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Sasuke and Nico traded insults through their morning classes.
“How did I not notice you were in so many of my classes before?” Sasuke groaned.

“It’s the hair. I only dyed it Friday,” the girl shrugged. The bell rang and they made their way into the hall.
“C’mon I’ll show ‘round,” she pulled his arm.

“Amaya already showed us around,” Sasuke shuddered.

“Little Miss Tutu may have showed you the school but I’ll show you The School.”

The Uchiha raised an eyebrow, “And how exactly is that different?”

“Didn’t you hear the difference?” the blue haired girl asked, “One has capitals.”

Sasuke rolled his eyes, “Oh of course I heard the capitals.”

“Good now come on let’s go Sas-gay,” she pulled him along.

“Stop calling me that! I’m not freaking gay!” the brunette growled.

“Of course you are,” he glared at her, “But I suppose I could use a different nickname if you really want me to Sassy.”

“I really do hate you,” he sighed.

“Love you too Sas,” she replied cheerfully pulling him down the hall into an area he had never seen before.
“This is the interesting part of the school,” she told him pointing to the different workshops and other specialty classrooms, “You might be interested in the dojo. Anyone can train there.”

“What? But how did you…” he stammered.

“Please! I can tell from the way you move,” she smirked, “You’re either a fighter or a dancer and I can’t see you in pink. Although….”

He glared, “You are a moron. Wait does that mean that you fight too?”

“A little,” she shrugged, “With three brothers you have to be able to defend yourself in a combat situation and kicking their arses helps to persuade them not to do it again. Plus its kinda fun.”

“Hmm maybe we should spar some time…” he thought out loud.

“And of course I’ll bet you want to join the drama club too,” she said indicating a door as she started running, laughing as he twigged to what she had said.

“I’M NOT BLOODY HOMOSEXUAL!!!” he shouted chasing her.

“Hey Naruto, why isn’t Sasuke eating with us today?” Amaya asked curiously looking around to where the Uchiha sat with Nico, “He’s sitting with that stupid gay loser.”

“What did you call him?” Naruto asked angrily.

Amaya pulled back, “I didn’t call him anything. I was talking about the girl he’s sitting with. Everyone says she’s gay.”

“So?” Naruto said sadly, “You can’t always believe everything people say…”

“I was just curious why you guys weren’t sitting together today,” she said in a small voice.

He smiled at her, “I’m sorry I just hate rumours, you shouldn’t be like that about people trust me I know what its like.”

“Hey guys,” Sakura said brightly sitting down opposite Naruto, “Looks like Sasuke finally made a friend!”

“Yeah looks like it,” the blonde said smiling, Maybe now he’ll leave me alone.


“Why don’t we sit with your friends?” Nico asked uncomfortably.

“Because she’s there,” Sasuke glowered.

“Oooh you’re so cute when you’re jealous,” she laughed.

He raised an eyebrow, “What the hell are you talking about?”

“Oh come on! There she is hogging your blonde. Why don’t you just go jump him and let him know how you feel?” she said innocently.

He rolled his eyes, “I am not even dignifying that with a response.”

“Hah! You just did,” she poked her tongue out at him.

“Well that was mature,” he shook his head. He looked around uncomfortably.

“She’s not coming,” Nico told him calmly.

“Who’s not?”

“My cousin Kae. She comes from a boarding school the next town over and was only staying over for the weekend, she went back to school on Sunday,” she explained.

“How the hell do you keep-”

“I’m just good,” she smirked, “So anyway she won’t be going all fangirl on you.”

He relaxed, “Thank god! Anyway so who are your friends?”

“Eh it changes all the time, I’m a bit of a loner mostly so I mostly hang with whichever group I feel like at the time. I tend to get bored of things… and foods…. and people…” she smiled.

“Are you bored with me yet?” he pleaded.

“Nope. You’re funny,” she grinned.

He pretended to sump in his chair, “Well that’s something I have never been accused of..”

“What are you talking about? Most gay guys are funny,” she hurried out of reach.

“What part of ‘I’m not gay’ do you not understand?!”


“Well they seem to be having fun,” Sakura observed as Nico laughed again, “I never knew anyone could find Sasuke so funny…”

“What are you talking about? I’ve always laughed at the bastard,” Naruto said defensively.

She fixed him with a stare, “Let me rephrase that. I never knew anyone could find Sasuke so funny without him getting hurt or embarrassed in any way.”

“Well he’s not really funny,” Amaya said swallowing, “I mean he’s intense and all but I don’t really see him as funny.”

“His hair’s funny,” Ryo supplied grinning.

“He could be your brother,” Dan pointed out to him.

“Yeah I don’t think that’s even possible,” Naruto said grimacing.

“Yeah Sasuke’s much hotter,” Amaya said absently.
Everyone turned to her.
“Did I say that out loud?” she asked flinching.

“Umm I’m going to say yes,” Sakura said laughing

“Come on we all know he’s hot… he’s just a bastard too,” she said blushing, “Besides I prefer blondes,” she said pointedly.

“I’m more of a brunette person,” Naruto said through a mouthful of food, oblivious to the undertones.

“Me too,” Sakura said smiling at Ryo.


“So have you finished the maths homework yet?” Nico asked Sasuke as they packed up for the afternoon.

“Yeah I finished it last night after we got back,” He said shoving books into his bag.

“So um… did you understand it?” she said awkwardly.

He snorted, “Of course I did, how else could I have finished it?”

“Umm is there any chance I could possibly borrow your book?” she asked innocently.

He stared at her, “If you need help why don’t you just ask?”

“Hey Sasuke.”

“Yes?”

“Could you help me with the maths homework?” she grinned, “Bet you weren’t expecting that.”

He sighed, “I suppose so. Are you doing anything this afternoon?”

“Nope.”

“Well why don’t you come over and I’ll help you with it,” he closed his bag.

“Or you could come over to my house,” she suggested.

He glared at her, “You’re so lazy.”

She grinned, “It’s just lucky I’m so loveable eh?”

“Anyway I left my book at home so we’ll have to go there anyway,” he shrugged.

“Can we go to my place first then? I really need to get changed out of this uniform,” she wrinkled up her nose.

“Why? The uniform is so much more fun,” he said checking her out slyly.

“Bastard, like you’re even actually interested. I know you only have eyes for the blonde,” she grinned.


“Mum!” Nico yelled out as they walked in her door, “I’m going over to a friend’s place to do homework.”

“Okay.” A voice yelled back.

“By the way this is Sasuke,” Nico yelled out.

“Hi Sasuke, make yourself at home dear,” the voice replied.

Sasuke followed the girl down the hall, she stopped and nudged him in the ribs, “Don’t be so rude! Answer the lady.”

“Um thank you?” he called out quietly.

“You’ll have to speak up dear I’m wearing a towel.”

Sasuke went bright red, “Thank you!”

A muscular brunette boy walked past them down the hallway.
“That’s Kani he’s my younger brother,” Nico said grinning.

“OLDER!” a deep voice came back, “Two freaking years older!”

She laughed, “People used to think we were twins and he gets really offended by it.”

Sasuke shook his head and followed her into her room. She dropped her bag and grabbed her maths book out of it and a pencil case.
“How are you at English?” she asked raising an eyebrow.

“Don’t you go taking advantage of him,” a voice admonished. Sasuke turned around and there was a plump lady wrapped in a towel with another around her head, “Don’t you let her cheat off you, she’s notorious for it around here.”

The Uchiha forced a smile, “I won’t m’am.”

She giggled, “Please call me Ria, everyone else does.”

“Okay Ria,” his smile was less forced the second time, there was something about the atmosphere which made it impossible to be uncomfortable.

“Right well both of you get the hell out of my room I need to get changed,” Nico said grinning.

“Come on Sasuke I’ll show you the kitchen, you must be hungry after school,” Ria said grabbing his arm in a way quite reminiscent of her daughter. She dragged him into the kitchen where Kani and a larger boy were sitting.

“Oh Sasuke this is Kani and Torya,” Ria said bustling around, “now what would you like to eat?”

“Oh I don’t mind anything is fine by me,” Sasuke said politely.

“Since when does Nico have hot friends?” Torya commented.

“Isn’t he a little feminine for you Tor?” Kani asked.

“Doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy the view,” the older boy grinned, “I’m Torya. Don’t worry I’m spoken for and you’re not really my type anyway.”

“Um thanks... I think…” Sasuke said, confused, Torya’s grin grew wider.

“How many times do I have to tell you not to hit on my friends Torya!” Nico laughed, “Even if they are gay.”

“I’m not gay!” Sasuke blurted out blushing.

“How do you know she meant you?” Kani laughed as he shovelled in another mouthful of cereal.

“I see where you get your personality from,” Sasuke said pretending to sulk.

“And most of her comebacks too I’ll wager,” Kani said raising an eyebrow.

“Thanks Mum,” Nico said grabbing the snack her mother had been preparing and kissing her on the cheek, “Come on Sas lets go.”
She picked up her bag and an apple which she bit into as she walked out the door.

“Nice meeting you all,” Sasuke said quickly following her.

“Come back anytime sweets,” Ria called after him.

“And bring your blonde with you!” Torya called out.

“He’s not-” Sasuke started but Nico laughed and pulled him after her. The brunette boy led her to his house.

“Are you sure you really want me to know where you live?” she asked him, grinning.

“I hadn’t thought about that,” Sasuke said glumly, “Unfortunately its too late now, we’re here.”
He walked in the door and led her to the kitchen where Iruka was reading over drafts.

“Oh hello Sasuke, who is this?” Iruka asked, surprised to see someone else.

“Oh Iruka this is Nico, Nico Iruka,” Sasuke said calmly.

“Hi! I had forgotten Sasuke lived with teachers. I’ve heard all about both of you but I haven’t had either of you yet. Are you the nice one or the weird one?” Nico asked brightly.

“Well I don’t-” Iruka started.

“The nice one,” Sasuke interrupted, “Kakashi’s the weird one.”

“Am not,” Kakashi said coming down the stairs and walking straight out the door.

“Yes you are,” Sasuke called after him, smothering a chuckle at Nico’s expression, “I’m going to get changed and grab my book. Feel free to eat.”

“So Nico…” Iruka began uncomfortably.

“I’m sure the other teachers have already mentioned me,” she laughed.

“Well actually yes,” the young man admitted.

“It’s ok I know they don’t like me. It’s because I ask too many questions and argue a lot,” she shrugged, “I can’t help it if I’m curious. My brothers are the same.”

Iruka smiled, “I know a boy like that, have you met Naruto yet?”

“Not yet.”

“He’s very curious and argumentative also. Actually you remind me of him quite a bit,” Iruka said thoughtfully.

“Really?” Nico said raising an eyebrow, “How interesting.”