What he has

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto

Warning: Shonen-ai and lemon in later chapters hence the mature thingy and Sasuke will dirty talk!

It had been a few years since Sasuke had left and a few months since the valley of the end incident. Naruto had healed well and seemed to be back to normal. He was all smiles and laughs he seemed as happy as before Sasuke left. At least from the outside he seemed to be happy. If you looked in his eyes in those moments he looked to be somewhere else you saw an underlying sadness that permeated and festered just below the surface. All of those close to Naruto had noticed it and no one decided to talk to Naruto about it until Neji and Shikamaru decided that they should ask Naruto if he was all right. They came to Naruto's house and he opened the door to them happily. The home was much cleaner than they had expected and to their surprise had an abundance of potted plants. He offered them a seat at the table and the conversation began.

Shikamaru POV

I noticed pictures on his living room table. All of them consisting of team seven and most of Sasuke and Naruto. He placed green tea in front of me and a white tea in front of Neji. He sat across from us and smiled warmly, his eyes gleaming at the prospect of having visitors.

"Naruto, are you okay?" I began.

"Of course I am fine."

"Don't lie." Neji stated.

"I'm fine physically."

"And mentally?"

"A little tired and worn down but nothing a good cup of ramen can't fix."

At this point I interrupted. "Naruto I am hurt that you would hide something like this from me. I know you we have been together since the early academy days. I know something is wrong now tell me."

"Nothing is wrong."

"What about Sasuke?" Neji interrupted.

Naruto stared at Neji like he had just sprouted horns. His eyes were wide and scared looking.

"What about Sasuke? What else can those eyes of yours see Neji? What else do you know about us?"

"I know everything."

Naruto visibly shivered he looked so gone.

"Ah… everything was it. Everything. EVERYTHING. Tell me Neji what do you know…"

"I know you love Sasuke" Naruto seemed to withdraw away. "And I know Sasuke loves you." Shock flickered through his eyes and he smiled grimly. "Sasuke has never cared for me. He… he could care less… He left and he won't come back and I am too weak to do anything about it. He left me for power can't you see that. He said he loved me, cared for me but he doesn't care if I live or die."

"Have you considered that maybe he loved you but you never gave him a chance? Maybe he has tried to tell you something and it never came out right. Maybe he thought he was worthless and unworthy. Maybe he tried to tell you and maybe he just couldn't."

"That is impossible I would have seen it."

"Sometimes you can't see the forest for the trees." I offered.

"Shikamaru is right sometimes when you are too close to the situation you cannot perceive the entire mass. The problem seems bigger from a closer distance, but if someone from the outside observes it and helps you along the way it isn't so difficult. It is like a maze. When you are on the inside all you can see are the walls of the maze. From the outside you can see the design and find the easiest way to the center. You need an outside perspective."

"To you Naruto the problem seems so vast where as to Neji and I it seems to have some simple answers."

It was then that Naruto shoveled out some information that we did not know.

"He punched a hole through my chest. He just used Chidori on me as if- as if I didn't matter. He said I had to die. That power was more important to him than I was. He left me broken, bleeding, dieing, and he just walked away. He left me. He is gone forever."

Naruto closed his eyes. "Sasuke once said he loved me. Did you know that? Did you know that we were together?" I could see the tears building.

"One time I asked him what forever meant. He explained as 'on going, having neither beginning nor end.' He said that he wanted to be with me forever. That he would love me forever. He said that I would never have to be alone because he would be here forever. He isn't here right now. He left and I am alone. He lied he- he never loved me. He loved- he loved- he loved power more than me. To Sasuke I was always his gauge for power. I got stronger with out even considering him. He- he had to be stronger because of Itachi. Sasuke was using me, and I knew it. I was okay with it. As- as long as he was there I didn't mind if I was just a gauge for power. I believed that when he killed Itachi. He would love me and that he would want me. I- I was wrong. He will never want me. Just as this village has thrown me away, just as my team, my friends, and my family, Sasuke will always use me and then throw me away. I am nothing. I never have been. I just wanted him to love me. Just me. No one else, nothing else, not even power, just me. Was that wrong?" Naruto looked up crystals streaming from blue eyes. His eyes were wide and he looked so innocent. "Is a monster like me allowed love?" His eyes closed and he fell to the floor. I caught just before he actually hit the floor.

"Call Kakashi! Tell him to meet us a Tsunade's."

---One month later---

"T-there you go, Na- Naruto-kun." Hinata said. She had been made his nurse to make sure all of his needs were met. The Hyuuga looked down at the boys closed eyes. Everyday she expected them to open and for him to shout an emphatic. 'I want ramen, Datte Bayo!' But those eyes hadn't opened in about a month now.

A large crash was heard.

Tsunade's POV

The boy glared down at me. "You heard my request Tsunade- Godaime- sama. Now what is your answer?"

"Why would I give him to you?"

"This village will be off the map if you don't do as I ask. That is why."

I considered my options well. He defiantly could do it. He had the strength by himself and behind him an army. He could very well insure that the boy would enter his hands.

"Just one boy… the villagers will be pleased that he is gone."

"What do you intend to do with him?"

"Nothing. I just… I just miss him."

I saw his eyes soften at the thought of being able to see the boy again. I found myself believing him.

"You won't hurt him, will you?"

"No, I wouldn't do that."

"Very well however there is a complication."

"What?"

"He hasn't woke up in over a month, and there are no signs of him ever doing so."

"I can wake him up."

"What if he refuses to go with you?"

"He won't. I came back for him this time. He won't refuse."

"Very well."

"I hereby agree to the conditions set forth by the Godaime." He bit his finger and Shizune did the seal as the blood dripped on the paper. "Konoha will never befall harm by mine or any hand of my men or women."

"I the Godaime hereby agree to the conditions set forth by one Uchiha Sasuke" I bit my finger and let the blood drip on the paper as Shizune repeated the seal. "One Uzumaki Naruto will be handed over to said Uchiha."

The seals were repeated Shizune added her signature in blood and the agreement was set. Tsunade led Sasuke to the hospital.

Sakura's POV

I was on active duty at the hospital. However there was nothing active about it. I saw Tsunade and she approached. I stood at attention.

"Sakura, prepare clothing for Naruto."

"Why has he woken up?"

"No."

Someone was standing behind Tsunade and I looked behind to see Sasuke. Sasuke, more attractive than all those years ago, standing behind the Godaime, in Konoha, less than ten feet away. NO WAY!

"Oh Sasuke-kun you came back!" I felt like I was going to cry. His next words however did make me cry.

"No I have not returned I just came to retrieve something of mine that you have kept. You mean nothing to me."

"What are you missing?"

"My heart, My Naruto."

I felt the tears streak down my face. I was always the third wheel.

"I'll get those clothes."

"Black preferably. Haruno-san. He looks good in black." Another stab.

"Of course Uchiha-san. Right away." I watched as he turned from both Tsunade and I and began to walk in the direction of Naruto's room.

"I can feel him." It has always been Sasuke and Naruto. I was never in the equation. There was never any room in the equation for me.

Sasuke's POV

I could feel him so close. He was so close. I could almost see him, smell him, feel him, and taste him. I had managed to kill Orochimaru. I could never return to Konoha. Nor did I want to. There was only one thing in Konoha for me and that was Naruto. That was all I needed. "Room 504" I heard beside me from Tsunade. As we approached we, or should I say I, ran into some trouble. Namely Hyuuga Neji and Nara Shikamaru.

"Uchiha, leave now and we won't kill you."

I simply stared at them in a way that made Shikamaru check to make sure Neji hadn't disappeared or something.

"Stand aside." Tsunade stated. "Stand aside or he will not be held to the contract in regard to you two."

They stood firm and I continued toward the door the attacked. Before anyone could blink they were on opposite sides of the hallway. I simply walked past them and into the room. When they chased after me I set up a barrier with me and Naruto inside and they were on the outside. There voices were dulled and so it didn't bother me as much. Hinata was in the bubble with us. I turned to her.

"Will you also get in the way?" I signaled. Not wanting to use my voice also not wanting her to have to answer out loud so that she would not have to face scorn.

"Only if Naruto-kun does not wish to go with you." She answered aloud. I nodded. And gestured toward the bed asking permission to approach from the only person besides myself who gave a shit about Naruto from the beginning.

She nodded her consent. I approached and drew back the curtain. He lay there asleep. I felt my ice heart melting. Naruto looked the same as I remember. He looked so at peace. His blonde hair had grown a little and hung into his eyes. His tan skin was almost glowing from the sunlight. His eyes I bet they were the same as well. About that time I heard someone scream my name. I turned to see Kakashi there. I also noted that at my name Naruto's hand twitched. I sat on the edge of the bed. My hand skimmed his cheek. He still feels the same.

"Sasuke…" He mumbled in his sleep. He still sounds the same. Everything in the hospital seemed to go silent. I picked him up and held him in my arms for a few minutes. I buried my face in his hair. He still smells the same. I laid him back on the bed so that. I wouldn't wake him up in my arms. He would freak if that happened.

"Naruto. I am here. I came back for you." I shifted on the bed and his hand reached out and caught my shirt.

"Don't leave again. Sasuke."

"I will leave again, but this time I want you to come with me. I will never leave you again." Slowly blue eyes opened and met mine. I felt a small smile grace my lips.

"Did you mean that?" he asked hesitant.

"Of course. Naruto, will you come with me? I want you too. I love you."

"Anything you ask Sasuke. Anything you ask."

"I ask for forgiveness."

"It is granted."

"Sakura bring the clothes." I opened a hole where she stood and Hinata took the clothes away. She walked over to me and handed them to me.

"I'm so h-happy Na-Naruto-kun. He came back for you. The one you love came back for you." I stepped out of the curtain and closed them so that Naruto could get dressed in private. He was back with me where he belonged and every thing about him was the same.

Kakashi POV

He came back, but only to take Naruto away. He still looked and acted the same. He was the same. The only thing that had ever mattered to him was Naruto; was what Naruto thought of him. Only Naruto mattered; who now came out of the curtain looking fabulous in black. He walked to Sasuke and beamed. He looked happier than he had in years. Little tears threatening to escape his eyes. We heard every word they spoke. Every single word and the whole world remained silent. Sasuke looked down at Naruto who was still a bit shorter. He raised his hand and wiped away the tears that threatened to fall.

"I missed you, dobe."

"I missed Sasuke." Sasuke smiled down at the boy and it was simply beautiful. That was Sasuke. Sasuke only smiled for Naruto. That is how it always has been and will be. The same goes for Naruto. Naruto only really smiles for Sasuke.

Tsunade POV

I had regretted my decision at first but the moment I saw Sasuke and Naruto smile. I had known it was the right thing. They weren't criminals and they weren't betraying their village. They were simply in love and it would always be that way.

Shikamaru POV

I had- had loved Naruto. He was a special light. He was a special everlasting light that never went away. But now as I saw him with Sasuke I realized that I had never really seen that light. I had only seen fragments. That light was meant for Sasuke and Sasuke alone. No one else, only Sasuke.

Neji POV

Naruto once said to me. That you have to protect those you love at any cost. Even your dreams. I realized then that Naruto's dream was never to be Hokage. Naruto's dream always had been and always will be to protect those you love. Being Hokage to Naruto was what that meant to protect those you loved. I realize now that Naruto's dream was to protect Sasuke to make sure Sasuke never hurt like he had all those years ago. Naruto wanted to protect Sasuke by being with Sasuke.

Sakura POV

I have never seen Sasuke smile. Until that day. Until Naruto. Naruto is the only one that can melt his heart of ice. I never have and never will be able to. I am happy that he found someone.

Hinata POV

I loved Naruto and that is why I let him go. I still love Naruto, but Sasuke can give Naruto what I can't. Sasuke has one thing I don't. Naruto's love. I never have and never will have it. I am happy they found each other. And I am jealous, but I- I will give up my dream of Naruto, to protect him. I loved Naruto. I still do. And so does Sasuke. The difference. Sasuke has Naruto's love and I don't.

Authors' POV

What does Sasuke want of Naruto? What is in store for them? Find out in the future chapters and don't forget to review you will receiver funfetti cupcakes and a bunny!