Chapter 1

"Baka! Hurry yup!" The figure yelled at me. Inside I felt anger, yet, an anger that was loving…not that that made any sense. I grabbed a book that was on the already damp grass. I placed it on my head with one hand holding it in place. I used it to cover me from the rain that had started to fall. I ran forward, in a space that seemed as if everything was foggy, unable to give me a clear picture of my surroundings.

"Once I caught up to the man he wrapped part of his coat around me. I tried t look at his face but the collar of his coat and dark blue scarf prevented this. I sighed internally; the other person seemed to sense it though, as if he knew I was in a predicament.

"Now, Naruto, be happy…our day is not entirely ruined by this rain. After all, rain means hot chocolate." He patted my head. I would have been more pissed but I really liked hot chocolate…especially with whip cream.

The other seemed to notice I was off in la la land and kissed my lips. The soft, warm lip touched mine. I put a hand forward and internally felt something was wrong…I moved my hand up to cup the persons breast when I realized that this girl was utterly flat…and buff…Then it hit me…I was kissing a guy!

"Wahhhhhhhh!" I shot up in bed. I hit my head of course against my headboard (ha-ha…head bored). As I grimaced in pain I took a few deep breaths. Today was not starting out good at all. At least I still have a few hours… I turned my head lazily to the side and jolted up again. Seeing as this was the worst day ever I hit my head on my head bored…again. "Ow! Fuck that hurt!"

It was now seven forty five and I had fifteen minutes to get to school (thanks cheap ass alarm). I ignored the pounding at my temple and grabbed a pair of pants of the floor. A chair nearby supplied me with a (hopefully) clean shirt. I ran in the bathroom, grabbing the door frame to twirl in (my daily ritual of sliding by and entering with a push of the frame). Chilled water was splashed on my face and hair-not that the blond mass could be tamed with just water. I swished and swallowed both toothpaste and then some Listerine before locking my front door, not having time for breakfast.

Ring Ring Ring

"I'm here!" I yelled doing my infamous frame-twirl into the classroom.

"Nice of you to join us Naruto!" My teacher yelled…wait…Orochimaru was my Biology teacher…"I am subbing Naruto, don't worry, you haven't walked into the wrong period-this time" He slithered out.

"Heh" I scratched the back of my head, blushing and took my assigned seat.

"So students, as I was saying, this is Sasuke, a new student so please treat him well. Or you will be serving time with me "The class shudder in unison at the thought, we all thought he was a pedophile or something. I mean, look at the way he said Sasukes name…creepy.

I turned to Kiba, "So, how should we do it this time? Note in the locker? Trash in the gym bag? Oh! How about honey in a condom and put it in his locker!" I laughed at myself for coming up with the pranks. After all, every new student was 'welcomed' by me and Kiba. We saw it as… an initiation. "Hey, dog-breath, you listening?"

"Uh, Naruto…" Kiba looked at something past my shoulder. 'Fuck, don't tell me…'

"You like to put condoms with honey lube up your ass? Nice to know." The new boy, Sasuke, said taking the seat next to me.

I nearly fell out of my own chair. "No!" my voice squeaked.

"Well, I'll warn you now, anything ends up in my stuff you'll have used honey condoms all in your house." The new guy stated firmly while opening up a novel.

I have to say, I was to dumbstruck to say anything.

"Glad to know we are on the same page." The guy said. And that was that. For the rest of class neither of us spoke. I only knew his name and that he was reading "The God Box" which was pretty good*.

Lunch-Sasuke

Sasuke! Hi! My name is Sakura! Do you need any help with finding your classrooms?' A hot pink haired chick asked

"No" I stated bluntly

"Are you sure? I can-"

"Oi, Sakura, let me talk to the guy" Shikamaru said. Sakura pouted but followed Shikamarus words. "Hey, I'm Shikamaru, here you are the new guy and had a fight with Naruto already." He said casually.

"A mere dispute, I put the guy in his place. Obviously no one else does here"

"Naruto does a lot more and has been hurt a lot more than you'll know Sasuke. So don't push it, I'll only warn you once" Shikamaru leaned away from the tree he was leaning on. "See you around" Though I didn't see the guy for the rest of the day…

After Sixth period-Sasuke

"Hey Sakura" I yelled. My curiosity had gotten the better of me, and I only knew of one source that would give me the information I wanted.

"Sasuke!" She chimed, "what can I do for you?"

"I just want some information, what's up with Naruto and Shikamaru?" Her face dropped slightly, in sadness or disappointment that it wasn't about her I didn't know.

"Hm, Sasuke-kun, Naruto is just…he's a little different, no one really gets close to him…"

"It's not like he's toxic, after all kiba was talking to him."

"That's not really what I mean…you see…he has many friends and is friendly toward everyone. But people are scared to get too attached to him."

"What about Shikamaru? He seemed kind of…protective."

"Shikamarus just like that. He cares deeply for Naruto. I can't tell you all the details, even I wouldn't give all that up" at least the girl had some morals.. "-unless you go on a date with me Sasuke?" Never mind.

"No Sakura, thanks for the information. See you tomorrow."I turned and headed home with an ecstatic Sakura waving frantically and saying 'bye Sasuke-kun! See you tomorrow!' I arrived at my house and slipped my bag on my chair while I fixed myself some food. This Naruto had definitely caught my interest…

Naruto

"Achoo!" I sneezed "someone must be talking about me!" I laughed to myself.

"Help! Someone help my kitty!" a small voice yelled. Of course, it belonged to a small girl whose cat was stuck in a tree…classic.

"Hey Samora! Is Fred stuck in the tree again?" I grinned patting the girl's hair.

"Naruto! Are you going to save Fred!" the girl looked up hopefully

"Of course! I call the Fire department!"

"NO! Fred might fall by then! YOU have to save him NOW Naruto! Hurry!" She said expect fully.

I weighed my options…I sighed and climbed the tree; Damn, I just couldn't go against kids faces.

"Be careful Naruto!"

"Okay!" I was on the same branch as the cat and reached to grab the cat with my free hand. The cat swiped at me. Did I forget to say, this cat hated me for some reason?"Come on kitty, I really need to get home…" The cat swiped again as I got closer. This time across my cheek drawing a little blood. Now I was royally pissed, I grabbed the cat (ignoring the swipes) I climbed the tree).

"Thank you Naruto! You are the bestist!" The little girl hugged her cat and skipped off.

"No Problem!" I yelled after her and headed in the opposite direction.

I finally arrived home and threw my pack somewhere on the floor. I stretched and burned some incense. I sat and prayed with my food in front of me (ramen of course).

'Dear Big Guy,

I hope you are treating my parents okay. I wish everyone good health and…thanks for the food!

I started eating…as my dark thoughts crowded the back of my mind.