- KARMA'S NEXT MOVE -

Authors Note:
I DO NOT own Naruto or copyright of any of its characters. This ff is a YAOI so if you dont like it then DONT READ IT. Naruto/Sasuke Rated: M

- 6 Years Ago -

Naruto walked down the crowded aisles of the Konaha Mall. It was his favourite place, at least when it wasnt this busy. People flustered around him without a care in the world, going about their own business, window shopping, watch repairs, lunch dates. Everything Naruto wished he could be doing right now. Noise from every direction carried around him as Naruto bee-lined for the cafeteria at the west end of the mall. Ichiraku Restaurant.

Stepping into the cafe the aroma of coffee, dishwater, freshly baked cakes and scones, and old fashioned wood wafted through the entrance and throughout the interior. Four sets of tables where stationed down the centre of the room, and red cushioned booths lined the walls. Palm fans spun ever so slowly on the ceiling and the quiet buzz of an electric fan could be heard from the counter.

A girl with long dark hair stood behind the cashier, writing down details for a delivery that was to be done the following day. Her silver eyes focused on her current task while her hair hung losely in a low ponytail around her shoulder. Not a moment after Naruto had walked in the door, she smiled as to invite him in.

"Naruto! What a surprise!" She gleamed as he stepped towards the front counter.

"Lovely to see you to Hinata, its been too long." Naruto smiled as he snuck a quick glance out towards the back of the kitchen area.
"Do you know when Ducky goes on lunch break?" He joked.

"In about 5 minutes." Hinata replied.
" You can wait in the staff room if you'd like? Or just take a seat, i'll bring you the usual." She said smiling, happy to see her friend for the first time in near a month.

"Thanks darl." He told her as he headed for the second booth on the left side wall of the cafe.

15 minutes passed and Naruto began to draw on an unaccompanied napkin. His head rested on his perched left arm, while his right hand created the horrible masterpiece in front of him. Rocking back into the softness of the booth, he glanced towards to kitchen staff exit door to see it slightly opened.

Moments later the metal door swung open as a raven haired teen walked out, grabbing his bag on the way. The boy scanned the cafe before noticing Naruto in one of the booths, smiling he walked over and gracefully slid into the booth next to his companion, setting his head down on Narutos lap and relaxing.

"Your late Sasuke, AGAIN." Naruto giggled as he ran his hand through Sasukes hair.

"Yeah yeah I know, give me a break the lunch run just ended." Sasuke replied, nuzzling his face closer into Narutos side for comfort.

"Hahaha Sasuke that tickles!" Laughed Naruto, still fondling through the raven hair.

"Haha, you love me." Sasuke insisted.

"Yeah your lucky I do else i'd tickle that sensitive spot behind your neck." Naruto said, jokingly moving his hand towards the back of Sasukes neck.

"DONT YOU EVEN DARE. IM AT WORK." Sasuke blurted out as he shot up and slumped over Narutos shoulder.

The converstaion went quite for a while as Sasuke once again placed his head down on Narutos lap and soothingly fell asleep. Naruto continued to slowly run his hands through the boys hair, slightly smiling at the sight of his boyfriend asleep on him.

"So soft..." He thought while reaching the tips of Sasukes hair.
"I wish everything could always be like this...i love you."

Little did Naruto know his wonderful life, and relationship with Sasuke would be turned upside down in a matter of months. Leaving him wondering what went wrong, and why...