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Well, I never thought this would turn out well... Actually, the story is already finished in my mind... I just don't know how to write it well... Anyway, enjoy the fic...

Chapter 20: Not So Bad

Uchiha Sasuke

What the hell is this girl doing here? What am I doing here? What does she want? I look at her from head to toe, examining her. She smiled at me, meek and simple. What the heck? I looked around, waving goodbye to the other teachers as they headed off. After everyone left, I asked her to step into the staff room, dragging a chair near my desk and sitting down before asking her to do the same.

"What brings you here?" I asked, rudely I must say

"Uchiha-sensei… I was wondering if I could get some tutoring sessions with you…" She began. Almost automatically, I cocked an eyebrow at her.

"Why don't you ask Namikaze-sensei?"

"I did… But he told me that I should go to you, since you are our teacher and he's just your teacher's assistant."

I narrowed my eyes. She might be up to something. I wonder what it is. Or maybe I'm just being paranoid since she is getting her scrawny paws near my Naruto. Did she really ask Rai? Or did she go directly to me? Why am I asking these questions? I closed my eyes and reached out for my planner, "looking" through my schedule. I then looked at her, and she was eagerly waiting for my reply.

"Every weekdays, right after class, you can proceed to the staff room and we could go somewhere for the tutoring. Is that alright with you?"

"Oh, it's perfectly fine with me… Arigatou, Uchiha-sensei…"

"When do you want to start?"

"As soon as possible…"

"Today then. Wait for me outside…"

Ok… This wasn't according to my plan. But, what the heck. What's done is done. Maybe I could get some answers from her. Not that I'm curious if he likes Naruto… Wait, scratch that. I am curious. I quickly packed up my stuff. With my arm almost healed, I can now move with a little more ease. After grabbing my bag, I stepped out of the room, not even bothering to lock it. I exited on the South Exit, picking up my black Porsche and rounding up to the front gates where Kira was patiently waiting for me. I gestured for her to come in and she hesitantly did so. I drove to downtown, looking for a good and quiet café where we can hit the books. Finally, we spotted one. I pulled over and parked my car, stepping out and walking into the café.

I ordered coffee and some sandwiches for the both of us before settling down to one of those leather couches. I gestured her to sit beside me. No special reason. It was just easier for me to teach her when she's beside me and not across me. Without any unnecessary words, we began our tutorial. I didn't know how she managed not to try and strike up a conversation with me, but she did. We were talking plainly about Algebra, from variables to numerical coefficients. It was a good two hours of numbers and letters before I decided to give her a break. I have to applaud her though; she kept up well and is a fast learner.

"Arigatou, Uchiha-sensei…" She said, sipping some coffee before biting into the ham and cheese sandwich

"I only had to do what I was supposed to. I am your teacher after all." I said in a monotonous voice.

"You know, Uchiha-sensei, I've heard of your family name before. Do you by any chance have any relatives from America or England?"

I almost spilled some of my coffee that burned my tongue. How does she know? Most of my relatives own large businesses abroad. She might know it because of our fame, or some acquaintances. But then, I couldn't ignore the fact that she looks like one of the family. A normal Uchiha breed. I guess this is the perfect time for me to divulge on those facts. Time to take it slow.

"Yes, as a matter of fact I do. What made you ask that, Kira?"

"You see, Uchiha-sensei… My otousan, Kira Ryuji, owns this large telecommunication firm in America. It just so happen that he met with another owner, Uchiha Fugaku and his wife Mikoto along with her sister, Misato. Otousan fell head over heels in love with her and then eventually married her. So here I am, the result of their love, 18 years after.

Otousan and Uchiha Fugaku signed a contract, merging the firms together, thus forming a large company named. But then, something happened to Uchiha-san… So naturally, otousan was the successor of the company. Many people wanted the business down and hundreds of assassins were sent to kill him. One though succeeded. He killed otousan along with okaasan. I managed to escape from the house and laid low. Working part time, I earned enough money to leave the country. And that's how I ended up here…"

This can't be fucking true. If her okaasan is my okaasan's sister, then that must mean that she is my full blood cousin. That might explain why she has the trademark of a real Uchiha. Fuck! This is too creepy. Also, I think I remembered slaying someone from America who one a large company. I was sent there about a year ago. I was hired to murder the family of a huge tycoon. Put all the pieces together and I get her. She's the daughter of that magnate. I just can't believe this.

"Uchiha-sensei…. Are you alright??" She then asked.

"Yes, I am… Do you, by any chance, know if Uchiha Fugaku has a son or something?"

"Sadly, no… They were murdered when I was still a little girl. Otousan only told me the story about how he would succeed the company, but never the story of his partner's family…"

"Ah… I see…"

Silence. I couldn't tell anything more. I couldn't say that I am relieved to find another living, breathing relative aside from that dumb oniisan of mine, who I now disown. But I felt… happy? Maybe… I don't know. I guess she wasn't that bad, considering that I had a bad eye on her. Now that I know part of her life, it's time to dig into her "love" life. I want to know… Is she going out with Naruto? And what does she think of him.

"Ne, Kira."

"Yes, Uchiha-sensei?"

"Why didn't you ask Uzumaki to help you study? I mean, I see that he's your closest friend in the classroom…"

"Oh… Naruto-kun… I talked to him today. And well, something was bothering him. So, I just thought it wasn't wise for me to push him into tutoring me."

"Oh? He's bothered? Did he tell you why or what made him bothered??"

"I see you're interested, Uchiha-sensei… Any particular reason why?"

"He is my student. And it is my duty to look out for the welfare of my students. I think that is a valid reason."

"Good point. But he told me a lot of stories… Particularly about his lover that is avoiding him for some time. I don't know why and how his lover could avoid him. I mean, he's probably the best person anyone could ever have. I tried to tell him that I'd like to go out with him, but he flat out rejected me. He said he loves someone else… And I respect that… But if his lover doesn't make up with him, I will steal Naruto-kun from him and make him my own…"

At that moment, my mouth just dropped open and my mind turned blank.

Uzumaki Naruto

The nerve! Sasuke really ticked me off back there. I stayed on the rooftop for the whole day. I was too damned pissed to go to my classes. I'll just wait here until classes end. Damn it! But somehow, I kind of missed my Sasuke. His kisses, his embraces… My day dreaming were suddenly interrupted when the door barged opened. I quickly stood up and saw a blonde haired man standing at the other end, looking down at the school with a cigarette in between his lips. Namikaze-sensei??

"Namikaze-sensei??" I called out

"Oh, Naruto! I didn't expect to see you here… I thought you already left." He said, flashing a big grin while flicking the ashes off his stick

"I just needed some time to cool off. My mind's been preoccupied and I can't deal with it…"

You're one of the reasons why I'm feeling this way, asshole. If you hadn't showed your stinky ass to Sasuke, then he wouldn't go flirting with you and we'd still be in good terms…

"Want a light?" He offered his cigarette pack, but I refused.

"You know, Naruto-kun, you remind me so much of my aniki…" He said, sitting down beside me

"Your… aniki?" I reminded him of his aniki? The hell!

"Yeah… You looked exactly like him. The eyes, the hair… Everything! Minato-niisan really does look like you. Whenever he's got something in mind, he'd always go up to the rooftop and stare at the clouds all day long. After school, I found him sleeping and I have to go into an ordeal of waking him up…"

Minato… That's the name of my oyaji!! Must be coincidence…

"What happened to your aniki??" I asked. I need to know… I need to know if they're related. I've always longed for a real family. By real I meant blood related.

"He died in a car crash together with his wife. I heard their son survived, but I have no idea where he is. I could have taken care of him if I knew where he was…"

"Oji-san??"

"Naruto?? What did you just say??" He said with his eyes wide in bewilderment. Who wouldn't be surprised? I called him oji-san out of nowhere. It was by accident. It just slipped.

"Namikaze Minato… is my oyaji… The "genius mogul"… I am his son…"

Suddenly, he pulled me close to him. His hands patted my head, caressing it as he embraced me tighter. I was surprised. Heck, I really was! But I felt happiness flood in me. I'm so happy to finally find a family to call my own. This is my blood relative. Not an adopted one. I felt quite teary eyed and sobbed slightly. Namikaze-sensei pulled out and looked at me with worry in his eyes.

"What's the matter, Naruto?"

"I'm just so happy… I never thought I'd find a family ever again…" I said, crying like a little kid. "Damn it…"

"It's alright, Naruto… I'm here… I'll take care of you… Now, please, stop crying…"

He handed me his handkerchief for me to wipe my eyes. I did so, and managed to stop my sobs. It took me a while before we started to have a light conversation with each other. He said we had a lot of catching up to do. Well, I don't mind. He is my oji-san after all. He might be able to help me with some things. Especially my little dilemma with Sasuke.

"Oh, before I forget, Naruto, you have a project and you'll be working with me. I hope that's alright with you."

"Of course it is!" I said with a large beam on my face.

"Naruto… What made you leave today? Were you really feeling sick?"

"Actually, oji-san… I have this little… uh… Problem…"

"Tell me, Naruto… I might be able to help you…"

"You won't get mad if I tell you?"

"Why would I get mad??"

"Alright… Here goes… I've been going out with Sasuke… Yes, my teacher… I know it's a forbidden thing in the school, but I can't help myself. I fell in love with him. But then, when you entered the school, I've been noticing that he's paying more attention to you, and no attention to me at all… I've grown to hate you because I was downright jealous of how he treats you… And well, because of that, I don't want to see him again… Childish huh?"

"It's normal, Naruto. You love him, so I think it's normal for you to feel jealous when the person you love is getting real close and is paying more attention to him than you. I think he also feels the same seeing you and Kira-san together."

"Oji-san… Do you have any feelings towards Sasuke?"

"That's a silly question, Naruto. Of course not… He's a colleague at work and is my sempai… He's just looking out for me…"

"That's a relief…"

"Naruto… You should go to him. Tell him what you really feel…"

"Arigatou, oji-san… Arigatou…"

Akatsuki

"Ugh!! It's such a long, tiring day!!" Megumi said, kicking her shoes off and slumping on the couch.

Just then, the door opened, revealing a tired Rai. He mirrored Megumi's previous action and sat down beside her. Megumi snuggled close to him while Rai rested his hand around her. Megumi then brought Rai's hand up to her temples, asking him to massage it for her. Rai doesn't need telling twice. He immediately moved his fingers in a circular motion, soothing the pain that was forming in her temples.

"What's the matter?" Rai asked

"Try learning Algebra for two straight hours. Man… It really gives me the headache…"

"Come on… It's a piece of cake for you… By the way, did you finish your mission?"

"I did everything that you told me to… From being blood related to going back into Uzumaki's arms… EVERYTHING!"

"Good… I also completed my share… Both of them should be making up by today…"

"I really love that brain of yours… Only you can make this twisted plan work…"

"It won't be made into reality if you weren't here to help me… Arigatou…"

"Anything for you and the organization…"

Both of them shared their kiss and then spent their night in the depths of their blankets and pillows.

Uzuamki Naruto

Ok… I'm here… In front of Sasuke's door. This door is the only barrier between me and him. Should I knock? Or maybe I should just walk in? What would I tell him? I don't know what to do… I might freak out if I see Sasuke. Oh, pull yourself together Naruto! Just walk in and may Fate be on your side! Man…

"Naruto… You're out there, aren't you…?" A voice from inside said. "Come on in…"

I turned the knob and pushed the door open, only to see Sasuke leaning on the wall, apparently waiting for me. I closed the door behind me before turning around to face him. Just then, he roughly pushed me on the door. It didn't hurt though, but he wasn't being so gently with me. He pinned my head with his hands on both its sides. His onyx eyes stared at my crystalline blue ones. Fire burned, that's for sure, but I don't know why.

"We need to talk…" Sasuke said.

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