Irresistible

A New Start

The sound of rain pounding against my bedroom window mixed with the buzzing sound of my alarm clock is what my morning sounded like, and to make it better; it's fall. Gosh...I hate fall.

It's been a year as today that my life went to hell, well deeper in the pits of hell than it already was. It started with a simple argument and it ended with my boyfriend being lowered into a six foot wide, six foot deep hole in the ground.

"Naruto," I groan hearing my foster brother yell my name, "you better get up and get your ass to school before Mizuki[1] gets back."
"Where'd he go?" I ask sitting up on my bed, running my hands through my messy bed head.
"He said Mr. Orochimaru needed help with something at the office."

I roll my eyes and motion for Kyuubi to shut the door. Kyuubi's the only other foster kid living with Mizuki, although if the social workers actually gave a damn about us they'd see that no kid should be allowed near that man.

I stand from the warmth of my bed and make my way to the mirror that hangs above my dresser.
"Let's hope this is the last new start I have to make.." I whisper touching the blue and brown bruises resting on my chest.

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I sigh, pulling a hoodie over my head. Of all the days I had to start a new school it had to be on the anniversary of my boyfriends death.
"Gaara.." I whisper picking the picture up that sits upon my dresser. I smile remembering the way I'd have to act like a complete idiot just to see that gorgeous red head smile. Damn..he could make my heart stop with that smile..

"Naru! It's school time!" I place my lips against the glass that covers the picture.
"I miss you, Gaara." I say placing the frame back on my dresser, "coming, Kyuubi."

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"What do you think Konoha High will be like?" Kyuubi asks smiling the goofy smile fourteen year olds do, or maybe he's just a little immature for fourteen. I ruffle his hair,
"Let's hope it's the greatest thing that's ever happened to us." Those words seem to excite my younger foster brother.

Upon arriving in the parking lot of our new school, Konoha High, Kyuubi grabs ahold of my jacket and hides behind me causing me to smile.
"Kyuubi, you'll be fine," I whisper planting a kiss on his freckled forehead, "plus I'll be here with you just in case somebody tries to hurt you."

"Hey you," I turn around, grabbing Kyuubi's hand defensively in the progress.
"You're Naruto, right?" I nod answering the long haired guys question.
"I'm Neji, Neji Hyuga." He says offering his hand. I shake it and smile hoping this guy isn't as much of a jerk as he looks like.
"I'm class president, it's my job to introduce myself to all the newcomers." I nod turning behind me to smile at Kyuubi.

"Is he your brother?" Neji asks smiling at my ginger foster brother. I pull Kyuubi around in front of me.
"He's my foster brother, he's a freshman. He's a bit small for his age, but trust me he's got the brains." I ruffle his hair causing his cheeks to heat up. Neji smiles,
"Well shall we?" He asks turning his back to us. I look down at Kyuubi as I grip his hand tighter in mine.

"Naru, do you think I'll fit in?" Kyuubi asks looking down at the asphalt. I softly hit him in the shoulder.
"You bet you will." I smile kissing the top of his head,
"If doesn't matter if you're smaller than they are, they haven't been through half the shit you have. Lighten up, Baka." A small giggle escapes his lips letting me know I've succeeded in calming his nerves.

I look forward at Neji waiting for us by the school doors,
"Well lil' bro, shall we do this?"
"Let's!"