Kindness ch. 1

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Naruto is an 18 year old walking around the rough streets of Konoha during the coldest time of the year along with his younger cousin Kimi and their German Shepard Buddy. Naruto is homeless guy with spikey blonde hair, 6 feet tall, sun-kissed skin, 3 whisker marks on each cheek, and aquamarine blue eyes. He takes care of his 8 year old cousin by himself.

Kimi is 8 years old with shoulder length blonde hair, tan skin, piercing green eyes and a dragon birthmark on her left shoulder. She is a very bright girl with a heart of gold and an optimistic look on life. That attitude of hers is what keeps Naruto going through the day. He has taken care of Kimi since she was 3 because their aunt had abandoned them and left them homeless.

His parents passed away after he was born so he didn't get to meet them. Naruto couldn't keep up with the payments on the apartment they were living in. It didn't matter much since the apartment was a dump. Everything was falling apart and nothing worked. Naruto could barely find food for them to eat. The thought of eating Buddy has come up multiple times in Naruto's head but he knew that Kimi would never let him and never give him if he tried anything like that.

Buddy was a puppy when Kimi had found in the trash can. She had begged, pleaded and even cried to get him to let her keep him. Kimi even used her puppy eyed look on him and she rarely used unless she really wanted something. Naruto wanted to say to no because he couldn't fed another mouth but he gave in since Kimi rarely asked for anything.

They have been together for a good 3 years now and that the way that it gonna be. Naruto walked through the streets, hugging his hoodie to his body for warmth with Kimi and Buddy right behind him. The hoodie provided very little protection against the falling snow. Naruto raised his hands to his chapped lips and breathe on them. He was freezing and he wanted to get Kimi out of the cold before she gets a cold. Naruto looked around for somewhere warm.

"Where are we going, Naruto-nii?" Kimi asked looking up at him.

"Some place warm for the night"

Kimi looked around and spotted what looks like an abandoned apartment.

"What about there?" Kimi asked pointing.

Naruto looked at what she was pointing at and shrugged. It was better than nothing. They quickly crossed the street. Naruto found the side door and picked it. Living on the streets has its benefits.

They walked in and there were some furniture that the previous owner had left. There was a couch and small TV in the living room. There was a bathroom, a small kitchen and bedroom. Naruto tested the water in the tub to see if the water was still running. Naruto sighed in relief when the water was running and it's clear. He ran the water and watched it fill up.

"Yo Kimi-chan, the tub's full" Naruto yelled.

Kimi stood in the doorway with her arms folded and a pout on her face. Naruto sighed. He knew Kimi hates taking a bath and he always had to think of new ways to trick her into the tub.

"Kimi, you have a choice. It's either get in the tub or I'll lock you in here" Naruto said frowning.

Kimi sighed in defeat because she knew that Naruto would do that her. She walked into the bathroom as Naruto walked out. He walked into the living room and sat on the couch. Buddy was lying at his feet as Naruto scratched him behind the ears.

"What am I going to do about Kimi? I have no money and I don't want her to be living on the streets" Naruto said sighing.

Buddy licked his hand. Naruto rubbed his head.

"Buddy, if anything happen to me; protect Kimi for me"

Buddy barked in agreement. Naruto smiled a little. A few minutes later, Kimi came out what she was wearing earlier which was a black t-shirt that's a size too big, blue jeans and a grey hoodie. She crawled on Naruto and laid her head on his chest. He wrapped them in a big blanket that he found in the closet.

"Tired?" Naruto asked curious.

Kimi nodded. She was too tired to answer. He knew that she was tired since they were walking all day and all night the previous night. Naruto held her close to his body and slowly closed his eyes.

End of ch. 1