A/N: Thanks for the favorite story alerts! I was so bored that I typed this up. So it's up earlier than planned but whatever! The main people I am focusing on at the moment are Naruto, Sasuke and the two OCs of course. The living setting is in Manhattan, New York and the characters attend Marist University so there will be American names and other names; a big mix of people and such. Well that should be it with info for now. Onward with the story!

It may have just been me, but that class seemed longer than usual; once again, Orochimaru's lecture was both pointless and disturbing. I was too distrait to pay close attention today though. I grab my backpack and exit the class the second he dismisses us. I have one thing on my mind and that's to get home. But alas, I get stopped; why can't a girl just relax on a Thursday evening?

"Hey Isano,"

"Yea, what is it Sakura?"

"Make sure Mitsune doesn't flirt with my Sasuke-kun, all right?"

"Sure why not?" I reply casually and start to walk off to my dorm.

"Wait," She grabs me by my jacket sleeve, stopping me. Man she better be lucky I can hold in my internal anger. I want to just go home already. "I heard that Sasuke will be coming over around five o'clock this evening to start working with your aneki."

My hazel brown eyes widen considerable; Sasuke's coming over our dorm much sooner than I anticipated! "Thank you Sakura." She nods and retracts her grip from my arm, biding me a nice farewell as she starts walking away.

She's not a bad person, I know. She just really likes Sasuke like me. I can understand that. But Sakura telling me that information made me want to fly home. Damn I better hurry on up.

By the time I reached my dorm, I realized my shallow breath and heart were faster than usual. Am I obsessed with Uchiha Sasuke, am I really as big a fan girl like Sakura and Ino? I was only speed walking and yet… I place my hand over my heart, feeling to the rapid strumming beats. I wipe the droplets of sweat from my temples so I won't look like I just ran home even though I kind of did. Afterwards, I reach into my pocket, taking my key and insert it in. I twist it open and push the door in.

Empty…

I flick on the light switch on and plop down on my teal bedspread. Thank goodness for peace and quiet…temporarily of course

I lay there for about two seconds before getting up. I go to the mini fridge that both Mitsune and I paid for, pulling it open and grab a tropical Hi-C. Then I walk languidly over to the pantry, also taking my favorite cookies, and take a short bite. I swear my eyes rolled in the back of my head at that instant. I'm in sweet cookie heaven. Closing my eyes blissfully, I intake more of the delicious lemon cookie goodness until I hear my door shut closed. Ugh…back to reality. I walk over to where Mitsune is.

"Hey," she says, taking off here lime green winter jacket. "Jeez, it's freaking cold!"

"Go warm up some hot chocolate like you always do."

"Good idea." She takes off her matching hat and scarf and proceeds to the small kitchen. I watch her waist length coal black locks swish side to side coolly in her wake. "I hope you don't mind, but Sasuke's coming over in like forty five minutes."

"Oh not at all," I say through gritted teeth as calm as I could. Of course I freaken mind, Sasuke should be working with me not you!

"Well that's good," she responds, completely oblivious and goes in the pantry, withdrawing a red mug with a cute snowman on it. "Hey what'd you and Naruto get?"

"Carbon."

"Oh…Sasuke and I got Rhodium." Good for you two. Anything else you wanna announce nee-chan? What a dense dumbass. I take the remote and turn on the TV, flipping to Nickelodeon. I still love cartoons…don't judge me.

"Heh…it's the Fairly Odd Parents Christmas Special," I say in between chuckles. Aww good times…

"No way, this still comes on?" Mitsune grabs her freshly made hot cocoa and takes a seat on her bed to watch with me.

Watching that gave us something to do and I felt less resentment to my aneki for having Sasuke as her science partner. It was fun, sitting back watching something that came on like five years ago and repeating the funny lines. Man that was the cartoon show…until I got into anime big time.

"Imouto, you haven't turned on the Christmas tree lights yet?"

"No, why should I?"

I hear her sigh deeply and get up to for it herself. Heh. Do my bidding aneki. I stretch my legs out on my bed and glance at the clock. Oh…it's already ten minutes till five. Sasuke will be here shortly. The clock changes to 4:51 suddenly. Crap.

"Aw I ran outta popcorn, dang."

An idea springs to mind, "I'll get you some Mitsune."

"You sure?" came the dubious reply. I merely nod my head. "Gee thank—wait what's the catch?"

"Catch; there is no catch, hehe!" I scratch the back of my head sheepishly, "Why can't a little sister help you out once in a while?"

"Well whatever…" She digs in her jean pocket and hands me a five. "Thanks."

"Yea." Quickly I throw on my shoes and jacket, heading out the door, "I'll be back."

"Be careful in the snow Isano."

"I will." I close the door.

That was too close.

I grab my purple Rant to check the time onscreen: 4:55pm. I head down the quiet beige-red hall, walking for the stairs. I hear footsteps coming up and I look the other way. Sasuke…it's gotta be him. I can't help but look at the boy as he heads up the pallid steps. The raven haired boy approaches the last step and glances at me curiously before continuing on.

He's not Sasuke…

I slump down depressingly and start heading down the steps myself. Burrowing my right hand in my loose jacket pocket, I whip out my plum colored IPod and plug it in my ears. Yeah, purple is my favorite color if you didn't notice.

I finally get off the first set of stairs and move down the next hall which was crowded with college students. Some even shove me into the wall, but I don't pay any mind because I know it's not maliciously done. I turn the next corner preparing for the next flight of steps. Damn sometimes I wonder why I let Mitsune-nee talk me into being on the sixth floor. Stupid stairs. Then again…I could have took the elevator, now that I think about it.

My favorite song ends as I make it down the next round of stairs. I scroll throw the next list of songs which mainly consist of J-Pop from my favorite songs of my watched anime (along with other odd ball songs) when I notice a familiar smell in the air.

"Sasuke…" I mumble, almost thinking it to myself, "It's him; it's really him this time." My breathing sounds heavier than normal and I just stop walking.

Stay calm Isano, I tell myself as he gets closer.

He stops abruptly, a few steps lower than me, and flicks his grey orbs upwards, staring into my hazel ones. Crap, he's looking right at me. I force myself to say something.

"I…uh…hi Sasuke…"

He lowers his brow, almost frowning at me. I feel a light breeze brush by and it's weird because we're inside. The Uchiha breaks the tension by looking away and closing his eyes. With a low gasp, I snap my neck around and gaze at his back as he continues to ascend up, straight past me.

Sasuke…

I bit my lip dejectedly and move on my way, shortly arriving at the doorway out the dorms and depart from the large building. Why does he seem to not like me…at all?

The dim night sky is filled with tiny pinpricks of faraway starlight. I look up and watch as the first tender white snowflake fall down in front of me.

So it's going to be a snowy night.

I prefer the spring, where everything comes back to life and the sun is vividly golden and refreshingly warm…when plants and leaves are bright emerald, flowers go in fantastic blooms of vivid colors, and cute little creatures pop out of their homes to play and frock around leisurely. Winter always seems so lonely sometimes. Its white essence is so cold and impassive and life takes a slow turn as if time has stopped. It's pretty to look and all but…still…I can't help but feel like that about this comatose season.

With a forlorn sigh, I pace forward, keeping my head low to avoid anybody I see and, sooner or later, I arrive to my destination. The bell jingles jubilantly as the electronic door slides open, beckoning me inside.

"Hello there!" greets a cheerful young sales associate.

My hazel orbs rotate to him and then travel back to my feet. I walk to the sixth aisle mechanically, seizing my Mitsune's favorite brand of popcorn. Next, I limp over to the frozen food section and take a container of my favorite ice cream, Cookies'nCream. I'm definitely gonna need some comfort food…and, perhaps, a shovel to scoff it down with. My feet move off own accord to the cash register and I listlessly place the items on the counter.

"Hey…you alright?" I don't say anything as I look at the sales associate. I see his name is Mark from his dark blue name tag. His name is in cursive and in white. Mark starts to ring up the items. "That'll be six dollars and forty cents." He puts the two simple items in a plastic bag for me.

"Ok…" I reach into for my pockets and remember that I didn't actually take the money aneki gave me cause I was in such a rush. "Ugh…" Damnit all.

"Oh, that's all right." I blink and look up, meeting kind dark green eyes. "It's on me. You take care miss." Mark hands me the small bag with a gentle smile.

"Thank you so much," I mumble gratefully, giving him a small smile of my own as I take the bags.

I then head out, feeling slightly better. But I do wish time would just fly by so I wouldn't have to see his face…however…I know Mitsu-nee would get worried if I stay out too long so I tell myself to hurry and get home even though my legs plaintively scream no.