Summary: "Do you love me also? Just like I do?" he heard Naruto asked but he didn't say anything... After their talk, Sasuke turned and walked back inside his parent's house… not knowing that tonight was the last night he and Naruto will see each other again... And after 3 years their paths have crossed once again...
~Yumi's Lair~
Naruto: Please don't tell me that we're going to edit this story also???? (Sighs)
Yumi: (Pouts) Naru-chan… You don't like working with me????
Naruto: That's not it Yumi-chan!!!
Yumi: Then why are you complaining???? (Whine) It's not like my fault that Sasuke always attack you whenever we take a break from shooting my stories.
Naruto: That's not it!!!!!!!!!!!! (Blush)
Yumi: Oh… Then is it because of the tapes I've collected about your steamy sex then???
Naruto: (Fell on the ground)
Sasuke: (Appeared in front of Yumi) How much does it cost me to buy all those tapes??? (Evil Aura)
Naruto: That's right! Tell her Sasuke!!! (Misunderstand Sasuke's intention)
Yumi: You totally got it wrong Naru-chan… (Tilts her head to look at Naruto) Sasuke (Points Sasuke) Just wants the tapes for himself…
Naruto: (Fells on the ground again)
Sasuke: (Walks away with a receipt while smirking)
Yumi: Nice doing business with you, Sasuke!!!! (Grins and counts the money)
Naruto: (Glooms at one corner) Yumi-chan you're evil!!! (Sobs)
Yumi: (Turns) I'm not Naru-chan… (Smile) It's Dark who you should call evil! (Grins) She's the one who taped all those steamy action you and Sasuke did.
Naruto: (Turns into a stone)
Yumi: Alright!!!! Let's start filming the first chapter of "Flowers in Our Life"!!! (Shout) Ready?
Naruto: (Pushed by some crew to the set)
Yumi: Action!!!!!!!
(Camera's all rolling)
Disclaimer: Naruto Doesn't Belong To Me!
Chapter 1: The Summer Goodbye...
Reminders:
Sasuke: 12 years old, childhood friend and rival of Naruto, Naruto's secret crush
Naruto: 11 years old, childhood friend and rival of Sasuke
Itachi: 20 years old, the one who knew Naruto's secret crush towards Sasuke
Kyuubi: 20 years old, Itachi's roommate in college, Naruto's brother
Kiba: Naruto's buddy in pulling pranks on their school
Sakura: A fan girl of Sasuke, her parents is a close friend of the Uchiha's
Konoha City
Konoha Academy
Year 2005
It was the last day of school and everyone was eager to go home and prepare for their summer vacation, of course for those who had some failing subjects, they had to attend their summer class! Oh my, teachers do love to kill their student's happiness. So okay, on with the story, in a particular room, a blond haired boy was happily chatting with his best buddy in pranks.
"So, where are you gonna spend your summer?" Kiba asked, grinning idiotically.
Naruto looks at his brunette friend and grin widely, "Not gonna tell!" then he looks at his back and waves his hand.
Of course! Our blond was going to spend his best friend. They have been planning about their summer trip for almost a month now and he was excited to spend it with his best friend alone for the first time. And speaking of best friend's he saw his best friend still sitting on his seat even though the class was already over. Of course Naruto grinned when an idea comes out of his mind… as always he'll annoy his best friend and make sure his best friend will treat him to ramen today before they go home and ask their parents, in Sasuke's case, while Naruto would ask his baa-chan's permission to allow them spend their summer vacation alone.
"How about you, Sasuke?" a raven haired boy looks back at him but didn't answer.
"Teme!" Naruto slams his hands on Sasuke's table playfully, "Come on! It won't kill you to answer such a simple answer right?" Naruto pouts when Sasuke still remained silent.
Yes people! Naruto's best friend is none other than Sasuke! (A/N: Laughs) they are the exact opposite of each other but hey, they're best friends! Not just best friends but childhood best friends!
"Fine!" Naruto turns his back from Sasuke and crossed his arms and was fuming. He heard Kiba snicker which made him more angry. He kicked Kiba's leg so hard that made Kiba yelp which resulted for them to bicker.
Then a squeal was heard from the door resulting for Naruto and Kiba to stop their bickering and look at door where they heard the squeal.
"SASUKE-KUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" a pink haired girl ran inside the room ignoring the teacher completely since it classes were already over and went towards Sasuke.
"Where will you spend your summer, Sasuke-kun?????" the pink girl said in a seductive voice.
Sasuke ignored her just like he had ignored Naruto a while ago. Instead he turns his head towards the window and watched the leaves swaying with the wind.
"He's not going to answer you, Sakura-chan..." Naruto said to the pink girl.
"Yeah, Sakura, he ignored Blondie here, so he'll ignore everyone who asks him where he'll spend his summer!" Kiba smirk and laughs hard at Naruto's look when he called him a Blondie.
"Oh shut up you two!" Sakura snarled and glares at them, "And besides! Sasuke-kun and I will be spending the summer together!" Sakura then smiled and looked at Sasuke's place.
"Isn't that right, Sasuke-kun?" she leaned and grab Sasuke's arm without Sasuke's consent.
Naruto was curious and looks at Sakura with a questioning look, "What do you mean, Sakura-chan?" he asked. After all he and Sasuke had already planned for their summer vacation together. He sent Sasuke a confused look but the raven boy was still looking outside the window.
"Well you see Naruto, My parent's and Sasuke-kun's parents had decided to..." she giggled, "Let's just say that when we reach the age of 18... " she hugs Sasuke's arm.
"We'll get married!"
Sakura whispered so that only Kiba and Naruto would hear.
Naruto's heart stopped. He didn't expect that kind of answer especially now. He looks at Sasuke for his best friend to confirm what Sakura had said but Sasuke just shrug and sighs.
"It's true... My parents just told me last night." Sasuke said as if it were nothing.
"Whoa!" Kiba stands up from his chair and walk towards Sasuke and pats his back, "... Congratulations, man! Wow! So..." he glanced at Naruto who was still sitting and not moving on his seat.
"Naruto, my man! Why aren't you congratulating him, he's your best friend!" Kiba said.
He didn't notice Naruto flinched and continued laughing, "Who would have thought that the bastard here will marry????" he smirks and went to Naruto's side and pulls him up. 'Come on man! What's wrong?" he was now looking at Naruto who in turn raised his head and smirked.
"Kiba! Teme is going to marry Sakura-chan!" Naruto whined, "Teme's going to make her life miserable!!!!!" Naruto was about to add something to his protest when Sakura suddenly punched his head hard.
"OWWW!" Naruto's head bend down because of the impact.
"Sakura-chan!" Naruto whined while nursing his head, "I was just telling the-"
"Shut up! Naruto! How would you know that Sasuke-kun will make my life miserable, huh?!" Sakura scold him.
"Because I am his childhood rival!" Naruto pouted, "I know him better than anyone!" he raised his hands, "And believe me! He is worst than any other bad guys the-" Naruto didn't have the chance to finish his talk for Sasuke had kicked his face.
"Dobe" Sasuke said and after that walks away from the three.
"Sasuke-kun!" Sakura shouted and chased Sasuke while Kiba pokes Naruto checking if his best bud was still alive.
"Man, you okay?" Kiba asked he waits for Naruto to sit up straight from the floor.
"Yeah my face is okay, Kiba." Naruto said while rubbing his face.
"You know that's not the one I'm asking about…" Kiba said in a serious tone and stands to see that their teacher has already left the room.
"I'm asking if you're okay with this?" Kiba asked once again and stared at Naruto who was still sitting on the floor.
Naruto stopped nursing his face and slowly remove his hand from his face. He stared at the floor for a few minutes while Kiba waited patiently for his answer.
"You want to know the truth or the fake one?" Naruto asked in a playful manner and looks up to face his friend.
"Naruto…" Kiba said and Naruto knew his friend was serious.
Naruto shook his head while chuckling softly. "No… I'm not…" he whispered but made sure Kiba heard his answer.
Kiba sighs and sat on his seat, "Sorry about earlier, I just..." he scratched his hair, "I was just shock from Sakura's news..." Kiba said.
"It's okay..." Naruto slowly rise from the floor and went back to his desk and grab his bag, "...Its okay..." he whispered.
Kiba looks at his buddy and picked his bag, "Wanna go to the karaoke bar?" Kiba asked.
Naruto turned to him with a grin on his face, "You're treat?"
Kiba smiled and ruffled Naruto's hair, "Sure! Anything for you, buddy!" then put his arm into Naruto's shoulder.
"Let's go!" they both said and walked out together of their room.
College Dorms
Itachi was looking at his roommate who was reading a letter that just came this afternoon. Itachi saw that his roommate's face was blank as always when he asked his roommate what the letter was about he received a calm answer.
"None of your business..." his roommate said.
"I see..." Itachi said then continued reading his book.
"Itachi..." Itachi heard his roommate calls his name and placed his book back on the table and glanced at his roommate.
"Yeah?" he asked with a smile (A/N: Once in a while… Itachi should smile right?).
"It's been nice having you as a roommate...." he smiled with what his roommate had said.
"Yeah... you too, Kyuubi..." he said and returned his attention to the book he was reading.
Itachi opened his book and continued reading where he stopped. He did not see the sad smile Kyuubi, his roommate, had give him.
Tsunade's House
That night when Naruto arrived at his Baa-chan's house he noticed that something was different. Usually his baa-chan would be there and greet him with a hug whenever he arrives home and his baa-chan doesn't like her house dark. She says that it makes her mood gloomy so that's why their house was always bright because of the lights inside their house.
But not tonight. When Naruto entered the house the place was dim. A few lights were turned on but he could hear their television so his baachan was home. So why didn't she turned all the light's on? Were they having a problem with their electricity bill? That's impossible right? After all his baa-chan owns half of the hospital in town and she was the director! So what seems to be the problem why his baa-chan was gloomy?
Naruto slowly entered the living room and saw his baa-chan sitting on the couch. He could smell the faint scent of Sake and knew that his baa-chan was drinking. He walks toward his baa-chan and saw her reading a letter.
"Baa-chan... I'm home." he smiled and hugged his baa-chan from the back.
"Gaki..." he heard his baa-chan say. Naruto then chuckled when his baa-chan fondles his hair.
"What's that you're reading, baa-chan?" he asked when his baa-chan stopped her attack. He leans forward to read the letter on his baa-chan's hand.
"Naruto..." he heard his baa-chan call his name but when he saw his parent's name on the letter and read half of the contents of the letter his mind had shut down and his body couldn't seem to move. The last thing he saw was his baa-chan's panicked face then all became black.
When Naruto woke up, he was now lying on his bed. He turned his head on the side and saw that his baa-chan was looking at him with a worried expression. He reached out for her hand and gave her a sad smile.
"When do I leave?" he asked.
Tsunade sighs and pulled her hand away from his hold, "Tonight at 9 on the train station..." she said.
"Kyuubi will be waiting for you there, I'll drive you to the train station..." she smiled and stroke his cheeks.
"I see..." Naruto whispered and raised his body from his bed. He glanced at his closet and saw a big duffel bag lying on the floor near the closet.
"I've packed your things..." he heard his baa-chan said, "...do you want to eat your dinner here or will you take a bath and get ready?"
"I'll take a bath..." Naruto said and look at his baa-chan who was already walking towards his door...
"Baa-chan..."
Everything was happening so fast…
First was Sasuke and Sakura's arranged marriage…
Then their summer vacation cancelled because of Sasuke's parents decided to let Sasuke and Sakura spend their summer together…
And now…
He was leaving…
"What is it Naruto?"
Naruto cleared his throat…
He opened his mouth but then closes it.
He wanted to see Sasuke before he leaves…
"Can we stop at Sasuke's before going to the station?" he asked.
His baa-chan nods in approval making him smile a little then went out of his bed and proceed to his bathroom.
College Dorms
Itachi and Kyuubi's Room
Kyuubi was now ready to go.
He sighed and glanced at the empty bed on his left side. Itachi had to go home early the older Uchiha told Kyuubi that he and his family will have the Haruno's for dinner at their house.
In the end Kyuubi couldn't tell Itachi his real feelings, but it was better not to tell him, for he doesn't even know if it was really love he had felt for the Uchiha.
"I guess... this is goodbye then..." Kyuubi reached out for his weekend bag and walked towards Itachi's bed and stroke the blanket covering the bed and picked it up smelling it. He smiled when Itachi's scent was still on the blanket and placed it close to his chest.
"Goodbye... Itachi..." Kyuubi whispered.
And with that Kyuubi returned the blanket back on the bed and walked towards the door. He then remembered the single flower he bought...
It was the perfect gift for his friend… and the perfect message to leave…
Kyuubi smiled and placed the flower on top of Itachi's desk…
After looking at his dorm room one last time, he sighed and closed the door. He knew, when the door closed, he had to forget everything, even if it hurts, he had to forget his life in Konoha, his time spent with his friends, and his time with Itachi being his roommate for almost 3 years. Everything had to be forgotten.
It was cruel…
He knew…
But he didn't have a choice, his life wasn't his and with that he left his dorm quietly without saying his goodbye's to everyone.
And inside Itachi and Kyuubi's dorm…
A single flower laid on top of Itachi's desk…
A cyclamen flower…
Tsunade's House
Naruto's Room
After taking a quick bath, Naruto took out his phone on his bag and dialed Sasuke's number, after three rings, Sasuke answered.
"Dobe what do you want? I am busy preparing here!"
Naruto sighed, "Busy preparing what Teme?" he grinned although he knew Sasuke won't see his grin.
"Sakura and her parents are going to have their dinner with us."
Naruto's heart clenched, "Oh, I see... When will they arrive?" he was thankful that he was an actor when it comes to hiding his feelings.
"In about 2 hours or so..."
Naruto looks at his night clock and saw that it was already 6:30 pm, he sighs and open his closet to look for a shirt to wear.
"Teme, do you think I can come there? I'll be fast." He said and took a shirt from his closet.
"It won't take 10 minutes of your time... I swear!" he added and wore his shirt with having any problems.
"What do you want, Dobe?"
"To talk..." Naruto answered quickly, "Just talk..."
"I mean... you will leave tomorrow for your summer vacation right? So I was-"
"Be here in 20 minutes, if not, I won't meet you outside our garden."
click
After Naruto heard the click sound, he knew, Sasuke had ended their talk and his 20 minutes time was starting, he hurriedly picked a sky blue sweater and wore his dark blue pants. He picked his bag on the floor and run towards the stairs.
"Baa-chan!!!!!!!!" he shouted while running down the stairs.
His baa-chan went out of the kitchen and gave him a startled look, "What's wrong, Naruto?"
"Let's go! I only have 20 minutes to meet Sasuke!" he shouted and was fidgeting.
"Naruto, calm down..." Naruto just kept on jumping up and down not listening to his baa-chan.
"Please baa-chan!" his baa-chan sighed and pat his head.
"Alright, get inside the car while I get my coat, it's cold tonight even though summer is close approaching." his baa-chan disappeared on the door and came out wearing a gray coat.
"Let's go then!" Naruto ran towards the door with his baa-chan behind him.
Uchiha Mansion
When they arrived at the Uchiha Mansion, his baa-chan told him that she'll wait for him inside the car, Naruto thanked her and went towards the gate, he saw Kakashi, the Uchiha's most trustworthy friend, waiting outside the gate.
"Oh, you're 5 minutes early..." Kakashi smiled at him but Naruto ignored him and entered the gate without waiting for Kakashi to allow his entry.
Uchiha Garden
At the garden, Sasuke was sitting on a round stone, looking at the white lilies that seemed like glowing under the moon's light. He heard a snapping sound and glance on his back and saw Naruto running towards him.
"So, Dobe, you're ten minutes starts... what is it that you want to talk about?" Sasuke asked as he slowly rise from the stone he was sitting a while ago.
Naruto stopped 10 steps away from Sasuke and tried to calm his breathing. After being calm, he looks at Sasuke, thankful that the place was slightly dark for he couldn't stop himself from blushing.
"Dobe!" Naruto heard the annoyed voice of his best friend when he didn't answer the raven's question.
Naruto sighs and looks at the White Lilies that were behind Sasuke, he smiled and continued to look at the flowers.
"Those were the lilies we've plant when we were kids right?" he asked, feeling proud that those lilies have bloomed beautifully.
"Don't change the subject, Naruto, your time is running out..." Sasuke said calmly and checked his watch.
Naruto sighs again and looked at Sasuke seriously...
"Nee, Sasuke... do you love Sakura-chan?" he asked all of a sudden.
"I can learn to love her in time..." Sasuke answered as if it were nothing.
"I see..." Naruto went towards Sasuke.
"You know Sasuke..."
When he reached Sasuke's side, he kneels down and touched the White Lily in front of him.
"I've loved you for a long time now..."
Naruto said enough for Sasuke to hear.
Sasuke tensed but didn't glanced at Naruto, he didn't even comment on what Naruto had said.
"Even now..." Naruto reached for the stem and carefully pluck it.
"Nee... Sasuke..." Naruto whispered but Sasuke could still hear him. As for Sasuke, he didn't know what to do or say.
"Do you..." Naruto looks at the lily in front of him, afraid to glanced at Sasuke.
"Do you love me also? Just like I do?"
Sasuke heard Naruto asked but he didn't say anything.
"I see..." Naruto sighed and slowly rise from where he was kneeling, he brush off the dirt that had stick on his pants.
"Forget what I said!" Naruto laughed and pat Sasuke's back, bringing Sasuke out of his reverie.
"Lies! Lies! It's all lies!" Naruto grinned and put his arms around Sasuke's shoulder.
"Dobe!" Sasuke growled, angry that he had believed what Naruto had said.
Naruto checked his orange watch and smiled, "Guess my time is up!" he lets go of Sasuke and show Sasuke the white lily.
"Can I keep it?" he smiled.
"You've already pluck it out of its place!" Sasuke scowled.
"Thanks, Teme!" Naruto steps back and smiled sincerely.
"Bye Bye, Sasuke..."
After Naruto said that he then turns around and walks away, but before he could disappear from Sasuke's sight, he raised his hand that was holding the white lily and wave it.
"Have fun eating your dinner with Sakura-chan and her parents!" Naruto cheered and continues to walk.
Sasuke smiled. He always wondered why he was friends with Naruto since they were completely different but he was glad to be friends with the blond.
He sighed and looks at Naruto's back walking away, and then he turns and walked back inside his parents house not knowing that tonight was the last night he and Naruto will see each other again.
Outside the Uchiha Mansion
When Naruto reached his baa-chan's car, he sadly threw one last look at the Uchiha Mansion. Kakashi had closed the gate when Naruto had entered the car.
"Finished saying goodbye?" he heard his baa-chan asked.
Naruto could only nod his head afraid that his voice will give away what he was feeling right now. He always knew that it was a one-sided thing but he just...
He just wants Sasuke to know…
Naruto didn't felt the tears falling in his eyes.
"Na-" his baa-chan stopped calling him when she saw Naruto in tears.
"Naruto?" she whispered only the two of them could hear and reach for him.
"It's okay..." she gave him a smile but knew Naruto wouldn't notice anything for a while. Sighing, she draws back her hand that was on Naruto's shoulder and started the engine of the car.
Bye Bye, Sasuke...
As the car drove away from the Uchiha Mansion, Naruto didn't threw one last look at it. Naruto didn't want to hold onto his hope anymore, for it was futile, he had to move on, and forget Uchiha Sasuke.
This was his last night on Konoha City. His last night to see Uchiha Sasuke. His last night of loving Sasuke secretly. His last night to treasure everything that had happen in his life for almost 7 years, for he knew, everything would be erased, deleted... even though he didn't want to... it was bound to happen... it was his brother and his destiny to forget everything they love.
~Tsuzuku~
Notes: Meaning of some words in the story...
Teme - Bastard
Dobe - Idiot
Baa-chan - Grandma
Cyclamen – Resignation, Goodbye
White Lily - Purity, Majesty, It's heavenly to be with you.
~ Yumi's Lair~
Yumi: And there you have it!!! The edited version of "Flowers in Our Life!" (Smile)
Naruto: (Eating Ramen)
Yumi: Okay… So I have updated this story I shall update my other stories also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Naruto: (Choked on his Ramen)
Yumi: (Pats Naruto's back) I told you to eat slowly… As if there's someone who'll steal your ramen.
Naruto: Are you telling me that we're going to edit all your stories?!!!!!
Yumi: Just check if there's some error or something… (Pouts) Naru-chan… I haven't updated my stories for almost five months… You should feel a little disappointed that I wasn't able to update my stories of SasuNaru!
Naruto: (Pouts) I could have but… (Points Sasuke) Teme there has been enjoying his break while I couldn't because all his plans involves me!!!
Sasuke: (Smirks)
Yumi: At least he's not bothering you anymore…
Naruto: Because of those tapes you sold him!!! (Cry in despair)
Yumi: (Smile) Then that means that you'll be free for five days without being ravished by Sasuke…
Naruto: Really?! (Glad)
Yumi: (Nods) Sasuke would have to spend all his time watching those videos… I got to finish it for 5 days you know…
Naruto: (Froze on the spot)
Yumi: Okay then people!!!! Wait for the next chapter okay??? (Smiles)
Until Next Time then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Next Chapter is "Spring Opening"