(AN): Thanks for the positive reviews guys! I totally appreciate it! So here is the next chapter.. i wrote it kind of quick.. so sorry. Other than that, i hope you enjoy it.

Disclaimer: I do not own naruto in any way.

Chapter 2: And Gaara was his name

I sat there in shock, seeing that small body just laying there. I quickly got out of my seat, kneeled over the new boy and checked if he was breathing. I saw the rise and fall of his stomach, ok, good, he was breathing.

"Ok guys, move out of the way!" said Iruka sensei as he tried to get through the surrounding crowd.

"He's breathing sensei." I assured our worried teacher as he kneeled next to me.

"Neji, do you think you can rush Gaara to the nurse's office?" asked sensei.

So that was his name. "Yeah, don't worry." I said as I picked up the small body off the floor.

Wow, I knew he was skinny but I never knew he was this light. Iruka cleared a path for me as I made my way to the nurse. As I got out the door, I heard the teacher calming the class down. "Everybody settle down!"

The nurse's office was about two halls down. I tried to jog my way over there as fast as I could. With this guys light body, it was possible. I looked down at the boy. His shirt was pulled a little up exposing skin. I couldn't help but look. There were no bruises nor cuts there, instead it revealed white, smooth skin. Ok Neji, stop looking, I told myself.

I finally made it to my destination. As I came in, worried nurses were asking me what the heck happened. They got Gaara off my arms and placed him on one of the beds. I explained to them what happened, that one second he was ok and the next second he fainted on the floor.

They told me to wait in the seating area while they took a look at Gaara. As I sat, I heard chattering inside and a male voice. Was that Gaara I thought? I got up, peeked through the crack. And there he was, rubbing his forehead, sitting up on the bed was the redhead. He looked dizzy from where I was standing. I can tell he was trying to explain to them what happened.

One of the nurses got some stuff out of the cabinet and handed it to Gaara. I can see it was pills, probably aspirin. They also handed him a cookie. A cookie? What, was he a good boy, so they decided to give him a treat? The nurse that was talking to Gaara got up and headed towards the door. I quickly ran back and sat on one of the seats.

"Hello, are you Gaara's classmate?" she asked.

"Yeah, I was the one who brought him here. So, what happened? Is he okay?" I asked.

"Yeah he's fine, he claims he hasn't eaten for a while. His little body couldn't handle it.," she said. Hmm, that explained why they gave him a cookie.

"I'm going to let him stay here for another twenty minutes. You can go back to the classroom.," she added.

I nodded. "Okay, thank you."

When I got to the classroom, students were asking me what happened. So annoying. I just told them he felt dizzy and nothing more. Maybe telling them he hasn't eaten was too much. It wasn't any of their business. Hey, it wasn't mine either but the nurse told me didn't she? Iruka was of course glad it wasn't anything serious and went back to lecturing the class.

I sat there not paying much attention to the lesson. Instead, I was thinking of Gaara. What the hell is going on with that boy? I was trying to be a detective and piece the puzzle together. I attempted to write the rest of my speech. I don't like speech writing. I finally decided to just rest my head down on the desk. Anyways, little did I know, it was five minutes until the bell would ring. Great, no speech.

"Neji." I looked up at the teacher. "Can you bring Gaara's things to him?" he asked.

"Sure, no problem." I said. What am I? His slave? I gathered my things, copied down the homework on the board and headed to the nurse. I wonder if he's okay now.

After coming in the nurse's office, I saw Gaara sitting on one of the chairs. I went up to him and sat on the chair next to his.

"The teacher told me to give you your things," I told him as I handed him his bag. "Oh and homework is to read the first chapter in the book and write a review."

He managed to say "Thank you."

"I'm Neji by the way, nice to meet you. You're new aren't you?" I reached out my hand to shake his. He looked at it. Umm? Isn't he going to shake it?

After a few seconds of staring, he grabbed my hand and shook it. "Yeah, just moved here last weekend. Name's Gaara." Hmm, smooth hands I thought. He looked so shy.

"Not to be in your business or anything, but the nurse said you haven't eaten." I said. I wanted to know what's up. Is that a crime?

He slowly covered his face with his hands, almost saying 'why the hell did they tell'.

"Oh, if its personal you don't have to tell me. Sorry." I quickly apologized.

He took his hands off his face. "Well, umm, I wasn't hungry, don't worry about it." he tried to explain. Not hungry my ass. I knew that was a lie. I got my wallet out, and checked how much cash I had on me. Damn, six one-dollar bills. I might be rich, but that doesn't mean I go around carrying hundred dollar bills in my wallet.

Second period bell rang. We both got up. I turned towards him and handed him the six dollars in my hand. He looked confused.

"Umm, here's some money for food. You can buy stuff in the vending machine next to the office or wait until lunch, its up to you." I told him. I felt sorry for the guy.

He seemed sad and confused. "No. No, its ok. I'm fine, really."

"Its ok take it. I don't need it." I insisted. But he still refused. So I took his hand and placed the money on it. I smiled at him and I headed out the door. Leaving Gaara there just standing.

I hope this kid isn't starving himself like those teens you see on the talk shows.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I'm suppose to be going to the office. I turned around and headed towards my next destination, which was about three doors away from the nurses.

When I got in, I saw the student council piling inside principal Tsunade's office. Cousin Hinata saw me and waved. Causing other students to notice me as well. My cousin Hinata was the school's treasurer. Next to her was the vice president, my friend Shikamaru. And next to Tsunade was, non other than, the secretary and my ex girlfriend Ino. Ugh.

"Neji!" she ran up to me and gave me a suffocating hug. "I missed you!" she shrieked. I saw Shikamaru roll his eyes.

Woman, get off of me I thought. Your probably wondering about me and Ino huh? Well we dated sophomore year. I really don't know how it started really. Maybe she drugged me and forced me to say yes, I have no clue. Anyways, we broke up last summer. I don't know, I just didn't feel the vibe you know? So I decided to end it. I mean, she's popular and pretty, I guess, and she is the school's cheerleading captain. But I didn't feel the same way she did though. But ever since then, she's been trying to hook back up with me. Of course I refuse all the time, but she wont stop for fucks sake.

Shikamaru went up to me and patted me on the back. "Hey dude, welcome back."

"Ok. Enough with the greetings and get to the meeting." said Tsunade. "Third period we will be having our assembly. I assume you guys have your speech ready?" everyone nodded their heads including me. Liar. "Well, I expect you guys to be professional. Make the new students feel welcome". We all agreed. She continued to talk to us for another ten minutes of unimportant things. Mostly about what she did over the summer in the Bahamas. Like we care right?

Tsunade soon ordered us to go to the auditorium and help set up. The four of us headed to the south end of the school, Ino clutching on to my arm. I can't just tell her to get lost. Trust me, if I could I would of told her off long time ago. Sadly, she's my friend and I don't diss friends.

As I was standing on stage setting up the podium, I began to feel queasy. I looked out, and just realized how many chairs were in the auditorium. It would soon be filled in fifteen minutes with rowdy teenagers and I would be standing here, talking. I tried to erase that thought in my head. This isn't the time to have the feeling of stage fright.

Soon enough, fourteen minutes later, students began to fill the seats in the auditorium little by little. The council took their seats behind the podium with the school's principal and vice principal. The room became louder and louder. And I became more nervous. I see my friends Sasuke and Lee coming in and they both nod at me. The room was now filled with students and loud talking. Tsunade got up from her seat, went up to the podium and tried to quiet down the room.

"Settle down guys! Show some respect!" she demanded. She began her welcoming speech and talked about the school and its rules, mostly towards the new people. She mentioned upcoming events, like the school dance and whatever.

One by one she introduced the council. The first one to come up for their speech was Hinata, then Ino, Shikamaru and last but not least, me. As Tsunade called my name to go up, I heard loud cheering. Girls shrieking saying unnecessary things like "I love you Neji." or "Marry me Neji." They scare me sometimes. I stood there, smiled, and coughed a few times. Oh my god I look like an idiot.

I began, "Hey guys, welcome back to another year at Kanoha High!" Everyone started clapping and cheering. Ok, well that intro worked. I can hear my friends cheering me on yelling 'yeah Neji!' 'go Neji!'. That helped me a bit.

"I would like to introduce myself to those who don't know me. I'm Neji Hyuuga and I will be your school president this year." more cheers and shrieks. What do I say now?. A bead of sweat rolled down my forehead. Just wing it damnit! "I feel that this year will be the most interesting year I have ever attended this school. I will make sure everyone will feel the same way." I continued on with whatever bullshit came to my mind. Everyone seemed happy with every word that was coming out of my mouth.

Then, I spotted him. New boy Gaara. Third row right in the middle, sitting and talking to the school's jester, Naruto. Naruto was always the butt of everyone's joke. I have no idea why. People just like to tease him. Especially my friend Sasuke, then again, everyone gets on Sasuke's nerves.

I continued with my out of the blue speech while at the same time eying the red head. I don't know why, there's just something about him. Gaara saw me staring at him. I looked somewhere else. I looked back at him. He was now looking down. Was that a smile? He looked up at me. Yeah, he was smiling, but not huge or anything. Why the hell is he smiling at me? I hope he's not making fun of me in his head. My stomach felt weird.

After five more minutes I was just about done. "Let's make this year the best!" I yelled. A stand up ovation. I walk off stage. The rest of fourth period was spent wondering why I felt nervous and weird when I saw Gaara smile at me. Maybe it was those piercing green eyes that get to you. It was just something about his face I cant get out of my mind. Its so unique.

And for a second, I thought his face was… pretty? Hmm, did I really think that or was I just imagining things? Oh well. All I know is that I'm not like that, I'm not gay. I have nothing against gay people. I just can't imagine myself being one.

So lunch is finally here. Time to see the familiar rich bastards I call my friends. I walked over to our table. The usual people… Shikamaru, Sasuke, Ino, Kiba, Lee with Tenten, Chouji, Haku, and Deidara. Oh and don't forget the annoying groupies surrounding us.

Ino ran up to me, and gave me a hug and dragged me to the group. At the same time she was mad dogging the girls who were trying to say hi to me. My friends congratulated me about the assembly. Everyone but Lee and Tenten who were too busy making out at the end of the table. Tenten was sitting on Lee's lap facing him. And what's this? I knew it! Lee had his hands groping Tenten's ass again. That boy sure loves ass.

I sat down and realized I had no money for lunch. Damnit. I didn't want to, but I asked Sasuke to share his lunch. I was hungry, I couldn't help it.

Sasuke came back from the cafeteria with two burritos and two drinks.

"You buy me lunch tomorrow." he smirked.

"Yeah, whatever." I said as he handed me my food.

I scanned the lunch courts as I ate, something I do all the time. Ino decided to sit particularly close to me and started to eat her salad.

I looked over my cousin's group of friends near the cafeteria. At their table sat Hinata, Sai, Naruto, Sakura, and Shino and… Gaara. Interesting. Looks like he made friends quick. Gaara was at the end of the table eating quietly while the rest of his group bust out with laughter as Naruto did an impression of principal Tsunade.

He looked so lonely just eating there not talking to anybody. Well, its good to know he's eating I guess. I continued my observation. He's so tiny. Ino also took interest to what I was staring at.

"What are you staring at babe?" she asked. Babe? Please…

"Oh, nothing. I'm just scanning the lunch courts." I told her. "And don't call me babe."

"Ok, babe." she said jokingly. "You're looking at the new boy huh, I heard you carried him to the nurses office?"

"Well, he fainted. What do you think I was suppose to do? Drag his body there?" I said.

"Aww how sweet of you." she giggled and focused her gaze on Gaara once again. "Poor guy, he looks so lonely. And not to be a mean, but he has that funny look going."

I couldn't argue with that. But, it was more like interesting rather than funny. "He's just not like anybody else." I told her. Ino cuddled my arm.

"I heard he came here from Suna, you know, that city near the desert." she said. "They decided to have a different kind of life away from the desert and since his family knew Iruka, they decided to move to Kanoha."

"How the hell do you know so much?" I asked her.

"His brother Kankuro started working for my dad a few days ago. Dad introduced us and he told me Kankuro had a brother my grade." she answered.

"Oh, I see." I told her. I stopped staring and continued eating instead.

Lunch was over. Everyone in the courts was in a hurry to get to their next class. Maybe too much in a hurry. As I was walking to throw away my trash, a couple of freshmen running to their next class ran into me from behind. This caused me to bump into the person right in front of me. Ouch. I fell on top of the student.

What makes it weird is that I was laying on top of that person with my head resting on their back. My crotch right up against their ass. Oh god, how embarrassing. I looked up to see who it was. Red hair. Crap.

I quickly got up. "What the hell…" Gaara groaned. And he turned around and saw me. His face turned red. Was it red because he was pissed?

I quickly apologized to him. "I'm so sorry man. I didn't mean it." I said as I reached out to help him up. He accepted my helping hand and brushed himself clean.

"Don't worry about it, I'm ok." he said quietly with out making eye contact. Then he quickly disappeared with the rest of the shifting crowd. Okay, weird. I couldn't help but notice he wore the same cologne I did.

"Neji! Baby, are you okay?" Ino asked. I told her I fine. Right behind her was Sasuke.

"Stop raping people Neji." Sasuke laughed. I'm guessing he saw the little position me and Gaara had.

"Fuck you." I told Sasuke. My face felt strangely warm.

"Anyways," Sasuke continued, "You need to wait for me after school for like fifteen minutes alright?"

"Why?" I asked

"I have to give the dates for after school practices to the football team. It's the captains duty says the coach." he said as he rolled his eyes. "Plus, I'm your ride home idiot."

"Shutup, I knew that." I said.

The rest of the day flew by more quickly than I expected. I never had another class with Gaara, only that first period class with Iruka.

Finally, after hours of boredom in my remaining classes, school was over. The other students were also excited to get the hell out of the campus as I was.

As planned, I walked over at the football field's bleachers to wait for Sasuke. I sat down and watched what was happening.

Sasuke was explaining to the team when the new dates for practices were. Right next to Sasuke was coach Kakashi.

I patiently waited until I heard the snaps of a camera. I looked around trying to find where the sound came from. Nothing can be seen. It better not be one of those psycho girls always stalking me. Maybe I should wait until it makes a noise again. A few seconds later, the sound of camera snaps can be heard again. This time I tried to follow where the sound is coming from. It was coming from under the bleachers!

I peeked under me and guess who I saw? Naruto, snapping his camera towards where Sasuke was standing.

"Naruto what the hell are you doing." I yelled down.

Naruto jumped up in a surprise and tried to hide the camera behind his back. Does he think I'm stupid or something?

"I already saw the camera." I told him.

"Oh, well umm, I was talking pictures for the school yearbook." he tried to explain while scratching his head.

"You already have yearbook assignments? Whatever. Why the hell are you under there anyways?" I curiously asked.

"You see, umm, the sun gets in my eyes, and umm, I get more better shots if I'm in the shade… yeah that's it." he said trying to pull off a laugh.

Yeah, like I'll believe that. He was taking pictures of my best friend. It was so obvious.

"Well, see yah." he said as he ran off to the parking lot. Remember when I mentioned that some kids think that we're snobby rich boys? Well, Naruto is one of them. The main one actually. I don't know what me or Sasuke did for him to think that way.

Two minutes later I saw Sasuke walking towards me.

"Finally." I told him. I got up and we both walked towards the parking lot.

"Are you picking me up tomorrow?" asked Sasuke.

"Oh yeah, I'll pick you up around the same time." I said.

"Good, I don't feel like driving tomorrow." he added.

"Lazy bastard." I told him. All he did was smirk. He knew it was true.

Reaching the parking lot, I noticed the same paparazzi a few minutes ago rummaging through the trunk of the yellow beetle. I turned my head towards Sasuke. Yup, he was pissed.

Sasuke ran up to Naruto. Hands in a fist. "Dobe! I new it was you!" he said angrily.

Sasuke stepped in closer. So close that his face was a few inches away from Naruto's.

"What the hell did I do?" Naruto said as he tried backing up, only to be blocked by his own car.

"Are you blind? You parked over the line. It took me forever to park my fucking car!" Sasuke growled.

Naruto gave back an angry glare. Making his face come closer to Sasuke's. "You're angry about that!" he growled. "Teme, you get pissed at the most dumbest things."

"What did you say?" said Sasuke.

"You heard me! Oh what? You didn't want to scratch your expensive car? Typical rich bastard." Naruto cried.

"Guys, just stop." I told them. This was a stupid fight. For some reason, these two always get in the most retarded arguments ever.

They were still eerily close to each other. Not one of them moving an inch. Just staring into each others angry eyes.

"Uh, guys?" I said. No budge.

Then, the next second it happened. It was so quick.

Naruto planted a kiss right on Sasuke's lips! What a surprise that was.

Naruto pushed Sasuke out of the way hard causing him to stumble a little and quickly got in his yellow beetle and drove out of there like a bat out of hell.

My poor friend was still standing there in shock. Touching his lips.

He got out of his trance and slowly got in the driver's seat.

"Lets go Neji." he quietly said. I obeyed. This sure was awkward.

(AN): Sorry its so short. Like i said, i wrote it fast. But, Neji dry humping Gaara? ((drools))! Anyways, arigato gozaimasu!