OMG I freaking love this story... Haha. It's weird for me to absolutely be in love with one of my own stories... But I hath fallen! Haha... I guess it's because it's so close to home. Anyway, Halloween was kick ass! I got scared shitless... Stupid clowns... -Mumbles-

Anyway! This is really short but it's for a reason. Enjoy!

Adrian tossed the magazine over his shoulder when he heard the door bell ring. Naruto was here. It was Friday and for the passed week Naruto would show up at his house right after school with his work for the day. The blonde would then usually stay for a while and they'd do their work together. Naruto was oddly tolerable and the blonde was telling everyone they were friends. Adrian didn't complain. He supposed he was friends with him now. Three friends. Woo... He was on a roll.

The raven haired boy bounced down the stairs and opened the front door. The blonde stood there grinning and held out a folder. "Homework has arrived!"

Adrian smiled softly and moved to let Naruto in. "Get inside."

Naruto grinned at him and bounced inside, looking around his place. "Have I told you, you have an awesome house?"

Adrian closed the door and watched Naruto remove his shoes. "Everyday you come here."

Naruto shrugged and started walking up the stairs, Adrian behind him. "Yea well, it's still awesome. It's like... three times the size of my house. You're parents are so rich."

Adrian chuckled softly and led the boy to his room. "That they are."

They entered the room and Naruto made himself comfy on Adrian's bed. He pulled out books from his bag and lined them up on Adrian's bed. Adrian sat down across from him, watching. Naruto opened the folder and handed it to Adrian.

"What first?" He asked.

"What's the easiest?" Naruto asked, glancing over the workload.

Adrian smiled. "You need help again?"

The blonde pouted. "You're smarter than me! I can't help that... you're a good tutor." He grinned.

Adrian sighed softly and nodded. "You're easy to teach."

They spent about an hour and a half during their homework, Adrian helping the poor blonde. Once they were done they put their stuff away and Naruto invaded Adrian's personal space.

The blonde had leaned forward and brushed his thumb over Adrian's now yellow and slightly purple eye. Adrian tensed but didn't pull away. "It looks better." Naruto said softly.

Adrian nodded and turned his head away. "It doesn't hurt anymore."

"That's good!" Naruto grinned and leaned back. "Kids at school are still talking about it. I mean, seriously Adrian that was amazing!" He caused the boy to blush. "You stood up to Kankuro!" Naruto placed a finger to his chin. "Of course... he was asking for it. I mean, come on! You're Gaara's friend! He was an idiot to mess with you."

"How is Gaara?"

Naruto blinked before grinning. "Good! He really wanted to come with me today but his father made him go home. You know how that is." He waved his hand, dismissively.

Adrian nodded. "Yea. I kinda wanna see him..."

Naruto tilted his head but then his eyes flashed with realization. A smirk made it's way to his lips. "He wants to see you too... I know!" Naruto wiggled his bum while Adrian watched him with a raised eyebrow. "You should totally come to this little party I'm having tonight."

"Party?"

"Just a few friends! I do it almost every Friday. Gaara'll be there. And a few other people... We just play video games and hang out. It's a lot of fun! You should come!" He bounced while Adrian watched him, thinking it over. "Please?" He leaned forward. "I really want you to come."

Adrian sighed and nodded. "Fine... I'll go."

Naruto blinked. "R-Really?"

"Yea..."

"YAY!" Naruto lunged forward and knocked Adrian back into his bed as he hugged him. "I'm so happy!"

Adrian blushed deep red and swallowed hard. "Ah... Good."

Naruto pulled back and pulled Adrian back up into a sitting position. The blonde got up and gathered his things. "Come to my house at six. You know where I live, right?"

"Y-Yea."

Naruto grinned at him. "See you then! Bye!"

"Bye."

The blonde bounced out of his room and left. Adrian sighed and placed a hand to his forehead. What had he gotten himself into...? He stood up and ran a hand through his hair as he walked to his bathroom. He closed the door behind him and grabbed a towel before placing it on the sink. He undressed and walked over to the shower, starting the water. Might as well shower before I have to go... I have an hour...

Once the water was to his liking he stepped in and started to wash himself. Why did I agree to this? OH right... to see Gaara. I wonder who else is going to be there... Sasuke I'm sure. A few of his other friends too? I can handle this... I mean... sure... I'm not use to socializing but Naruto's easy to talk with... So it should be ok. Plus Gaara's going to be there! And I'll get to meet Naruto's adoptive father. Maybe... That would be interesting.

He finished up his shower and changed into some new clean clothes. He spiked up his hair in the back and put on his eyeliner. Once he was ready he grabbed his keys and headed downstairs. He found his mother in the kitchen making dinner.

"Hey mom."

"Hey sweetie." She smiled at him from behind the stove. She blinked and looked him over, turning to face him completely. "Going somewhere?"

"Naruto invited me to his house. He's having some friends over to hang out."

She grinned. "That's wonderful! Then, you're not staying for dinner hm?"

"Nah, Sorry."

"It's alright! You leaving now?"

"Yea."

"Great! Have fun! Don't be back too late."

"I won't." He smiled at her. "Later." He waved and turned to leave.

"Bye!" Claire smiled to herself as she heard the front door close. She turned back to her cooking, happy her son was finally making some new friends.

Bah... ish so short that I feel bad. Sorry. I'll update again Wednesday. But I did it like this for a reason. Next part! Party~! And a little fluff. Not between Kiba and Adrian of course... but someone else~... hehe. Review to find out who!!!

Thanks!

+Matt+

P.S.- My friend Mello drew an amazing picture that looks oddly enough like Adrian! So she's named it Adrian. Haha, here's a link. http: //c1 .ac -images. myspacecdn. com/ images02/ 52 /l_7da9340add504d7eaf417d4c8dc57010. jpg Check it out!!! (just remove the spaces)