Title: Dancing King

Rating: M

Disclaimer: Characters are not mine.

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Chapter 1

Dance? You don't know the word

Amidst the cheering crowd, a lone figure shadowed at a corner stood watching nonchalantly. His emotionless face betrays nothing as he gazed at the many talented dancers on stage soaking up their fans' support and goofing around like they own the place. Inside however he felt sickened.

Dancing was popular all over the world. Some dance because it's fun; others take it as it is-a sport. For a selected few, it is their life. Time, sweat and effort were devoted to perfect the moves they invented. They train their body to become flexible to be able to flow like water as they change from dance step to dance step every day. They focus on the prize all dancers want-the title of Dancing King.

"Pitiful aren't they?" the lone ranger was disturbed in his musings when he heard a voice. He looked behind him and saw a red headed boy with green eyes that were heavily outlined with eyeliner. The boy stepped forward and stood beside the shadowed figure.

"They can't compare to Kyuubi, they're only making themselves look bad. Wonder where he is now," the red headed boy spoke, his monotonous voice carrying even in the noisy chaos that was the Stage. He glanced from the corner of his eyes at the still shadowed figure, gauging for his reaction. What he saw stunned him; eyes of blue shining brilliantly in the dark like a cat, emotion swirling in the depths of it like ocean waves on a sea shore.

"Kyuubi is no more Gaara. I suggest you stop hoping," and with that the lone figure stepped away from the wall and walked out the door.

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The sound of shuffling feet echoed off the empty corridors of Konoha Junior college. The faint sound of music beats carrying in the emptiness. Uchiha Sasuke, the school's president, looked at his watch. It read 7.30. On Mondays school starts at 9 so he was confused as to why there were people, other than him, around so early in the morning. He searched the corridors, thinking that some prankster was in school early, namely a certain blond haired idiot who always manages to get himself into trouble. Maybe he was up for another prank this semester and was getting ready for it. Whatever he was up to, the raven will be sure to catch him red handed.

The sound of the music got louder as he turned a corner towards the lockers. He walked faster. As he neared the lockers he froze. Quickly hiding behind the wall he stood next to he looked on, mesmerized. There was the blond idiot only he wasn't getting ready for a prank. He was dancing. His iPod played music from inside his locker. He glided across the floor in time with the music, spinning and dipping as he went along, letting the music carry him to a place only he knows that he created. Sasuke can't take his eyes away. The blond he knew wasn't this graceful. He was a clumsy idiot who always played pranks on people to get attention.

All of a sudden there was a high pitched screech as the blond's sneakers caused friction on the tiled floor and a loud yelp. Sasuke was snapped out of his gaze as angry yet embarrassed blue eyes locked with his onyx ones. He broke eye contact when he realised he wasn't behind the wall. It seems that he was so glued to the dancer that he didn't realised he was moving toward him.

"What the hell do you think you're doing teme," the raven almost flinched at the tone of voice the angered and embarrassed blond used, deep and husky yet soft and smooth. The sound was pleasant to the ears. He stood his ground though and replied evenly. He was an Uchiha after all and no one bested him.

"I should be asking you that. You're in school earlier than expected. I thought you'd have come running into class like a crazy idiot was after you like all the other times," he finished with a smirk as he saw the pink dusted cheeks of the other, "Oh wait I forgot the crazy dobe is you yourself."

"Hey! If I hadn't run then I would be late!"

"Wake up earlier then," the raven walked off calmly but in his mind was in chaos. Questions after questions bombarded him demanding to be answered but he had none. He hoped that they would be soon if not his head was going to explode.

As the raven went off to continue his patrol, Naruto turned back to his still playing iPod and switched it off. He was so embarrassed! How the hell had he not noticed the teme earlier. Yeesh, he was so careless. If he doesn't bring his guard up, he'll be found out for sure. He leaned his head against the closed locker door, closing his eyes as he calmed his quick heart beat.

'I really hope he doesn't look too far into this...'

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"Naruto, over here!" Naruto looked up at his hyperactive brunette friend, Kiba, with his ever faithful dog Akamaru by his side. He smiled and jogged over to them. Hinata, Kiba's girlfriend and Naruto's close friend sat on the bleachers with his other friends. Sakura and Ino waved at him. Shino simply stared. Tenten smiled and her boyfriend Neji nodded his acknowledgment. Chouji continued eating his chips while his best friend Shikamaru looked up into the sky, enjoying his favourite pastime-cloud gazing. His girlfriend Temari played on her iPhone but when she saw Naruto approaching, she lifted her head and gave a small smile. Gaara, Kankuro and Lee were nowhere to be seen though. Maybe they were at the canteen or cafe.

"So where were you yesterday? Gaara said you left early," Kiba enquired after they sat down waiting for morning assembly to start. Naruto recalled the events yesterday and zoned out. He told the brunette that he didn't feel well after drinking so much and decided to go home. Kiba knew it was a lie because Naruto never went near the bar yesterday but didn't push his friend. He knew that Naruto must have a reason to.

Ding dong ding. Attention please. All students please proceed to the hall for morning assembly. I repeat all students please proceed to the hall for morning assembly. Thank you. Ding dong ding.

"Awww cant they have announced it before we sat down! Seriously!" Naruto whined as he stood to follow the rest of the student body to the hall. His friends just laugh and teased him for being a big baby. He pouted all the way there to show his displeasure.

When the clique reached the hall with the other students, they were shocked. The stage was decorated with red carpet and streamers and confetti. The hall looked like it was ready to receive seniors for prom. What is going on here? Naruto thought as he looked at all the decorations put up.

"Students please find your classmates and join them. Morning assembly will start in a while." the operating manager spoke in the microphone. He was a tall white haired man with a reputation for being a pervert. It was no surprise when no one made a move to find their classes.

"Didn't you hear the announcement, now move!" Tsunade the principal of the school was an aggressive woman when it came to her job. However there was a rumour that she was actually a gambler and used the school funds in her deals. Naruto was fond of them however because even though he was a handful to keep, what with all his pranks, they still accepted him each year to school. Now that it was his last year here, he intended to keep his pranks to a minimum as a way of thanks.

As everyone stood in their respective classes and the assembly started, Naruto felt a vibration in his pocket. It vibrated a few more times as assembly continued and he was starting to get annoyed. Who the hell would text me during morning assembly? As soon as he sat down, he discretely pulled out his iPhone to check his messages. An unknown number was glaring at him. The preview said this however, "I can't wait to find out more about you this year Naruto." A feeling of dread crept up on him.

All throughout morning announcements he wasn't paying attention. Even when Gaara jabbed him in the side to alert him to something he didn't look up. His mind was currently preoccupied on the fact that someone had somehow managed to get his number and was going to stalk him! Great, school just started and I already have a crazy idiot after me.

He only came to when the sound of cheering reached his ears. He looked up confused. He turned to Gaara, his best friend for answers. Gaara shook his head and his eyes were closed. Only something bad can make the emotionally challenged red head have a reaction like that.

"What's happening?"

"You should have woken up when I nudged you. Dancing King."

Those two words were enough to make Naruto's blood turn cold and his face turn pale. The competition to choose the next Dancing King will be held here? That explains the colourful and fancy decorations. Konoha Junior college was one of the biggest buildings in the world what with the many blocks and up to date facilities and advanced PA systems. It was no surprise to have a grand and famous competition held here because many other important events were held here almost every year. It disrupted curricular time but at least there's always excitement in this school.

Naruto hung his head and admitted defeat. There was nothing else he could do anyway. All he needed to do was keep a low profile and prayed his stalker will give up after having found nothing interesting about him. But Naruto knew that no amount of praying will save him this time. He was out of luck.

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AN: well that's all for this chapter! Stay tuned for more next week3 Hope you like it so far