered why she had been crying.
‘Why should I care it’s not my problem…still…oh hell! I hate to see her cry. What is she doing to me urgh.’ Throwing the covers over his head he finally fell asleep.


Chapter 4

After a long week of dealing with a weapon freak ,one hyper ramen eating knuckle head, and green spandex youth  he was exhausted.
“I thought dealing with an emotional demon less Gaara and a love sick Temari was bad ugh“ To top it all off he had to deal one moody Hyuga who spent most of his time sending death glares.
“What is that guy’s problem?”
Walking back to the apartment he was stopped by two rather pissed off jounin.
”What do you two want?”
“What do you think you are doing sharing an apartment with our Hinata?” Kiba growled.
“Oh please I do not need this today. It is none of your business who my room mate is. “ He sighed and began to walk forward but was stopped by Shino’s hand.
“Would you get the hell out of my way freak.” Pushing his hand off his chest.
“You did not answer Kiba’s question.” Shino replied no emotion in his voice. ”What do you think you are doing with Hinata?”
Kankuro sighed. “Listen up you two Hinata has the right to live where ever she wants and do what ever she wants. That is why she left home. I am not doing anything to her we are just roommates nothing more.“
“I swear you lay a hand on her I will kill you!” Kiba growled as he grabbed him by the collar.
“Kiba let him go now!” Hinata yelled as she walked up.
“What  the hell are you two doing to Kankuro?”
“Oh hey Hinata… we were just having a little chat with him nothing big.” Kiba said quietly as he let go.
“I thought I told you two to leave it alone but no you just had to butt into my life. I am an adult and can make my own decisions. ”She yelled her tiny fists balled up at her side. Kankuro had to grin watching Hinata lose her princess cool.
“Hinata we are just looking out for you…we care about you.” Kiba said shyly scuffing his feet on the ground nervously. Hinata just rolled her eyes and sighed.
“I know and it is very sweet that you two care but will you let me live my own life.”
“Fine…but we are watching you.” Kiba pointed his fingers to his eyes and back at Kankuro who just rolled his eyes at how stupid that looked.
“Come on Kankuro let’s go.” Grabbing his arm she pulled him down the road.
“Okay princess  you can quite pulling me gesh…” She let go of his arm letting out a big sigh.
“I am sorry about those two they can be a bit…”
“Overprotective,” He smiled.
“Yah it’s sweet but rather annoying at times.” She smiled back at him.” Hey why don’t we go out for dinner at Ichiraku’s.”
“Sounds good to me but on one condition… you let me pay. You have been really great with cooking dinner and even making me boxed lunch.“ He looked at the ground shyly. “My way of saying thanks.”
“Really!“ She smiled her face glowing .Quickly giving him a hug.
“Hey it’s just dinner princess no big deal.” He smiled. ‘Why a simple dinner is such a big deal she acts like she never gets treated out. Is she that lonely?’
Sitting down and ordering their food they talked and laughed about their day and their crazy team mates
“So Kiba will actually catch a Frisbee in his mouth and bring it back?” he laughed in disbelief.
“Yep just like a cute puppy dog. Though it does seem to make Akamaru jealous.” She giggled behind her hand.
‘She is so cute when she does that.’ He thought as he watched her across the table she looked so happy.
“Well at least you didn’t have to deal with Tenten trying to kill Lee for pulling her hair buns out in his quest to find her springtime youth. I truly think Gaara did permanent damage to the guy.”
“Nope you can’t blame it on your brother he is like a miniature version of Gai Sensei. Lee is a good guy strange but good .”
“Ya, I can see he is loyal and damn is he fast. I would not have a problem having him cover my back on a mission or Tenten she is crazy with weapons.” They both laughed.
“Hello Hinata.” Her eyes grew wide as she looked up to  see her cousin.”
N…Neji…h…hi.”She stammered shifting nervous in her seat.
“I heard that you and my teammate here are roommates. You didn’t tell me that last week when I check out your new apartment. Why is that?” His eyes pierced down at her.
“I…I…f…forgot.” Her voice barely a whisper. Kankuro raised an eye brow at her sudden stammer.
“I see…well Kankuro I hope you are a gentleman to my little innocent cousin.” Neji glared at Kankuro.
“Dude what is your problem? Hinata and I are just sharing the rent. I have no interested in little miss princess at all.” He smirked but felt horrible when he saw Hinata’s face as she looked down sadly at her hands on the table.
“You know Neji…Hinata has a mission tomorrow so we should call it a night.” Plastering on a fake smile. Hinata looked up at him in relief.
“Well, I guess I will let you go. Hinata I will see you  in a week when you return. Why don’t you think about what I said to you last week while your gone. I will expect an answer when you return.” Leaning in he roughly grabbed her shoulder. “I don’t think you will disappoint me.” Her eyes widened in fear. Neji just snickered as he walked off.
‘What the hell was that all about…she looks terrified.’ Kankuro thought. Hinata quickly got up and walked out. By the time he paid the bill he had to run to catch up with her as she climbed the stairs to their apartment.
“Hey Hinata wait up. What’s wrong?” Kankuro grabbed her by the arm gentle.
“Why would you care I am just a silly princess to you.” She jerked free of him running into the apartment slamming her bedroom door.
“Hinata?” Kankuro knocked on her door. “What did I say to piss you off?”
“Nothing just leave me alone I need to prepare for my mission…Goodnight Kankuro.”
‘What the hell did I do and why is she so frightened by her cousin? Oh why should I care she’s just a dumb chick.’ Crawling into bed he spent half the night twisting and turning. ‘What is she doing to me…ahhh women Dammit.’ Little before morning he finally drifted off to sleep.


Hinata left for her mission while he slept. When his alarm went off he knocked it off the table
“Oh shut up already I am up!” He grumbled half asleep. Slowly getting dressed he shuffled into the kitchen and looked on the counter for  the note Hinata usually left him. He frowned when he realized there was no lavender scented note. I guess she was to busy getting ready for her mission. For some reason he could not understand why he was disappointed but quickly shook it off. The rest of the week he became more and more miserable. It seemed so quiet without Hinata to eat dinner with or hang out watching movies. ‘What the hell is wrong with me spend a few weeks with princess as a room mate and then she leaves and  I ..I ..miss her‘