Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own Saiyuki. And I didn't create it. But I'm damn glad Minekura Kazuya-Sama did.

((hi, first time here, not really sure what to do.. please read and review, the 1st chapter is not so well-polished yet, but I will update it, promise!))

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS

Chapter 1

It was the first day of school at Manish International School. As usual, the students bounced up the stairs eager to see their classmates again, as well as to meet new people. Many students looked sleepy, but they couldn't hide the excited looks on their faces that school's starting again. A group of students sat by the stairs and another huddled near the lockers. It was the normal sight for any old student.

But it wasn't for Gono. He still couldn't believe that he was going to a different school, one that was so different from the one he went to. He was glad that his new parents were as rich in money as well as in love. Wearing a plain white collared shirt and black jeans, he stared at the red exterior of the big building in front of him. So beautiful.. I am really lucky to be here. Okay, first day of school, and I have to make a good impression. I always did well back at the orphanage, and I should too here. But, I have to make friends first. Everyone looks so comfortable, I wonder if there's any newcomer like me? It would be easier for us to be friends..

Smiling, Gono stepped inside the building and adjusted his glasses. He walked around, looking for his room – M110. M is for Main hall and 110 means it's on the first floor. Good. I hope I find it soon. And he did find it easily, since the interior of the building wasn't very complicated. He leaned next to the door, watching different students go by.

Everything went by in a haze. Shit. I'm gonna be late on the first day. Why the hell do I have to go to school? As if I needed to learn something else aside from what I already knew. The train stopped at the last station. Koryu pushed his way to the door and walked briskly to the exit, quickly inserting his ticket into the machine and again, pushing more people as he descended from the stairs. He half ran on the street before turning at the next. At this rate, I won't be late after all. Just a few more meters.

"Hey! What the fuck did you do that for?" Koryu's intense violet eyes burned into those of the red-headed kid who pushed him aside. He recognized the redhead from the train. "Sorry man, I have to run or I'm going to be late for school," came the flustered boy's reply. "You think you're the only one who has school?" said Koryu angrily, shoving the redhead aside and jogging at full speed towards the tall red gates of his new school, Manish International School. The redhead ran alongside him too, his long red hair flying in all directions behind him. They both reached the gate as the school's bell sounded. Unfortunately the gates were already closed. The guard behind the gates smirked at them and said, "You boys have to wait there for 10 minutes before we let you in. It's the rules."

Catching his breath, Koryu sat down outside the gate and took out a cigarette. At the same time, the redhead took out his own pack as well. Koryu searched his pockets for a lighter. Shit. He must have left it back at home. SHIT! "Need a light? Here, "offered the redhead, blowing off smoke in the other direction. Koryu extended his hand to the redhead's and his cigarette was lighted. He took one long drag and then stared at the space in front of him. "I'm Gojyo by the way. And always late on the first day of classes. School is too damn early if you ask me," Gojyo extended his other hand to Koryu, who ignored the hand and said, "Im new here, and I don't friggin like this." "Sure," shrugged Gojyo, "If you need any help since you're new, just call me. I don't think you'll be making many friends especially with that attitude of yours." Hhmmph! Why the hell should I care?" "Have it your own way, Mr…" "Koryu." "Well, he finally decides to tell me." Koryu stood up and swept the dirt from his pants. They had been outside for some time now and he gestured to the guard to remind him that there were 2 students left outside school and that the 10-minute-wait is over. Both boys walked slowly towards the red building in front of them. They walked together for a few minutes, obviously looking for their classrooms. Gojyo finally caught sight of M110. Koryu also made for that door. They pushed open the door together and caught the teacher sitting on a desk and talking about something "interesting". So, that moron belongs here too, eh? Koryu shrugged. Gojyo gave the teacher his student slip and then walked fast to occupy the last chair in the last row. He grinned wildly at the sight of his new acquaintance who obviously didn't like him. "And we're in the same class," he almost laughed out loud. Koryu simply plopped down on the first chair and fixed his gaze on the teacher, who had to go to him to get the new student's student slip.

Gono's thoughts were distracted as the two boys made their way into the room. The taller redhead chose to sit in the empty chair beside him while the blonde sat at the seat nearest to the door. After a few seconds, as the two boys had settled in, Gono went back to dreamland. 'He's duller than the teachers at the orphanage,' thought Gono. At least the sisters made more sense. He needed a distraction or else he would fall asleep. Soon.

And soon enough, he felt a hand on his shoulder. "I'm Gojyo. You're new, aren't you?" asked the redhead. "I'm Gono," he replied while nodding in affirmation. Is it so obvious that I'm a newcomer? "Don't worry yourself kid, that blond guy is new as well. You just watch out for him, he's got a slight attitude problem," smirked the redhead. Gono smiled at him. "How do you know?" "I just know. It runs in my blood you see, I have the ability to recognize whether a person is good or bad. Like right now, I know you're a good kid and that you'll do well in school." Gojyo gave him a wink. Gono just smiled and stared at his desk. Slowly, he slid down to his desk behind the back of the student in front of him. This is getting worse…

Suddenly, the classroom door swung open. A lanky kid with short cropped hair and a wild expression hopped into the classroom. He had a wide smile plastered to his face and when he saw Koryu, he immediately sat down beside him. Koryu just grunted and shifted his seat nearer to the door. Just who the hell is this weird kid?

And then, I enter the newly painted house, and then… RRRRiiinnggg! A sharp burst from the bell brought Gono back to reality. He had already been dreaming about owning a house. What a strange dream…

Gono left the classroom last and as he went out of the door, Gojyo gave him a light punch in the shoulder.. "Oi," he said, "Wait for me, pal."

((Please read and review and tell me if I should update it! Thanks! Im gonna update it anyway cause this first chapter doesn't say much of what's to come yet! ))