Naruto nodded and stood up, getting the idea. "Yeah, good idea. I want to get ready for our first class with Itachi-sensei." He said, and headed to the bathroom.

Hikari watched Naruto leave, then turned to Amaya with one eyebrow raised. "Okay, what is it you want to ask that Naruto-kun can't hear?" She asked.

"I highly doubt Naruto-kun wants to hear what I'm going to ask in a little bit, but he already knows this part: I'm stepping down from trying to go after Ark romantically." Amaya said before she could see the look already in Hikari's eyes, as well as the question. "I think what I had on Ark was just a crush but...I think I honestly have feelings for Itachi-san," she admitted. She hoped that with that, Hikari would help her...

Hikari's eyes widened to the size of dinner plates. "Itachi-sensei? That's great! Oh, not because of Ark-san, I just mean that I'm happy for you and..." She took a moment to calm herself down, then started again. "I think you could be the perfect girl for Itachi-sensei. He's always had these shallow fangirl types around him, and they're no good for him. But you're tough and down to earth, and smart and pretty too, and you're someone who can listen to him and not judge him. He really needs a girl who can love him for him, and not just his name or looks." Hikari took a breath, smiling. "So, what do you want to know? I'll help you in any way that I can."

Amaya's cheeks brightened as blood rose to them, feeling the heat behind her blush as Hikari gave her several compliments. "Thanks for the compliments...and anything that you can tell me about him. He told me a little about himself, but I could use anything else," she admitted.

Hikari nodded. "Right. Well, I can only tell you so much, since he was always so secretive. But what I know I'll tell you. I know Itachi-sensei absolutely loves dango. It's his favorite. Also, he's kind of quiet and likes to think a lot. He's not very demonstrative or emotional, but he is very thoughtful so when he does something nice, it's really noticeable. He's very intelligent, so being able to match that and carry on a conversation with him is a huge plus. He's not big on PDA's. He hates the color pink but really likes red. He loves to read, and he's a major weapons geek." She recited everything she knew personally about her sensei that might be helpful. "Oh, there is one really important thing. Itachi-sensei has poor eyesight. He's not blind or anything, but his eyes are weak and get tired easily, and they're very sensitive to light. He can't see at all in the dark, though you'd never know it. It's a bit of a sore subject for him, so don't mention it unless he does first. Oh and one more thing." Hikari's gaze turned sharp as she glared slightly at her team mate. "You are my friend, and my team mate, but Itachi-sensei is very important to me. I don't expect that you'll ever hurt him, but just know that if you do, you will gain a dangerous enemy in me." She said protectively.

Amaya listened attentively as Hikari listed off things that she knew about Itachi and committing them to memory, surprised that his eyesight was weak but made a mental note not to ask about it unless he brought it up first. "You know, it sounds like he and Ruby-chan could become friends. I've heard that she's a big weapons geek as well, though she's a little socially shy," Amaya said before Hikari threatened her with the promise of becoming her enemy if she hurt Itachi. Gulping lightly, Amaya promised the leader of Team HANA that she would never intentionally hurt him.

Areku started to stir from the land of dreams, hearing voices coming from across the room. He was still waking up so couldn't hear exactly what was being said, but he knew that it was something between Hikari and Amaya. Mentally shrugging, he yawned lightly before doing a light amount of stretches in order to get the kinks out of his body. He was actually curious as to what Itachi-sensei was going to teach.

Once assured that her sensei would not be hurt, Hikari's slightly scary look changed quickly to a smile. "Good then. I didn't want to threaten you, but I have to be sure. He would do the same for me." She said, not wanting her friend to be scared of her. "As far as Ruby-chan, I think you're right. They could become friends, but only if she was the first to make contact. He's just too shy to make the first move most of the time." She chuckled. "Actually, Itachi-sensei would probably be so interested in Ruby-chan's weapon that he'd forget about her entirely." She laughed, imagining the slightly older man becoming fascinated by the gun/scythe.

Naruto had finished his shower and wanted to get back, but he wasn't sure if it was okay to re-enter the room yet. Were the girls finished with whatever they were talking about? In the end, he just walked in and went to his bed, deciding to take the chance. "Ark-san's the last one up again." He noticed absently.

"And it looks like it will be that way for a while," Areku said with a chuckle. "So...what were you two talking about? I heard you talking about something but I really couldn't make it out," he admitted as he noticed Naruto walking back in from the bathroom that they shared.

"Girl stuff," Amaya quickly said so as to cover up what the two of them were saying and so that Ark wouldn't ask to many questions. It was a shame that she couldn't respond to Hikari's comment though...

"Girl stuff." Hikari replied at exactly the same time as Amaya. Looking over at the other girl, she grinned and started laughing. "Jinx!" She said playfully.

Naruto watched the two girls, a confused expression on his face. "I will never understand girls..." He said.

"That makes two of us Naruto," Areku replied with a shake of his head before getting out of his bed. However, he felt as if the two girls were talking about something important, but exactly what it was he had no clue.

"Hey!" Amaya replied before looking at the other girl and then breaking into laughter.

Hikari just laughed with Amaya. She felt the same way about boys, so they were even.

Naruto shrugged. "Well at least I'm not alone. Hey guys, hurry up and get ready so we can get to class!"

(July 24th...can't wait!)

Areku chuckled before nodding, quickly getting out of the bed and grabbing one of the school uniforms they gave the team before heading to the bathroom.

Even though she wasn't the team leader, Weiss Schnee would be damned if they were late to Uchiha Itachi's first class here at Beacon, wanting to make a good impression. While she wouldn't classify herself as a fangirl, it would be quite close...especially if she knew what Hikari and Amaya were talking about in their team's room...

Hikari grabbed her own uniform. She had showered the night before, so all she needed to do was change. "Naruto-san, could you leave the room for a minute while I change?" She asked politely.

"Yeah, sure. Actually, I'll head down to the cafeteria and grab us all some seats. I'm starving!" He said, and left to do just that.

"Want to bet he wants to see if Blake and the other girls are down there yet?" Amaya asked as she grabbed her own uniform from the foot of her bed. After everyone had gone to bed, Amaya had taken a shower knowing that between reading and the shower it would calm her mind down. 'I just hope I don't fall asleep in Itachi-kun's class...'she thought.

"Ugh...Weiss? I thought I was the one who determined when we got up..." Ruby moaned as she was forced awake by the white-haired girl.

Hikari chuckled. "Knowing Naruto-san, he really was just hungry and never thought of Blake-chan. He'll remember as soon as he sees them, though." She said.

"Probably," she said as she finished dressing. "I'll go ahead and keep Naruto-kun company. You and lover boy can join us when he's done taking that shower," she teased before heading out of the room.

"Yeah Weiss...what sis said," Yang replied groggily. "Besides, isn't it still early?" she asked before yawning lightly.

Blake heard the commotion that was taking place in her room that she shared with the others and just shook he head. Instead of getting into a confrontation with the spoiled princess, she headed towards the cafeteria hoping to get a spot away from Team CRNL...

Hikari blushed but let the remark slide. There was no use denying it to Amaya, since she already knew. She finished getting dressed and strapped her scissor blades to her back, and waited for Ark to finish.

In the cafeteria, Naruto had gotten his food and was currently trying to find a way to save four seats so that no one took them until his team got there.

"It safe to come out?"Areku asked, not wanting to enrage two females. He had finished taking his shower a few seconds ago, dried himself off and put on his uniform.

You two are impossible. Look, Blake is already up and most likely at the cafeteria getting breakfast. I'd like to eat before going to class," she said as she tried getting the two sisters up.

Blake had gotten a tray of food for herself and noticed how emoty the table was, wondering just how she was going to save seats for her teammates. Seeing Naruto looking around, she had a feeling that the fox was having a similar problem.

"You're all clear." Hikari said, chuckling slightly. Leave it to Ark to wait in the bathroom until it was okay to come out.

Naruto spotted Blake, and waved. "Hey, Blake-chan! Over here! Can you help me save a few seats?" He called.

At the same time, Itachi was in the classroom that he would be teaching in, dealing with a few finishing touches. He wanted the atmosphere to be right, so he had pictures and diagrams of basic weapons up on the walls, along with pictures of the most famous weapons known. Being only about two years older than the first-year students, Itachi knew well what it was like to attend a boring class, and hoped he could avoid that. Even if it was a temporary position, he wanted to actually teach them something.

"What? There were also females in the clan, and us males were taught to respect the fairer sex," Areku replied as he saw Hikari laughing at him.

"Sure," Blake replied with a grin and wave of her own as she moved towards Naruto.

"Fairer sex? That's really old fashioned. There's nothing fair or delicate about me." Hikari joked, smiling at him. "So, noble hunter, would you do this maiden the honor of escorting her to breakfast?"

"Great, thanks! So, are you excited for Itachi-sensei's new class?" Naruto asked happily.

"I would be honored my maiden," Ark replied with a grin on his face before offering her his arm with a light dusting of pink on his cheeks.

"I am interested to see what he can teach," Blake answered before seeing the rest of her teammates and waved them over.

Resisting a blush, Hikari gently took his arm. "Why thank you, kind sir." She said, and chuckled a bit at their running joke.

Naruto nodded. "It has something to do with weapons, I think. But that's all anyone knows." He said.

Blake giggled lightly at that. "Then I'm quite sure that Ruby-chan will enjoy the class immensely," she said.

"Quite sure I'll like what?" Ruby asked, having heard her name only a few seconds ago.

Areku 'escorted' Hikari to the cafeteria for breakfast, having a feeling that rumors would start running rampant at the act.

Hikari was sure that there would be rumors everywhere after Ark escorted her to breakfast, but honestly she didn't care. She liked it too much.

"Itachi-sensei's class." Naruto told the red cloaked girl. "We think it's a weapon's class." He added.