Nothing Special

Chapter 62

The next few days were simple and gentle, Aceso started her mornings off early, she had completed a few surgeries and did some medical training. She had a lot on her mind, from Sasuke to the Akatsuki to even Lee. Each time he came up in her head, she would get all warm and fuzzy. She had just opened the door to the rooftop top to go grab dry sheets to see Hinata seeing on the ledge.

" Good morning Hinata," Aceso greeted with a smile, she jumped a little before looking back. " Sorry, didn't mean to spook you."

" It-its okay," Hinata smiled softly. " Lady Tsunade wants to see us in her office."

" Oh, what for?" Aceso answered.

" A mission," She answered. Aceso nodded, she put the basket down before they started towards the office, she was still in her work uniform. " So...uh...the other night?"

" Other night?" Aceso asked.

" Brother Neji and I saw-" Hinata began as she twiddled her thumbs nervously.

" Did you see a ghost?" Aceso asked. Hinata shook his head. " Then what?"

" You and--uh--you and--uh--Rock Lee," Hinata answered softly, Aceso's face turned bright red. " So-do-do you like him like that?"

" Like him?" Aceso asked.

" Do you feel the same way about Lee the way I feel Naruto?" Hinata asked. 

"Well since then, I do get quite warm and fuzzy inside if he comes to mind," Aceso admitted as she turned a darker shade of red. She started to twiddle her thumbs as well. 

" So you do have a crush on him then?" Hinata asked as she looked at her. Aceso stopped walking as a look of horror crossed her face. A crush? Kakashi and Gai had her swear-off boys, she didn't even think of pursuing anyone. 

" Is-is that what I'm feeling?" Aceso stuttered as Hinata grabbed her hand so the two could continue walking. 

" Nothing to be ashamed of," Hinata giggled as she pulled Aceso along. " I think it's cute and so does brother Neji." 

" I-" Aceso began.

" We won't tell anyone," Hinata assured as they entered the office. Everyone from the Chunin exams besides Shikamaru and Sakura was in the office, Aceso and Lee made eye contact, and both quickly looked away from each other. Neither has spoken to the other since the incident. Lady Tsunade then explained the mission they will be doing.

" No way! No way!" Naruto protested. " You gotta be kidding!"

" Hmm," Tsunade sighed.

" I want to be sent on a real mission, not get stuck with babysitting," Naruto growled. " That's not what I signed up for, no way, forget it!"

" The team assignments have already been announced and posted at the Academy," Tsunade informed as she held up the paper.

" Hey, I'm sorry," Naruto apologized as he turned away his head stubbornly. " That's not my problem. Now, I've gotta get back to my training." He turned for the door.

" But aren't you going to be Hokage one day, big brother?" Aceso asked.

" Wha?" Naruto asked as he looked at her.

" Do you really think a future Hokage, should go around disappointing the young kids at the academy?" Aceso asked. " This will also give you a great chance to gain more leadership skills."

" And that's what this mission is about," Tsunade added. " Achieving a goal while protecting the lives of the people on your team. In fact, of all the missions I could assign you this one's the ideal training for becoming Hokage."