Summary for story: When Sasuke was seven his appearance and gender changed to avoid people reconizing him as the last Uchiha. The new Sasuke eventually becomes friends with Naruto five years later. What happens when Naruto starts liking his friend, but Sasuke begins to change back?

Disclaimer: I'm not Masashi Kishimoto, nor do I own this series.

A/N: Remember, you clicked on this story. Don't tell me that love is only for a certain group of people. I'm not going to change my mind about yaoi, so please keep your flames to yourself. And sorry for not adding the summary to the first chapter, but I added it to this one, so I think it should be okay now.

"Talking"

'Thoughts'

Dreams

Flashbacks

"Come on Megumi! We're going to be late!" An attractive black-haired woman yelled through her apartment. "I hate being late." She grumbled so her daughter wouldn't overhear. The woman frowned. Did she do the right thing by taking the child when Kakashi asked her to? After all, if and when Megumi found out her mother never told her the truth...well, hopefully that would never happen. She checked her reflection in a handheld mirror, making sure everything was in place. The last thing she needed was her mark to wreak havoc on her only daughter.

The woman grunted. Her green eyes weren't evil looking and her mark wasn't to be seen. Finding all to be well, she plopped the mirror onto the kitchen counter and walked into Megumi's room.

"MEGUMI!" She screamed, finding her daughter staring at the wall, "COME ON, WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!"

Her daughter rolled her eyes. Sometimes her mother just rushed too much. "Mom, it's not even seven-'o-clock. We have plently of time."

"Did you remember to set your clock correctly last night?" The older woman took the younger one's silence as a yes. "Megumi..." She calmed herself down so her voice wouldn't drip with frustration. "Megumi Mitarashi (1), you have got to listen to me once a while. How are you going to get past the academy?"

"I know Mom, I'm sorry." Megumi said geniunely. She hated when her mother was upset with her. "I'm almost ready for school."

On the walk there Megumi hounded her mom with questions.

"Why do we have to walk? When will we get there? Did you pack a lunch for me or will I have to try cafeteria food? What if I fail my studies? What should I do if Kakashi-sensei isn't my sensei? What if nobody likes me?" She gasped. "What if none of the boys like me? What have you done to me? And do I have to go to public school? I'm perfectly content with home schooling." She felt bad about whining, but hey! If you were in homeschooling for your entire school career, wouldn't you think twice about going to a school where people think you're an introverted freak?! Especially if you are one? (2)

The elder woman sighed, but she kept answering what she felt was quickly turning into an interview. "Walking's good for you. If you don't walk now, you'll regret it later when you're training. We'll get there when we get there and no, I didn't pack you a lunch. Too bad. You won't fail because you'll have me and a tutor if you need one. Megumi, you'll survive if Kakashi isn't your teacher. Honestly, sometimes I think you have a crush on the poor guy. Everyone will love you especially the boys, but you can't date anyway what's the point?" Mrs. Mitarashi grinned.

"I've sent you to public school and you'll be fine there. I was content too, but it got in the way of my missions and the third Hokage asked me politely if I could send you to the academy. He thinks you should be more social and I agree."

"But Mom, if I don't want to associate with people I hate and I hate people, how can I ever be social?"

"Let me answer that with a few questions of my own." She held up a finger to shush her daughter's protests. "If you hate people why do you care if the other kids hate you of not? And how, Kami forbid, will you ever get a boyfriend if you can't go up and talk to him? Besides, you'll need social skills if you want to be a ninja. Believe it or not, some missions actually encourage you to talk to humans." She laughed at her joke as Megumi scowled.

"Fine. I'll try to be social. But don't blame me when they think I'm some freak." She stressed the last word to help her mother understand her plight, but the woman only smirked in reply.

"I'm glad we got that settled." They were silent for the rest of the walk. Once at the school Mrs. Mitarashi looked down at her sixteen-year-old "baby" and realized how tiny and frightened she really was. Her heart melted for the girl and she put her hand on her shoulder.

"You'll be fine." She assured her for the umpteenth time since they first had this conversation a few weeks ago. "Trust me. You're my daughter after all." She squeezed her addressee's shoulder jokingly, but her daughter could see the tears in her eyes.

"Thanks Mom, I love you." Megumi's said, pulling her in for a brief hug. Megumi pulled away first. She looked up to see her mom already gone and took a deep breath. "Well, here I go." She mumbled while trying to politely shove the growing crowd out her way before the bell rang. She'd always hated being being late.

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"Hey Naruto!" Sakura said, sliding into the blonde boy's lap. Naruto grinned as he pulled her head down for a heated kiss. The boy could feel something awakening in the pit of his stomach, making its way south.

"Maybe we should skip out on class before Iruka-sensei comes." Naruto said suggestively after they broke apart. Sakura smirked and stood back up, but she winked at Naruto and walked back to her seat. She began talking to Ino and giggled every once in while, glancing at Naruto. The blonde shot daggers at his girlfriend and Kiba burst out laughing.

"That's rich! She-"

"Shh! not so loud you fucking idiot!" Naruto hissed venomously. "Believe it or not, some people like to keep their business private!"

"She gave you a little problem," Kiba actually managed to keep his voice below a whisper, "and then walked away! Talk about a tease!"

"Try having it done to you," Naruto spat. "Maybe then it won't be so damn funny."

Kiba was about to respond when he looked up and saw their teacher standing over them. "Morning boys," he greeted, taking satisfaction in their embarrased expressions, "do you have the homework done? Especially you Naruto, you're about to failing English." Naruto shifted uncomfortably while Kiba smiled nervously. "Of course sensei." They chorused.

"Good. Hand it in."

"Huh?" Naruto asked dumbly.

"Hand. It. In." Iruka-sensei made sure to separate the words for the 'slow' blonde. The sensei knew he wasn't, but it didn't hurt to mess with the teen's head.

"Oh, uh, oops!" Naruto smiled looking through his bag. "I forgot it at home. You know, since it's homework."

Kiba snickered. "Actually, I did do my homework, but I accidently left it at home also." He said.

Iruka sighed while smiling at the duo. "Boys, please remember your homework tonight okay? I can't let you get off easily next time."

"Okay sensei." They replied, grinning.

"Wow that was close. We're lucky to have such a great teacher." Kiba breathed a sigh of relief when Iruka walked away.

"Oh yeah, if that had been Kakashi-sensei for example, we would've been creamed." Naruto realized Kiba wasn't really listening to him and traced his line of vision to the classroom door.

"Wow who is that?"

"I don't know don't know, but she's pretty." Kiba sighed.

"Yeah, I think I just added I've just added another girl to my DD List."

The brunette snickered and called the girl over. "Hey, I'm Kiba and this is my friend Naruto. What your's name."

"Megumi." The girl said softly.

'She must be really shy,' Kiba thought. "So tell me Megumi, how come we haven't seen you around? We know everyone in this school."

Megumi smiled graciously. "Really? It would be great if you could introduce me to your friends. I've been home schooled up until now." 'This is fantastic!' She thought, 'I'm about to meet new people that could be friends! Mom's going to be so pleased!

"Sure." Naruto replied grinning. "And I'll start by introducing you to my best friend. The DD List." Kiba glared at his friend. Why did he have to hit on all the hot girls, leaving Kiba with nothing. Naruto even had a girlfriend already! Megumi's smile widened. "What does that stand for."

Naruto's grew as well. "The 'Definately Dateable' List."

The girl's grin faded a little. "Oh I was sure it meant, 'Doom's Day' List.

The blue-eyed boy never lost his cool. "Well, being added to my list is the highest honor a girl could ask for in this school. It shows that you've got a nice face."

"What about my personality?" Kiba and Naruto laughed.

"What about it?"

Megumi felt like she'd been slapped in the face. These boys, and any other friends that they might have had, would obviously be a waste of her time. "Naruto, Kiba, allow me to introduce you to my DD List." As they waited in anticipation, Megumi smirked and pointed to Kiba then Naruto. "The 'Definately a Dobe' List." She walked away and sat beside some boy Naruto didn't know much about.

"It just isn't your day today, is it?" Kiba was beginning to rub Naruto the wrong way. "First Sakura, then Iruka-sensei, then the new girl Megumi."

"Shut up." Naruto growled. He sulked for the rest of the class.

A/N: (1) This is Anko's (clan? last?) name so...Megumi's "Mom" is Anko.

(2) no offense to any home schoolers, but I was home schooled for 5th grade. When I visited my elementary school to say hi, I was ambushed by my friends. I kept thinking, 'But what if no one knew me as "the crazy girl who could make you laugh"? What if they didn't talk to me because I was even more introverted than I originally was?' I decided Megumi should have the same (more rational though) fear.

Okay guys, that's it for now, please review.

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