This is a SasuNaru AU (Alternate Universe, for those of you who don't know by now).

They are all about 15 and they go to the same school, but it's not exactly a High School AU. They are still on a team, most of the stuff is the same.

Disclaimer: I still don't own Naruto. 'Cause if I did, it would make Gravitation and Loveless completely look straight.

Stop Talking to Me

The Konoha 'High School' Acadamy was differnt from most schools. Not that it taught anything differing from regular school curriculum. But, they prefered to get they're students together, celebrating both school pride and every possible holiday. So, in an effort to do so, they put together groups from each class to do something special for each event. Unfortunately, they didn't allow students to pick the teams. Most of the time, the groups worked together quite well. That is, until Team 7 was put into action.

The group included: Sasuke Uchiha. Sasuke was seen as a typical popular 'emo kid'. His black hair and eyes, and his devilish good-looks didn't go unnoticed by the girls at the school. Which brings us to Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto is a class clown, not to say he isn't handsome in his own way. But, with boys like Sasuke around, he isn't even in the competition. Finally, there is Sakura Haruno. Known through out the school for her unique, naturally pink hair and her obsession with Sasuke. The boys used to be friends, or something close, but one day some type of meaningless competition broke out between them. They barely spoke to each other after that.

This team was bound to fail from the begining, but before anyone bothered to separate them the Spring Festival came rolling over the horizon. This was only event any of the students thought was worth celebrating, so Team 7 was put to work without question. Their first few meetings were uneventful, several arguements breaking out between the boys, only to be broken up by the supervizing teacher of Team 7, Kakashi. He'd taught all three of them more than once, and knew their personalities tended to clash. Badly.

Naruto sat uncomfortably. Leaning back in one of the many abused school chairs, feet crossed up on the desk before him. He had his blue eyes fixed to the old, off-white ceiling of the academy. He began fidgeting, tapping his heel against the desk anxiously. The blonde teen sighed; annoyed he dropped his head back, spiky hair brushing the back of the chair.

"Stop it," The Uchiha muttered angrily from across the room. He sat perfectly upright in his chair, legs crossed with his eyes closed.

"Make me." Naruto wasn't in the mood to fight with Sasuke, but the way he always spoke to him made him retort. The other boy didn't reply, and by the way his arrogance dripped from his words, he obviously thought Naruto wasn't worth it. But, Sakura took delight in showing Naruto just how superior Sasuke was.

"Naruto, don't be such nuisance! Just do what Sasuke says." She glared at Naruto, gentle, admiring eyes turning to Sasuke. Naruto leapt from his position; his hands gripping the chair he had been occupying. His sapphire eyes glared at the pink-haired girl, flickering to Sasuke. They both smirked at him in their own ways, Sasuke not even giving him the dignity of having watched his display. Naruto bent his mouth into an angry growl, about to say something.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm l-" Kakashi began with his hand on Naruto's shoulder.

"You're LATE!" Naruto interrupted, yelling at their teacher with more ferocity than necessary.

"Thanks for stating the obvious, Uzumaki." Sasuke noted, pleased with himself.

"Hey, maybe he wouldn't come late if someone would act happier to be here!"

"And maybe I'd be happier to be here if you didn't have to come!" Sasuke spat before getting up and storming out the door. The blonde flopped back down in his chair. Sakura looked surprised by the two's outburst. Their silver-haired sensei leaned back against the wall. He pressed his thumb and forefinger to the bridge of his partially covered nose.

"Naruto, why can't you two just get along? This is getting old. You are jeopardized this team with your behavior." Kakashi stated wearily after a moment of heavy silence. "I am going to ask you this not only as your sensei, but as a friend, Naruto: work something out with Sasuke. This can't be healthy. Go now. I'm sure he hasn't left school grounds yet."

Naruto searched Kakashi's shown eye for any hope of mercy. But, when Kakashi motioned his head towards the door, he sighed and heaved himself up and out the door. Sakura watched in silence as Kakashi crossed the room to the window. She slouched slightly in dismay, "I think that might have been my fault, this time." Kakashi turned his gaze to her. "I egged Naruto on."

"Don't blame yourself, it was bound to happen, eventually." He sighed. "It always does."

"What do you think will happen?"

"Knowing Sasuke, not much. But, Naruto is persistent, he'll find a way." They both tuned to look out the window into the sky, knowing the boys were on the other side of the building.

Naruto mumbled to himself as he rounded the last corner. How could Kakashi honestly think talking to Sasuke was going to do him any good? The only times that stoic 'genius' talked to him now was when he was insulting him! Why did Sasuke always have to piss him off like that?!

He stopped in his current train of thought when he saw said 'genius'. The black-haired boy sat on the ground with his dark bangs hanging in his face, his back against the tree with the little wooden swing hanging from it. Naruto knew the swing well; he'd always came there when he felt alone or needed to think. He began what seemed like such a long walk forward with a somber smile on his lightly tanned face.

Without really thinking about it, he didn't stop at Sasuke, he went straight for the swing. He sat sideways, with the rope in front of him. When he glanced back at his 'teammate', he was met with an icy glare.

"What do you want?" Naruto wasn't surprised by the harshness in the question.

"I just want to know… What can I do to make you…you know, like me, get along with me?"

"Just stop talking to me." Was Sasuke's feral reply. He stood and flicked he locks from his face. Walking away swiftly, not throwing a second glance at Naruto. So, the blonde just sat there, thinking about what he should do. Eventually he came to the decision that, for the first time in a long time, he would heed Sasuke. The thought made him frown, not just because he was obeying Sasuke, but he kind of liked talking to the Uchiha. Kind of.

Naruto made his way home as the sun was setting, completely lost in thought; he watched his shadow stretch across the road. Today was Friday and he was glad that there was no school tomorrow. But even without having to spend his time with Sasuke until Monday, this was going to be a long weekend.

A/N: Chapter 1! Tell me how you think it's going. Or if it's worth continuing. R&R, s'il vous plait! (please)

-Cookie