Note: HI! so after reading the chapter where Kushina comes in and I learn about her and Minato's life: I felt the need to just write a story about Naruto characters surviving everday life. It's AU since it's not about ninjas. and if you couldn't guess Minato and Kushina are ALIVE. among other things. I know Naruto highschool life is done alot, but there's a reason for that: It's Cool. So I figured I'd take a crack at it. Hope you enjoy! OH, and if you ever see the Naruto Gakuen stuff; well that's basically the uniforms. Kinda obvious.
1
First Day
"Naruto, wake up!" Kushina shouted for the third time, nearly breaking his door as she opened it. Naruto jumped awake and wiped the drool off his lower lip. "Gee, mom, you don't have the shout...believe it" Naruto grumbled and scratched the top of his head. "I do when you didn't hear me the first two times; you're going to be late for your first day of school!" Kushina lectured, waving her ladle around. "Okay, okay! Let me get dressed!" Naruto huffed before Kushina shut the door.
Naruto changed into his school uniform that he had picked up a week before. Being him he had grabbed his black cloak that had his family symbol on the back and rolled the sleeves up. He also tied on his black head band with his family symbol. He got away with it freshman year since the principal knew his parents. Naruto then went flying into the kitchen where his mom was serving waffles on three plates.
"I guess I gotta eat and run" Naruto shrugged and picked up a waffle right off his plate. "Sit down and eat, I have to" Minato yanked his son's cloak and caused Naruto to plop down on his chair. Naruto noticed his dad was still in dark blue pajamas; not even dressed for work. "Shouldn't you be gone by now?" Naruto arched an eyebrow and grabbed his fork and syrup.
As Naruto doused his waffles in syrup, Minato explained "I don't have to go to work until eight today. Konoha doesn't need its mayor until at least eight-thirty" Minato joked, making Kushina giggle. Naruto was relieved to see his mom happy. She was a generally happy person; but she had a very short temper and got hyper easily. Infact, Naruto got just about everything from his mom. Except his blonde spiky hair.
All dad.
Naruto gobbled down his food as normal then quickly grabbed his book bag after chugging his orange juice. "Food was great mom, see yah after school!" Naruto shouted and bolted out of his house, wishing he had a watch to know what time it was. As Naruto rounded the corner, he rammed into someone unexpectedly before he fell to the ground.
"Damn it, why does this happen every time we start school?" a familiar voice asked. Naruto looked up and saw his best friend, Sasuke Uchiha. His height, a day older, black hair spiked in the back, charcoal eyes, and normally cool expression. Sasuke hadn't fallen but only dropped his bag and was currently offering his hand to the blonde. Naruto took it and was pulled up by his friend. They'd known each other since they were kids and even though they were close; they teased each other relentlessly.
"Not my fault you decide to walk out of your yard the exact time I was rounding the corner" Naruto grinned cheekily before getting a punch in the arm from Sasuke. "Stupid dobe..." he muttered before they started walking in the direction of school. So, any word from how Itachi's doing?" Naruto asked as he placed both his hands behind his head. "Yeah, got a letter two days ago from him. He says he's gearing up for his final year of college, stayed out of trouble, will be back to study for the police academy next summer, and for me to enjoy my first day of school" Sasuke shrugged, sounding bored.
"Sounds good, in a few years that'll be us" Naruto chuckled, waving to a flower lady. "Yeah, except I won't be hiding the fact I'm bisexual and secretly living with my boyfriend when I got to college" Sasuke grumbled, making Naruto frown slightly. Apparently two summers ago Itachi had admitted to Sasuke he was bisexual and sworn him not to tell his dad. Sasuke wasn't homophobic; he just didn't like keeping secrets from his dad. Naruto knew that better than anyway considering how Sasuke's dad could get.
Before Naruto could respond, they both heard "Naruto, Sasuke-kun, wait up!" the boys turned to see their close friend Sakura Haruno. She had shoulder length pink hair (She had cut it this past summer) emerald green eyes, and was a beauty to many of the guys in school. Naruto used to have a crush on her, but he hadn't been oblivious that Sasuke's face softened whenever he saw her. The boy was in love, just refused to admit it.
And they called Naruto the dumb one. Naruto waved to her before nudging Sasuke with his elbow "You going to ask her out this year?" he whispered before getting popped in the back of the head swiftly. "Dobe" was Sasuke's only answer. Sakura caught up to them and smiled sweetly "I'm glad I caught you guys, it sucks to walk alone on the first day" Sakura giggled before they began walking again, Sakura in the middle.
"So, are you keeping your hair short, Sakura?" Sasuke asked casually, making Sakura look at him in surprise. He was one of her best friends, but she found a lot of times he didn't try to make simple conversation. "Well, yeah. All the girls I know have long hair these days, I thought it'd be nice for a change" Sakura shrugged happily, giving a winning smile without even trying.
Sasuke's smile was barely visible. He knew when they were younger a rumor had gone around that he liked girls with long hair. And while Sasuke normally preferred it, it wasn't a deal breaker like some people thought. He counted a girl's personality; not just her hair. "Well, I'm I have a feeling sophomore year is going to be epic!" Naruto exclaimed, fist pumping.
"Naruto, you're going to jinx us!" Sakura teased, shoving him little. "Ah, no way! And you should go out for the girls' weightlifting team, Sakura" Naruto added, making Sakura raise an eyebrow at him in question. "You know, cause of all that monster strength you got!" Naruto stated with a big grin. Sakura's face extorted in anger as she went to clobber Naruto.
Sasuke decided to save his friend and wrapped his arms around Sakura's waist as she began yelling at Naruto and throwing punches but only hitting air. Naruto was apologizing rapidly as he backed up, worried Sakura would break free. "Dobe quit ticking her off! I can't hold her back all the time!" Sasuke shouted over Sakura's ranting. Sakura froze, finally realizing Sasuke was holding her.
A red tint covered Sakura's cheeks as she waited for Sasuke to let go. Slowly, his lean arms released her. "Okay, let's go" Sakura squeaked, walking quickly ahead of them. The boys followed, both with their heads down for two different reasons. Naruto didn't want to get smacked, Sasuke didn't want to blush. They finally made it to school where kids sat around the court yard before the bell rang.
When Naruto did lift his head up, it was because Sakura had shouted "Hinata!" and took off. Sasuke followed slowly and so did Naruto but he was slower. Hinata Hyuuga looked up from her book, her unique eyes calm and serene, a small smile on her face. Naruto had known Hinata for quite a few years, and she had grown in a beautiful girl. She had long raven-black hair that felt to almost her waist, she had whitish-lavender eyes, and her uniform hugged a curvaceous body most girls he knew lacked. She was terribly shy, but when she did talk and interact, she bloomed.
When Naruto did make it up, he saw Hinata blush a little as she murmured "Go-good morning, Naruto-Kun" she smiled at him softly, trying to be confident. "Morning Hinata! Have a good summer?" Naruto asked in his normally friendly way. "Y-yes, thanks for asking" Hinata closed her eyes when she smiled this time; a habit that showed she was happy.
"Hinata, meet us outside the library after homeroom so I can find out what classes you have!" Sakura chirped, taking her friends arm. "Okay, I'll be there" Hinata promised with a nod before she heard her name being called. Naruto sneered as he saw Kiba and Shino standing near a tree, Kiba waving her over spastically. "Oh, guess I better go say hi. See you later, Sakura, Sasuke...Naruto-kun" Hinata blushed again before taking her bag and dashing off.
Naruto crossed his arms and rolled his eyes at Kiba, turning away. "Aww, someone's jealous" Sasuke teased, getting a glare from the blonde. "Shut up, teme!" Naruto barked, punching Sasuke in the arm. "Admit it Naruto, you've got a crush" Sakura sung, standing by Sasuke as she tormented her friend. Naruto worked hard to keep from blushing "Shouldn't we be getting to class?" Naruto asked as he stormed off.
His friends caught up with teasing expressions "Now we know something's up when you are trying to get to class on time" Sasuke chortled, low-fiving Sakura behind Naruto. Naruto made it quickly to his homeroom, trying to avoid the interrogation from his friends. "Don't let him off too easy," Sakura whispered to Sasuke before saying "I'll see you guys off to homeroom" before going to her own homeroom.
"Naruto, Sasuke, good to see you again" their homeroom teacher Kakashi Hatake greeted. Naruto always found their homeroom teacher weird since he wore a medical mask twenty-four seven. "Hey Kakashi-sensei" Sasuke inclined his head to his favorite teacher before hopping in the seat next to the one Naruto already occupied. Shikamaru Nara woke up from his nap long enough to realize some friends were sitting in front of him.
"Oh hey, Naruto" Shikamaru said lazily, getting the blonde to turn. "Hey Shikamaru!" Naruto said too loudly for the sleepy teen. "How's that girlfriend all the way in Suna doing?" Naruto asked with a sly grin. That actually made Shikamaru smile a little "Temari's fine, she spent all night with me on the phone telling me not to slack off in school and to quit falling asleep in class" Shikamaru smirked, obviously having ignored her.
Naruto laughed and shook his head "Tell her to tell Gaara I said hi and that they should come into town one weekend!" Naruto exclaimed and turned around to see Rock Lee walking in with a bushy-browed purpose. Lee went right to Sasuke's desk and pointed his index finger at Sasuke "Sasuke Uchiha! This year our battle for the love of Sakura-Chan shall continue! I hope you shall be a worthy opponent!" Lee shouted for the whole class to see.
Sasuke face palmed; he thought Naruto was bad with the hyperness. "Lee...I kind of thought after three years you'd be tired of this "battle" of yours" Sasuke sighed, glancing up at the junior. "Rock Lee, go to your seat" Kakashi said from his desk, shaking his head. "If you would just ask Sakura out maybe we wouldn't have to go through this every year" Naruto muttered once Lee was across the room. "Get bent. You should focus on your own crush" Sasuke shot back quietly.
That shut Naruto up and the bell rung, beginning a long school day.
Hinata walked down the school steps, her head down in thought. She was planning to go straight home even though some of her family had told her she could stay out with friends. Her cousin would be out with his friends, but Hinata wasn't sure what to do. She could go hang out with Kiba and Shino, but she felt like Kiba had been too friendly lately.
Hinata paused and clenched her book she'd been reading, wanting to go somewhere with friends. "Hey, Hinata" the Hyuuga girl jumped in surprise and saw Naruto two feet away from her. She blushed but managed to calm down "Oh, hi...Naruto" Hinata mumbled, biting her lower lip. He had two classes with her and that thrilled Hinata, she just needed some courage. "Sasuke, Sakura, and I are going out for some Ichiraku ramen, you wanna come with?" Naruto leaned in a little to whisper "Plus, I really don't wanna have to sit there and talk to myself while they flirt" he teased with a smile.
Giggles bubbled from Hinata at Naruto's joke, distracted from how close he was. "Sounds great, I was loo-looking for something to do anyway" Hinata admitted with that cute smile. "Awesome, come on!" Naruto took her wrist and rushed her over to where Sasuke and Sakura waited. Hinata was blushing insanely and her heart was beating to the beat of each foot step.
Sakura hugged Hinata in greeting and the four walked to Ichiraku's for some food. "Why am I coming along? I hate ramen..." Sasuke grumbled once they were close to the restaurant. "Oh don't be a downer, Sasuke! It's tradition!" Naruto was beaming with usual excitement, his hand going for his normally full frog-pouch. "A tradition? wh-why are you inviting me?" Hinata asked in general, but looked at Sakura for the best answer.
"You're our friend, Hinata. And having another girl around is nice with how these two get" Sakura pointed to the boys who were already starting to argue. Hinata smiled with her eyes closed as she said "Thank you" just as the approached Ichiraku's.
Sakura and Hinata sat next to each other while Sasuke sat next to Sakura and Naruto sat next to Hinata. "Ah, if it isn't my favorite customers!" the store owner said cheerily. "First day of school? food on the house" he assured, getting shouts of joy from Naruto. When the owner asked what Hinata wanted she softly answered "Ummm...miso ramen" which made Naruto's eyes light up.
"That's my favorite! two bowls of miso ramen, old man!" Naruto held up two fingers for emphasis. Sasuke asked for a salad and Sakura decided on Tanmen ramen. Naruto engulfed his food while the others ate calmly. Sasuke and Sakura started talking casually which left Hinata to start a conversation with Naruto. "So...joining any teams...Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked quietly, making Naruto pause and swallow to answer her.
"Ehhhh, maybe. Sasuke said he was going out for the karate club but I was thinking I'd prefer maybe boxing club. More moving around and I don't have to learn patience" Naruto grinned, everyone knowing patience wasn't his thing. Hinata laughed a bit louder but quickly tried to cover it up with her hand. "Why hide your laugh? it's cute" at Naruto's words, Hinata blushed insanely "Um...th-thank you, Naruto-kun" Hinata smiled softly but looked down at her ramen, trying to distract herself.
Sakura noticed Sasuke staring off into space for a moment so she took a chance and took his tomato slice with her chop sticks. Almost instantly Sasuke reacted and caught the tomato with his own chopsticks "Let go of the tomato" he said sharply, barely even teasing. "Just making sure you were still in Konoha with us" Sakura teased letting go and watching as he popped the slice in his mouth.
"You know, you really should go out for the weightlifting team" Sasuke suddenly said, surprising Sakura. "Not because of how strong you are, but because afterschool clubs give you credits and look good on college applications. And I know you wanna be a doctor, but this'll give you something to do the days me and Naruto are doing our clubs" Sasuke explained so she wouldn't get mad at him. Sakura sat there and thought about it "I guess you're right, and it's something Ino doesn't do so that's a plus" Sakura grinned before eating a bit of her food.
"There you go" Sasuke nodded in encouragement.
When they were done, Sasuke urged Naruto that they should head back to the Uzumaki house. "Alright already!" Naruto waved his friends off "You wanna come, Hinata?" he asked with one of his famous smiles. "I would...but I didn't clear it with my father, s-so maybe some other time?" Hinata asked hopefully, looking up at him. "Sure! see you tomorrow" Naruto waved at her as Hinata smiled and dashed off in the direction of her home.
But as Naruto watched her leave, he realized his heart was beating incredibly fast.
AN: Soooo, what do you think? let me know in a comment. This is mainly NaruHina but their will also be alot of SasuSaku along with some other couples. Yes, I made Itachi bisexual (I know how much yaoi there is with him!) if there's a certain character you'd like him to end up with, let me know in a review. Cause guess what, he and a few other lovable Akatsuki members will be showing up later in the story! Review on on these things if you want more!