Disclaimer: -weeps- I, sadly, do not own Naruto. -sobs-
Author's Note: Sorry for the late update! Fanfiction .net was not working of my computer so I had a bit of trouble uploading. I also would like to say that I need more support and inspiration for me to carry on this story. Reviews are very much appreciated and will make me update faster. I would like to give a special thanks to one of my reviewers for helping me out with the whole 'cooking class' confusion (you know who you are). Oh, please check out my other fanfic Ordinary Day. It's a Sand Sibling centric fic, since I've been neglecting them somewhat in this fic. The link is obviously on my profile along with a short note. Well, enjoy this chappie!
"Seating arrangements," their teacher mumbled to herself, "Where did I put the seating arrangements?"
"Um," Sakura spoke up, tapping her teacher on the shoulder, "Excuse me-"
"Oh, good morning," the lady greeted, "You must be the new students. I'm Yuuhi Kurenai, your History teacher. From now on, you'll address me as Kurenai-sensei. Now where did I put those seating arrangements…?"
The students stared at her in a weird way. She was too pre-occupied to notice the weird looks. Instead, she continued to dig in her desk drawers. Finally, with no avail, she stood up and practically beamed at her students.
"Everyone," she announced, "Since I seemed to have lost the schedule, you can choose where you sit today. This will be the only time you get your classes in private groups and the only time you get to choose where to sit. Usually your classes will be taken with a few other Genin squads and maybe even some Chuunin squads. Enjoy it while you can!"
The grumbling teens dispersed to find a seat. Naruto immediately grabbed Hinata to a seat next to his own. Sakura was about to do the same to Sasuke until she remembered his warning from the previous day. Sakura settled herself beside Hinata (Naruto was a bit upset to have someone else with him and his Hinata-chan). Shino, Sasuke and Kiba settled themselves behind the blond boy and the two girls.
"Now that we're all settled in," Kurenai beamed, "Let's start off with a bit of an introduction. Let's start with the little blond boy in the front."
Naruto twitched, "What am I supposed to say?"
"Oh, just tell us about yourself," explained Kurenai, "Start with your name. Then tell us about what you like and dislike, etcetera."
"Um," Naruto pondered, "My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I come from a well-to-do family. My favourite food is ramen. My favourite type of ramen is…um…well I like all the flavours of ramen. I want to learn how to make really great ramen like the owner of my favourite restaurant. I dislike cold-hearted, stuck-up bastards who think they are better than everyone else," he shot a look at Sasuke, "I also dislike math because it makes my head hurt. Um, that's it."
"Eh, that was," Kurenai commented, "Enlightening…Next!"
"Ano," Hinata stumbled, "My n-name is Hyuuga Hinata. I like t-to hang out w-with my f-friends, p-press flowers and s-sing. I d-don't like to s-stare at p-people or b-be stared a-at. Well…"
"That was great," Kurenai encouraged, and then she turned to Sakura, "Your turn!"
"My name is Haruno Sakura," Sakura introduced herself; "I come from an average family. My interests are reading, shopping and…" she steals a glance at Sasuke, "Um…well, never mind. I dislike loud-mouths, ramen," Naruto looked scandalized at this point, "Because it's unhealthy and sports because it makes you sweaty."
"My name is Inuzuka Kiba," Kiba continued right after Sakura, "I like dogs and I have my own pet dog. I also like steak, sports and cuddly toys," everyone gave him a weird look, "Did I say that out loud? Hehehe… I don't like cats, preppy cheerleaders, unless they're hot, or snobs."
"Hn," Sasuke sighed, "My name is Uchiha Sasuke. My father owns the Uchiha Corporation, so you can say that I'm extremely rich. I like tomatoes and training. I dislike far more things than I like. I especially dislike my brother (cough-jealous-cough) and fan girls. I also dislike loud-mouthed idiots," looks pointedly at Naruto, "That's all you need to know about my life."
Sakura was busy taking notes on Sasuke's introduction. It slightly unnerved Hinata and Naruto that Sakura was so obsessed with Sasuke that she's actually jotting down his every word. Talk about an undying devotion.
Kurenai looked at the last contender who seemed to have no intentions of introductions. Kurenai sighed and proceeded to the chalk board. Unfortunately for the students, Kurenai was not very good at writing on a chalkboard, which caused various bone-chilling screeching noises.
"AHHHH," screamed Naruto covering his own ears, with others also doing the latter.
"Hehe," Kurenai apologized, "Sorry about that. So today we're going to learn about feudal lords and castles. Now if you'll please come up a grab a textbook-"
"NO," screamed Kiba, "Kurenai-sensei can we please do something else? I hate history textbooks, they smell weird."
Kurenai had a malevolent grin on her face, "I thought you'll never ask. Okay everyone follow me to the home economics room. We're cooking!"
Everyone looked at each other and shrugged. No one actually like remembering dates that will never be used in their lifetime. They followed Kurenai out of the classroom, save one.
"But I liked History," muttered Shino under his breath, but he followed Kurenai out of the room soon after.
"So," Naruto asked contently, "What are we cooking today, sensei?"
"I don't know," Kurenai admitted, "What do you want to cook?"
"RAMEN," exclaimed Naruto.
"Right," Kurenai said, "Any other ideas?"
"STEAK," yelled Kiba.
"Can w-we bake c-cookies?" asked Hinata.
"That's a great idea Hinata," Kurenai agreed, "Let's bake cookies!"
"Can we make ramen-flavoured cookies?" asked Naruto hopefully.
"Eew," Sakura told him, "That's disgusting. It's not healthy to be so obsessed with ramen; it's not even good for you."
"It's also not healthy to be so obsessed with Sasuke-teme," Naruto retorted, "We saw you taking notes on his self-introduction. Right, Hinata?"
Hinata tapped her index fingers together and mumbled, "Hai…"
Sakura turned red form embarrassment and anger. Sasuke took a step away from Sakura. Hinata was looking guiltily at the ground. Naruto was staring intently at Sakura with a tiny triumphant smirk on his face. Kiba looked at Sakura as if she had cat ears. Shino didn't care. Kurenai, sensing the tension, decided to step in (smart Kurenai).
"Umm," Kurenai tried to break the tension, "Let's pick up the pace. We're almost there."
The group picked up their pace. Sasuke increased his speed so he could be beside the teacher. He wanted to stay as far away from Sakura as possible. Sakura at the other end was vowing to make Naruto pay.
You made Sasuke-kun scared of me. I will get revenge Naruto, just you wait. I might just ruin your cookies…hehehe…