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I'm not scared! I'm not scared! I'm an Uchiha for God's sake! Still Sasuke's mental rant did nothing to stop his hands from trembling.

He took a deep breath trying to calm himself.

Today was the day he'd decided to confess his love to Naruto. He realized he loved him after that accidental kiss at school. At first he tried to deny it, but as time wore on the blue eyed youth grew more and more irresistible. So, bit by bit, he dared to grow closer to Naruto. He used any excuse to be as close as possible to him. Whether it be during a mission when he'd "accidentally" fall asleep on Naruto's shoulder or when his hand would linger too long bandaging Naruto's wounds. He didn't want to believe it. He had a name to live up to! If on the odd chance he was gay he really would be the last of his clan. No more would ever be born. The thought saddened him greatly.

He didn't want to be gay! He just couldn't be!

Then he realized how far Naruto would go to protect him. When he'd given in to the darkness Naruto had brought him back to the light. Even after he tried to kill Naruto! It didn't make sense…..But love rarely does.

Even after he came back when Naruto wasn't around he felt vulnerable, like the thing that protected him was gone. It was during one of these moments that he'd realized he needed Naruto in his life. He finally accepted what he really needed and wanted was Naruto. After realizing this he felt lighter, almost blissful, like a weight had been taken off his shoulders. He'd never been so happy or nervous in his life.

He'd been waiting outside the dope's house for hours for him to return. In the fading light of the sun Sasuke relaxed slightly. Naruto would be home soon and he could tell Naruto about how he made him feel. His happiness gave everything a new shine. Had the stars above always shown so brightly? How had he never noticed how sweet the night air tasted before?

Finally he saw Naruto coming down the brightly lit street with Hinata standing closely by his side. Sasuke instantly felt a wave of hatred for the young girl. Naruto was to be his!

He quickly dispelled his anger and hid in the branches of a large tree that overshadowed the street.

"I had a great day with you today Hinata. We should do this again sometime." Naruto said softly enough that Sasuke needed to lean out precariously far on his branch to hear.

Hinata nodded her head eagerly, her face beet red. Watching the two lingering at Naruto's door, Sasuke impatiently willed Hinata to go away. If only he could get Naruto by himself. Hiding in a tree was not his favorite thing to do!

But still she lingered.

"Bye Naruto." She whispered as she turned to leave. But suddenly Naruto reached forward and tilted Hinata's head up. To Sasuke's horror Naruto leaned down and kissed her!

Sasuke almost fell from his hiding place in shock. Naruto didn't love him. He loved Hinata. Never had Sasuke loved before, never had he felt the rejection he'd given the village girls daily. But those girls had merely loved his image. They didn't love him the way he loved Naruto. For the first time in years Sasuke cried. All the wounds he'd gotten during battle put together couldn't compare to this pain. Maybe God got his kicks messing with his life and only brought him back to suffer more. If so he must be laughing his head off now.

Without so much as a sound Sasuke from Naruto and away from the pain.


As soon as Naruto felt Sasuke's chakra vanish he broke the kiss with Hinata. She looked even redder than he once thought possible. He gave her a quick goodbye and slammed the door in her dazed face. As soon as Naruto heard her leave he collapsed against the door.

"I'm sorry Sasuke I'm sorry please forgive me." Naruto whimpered to himself.

"I know it hurts. It hurts me too! But it's what's best for you and that's all that matters. I won't let you be the last of your clan or have the villagers look down on you for loving me. As long as you think I love Hinata you'll have to find someone new to love. Someone more worthy of you."

Naruto used the last bit of his strength to climb into his bed. But the familiar feel of his covers brought him little comfort.

He must think I'm an idiot not to see how much he loves me! Naruto thought bitterly.

Just the way he looks at me screams love…...But it's not like I don't love it when he looks at me like that. It's not that I don't love it when he "accidentally" Falls asleep on my shoulder or when hands linger a little too long. It's just I want him to be happy.

I need him to be happy.


Hello people! Miss me? Not a lot of support for my last few stories but I think this one is better. I'll update as soon.

Yours Truly,

Lacy Fairgold