Chapter 6
Disclaimer: I don't own the anime so don't sue me. But I do own my evil plotting head. That get's me into trouble sometimes. .
A.N Hey you lucky first reader. . It's me taintedlove. I promise to give this to you when you got the question right well here it is. I just wanted to tell you that it was extremely easy I bet you thought of it too. . Well after a day I will post this chapter it gives you a days head start. . WELL TO ALL THOSE LATE BLOOMERS YOU WILL ALL SUFFER AND NEVER SEE THIS LATEST INSTALLMENT BEFORE EVERYBODY ELSE. I AM DOING THIS SO YOU WILL REVIEW AND GIVE ME THE MOTIVATION I NEED. MUHAHAHAHA
Bro: As you see she's kind of hyper.
-Neji-kun POV-
I'm confused. Damn this uncertainty is unnerving me. I am supposed to be the one that knows all right? I feel at peace with Tenten. But I love Naruto right? Ever since I met Tenten my feelings began to change I guess. I'm so confused. Naruto saved me from the darkness. I love him more then a brother. But do I?
-Flash Back-
"Neji-kun are you okay?" 5-yr old Naruto asked his blue eyes watched as he saw Neji crying, "What's wrong?"
"Go away…" Neji sobbed, Naruto shook his head and made the other boy notice that he wasn't going away soon, "Okay I'll tell you. My father died and I feel like going to heaven too. It's all my uncles fault! He was supposed to go on the spy mission, but his stupid daughter Hanabi was going to be born so they told my father to go instead, and he ended up dying." Neji poored out his troubles to Naruto. Naruto was paying rapid attention and nodded at the right times.
"I don't think you should go to heaven. You have to prove to your dad that you can become something and probably be better at anything you attempt. You still have to make your father proud! If you killed yourself then would he be proud." Naruto said, "Your lucky your dad died an honorable death. My father he died but it was out of his foolishness and he deserved to die." Naruto added softly remembering his past with his father.
"Okay thanks Naruto-kun this is a lot to me right now." Neji said, he held out his had, "Friends?"
"Friends"
-End of Flashback-
I owe a lot to Naruto but I think he would be happy knowing that I found happiness. I will always protect you Naruto. But I don't think that I love you more then a brother.
-Normal POV-
Meanwhile Naruto still ponders over his feelings for Gaara, but he still confuses over Sasuke.
"Oh what the hell." Naruto muttered.
"Did you say something?" Iruka said looking up from the papers he was grading.
"No, I'm just talking to myself." Naruto answered, Iruka nodded and went back to work.
"Hey Iruka this guy said that I sing really well and he told me I should go see him so he can sign me up with one of his managers. What should I do?" Naruto asked.
"I think that it's a really good idea. You can put your talents to use." Iruka murmured.
"Okay!" Naruto said happily.
"But I suggest you waiting for a month or two." Iruka said, "I mean to get sorted out. You seemed off yesterday and today in he morning. I'm getting worried so you should wait about two months." Iruka expressed his concerns.
"Okay I'll wait." Naruto replied as he bounded up the stairs. He sighed as he got to the top of the stairs, and slowly went into his room. What is love? I mean I love Iruka but I mean not that sort of way that I feel when I'm near Sasuke. DAMN I thought I got over him already it's been what 4 years already. He's such a jerk that bastard. Naruto thought angrily but the same evil voice told him 'nah you still like you sissy.' Grrr I do not! Naruto argued back 'I don't think so hon. . you definatly like him I should know I am you' Naruto shook his head and was freaked out he was arguing with himself.
-2 months later- (I know I'm rushing things --;; but nothings happening now)
During those 2 months Naruto developed an more intimate relationship with both boys. Oblivious however to their feelings. Gaara no longer made advances to poor Naruto and Sasuke became a lot more open to Naruto.
-Kakashi's Class-
"I hope you all know that your projects are due TODAY!" Kakashi giggled, everybody else sweat dropped.
"First up Sakura and Ino." Kakashi announced. They got up to the front of the class. They apparently wrote about popularity and what ever girl should do. They made the most boring topic into the most boring essay. By the end the polite people were sleeping with eyes open. The rude people snored and the in-betweens just slept silently.
"Very nice," Kakashi said as he openly yawned looking up from his beloved book 'Icha Icha Paradise', "Next Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara." Kakashi said as he looked curiously at the instruments.
"We thought we would make a song about the cruelty of popularity." Naruto said sheepishly, by now everybody was fully awake.
"Alright something interesting." Kiba called out, Sakura and Ino turned to face him and openly glared. Kiba being Kiba stuck his tongue out. He watched in the corner of his eye Hinata. He grinned in surprise as she stifled a grin at his tactics.
"Okay you may start." Kakashi said as he put away his book. (Oh my is it that important?)
Naruto started:
I look into your faces
They hold hate, I can't fathom
Why is this all of this is because
I'm different?
All the people watched in amazement as the loser 'dobe' changed drastically. He was putting his best effort in this song, because he knew if he didn't prove himself now he will never have the chance again.
Why am I excluded?
Why am I banned?
Why am I different?
Why am I so sad?
People watched in admiration as Naruto sang from the bottom of his heart.
The darkness draws a curtain between us
And blinds the reality of popularity
What is popularity?
Why is it so important
When it lies, cheets, and hurts people.
People found that this song was relating to them and felt guilty to all the things that they had done to Naruto.
Why am I excluded?
Why am I banned?
Why am I different?
Why am I so sad?
They found themselves looking into their past with Naruto. 'When's the last time I gave a compliment to him?' 'When did I ever offer him a smile?' was the questions in their minds as they listened.
The earth cries for it's children
The sadness in my heart
Wants to cry with it when it's raining,
Why is it so important
to wake up and put a mask every morning
Just to be popular?
They saw the new Naruto, a new light was shed upon their minds as they watched Naruto. The song slowed down.
Is this why I'm excluded
Is this why I'm banned
Is this why I'm different
Is this why I'm so sad….
Something hit Sasuke right then and there. As he watched Naruto poor his soul out to the song. I freaking love him don't I? This is why I love him. Omg was I that blind to my emotions? I love him and yet he still doesn't know. Sasuke thought. Loud clapping was heard and broke Sasuke's line of thinking.
Then and there Naruto knew he had gained some admiration. He felt true happiness and was in a heavenly bliss. he looks so happy. I feel happy too just seeing him smile like that is the most rewarding thing I got out of his project. Gaara thought.
"Hey Naruto I have something to tell you." Sasuke said nervously, "let's talk outside the classroom." Sasuke offered, Naruto nodded and followed him Kakashi hid a knowing smile.
"So what's up?" Naruto asked feeling pretty stupid.
"I was wondering if you'd like to come to my house for dinner tonight." Sasuke asked.
"Erm sure." Naruto replied shrugging.
"Great see you at 7!" Sasuke replied as he went back to the classroom. Naruto thought weird. and followed him.
"SASUKE KUUUUUUUUN that was wonderful!" Sakura and Ino shouted at the same time. Sasuke could care less, heck he just found somebody he loved.
"Go away!" Sasuke murmured and decided to ignore them.
"Hey Naruto man that was awesome!" Kiba shouted as he thumped Naruto's back. "Didn't know you can sing. Kind of a girly thing ain't it" Kiba grinned, leave it up to Kiba to ruin a compliment. Naruto emitted a growl.
"Watch it dog-boy." Naruto threatened, Kiba just smirked and went over to Hinata trying to strike up a conversation.
"Hey Naruto," Gaara whispered behind him, Naruto stiffened, "No need to worry I just wanted you to come to dinner." Gaara added.
"Um that's not possible I have plans, sorry." Naruto replied.
"Okay I'll see you the next evening." Gaara said coolly, but seething inside because he knew that Naruto was going over to Sasuke's house.
"Okay I'll see you tomorrow at 8." Naruto said cheerfully.
"Okay class clam down there is still 45 minutes of class." Kakashi yelled, "By the way that was a astonishing preformance. You boys should congratulate yourselves." Kakashi added, "Now Kiba and Hinata." Apparently Kiba did all the talking and Hinata did the research their subject was Popularity growth and Self Esteem decrease. (What a perfect subject for Hinata)
"Okay that's enough for today." Kakashi said, "You are dismissed." The students poored out and was still talking about Naruto's performance.
A.N Next time it will be Sasuke and Naruto's date. . kay well till next time. It's 1:03 I think I should go to sleep --ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzZZZZ well
TBC