Hey there! so I did some editing to the first four chapters to the story. I hope to continue with it and improve it!

Chapter 1

A Long Year Ahead

It was supposed to be just a regular transfer to get away from the craziness of my life. "You can transfer to a new school!" she said. "It will be fun!" she said. So how the hell, pray tell, did I end up here in a boarding school protecting someone from bullies and making me the number one enemy of the popular kids? Oh and to top it all off, they are all, somehow, anime characters. I'm not saying look alikes. I mean they are the characters! THEY'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE REAL! *sigh*. This . . . is going to be a long school year.

~ Some time before~

"Hayley, I'm glad to see you up. Do you want me to make you something to eat?" Hayley looked up to see her cousin sitting at the table in the kitchen. The room was a bright and cheery place with light blue paint on the walls and white cabinets. Sitting under the window across from the sink was a table of tan wood with matching chairs. It had that homey feeling to it.

"Yeah Jordan, I would like that. Can I have some tea too?" Her cousin gave her the biggest, most emotionally filled smile. She was so happy to see her younger cousin up and eating. After 'the incident', Hayley never came out of her room much less ask for something.

Hayley, unlike many others in her family was a red head with blue eyes. Most of her family had a dark, rich, brown hair. He cousin had told her that red heads popped up from time to time in the family do to our Scottish and Irish heritage. Their cousin and grandmother are both red heads as well. It was the red hair and the fiery/temper attitude that ran in the family. All the women had the attitude/ temper.

She also had pale skin that no matter what she did, never tanned. It would only turn red then go back to white. It was one of the reasons she never felt as pretty as other girls. It was just one of the things that people would bully her for. He said it was pretty until. . .

Jordan notice the depressed look on her face. "Come on. Tell your old godmother what you're thinking." She gave the girl a reassuring smile. That's right, Jordan was made Hayley's godmother when she was born. Her, her uncle, and aunt, Hayley's father and mother, were very close. Around the time she was five, Hayley's parents died in a car crash, leaving Hayley in Jordan's care. Jordan was 23 when she took her in.

"First you're not old. You're only 35. Secondly . . . I was just thinking about . . . you know." Jordan sighed and ruffled the girl's messy long hair.

"I won't make you go back to that school. I have a friend who works at a privet school in Oregon called New Leaf Academy, far away from here on the East coast. It you want, I can transfer you there. You would be living in the dorms and can always come back for the holidays. It is up to you." Jordan was a Psychology teacher. Unfortunately, she didn't work at Hayley's school. Jordan was actually a university teacher and since she was a teacher that was highly regarded, she had connections.

Hayley thought about her guardian's offer. A new school away from all of this nonsense sounds amazing. She saw no drawbacks except. . .

"What about you? You would be all alone here." Jordan laughed. It made her happy when her charge was worried about her.

"Don't worry about me. I'm 35. I can take care of myself." She gave her a wink. She then got up so she could make breakfast and tea. She went over to the fridge to grab the eggs and bacon and then set them on the counter.

"You know, you never did tell me exactly why 'the incident' happened." Hayley stiffened. Should she tell her? What if Jordan thought she was pathetic? That's a stupid thought. Jordan loves you like the daughter she never had. It should be alright.

"Do you remember Bri- um that guy?" I want to remember as little as possible about him. If I don't use his name maybe I will forget it.

Jordan thought for a minute then gave her a nod. "Well he made a bet with his friends that he could make me lose my virginity within a month. He tricked me, made me feel loved. After a while, he tried 'making a move' but I stuck to my guns and wouldn't let him. He got mad and left. The next day he told me about the bet"- tears threatened to leak-"H-He did it in front of everyone. He and his friends hu-humiliated me in the hall where e-everyone could see." Jordan ran up to her and wrapped her arms around her, giving her much needed comfort.

"You, my dear, are a rare human being. Very few people like you are out there but I believe that can change so don't lose hope. I am proud of you for sticking to what you feel is right." She leaned away to look the young girl in the eye. The reason Hayley even was like the way she is now was because of Jordan. Her guardian has practiced what she preached. Since she has never been married or dated really because she was busy taking care of Hayley and her job, she is an even more rare human. Not many 35 year olds with their V-card. Jordan's a romantic at heart.

"Great, I'm an endangered species." Hayley said as she wiped the tears from her face. Jordan roared with laughter.

"Yep, you and me both kid! I was just like you at that age."

"What are you talking about? You still are like that!"

After that, everything was put into action. Hayley decided to go to New Leaf Academy. Jordan talked to the school to get the paperwork needed and sent it all to the new school. Hayley worked on packing her things and getting ready. A week later (Jordan works fast); it was time for Hayley to leave.

"Okay are you sure you have everything you need?" Jordan held Hayley's shoulders and looked her in the eyes. Hayley smiled. "Yes I'm sure. Don't worry."

"I can't help it! You're like my daughter!" Jordan pulled Hayley into a tight hug. "Be strong and have fun." Hayley hug back with just as much force. "Don't worry, I will."

Both girls let go and smiled at each other. Jordan reached up and ruffled her cousin's hair. "Alright kid, It's time for you to get going or you'll miss your flight. Oh and think of this as you going on an adventure!" Her eyes lit up at the thought. Hayley knew that look.

"You're comparing it to manga aren't you?" It was more of a statement then a question.

"Haha, Maybe. You know you are too! You like the stuff just as much as I do. We even have the same favorite!"

"Yeah I know. We both like 'Naruto'." She smiled and shook her head.

"Not like it, Love it! I raised you on that story! I remember when I was your age and new chapters were still coming out. . ." Jordan had a faraway look in her eyes as she remembered her glory days.

"Yes I know, and you cried when it ended." Hayley rolled her eyes, a small smile played on her lips.

"Damn strait I did! Hell I was raised on it! I started watching it on TV when I was 11 and it ended when I was 21! I couldn't believe how it ended. Sasunaru actually happened! It was very subtle so the guys who read it wouldn't be completely grossed out but it was obvious for us fangirls!" She squeeled in delight almost looking like she was a teen all over again. Hayley laughed at her antics.

"Your such a yaoi fangirl you know that?"

"Yeah and so are you." Jordan gives her a sly grin when she saw the look of shock on her cousin's face. "Yeah that's right I know. I raised you for goodness sakes nothing can get passed me and I know you like sasunaru as well."

Hayley puts her hands up in defeat. "Guilty as charged." The two laughed together, bringing their an arm up and putting it over the other's shoulders.

"Alright I better go." They gave each other one last hug then Hayley left. Jordan watched her walk away until she couldn't see her anymore. She was going to miss the kid. I hope I'm doing the right thing.

After security, Hayley got onto her plane and looked out the window. She felt like she was on an emotional roller coaster. She was excited but scared, happy but sad, but most of all determined. I just hope that things will be better. That was the last thing she thought before falling into a dreamless sleep.

~Back to the present~

So here Hayley is, standing in a crowd of anime characters who shouldn't exist in real life, shielding one of her favorite characters from bullies.

"Since you're new here I will let you off the hook for now. Just leave the monster to us and all is forgiven."

"Oh shut it Pinkie! Geez, annoying as always." The bully in front of her was a girl with long pink hair and green eyes. Next to her was her best friend/ rival. She had long blond hair that was pulled up into a ponytail. Some of her bangs were covering her right eye.

"What did you just say!" Pinkie growled out. Hayley just rolled her eyes, not threatened by the girl at all.

"What, are you deaf or are you just too dumb to comprehend?" Hayley smirked which only caused her enemy's anger to rise. The only reason she had confidence at this point was because she knew these guys so well. Hell, she grew up with them. They just didn't know it. Although she could have sworn these two girls weren't this bad in the manga.

"Sakura. That's enough. Leave it." All three girls, the bullied, and all bystanders turned to see a boy with pale skin and midnight black eyes, they were cold and didn't hold any sign of emotion in them. He also had raven black hair that was oddly shaped like a duck's butt. Oh just great, now I have to deal with emo duck butt. I hope he isn't his psycho self now.

"Sasuke!" Both girls squealed, almost forgetting that they were currently trying to torcher this kid. While they were distracted, Hayley took a glance behind her to see if the poor guy was okay. The kid was pretty small for a guy, only an inch or two taller than her. He had golden hair and sun kissed tan skin but the most striking feature were his eyes. They were a deep blue that made you feel as though they can see straight to a person's soul and no matter what happened a spark of defiance never left them. Yeah that's right, she is saving Naruto Uzumaki from a bunch of no good bullies. Who da thunk.

The two made eye contact for a split second, just enough time to convey that Hayley was truly on his side. Then she turned her attention back to the problem in front.

Sakura and Ino ( if you haven't guessed that's who was with her) were swarming the raven, completely going banana's over their idol. Said guy just stood there, emotionless, glaring over at Hayley and Naruto. Seems like the fan girls didn't notice.

"Can we leave now? I seriously don't need to see fan girls going gaga over some pretty boy." Hayley sighed.

"Show some respect to Sasuke you dirty little whore!" Ino spat.

"Yeah! Why don't you just leave and take that monster with you!" Sakura added.

Hayley glared at them. She knew they weren't this bad in the manga. What the hell?

"Enough both of you." Sasuke glared down at them, making them flinch away. Both girls obediently nodded their head and left but not before they gave a good shove to Hayley when they passed by. Hayley continued to glare at their backs then turned toward Sasuke.

"I don't know why you did that and I don't care but thanks anyways."

"hn." Sasuke looked behind the ginger, making eye contact with Naruto. She looked between the two and noticed their facial expressions. Naruto's was full of hurt. His eyes held just a hint of hope in them but just barely. Sasuke's held no signs of emotion like usual except for a quick flash of it but it was gone before Hayley could do any deciphering . Sasuke broke the trance the two were in and left without another word. The crowd dispersed afterwards.

"Thanks for that." Hayley saw Naruto give her a brilliant smile. He was scratching the back of his head sheepishly. "I'm sorry you got caught up in all of that though."

Hayley gave him a small smile and patted the boy on the head. "It was my pleasure. By the way, My name's Hayley." She stuck out her hand towards the blond. He took it and smiled. "I'm Naruto." I know. Hayley thought.

"Now that the introductions are out of the way, if you don't mind, can you tell me why you were being bullied?" Naruto flinched. He didn't really want her to know. He didn't want her to hate him or think he was a . . . monster. He looked at her, and only saw true concern and kindness. He took a deep breath. "I will tell you on the way to class. Okay?" Hayley nodded her head. "Oh wait, I need to go to the office for my schedule. Can you show me where that is?"

"Sure!"

On the way, Naruto told her his story. It turns out that almost everyone at the school is a local. Most students grew up with each other. It was one of those small town things when everyone knows everyone. The thing is, Naruto was just an easy target for bullies and the only reason they call him a monster is because of the whisker like birthmarks on his face. He was always bullied since he could remember. While Hayley was listening to the story, it seemed that Naruto wasn't telling the whole thing but she decided not to push it. When Hayley asked about parents, Naruto shook his head and said, "I don't have any."

"Just to let you know, I can tell you aren't telling me everything and that's fine. I just wanted to say that no matter what, I will be on your side. You could be housing a giant 9 tailed fox inside you and I wouldn't care." She winked. She received a shocked expression which quickly turned into a grateful smile in return for her comforting words.

When they got to the office, Naruto and Hayley went over to the secretary at the desk. "Hi. I'm Hayley, the new student. I came to get my schedule and dorm room number and key." Hayley said as she walked up to the secretary in the main office.

"Oh right! Miss Tsunade is in her office. She will talk to you about everything you need to know." The secretary said.

"Thanks Shizune!" Hayley said as she walked towards Tsunade's office. She smirked at the look of shock on the two's faces. Naruto and Shizune looked at each other, confused. No one said the woman's name and there was no name tag on the desk or on her shirt. So how did she know her name?

When Hayley got to the office door, she knocked. When She heard a muffled "Come in", she opened the door and walked in. Inside, Tsunade was sitting at her desk, furiously writing something down. When she looked up, she sighed and took a swig of some type of drink (Hayley assumed it was alcohol).

"Listen kid, we need to talk." She woman said.

Hayley crossed her arms over her chest. "Yeah, we sure do. Tsunade."


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