A/N: Hey. This story is a yaoi, sasunaru and whatnot shall be included. Just warning you here aswell unless you didn't see the whole 'sasunaru' thing lol.
Hope you enjoy reading and all Japanese phrases were translated by google translator lol So if they aint right, complain to them ;)
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. A rights reserved for Masashi Kishimoto :) I love that guy...Just wish he had learned to share XD
Chapter 1.
"Please take it", the boy said handing me a necklace. "And promise me one thing". I fastened the chain around my neck admiring the red and white fan. When looked into his usually dark eyes, I thought I saw a glimpse of something. Hope, maybe?
"Anything", I said reaching over and taking his hand with a grin.
"Promise me you will come back here. In ten years".
My eyes shot open as my alarm clock blasted on with the weather.
"Kyō no tenki wa sa reru-". Before I could hear what it was I slammed my hand down onto the 'off' button. Something I had gotten used to doing every Monday. I liked to open my curtains and be surprised, not have my day ruined as soon as I woke up. My hand reached up, pulling on the bright orange curtains and I laughed. My first winter in Japan and it snows. The sky was grey with icy clouds, snowklakes falling from them gently. I sat up and opened the window until I could literally stick my whole body out. The cold wind whipped my cheeks, freezing as it was, I loved it. I laughed again sticking my tongue out, trying my best to catch some of the falling ice. Unfortunately my whole 'winter expieriance' was interupted from below. "Haha! That's just like you Naruto!", a voice yelled at me. I almost fell from my perch but laughed anyway, easily finding a mop of pink hair amongst the white wonderland. She was smiling up at me, cheeks pinky from the cold and navy hat covered in snow. Her bright red coat shon brightly through the crowd compared to there dull coloured clothes and expressions. Mostly business men, probably pissed because they have to walk to work through this. She waved up at me. "I'll be up in a few Naru! Start getting ready for school!". I nodded to her, finally feeling the cold getting to me. I wasn't cold easily though. A heat always seemed to be inside me...
I stood, shutting the window again tightly and sighing in bliss as the heat overwhelmed me again. Looking at the clock again, I shuffled over to my bathroom. The little red light flashed as I flicked the button for hot water. A quick shower wouldn't hurt, right? "Naruto I hope you know we don't have alot of time", Sakura's voice rang out through my apartment. For a few minuted I was left wondering how the hell she got in, but then I remembered the spare key I'd given her.
"Don't worry Sakura-chan! I'm not a woman, this wont take that long! I just need to rinse over and stuff, patience is a virtue!", I yelled back sniggering when I heard her low growl. That girl sure had a temper...I pressed the button swiftly, dropping my boxers to the floor and stepping in, hissing when the hot water hit my skin. "Shit...". As soon as it burned me, It got warmer and finally I sighed in pleasure. I went along with my shower duties as usual, skipping the 'happy ending' and stepping out grabbing a towel and wrapping it around my waist.
"Finally! I've chosen some clothes", the pink haired girl said with a smal smile.
"Thank'n you", I mumbled skipping over to my drawers and opening the top one, grabbing socks and boxers. "So are you just going to stand there and watch me change?". I laughed at her surprised expression and even redder cheeks. "Just kidding. You can if you want though, I don't mind". I winked at her and she thumped my arm harshly.
"Kuso...", I mumbled with a pout, clutching the soon to be bruised skin. "Why are you so violent! I was kidding...". She just crossed her arms with a 'hmph'. I smirked deviously, finally dropping my towel and slipping on my boxers. "See, easy peasey!".
"Yeah just hurry up or we'll be late", she said with a frown. God the girl just couldnt take a joke. I smiled to myself, eyeing the faded grey jeans, long sleeved black top with a v-neck and black zip up hoodie. "You can either go out in just that or your dark grey charcole coat is over ther hanging up". I nodded to her, slipping the jeans up my legs and then buttoning them at the waist.
"So how come you get all the bright clothes?",I asked with alaugh. I pulled the black top over my head, loving the warmth and cosyness.
"Well because the only bright clothes you have are orange and well, you arent wearing black and orange. It's nearly christmas break! You arent looking like you're coming back from a halloween party". Well she had a point...I pulled the hoodie on and grinned at her.
"You think we'll have time to grab some breakfast, or at least a coffee somewhere?", I asked as my stomach grumbled. My hand settled over it and I smiled apologetically.
"I don't think so Naruto. It was either shower or breakfast", she said making my mouth drop open. W-Why..? "Now come on".
"I'll just be a second..", I muttered running to the bathroom, ignoring her cries of 'we're gonna be late' and 'you better hurry the fuck up damnit'. My eyes scanned the room and finally my eyes settled on the familiar object. I reached for it and smiled lovingly at it like usual. The necklace. The red and white fan. I fastened it around my neck and rushed out the door. "Let me just get my shoes..".
I slipped on my military boots quickly and turned to face her.
Sakura smiled knowingly at the necklace and motioned for me to follow her. I grabbed my coat and scarf by the door and after locking it behind me, followed Sakura down the stairs while at the same time, getting into the coat and wrapping the scarf around my neck.
"So it's nearly the end of school", she said excitedly. "Nearly christmas break". My heart skipped a beat in excitment. I loved christmas. As we burst out the door of the apartment block, we past some excited children who were throwing snowballs at eachother. Sakura, I noticed smiled gently at them.
"So have you any plans for the break?", I asked her finally as we walked through the snow covered streets. She shrugged.
"I think my family are going up the North for christmas to spend it with the rest of the Haruno's, as usual".
I nodded in understanding and laughed noticing her bright pink nose. "What about you Naruto...? Any plans? Now that your seventeen Im sure your uncle will at least alow you to go to some parties". She hit me playfully with a laugh and I rolled my eyes.
"He wouldn't let me last year because of the whole 'Tsunade is working' issue and you know that", I muttered laughing. Yeah, my uncle Jiraya seemed to have a thing going for Sakura's auntie Tsunade. She was like an older Sakura; headstrong and scary. But I was the only one she allowed to call her 'grandma' even Sakura wasnt aloud. Sakura shrugged.
"Well still", she said as we turned the corner, spotting our high school in the distance. "You need to get laid Naruto...". I laughed loudly.
"Say's you".
"Naruto, I for your information, have gotten laid". I blinked in surprise.
"And when were you going to tell me this? Who's the lucky guy?", I asked laughing at her blushing expression. She rolled her eyes at my behaviour.
"And why should I tell you, huh?", she asked clutching her bag tighter.
"Because you lurve me", I fluttered my eyelashes and pouted. Then she got me into a headlock giving me noogie.
"Wah!", I cried out mockingly. "Abusive friend!". I screamed with a laugh. She sighed.
"Okay, but you cant tell anybody!", she said in a whisper letting me go. I nodded, rubbing my head then zipping my lips. "I...With Sai...". My eyes widened and I felt a grin slowly spread on my lips. Then I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her tightly, lifting her from the ground slightly. "W-Woah!".
"Oh Sakura Im so proud of you!", I exclaimed drawing the attention of other students who were on their way to school aswell. "Doing it without my help!".
Then I was punched.
"Hey there", a voice at the top of the class said in a bored voice. "Im substituting for Iruka sensei, so please take your seats-No, you're seats, not someones lap and shut up". I blinked. I might get to like this guy after all...
"Im Kakashi sensei, please just call me Kakashi...The 'sensei' bit makes me feel old". There were some sniggers at this but he told us to shut up again. His eyes scanned the class and when our eyes met, he raise an eyebrow, but looked away again a few seconds later. So, Kakashi sensei was a goodlooking man, very goodooking indeed. I felt myself smirk when he told some of what were now his 'fanclub' to stop whispering. Then they squeeled and one of them fainted. Okay, yeah he was a really goodlooking guy.
"Okay, I like know none of you, so im gonna call the roll. Raise your hand when saying 'here', okay?".
"Hai, sensei", the class chorused and I laughed when a visable vain on his head pulsed. His eyes once again met mine and I noticed he had a scar on his left eye. He had a habit of closing it for a long period of time. Then he began calling the roll. It went by quite slowly. Me having my second name beginning with U. My eyes drifted to the old tree standing in the centre of the yard. Bare yet beautiful. The leaves were al fallen and on the ground beneath it. A robin had flown to one of the branches, it's viberant red chest standing out among the brown and white. Hm...red's a bright colour...Always standing out more than other colours...Sakura likes the colour red, she makes it work even with pink hair...But her pink hair is awesome. Hm...Im so hungry. A hot chocolate and ramen sound good right about-
"Uzumaki Naruto!", a voice said loudy. I jumped, turning to meet the eyes of Kakashi. I noticed they were more amused than angry. "I called your name four times Uzumaki-kun. Please be gracious enough to answer me".
"Here! Dattebayo!", I said with a grin. Kakashi raised a grey eyebrow and I noticed a smirk pulling at his lips.
"Uzumaki-kun, would it be rude of me to ask if your hair is dyed? Im simply curious, you being the only blonde in the room". I blinked and blushed slightly.
"No..It's completley natural. Im american", I mumbled. "I moved here last year. This is my first winter here". Once again I gazed out the window. Then I noticed his line of vision was directed towards my chest. I unconciously brought my hand up to hold the red and white fan.
"Are you associated with the Uchiha clan then?", he asked carefully. I raised an eyebrow.
"Uchiha...clan?", I asked. He laughed lowly.
"Yes, Uchiha. Im guessing that you haven't heard of them since it's your first time in Japan". I shook my head with a crooked smile.
"I always came here with my uncle when I was younger...The last time I was here was when I was...seven...". My eyes widened.
"Promise me you will come back here. In ten years". It had been ten years. I was back. I had his necklace.
"Uzumaki-kun? Are you okay?", the grey haired teacher asked. I nodded after a few seconds.
"...Kakashi. You say the Uchiha clan...Why do you ask?".
"Well your necklace would have to be given to you by an Uchiha themselves", he said simply. "Like mine". He held a similar necklace and smirked.
"Uchiha...Where can I find Uchiha's?", I asked urgently. The man looked thoughtfull.
"Hm...Im sure I can help you when i find out for myself", he said shrugging.
I nodded and looked back at my desk, letting my hand drop onto it.
"Okay, let's get on with my lesson shall we?", he said standng from the edge of his desk and walking to the board. But I wasn't able to pay attention. On my mind was the Uchiha's. And how I would find that boy and keep my promise.
"That Kakashi guy, sure was nosey, wasn't he?", my blonde friend asked. She was popping bubble gum every so often and clinging onto my arm.
"I don't know Ino...He seemed quite...curious, not nosey...Plus well...he was kind of goodlooking", I said with a smirk. She laughed.
"True that", she agreed. "So what's up with the whole necklace situation? An Uchiha gave it to you? When were you lucky enough to meet an Uchiha?".
"Who are the Uchihas?", I asked raising an eyebrow.
"You aren't serious are you?", when I didnt answer, she continued. "The Uchiha's are a family mainy concerned with business and having more kids in order to never run out of successers". I nodded. "But they don't have children...They have Gods. I mean, gorgeous sexy gods of sons. The latest to the bunch are Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Itachi. Both gorgeous and well, out of my league". She wiped a fake tear from her eye.
I laughed. "Don'r worry Ino. If I were straight I would so date you", I said jokingly. We both laughed. "So on with the story".
"Okay, so recently Itachi married some woman and is expecting kids who will probably be adorable. While Sasuke doesnt really seem to date anyone...He's our age abouts...". I nodded. When we stopped outside our next class Ino waved and told me she'd see me at lunch. I grinned back and entered my science class.
The bell rang loudly signalling lunch finally. I sighed, picking up my school bag and began walking from the classroom. The halls were full of busy teens rushing off in hats coats and scarfs to have lunch in some nearby restraunt or cafe. I rushed along with them, making my way to the main hallway where I was sure to run into one of my friends.
Then an arm was swung round my neck. "Naruto my man, haven't seen you all day! How's it going?".
I grinned up at Kiba. The dog like boy was well, exactly that; dog like. His canines were abnormally sharp, his eyes were often quite frightening when he was angry because his pupils would often turn into slits and well, he was a mans best friend.
"Hey Kib's. Im alright", I said with a shrug. Then I noticed his big coat with the fur hood. "You look so warm", I laughed. "Might you share some of that wonderous body heat with me?". Then he engulfed me in a bear hug. I laughed into his shoulder which was severley padded and nearly choked on the fake fur.
"Have you seen anyone else around?", I asked when he let me go finally.
"Meh, they're probably where they always are", he laughed.
"Music room", we both said together.
And so we made our way towards the music room.
Our group usually hung out up there because no one else ever did. Not to mention we were quite musical. Kiba palyed guitar, Sakura sang, Ino played drums, Gaara either sang or wrote songs, I played the piano, Shikamaru could play the cello and Temari cheered us on. Sai was more of a painter and Hinata was too afraid to play anything. I grinned as I opened the door. Sounded like Ino was practicing. Kiba immediately dropped his bag and grabbed a guitar.
"Sounding good Ino", he said with a wink. She laughed and slowed down a bit so he could join in. I laughed as he did, showing off his 'skill'. Sakura began to sing some of the lyrics Gaara had written down for her while he himself, sat emotionlessly across from the piano watching. I shut my eyes and was humming along, then I walked over to Sakura and began to sing with her. I felt eyes on me and blushed. I never really sang along before but this song was pretty good.
When we had finished we were all shocked to hear clapping. My eyes darted to the door where a very familiar teacher stood.
"Kaka...shi..", I said breathlessly. He smirked at my reaction and stepped further into the room.
"That was pretty good", he muttered eyeing everyone else. "Are you a band?".
"Um, no", Sakura said blushing. "We're just a group of teens hanging out at lunch".
"You ever thought about being a band?", he asked. To be honest I had, but then the idea seemed to far fetched and I hadn't said anything.
"Well I guess", Kiba muttered as he strummed a few random strings of the guitar. "But don't you think us being a band is like...dumb?".
Kakashi shrugged. "Maybe. You would just be adding to the long list of rock emo bands out there...Or you could try make something of yourselfs. You never know...You're all capable".
I bit my lip. "I guess we'll think about it then...". My friends looked at me skeptically but I ignored them.
"Good", he said with carefree yet calculating smile. "Who wrote the song?". Everyone looked over at Gaara, who looked quite intimidating in his Slipknot t-shirt, lip and ear piercings, firey red hair, tattooed forhead and dark back eyeliner and bags under his eyes. He looked relly bored. "So you write the songs?".
"Hn", he muttered. Kakashi smiled. "Can I see those lyrics..um...pink haired girl...?". She blushed.
"Sakura. And um..okay".
Kakashi took the sheet of paper and read over the words carefully. "Wow. This is pretty deep...emo...guy..". I sweatdropped. He wasn't very good at asking for names.
"I know! Gaara's brilliant", Kiba said with a dog like grin.
"That he is dog boy, that he is", Kakashi muttered handing the lyrics back to the red haired boy. "Oh and Naruto, I want to talk to you at the end of school, okay?". My heart skipped a beat and I nodded.
"Yeah".
"Well good. And good luck with your music, Im going to go spend the rest of my lunch reading", he muttered turning to leave. "Sayonara". He gave a small wave before shutting the door behind him completley and leaving us there in silence.
"Well...t-that was nice of h-him", Hinata said, her cheeks lightly pink and smiling. I nodded, still staring after him. When I turned, Ino was giving me a pointed look.
"You want us to be a band?", she asked finally. Not really angrilly...More unsurely. "'Cause if you want to Im in, but only if you want". She grinned at me, twirling one of her drum sticks with her fingers.
"Well that's really up to all of you. We couldn't be a band without all members", I said. They all looked unsure.
"Well Im in", Kiba said with a laugh.
"There really isn't use of a cello in the band so I'll pass".
"Can I sing Naruto?", Sakura asked excitedly. "And you too! You like have to sing!", she said winking at me. I laughed.
"You need a drumer", Ino said with a thumbs up.
"And...I guess you need songs to sing...", Gaara said quietly. I grinned.
"I think we're...a band!", I exclaimed. "What'll we call ourselves?".
Everyone was silent thinking about it.
"Nuclear Era!", Temari yelled. I blinked and slowly a smile crept up on me.
"Any objections?", I asked. When everyone just smirked I laughed. "Nuclear Era it is".
"Of course I'll come back", I said to the boy. He still looked unsure but nodded. I reached up and took hold own necklace. A simple chain with a green chrystal on it. I handed it to him. "Take this and remember me".
Then he did the unthinkable. He kissed me. I blinked and slowly my eyes closed. Then he gradually pulled away.
"Im going to miss you", he whispered blushing. My hand drifted towards my face and I let my fingers rest lightly on my lips.
"I'll miss you too-".
"Otōto ga! Sā, watashi-tachi wa nokoshite iru!(Brother! Come on, we're leaving!)", a voice yelled and the young raven before me began tearing up.
"Bye bye Naruto", he whispered, leaning forward and planting a small kiss on my lips once again.
"Bye...", I said breathlessly, taking hold of the chain as he ran off. Then he was gone.
I blinked as the light turned red and I walked across the road. It was still snowing quite heavily and it was cold. My eyes watched people scurying about, trying not to miss their trains or just to get out of the cold. I smiled to myself and I thought of my warm bed and food...Mmmm...And maybe a yaoi manga or two. I grinned hurrying up and almost slipped on the ice, except two hands caught me just in time.
"A-Arigatou", I mumbled turning to my savior only for my mouth to drop open in surprise. "Rock Lee?". My old friend stood before me, clad in a green coat and brown scark, jeans and a pair of navy converse. He of course had his signature bowl cut and bushy eye brows, but something had definately changed.
"Naruto!", he exclaimed as I launched myself into a hug with him. "Of al my youthful friends, I find you!". Rock Lee had been away for at least three years. Training with his taijutsu coach, Gai. From what I could see, he wasn't still the lanky akward young teenager going through puberty anymore. He was tall, definately more muscular and oh my God...He trimmed his eyebrows. He was more handsome now than he ever was. I grinned.
""So where are you staying Lee?", I asked as we continued walking.
"Oh well...I was going to rent a room in a hote or so-".
"Stay in my house!", I exclaimed. He laughed showing off his pearly whites.
"Actually I can't", he explained. "Gai sensei has rented the rooms already and stuff. I was just out to get some food and things".
I nodded in agreement. "Well at least you can come to mine for a coffee or something to warm up and I can tell you all the going ons that have occured since you left!". The black haired man nodded.
"That sounds excellent!", he exclaimed. It was then I noticed that his speech was relativly...normal...He only had a couple of 'youthfull' outbursts, for which I was glad. I smiled at him.
"My apartment is literally around the corner", I said. And so we began to walk.
My apartment was dark when I unlocked the door. I reached inside and flicked the switch revealing a somewhat tidy yet cosy room. I began removing my coat, scarf and jacket and hung them up, motioning for Lee to do the same. Once he was settled at the table I ran into the kitchen, flicking the kettle switch.
"Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?", I called to him. I smiled when I heard a mumbled 'uhhh...hot chocolate would be nice!'. grabbed to mugs and filled them with milk, then shoved them into the microwave. I grabbed a ramen cup from my cupboard.
"Lee! Do you want some ramen?". I asked loudly.
"Um no thanks! Cutting down on carbohydrates and whatnot!". I laughed to myself and finally the kettle clicked and I poured the boiling water into the cup, spilling some on the counter. When the microwave dinged I reached into the cupboard pulling out cocoa pouder and filled the cups with it until they werenice and chocolatly. Then brought everything out on a tray.
"Your hot chocolate is served", I said in an Italian accent. We both laughed.
"So what's been happening?", he asked letting his hot chocolate cool down. I sighed thinking back to the last three years.
"Hm...That's alot to think about...", I mumbled. "Oh! Well remember Temari and Gaara from Suna?". I thought I'd seen Lee blush at that but ignored it. "They moved here to my school!". Rock Lee's eyes widened. "And now Temari's like dating Shika...I don't think Gaara's taken..Im pretty sure he's bi though". I laughed. "Um...Sakura wants to be a doctor...Oh, we may be starting a band...Well we sort of are. We're called 'Nuclear Era' , pretty cool, eh?". Rock Lee smiled nodding. "So what age are you now?", I asked.
"Um, 19. Twenty in two months". I grinned.
"So you're legal eh? You done it yet?", I asked winking at him. He blushed deeply and almost choked on his cocoa.
"N-Naruto!", he exclaimed. I laughed.
"That a yes or a no?".
"Naruto please!".
"So a no?".
"Yes".
"You have?".
"No!".
"But you just-".
"Sshhh!".
Then there was a small silence. "So you're a virgin?".
*sigh*
Rock Lee had left later that night. Um...drunk...Yup, I also found out he liked Gaara. He had also broken a few of my good china. I had to call a taxi and get him home that way.
I sighed shutting my door finally. Well I didn't have my evening of ramen and yaoi manga...But seeing Lee was a plus. I smiled to myself and pulled off my top and kicked my jeans away. Finally some me time...
I walked over to my cd player and put in a random disk. I smirked when Maximum The Hormone blared from the speakers, then made my way towards my bed where my laptop was.
Hm...After school Kakashi had talked to me more about the Uchiha.
"Naruto. My necklace was given to me by my now past away friend. He was...very special to me but was killed. It just so happened that before he died, he let me have his left eye. Obito knew he was going to die, and he purposly gave me his eye. That is where the scar came from. I don't know where you got your necklace or whom gave it to you, but I don't think you should go looking for the Uchiha family. They may seem harmless enough, in the family business. But I believe that they may in fact be getting up to no good. As in, it may be unsafe for you to get involved."
I raised an eyebrow and sighed.
"What do you mean?", I asked finally. Kakashi bit his lip. "Look, sensei...Why are you even telling me this?".
"Well...Iruka..I saw a picture or two of you in Irukas, then you had the Uchiha symbol on your necklace and well, you're interesting", he said simply with a shrug.
"Um..Thanks? But what type of things do you mean? What would they be getting up to?".
"Well from what I've gathered, Uchiha Itachi, the oldest son in the family may in fact be part of a criminal organisation". I cringed.
"That bad?". Kakashi only nodded.
"But If you still want to know where they are, you should look online to find the last thing they did and where. That could most likely lead you to them".
I nodded in thanks and left without a word.
And now here I was, In my underwear, looking up The Uchiha Corp. on my laptop. I sighed when the only results were ads and such. I looked up into the corner of the screen and cicked for images. I blushed when intense raven eyes stared back.
Uchiha Fugaku I read silently. Then I remembered Ino's words. The Uchiha sons were supposedly not only guys, they were gods.
I typed Uchiha Itachi into the search box and blushed when the results came up. Ino was right...These guys were...yummy.
Then I searched the younger son.
"Uchiha...Sasuke...", I mumbled typing in his name. My eyes widened.
"Promise me you'll come back". It was him. "In ten years". The boy. "I'll miss you Naruto". The boy from my past who kissed me. The boy who helped me realise I was gay. The boy I thought loved and who I want to try love again.
I needed to find him.
First chapter done ;) If you want to know what happenes next, review and you shall find out :P