Sum. 'bad boy' naruto and Sasuke has a big rep. at school. they dates anyone and fight any one. Naruto's only friend is Sasuke who practically grew up with him. Sasuke doesn't trust any one besides Naruto and himself. Sasuke is a bad boy known for his looks and nonchalant attitude while Naruto is known for his loud mouth and pranks. They meet Sakura, the good, smart, 'secured' girl. When there worlds collide, it becomes clear that naruto and Sasuke can trust some people, not everyone is the same. SakuraXnaruto SakuraXSasuke

a/n: This chapter is long due to the songs i put in their. Yes, there is four different songs in their for your enjoyment. Only Hope by Mandy Moore, Beautiful by Christina Aguliera, I'd Love You (reprise) from Carosel, and another from the play Carosel. So yea...credit goes to them for the song and it's only part of the songs. Enjoy.

HIGH SCHOOL BAD BOYS

CHAPTER 10

"Pft. This place gives me the creeps." muttered Shikamaru.

He sighed and continued into the beaten up part of town. He was lucky not to have been in a fight right now, but he guessed it was because many gangs feared getting beat up by the all mighty Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Shikamaru Nara.

"If only they realized…" he thought, "Than I'd be dead meat."

It was weird to him that he hadn't run into the Akasuki gang yet, they basically ran this whole place. He pulled out a cigarette, lighting it before wandering down the familiar path. He stopped in front of an old, run down building. The bright, nearly destroyed, neon sign blinked randomly on and off. To any one, it was some faulty thing with the light, but to an experienced rebellion it only meant it was portraying a message.

C O M E…I N…A T…Y O U R…O W N…R I S K

Shikamaru smirked, this place was it alright. The two most arch rivals of Sasuke and Naruto. Probably him too, but it didn't bother him so much. They didn't bother him, he didn't bother them. The two most people that can drag Sasuke and Naruto back to the bad side again, to leave the girl behind. The two most rebellious teens at Konoha Valley High.

Orochimaru and Kabuto.

Strong, thick headed, and a magnet for trouble.

Shikamaru looked around, he couldn't be seen going into 'enemy' headquarters. If word gets back to Sasuke and Naruto, his rep. would be ruined…for good. Gangs didn't need a reason why or an explanation. It just worked that way. Tough but true. Shikamaru took the cigarette in his fingers and threw it underneath his foot. He opened the door and entered the darkened building.

"Who goes?" came a voice, deep with and laced with danger. Almost snake like.

Shikamaru scoffed and shoved both of his hands in his pockets. His eyes wondering aimlessly around the dark building. They obviously didn't like the light.

"Shikamaru Nara." he answered.

There was a chuckle. Almost humorlessly, hallow. Shikamaru ignored the bad vibes he was receiving, the worst they could do was kill, right? Shikamaru mentally laughed at that logic.

"Isn't he part of the Uchiha, Uzumaki Gang?" came another voice. Their voices just wafted in and out. Shikamaru couldn't tell exactly where it was coming from.

"Yes. What brings you here, Shikamaru? To an enemy's territory?" came the first voice. Shikamaru guess it to be Orochimaru voice now.

"I've come to ask a favor." Shikamaru said, his composure still.

There was a laugh again. Two of them. Any amateur gang would have been frightened and ran off but not Shikamaru. A light was suddenly turned on. Shikamaru blocked it out than slowly let his eyes adjust. In front of him stood Kabuto and Orochimaru.

The pale dark haired guy, who's hair was pulled back loosely. His eyes shown awfully evil like, showing much like a snake in the dark. His eyes narrowed but his lips curved into a small smirk, Orochimaru had his hands folded in front of him, amused.

The guy next to him was standing. Sliver hair pulled into a small ponytail, with round glasses framing his face. They weren't for reading it was for disguise. He often played the 'good guy' but in reality he was the traitor. His black beady eyes were narrowed and unlike Orochimaru, he wasn't smiling. Kabuto stared hard at Shikamaru, as if waiting for a trap or trick.

"And what is it?" asked Kabuto.

Shikamaru sighed, "Sasuke and Naruto need a little push." he started out.

Orochimaru laughed again, "Like over a cliff?" he asked. "We'd be more than happy to do so."

Shikamaru shook his head, "No. You see, Sasuke and Naruto have fallen in love with the same girl. And they've 'given' up the gang business and bad boy reps. They've gone so low as to join the school play and take up tutoring to bring up their grades! The old Sasuke and Naruto would never have cared so much about petty little things. But now they arrive to school on time and try to stay out of trouble more!"

Kabuto nodded, a small smirk displaying across his face, "So you want us to make them turn back?" he asked.

Shikamaru nodded. Orochimaru closed his eyes in thought, "From what I hear, it's perfect for us. No more competition. Why should we help?"

Shikamaru cringed, but than chuckled himself. "Well, you don't have to." he added, "It's just, would you really want to be known as the gang who won by default? How weak and pathetic." Shikamaru sighed, "And here I thought you were a big shot gang…" Shikamaru shrugged and turned on his heel. Heading for the door.

"And now I wait for them to take the bait." he thought.

"Wait!" called Orochimaru.

"Bingo." thought Shikamaru with a smirk. "Yeah?" he asked turning around to face them.

"We'll help. But were not responsible for…" Orochimaru licked his lips, "For any deaths…" he muttered.

Shikamaru narrowed his eyes, "They won't die so easily." he muttered.

"Right right. Now when do we start this…'persuading?'" he asked.

"Today. Just a message and you can start fully when going back to school." answered Shikamaru all business like.

"Deal." answered Orochimaru. "Tell us more about this girl."

Shikamaru nodded.

The pink haired girl sighed, "He's always late, isn't he?" she whispered.

Naruto shifted in his chair, "Damn him…" he muttered, "HURRY UP!" he gritted.

Sasuke clobbered him on the head, "Shut up!"

Naruto held his head and glared hard at Sasuke, "Bastard…" he muttered.

Sakura smiled weakly, "Now now." she soothed trying to calm them both down.

Iruka and Kurenai were talking to each and staring at their watches for a moment. The theatre was getting randomly filled with students who were just bored. Sakura began to feel a bit uneasy. Her heart pounding in over time, she gulped and sighed. She could feel her hands trembling. The seats were filled but it was just too many for her liking.

Finally Kakashi showed up, "Sorry I was late, but you now how life is and-"

"LET'S JUST GET ON WITH IT!" yelled Naruto, Iruka and Kurenai.

He smirked, "Right."

He, Iruka and Kurenai sat at a long brown table in front of the stage. It was much like American Idol. Three judges, one you, and sing your heart out to get the part. At least these judges wouldn't criticize you when done. Sakura, Ino, Sasuke and Naruto were sitting in the front row of seats. Near the judges but not so near they could see who got what.

"Remember, the rules are, you can sing the same song from try-outs, your own choice of a song, one of the songs we have here, or a song from the play." said Kakashi loud enough for them to hear.

They all nodded. The judges were setting up some papers and when they were done they called up the first person.

"Sakura Haruno."

Sakura gulped. Slowly she stood up and walked on stage. She kept some what calm, remembering the song she played on her piano back at home. The song her mother always sung to her, the one she loved with all her soul. She handed a music sheet to the pianist and headed to the center of the stage.

Her heart took a leap when she noticed they all had their eyes on her. She felt that feeling again, her eyes slowly began to collect tears threatening to fall. Her breathing became slightly hitched.

"What song are you going sing?" asked Kurenai.

"Uh…Only Hope." she reluctantly answered.

They nodded and wrote the named down. They looked back up at her and Sakura felt her hands trembling as she reached for the microphone in front of her. The pianist nodded and began to play the first notes. Sakura froze and the pianist stopped. Her eyes glued to the audience. It had grown in numbers. Students were scattered everywhere, still not nearly full and mostly girls.

"What's wrong with Sakura?" asked Naruto.

Sasuke shrugged, "I think…she has stage fright." he whispered.

Right then Naruto stood up, "Yeah Sakura! You can do it!" he yelled encouraging like.

Sakura glanced at Naruto and smiled. Somehow it worked but not enough, her heart was still pounding in over time. She didn't notice Sasuke get up on stage and put his hand on her shoulder. Sakura stared at him and he smiled slightly. Sakura nodded remembering his encouraging words from before.

"You have got to learn to stop caring what other's think."

Sakura smiled, "Thank you." she whispered.

With that she nodded at the pianist and Sakura closed her eyes. Feeling the music flow through her as she played the first notes. Sakura pulled the mic close to her and began:

There's a song that's inside of my soul…

Sakura's voice started out soft and in tune with the melody.

It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again

I'm awake in the infinite cold.

But you sing to me over and over and over again.

The piano grew louder and Sakura sang louder as well. Putting more emotion into it as she sang.

So, I lay my head back down.

And I lift my hands and pray

To be only yours, I pray, to be only yours

I know now you're my only hope.

Sing to me the song of the stars.

Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again.

When it feels like my dreams are so far

Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again.
Sakura was nearing the end and her voice got lower again.

To be only yours, I pray, to be only yours

I pray, to be only yours

I know now you're my only hope.

hmmmmm, hmmmmm, oooooh.

The piano stopped and Sakura stopped her humming. She turned off the microphone and did a small curtesy before walking off stage. The crowd went wild and cheered for her. Sakura blushed, for a small crowd, it was a big reaction. Sasuke and Naruto stared at her. She sang so beautifully it was amazing. She glanced at them and blushed.

"Did…did I do well?" she asked.

"Hell…you did AWESOME!!" yelled Naruto bringing her into a huge hug.

Sakura blushed madly, "Thank you Naruto." she whispered hugging him back.

She pulled away and smiled at Sasuke, "Thank you Sasuke. I needed some encouragement. You too Naruto."

To her surprise Sasuke pulled her into a hug as well. Shocked at first than she smiled and hugged him back. He pulled away with a blush staining his cheeks. Sakura only smiled. Ino mentally sneered.

"Calm down, Calm down." Called Kakashi. He smiled at Sakura and she smiled back. "Next Ino Yamanaka."

Ino wasn't scared like Sakura was. She was a cheerleader and she had done things like this ten thousand times. She handed Kakashi the CD and walked on stage. The microphone in hand and her eyes closed. She raised her hand as cue she was ready. The slow melody played than she began.

Don't look at me

"That's easy…" whispered Naruto to Sasuke and Sakura. Sakura only giggled lightly and Sasuke smirked.

Every day is so wonderful

Then suddenly, it's hard to breathe

Now and then, I get insecure

"She's so conceded." whispered Naruto again. "Who the hell does she think she's fooling up there?"

Sakura shrugged, "I guess…she just wishes her life was like that." she whispered.

From all the pain,

I'm so ashamed

Ino's voice went constantly from high to low and her body movement never ceased. She kept walking or throwing her hands up. Real showmanship.

I am beautiful no matter what they say

Words can't bring me down

I am beautiful in every single way

Yes, words can't bring me down

So don't you bring me down today

Yes, words can't bring us down Don't you bring me down today Don't you bring me down today Don't you bring me down…

Ino stopped and looked at everyone, the song went down really low and Ino sang the last word in a whisper than brought it louder.

today

The crowd had the same reaction, Sakura even clapped. Ino bowed more dramatically and headed back to her seat. Sakura smiled at her as she passed.

"Good job Ino." she congratulated.

Ino just ignored her. Sakura shrugged. So much for compliments.

"Naruto! Sasuke! One of you two are up next!" she whispered.

They nodded. "Good luck!" whispered Sakura with a smile.

Kakashi stood up, "Naruto Uzumaki."

Naruto stood up and stretched, "Right…I'm going…" he handed the music sheet to the pianist just like Sakura and headed for the microphone.

He smiled at Sakura and Sasuke and without a moment's heistation he began.

Julie! Julie!

Naruto shouted but in a sing type way. It was a good start.

Longing to tell you

Naruto pointed randomly out into the crowd, his eyes shut closed and he expressed the words.

But afraid and shy

I let my golden chances

Pass me by

Now I've lost

Soon I will go in the mist of day

And you never will know

How I loved

"Like I do for Sakura…" he thought as he sang. He looked at her and she smiled at him. He smiled too and took a deep breathe before singing the rest.

How I loved you...

Naruto held out the last note and smiled. He walked down from the stage and was cheered on by the girls loud squeals and yelling. Sakura could now see why they had come. To hear the two most rebellious guys sing.

Iruka stood up and clapped, obviously proud of him. Kakashi stood up and annocounced the last person. "Sasuke Uchiha." he called.

The room fell silent. "Good luck." whispered Sakura. He nodded and wondered onto stage. Handing the sheet to the girl at the piano and settled at the middle of the stage.

He soon began before the piano.

I wonder what he'll think of me

The piano part came in and gave him a good effect.

I guess he'll call me the "old man"

I guess he'll think I can lick

Ev'ry other feller's father

Well, I can!

Sasuke ended strong and let the crowd guessing how the song would end. The song was only a short preview but very good. He only smirked and walked off. The three judges talked amoung themselves. The crowd soon disappeared after Sasuke's song ended. Sakura's ears were still ringing from the applause Sasuke received.

"We've chosen…though it was very hard to choose…" Kurenai began.

Iruka nodded, "You all did very well and it was hard." he added.

Kakashi smiled, "Julie is…Sakura Haruno."

Sakura smiled radiantly and smiled at Sasuke and Naruto who congratulated her. Ino rolled her eyes and grabbed her backpack.

"Damn her…damn her to hell." she thought.

"Ino, you'll be her understudy." added Kurenai.

Ino shrugged, "Yeah…" she muttered.

"Now for Billy…this was very hard and you both did so well-"

"Get on with it Kakashi!" gritted Naruto.

Kakashi sighed, "Okay. Sasuke Uchiha."

Naruto's shoulders slumped. Sasuke smirked. "Thanks." he muttered.

"Naruto, you're his understudy." added Iruka.

Naruto nodded.

"Well, practice starts tomorrow. See you then." With that the judges left and Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto walked out behind them.

"Where do you live Naruto?" asked Sakura as they all walked to Naruto's.

"Somewhere over there." he added.

Sakura blinked and than laughed, "I see."

Sasuke elbowed Naruto, "She means specifically." he muttered.

Naruto smirked, "I knew that! I was only joking! I live on North Yamato Street."

Sakura nodded. She smiled when they walked on the beautifully engraved bridge. She ran her hand on the concrete and smiled again.

"This bridge is so beautiful." she told them.

"But dangerous, wouldn't you say so Naruto?"

The three turned their heads at who recently spoke. A stranger that Sakura had never seen before. Sasuke and Naruto narrowed their eyes at them.

"Orochimaru and Kabuto…" muttered Naruto.

They both smirked in response.

a/n: R&R. Every one likes singing...right? lol. Like i said, it was only part of the songs not all of it and i hope it added some...good drama...cuz now Sakura's in a play with Sasuke and she has to Tutor Naruto still...uh oh, but what about the gang? Lots of things to come by later... Until next time!