Hey everyone! I've seen the reviews for my first chapter... four in the first day! This makes my need to write crazy XD

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Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, or any of its' characters.

Warning: Yaoi/ Shonen-ai, swearing, some dark themes. Normal world universe, AU /Non massacre/.

He had gotten fairly used to the whole idea of his school. At first, getting pushed around and named called was an awful thing for Naruto, but at this point, he had gotten quite used to it. He had three of the same teachers, so that would be nice for him. He liked his teachers, and was glad that they couldn't hold anything against him, unlike the other students. Again, day by day was just the same. Nothing really happened. That is, until someone took it a little too far.

Naruto had just been walking down the hallway when another person had shoved him. Verbal insults came about, and Naruto was ready to run away, just get up and leave for home. But he didn't. He had to make Iruka proud. So he just dusted himself off and headed to his next class. And he was fine for the next few weeks. Nothing major happened. Just the usual little stuff. Maybe a little teasing, a bit of pushing. But Naruto was starting to get annoyed with it all. He just wanted it to end. For this all to stop happening, for him to lead a normal life. But that couldn't happen, right?

After a few weeks of little stuff, the guys got worse. Ganging up on him more often. So much that Naruto was starting to get bruises. Mental and physical ones. He was sent spiraling into a deep depression. Day after day he felt like just staying home. But he wouldn't want to upset Iruka. So as the bullying got worse and worse, he devised a plan. A bad one.

Kakashi and Iruka were happy with each other, right? So if they were happy, then that would mean that he wasn't needed, right? If he wasn't needed, then why stay around? He was doing fine in school with grades, but he needed to face it. He had no life, and he probably never would no one likes a coward. He ran when he could've saved them, maybe he could finally meet them? Naruto got out a paper and pencil. Beginning to write the note was hard. What could he tell them? He couldn't have them thinking they could do anything to save them. That wasn't possible as far as Naruto knew.

Dear Iruka,

I'm sorry. Don't ever think that this was your fault. It wasn't. If you'd like, you can blame the people who bullied me. Wait no, don't. I blame myself. I made myself be this way. The fact that I bounced around from families that were less than okay may have helped. But I'm done with it all. At this point, I see this as my only way out.

You may not have been my real father, but you have been the best one I could've had,

Naruto.

He guessed that would have to do. He sat down and tucked his note away. His father always kept arts and crafts around, so some rope wouldn't be hard to find. Drifting off into a lightly blissful sleep, for once, Naruto was content. Waking up the next morning, he was positively cheerful. He would get to meet his parents. He would be free of this waste of existence.

Getting driven to school, Naruto tried to act casual, talking to Iruka as normal, lucky for Naruto, Iruka had to stay late to tutor someone. They arrived and both went on their way. He then went on to his first hour class. The hours drifted by in a blur. It was like Naruto was on auto-pilot, just letting his sub-conscience take control. Even when the other students gave him a hard time, Naruto was as happy as happy could be.

Walking back to his locker, Naruto was surprised to see a couple of his teachers together, talking. It was Itachi and Deidera. He inched a bit closer, and heard a soft, "Aren't you worried, Itachi?" Deidera questioned, "He's been so down lately, but today, he'd just... off." Itachi thought about it, "Yes. You're right. I've grown to like that boy, no matter what happens, he's always standing up and not giving in."

This made Naruto a bit happier. Knowing people cared would mean that he wouldn't be all alone at his funeral, if he even had one. He packed up all his things. His shelves, books, and pictures. Stuffing what he could into his bag, and carrying the rest, he went on his way. Hurrying to get to his bus, Naruto was having trouble carrying his things.

He jolted and fell, followed by a commotion of laughter. Slowly beginning to get back up, he felt around for his glasses, when suddenly, someone handed them to him. He was in shock, "What?" he asked, confused. The other boy began to help pick up his stuff, offering him a hand. "T-thanks..." Naruto said, trailing off, still very confused. Still holding his hand, he walked with Naruto towards his bus, and sat down, motioning for the boy to follow him. The boy held out his one free hand for Naruto to shake, "I'm Sasuke Uchiha," he said, "nice to meet you." Once again, Naruto was in shock, why would someone be so nice to him? "Hello?" the boy said, confused as to why Naruto wasn't responding. "O-oh... sorry, I-I'm Naruto Uzumaki," he said, slowly putting his hand out to shake it, "pleasure to meet you." he said timidly, holding his hand as if the other boy's hand would harm him in some way. He cringed as Sasuke's hand shook his hand, and was shocked to find that his hand was unharmed. Now after looking more at the boy, Naruto blushed a bit, he hadn't really thought of his sexuality at all, he had more thought of himself as bi-sexual, not really caring, as long as someone would care for him.

Well, as it turned out, the two of them were on the same bus, and had the same bus stop, and he was kind enough to walk him home. Naruto was feeling much better. He would have hated for Sasuke to feel that it was his fault, so Naruto figured that he would just end it in maybe a week, after Sasuke had seen what a loser he was. But, so Naruto's surprise, Sasuke actually had a few classes with him, art, math, language arts, and gym. That would meant that he had seen most of what happened, what a shock that was to Naruto. And another great surprise was on it's way- Sasuke wanted to hang out again.

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