Fall In Love

Chapter One

A/N: Apparently I like the characters enough to write a fic about them even though I no longer watch/read the series. My brother keeps me informed on what happens though.

Warning?: Naruto is his female counterpart Naruko

Disclaimer: Characters belong to Masashi Kishimoto-sensei, but you already knew that~


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"What!?"

"You've known him since you were a baby, it's a good thing."

"No! He's old!"

Minato chuckled despite the situation.

Kushina looked at her husband with a reprimanding glare. She turned back to Naruko with a soft understanding gaze, "Naruko, hunny, these are our best friends and it would be a great thing to join our clans together."

Naruko wasted no time expressing her thoughts, "Why can't I marry Sasuke?!"

Kushina sighed, "Itachi is close to marrying age. He's good for you. He has a good job with a high position in his future and is very well-respected. This is a good thing."

Naruko looked at her father, her eyes wide and shining with a silent plea for back-up.

It was Minato's turn to sigh, "Sorry Naru, I agree with your mother on this one. Itachi is one of the finest guys you'll ever meet."

Naruko blinked, surprised. Her eyes then narrowed at her dad before they changed course to her mom.

"I'm only thirteen, I am not getting married."

"No dear, we set the date to your sixteenth birthday…"

Kushina trailed off as Naruko gasped, "What!? No! I am not getting married."

Kushina had had enough. She placed her hands firmly on her hip, her stance intimidating and her gaze unwavering, "Naruko, we already spoke with the Uchihas and it's final. You will be getting married to Itachi when you turn sixteen."

Naruko's eyes widened and shone with unshed tears. Her eyebrows knitted together in hopes of drawing out what little sympathy was left of her parents who so saw it fit to give her this information on her thirteen birthday. When nothing came she turned and ran out of the house. Kushina stepped forward to go after her before a hand on her shoulder stopped any further actions. Kushina turned to gaze into the blue depths of her husband's eyes. He didn't say a word; instead he simply shook his head. Naruko needed time to digest and come to terms with the situation and they both knew that all too well.

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Naruko didn't know where she was going. Her feet simply carried her and she didn't mind as long as it was far away from home, far away from the news she just heard. It wasn't fair, it was her birthday, her thirteenth birthday and she was glad to take that step into womanhood, but in none of her plans were marriage on the list, especially not to Itachi Uchiha.

When her legs began to wear out, she was able to see where they had led her. It was a clearing with a dock overlooking clear waters that glittered when the sun rose and shone with pale light when the moon was in the sky.

Naruko visited it a few times with the Uchihas. Sometimes when she was younger, both their families would come together and make picnics and swim in the water. Those were good, more simpler times. She took off her shoes and stuck her sore feet into the cool water. Alone she allowed her tears to fall. Once they began they slid uncontrollably down her cheeks: she could taste the salty substance as some made way into her mouth.

"Hey dobe, shouldn't you be home overeating your birthday breakfast."

Naruko gasped as she heard the voice. She tried swiping at the tears as she turned to face the newcomer; the smirk slowly fading when they saw her face.

"What…they didn't let you eat all you could?"

"Sasuke!" Naruko ignored the boy's words and ran to him. She threw herself at him and desperately clung to his shirt, burying her head in his chest.

"What's wrong with you dobe?" Sasuke's voice dripped with confusion and uncertainty. He slowly wrapped his arms around Naruko, almost pulling them away as she began to sob.

"Sasuke…they they…"

Sasuke gripped Naruko's shoulders and made her look at him, "What happened?"

"I'm getting married."

The hold on her shoulders loosened. Sasuke could feel his heart skip a beat. He stared down at the girl in his arms. Her golden blond hair fell freely around her shoulders and down her back. She had woken up not too long ago if she wasn't sporting her usual twin tails. Her eyes, bright sky blue eyes that seemed to hold a silent storm within them as they clouded and shone with tears. The rims of her eyes red from what tears had already fallen. Her cheeks were sullen and streaked with the tears also. Her lips pouted and trembled.

"To who…?"

Naruko turned her head and stared off to the side, "…Itachi," she felt the grip on her shoulders tighten again but she didn't see Sasuke's eyes narrow. She turned back to him: a determined look in her eyes. Naruko stepped back from Sasuke and held up her hands, "I don't want to hear any more about marriages or Itachi. I want to have fun on my birthday and just forget to remember."

Naruko grabbed Sasuke's hand and pulled him closer to the dock as she spoke. She looked at her reflection in the water before glancing at Sasuke. A mischievous thought crossed Naruko's mind and it must have shown on her face because Sasuke's features drew up in confusion. He didn't get much time to think about anything as Naruko shoved him into the lake. Sasuke sputtered as he surfaced only to be submerged when Naruko threw her weight at him taking them both under. His eyes narrowed as he resurfaced but softened shortly as he fully took in Naruko's face.

Her face wet, eyes glistened with an overly cheerful smile, and water continued to stream down her cheeks.

Sasuke splashed water at her face and looked off to the side.

"Dobe…"


A/N:

There we have it, chapter 1. And also the break in the drought of things written and uploaded by me for what? Almost a year? I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to writing. So if I don't like something I angst(lack of better word) over it. And every time I try to write more, I just think it's not good enough. And look where that's gotten me? A USB filled with dozens of unfinished stories. I can't guarantee that problem is gonna go away, but I'll try to update things maybe if they are semi-decent. I feel like I've said something like this before…

Anywho, what do you think? Good? Bad? Or just plain ugly~? I don't mind critics, anything to help with improvement.