Naruto got home and his ears were flattened and he nervously opened the door. He smelt alcohol and he prepared his body for pain. He walked in and closed the door.

Kushina heard the door and walked over to him and her eyes widened as she saw the headband. She was shocked and didn't know how to react.

*Naruto's POV*

Seeing her reaction made me freeze. She never reacts like that. I walked up to her hesitantly. She wrapped her arms around me suddenly and I tensed and clenched my eyes shut and my teeth together expecting a hit. But instead I opened my eyes and she was...HUGGING ME!?

"Your dad must be as proud as I am." She teared up.

My eyes widened and tears formed in my eyes. Did I impress her? I can't believe this...She never shows me this much affection, ever. I smiled and hugged back. My ears perked up and my tail swayed gently. She pulled away from me and ran her hand over the headband and smiled. I took it off and handed it to her. She smiled down at it but pain filled her eyes as well. She looked at me with slight anger and grabbed my wrist and I winced at the grip. She walked me to my room and I set the headband down and took off my coat. She watched me and I knew what was coming next. Whenever mom was reminded of Dad she would beat the living crap out of me.

She raised her hand and punched me in the face. I fell over and held my hand over my cheek. She kicked me in the stomach where the seal was and I yelped in pain. The bruises already there made the kick feel almost agonizing. I coughed and i coughed up blood. i winced and looked down. She grabbed my arm and pulled out a Kunai and stabbed it right through my arm. I yelled in agony and tears spilled down my face. Blood gushed onto the floor and she twisted the kunai in my wound enlarging it and i almost screamed but she put a hand over my mouth to muffle my cries. I cried as she ripped it out and stabbed my other arm. She sliced deep gashes in my back and chest and one across my forehead. She threw me to the ground and spat on me.

"clean the floor and patch up." She ordered and walked out of my room and slammed the door shut and stormed downstairs.

So much pain...it hurts so much. I curled up and cried for a little. I was dizzy from blood loss so i walked to my dresser, the bottom cabinet was filled with bandages and gnaws and all kinds of things to patch up and put on wounds. I cleaned my wounds and cried as i did. As much as i hate this pain i love my mom. She gave me life and i give her the obedience she deserves from me. I was finished patching myself and looked in my full body mirror and i looked like a mummy. I sighed, knowing this will stick out tomorrow. I will definitely be asked questions and receive stares.

I began my chore of cleaning the floor that was now stained in my own blood. I mopped it and dried it off and it looked as good as new. I sighed and i walked to bed and it was painful just to lay there. I drew in a deep breath. Mom never lets me eat dinner, so i was used to one meal a day. I let myself drift to sleep.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm and i turned it off and sat up slowly. it felt like i got little to no sleep i yawned and the morning was usual as any other day. I had to change bandages since the ones i wore were bloody. I got dressed and walked downstairs as i tied the headband on my forehead to cover up the deep gash. I looked like i hadn't slept and sighed. I walked out after my mom smacked me for overcooking the eggs. I had a very bruised cheek. My neck was bandaged and so was my hands and arms, my chest, legs and back. I ran on all fours. My tail dragging behind me that had a little blood in it. and My ears flattened because of the pain i felt.

I made it to the school and i stood straight and walked in. I walked down the halls and teachers and students stared. I looked down and walked in my class where everyone stared. Some students gasped. Sakura seemed worried and Hinata did as well. Sasuke showed a slight interest in me and stared. Iruka walked up to me and of course asked what was wrong.

"naruto? What happened you are covered in bandages, your face is bruised." he seemed concerned.

"Oh, heh i got in a fight with some idiotic kids who stepped on my tail."I lied to him.

"Okay...go to your seat." He said and i listened to him.

I walked, well, more like limped to my seat and sat down. I looked down and laid there, waiting for our new teacher to show. Iruka left as they showed up but ours wasn't there. Soon me, Sasuke, and Sakura were the only ones left in the classroom. I sighed and tapped my fingers on the desk. About two hours later a Jonin with silver spiked hair and a mask covering his lower half of his face walked in. His headband was slouched, covering his left eye. He wore regular clothing for a ninja and he walked to the center of the class. he wore fingerless gloves with metal plates in the center of them. I looked at him but kept my head down, my bruised cheek out of sight for now.

"Lets all introduce ourselves...My name is Kakashi Hatake. I'm 19 years old and i love to read. I am a Jonin and your new teacher. Now who wants to go first?" Kakashi asked.

" I'm Sasuke Uchiha. What i have, is no dream. I like many things. and i dislike things. My goal is to kill a certain person." Sasuke spoke.

"My name is Sakura Haruno. I like..." She glanced over as Sasuke and squealed." I dislike Naruto." She glared over at me with an annoyed look. My eyes looked away from her." My goal for the future is.." She glanced at Sasuke and squealed again.

"uh...Okay how about you?" He pointed to me.

"Um. My name is Naruto Uzumaki. I like fresh air and ramen. I dislike..." my eyes looked away from everyone." And my future is to become the hokage..." I answered in a slight mumble.

Kakashi seemed to be slightly suspicious of me and sighed. "How about we all go grab a bite then?" He smiled.

"Sure i could eat." Sasuke shrugged.

"Great!" Sakura smiled.

"I'm not hungry but sure." I shrugged and finally sat up.

*Kakashi's POV*

I got a good glance at Naruto and i didn't like the depressing vibe that came off of him. he was bandaged and he looked as iff he hadn't slept and he seemed to be unusually pale. He had a bad bruise on his cheek. I frowned and walked out as they followed. I felt worried. I know his mother is Kushina and i heard she is a little unstable at work sometimes. she was a friend of mine when she was a ninja and she seemed a little violent after Minato died...i wonder if she...hurts him. It looks like it. My Sharingan senses that he is in distress. I walked next to him and he looked sorta cute. I liked his eyes. Okay stop with the gay thoughts Hatake...uhg.

I set a hand on his shoulder and my eye went up like a U shape to signal i was smiling.

"Hey how's Kushina. she was an old friend of mine." He smiled.

"Uh. Good. she works all the time but good." Naruto smiled at me.

Oh, his smile is adorable. And the ears complete him. so does the tail. They make him so cute i want to pet them so badly. I resisted the urge to pet his cute fuzzy ears and i walked out onto the streets.

*Naruto's POV*

I walked alongside our new sensei. He seemed hot no doubt about that. I don't know why I feel so attracted to him. Guess I'm gay. I didn't know how to treat people because I never really had friends and My mom is awful to me so I leaned onto him as we walked. Kakashi looked at me with a little confusion before he smiled and seemed to not mind it that much. Kakashi Sensei seemed to blush slightly and i guessed that he liked me. I was always shy around new people so i don't blame myself for blushing as well. I looked forwards with a smile on my face and the company of him made me feel, happy. My pain doesn't hurt as bad. My tail swayed happily behind me and my Ears perked up.

"Hey Kakashi Sensei?" I asked shyly and looked up at him.

"Yes Naruto?" Kakashi looked at me.

"Can we be friends?" I asked him, fiddling with my thumbs.

"Sure!" He chirpped happily.

I smiled widely with excitment and giggled with happiness. He seemed to blush more and he pet my ear. I blushed a deep red. Mom said when people pet my ears that means they love me. I tried to act casual until i heard Kakashi giggle and i blushed deeper. I looked down and tried to hide my burning face. I almost wanted purr, but i would seem like a cat if i do. I only walked forwards and kept my head down.

"Kakashi? Why are y-you petting my ears?" I asked, stuttering slightly.

"Oh! Sorry i couldn't resist. They looked so soft." Kakashi blushed.

"Heh, they are. Okay you can pet them more if you want i don't mind it actually feels good." I smiled.

He smiled back and happily continued to pet and play with my ears. We arrived at the ramen place i hardly ever get to go to and i sat down and ordered the biggest size pork ramen they had. I wanted to get a big bowl so the yumminess would last longer. I think this place has the best Ramen ever! My tail swayed quickly as i smelt the great smell of Ramen. I look over to see Sasuke staring at me and when he noticed that i saw him he quickly looked into another direction. I brushed it off. I looked at Sakura who was staring at Sasuke and i sighed and looked at Kakashi who smiled down at me. I smiled back and rested my head on his shoulder like a kid would do to a parent when they are waiting on something or tired. I never get to do that with mom, she hates it when i lean on her, even when i get really sick and can't stand well. I have a weak immune system so i get sick pretty easily.

"Hey Kakashi can we hang out tonight? I've always wanted to see the village at night from the stone heads. Mom says it is dangerous to be up there especially at night so i never get the chance to go up there." I looked at him.

"Sure." Kakashi gave a thumbs up.

I smiled happily and my smile widened as the ramen was done and handed to us. We all ate the magical food from heaven and they went home while me and Kakashi stayed with one another, walking down the streets. i smiled as the sun set. We reached the long staircase that led up the side of the cliff and into it as well. I have never been here before so im excited. Kakashi can tell because when he saw my expression he laughed. We walked up the stairs but i couldn't go past the 50th step so i got on Kakashi's shoulders and rode on them. My tail wrapped around his arm that held my leg so i wouldn't fall. I looked out at the village and didn't know i hates heights and narrow stairways until now and i clung to his head, nervousness swallowing me whole. Kakashi only chuckled and walked forwards with a smile on his face.

"Wow i didn't know i was afriad of heights." I spoke.

"It's okay i wont drop you." Kakashi laughed.

"You better not." i puffed out my cheeks.

We made it up and he walked across the stone. I looked over my shoulder and gasped. The sight i took in was amazing. I have never seen anything this beautiful before. My eyes were wide and my jaw was hung open. I have no words to decribe what I'm seeing. I was able to see the entire village from here.

"Amazing huh?" Kakashi set me down.

I forgot I was in pain and walked up to the edge off the cliff. My fear subsided and I was just to shocked to speak.

"It..it's like a dream come true. I've always wanted to see the village from here." I smiled widely.

"Uh, are you okay your crying." Kakashi asked with worry.

"I-its. Just so beautiful." I smiled. I looked at Kakashi and smiled." Thanks for coming here with me. I was just afraid to go alone...thank you."