Plot: An old romantic yet tragic story brings two very different guys closer. With one being a hipper energetic blonde and the other one being a perverted smirking bastard, what will await them on their senior year in high school?

Pairings : SasuNaru (obviously) ShikaIno, and a hint of KibaHina

Warnings : Swearing, OCC (very, very little),

Words : 2.071

Beta : EnRei


I found that it was impossible not to look at those deep dark pools that kept pulling me in. I also found that it was highly possible that Sasuke was bipolar. It would take a miracle for me to get this book, both of us trying hard not to fail this year and not kill each other in between. Several times I thought about lifting the chair up and smacking him without regret, but then I remembered that I really did need his help. Out of those several times, he asked me what I didn't get when Shakespeare used those words people didn't know they existed.

'Is love a tender thing? it is too rough,
Too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like thorn.'

I read it over and over again, trying to pin point the place that I didn't understand. Soon, I came to the conclusion that I don't understand a damn word in that small section. Well, that would be a total lie since I did know words like tender and rough but I don't understand why'd he put it there? And what the hell does boisterousmean?!

I was too into this line that I missed Sasuke's amused smirk and slightly raised eyebrow. ''Got problems, dobe?'' His rich voice burned my ears and I oh so wished I could kill with my eyes when I shot him with a glare. My mean glare didn't seem to affect him the way I wanted to because his smirk widened and he leaned in closer to me, eyes washing over the paper. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, desperately trying to get far away from his expensive perfume and nice aroma that all the girls seem to love. Sadly, I can see why now.

When I noted that I didn't give a smartass comeback I quickly scowled. ''Shut up, bastard! This is so hard. When Shakespeare doesn't know what word to use, he invents a new one and it's driving me crazy!'' I yelled looking down at the book. I felt pitiful, even pathetic. I, Naruto Uzumaki; star athletic , best at every sport, can't read a stupid book. Yup, a lot of things to pity there. Like the fact that Sasuke Uchiha; schools genius, best at every subject, Sasuke the babe magnet, was tutoring me. Actually, now I'm maybe pitying him…

He let out a low chuckle that could make any girl faint, without her permission. And it didn't help that I was sitting half foot away from his body and that he was basically leaning over me. ''What lines are troubling you?'' He asked looking at me and I, yet again, nearly got lost in those pools again. I would've replied if I could've remember to speak. Or even to breath. I swear, it's not healthy for Sasuke be this close to any human. So I just nodded in response for him to continue and he shoot me the most gorgeous smile I ever seen.

That's when I first realized that Sasuke is drop dead gorgeous.

Quickly avoiding his gaze, so he wouldn't see the pink color that was forming on my cheeks, I turned to look at the page. My finger trailed the line I didn't understand. Sasuke leaned in even further and boy, was I ready to jump of my seat when I felt a hand on my thigh. He's just balancing himself, Naruto. Chill. Breathing in almost unnoticeably, I looked at him thinking it was safe this time. Bad idea, he looked more handsome from the profile. Damn him and his good-looks.

He turned to me, eyebrow slightly raised and I immediately knew that he didn't understand why'd I need help. I felt anger raising as I looked at that cool and (I would never admit it out loud) handsome face. ''I don't get what the writer wanted to say.'' I explained through my clenched teeth. A wave of calmness washed over me when he smiled at me, making me turn my face to the book again. I can't really explain that feeling that rose in me, but it was definitely something new.

''Dobe,'' His voice made my head snap at his direction which was a huge mistake cause that move made us accidentally brush our noses. I found it unbelievably embarrassing but he didn't seem to notice my discomfort as he continued. ''I told you that you shouldn't focus on the words, but-''

''Yeah, yeah, yeah. Feelings.'' I cut him off saying the word with such venom in my voice that I surprised even myself. Well, it was a well-known fact that I am a very open person. Feelings came easily to me and I've never had any problems showing them. But when it came to me to discover feelings, I was oblivious to it all. No matter how much they were obvious, it took me time to figure out someone else's feelings.

''Well, tell me then.'' Sasuke said with a perfect dark eyebrow raised, daring me to look away. ''What do you feel when you read this line?'' His mint breath hit my face and the only thing I could think at that moment was how close he was. He looked at me with a slightly tilted head, waiting for my answer.

''I…'' Starting, I found that I forgot to speak. Again. ''think that Romeo was disappointed in love.''

''Care to explain?'' Sasuke asked, raising a brow at my stupid answer. In my defense, it was the first thing that came to my mind. Heck, It was the only thing that came to my mind while Sasuke was this close.

''He says he fell out of love.'' Remembering a few lines before this troubled one, Romeo was talking with his best friend that he no longer holds any romantic feeling for a girl - his words, not mine! I wonder…was he gay?

''That's not good enough.'' Sasuke said, moving away from me. I felt relief wash over me, but then there was something else. I couldn't place my finger on it. Was it regret, guilt, sadness even? ''Dig deeper, dobe. What would you do if you were in Romeos place?'' With that question, my mind got many ideas on what would I do, but there was one that was the loudest.

''I would…I wouldn't give up on love.'' I nervously bit my lower lip, as I continued to think out loud. ''He says that love's too rough. That it hurts like thorns on a rose. But if the love is strong enough, he… shouldn't have given up.'' I finished, releasing my lower lip from my teeth. When I gazed up to my tutor, he was watching me with, what looked like, confused expression mixed with incredibility. We stayed like that, for what seemed like a very long time, and the silence was broken when Sasuke realized he was still staring at me. He shifted in his seat, taking a deep breath and avoiding my eyes.

''Very good.'' He mumbled so lowly I could barely hear him. But when I did, I couldn't help but grin widely at his comment. He complemented me. Willingly. Turning my head towards the side, the yellow clock came into view and my eyes widened as I realized the time. 6 o'clock already? We started at 2! Reality hit me when I remembered I should be home in half an hour or I'll miss desperate housewives!

''It's late.'' I mumbled slowly, still not facing him. Sasuke was a cocky self-centered bastard that only smirked or made fun of me… ''And I really should be closing.'' So why did I feel so sad saying this? I sounded like I was wishing we could stay longer, talk more, get to know each other better.

''Yeah.'' He mused gathering his books he pulled out to study while I read my book. ''Do you want a ride home?'' I snap my head in his direction a little to fast to go unnoticed. His expression was soft and I couldn't help but smile.

''Sure,'' I said, my voice so low that he may have misunderstood me. ''Iruka's gonna kill me if I'm late…'' for the season première of desperate housewives.

Because of my boss who basically ditched me, I was forced to close the shop earlier and keep the key to myself. I remembered he told me if I were to close earlier, I should leave the key under the rag. And that usually did the trick…until one night someone robbed us. So, just to be safe, I decided that I would take the key with me and open the shop after school. Unlocking my phone, I saw two new messages.

From : Iruka

Grab popcorn on your way back. And don't be late.

From : Dog-boy

Thanks for dropping of my notes, best friend. Should I bother you with my presence tomorrow or would you rather I stay home?

I couldn't help but chuckle lowly at Kiba's text. But before everything else, I clicked for the new message, typing with my super fast and trained fingers to Jiraya that I closed earlier and that the key is with me. A few seconds later, I got an answer that was a bunch of random letters and numbers. The old man is probably drunk, no doubt about it. Ignoring the text I got, sliding away the notifications my finger pressed Kiba's text again.

To : Dog-boy

My apologies, princess. Did you ask Hinata to write that second part or did you trouble your brain?

Smirking to myself, I put my phone back in to my pocket and locked the door, twice. I turned to Sasuke, expecting him to be behind me but my eyes traveled to his car, where he was peacefully waiting for me. The guy is fast! I didn't even hear him. I blinked a couple of times and then reminded myself of the text I got from Iruka.

Sliding in the passenger sit, I buckled up. ''Can we please stop at one shop, I need to buy…something.'' I asked, avoiding the word 'popcorn' because it'd lead to stupid questions which would make me uncomfortable in the end.

He lightly nodded, and with the speed of light drove of to the nearest market. I quickly bought the popcorn, putting them in my bag so he wouldn't notice. I know that I may be going overboard and if it was someone else, I wouldn't mind that much. But it's not someone else, it's Sasuke Uchiha. For all I know, he'd probably make fun of me.

When we pulled up in front of my home, I gracefully thanked him. Actually it was more like a ''thanks for the ride, bastard'' and add a snort in that sentence, and you basically get my 'graceful thanks'. Sasuke, however, smirked and glanced at me from the corner of his eye. I could just feel the blush coming to my cheeks, but I chose to ignore it.

It was awkward silence until I, being the loud mouth I usually am, couldn't take it anymore. ''And thanks…for helping understand Shakespeare. You're a really good teach.'' I grinned openly at him, and I could have sworn that he was caught of guard by that sentence. It almost made me proud, knowing that I could make Sasuke lose his cool.

''Whatever, dobe.'' He said uninterested and I took that as a sign that I should leave his car. But it felt awkward leaving with just a bye, didn't it?

Without even thinking fully of the goodbye, I leaned in and placed a small kiss on his cheek. While I was still very close to him, I blinked a couple of times, taken by surprise. What made me do that? He was stunned too, his smirk gone and replaced with an unusual straight line. My mind was going wild – what do I do, what should I say?!

The only one good answer was to get the heck out of that car and run in my house. There's two things in that sentence that are so very wrong. One, it's not a good answer, it's horrible but it's the only one I've got. And second, Uzumaki's do not run.

Except now,run!

I turned and ran – quickly walked- to my house. When I was in front of the door, he turned on the car and drove off.

What the fuck did I just do?