Summary: Then a teen Naruto was courted by his classmate Sasuke, who was head over heals for him, but refused to be with the black haired teen saying he didn't love him as a lover, or so he first thought. It was when the girl named Sakura was introduced to Naruto that he began to realize something, but then he did not pay heed to his confused feelings. Years passed and Naruto became a fine man with a decent job. He met Itachi, who reminded him of someone he can hardly remember, and they both became lovers. All was well with Naruto and Itachi until the past haunted the former and left alone by the latter. Broken and used, revenge is sweet for Naruto. However, love conquers the blonde's heart and caused him his death, leaving the two men who loved him.
"A story of a young man falling in love with another young man courting him without realizing it."
Inamorata: The Advent (Naruto)
A sigh escaped a pair of lips as he, a teenage boy with spiky blonde hair and tanned skin, regarded someone across from him with his pair of cornflower blue eyes. He was currently sitting in one of the tables in the library surrounded by books and notes, and wore his typical public high school uniform; white polo and khaki pants, and a pair of black school shoes. Closing the book he was reading, he said, "I appreciate the things you've done so far, ya'know. But, Sasuke...please stop doing these things for now. I need to focus on my studies. I don't have time for this." he pleaded.
Sasuke, another teenage boy with short dark hair that framed his face and had a fair skin tone, who sat across from the blonde, placed his boquet of red roses on the table and leaned forward. "Just say you love me, too, and I'll stop my courting to you...Na-ru-to."
The blonde, now known as Naruto, huffed in exhasperation. "If I did you'd stick your self on me 24/7."
"That's a probability, but you know I won't do anything that you don't like."
"Sasuke, Sasuke, Sasuke." Naruto shook his head. "For starters, you're already doing the one of the things I don't like."
"What? Courting you?" Sasuke's eyebrow raised.
"Yes! That!" Naruto glared halfheartedly.
"What's wrong with that, Naruto? I love you and I mean it. We're already seniors and I've been courting you since first year." said the dark haired teen as he leaned back on his seat.
"Well...it was so subtle at first that no one had noticed. Until recently you started molesting me every chance you got, and now you are courting me. God...must I put up a lot because of you." the blonde groaned whilst rolling his eyes and running a hand on his face, and dropped his head on the table.
Sasuke watched Naruto for a moment, his lips pulling up a little, before his eyes drifted on to the flowers. He picked it up, and said, "Very well then. Just answer me this question honestly." he paused and looked to see Naruto peeking up at him. "Tell me, Naruto. Do you feel the same way as I do to you?"
Naruto pondered for half a minute on what to answer. Straightening up, he finally said, "No. I don't quite feel anything except comaraderie between us."
"Really?"
Naruto nodded.
Sasuke sighed. "Okay. So long then."
The blonde watched the other stood up pushing the chair back and turned around for the exit. Letting out another sigh, Naruto resumed on reading, but found out he had lost the will to continue now that he felt bothered. I don't really feel anything for him. He's my close friend...nothing more and nothing less...
~Inamorata~
...but, why do I feel this way? My chest tightens.
It had been almost three weeks since Sasuke had stopped courting Naruto, yet they remained friends and the blonde was glad of that. However, what he saw broke something that had yet to awaken inside him.
Classes had ended, and Naruto had walked out of the campus. On his way home though he had passed by an alley that was at least 200 meters from school, and had seen something from the corner of his eye that had caught his attention. He had taken a few steps back to check what was in the alley when he saw him.
Naruto saw Sasuke kissing a girl he did not know.
Why does it hurt? I don't love him that way, do I?
The blonde teen stood on his spot, frozen. He did not see the world but Sasuke making out with a girl. Frowning at the scene and the unfamiliar sensations within him, Naruto shook his head briefly and walked away.
~Inamorata~
"Hey, Naruto." called Sasuke as he sat on Naruto's desk. Once the blonde looked up, he said, "I want you to meet my girlfriend, Sakura." introducing a pink haired girl who stood by Sasuke with a smile.
Naruto feigned his surprise as he gazed up at Sakura. "Wow...Sasuke, she's a beauty." he told the dark haired teen without tearing his eyes off the girl.
"I know right. She's a catch!" Sasuke smirked.
Turning his attention to Sasuke, Naruto said, "Though I didn't expect you to replace me in your heart this easily."
"What? You jealous?" Sasuke raised an elegant eyebrow at Naruto with a lopsided smirk.
Before the blonde could answer, Sakura interrupted them, inquiring, "Were you two an item?"
"No! We're not!" Naruto shook his head in alarm.
"Of course we are not. I used to court him, but I grew tired of him avoiding me so here I am with you. And, I don't regret it." said Sasuke. Just then, the door opened and in walk was their teacher, and everyone went to their respective seats.
The lesson went on smoothly, however, Naruto could not focus. He was disturbed. He knew what Sasuke had said was not the whole truth. He knew and believed Sasuke did not grow tired of him. Also, he was thinking of how he trully felt.
Growing up alone, Naruto could not identify what love is and so it left him hurt without knowing it consciously.
Naruto loved Sasuke, but did not know it.
~Inamorata~
Since she was introduced to Naruto, Sakura had been hanging out with him whenever there was Sasuke. At first it bothered Naruto, feeling jealous all of a sudden when he saw Sasuke with Sakura. The blonde thought he was simply jealous of the attention Sakura was receiving from Sasuke since he was too used to the dark haired teen stalking him before. But, now that it was gone Naruto felt left out.
Unable to let go of the bond Naruto had with Sasuke, he went on with his life as though nothing had changed. He and Sasuke still talked like friends only with the additional one in their circle. The blonde watched as the dark haired teen fell in love more with the pink haired young lady, which was being reciprocated until he accepted the fact that Sasuke had finally moved on from him.
Eventually, Naruto grew to like Sakura as an older sister.
The pink haired girl proved her self to be an honest-typed person. She was also caring for her friends, and was a thoughtful young lady. And so, Naruto liked her for his brother-liked friend, Sasuke.
Graduation day soon came and Naruto, who was in his black toga with red-orange cords, was standing alone by a tree, watching as his batch mates laughed with their families whilst he kept his own smile that was dimming. The blonde teen had no awards, but it was alright with him.
I wish mom and dad were here celebrating my graduation day despite me not receiving any award. Just them being present would be enough to make my day.
"Hey, Naruto!"
Having been snapped out of his train of thoughts, Naruto turned to his left and saw Sasuke approaching him leisurely. Seeing the dark haired young man alone made the blonde feel butterflies fluttering in his stomach and his mind filled with swirling lines. He barely noticed his smile brightening at the sight of Sasuke.
"C'mon join me in the pictorial." said Sasuke as he stopped before Naruto, who nodded his head absentmindedly.
Sasuke then grabbed Naruto's right wrist with his left hand and pulled the blonde to wherever he liked; taking pictures of them two together with their diplomas and Sasuke's medals and some times they were joined by Sakura and their other classmates and teachers. They also went out to celebrate the day of their graduation; eating, drinking, talking, and laughing. Soon, they all parted their ways, bidding good byes to their friends, and Sasuke and Naruto fell down on their beds away from each other.
This and the second chapters are prolouge. The real story will begin in the third chapter.
In this chapter, The Advent, showed Naruto's side. Next chapter, The Chain, will showcase Sasuke's side. I'm thinking of adding Sakura's in the third chapter... I can't decide on that yet. I need your opinions on this.
And... I'm sorry! I really need to complete my other stories, but I can't help it if I write a new one. I just write whatever I feel like to. Geez... I desperately need some motivation to continue and hopefully finished my incomplete stories.