A/N: Wow, I'm such a dork. I have three unfinished stories and this is my fourth one! But I really wanted to write one of these 'modern-day' stories, as some put it, so here it goes then. Oh, the characters. Hmm, they're all going to be in High School, and their age is set around fifteen, sixteen, seventeen at the oldest probably. Ah! -squeals- I've always wanted to write one of these things. Yes it is another Kakashi x OC character, but one other pairing.

Pairings: Kakashi x OC, Iruka x OC, & maybe Guy is squished somewhere in there as well.. Because every hilarous story is not complete without Guy. And I'm starting to wonder how I'll put Guy as a fifteen year old. Agh, what matters anyway? Oh, and some of the characters may be a little out of character. Except Guy. He can never act out of character! :) Hmm, now that I think about it, Iruka's OC's personality acts a lot like myself. I'm always the nerdy, brainiac girl who keeps to herself. Hahaha. Darn. Hey, this is a high-school story, right? Oh well; On with the story!

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Escaping Reality.
Chapter One: Iruka's Destiny

"Oh great. Just what we need; some more brainiacs moving here." someone yelled from the Chemistry classroom. Iruka Umino glanced at the clock for the seventh time this morning, and class had only started ten minutes ago; he did this almost always when he was nervous. Needless to say, he, as well with his best friend, were ordered to show the two girls that were moving here, around the high school. The classroom wasn't large in student size, but it necessarily small either. He leaned over and whispered to his best friend Kakashi Hatake, elsewise considered one of the 'brainiacs' that the random kid was rambling on about as he argued with the teacher.

"When do you think they'll get here?" said a nervous Iruka, fidgeting in his seat. Kakashi glanced over from one of the books he was reading, unlike everyone else.

"I don't know." he said dully, turning back to read his book. Iruka glanced over on opposite of him, his best friend Might Guy. Named suited him well.

"Aren't you worried about making an impression?" Iruka asked, yet again, glancing at the clock for the eighth time this morning. Guy laid a hand on Iruka's shoulder.

"You see, Iruka. First impressions count, but. You still have to keep a calm demeanor, such as Kakashi over there. Even though these are girls, you still have to realize what you're doing and focus on the task at hand. Besides, guys like me, heh. They don't worry about making the first impression; they are the first impression." he said, flashing a smile.

Iruka sighed again; thinking about girls made him all the more nervous. Not that he hadn't been with one, he just had always lost his nerve and usually slipped up.

Knock.

Knock.

The secretary from the office walked into the classroom. Iruka fidgeted in his seat once more. Glancing behind her, his breathing almost stopped. He saw a girl holding a lot of books in her hand, only to be knocked down by someone else. He watched her fall, blush, then slide her glasses up on the bridge of her nose and start to pick her books up again. His first reaction was to go and help her; but he couldn't. The teacher and secretary were standing in the way.

Darn them.

He leaned over to Kakashi.

"She's here.." he muttered, not taking his eyes off the girl. Kakashi looked up from the book he was reading and glanced behind the teacher and secretary. He smiled at Iruka.

"She reminds me of you." he said, watching the girl fall yet again and turning back to read his novel.

"Class! Quieten down, please! Our new student has arrived, learn your manners!" the teacher barked, motioning Iruka to come over. Iruka pointed at himself as the teacher nodded. He smoothed his shirt down and walked over, nervously, to where the teacher, secretary, and the girl were standing.

"Akane, we've decided to get someone to show you around, is that okay?" The teacher asked the girl. Akane nodded and pushed her glasses up again. "Alright, this is Iruka Umino, he'll show you around the school." the teacher said, smiling. Iruka stepped forward and held out his hand for the girl to shake. The girl sat her books down and shook Iruka's hand; in return, Iruka held her hand a moment longer than he really needed to, causing them both to blush a crimson red. "Iruka, she'll be sitting behind you so you can fill her in." the teacher said again, dismissing and thanking the secretary. Iruka blushed deeper.

"O-okay." he managed to stutter out. He looked toward Akane, who had her hands full. He picked up some books off of the stack she'd been carrying.

"Thank you." she said sweetly and smiled at Iruka. Iruka loved her smile, it wasn't like everyone elses. It gave him confidence and friendship.

--After Class, Outside the Chemistry Classroom--

"So, Akane. What's your next class?" he asked, still carrying the same books he'd helped her with. She felt around in her pocket for her schedule, unfolded it and read it aloud.

"It's Pre-Calculus." she said, folding the schedule up and putting it back in her pocket. Iruka emitted a light gasp. Not only was she in his next class, but she was a smart one alright. He also made a mental note that she was pretty shy and nervous, also like him.

"That's my next class as well." he said, smiling. "Want me to see you there?" he asked, gathering his courage. She smiled lightly.

"Sure!" Akane said, picking up her books from the floor and packing them. Iruka thought for a moment, in an attempt to make small talk with Akane. He couldn't get past her though, it was like she was raiding his mind and she was all he thought about. Akane kept silent as well.They arrived at the Pre-Calculus class early, always like Iruka; arriving on class early and greeting the teacher. He wondered if she was just like him, being in advanced classes in early grades like he was. Students were waiting outside of the classroom in a mob; almost like a bunch of cliques.

"So, Iruka.Arriving early again? And, who's the girl you have with you?" someone asked, punching Iruka on the arm slightly. He flinched, wondering if he should answer back or not. It was Mizuki, after all. Captain of everything you could possibly get into, everything you could possibly think of, and he always got the girls.

Always.

"This is a new student." he said reluctantly, not meeting Mizuki's gaze. He looked down at Akane's books.

"Ah, new student, eh?" Mizuki said, getting closer to Akane. They were eye-to-eye and nose-to-nose. Suddenly, Iruka felt a wave of jealously wash over him. Luckily for him, the teacher opened the classroom door and directed the students to come in.

A/N: Hmm. I know Iruka's chapter was a little short, but eh. I wanted to end it right here. Don't harm me! If you liked it, let me know!