"Naruto-kun, I love you"

I froze. Had I just heard that right? Sasuke-teme was confessing his love for me! I didn't know what to do! The first thought that came to mind was 'RUUUNN!' which was quickly followed with a 'Or maybe I should slowly back away...'

I chose neither. Instead, I stood there, still frozen to my spot like an idiot.

Sasuke let out a sigh,
"I should have known... Sorry Naruto, it was just wishful thinking"

And with that, he turned and began walking away. I don't know what made me do it, but I called out his name and grabbed his wrist, disabling him from continuing his walk of shame.

"Wait, Sasuke! I... I'm sorry! I didn't know how to react. I mean, I thought we were coming here for a fight or to train or something. But no, you decide to confess your lo-" I trailed off as I found myself staring into the eyes of the guy who was supposed to hate me. We were supposed to be enemies!

His eyes finally had emotions in them. I could see sadness, confusion, and hope. Now it was my turn to sigh,
"I don't know what to do Sasuke-kun; I thought we hated each other..." I mumbled, avoiding his gaze.

"I obviously don't hate you, I just didn't want to admit that I... I fell for you, Naruto-kun. I knew it once I started calling you 'my dobe' whenever I thought of you. This was almost all of the time."

"Sasuke! Is that supposed to be comforting?" I yelled in exasperation in order to draw attention away from the flush of my cheeks. Why was he getting to me? No, I don't like Sasuke-teme!

He only chuckled, and I looked up at him with an accusing glare, him being the tiniest taller than me. The look in his eyes had softened, and I found my own features shifting.

"Naruto-kun, you look absolutely adorable smiling up at me like that" Sasuke said in a low, teasing voice.

"Sh-shut up! I'm not a girl, you know"

"I know, so what?"

"So you shouldn't like me, Sasuke-teme! Are you gay?" I asked rather bluntly

"I like whoever I like" he answered without hesitation, a small smirk forming on his face.

That look made me want to punch him. Or kiss him. I chose the latter. As I leaned up to him, closed my eyes, and placed my lips on his ever so gently, a sudden realization hit me. I pulled away and kept my eyes closed for a brief moment,

"I think I like you, Sasuke-kun. I'll try my best to love you, too."