After what seemed like forever, the bell sent a loud shrill through the empty halls and packed classrooms signaling the end of the school day. With a sigh I gathered up my things and stood up.

"How are you getting home?" I looked over to see Naruto looking at me, waiting.

"Bus." I replied.

"Well I could give you a lift home if you want. The buses get pretty packed after school."

"Hm." I thought about it for a minute, but decided it couldn't hurt. "Ok, sure." I looked at him, walking next to me through the now crowded halls, as I answered.

A big goofy grin spread across his face as he turned to look at me. "Sweet! Come on, this way!" Naruto exclaimed grabbing my wrist and pulling me along for what felt like the hundredth time today.

Usually it bothered me when people touched me, but for some strange reason, when it was Naruto, it didn't upset me at all. The blonds touch made my body heat up and my heart race for reasons unclear to me. I couldn't seem to control it and that angered me.

Entangled in my thoughts I didn't even noticed we had stopped walking until Naruto let go of my hand. I stood dumbfounded at what was parked before me. An orange Italian sports car. I hadn't even realized that my mouth had fallen open and my eyes were wide with surprise till a velvet sweet voice spoke to me.

"Sasuke? You ok?" asked Naruto as he stood on the drivers side with the door open.

I regained my composure and walked to the passenger side and opened the door. I looked into the car at the slick black leather and climbed inside, closing the door. A second later Naruto was sitting beside me with his door closed and bringing the engine to life.

"You know," he chuckled "that was the first time I've seen you show any emotion all day."

My face started to get hot and I realized I was blushing, so I turned my head to look out the window.

"Shut up, baka."

I could hear him laughing to himself quietly.

"So how was your first day? Naruto asked after a long silence."

"You sound like a mother….it was ok, I guess."

"Was it as bad as you thought it would be?"

"No."

I looked at him to see what expression he wore. He was smiling.



"You know," he turned to look at me as we came to a stop in front of my condominium, "I'm surprised to meet a Uchiha."

I said nothing regarded to his remark as I got out of the car, "Thanks for the ride." I didn't wait for him to say anything, closed the door and walked to my door. I took a quick glance over my shoulder but he was already gone.

I walked inside and jumped into the shower and let my day wash away from my mind.

I woke up the next morning tired as hell. I took a quick shower and poured myself a bowl of cereal. My mind was completely blank as I tried to remember what happened yesterday, no success.

While brushing my teeth I heard a nock at my door. Confused as to who it could possibly be I finished up quickly and walked down the dark, empty hall to the door. When I opened it and saw him standing there with a smug smile on his face everything that had happened yesterday hit me like a bus.

"Morning!" he exclaimed as he invited himself in. "Nice place, kind of empty though."

"What are you doing here Naruto?"

"I'm here to pick you up for school. So hurry up and finish getting ready."

I glared at him for a moment before turning and walking back down the hall.

Entering the living room with my hair brushed, spiked in the back and eyeliner in place, Naruto was sitting on my couch wit his head resting on his hand and his eyes closed. He looked peaceful. He must have noticed my presence for his eyes opened to look at me. A smile spread across his face and he jumped up.

"Shall we?"

"Ya, lets go" I replied as I took my phone off the charger and slipped it into my tight pant pocket and we were out the door.

"Why?" my question broke the silence.

"Hm? Why, what?" Naruto questioned.

"Why did you come get me?"

"Thought you'd rather ride with me then on the bus."

It was silent once more.

"Can I ask you something personal?" Naruto's voice sounded strained.

"Sure."



"Why do you think he killed them? Your brother, I mean."

Just the thought of my brother made a chill run up my spine.

"He said he wanted to see what he was capable of."

I could hear the sadness and anger in my own voice. Naruto must of noticed it too cause he didn't say anything after that.

Once we walked into the cafeteria Naruto and I were greeted by Saukra and Hinata.

Sakura nudged my side with her elbow and said, "So he picked you up hu? Well looks to me like he's interested," She looked over at Hinata "what do you think Hinata?"

"Saukra!" Naruto said her name with what sounded like anger and nervousness.

Sakura just simply smiled and walked with Hinata over to the table where the others were seated.

"What did she mean by that?" I questioned.

"Nothing." he smiled "Come on lets go."