Chapter 9 - The Fitness Test.
As me and baa-chan pulled up the next day I felt kind of... Nervous. Not because of the 'students' but because of one in particular: Sasuke.
After yesterday what would he do? What would he say? As he made his way down the halls to PE, he liked PE he was good- actually he was brilliant at all his subjects but he liked PE because it helped him relax, to work off his problems.
But now he had a new problem... He can't changed in front of everyone... They'd see the scares, the cuts, the bruises. They'd see the truth. Although most most the bruises and cuts had healed. He still had scares. Ones he couldn't even bare to look at.
I decided it'd be better if I got changed in baa-chans' office and went there, on my way I saw Sasuke. I quickly darted past him. How would I explain not wanting to get changed in the changing rooms. He looked at Sasuke face, he looked kind of sad. I'll apologise later.
I knocked on baa-chans' door and walked in quickly. "Naruto? What are you doing here?" she asked, she was also trying, and failing, to hide a bottle of sake.
"Well I have PE first and was wondering if I could get changed here?" he asked, she was about to question why but bit her tongue. She knew why she nodded.
"hurry up I have work to do."
"yeah... Looked like work..." I mumbled before she shut the door. As I got changed I looked at the scares decorating my body... Hurt stirred inside me, all these marks and I can remember where I got each and everyone of them.
Then I looked at the tattoo on my stomach, it too had scares on it. But the tattoo itself was a big reminder of who I am... I'm Kyuubi Jr. The fighter, the monster, the demon. People saw a monster who was to blame for all those deaths, my parents death- before I could finish that thought further I pulled my top over my head and grabbed my stuff. I finished my shoe laces and opened the door. I said a quick goodbye before darting down toward the PE hall.
SASUKE POV- BEFORE.
What... Just happened? He just... He didn't even say 'hi.' did I say something wrong yesterday? All these thoughts were running through my head as I made my way towards PE.
When I got there I changed and headed toward the hall.
(OKAY! Back to normal time, still Sasuke Pov)
When I got to the hall I was happy to see the girls class wasn't being taught with us anymore. Some of the girls had sad looks on their faces. I walked over to where everyone else was sitting, I sat away from them all. I saw the red head Gaara looking around for someone... Maybe he's looking for Naruto too?
I looked at him again and saw him glaring at me, I glared back. Stupid red head... I hate red heads, especially -cringe- Karin. Then I felt the bench move and instantly glared at whoever sat next to me, I was surprised when I saw-
"Naruto" I say. Then I remember him avoiding me this morning. "I thought you were avoiding me?" I ask in a surprised voice.
"no, er.. Sorry, I can promise I'm not avoiding you Sasuke. I think your the only person I don't want to avoid." he says, I smile warmly, a sudden possessive feeling finds it way into my chest.
"thanks, I think your the only one I don't want to avoid either. Everyone else is kind of... Annoying." I say the last bit bitterly, and scrunch up my nose. Naruto laughs, probably at my facial expression. I can't blame him, it probably looks like I've eaten a lemon.
"So that's why your sitting by yourself." he says.
"I'm not by myself-" I nudge him gentle, the small feeling sends sparks through me. "-your here" I say. He smiles. "by the way, have you noticed your little friend over there giving us a look like he's trying to make my head explode?" I say casually. He looks over and frowns.
"he's a little protective... We were together for years when we were younger" he says.
"ah." I say. "I can see why then." I smile reassuringly. He nods and our teacher comes in. Although she a women and should be teaching the girls class, her methods are a little, well... Much, for the girls and she was chosen to teach the boys instead.
"ALRIGHT MAGGOTS GET LINED UP! YOUR ALL GOING TO BE DOING A FITNESS TEST!" oh great. Weights, running, jumping, lifting. You name it she'll include it in her 'fitness test' or 'death test' as it should be called. I don't think I'll have a problem with it, but I'm worried for Naruto.
I look over to the red head who's smirking at me. Like he finds something funny. Everyone knows the red heads the fittest in class, he's also the best fighter too. Apparently he killed someone too. He's like a machine.
As we start the first test: running we take out places. We take off me, Naruto and Gaara are all leading. I'm surprised. Then Naruto pulls ahead and wins by a mile, followed by Gaara and myself.
NARUTO POV
I finished and catch my breath quickly, I look over and see Sasuke running towards me, Gaara's still panting and so is Sasuke. I let him catch his breathe. I'm slightly nervous. Should I have done that?
"Naruto that was... Amazing!" he says and smiles. I love his smile. It always makes me feel like everything's gonna be okay.
"r-really?" I ask. He nods I want to hug him and tell him thanks, but I know I shouldn't do that, so I hold myself back.
"COME ON! NEXT IT WEIGHTS!" Anko shouts. We follow some of the people around us have nervous expressions on there faces.
"So Naruto..." I hear Gaara say. Sasuke hears too and we turn and see Gaara following behind. "... Up or a little match?" he asks, I know what me means, who can lift the most. I shake my head. "C'mon, You that out of shape" I give him a look that says be quiet. I don't want people knowing about that part of my past. I did things that make me ashamed to be me.
"Gaara, that's not me, it never was me." I say. He nods. We walk over and line up. Gaara goes first and lifts 320, everyone cheers him on, next is Sasuke he lifts 280, I'm next and I start with 300 the class gasp and Anko gives me a slap on the back. I lift it with ease. Then I look at Sasuke to see what he thinks. He's cheering with everyone else.
"WOOH! Go Naruto! Show 'em what you got!" he cheers. I tell Anko to add 50.
"wow! You sure kid, not even our little Shakaku could lift that" she exclaims, my head darts to Gaara. He shrugs. I want t know how she knows his fighting name, but don't ask. I just nod and she puts it on. I lift it again with ease. The class erupt into 'oohs' and 'ahh' I think weather to add more, but don't. I'm already pushing it beating Gaaras' score.
As we finish the tests. Me, Gaara and Sasuke always come either 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
I quickly race back to baa-chans' office before anyone could notice. But I failed miserably when Anko stopped me.
"where do you think your going?" she asks a perminant angry look in her face.
"um..."
"everyone leaves PE in their full uniform, get changed." she ordered. I shake my head, unable to form words, she had a look that could kill. "I said... GET THE ELL CHANGED!" she shouted. I'm used to shouting, I ignore her, no way am I getting changed in front of anyone, let alone an entire class of boys. I turn my head and ignore her shouts. She keeps shouting getting angrier and angrier. I put on an emotionless face. If she kept this up baa-chan would be here soon.
"Naruto, just get changes, we have class soon." came Sasuke's voice. I shook my head, I didn't want to disobey Sasuke, but I couldn't get changed and let everyone see. People were filling out of the changing rooms in their uniform.
"Whats going on here?!" came baa-chans' voice. I knew it.
"This brat is refusing to change Lady Tsunade" Anko said.
"Who the- Naruto?" I look up Tsunade's standing before me. She looks at me strangely. "Naruto my office, take your clothes too." she says in a small voice. I nod, I look to Sasuke who has a worried look on his face. I leave quickly.
