-Look how clumsy he is.- he heard Uchiha's voice.
He got up, and looked angrily at him. Kiba who sat next to him laughed ironically.
-You are...- he wanted to say something, but when he heard everyone laugh he ran to a bathroom. He wanted to hide himself and clean his uniform from food. His attempts were useless, because the stain wouldn't go away.
-Fuck that.- he leaned on the sink and he looked at his reflection in the mirror. He knew that things might not be easy. He had encountered types like Sasuke before, but Uchiha is the most stubborn out of all.- He thinks that if he is handsome, rich and popular he can do anything. Did I just thought again that he is handsome? Damn Naruto you should get checked up. Well I got eyes and I can tell he's not ugly. I preferred though when I got bullied by those morons from second year, when I was on a wheelchair. Muscled from steroids, ugly and drugs fucked up their mind.
He got back to cleaning the stain once again. He was wondering at the same time, why is everyone bullying him. He didn't do anything to be punished on every step. He would understand the hate for him being gay, but no one knew about his orientation, so why? His delicate, lightly tanned skin? His blonde hair? Was that his fault that he got those characteristics after his father? Before the accident everything was different. No one has bothered him. Was it because of his aura back then, is the current aura making people stay away from him? Back then of course he wasn't alone and...no, he was alone. Those people from before were by his side only as long as he was healthy. That's why he preferred to stay away from people now, and maybe that's the reason. Is he an easy target for other people?
He saw in the mirror how bathroom doors are opening, and Sasuke is coming in with his minions.
-Look at that, the new guy is doing laundry. Is something wrong boy?
-You know well, and I would gladly wash that stupid brain of yours too.
-What did you say?
-He said that...- Kiba began speaking, but Sasuke interrupted him
-I know exactly what he said.- he mumbled and he looked at Naruto.- Oi Uzumaki it's not nice to speak to me that way. But I can forgive you, because I'm in a good humour. I told you on our first meeting to stay away from me beautiful.
The boy couldn't stand it any more, and he turned to him in anger.
-You are the one that always gets in my way. You are the one fallowing me, tripping me, you appear wherever I am! What did I do to you? I noticed that you behave that way only towards me!
-You are new and everyone else has been already trained by me.
-And what the fuck is that, a military academy?!
-Don't talk back to me. I hate boys like you.
-Can you tell me why?
Sasuke pushed him against the wall and stood close to him, without touching him.
Kiba and Haku looked closely at what's going on.
-What are those questions for?- he hissed.
-Are you not able to answer?
-You are like an insect for me, and I feel like crushing you.
-Why?- he looked into his beautiful eyes, and he did his best not to look away.
-I don't like you. You look like someone weak, and I hate such people. Weak human is destroying everything. He grabs everything and pulls it on the bottom together with himself.
-And what? You want to destroy me? What kind of explanation is that anyway?
-You are a small worm, which was raised in a house full of love. Who thinks that he can do anything and that there's no pain in this world.
-What can you know about me? You don't know who I am, and what I feel. You don't know me, and your twisted mind...
-Shut up!
The next thing that Naruto felt was a strong hit in his cheek, luckily it was from an opened hand. He began to lose strength in his legs, he stood too long, and he didn't do any exercise in the morning. Additionally this situation that made him very nervous. He closed his eyes and he tried to calm down.
-Sasuke be quiet, because someone might hear you.- said Haku.- It's better to get out of here.
-Do you want to take fun away from him?- sighed Kiba.- The lesson started anyway, who would come in here?
-Did you hear boy what my friend said? Here's your answer, bullying someone gives me pleasure. It's a perfect fun, and you caught my eye. You will be like a robot, doing what I want once I'm done with you.
-Sasuke you are cruel.- said Kiba with a spark in his eye.
-Wouldn't I be more cruel by ignoring him? He caught my attention, so he should be happy that he's not invisible.
-Oh how I would want to be invisible.- thought Naruto.- Fuck yourself Jerk!
-Better don't annoy him.- laughed Kiba.
-Uchiha come.- Daishi grabbed his friend's arm.- leave him alone. You don't want to end up in trouble with headmaster, if your father...
-Haku shut up!- Sasuke pushed his hand away. He looked at him as if he wanted to warn him.
-If you don't want that then I can stop speaking.- Haku got offended by his words and he slammed the bathroom's door behind him.
-Darn.- he looked at Naruto.- You look terrible.- he grabbed his shirt and ripped it - now it's better. Kiba let's go.- he left the bathroom quickly.
Naruto sat down by the wall. He hid his face in his hands, but he didn't cry. He had no tears left, he used all of them long ago. He needed a moment to relax. His cheek didn't even hurt any more. Looks like he overestimated the situation, and the hit wasn't that hard.
He stood up and he buttoned his uniform, and he went to class. He knew that he will be in trouble for being late, but he couldn't miss his lovely biology lesson. In class he didn't encounter the evil trio, he felt relief. The teacher accepted his excuse about feeling unwell, since he knew about his past. He even wanted to send him to a nurse, but the boy said that he feels OK now.
During a break he went outside, to gasp some fresh air. He leaned on the school's wall. The wind was cold, and it began to rain lightly. His attention has been caught by two people sitting on a bench under a tree. He recognized Sasuke and Haku straight away, who were busy talking, they haven't even noticed that he came closer and the fact that they were getting wet from the rain. He usually wasn't curious, but now this feeling took over.
-Haku I'm sorry for shouting on you. I didn't want to. I know that I only got you and Kiba. I only trust both of you. You are the closest people to me.
-I know, but don't do it again.
-I won't shout on you. I'm sorry.- he kissed the boy gently on his lips and hugged him. He got totally shocked by what he just saw.- You are like a brother to me honey. When we first met, I always felt that we will always be together. You, Kiba and me.
Haku smiled and he looked at Naruto. He stepped back from Sasuke who has been hugging him, and he pointed at him to show that they aren't alone. Sasuke got off the bench and he grabbed Uzumaki's wrist.
-Who gave you a permission to peek on us?! What did you hear?!
-I just came. I only saw that kiss, but I won't tell anyone, really. I have nothing against it.
-You don't? Why not?- he asked in a calm tone.
-Let me go!- he got free from his grip and he ran away. He ran very fast along the pavement, while getting wet from the rain. The best thing was that legs carried him with loads of strength without hurting or going numb, while running away. Running away from what? Truth, that he wanted to hide? Maybe he wasn't alone, maybe that cruel boy was like him?
It was strange for him that Sasuke treats him so bad, while for this boy he was so gentle and delicate,
-Maybe he's not that bad?
He stopped by the bus stop, while calming his breath, and waited for the bus. He should get a driving license, and ask mom to get him a car. He doesn't want to push through the crows, or wait for that always late transport. He could ask brother to give him a ride, but lately he had no time for anything.
He entered the house quietly while taking off his shoes and coat. He looked at his watch, in two hours he has an arranged meeting with a doctor. Mom was meant to come from work early, to get him there and discuss the costs. He was hoping that the physiotherapist will be good and will make him entirely healthy.
He went upstairs and he bumped into someone.
-You are here already? You were meant to be done in an hour.- said Gaara.
-I had to leave early.
-Are you feeling unwell?
-No, everything is fine.- he walked in the direction of his room. On his way he took off the unifrom, forgetting about his ripped shirt.
-What happened to your shirt?
-Shirt?- he asked.
Gaara walked up to him and he pointed at the ripped material.
-Ah that. I had an encounter with some idiot.
-Encounter?!
-Don't get involved. It's my problem.- he went in his room and he took off his shirt.- I have to take a shower.
-You won't get away- He stood in front of him while looking him in the eyes.- Who did this to you?
-There is one guy who bullies me. Sasuke the centre of the world. I can take him on.- he entered the bathroom.- What, do you want to take a bath with me or just peek?- he asked when the brother wanted to come inside with him.
-I could wash your back.- Naruto slammed the doors in front of his face.- I was joking.
Naruto was tired of him sometimes. He treated him like a child. He took off his trousers and underwear, and he went to take a shower.
While wearing fresh clothes he went downstairs to a kitchen. He poured some juice and he went to a living room. He saw his brother staring at TV.
-Are you watching some reality show?- he sat next to him.
-It's a quiz show based on knowledge.
-You don't sin with your knowledge.
-Mom called. I have to give you a lift to the doctor.
-But mom was meant to discuss costs with him and the next visits.- said Uzumaki irritated.
-She called him and he is meant to show you everything on some papers.
-Aha. Then should we go?
-Who is that Sasuke?
-Who?
-You said that some Sasuke thinks he is the centre of the world. Who is he?
-A guy from my school, my class. He picks on me, sometimes calls me names. Normal.
-Bullshit! Is that normal for you?
-No, but what am I supposed to do? He will get bored. Hurry up, because there might be traffic jams at this time.- he wanted to avoid the conversation on this unpleasant topic.
Physiotherapy centre where in one of many offices, new physiotherapist was accepting patients, was in the centre of the town. Although even if there were traffic jams they arrived on time, Naruto was lying on a special bed, and a man who was around fifty years old was helping him in leg exercises.
-...5,4,3,2,1 good now put the leg down and do the same thing with the other one. Pull it up and hold it counting down from ten. Higher, till you feel pain.
Pain, always that. He didn't argue, he knew that it has to be this way. He did the exercises as he was told to, then the man invited him on a running machine.
-Today on your first visit I want to check how healthy are you. On the next one I want to use galvanic bath.
-They were always one of my favourite parts of sessions.
-And very helpful in treatment. You will also have massages two times a week. I will sign you up to the best guy. He has golden hands and he helps everyone. Good, now I will make it a bit harder and I will increase the speed. Your legs and muscles work great.
-That's thanks to the previous doctor. They are fine but sometimes they go numb. They get tired when I stand. They can walk, but they don't like standing.
-Your mom sent me your papers. We will do our best you and me, so you will be fully healthy, and you will be able to forget about wheelchair.
-Then can you tell me sir, why in moments of strong emotions.- he pointed at his legs.- They don't want to work.
-A lot depends on your brain, which sends wrong signals to your brain at such moments, but we can overcome this too.
The physiotherapist gave me an honest smile.
Two hours later they went to a pizzeria. They sat by the window. They ordered a big pizza with double cheese, ham and tomatoes and big cola. While waiting for their order Gaara went to a toilet. Naruto sat alone by the table, while looking at the people who were passing by. He felt good even if he was tired from exercises. Tomorrow he had an arranged meeting with a massager. He would prefer to spend this three afternoons differently, but he had no choice. He was smiling to himself and he became paralysed when he saw in the corner of the eye, that on table next to him sat a group of five cheerful people.
-Great...- resigned he leaned on the back of the chair.
-Why have you got such a face expression?- he trembled, when brother put a hand on his arm.
-What expression?
-As if you got something stuck in your ass.- he sat opposite to him.
-I just lost my appetite. I would prefer to go back home.- The waitress brought pizza to the their table.
-Yea sorry, but it's too late. We will eat and then we can go back.- he smiled widely, he thanked the girl and he began eating his half of the pizza.
Uzumaki heard cheerful laugh coming from the table next to them. He didn't want to look but some force made him, he held his breath in. Dark eyes were staring at him with curiosity.
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