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"Are you sure he's okay? I mean look at him! He's all beat up! My poor baby! Do you think he'll be okay? Please say he'll hang in there!"
"Iruka-san, just calm down… Naruto will be fine. Just stop worrying so much."
"'Stop worrying'!?? How can I not worry when my baby's unconscious, with bruises all over his face and a cut on his arm?!"
Wait a second… I know that obnoxious naggy voice… Iruka-sensei? I slowly opened my eyes to see that it was in fact Iruka. His face was twisted in concern and his eyes looked puffy, as if he'd been crying. Was he worrying about me? Well that's not really a big surprise… This always happened. I'd get roughed up… Iruka would come right away and start causing trouble for the nurses.
Sigh…
He can be so protective sometimes… Especially when it came to sexual predators… I guess that's why I always told him I was fine and I just fell down the stairs or some bullshit like that. I didn't want Iruka to know what was really going on. My last principle was going to tell him about the bullying but I asked him not to—well more like begged him not to. I just didn't want to see his disapproving look.
"Iruka?" I choked out.
Said man's head snapped in my direction and I could've sworn he almost got a whiplash with how fast his head turned. I forced a smile on my lips when I saw his relieved face.
"Oh Naruto! Are you okay!? What happened?! The principle called me and told me that you were hurt and I came as soon as I could! Does your head still hurt? The nurse said that you have a bad bump on the back of your head… You are coming home right now and you have to lie down and I'll make us some tea!"
Here he goes again… I hate it when he gets into mother-hen mode. It's so annoying… Well I guess it's a good thing though; it proves that he cares about me.
"Iruka… I'm fine. And I don't want to go back home yet. I feel great actually. I just really want to see what the rest of my classes are like." I chirped happily and I flashed him a bright smile. His 'feathers' started to lie flat on his back and he looked thoughtful.
"He doesn't have a concussion, and I think he can make it through another few hours." A lady said and I turned to look at her.
"Hey, isn't your name Shizune or something?" I asked.
"Yep! We met in the main office. I'm happy that you remembered me! I usually work here in the nurse's office but sometimes I have to work in the main office too. Oh! Here, hold this icepack on your cheek, that's where most of the bruises are and we need to calm the swelling." She said with a small smile. She was definitely the same person from this morning. Same 'I heart pigs' T-shirt and the same short black hair. I grabbed the icepack from her a gently placed it on my right cheek. I hissed in pain as I pressed it on, but the cold numbed my skin enough to make some of the pain go away. Iruka gave me a worried look.
"Well I guess I could let you stay… B-but if you feel dizzy or if you hurt at all you call me! Where's your notebook? I forgot to write down my cell phone number…" Iruka said and spun around in circles to try and spot the bright orange notebook.
"Uuumm… I actually forgot it in my classroom." I said and scratched the back of my head stupidly.
"Tsk… You shouldn't loose that. It has your address in it. What if some sexual predator gets it and tries to…" He trailed off and looked towards me. I nodded knowing what he meant.
"Okay Iruka, I'll go get it right now." I sighed and attempted to get up and walk but my legs felt like jelly all of a sudden and I dropped the icepack I was holding to my face. I closed my eyes tightly, expecting to get faceplanted into the ground but someone had caught me. I realized that it was Iruka instantly.
"I knew it! That's it! You're coming home with me now!" Iruka demanded and picked me up bridal style. He may act like my mother at times, but don't underestimate his strength!
"Iruka stop it! I I want /I to stay." I said and gave a hard look. He seemed shocked, seing as that the first time I i ever /i said that I actually wanted to be in school…. The public 'hell' where demons torture the common mortals such as myself.
"Okay… but at least let me get your notebook so you can rest up a bit before going back to class." Iruka said determined to at least do something something for me.
"Yeah it's almost the end of 7th period anyway. So just stay here 'till the bell rings." Shizune suggested as she exited the large nurses office (probably to go back to the Main office for a little while). I nodded slowly then looked at Iruka.
"Okay what class did you leave it in? What room number?" Iruka asked but then I realized something… if I told Iruka to go to Jaraiya's room… Then he'll throw a fit when sees all the perverted stuff!! He'll have me moved from this school district for sure! And I'll damned if I have to move schools! I just got the shit beat outta me to stay here and I'm staying.
"Uuumm… actually…" I started, but I couldn't figure out what to say as an excuse for him not to go! My mind was blank! Iruka was giving me a curious and impatient look, which made me even more nervous. But luckily the awkward and thick silence didn't last long because just then Kiba, Shikamaru, Sai, Tenten, Lee, Sasuke and Zabuza bursting in.
"Naruto!!!" Kiba and Lee shouted as they ran towards the bed. Everyone else walked except Sasuke stuck to the corner of the room away from everyone, but I surprised that he even came to see me at all.
"Omigod! What happened to you! We came as soon as we could! We tried coming to see you earlier but you were still passed out and Shizune shooed us to class. Are you okay?" Kiba asked worriedly while eyeing my face. I saw him wince and he looked at me with pity.
"Look I'm fine! Okay? So just stop worrying you guys…" I huffed and looked down at my lap.
"You don't look fine…" Zabuza snorted.
"Are these your friends Naruto?" Iruka asked all happy and excited. Everyone turned their attention to him, except Sasuke, he wasn't even really looking at anyone cause he's so emo and thinks he's so cool.
"Yes. Iruka this is everyone. Everyone this is Iruka. He's my…. dad." I said. It was kinda awkward calling him dad since he really isn't. He 'adopted' me when I was young, but he doesn't mind when I just call him Iruka though.
"Hello my name is Rock Lee! It a pleasure to meet you!" Lee said will hopping over to Iruka and shaking hands.
"Hello Lee!" Iruka greeted. Everyone introduced themselves one at a time, except Sasuke was being annoying and quiet so he wouldn't say his name, that is until I finally through a glass vase at him and made him pick up the pieces. I would've done it myself but I was immobile at the moment.
"Stupid Teme…" I mumbled.
"Okay so seriously what happened? Do you remember who did this to you or how it happened?" Shikamaru asked getting straight to the point.
"Wait, how did you guys find out that I was here anyway?" I asked, half curious and half trying to change the subject.
"Everyone should know about it by now!! Because as soon as sixth period was over we all saw Kyuubi-sensei running through the halls carrying you! We saw some blood on the floor and got really worried!" Kiba shouted and pouted on my behalf. I saw Iruka stiffen suddenly when Kiba mentioned Kyuubi-sensei and I wondered why.
"So Kyuubi-sensei saved me?" I asked thoughtfully.
"Yes. And he looked really worried. He's usually mean and grumpy, and I don't think he's ever cared for another student before." Sai said and he looked impressed.
"You get Mr. Pein really mad for some reason and Kyuubi-sensei goes soft. You, must be something else." Kiba laughed.
I suddenly got worried when I saw Iruka flinch when Mr. Pein's name was mentioned. Iruka was never like this. Something must be up.
"Do you think it has something to do with the fact that he looks a lot like the last principle before he died?" Lee said while tapping his chin.
"How would you know about him? I heard he died like 12 years ago." Zabuza said while crossing his arms across his chest.
"Well there's a big picture of him right next to Gai-sensei's office, and Naruto looks just like him. And you guys know the story about Kyuubi-sensei and the old principle." Lee explained while grabbing a chair and sitting down in it.
"Dude, that rumors been going around the school for years! You seriously believe that bunch of bullshit?" Kiba chuckled.
"No it's true! Gai even said so and he's been working in this school for at least 20 years!" Lee shot back.
"I heard the rumor before. They say Kyuubi-sensei and the old principle, Minato Namikaze, were an 'item'. And that would explain why Naruto affected him so much." Shikamaru said smartly.
"Uum. Naruto, I need to get your Notebook, what room number did you say it was in?" Iruka said while looking around the room nervously. He seemed to be in a sudden rush to get out of the classroom.
"It's okay Iruka, I'll get my notebook later." I said with a smile but then I frowned as Sasuke started coming towards the bed. I glared at him slightly but then I stopped when he thrust an object towards my hands. It was my notebook!! Yay!
"Thanks Sasuke!!" I said happily while taking my notebook from him and giving him a huge smile. I couldn't see his face because he had his face tilted away from me as he quickly walked back to the corner of the room, but I did hear him mumble a 'you're welcome'.
"Uh. Naruto I have to get back to work. But if you need anything then you call me and I'll be here to pick you up. Okay?" Iruka said, his voice was a little panicky, and he didn't even wait for me to reply as he raced out of the door.
"Guess he was in a rush…" Tenten said and blinked a few times.
"Well you still haven't told us exactly what happened to you." Zabuza said with a bored sigh. I don't even know why he's here though… I mean sure I was best friends with his lover but I mean we barely know each other! But what do I know? Anyway…
"Umm… Yeah I did." I said trying to get out of telling them what happened.
"No you didn't! Watch, it'll probably just be something stupid that he did. Maybe he fell down the stairs or something." Tenten snickered. I glared at her for a moment but then sighed while everyone just stood there, staring at me, just waiting for me to tell them. Sasuke was also looking at me with curious black eyes.
"Fine… I'll tell you…" I sighed in defeat and told them the story.
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I sat there, head down and eyes shut. I didn't care what happened to me, but I didn't know how everyone would react.
"Those assholes!" I heard Tenten scream.
"That was very unyouthful of them!!" Lee started shouting as well. I looked up to see that everyone was upset, but they weren't upset with me at all! Sasuke didn't have an expression on his face but I could feel the killer intent rolling off of him. Kiba stood rigid with his teeth grinding together and his fists slightly shook. Sai had taken a few steps away from the brunette, already knowing what the dog boy was capable of from the black eye he'd received. Zabuza was looking at the ground with a smirk and his eyes flashed dangerously.
"Please don't do anything rash you guys. I know you guys are upset at them, but I don't want you guys getting hurt because of something that happened to me!" I said, starting to get flashbacks of when Haku tried to help me out during the fights. I didn't want anything like that to happen to them. Shikamaru looked at me with a serious expression.
"I promise not to do anything, only if you promise to tell us when things like this happen. You're our friend now Naruto, and when this kind of stuff happens we can help you." He said.
"Yeah Naruto. You're not alone here. Don't close yourself to us. When you feel upset or need to say something, we're here for you man." Tenten said as she went over to the small bed and sat down next to Naruto. She gave him a soft hug. Naruto blushed from the contact. He still wasn't used to it.
"I promise." I said softly and looked at everyone's approving face.
"Good. Now seventh period is just about to end. Shall we find out what you have next?" Sai recommended.
"Sure" I chirped and pulled out my schedule. I was pretty happy to see that I had Kyuubi-sensei next! I can properly thank him for saving me now!
"I have Kyuubi-sensei next!" I said with a stupid grin on my face.
"Cool! So do I!" Sai said walked forward until his face was right in front of mine. I thought he would kiss me but then Sasuke grabbed the back of his shirt (I don't know how he got here from across the room that fast) and threw him in the opposite direction of me.
"Do you feel like you can stand or should I carry you there?" Lee said with a thumbs up.
"No no I think I can stand." I said quickly and tried to stand up. I stumbled a bit but I ended up gaining enough balance to stand properly. I grabbed my notebook from the bed and held it close.
"See? I'm fine!"
Just then the bell rang for 8th period.
"Come on let's get you to class." Kiba said, finally having calmed himself down. I suddenly noticed that Akamaru was missing.
"Hey where's Akamaru?" I asked.
"Oh he went home. He was getting bored here, seeing as Mr. Pein wasn't really paying him any mind today." Kiba said with a shrug.
"Oh okay!"
Kiba and I walked out of the room, followed by everyone else and then I sort of flinched when Kiba wrapped a protective and friendly arm around my shoulder but then I smiled brightly and welcomed the contact this time. I was surprised as Sasuke started walking on the other side of me and Sai was ruffling my hair playfully while Lee bounced around happily.
So many new friends in one day! I don't ever want to loose this… I don't even know if I truly deserve friends like this. And these feelings I'm starting to have for everyone, I'm guessing is just another step until I reach the top and truly understand what it means to be loved. But I know there are so many more steps to take, but if these guys are with me I know I can make it. I will march on, even if the devils themselves try to stop me.
Muahahahahaha!!!
KK now you know that Kyuubi was Naruto's savoir and Mr. Pein is the mob bosso dude. so... just so you guys aren't all huffy and mad at me... anyway... I know i kinda made everything turn from pee yourself laughing funny and then omygod! drama!! but what's highschool with out a little drama... and pervy teachers.. lol.
And you'll understand why Iruka is all twitchy when Kyuubi is mentioned, well that is if you guys haven't figured it out yet...
An di think i might've rushed last chapter a bit... idk. tell me if i rushed this one too.
R&R!!!!