Well I was thinking about some of the Naruto and Sasuke stories I've read and noticed I haven't read one like the one your about to read. I know people write stories about them being partners for projects or something and then they fall in love. But mine is a little different then those ones, it has Itachi doing the worst thing he could do to make Sasuke's life misserable. And if you read on into the chapters of this story and realize that there is a story out there like this one, please tell me because I do like these kinds of stories! Well anyways I have talked enough so on with the story!

Naruto- 16

Sasuke- 16

Itachi- 23

Gaara- 16

Neji- 17

Things you find out and go through

Chapter 1

Working with partners

Naruto's P.O.V.

Daydreaming is something I do a lot in my classes, it helps pass the time by since English is my last and most boring class of the day. It doesn't really matter if I pay attention because I won't pass even if I listen. And do you know why, because I'm Naruto Uzumaki the school's dead-last and outcast. Nobody cares if I pass or fail, it's not like they'll notice if I started getting good grades or not. As my mind continues to wander something the teacher says catches my attention.

"We will be in partners for this next project" our teacher Iruka states ing front of the class.

"You and your partner will be writing a essay, and you better do good because it counts as a big part of your final grade. This project is about getting to know your partner and then writing about how they are like you and what makes them different from you." he said walking around and sitting at his desk looking over some papers on his desk.

"Now the pairs will be...Sakura and Lee...Shikamaru and Ino...Hinata and Kiba...Chouji and Shino" and he went through a few more pairs before coming to the only to people left "and Naruto and Sasuke." he finished off as he put the paper down and looked back at his class.

A few of Sasuke's so called 'fangirls' including Sakura and Ino gasped and glared over at me, but I just ignored them and sighed looking down. Just great now I have to be stuck with that bastard. He has every girl in the world all over him and he just ignores them like they're nothing. And now I'm paired up with the bastard, just great and the worst part is I have to get to know him. I was brought out of my thoughts as the bell rang and it was finally the end of this horrible day. Now I can go home if that's what you want to call it, and get away from this hell hole.

I walked down the street towards my apartment, it was of course in a run down neighborhood, not that I could afford better even if I wanted it. I made my way up the flights of stairs to the third floor, when I got to the door of my apartment there was a note tacked to my door and I frowned as I tore it off and read it.

Naruto Uzumaki,

You have failed to pay your rent that adds up to $300. You are here by

avicted and to be out here by tomorrow morning.

signed,

-apartment managment-

I sighed as I opened my door and walked into my room and collasped on my small bed. I guess I have to find a new place to live because there is no way I can come up with that much money especially since I was fired from my job yesterday for being late again. I doubt anyone will hire an opharn boy anyways. Great, now where am I going to live, I don't have any family or friends to stay with and I can't get a new place without money. I guess I'll figure it out in the morning it's not like I can do anything now. I slowly started to drifted of to sleep worried about what I would do tomorrow.

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I awoke to the sound of my alarm and quickly turned it off and got out of bed and headed towards the bathroom to brush my teeth and hair. Once I was finished getting ready I made sure I had everything and headed out the door. It wasn't like I had much anyways, all I had was my backpack with some clothes and other small things along with my school books of course. I made my way towards the school and saw the bell ring and I had to run just to make it to my class. Once I sat down in my first period class the late bell rung and I sighed in relief at not getting detention again.

Of course math was boring and I mostly slept throught that class, but second period is hard not to stay wake when you have P.E. with Gai-sensei with his crazy eyebrows. But of all my classes I think third period art class is the best. Mainly because my best friend Gaara is in that class with me. Yep Gaara and me have been friends for as long as I can remember. People don't hate him like they do me but they are scared to even come near him in fear that he might kill them. But I know Gaara wouldn't hurt anyone as long as they left him alone, which they do. And the craziest thing about him is he's going out with one of the most richest and most popular guys in the whole school, Neji Hyuuga. People were shocked when they found out but most got used to it and eventually I did too.

When I got into class I took my usually seat next to Gaara and opened my backpack and grabbed my notebook and that's when he looked over and saw my clothes in there as well.

"Why do you have your clothes in there?" he asked as I closed my boogbag and over to him.

"Ah well you know I got fired from my job so I didn't have the money to pay the rent so I was avicted from my apartment yesterday." I explained rubbing the back of my neck in slight embarrasment.

"You know you could have asked me for money if you needed"

"No! I couldn't take money from you it wouldn't be right."

"Well at least stay at my house if you have no where to go" he said. I thought about it for a mintue and realized I did have no place to go.

"Yeah ok but just intill I can earn enough money to pay for my own place again."

"You know you're always welcome at my house."

"Are you sure that your brother and sister won't mind me staying over?"

"Of course not"

"Ok then, thanks Gaara your the best!" I exclaimed as I gave him a quick friendly hug before the teacher started talking about today's lesson. Of course I still haven't told Gaara about me being partners with Sasuke yet and I"m sure he won't be happy about that considering they don't get along very well.

end of chapter 1

Well how was that! Not much of Sasuke but he will be in the next chapter more. And you get to see Gaara's reaction to Naruto and Sasuke being partners and having to work together and trust me you don't want to hurt Naruto because that will only cause you pain once Gaara gets a hold of you. Well anyways please review, and once I get enough reviews I'll get the next chapter up for you!