Hey, guys, I'm baaaaaaaaaaccccccccccckkkkkkkk! So without further ado, chapter four of "In light, Shall we walk?" Since summer is just around the corner, I'll be more dedicated to update, if I get more reviews. (wink wink)
Chapter 4: There you are...Vicious!
Some distance off a window cracked and the shards shattered in a dazzling scene of tinkling lights as they fell on the floor. The shop owner stared and sighed. He heaved himself off his chair and grabbed the nearby broom and packer, which was ready to be used. It had a special spot that was right next to the counter for easy access. The customers sat there in indifference, it was nothing new. A cool breeze began to circulate through the room and conversation resumed. The steady swish of the broom collecting the shards was only a dim lull.
"Damn Naruto!"
Everyone winced slightly at the nearly inhumane yell that came from the depths of a certain blonde's mouth. After months of being exposed to Naruto it was nothing new if he suddenly shrieked. It was just a fact of life they learned to live with. Though they have been use to such sudden dramatic outburst, it still amazed them how shrill and high his voice could get.
After cooling down from his outburst, Naruto continue to stare at Sasuke wishing for him to disappear. He closed his eyes and counted to ten, he opened his eyes and...Sasuke was still there, this time with a smirk to adorn his lips.
"Stop being so childish, Naruto, Sasuke doesn't like that," Sakura said practically pawing Sasuke's shoulder with his hands. Her act of "calming" was irritating the life out of Sasuke, and he shrugged his shoulder to get rid of her hands, she didn't take the hint and continue to rub his shoulder.
Naruto's eyes began to twitch in frustration.
'How dare Sasuke try to steal my Sakura. Err, I hate him!"
"Hey, Sakura, my shoulders are tense, will you massage them?"
Sakura twisted her face in disgust.
"Ew, no way Naruto, Sasuke needs me to massage his shoulders since looking at you makes him feel irritated. Isn't that right, Sasuke-kun?"
Sakura continue to coo at Sasuke, who was just ready to puke.
Neji and Shikamaru began to snicker behind their hands at Sasuke, both were enjoying his misery. That was until two of their admirers came up to them. Sasuke stared at them, until both of them turn to give him a look of understanding. Persistent girls were annoying and just so persistent.
A grating sound was heard as a hand clawed the chalkboard. The noise was so awful words couldn't describe it. It border-lined a highway chase that ended with the speeding car crashing into the next car, then toppling over a cement road and scraping along it before finally crashing to the bottom of the ditch. But then again there were no words to describe it or at least seeing Sakura in a two-piece bathing suit then that could probably describe how horrible it was.
Finally catching the attention of his students, Ibiki-sensei now could conduct classes. His eyes surveyed the entire class, frowning in dislike at the ones he knew would start trouble, and nodding at the ones he knew would do well, and for the rest they just didn't get any reaction.
"Okay, as you already know this is Government. I'm going to let you guys sort yourself into your respected seats, where you will remain throughout the class year, so chose wisely and get to it. Once someone sits down next to you, you may not change your seats. Understand?"
Everyone nodded their heads. He nodded back in approval and blew his whistle.
As soon as the shrill sound pierced the silent cloud that filled the room, all the students scrambled out of their seats. Shrieks and calls filled the rooms, as friends tried to pair themselves with each other and girls tried to rush to their crushes desk. Sakura eyed where Sasuke was heading. She was waiting for him to sit down and to quickly sit down next to him before the rest of the hussies sat down next to him.
'I just need to follow Sasuke-kun and sit next to him, then he'll see how amazing I am and he'll ask me out!'
So motivated she followed stealthily behind him, but her plans were ruined as he sat down next to a certain blond.
Naruto was waiting for one of his friends to sit next time to him. He didn't care about moving around and scurrying for a seat next to a friend, he just knew either Kiba or Gaara would sit next to him. He heard the familiar scraping of the floor and the chair legs and turned to greet his pal. Cerulean eyes widen in surprise and yet again red lips parted in disbelief. Greeting him was not the warm smile of Kiba or the stoic face of Gaara, no; he was greeted with a smirk on pale face that was framed with ebony hair. Sitting next to him was the new bane of his existence, Sasuke.
"Why, hello there dobe," smirking even more as he watched the dissatisfied expression on his blond companion.
Before Naruto could even reply to the insult, another scream was heard. Sakura came up, with a look of frustration etched all over her face. She look at Naruto and growled, but then stopped.
'If I ask sweetly to that blond idiot, he'll move and I'll get to sit down next to my precious Sasuke-kun!" Inner Sakura rejoiced and hollered with glee at her fool-proof plan.
Her face relaxed and was replaced with a fake sweet smile that had Sasuke retching internally and Naruto gazing at her in awe.
"Naruto," she said syrupy sweet while tracing Naruto's chest with her index finger. "Will you let me sit in your spot please?" coyly winking at Naruto.
Just as Naruto was about to reply, Sasuke spoke up.
With bated breath, Sakura waited for Sasuke to speak.
"Oh my god," Inner Sakura squealed, "Sasuke-kun likes me and wants me to sit next to him. He totally wants me to be his girlfriend!" Sakura continue to watch Sasuke expectantly.
"Sakura," Sasuke started.
"Yes, Sasuke-kun," Sakura said, a little bit too eagerly.
"Sakura," Sasuke started again. "Didn't you hear what Ibiki-sensei said? He said once two people are sitting at the same desk, they cannot move since this will be their seat for the rest of the year. Therefore, asking the dobe here," glancing at Naruto's pouting face at the insult, "is absolutely pointless."
Sakura sighed in discouragement and shuffled away disappointed.
Naruto watched his crush walk away and began to cry internally.
'Man, I wanted to sit with my friends, but I stuck with the teme! Destiny is really getting a kick out of this!"
Naruto groaned and hid his face in the crook of his arms waiting for the bell to end the day.
Shikamaru sat at his desk in satisfaction, he had won the battle. Running away from creepy blond girl, Ino, and ripping expensive new shirt: 120. Scratching up new designer shoes by the claws of rabid fan girls: 300. Getting to sit next to gorgeous, animal-loving brunette with a warm smile for the rest of the year: priceless. Some things you can't buy and for everything else there's high school. Shikamaru turned to look at Kiba, who looked up from his papers and smiled.
Kiba blinked and smiled back before blushing and ducking his head down, only to peer at Shikamaru from the corner of his eyes.
'Wow, he's really handsome when he smiles.'
Kiba blush grew darker and Shikamaru began to smirk in approval. Their relationship was developing quite nicely. They spent the remaining time glancing shyly at each other, well in Kiba's case glancing shyly at each other and making small talk.
The pressure applied to the pencil nearly snapped between Gaara's fingers, which gripped them with force. The baka Hyuuga wouldn't leave him alone. Neji seeing the tension build on Gaara's frame only sent him a sense of pride that he caused such an emotion from the red-head. He continued to annoy his red-head until class ended. As soon as the bell rang, Gaara got up and left Neji with a huge red-hand print on his cheek. His admirers came up to him concern, but their voices were lost on deaf ears. Being with Gaara was a helluva lot better than being with his stalkers, who called themselves admirers, like that Tenten girl. He sighed and watch his object of affection walk away before his view was obscured by the hordes of girls surrounding him.
Naruto, Kiba and Gaara walked towards Naruto's house each pondering the meeting of the three new boys.
'Nothing but a teme,' Naruto thought, a frown to show his displeasure of meeting Sasuke.
"He was so hot and cool," Kiba thought, as he blushed softly remembering how Shikamaru smiled.
"Nothing but a nuisance," Gaara thought, scowling, remembering how Neji continue to question him about everything during the entire day.
They all sighed in unison and tried to stop thinking of the three boys.
They were unaware that things were just going to be more hectic after all it was just the first day of school.
I apologize for being absent for so long. Thanks to everyone, you've been very encouraging. I'll try not to be absent for so long again. 'Till next time, everyone.