Konoha Academy's New Student
Summary: Konoha Academy is a school known for good students, Great activities, and their yearly Battle of the Bands concert. One band that never wins may get a chance when a new student enters the scene.
Couples: Gaara x Hinata, Naruto x Sakura, Shikamaru x Temari, Kakashi x Anko, Neji x Lee
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the songs in this story.
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Chapter 37
Gaara, Kiba, Naruto, and Shikamaru were riding in Tsunade's Hummer. Gaara sat in the front staring outside the window not saying anything, Kiba and Naruto were sitting in the middle seat talking about the band and other things going on at the school, and Shikamaru was sleeping in the back seat with the instruments and other things they needed behind the seat.
"Did you try to talk to Ino?" Naruto asked Kiba.
"Yes, I tried." Kiba replied upsettingly. "But she just ran from me to the girls. It makes me feel like a monster."
"You're not a monster." Naruto assured his friend. "You were nice about it. She just needs some time. More than we thought, but just let her have as much time as she needs."
"You're right." Kiba calmed down. "You know I'm surprised you were a C student with all the stuff you know."
"If there was a class about girls and love I would ace it, believe it." Naruto turned to Gaara. "Right Gaara?!" Gaara didn't reply. "Gaara?"
He noticed Gaara not even looking at him.
"This is different." Kiba said. "You plan on not saying a word this summer."
There was a long silence. "Yes," Gaara finally said. "There's just nothing to talk about."
"Hey, then I'll start something." Kiba replied. "I'm glad you decided not to scream during the song I wrote."
"It didn't sound right during practice," Gaara replied looking back at them. "Besides, I can't scream two songs in a row. Only once a day."
"I see." Naruto said. "A lot has happened this year since Gaara came to the school. I mean our band gained him, replaced Lee with Shikamaru, Hinata finally opened up, not to mention Sasuke getting the crapped knocked out of him by someone we don't know, and Akatsuki doing a surprise show, believe it."
Shikamaru woke up. "You're right. All though it was your fault we are separated from the girls, you can't blame Gaara for that. He wasn't even here."
"I'm not blaming him for anything." Naruto said. "I'm saying that we all have changed since he showed up, it's a complement."
Tsunade stopped her car in front of a music store.
"Aunt Tsunade," Naruto said. "Why did you stop here?"
"I thought it would be a good idea to get you guys some new instruments." She said turning off her hummer. "It would add some new music opportunities and here you chose what you want from a computer, even get a custom paint job and it only takes a few days to get them into the store ready for you."
"Cool." Gaara said. "That will give us some really cool instrument ideas."
"Yeah, believe it." Agreed Naruto.
"Let's go." Said Kiba opening the car door on his side.
Everyone followed Kiba into the store.
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In the store… There were many instruments on display as well as amps and mics.
"Darn it." Kiba said. "No PRS here."
'Good thing I snuck his gift into the car.' Gaara thought to himself. "Hey they have a lot of things here."
"You're right." Naruto said walking up to the computer. "I'll order mine first, don't worry about the prices, Aunt Tsunade has it all covered."
He typed in some stuff onto the computer and click on some things with the mouse. "Done, who's next?"
"I'll give it a try." Shikamaru said walking to the computer. He typed a bit and used the mouse to click on a few things. "That was easy. Kiba you want to give it a try?"
"Sure." Kiba walked up to the computer when Shikamaru moved away from it. He typed and clicked on a few things. "Sweet, it's just what I want from this store." He noticed Gaara stare at a guitar. "Hey, Gaara. You want that guitar, come here and order a custom one. It's in stock."
"Okay." Gaara replied walking to the computer. He did the same as the others. "This guitar will be awesome."
The cashier looked at his computer. "You kids have good taste." He complemented.
Tsunade walked into the store. "Did you boys order what you wanted?"
"Yeah, believe it." Said Naruto. "You've got us covered right?"
"Right, go and wait in the car while I pay for your things." She said.
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Later… Gaara and the others were riding with Tsunade in the same places as before.
"You guys got some good stuff." She complemented. "I didn't think you guys would get something besides different versions of what you already have."
"We didn't want to get the same thing." Kiba said. "It wouldn't be right."
"Yeah, we wanted to try different things." Shikamaru said. "By the way, are we almost at the house?"
"Yes," She said. "We'll be there in 5 minutes. I live close to the music store."
"That's good to know." Gaara said. "We should spend the rest of the day unpacking."
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They reached Tsunade's and Naruto's house, a small two floor house. She parked in her garage and turned off the engine.
"The rooms are on the top floor." She said turning around to see the others. "Naruto, help them with their things and get them into their rooms."
"Okay Aunt Tsunade." He climbed out of the car. "Come one guys."
Everyone got out and grabbed their bags. Naruto grabbed his bass which was in the case, Kiba grabbed his guitar, Shikamaru grabbed some drums from his set, and Gaara grabbed 2 guitar cases, one with his PRS and the other was Kiba gift that he said was his Ibanez when they first packed up.
"We got our clothes and our instruments." Gaara said to Tsunade. "We'll get the rest after we take care of our clothes."
"Alright, boys." She got out of her car. "I'm going inside for a drink. Be careful going up the stairs."
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Later… Gaara was all unpacked and all his things were up in the room he shared with Kiba who was also finished and playing his guitar.
"Hey, Kiba." Gaara said getting his attention. "Where's Akamaru?"
"My parents went to the concert and asked me to take him for me." He replied. "They love him a lot and always play with him, and Naruto told me Tsunade has dog allergies."
"Oh, so Ino didn't let you talk to her?" Gaara sat on his temporary bed.
"No! She's being so stupid now." He put his guitar down on his bed. "She's like Hinata used to be around Naruto. She used to have the biggest crush on Naruto, but she was afraid to talk to him."
"Really? She didn't tell me that." Gaara was a little surprised.
"She doesn't like to talk about it. Anyways she used to just really talk to me, Shino, and Tenten, her roommate. We were her best friends."
"I see," Gaara stood up. "Maybe I could talk to Ino for you."
"Thanks, Gaara. I know now why Hinata opened up to you so quickly." Kiba also stood up. "You know exactly what to do when things go wrong."
"I wouldn't say that." Gaara walked towards the door. "I just follow my gut, and right now I'm hungry." He opened the door. "You want something?"
"Sure I'll go down with you." Kiba followed Gaara out the door.
End of Chapter 37
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Author's Note: Sorry this is a little short. I couldn't think of anything. What did Gaara and the others get? What about Hinata and the girls? Find out in the next chapter.