A/N: As I am only on Episode 209 of Naruto Shippuuden, this story originated from my own thoughts on Naruto's relationship with Sasuke and how Naruto really feels. I just had to get this out on paper. Enjoy, and review :)

I do not own Naruto! If I did... Ohhhh boy. What fun :)

You.

I can not stop myself from thinking about you.

I want to save you from your hell.

I wish you knew you do not have to bear your sins alone. I want to be your rock, the one you can take out all your anger on. Lean on me, depend on me, use me, beat me. Anything to bring you back.

I am here for you. I will always be someone you can fall back on. No matter the wounds you cut in me. Engrave my soul, bond me to you even further than what I believe us to be.

I will never give up on you.

You and I were once the same.

Alone. Isolated. Drowning in our own hatred.

I escaped through you.

I want to return the favor. I want to remind you why we fight. I want you to look at me and see my sincerity, my devotion to you.

You have enslaved me. I can not withstand your gravity. Through the pain of my naiivity I proceed to follow your trail. Through your indescretions you have been irreparably damaged.

I feel your broken soul, calling out. You continue to deny your feelings. I'll continue to pursue you.

Hatred only breeds contempt. Love only accompanies fools.

Maybe I am being selfish by not being able to let go. I have decided that you are worth more to me than my own life. Do you understand what I am saying to you? I would rather die trying to save you than realize my own dreams.

You.

Just what am I to you?

I am your friend.

Always and forever.