Please forgive me for neglecting the story over Christmas break, my life has turned to crap to put it lightly. Either way, I'd like to say sorry also for missing a chapter. My bad. :( Well, now that I've fixed it, I can put up a few new chapters if you care. Enjoy!

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My alarm is ringing in my ears, loudly shredding my dream from my memory as I reach to turn it off. But I can't find it. Wha...? I get up, rubbing my eyes, and force myself to stumble out of bed to look for the darn thing. I check around my little nightstand, thinking it fell, but it's not there. I check under my bed, but it's not there either. I'm sitting on my knees beside my bed, staring stupidly at the floor, and suddenly my brain clears. Go to where it sounds loudest. Why couldn't I think of that before?

It's still dark. Damn hazy brain. I find it almost instantly, ringing the hell out of itself on my windowsill. I don't remember putting it there... There's a note taped to the side, and I pull it off. Come on, brain, what does it say? Why couldn't it be a bit lighter out?

"M... meet me... on the... the roof?"

I stare at it for about five minutes, and then drag myself out into the hall, and towards the window I use to climb onto the top of my house. I take another minute to clear my mind a bit more so I don't fall half way or something stupid, then pull myself up. Nobody's there, so I sit in my usual spot, and put my chin in my hands. This way I can fall asleep, but not look like it.

Before I have the chance to drift off again, the sky lights up. I sit up straight and stare. This is the first time I've been awake for the sunrise. It's beautiful, with lots of red and orange, and other warm colours. I watch until the sun is up all the way, then suddenly I hear a noise behind me. Turning quickly, I see Sasuke standing behind me and to the side. How did I not hear him get there?!

"Aren't you glad you woke up in time?"

He asks, still looking to the hills where the sun rose. I just stare at him in confusion. Didn't I already tell him I don't like him, even when I do? What's he doing on my roof? Don't tell me he's the one who hid my clock. Why? What does he want?

"I guess..."

I answer quietly, a questioning note in my voice.

"You didn't run into any doors or anything getting up here, did you?"

"... No... Why did you want me to see the sunrise?"

"Because you never do."

Scary! How did he know that?! Oh, whatever! I have to get ready for school now. I get up, and go back to the window where I slowly lower myself to the sill.

"Where're you going?"

"For a shower and some breakfast. Later, Sasuke."

Slipping in, I head straight for the bathroom. He's gone when I come out, or maybe still on the roof. I've got to avoid him if I can, maybe he'll just forget and things will go back to normal. Normal. I'm not sure if I like that word... It just doesn't sound right anymore. I put on the kettle for some ramen, and then shuffle through my fridge in an attempt to find something to drink; I'm out of milk. There's a can of tea, but I don't remember where it came from or how old it is. Oh well. I take it anyway.

When I finish eating, I run out the door and down the street towards school. I don't know how I managed it, but I'm going to be late again. I run up to the front door, praying it's open. It's not. I'm only two minutes late! Classes haven't even started yet! The only way in is through the side door where the principle sits and watches for latecomers. I heard someone once got by him without being noticed; I think it was Gaara. I think I'll give it a try. I open the door very slowly and carefully and slip in. Then I immediately drop to the floor, and crawl on my hands and toes to the exit on the other side. So far so good. Almost there... Reach, Naruto, reach! I grab the edge of the frame, and pull myself out silently.

Whoo-yah! I rock! I jump up, and run quickly to the packed hall where I proceed to attempt finding my locker. I'm grabbing my books, and closing the door, when suddenly everyone scrambles to get out of the hall. I don't know why, but if they think they need to, I do too. Oh, it's the principle!! Ah! He found me out! I run with everyone else, and we pile into our classrooms.

I sit in my usual seat, and then realize I'm next to Sasuke. How could I forget we sit together at school?! Argh! Now how am I supposed to make him forget me! He looks over at me, but I stretch out over my desk, and hide my face in my arms. I hate Kakashi's class! He probably won't even show up! Gaara is sitting in front of me, making things with his sand. It appears he's creating a bowl of fruit in boredom. I wish I could do something when I get bored.

I watch as he shapes an apple in his hands, then sets it on the desk and brushes everything back to a pile of sand with a sweep of his hand. He's decided to go to sleep on his desk now; like me. I missed a whole day yesterday, so Kakashi Sensei's probably going to get under my skin when I next talk to him. I sneak a peek at Sasuke. He's still staring at me. Damnit! How can I go back to my hobby of Sasuke watching, when he's always looking at me?!

"Naruto."

"What?"

"Want to hang out at lunch?"

Duh! Hell ya! "No, not really."

I don't know why, but he smiles at me for a second then turns his attention back to the work he's supposed to be doing. I have work I'm supposed to be doing too, but nobody actually expects me to do it, so I'm not going to disappoint. I scribble on the table, and generally waste time the whole class, trying to ignore the whispering I keep hearing from the girls. It seems Sakura decided to tell people about what happened.

By lunchtime, everybody knows. All the girls are flocking around Sasuke, asking him if it's true or not, and he's not even saying anything. Which is good, because it means things are the same as they always were. Good, good, everything's good... I hate myself.

I walk away from the groups of people, and behind the school where no one ever goes. I'm tired and I'm sad, don't bother me. To my surprise, I catch sight of Gaara and Kiba. They're right in my path, on the ground, kissing like there's no tomorrow. I just keep going and step over them. They freeze when they notice me, but I merely raise a hand in greeting and keep going like I haven't seen anything, so they shrug and resume.

Finding myself a nice corner, I lean on the wall, and wipe away a tear that managed to escape my guard. I don't even know how long I stayed there, just staring at the ground, but suddenly there were feet. Shoed feet blocking my view of the dirt. I look up, and I'm pulled into a kiss. We break apart, but I know who it is just by the kiss. I look away from him, not wanting to meet his eyes.

"Sasuke."

"Come on, Naruto."

He's trying to get me to look at him, but I won't.

"I already said no."

"That doesn't matter."

"Sasuke! We're not together, so stop doing this to me!"

Finally I look up, a frown on my usually cheerful face.

"Doing what?"

He asks innocently. I want him more than ever, but I just will not do this. I can't. I... He's got me pressed against the wall, and it looks like he might be coming back for more. He starts kissing my neck, and comes slowly up to my mouth. His lips brush mine teasingly, and before I know what I'm doing, I've gone in to steal that kiss he's taunting me with. I never think before I act! Man! He's grinding me now, pressing his body to mine. Though I'm trying to stop myself, I moan, and push back. Finally we have to breath.

"I... I... You... Argh!"

I push him away, and run back to class, the bell ringing as I enter the school. How am I supposed to get out of this one?! I don't know anyone in my next class, which is good because I seem to have acquired a hicky right where my neck joins my shoulder. I'm lucky I spotted it in my reflection on the door before I went inside. I'm also lucky because my jacket has a high collar, so I can hide it. Why did he have to do that?! I must be a freaking tomato!!

After, I went to fourth period where I sat by Kiba. Kinda funny how I end up beside him, especially after I caught him and Gaara messing about. He moves over a bit so I have room, and I let my head hit the table. After a while he leans over and whispers to me.

"Whatcha doin'?"

"Doing time in my own mind."

I answer just as quietly, my eyes closed. He pokes my shoulder, so I turn my head to look at him.

"You won't tell, right?"

"You have my word."

"Why?"

"I dunno... I guess people like us should stick together."

His eyebrows shoot up at that, but he smiles and nods. We both sink into a comfortable silence that I wish could happen to me more often. I finish my work faster than I thought I could, and proceed to try to melt into the table. To my surprise, everyone seems to be still working. How come I'm done? Weird, I seem to have even more papers than everyone else. Maybe I'm just 'in the zone' in the work department today. I am in a rather good mood, despite my light red blush that refuses to leave me.

Kiba seems to be into it too, because he just finished as well. We grin at each other, and begin to play X's and O's on a scrap piece of paper. I lose every single game, and end up shredding the used up paper into itty bitty little bits, which I then throw into the air with a frustrated growl. Kiba pulls out another piece of paper, and shows me how to play another game.

We play four in a row and SOS on grid paper until we get caught, and the jerk teacher gives us extra homework. We look at each other, and then fly through our homework before the class is even done. I bet no one expected that from me. Cool. I've made a new friend today.

Sasuke catches me on my way home, and he slips his hand up my shirt, his slender fingers burning my skin. I have to push him away and run again. I don't think I'll be able to take much more of this before I just glomp him, and make out with him in a public place.