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Naruto ditched his fancy clothes, too good to be comfortable shoes in absence for his weathered shorts and tank top (both very comfy) before plopping head first into his bed at home. Why, oh why did it have to be that guy i have to dorm with? He groaned into his pillow unable to get the sickening feeling that twisted up his insides to leave. Hmph, Naruto thought, perhaps i ought to just ignore that Uchiha bastard, cuz I'm sure making my life one miserable hell is just one of his many putrid purposes as a demon from the inner deep layers of- okay. Maybe i am being a tad too mean? Naruto then turned over on his bed and made a face that said "What on earth am i saying?". Nope! I'm being perfectly reasonable, that snob deserves none of my mercy! He can have that stupid dorm room to himself for all i care.
Suddenly, the phone on his bedside table let out a wail. Naruto remembered that it had gotten late since he vanished all the way back home to sulk and had completely forgotten the promise he made to meet his friend group after orientation. He tentatively held the pink hand-me-down land line phone (to whom it had previously belonged to is unknown) to his ear already dreading the noise of complaints his friend Sakura would muster.
"Sakura I'm tired please don't yel-"
"Naruto!" a frail voice whispered.
"oh its you Hinata, what's up?"
"I- um I'm fine thank you for asking, but nevermind about me, where have u been? The gang and i were waiting an hour at the parking lot! We hung out but now we're at the mall and Kiba asked me to check on you." Naruto guiltily bit his lip. "Ino, Sai and i are heading home but Sakura and Kiba are waiting if you still want to come."
"I'm so sorry about leaving u guys without saying goodbye, could u tell them that before you leave? Again I'm really sorry Hinata."
Hinata let our a tired breath, "You can tell them that yourself Naruto I'm sure they'll understand but okay ill put in the word if you can't come."
"Thanks"
"Oh its fine, goodnight Naruto." she said softly.
"Yeah 'night."
"By the way, who did you get as your roommate?" Naruto froze as he was about to put the receiver down. He thought twice about lying to Hinata, she'd always been so nice and such a good friend to him. What was the point when everyone would find out eventually?
"Hinata that's the whole reason i didn't come meet you guys."
"Wait really? What- actually its okay you don't have to tell me now, go on rest and we can talk about it tomorrow! See you then Naruto and sweet dreams!"
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Naruto woke up sick to his stomach and drowsy as ever. He hadn't eaten since the morning before yesterday and barely had any sleep the following night so his body ached from exhaustion. He hopped into the shower to wash away any of the impurities that reeked his mind. Sasuke. He stood in the shower letting the hot water dip off his hair and seep into the drain. How am i ever going to face him? I can't, not ever especially after what happened between us. Naruto let the water wash away his jagged up memories refusing to acknowledge them further. He stepped out of the shower steaming with a towel wrapped around him and took a look at the package that was meant to hold his uniform for the rest of the year. Gross. Naruto's slender figure barely fit in the boys size small and hated the way the trousers hung over his dress shoes and how his sleeves were a little too loose for his liking. Why had he been born so short? Naruto's probably dwarf parents were definitely to blame. Not even attempting to put on his tie, he dashed out the door before glancing at his watch. Oh crap! I'm late, AGAIN.
Was this going to be the same ill-fated outcome as last time? Naruto wondered as he zipped past the narrow alleys of his neighborhood. Man, i was lucky none of the teachers were there like Iruka Sensei or Grandma Tsunade. He shuddered at the thought of their scolds knowing that he couldn't pull a funny face and dip as he had when he was younger and caught amidst the angry glares of trouble. For Naruto was 13 and if he ever wanted to impress any girls he'd have to ditch the "goofball act" as Kiba had told him. I wish i could just do what i want but.. Something sick and full of malice caught his eye.
Sasuke stood aside a brick building when his eyes fluttered shut, leaning in towards a kiss to something narrow and white as he held between cold fingertips, a fiery blaze withering on the other end. He seethed back and let out a wisp of smoke before catching Narutos wide eyed stare.
The dark haired boy smirked and when he did Naruto couldn't help a light blush from grazing his cheeks which he assured himself was because of the frigid wind. Its probably too late to turn the other direction and avoid the confrontation. Naurto sighed.
"Shouldn't you be at class? You're going to be late."
Sasuke payed no mind. He continued sucking the life out of his cigar and then tossed it on the ground beneath his leather-black shoes to squish.
"Unlike you, i wont get told off like an intolerant child. So I'd rather take my time even as its only 4 minutes till the bell. but go on, continue prancing around like an illogical fool see if i care." With that he turns sauntering up the ally, a short-cut i suppose? Naruto cursed running to catch up beside him. "hey who are you calling a kid! Im 14 ina few months ill have you know." Naruto grumped turning his face to Sasukes side as he tried to keep in foot with his pace.
"shut up and leave, idiot."
"nope"
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