From translator: This is the translation of "Pamiętasz?" by Allmath, which can be found in Polish on this website (s/6282183/1/Pamiętasz). She has all copyrights for this story, with the exception of manga 'Naruto', which belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.
This is my first try to translate something from my language into English, so I apologize for any mistakes. Hope that you enjoy it! This is a one-shot.
One-shot: Do You Remember?
Do you remember?
Do you remember the first time when we jumped to each other's throats? You constantly called me dobe, dead last and flung at me other insults. Well, I wasn't better, constantly making fun of your aristocratic behavior.
Do you remember when we were chosen to be in one team? Neither of us was ecstatic, but we couldn't do anything about it. Iruka-sensei didn't bother to listen to my ranting or to see your meaningful facial expression.
Do you remember when I was tied to the stud? I only showed my stupidity, never reaching for this damned bell. Although everybody was hungry after whole day's training, you wanted to share your portion. By setting against Kakashi command you risked our failing.
Do you remember the first time when we understood each other without words? In no time you understood my plan against Zabuza. I will never forget this quiet bond between us when our chakras connected.
Do you remember how you lay in my arms? I thought that Haku killed you. My fear and anger cumulated as second red chakra inside me. When it turned out that you are safe and sound I couldn't resist crying. Yeah, maybe I was a cry-baby…
Do you remember when you admitted your will to fight with me? This was the first time when you acknowledged me as a worthy opponent. It was something for what I was always unconsciously searching – your admiration and attention. You had no clue how hard was gaining it and what it meant to me.
Do you remember when Itachi came back to the village? You wanted to fight with him and I, paralyzed with fear, didn't know how to help you. I was afraid of you being in danger. When you fell numb to ground I thought that this was the end. I had never felt such terror in my whole life. Fortunately they saved you and this was the most important thing to me.
Do you remember when we fought on the hospital's roof? We both developed from academic brats to young ninjas. Our blows inflicted real pain. I didn't want that, but your gaze was full of lust for fight, power, something I couldn't describe… I'm glad that Kakashi held us back – I was your friend, not your enemy.
Do you remember the first time when you called me your best friend? I don't have a clue if this was true – your actions denied your words. You didn't know that someone like me don't have a lot of friends. You meant a lot to me. That was a reason why I always backed out of in last moment. However, I wanted to get going to Orochimaru out of your head. I had to use power – nothing else had an effect on you. But you left. You left that black hole which I couldn't get rid of.
Do you remember our first reunion after three years? I didn't know what I should feel for you. Too many feelings with a lightning speed crossed my mind, leaving only a white emptiness. I have trained hard for these all hours, days, months to be able to be closer you. You, the one and only, found yourself the closest to my heart. And hurt me the most, too. You gave up our bond, again leaving me behind.
Do you remember…?
Why did you forget about everything?
Sasuke?