Chapter 1 - How Troublesome

I snuggle up to the pink-haired beauty that currently has her head resting on my arm. As if to mirror my movements, she snuggles up closer to me as well. She was so close that I can feel her breath on my chest and smell the fragrance of her hair. I kissed her on the head, causing her to slowly stir.

"Hey there Naruto-kun." She cooed sleepily, her eyes half-open and a small smile forming ot her lips.

"Sorry Sakura-chan, I didn't mean to wake you." I smile at her, and I don't even need to force it.

"It's alright, as long as I wake up to your smiles." She moved up to kiss me on the lips for a second before moving back into her sleeping position. I chuckle at her cute antics and my hand, the free hand that she doesn't have pinned under her, goes up to her face. I slowly trace lines on her cheek, feeling the smoothness of her skin. At this moment, I'm just so happy. I have the person I love right next to me, all to myself.

I sigh contentedly as my fingers cup her chin. I pull her face up towards mine and I kiss her, not wanting to pull back. She must've been awake still for her hand slowly creeps up along my back, the smooth sensation of her skin on mine giving me goose bumps. I let go of her chin and move my hand to her waist, slowly moving it around her body, my pinned down hand already resting on her back, pulling her closer and closer to me. We kiss for what seemed like hours of complete enjoyment before I break the kiss. I nibble on her lips as gently as I could. She was as close as she can get, but it's like I want her to still be closer. I fight the desire to dig my nails into her skin as the frustration starts building up. She must have had the same feelings contained although she holds no restraint with burying her nails into my back. I kiss the side of her neck as I roll her to her back, slowly positioning myself above her. Small gasps escape her lips as I continue to kiss her neck, turning into a moan as we finally become one. She calls out my name in low whispers with every move we make, our breaths growing shorter and our skin getting sticky with sweat. I look into her eyes for minutes before kissing her, not breaking as she moans against my lips and I take in all of her. The beauty that locks my eyes onto her, the flavour of her breath, the sweet taste of her soft lips, the natural scent of her body that I just can't get enough of and finally, the sensation of feeling every inch of her all across my body.

I close my eyes again but something changed. Suddenly, I can't find any of the sensations I was feeling not more than a second ago. I can still hear us moving as one and her breathing as she fights for it. I open my eyes and suddenly, I'm no longer the one with her. Suddenly, I'm an observer as the person she hugs tightly changes. From the blond spiky hair, it changes to a familiar dark hair that sticks up at the back. Slowly, realization comes as my chest clenches tighter and tighter.

"Sasuke-kun…" She whispered into his ear and he grunts in reply, and I snap. I run towards the door and try to open it, ignoring the noises they're making, ignoring her voice as she calls out his name instead of mine. I panic with every sound as every second goes by and I fight hard to just try to get a grip on the doorknob to open it.

"Naruto-kun…" I froze. I slowly look up from the doorknob to stare straight ahead. After taking quick sudden breaths, I slowly turn around. I see the same scene, with him on top of her, but her eyes are locked on mine. I drown in her eyes as I watch the emotions swirling in them. A tear escapes her eyes the same time a small sob escapes from her throat. For a second, her face becomes one filled with guilt and sadness.

"I'm so sorry, Naruto-kun…" she's cut off as her face changes back to the one filled with pleasure as she starts moaning again.

That's when I wake up, sitting up and screaming. My clothes stick to my body because of all of the sweat. As I slowly re-orient myself with my surroundings, I run a hand through my hair. Gripping some hair at the back of my head, I clench my jaw as I start fighting with the pain in my chest. I come to grips with the reality that I'm nowhere near her or him, that I'm alone in my apartment.

I had a nightmare. I close my eyes and bury my face into my hands. I had a nightmare, but it was all real. I may not have been there when they did it, but I knew that it happened. How could I not? After all, she was the one who told me.

"Konoha…" This is my village, the village I love, the village that I would gladly fight for to protect. A sad smile makes its way into my lips. I laugh at myself for thinking this way.

"This is a village with nothing but painful memories. You shouldn't be looking at it with adoring eyes."

I ignore his comment even if it is true. He'll never understand how I feel; he'll never understand how I am. Whatever happened in the past, this village still remains home to the people I really care about. And even if at one point in time or another, these people I care for hurt me once or twice, or a couple times more than that, I still want them to be happy.

"Like I said, this is my village. And I'll be glad to keep fighting just to keep the smiles on the faces of the people who live here." I stand and dust myself off. With a deep breath, I jump off of the head of the Old Man sculpted on the side of the mountain. Within seconds, I hurtle from roof to roof towards the Hokage tower. I've had more than enough rest as it is, and all that this "vacation" is giving me is free time; too much free time.

I leap out of the window in time to avoid the glass that Tsunade-baachan threw. I laugh a genuine laugh as I leave her there the same way that Ero-sennin would've had; leaving through a window and watching as her face turns from anger to annoyance. One thing I know I can do that the old Jiraiya-sama couldn't though was ending the entire thing with a smiling contest with her. She waves a goodbye before going back to her desk. I wave back before turning around to head for the gate. I got what I came for, even though it involved some shouting, and a few choice swearing and name-calling thrown around; I got myself another mission. It's only C-rank, but at least it's the kind that'll allow me to take it alone. I arrive at the gate in time to see a couple returning from their mission, walking hand in hand. I give them a small smile and a nod to show I acknowledge their presence.

"Hey Naruto-kun." She gives a small wave with her free hand, her smile was small and simple, but her eyes give away her feelings of guilt and hurt. I see those eyes and I know she's still beating herself up for what happened. I return her wave with a small flick of my hand holding the scroll for my mission, hoping in all hope that my face isn't showing the concern I'm feeling for both of them. I don't think I can take her breaking down in front of me again.

"Dobe." I sigh and laugh a little at that. He's still the same Sasuke, but it's just funny how he looks away after calling me that. He thinks he hides it well enough, but years of being a ninja and apprentice to the legendary albeit weird and goofy Sannin has given me enough experience to know what to look for, as well as training my eyes to pick up things faster than before. I give another nod before we completely pass each other.

I can feel their eyes follow me as I walk out of the gates. I know how guilty they feel, I know how sad they are about this rift that appeared out of everything that happened. I know that despite being happy in each other's arms at night, they would beat themselves up before sleep can take hold of them. I know of their guilt, even the guilt on Sasuke's face that he keeps trying to hide when we pass each other. I know all of it, and I know that they're just waiting for me to open up to them, but I can't do anything to fix it. Right now, I'm still hurting too much to try and patch things up between us.

I wave goodbye to them without turning back before leaping up to the trees and going full speed ahead towards my mission. Soon as I get rid of the pain, everything will be fixed. I just hope that soon would come soon enough. I just hope that I'm strong enough to fight and win against my emotions.

I sigh before I mutter a phrase I've borrowed from a good friend.

"How troublesome." I said I'd fight to keep the smiles on the faces of those I love, even if that fight is against my own emotions.

A/N: Now, most of this story is pretty much written up. Reviews may or may not affect the next chapters, but I can tell you this…if a review gives me a great idea, I might just add it in. Don't worry, I give credit where it is due. :D

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