Naruto has never had a fair life. Beaten and abused by the villagers when he was just a child, he's always on the receiving end of hateful glares and disgusted sneers. And yet, he always has a sunny smile on and a happy-go-lucky attitude.

Sasuke's life has been filled with misery and constant loneliness. Being chased after by mobs of fan girls has become a regular occurrence with him, though. The moment his heartless brother had wiped out the existence of his clan, his heart has frozen and his face has been rid of all emotions.

Naruto wonders idly, as he rests in the ebony-haired ninja's arms

"Will Sasuke love him? Will he leave him like the others did?"

And then his lover's strong, pale arms close around him in a protective embrace, warmth seeping from Sasuke's toned body into his own small one. Tendrils of the fallen warrior's midnight hair caress his cheeks and Naruto knows - he just knows - that he will never be alone again.

A lone tear symbolizing contentment and a new life makes its way down blonde's soft cheek and immediately, slightly chapped and soft lips kiss it away.

"Dobe. I love you"

And as they lay on the lush green grass, shielding each other from their pain, they were contented. Blessed to have each other.

Impossibly entwined.