Greetings readers! This is the 9th? story to be published by moi and I find this one to be probably the strangest (so far anyway). Based on a story I wrote as a little girl, though adapted to include smuttier ideas and using Naruto characters instead of my own. Hope you enjoy the read! :D xx

Introduction

Naruto collapsed on his bed, arms spread-eagled and his legs apart. He sighed as felt himself roll sideways and on to the floor. Yet again, he had forgotten his bed was broken. Stabilising the bed, he got back on and lied there in silence in the pitch black dorm room. He looked to the empty bed that lay on the other side of the room and felt a few tears well up in his eyes. He furiously wiped them away – it's not that there was anyone left to see them. Hell, the person who had caused them had already left his room.

Two years they were together and the bastard decided that he had found someone else to be with – and a girl no less. So, they had broken up. Naruto had poured everything he had in to the relationship and he ended up with nothing. He slammed his fist against the wall, ignoring the throbbing pain he got in reward.

It just wasn't fair.

How the hell were they supposed to face each other around the campus? How were they supposed to get on knowing that they were no longer together? And what was worse there was someone new to take his ex-boyfriend's place in their room – no one could fill that space.

Naruto got up and walked over to the other bed and laid on it. It still smelled like his ex-lover. He immersed himself in the smell before being disgusted with himself and taking the sheets, throwing them out of the open window. He looked down at them and realised that they had actually landed on someone's head. He ducked down instantly so they knew it wasn't him, not recognising the person it had landed on. Sighing yet again, he crawled back over to his own bed and tried to get to sleep, despite the wobbling and the creakiness.

It was that bastard that had caused the bed to be like this in the first place. With a slight smirk spreading across his lips, the blonde fell asleep.

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The next morning he walked down to the campus diner for breakfast. He saw a group of his friends and sat down with them. They were speaking in hushed voices before they saw him approach.

"Hey, Naruto? How are you?" A pink-haired bubbly girl asked, not looking overly suspicious at all (.).

"I'm fine Sakura, thanks for asking. And yourself?"

"Oh, I'm fine. I've just been over my homework with Shika here. Come, sit by me and let's order you some breakfast.

Sakura Haruno; life time companion of Naruto and also, somewhat, his mother (.). She would always do everything to make sure he was okay, including telling him off if his grades slipped and cooking meals for him whenever she visited home and took him with her. She was very lovable in that aspect but also annoying. Today was one of her helpful days.

"Thanks Sakura". She beamed at him and moved out of her seat so he could sit down next to her. Naruto sighed to himself and stared around at the rest of the group who were staring at him.

"So, how are you feeling?" Kiba asked nervously.

Kiba Inuzuka; Naruto's best friend. They had originally been sharing rooms before they swapped so Naruto could be with his ex-lover more often. He had the same sort of personality as himself; loud, obnoxious but in the same sense an affable character with a big heart. Though, he was still an asshole.

"I'm fine, don't worry about me Kiba", Naruto replied. He had a feeling this would continue around the table to the other people that happened to be sitting with them.

"Yeah, it's not your fault or anything Naruto", Chouji added, munching on some crisps.

Chouji Akimichi; another new friend that Naruto had met around campus, also friends with Kiba. He was a laugh, especially when drunk and could literally eat anything. Except pink bubblegum – though no one knew why.

"Yeah, don't worry", Ino and Shikamaru chorused.

Ino Yamanaka; blonde, beautiful and the reason Naruto found out he wasn't straight. She was bubbly like Sakura but more spontaneous and living for the moment whereas Sakura prepared for the future.

Shikamaru Nara; the laziest, cleverest person to ever walk the planet. He was pretty good-looking himself but was involved with a mysterious girl over the internet. Shikamaru was an enigma but he was helpful when he wanted to be. That was the general knowledge of their friend.

"Thanks guys – but seriously, I'll be fine".

The guys all looked nervously at each other.

"But, you were really in love with him weren't you?" Ino voiced quietly.

A sadness clouded together in Naruto's eyes and it looked as though it was going to rain again. Ino began apologising profusely to Naruto who looked down at the table and didn't talk; the table habitants saw a tear crawl slowly down his face. He then looked up and smiled.

"Its okay Ino, I'll be fine".

The others said nothing.

"Okay, Naruto what do you want for breakfast? I'll go and order it for you – I'm going to get mine as well".

"Well, a hot chocolate and a pastry of some kind", Naruto said, "I need something sweet".

"Okay then sure".

Sakura walked off. Naruto watched her as she got in to the queue and bumped in to someone. It was him.

"Oh shit", he muttered. Last thing he wanted was for Sakura to have a massive go at him on his behalf. It would make him seem more pathetic than he already was. However, he watched as she completely ignored him and saw how the bastard was trying to start a conversation with her. After several tries, she turned around and started muttering something to him, the angry look present in her eyes. Naruto turned away back to his other friends sat around the table and began discussing their latest History essay.

All of the friends took one subject in common which was History. They were also all in the same class. So they all grouped together to form a study group labelled the 'Sins' for some reason unknown to Naruto. However, he could see that all of them each had their own sin that they personified – but that wasn't something he was going to tell them. Yet Naruto didn't seem to fit the left over sin and decided that he was more like a mixture of them all – not that that was a good thing or anything.

At Hokage School, student had to take a minimum of three subjects and it was strange that all of the friends had ended up in the same history class, despite a popular interest in the subject History that statistics implied. Not complaining about it, Naruto just found it strangely odd and began to ponder the idea, ignoring the actual conversation that surrounded him.

Naruto was so lost in thought that he didn't realise that Sakura had placed his breakfast in front of him, and upon noticing the food, began to tuck in to the food straight away. Sakura smiled as Naruto began to devour the Danish pastry she had picked for him and even asked if he would like another. She was adamant that he was not allowed to comfort eat through the break-up though. She was distracted by her drafting up a diet plan for Naruto that she didn't notice the ex walk over and ask to speak with said Naruto. Naruto paled instantly but agreed to talk to him.

Neji Hyuuga. Naruto's ex-boyfriend was a complete and utter dickhead. But a hot dickhead by any means and Sakura was resolute that the person he had got to replace Naruto was nowhere near as good-looking as Naruto, even though she was a girl. There was nothing special about the brunette that was waiting for him by the entrance to the diner. She had tied her hair in to two stupid buns on her head and looked rather unflattering in a pink and navy tracksuit. Neji was a white eyed, pale skinned hottie with long shiny dark hair. He was fit and toned from his karate activities; his father owning a chain of Dojos across the country. She narrowed her eyes at him as she watched from afar Naruto talking with him.

Naruto was shivering slightly with the prospect of being so nervous talking to someone he had been so close to only a week ago. Neji was talking about how he felt and how he still wanted to be friends with him, despite the break-up. Naruto wasn't paying complete attention to what he was saying, just generally nodding to him moronically and exaggeratedly.

"Naruto are you even listening to what I'm saying?"

When Neji didn't get a response, he inevitably got an answer. He clicked his fingers in Naruto's face to gain his attention.

"Look, Naruto. Do you want to be friends with me? I want to stay friends with you despite this. Do you think you can do that?"

"Yeah, I guess I can give it a go at any least".

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure".

"Okay then, are you doing anything tonight? Maybe we can go out as a gang again".

"I'll ask the guys, I've got to meet my new roommate tonight so maybe tomorrow we can hang out".

"Sounds great".

Neji leaned forward as though he was going to give Naruto a kiss on the cheek like he used to, before stopping and waving instead. Naruto waved back and then walked back over to the table with the others.

"So? What did he want?" they all huddled in closer to Naruto to hear.

"He wanted to know if we could still be friends".

"Cheek of the bastard", Sakura stated.

"You guys, remember he was our friend before we got together. You can still be friends with him. I even said we could hang out tomorrow as a gang".

"Naruto! You didn't even ask us!" they all replied.

"Well, it all depends if you want to support me or not", Naruto stated, returning to his pastry breakfast. Everyone around the table remained silent.

"Well, if there are no longer any more objections, let's go out tomorrow. Plus, I have to meet my new roommate tonight and if we go out as gang I can invite him along without any trouble".

"Fine then", Sakura surrendered. The others around the table all mumbled and nodded in agreement, following suit.

"Okay, well I got to go to class in a few minutes and I left my bag in my room, so if you guys will excuse me, I'll go fetch it and see you later".

"Well, I'll walk with you, Naruto. I gotta go back to my room to pick up my Caroline Hackney(1) book I'm supposed to read for English Lit", Sakura added.

"Alright guys, I'll see you in History I guess". Naruto smiled and waved as he and Sakura got up and started making their way back to their dorm rooms.

"Did you make that up to follow me or did you actually have a book and leave it there?"

"Well, it's a massive textbook and I was going to go to the library after breakfast as I don't have Eng Lit today to study it. And I didn't want to carry it down to breakfast with me as it's too heavy. So yeah, I do actually have a book to pick up".

"Fine then – I was going to say, you don't have to do that. I'm not going to die between the diner and my dorm".

"Well, I wanted to walk with you. Is that a crime?"

"No, constant checking on me is a crime", Naruto smirked.

"Okay, enough with the smart-ass comments. I'm just trying to be nice".

"And I love you for it really. The motherly attitude is nice I guess. Just don't overdo it".

"Are you sure you want to be friends with Neji?"

"Well, I don't know. But I want to give it a go. I mean, I care a lot for him and I don't want to completely shun him out. Might as well salvage what I can from this failed relationship and start afresh. You never know, we could turn out to be great friends again or I absolutely hate his guts for dumping me. Simple".

"Well, as long as you're sure".

They walked along together, chatting aimlessly about nonsensical notions before Naruto reached his dorm room to pick up his work.

Naruto, as well as taking History, took Art History and English Language; illogical fantasies that one day he could be a famous writer spurred him to take three subjects that he could concentrate on instead of doing average, or even mediocre at four subjects. The combination of the subjects was hard, but it never ceased to amaze Naruto just how resourceful he could be. His friends took a range of subjects themselves but Naruto decided they all fit each other's personalities. Shikamaru took the hardest subjects by far; History, Law, Psychology and Politics, whereas Ino took more laid back subjects; History and Double Business Studies. They all worked hard despite loving to party and it was good that it looked like they were all going to pass their exams.

Well, unless something big happened to screw them all up.

"Well, I'll see you in History then", Naruto said to Sakura. She gave him a quick hug and he waved to her as she continued down the hall. Naruto took out his dorm key card and swiped the lock, using his shoulder to push open the door. What he saw was a luscious sight indeed.

A guy was in the middle of his dorm room taking his shirt off. Naruto stared at the pale abs of perfection and could feel his temperature rise slightly, saliva collecting in his mouth. Time itself slowed down as it felt he was staring at the half naked body of the guy for hours.

And then the new t-shirt was on and Naruto found himself staring at the face of the guy who had a body to die for.

He was gorgeous; his porcelain skin complimented his darker than black eyes and his ruffled black hair held natural highlights. His features were slender and he was rather thin, although giving off the persona of strength. He was also tall – taller then himself anyway. His tight clothes also helped to accentuate the delicious body he had. His face turned from expressionless to a slight glare as he spotted Naruto.

"So, you're Naruto then?" he said. His voice was sharp but definitely seductive.

"Yeah and I guess you're my new roommate".

"Yeah; name's Sasuke Uchiha".

"Nice – so... What are you studying here then?"

"P.E, Biology and History. Thinking of taking another subject you have here that I didn't have at my last college – Japanese".

"Nice range". I bet you do P.E to tone up that very nice body of yours. Naruto shook his head slightly to stop his perverted thoughts and smiled at the raven.

"What about you?" Sasuke asked.

"History, English Language and Art History. I also take part in karate activities outside of the college". Why did I mention that? Death to brain .O

"Interesting".

Sasuke began to rummage through his suitcase again. The conversation appeared to be over. Naruto walked over to pick up his English Language notes and books before walking slightly closer to Sasuke.

"Uh...quick question Sasuke. Umm, who is your History professor?"

"Why?" Sasuke sounded slightly irate that he was being asked a slightly ridiculous question.

"Well, you might be in my class, that's all".

Sasuke quickly checked the piece of paper on his bed. "Kakashi", he eventually answered.

"Well, you are with me then. Few pointers if you want to survive in his class; he is always late but he will always know when you're late so don't try to take advantage of his lack of punctuality; he is also not fond of marking things but will tend to award you more points if you hand your essays and crap in on time. Yet again, he always hands them back really late – so late we almost forgot we had actually written them once – so don't expect any decent teaching there either. But otherwise, his lessons are pretty good, and very interesting. Oh, that also means you can join my study group! We're called the 'Sins' for some reason".

"Naruto, are you gay?"

Taken aback by the sudden randomness of the question, it took him a long time to reply. Man, am I so obviously gay? Please say I don't act like one of those stereotypical gay guys, please! "Yes I am, why?" he eventually uttered.

"Just wanted to know – otherwise that poster on your wardrobe is sending all the wrong signals".

Naruto turned to the poster and blushed; he had completely forgotten to take it down after Neji left – despite the fact it didn't' seem to apply to Neji anymore – the bisexual jackass. Having a GAY AND PROUD poster in your room when you just get a new male roommate really wasn't the best idea.

"I'm sorry – I completely forgot it was there", embarrassment evident in his voice as he turned away from Sasuke's gaze.

"Nothing wrong with being gay", Sasuke replied casually. He turned back to unpacking his suitcase, saying nothing more. He did not, however, go in to any details his own sexual preferences, which slightly annoyed the blonde that was oh so desperate to know.

"Well, I, uh, got to go to class. When do you have your first class?"

"History with you. I already checked".

"Well, after History is finished, I'll show you round and introduce you to my friends if you want".

"Sure, whatever".

He sounds ever so sociable.

"Well, bye then".

"Wait a sec, Naruto".

Naruto stopped in his tracks, halfway through opening the dorm door.

"Yes?"

"Which drawers have you got your stuff in? Just want to know where I can put mine". The raven looked slightly annoyed that he had to ask such a question so Naruto just pointed out and said nothing more, exiting the room and walking down to his first lesson.

Wow, he is so hot! Even hotter than Neji – I didn't think that was possible! Got to bag him, I have to know if he's straight or not. Introducing him to the gang should be funny if he was annoyed just asking a simple question.

With a slight skip in his step, Naruto walked on to his first class of the day, waiting for the prospect ahead to find out the raven's sexuality and use it to his advantage.

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(1) Made up the name of the person on a whim – apologies if there actually is a famous author by that name :S :P

Well, first chapter done. Hope you like it! Get's more interesting as it goes on I swear (well I hope :P) Reviews would be appreciated and cookies for the review monster as well :D xx