“Here's a story of a girl,

Living in a lonely world.

A hidden note, a secret crush.

A little boy who talks too much.

Well, I'm standing in the crowd.

When you smile I check you out.

But you don't even know my name.

You're too busy playing games.

And I want you to know.

If you lose your way, I won't let you go.�

Naruto had a feeling this wasn’t the real version of the song. He didn’t know why he felt that but he did. This was probably a modified version by Seika. The original was probably more personal. Naruto grinned to himself. Despite the fact that this was a modified version of song, the song sounded like Seika and her secret crush. Of course Seika denies this crush. But Naruto knew better.

“If I cut my hair, if I change my clothes

Will you notice me?

If I bite my lip, if I say 'Hello'

Will you notice me?�

Seika ended there. “Why didja stop,� asked Naruto. The song sounded interesting. “It’s hard,� said Seika. “It’s not coming out. I keep playing with the words and yet they’re not coming. The first two verses are the only ones I likes.� She let out a soft sigh. Packing her guitar away in its case, she swung it over her shoulder. “I’ll leave you to your thoughts Naruto. I’m going out. See if I can get this song to work,� she said. She walked out of Naruto’s room, giving a wave before she completely disappeared. “Ja matte,� she said.

“Ja,� said Naruto. He laid down on his bed. What a crazy day. Naruto closed his sapphire eyes. His mind soon wandered to the events that took place nearly one month ago.

~*~Flashback~*~

It was Valentine’s Day. Every girl on the campus was running around delivering chocolate and other gifts to their closed friends and lovers and crushes. Naruto walked into the hallways of the junior high part of the school. Seika was right behind him. She had given him promised him that she would treat him to ramen for Valentine’s Day and that she had something else to give him later on. But the reason to why Seika was in the junior high area of the school was because Naruto asked her to. Naruto was planning to give Sasuke a gift and tell him how he felt. But he was getting cold feet and was beyond worried. What if Sasuke didn’t like him? That was a high possibly. No one knew if the Uchiha even like guys, or girls for that matter either. The child prodigy was an enigma to everyone in the whole school except for his brother, Uchiha Itachi. Even then it wasn’t sure the other Uchiha knew much about his brother either.

Naruto was standing in the hallway with Seika next to him. Sasuke was just down the hall, supposedly heading towards his locker. “How on earth I’m I supposed to give this to him,� said Naruto. “Just give it to him maybe,� comment Seika rather dryly and sarcastically. Naruto glared at his roommate and friend. “You’re not helping Seika,� he said.

Seika rolled her sapphire eyes. It was an hour before school started and they were both in the junior high area of the school. Seika hadn’t been here, since... well since she graduated. She’s been by it to pick Naruto up, but she hasn’t been inside the buildings since she left this area of the school. She looked at the watch. What she thought was an hour before school started, turned out to be half an hour before school starts. “Naruto,� she said urgently. “I’ve got to go. School starts in half an hour and it takes me 20 minutes from here to there with me running and I still have to go to my locker and still make to class on time.� She disappeared before Naruto could even say goodbye.

Naruto took a deep breath and headed in the same direction as Sasuke’s locker. As he turned the corner, he couldn’t believe his eyes. Sasuke’s locker was covered in Valentine’s gifts. Various Balloons, a wide range of different color flowers (mostly red roses), small and big cards, and huge amounts of lace, decorated boxes filled with chocolate covered his locker piled up in front of it. They weren’t plain or simple, but some of the most extravagant things that Naruto had seen. Naruto’s heart fell and practically shattered like a glass cup hitting the floor. How was he supposed to compete with that?! He spent all last night making Sasuke’s gift with the help Seika. He remembered Seika’s yells about watching the chocolate. It took many tries (and a lot of burned chocolate and Naruto wonders why Seika doesn’t trust him in the kitchen) before Naruto got Sasuke’s gift right. But looked at the pile of fancy gifts in front of Sasuke’s locker was depressing. He knew over ¾ of the girl population of junior high part of the school (which was about the amount of single girls in the junior high area). Sighing, Naruto tossed his gift away into the trash and began to walk away. Naruto didn’t even notice that his gift didn’t land in the trash but bounced out of it.

~*~End of Flashback~*~

Naruto let out a sigh as the memory disappeared. He was so determined to tell Sasuke how he felt. But looking back at the pile of the gifts and the hard realization that Sasuke never, not even once, had responded to any of the gifts, dimmed Naruto’s hopes. The high chance that Sasuke not liking him or even worse hated him rose in Naruto’s mind. He could live with the fact that Sasuke ignoring him, but he couldn’t live with the fact that Sasuke hated him. ‘I think I’ll go for a walk,’ he thought. He got up and grabbed his orange jacket. Making sure he locked the door, (Seika would never forgive him else wise) he walked out into the busy street of the town.

People were rushing by, going on with their daily business. General noises from cars and the rambling of people were hear from all around. As small as the town was there were many magnificent places here in this two. The top two places were its boarding/private school, which was definably breathtaking at its sheer size and its park. The park itself was grand and was almost as big as the school. If the small town was divided into fifths, then the school would take up 2/5, the park another 2/5 and the other 1/5 was other shops and houses. So despite the fact that he was supposed to wandering the streets mindlessly, Naruto’s feet seem to take him straight to the park.

It wasn’t long before he found himself inside the lush greenery. The park was more like a forest, with the top of the trees like a second sky. Small, tiny beams of sunlight filter down, creating patches of light in the shady shadows. The soft rushing of water was here, the river that lead to the lake was nearby. A gentle breeze blew here and there, stopping and coming.

Naruto enjoyed coming to the park. This was the one place were he could relax and take off his ‘mask’. Naruto wasn’t always the stupid prankster everyone knew. He actually felt alone. Everyone except Seika, Iruka (his former ‘big brother’ before he came this school), and Iruka’s boyfriend, Kakashi were probably the only ones who got to see pass Naruto’s mask. Also since the park was so big the chances of you running into someone were slim. Of course that isn’t going to happen today.

Sasuke pounced, tackling Naruto. Unfortunately when he did this, Naruto was the edge of a hill. Both boys went tumbling down the grassy hill. When they came to a stop, Naruto felt his breath got caught in his throat. Sasuke was on top of him, pinning him to the ground. Black met Blue. Onyx met sapphire. Sasuke’s soft bangs brushed his face. There was a lingering sweet smell that invaded Naruto’s nose. It smells like some sort of flower, but Naruto couldn’t place his finger on the name. His mind was somewhere else. ‘Sasuke’s smell really nice,’ he thought. His sapphire eyes widen a bit. ‘No, no, no. Do start thinking like that Naruto. You know he’ll never like you...’

His thoughts were soon cut off by Sasuke’s next action. Without a moment of hesitation, Sasuke kissed Naruto fiercely on the lips.

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Last time

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His thoughts were soon cut off by Sasuke’s next action. Without a moment of hesitation, Sasuke kissed Naruto fiercely on the lips.

~*~

Blue sapphire eyes widen in shock and confusion. He must be dreaming. There was no way in seven hells and heavens that UCHIHA SASUKE was kissing him. Never the less, Naruto pushed all rational thoughts from his mind and response to the kiss. When both boys broke for air, panting slightly, Sasuke sent one of his famous death glares to Naruto. “Dobe,� he hissed. “I’m trying to give you your gift as a thanks for the Valentine’s Day one you gave me and you run?�

The first thing that register in Naruto’s mind was the word dobe. “I’m not a dobe,� he huff. Then slowly the rest of the words sank in. ‘G-gift? This is my gift? Wait a minute. I didn’t even give him my gift,’ thought Naruto. “Wait a minute! How did you know that I gave you a gift?!�

“The colors you used where a dead give away, dobe.�

Naruto’s eyes began to widen again but it still didn’t make sense to him. “But I threw it away!� Sasuke’s eyebrow rose. True it was on the ground when Sasuke found Naruto’s gift but he thought it just fell out of his pile of gifts.

~*~Flashback~*~

Sasuke walked down to his locker. As expected his locker was covered with Valentine’s Day gifts. There were chocolate, cards, balloons, heck Sasuke was sure there were even a few stuff animals buried in there. He sweatdrop. Those fan girls of his... they never did give did they? You think they would know by now that he doesn’t even like girls? His heart was set on someone else and it was most certainly not a girl. Suddenly his feet hit something. Next to the trash can, a few feet away from his locker, laid a blue velvet box. Letting his curiosity get the better of him, Sasuke picked it up and opened the small box. Inside was a chocolate heart with orange and blue icing. Orange and blue twisted together to make a border around the heart. Then in orange icing it said “I�, a half orange, half blue heart was right under that and then in blue it said “You.� Sasuke could only guess that this person was saying “I love you.�

A part of Sasuke’s mind groan. Not another “I love you� gift. But something else in Sasuke’s mind and heart told him that this wasn’t a gift from a girl. Logically it could be the fact that the heart was lopsided. Sasuke knew if this was a girl they would have made the heart perfect or as perfect as it could get. Who ever made this probably had help from girl for the icing part, since the blue and orange icing smeared here and there around the border until it became consisted, like the girl took over or the boy asked for help. Sasuke looked around. Who could have left this here? As he looked down on hallway, he saw the end of a orange jacket disappear around the corner. Sasuke’s heart began to beat faster. It couldn’t have been could it? He looked at the heart again. Orange and blue. Only one person in the entire school wore an orange jacket, Uzumaki Naruto.

‘Naruto gave this,’ thought Sasuke. A soft smile played on his face. Maybe, just maybe he did have a chance after all. Maybe he did.

~*~End of Flashback~*~

“You like me,� asked Naruto.

Sasuke blew out hot air. “Yes dobe. That’s exactly what I’m trying to say.� Neither had noticed that music began to play as Naruto grinned. Sasuke leaned back down for another kiss. The music continue to play, no words were said. Just music. When they finally broke for air, Naruto noticed that they had an audience. Again his eyes widen in shock when he noticed that person.

“Seika! What are you doing here?!� Seika smiled. Her sapphire eyes twinkling with her famous mischief gleam. “What does it look like Naruto? I don’t know maybe playing my guitar.� Sarcasm was dripping from her words. She stopped playing and looked at the boy she considered as a little brother. To the side Sasuke was looking rather nervous. No one could blame him though. He didn’t know who Seika was and how she would react to what she just saw.

“How much did you see,� demanded Naruto. How was it Seika always happened to be in the right at the right time to witness all of this? Seika’s smile grew. “Enough,� she said. There was a teasing tone to her voice.

Naruto glared at her. “Seika.� During the whole exchange, no one noticed the small camcorder that Seika had next to her. Seika didn’t notice that it was also still recording. She was catching all of this on tape. Turning her attention to Sasuke, she told him, “Sasuke make sure you take of this idiot. Keep him out of trouble ok?�

Sasuke’s onyx eyes widen a bit, mimicking how his new boyfriend was just a few minutes ago. “You’re okay with this,� he asked. He didn’t think a girl would be this open minded. On second thought, how did she know who Naruto was anyways? Seika looked at him, a tab of confusion clouds in her eyes, but the mischief was still there. “Why wouldn’t I be? I’ve know of Naruto’s crush for ages. Funny how long it took him to tell you.� In the background Naruto yelled, “Seika!�

Seika turned her attention back to Naruto. “Relax Naruto. Geese you’re making a big deal out of everything today. I finished the song by the way.� Sasuke was puzzled. “Song?�

It then dawned on Naruto that Sasuke didn’t know who Seika was. “Oh yeah. Sasuke meet Seika, my roommate and friend. Seika’s a songwriter. Seika you know Sasuke.� Seika gave a wave to Sasuke as a hello before saying, “Of course you only talk about him every single night since you admitted that you like him.�

“Seika!�

“I wouldn’t mind hearing the song,� said Sasuke. He liked Seika. She seemed okay in his book. She didn’t seem like those other girls he knew. It didn’t help that all the girls he knew were apart of his fan club.

“Sure why not. Here’s the original version,� said Seika.

“You’re playing the original,� asked Naruto. Normally when Seika made two versions of the song, she almost never willing played the original version for anyone.

Annoyance played on her face. “Naruto do you want to hear the song or not?�

“Yeah I do want to hear,� said Naruto. He grinned sheepishly, while Sasuke continued to watch the interaction between the two friends with amusement.

“Then listen,� she commented dryly. Soon music filled the clearing. Seika began to sing.

“Here's a story of a boy,

Living in a lonely world.

A hidden note, a secret crush.

A boy who doesn’t talks too much.

Well, I'm standing in the crowd.

When you look away I check you out.

But you don't even know my name.

You're too busy ignoring me.

And I want you to know.

If you lose your way, I won't let you go.

If I cut my hair, if I change my clothes

Will you notice me?

If I stop acting, if I say 'Hello'

Will you notice me?

What's it gonna take for you to see?

To get you to notice me?

Get you to notice me.�

Naruto’s eyebrow rose. Somehow this all sounded very familiar. He had a feeling the boy in the first sentence was him and boy who didn’t talk too much was Sasuke. Stupid Seika. What does she think she doing and how on earth did she know all about this?

“Got your head up in the clouds.

Tell me when you're coming down.

No, I don't wanna sink your ship.

It's not about the money or the scholarship.

And all the girls that follow you,

tell me that it just ain't true.

I'm the boy you never see.

I'm the one that you really need.

Oh, don't get me wrong.

You better make your move, before the moment's gone.

Tell Me.

If I cut my hair, if I change my clothes

Will you notice me?

If I stop acting, if I say 'Hello'

Will you notice me?�

Sasuke took a wild guess. This song was about Naruto and him. It was a pretty interesting song; Seika had talent. It reminded him of his brother, Itachi. Itachi played the piano in his free time, which wasn’t a lot of free time, playing various different songs. Both Itachi and Seika played soothing songs. Sasuke liked it for some reason.

“What's it gonna take for you to see?

To get you to notice me?

I'm not like the rest,

I just don't care if you're the best.

You see it's all the same to me.

You just be who you wanna beeeeeeee.

It's all the same to me.

Oh, don't get me wrong.

You better make your move before the moment's gone.

Tell me

If I cut my hair, if I change my clothes

Will you notice me?

If I stop acting, if I say 'Hello'

Will you notice me?

If I cut my hair, if I change my clothes

Will you notice me?

If I stop acting, if I say 'Hello'

Will you notice me?

I want you to notice me.

I'll get you to notice me.

I'll get you to notice me.

I'll get you to notice me...�

The music faded from there. Soon Seika stopped completely. “That’s it,� she said.

“You model that song after me didn’t you,� asked Naruto. Seika smiled. “Of course it is you Valentine’s Day gift. Why wouldn’t I do something like this?�

“So the version I hear earlier,� started Naruto. The pieces of the puzzle slowly began to form in his mind. “Was a fake,� finished Seika. “I made it up so you wouldn’t know the actual song.� With that said, Seika stood up. Before Sasuke and Naruto could ask she said, “I’ll leave you two lovebirds alone. Don’t do anything naughty.� The teasing tone return to her voice.

Upon hearing that, both boys blushed a crimson red color. "Seika!!� Seika just laughed and disappeared into the forest of the greenery, leaving the two boys to themselves.

During the whole time she spend with the boys and before that, never once did she notice the pair of black eyes that watched her during the whole exchange.

~*~

Naruto leaned against Sasuke back. Sasuke, not quite used to having people this close to him, tensed a bit before relaxing. “That was nice,� he said, starting off the conversation. In truth he did enjoy the song, but he rather have spent time with Naruto.

“Seika’s really good at that,� answered Naruto. After knowing Seika for 5 years he knew how good she was. Sasuke didn’t say anything after that but a simple, “Hn...�

Silence fell over the boys. They were enjoying each other’s company. After all they had a lifetime of words in front of them. A few more minutes of silence wouldn’t hurt. The rushing of water was louder then before. Both boys knew the lake was just on the other side of the trees. They could see it actually, through the holes of the forests. The gentle breeze continued to blow. Naruto took a deep breath and began to memorize Sasuke’s scent. How he had dreamed of this day. Sasuke had his eyes closed, listening to the bird’s song and at the same time feeling Naruto’s warmth.

“So... does... this mean we’re together,� Naruto asked hesitantly. Sasuke opened one of his onyx eyes almost lazily. “I guess,� he answered.

Naruto beamed. “Good.�

Quietness began to fall. But before it did, Naruto interrupted it again. “Sasuke?�

“Hm?�

“I love you.�

Sasuke smirked. “I love you too dobe.�

Naruto’s only response was his grin.

~*~

Seika walked through the trees. It was nice that Naruto and Sasuke finally got together. Subconsciously she hums her new song to herself. Suddenly, almost too quickly, someone bumped into her. Seika’s instincts took control as the alarms in her head started to go off. But before she could do anything, the person was gone. As quickly as the wind had come and gone. She then notice something in her hand was wasn’t there before.

It was a small black box, the same kind the jewelry store would give after they had sold a necklace or ring. Inside of the box was an ivory dragon shape necklace curled around a blue glass orb. Seika pulled it out of the box. The sunlight reflected off the glass orb, shining. A small white piece of paper flutter out of the box. Seika picked it up. In neat handwriting, which she didn’t recognize, it said “Thank You.�

A small smile tugged on Seika’s face. She understood now. She knew whom this gift was from. Slipping the black cord necklace around her neck, it contrast against her white shirt. “You’re welcome,� she said. If that person didn’t hear her, it was alright but Seika had a feeling he did.

~*~

“Um... Sasuke?�

“Yes?�

“Something just dawn on me...�

“What?�

“How are we supposed to tell everyone?�

Sasuke looked at Naruto. Placing a light kiss on his forehead, he answered. “We won’t.�

~*~Owari?~*~

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Okay so you told the boy you love that you love him and found out that he loves you too. Hell he’s been in love with you longer then you’ve been in love with him. Cool. So how are you going to everyone else? What about family members too? Keeping secrets are very hard to do. Especially when you have to fool a whole school. Lucky you.

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Naruto ran towards of his school. It was a bright sunny Monday morning. The clouds were in the sky rolling by. The weather was cool, not to hot. Sadly there wasn’t a breeze blowing like it had been Friday afternoon. Right now Naruto didn’t care. He just wanted to get to school and see Sasuke. It was just this pass weekend that he admitted his love to Sasuke and found out his new boyfriend love him too. They decided that they would hold out on telling people that they were an ‘item’ until they were ready to accept the fact they were gay, if that how you want to phrase it. Not mention that Naruto didn’t want to keep running from Sasuke’s fan group for taking their ‘precious Sasuke-kun’ from them. Then there was a fact that the school had to recover that their most popular boy student was now friends with the loser of the school.

Unfortunately, at the moment, Naruto was late. Right behind was Seika, mumbling incoherently something about, brats and alarm clocks and Monday. As they turned the corner onto the campus, Naruto ran right into someone. Naruto was sent flying into Seika, whose previous training in martial arts was the only thing that kept her from falling onto the ground.

Naruto who was ready to yell at the person to watch were they were going took the brief moment to look at whom he was running into. A few years older then Seika, looking around the age of fresh out of college, stood a young man with black hair pulled back in a high ponytail with black eyes and a long scar running over the bridge of his nose. Long blue jeans and a blue shirt completely his outfit with black shoes. Naruto almost didn’t recognize him. “Iruka!�

Iruka who was shaking the stars from his head, looked at the source of the voice. “Naruto,� he asked. Naruto glomped Iruka in a hug. “What are you doing here,� Naruto asked. He was happy to see his old friend. Iruka had been his only friend before he met Seika. Iruka returned the hug and answered Naruto’s question. “I got a job to teach here.�

Naruto was ecstatic. The person he considered as an older brother was here. He hadn’t see Iruka in five years, living on opposites side of the town, but had written every week to each other. “Really! Wow that’s great,� said Naruto, “What class? Is Kakashi here? Can we go for ramen after school?� He began to shot out questions faster then Iruka could answer them. “Calm down Naruto,� said Iruka. “I’m teaching English and yes, Kakashi is here too.�

“Cool! Elementary, Junior High, or High level of English? And what is Kakashi teaching,� asked Naruto, getting more and more excited.

“All three and Kakashi is teaching math,� answered Iruka. He smiled. He had nearly forgotten Naruto’s antics were like.

“Really?! Wha—“started Naruto before he was interrupted.

“As much as I hate to break this touching little reunion, but we’re going to be late,� said Seika, feeling slightly left out.

Naruto check the time on his watch. Seika spoke the truth. They had one minute to get to class and they were still too far to make in time. “Wha!!! See you later Iruka! Gotta go!� Before Naruto and Seika could even more, the bell went off.

BRRRRRRRRRINNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

Seika twitched. She was never late to class. ‘Damnit Naruto,’ she thought, ‘Of all the days you had to pull a prank on me, it had to be today and it had to the alarm clock prank [1]too on top of that.’ She ran a hand through her white bangs, well that just shot down her prefect attendance record for the year. It was almost the end of the school year too. Oh well.

~*~Meanwhile~*~

Two pairs of black eyes watch the classroom door in two different rooms, waiting as students took their seats. One was in English, watching the door for a certain classmate as the other across campus in math class watching the door. Their thoughts happen coincide at the same time as they both thought, ‘Where on earth is he/she?’

~*~


“This is wonderful,� mumbled Seika. It had dawn on her that she was now looking at severing detention for coming to class without a pass. Her day wasn’t looking all too good. Down another hallway, Asuma decided to walk around the corner. He was headed towards his classroom when he saw orange. There was only one kid on the whole entire campus that wore just that bright, noticeable color, Uzumaki Naruto. “Now what on earth is he doing in the hallways? He’s supposed to be in class. My class to be precise,� he said. Asuma headed towards his student only to come across two more familiar faces. The first he recognized immediately, Umino Iruka.

“Iruka what are you doing here,� asked Asuma. He knew Iruka being one of Kakashi’s old friends. He looked at Naruto. “And why aren’t you in class.�

“Sorry Asuma sensei,� started Naruto.

“But I held them up,� said Iruka. In away it was true. If he didn’t run into Naruto and kept him and his friend (Iruka wondered who the girl was) from getting to class.

“Well since it is you and Naruto is my student. I guess that I let this slide,� said Asuma. “But that only solve one problem.� He looked at the third member present. He didn’t recognized her at first but the face was familiar. She was probably one of her former students. Then the name appeared and matched itself with the face. “Usuyuki. Usuyuki Seika right,� he said.

Seika nodded. “I’m glad you remember me, Asuma-sensei.�

“Yup the top student of your grade during the time, except for Uchiha Itachi that was,� said Asuma. Seika’s smile became slightly strain. “Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be in the high school area? If I remember right, you were never late unless you had a pass.�

Iruka sigh. “I’m afraid that was also my fault.�

Asuma’s eyebrow rose. “Well, just tell your teacher, that you were helping me with something and couldn’t make to class in time. If the teacher needs clearance with that, then have them come to me. What is your next class anyway? And who’s the teacher?�

“English and...� Seika trailed off. She stared, almost gapping at Iruka. “And what,� asked Asuma. She pointed to Iruka. “He’s my new teacher,� she finished weakly.

Asuma turned to Iruka and swung his arm around the smaller teacher’s neck. “Well you finally did it. You’re a teacher! Let me guess, Kakashi somewhere in this school too.� Iruka nodded. “Wait Iruka-sensei you know Asuma- sensei,� asked Naruto. Iruka nodded again.

“Well let’s get to class, Naruto. Seika show your new teacher to class and I’ll catch you later, Iruka,� said Asuma. He handed Naruto a pack of paper. “Here, kid make yourself useful.� Naruto glared at him but took the papers anyways.

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Area: Junior High Area

Class/Location: Math

Teacher: Asuma-sensei

Time: Around 8 o-clock

Date: Monday, March 17

Characters: Naruto and Sasuke

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Naruto got to math with little trouble. It wasn’t long before Asuma started his long lesson. Naruto took his seat, second riser, and second seat from the window, also which happened to be next to Sasuke who had the seat window. “Where were you,� Sasuke asked, when Asuma sensei wasn’t looking. There was a small hint of worry in his soft voice.

“There’s a new English teacher. I knew him before I came to this school. I sorta ran into him this morning. I also left my house late,� answered Naruto.

Sasuke nodded, understanding Naruto’s words and returned his attention to the board. Asuma would have caught them talking if they hadn’t stop that moment, for right then Asuma turned and faced the class. Naruto smiled and began to copy down the notes. This was the first time in a long time that Naruto had been happy to be in math class.

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Area: High School Area

Class/Location: English

Teacher: Iruka-sensei

Time: Around 8 o-clock

Date: Monday, March 17

Characters: Seika and a certain classmate of hers.

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Seika absentmindedly tapped her pen against the desk creating a soft, tap- tap sound. Her desk was located in the front of the classroom, right next to the window and in front of Iruka-sensei’s desk. Her mind drifted to the thoughts of wondering why she had signed up for English when she spoke fluently in the language. ‘Oh that’s right that school require three consistence years of a language with English the only class available for the 3 years I’ve been here. The other languages class were stilled filled,’ she thought to herself. ‘Maybe next year I get another language class.’

Suddenly a folded up piece of paper in the shape of a triangle landed on her desk. Blinking, she picked it up. In black ink with the same neat handwriting from her gift’s note, it read: ~Why were you late?~ There wasn’t any signature but Seika knew whom it was from. Her classmate sitting behind her. As happy as she was for receiving the gift, it was strange that this classmate of hers started sent notes to her. They barely knew of each other existence a month ago. Wait scratch that. They knew of each others existence but either refuse to or didn’t want acknowledge one another. Clicking her blue ballpoint pen, she wrote down: ~That none of your business.~

Unclicking her pen, Seika folded the note back up. Pretending to stretch, she lean back and placed it on the desk behind her. Then she prop up her elbow on the desk and rested her head on her hand, her attention return to Iruka-sensei’s lecture.

A few minutes later, something bounced off her head and landed on her desk. Another note. Resisting the urge to turn around and full out glare at the person (it wouldn’t have much affect though), Seika opened the note. Below her answer it said: ~I’m making it my business. By the way nice necklace.~ Rolling her sapphire eyes, she clicked open her pen again and wrote. ~You’re not my mother. So I don’t have to tell you. And you should know about the necklace. You’re the one who gave it to me.~

This time when she returned the note, she flickered it back. Placing the note in her hand and then chancing her position so that her head was now leaning on her arm, her neck curled around her hand and that she was looking out the window, she used the glass of the window to predict the position of the head and fired. She watched with slight amusement as the reflection of the window revealed that her note hit it’s mark. The forehead of her classmate.

Thus began the small note war in English class.

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Area: Junior High Area

Class/Location: Lunch/Rooftop

Time: Around 12 : 09

Date: Monday, March 17

Characters: Naruto and Sasuke

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Naruto laid on the rooftop of school. It was lunchtime. That would mean a whole hour to himself and Sasuke, which only left about 50 minutes since nearly 10 minutes have passed. Unfortunately, the blond hair boy couldn’t find head or hair of his boyfriend. Naruto figure that Sasuke was eating lunch and wanted sometime to be alone. After years of watching the child prodigy, Naruto knew how much Sasuke valued his solitariness.

Ahh. The sun felt so good, so warm. This was Naruto’s special spot. He came here everyday to eat lunch and relax during the breaks. Something when he was waiting for Seika to pick him up so they could go home together, he would wait up here. Since no one came up here, during recess and lunch Naruto had the rooftop to himself. Mainly because all the student were hanging out with their friends.

Naruto for one reason or another, was the loser of the school. It may have to do with his endless pranks and loud voice or the whiskers on his face, but it didn’t change the fact that he was the loser of the school and lowest on the social rank. Because he was labeled as the loser of the school, he didn’t have any friends in school. But Naruto didn’t mind, not really. He had Seika, Iruka and Kakashi as friends even though they were much older then him. And now he had Sasuke too. That was all that matter. Now if he could only find Sasuke.

Suddenly a pair of arms wrapped around him pulling him into someone’s grip. Naruto was startle but calm down. It was Sasuke. Smiling at his boyfriend, Naruto said, “I didn’t hear you come up. How didja you know I was up here?�

Sasuke gave him one of his soft, rare smiles. “I told you dobe, I’ve watched you for years. More then you’ve ever watched me and not to mention all more careful then you too. I knew you come up here everyday and I see way. It’s really nice up here.� Naruto pouted at the term of ‘dobe’ but knew it was only an affection pet name.

“So what was that about a new English teacher and you knowing him,� asked Sasuke bring up their previous conversation from this morning.

“Oh,� said Naruto. “He’s someone I consider an older brother. I knew him before I came to this school. He was in college at the time. His name is Iruka.�

Sasuke eyebrow rose. He hadn’t gone to English yet so he hadn’t met this knew teacher yet. Naruto didn’t stop there though. “Aa, and his boyfriend is also supposed to be working here. Kakashi is a math teacher, so he’s probably teaching high school math or elementary since Asuma sensei was here today,� said Naruto.

“Aa,� said Sasuke. Two new teachers? How strange.

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Area: Junior High Area

Class/Location: Hallway

Time: Around 12 : 20

Date: Monday, March 17

Characters: Ino, Sakura, Shikamaru, and Lee

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“INO PIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!�

The blond hair girl turned sharply at the sound of the insult to her name. Right on cue, storming down the hallway, came her rival and former best friend, Haruno Sakura. To the pink hair girl was furious was understand met. But the reason to her rival’s anger, puzzled Ino. If it was about Sasuke, then Ino was innocent. She had spent the pass 20 minutes trying to find the dark hair angel.

“Where have you hidden Sasuke-kun,� demanded Sakura. She too had spent the last 20 minutes trying to locate the lone wolf of school. Rumor had it, that he was just seen by on of his fan groups girls at the beginning of lunch but seem to disappear right after that. No one had seen the Uchiha for the pass 10 minutes and Sakura had search the school from top to bottom. (Though it never dawn on her to look at the *very* top of the building. Some class genius.)

“I haven’t done anything to Sasuke-kun,� Ino shot back, glaring at the pink hair girl. “I’ve been trying to find Sasuke-kun for the pass 20 minutes. Ask Shikamaru. He’s been with me that whole time,� defend Ino, pointing to the black hair boy beside her.

Sakura glared at her rival before looking at her classmate before looking at her lazy yet a genius, classmate. Shikamaru. The black boy nodded tiredly. The antics of these girls these days. Will it ever stop? Shikamaru wouldn’t be surprised if Sasuke decided to settle down with a guy instead of a girl. What he saw next nearly made him burst out in laughter.

Sakura was all starry/teary eyed looking up the ceiling, hands clasped together as if she was praying. Shikamaru could almost hear the words, ‘Oh where oh where is my Sasuke-kun’ coming out of her mouth. As cold hearted as that bastard was, Shikamaru couldn’t help but feel sorry for that guy. And to think he had to deal with this every single day. Yup at the moment, there wasn’t anyone else Shikamaru felt more sorry for.

Then at that moment, both girls glared at each before stomping off down different hallways even more determined to find their “Sasuke-kun�. Seconds later a boy in a green outfit came running down the hallways after Sakura. He had thick eyebrows and a bowl cut hairdo. Shikamaru sweatdrop. “Sakura- chan!!! Wait for me,� called out the boy. His name was Rock Lee. He was in love with the Sakura.

Soon Lee disappeared around the same corner as Sakura. Everyone was gone, leaving Shikamaru by himself. He let out a sigh. “How bothersome,� he said.

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Area: Junior High Area

Class/Location: English Class

Time: Around 12 : 30

Date: Monday, March 17

Characters: Iruka and Kakashi

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Iruka tapped a stack of papers against the desk. He thought his first day as a teacher when find. With the exception of a few troublemakers, Iruka thought he handled the class well. He felt piece of fabric against his forehead as an indirect kiss was place there. Iruka found himself looking at the black eyes (is it me or does have of the Naruto cast have black eyes or I’m I misinform) of his own lover, Hatake Kakashi.

“Hello, Kakashi,� said Iruka with a smile.

Kakashi sat himself down in a nearby chair. “Hard at work already I see,� he mused, indicating to the large stack of papers on Iruka’s desk. Iruka nodded. Despite the fact that it was his first day as a teacher, he had no problem picking up from the last lesson. Surprisingly he didn’t have any problems with the students. No pranks on the new teachers had been pulled yet and Iruka didn’t know whether he should be relieved or to start watching his back.

“So how your class going,� asked Iruka. He placed his red pen down. “Just fine,� said Kakashi. “The kids are such a bore though.� Iruka sweatdrop a bit. Only Kakashi would think of that. “So have you seen Naruto yet,� asked Iruka.

Kakashi shook his head. “No but knowing him, I’ll stumble onto him soon,� he said. “So have you met this Uchiha kid everyone keeps talking about?� Iruka shook his head.

“He’s in my next class. What about his brother,� asked Iruka. When they signed up for this job, the lady behind the desk couldn’t stop talking about to the Uchihas. Both Iruka and Kakashi had heard of the wealthy family. The decease parents were have said to been poison though both siblings still lived and attended this school. The younger of the sibling was the star student of the junior high area and genius to the boot. The older brother was supposed to star student of the high school area, a genius as well, and the captain of the Martial Arts Club. Both Uchihas have made quite a name for themselves.

“Same here,� said Kakashi. “I look forward to seeing whether they’re as smart and as good as everyone says they are.� Iruka smiled. Small talk immerged between the two, but not much, since both weren’t good at small conversations. Neither of them had notice that the time was slowly, yet still rather quickly, ticked away.

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Area: High School Area

Class/Location: School Gardens

Time: Around 12 : 50

Date: Monday, March 17

Characters: Seika and that certain classmate of hers.

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Seika was pissed. Well it could just be that she was paranoid. But the nagging feeling that someone was watching her wouldn’t disappeared. Every time she looked around the feeling disappeared. But old habits are hard to die and Seika KNEW someone was out there. She just hadn’t figure out WHERE. There was only one person who she had a hard time finding. It was HIM again. Seika didn’t understand. She had never talked to him before, not that she talks to people and except for the one time, she completely ignored the guy. SO WHY ON EARTH WAS HE STALKING HER?!?! Okay stalking maybe a strong word, but why on earth was he watching her?! (Seika: I’m here for humor and comic relief aren’t I? Seito: ^^;;) She was just trying to eat her lunch. That was it. What did she do to deserve this?

There!

Seika immediately threw her chopsticks to her right. A soft ‘thud’ indicated that she had hit her mark. Out from the trees came HIM. Seika sent him one of her fierce glares, but it had no affect since he often glared at other people as well. “Damn you throw hard,� he muttered, rubbing his cheek and tossing back her chopsticks. Seika caught them with ease, twirling them around her fingers before setting them down but didn’t let up on her glare.