Oo-er. Thank you the people who revieweddd!! -kyuubi11-, marina-uzumaki-potter, and Love Squared.
I didn't expect reviewers... actuallyyy i did'na really expect readers... eh-heheh...
hmmmm... to people who may be confuseddd--- this is set in modern timess. No ninjas, or superpowers right now. Not until latterrrzz anyway.
Uhhhmmmmmmm... sorry for the badness of this chappieee...i'm kinda at a loss what to write, and i need suggestions on chapter names... help?
now onwarddzz..!!!!!! whoot.
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Once upon a time, there were two boys. Two teenagers struggling day by day, going through the regular traumas of gossip, drama, grades. They went to Konoha High School, a secluded school in a small town, surrounded by forests and beaches. The people who lived there were simple (and proud of it), happy to enjoy life's little wonders. They considered themselves 'good folk', who haven't been tainted by techonology- which they believe was to be the 'death of the world as we know it.' They were the type that had quaint houses and sat on their rickety front porches, greeting neighbors, sharing the daily news. They really were good folk, albeit a bit bland, but that's what made them so endearing.
A tall and lanky boy strolled down the beach, his feet encased in black sandals, kicking up the cold wet sand beneath him. He was handsome, with an open, kind face- approachable. A large pair of clunky, bright orange headphones hung around his neck, connected to a battered CD player tucked into his backpack. His skin was tan, from long days on the beach, his hair a soft gold color and fashionably messy. He had clear blue eyes that spoke determination and strength, sparkling with a secret joke that only he knew.
A boy with a smile forever tucked at the corner of his lips.
He paused for a moment, glancing longingly at the icy waves that crashed and roared against the sand. How he longed to be in them, surfing along with the sun that was peeking up over the horizon, the fierce pink and orange rays mixing with the blues of the water. Sighing, he forced himself to turn away and continue his slow pace to school.
He had a warm, steady aura about him. Usually wearing worn, faded jeans and simple, earth-toned shirts. Never seen inside for long, always out surfing or skateboarding, hanging with his friends. Naruto reached the school a few minutes before it started, immediately overtaken by a fellow surfer as he reached the grounds.
"Hey Naruto," greeted Shikamaru, his black hair tied back in a ponytai, the tiny silver hoops on his ears glittering in the morning light. He carried a couple books under one arm, for his other arm was currently being occupied by Ino- Shikamaru's 'love'.
"Hey," replied Naruto with a grin and nod.
"See the waves today? Pretty sweet, dude" ((mordant: heheheee... shikamaruuu sayyss 'ddude'!! teeheeeeeeee... sorry.))
"Yeah. Definitely"
They walked in silence, heading towards their first class, History, Ino stealing kisses along the way. As they reached the door, Naruto headed into the class while Shikamaru gave Ino a very, very fond farewell outside the door. Shikamaru came in just as the bell rang, earning wicked grins from some of the guys in the classroom, Naruto included.
"Asses," muttered Shikamaru at his friends as he sat down, glaring down their snickers and gestures. They were soon gathered in groups to work on an essay of some sort, and Naruto groaned as his friends pushed thier desks next to his.
"Dude, I'll never get this crap ," he said despairingly, leaning back in his chair and sighing in his most obnoxious manner.
"You've always been a bit slow. I can't imagine how you can function normally," said a voice from behind.
Turning, Naruto smiled and grabbed Sakura around the waist, pulling her on his lap, "That's why I have you Sakura. You keep me under control"
"God, you're such a douche," laughed Sakura, but had a small blush on her cheeks, and she planted a kiss on his forehead.
The room gradually filled with inane chatter, Naruto being the one who talked the loudest, making those who heard laugh at his amusing stories and comments. The noise stopped immediately, though, when the door opened. Everyone's eyes curiously went to the newcomer who walked in, a tall and lean boy, with intense eyes peering beneath heavy bangs. He had a cold, hard expression, looking intimidating with his black on black ensemble and heavy chains artfully decorating his pants.
"Dude, it's like Grudge all over again," whispered Naruto, who was heard easily due to the silence of the room.
The students dissolved into laughter, and the stranger rested his gaze on Naruto, heavy, sharp, terrible eyes that made Naruto catch his breath in surprise. They stayed like that for a moment, their eyes locked in a silent battle, both unwilling to back down. The air around them seemed to thicken with the intensity, broken only when the teacher stood and smiled, waving the stranger towards the front of the class.
"Ah, you must be the new student. Why don't you tell the class a little about yourself?" said the teacher, beaming, her blue eyes magnified behind astonishingly thick glasses.
Sasuke glared, his lips tightly pursed together, and only with the upmost reluctance did he part them, "I'm Sasuke Uchiha. I just moved here"
The teacher waited for a moment, expecting more, but when nothing came, she smiled and clapped her hands, "Okay. Wonderful, welcome Sasuke! Well, let's see. We're just doing essays right now, how about you join Naruto's group? They'll get you settled..."
The teacher pointed at Naruto and patted Sasuke's shoulder before settling herself back in her seat.
Sasuke flashed an annoyed look at the teacher's departing back and walked towards the group. He pulled up a chair and sat next to them.
Naruto studied the boy, who stared at the floor. He looked a bit Asian, with eyes slightly tilted at the corners. His skin was pale, white, as if he rarely went outside. He had a small spike pierced into the right side of his lip and his surly eyes were outlined in black. Hair that had appeared black at first, was actually hued with dark blue.
As if feeling Naruto's eyes on him, Sasuke looked up. Naruto blushed, embarrased for being caught staring. He turned his head away from Sasuke and instead glanced at Sakura, who still sat on his lap, drooling over the new guy. Naruto rolled his eyes in annoyance and found many other students in the class drooling too. Frowning, Naruto grasped Sakura's hand and leaned her head towards his, kissing her passionately. She immediately forgot Sasuke as they began kissing, and Naruto gazed over her shoulder directly at Sasuke, his eyes challenging, triumphant.
Naruto was the bigshot, and no on was about to take his role away.
