Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Love Just Hurts ❯ Dance? Beginning of A Fight ( Chapter 5 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]
Why did I help her? Punching a guy and running off with his girlfriend is not very common considering it's dangerous. Perhaps it was a mere wanting of being able to hurt someone and let off stress. Yes, that was the reason. Unfortunatly I actually have to deal with this sometime soon...great. I stood up when Devin turned on a street corner; Tallia followed my actions.

"So how exactly do you plan on handling this?" Tenten inquired, raising an eyebrow.

I replied bluntly, "I don't."

"What do you mean you don't?! You're going to have to fight him eventually and he might hurt you quite badly!"

She had a point. Football players mostly have all the muscle but no brains whatsoever. The only reason they ever pass their classes is because the teachers want the football players to win games and keep them on the team by giving them passing grades. I could use this to my advantage. Usually they fight like rednecks; using various attacks without thinking what the opponent will do. Not only that but they are slow when it comes to dodging. I have speed and that's all I need to win.

"That is if he is quick enough. He may be strong but I doubt he could keep up with me."

She put her hands on my shoulders and shook me trying to knock sense into me. "Temari, you don't know what you're up against! He has a reputation of being the stongest guy in school!"

I glared at her. "Well it's going to be broken. Look's like I'm going to be fighting him."

Tenten let go of me and stayed silent the rest of the way we walked home. I can't believe all this happened on the first day I went to this school! I just wonder how rest of the year is going to be now that I've made enemies with Naruto and made my first...friends is it? Or aquaintences? I hadn't noticed the fact that I had arrived at the driveway of my home when Tenten said 'goodbye' bringing me out of my trance of thoughts.

I walked into my house and wondered where my dear drunken mother was, most likely her new job though. My mother worked as a nurse at the hospital just thirty minutes away from here. Funny, she's a nurse yet she does bad things for her health and mine for that matter. She somehow mysteriouly winds up sober when she goes to work which surprises me.

Heading for the kitchen I grabbed a pack of oriental ramen and heated it in the microwave. I had no skill in cooking on a stove. I ate my meal alone, as usual, and then went to my room to do my homework. I was piled with it but I finished in time although having difficulty whenever I lost my train of thoughts on my work. I was retracing in my mind over this day. Meeting Tenten and her friends, getting my shirt all dirty, being stared at by Tenten in the bathroom, and helping her when her boyfriend was bothering her.

I pondered on the question I asked myself earlier, why did I help her? Was I actually beginning to like her? For some odd reason I felt a bit...jealous of Naruto. Was it the affection shown to her that I never got in my entire life? Perhaps it was the heroin in me trying to save a damsel in distress. I was beginning to wonder if she even liked her boyfriend even the slightest bit. I mean any girlfriend would crave the attention and touch of their boyfriend, right?

"Temari, I'm home!" I heard my mother's voice and a door slam shut. Her voice seemed surprisingly cheerful.

"Wonderful," I said quietly to myself.

I jumped on my bed, pulled the covers over me, and closed my eyes pretending to be asleep. Maybe then she won't bother me. I really don't care what I know she's going to come and say to me. I heard my mother walk in then walk back out finding that I was alseep and she didn't want to disturb me from my slumber right now. Wow, that was actually nice of her.

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I waited at the tables in the cafeteria for school to start. Apparently this is where everyone had to sit, and they enjoyed it being able to talk with all their friends. Just then Tenten walked up to me with a big grin plastered on her face. Interesting.

"Hey! I heard there was a dance this Friday! You wanna go? It'll be so much fun!" She exclaimed grabbing onto me giving me a bear hug.

"I don't like socializing....furthermore, man traps." I replied, trying desperatly to escape from her grasp. I needed air.

"But I'll be there with you! I will make sure those men won't go after you!"

"Oh yeah, they'll sure be all over me," I rolled my eyes.

"Well I already bought your ticket, so you're going." She gave me a fierce look stating that if I were to refuse, I wouldn't be here tomorrow.

I sighed in defeat. What's the use in trying to convince her that I don't want to go when it surely won't work?The bell rang and I stood up from my seat to go to my locker.

"Fine, you win."

Tenten jumped up and down cheerfully and I tried to pretend I didn't know her. How obnoxious she is. She left me to go rejoice to her friends about how I'm coming and how fun it would be to have me there. A voice in the back of my head told me she was planning something, and that I would not like it one bit.

First period started and again, I ignored the teacher counting down how many hours left till school was over for the day. Well I was before he spoke of a partner project, meaning I'll have to work with someone in this class. Just great.

"Tenten and..." the teacher trailed off, scanning the room. "Temari." His eyes landed on me.

I groaned inwardly, curing this damn teacher. Why did I have to be stuck with her? Don't I get enough of her already? Inari, I hate you. This has got to be the second worst day of my life. Tenten, who was sitting next to me, decided to ask me what scientist we should do it on.

I answered glumly, "How 'bout Rosalyn Yalow?" I knew a bit about her which is why I suggested it.

"Sounds good!" She smiled.

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I was walking the hallway staring at the ground as I went to my next class when I bumped into another person. Unfortunatly this encounter made me late to class since the tardy bell rang. I sighed; I didn't have time for this.

"Sorry," I mumbled, as I preceeded to walk past this person.

"Where do you think you're going?" I knew that voice. It was Naruto.

"To get a pass, where else do you think asshole?" I glared at him.

"With me," he said gruffly.

Naruto grabbed my arm and started to drag me off into a closet ignoring my protests. I will admit, he was strong, when he was angry that is of course. Closing the door he shoved me against the wall.

"I heard you're going to the dance with my girlfriend, am I right? Consider this a warning: stay away from my girl or you're going to get seriously injured. Oh, and I still owe you for that punch...better watch your back."

"Is this the part where I am supposed to be intimidated?" I said calmly, raising an eyebrow.

My question angered him even more and he punched me in the face. I was shocked not knowing that was coming. Damn, he can hit hard! He's pissing me off, not a good thing. He took another swing but I blocked it. I opened the door that was now behind me and opened it as he leapt towards me. He fell on the ground and got back up. Being in a closed space was unfair, but now it isn't anymore.

"Bitch! Hold still so I can pummel you!" Naruto yelled.

"How troublesome...meh, I guess I'll fight." I smirked.

This is going to be fun.

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A/N: Who's going to win the fight? Temari or Naruto? How will Tenten react to this? Why is Temari's mother acting so nice all of a sudden? Find out next time!

~lonely bloodied rose