Vitty Rose: Hey everyone I know it has been a while, I decided to try and get myself into the writing mood again, by writing this Christmas story. I hope you enjoy! Please leave me a review if you liked it!

~SasuNaru~

Naruto sighed as he got to his parents house. He was late, and he knew he was going to hear about it. Today was not his day. It all started this morning when he got out of bed, as soon as he went to turn on the lamp the bulb exploded. That's right, his light bulb exploded. Naruto, to say the least, was mortified. That could only mean a bad omen, and on Christmas none the less.

Today was the day of his parents annual Christmas party. As usual Naruto was expected to show up. However, he hated going to these things, although he considered himself a charisnatic person, most of the people were going to be his parents age. That wasn't the worst part, Naruto who was now 28, was still single, with no real career prospect, or children. Oh, how the old folks loved to ask him all about why he was still single. He had to prepare himself for, 'Oh I have this granddaughter who is single, I'm sure you will love her. 'You know if you wore less orange you probably would have an easier time finding someone'

Naruto shook his head to try and get those thoughts out of his mind. He always considered himself as an attractive person. He looked at himself in the reflection of the screen door. His short blond hair was sticking out in every direction, despite brushing it several times. He wore a very orange holiday sweater, On the front had a picture of a fox wearing Christmas ornaments. Along with the sweater he also wore black slacks, and his bright orange tennis shoes. This was going to have to be enough, but Naruto knew it wouldn't be.

Naruto reached his hand up to open the door, but before he could do that, it opened wide with his mother smiling at him. Kushina normal long unkempt red hair, was instead half up with bangs in her front, and the rest was down with a little bit of curl to it. His mother wore a nice green sweater, and a red skirt. Her green eyes bright with excitement to see him.

"Come on, come on," Kushina practically pulled Naruto in by his arm, "You are already late, you know I don't like when you are late." Naruto sighed, great it was starting already.

Naruto quickly took off his shoes at the door next to all the other ones. Seemed to be somewhere already 20-30 pairs of shoes. Just another thing Naruto wanted to see. Naruto didn't realize he had tuned out his mother till she knocked him on the head, "Hey! Are you even listening to me mister?" Naruto gave a sheeply grin to his mother who scolded him.

"Sorry mother, what were you saying?" Kushina just sighed.

"As I was saying," She started, excitement showing in her bright green eyes, "You remember that boy who use to come over and hang out with you when you were a teen?" Kushina said it in such a way, like Naruto should remember right off the bat.

"Uh, mom I think you are going to need to be a bit more pacific." Naruto stated.

"Don't do that Naruto," Naruto just stared at her questionably, "Your best friend! Sasuke Uchiha!" Naruto's eyes widened. No wonder he had a bad omen.

It had been 13 years since he last saw him. Sasuke Uchiha, his family use to live right across from them. Despite Sasuke being a total and utter jerk all the time, Him and Sasuke were best friends to say the least. They would go everywhere together, the movies, out to the park, and even on just random walks. Well they were best friend anyway.

It was one night when they had snuck out of the houses late at night, Sasuke had suggested they should go to their favorite spot in a field to check out the meteor shower that would be happening. Naruto, who at that time, already realized he had feelings for the young Uchiha, went without a second thought. Naruto could still remember that night, it was a warm summer night, and they were laying in the field just enjoying each other's company, and the meteor shower was starting to shoot across the sky. Naruto had turned to Sasuke to ask him a question, and realized that Sasuke was staring at him as well. Those dark eyes were captivating and without a second thought Naruto had reached forward and planted a kiss on Sasukes lips. His eyes closed to feel those warm lips against his for the first time. It only seemed like a second later when he felt himself get shoved away. Sasuke had stood up very fast and looked down on Naruto with the most disgusted look Naruto had ever seen him give.

"What are you doing?!" Sasuke had yelled at him.

Naruto had quickly rushed to his feet, "I just thought... I mean... Sasuke.." Naruto said with so much sadness, he had always feared rejection for the Uchicha.

"You thought what?" Sasuke spit out.

Now Naruto was pissed, how dare Sasuke treat him like this? They were friends. Or so Naruto thought. "Fine! You want to hear it?!" Naruto yelled with anger in his eyes, "Well I have had feelings for you for quite a while!" Naruto said without thinking, and quickly clamped his hand over his mouth, he didn't mean to say all that, but I guess it didn't matter now.

Sasukes own anger grew, "Well that is all it is ever going to be!" Naruto would always remember the way his heart broke at the next few words, "We are no longer friends, and I could never have feelings for you."

That was the last time Naruto could remember actually talking to Sasuke. He had left him in the dark field by himself, and although Naruto wouldn't admit to anyone else, he had cried.

After that night, Sasuke had ignored Naruto with a passion, and Naruto being stubborn and feeling hurt from rejection ignored the Uchiha as well. That summer went by quickly, and before Naruto knew it the Uchihas had moved away. Never to see them again, at least not Sasuke that it. His parents would still often write and talk to the older Uchihas. They would sometimes come to the Christmas parties, but he never saw Sasuke. Not till now he guessed.

"Oh don't space out on me again Naruto!" Kushina scolded him, bring him back to the present. "Come on everyone is excited to see you." Naruto rolled his eyes, of course they were. His parents never knew about what happened between him and Sasuke. They did ask what had happened, however Naruto had ignored the question, and they let it drop.

Naruto reluctantly followed his mom out of the front porch and into the living room where Christmas decoration were everywhere. Just like his mom to go all out. The living room was littered with people just sitting around the fireplace and chatting. His father of course was in the middle of the group talking about something or other. He was who Naruto got his looks from, His father also had blond hair, and bright blue eyes to match. His father Minato wore a blue sweat shirt with green slacks.

Minato seemed to notice Naruto, because he excused himself from the group of people and walked over to his son, to pull him into a big hug. "Hey son, long time no see," His father joked and ruffled Naruto hair.

Naruto pouted, "Dad I was just here last week helping you put up the decorations," Naruto stated.

Minato gave a sad look, "Exactly, a week ago!" Naruto just shook his head.

"Oh dear give him a break, he is probably hungry," Kushina said talking to his father, "Why don't you go get something to eat and talk to people? Maybe there will be someone here you will connect with?" His mother said nudging him with her arm. Naruto sighed. "We asked all of our coworkers so bring their kids, so I'm sure you should find someone." She said with excitement.

Naruto was going to say something, but it seemed his father was already dragging his mom off to some corner to talk with people. With a growl of his stomach, Naruto decided it was probably a good idea to go ahead and get some food.

Some people stopped and said hi to him as he wondered into the dining room. Naruto stopped at the entrance and just stared. They're getting food was the one person he really didn't want to see. You think after thirteen years this spite would go away, but nope, Naruto could feel the hurt looking at him. Sasuke Uchiha. It was clear Sasuke was no longer 15 years old. Sasuke now stood taller than him, where he use to have chubby cheeks, now grew into a masculine facial line. Sasukes black hair was slick back creating almost spikes in the back, but still had a nice set of bangs in front. Sasuke wore a blue button up shirt tucked into black slacks and a nice black belt to go with. Naruto bit his lip, it was just like that bastard to get better looking with age.

Naruto debated just going to another room and pretending he never walked into there, but it was too late, Sasuke now looked up from what he was eating and stared right back at Naruto. Naruto resisted the urge to run. No! He was no coward, this was long enough. The bastard probably didn't even remember what happened.

Naruto huffed up his chest to try and look taller, he now regretted wearing his stupid Christmas shirt, of course he had to wear something that made him look like a dork. He tried to sneakily run his hand through his hair to try and make it look better, but it didn't go over so well, when he saw Sasuke raise an eyebrow, a perfect beautiful eyebrow, 'NO!' Naruto yelled at himself, cannot think that bastard is hot, he broke your heart. With new resolve Naruto made his way over to the table and picked up a plate, ignoring Sasukes eyes on him.

"Don't you have something else to stare at?" Naruto retorted not looking at Sasuke, he smirked inwardly, yes one for Naruto!

"Hn," Was all he got in response. He turned to give Sasuke a piece of his mind, but all he saw was the retreating back of the Uchiha. Well that went over well, Naruto thought, not.

The rest of the party seemed to go over rather boringly. Occasionally Naruto could have swore he saw Sasuke looking at him, but when he looked over to Sasuke, he was talking to some else. Naruto didn't know why he was letting it get to him, but he was. When Naruto felt he had been here for the ample amount of time, he started to get on his shoes, no need for him to stay longer then he had to. He had a bottle of wine and pizza waiting for him back at the apartment, his roommate Kiba told him he would try and save some for him.

"Naruto are you leaving so soon?" Kushina asked with sad eyes.

"Mom I've already been here for three hours, plus I have work in the morning, you know this." Naruto said and continued to tie his shoes.

"Well okay sweetie, let me at least pack you some leftovers to take home," His mother said.

"No mom-" But she was already gone, Naruto sighed. He looked over at the living room entrance, it seemed like Sasuke was ready to go as well cause he was heading towards the shoes, and for a second there eyes met, Naruto looked away and tied his shoes faster.

"Hey Dobe," He heard Sasukes deep voice, it was his old nick name. Naruto swore for a second he felt his heart skip a beat.

"Oh talking to me now?" Naruto said and finished his last shoe lace and stood up to meet the Uchiha. Naruto inwardly swore as he was a few inches shorter and had to look up to the Uchiha.

Sasuke gave Naruto a glare, "Can we just talk?" Naruto's eyes widened, though he tried not to look surprised, he was never good at hiding his emotions.

Narutos eyes narrowed, "About? And I'm not a dobe, Teme!"

"Hn," Naruto pouted, Sasuke smirked, but then his face turned serious, "Look, I just wanted to apologize for the way I treated you when we were kids." There was no hiding the surprised look in Narutos face at this point, "I should have never said what I said, I was just surprised and felt betrayed, like you had lied about our friendship to get close to me."

"I would ne-" Naruto started in an angry voice, but was cut off by Sasuke.

"But I know now, that is was very stupid of me to think," Sasuke said, Naruto was about to retort but it didn't seem Sasuke was done. "Anyway, if you can forgive me, I would like to try and be your friend again." Sasuke stated. Narutos mouth was now wide open. Did he just hear what he thought he heard? "Yes you did, dobe." Great he said that out loud. "Yes you did. Now what do you say?"

Naruto thought about it for a second, could he really be friends with Sasuke again. I mean what was the harm, it was 13 years ago for Christ sake. Yes Naruto could do it, he could be Sasukes friend. "Okay, we can be friends!" Naruto said excitedly. "It was 13 years ago, I don't even think about it anymore, gone with the wind!" Naruto thought he saw slight disappointment in Sasukes face but let it go.

"Naruto here is your leftovers!" His mother said coming out on the porch handing him the leftovers, oblivious to the situation. "Oh Sasuke dear, are you leaving too?"

"Hn," Sasuke replied, Naruto glared at him for speaking to his mother that way.

"Well why don't I go get you some left over too," She said, before Sasuke had a chance to protest the bag of leftovers was already in Narutos hands, and Kismasto had already rushed back off towards the kitchen.

"Well she has never changed," Naruto heard Sasuke say.

"Yeah, I guess she hasn't," Naruto smiled, "Anyway, my number is .xxxx, call me when you want to hang out teme." Naruto said with a bright smile and headed out to his car. Maybe today wasn't so bad after all. Naruto set the leftovers on the passenger's side and started the car. Naruto wondered how hanging out with the Uchiha would actually be.

~SasuNaru~

VittyRose: Well here is Chapter one! I'm trying to make this a very short 3 chapter story! Review so I can update quicker. Please be aware I don't have a bata at this time, I'm sorry for that.