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summary: naruto just cant let go of sasuke until someone better comes his way but can sasuke let go of naruto

Can't Let Go

Flashback

"Naruto, I have to tell you something."

"What Sakura?"

"...Naruto, you know I will always be your best friend no matter what, right?"

"Of course, Sakura. What's wrong?"

"Naruto, Sasuke's been...Sasuke has been..."

"Sasuke's what? What happened to him? Is he alright?"

"He's fine. That's not the point. Sasuke has been cheating on you."

"What do you mean? With who?"

"With...me. With me."

"For how long?"

"Two months now. Naruto, I'm sor-"

"Why?"

"He said he doesn't love you. He never did. He said he just wanted you until he could find someone better. He said he just told you he loved you so you would do whatever he wanted. NAruto, I am so sorry. I should've told you from the beginning. Will you ever forgive me?"

At this point all of the blond man's tears had disappeared from sight and a bright but clearly fake smile adorned his features.

"Of course Sakura!"

This was the day when Naruto Uzumaki had died. Not physically, mind you, but in spirit. This was the day when Naruto's best friend Sakura Haruno had told him that his boyfriend Sasuke Uchiha had been cheating on him with said best friend. This was also the day when Naruto broke up with said boyfriend.

Flashback

"Sasuke. Sakura told me about you two."

No response.

"I think we're through. It's obvious you love her and not me so I'll happily step aside so you can be with her."

No response.

"I think you should leave."

Sasuke stood from his seat on the blond's sofa and walked to stand at the back of it. He leaned over to Naruto's ear and whispered,

"Too bad. I always had more fun with you in bed."

And since then, Naruto has been dead on the inside which deeply contrasted with the bright smiles he's show on the outside.