A/N: Sup! This is mah first Naruto fic so I hope you enjoy! I honestly don't know why I'm writing this, since I hate both Naruto and Sasuke, but this is for those of you that like them.

Rated for cursing and sexual themes, ya know.

Obviously I don't own Naruto, seriously people.

Sasuke dropped into a defensive stance and assaulted his attacker with the heel of his hand, maneuvering out of the grip on his arm and instantly getting out of range. His eyes flew to where he calculated the unknown enemy person should be, and was mildly ashamed and disappointed to see it was not an opponent at all, but a pale teen around his age whose name escaped him. Slightly winded, he strode over to Sasuke.

"Come on you need to see Naruto. He's been looking for you for days and I can't let you put it off any longer," said the still nameless boy. His face was completely expressionless and his voice unerringly flat, his dark eyes mirrored his own.

Who are you?" Sasuke asked coolly. "Since when did you belong to Konohagakure?" The stranger began to pull him along, resuming his grip and picking up speed.

You can call me Sai, I was assigned to be your replacement in team 7," he said matter-of-factly. Sasuke was shocked for a moment. My replacement? But I'm back now, will he stay? What exactly happened while I was gone?

Sai continued running, but let go of Sasuke's arm. They were in a particularly bustling part of the village and slowed down to avoid the people in the crowded street. Sasuke was tempted to ask more questions, but decided otherwise.

This Sai person could be a problem, he thought. I can't let him feel superior. Instead, he paid attention to his surroundings. They carved Lady Tsunade's face into the cliff, and there's the ramen shop. I wonder how many times Naruto's been there since I've been gone. He stopped immediately and dispelled all his thoughts, telling himself that he didn't need to think about Naruto. He's just a stupid nuisance.

"Stop standing there," Sai said. "Hurry up!" He grabbed Sauke's arm again and began dragging him, providing a much needed distraction from his troubled thoughts. Suddenly, Sai yelled without warning. "Naruto, I found your Sasuke!"

The Uchiha's head snapped up. Your Sasuke? This comment both irrited and pleased him. Naruto thinks of me that way? He mused. Then he stopped, it's probably just this new kid. He just doesn't know Naruto well enough to realize he couldn't possibly think that way. But then he looked into Naruto's eyes and saw his face. Naruto was so happy he could have been looking at a year's supply of ramen. His eyes shone and he wore a half smile of disbelief.

"Sasuke..." he choked out as he took a step forward and his grin grew more pronounced. Sasuke's heart leapt at this reaction. Maybe he does feel that way. He felt himself mirror Naruto's tentative step. No this is wrong, he thought then he turned around and spoke over his shoulder.

"Look, Naruto, I can't do anything today, I'm tired. See you later." He began to walk away with his heart in his throat. He hated being so cruel, but he couldn't let himelf be near Naruto. He didn't know if he could control this... feeling. I'm sick, he thought. I am utterly hopelessly screwed up.

"Sasuke! What's your problem? I haven't seen you in forever! I thought we were friends," the loud-mouthed ninja yelled.

Sasuke stopped, and without turning, spoke. "Just not right now, Naruto, maybe some other time." He cringed at how cold and distant his voice sounded. He resumed walking. Don't look back, don't look back. Despite his efforts, he glanced over his shoulder anyway to see Sai comforting his friend. Despite himself, he felt a pang of jealousy. What do I have to be jealous about? Naruto can have other friends, and I haven't been a very good one lately. But at least its for his own good. Naruto can't have someone like me poisoning his mind.

He pictured Naruto's face upon his leave. In ecstasy as it was just a moment ago, then his heart and hopes falling until being crushed as he turned and walked away. He'd go home and his face would crumple, tears dripping out of his gorgeous blue eyes. Maybe he wouldn't even sleep tonight. He doesn't think of me that way, he thought. But you wish he did, he argued with himself. I won't sleep tonight either.

He stopped confusing himself and concentrated on the rhythm of his feet hitting the ground. He pretended the single tear streak drying on the left side of his face didn't exist. All the while he focused on telling himself that he really was tired.

A/N: I'm oh so sorry that this is so painfully, terribly, pitifully short. The chapters will get longer as it gets more interesting. So if you are interested and you want longer chapters, click the magic button!!!! It does something good, I swear.

Please please please please review(magic button). Just don't be all like, this sucks, if you don't like it, tell me why and we can all be happy! :D