Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Unfortunately….Damn it!

"Hey Sasuke", Naruto yelled at the top of his lungs. "Wait up!

Sasuke turned with a hint of a suppressed smirk on his face. "Hurry up dobe." He crossed his arms over his chest and leaned his back on the lockers. He waited for the dobe to catch up. They were on their way to the last class of the day: English Literature. Sasuke closed his eyes. Naruto might take a while. Sasuke heard heavy breathing and felt someone ruffle his hair. He opens his eyes and saw Naruto. He slapped Naruto's hand away playfully.

"Don't call me that bastard," Naruto's face was red and he bent forward gasping for air.

"Alright….dobe" Sasuke said with his deep voice barely suppressing his laughter now. "Come on we're going to be late." He shoved his hands into his pockets and started walking.

Naruto stood straight and hurried to catch up. When he got next to Sasuke, he looked at the other from the corner of his eyes. Sasuke had grown well over the years and was no longer the skinny boy he used to be. His midnight colored hair had grown longer as well and he wore it in a ponytail. Naruto did not know why but he found that attractive. Sasuke also walked with an air of confidence and his head held high. It was that same confidence that had drawn Naruto to him. Naruto also noticed how broad Sasuke's chest had become, how muscular and lean he appeared. Instantly he felt his cheeks began to warm and he tightened one hand on his book back and shoved the other deep into his pockets.

"Something on your mind Naruto? "asked Sasuke. Naruto looked up with a start.

"Nah"said Naruto regaining his composure. Just wondering if you annotated pages 105-112 for that one story."

If by that one story you mean "Pride and Prejudice," a book we have been reading the past few weeks, yes. Sasuke said with a smirk

"Yea, can I copy them?" said Naruto. This was not true. Naruto for once did actually do his homework but he could not tell Sasuke the truth. Naruto felt that it did not seem like the brightest idea, to confess your undying love to your straight best friend. Naruto winced at the thought.

"Naruto" Sasuke scowled while looking straight ahead. You can't keep expecting me to do that. What if I decide not to do my homework one day? Naruto looked at him and burst out laughing. He threw his arm over Sasuke's shoulder, his friend not being that much taller than him.

"That won't happen Sasuke Naruto chuckled" I think it'll cause you pain not to do your homework." When was the last time you had a missed assignment? Since…never?" Naruto laughed again.

Sasuke pushed him off ignoring how cold his shoulder felt without Naruto's arm around him. He looked at Naruto's sparkly eyes. Wait. Since did he describe Naruto's eyes as sparkly? Sasuke felt himself starting to blush. He avoided Naruto's gaze.

"Shut up idiot. Some people actually have to study to get good grades," Sasuke smirked

Naruto grinned and shrugged. "School doesn't prove how intelligent you are Sasuke."

Sasuke grunted. "True" he agreed "but it does help you get scholarships."

Naruto's grin faded slightly. He felt a little guilty his family was well endowed and he was already certain of his future. His family was able to afford for him to go to college. Sasuke lived with his brother who was a bartender. He was saving up money for to help Sasuke to go to college but Naruto knew it was not enough. Sasuke also worked as a busser at a restaurant and Naruto knew he hated it. Naruto, along with his family had offered Sasuke many times to help Sasuke. Nevertheless, Sasuke was stubborn and was determine to make it on his own. Naruto chuckled to himself and threw his arm around Sasuke again.

"I know Sasuke, "Naruto "You'll get that scholarship."

Sasuke smiled at him and Naruto felt his heart sped up. Because Sasuke did not smile often sneer yes smirked yes, but a full on smile no. Moreover, he only smiled for Naruto. Shut up he foolishly thought to his heart. As if, Sasuke could hear the pounding contraption.

They were approaching their classroom. Sasuke shook Naruto's shoulder off again missing its warmth and that feeling of security. Why am I having these thoughts Sasuke unknowingly muttered to himself.

"What was that?" Naruto asked. Sasuke jumped. Damn did I say that aloud? He thought.

"Nothing just talking to myself". Sasuke said.

Naruto grinned mischievously. "Is that so?" Talking to yourself that's a sign of a healthy mind "Naruto joked.

Sasuke grinned back and said, "Well you know what they say, you have the best conversations with yourself."

Naruto laughed "Well-

"Yo Naruto" yelled a deep voice. Naruto and Sasuke turned to find the owner of that voice. Across the room, they saw a tanned boy with wild hair and tattooed cheeks with both legs propped on his desk.

"Wassup Kiba" said Naruto and began walking to his friend. Kiba noticing Sasuke nodded his head. Sasuke returned it with a curt nod of his own and sat down. It was not that he had a problem with Kiba but Sasuke preferred to keep to himself. Naruto was a lot more outgoing and talkative than he was. He found it hard to believe that they were best friends

Little did he know Kiba was sharing the same thoughts. "I still can't believe you two are friends let alone best friends.

Naruto frowned "What makes you say that?'

Kiba let out a bark of laughter. "Look at you two, you guys are as different as night and day. Naruto laughed and ran his hand through his unruly blonde locks. "True but I think we balance each other out."

Kiba agreed. "True he seems to be the only one who can calm you down now."

Naruto smiled knowing what he meant. Before he had met, Sasuke he was an angry kid, which was natural since he had, went through something no child should have endured. But it was still no excuse, of the way, he treated people who loved him, how he lashed out at anybody who just looked at him. He felt like no one cared and alienated. But then he met Sasuke….

"Have you told him how you feel?" Kiba asked.

Naruto looked up in horror. "What the fuck? Keep your voice down" he hissed with pure venom. Naruto glanced at Sasuke; fortunately, Sasuke had his earbuds in his head nodding to the music. Naruto glared at Kiba. Kiba looked scared for his life it's been a while since he's seen this side of Naruto.

"Sorry man" Kiba muttered.

'S alright" Naruto said. Kiba looked at him and saw he did look all right but he looked deep in thought. Naruto crossed his arms over his chest. He looked down. "Am I that obvious? he asked softly.

Kiba let out another bark of laughter "I think it's pretty obvious, but I've known you for a long time. I see the way you look at him when you think no one is watching and how your mood instantly improves when you're around. Kiba's voice took a sober tone. Why are you torturing yourself like this Naruto? Sasuke is straight; he was in a relationship with Sakura.

Naruto closed his eyes. "Shut up." I have told you before it does not matter if he never reciprocates my feelings. I just want him to be happy.

Kiba snorted. "What about when he starts a family, gets married? Will you be alright then?"

Naruto looked defeated. Kiba felt guilty for making his friend feel this way. However, he was tired of seeing Naruto like this. In addition, Sasuke was so oblivious it was sickening.

"Good afternoon class. Kiba Inuzaka remove your feet from the table," said a voice. Naruto get back to your seat."

Naruto walked backed to his seat and sat next to Sasuke. Sasuke noticed how pale he looked and wondered what happened. Naruto avoided his gaze. Was what Kiba had said been true? Was he that obvious? He was in such deep thought he did not notice had slipped him a note until he was poked in the ribs. Naruto hissed in pain and glared at Sasuke. Sasuke looked back innocently almost like a dark angel. Naruto rubbed his side while reading the note. Are you ok? You seem troubled by something.

Naruto licked his lips. He did not notice the way Sasuke tracked that small movement with his sharp eyes. Have his lips always looked this full and kissable. Sasuke began to blush furiously. He was noticing things that he should not be noticing in a boy least of all Naruto. It started since last year. He bang to notice how Naruto's shirts seem to cling more to his frame and accentuate Naruto's robust build. How his eyes reminded him of an ocean, when he was calm and how stormy they appeared when he was furious. Sasuke shuddered inwardly, these feelings were unnatural. He was not ga- no; he wasn't even going to say the word. Sasuke ran his hands over his face. Maybe he- Naruto nudged him. Sasuke looked down and saw the returned note. Yes just tired. Sasuke gritted his teeth and glanced at the blonde who was now paying attention to the teacher.

Sasuke pinched his nose. He knew Naruto his lying. Tired my ass Sasuke thought. However, that's how it was with Naruto his thoughts continued. If he wasn't ready to talk there was no point in forcing him to. Sasuke balled up the note and focused on class. This proved to be difficult because he would keep glancing at Naruto. He chuckled when he saw Naruto had fallen to sleep. Maybe the dobe was tired after all. Naruto woke up on his own. Just before the bell ring.

"Hey" Sasuke said. Naruto began packing his stuff but shot Sasuke a grin and said "Hey yourself".

"Do you want to come over tonight and study? I'll make ramen." Naruto grinned again "Yea the usual time?" Sasuke nodded. Naruto grabbed his bag and both he and Naruto began walking out the class to leave school.

"Sasuke" said Naruto what are your plans after we graduate?"

"I've been accepted to Konoha University and study medicine. It's where my Dad graduated and his dad too.

Naruto smiled."Yea I've been accepted there too and I'm gonna go"

Sasuke stopped and stared at him. "But you were accepted to that prestigious Art School. And it's your dream to be an animator dobe.

Naruto reached out and ruffled Sasuke's hair roughly.

"Stop calling me that bastard,". He smirked. Sasuke slapped his hand away. Naruto sighed and looked at him. "Konoha has a good program as well.

"But-"

"AndIdon'twanttobeawayfromyou." Naruto said abruptly. Sasuke barely understood what he said. "Your my best friend Sasuke." Naruto said more clearly. Sasuke knew he was being selfish but he was happy Naruto had decided to stay with him. Besides his brother, Naruto was the only person he felt like he could trust. He was happy that the dobe needed him just as much he needed him. "Your my best friend too Naruto".

Naruto smiled and Sasuke could have sworn it felt like the sun was shining down on him. How could this one person radiate this much warmth. Sasuke thought. And be willing to be his friend He was not the most open person and people did not seek out comfort from him. He ran away when it came to emotional things. That's why he and Sakura did not work out at all. He swore that bitch was on her period every day.

She accused him of being uncaring and not spending enough time with her. He could not deal with her anymore and cut her off. That was junior year. He hasn't pursued a relationship since. He didn't understand why Naruto decided to be friends with someone like him. They were polar opposites and did not get along when they first met. In fact Sasuke had broken Naruto's nose the first they day they met. Sasuke laughed to himself.

"What's so funny" Naruto asked as he and Sasuke walked to his car.

This made Sasuke smile. "Nothing" he said. Naruto frowned but did not ask anymore.

This isn't my first story but it is my first fanfic. Thanks for reading and I would love to know what you guys think. Should I continue?