Hello :) Starting my new SasuNaru story, my first long fanfiction with the couple (Which is sad, they are my favorite pairing..) I've been working on it a few months now. I'm really proud of what I've written so far, so i hope you enjoy :) This'll follow Sasuke and Naruto through junior and senior year, though emphasis will be placed on their relationship and not school. Reviews are much appreciated :D
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"Hey, wait up!"
Sasuke knew all too well that he shouldn't slow down – or, more accurately, that he should bolt – but he found his feet glue to the pavement. He flicked a lazy glance back at the blonde who was chasing him down, pushing past the people clad in the uniforms which matched their own. He huffed when he caught up, "Sasuke-" He breathed heavy, "It's been so long!"
"I know," Sasuke returned to walking, shocking Naruto at first, who quickly rushed to catch up with the brisk walking Uchiha.
"Bet you missed me," Naruto's lips pursed, grin spreading across his cheeks, "Did you get any of my letters?"
"One or two."
"You never wrote me back," Naruto grumbled.
"You didn't get my letters?" Sasuke responded innocently, grinning when Naruto punched him in the arm.
"I'm not that stupid!" Naruto pouted, "Whatever. I'm sure you were busy."
Sasuke's smile became concealed when he spoke to his friend, "How was your summer, Naruto?" He knew Naruto was waiting for an answer. Of course, Sasuke had received all of Naruto's letter, and assumed he knew how it was.
"Not bad," Naruto scratched his head, "I mean, IT WAS TOTALLY AWESOME!"
Sasuke winced at his friend's loud tone, "I'm glad you had fun."
Naruto's brows furrowed, "You're glad? Are you feeling okay, Sasuke?"
Naruto, who seemed to know no bounds of personal space, pressed his palm to Sasuke's forehead instinctively. Sasuke pulled away, a low growl escaping his lips, "Naruto. Don't touch me."
Naruto rolled his eyes, returning a healthy ways away from Sasuke. Stuffing his hand in his pockets, he asked hopefully, "Did you put in your boarding slip yet?"
"Not yet."
"Are you… gonna put me down?"
"Are you going to be a total slob?"
"No!" Naruto quickly defended, "I mean, I'll clean up after myself and stay away from your stuff…"
"And will you be home late after curfew every night? Almost getting me in trouble?"
"Hey, I'm not that bad-"
"You better wear clothes at all times."
Naruto nodded, "You put it in already, didn't you, you annoying bastard."
"Who else would I put down?" Sasuke replied monotonely, "You're a pain in my ass Naruto, but I'm the only one who will deal with you. I'm too nice to drop you on some unassuming classmate."
"Too nice?" Naruto let out a muffled 'hmph', "You're something else, Sasuke."
"If you don't want to room with me, change my name on your boarding slip," Sasuke picked up his pace, "We both know you haven't handed in yours yet."
Naruto stopped walking and watched his raven take flight. Boy could that guy be a pain in his ass sometimes. To Naruto, Sasuke was his total opposite. Naruto was lazy, messy, and the definition of 'irrational' if a person could so embody the word. Sasuke was neat, refined, and level headed, always thinking before making an action. He rarely did anything uncalculated. He was a straight A-student, heir to a large company his family owned, and to boot, he was extremely attractive. Every girl wanted him. Naruto looked like a footnote next to him, but, at the same time, Naruto hung to him the closest. For whatever reason.
"Sakura!" Naruto saw the pink hair he would know anywhere. He walked quickly to catch up to her, "How was your summer?"
"Very nice, Naruto," She smiled, "How was yours?"
"Mine was so fun. I traveled all over and-"
"How cool," She grinned, "I've got to hurry up and get to the girl's hall, if you don't mind."
"Okay," Naruto smiled, watching the sassy girl walk off. He sighed. He was starting to get tired of never earning her affections. He jumped when he heard,
"Hello, Naruto. How was your summer?" He looked at the dark haired girl who blushed when she spoke.
"It was great, Hinata!" He put on a cheerful grin again, "How was yours?"
"Oh, you know, fun," She smiled bashfully, "We went somewhere too sunny though. I get sunburned so easily…"
"Right," Naruto nodded, "I remember that one time when you turned red as a tomato-"
Hinata mimicked the color now, "Yes, well, I've got to go. Sorry to bother you!"
"You weren't-" She was gone. Naruto sighed, looking up at the large, brick building up in front of him where Sasuke was headed off to. Looking at the large, brass clock, Naruto felt his cheeks pale as he took off in a sprint. Five minutes to hand in that damn slip of paper? He couldn't not have Sasuke as his roommate!
Trudging up to the woman as she began to close everything up, Naruto begged, "I know I'm like a minute late, but, please, take this-"
"I'm closed."
"I have to put this slip in. Please."
"Look, kid-"
"Please?" His blonde hair was pushed out of his eyes when he looked up at her, pleading, "My best friend and I need to room."
She reluctantly took the slip of paper and put it in the box, "You're lucky you're a cute kid."
Naruto beamed and scratched his head, "Thanks, lady! You're a life saver!"
Naruto turned around to see Sasuke, amused look on his features. He held the key in his hand, satchel over his shoulder and suitcase resting on the floor, "You're lucky."
"Just had to turn on the old charm!" Naruto grinned, walking over, "The Uzumakis were famous for it!"
"I mean you're lucky you have someone who's willing to room with you," He smirked, "Let's go, idiot."
"Hey-" Naruto fell silent, trudging behind Sasuke as they made their way toward the right wing of the dormitory. Stopping at a door on the second floor, Sasuke slid in the key and opened it up to reveal their living arrangement for their junior year. It was nicer than the last two years. Naruto was glad.
"We got lucky!" Naruto grinned, going to the window immediately, "Look at that view!"
Sasuke grinned behind the blonde, who marveled at the view of the infamous plum blossom tree which grew next to the school's prized lake. It wasn't uncommon to hang out under the shade of the large tree, but there were rumors about the tree's Ume – Japanese plums. Every day until late fall people would spend their free time near there, as the lake was a loved spot on campus. In midwinter it would pick up again, when the lake froze and people took their chances skating on the lake. The rest of the school year, people would enjoy it just as much. It was undoubtedly the prettiest, most peaceful spot on campus – and by chance - Sasuke had ended up with him and his blonde idiot – who just happened to love the lake – getting the perfect view of the campus gem.
"Strange, I asked for a room near the parking lot," Sasuke dropped his things, hiding his smile with his dark locks. Naruto wheeled around to glare at him,
"Are you crazy? This view is probably the best view on campus!"
"Well, if it'll keep you quiet, I'll keep the room." Sasuke began to neatly unpack things.
Naruto grinned, happy with getting this room. Having a room like this, with a view like that, there was no way this year would turn out bad. Besides, he was rooming with Sasuke finally! Last year, he had gotten stuck with his friend Shikamaru, which was better by all means than rooming with Choji freshman year, but Shikamaru quickly got fed up with Naruto's antics and his dorm life became a – wait for it – total drag.
Naruto threw his clothes in his draws and flopped on the bed, "That's my bed."
"What?" Naruto's eyes flashed open, "No way! This one's mine! It's bigger!"
"No, that's why it's my bed." Sasuke huffed, "Do I have to remind you again that I have several inches on you?"
"That's not fair," Naruto argued, "here, we'll make a bet-"
"Okay. I bet I can poke you with my hand," Sasuke raised his right hand and pointed at it. Naruto immediately went into his reflex mode, where every time Sasuke jabbed at him, Naruto dodged. Eventually, Naruto grinned when he caught his hand in his palm,
"Ha! I win! My bed-" He was poked hard in the ribs.
"Naruto," Sasuke held his free hand up, "I showed you my right hand. It'd be best if you paid attention to which hand I was poking you with. You might have fared a little better."
Naruto rubbed his stomach where Sasuke had poked him, before reluctantly trudging to the other bed. His eyes lit up when he saw the view of the window from this bed, "Sasuke, you don't know what you gave up! This bed is so much better!"
Sasuke grinned again. That kid was denser than a block of lead.
