Ch1. 19 Can Be Troublesome

"No! You are an Uchiha, and therefore you are going to act like one!" Uchiha Fugaku yelled at his youngest son from across the table. Said son looked a bit... pissed. Uchiha Sasuke, recently turned 19, and just promoted to Jounin -he had been busy and couldn't participate until now- had his head down, bangs slightly covering his face and trembling from barely contained anger.

"You will break up with that...pink-haired teammate of yours! That bitch is..."

"Don't you dare call Sakura that!" Sasuke yelled in return, no longer looking down. He looked straight ahead, not breaking eye contact with his furious father. At that moment, many thoughts and memories passed through Sasuke's mind. His father wasn't really there for him, it was always Itachi. Sasuke gave up in trying to be acknowledged by his father since the second test in the Chuunin Exams. Hell, Sasuke even kept the freakkin' Orochimaru incident a secret!

"Sakura is the nicest, strongest -literally- and most amazing person I've ever met! And you ca-"

"Enough!" Interrupted Fugaku. He looked extremely pissed. "You will do as I say! I am your father and your clan leader! Show respect!" By this point, both were standing and glaring furiously at each other. Uchiha Mikoto, Fugaku's wife and Sasuke's and Itachi's mother, was sitting on one side looking rather worried, hoping Itachi that was by her side would stop them. Both agreed with Fugaku, an Uchiha should not date a Haruno. It would not last, but Uchiha have their pride. It was the look on, in both, her husband's and her son's eyes... they started yelling again.

"You will follow the clan's rules! You are part of this family, and if you continue to date her you will-"

"Will what? If this is how it is, then it is better if I leave the damn clan!" Sasuke will not tolerate this! He really loves Sakura, she is his precious person, along with his best friend/rival/brother, Naruto.

"Sasuke!" Itachi joined the conversation. Sasuke turned to his older brother and mother, both of them were looking slightly disappointed. He narrowed his eyes and turned back to his father, who was shaking from anger.

"Out" He said deadly calm, with barely contained anger. "OUT OF MY HOUSE! YOU ARE NO LONGER WELCOME!" Sasuke felt himself clenching his fists.

"FINE!" And he left the house, not intending in coming back.

Later, an hour after Sasuke left, he slipped back into the house quietly through the window of his room. He packed his clothes, ninja gear, and other necessities; he even used the storage scroll that the Dobe gave him for his birthday. After Sasuke decided on what to take or leave, he climbed over the window and without glancing back, he left. This time for real.

Recently promoted Jounin Uzumaki Naruto sat on his bed eating ramen. As usual. He then heard a knock coming from his door. 'Who is it? It's late...' Naruto thought as he made his way to the door.

He opened the door to reveal none other than the Teme aka Uchiha Sasuke. One look at his eyes told him something was wrong. Very wrong. Naruto and Sasuke locked gazes.

"Want to come in?" Naruto knew that something was up with his best friend/rival/bro- err, you get it. Sasuke nodded and walked in the worn down apartment.

"I will go make some tea, don't explode my house while I'm gone!" He said as he left to do that. Sasuke smirked at that, leave Naruto to ease up any situation. In five minutes, there was warm tea on the small table, Naruto sat on one side while Sasuke sat across him.

"Sooooo! Teme! How's it going?" Naruto didn't want to pressure him. Sasuke stared at his tea, a bit sadly, and looked up.

"I-" He started saying, but Naruto interrupted him.

"Don't worry, Sasuke. I will help however I can" Naruto said surprisingly serious. Sasuke looked surprised as he blinked once.

"How di-"

"-I know something bad happened?" Naruto finished for him as he rolled his eyes, "I know you well enough, besides, what kind of teammate would I be if I didn't notice? Your eyes are a dead giveaway" Naruto gave a small smile to reassure his friend. Sasuke proceeded in explaining what happened.

"Hmmmm... So you basically got kicked out?" Naruto said thoughtfully, though slight concern tinted his voice.

"Yeah, I just can't believe it! They don't care if I'm happy..." Sasuke felt anger slowly creeping back at him.

"You had a pretty darn bad row with your dad, insulted the clan, severed all ties, and now you don't know where to go." Naruto stated seriously. "Well then, that means you will have to stay here until you find yourself an apartment!" Naruto cheerfully said. Sasuke looked at him, gratefulness in his eyes.

"Thank you" He said quietly. "Dobe"

And the moment was over.

A small tick appeared on Naruto's forehead. "Teme!" He said irritated, but both knew it was playful.