My Life's Light
Don't own Naruto and sadly never will T.T!
A/N: When grounded let into "No "…then that led into a bet I had with my mom (which I lost by the way v.v) I got off of being grounded after getting news that I had gotten diagnosed with breast cancer, but after going through therapy and having it surgically removed I'm fine now, then that led into full blown out finals, unit tests, up all nights and all that lovely stuff. (Deep breath) So that's why I haven't been updating, my body is in the midst of still recovering from the illness that has been running its course, as well as pure exhaustion. Sorry guys for making everyone wait so long, I truly didn't mean for it to happen. Well now that is out of the way, please by all means read the story now LOL.
Chapter 10: You're so vain
Naruto's POV
What…the…fuck…was I THINKING?! Never again!! Never again will I stay up all night, staring at a screen that is known for making your eyes tired. Never again will I stay up all night on the computer when I had a freaking math quiz that I should be studying for! I knew I didn't stand a chance on it…now Kakashi just might have to take me off the Football Team…I have to think of ways to convince him to keep me on…oh crap what to do!!
Blast it! Naruto you idiot! Don't be thinking so far ahead, who knows, maybe I can actually understand it if I concentrate hard enough…lets see…what does it say? "5t plus 1 is greater than 3t minus 13"…what the hell is this?! Okay…calm down…its multiple-choice…the choices are "A: t is greater than -6, B: t is greater than -7, C: t is greater than 6 or D: t is less than 7"…this is like a completely different language! I squeeze my eyes shut and send out a prayer…for I'll need it to get me through this maze of numbers…I quickly color in B for that's what my gut told me…shit…this entire test is riding on my gut feeling. Well the bell will have to ring at some point…I chance a look over to Sasuke's test. Good! I got question 4 right! A, B, D, C, C, C shit! Move your arm you Teme!! Okay…now to get the rest done by gut. I close my eyes and hope to goodness there's no more tests or quizzes today.
(After school)
"Dobe, you look weaker than ever." Sasuke said with a smirk. I glared at him.
"You know what jerk? Bite me."
"Naruto!!" I turn as I hear my name being called and see Lee come running up to me.
"Hmn? What's up Lee?" I asked as I continued to lace up my shoes.
"Are you extremely tired and do you think you can make it through practice? Be honest!"
"Uh…just barely yeah." I squinted and heard Sasuke snort next to me and resisted the urge to push him off the bench.
"Here, you must try this. Its an energy booster!" Sasuke's eyes widened at this.
"Lee, you give that to him, I'm shoving it down' your throat. He's finally acting normal…the last thing we need is for him to have even more e—"
"Wow thanks Lee! What's it called 'Full Throttle' huh? Okay! Bottoms up!" I drank half the can and noticed the tart and tangy berry taste that came with it. I couldn't help but think that it looked nuclear green though.
In moments I noticed it was starting to work. I think I can go almost full strength in practice today! I drank more for it became addicting. I look over my shoulder to see Sasuke just glaring at Lee.
"You know…I hope he puts us defense against offense again today. You know…the execution rounds." I laughed inside.
Execution rounds…were basically very close to a normal game of football, only thing different was that we were to a lot more aggressive. We were allowed by our teacher and coach to blast the shit out of each other…it was oddly fun. It was as fun as sparring…in fact it was sparring only holding a ball, or trying to retrieve it. Sasuke was known very damn well for putting a hit out on people after all the size difference between the two of us was almost amusing. We used to be the same height…then Sasuke started to grow and I was the smaller one…puberty hit and I towered over him. We always were the complete opposite in appearance. He was slender and thin, I was chiseled and muscular, he had dark hair and dark eyes, I had bright blonde hair and bright blue eyes, he was pale where I was tan.
I looked in the mirror and almost screamed. I honestly look like a walking corpse. My eyes had this dull look in them and these rings under my eyes looked like I got into a fight with cheap mascara. Oh well, I can only push through and learn from that dumb, idiotic mistake. I just hope that this drink continues to work. I jog out to the field and see that the warm-ups have started already and they were doing suicide drills, gulping down the rest of the energy drink I ran and started to join the group of guys that began to touch the ground. I hated these exercises! They always tore at my thigh muscles and I always felt it for weeks, sometimes I swear I could feel the tendons moving away from the muscles and bones.
Thank goodness we only had to do ten of those up and down the field, next was lunges. I wasn't to keen on them either but they were a hell of a lot better then the stupid suicide drills. Kakashi was asking us to do sixty of them per leg…great. The best way to get those done was always to do it quickly…bad mistake. I hiss as my butt went numb…not a good sign. The whistle blew.
"Alright guys. I want you to do six minutes worth of push ups then we're going to run five miles. C'mon get to it!"
Five miles? Five miles Kakashi sensei?! I look over to Kiba who's eyes were saucers, even though he was the Quarterback, he was probably one of the slowest runners…it'd be hell on him. I then look to my left to see Lee completely pumped. I laughed as I thought how we had night and day on our team. I sighed as I got down on my stomach and began to lift myself up from the ground.
"Oh and guys, after our little exercise run, we'll be doing a game of execution." This time Lee's eyes were saucers. I almost inhaled a bug from laughing so hard.
Hinata's POV
I was seeing doubles, my eyes were blurry and my body was aching. I sighed as I looked over at Ino…as sweet as it was for her trying to get me and Naruto together…I was slightly angry that she planned it for tonight. I'll be a zombie and not really care…maybe it'll be different once it happens. I don't know. I then chanced a glance at Neji-nissan. I cannot believe he was letting me go…with the same man he was just down talking a few days ago. I giggled at the though of a chibi Neji biting off the head of a chibi Naruto. Goodness I was tired! I was beginning to have delusional thoughts like that! I sigh as I think, in a few moments I'll be able to walk past Hanabi and Da—Oh no! I still had to talk to father about going…oh no, he'll probably come up with some lame excuse and say I have to baby-sit the brat or something. I should not have been so careless and forgetful.
We came up to my house and we all stopped. Tenten whispered something to Neji and then gave him a kiss and then ran off. I looked to Sakura and Ino.
"U-um, I would t-tell you guys to come in b-but—"
"But your dad is a douche-bag. We got it hun." Ino interrupted with a smile while Sakura gave her a disapproving look.
"Hinata go get some rest, really. You really shouldn't have even went to school. I'll call you an around Eight thirty to wake you up, alright? By the time I wake you up on the phone, I'll have to go over Ino's and wake her up to and that'll take a good fifteen minutes."
"Sounds good to me, thank you so much Sakura. Question…how much do you think I should take for the pizzeria toni—" I was interrupted again, only by Neji.
"Don't worry about it, I got your way in to both places. Now come on, I don't want to stand here all night. Say goodbye to your friends and come on in." and with that, the three of us watched him walk towards the house. Ino pulled her eye down and stuck out her tounge and Sakura gave a little giggle and shook her head. Neji-nissan stopped and didn't turn his head all the way around, only slightly.
"I saw that." I couldn't hold it in anymore, everything was so awkward and stiff yet contained. I turned towards them.
"Thanks a lot guys. I'll s-see you later on tonight I suppose." They waved as I walked into the yard. I had to contain the laugh as I heard Sakura chastising Ino as I walked into the house. Those two…what would I do without them? I sighed as I put down my book-bag which evidently felt like a ton of bricks. There waiting was the greatest enemy of yours truly…Hanabi…
"Daddy said you had to watch me tonight." She gave a cocky tone and grin.
"I have plans tonight, I can't…" I started out reasonable. When mother was alive I remember her always being so patient and understanding with my father and sister. I try to walk in her footsteps but believe me it is quite harder then it looks.
"You have plans?" she sounded skeptical, it was almost amusing…oh no! Now I'm thinking like Neji-nissan…
"Yes. I-I'm sorry Hanabi…you'll have to find another babysitter…" I didn't want to talk about it any further…as long as Neji vouches for me it's set in stone. I look over to him with pleading eyes and he caught the hint…like always.
"Hn, Uncle. I'm taking Hinata out tonight." I try to suppress a giggle, there it was! And now I have no worries whatsoever.
"Where are you taking her?" I was shocked. Was he actually concerned for his eldest?
"She'll be with me." Ouch…
"How long will you be?" Stop playing father you bastard…even the Koi behind you can tell you're far from interested…
"Late." Oh boy, I can see how this was starting to go…I don't want to see a glaring match, so I started up to my room.
I overlooked the study notes given to us that weekend for the upcoming test. I knew what we were going over, simple algebra and basic Literature. I looked over at my bed longingly, for some reason I felt fevered…oh well. If you're tired you're tired! And that pillow's never looked so good.
Naruto's POV
Uhg…ouch. I couldn't lift, move…even look anywhere without having pains shoot all up and down my body. Damn you sensei. Damn muscles for not cooperating and DAMN SASUKE! Last I checked he was pissed at Lee...not me. Ooh wait until I—
"Naruto-kun!" I jumped. DAMN YOU TOO LEE!
"What?!" yes I was slightly angry. I was sore and cranky.
"Sasuke told me to give you this." He hands me a piece of paper. I roll my eyes…this is payback isn't it? Payback for all the times I've done something wrong to him. I take the paper and read
"Hey Naruto.
This is just a word of warning. You look, touch or even say the slightest thing wrong to my cousin…I'm shoving a twenty pound bowling ball up your ass.
Love Neji"
I stare at it…
"Naruto-kun?"
I kept staring…
"Um…hello?"
Still staring…
"What does it say Naruto?"
I was snapped out of my trance as I heard a much, much more creepier tone. I was startled out of my trance to find Orochimaru hovering above me. Shit…I couldn't move now. I hated how he unknowingly struck fear into my heart…with just his voice. Don't even get me started on those eyes of his. Someone help…because I've lost my voice trying to find reason why he'd be here of all places.
"Excuse me. Can I help you Orochimaru?" Ah! Sensei! You're my hero…
"Jiraiya called from the Bejing press conference and stated that he could not pick his grandson up and asked if I would do him the favor." I cringed. Ew. I had to ride in the same car as this creep? Kakashi smiled.
"That's quite okay, tell Jiraiya that his nephew has his grandson. I'm sure he won't mind. Besides Sasuke has to tutor him for the quiz coming up. Thank you for coming all this way though, I really should have said something to Jiraiya-sama." Oh Lord thank you! Thank you sensei! Er…wait….WHAT? TUTORING?! I see Orochimaru shrug.
"Whatever works. Just trying to do a friend a favor." Holy shit…he almost sounded convincing!
"I know and I thank you again. Sorry." Sensei…either you're a splendid actor…or you to are genuine.
I watch the snake 'glide' away…because we all know he sure as hell don't walk. Creepy. I turn to Kakashi.
"Wha-" he gave me a sharp look.
"How long has he been around your house this time?" Eh? What did it matter?
"He was there when I woke up this morning and— " a look crossed Kakashi's eyes…I hadn't seen in…well never.
"…I see. Naruto you usually have really good senses and judgment…all I'm going to say is follow it." Ah so I wasn't the only one who got such a bad vibe from him either?! Hallelujah!
"Um…please tell me that Sasuke doesn't have to…seriously tutor me…" he laughed.
"Well unless you want him to, which I highly doubt. C'mon help me get the rest of the equipment into the van and I'll drive you back to my house. Your not going home alone…not with him around. I was appointed your second guardian after all." Ah yes…good old Kakashi who was in fact my cousin.
I hadn't found out until much later, like when I was seven. Gramps had a little brother that I didn't know existed, his name was Sakumo. Sakumo of course was Kakashi's father, however apparently after committing suicide, my father, Minato took Kakashi under his wing. So in some odd, weird way, Kakashi was almost like a brother, however he guided me more like a father. I couldn't imagine the pain that he's gone through…from what I heard, he's the one who found his father in a pool of blood. Him and Sasuke really did share that similarity.
The ride home was soothing and of course like any other time I fell asleep in the car. Although unlike Granny Tsunade who smacks my forehead to get me up, Kakashi does this evil thing of honking the horn and startling me awake. Yes every time. And every time I LET it scare me to. Sheesh when am I going to learn? I hear both of them chuckle as they get out. Oh well time to move I guess.
"Hurry up and take a shower dobe…then you can rest up. I'll wake you at a quarter to ten." What the hell? Your nice to me again? You flipping woman make up your mind.
"…Thanks teme."
I walk into Kakashi's house and of course you smell a mixture of Pinsole and apples. I had to laugh…Kakashi had a sever case of OCD…and his girlfriend Anko…well she was the complete opposite. I suddenly felt bad for Sasuke, he had to deal with these two clashing heads…a lot. But then I realized…Anko is a lot like me. I honestly don't care what the house looks like…as long as there isn't cockroaches and mold on the floor…its livable.
"Hey guys and-Oh! Hey Naruto." She gave her normal smirk. I shivered…it resembled Orochimaru's to me.
"H-hi Anko."
"Leave him alone Anko."
"Aww Kakashi, he's so easy to mess with though."
"Hn, that he is. He leaves himself open all the time." Shut UP Sasuke.
"That he may, but when you meet him head to head, he out powers you my boy." Hahahahahaha!! Sasuke you're a lovely shade of red now, is that embarrassment or anger?
"Hn, whatever." I smirk.
I sigh as I make my way up the steps, yes my family consisted of freaks and geeks.
A/N: Yup…that's chapter 10! (throws confetti) We made it to the double digits now! Lol. Oh, I do believe it was inoxshikamaru luver who asked if Ino and Sasuke were 'together'? Haha, no dear. I'm a firm believer of SasuxSaku…and with Ino and Sakura being close…I don't know I always saw a potential brother/sister relationship there. I don't know…I think it was inspired after seeing how he let her hug him lol. He tolerates her. (Smiles) I decided to do something fun!
Preview of next chapter:
"Uh N-naruto-kun? I think Neji-nissan will be angry if w-we…"
"Screw him, come on Hinata! It'll be fun…just try it once."
Lol. Until next time.