DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN NARUTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok, I'm bad at chapter summaries, so let's get on with this fic already! ^_^

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I was frozen in place. Uchiha smirked. His hand untangled itself from mine as he dug into his pocket for something. He pulled out a crumpled piece of paper with some stains on it. Wait a second...that looked familiar. "Is this yours, dead last?" he asked me unfolding the paper to reveal my schedule. Wait a second, how did he get that?

Uchiha smirked. "You always leave you things lying around now, don't you dead last?" he asked me almost tauntingly. I growled. "I have I name you know" I snarled at him then pulled his arm off my waist and grabbed me schedule. This only made Uchiha chuckle. "You know," he said as he began to gather up his books. "We have the exact same schedules, except 1st and 2nd period, Naruto" he finished.

I nearly dropped MY books in shock. I looked at him in disbelief. "What did you just call me?" I asked dumbfounded. Uchiha rolled his eyes. "You told me to call me your name and that's Naruto, isn't it? Or do you prefer dead-last?" he asked me almost sneering. I wanted to strangle him right then and there but I wasn't ready to give this ass what he wanted.

"Only my friends call me by my first name" I spat out at him. His eyes grew soft as he gave me a false look of hurt. Or was it? "I'm not your friend?" he asked sarcastically. "Why, Naruto, I'm hurt. Especially after all the time we've known each other" he added taking a step closer to me. My eyes widened as I took one back. "Back off Uchiha" I growled at him then spat in his face when I thought he was TOO close.

Everyone gasped. I guess they hate me now save Kari and the others. But I don't give a damn really. Uchiha got what he deserved. He glared at me then wiped the saliva off his face. "Fair Enough." He replied wiping on his pants. "You still call me Uchiha, I see," He noted studying as if I were some sort of lab animal. "You know, I'd prefer it if you call me Sasuke, since I use your name." I was boiling now. He didn't even have the right to call me Naruto.

Ok, Naruto, I told myself quietly taking a few deep breaths. Calm down, you're getting peeved off over nothing "Fine" I replied answering his request. "I'll call you Sasuke, but you have NO right whatsoever to call me Naruto. Just Uzumaki, got it?" I added as I grabbed him by the collar and though I looked like I would punch him, I really wasn't going to. Sasuke didn't even seem a bit fazed. Ugh...great, now I'm calling him Sasuke.

"Fine" Sasuke replied and loosed my grip on him. "Uzumaki it is" he added and left. As soon as he did, whispers broke out all over the grounds.

"Did you see those two? I swear, something's not right with them?" "No, there's something not right with that Uzumaki guy, he shouldn't let Uchiha-kun pick up after him" "I know, but didn't you see the way he looked at Uzumaki? And did you hear him, he wanted Uzumaki to call him Sasuke" "No way. He NEVER wants anyone to call him by that save Kaiba, but they're like...friends...well, sort of anyway. But Sakura's brave enough to do so too."
Whispers like these spread faster then fire. I didn't know whether to yell at them to shut up or to cuss out Sasuke. But then, I heard a familiar voice behind me. "Yo Naru! You ok?" I smiled immediately recognizing the voice and turned around. "Hey Jou, what's up? Haven't seen you in a while" I replied giving him a high five. Jou laughed. "Sure, Nar, You just saw me yesterday, and the day before that too." I grinned. 

"Man, what is up with that Uchiha guy?" Jou asked scratching his head. I shrugged. "Don't ask me" I replied. "Man, and I thought you two hated each" Jou said. "What's that supposed to mean?!?!" I cried out. "Of course, we hate each other, what are you talking about?" Jou only smirked but backed away a few steps. Yeah, you better back away, or I could kill you in all my rage.

"Yo, Naru, chill, I was just joking" Jou replied quickly. I felt my anger cool slightly and I sighed. "But you two get along so well though" Jou added before he burst out laughing. Ok, that was it. "JOU!!!!!!!!!" I cried out angrily and began to chase him around just as the bell rang, dismissing us for homeroom. "I'll get you, you basterd," I yelled though I really wasn't angry anymore. I could still hear Jou's laugher as he said "Better get to homeroom, or you'll be late Naruto!" I sighed. Stupid Jou. I'll kill him later.

Seeing that I had some time before the second bell rang, I rushed to where my new locker was supposed to be and put my stuff away. Then, I ran off to homeroom hoping I wasn't late.

I was. But not by a lot. The teacher, Mrs. Miyaki had been starting some sort of lecture when I entered. She eyed me for a moment. "Ands just why are you late?" she asked me a little coldly. I shrugged. "Had trouble opening my locker. The stupid door was jammed" I replied with equal coolness in my tone. Mrs. Miyaki seemed to believe me and nodded. "Very well," she replied. "Now take you assigned seat" she finished and began her lecture all over again. I gulped. Assigned seats? What was she talking about? Mrs. Miyaki saw me not moving from where I was and stopped again. "Did you not hear me, Mr. Uzumaki, please take you assigned seat." I shrugged. "Dunno where it is," I said coolly. Mrs. Miyaki narrowed her eyes at me again. "On the desks there are things tot take home to your parents…" "Don't have any" I replied quickly. I saw her eyes soften. Hah. She pities me. What a laugh. "Parents or guardians will do fine" she said softly. After that, she went to her desk and started at a piece of paper. "Now, according to the seating chart, your seat is in the second column, third row, right next to Uchiha Sasuke." I paled and turned to where I was supposed to sit. And surely enough, there he was, Sasuke, sitting there in all his glory and smirking at me. I growled a little but took my seat. However, I mover my chair away from him as possible.

SASUKE

Well, it seems we've gotten off on the wrong foot for school. As always. I don't know why he hates. I mean, yeah I poke at his ego once in a while, but still. I think it has something to do with...oh what's her name, Sakura? Yes, I think that's it. I think Naruto favors her.

But I hope that's not true. He's mine. Yes, MINE. I favor the brat. I don't know, but ever since I met, him, I've been intrigued by him. Like he's some sort of maze I can't figure out. He's the only person who doesn't seem to favor me at all, he doesn't see me as someone who has everything and is perfect in the most positive way. Save for another girl. I never knew her name, nor have I met her, but I heard about her. Stupid gossiping girls always backing me into a corner so I HAVE to listen about their love lives. Like I want to.

Damn it all. I hate being perfect. I hate having everyone at my feet. They treat me like I'm superior to them, well I am, but they have no right to put anyone below them just because they believe otherwise. Especially not Naruto.

It's not just because I favor him, it because, in a lot of ways, he's like me. We're both orphans. I grew up fending for myself most of my life until I met Kaiba. The world is a harsh place with no mercy. Stupid spoiled brats. Always wishing they didn't' have parents or something close to that. Well, go on, I'll gladfully trade my life for yours. MY parents were murdered right in front of me. Do you think you can bear that if you saw it? Could you? Or would you break? Just like a little glass doll?

Of course, basically nobody knows that. Except Kaiba. And Mokuba, his brother. They REALLY know me, they see the real me, the he's that's lonely and just crying out for a friend.

Now, you're probably thinking, what? You've got tons of friends, what do you call the whole student body? They're just fair weather acquaintances. They wouldn't listen, I know they won't. They wouldn't understand, they wouldn't know the pain I went through. Do you understand? Do YOU think you could imagine my pain?

...I thought so. Kaiba understands because he's an orphan too. But he lived at an orphanage and was adopted. Unlike me, I refused to go to one. I wouldn't believe that my whole family was dead. So I stayed at my old house to keep myself together.

Kaiba had a cruel stepfather. According to hum, his stepfather, Gozaburo, beat on him many times just to train him to be the successor of Kaiba Corp. It's sickening. He gave Mokuba somewhat of a childhood, hell he spoiled him basically. But Mokuba knew the pain his brother went through. And he stood by him all the way. I envy them. They had each other to support while I had no one for half my life.

I don't know, but sometimes I felt like giving up on Naruto and moving on to somebody else. I almost did that last year, just because I thought I'd never have him.

I sort of fell for Kaiba instead. Who wouldn't, the other half of the school population has. He's lovely really, Dark, chestnut brown hair and crystal blue eyes.  Tall and elegant like a swan, and a rich deep voice. Anyone who falls for him can call it love at first sight.

But...it didn't work out. I knew he wanted me too, but we never got that far. It was obvious why. He was in love with someone else and I was still in love with Naruto. We were just looking for somebody to replace what we thought we would never have. And all we had were each other.

Well, enough about that. Back onto the object of my affections. Corny as it sounds, it's true. Kaiba told me not to give up. I didn't. But I almost did. So did he. But now, we're even more determined to win what we want more than ever. Because this is our last chance. If we don't do this now, we'll never get the chance and we'll probably end up regretting not being brave enough to do so.  It's sort of now or never I guess.

But I'm still afraid. I'm scared. I don't' want to get hurt. So, I guess I'll hint it once in a while. Like today. I looked at Naruto and sighed. He's planning another practical joke; it's obvious in his expression. I rolled my eyes. He can be so immature sometimes. No, wait, make that all the time. But that's what I love about him. He's innocent, like a child. That, and the fact that he smells nice.

Wait, smells nice? I sniffed the air around me. Is that...Herbal Essences? But who's.….…...Oh my god. My gaze turned to Naruto. Not caring how he'll react, I grab a lock of his hair and inhale the scent deeply. I'm right. It's Herbal Essences. "What the?!" he cried out surprised at my actions. I snort. "You smell nice today, dead last" I sneered at him though I really didn't mean to. He growled.  "Stop smelling me hair, Sasuke!" he yelled out too loud and pulled away from me. I felt the gaze of everyone in the room but I didn't give a damn, Naruto, one the other hand, seems intimidated form it. Aww...poor baby. I just probably humiliated him in front of the whole class.

That struck something in me. Though I looked like I didn't care, really I did. I sensed the hurt coming from him so I decided to make up for it. I pretended to smell the air again but I knew what he smelled like already. "Blackberry Avocado mixed with Mango and bathed in Mountain Spring Water" I said and moved so close to him that our noses touched. He was obviously scared now. "H-how?" he started but I put a finger to his lips. "Shh" I said and smelled another lock of his hair. "Mmm….I like that scent. It suits you" Then the bell rang. Oh Damnit. Oh well, I'll get to see him in my other classes.

NARUTO

What was that about?!?! Did I really smell that nice? I grabbed my hair and tried to sniff it. I winced. I don't know how he knew exactly what I smelled like but he was right. I did smell like berries and mangos. Jeez, I knew it; I just knew Sasuke would smell me.  Damn fricking shampoo! Why does Kari buy this girly stuff anyway? Oh yeah, she's a girl. No shit.

God, I hate him so much. Sometimes, I wish I could disappear when Sasuke humiliates me. It's his fault I'm the outcast, because he's the king of the school and he can do whatever he wants and can pick on whomever he pleases. And Whoohoo, he decides to pick on me. That's just great.

"Hey Naru!" came Kari's voice. I turn around and see her, looking like she's going to die from laughing. "Naru...di-did you..." she can't finish cause she's still laughing. I rolled my eyes. "Kari...I hate you," I said to her growling a little. Right now, I really do. No, wait, I hate the company that made Herbal Essences. Why did it have to smell so...so...so refreshing! "Argh!" I cried out pulling at my hair hoping to rip it out. "I DON'T WANT TO SMELL NICE!" I cried out and the remaining people in class burst out laughing

"Aww...poor Naru" Kari said tauntingly. "But seriously, just wash it out after school" she added then chuckled. "Just avoid Uchiha, he seems to like you now" Kari said then burst out laughing again. Ok, that's it. Now, I'm mad. I narrowed my eyes and growled. Kari must've seen my look because she immediately got quiet.

"You know, I'm heading off to class now, bye!" she said quickly then ran out the door. "Yeah, you'd better run!!" I cried out as I half-heartedly chased her. "I'm gonna get you Kari, at lunch, ya hear me?" I added then laughed. I'm the king of pranks; she is so going to get it. I looked at the clock quickly and rushed off to class, hoping not to be late……again.

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I don't know, was that good or bad? I decided to change POV's once in a while. It makes it more interesting.

Next Chapter (Because I'm nice)

Kari gets lost in the hallways and voula, who does she get to help her? Sasuke, that's who!

Ooh, but wait, she's the only girl not under his charm. And she's got something up her sleeve. What is that?

Kyah, that's all I'm telling. ^_^   R/R, and please tell me if this sux or not.

Buh Bye! ^_^


s.S (aka sTaR SNipEr)