Warnings: This is a re-write of my fanfic 'I'm alive' I made it better. This is set in our time, I know Naruto is our time and what not but whatever, it's set modern day. Sasuke and Naruto's deaths are being faked, Yaoi, BoyxBoy, etc.
Sasuke had claimed he didn't care what happened to Naruto, his best friend since childhood. So, Sakura and the rest of their friends came up with a way to prove Sasuke wrong. They knew he loved Naruto, even if he refused to tell anyone.
They came up with a plan, a horribly cruel plan. But, if it would get their two friends together and make them happy it didn't matter. They had both been in denial for way too long, it was time their friends did their job and hooked them up.
The rather large group of teenage kids, excluding Sasuke and Naruto, were currently sitting in the living room of Kakashi and Iruka Hatake, Naruto's foster parents. Naruto and Sasuke were out doing only god knows what so they reaped the chance to discuss their plan with the two adults.
They had already disgussed this with the Uchiha parents and brother, they had okayed it as long as it would get Sasuke out of his grumpy mood and make their son happy. They understood this plan wasn't one to be taken lightly, you don't play with death.
However, they couldn't think of a more fun and twisted way than this. So be it, as long as the Hatake's approved they would do everything in their power to get those two block heads together at last, that's what friends were for right?
If this plan fell through, it would do more than prove how Sasuke actually did care what happened to his young blonde friend, it would also make it a lot easier to be around the two. If that was even possible.
"So kids... Why are all of you here?" Iruka asked quietly.
Having a living room full of kids was great, he didn't mind at all since they were Naruto's friends and he was a school teacher, he was around kids everyday. But, Naruto wasn't home so why were all of his friends here?
Looking around the room Iruka noted all of them were here, not just most of them, all fourteen of them, except Sasuke, who Naruto was out shopping with at the moment. He let out a delighted squeal, his little Naru-chan had made so many friends in the past few years! It made him so proud!
He ignored the questioning looks he received from everyone and stood from the off white leather couch, "Anyone want something to drink? We have juice, tea, milk, I cold even make some coolaid."
He received multiple head shakes and frowned a little, "No thank you Iruka. We came to talk to you about something and since we aren't sure when Naruto will be back we need to do it quickly. We have already talked to Mrs.. And Mr.. Uchiha as well as Itachi and they have all okayed it." Sakura spoke in a gentle voice.
He nodded and reclaimed his seat beside his husband on the love seat, confused. Well then, "Is Naruto in some sort of danger? Oh boy... He didn't sneak into Tsunade's house and butter her floor again did he?" His face twisted in horror, that had been a horrible experience. "Or sticky note every inch of her office with notes saying 'Porn star boobies' or prank call the police about a fake chemical explosion at the school or-"
"Hunnie, they can't answer you if you don't stop talking." Kakashi smiled at his lover sweetly, his little worry wort!
Sakura cleared her throat, she remembered all of those pranks. She had helped with most of them, but this time it was a matter of excluding Naruto from a so to speak, 'prank'. "No Iruka, it's about Naruto and Sasuke. Plus, Naruto hasn't seen Tsunade or Jiraiya since they moved one town over."
Iruka nodded his head, waiting for further explanation.
"Well I'm sure you two are aware that Naruto and Sasuke like each other, correct?" Kakashi nodded. "Okay then, we've come up with a plan to get the two together. I'm warning you though, it's a pretty mean plan." She looked over to Ino so she could further explain, Iruka might flip.
"Well..." The platinum blonde started, looking rather nervous in front of the two adults. "Sasuke made a comment the other day while we were all at the park, he said he didn't care what happened to Naruto." She paused but as soon as she saw the surprised yet hurt expression that crossed Iruka's features she quickly continued. "But we all know he does! So we came up with a plan to prove him wrong and get them together."
"Okay, so what is this plan? The way your talking it seems you're afraid to tell us." Kakashi stated, noticing the way the females looked away or bit their lip.
"W-well, we just know how protective you and Iruka are over Naruto. We aren't sure if you're going to go along with this or not..." A soft voice to his left spoke, Hinata, he noted.
"There's only one way to find out ne? So come on, let's hear it."
"Gaara.." Ino whispered.
The red haired boy in question sighed, "We want to kill them."
"Excuse me?" Iruka nearly screamed, his eyes going wide.
Had they gone mad? Oh god, what if they had started taking drugs? He stood from the couch, looking at the kids seriously. "Get up all of you! Empty your pockets, I want all the drugs and I want to know who you got them from right now." His voice was stern.
Kakashi was going to step in but, how could they say something like that with such straight faces? It had to be drugs.
Shikamaru sighed, sitting up from his place on the floor by the large window. Leave it to Gaara to give them the wrong idea, sure they wanted to kill them but not for real. "What he means is, we want to fake their deaths."
"Fake their deaths? Are you hearing yourselves right now? I won't tolerate drugs in my home and I damn sure will not tolerate Naruto being around any of you if your on drugs! He is to young to know the pain that stuff causes, he's been through enough in his life already! You're his friends, you should steer him away from those dangers, not-"
"Iruka we aren't on drugs, we swear! You can check our pockets if you want, we would never disrespect you like that. If anything, we would come to you and ask for guidance." A large boy spoke from beside Shikamaru, Choji.
"Then please explain why you want to fake our sons death. That is nothing to be playing around with," Iruka shook his head, his eyebrows knitted downward sympathetically. "Do you know how much it would hurt both Sasuke and Naruto if either of them thought the other were dead?"
"Yes sir! That's exactly it!" Ino said loudly, smiling. "You see, when Sasuke said he didn't care what happened to Naruto it got us thinking. He is in denial, he could possibly push the thoughts of being with Naruto away for good if we don't make him open his eyes and realize that without Naruto he wouldn't be who he is today, he can't be without Naruto."
Temari nodded, "Without Sasuke, Naruto would be lonely even though he had all of us. He would realize he should have told Sasuke how he felt when he had a chance instead of waiting so long, hurting both of them because he can't tell him now. Sasuke on the other hand, would become more of a bastard, excuse my language, than he already is and realize he can't be without Naruto."
Both adults looked on with understanding yet not so sure eyes, this was two hearts on the line. "That makes since I guess... Can't you come up with another way to go about this though? Like, lock them in a closet together or... Something..."
"We've tried that already. It didn't work, they are both too good at hiding their feelings." Sakura spoke again.
"Oh dear... I'm not so sure about this kids. What if by doing this, someone get's seriously hurt? What if they do something stupid?"
"We already have that taken care of. Sasuke's older brother, as well as his parents, are going to watch him closely and make sure nothing goes wrong with him. If you guys go along with this, then you are going to have to do the same."
"I see." Kakashi sighed, kids these days... "What do we have to do then?"
"Kakashi! You can't be serious, this is going to hurt them!" Iruka turned to his lover and yelled, his face twisted in disbelieve.
"It's for the best Iruka, they are to stubborn to admit they love each other and nothing else has worked." He turned to look at his lover for a moment, "Everything will be just fine."
With a sigh, the brown haired adult admitted defeat. "Fine."
Sakura let out a squeal of happiness, now all they had to do were go over the details. If everything worked out like they planned Sasuke and Naruto would be together in no time at all. This was perfect!
"Well we're going to need you guys to go out of town." She said clearly, twisting a section of bubblegum pink hair around a slim, pale, finger.
"We can finally visit Tsunade and Jiraiya." Kakashi nodded.
"Now, as soon as you guys are gone we are going to tell Sasuke the bad news. He is going to try and contact Naruto and maybe even you guys. So, you need to take Naruto's phone and not let him have it back until all this is over. Don't let him know what's going on, he isn't to have any contact with Sasuke at all. Make sure you watch him closely so he dosen't get a hold of a phone or something okay?"
"Alright, what about Sasuke? How are you guys gonna go about that?" Kakashi asked, Iruka was ignoring them.
"Well since I'm the best actor here and Gaara is Naruto's closes friend besides Sasuke, we are going to go to the Uchiha estate and tell him the bad news. His parents are in on it as well as Itachi so it will be more believable. We're going to tell him Naruto was in a car accident and didn't make it." She paused. "And you are going to tell Naruto the same. Just tell him Sasuke didn't make it."
With a heavy sigh, Kakashi stood from the couch and crossed his arms. "And how are we going to break it to them that all of this was a set-up?"
"Well," Shikamaru started. "You're going to bring Naruto back into town, just bring him to the Uchiha estate. From there we will just let them run into each other's arms and sob or whatever, then we explain what we did and why. You two, as well as Itachi, Deidara, and Sasuke's parents will then protect us from the death they are going to try and inflict upon us."
Kakashi laughed quietly, they had it all figured out didn't they? "Very well then, the sooner the better I suppose. We will leave tomorrow."
"Sasuke stop that!"
Everyone paused and looked to the front door where the voice was coming from, Naruto was laughing as he opened the door. "That tickles baka!"
Sasuke shrugged and brought the long feather up to Naruto's ear and tickled once more, smiling silently.
Naruto laughed once more, before realizing they had an audience and kicked the raven in the knee. "Hey guys? Why is everyone in the living room?"
"Oh god.. Don't tell me Kiba tried to cook again and burnt down his house like that one time or Gaara tried to kill his mom again or-"
"Naruto! I honestly don't know where you get your assuming babbling from but please, stop talking for a second." Iruka stood from the couch and greeted his son as well as the Uchiha.
"We were just waiting for you to get back. We were going to take you bowling with us but it seems you gotta pack. Sasuke wanna come?" Choji said, standing up.
"Nah, i'll stay and help the dobe."
"Yup, so we'll see you later alligator!" Kiba smacked him hard on the shoulder on his way out of the door, followed by the others.
Everyone looked at the door quite confused before shrugging, oh well. Naruto looked to his parents with a questioning glance. "Where are we going?"
"We are going to visit Tsunade and Jiraiya, we're long overdue for a visit." The silver haired man stated, taking his lovers hand, leading him to the stairs. "Go pack you're bags, we're leaving in the morning. Sasuke would you mind helping him?"
Sasuke shook his head, "Not at all."
"Okay then."
"I don't get why we're just suddenly leaving." Naruto huffed, shoving another shirt into his blue dufflebag which Sasuke took out and folded neatly before placing it back into the bag, as he had done with everything Naruto shoved in so far.
"Who knows." The raven shrugged. "Maybe Tsunade still hasn't forgiven you for buttering her floor and wants to beat you up again."
Naruto laughed loudly, "Wanna come with me? You can protect me from her."
"Nah, I'll pass dobe. I have to catch up on my studies since you don't know how to return notes." Sasuke glared.
"Fine then jackass, be that way."
"Hn."