Yosh. So this has returned. Sorry for not updating this for a while, I sorta forgot about it. Ahaha. Anyways. Hope you enjoy this. Please review! –WTR
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Last day before we graduate. Just one more day of excruciatingly boring lessons. You can do it, Kairi. Kairi thought, running a hand through her chestnut brown hair. She was quite plain looking, with wavy brown hair that reached her shoulders and vibrant green eyes. She was taller than the typical girl her age, but not by much. She was slim, so skinny it was almost unhealthy, but she was eating perfectly fine. She probably ate too much, as a matter of fact.
"Kairi-chan!" Naruto's voice rang through her small apartment. The Hokage had been kind enough to pay for her apartment, as he had done for Naruto. Surprisingly enough, their apartments were in the same building, and on the same floor. The old man probably planned it so they would have each other's company.
"Coming, Uzumaki!" Kairi yelled back, shutting the door to her bedroom behind her. Her apartment could barely be recognized as the drab apartment it used to be. It had only been 4 days, and already she had decorated it to her heart's content. Brightly coloured pillows, carpets, and knick knacks littered her small home. She shook her head in disappointment at Naruto's disarrayed appearance. She quickly fixed his hair and made him take off his shirt, as he had put it on backwards. Once they were both looking their best, they snuck quietly down the stairs, being wary to not wake anyone up.
"There goes Sasuke-teme." Naruto commented, as his dark haired rival came into view. Kairi gave him a soft jab in his stomach with her elbow before running off in Sasuke's direction. She certainly didn't have a crush on the Uchiha; he was too arrogant and conceited for her. She did, however, have the need to be his friend... or at least something to him. Be it rival, friend, or acquaintance.
"Morning, Sasuke." She greeted, shooting a glare at Naruto's retreating back.
"Hn." She didn't get much more of a reaction than those pesky girls at school did, but she would try.
"What did you do last night?" She asked, turning her upper body slightly to look at him.
"I trained." He muttered. Kairi grinned at him, pleased at his answer.
"Don't work yourself too hard. Me and Naruto went to Ichiraku's. As expected, he was broke and asked me to pay. My wallet has never been so empty before." She was surprised when the Uchiha smirked at her joke.
"Dobe." He whispered, watching the blond enter the Academy. "Ah, we're going to be late." Kairi said, taking his elbow and pulling him along with her, ignoring his protests. Fortunately, the two made it right on time.
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"Mm, so... I can't believe the nerve of that guy. How dare he call you a monster? He's the monster for saying such hateful things." Kairi muttered, chewing thoughtfully on her dumplings. She was now making Naruto's lunch every day, as well. She felt almost like an older sister to him. She shifted slightly on the stiff wooden bench they were sitting on that had made her butt feel like she had been sitting for hours.
"It's okay, Kairi-chan. I've dealt with this for so long, I could care less anymore." He said, smiling softly at the brunette. She only glared at him for interrupting her rant. The wind was harshly blowing in their direction, knocking over their lunches and blowing their hair in every direction possible. To make it worse, the sky was overcast, and class had been more boring the usual.
"Kairi? How are you feeling today?" A voice asked from behind the duo. They simultaneously turned around, mouths hanging wide at the question. Sakura hadn't bothered to say anything else to Kairi after their brief but painful encounter. Why would she be asking now? Kairi's eyes flickered to a pair of onyx ones across the field. Sasuke Uchiha.
"Nice one, Uchiha!" She shouted good naturedly before turning back to Sakura. "I'm feeling great, actually. The bruise is pretty much gone."
"Ah. I'm glad to hear that." She whispered, looking back and forth between Kairi and Sasuke before setting her gaze on Naruto. "I still don't understand why you hang out with that freak."
Kairi was on her feet in half a second, fury clear on her face. Naruto, however, had been expecting this and was standing in between Kairi and the shocked Sakura. Sasuke had made it here in record time as well, being sandwiched by Naruto and Sakura. Naruto and Sasuke were uncomfortably close to each other, but Kairi was unstoppable, pushing against Naruto with all her might, practically making their chests touch.
"KUSANE, THAT'S ENOUGH. I CAN DEFEND MYSELF." The blond shouted, glaring at the brunette from over his shoulder.
"Whatever, Naruto. Stay out of my business, Sakura. If you even look at Naruto in a way I don't approve, I won't hesitate to punch your face in." She hissed darkly. Sakura looked taken aback at such a threat, but recomposed herself several seconds later.
"Oh, will you? What if I punch your face in first?" She said confidently, as Sasuke was protecting her. She was disappointed, however, when Sasuke walked back to his favourite spot across the field without even a backwards glance. Even Naruto, the blond who had been crushing on her for the longest time turned away from her.
"Thank you, Kairi, but you're just getting yourself in trouble protecting me." Naruto murmured, wrapping his arm around her shoulder, despite the height difference. He had to somewhat stand on his tip-toes to reach her shoulder.
"If I don't protect you then who will?" Kairi asked, worry making her normally bright eyes darken. Naruto was at a loss for an answer, so he chose to watch Sakura from across the field. He had been hurt so many times by her, yet he couldn't get angry at her.
"Your like for her makes me sick." Kairi commented. He in turn slapped her shoulder, making her lash out at him. But in the end, they could never stop being friends, and somehow they both knew that. Lunch was reaching its end, but Kairi wanted something to be done before the beginning of their afternoon classes.
"Hey, Naru?" She asked, flashing Naruto her best grin. Kairi only said 'Naru' when she wanted something.
"What do you want?" He asked, rolling his eyes at the other girl's innocent smile. She tried to pout cutely but it only made her look more obvious.
"Don't be so mean, Naruto-kun. I just want a small favour." She said, looking pointedly across the field at the Uchiha.
"No. If this has anything to do with the teme I'm not doing it." Naruto declined. He simply couldn't stand the teme's arrogance, but at the same time he enjoyed arguing with him.
"Please, please! We'll go out for ramen sometime this week if you do it!" As if his previous statement had been forgotten, he nodded vigorously.
"What is it?" Naruto asked, eyes shining fervently. Kairi shook her head in mock disappointment.
"I just need you to go over there and thank him for what he did today. Making Sakura ask if I was okay, protecting her..." Naruto's eyes were once again dull. Not even ramen could make up for this.
"Why can't you thank him? I have absolutely nothing to thank him for!" Naruto yelled, throwing his hands up in desperation.
"Because! I need you to do it! It's all part of my master plan, you see." She answered, nodding as if to make her point clearer. Kairi had spoken about said master plan so many times that Naruto couldn't help but wonder if there really was a master plan.
"Fine. Except we're going out for ramen twice." Naruto said, frowning as he watched the Uchiha ignore Sakura's attempts to make conversation.
"Not if Sasuke takes you out that second time." Kairi whispered. Naruto's mouth gaped open as he looked at his friend.
"WHAT? What? WHAT! I'm not- I don't- He's a- I- what? WHAT? What? I'm not GAY!" Naruto shouted, oblivious to the countless faces that had turned his way now. A red tinge was now covering his face.
"I was joking, idiot!" Kairi hissed, trying to stifle her laughter. Naruto shook his head dazedly. He couldn't believe Kairi. He couldn't believe her.
"Whatever." Naruto said, walking towards the teme. The Uchiha merely ignored his presence, as he did with everyone else, but his head snapped up when Naruto kicked him in the side.
"Listen to me, teme. Kairi wanted me to thank you for everything you did today." Naruto muttered darkly, looking down at his feet rather than at Sasuke's face.
"I was listening! You didn't have to kick me in the side, dobe." Sasuke replied in a monotone. Sakura, who was sitting beside Sasuke, launched herself onto Naruto the moment Sasuke complained.
"Sakura-chan... what are you doing?" Naruto asked, standing still as the girl so obviously tried to knock him to the floor.
"Do you weigh like a thousand pounds? You're impossible to push! Lose some weight, will you, freak?" Sakura sneered, placing her hands on her hips and glancing over at Sasuke every couple of seconds. Sasuke got up, placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder, and gave a small push. Naruto was now sprawled on the floor, anger reddening his face.
"No. You're just weak." Sasuke said, still staring at Naruto. The insult Sasuke made to Sakura riled him up further, and he kicked his foot against the back of Sasuke's knee, making him collapse.
"Sasuke!" Sakura shouted, torn between sounding worried or insulted. She settled for a mix of the both.
Naruto climbed on top of Sasuke, using Sasuke's surprise against him. He threw a punch at his eye, rendering him blind for a couple seconds. Sasuke made use of Naruto's small stature and turned them over, so he was now pinning Naruto to the floor, ignoring the pain in his eye. He punched the blond underneath his chin, making his head jerk back and hit the ground. Naruto rallied with a head butt, causing Sasuke to let go of him, and Naruto stood up, ran around him and climbed on to his back, tightening his grip on Sasuke's neck. Sasuke gasped for air, but threw himself backwards, squishing Naruto. Naruto let go of his neck, struggling as Sasuke turned over and pinned him back down on the ground. The blond could only think of one option. He lifted his knee with full force, making Sasuke wither into himself as his man parts were abused. Naruto laughed breathily as Sasuke lay on top of him.
"Naruto, Sasuke! In the classroom, now!" They heard Iruka-sensei shout. Sasuke rolled off of Naruto, and took the hand the blond offered. He leaned against Naruto's body as he was half carried half dragged to the classroom.
Meanwhile, Kairi sat on her bench, frowning at what had just occurred.
"Okay... that wasn't what I had planned..."
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What did Kairi have planned, then? And I described Kairi for you, Your Hoshi! I used your idea of green eyes. I actually hope you still read this, 'cause you were the first reviewer. And thank you, natsumi127! You made me update again. Glad you like it. -WTR