AN: Characters are severely OOC.

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Forgotten Chapter 1: Wake-up Call

Shouts could be heard from a distance. Quite an unusual thing to wake up to, in Naruto's experience. After all, he had Hatake-san—the very epitome of calm—for a guardian. But on this very special day, Hatake-san's composure seemed to have taken a vacation—a long on apparently, as Kakashi abruptly slammed the receiver down with a loud thud.

Naruto blinked, lethargic, as he watched his silver-haired guardian pace back and forth in an annoyed fashion.

"Hatake-san?" He whispered in askance as Kakashi tiredly sighed. Hearing the voice of his young charge, Kakashi stopped his pacing to turn and look at him.

Silence settled around the two as they stared unflinchingly at each other. After a minute-long debate with himself, Kakashi opened his mouth to whisper, "Naruto . . ." Pausing briefly before he took the plunge and asked, "What do you think about changing schools?"

"Changing schools, Hatake-san?" The single statement jolted him from drowsiness. His sleepiness forgotten, he abruptly stood up—shocked.

"Yes, " Kakashi murmured tiredly.

"Bu . . . but why?"

Sighing again, Kakashi motioned for him to retake his seat on the sofa. Once they were both seated, Kakashi began to speak. "Naruto? Do you remember when I took you from the orphanage? When I told you that I was a family friend and that you had a brother but that he was already adopted? Well, it seems like I found him . . . or more like, he found us . . . I do understand that you don't want to leave your friends but . . . he wants you to transfer to his school, and for us to live in the house he bought for you."

Cocking his head to the side, Naruto asked, "Was that the reason you were shouting a while ago, Hatake-san?"

"Hn."

Blinking owlishly, Naruto smiled. "Ok. I guess it's alright."

"Hn. We better start packing then." Turning to look at the blonde boy, Kakashi pushed him out the door and said. "Go spend some time with your friends. I'll pack for both of us."

"Demo . . ."

"Go."

Tsuzuku