Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Ramen... If I did, I'd be rich.
Couples: SasukexGaara SaixNaruto ItachixKankurou DeidaraxSasori implied IzumoxKabuto implied IrukaxKakashi and other couples I'm too lazy to list. YAOI. Except for some light KabixHinata. I actually like that couple.
As second period started, Sai found himself… bored. He was usually with Sasuke, and now that there were apart for practically the first time since summer started, life seemed so dull. So… black and white. If only he had some color in his life…
Only moments after he had walked into his English class, did he find his color. A brightly dressed Uzumaki Naruto, wearing bright blue pants he was obviously walking on, an orange shirt, and many neon accessories. Only this boy would be so daring as to blind the entire faculty… and half the student body.
Naruto watched all the doors open and close, waiting for someone he knew. If he found no one… he'd have a fit. And then he saw the walking-sex-god Sai. The boy who could merely say hello to him and make him drool. "SAI-KUN!" He calls, leaping forward and tackling the boy.
The Artist gasps as he saw the Blonde of his affections jump towards him and glomp him with both his arms and legs. Of course, his instinct was to hold the boy and stand his ground in order not to fall… He stood his ground, trying to balance the new weight and smiles up at the boy with six scars on his face. "…Good morning to you, too." It was only then did he notice where he was holding the boy. On his ass. Well… at least it was well-worked out.
Feeling the hands on his ass, and noticing how close their faces were, Naruto blushed a color similar to cherries. "S-so… fancy meeting you here…" He jokes with a laugh as Sai places him back on the ground. He reached out and takes the boy's hand, dragging him back to the back of the class room. "So! How was your summer?!" He asks excitedly.
Sai shrugs, forcing a smile onto his lips, folding his hands in his lap and turning to face the blonde. "It was all right… a little boring, but it was all right. Danzo decided to leave for the entire summer, so I had to work… but besides that, it was fine." He nods, tucking a stand and black hair behind his ear before continuing. "And yours?"
"Iruka-sensei bought me lots of Ramen! From a shop, and the instant kind! We spent a lot of time together. Oh! A Gaara came over and spent the night a lot! Almost everyday, because he didn't want to deal with his Dad or siblings! Mostly his Sister. He and his Brother are getting better. Anyway, Gaara bought this Relaxer stuff for my hair because it used to poke out all the time, and that's way it lays down flat now! Gaara says his hair's still too short, but he's growing it out. He says he wants it to be really long, but I don't think it will get that far!" He laughs, leaning back in his seat as the teacher walked it.
Sai could tell this teacher was nervous… he was fidgeting a lot, biting his lip, and over-all looking like a boy about to go on a date. Or maybe a girl. He knew who this person was, though, having been introduced to him by Naruto. This was the famous Iruka-sensei… The one that always cared for the Blonde and acted as a father towards him, since he had none. Well… he did have one, but after his Mother died giving birth to him, and his sister died from a rare birth defect that caused her heart to stop when she was overly excited, he had killed himself. It wasn't exactly the most pleasant story Sai had ever been told, but at least he knew more about the boy then most did. Besides Sasuke and Gaara.
The four of them… were a pretty tight group. They had practically grown up together, and experienced all kind of trauma. Like the Emotional Death of Sasuke's parents. They had stayed up all that night consoling the boy. He was the latest arrival to the group, having lived somewhere far away for years before he moved into their neighborhood, but they cared for him all the same. They still lived in the same general area… but Naruto now lived a few blocks down in the apartments, While Gaara had moved to a place closer to the school.
Class started a few minutes after Sai wrapped up his thoughts and he leaned forward slightly, cupping his jaw in his palm and staring at him with amusement. He could tell… this would be a fun year. "Hello Everybody, I'm Umino, Iruka… but you may all call me Iruka-sensei, ne?" What was with all the teachers telling them to call them by their first names? It wasn't like they would be friends…
Meanwhile, Sasuke and Gaara, whole were currently in a lip lock full of tongue and teeth, didn't worry about returning to their class. Besides… No one would expect them back, anyway. It wasn't until the door opened to reveal one of the girls in class did they stop.
'Damn that girl for ruining this for me… damn her to hell…' Sasuke thought bitterly, watching both the girl blush and walk away, and Gaara wipe his lips clean of any remaining saliva that may be there. He makes a small 'nn' noise before staring up at him. But his eyes showed an innocence Sasuke hadn't seen since their child-hood years. He light of curiousity, and maybe even possible happiness. To know that you're the one that caused that happiness… it was a good thing.
Gaara blushed quickly, eyesight now to the floor. Ah, what an interesting floor… ugly white and yellow tiles that were covered in dirt. He wondered briefly if the person who had designed the school had been either color blind, or really needed to use the bathroom. "Feeling… better?" He asks, having to strain his throat just to speak. His heart was racing a million miles an hour… but… Sasuke seemed to be unaffected. He figured it to either be experience, or natural Uchiha blood. Some random student brings their bags to them, and Gaara smiles in gratitude before slinging the bag over his shoulder as the third period bell rang. "Oh, and Sasuke…" He turns around with an honest smile. "I love you, too." And with that, he walked away.
A/N: Phew! I had to work really hard to make this one, guys! To think it took me nearly a week to do! I think it was because I started with a different couple then normal... and if you haven't been able to tell yet, SasukexGaara's the main couple. XD Much loves! Comment and offer healthy advice!