A/N- I wrote this earlier this year when I was still back in Perth and my (now former) housemate brought back a kitten. The kitten was exactly as how I describe the kitten in this fic- black and grey tabby with white feet like it's wearing white boots (minus the blue eyes because that kitten has hazel/golden cat's eyes). When I first looked at the kitten, I was like 'Sasuke!!' XD but when I realized that that kitten has lots and I mean a lot of energy, it reminded me of Naruto. So I was like, 'I'm so inspired, I want to write a fic now!' XD and ta-da!! 'Kitten' was born.
It was supposed to be a long one-shot. But -sheepishly shuffling feet- I sorta go overboard when I was in the middle of writing the whole thing and hence, the reason why this fic is extremely-long one shot. I'm sorry to break it to a few chapters to avoid it from becoming too long to read.
It's sort of a sad story… but I promise it'll get better towards the end.
Disclaimer: Naruto and all characters in this fic belong to Masashi Kishimoto (except for the cat- he belongs to me -Muahahahaha!-)
P/s- I'm sorry for the long authoress' note. And I don't know why you are still reading this… Enjoy!
It was drizzling.
Slowly, one by one people in black walked away, leaving the burial site. A pair of grey eyes watched the young lad, sheltered by an umbrella held by his brother. He walked towards the pair and then put a hand on the younger's shoulder, as a sign of comfort.
"Go home, Sasuke.." he said before he went off.
Empty eyes locked onto the tombstone. After 15 more minutes he closed them and whispered, "Let's go home, aniki…"
"Okay," An answer whispered. Black eyes watched painfully at the slumped shoulders. His heart ached for his little brother.
A glance at the fresh grave site and he mouthed, 'Thank you Uzumaki-san… for saving my brother. Just pray he'll heal quickly, yeah?'
000
It was two years after that incident. They are now entering the second year of university. The three friends stayed together in a 3-bedroom apartment, courtesy of the Uchiha heir.
Although Sasuke, Kiba and Sakura are doing different courses, they get along fine since they are high school friends. The death of their good friend 2 years ago only strengthens their bond.
Inuzuka Kiba and Haruno Sakura didn't change much after the incident. But to one Uchiha Sasuke, the death of one Uzumaki Naruto affected him to the point where he was like a living corpse.
There is no more smile on the young heir of the Uchiha Corporation. Everything was done automatically. His routine of studying, eating, sleeping and even living was like a programmed android.
At first, it worried everyone, including his current housemates. But now, that is the character of Uchiha Sasuke.
"Sasuke-kun!" The strawberry blond haired girl yelled one afternoon. It was a week before the class starts and the trio was back in their rented apartment 10 minutes from Todai.
"Sheesh, Sakura. Please, how many times must we go over your high-pitchness?" Kiba grunted while his pinky rubbing his ears.
"Shut up, Dog-boy. Sasuke-kun! Look at what I brought back!"
"You know… We should have asked him first before buying this fur-ball. I don't think Sasuke is fond of kittens." The messy-haired brunette whispered. "Hell, I don't think he's fond of any living creatures!" He said under his breath.
Sakura rolled her eyes. "He's gonna love it! Just look at him," Sakura cooed at the small bundle in her arms. "He's sooo adorable. His colours remind me of Sasuke-kun!"
Kiba rolled his eyes. "I'm gonna put this into the laundry room, okay? That will be his territory." Kiba headed to the left, to where the laundry room is situated.
At the right corner from the front door is the living and small dining room, with the sofa separating the two areas. The tv is equipped with dvd-player and cable-channels. Immediately to the left of the entrance door is the small yet elegant marble-top kitchen. And near the kitchen is the pathway to the 3 bedrooms, toilet, bathroom and laundry room.
As Kiba was walking, he almost bumped into the Uchiha when he walked out of the toilet.
"Sorry, man! I didn't notice you were in there!" Kiba almost dropped the stuff in his hands.
Sasuke only looked at the plastic bags in the older boy's hands. "What's with all the commotion?" He sounded irritated. One thing you wouldn't want is to get on the bad side of Sasuke at all time.
Sometimes the two wanted so much for Naruto to be alive for only he could subdue the easily-irritated lad.
The black eyes then locked at the squirming fur-ball in Sakura's arm. Looking at the icy-glare Sasuke gave her kitten, Sakura shuffled nervously. Okay, so maybe it's a bad idea to buy a kitten when you are sharing a house with an Uchiha.
"What the hell is that… thing is doing in my apartment?" Icy glare, plus icy voice, is never a good combination when it comes to Uchiha Sasuke.
"Sasuke-kun…" The bubbly cheery voice was gone, instead replaced by almost a pathetic whimper. "I can explain…"
"Then I suggest you do it now," Sasuke cut her.
"Give her a break, Sasuke. She bought a kitten. End of story."
"You what?!" The temperature dropped a few degree celcius.
"But he's soooo cute, Sasuke-kun… Look at him!" She shoved the cat into Sasuke's face. "He's only 6 weeks old. And he's a male, I promise there won't be pregnancy problem!" A fast-speaking Sakura is a nervous Sakura.
"I don't remember agreeing on you having a pet here, Haruno."
"But this apartment is soooo boring! We need something to cheer us up!"
'We need something to cheer you up, Uchiha,' Kiba corrected in his mind.
Sasuke looked at the squirming-now-mewing kitten in Sakura's arms with apparent distaste. God, how he hates pets. Sure he's angry that Sakura brought a pet- a stupid kitten no less- home, but his resistance crumbled -a bit, not much mind you- looking at the big blue eyes that staring back at him. The kitten mewed.
That does it!
"Che. Do what ever you like. But he's your responsibility, Sakura. No littering anywhere except in his litter box, and no noise during my study hours. All expenses are on you, got it?" She nodded quickly, a nervous smile displayed.
"And that.. thing.. is part of your responsibility too, Kiba, since you collaborate with her into getting that pet." Kiba's eyes widen at this, but Sasuke wasn't finished yet. "And if I find this house is in disorder due to that cat's fault, and that includes if the house is smelly, that cat's out and both of you will answer me, got it?" Stern voice was heard and Sasuke walked into his room, almost slamming the door.
'You are responsible, Sakura!' Kiba mouthed.
As an answer, Sakura stuck out her tongue. 'Whatever!' She mouthed back. "Come on, Kitty! Let's get you something to eat!"
'What the hell have I got myself into? Good job, Kiba-boy!'
At the other side of the door, the raven-haired boy was thinking of the same thing.
'What the hell was I thinking?'
TBC…
A/N- I'll continue if you think this is good enough… Thanks!
