Chapter 1- Confessions
Naruto
"So, Naruto, what did you need to talk to me about?" Inquired the tall, white-haired toad-sage, Jiraya.
"Well, ero-sennin, there's this person that I've known for a long time. I thought I just thought of this person as a good friend, but now, I can't go five minutes without thinking of him- Uh, her!" The blonde haired, blue-eyed ninja confided in his sensei. "Why is that? Is it normal for friends?"
"And, why are you asking me?"
"Because," Naruto continued, "you're always doing research on things like that, and you're the only one I can turn to!"
Jiraya thought for a moment and tried to come up with the easiest possible way for him to explain to his knuckle-headed student. "Well, what kind of thoughts do you have about him?"
"HER!"
"Right, whatever. Just answer the question."
Naruto couldn't quite put these feelings into words, but found a phrase that might be able to fit the profile. "I just… want to be around her and do things together and never be apart."
Upon hearing this, Jiraya was elated to hear that: 1) he was considered important enough to be spoken with about this, 2) Naruto is finally growing up, and 3) he is finally coming out of the closet.
But why does everyone always come out to me? The man thought to himself.
"Well?" Naruto pried, getting impatient.
"Well, how does this person feel about you?"
Naruto thought hard on how to answer this one. He knows his friend is his best friend, but wasn't sure whether or not Sasuke felt the same. "Well, I know we're good friends…"
"Well," the pervy sage interjected, "Let me let you in on a secret." Naruto leaned in to listen intently when Jiraya continued. "There is one of two ways to go about this."
"What are they?" Naruto interrupted.
"Calm down, boy! I'm about to tell you!" Jiraya also growing impatient, but for a different reason. "One: you could express your feelings and possibly have your relationship with this person progress. Or two: You could just value the relationship you already have and not ruin it by doing something your friend isn't ready for."
Naruto absorbed the information his sensei gave him, and it kind of made sense.
"Naruto, why don't you go clear your head and go meditate or go on a walk or something." The Sage suggested.
Naruto nodded in agreement. "A walk sounds good. And, maybe I'll get some ramen while I'm at it!" Naruto said, getting up and running off.
This should be interesting. Jiraya thought, taking a sip of sake.
Sasuke
Dear journal,
Sasuke began writing in his emo diary.
You're the only one that gets me. I could have a father to confide in had Itachi not ruthlessly slaughtered him and our entire clan! –sigh- Anyways, I have a problem. I was training with Naruto today and for some strange reason, I just couldn't get mad at him like usual. For example: He was talking crap and saying my Chidori is a sissy's move compared to the Rasengan. Psht, I mean, sure it makes bigger holes and stuff, but Chidori is more complicated. I'm sure he wouldn't be able to master it in ten years!
Anyway, I just couldn't get mad at him. Sure, my anger level was really high, but when I looked into his sparkling blue eyes, I just… I don't know…
What does this mean? Am I gay? Or is it just me learning to appreciate my best friend more? I mean, being gay isn't a terrible thing, but what would my parents think?
Ugh, I should just go take a walk and get some fresh air. Maybe that'll clear my head.
Sasuke
He finished writing and put the now closed diary into his desk drawer. He put the pen back in the cup on his desk, turned off his lamp and left his home after putting on his shoes.
