I'm putting this story up as an experiment. The feedback I get on this fic will determine the future of this literature and my writing style.
Warning: Adult Themes, Child Abuse, Violence, Language
Disclaimer: This literature is purely for recreational purposes. I gain no profit from the story. I do not own any rights to 'Naruto'.
The cold cement of the porch was rough against the teen's thinly clothed frame. He looked through an inky fringe as the icy wind bit at his pale face. Pulling his knees against his chest tighter, he tried to warm up; his flimsy clothes just didn't stand a chance against the crispy wind. Brother forbade him entrance into the house again.
'You are disrespectful, Sasuke.' Brother had told him calmly. The penalty for taking too long to answer Brother was to sleep on the porch all night, once again. He had been forced to do this twice before.
Sasuke rested his head upon his knees, peeking out of his hair at the forest surrounding their secluded home. There was a bird chirping merrily above head as it created a home for its future offspring. He stopped looking when his stomach growled painfully.
The black haired stared at his ratty sneakers that were covered up to his toes by his holey jeans. Suddenly, he heard engines, it sounded like two vehicles were approaching, and fast.
Sasuke gulped dryly; hopefully they would not wake Brother up. The vehicles got louder and louder until he realized they had stopped right in front of his house.
"Whoa, I didn't know anyone lived back here," a male voice exclaimed. Sasuke didn't risk looking up, they may notice him then.
One of them let out a surprised gasp, he grimaced; they must have noticed him.
"Are you ok?" a female voice asked carefully. His grimace turned into a frown. Apparently, they had noticed his bruises too. Sasuke looked up, pushing his long hair out of his face. His dark eyes widened when he focused on the duo.
They looked his age as they sat atop still running four wheelers regally. They both had rich golden hair. The girl had hers tied up in a high ponytail while the boy had his free falling; it was almost as long as Sasuke's own. He snapped out of it, realizing one of these gorgeous teens had asked him a question.
"I'm fine," Sasuke said curtly, looking away from the compassionate blue eyes the girl had. They couldn't be aimed at him,never him. The male snorted.
"Dude you look like, 50 pounds," he said, running a hand through his wild blond hair.
"I do not!" he told them indignantly, standing up. He ignored the ache in his legs that came with malnutrition. He noticed irritably that they were smiling at him.
"What?" he snapped at them. The two blonds continued to smile at him. 'Creeps' he thought as they sat there unmoving, 'airheaded creeps'.
"What's your name?" the female asked.
"Sasuke," he supplied. He had been taught to answer when asked a question. The girl's smile turned into a grin.
"You're so cute, I'm Ino," she told him.
"Naruto," the guy supplied. Sasuke bristled at being called 'cute' but he held his tongue.
"Hey you wanna go for a ride?" Naruto offered, scooting forward and patting the back of his bike.
"No thanks," he muttered, sitting back down on his 'bed' for the night.
"Aw, come on! You look like you could use some fun!" Ino coaxed. Sasuke sighed, wondering why Brother hadn't come storming out of the house yet. He saw a light flick on and he turned back toward the two, panic evident in his eyes.
"Fine," he agreed hurriedly.
"Awesome!" Ino cheered.
"He should ride on my bike, it's bigger" Naruto mused. Sasuke nodded his head.
"Well come on," Naruto grinned, patting the back of his bike again. Sasuke made his way down the porch stairs, mindful of his sore body. He approached them with caution but followed Naruto's instructions on how to mount the bike quickly. Hopefully, Brother just awoke to get something for himself and had not gone to check the porch.
"Hold on tight," Naruto warned him. Sasuke wrapped his arms around Naruto's waist. The heat from his back warmed his midsection pleasantly. He couldn't dwell on that much before they tore off.
The wind whipped across his face and never had he felt so free. The trees seemed miniscule as they flew by them. The two golden haired teenagers seemed to have a destination in mind because they never became out of sync with each other. Sometimes they would ride side by side and other times Naruto would bring up the rear.
Before long they reached the city, a place in which Sasuke had not been in a very long time. The city seemed so big. Abruptly Naruto and Ino stopped in front of a strip mall. They parked in two spot right next to a coffee shop Sasuke had only been to this strip mall once and he would always remember the experience.
It was just him and Brother. He remembered Brother being so kind to him. Father and Mother were out of town and Brother was appointed in watching him. Brother was a horrible babysitter; he would melt at the slightest sadness Sasuke held. That day Brother have him a ripe tomato from the Farmer's Market and a green stuffed dinosaur. That was before everything changed.
The two snapped him out of his reverie as they hopped off of the bikes.
"Well come on Sasuke! You must be starving," Naruto reached his arms out, expecting Sasuke to jump into them so he could help him down. Sasuke shied away from the action, wary of the intentions.
"Jump down," Ino instructed as she flipped open her phone, presumably texting someone.
Sasuke looked at Naruto, at his outstretched hands and then he remembered how warm the guy had been. Finally making up his mind, he jumped into Naruto's arms.
Naruto chuckled and set him down.
"Alright who's in the mood for pizza?" Ino asked and Sasuke followed her pink glossed lips as she said it. His stomach growled loudly at the thought. When was the last time he had more than whatever Brother had left over?
"I'd say Sasuke is!" Naruto grinned well naturedly. They began walking through the strip mall, passing various stores until they were right in front of a pizza place.
The hostess sent them a weird look, and Sasuke knew it was because she wondered the same thing he did. Why were these two gorgeous beings with such a dusty lowlife like him? She remained respectful and they were seated quickly. The place was not all that crowded.
The trio was given a booth and Ino made Naruto sit on the opposite side of herself and Sasuke. She claimed that he had 'hogged' the boy and needed to learn how to share.
"So Sasuke, what school do you go to? We haven't seen you in The Academy," Ino finally spoke once they were settled.
"Oh um," Sasuke searched for a lie. He was always alone so he didn't think to prepare himself to answer those types of questions. Just when he was about to bolt the waitress came.
"Ino! Naruto! Hey guys! The usual?" A girl with, Sasuke couldn't believe it, pink hair came over.
"Double the order," Naruto told her. That was when the waitress noticed Sasuke who had sunk into the corner of the booth.
"Oh hey, are you Pig and Idiot's friend? I am so sorry for you!" the waitress giggled as the two let out sounds of indignation.
"I'm Sasuke," he answered, feeling quite overwhelmed.
"Oh where are my manners! Sakura," she introduced. Sasuke nodded to her.
"Nice to meet you," Sasuke gave her a small smile, her good mood was infectious.
"You are too cute! What would you like to drink?" Sakura asked the small teenager. Sasuke paused. He assumed water was free.
"Water please," Sasuke told her.
"Oh Sasuke you are so boring! Get him lemonade Sakura," Naruto ordered for him. Sasuke muttered a small thanks and Sakura left the table to get their orders.
"Sasuke what do you want to do after this?" Ino asked him, her face a little too close to his.
"I have to be home early. I have a strict curfew." Well it wasn't a complete lie.
"Let's see a movie tomorrow then! Around 12 okay? We'll pick you up," Naruto told him and Sasuke didn't remember when he agreed to seeing them ever again.
"I'm a little short on cash right now. I can't go," In essence Sasuke was dirt poor. He didn't even know where Brother put his money.
"Don't worry about money Sasuke! We have that covered," Naruto told him and Ino nodded her head.
"Yea you're not weaseling yourself out of this." Ino told him mischievously. Sasuke hoped that Brother was busy at that time.
After a few minutes of Ino and Naruto chatting as Sasuke just sat there awkwardly the drinks and pizzas arrived.
"Yum!" Naruto exclaimed as Sakura set the items on the table. Ino and Naruto immediately dug in while Sasuke was hesitant. He didn't belong here. He didn't deserve all of this. These people were angels and he felt like he was soiled their beautiful wings.
"Come on Sasuke!"
"Yea dig in!" The two decided they didn't like his immobility. He shyly picked up a piece and bit off a little bit.
As soon as the greasy, cheesy and saucy dough touched his tongue his moaned. It tasted so good. It was so fresh and there was so much. Before Sasuke knew it, he was inhaling the piece and had in finished within seconds. He reached into the box for another piece and inhaled that piece. It wasn't until he polished off his third piece did he realize that the two angels were staring at him.
He turned as deep red as the tomato sauce around his mouth. Naruto let out a whistle.
"Well at least we know you liked it!" Ino chipped in. Sasuke looked at them sheepishly and drank some of his lemonade.
Three hours later, found the trio bounding through the forest at back breaking speed and Sasuke found his good mood disappear with ever turn of the vehicle wheels. They pulled up to his house and Sasuke reluctantly dismounted Naruto's bike.
"See you tomorrow Sasuke!" They both yelled out as they took off.
"See you tomorrow?" Sasuke's heart stopped as he heard the icy voice. Brother. He was standing in the front door way.
"Foolish Little Brother," Brother chuckled at him. Sasuke lowered his head.
"I apologise" Sasuke made sure he did not make eye contact.
"Sasuke," Brother gave him a look and Sasuke knew he had no choice. He followed Brother into the house, ready to receive his punishment.
I wonder what you thought Unfortunately, Sasuke won't be too happy for awhile. The main antagonist in this story is much different than the one in my other story. I did this purposely. Thanks for reading.