A/N: I know many of you are wondering about the curse, I've gotten two reviews so far concerning it. All I'm going to say about it is that it's not really specific, it just has to do with Narutos heart and soul and since blood is basically someone's life line his blood has a lot to do with it. Which they'll find out they're mates officially when the gathering happens but since they already have their suspicions it's mainly just a bye and shocked expressions until they tell their housemates (Emmy, Mariah, Itachi, Itachis mate, and Sasukes mom and dad)

I do not own Naruto or anything to do with Naruto except this story idea, if I owned Naruto it would be horrible. I also don't own the poem that is mentioned and recited in this, but it is also my favorite poem.

thank you so much for reading this story it means a lot it truly does.

Chapter three: Poetry Class

Narutos POV

"Naruto the song you submitted and performed was excellent as of which is the reason I want you to be a contestant in the schools talent show, the song you played has a lesson and rhythm that this school needs, so what do you say?" Iruka asked me after our class ended and everyone already left. I was extremely happy that he asked but "won't people not want to come if they know I'll be performing a song?" I asked sadly noticing that Iruka frowned slightly before answering. "They won't know, anyone who's participating as a teachers pick won't be known to the audience until they are called up to the stage" Iruka answered making me feel a little better, but if it's after school I can't go. "What time would the talent show be because if it's after school I can't do it because I have a curfew I really cannot miss" I asked noticing Iruka frowned a frown that seems to me to be a knowing frown.

"Yes I know, Nurse Tsunade told me I wish I could help with Emmy and Mariah but you should be ecstatic since it's after lunch during this hour and next" Iruka said smiling at me as I think I was smiling like an idiot. "Thank you Iruka, thank you so much" I said almost jumping up and down because I was as Iruka said ecstatic about being able to do something that I love that doesn't result in me hurting others or others hurting me. "Of course, now don't you have to get to your Algebra 2 class with Kakashi?" Iruka asked bringing me out of my excited state "yes you're right, I really don't need to get into a fight with Mariah and have to lose on purpose" I said without thinking as I grabbed my bag all the while I was close to running towards the door. I told Iruka 'thank you for the opportunity' before I was all the way out the door, I was so happy that I could do something that Emmy and Mariah didn't know about. Anytime I would do something I love to do I'd get yelled at or hurt because I was breaking one of their made up rules.

Sasukes POV

'I wonder why I was chosen to be a part of the talent show? I mean I know I'm good at the cello but still, there are others who are exceptional cellists and players as well' I thought as I was about to walk past the music room that Mr. Iruka also teaches. "-opportunity" was all I heard to give me a heads up before I was bumped into by a blonde kid who looked up and immediately apologized "It's fine it's my fault for not paying attention watch out next time though, a crash does go both ways" I said reaching out a hand to help him up. "You don't have to help me up" I heard him say as he tried to get up on his own but winced and fell back down "are you okay Naruto?" I asked trying to help him up again. "I'm fine it'll hopefully be gone by the end of today, which don't you have class to get to?" he asked finally taking my hand.

"Yes, we both do, but I'm taking you to the nurses office first" I said as he stood all the way up before his legs seem to buckle again, before he fell again I put his arm across my shoulders and mine around his waist as a support as we walked down the hallway to the nurses office. "He can't seem to walk correctly or at least very well" I said as I entered the nurse's office to see the woman from earlier much to my surprise, but I didn't show it as I walked Naruto to the nurses bed as the woman I think I remember as Mrs. Tsunade instructed.

"Is he going to be okay?" I asked very worried about him "yes he'll be fine, though could you tell Mr. Kakashi that he'll be late to his class, you can do that can't you?" she asked me, I was still worried about Naruto but I had class as well and I said I would come here first though I didn't say how long I would stay. "Can't you?" Mrs. Tsunade repeated breaking me out of my thoughts "of course, I have the same class as him so I don't see why not" I answered as I looked towards Mrs. Tsunade. "Good that is all, you can leave now" she said sounding a bit rude in my ears, but that's understandable I thought as I turned around and walked out the door to head to Mr. Kakashis' room.

Narutos POV

"Are you out of your stupor darling?" I heard Tsunade ask breaking me out of my daze "yes I believe I am, did Sasuke bring me here?" I asked thoroughly confused on how I got here, what I experienced should not have caused me to go in a daze and forget something for as long as it did or even at all. "Well that's a relief, I'm glad you're alive, you should bring your crutches with you next time I mean seriously you're so forgetful" Lady Tsunade said resulting in me glaring at her. "I didn't really forget, I just didn't think I'd need them for the Fates Exam, lunch and music and I didn't need them until I fell over not that long ago" I said annoyed with her for her assumption.

"Well I'm glad for that, but you remember the after effects don't you? I mean they affect your bodily functions until the end of the day unless your curse acts up again" she said with worry and a hint of annoyance which made me feel sorry for her and bad for forgetting about the after effects until now. "I'm sorry Lady Tsunade I'll be more careful, now may I go I have an Algebra 2 exam to take this hour" I said using the wall as a crutch so I could get to the crutches that were by the door. "Naruto please be careful the rest of the day and I told Sasuke to inform Kakashi that you're in my office because of earlier events" Nurse Tsunade said making me smile a bit because of how worried she sounded. "Thank you and I'll see you later" I said as I left the room and headed to my Algebra 2 class that I was not looking forward to.

I arrived at my Algebra 2 class, room 504, about a quarter into the class period since the nurse office was room 456 a floor or more below this one, the rooms are the same as a clock starts at one and ends at fifty-nine which was strange to me but oh well. I knocked on the door, a few seconds later the door opened and I was met with the familiar bored, tired eyes of Kakashi saying I was late and Iruka and himself were worried when Sasuke told him I was in the nurses office. "Shikamaru I know you aren't into useless movement but could you help Naruto with his books?" Kakashi asked, I was about to protest before Sasuke volunteered and Kakashi agreed albeit surprised that Sasuke volunteered but grateful and so was Shikamaru.

Sasuke helped me with my books, asked if I was alright, I said it was an aftereffect of something, he wanted me to elaborate, I said no, he let it go for now and we finished our Algebra 2 exam. After we finished I read my poetry book before Sasuke asked about a Fates mark which surprised me a bit but I answered his questions.

Sasukes POV
After I finished my Algebra 2 exam I was basically burning to ask Naruto questions about the Fates mark namely mine, so when he brought out a poetry book I saw him reading earlier I figured I should ask him now since we have a little time left in class. "Uh Naruto?" I asked softly so no one but Naruto could hear, I mean I'm an Uchiha I should know everything, it would ruin my families reputation if I asked someone else for information that I didn't know. "Yes Sasuke?" Naruto asked me in return just as quietly as I which made me smile just a little "what do you know about the Infinity mark?" I asked still soft enough so no one could hear me. "I know it's based on Romeo and Juliet, it's rare because it only appears every five hundred years and even then only six people get it, one or both mates have at least something to try and keep them apart whether it's family, society, religion, sex, disabilities, distance, curses, etc. it's basically the ultimate test" Naruto answered the last one he mentioned, the curses part, made me wonder what he means by that.

I guess that would make sense since my family might not like either the sex or society part if the Fates chose a male as my mate, I wouldn't mind though since I'm not biased about it but my parents are and I don't want to disappoint them in any way. "You're asking because you have the Infinity mark" Naruto asked surprising me a bit because I think I told him that and I can't see anyone else's mark, so how did he know? I thought and I noticed he smirked slightly. "You're wondering how I knew huh? Well I said before when I explained what I knew about your mark, I can see others marks I saw yours when I went to find out mine, you can probably see mine through my clothes since I have the same mark you do" Naruto said shocking me since he doesn't seem like one to care for sexuality, religion, disabilities, heck nothing seems to bother him.

Though it sinked in that I could see his mark so I took a look and I saw it, it was glowing a bright blue, wait mines a bright orange if it's the same mark than why is the color different? I wondered and it seemed to show as Naruto smirked and then spoke. "If you have more questions you can ask me another time as the bells about to ring" Naruto said and as if on cue the bell sounded telling me that I had to head to poetry. "Well I guess I'll see you later then" I said bout to leave but Naruto stopped me from doing so as he placed his right hand on my chest blocking me from the exit. "Naruto I have to head to class I'll be late if I don't" I said keeping my face blank but my tone expressed that of annoyance "yes I know, I was hoping you could help me with my books since I have the same class as you now" he said not looking at me as he said it, he shocked me with those words since I forgot that and because he was asking for help now.

I agreed to what he asked and put his books atop of mine all except one he insists on carrying himself which was the poetry book, though I didn't mind since it seemed heavy, I may be strong but even I don't think I could carry another pound or two down a flight of stairs and across the courtyard to another building and up another flight of stairs to reach room 203. We had reached room 203 five minutes after the bell which Mrs. Kurenai didn't seem to take very well but that changed to pure worry when she saw Naruto on crutches, once Naruto assured her he was alright and it was normal which made no sense to me she let it go and scolded us for being late but didn't mark us late because of Narutos injury and me helping him get here. I set Narutos books on his desk and headed to mine three rows behind his all the while noticing girls glaring at Naruto, more specifically Ino who was in the second row next to Naruto since just like Naruto and I she was in an aisle seat and Sakura who was two rows behind Ino again in an aisle seat. I watched as Naruto listened to every single word the teacher said surprised he was paying attention since in other classes I have with him he wasn't paying any attention at all.

Narutos POV

I love poetry, right now Mrs. Kurenai is speaking of a poets writing style and how just like an artist every poet has a different artistic style even if it might not seem like it does. "Naruto could you recite Anna Laeitia Barbaulds poem 'Life' or at least as much as you can remember" Mrs. Kurenai asked me making me smirk a bit "Sorry Mrs. Kurenai but…" I started saying before I was interrupted by Sakura speaking. 'Are you serious, what Sakura?' I thought before she spoke "what you can't do it can you? I guess I'll have to then" Sakura said as she was getting up from her seat.

"Sakura you will sit down, I asked Naruto to recite, unless you're asked you're not to stand" Mrs. Kurenai said seeming a bit angry with her, I felt bad for Sakura but she knows how strict Mrs. Kurenai can be about a specific rule. "But Mrs. Kurenai Naruto doesn't remember the poem" Sakura said seeming very desperate at the moment "you have a lower grade than Naruto in this class so he will recite the poem" Mrs. Kurenai said seeming to hopefully make it clear though her statement made everyone gasp in shock. "How do I have a lower grade than Naruto? He's an idiot" Sakura whined making me laugh causing her to glare at me "Sakura, you have a ninety percent in this class while Naruto has ten percent higher than you and could still go higher" she answered causing more students to gasp.

"I'll just start Mrs. Kurenai thank you for the praise, but it wasn't necessary" I said making her bow slightly in apology "it's fine Mrs. Kurenai, you should save bowing for someone who deserves it" I said sadly. "You deserve it more than anyone else here they live periless lives while you on the other hand do not" she said sadly as she righted herself "oh well, I've lived in more places than most people have and seen more so it's fine how I've been treated, can I recite now? I love this poem" I asked seeming to surprise many of the students again. "of course, please recite the poem" she said and I complied.

Animula, vagula, blandula

Life! I know not what thou art,

But know that thou and I must part;

And when, or how, or where we met,

I own to me's a secret yet.

But this I know, when thou art fled,

Where'er they lay these limbs, this head,

No clod so valueless shall be,

As all that then remains of me.

O wither, wither dost thou fly,

Where bend unseen thy trackless course,

And in this strange divorce,

Ah tell where I must seek this compound I?

To the vast ocean of empyreal flame,

From where thy essence came,

Dost thou thy flight pursue, when freed

From matter's base encumbering weed?

Or dost thou, hid from sight,

Wait, like some spell-bound knight,

Through blank oblivious years the appointed hour,

To break thy trance and resume thy power?

Yet canst thou without thought or feeling be?

O say what art thou, when no more thou'rt thee?

Life! We've been long together,

Through pleasant and through cloudy weather;

'Tis hard to part when friends are dear;

Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear;

Then steal away, give little warning,

Choose thine own time;

Say not good night, but in some brighter clime

Bid me good morning.

It seemed very quiet after I recited the poem until Mrs. Kurenai clapped and said "great job Naruto that was brilliant, I expect no less from my best student" after her praise I bowed and lowered back down to my seat. "Now class, your homework for today is to read The Hundred Best English Poems with a partner of my choosing and you're to recite a poem you choose in front of the class next Wednesday as well as one poem you'll write yourselves, so there will be four poems in total your group is supposed to recite, have fun and your groups are…" as Mrs. Kurenai told us our groups I grabbed out my own The Hundred Best English Poems to search for a poem to recite.

A/N: Hello I hope you all like this chapter it's shorter than my previous one, or at least in words. As I mentioned in the top author note the poem recited in this chapter is my favorite poem by her so far, the poem is also in The Hundred Best English Poems which is why I had Kurenai ask Naruto to recite the poem and then give the class the assignment of reading the book.

please review or else I won't know if this story is bad or not, my anxiety makes me worried no one will like my stories, but I don't really mind if anyone doesn't like the story because of that. This Author Note seems long to me so... I hope you all like this and please review if you can you don't have to.