"He that is proud eat up himself
Pride is his own glass,
His own trumpet,
His own chronicle..."
-William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida
And the trouble starts
History. So out of his league. Sasuke brushed his hair back as Iruka kept talking about the great wars of Konoha. If it had been a normal day then he actually would've been interested but the new girl occupied his mind. She clearly made fun of him and Naruto--well he could understand the dobe.
It seemed Shikumi wasn't falling for him. Strange. His natural good looks always made girls fall in love with him. His eyes narrowed. Why. Isn't. She. Falling. For. Me. It was more of a statement than a question.
So far he had stayed in this history class for thirty minutes and counting. Suddenly he felt his phone vibrating. His hand carefully took it out, the phone flipped open and saw that he had a new message. his finger pushed the button to open it and saw that his friend Gaara sent him the message. He looked up and found the redhead eyeing him, his pale green eyes telling to open it. And so he did.
I heard theres a new student that came from sound high...have u met her yet?
Sasuke rolled his eyes. Typical Gaara. Always wanting to meet the girls. Unlike Sasuke, Gaara has a girlfriend almost everyday.
Sasuke typed back. Yea, her names Shikumi.
-bzz- Man he texts fast.. ...Really...?
Sasuke eyed the text, scrutinizing it . Yea do u know her?
The time it took him forever to text back. uh huh. we went out a year back when akatsuki was on break but then she suddenly dumped me.
Sasuke is the leader of Akatsuki a well known gang in The Underworld that he inherited from his brother, Itachi, who got killed by the infamous Shirokage, the leader of Kuro Shi-ne years back.
This time Sasuke didn't respond quickly. So he already knows her. It was pretty surprising that Gaara got dumped usually it was the opposite. He wondered if Shikumi knew about akatsuki, he can't ask her since if she didn't know then he would have to explain it to her.
Does she know about akatsuki?
no but i tld her i was in a gang though, but she dnt ask which one
oh ok.
Sasuke put his phone away, wondering. He jotted down all the notes he skipped and directed his full attention to Iruka. School is more important than any girl. He chuckled when he thought of this. Funny.
The sound of the electric guitar flooded the music room, accompanied with a drum set. Shikumi picked each string gracefully going with the beat of the drums. She thought this class would be a bore but it turned out awesome. Thankfully she signed up for the free style class. Their was no teacher for this class and only a few a kids, about seven. The person on the drums was a wild kid named Kiba, on bass guitar Shikamaru, and acoustic guitar Sai.
The other other four people including herself was Hinata, Hanabi, and Choji. "Man that was awesome!" She heard Hanabi, a first year, exclaim. "Who knew the new student would know how to play the electric!"
Shikumi smiled faintly. "When you love rock music you just want to play it." A grin appeared on her face. So far this was her favorite class.
Ding-Dong!
Everyone groaned. They've grown to like Shikumi. Even though she hadn't planned this she actually made friends.
"Um...so is it lunch time?" Sh quickly asked Hinata.
"Yeah. But you don't have to eat in the lunchroom. Anywhere you want is fine." Hinata smiled gently.
Shikumi nodded and let Hinata walk off with Hanabi. She was the last one to walk out of the room, to her surprise Sasuke was waiting for her. She raised an eyebrow.
"Why are you waiting for me?" She asked curiously.
"Well you are new so it's natual for me to guide you around the school." He answered.
Shikumi laughed earning a slight glare from the raven. "Heh sure. Lead the way captain!" Sasuke couldn't help but chuckle.
"So the cat girl can actually be happy."
Shikumi froze. "Eh?" A cat...girl?
Sasuke realized what he said. "Oh..no it's because you remind me of a cat." He said a bit awkwardly.
"Ah."
When they entered the lunchroom many people goggled at them mainly to Shikumi. Either it was because she was new or because she was with, she supposed the hunk of the school. Note to self: Do not become buddy buddy with the popular guy. a/n: like thats gonna happen -.-;
She gave a slight yelp when she felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. Sasuke turned around and eyes her weirdly. She sweat-dropped. "Sorry...I have to take this call..." Sasuke just nodded and walked away. Shikumi turned and ran out to see who was calling. It was her brother. Figures. She pressed the answering button and held the phone up to her ear.
"Hai?"
"Heyy where are you?"
"Just outside the lunchroom...why?"
"Hold on!"
On the other line she heard footsteps that made it seem he was running and panting, she also heard some 'kyas' in the back round. Just where in the world was he?
"SHIKUMI!!"
She flinched as her name was screamed. Don't tell me... She turned to see her twin brother out of his school's uniform. He wore dark blue jeans with a black and white checkered belt, a solid black collard shirt with the first two buttons undone. They both had the same face and eyes but he had black hair with with white vertical highlights. He also has a well built torso, at her old school they both used to be called 'The Perfects.'
When Suko got close to her she immediately smacked him. "What are you doing here!?" Her eyes were filled with rage and confusion.
"Wha-t!" He rubbed his head looking down at her since he was taller than him. "I just wanted to see you at your new school." He sighed. "But it seems you don't miss me."
Shikumi smiled faintly. "Idiot." She pointed to the lunchroom door. "Lunch?" He shook his head like a little boy and skipped next to her. Suko opened the doors and sung. "Helloo people!!"
Everyone turned to look at them. "KYAAAA!!" Girls screamed out and sprinted towards him. When Shikumi saw them coming she quickly ran out the way. That damn brother of mine.
"Oi. Shikumi!" She heard Naruto's voice. At the table in the corner of the lunchroom. when she arrived it seemed a bit too overcrowded. She also spotted Sasuke who was fighting off two girls trying to seduce him, a blonde and pink haired that she remembered in her first hour. When they saw her they both gave her the most dirtiest look that they could do. She merely rolled her eyes.
She also saw someone who she would've never seen at this school--Gaara. He noticed her stare and gave her that to-die-for grin. She looked away quickly hoping he didn't get the wrong idea..
"So what's going on over there?" Naruto said. Shikumi saw a seat next to Gaara at first she hesitated but walked over and sat down not turning to him. Instead she gave Naruto her answer.
"My idiot brother ditched school and came over here..." She rubbed her head trying to calm her headache.
"EH!?" Everyone besides Gaara and Sasuke seemed fazed.
"Oi. Shiku-nee." Suko came to the table. "Why did you leave me." He stared at her with his puppy dog eyes. Sakura and Ino looked at him while they clung to Sasuke. Finally the pink head let go and swerved to Suko's side.
"Hey. Im Haruno Sakura." She purred. "It's a pleasure to meet you."
Suko turned on his flirty grin that made Sakura flush. "Likewise Haruno-chan."
"Oh no. You can call me Sakura-chan."
"He stared into her eyes. "Will do Purinshia."
Shikumi could see Sakura tremble with excitement. She then realized what she was wearing. A leather tube top with a matching miniskirt. Was this school? Or a fricken strip club?
"Suko go back to school." Shiikumi hissed. She doesn't want her brother going out with a slut.
It seems he went back to his childish way. "No! It's so boring without all of you." Everyone looked at Shikumi who only looked annoyed. "Then go home."
"Nooo! It's so different with you not there. Without you ruling the school people went to their boring lives!" Suko whined. Everyone stared, gaping.
"Is that true Shikumi?" Asked Sasuke. Shikumi just shrugged. Suko then looked over to the person sitting next to his sister. His mouth opened in shock.
"G-Gaaraa!!"
"Hmm. So you still remember me eh?" His head was lying on his knuckles.
Suko smirked "Well of course. His eyes then traveled to his sis. "You got back together with him?"
Shikumi opened her mouth to say something but she then felt an arm around her shoulders and was brought close to someone who smelled like Axe. "Mm. That's right." The voice made a chill run down her spine. She flinched when Gaara kissed her cheek. "Nah. Just kidding." He mused. What the hell was Gaara doing? The bell rung indicating lunch was over.
"Gaara, you can let go now..." Shikumi said hissed. She then realized the lunchroom cleared out. She she got up she was stopped by Gaara's sudden hug.
"What the hell are you doing." She pushed him away while looking around. Her eyes scanned the big secluded room until she spotted him, Suko. A low growl crept in her throat. He's going to be dead. She confronted the redhead. "Gaara I know how you love to play around with girls so why don't you find another girl. Like Sakura or Ino for instance. She turned to go to class but she was caught by his arms, turned around and locked his lips with hers.
Hers eyes became wide. She couldn't move out of shock. She could feel him smirking as he snaked his arms around her waist. She pulled away, glaring at the man.
"don't mess with me." Her feet were in a particular stance.
"Man can't you just take a joke?" He said with a mischievous grin. "You're as serious as ever"
Shikumi smirked. Luckily Gaara didn't know she was in a gang herself. "Well I don't care." She turned around and ran out the door. She rubbed her lips--hard. Damn smelled like Axe herself. She then saw Suko with a brunette girl. He was flirting again. She was about to interupt them when a hand shot out and grabbed.
"Let go Ga-" She stopped when two pairs of onyx orbs met her golden eyes. "Sas..uke?"
"Heh. So your not going out with Gaara?" He gave her a light smirk.
Her eye twitched at the name. "No."
"And anyways for me it was a mistake going out with him." Her eyes wandered over to her brother. "I know Suko was mad inside when Gaara said that. Those two aren't really fond of each other." Sasuke gave her that questioning look.
"Ah. Well Gaara was in a gang..." Sasuke flinched at the statement. "..And so was my brother, So I guess you can say that's not really a good mix."
"What gang was he from?" Sasuke asked, his eyes hungering for more answers. He wanted to know if perhaps he was the person who killed his brother or at least knew who it was.
"Sorry but that information is confidential." She grinned at him.
The next three classes passed by. Suko ended up waiting on the rooftop. Shikumi was changing out of her P.E clothes which were black shorts and gray t-shirts. She was then approached by two girly girls in her class. Both gave her looks as though she was low as dirt.
"Move out of the way newbie. Your in front of our lockers." The snobby pale blonde girl spoke in a high annoying voice.
"Yeah! We need to get changed!" The girl with the fake tan snapped.
"Sure. Just let me finish." Shikumi replied without even looking at them.
"Well hurry up!!" Tan girl growled. Shikumi turned her head and gave both of them death glares.
"Then just wait a goddamn minute you prissy little wenches."
Both girls froze and rushed away. A sigh came out. Such a troublesome class. The whole entire period she had been given dirty looks from Sasuke's fan club and apparently Suko's (newly formed)fan club. She also had been hit on by most of the boys in her class, except for Sasuke and Naruto. Thank god. But apparently the girl saw her talking with the boy and decided they are her enemy.
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