Chapter 15: Academy

//7:30am - second academy day//
It was a rainy Tuesday morning, when I suddenly woke up from my sleep. I sat up and yawned. When I looked at the clock, I almost fainted. "I'm gonna be late!", I screamed so loud that probably the whole building heard me. I stumbled out of bed quickly and desperately changed my clothes. By now it was already 7:47am. Then, I ran into the bathroom, washed my face, put on my bandages, and tried to comb my hair. It did not work. Right after that, I ran out of the bathroom and looked at the clock.

It was now 8:03am. I was freaking out at this point. I only grabbed my chain sickle, because I didn't want to be seen as the weirdo who carries 20 different weapons around every day. I don't eat breakfast so I ran out the door immediately.

Running through the village I get short flashbacks of the "incident" in Ishi. I slow down a little bit and have a minor panic attack. I loudly gulp, shake my head and just keep on running. Once I actually reach the academy, I think of a way to go into the classroom without been seen or noticed. I don't think I should go inside. I'll just sit underneath the window until it's lunch time. That way, no one will see me and I can hear the class. I then ran towards the window and looked inside. Nobody noticed me because most of them were asleep or paying way too much attention to the class. I then saw an empty seat next to a boy that had black hair, which had a hint of red to it, and next to him there was another black haired boy. I guess those will be my new classmates, huh? Well, they're cuter than the ones from my old academy. WHAT AM I THINKING?! After a few minutes I shook my head and sat down on the grassy floor and listened to the teacher's lesson in the morning.

//Lunchtime//
At lunchtime, all the students went out to eat, therefore the classroom would be empty and only the teacher would be left. I then stood up to see the classroom completely empty. Then, I knocked on the window, asking for permission to enter the classroom. The teacher quickly acknowledged my presence. His eyes lit up and a grin appeared on his face. He quickly motioned me to enter the classroom. I slowly opened the window and entered through it. I then quickly introduced myself to him.
"Hello, Sensei. My name is Pikuseru Kuriharu. It's nice to meet you.", I finished my introduction with a bow.

"Well my name is Iruka. Nice to meet you too, Pikuseru. One question though, why did you enter through the window?", he asked in a confused tone.

"I didn't want to attract any attention to myself.", I answered plainly.

"Oh well, that's fine then. Please take a seat in the top center desk, in the chair to the left.", he said in a kind tone.

"Ok, thank you for understanding, Iruka-sensei. I'll take my seat now.", I say as I start walking up to the chair.

I sat down took out a book and started reading. Suddenly the school bell rang. Here we go.

Suddenly, about 26 students entered the classroom. They were all completely wrapped up in they're own conversations so they didn't notice me until my desk companions arrived. One of them was knocked out and the other one was carrying him. It's the guys I saw earlier. He put his friend down on the chair and then he slapped him and said "WAKE UP!" The other guy woke up in an instant and started screaming incoherent word at the his friend. They began a small fight until the one who had been completely conscientious all this time said "Umm, t-there's a girl behind you..."

He then turned around and noticed me. "Oh, umm, hello there! My name is Itaru Uzumaki. What's yours?", he asked in an extremely polite manner.

I didn't pay attention to them because I'm wasn't here to make new friends. He then said "Well, you're not one to talk, are you? We-". He paused for a few seconds and then continued. "Wait a second...IT'S YOU! YOU'RE THE GIRL FROM THE STREET!", he screamed, stood up and pointed at my. This caused the whole classroom to turn around and look at me. I then dropped my book on the desk and my head fell forward, hitting the book in the process. It hurt but I didn't pay attention to that. He then said "I'm sorry everyone, go back to what you were all doing". Everyone just went back to talking with each other.

"Well, I guess you'll tell me your name eventually", he mumbled, slowly sitting back down. He then took out a book and, as soon as he started reading a hand slammed on the desk right in front of him. I didn't lift my head so I couldn't tell exactly who it was but the tone in her voice didn't sound very pleasant. Then, a discussion began.

"Oh Itaru, my love, why did you ditch me a few minutes ago? Are you running away from me or something?", she said in a very assertive tone.

"I don't love you! Heck, I don't even like you at all! Just...go away, ok?", he snapped back at her.

"Now, everyone, settle down and take your seats. We're starting class.", interrupted Iruka-sensei.

The girl then said "Whatever. See you later, sweetheart." I then heard footsteps walking away and then stopping somewhere else.

A few moments later, Iruka started his lecture by saying "Today we have a new student in our class! Why don't you come down and introduce yourself, Pikuseru?" I then lifted my head and, in a monotone voice, I responded with "Yes, Sensei". I then stood up and walked towards the front of the class. Everyone then looked at me and began mumbling things about my eyes and hair, I presume. My "desk buddies" were staring at me with very excited faces.

"My name is Pikuseru Kuriharu. I'm 9 years old and I'm a weapon enthusiast. I won't explain anything else so don't even ask.", I said with an uninterested tone of voice and a completely blank face. I then proceeded to sit down where I was. As I walked back to my seat, I got a few weird looks and someone called me a weirdo and everyone started laughing. I just kept on walking, and quickly sat down. Right after that Iruka commenced his class. I didn't even try to pay attention to whatever he was saying because I already knew all of this. This day will be eternal...

//Time to leave the academy//
As soon as I heard the school bell ring, I ran out the door fast enough to not be seen by any of my classmates. I then rushed outside, towards my apartment building. I tried to find my "desk companions" to introduce myself properly.

I searched for a while but I never found them. I did see one of them from afar but he was talking to some other students so I decided to introduce myself at another time. Halfway to my apartment, I remembered that I needed to buy groceries so I took out my map and looked for the market.

I reached the market and got all the food that I needed for at least a month of lunches and dinners.

It was now dark outside, making it hard to see the path back home. As I walked, I tripped over a rock or something and then face planted on the floor, making all my groceries spill out of my bag. I then sat up and dusted myself off. I then started picking up my food when someone crouched down next to me and said "Are you ok? I can help." This voice sounded strangely familiar, but I couldn't put my finger on it. I then said "D-don't worry. I don't need any help." I finished picking up my food when he took my bag and said "I'll accompany you to your house then. Don't worry. I'm very trustworthy.", which I then answered with an "ok". We just awkwardly walked through the streets of Konoha, side by side.

We arrived at my front door. I took my bags and opened the door. Right before I entered my apartment, I said "Thank you...Itaru." I quickly shut the door and locked it behind me before he could say a word. I noticed it was him when a bit of light hit his hair. I could see the red tint it had. I then put all my items away. Then I cooked a meal and ate.

Right afterwards, I took a bath and went straight into bed.

I don't like this at all...

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