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 : 1,338
Beta : EnRei
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''Do you guys believe in true love?'' This time I couldn't help other than ask. Closing the book, I faced three pair of alert eyes and one pair indifferent.
''Naruto, is that about that Shakespeare-love shit over again?'' The loudest voice, definitely the one I'm most used to, says and I give my full attention to my mutt-like best friend. His brows are knit in a confused matter; his lips slightly opened as if he was trying to say something further but failing.
My stare was like an arrow. It landed on his dark eyes and the way he looked after that may even been hilarious if I wasn't so serious. ''What do you mean 'again'? I'm pretty sure I never talk about Shakespeare, let alone love!'' The word was getting harder and harder to say as well as use. It'd be stuck in my throat and then roll of my tongue like the finest noise. And every time I read, said or used that word, I thought of one person only.
There he goes again! Randomly popping in my mind when I say that word. I generally wouldn't mind, but he makes my tummy do flips and it makes my cheeks burn so bad. For some reason, he makes me smile when he looks at me with those eyes that flatter my heart.
''I, for one, don't believe in love.'' Neji proudly announced, looking away from his book and focusing on me. I frowned at the statement, looking at him with my big blue eyes for an explanation. ''There is a thing call respect and disrespect for such a person. When the respect goes over, you 'love' said person. Love doesn't exist. It's just a cheap way to get girls…'' He trailed off, narrowing his eyes at Sakura.
''Shut up, dumbass.'' A hand made contact with Neji's backside, the pressure pushing him to fall on the table headfirst. The hand belongs to a bunch of messy blond hair and an unimaginable beauty that is Temari. She smiled at the group, and set down next to Neji, lightly hugging him. ''Don't listen to him Naruto. True love does exist.''
My face cheered up at that. ''You think so?''
Nodding her head, she took a bite out of her hamburger. ''Yes. Just look at Kiba and Hinata, Lee and Sakura, Me and…'' She blushes, turning her head down to avoid everyone's stare.
''Both couples you named aren't actually together'' Sakura said, sending her a death glare. Her voice makes me sick these days. It's like Sasuke and Sakura have completely different effects on me. ''I know I'm never going to date Lee, not in a million years at least.'' She promised, wiggling her head proudly.
''But, Sakura-chan…'' A broken Lee whispers, as Shino pets his back adding a hopeless look.
''Don't be so rude-'' Ino, my best friend and also Sakura's, tried to defend Lee's lost pride but was impolitely cut off by the annoying voice I hate.
''Besides, I have someone else on my mind…'' She trailed of, her green eyes observing the cafeteria to find that someone. Haruno Sakura was known for her deadly kicks and unneeded aggression. Most of the times, my comment wasn't needed so I'd get off without bruises. But when I do comment or complain –and she doesn't approve of it- I get a few nasty injuries.
Unlike me, Ino and Neji have a right to dramatically roll their eyes. All the others carefully observe her finding her crush whereas I pull my orbs to the book. I heard a noise similar to a squeal that came from the pink haired girl. Choosing to ignore that awful sound I continue reading the paragraph.
''Sasuke-kun, you came to sit with us!'' My eyes snap to Sakura, and then land on the tall person she was talking to. The person that made my hands cold and mind blurry, Sasuke.
''Oi, dobe. Let's go.'' Before I even got a chance to question where or when, he pulled me out of my seat with a single pull. No wonder he's so good at any sport we play. I glance at my friends who were fairly uninterested that I left. When we got out of the cafeteria, my hand suddenly felt cold.
Then I realized that he was holding my head in front of the full cafeteria. A red color made its way to my cheeks and I found it too obvious on my tan skin. ''I'm not helping you tonight.'' He said powerfully, piercing his eyes into mine as if I was his enemy. My brow rose followed by a giant grin.
''Why? Found a girlfriend?'' I asked, wiggling my eyebrows still wearing a goofy grin. His reaction, the smirk with a gleam in his eyes, was not the one I was expecting. What also came unexpected was my impact with the wall and Sasuke's body awfully close to mine.
''Jealous?'' Came the whispered question.
If there was a point in my life when I was embarrassed enough to blow up, this would be it. He being this close to me and looking so attractive these days was certainly not a good thing for me. And after last night, I should watch what I'm doing when he's around. The last thing I want is to freak him out.
''Of course! I'd love a girlfriend!'' I grinned once more, scratching my chin in a naive way. He was right; I was jealous. Of her. She gets to spend time with him when he should be with me, helping me pass and having fun along the way.
He hummed tracing his point finger over my cheeks; observing the scratch marks on them. His smirk deepened as he leaned to my ear, his black locks tickling my jaw line. My insides exploded when his mouth made contact with my cheek. ''You didn't let me give you a goodnight kiss.''
...
He kissed me!
''Naruto, what's up with you all day?'' I raised my head to look at a big blur of white. Rubbing my eyes, I hummed tiredly. I must've dozed off after the last costumer. When my image sharpens, I saw Jiraiya in front of me with a disappointed stare.
''Huh?''
His head drops as he shakes it calmly, dissatisfaction written on his old face. He sits as he glances at me with a knowing look. Like he knew that I wasn't myself today. ''Tell me what happened.''
Jiraiya might be the one who keeps me up during nights to manage video games but he's also the person with who I'm most familiar with. Not even Iruka who has been my guardian for 10 years, doesn't see me like Jiraiya. There was always this connection between us, like he's family despite him being my boss and sometimes, lecturer.
''Nothing out of the ordinary.'' I voiced my thoughts that have been bothering me the entire day. ''I went to school, I slept during math, I hung out with my friends, talked to Sasuke and worked here. So why does this day feel so…''
''Non-ordinary?'' Jiraiya suggested. I bit my lips not sure what to say. After moments of silence, I nod my head for him to continue. ''Are you aware that you blushed when you mentioned Sasuke?'' He smirked ever so devilish and I stared wide eyes in disbelief. He's right!
I was caught off guard. ''No- I-… No I didn't!'' But to his delight, when I checked my cheeks, they were indeed hot and red. I sank in my seat even more, grumbling words he couldn't understand. It became a habit over the years I spent with Iruka.
''Naruto, boy… The reason your day was so non-ordinary, or special if you will, is Sasuke's doing.'' Golden brows narrowed in confusion as I bit my lip for a second time. The white-haired man saw my puzzlement and rolled his eyes dramatically. ''You're in love, you brat!
(A/N) - I felt like Naruto would take chapters to figure out his feeling so I let Jiraiya help him here. Did anyone read the new chapter in the manga? Am I the only one that's pissed at Sasuke?!
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