Start of the Academic Year | 2 |

*Sigh*

"Man...Oh yeah, I forgot to ask. Did you meet Inojin yet...and Cho-Cho?"

Shikadai asked. Looking at the clouds. Boruto shook his head indicating that he had yet to see them both.

"C'mon, I'll introduce you to them"

Shikadai said. Diverting his look towards the blonde, he again shook his head to his response.

"Some other time...I'm not in the mood to introduce myself after what happened during my Introduction"

"...Fine"

Shikadai replied. Boruto's attention was snatched by the footsteps which were approaching them. The door opened. Revealing a fair-skinned girl similar to his age. She had jet-black hair and wore red glasses. Her clothes were crimson red...and her hairstyle was...quite unusual.

"Oh...Sorry about that, I'll be taking my leave"

The black-haired girl left without a second thought. Boruto watched as she descent from the stairs.

"Sarada Uchiha. They say that she is one of the most promising students to enter the Academy"

Shikadai stated. The young Uzumaki pondered before replying with a question of his own.

"And how exactly is she promising? Did she have Shinobi classes even before joining the Academy? Or did they just speculate it cuz she's from the 'Legendary' Uchiha clan?"

Shikadai shrugged.

"I don't know for sure...Just rumours, she's a bit of a loner...I think?"

The bell rang, the duo made their way toward the classroom. After reaching. they took their seats, which were on the front bench.

***

*Ring*

"Finally!!"

"I'm taking a nap after getting home... Yawn ..."

The first day of the Academy ended. Boruto expected something like a parkour session but to his disappointment that'll be for tomorrow.

Both Shikadai and the blonde departed. After walking 10 Minutes or so, they had to say their goodbyes and split apart. Going towards their respective homes.

On his way. Boruto brought some sweets for Hima, or else she would cause a ruckus in the house, and he didn't wanna get into trouble...That'll get in the way of his training.

They were still students from the other classes roaming around town. As one particular Individual was the stalker who... Stalked Sumire in the Academy.

Boruto sighed, Making his way toward his house. After about 20 minutes of walking, the blonde finally reached his destination. Still holding the packet of sweets in hand. Boruto entered through the front door after stating that he had arrived.

"Don't even think about coming to the living room without taking a bath"

Hinata sternly said. Boruto nodded as a small grunt escaped from his lips.

He quickly went upstairs and freshened up. Changing his clothes to casual attire. A black, Half-sleeved T-shirt with grey sweatpants.

Grabbing the packet of sweets. Boruto head downstairs towards the living room.

"You're finally back!!"

Hima pounced at him as soon as he entered. The Uzumaki chuckled at her antics.

"Say! Did you bring something for me!?"

She was hopping around with excitement.

"Of course I did, how could I forget about you?"

Boruto pointed at the packet near the table...don't ask me how he placed that there.

There were literal stars in her eyes. She hastily ran through the hall to grab the packet. Boruto looked at Hinata. She was smiling at him with such a gentle look that could even make the densest person's heart melt...But not him tho, since he's the warmest guy around, It had basically zero effect on the blonde.

"Aww-"

Boruto heard Hima's voice. It was filled with disappointment, he looked at her and saw her gazing at the sweets with an aggrieved look in her light-blue eyes.

"What is it, sweety?"

Hima opened her mouth to speak, but she shut it after glancing at him. Boruto neared her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

"What is it Hima? Is it not to your liking?"

The older brother asked.

"It...This is the only sweet I hate in the entire leaf village...But! you don't need to get upset! I'll adjust.. somehow"

Boruto could hear the dissatisfaction in her voice. He smiled at her. Patting her shoulder, he body-flickered away... a bit of shopping wouldn't hurt.

Shaking his head. Boruto stopped in the middle of the street. He started walking, enjoying the full moon present in the sky.

Boruto reached in front of the convenience store. He was about to enter, but a felt a disturbance in the force. Quickly snapping his head, he observed the surroundings and found the source.

It was his classmate, Sumire...In an alleyway. Looking right at him with her 'Disguise' on. She kept staring at Boruto. The girl didn't flinch from her position. A small smirk crept up to the side of his lips.

"Sumire~"

Boruto mumbled. As quiet as a snail's breathing. Her body flinched. She was able read his lips...

What would her next action be...Attack? Flee? Wreck havoc? His blood my pumping in excitement. He could finally let some steam out.

Those thoughts came to his mind because he could feel the killing intent emitting from her.

'Now... Let's wait"