Chapter 1

It was a sunny afternoon and Naruto was by himself, in Ichiraku, eating his favorite miso ramen with extra pork. Today was a special but hateful day in the blond's life. Today is his birthday. The day he was born and the day the ninetails had destroyed his most beloved village. The village still shunned him and only one person has become his friend. Sasuke Uchiha. But since Sasuke is always crowded with the people who hate Naruto and the Fangirls always Stalking Sasuke, they never get to talk anymore. When Naruto even gets close to Sasuke the people give him dagger eyes or slap him to get away from the raven. The Raven Gets mad and mostly annoyed when that happens and tries to get away, but it doesn't work and they stay with him all the time. Sasuke tried to get to Naruto whenever he needed him. He had senses which told him when Naruto was in trouble. Especially when a storm occurs, the Blond is deathly afraid of thunder and lightning. Sasuke rushes over right away and comforts the boy until the trembling stops and the boy is fast asleep.

But a storm hasn't occurred in months and Sasuke was on a mission. So when Naruto needed him most, he wasn't there.

Naruto Sat there with a blank face while eating his ramen. He was thinking of the villagers and how they had stared at him while he was walking. He tried to ignore it but there stares got embedded into his head. A couple walked in holding hands Smiling and giggling. Naruto looked at them and smiled that huge smile of his with a tint of meaning of your so lucky in it. They stopped in their tracks, glared, made a scowl and left. They didn't say anything but the damage was done.

Naruto paid Teuchi and left for home as fast as he could before he was swept over with tears. Naruto was almost home when he heard Sakura and Ino speaking. To not get in a fight with them he stopped and stayed as quiet as he could.
"Are you for real Sakura Sasuke's back early?" Ino whispered.
"If you don't be a little more quiet more people will hear." Sakura explained.
"How did you find out and what are you planning."

"I was in Tsunade's office when he came back. He looked like he hasn't been hurt but he said he needed to do some business and didn't want to be bothered. He probably just wanted to train more. Any way he's so cool. I was planning that we go to his house and replace his bandages if he has any." Sakura finished. Wow was what Naruto thought what a mouth on that girl. She said that in less than 10 seconds and one breath.
"But you said he didn't seem hurt and that he wanted to be alone." Ino said.
"Since when have you been afraid Ino?"
"Since Sasuke said he likes to be alone."

"But you might be able to see his 12 pack." Sakura tried to convince Ino with other ways. Finally she gave in and they ran off to go stalk Sasuke or something.
"Sasuke's back," Naruto thought. "And he's alone so nobody's keeping him back. So he's not going to come see me." Naruto started to tear up.

"My only….." Naruto ran to his apartment covering his eyes. Naruto flew into his apartment. The Blond was suddenly in someone's arms.
"Dobe its ok…. Shhh… it's ok Naruto Calm down."
"S-Sa-Sasuke?" Naruto said through his tears.
"What's wrong did someone hurt you?" Sasuke sounded sympathetic and he was because Naruto was the most important thing in his life even if Naruto didn't know or think the same way.
"You... I thought you." Naruto started lightly Pounding Sasuke's chest.
"I thought you didn't…care and…didn't want to be my friend anymore because… because you didn't see me and like the others…." Naruto sobbed into Sasuke's shoulder. Sasuke knew what Naruto has been through and that's one of the reason he cared for the blond so much.

Sasuke put his hand on Naruto's back and started to rub it like his mother used to do.
"It's ok Naruto let it all out." Sasuke whispered. "I'm here now its ok." Sasuke took the mother part really well when it came to Naruto. When Naruto Calmed down A little Sasuke put him on the couch and went to the kitchen
"Is this all you eat Naruto? Ramen." There were 20 packages of instant ramen and two cartons of expired milk. To Sasuke's surprise there was to Sodas that Sasuke had given Naruto the last time he was over. That was almost 2 months earlier. Sasuke ignored it but stored the image in the back of his mind. Sasuke made miso ramen put some extra pork in it and gave it to Naruto.
It was silent for a long time then Naruto spoke up.

"How come you didn't come see me right when you had the chance? You know what today is don't you." Naruto Sniffled
"Naruto." Sasuke got up and went to the corner of the apartment by the window. He lifted up a bag and came back to Naruto.
"You know I couldn't forget what today was. This is why I came home early from my mission. I had to get you this." Sasuke brought out a present from the bag, more like several presents. He brought out 2 of the newest ramen that wouldn't be out for another year a box that held a new sleeping cap and lastly an item that was wrapped.
"S-Sasuke you." Naruto couldn't speak; all he could do was cry.

Instead of leaning over the table to comfort the boy because he was crying he smiled and said. "Open the wrapped one." Naruto took no time and grabbed the gift. he ripped it open, while keeping the bow, and found what was inside. A diamond shape locket in the color of black.
"It's sealed with my and your chakra. Only we can open it." Sasuke explained. "Try it."
I opened it and found a picture inside. It was Sasuke.
"If you Hold this and think of me I will notice and come right away. See I have the same one." Sasuke held out his hand and showed the diamond shape locket (that was orange.) and opened it. My picture showed up.
"Now you don't have to worry because I'm always with you ok." Sasuke hugged Naruto while the blond kept sobbing into his shoulder.

"S-Sasuke?" Naruto asked
"Yes Dobe?"
"Can you sleep over tonight but you can't go home."
"Why not?" Sasuke wondered
"Because Sakura and Ino are there waiting to change your bandages."
"But I don't have any."Sasuke had a blank face
"There Stalkers what can you do." Naruto Smiled.
Sasuke Smiled "You always make me smile Naruto." Sasuke said. "Fine I won't go back but what will I do for pajamas?"

"I can find something." Naruto Smiled and ran around his house