Author's Note: I wasn't sure if I should have mentioned this, but Sasuke will be of the supernatural in this. It's hopefully not overused, however. (sweatdrop) But just warning you, most of this story isn't planned! So if you want something to happen, tell me and I'll see if it will work! Okay, on with the story!

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Recap: Not two seconds after my witty little exclamation, I saw Sasuke's body momentarily puff up a bit before letting out an audible snort as he continued to hold the paper to cover his face. I felt my face grow hot as I spluttered, trying desperately to regain my composure. It didn't work.

This was going to be one loooong ride home.

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Chapter 2:

Forgetful

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-Sasuke's Pov-

I buried my face deeper into the newspaper as I ran through my head what had just happened. I honestly couldn't quite grasp what I had allowed myself to do. It's not like it was even funny!

It was, unfortunately, one of those moments when something you least expect happens, causing you to automatically act out in such a way that you would normally never do. It had been a while since this happened to me. I had actually forgotten I was capable of having them.

"Why were you at the school? I thought you had gone home."

I looked over to the boy sitting beside me, putting down the newspaper in the process. Naruto looked back, refusing to turn away until he was given an answer. I couldn't tell him the truth, though. I would never hear the end of it from him. I shuddered inwardly at the disastrous scenario I had managed to narrowly avoid.

"I dropped something on the bleachers and I was heading back to pick it up."

He continued to stare at me for a few seconds, trying to see past my empty expression that I had perfected when I was little. My eyes, however, were not cooperating with the mask I was trying to put in place. I sensed myself involuntarily shift my vision to Naruto's slightly...frowning mouth. Even when he isn't talking, I find myself staring at them, transfixed.

After a couple of seconds, I managed to recover myself enough to tear my gaze away and regain my composure. Hopefully...he didn't notice.

He turned away with a dismissive 'whatever' a short time later before slumping on the bench, folding his arms across his chest and relaxing his legs in the classic casual position.

Thank God for his larger-than-substantial attention complex.

I watched silently as I saw the bus roll to a stop in front of us a few minutes later. Naruto was quick to jump up and run for the door. I followed at a slower pace. That baka was fast enough for the both of us, anyway.

I climbed up the steps shortly after the hyperactive idiot.

"Ooohh SHIIIITT!" I looked up to find Naruto grabbing his hair in a stressed manner, looking at the bus driver in what I could only describe as panic.

"What's wrong, now?" Honestly, I never thought I could ever meet someone as absentminded as him.

"Gah! Be right back!" Before I knew what was happening, he had pushed me out of the way, and was halfway off the bus before my hand reflexively grabbed the back of his shirt collar, forcing him to stop his mad dash of destruction. I sighed in exasperation as he tried to unhook my fingers from around his t-shirt's neckline.

"Let me go! I have to go back to the school!"

"Why?"

He stopped struggling and turned his head so he could look at me over his shoulder. He gave a sheepish smile and started rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment...

Here we go again.

"I kind of forgot my wallet in my backpack, which I forgot in my locker, which I forgot to go to before I left..." I raised one of my eye-brows, giving him the 'you-are-such-an-idiot' look that can piss him off like nothing else.

"Did anyone ever tell you that you're forgetful?"

"Oh, shut up! Now let me go, before I bite your fingers off."

"Normally, people can't turn their heads at such an angle."

"Just let me go, teme!"

I released my grip form his shirt with no futher argument. Just as he jumped off the bus, however, I tripped him, causing him to sprawl out on the patch of grass that was conveniently situated at the bus pick-up area.

"Don't bother going back to the school. I'll pay." Naruto picked himself up, revealing a rather interesting shade of red that was currently occupying his face.

"I can pay for myself, asshole! It won't take long to just go back!"

"When is the next bus coming?" I asked nonchalantly. I watched him falter as he glared at me, evidently thinking of what he should do.

"Hey, you guys getting on or what? I have a schedule to keep, ya know!" I looked over to see the bus driver give us an agitated expression.

Naruto snapped his gaze to the afformentioned citizen."Oh, who cares? It's not like the bus is ever on time, anyway! You were already five minutes late when you got here!" He spat back, obviously a bit on edge.

"Which is the more reason to hurry up, so either get on or take a hike!"

The blonde hesitated a moment longer before reluctantly replying.

"Fine, we're on." I allowed a smirk to dawn on my face as I watched Naruto step on the bus, once again shooting venom at me from his eyes.

I took some change out of my left side pocket and put it in the slot before sitting down a row in front of the back seats. My temporary charge had seated himself third row from the front directly in front of me with only his back visible. It was obvious he didn't feel like chatting.

Not one to be a conversation starter, I simply sat back in my seat and took out my mp3 player from my right side pocket. I switched to the file labeled 'Thousand Foot Krutch' and placed the headphones on my head, one after the other. I soon heard the familiar tune of 'Step to Me' as the notes and words continued to flow from my headset. My left elbow had found a comforteable position resting on my right arm, which was currently draped across my stomach. My left hand had cupped my mouth as I let my legs go lax. I looked out the window, letting my mind go completely blank.

A/N: Sorry it took so long for the update! My schedule has been really busy and will probably continue as is for the rest of my time in Japan. I'll try to update, but it's almost guarenteed that it will be a seriously long wait in between. This isn't the best chapter (or longest), as you can probably guess, but it'll get better(...and longer)! Oh, and by the way, I love the the band 'Thousand Foot Krutch' and they sound like something Sasuke would listen to for me. Well, maybe that's just me who would think that...o.o; But anyways, I still appreciate everyone's reviews and I'm happy people are enjoying the story so far!

Chibi Strawberry:I know what you mean! I do the same thing when that happens! XD And notice that whenever you do that, they're usually too stunned to reply :P So we win!

Failing Mentality: ...Maybe (shifty eyes) :P

GenX-Revolution: I have done what you asked! (bows)...even if it was a little late...O.o

SpottedShadow2947: If Sasuke didn't have a Naruto to pick on, he wouldn't be Sasuke! XD

Dark Iasha:Thanks for the compliment! And as for your question, I think you'll find out next chapter! And if not, it'll most likely be in the one after that. (nods)

InfynitiStar: Thanks for pointing that out! I guess I just wasn't paying attention at the time (has a very short attention span o.o;). I'll be sure to fix it when I have time. For now, I'm just studying for tests, trying to update this story whenever I'm allowed on the computer (I'm usually only allowed on enough time to check my e-mail, but sometimes I manage to sneak on for a bit :P). I've also been busy with exploring! I'm in Japan! I'm NOT staying home on weekends if I can help it. XD

red-headed psychopaths wanted: Thanks for reviewing, and here's the update! D