Through Fame and Sadness

Summary: Sasuke has given him all. They have mansions, they control almost all of Japan, their company reached almost all part of the world. But he know deep in his heart that due to his boyfriend's negligence, he had turned to stone and slowly dying. SasuNaru

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Naruto sat on his wheelchair on the mansion's terrace, admiring the view of the landscape that his boyfriend made for him. This is the first place that Sasuke ever gave to him for his birthday. Smiling curtly, he felt lucky to have Sasuke.

Since Itachi's death, Sasuke inherited the entire company and with his boyfriend's enthusiasm and guidance, Sasuke became determined in expanding the company. His boyfriend had been working hard day in and day out just to fulfill his promise to his beloved fox- the world.

Though at first they were so close, Sasuke became distant. The company's expansion took most of his time. Since it has now dominated much of the world's industry, he have to insure that each branch is doing its best to contribute to the main branch.

And since their company is now all over the world, Sasuke is having difficulties in managing them. Though he could hire assistants, he is too proud to get help and thus, cutting his precious time with his beloved boyfriend.

Naruto didn't mind it, though. He is happy that what Sasuke's doing is for him. Sasuke is working hard for him and that made him feel, somewhat important. And for that, he endured the lonely nights, his loveless existence and even the void within his heart, taking great pleasure through his servant's torment.

Yes, he might be gentle, nice and kind. He might be considered as an angel, the sun and the light. But that was long ago. That was before the reign of Sasuke's company. That... was before Sasuke began ignoring and neglecting him.

He didn't complain though, for he, despite for his loneliness isn't alone in his misery. He have a house full of servants. At first, they were happy. When Sasuke leaves for some meeting, he would enjoy company and happy moments with his servants. In fact, he had no servants in the first place for he treats them like an equal.

He didn't know what happened but he had changed. Whenever he see someone laughs, his heart swells and what more could he do, but to suppress their happiness?

He laughed bitterly at himself. In his misery, he dragged down the people with him. But he wasn't affected though. For his tears are all dried and his heart frozen by the cold, lonely bed with no source of warmth, of love and of company.

The man sipped his coffee as he entered yet again fell into another daydream, but was unable to when his valet entered the room.

"My lord, I'm sorry for interrupting but..."

"State your business... quick." Naruto said coldly, obviously irritated at being interrupted from his musings, which made the other man quiver in fear.

"Master, someone is looking for you."

"Really? And didn't I specifically told you not to accept visitors this early?" The mere tone of his voice is enough to freeze an ordinary man, but the valet, being with him for a few years has now got used to his icy attitude and somehow understood his situation. Now, he didn't fear him, but he pity his master.

"Well, he insists on seeing you. I believe he's your friend. He identifies himself as Neji." The valet tried to remain calm.

"Then why didn't you say so. Let's go see him."

"Of course my lord. I'll go inform him right away." As the valet attempt to exit room, he was interrupted by Naruto's voice, who has now turned into a desperate one, different from the tone he held minutes ago.

"Kai! Kai... Help me!!" And of course, being the caring valet that he was, rushed immediately to Naruto's side.

"What? My lord, what's wrong?"

"I don't know. Just help me." Just then, a loud crash can be heard as the cup fell from his hand.

"I'm losing my strength."

"What? Again? I'll go call the nurse and..."

"No, I'll be fine." Naruto said, already recovering. It had already happened to him a lot of times but this is the first time his arms failed him.

"Then I'll just call the servants to clean this up. Do you still wish to see your guest or should I lead you to your room?

"I'll meet him. Just lead me to the living room and I'll meet him."

"As you wish, my lord."

"Good. After this, don't forget to order an electric wheelchair. If my arms fail me next time and you weren't there, I'd be in deep trouble."

The valet nodded in response and after he led his master to the living room, he bowed and left his master.

"Why Neji, it's a surprise, I actually got a visit from you. Tell me, what brought this on?"

Neji looked at him sympathetically. "Naruto, you've changed." Which earned him a laugh from the other man.

"Wow, how nice of you to notice, dearest Neji. What's your business in this dark castle of mine?" Naruto placed emphasis as he raised his arms to reveal the gloomy atmosphere within his mansion.

"Naruto, I'm just here to check if you're fine. Everyone's worried about you. You never get out of here since the day you fell at the festival and that's months ago! I knew that's not brought on by fatigue. Tell me, what is it? I'm sure your doctor had informed you of the details."

After hearing it, Naruto's impassive face broke, but he managed to regain his composure.

"I'm certain that it's none of your business, Neji. If you're here to interview me, then I'm not telling you anything."

"Naruto, I'm worried about you. So is everyone else. Ever since Sasuke had started ignoring you..." But he was interrupted by Naruto's harsh tone.

"He has not been neglecting me! If anything, he worshiped me, now get out!"

"Can't you see? He had left you. He had enjoyed himself outside and has forgotten about you. Why else would he come home late? Why would he only see you once in a month? Why the rarity of your meeting? Doesn't that say that he had lost interest in you?"

"Look Neji. Can you not see it? Can you not feel it? I am the moon. You lowlifes can never reach my level. As you see, with all the money that Sasuke's earning, I could do whatever I want and destroy everything I want with one stroke. I have everything right within these walls so why should I waste my time outside this mansion?" Naruto expected Neji to respond to his short speech but Neji just stood up and said one of his famous quotes, ignoring the painful stab in his heart from what Naruto had just said.

"Yet how would a moon retain its shine when its Sun no longer showers it with its light? Naruto, you might be the moon, but without Sasuke, you're nothing. Just as the moon's light wanes when the Sun abandons it, so shall your existence fade as Sasuke forgets about you. Naruto, you need to wake up and do something about your relationship with him. If you're not willing to open up to us, then at least, talk with him." Neji's piercing eyes met clouded blue eyes. And all he could see is loneliness.

Instead of replying Naruto merely lowered his head and replied with two words, "Spinocerebellar Ataxia."

"What? Naruto, what do you mean by that?"

"Fuck Neji, it's my disease damn it! I'm afraid you will know! I'm afraid he will know! Why else would I lock myself within this shadowy mansion? I don't want him to find out lest he would cast me aside!"

"Naruto..." Neji came nearer to the man and caressed his face. "You need to talk to him Naruto."

"What? Why would I? I'm pretty much content with my life."

"Are you Naruto? When he is having the time of his life in the arms of other men? Are you happy with that?" Hearing this made Naruto's eyes widened.

"What? What do you mean by that?"

Neji just shook his head and tossed him a newspaper before leaving.

"I'm sorry Naruto. But it's true. But remember Naruto, I still love you and I'll always support you. But..." Neji was stopped though, when Naruto launched himself at him, overturning the wheelchair as a crying Naruto attached himself onto Neji.

"Why? How could this happen?" Naruto cried as Neji comforted him. Unknown to them, a page was read by the valet who was listening to their conversation and read the first paragraph which made his eyes widen in shock:

World famous CEO, Uchiha Sasuke declares an official relationship with Gaara no Sabaku, the owner of the Sand processing company. The press had just discovered their relationship early this morning when their make-out session was captured by one of our reporters and they admitted that they had already been in their relationship for three months when asked about it. It has to be noted though, that Sasuke had a boyfriend, the famous manga artist, Uzumaki Naruto. The press fears what might happen to his boyfriend as our passionate young CEO was completely entranced by this handsome man.

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reychop: I'm trying to explore a new field and that is drama. I have been watching 1 litre of tears and was moved by its scenes. (I am now in episode 10) I thought that I might want to explore deep emotions rather than adventures, humor and random sex. I am not expert with human emotions. I don't even know how to express my real emotions so I need honest reviews. And by honest, not "Me leik ur s2ry. Update soon! Until then, see you in chapter 2 and may you offer some space of improvement for my writing skills.