It Wasn't Me, It Was Him:
I knew from the moment you two met, knew that my efforts would be futile, yet I still tried, hoping that maybe by some twist of fate you would see me, but it never happened.
The way you looked at each other, Sasuke-kun, it was the way I wanted you to look at me.
That kiss you shared started it all, even though I know you were disgusted about it. Though as time came and went I saw you grow closer, it tore me up inside.
And then that fight with Haku and Zabuza, you protected him, didn't you? He was sad, I saw it when he talked to Zabuza, and he'd just thought he'd lost you, Sasuke-kun. Then there was that strong chakra I sensed, that was him fighting back for you, wasn't it Sasuke-kun?
There were other times too. The times you fought, I knew what your real intentions were.
When you left, Sasuke-kun, he went after you, saying he would bring you back no matter what. But when he returned empty handed we cried. I was sad and I cried too, but nothing compared to his reaction.
We were sure he cried, but he never showed it. When he finally came out of his apartment he was pale and had rings, almost like Gaara's, around his eyes. Everytime someone mentioned you to him, his eyes glazed over and he looked to the sky.
"I know he'll come back, this is his home, I am his home." That's what he'd say. And it was true, I knew it, but I didn't want to hear it.
Years passed and he hardly talked to anyone, said a few words here and there, but other then that kept to himself. He even stopped wearing bright clothes. It was like if you weren't there, Sasuke-kun, he didn't need to be seen.
He aged and became Konoha's most eligible Bachelor, but everytime someone would ask him out he'd turn him or her down.
"He's coming back…" He'd say. "I have to wait, sorry."
He was so calm, as if he was trying to make up for your not being there, Sasuke-kun.
He's strong now, much stronger then before. He's an ANBU now. And a really good one too. I think he'd be able to achieve his goal and become Hokage, infact, Sasuke-kun, I think he was offered it, but refused.
"What's the point?" I heard him say. "If he's not here to praise me."
So the day you came back, stumbling though the gates, Sasuke-kun, I wasn't surprised to see him there, embracing you. It was true, you'd come back, Sasuke-kun, just like he'd said.
I wonder sometimes, 'what would it be like if I was in his spot?' But I can't change it, you're home Sasuke-kun, and its all thanks to him, not me.
I would never have made that impact on you, Sasuke-kun. The only one that ever can and will is… Naruto Uzumaki, your one true love.
Owari
A/N: Um... I don't know if this is right, but I really wanted to put this up, so I hope I got all the events correct.
