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"What's the beginning, anyway…?
"Maybe when I was born…? Did that start it…?
"No, not possible. Earlier than that, surely. Maybe the beginning of time… But I guess I'll only go as far back as my dad.
"He was in this gang, y'see. The Kitsunes. Great big gang. Very well known. Still are, if you know anything about gangs. Their rivals are the Snakes. They call their leader 'Orochimaru,' I hear… But that's irrelevant. No one knew what my dad was. He kept it very secret, and everyone loved him. They still do… even when they know…" Naruto paused.
"But right after I was born, he wanted to quit. At least, that's what the letters said. Of course they wouldn't allow that, and the Kitsune's killed my dad. I don't even know what happened to my mom during all this. For all I know, she's in this town and just doesn't care. I wouldn't blame her if she didn't want me… It's not like anyone else does…" His face softened, and his bright eyes lost a little of their glimmer.
"I… I was left in the care of the town. But they knew I was the son of a gang member, and a prominent gang member in a dangerous gang. They all just assumed I'd turn out as bad. Maybe I did. I don't know. I don't even really care. All that really matters at this point is that I'm living off of a monthly allowance the town gives me as long as I don't get in any trouble- it's already barely enough to live on and the damn school won't give me permission to get a job, and even if I did, no one will even hire me."
Naruto yanked up his sleeve, revealing a very marked up arm, coated in bloody marks and bruises, "I got jumped again yesterday by the god damn snakes who think I'm a Kitsune, and the freaks branded me." He growled, tugging at the corner of one of the bandages on his face. "Fox whiskers." He growled, touching the still red lines on his face.
There was a long silence.
"There you go. The entirety of my life. Gangs, dirt poor, jumps, orphan, the works. It's not really impressive… now that I think about it, but that's what it is. Gangs are dirty. Underhanded. And the last time someone tried to be my friend… it lasted about two months. Two really great months. Then they found him dead in a sewer on the outskirts of town. I'm done with ties to other people." Naruto looked mournful, his eyes lost and far away. Then they snapped back into place, and he looked over at Sasuke.
"I know you've been circling my house for ten minutes, now. You can let me out."
Sasuke might have stopped the car. He might have said something kind. He might have even said nothing at all. This is not what Sasuke did. "No. I'm not going to do that."
"And why the hell not?"
"I'm not totally useless. I can defend myself, you know."
"And you think I can't? And I still get these?" Naruto pointed viciously at his whiskers.
"I'll hire a bodyguard."
"Those are expensive."
"Money isn't a problem."
"And what if the whole god damn gang shows up at your doorstep?" Naruto challenged.
"I'll buy a cannon. I've always wanted an excuse to get one."
"Someone will notice a cannon. It's pretty conspicuous."
"I'll put smiley face stickers on it. No one ever expects anything bad from something covered in smiley face stickers."
"And if-" However, Naruto was cut short by two fierce lips on his- and that's where the complaint died, and Naruto decided it was worth the risk.
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So the next day, Konoha High had the most popular and least popular boys in school enter through the doors holding hands and very much together.
Sasuke did feel guilty about all of the crying girls, though.
But for the first time in his life, Naruto felt truly happy. He didn't hear any of the angrier fangirl's sneers, he didn't see any of the looks. All Naruto was aware of that day was the warm hand in his, and the fact he knew that someone wanted him.
That day, Naruto found a new carton of milk on his doorstep.
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Draik: Well, that's it, folks! I know you wanted this one to be longer… but… I'm no so good with long… Anyway, the next chapter might be longer. :D And don't worry, the really good stuff starts after this.
Naruto: But- but- you're crazy! By 'good stuff' you mean I get beat up again, don't you!
Draik: …only in spirit…
Naruto: Aha!
Draik: Silence! *whips out deathnote*
Naruto and Sasuke: Gasp!
*Light Yagami pops up*
Light: Sorry guys. Copyrights. Wrong fanfiction. Big no no. *takes deathnote* *poof*
Draik: …
Sasuke: Mah love! You are safe!
Draik: note so fast! *whips out yaoi note*
Naruto: …
Sasuke: …
Draik: …right bad idea… Um… how about… *shuffles in pockets*
Draik: My… erm… shopping list note!
Naruto: ..Whu…?
Draik: *scribbles*
Naruto: *boop!*
Sasuke: Naru-kun? Naruuuu?
Naruto: Sudden- urge- to buy- tub- of mayonnaise! *turns away*
Draik: bwahaha.
Sasuke: …Mayonnaise…?
Draik: … I need sammiches…
(two hours later)
Sasuke: Where Naru?
Draik: Duh, arguing with a cashier. Like I gave him the funds in this story to buy groceries.
Sasuke: …I'll go help…
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