Author note;
Yet another fanfiction but of FemNaruto and Sasuke this time. I just came up with this as I was typing up more chapters for memories. But this was given some time due to my sickness.
Delaying a bit of chapters to Memories.
Characters aren't mine cause if it was Itachi would be alive and not in pain ;-;
Plus the plot would go differently. ;-;
Sasuke x FemNaruto
Enjoy!
|6-8 years old|
The commotion in the middle of the streets is what brought his attention to her promptly, his obsidian optics taking in the sight of her porcelain skin and bright blonde hair glowing in the sun. The girl was jabbing her finger at others in the street to shout out undirected boasts to the villagers who passed by saying rude things he couldn't make out. Her bright smile plastered on her lips to mask the true pain she suppressed.
His pale hand held tightly onto the strap of his little messenger bag to search for ease so he could approach the girl coolly, the boy's eyes shining with happiness. The love of what it was like to have parents and a sister in his life but not it's hers. Yet the ignorant boy was unaware of her parents absence in her life.
He turned his head to gaze at each side before casually approaching the girl coolly, his ebony eyes meeting the friendly azure ones eagerly, he watched her make a face in confusion however her azure eyes then lit up in excitement as in 'I was noticed by someone!?' She wore her long blonde locks in pigtails that reached her back. She had beautiful sea blue eyes that were friendly of course and she wore a orange shirt with the Uzumaki clan's crest on the chest and black shorts with sandals.
She wasn't girly..
Obviously.
"Heya...er.. duck bum-chan!" She greeted him affable like. "It's so kind of you to notice someone like me, finally! I've seen ya' around with your.. sister?"
"Hey.." He shyly smiled at her. The nervousness finally emerging at the brimful beauty of the girl her admired so suddenly. So close yet distant. He blinked snapping out of his thoughts
"Oh.. oddly I have never seen you before. I… just wanted to see why the heck you were yelling and what your problem was, dobe." He lied. Despite that, she bought into it.
"Whaaa!? Hey! I just… umm.." She too was lost at words. "Hmmm…" She glared at him and folded her arms on her chest feeling her face heating up slightly, irritation rising over. "It's just hard to deal with people who hate you for something you don't even know what they are talking about.. not having parents too." Her azure eyes softening shortly down casting at the ground sadly. Yet she regained her posture, showing that forced smile, she beamed happily at him. "But enough about me! What's your sister's name?" She asked straightforwardly.
Dammit. Always about Itachi, isn't it?
"Itachi Uchiha." He said in a repulsed way. He still loved her but had jealousy for the attention she's gain for being a prodigy to the Uchiha clan. He was supposed to be it. Cause he's a boy.
Right? No.. I'm just being sexist.. wait, what does that even mean?
"Ohhh! What a odd name for such a pretty girl!"
Yeah.. tell me about it. Wait. I don't want to talk about her. I want to know your name.
"What's.. your name?" He sheepishly asked her. His cheeks tainted beet red finding it difficult to gaze at her suddenly.
"Naruko Uzumaki! I will be Hokage one day! Believe it!" She shouted at him. Her delusional dream even making Sasuke question what this girl was on.
Okay, she's a little bit of an idiot. She's delusional… still. his ebony eyes softening.
Didn't matter.
"...it's always been my dream too!"
She had been rambling the whole time he didn't even hear a word she said. He was caught up in his admiration for her.
"What's your name, duck bum-chan?"
"Sasuke Uchiha." He proudly retorted. "Well, I have to go.. bye, dobe." He brushed past the girl at his pace, his gaze meeting hers from the side, then he slowly brought his gaze to where he was walking.
"Hey Teme!" She huffed angrily. "What a jerk…" a unwanted smile tugged at her lips yet she accepted it. "Hopefully we'll talk more.." She murmured.
Slowly did he manage to talk with her more. It became like a everyday thing for the young Uchiha boy to visit the girl. The bond between them beginning to grow at the time that they began to slowly warm up to one another. It was everyday that he would have a little hang out with the blonde little girl, they'd hang around the training field or go to his home. When he did it was awkward even for Naruko.
"What a pleasant surprise! My little boy has himself a pretty girl." Mikoto smiled sweetly at the two but inside she was mentally saying 'Oh Kami! Kushina our children finally are friends!'
"Eh? I'm not his girlfriend!" Naruko of course taking it the wrong way, or Mikoto really meant it, had opened her mouth. "We're j-just friends!"
The Uchiha boy joined in. "Really good friends." but he was mentally saying 'If only you knew.'
On the other, Itachi was acknowledging the fact that they certainly were going to be something.
"Mother, it's bound to happen."
I bet that she's actually having a party inside her head right now cheering us on.
In fact, she was.
Naruko sat next to him at the table hesitantly. Her azure optics gazing upon him carefully so she wouldn't be lured into any trap. She already knew after some villagers who she avoided.
"..What?" He finally broke the silence by speaking to her.
"You're not gonna try to hurt me, right?" Naruko asked him cautiously in case he had a sudden change of heart.
"I'd never! Why do you think I would?"
"Just the villagers around her are jerks and like to fool me. But hey, I trust you!"
He remembered the day he told his sister about her before inviting Naruko over.
"...Hey Nii-chan." Sasuke peered up at his sister sitting beside him on the wooden steps, both had been in the back training.
"Hn."
"Do you like anyone?"
The elder sister choked on her water she begun drinking. She set down the water satchel she had been chugging to cough into her hand, soon her coughing fits eased now able to talk, Itachi cleared her throat gazing upon the younger. "I'm currently in a relationship, yes.. Why do you ask?"
You're with Shisui.. right? Instead he bit back those words to mainly focus on his point.
"I'm just wondering." He retorted.
"You look like you want to tell me something. You've been silent throughout our training." She lifted her brow "Is everything okay?"
"Maybe I do.." Sasuke grunted. "You know that girl everyone in the village says to stay away from?" itachi nodded "Well, I started talking to her a few days ago and…"
'You're in love?' the weasel thought as Sasuke rambled on.
"...So I was.. well.. I think I like her!" Sasuke said the last part with a smile on his face. She didn't even realize he was rambling.
'Oh thank kami you came to me first before you told mother.' She returned a smile to him and said- "Oh really? By 'like' what do you mean?"
"Um… like.."
"You mean love?"
"Yeah! Kinda.."
Itachi sighed. "I remember when I was your age.. I had a liking to him." Itachi then blinked and tilted her head. "Then he became deceased.."
"De….ceas…" Sasuke tried to spell out the word but Itachi pressed on to distract him from any questions. She didn't want to engage in this conversation right now, especially since she's being reminded of her partner. The issues they go through for this pathetic clan.
"So based on the information you gave I assume.. well, I know, you mean Naruko?" She asked. Her amusement in her eyes glistening at the youngers astonished face in front of her.
"Hai."
"Interesting. I didn't know someone like you would take liking to someone like her." Itachi cooed. Her petite hand lifting to gently run her fingers through Sasuke's hair gently, her soft optics meeting Sasuke's. He could tell by the look of her tiresome face that she definitely needed rest. Her attitude with their father certainly changed over a couple of days and she wasn't acting like herself. Hence why the unfamiliar affectionate gesture from her confused him. "But whoever you choose as your partner is always accepted by me. Even if I am not there."
"What do you mean?"
"It's nothing Sasuke.. do you plan on talking with her more?
"I hope so!" Sasuke chirped happily at her. "I also want to-"
"Itachi, can you come here for a second?" The voice of their father disrupting the conversation suddenly.
Great.. another one of father and Itachi's conversations.
The woman sighed softly. "Please forgive me, Sasuke, we'll conversate later."
"Alright.." He sadly retorted.
But he knew that there was no later. They never continued that conversation after she retreated. Soon, an end was coming upon the Uchiha clan and just in a few days everything shifted to tragedy for the Uchiha siblings. Blood, death,and tears were only to be remembered that night.
|12 years old|
That night replayed in his mind, always. The boy who had lost everything that night to someone he used to have admiration for. Now, it was replaced with hatred for his sister who he sought out revenge for. By someday murdering her for her crime that she done and her torment she's inflicted on him. He slowly grew to shut out emotions that would affect his chance of getting his goal obtained and that would make his hatred he felt for his sister disappear. He had felt the need to take vengeance after she acknowledged him eventually to fight with all his power. The Uchiha massacre that night still remained in his head like a never ending cycle.
Even the bond he made with the dobe had began to fade from him. He no longer accepted those memories, he pushed her away and grew more distant from her.
The boy gazed at the Uchiha compound that had been collecting dust. The eery abandoned compound sending chills down his spine remembering that night, nothing but the wind to be heard throughout the compound. He shoved his hands in his pockets following the path back to the village, he moved forward slowly, soon walking back to the center of the village and turning once confronted by multiple paths that were surrounded by little shops and homes. He was no longer eight. He was now twelve. At times he'd visit the compound when he was in one of his moods with a solemn look as he reminiscences of the events.
That night he lost the people who were precious to him. It was odd how someone he once loved and admired had turned their back on him, killed their clan, and hurt him. The love and warmth of his elder sister vanishing from his memories to be replaced by memories of that night. Her face only now reminding him of that night because the memories of them no longer exists in his mind, they no longer are going to be remembered because of that betrayal.
Who the hell did she make me become?
"Oi! Teme!" a energetic voice brought him to stop in his tracks. A gentle hand reached out to grab his to turn him around, facing the familiar face that moved his emotions uncomfortably.
"What." He replied coldly. His scornful tone intriguing the blonde. He hated looking at her. It reminded of how much he felt for her. Her hair grew longer but pinned in two ponytails as always her pained blue eyes never showing how she truly felt only to be seen as happy. When he knew she wasn't. She wore a orange jacket with blue trimmings around the collar with blue trimmings on the bottom as well. She also wore orange shorts to go along her outfit and sandals of course. She didn't change at all, still the same energetic idiot.
"What's your problem? Huh!? I was only gonna ask if you wanted to go eat some ramen with me!" She shouted. Her arms crossing on her chest watching him closely. She was oblivious to what happened with his clan.
"I don't want to eat with you anyways." He scoffed. "I don't have time to goof around with the village idiot here and gain a title that's 'The village idiots boyfriend' now do I? He narrowed his eyes at her at the sight of her surprised face.
"That's.. well it is possible.." Naruko frowned. "Teme. What's wrong with you? Why did you change so much? Remember when we used to talk? You'd come to me and you'd talk with me even though you insulted me half the time.. you were always nicer than the others." Her blue eyes softening at the memories of them. "You wanted to hang out with me even though I thought you were weird. You never admitted it but I know you wanted too." still, she was oblivious to the Uchiha clan massacre.
"That's different now," Sasuke retorted. "I'm not that little boy anymore.. I'm older." His own words made him question who the hell he became. "That was when I was eight and people change."
"Don't be an asshole!" She shouted. "Look, I'm not bickering with you today. I just wanted my friend to accompany me.. I only see you at the ninja academy and that's it. I don't see you after that."
"Maybe I like it like that." He scoffed. "And I am not your friend."
"You may say that but I know you don't mean it." Naruko grinned.
"Well I do." He coldly uttered past his lips. Unable to fight off his bitter words yet regretted it at the sight of her grin disappearing and the gloomy mood he had caused.
"...Fine." She brushed off his words hardly. "I probably caught you at the wrong time. We'll eat ramen later." She still desperately believed that he would one day accompany her, that he was her friend, and that he never changed. He did.
How foolish…
The Uchiha watched her step forward on that moment she brushed past him, now out of his sight, he felt dread. He regretted the words he said, how harsh he said it..
Come back..
The feeling of yearning her company yet not wanting it began to puzzle him. He couldn't understand what he wanted, he wanted to be left alone but the little girl with bright blonde hair glowing in the sun and those azure eyes reminded him of that day. He despised her face because it reminded him of the that feeling he still felt for her.
Why can't I shut you out..
Because I..
His optics were wide now acknowledging how he felt for her. He shook his head vigorously trying to shake it off but he wasn't denying it anymore.
I love you.
The hot summer days came along in the leaf village, the heat intensify beyond the days that became more blissful after the missions team 7 were put upon, the three relaxed while they can. The longer days given more time for Sasuke to hang around Naruko more often than he wanted. To Sasuke's luck, he was placed in the team with Naruko Uzumaki who he learned to accept his feelings for and with Sakura Haruno who was his admirer. Often picking at Naruko for arguing with him and accusing her of admiring the boy just as much as she did, practically it was like her and Ino but the only thing was Naruko obviously showed no interest in him.
"Uzumaki, you better keep your hands off Sasuke-kun!"
"Bleh! You can have him! You and Ino can have the duck bum-chan because I could never love that stuck up!" She shouted. "Not even in my dreams!"
"No man is interested in you anyways, Naruko."
"What was that teme!?" Naruko jolted upwards. Her index finger pointing at the raven in front of her, despisement showing in her enraged face, she stood up from spot she was laying on in the grass and got in his face.
"You heard me." He scoffed.
Most of the time their endless bickering was what Team 7 mostly did. Nonetheless, they were a cooperative team who were willing to risk themselves for one another so they would protect one another. Rarely, some days he let his coolness go. He'd sometimes return to his old self, the boy who secretly admired the girl but bickered at her almost half the time by insulting her. Slowly he grew to like being around her soon forgetting about this hatred for his sister. Naruko too was showing that soft spot for him just when Sasuke started talking to her more, like the good old times, they'd spend hours hanging around one another that was apparently repulsive.
"Hey, hey Sasuke." Naruko peered up at him. Both of them laid on the grass in the shade, they had been in the training field for the whole entire day. She proceeded to poke his cheek gently.
"Hn.."
"Tomorrow is the day you went up to me and talked to me."
"..."
"It's exciting right!?"
Suddenly the memories of their first encounter began to flood his thoughts. It was unwanted. He shivered at the sudden thought of his love for her, he grew so comfortable at the thought he nearly forgot about his despisement towards the thought of loving her. He was an avenger not a loving man. He felt the despisement flood his thoughts and couldn't help but frown. "Tsk.. not for me." He remembered the advice his sister had given him, the next day was when she slaughtered the clan. "Why do you keep it in mind anyways?" He asked in a somewhat kind tone. Something he never really does but with her he stooped his impolite attitude a tad.
Maybe I can get her something..
"...and that's why I do!" Naruko had been rambling the whole time he didn't even hear a word she said.
What did he ask again?
"...What are some things you like?" He asked her straightforwardly. He remained calm and collected but inside he was mentally blushing that he actually asked..
Maybe Itachi's advice was helpful.
"Hm? Me?" Naruko had to pause and think of some things she mostly enjoyed. A grin plastered her lips now facing him "I like ramen.. of course you know that! I also like to dress up sometimes in really nice kimono's that this nice lady gives me once in awhile. These clothes get pretty plain once in awhile, ya know? Plus I figured I'd look nice once in awhile. I also like Haori-"
Did I just hear her right? She liked to dress up.. NICELY!?
Maybe he really needed to get to know her more. He's only known her for her idiocy, hyperactivity and tomboyish nature.
"I also like having new weapons! That's a must! Also some stuff to pull pranks on people." a mischievous smile now taking over her innocent face. A evil glint in her eyes telling Sasuke that he certainly needed to watch out.
"I see.."
"What do you like teme?"
"...Nothing."
"Oh come on!" She cried before tackling him back to the ground.
Slowly, the Uchiha managed to get the things she listed. Sometimes even bundling them together in a little box so he didn't have to pay visits to her apartment that much. It was often hilarious to see the blonde so clueless about who was getting her these things because she didn't even think about it enough to guess it was Sasuke.
"I mean the only ones who know about my likes would have to be Kakashi-sensei, Iruka-sensei, and the ramen guy! But the ramen guy only knows about my liking to ramen." Naruko had been rambling about it to Sakura who was searching in the medium sized box to gaze upon the gifts, Sasuke just hanging next to Naruko coolly. Eventually the pinkette brought out an light blue kimono similar to Shizune's. The only difference was they had little black flower patterns on the right side of the chest.
"Wow. This person must be putting a lot into getting you these. You have a new kunai set, A nice black Haori, a beautiful kimono, hair accessories to go along with it, and let's not forgot your free ramen coupons." The Haruno rolled her eyes at the last part.
Yeah.. be grateful.
"I.. I could never be more happier! This is the best thing that ever happened to me." The Uzumaki smiled softly.
Yet it was troublesome. After a few more weeks worth of little bundles of presents Naruko still hadn't come on to any conclusions that it was him, after telling him her likes, he had almost felt the need to say it was him.
Till one day she had gone around accusing others for it. It began to kill her, not knowing who it was, she had snapped.
"Alright Neji very funny! But did you give me these!?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about, imbecile. Nor do I ever want to buy you anything."
"It was you, Lee!?"
"As much as I want to say yes.. no! I haven't given any of those to you!"
Sasuke glared. "She's an idiot.."
"Was it YOU, Kiba!?"
Kiba snorted. "I'd never waste all that time buying you that, Naruko."
She didn't bother with Shino because, well, he was Shino. She also didn't bother with Sasuke because she thought that he'd never do such things like that.
Even though I do. For you.
|13 years old|
The hatred began to grow slowly back into his mind. Taking over the soft spot that the others created into the hostile boy that sought out hatred. The memories of the Uchiha massacre flooded his mind after the curse mark and visit from his elder sister that pained him. After that day he put more thinking into his goal to be maintained. He decided that he wasn't going to stay here playing ninja with these idiots. He wanted to sought out power and make his dream a reality. But that little girl with bright blonde hair glowing in the sun and those azure eyes reminded him of that day he met her, began to like her, and even got to spend his days with her flooded his mind. He was willing to risk it, losing his only best friend and admirer for this power to be obtained and his goal to be met.
Maybe it's for the better. Forgetting about you is better than..
Than.. what?
The sadness in those azure eyes met the boxes in front of her, her petite hand rising to gently pull over one of them slowly, the blonde gazed at the items in the box regretfully finding it difficult to gaze at the items.
The only person she's ever had been close to and adored was gone. After all the countless times she was stuck by his attacks, hurt, and wounded she failed to bring him back. The little boy with raven hair and bright ebony eyes that were once happy was gone. The only boy she ever adored truly..
"After what you said I finally figured it out. I finally figured out who it was giving me these but in… a slow matter of time."
"You're a fool. I don't think you realized anything over the past few weeks.. haven't you?"
"What.. what do you mean!? Quit talking crazy!" She shouted at him as her petite hands formed fists that clenched tightly. "Come back with me, please!"
"I won't. This is my path and I will follow it."
"I don't think I could ever have the guts to actually admit or accept that I loved you, Sasuke." Naruko murmured to herself in a angry kind of way. Her voice no longer serene but angry. At herself. "Thank you.." She bowed her head slowly till her forehead had pressed against the floor of her bedroom.
I never knew loving someone is painful. What will become of you now?