Searching For A Black And White Paradise.

XLemonPepperx

A Naruto Fanfiction.

Naruto x Sasuke x Naruto.

Angst/Drama/Romance.

Alternative Universe.

I do not own Naruto- the Anime, Manga or characters. Only the plot and the following writing am I able to hold to my name.

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Note: This chapter has been sitting on my computer for well over a month, half done. So, basically it's done quickly. Sorry about that. Please, do go to my username, and click on my live journal link and send me a message. My writing muse has gone on holiday, and I'm always welcoming ideas.

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Chapter Three:

In Which A Background Is Painted

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"So, you're in charge of the new kid, huh?"

Bright blue eyes stilted upon glancing up at his friend as he spoke the question, which was answered with a blunt nod as the shorter boy continued shoving his breakfast, which was placed in front of him, into his mouth. "He's a complete ass!" was the verbal answer. Although, with all the food currently occupying his mouth, it came out more like a jumble of words.

Kiba just frowned, shifting his seat a few center meters to the side, away from the garbage disposal, his nose scrunched up in disgust. "And I thought I had bad table manners," he commented under his breath before piercing a sausage on his plate with his fork. Naruto just glared at his friend, washing the left over traces of food in his mouth down with the juice set next to his plate.

"Come on, he can't be that bad." Stated Kiba after a few moments of silence. Naruto had a habit of befriending everyone. No matter what type of person they were. And very rarely would he ever hear the blonde curse and describe someone as he did about someone that he'd known for barely 24 hours.

Naruto scoffed at Kibas' statement. "I tried to be nice," he replied, his mouth now empty, and his words more understandable. "But all he did is glare and act like a complete ass. He only arrived yesterday and here he is- acting like he owns the whole goddamn place."

The boy, who resembled a dog- wild thick brown hair that seemed to spike out in a weird fashion. Tanned skin with two upside-down red triangles tattooed onto his face. Naruto had once asked why Kiba had gotten such tattoos, and the boy just shrugged, answering with an indifferent; "Just felt like it." Just gave the blonde a small shrug, slowly closing his dark eyes, "At least I don't have to put up with him."A grin formed on his face as Naruto just pouted, fuming slightly from his friend's rudeness as the Dog boy just shoved a piece of sausage in his mouth, chewing in pure bliss.

"What are you guys arguing about now?" A shadow was being cast over the two friends, startling the said boys who were in their own worlds, one fuming, and the other quiet pleased with himself. Another voice spoke up, or rather grunted out a sigh as the shadows moved until rather solid objects were seated around the boys.

Like in every College ( or High School for you Americans ) the students are divided by labels. Labels, a terrible word. It means picking out students, by the way they look, dress and act and sticks a label on them. Wars break out between the groups, and labels are also what break up friendships. Although, the group, now settled around the small table in the breakfast hall- they were all apart of different labels, but they all get along as one. The group is shunned for being different, but they don't take any notice- as long as they're all together, nothing else matters.

First there's Naruto, he's the trouble-maker. The one who is always pulling pranks on teachers, and holding ridiculously high records for detentions. Although, one can't say that he's ugly. Naruto is fit, and played rugby for a season before deciding that it wasn't his scene. Now days, the only sport he participates in (professionally, if you would) would be plotting their next scheme with Kiba, his partner in crime- or quiet bluntly, sleeping and eating.

Kiba's much like Naruto, also a pranker, although he's more of the brains than the action. The dog boy, hence the name is obsessed with dogs, and on certain days, he would sneak his dog into school grounds, hidden within his jacket. Some might call him a freak for his obsession, but he just gives a toothy grin, fangs showing and mentally takes down the name of the being who dared to speak badly of him. And that person, within the next week or so, would feel the wrath of Kiba and Naruto.

Shikamaru, dubbed Shika by the gang, for such a reason that Naruto had proclaimed "I'm just lazy!" Shika was the brains, he was the same age as Naruto (Maybe a few months younger) but, amazingly he was a year or-so ahead of them. This was his last year at college, and already he'd gotten many applications handed to his for various Universities. Although, no matter how smart he was, he always appeared indifferent. Watching the clouds, his favorite past time and just answering every question with a quick shrug or a bored, "Troublesome." They'd wonder why someone like Shikamaru would hang around with them, but he was a good person, if you found out how to get around his lazy attitude. ( Naruto would always use him to help the blonde with his homework, or- AKA, do it for him )

"Naruto's new roommate!" Blurted out Kiba, a large grin on his face as Naruto just continued to hide his head within his folded arms.

"You have a room mate?" Glancing up, Naruto just- still glaring looked into bright emerald green orbs. Sakura just smiled at Naruto's expression. Sakura would fit into the popular label. Flawless pale skin with only a light dab of baby pink eye shadow, which matched her light pink shoulder length hair, which was tied into a small pony tail at the nape of her neck, the ends of her hair ending at different lengths due to it being layered. Although, stereotypically she looked as if she'd be a pretty stuck up bitch, in reality (if you stayed on her good side) was of good nature. A few years back, when Naruto use to have a crush of said girl, she absolutely hated his guts, but now- they got along. Sakura was more of a mother figure to Naruto, always watching out for him, and trying to stop him from pulling the ridiculous pranks... Not that it ever worked, mind you.

Naruto opened his mouth, his expression had softened since he looked up, but another female voice answered before he could get into a word, "Yea, that new kid. I've only seen him once. Heard he got kicked out of his old school during a drug bust. I mean, that's what I heard, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was the truth- he does look pretty suspicious." Ino was the gossip queen, she was a bit more snobbier than Sakura, stick them in a room with each other with only one hot male, and the girls would be attacking him like a piece of meat. Ino would be in the same label as Sakura. Stereotypical long blonde hair (which was tied up into a high pony tail) and bright eyes. Although, unlike Sakura, Ino would obsess over her looks, and she was a major gossip queen- always knew what was happening and to who.

"You do know that's probably just gossip, you shouldn't believe everything you hear." Clear orbs were directed to the calm speaker who just sat there, eyes closed, leaning back on his chair in a relaxed fashion. Long dark hair braided loosely so it flowed down his back, single silk strands falling out of place. Pale skin only emphasized the light, almost gray eyes which were shielded up lids. Neji was a year older than all of them, and would be on the same IQ level as Shikamaru, even though neither of them communicated. Neji was the most spiritual out of the group, always having a smart, and related to a spiritual force ("It's just fate") explanation to anything that arose.

Ino just huffed in response, knowing better than to argue with Neji, for every time she had immaturely tried, she'd been beat. Turning towards Naruto, she replaced her expression with a small smile, one dubbed 'Gossip Queen In Action' by the group, and Naruto- gobbling down the last of his toast was obvious to the plan in action going on right beside him. "Does he seem like a druggie, Naruto. A rebel? You've been around him more than all of us- hell, you've slept in the same room as him."

"Eh," a gulp sounded after his unintelligent response as he swallowed the toast whole, grimacing slightly as the crust scraped his throat slightly. A moment of silence followed as his brain caught up with the question. "Oh! Well, how am I supposed to know? Only been with the asshole a day. He smokes, doesn't speak much, is ungrateful and acts like a stuck up private school 'I am so better than you' asshole."

"He... smokes..?" Blue orbs turned to the speaker of the almost silent question. Hinata was a very shy cousin to Neji. She had the same skin tone (Pale) as her cousin, almost the same hair colour for her's was more blue than black, (today it was tied into loose bun at the back on her head, single loose strands falling free from the tie to rest casually on her shoulder, or down her back) and the same, practically gray eyes- thought unlike the confidence that Neji was showing when he spoke, Hinatas' were downcast in embarrassment, a small tinge of red glowing on her cheeks.

Naruto just nodded at the question, although it was directed more like a comment. Ino clapped her hands together, "See! Smokes are drugs! I knew this rumor was true." Lost in her own world of being right, for once in her life- the rest of the group just shook their heads sadly, ignoring the blonde as she just Texted continuously on her phone, most likely spreading the rumor.

The group sat in silence, finishing off their breakfast and just enjoying the company. It was just as it was every day, they'd all meet in the hall for breakfast, then go off to their assigned classes when the bell rang, meet up at each break and on the odd occasion, they'd go out into the town to see a movie, or just hang out once the school hours were over. Although, unlike all the other times, Naruto's mind was focused on the Raven, who as soon as they'd gotten back to their room- slept, after telling Naruto not to disturb him. The raven was trying to go to sleep, but Naruto knew, by the way that he should shift, and his breath would only be even for a few minutes, that he did not actually enter dream-world, and he was still in the same state when Naruto himself turned off the light at around eleven that night.

They were counting down the seconds before the bell rang, chatting, gossiping and trying to make the last moments last before they had to go off in their own directions when Naruto felt pressure on his right shoulder, making the blonde jump slightly and turn around, startled. The group had gone silent and waved shyly as one of the many teachers stood behind the boy. Only viable eye was squinted into a smile, the rest of his face, left eye and the bottom of his face was covered by a deep blue cloth that reached down his neck before hiding underneath the simple button-up dark green top that he wore. Grey, or rather silver, as Kakashi would insist to students to dared to call his hair gray, was flopped to one side, spiking up slightly in the usual fashion that he wore.

"Good morning, guys." Kakashi smirked, his greeting was followed by the usual reply of 'Morning.' Kakashi was more a teenager than an adult, and that was probably why he was favorite among the other teachers, although when he wanted- he could act like one's mother, strict and unbelievable stubborn. "A word with you, Naruto."

No more words were needed as Naruto just nodded his head, slightly confused before raising himself, quickly telling his friends that he'll catch up with them at Morning Dinner before walking after Kakashi, who had disappeared through the doors only moments before. All Naruto could think about was why Kakashi had wanted to talk to him, sure he had pulled a prank a few days a go, but Kakashi wouldn't want to speak with him alone if he were to scold the teenager. Head bent low, he made his way among the students, all pushing against him on their way to their classes as the shrill cry of the bell had sounded only seconds before. The trademark silver hair was lost among the multiple students, although that fact didn't bother Naruto. He and Kakashi were practically family, although he swore not to utter a word ( even though all of his friends knew ) but Kakashi was dating his foster father, yet another teacher at the school.

And knowing Kakashi on that level of family, the older would let Naruto get away with a few more things that he should- but that doesn't mean that the teacher was a softie. Naruto knew, no matter where about in the school he was- exactly where Kakashi's office was. And the only reason Naruto would have to be taken to the office was if he was in trouble, which was quiet often, mind you.

When reaching the small room, which was home to just a simple desk placed in the middle of the room- a chair on each side and a small TV set up in one of the corners, Naruto sat down on his assigned seat while Kakashi sat on the other side, the same indifferent look upon his face- one that Naruto hated since he didn't know what was coming, and the only thought in his mind was that he was in trouble for something he can't recall.

Kakashi's face broke out into a grin upon sitting down and seeing the body posture of the younger boy, "Don't worry, you're not in trouble." He spoke, his voice had that of a teasing tone within it. "I just brought you here to talk about Sasuke."

The blonde obviously relaxed, although he let out a small snort at the mention of his roommate's name. "What about him?" His voice was hostel, giving off the idea that Naruto didn't want to talk about said person.

An eyebrow quirked on Kakashi's side of the table, "Is he fitting in alright?" When Sasuke first arrived at the school, Kakashi was there to greet the raven, and he was surprised that there was no caregiver to be seen, but instead of asking about that he just shrugged and smiled. He knew about Sasuke's condition, and by request, or rather; command. He had promised not to mention it to any of the students. Kakashi would be lying if he didn't say that he was worried about how Sasuke would be able to work around the school, and it's all coordinated by colour, but when voicing his concerns, the Raven just shrugged and said that he'd work something out.

Naruto just snorted intelligently at the question, "How am I suppose to know? He's a stuck up rich-brat. Honestly, he only cares about himself. Why did you have to put him with me? I'm sure there are other rooms that he could of gone into."

The teacher just shook his head at Naruto's question, his emotions and posture unfazed by the way that Naruto spoke about Sasuke. Although, Kakashi also got that impression when he met the Raven. "I talked with some of the teachers, and from what I heard you're grades haven't been that good, and your lateness to your classes has been a big problem as well. Sasuke is there with you to keep you in line, and also help you with your studies. This is an important year, exams and all that coming up in a month or so, you can't risk slacking down now."

"Couldn't you of just moved Neji or hell- even Shino into my room. Sasuke doesn't even care about anyone other than himself, what makes you think that he is actually going to help me with anything. The only thing he'd do is make me more stressed." Tan arms were crossed over his cheat in a stubborn attitude.

"Don't talk to a teacher like that," Kakashi, even though he knew Naruto out of school, within the direct school grounds, and even in his office, one should never speak to a teacher in the attitude that Naruto had been displaying. "Give it a month, if you still feel the same way about him- then we'll move him to a room by himself. But remember, he is only new. He's probably not use to the change."

Scoffing, Naruto just nodded his head, glad that he doesn't have to spend a whole year with the Raven. Hopefully a month would come very soon, and then- he could be free from the asshole who had claimed half of his room. Although, he still wasn't happy with the arrangements, and he'd make sure to let Sasuke know exactly how he felt. If Sasuke was going to be stuck up towards the blonde, then said blonde was going to just return the favor.