Second Chance of Happiness
Summary: After eight years they met again. One has been bound by marriage and one was slowly opening his heart to another. Will there still be chance for them to have their happiness the second time around? Or will the love they have be long lost and forgotten?
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and no money are made out of this fan fiction. This is purely for my own entertainment and realization of my sick fantasies of Sasuke and Naruto being in love and ending in each other's arms.
Warnings: A SasuNaru fan fiction. Yaoi (Boys Lovin'). OOCs. OCs. Includes fluff and angst, lots of drama probably, humour if I tried harder, flashbacks and happy ending. Rated M for language and lemony goodness. Self edited (Un-beta'ed). Irregular updates most likely. AU.
A/N: Hi everyone! I'm back with Let Me Love You's sequel. I thought I'll be posting this much later on but the recent reviews were as good as a kick to get me on track. Whenever I think of those people who are waiting for this story, it gives me a pleasurable ache in my heart so here it is. I really hope this won't be a disappointment. There will probably be some questions raised by the end of your reading and I hope I'll be able to answer them all in this story. I'm hinting this won't last longer than fifteen chapters, perhaps shorter than that but as always I can't predict how I'll be writing the future chappies. They may take longer than I would have wanted, since I'm too wordy. Anyway, I'll leave it to you. I welcome your opinions.
Thank you for all the reviews in the epilogue. They were heart-warming and really made me happy. I'm hoping that you'll find this sequel as good as its predecessor if not better. Well then, please do read.
CHAPTER 1: MEETING IN THE EYES
Sasuke,
Hey teme, how are you? I know it's been a year since then and you must be wondering why I never did bother to contact you even though I know of your... antics. I'm well aware that you have continuously harassing Kiba to know of my whereabouts. Too bad, the mutt's loyal to its master. You have tried your luck with the others but they wouldn't budge. What do you expect from someone so lazy or from someone who despises your arrogance because he's arrogant enough himself or even from someone who will only care about you if you turn into an insect. You almost got Choji though with those unlimited chips but I'm relieved that he considered my treat more appealing than yours.
It's my choice not to get in touch with you. I must confess that I badly wanted to hear your voice, to see you and touch you but I stop myself from succumbing to my yearning. It really hurts to do so when I know we can fix this. We needed some time apart Sasuke. You needed it more than I do and I know you're gritting your teeth at that, thinking who am I to know what you need. But I do. We didn't part at the best of terms and somehow I feel some shallowness in my heart. Did I regret leaving you like that? No, I didn't 'cause it's for the better. If it will console you even a little then I'll say it. I still love you teme and I don't think there's anyone else who can take your place in my heart.
I am trying to shape my future here. The old perv is slowly walking me through the business path. It's hard when I'm this unfamiliar and still immature but I'm exerting all that I can. You'll be surprise to see how serious I am at working. I have started as an entry level employee because with that low position I'll be able to grasp how it is to work my way up. I have heard you're taking your education further while training under Itachi. You genius bastard. I'm sure you'll do great. When didn't you? Oh yeah, when you believed her words more than mine. I am not mad at you, not anymore. It's all in the past and I believe you have accepted that it was mostly your fault. Don't try to glare, just admit it. Besides it brought some good things too. We can focus on our future better this way.
I am not asking you to wait for me nor am I expecting that you'll never entertain anyone that may catch your interest simply because you're still feeling guilty. Sasuke, we're not together anymore. We have ended what we have when we parted ways. True, I still love you and I'll be presumptuous enough to assume that you love me as well. But with us too far from each other, we are susceptible to so many things, so many temptations. I am not holding you back. You can love any other that you think is trust worthy enough and will love you despite everything and when you find someone like that, I'll be happy for you. You are a free man Sasuke, you have a free heart. I can only wish you your success and happiness. And even when I'm here, trust that I still and will always care for you.
Teme, this is the first and only time I'll communicate with you. You may try bribing people to know of my location or hire some to look for me but will that appease you knowing that both of us aren't just ready for confronting and correcting our past mistakes and issues? Live your life, deal with your fears, and rise up to the top because that's the Sasuke I wanted to see someday. And if you think you are the man I'm expecting you to be, without that emotional baggage and insecurities, then I'll be the one to sought you out. Trust me Sasuke, the time for us to meet will come. We must not hurry it for it will be futile. We both have to conquer the world and show it what we are made of. Uzumaki Naruto never back down on his words and I'm telling you I'll be a great businessman someday, one that my parents will be proud of, one that you will be brimming with pride to show to everybody else. When that day comes, I hope we still hold each other in our hearts and then maybe that time, it'll be for forever. Until that day Sasuke.
Naruto.
Sasuke re-read the message. It wasn't sent on his mail nor carried through postal. It simply landed on his desk one day after a year when Naruto left at the airport. The letter was inside a plain looking envelope, with nothing remarkable than his name written on the outside with the blond's handwriting. When he recognized the almost indiscernible scribble, his heart already processed the information before his brain did; that it came from the man who he was looking for the whole twelve months. He demanded who have delivered that simple looking thing yet one that he's been waiting for to receive. He was livid when no one was able to give him any satisfactory answer and he was on the verge of doing something drastic until Itachi brought some sense in his head. His older brother didn't read the letter, not that Sasuke plans to have him to even touch it, but Itachi didn't need to. He most likely figured out the content based on his perception of Naruto and his brother's actions. The older man pacified the bemused and irate raven and Sasuke was thankful for that. If he had decided to yield on his feelings, he wouldn't only disappoint Itachi or Naruto, he would greatly disappoint himself. He kept the letter and took in the blond's words. He had snickered countless of times when he realized that the dobe is clever enough to use those sensible words. But the insult was gone the moment he thought of it, for the deeper meaning behind Naruto's letter made an impact on him. A big one at that. It was his anchor the past seven years and even though he made some decision that he'll surely have to explain to his dobe, he'll never regret anything for he did it to be worthy of his love and trust again.
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The man speaking from the background speakers have finished delivering his welcome speech and was then followed by appreciative applause that echoed around the whole area, but Sasuke Uchiha was still glued at his place, not giving a damn about anything at all. He continued to eye the arm that slinked on Naruto's waist, holding him possessively, holding him away from Sasuke's grasp. He was sorely tempted to grab the tan guy and drag him off from the place but mostly he wanted to pry him from that redhead's arms. Who was this fucking eyebrow-less man that came like a wind and touched Naruto like he was his? Sasuke narrowed his sharp dark eyes at the unknown person before something ticked in his brain. This has to be the Sabaku guy. The one that was always around Naruto for the past year ever since one of the subsidiaries of the Namikaze Corporation made a merger with the Sabaku's mining. Well, that wouldn't do. Business associate or not, Sabaku isn't fit to be that intimate with Naruto.
He advanced a step causing Naruto's bluer than blue eyes to shift back at him. The azure orbs were somewhat confused, with a hint of apprehension yet the owner made no move. Sasuke's left brow twitched and at the same time his hand flew in the air making its way towards the tan target. But before he can feel the familiar touch of the tan skin beneath his pale one, Naruto made the move to extract himself from the hold of the green-eyed man. He distanced his body a few steps away from Gaara yet nowhere closer to where Sasuke was standing. Naruto addressed his friend.
"You're damn late Gaara! Thanks to you I wasn't able to hear the entire speech of Mr. Friedrich. You know this is my first time attending this event!"
Sasuke almost smirked at the all-familiar way that Naruto sulks, minus the cute pout. The raven thought the blond must have outgrown the gesture. The way Naruto frowns, the way his tone changes, the way his body sports his displeasure, Sasuke suddenly finds all of it endearing. What would he not give just to be the subject of those little actions.
The redhead discreetly threw a calculating look at the raven before he gave an apologetic smile at the blond.
"My bad Naruto. Kankuro informed me of a little ruckus with some of our employees. It was an urgent matter that needed my decision. We were lucky to sort it out in a short time or I wouldn't have managed to attend this program. I can see you're handling yourself well enough. Is he an acquaintance of yours?" Gaara motioned his hand to Sasuke who slightly stiffened when Naruto stared at him.
The blond scratched the back of his neck nervously. That one he clearly retains when he's uncomfortable, Sasuke thought. Deciding that he needed to save his former lover from the awkward situation, he took the initiative to introduce himself.
"Sasuke Uchiha of the Uchiha Group of Companies... And an old friend of Naruto."
He almost spit the words because if Sasuke was anything to Naruto he was definitely more than a friend to him. Damn. They were lovers before and if he didn't screw up big time, they would have been together until now. Sasuke didn't miss the triumphant look that passed the sea-foam eyes and it made his blood boil.
"An old friend huh." Gaara slightly murmured. He knows that Sasuke Uchiha is more than that. He believes he's the man that Naruto has always held so close in his heart. Gaara had had a hard time penetrating the walls that Naruto built and he wouldn't let an old flame crush all of his effort. He didn't know the whole story behind the two but the fact that Naruto isn't in a relationship with the raven is enough reason for Gaara to charge in.
"Pleasure to meet you. I'm Gaara Sabaku, CEO of Sabaku Incorporated." He extended a hand to the Uchiha heir who took his hand for a brief yet firm handshake. It was more of a formality than a cordial introduction.
Sasuke grunted and that was more than of a signal for Naruto to step in. It was never a good sign when Sasuke starts brooding.
"I know Sasuke from way back, Gaara. We attended the same school and took the same course. I'm sure you're familiar with his family. They are in the business word after all." The blond piped in. They all knew that Naruto was trying and failing to break the ice. Sasuke and Gaara are civil enough not to cause any commotion.
Gaara nodded. "Indeed. I believe my father has made some business deals with Fugaku Uchiha. He was a brilliant man, your father and it seems you and your older brother has inherited his abilities."
"Yeah! Didn't you heard of the last case that Sasuke won? It was all over the news! I always knew that someone might try to bring them down. But they always bite in more than they can chew! Hah! That's Sasuke for you!"
The last drop of annoyance that Sasuke was feeling evaporated. Hearing the blond proudly speak of his achievement was heart-warming. Sasuke felt himself smile and decided he couldn't help but tease the blond.
"I didn't know you were so well-informed of my whereabouts."
And that simple sentence did that. Naruto's face started to heat up making him blush oh so beautifully. Like a kid who got his early Christmas present, Sasuke didn't bother to hide his smirk as Naruto started to sputter, refusing to meet his eyes.
"That was— I just saw— it's all over the news teme!"
The raven was about to make another smart-ass comment when Gaara broke the magical moment.
"Naruto, we have to take our seats. The awarding will be soon and didn't you say you wanted to savour this event?" The redhead said with slight irritation on his voice.
The blond blinked. He almost forgot what he's here for. Laughing nervously he looked back at the raven. "It was nice seeing you again, Sasuke. I have to get back at our table. I guess I'll see you around."
As soon as Gaara heard the blond's words, he turned his back on Sasuke. Naruto remained standing to where he was, his eyes still taking in Sasuke's appearance.
"It was nice to see you again, Naruto. I mean it."
Sasuke's voice was full of sincerity. If only the raven's free, Naruto would have ditch the event and pull Sasuke into the nearest hotel but not before he can have a taste of those lips again. Sighing inwardly, he knows things have taken a turn when the Uchiha married some high-class woman. His eyes locked in Sasuke's ring finger and he saw the gleaming silver band resting there. Feeling the truth stabs his heart; he tore his gaze away from the object and gave a bright smile to his former boyfriend.
"Itachi would be delighted to see you as well. I hope you can spare us some time before you leave."
The mention of the older Uchiha made Naruto thrilled. "Of course! I wanted to see Itachi too!"
Sasuke smiled, the first one in the evening. Seeing Naruto's enthusiasm to see his brother proves that some things didn't change. He was still the Naruto he knew from before.
"I need to get going now Sasuke or Gaara will reprimand me."
And before Sasuke can further inquire who the redhead is in Naruto's life, the blond was already on his feet, walking away from him. His heart clenched as he remembered the same thing happening eight years ago in the airport. He suppressed the urge to run after Naruto, because he knows that this time things are playing differently. He's a capable man and confident of his emotions. He's not a weak person who can easily be shaken and broken and definitely not easy to fool. When Naruto turned back to look at him, he felt that luck is on his side. This time, he'll definitely make it work.
To be continued...
