Title: Stargazing

Author: kokoro-dokidoki

Rating: M

Pairing: SasuNaru

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or its characters. I don't own the image either!

Side notes: All of this happens before sasuke leaves konoha, just in case if anyone's confused ; ^ ; this was inspired NS ending 1, "nagareboshi ~shooting star~". Brought back so many memories :')

Sasuke sighed as he sat down on the roof of the academy. It was a clear, peaceful night without a single cloud in the sky. Though the opposite could be said for what was running through Sasuke's mind.

He was frustrated.

At the stupid dobe, of all people.

Why did Akatsuki want Naruto? Sasuke growled as he thought about his brother.

Uchiha Itachi.

Was Naruto really that special? He's just a stupid fool who loves to fuck around, eat ramen and –

Sasuke's train of thought was suddenly cut off by the familiar voice. "Sasuke?"

The raven turned around to see Naruto approaching him then turned back right away without giving a reply. "What are you doing out here so late?" The blond asked as he stood in front of his fellow team member. "Shouldn't you be resting up? Have your wounds healed yet?"

Sasuke's eye twitched in annoyance. "Dobe, are you interrogating me?"

Naruto scowled. "Fine, teme. So much for trying to give a shit about you." The jinchuuriki sat down beside Sasuke and looked up at the starry sky. They sat in silence, neither making a sound or even any movements.

Sasuke sighed. No more alone time. "Why are you even here?"

The blond's lips curled up into a smile as he turned to look at his friend/rival. He pointed up at the sky and Sasuke's eyes followed the direction of the other's finger. His eyes widened slightly, taken aback. He didn't even notice how many stars there was that night. "I'm appreciating the night sky!" Naruto scooted a little closer to Sasuke. "Isn't it beautiful?"

To Sasuke, it would have been, if he was alone and away from the source of his frustrations. The last thing the Uchiha wanted to do right now was to talk to this idiot, much less stargaze with him.

"Leave."

"What?"

"You heard me, leave. I was here first."

Naruto glared at the older boy. "No. You don't own the damn academy. This is the best spot for stargazing, so I'm not leaving, teme."

Sasuke cursed under his breath and buried his face in his head, rubbing his temples. Guess he'd have to just deal with it. After another period of silence, Naruto relieved the tension of the atmosphere. "Sasuke. Just look up at the sky. Trust me, you'll feel better."

There really wasn't much the raven could do but do what Naruto had told him. He looked up for the second time that night, this time actually taking the time to appreciate the blinking light that the stars radiated. Naruto was right, they really were beautiful.

The gentle wind blew in their hair as they both stared at the constellations above them. Suddenly, it hit Sasuke.

Naruto was like a star.

"Dobe."

"Don't call me that, teme. What do you want? Can't you see I'm enjoying the moment?"

"You know, you're like that." Sasuke pointed up.

Naruto blinked in confusion. "What's 'that'?"

"Up there. In the sky. You see that brightest one over there?"

"That star?"

Sasuke nodded and turned to look at Naruto. "You catch people's eye, with that rash personality and those bright clothes, and for some reason, you're now always the centre of attention. But at least you're happy now, aren't you? You've longed for recognition; to be noticed and acknowledged. And now you've finally achieved it." Sasuke voice was bitter.

Naruto was silent for a while and merely stared at the Uchiha. The blond broke the silence, speaking in a soft voice. "Sasuke… I don't give a damn about how much I shine in other people's eyes. There's only one person I want to be acknowledged by, and that's you. As long as I'm a star in your sky, that's enough for me."

The raven was taken aback. "Don't lie to me. You've always wanted people to notice you. That's why you always did those pranks and –"

"Yeah. I wanted to people to notice me. But honestly, I only wanted your attention." Naruto rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly.

Sasuke didn't really know what it was. Maybe he was tired, or maybe it was the weird lighting of the night, but in that moment, Naruto looked more beautiful than the blinking stars. The Uchiha slowly leaned his body forward so his face was closer to the other boy's. Suddenly, he captured the blond's lips in a sweet and loving kiss.

Sasuke's brain was spinning. Why was he kissing Naruto? He's a guy, for god's sake! Did his emotionally unstable self finally snap? And most importantly, why wasn't Naruto pulling away? He didn't know what was going on anymore.

All he knew was that it felt right.

Naruto's eyes widened for a split second before his eyelids drooped down over his orbs, his whole being assimilating into the kiss. He didn't know why the fuck Sasuke – mind you, Uchiha Sasuke, was kissing him of all people.

But the jinchuuriki knew that he wanted this too.

Sasuke pulled away slowly and pressed his forehead onto Naruto's. They stared into each other's eyes as if desperately searching for something that only the other could provide. Naruto reached for Sasuke's hand and intertwined their fingers together.

There was no need for words, because the reassuring sound of each other's heartbeats was enough for them to know what the other was thinking.

"Naruto." Sasuke mumbled softly. "We should go home. It's getting late."

Sasuke stood up slowly, but their fingers were still tangled. Naruto followed suit, and they never let go the whole way back to Naruto's apartment. Sasuke wanted to pull his hand away reluctantly once they reached the familiar door but Naruto gripped on tighter, shaking a little as he looked down onto the ground.

"Stay with me tonight."

I want to hold on to this hand forever.

end of chapter 1! : D reviews are appreciated ^ U ^