Attraction

On the Way to Naruto's House

It surprised Naruto how easily their group could get out of campus without being yelled at by a teacher to get back to class. At the same time, it didn't surprise him because this was a rich school and the teachers and principals were more scared of them then the students were of the teachers because of the power their parents held. Naruto sighed, What a weird school. He thought as they got the parking lot of the school. He was so lost in thought, that he didn't hear when Gaara asked if he needed a ride.

"NARUTO!" Kiba was the one to take him out of his train of thought as he yelled right in his ear since he was 1) loud and 2) right next to Naruto. Naruto snapped his head up, also not realizing he had it down. All of the others were staring at him expectantly. Why are they staring at me like that? What happened? Did I do something wrong? So many thoughts were going through his head, very soon they turned negative and he started to shut down. His mind went blank and his body went into overdrive.

"WHAT?!" He yelled right back. His face was flushed red and had tears in them. "YOU LIKE BEING YELLED AT, HUH?" He screamed right up at Kiba trying to scream at his face but failing since he was slightly shorter than him. All of the guys looked at Naruto in worry. Kiba put his hands up in surrender.

"Hey, I'm sorry for yelling at you, but all of us really wanted to know who you wanted to ride with to direct us to your home?" He said, gently as to not rile him up more. He didn't mean to yell, it's just that he is naturally loud and he really wanted Naruto's attention. As Naruto looked around at the other guys, they nodded in confirmation.

"Yeah, that's all we wanted to know. And Kiba does have a naturally loud voice, and we apologize on his behalf." Said Neji, glaring, just like the other guys at Kiba for making Naruto mad. Garra, very gently rubbed Naruto's back making the other very jealous but did not comment in fear of hurting  Naruto, just as Kiba had. Then, like a swich, he started to cry. Again, the guys around him looked at him in worry.

"I swear I didn't mean to yell at you. I just... I just..." Naruto sniffled as tears ran down his smooth face. With his head down, his tears hit the pavement. He couldn't stop crying. He really didn't mean to yell, it just happened when when people yelled at him. Usually when people yell at him it was to call him 'useless' or just to yell insults at his face. And because he his mind believes these things his mind shuts off and his body does things for him. While he knows and sees what is happening, he can't stop it. This is usually why people at his old school thought of him as a monster.

All the guys look at him with soft eyes. "None of us are mad at you Naruto. We just want to take care of you." Said Gaara still rubbing little circles on Naruto's back. While all the guys were jealous, they prioritized Naruto's well being over that pettiness. Even Sasuke, who was looking like he was about to stab Gaara, did not yell or even get mad, on account that Naruto might act like he did with Kiba and he didn't want that.

Naruto slowly lifts his head up to face the rest of the guys. Still sniffling, he says, "Thank you guys." Said guys all shook their heads and Kiba got into a soldier position; heels clicked and hand on his heart.

"I hearby pledge that I will be more careful with my words and actions." He said with a gigantic smile on his face, looking like a happy puppy. Naruto laughed at his ridiculousness, his laugh making everyone else smile and laugh as well. His laugh and happiness was just that contagious.

He looked around at each of the guys and his smile got wider, if that was even possible and said with pure joy, although there was a hint of shyness if the blush on his face was anything to go by. "Ummm, Can we all go together? In the same car?" He was going to suggest the bus, like he had taken here, but these were rich boys that had never taken the bus before so he thought better of that.

Some looked happy at the idea because they were going to get to go with Naruto and others were saddened that they couldn't go with him alone, but they dismissed that idea, at least they were going with Naruto and that all that mattered. "Ok!" They all said in unison. Naruto jumped up in pure joy, any negative feelings he was feeling before dissipated in the back of his head.

There was some arguments along the way (although they were careful as to not trigger Naruto again). Like who's car they were going to take. Eventually they settled on Sasukes car since it was the biggest (Naruto would like to argue it is in fact a limo and NOT a car, but he digresses.) And who got to sit next to Naruto, who wanted Kiba to sit next to him since he felt bad for yelling at him and Gaara, since he did offer silent comfort by rubbing his back. The rest sulked for the entire ride. Although Sasuke didn't just look sulky he looked murderous. But he endured it all for his plan.

When they finally got to Naruto's house, he happily got out and skipped all the way to his house. When he got to the door step he looked back to see the rich boys looking at his house in both pity and fascination. It was a tiny house, enough to fit about two people at least and a family of about 4 at most (if squeezed in the right way.) Some of the rich boys wondered if they were all going to fit. (There was 7 of them.)

Naruto rolled his eyes at the pity, but then smiled at the question he knows is on thir minds. "Its fine, we'll fit." He said with so much confidence that they couldn't help but think it true.

Authors notes:
Sorry it took so long to update, I'm starting school and its been stressful since it is online and I have to start applying to schools at the same time, so I tried to make it long to make up for it. But idk if its the longest chapter I've made (hopefully it is).