Hello again! So the last capter was okay right?...I mean c'mon...exposition can only be so entertaining...so I'm glad those who reviewed said they enjoyed it...also to reviewers: virtual ramen for you! Apparently people like ramen as much as I do...and thus the title of this chpater is dedicated to the ramen lovers of the world.

Disclaimer: Naruto loves ramen too...but I don't own him or any of his friends...or enemies...or settings...kuso! turns out I don't own Naruto...

In conclusion, I hope you enjoy this chapter even more than the last one. I friend of mine proofread it and said it was good...so I hope you all think the same... REVIEWS are gretaly appreciated (praise, flames, suggestions, etc.) I read em' all

Enjoy the chapter :)

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CHAPTER TWO

Ramen for Sasuke

Sasuke POV:

The day been okay as far as days go, except for the fact that I kept bumping into that new blond kid (literally). He doesn't strike me as someone who comes from a rich family. He must be on financial aid or something. Not that I care, it's just good to know things about people. You never know when personal information will come in handy. What an odd word 'handy.' I wonder who came up with that. Probably the same person who came up with 'dandy.' Also a stupid word. If I ever invent a word, I best make sure it's something that sounds remotely intelligent.

Anyway...besides the random disturbance it hadn't been too bad of a day. That brings me to my current situation. My idiot brother has decided not to pick me up. It doesn't bother me so much that I'm alone at school. Being alone is my thing. It doesn't bother me. The fact that it' TWENTY DEGREES, however, does. Now a normal person would expect their poor freezing brother to wait inside where it's not so freezing, but my brother is not a normal person. If I'm not outside when he shows up, if he ever shows up, he'll drive away and leave me forever stranded at this stupid place. Thus, I'm forced to stand here like an idiot. A very cold idiot.

"Hey buddy, you ok?"

Gah! A person is talking to me. I hate people. Maybe if I stare at him, he'll go away. As an Uchiha, I mastered the glare of death at a young age.

"So it's you ay?"

You have got be kidding me? Oh great universe, why are you punishing me this way? Sure enough, standing there was the blond who had been the object of my thoughts only moments ago. So now I'm cold and alone with a kid who probably hates me. Just great. Okay, well I'll just ignore him. He'll go away. Wait? Now he's talking to me. Shut up you idiot! Gah! Where is Itachi? He probably planned this. Note to self: come up with payback for brother.

"My name's Naruto by the way."

"Sasuke." Why did I do that? What if he hates me? What if he's a serial killer? He'll murder me in my sleep...or stalk me until I'm driven into a state of paranoia and commit suicide…I think the cold is already making me paranoid.

"So, Sasuke, are you stuck here?"

I nodded. Okay now I'm confused. Why is this guy being so nice? It's not like I ever did anything nice to him. In fact, I plowed him over twice in the same day. He seems nice enough...I really shouldn't trust him...but it's not like he can do anything to me...right?

"Hello? Earth to Sasuke?"

"Huh? Oh, sorry. Yes, I'm stuck here. My house is under construction and my brother was supposed to pick me up. If I knew where we were staying then it wouldn't be a problem, but I don't, and my cell's not working so I have no way of finding out."

"Can't you use the school phone?"

I hear the doors lock from the inside.

"No."

So now I'm even more depressed. Why didn't I think of that sooner? Not to mention, blond boy...Naruto, or whatever his name is starring at him. It's slightly creepy.

"Hey Sasuke, you could come to my house. It's outside the city, so it's a bit of a trip, but if we avoid the traffic then it's not too bad, it's only like an hour...so...yeah."

Is this guy serious? We just met, and so far I've done nothing other than treat him like shit. One final glance at my dead cell phone decides it. Being alone in the city at night is not a good idea. I look into Naruto's clear blue eyes. They have such a contrast with the grey sky above me. He's like summer personified. He doesn't fit well with the winter. He seems so innocent; I can't help but want to trust him. I haven't trusted anyone in a long time. Not even my brother...

"Alright I guess. I will have to call my brother at some point, though."

Naruto just nods at me with this huge grin. That's when I notice he's not wearing a coat. I sort of felt bad. He's smart enough to get into this school, but he can't afford a coat. Now he's invited me into his home. Oddly enough, he doesn't look cold at all. In fact, he looks warmer than me.

"So how are we getting to your house then?"

Naruto shrugged. "Taxi or bus. Take your pick."

I mentally cringed. I maintain a fierce dislike for public transportation. O well, it's better than hypothermia I suppose.
"Taxi." At least we'll be alone that way. As I've said before: I hate people.

We walked down the street a bit until we had officially entered the city. Naruto spotted an empty cab and whistled. Unfortunately for my eardrums, he was good at whistling. Luckily, the cab driver could not ignore something that loud, and pulled over to let us in. Naruto sat in the back with me and began to give the driver directions.

Apparently I dozed off because the next thing I knew Naruto was shaking me awake.

"W-what? Are we there?"

"Sorry, no, but the driver will not take us any further."

Naruto stepped out of the cab and I removed by safety belt. A was about to follow Naruto out of the car, when the driver grabbed my arm.

"You best whatcha self in them woods, son. They's filled with some mighty bad mojo."

Riiight. Maybe it was better if Naruto and I left the cab. I stepped out and discovered it was snowing gently and I saw Naruto paying the cab driver. Wait? Isn't he poor? Whatever.

Okay, so remember how Naruto said he lived outside the city. Well, he meant it. We were standing on a dirt road, which wouldn't have been so bad if it wasn't dark. I turned around, and in the distance I could see the city lights. I turned back to see Naruto beckoning me toward the woods.

"C'mon," said Naruto, "it's just through here."

"Um...didn't that guy say to avoid the woods?"

Naruto shrugged. "Suit yourself." he began to walk away. Now I'm not stupid. Being alone in the middle of nowhere was even worse than being alone in the city, so I ran to catch up with Naruto.

We were walking for maybe twenty minutes when suddenly Naruto stopped. I, being the amazingly coordinated person that I am, bumped into him.

"What was that for dobe?"

"One, I'm not a dobe. Two, we're here."

I looked ahead and saw a two story wood house. It was simple, but not primitive. I followed Naruto into the house. There was a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. On the far side were stairs that formed a corkscrew to the second floor.

"You can dump your stuff there," said Naruto gesturing to the couch, I discarded my belongings and followed Naruto into the kitchen.

"You hungry?" he said. I nodded. I have to admit, I feel a bit out of place. Is it because Naruto has a different background than I do? Truthfully, I've never had friends outside my social class before. It's weird. I'm just having a hard time wrapping my mind around the idea that Naruto might not want anything from me.

"Here," said Naruto as he hands me something steaming.

"What is it?" At my question Naruto's eyes widen.

"You mean you've NEVER had ramen before?"

I only shake my head awkwardly.

Naruto smiles, "Well, go ahead, try it!"

I gingerly bring the noodles to my mouth. They're salty and artificial. Oh the chickeny goodness. Ha. Not really, it doesn't taste very chickeny. Yet, it's sort of good. I've never experienced anything like it. It doesn't seem healthy...I'd better eat all of it. Mmm. Sodium and calories. My nutritionist is going to have a heart attack if I don't. I smile at the thought. My nutritionist is annoying.

"See! I knew you'd like it!"

Ah! NO! My reputation has been shot. Naruto will no doubt tell everyone that the great Sasuke Uchiha had smiled.

Naruto chuckled. "Don't worry, I won't tell people that you have occasional outbreaks of non-stoic-ness."

Is that even I word? I doubt it. I smile again. Gah! Why am I smiling! No more ramen for me.

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Naruto was strange, but not creepy. In the hour or so I got to know the guy, I found him to be kind and very energetic. For once I didn't feel the need to ask him about his family or tell him about mine. Although, I couldn't say I wasn't curious. In Naruto's room he had some high-end stuff: his computer, his TV, his gaming system, his pet fox.

Yes, he has a pet fox and the darn thing as energetic as he is. Somehow, it didn't matter whether or not he had money. Like I said before, I wasn't acting like myself.

So Naruto and I were playing some random racing game when we heard the sound of the front door opening.

"Naruto!" a female voice beckoned. "Get down here and help we with the groceries." Without a complaint, Naruto sprang up and sped down the stairs. I somehow felt obligated to follow. I saw Naruto with his arms latched around a girl in her early twenties. She had gray/silver eyes. In her brown hair was a streak of bright blue. Naruto detached himself and motioned for me to come down the stairs.

"Sasuke," he said grinning, "this is my cousin Enzera." (1)

"Nice to meet you Sasuke. Naruto. Groceries. Now please."

Naruto gave the woman a salute and walked through the door. I followed him and saw a black corvette with white racing stripes. Ok, so they had money. Question one solved. But seriously, who lives in the middle of the woods and drives a corvette? I sigh. I'm never going to figure Naruto out; there was no use in trying.

END CHAPTER TWO

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A/N: The ruler/divider tool thing isn't working for me? Is anyone else having this problem...jsut curious..on to story notes:

(1) Yes I'm stealing this OC (Enzera) from another story of mine...more details about her may come soon...I haven't decided if I wangt to make it part of plot or if I'm just gonna tell you guys...it shall depend if you guys reeeeeally want to know, or if I feel it's important to understand the story...

Just a random question...does Sasuke really have a tomato fetish? Someone was telling me that he did, and I don't remember hearing about that. Then I read a fic that mentioned it...so now I'm confused...I also feel like and idiot (but not a cold idiot...aha...story reference! readers sweatdrop )

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