He didn't even notice when a plate with few toasts with his favourite peach jam, appeared in front of him.
-Naruto are you worried about something?- his mother asked him.
-I'm a bit scared ,of going to a new school.- he began eating but stress made it difficult, he felt like every bite he took got stuck in his throat.
-There's no reason to be nervous. I know that you felt good at the old school, you had friends and you had to leave them, but you will see that you will meet new people and become friends with them.- said Kushina optimistically.
-Yea, for sure.- he said quietly.
He didn't want to explain to her that it's not about friends, who he didn't have anyway, his mother was too blind to notice. It was about adapting, which was unpleasant process for him. They had to move out because of his mother's work, they didn't move more than once a year, but it still was hard experience for him. While keep changing houses, people, towns, it made him feel like he lost all those years in which he was happy. He missed times when his family was completed and he had friends. Pseudo friends as he later found out. They left him in difficult times for him, his father wasn't any better. He couldn't accept having a disabled son and left. Maybe it was a good thing he knows now who he can count on. Still he would rather if that day during the spring never happened. 3 years ago Naruto while crossing the road was hit by a car, which was moving really fast on a red light. He became paralysed from waist down. He went through a breakdown, thanks to support of his mother and Gaara his older brother he felt better mentally and he began a painful rehabilitation. After long time exercises gave results. Now he could walk, although sometimes he would lose strength in his legs. It didn't matter thought because he didn't have to see the world from a wheelchair any more, he could stand on his own legs.
His mother sat beside him and put her hand on his.
-Tell me, what are you afraid of?
-Maybe of the fact that my legs will go numb, and I will fall on a corridor causing people to laugh at me. Plus I'm going to a new school in the middle of a school year. Everyone will stare at me as if I'm an alien.
-Like always you are imagining things which won't happen. Beside your legs are still in rehabilitation process and it happens rarely if you're not nervous. You will see everything will be fine.- she smiled widely, but it didn't make Naruto feel any better.
His brother entered a kitchen in cheerful mood opposite to his.
-Hi everyone - he opened a fridge and took out a carton of orange juice. He was about to take a sip, till he saw his mother looking at him.- OK I remember, cups are for that.
-Could you give Naruto a lift to school? I have to rush to the office now.
-Actually I can.
-Great.- Naruto stood up.
-Is there anything wrong with that, brother?
-You will talk about your new girlfriend again, for an entire way.- he said while putting the plate away.
-I got something to show off. We are only here for two weeks since we moved, and I already met someone. It's time for you to get some girl too.
-I got time for that.- He didn't want to say that he's not interested in girls, even if he felt like letting the entire world know about it. Maybe then his mother wouldn't try meeting him up with daughters of her friends, or even completely random girls, it makes him so embarrassed.
-Time, you always say that. You're eighteen years old, and you're still a virgin.
Naruto got annoyed by Gaara's words and he was about to say something, but a ring-tone interrupted him. Gaara picked up his phone with a happy expression.
-I'm listening babe.
Naruto rolled his eyes and he left the dining room, he didn't felt like listening to their sweet conversation. He had nothing against it, but in some moments it annoyed him, he wouldn't admit to it out loud but he is jealous of his brother, that he has someone close to him. He often feels lonely and sad because he's different.
He went out in front of the house and he waited for his brother by the car. He looked around and he came to conclusion that they finally lived in a beautiful, calm area. Unfortunately with a nosy neighbour lady. He smiled to himself, when he saw curtains move in a house next to theirs. That's what happened every time someone left his house. He felt like waving to her, but he stopped himself when he remembered how Gaara got into trouble. When yesterday when he was backing with his mother's car he touched a grass on possession of that nosy and often irritated neighbour lady. He stood and he nicely waited for his brother.
After 10 minutes, during which Naruto's patience was being tested, his brother appeared in front of him.
-I will be late to school because of your chit-chats with that chick.
-I arranged to meet her this evening.- they entered the car.- I will give you a lift and I have to start looking for work. Since we had to move out, I had to leave my previous job.
-You are an adult, you could stay and live alone.
-I'm a head of a family since dad left us ,and I won't leave you guys alone.- he messed his brother's hair and started the car.
They got in front of the school 10 minutes later. The building was made from white bricks and it had a red roof. Around it there was a huge area covered with grass. There was a red path from the main gate leading to the school's entrance, and next to it there was a small parking.
-Then hang in there brother.- said Gaara.- If I won't be able to come later to get you, then I will call you.
-It's fine. I can manage alone. I'm able to use public transport.- he went out of the car and he looked at the building. He looked behind him and he heard a noise of his brother's car leaving.
-Now I'm alone on a battlefield- he took a deep breathe and he was about to head towards the entrance, when all of a sudden a red Suzuki Kizashi caught his attention. The car passed by really close to him, from fear that the car could crush his feet with the tires he jumped back. The car stopped at the school's parking. Soon two boys left the car. First one on the driver's seat was tall, skinny and his dark long hair landed gently on his back and they almost reached his fine ass. Although the second boy grabbed his attention more with short black sexy hairstyle, he had handsome and manly face features. The guy moved like a panther, together with his companion they went inside the building. Naruto stood like this for a little longer, like hypnotised, being under the spell of that unknown guy. After few minutes he also went inside the building along with other students.
The first thing he had to do was to go to a headmaster office, and from there he was meant to reach his new class. He took out a paper which mom prepared for him, and he read the number of floor and room where headmaster's office was located. At secretariat he has been informed that headmaster isn't here yet, but soon one of the teachers will come here and lead him to the classroom. He sat on one of the chairs and he waited. The time kept moving forward, and the lesson's time was sooner and sooner.
-Are you nervous?- asked a young secretary, roughly she was in her thirties.
-I don't like being moved to a new school. Everything is new for me, I don't know anyone.
-I understand you. I had the same thing in my childhood. I can tell you that fear has big eyes, it's true in many situations. I spent the best years of my life here, but it was long time ago. Also-
A teacher entered the room and interrupted the woman in speaking.
-Where is the new student?
The secretary pointed at Naruto, who stood up nicely and greeted the teacher.
-From now on I'm your tutor. My name is Kurenai Yuhi. Come with me, I will lead you to the classroom and introduce you the students.
He fallowed the "president", as he called her in her mind. Somewhere near the stairs he heard laughs and footsteps of people coming upstairs. He recognized the two of them from the parking. Third one was a little shorter from the rest. He had red tattoos on his face, loads of earrings, and nicely styled browned hair, he also laughed the loudest. Next to them stood a slender blonde haired girl with feminine face features, and blue eyes, and she was hugging the boy's arm. When they were busy talking about the weekend, they didn't notice that the teacher was staring at them with annoyed face.
-Uchiha, Daishi, Inuzuka, why aren't you in class yet? You Ino have lessons downstairs, or am I wrong?- she asked with a sharp voice, and students reacted instantly. They turned around towards the source of the voice, which they didn't like. Naruto could see now the almost black eyes of the black haired boy. The stranger smiled towards his tutor.
-My favourite teacher. We were just heading to a lesson. Ino was just walking off her boyfriend. Please don't be worried, she will be on time for her first lesson- his dark eyes looked at the blonde guy- I don't know you.
-I'm new here.
-New? I will remember you.
Naruto felt a little fear when those beautiful eyes, sparkled with evil intention.
-Uchiha go inside the class!- shouted the teacher.- the rest too!
The tutor introduced Naruto to the whole class and she told him to take any free seat. The tables were for one person each, and the only free place was by the window in last row. He walked towards it while feeling all the twenty-five students stare at him. He haven't felt so stressed for ages like at that moment.Luckily it didn't take him long to get to his table, and he sat down. He looked to the right and he met the dark eyes again, they didn't have any warmth in them. He looked at the teacher pretending to be interested by what she says. Even so he still could feel his weird stare, and he was wondering what that guy wants from him. He tried not to pay attention to him, what was a rather hard task.
After lessons the teacher left. The dark-eyes boy stood up and walked to him. He leaned towards Uzumaki with a mocking smile.
-Were you the one staring at me and my friend, at the school ground this morning?
-Your friend almost hit me with a car.- Uzumaki looked at the long haired boy which was sitting by the desk next to him.
-When he goes, you have to get out of his way. We could forgive you since you are new here. In that case you have to know some things. My name is Sasuke Uchiha. I rule this school, especially this class. Without my permission you can't even spit, I eat boys like you for breakfast. And it gives me pleasure to see fear on their faces.
-Do you think I care about what your name is. What do you think you're doing? I don't intend to listen to you.- said Naruto. He packed his stuff and he wanted to leave.
Sasuke took a deep breath.
-You can't talk back to me.- he grabbed the boy's shirt and he threw him against the wall next to them.- Remember this once and for all boy, and don't go in my way because you will regret it. Do you understand?!
-Yes- He wanted to run away as far as possible, and never come back. Just by thinking that he has to sit here till afternoon everyday, it made him feel sick.
-Sasuke let him go, if someone sees you will be in trouble.- said the long haired boy.
-Haku you can see that I have to inform our little boy, about some important matters.-he let go off him, but he didn't step away. He was staring at Naruto's face who was doing his best not to blush. What could he do about the fact, that this jerk was fucking sexy.- You're cute Naruto, but don't get in my way, unless you want closer contact with me.- he stepped away, and walked to his friends.- Meet Haku and Kiba they are the most important people to me in this world. They are second in charge, and every word that they say is holy. Come on boys, the new guy knows who rules the school now.
Naruto breathed heavily, when they walked away. Before they left he heard one of them asking:
-Hey, why did you attack the youngster? He doesn't seem to be a nerd or a fink.
-He wakes irrational anger in me.-said the dark-eyed boy.
Naruto got surprised by hearing those words. He sat on a bench and leaned his chin on his hand.
I make him angry? He must be insane. I didn't do anything to him, and he tries to bully me. I wonder if he treats other people this way too. So what if he is handsome, if his personality is fucked up. Leader pfff. I have no intention of getting in your way, idiot. Rich asshole.
For the rest of the day Naruto had no trouble, because Sasuke wasn't at school. He went back home using a bus after he received a message from his brother, that he won't come to get him. The house was empty as he expected. He went to his room and he dropped himself on bed. He had to rest because his legs began to hurt him. He was hoping that mom will find him some physiotherapist soon. Therapy was meant to last two months more, so he could be sure that he won't go back on a wheelchair. He had no idea when he fell asleep.
He woke when it was dark outside. He got up, and he changed into casual clothes, then he headed downstairs. He smelled a sweet fragrance coming from the kitchen.
-Good that you woke.- his mother smiled.- Sit down the supper is ready, and later there will be some cake. It just got baked.
-When did you find time for all that?
-Today I was working till 3 pm, because there was some party at the company, but from tomorrow I will be working from morning till night.
-I don't understand why do you tire yourself so much with work, at the company.
-I love that work. Let's not talk about me, and tell me how was your day at school.
-Good, apart from one thing.
-Did something happen?- The mother stopped moving, when she was close to the table with casserole on the plate.
-One guy tried to mess with me, but I don't intent to get in his way, he should leave me alone.
-I hope so, you know that you can't get nervous.
-Yes, I know that strong emotions mess with my brain, and my legs go numb. If not that accident I would be normal, instead I'm disabled.
-You're not.
-The fact that I'm walking means nothing. Others treat me like one, when they found out about my past.
-You're not talking about your friends, right?- She gave him a huge piece of casserole.
-I trusted them, and they left me. Since then I'm alone, I have no one to talk to, no one to go out with, everything because of that accident! Sometimes I regret that I'm alive!- he exploded.
-Don't dare to say that!
-But it's true. I got you and brother, but so what if I'm alone!- he stood up, he didn't understand himself why he got so emotional.
-I didn't know that you feel lonely.
-I am lonely.- he looked at her calmly.- I will eat later. I will go exercise for a while. Could you find me a good physiotherapist? I want to finish recovering.
-I found some. Tomorrow I will make few calls, and I can always arrange it privately. I make so much money that we can afford it.
-Thank you.- Naruto said no more and he went to his room, and he sat on a physiotherapy bike. He exercised long, till he felt pain.
He saw an image of Sasuke in his head.
Great, now you will stalk me in my mind? I'm an idiot for thinking about him.
He got off the bike and he went to a bathroom. This day was tiring for him. He took a long and relaxing bath, he did his homework and he went to sleep.
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