This is my very first fanfic. I've read a ton of them but this is the first time I've been inspired to write one. This is a topic that I haven't really seen much of, so I decided that I'd try it.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything except my computer and a few boxes of Pockey (I LOVE POCKEY!), Masashi Kishimoto sensei owns Naruto

Enjoy!

Warning: contains Self injury, may be triggering!

Chapter 1: New School Year

A small digital clock sat upon a bed stand, reading the time 5:29 am

*beep beep beep*, make that 5:30 am

'I don't wanna get up'

Naruto's half awake form twitched under the covers, still stuck in the sweet realms os slumber.

*beep beep beep*

He hit the snooze button before he woke up the rest of the houses occupants. Naruto lay in his bed for a few more minutes, trying to get his mind to fully awaken. Once his mind caught up with his body, he slowly got up and made his way to his bathroom. He tried to avoid mirrors as much as possible, however today he felt the compelling urge to glance at the small bathroom mirror. In the mirror he saw a stranger, it was not him...the reflection shown a cheery, smiley and happy teenage boy with bright sunshine blonde hair, deep pools of ocean blue eyes, and a smile so bright you could see it millions of light years away in space; however only he knew the truth... that beneath that mask, there was a boy who has lost hope, a boy who had simply given up on everything. His sun kissed torso was smooth and soft. His eyes traveled to his arms...littered with scars,scabs, and fresh cuts. He turned the water on, and waited for it to warm up. In the meantime he opened the cupboard door and took out a small black box. He took out a new razor blade and put it on the counter and undressed. Stepping into the now heated water, he stood under the the spray and let it relax his muscles. He grabbed the razor, looked at it for a short moment, then pressed the blade into the soft skin of his upper arm and ran the blade across the skin. Angry, red lines made their prescence known. The crimson rivers slowly made their way down his arm only to be washed away down the drain. He felt relief and happiness from his little 'habit'. Finishing the rest of his shower, Naruto dried off, got dressed and slowly made his way out the door.

'First day of a new school year, this should be interesting' he thought to himself as he made his way down the worn dirt path towards Konoha High

~End Chapter 1~

Author's Note:

This is my first fanfic, hope you like it, I could always use inspiration to help improve it and my writing style. Also, to clear this up now, I do in fact harm myself. And I'm always open to helping others, feel free to PM me. Till next time!

DarkHeart0666