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The epic Fight!
Many hours have gone by and looking up towards the sky, I could see that the sun is on his way to descending to sunset and soon it will be time to leave. Wiping the sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand, I looked to where Naruto is and saw that he is ankle deep instead of knee deep. Stretching the slight soreness from my body, I started to walk over to the stream and silently watched as I leaned on a nearby tree while Naruto try the exercise again but the same result came back: being ankle deep in the water.
After a few minutes passed, I cleared my throat and got Naruto's attention.
"I think we'll leave this exercise as it is and continue it tomorrow, what do you think?"
"Yeah, but I did good, right Roxanne?" Naruto asked me with a slight insecurity in his voice.
"Yeah Naruto, You did very well and faster than thought necessary. Most people would have not come as far as you have in this exercise and so, well done" I clapped him on the back when he came closer to my side and Naruto beamed at me.
"So anyways, you grab that (I pointed at the food container) and we'll walk back to my place and have a nice dinner" We went to where the container is and Naruto hauled it up.
The walk back to the apartment building was uneventful with small waved to some students who actually waved first and we chatted about the difference between fighting stances. Getting to my floor, I unlocked my door, we both walked in and Naruto put the bundle of food on the kitchen table and turned to me.
"I'm going to head to my place and clean up, so I'll be like 20 minutes or so"
"Ok then, I'll set thing up and warm up some of the food while you're doing that" Not a bad idea. When Naruto left, I un-wrapped the sheet that covered the container and proceeded to set aside the food that needed to be warmed up and put out plates, with utensils. Getting out a baking sheet and putting wax paper on it, I set the oven to low and put the food on the baking sheet. Placing the sheet in the oven, I went to my 'closet' and grabbed some clothes and made my way to the bathroom for a quick shower.
Clean and fresh, I was towel drying my hair when I came back into the kitchen, I then took out the warmed up food from the oven and placed it on top of the oven to cool off while I wait for Naruto to come back from his shower.
Sitting on a chair in my kitchen, drying my hair, I started thinking if I should redecorate this place and make it more homey then what it is now. Looking around my apartment, I started making a mental checklist of what needs to be replaced or thrown out since I had no idea how long it's been since the last time anybody redecorated this place. One thing for sure: I needed a bigger bed, softer one too and better comforters. Maybe some lumber to make a better, bigger closet and put up a wall so I can have a room with privacy. As I thought more and more about what I can get, I barely heard a knock on the door that got me out of my musing and so got up to open it and see a slightly damp haired Naruto smiling at me and I let him through.
"The food is well warmed up so help yourself" and so we had a nice quiet evening together, and when night came later, we bid each other good night with a promise of meeting up again to walk to school tomorrow.
Waking up this morning earlier then yesterday, I stretched and started on my morning exercise and routine but delayed the shower in favor of making a list I gathered mentally yesterday in regards to my living arrangements. Even went as far as measuring the height and length of closet, the height of the ceiling and the length on how far I want it to go is also measured so I may even get a wall, possibly a door too.
Writing everything down that I might want to purchase here or let my accountants have the choice of buying them and delivery what I want themselves, either/or.
When finished that, I walked over to my closet and pulled out a set of clothes for the day, set them on the bed and went to take my morning shower before Naruto came by.
Once again towel drying my hair, dressed to impress, a thought came across my mind: Naruto needs a different outfit for today because there is a possibility that he just might use the same clothes that he wore yesterday during school hours. Throwing the towel on my bed, I went to the 'closet' and looked around for an outfit for Naruto so when he does show up with the same clothes then he can change and we can leave.
My attire consist of blue denim shorts, a white muscle shirt and baby blue sleeveless hooded sweater, so I want Naruto to kind of match what I'm wearing plus it will clearly bring out the blueness that is his eyes. So pulling out a navy t-shirt and black cargo shorts to go with it, I set them on the bed and went back in the bathroom to finish the last touches of my hair.
Gel can do wonders to short hair like mine, along with a flat iron and good hairspray too, but good gel can flare your hair up in nice spikes and not look too stiff if you know which ones to buy. Anyways, flaring my hair in spikes up to the left side of my head and making sure it all stays up, a series of knocks came at my door in a tune sort of style. Smiling, I check one last time in the mirror and head out to the main area to the door, opening it to reveal what I already had a hunch regarding: Naruto in the same outfit as yesterday.
Before he could say good morning, I grabbed him by the cuff of his shirt, hauled his ass in and threw a set of clothes at him before pointing to the bathroom. Without missing a beat, he went in the bathroom to change, like he was expecting it. While he is busy, I made my way to the fridge and took out some fruit to slice up and poured juice for Naruto and I.
Setting these on the table, I heard the door open to show a comfortable dressed Naruto come back out and twirled for me, smiling.
"So, how do I look?" Tilting my head to one side and the other, I walked pass Naruto and grabbed two things: a bandana and gel.
Wrapping the bandana around his forehead and adjusting it here and there so it is over his forehead but not over his ear. Dabbing a small amount of gel on my hands, I spread it evenly and then combed my fingers through Naruto hair so it spikes up a bit to make a sort of out of bed look. Standing back to admire by handiwork to make sure I got it right as I turned Naruto's head left to right so I had a good view, smiling at the results and gave Naruto a thumbs up.
"Looks Awesome, Naruto" Washing off the last remaining gel off my hands, I let Naruto in to admire my work as I dried my hands with the discarded towel I left on the bed and went to the kitchen to sit down.
"Looks alright" he says as nonchalant as he could when comes back out about 3 minutes later with a smug smirk on his face and sits down with me on the table, picking up a slice of apple and chews on it for a bit. 'Right' I scoffed as I thought while we silently ate.
Checking the clock to see that it's time to leave, I picked up the empty plate and rinsed it off in the sink as Naruto stood and stretched.
Wiping my hands, I turned back to Naruto: "Ready?"
"Yeah, are we going to walk or take the roof tops?"
"Don't matter, we have time to walk there and we'll have a lot more time if we run so it's doesn't matter to me" He nodded to me as we walked out of my apartment and I locked it up.
Slipping the list I had from my pocket, I went to one of the pigeons perched on the railing and tied it to its leg, whispered the coordinates and it flew off.
"What was that?" Naruto looking over my shoulder when the bird took off,
"Oh just something I needed my people to know, no worries" Turning towards the stairway, Naruto and I made our way down and out.
Deciding to walk, we once again discussed what we are going to do today and I reminded Naruto that he had to finish with the exercise before we move on. With the quietness of the early morning and seeing some of our classmates walking, we waved and chatted about what class is about today.
Once again we got to the academy early but this time nobody is waiting, what a relief that is as I didn't want to see the pink and platinum hairs so early in the morning…again, telling us to remember our agreement. Walking up the steps to the front entrance, we were about to go in when we heard the calling of someone and so we turned to see Kiba running and waving at us enthusiastic so early in the morning.
"Good morning you two" stopping at the bottom of the steps, he bend over to catch his breath and we chuckled, "Good morning Kiba" we said in unison as Kiba stepped up to us.
"You guys just got here? (We nodded) Cool, I thought I was late when my alarm failed to go off this morning and had to rush to get here. Hey, nice threads, Naruto, I like the colors" he twirled his little finger at Naruto and he complied.
"Thanks, Roxanne threw them at me when I came by this morning; she even fixed my hair too"
"She threw them at you?" Kiba smiled at me in a playful kind of way.
"I had to, Naruto was going to wear the same thing twice and I just can't have that, plus I really wanted Naruto's colors to coordinate with my colors, is that too much to ask?" I smiled as they both shared a look and answer together: "Yes"
We laughed and went inside to go to class but as we neared it, we once again heard yelling and shrieking that we can only assume can be the girls fighting again for the spot next to Sasuke.
"Ugh, not again" Kiba covered his ears as we got closer. Pushing the door open, revealed that same thing as yesterday: most the fan club of Sasuke's groupies standing around next to Sasuke, whom looks miserable if his head on the desk is anything to go by, arguing who sits where this time.
As we walked in, the noise didn't ceased but we did caught the attention of Sasuke and he actually jumped over the desks and came to us, the noised then stopped as the girls looked surprised that Sasuke actually came over to us.
"Good morning Roxanne (I nodded) Good morning Naruto (He nodded) and good morning Kiba (waved from the back), how are you all this morning?" bring his hands behind his back and smiled at us all in which further shocked the girls at Sasuke's politeness to not only me but Naruto and Kiba as well.
"Well (the boys were too tongue tied to speak) we were doing just fine, until we heard all the racket going on in here" as I answered, my tail decided to unwrap itself from my waist and started to sway lazily behind me.
"Yes, I must apologize for that since they are fighting once again in regard to who get to sit beside me. Very annoying if you ask me" Naruto snorted at this and smirked.
"I bet" Kiba and I smiled at this.
"Well I was hoping that today I can sit with you and Naruto, so no one has to put up with this ordeal, especially with those who have advanced hearing and are cringing as much as I am" Now this got the attention of every single person in the entire class and the silence was really deafening .
"Sorry Sasuke buddy (Kiba came around and slung an arm around Sasuke's shoulders) but I already asked if I could and they agreed, so better luck next time" Thank the gods that Kiba woke up on the right side of the bed so come up with that shit in mere seconds.
"Yeah, maybe next time Sasuke" I said and patted him on his arm as we three walked by to go to our seats at the top.
"I'll hold you to that, Roxanne" He laid his hand over mine when I am just about to slip it off him and so stopped as we stared at each other.
"It isn't a promise though" I smiled as I slipped my hand away and started up the steps.
Silence, except for Naruto and Kiba's sniggering, is still in the air as I sat down on my seat and Sasuke went back to his. Silence kept playing a key role, even when Iruka-sensei came in and said good morning. We three said it back but everyone else is still quiet, so Iruka quirked an eyebrow in confusion at the state of his class. Taking advantage of the confusing quietness, Iruka started to write notes on the blackboard and those that are not in a small state of shock, mainly us 4, started writing down the notes. So when we all were finished, the rest of the class had yet to come out of it, so Iruka cleared his throat loudly that he got the attention of everyone else and told them to copy down what has been written. The girls that are fast enough and smart enough, took a quick leap over the desk and sat down next to Sasuke: browned and auburn haired girls, whom are smiling in triumph at their well-oiled plan. The rest of the girls frowned in disappointment at the fact none of them will be sitting in the hot seats next to Sasuke and went to find their own place to wallow in misery.
Class this morning is a quiet affair as Iruka talked about the fighting styles that every nation has, if not then every other village has. I found it fascinating as I have been to some of the villages in all 5 nations and put in my 2 cents when Iruka mentions a fighting style in a pacific village. Kiba and Naruto were in awe at the fact I have been to many villages, far and wide, hot and cold climates and even the mountains. Iruka even asks what the cultures are like or the language differences from one place to the other. It is a quiet event in class as everyone listens intently at the different stories for each place I've been at and in amazement at the different sorts of training some places practice.
This went well on to lunch period when the bell rang and Iruka dismissed us for lunch, but asked me to stay behind for a second, so I waved Naruto and Kiba away and told them to wait for me outside.
"Yes, Iruka-sensei" Standing by his desk as he shuffled papers here and there.
"Roxanne, I find it amazing that someone your age has been in many places that an adult twice your age has yet to go to. If it's possible and not a hassle, could you maybe show some of the fighting styles later on in the coming week for class when we head out for practice? Just a few" I smiled at the praise and recognition of my earlier description of many fighting styles I've learned over the years. And so with my tail swishing behind me in joyful movements, I told Iruka I'd be more than happy to show the class.
Heading out the doors, Kiba, Naruto, Shika, and Choji waited for me and right away Naruto asked what Iruka wanted whereas Kiba asked if I got in trouble for some reason.
"Heck no, Iruka just asked if I could show the class come moves when we head out for practice in the following week." walking away from the building, both Naruto and Kiba came to my sides and the other 2 followed behind.
"Really, awesome, so what are you going to be showing us? Is it going to good, I know it's going to be good if it's you showing us since we've been training together and I've learned a lot so far" That rambling got the attention of Kiba.
"What sort of training have you been going?"
"Well, right now Roxanne is showing me some cool chakra control exercises since I need to know the basics and today after school, I'll be continuing what I didn't finish and Roxanne will be doing what she was doing" Smiling a big grin at Kiba as he said that I'm teaching him.
Walking through town, the 5 of us discussed where to eat and once again I told Naruto that I have to try other things and ramen can wait until tomorrow since it's the weekend and have all the time in the world to try it. Naruto pouted for a bit before I slung an arm around his shoulders and Kiba missed up his hair and we all laughed as Naruto swatted away Kiba's hand.
Deciding on a quiet place that serves good sandwiches, we picked a table and the waitress came by with water and menus.
After a good hour of chit chat, good food and nice music, we decided to head back to the academy. Kiba and Naruto took the front, leading, Shika and Choji walking behind them and watching the clouds above, and me walking behind them, just enjoying the good day we had so far…that is until I felt someone start walking side with me. I turned my head and see Sasuke walking like he's been there the whole time.
"Hello Sasuke" I could see ears perk at the name
"Hello Roxanne, had a lovely lunch?" Hand behind his back like a gentleman as we walked.
"Yes, in fact we did, thank you for asking. How was yours?"
"It was ok at first…until the girls crashed it and I had to leave very quickly. Do you see any around?" Looking around to see if he could catch a glimpse of giggling girls, he failed to notice the sniggering of the duo in front.
"At the moment I don't, they are probably waiting patiently by the entrance of the academy for you and so you must find an alternate entrance if you feel the need to slip by them" Now Shika is smirking.
"Hmm, maybe you're right. So why did Iruka-sensei asked for you before lunch?" Change the subject so easily that I smiled at him.
"Oh, he just wanted to know if I can show the class a thing or two about a thing or two (The front laughed) and I told him yes, so when we head out for practice later in the upcoming week you'll see what I mean" Smirking at my laughable comment, we walked in silence to the academy.
To say that the girls were upset would be an understatement of the century: they were furious. When we all walked in 2 at a time with Sasuke and I in the back, the girls first asked Naruto and Kiba if they have seen Sasuke and like good little kidders that they are, they said they didn't, and with a very obvious innocent act they did. Next they asked Shika and Choji who just grunted and shook their heads. But as they turn to ask the next set, they froze at the scene that is me and Sasuke laughing about a joke he said. First they froze at the sight of a laughing Sasuke then that turned to rage/fury when I put my hand on his shoulder to keep from falling over in laughter. When we calmed down, I felt the largest killing intent that I haven't felt before and it's directed at me, so I looked to where it's coming from and saw 9 girls glaring daggers at me and clutching their fist at their sides, with big pulsing veins on their foreheads.
"Oh, well nice chatting with you but your girlfriend is here so I'll be on my way" at the girlfriend comment, the girl's rage dissipated and they gushed in giggles and blushes but that didn't last long as they again started to argued who was his girlfriend. Slipping right by them, I ran up the steps and told the boys that this time they might actually fight to be labeled as Sasuke's girlfriend. So we watched patiently as the arguments turn from a regular disagreement to a full blown scream fest, then came the pushing.
A series of "I am", "No I am" back and forth between all the girls until pinky pushed platinum and she pushed back, who ended up being pushed into a set of other girls arguing: Then all hell broke loose.
Hair pulling, screaming, biting, punching and kicking of assorted limbs and colors are flying as us guys, and me, started cheering and chanting: fight, fight, fight! Poor Sasuke had to be in the middle of all this assault and started being pulled from one set of girls to the other like a tug of war game.
The commotion got the attention of the other classes and so we got an audience in our doorways that are also chanting loudly. Sadly though, it all ended too quickly when Iruka-sensei came barging through the crowd with other sensei's and pulled each girl off each other until every one of them are standing away from each other with a different sensei. Poor Sasuke, he looks worn out from all the pulling and grabbing that he leaned against Iruka for support. The girls however are worse for wear, with their hair in disarray, bumps and bruises everywhere, scratch marks on their arms and some had bits of hair tangled in their hands.
"Now that we all calmed down, will someone PLEASE tell me what this is all about?" As soon as Iruka finished that sentence all the girls started talking at the same time and once again Iruka had to shush them.
We three at the top sniggered behind our hands and low five each other under the desk, we are all happy with the outcome: the cat fight of epic proportion. Unfortunately, Iruka saw and pointed at us:
"You three care to explain what happen, as I know you were around when it happened" Naruto and Kiba looked at each other, and shrugged at the teacher. I sighed in boredom and stood up from my seat.
"Well Iruka-Sensei, it went like this: Naruto, Kiba, Shika, Choji, Sasuke, and I came to class in a merry mood. Naruto and Kiba were ahead of us in the group, Shika and Choji were next, and Sasuke and I came into class last. The girls (I pointed to) were awaiting Sasuke's arrival and asked each and every one of our little group if they had seen their beloved. Naturally they answered they haven't and moved along. Only when we, Sasuke and I, came through the classroom door, laughing about a joke he said, the girls froze with shock at his laughter and my close proximity of their beloved. So anyways I felt an intent to kill directed right at me, so I, being well witted, said that now that his 'girlfriend' is here, I'll be on my way. My guess is that little comment set them off in a heated discussion on who is his 'rightful' girlfriend. A heated discussion became physical discussion and physical became a well-played game of tug of war of Sasuke arms. As you can see, we are not really at fault here when the prosecution lies in the group of girls that this class has and the casualty is their precious Sasuke, who looks like he might need to go see the nurse for his face is turning a shade of green. Just my opinion right now but I'll say the majority of class has put up with the embarrassment long enough as now we, the class, are most likely the laughing stock of the academy thanks to these girls and their pity jealousy and obsession of the young Uchiha when it's obvious to everyone else that he find every single female annoying thanks to these girls. I will not be surprised if he turns curve because of these little girls obsession. BUT I will admit I was amused by their cat fight: I was awaiting it since my first day of classes, thank you" I bowed and sat back down as Naruto and Kiba tried to stifle their upcoming laugh but the clapping could not be stopped as everyone else stood and gave a standing ovation at my speech. Standing back up, I bowed in every direction and that's when Naruto and Kiba laugh out loud.
The girls looked really embarrassed and ashamed that they went as far as to hurt Sasuke and each other in their pity squabbles. Apologizing to everyone in class, each other and to Sasuke, they set on helping each other with their hair and offered to help with bringing Sasuke to the nurse's office but Iruka declined.
"Sorry girls but you have done enough to him, so just find a seat and think about the damage you have done while I bring Sasuke to the nurse. Everyone else that is not from my class, please make your way back and thanks you sensei's for helping out, we really appreciate it" They nodded and hauled everyone else out and back to their original classes. The girls each took a different seat, away from where Sasuke sits and started talking quietly, except for Pinky and platinum who came up to our level and so we three turned towards them as they bowed in apology.
"We are sorry that we let our fixation with Sasuke get way too far and in doing so have let everyone else down. We are also sorry for letting you distance yourself from Sasuke when he clearly wants to be friends. So we (Pinky gestured to herself and the blonde) would like this opportunity to restart in our introduction and welcome you to this class. My name is Sakura and this is Ino, nice to meet you" Hands out to me; I stood up and shook each one.
"Finally, I was wondering when this is going to happen, Nice to meet you Sakura, Ino. My name is Roxanne and I accept your apology" They smiled at my acceptance and we all chatted about different topics while Iruka is out, letting a brand new way of life in class as the girls finality in their obsession with Sasuke ended with a bang…hopefully.
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