"Hey brat, can I borrow one of your uniforms? Both of mine are in the wash and won't be done before we have to go to school." Sasori said.

"You really wanna wear a girl's uniform un?" Deidara asked, leaning out of the bathroom.

"I guess I have to."

"Alright, I'll get it to you as soon as I'm done un."

"I already pulled it out."

"You go through my stuff un?! What the hell's your problem un?!"

"Well, I figured it'd take you awhile to finish in there, and it's gonna take me awhile to figure this thing out."

"Just don't go through my stuff un!"

"Whatever. Is this thing on right?" Sasori pointed to the skirt.

"Yeah, it's on right, but it looks funny on you un."

"Shut up brat." He put the shirt on, then the socks and shoes.

"Leader-sama's gonna love this one un." Deidara said, coming out of the bathroom.

"Ugh, I forgot you were taking video of everything."

"Guess so. You should see yourself in the mirror un."

Sasori went into the bathroom. "I look like a girl."

"Get used to it un."

"I don't need to hear that from you, brat. Now let's get going or we'll be late."

They left their aparment. On the way to school, Sasori got some weird looks. Some other students who walked laughed at him. He tried to ignore it as best as he could, which was better than how Deidara would've faired.

They got to school and went into their first class. At first, the teacher thought they had a new student. But they eventually figured out it was Sasori. After a little bit of explaining, the teacher simply dismissed the issue.

The period went by without any further issue, until towards the end the teacher asked Sasori to stand and read out of the textbook. Usually, he wouldn't mind, but he was a little rebellious about it because of the uniform. When the teacher wasn't paying attention, other students took pictures with their cell phones. He was done before he knew it, and soon after the bell rang.

Sasori dropped in a seat at the table, immediately hiding his face in his folded arms. Deidara came out of the lunch line soon after and sat next to him, digging in so he wouldn't have to talk. Unlike usual, Megan came over and sat with them.

"Hey, what brings you over here un?" Deidara asked, looking up from his food.

"There wasn't room at my usual table, and since I was the last one there, I got booted." Megan said.

"That's not fair un."

"Yeah, even though they call this country 'land of the free, home of the brave', you don't see as much freedom as possible in the young people."

"It's not much better where I'm from un."

"Oh. You know, I never expected Sasori to wear the girls' uniform. I was practically waiting for the day you decided to wear the boys'."

"Both of his uniforms were in the wash this morining un."

"Why didn't he throw them in last night?"

"I dunno. He has his own reasons for that un."

"Yeah. So how long are you guys gonna be here?"

"Rest of the school year un. But I'm kinda hoping we can transfer to one of the public schools I keep hearing about un."

"Oh. That would be kinda sad."

"Why do you care so much anyway un?"

"Cause I think you're funny and smart.............and nice. I really like you."

"Oh.................I'm not really into the dating thing un."

She averted her eyes so she could look at her hands. "Oh, I'll leave you alone now."

"I-I didn't mean to make you upset un."

"It's alright. I'll be fine. You don't have to worry about me." She got up and left, even though lunch wouldn't be over for awhile.

Deidara hit his head on the table. "Girls are fragile beings you know." Sasori suddenly said.

"Like you'd know un." Deidara said, playing with his fork.

"Just keep that in mind. It'll probably come in handy later."

Deidara didn't say anything else. He forced the rest of his food down, then got up and headed for his next class.

Deidara sunk into a chair in the guidance office, a place in the school he had never been to. It was a miracle he'd even found the place, which was practically hidden behind all the main office rooms. Megan was in the room as well, sitting on the couch, hugging her knees to her chest, seemingly crying, although it was hard to say for sure because her face was burried in her knees.

The councelor must've been busy because they hadn't come in yet. Deidara stood and walked over to Megan. He sat on the couch next to her and hugged her.

"I'm sorry for everything I said un." He said, even though it hurt his pride. But he knew now wasn't the time to think about his pride, this was a GIRL he was talking to. And as Sasori had said, girls were fragile beings.

"I-It's not your fault." She replied between sobs.

"Then tell me what's gettin' at you un."

"Alright." She took a deep breath to calm herself, then said, "My parents recently separated and I'm scared cause my dad keeps threatening to kill my mom. One of my good friends from Middle School moved away last month and I haven't gotten the chance to call her. Then there's been tension between me and the people at the table during lunch. And then there's this...................................I just can't take it anymore!" She started crying again and burried her face in his chest.

"It's alright. Everything'll get better, you'll see un."

"You think so?"

"What goes down must come up un."

"Yeah, you're right.....................................am I ruining your uniform?"

"No, I'll probably just hafta wash it. And considering I won't wear the one Sasori wore, I'll probably get to wear the boys' uniform tomorrow un."

"Oh that'd be fun to see."

"Maybe."

"No, I mean it! I've been wondering what you look like in that!" She looked up at him, a sincere look on her face.

"Guess you'll find out tomorrow un." Instincts he never knew he had took over and he gently kissed her.

She was about to say something when the councelor walked in. They shook their head and said, "One less problem to solve. You can go back to class now."

Deidara stood and helped Megan up, then walked with her back to class. Even though there was a lot they wanted to say, they walked back in silence, enjoying the moement while it lasted.

OWARI ~ END!