I should be updating Forbidden Reincarnation but something is up at the moment. So I hope that you all are able to put up with this one.

This was thought for sometime. I hope you all will like it.

If there are any spelling or grammar mistakes in here, I'm sorry.

I don't want to disturb my beta at the moment with this since she is down with a swollen gum and eye, so please bear with me.

Disclaimer: Naruto truly belong to ore-sama alone. (smacked in the head.) Ouch! Darn… It doesn't! Fine with that!? (pouts)

Confinement.

1st Barrier- Locked within my Heart.

His eyes peered at the white blank wall of his apartment.

It never seems to be so interesting to him at anyway before.

For him, it was just a barrier that meant nothing between his house and his neighbor.

It's just a wall.

XXX

Sasuke's POV

Though this is my apartment, the only time I'm in is from 1 or 2 in the morning till 9 the next day. If Itachi hadn't called a few days earlier saying that he will be staying over for sometime, I probably wouldn't be staring at it now.

It wasn't messy or anything but the layers of dust on the stuff is enough to be used by the stalker fan girls as make up item.

"Heh… They might like it since they aren't considered normal…"

Then I avert my eyes to the sliding window of my balcony.

"… It looks awfully dirty. Come to think of it. I never cleaned or step out there once since I moved in."

It may be true since dark stains are forming on the glass and the tiles seem to have green slimy things stuck on to it.

"…Eww. I really gotta clean it up before Itachi comes up the next few days. He just hate dirty environment."

And so, the prideful me who never really done any housework started the job.

Who knows I might do well in it?

XXX

After hours of constant scrubbing at the balcony's floor and window, I finally finished my chores. Just when I want to pack up and get back into the house, I took a glance at the balcony next door.

That was when I met him.

He is a boy of about my age or maybe younger than me with yellow blond hair. Though I was unable to see his expression but something deep in me tells me that he is feeling sad.

I turned around and looked at what he was staring. It was at the sunset. Only after a moment, I looked back at him.

That was when my dark ebony eyes met his sky like eyes.

I was dumbfounded, though dumbfounded and Sasuke does not get along very well but I can't help but stone there.

He quirked up a small smile and greeted me with a simple 'Hi'.

And so, my brain just ordered my mouth to answer a simple 'Hi' in return before running away, ignoring all responsibility.

"Ya new here?" He asked softly but still audible.

I shook my head in response. I currently don't have a brain to interpret the situation. What is up is just reflex action.

The boy frowned, "No? You seldom come out to the balcony?"

"Ah… I-I."

Great. Now I stuttered. We probably won't be seeing sunsets at this side anymore.

I took a deep breath to calm myself before I continue, "I seldom step out into the balcony."

His mouth formed an 'o' sign.

"It was too dirty and I have a guest coming around. So I decided to clean it up." I added.

Why am I telling him all these??

He smiled at me.

Not those just for entertaining smile but a warm and sweet smiled that could make one person melt in it, except me. I tried my best to keep myself remain solid.

Probably due to the fact I am an Uchiha, my pride are just too big. Probably as big as the whole city? I wonder. I have yet measure it but that's not the point.

The boy continued staring at the horizon, "You should come out more often. The view here is nice and all."

I nodded at that and too stare at the sun as it drops slowly down the horizon.

It was rather stupid when I started to think of it.

For a long time I never sit and relaxed myself in the nature but now, just because of one boy, I'm doing it?

"I'll be going back in now for dinner."

His voice broke my thoughts. Though he said that he is leaving but yet he stood there, staring at me.

Only after a few seconds I understood what he meant.

"Sasuke."

He grinned brightly and said, "Naruto." Before pushing the sliding glass and entered.

XXX

The next day, I came home early since my brother is coming over a day earlier. There are still a few hours to spare as he'll probably reach around 7 in the evening, so I decided to try my luck to see if he's there.

As usual, the Goddess of Luck was on my side.

Naruto is just standing there as he supported his chin with one of his hand on the railing and stared at out the horizon again.

"Naruto." I called out softly which earned his attention.

His head spin instantly to my side with a smiled plastered on his face.

"Hey. Seems like you are home early."

I nodded and rested both of my hand on the railing and did what he did earlier.

"My brother is coming over today. So I'm here to greet him." I answered.

"Cool. It must be fun." From his voice, I could hear happiness radiating from the word brother.

I shrugged though, "I doubt that. All he did was just finding fault in me."

"He was just concerned. Siblings care for each other. My brother did…" His voice trailed off. I turned to him and saw his staring down the railing sadly.

"Something's wrong?"

Instantly, he regained his composure and looked at me.

"Nah. Just crapping." Then he stopped and averted his eyes back to his house before turning to me with an apologetic smile. "Sorry. I need to go now. See you around!"

And so, he left without waiting for my response while I stood there like an idiot for 5 minutes staring in trance.

XXX

After Itachi left a few days later, I can't help but standing out at my balcony; waiting for him to show up.

Soon, a small plastic coffee table and a chair were added there for my comfort as I wait. Somehow I was hoping he would come out at night as I'm always late in the evening.

Surely without fail, he would show up and greeted me with a grin.

Sometimes he just stood and I sat there without a word exchanged between us until it was late at night that we greeted a simple good night.

Still, it left a nice feeling for me as I dropped down to my bed.

Ironically, I never tried to go over to his house and knock. Something in me tells me not to but I decided to try and ask him out tomorrow.

I want to.

XXX

I went on with my plan for a few times but he would just politely refuse me.

Now, I'm trying for the 6th time.

"Want to go out for a drink now?" I asked but I was disappointed with a sad smile he showed.

"Sorry. I can't Sasuke."

Maybe the pride in me was unable to accept failure or I find it stupid that the boy could have so much time to stare out at the balcony so much, yet he refused an offer from me that I felt my blood boiled.

"Why? Are you afraid of me or were you just too arrogant?"

I saw sadness in his eyes as I stormed off, back into my house. Then I changed into my clubbing clothes and left the apartment. Staying there made me feel pointless.

But it wasn't like usual. I just sat there and drank a few tequila without much qualms to entertain myself.

Was that wrong? He looked so sad there…

"Sasuke-kun." A female voice called me.

I winced inwardly as I turned to her. "Sakura."

She smiled at me, "It's been a while I last saw you out here. Where have you been?"

"Somewhere."

She stared at me, "You don't have to be so sarcastic. It's not like I'm stalking you… Though I did once."

I shrugged and ignored her.

"Oh well… You looked troubled. Something's wrong?"

I spaced out a little before taking a sip from my cup, "Just arguments with a friend."

"Close friend?"

I nodded.

"What happened?"

I shrugged, "I don't know. He just refused my request every time I ask him."

Then her eyes widened, "He refused sex with you!?"

My grip on my cup loosens but luckily, I still held it within my grasp.

"What…? What makes you think it has something to deal with sex?"

"It wasn't?" Her face dulled a little, "Well… You didn't state it clearly. All you say is favor and you had to look so disappointing, so any normal mind would swerve towards that way."

"You mean yours…" I grumbled.

"Ohohohoho… You'll never know!"

I glared at her which made her gulped.

"Chill. I was just trying to cheer you up. Well… Once piece of advice is all I can offer. Talk over it with him if you really do treasure your friendship."

I sighed which made Sakura quirked up a smile.

"Come on! Believe in me. You better go home now. See ya around!" She blew him a small kiss and a wink before heading off to the dancing area.

I sighed again before putting my cup down the table.

Maybe she is right… for once.

XXX

Naruto's POV

I sat at my own balcony staring at the wall as I hugged my knees to my chest. I kept pinching my toes as sit in a trance.

Guilt raked my heart. I wanted to go out with him too. Like a normal friend, out for a drink and chat the night away but I can't. Not when I'm still shackled by my step mother.

Who knows what she might do to him?

Just a snap or two, Sasuke might be gone from this world…

I shuddered in worry.

Then I brought myself to lean against the glass door to stare at the night sky. Though I wanted to see star but being in the middle of the city, lights emitted from the buildings around just made the light of the stars too weak.

Probably I'm just the same.

Then I heard the glass door slide open that made me immediately stood up. He stood there, staring at me as I lowered my head.

"I'm sorry…" I muttered. "Will you forgive me if I tell you the truth?"

He gasped a little but he hides it fast, "If you don't want, its okay. I shouldn't have forced you."

I shook my head and smiled at him, "My mother was a mistress for a yakuza. A hidden one. We led a peaceful life until father died. I never knew much on the details how he died. That was when step mother have the full control of the group and … us."

"I was just 8 years old when that happened. Mother was separated from me and I was brought to the main house. That was the last time I saw my mother."

Flash back

The beautiful elegant lady who stood in front of me smirked as she eyed me.

I whimpered inwardly at the stranger as she leaned down to me, "Naru-chan. Do you want your mother to be happy?"

I nodded in response without hesitating. I can't let her get hurt and sad. She is my only relative.

"Then will Naru-chan agree to everything I say?"

I nodded once again. The lady gave me a satisfied smile.

"From now on, you will be living alone at an apartment nearby. You will have no contact with your mother and you are not allowed to step a foot out from the place."

That was the revenge she gave to the woman who stole her husband's love away.

End of Flash back

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Sasuke's POV

My jaw slackened as I listen to his story.

To be losing all freedom just for a cruel revenge?

How could people lose their compassion for such things?

Then I realized, this is why he like to stand out at the balcony so much.

This is the only place where he could have freedom without being trapped within the four walls of the apartment. The only place where could have an imaginary taste of freedom as he stare at the lively city filled with crowds of people.

XXX

Naruto's POV

It felt bitter as I told him my story because it made me reminisce how much I missed my mother and the taste of freedom that I used to have.

Yet, at the same time, I'm glad that someone other than my family knows of this little story of mine.

I stared at him, trying to make out his expression but it was unreadable.

I wonder what he thought of it? Could he be thinking I was just making up a story?

After all, some people might find my story absurd. This isn't a world of make up tales and my story just sounded too fiction to be real.

"I don't doubt your story."

I raised my head and find him smiling at me. Did he just read my mind?

"You don't?" I managed to stutter out the two words. There is a weird feeling building up in me.

A feeling of gratefulness?

Sasuke shook his head, "If this was told to me by some idiots, I might not believe but if it's from you, I believe it."

"Why?"

"I don't know." He turned his back against me and leaned against the railing. "I was attracted to you when I first saw you."

The sentence he added after that made me feels my face heat up. What did he mean by that?

"You looked so bright and happy when you look at me but when you stare at the city, you always have this sad remorse eyes."

Tears trickled down my face. Someone other than my brother finally noticed me. I wiped the tears away with my hands and smiled at him.

"Thank you…"

Sasuke didn't turn around. Instead he just waved his hand and entered his own house.

I stood there for a little while longer, staring at the same spot that he stood minutes ago until the lights in his apartment went off. Then I sighed- the sigh of relief.

-End of Confinement: 1st Barrier- Locked Within my Heart.-

As you can see, it's based on Naruto and Sasuke's point of view if it's just them. There will be third person point of view later but now, I focused on both of them.

I'm truly sorry for any grammar and spelling mistakes. (bows)

It was supposed to be one shot but just one chapter certainly won't be enough with things I have in my mind.

I bet you feel confused over some parts but that will be explained further in the story.

Please review and let me know your thoughts on this story.

Thanks!