A/N:

HeartSNS is really amazing for editing it so quick. Though now when I read the older version I was so embarrassed to see the huge amount of mistakes but even so my dear beta did their job diligently so ~
"Arigato ne~" -anime cool wink to HeartSNS

LOLOLOL with this here you go with second chapter of Pure Instinct edited version.


Chapter 02 : Strange feelings

Come down
I couldn't find the answer

It's the strangest feeling when I noticed
You were right
It's something that I didn't know
Come down
I think I'm over my head

With this
Situation never changed
Can we
Close our eyes and start again

Kyuubi was fidgeting. Naruto was so angry at her yesterday that she couldn't muster the courage to even knock on the door today.

"If I don't go in, he is going to sleep the whole day. My idiot brother." She smiled to herself and mumbled. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. "Oni-san. I am coming in." Her voice abnormally cheerful.

The door opened before she could barge in. Naruto was fully dressed and comb in hand. He looked at her coldly and turned to go back into the bathroom to finish his hair style. She inhaled a deep breath, then exhaled and said cheerfully, "What a surprise! Oni-san can actually wake up on his own. Now your pink haired girlfriend doesn't have to come."

Naruto didn't even look at her. She bit at her lip. He came back into the room and started to pack his bag. She tried again to make him talk. "Oh! Even checking your bag. You are being awfully efficient today," she said in a joking way.

Naruto closed the zipper of his bag and looked her way, "Anything else you want to say Kyuubi?"

Kyuubi gasped at the coldness in her brother's voice. 'Enough!' she screamed in her mind. Why was he cold towards her? What did she do wrong? Those people, all of his brother's friends, none of them were trustworthy! Then why was he taking their side. Why? Why? A stream of emotions tightened her chest.

She was looking at her feet. Naruto sighed. He didn't wanted to be this cold with her but what she did was not easily forgivable.

"If you are done talking, go back and close the door," he said coolly.

"Why are you taking their side?" Kyuubi clenched her fist. Her tone was harsh.

"Because they are my friends. Have I ever talked to your friends that way Kyuu? But you did! And even to Sasuke. Jeez Kyuu. He is a stranger. It was his first day and you ruined everything. Why you have to be so rude. Seriously what did I do to deserve a sister like you?" Naruto was holding back until now, but now he was furious.

She wasn't feeling remorseful at all about what she did. Hell! She was even accusing him.

"So now you are angry at me! Huh brother how nice of you. How can you even trust those people? Haven't you had enough of this friendship crap! They are going to hurt you again and I can't bear it! Even that new guy in your group! All of them are traitors brother. Why don't you understand? None of them was at your side when you needed them most then..!"

"Cut it out Kyuu. Don't act like a child. You too know it. They have nothing to do with that incident. Even if they wanted, there was nothing they could have on. So..." He paused,looked at her, and his brows narrowed but his tone softened. "Brace yourself Kyuu. Things will always happen in life, and you have to move forward. Holding on to the painful memories can leave you stuck in a hurtful past forever.." He saw the pain in her eyes with her lips trembling and her hands clenched into shut his eyes for a moment. To see his sister in this state was painful and opened his eyes, came closer to her and flicked her forehead.

She looked startled and then growled, "What was that for?"

He beamed, "Just felt like it."

"Idiot brother," she flustered. Naruto chuckled and returned to his earlier activity.

He was busy again settling things. Kyuubi remained silent for a second and then spoke again, "I know they are important to you. So I'll try my best to not cause trouble for you. But you are my brother. I don't want to see you in pain again." With that she left.

Naruto stopped and then sighed heavily, 'a heavy start of day'.


It really was an odd day to begin with. Kiba had something to do so he went ahead of them. Hinata had swimming practice so she was early too. Sakura was holding onto his arm and chatting happily. But Naruto's mood was still down due to Kyuubi.

He didn't hate his sister caring so much for him or that his friends and girlfriend were protective of him. He liked this feeling. It was strange but he loved it when someone he loved was possessive of him. He acted on this phrase that when you love someone you let them take care of you. But what was making him upset was the fact that everyone was tense. They were regretting. They all felt the responsibility for all those painful events. It made him feel guilty.

"Is it about yesterday Naruto? Did you have a fight with Kyuu-chan?" Sakura seemed concerned.

He sighed. He was found out. He was not a type of person to hide his feeling. He always spoke what was on his mind. So when she askedhe couldn't lie, "She was upset that I took the side of Sasuke and Ino."

"She is just protective of you. You know it too." Sakura was trying to comfort him.

"I know Sakura but still her behavior is not acceptable. You guys know the circumstances. But what about Sasuke? He didn't know anything and being it was his first day, I feel terrible. How am I supposed to be friends with him now?"

Sakura looked at her surprised and then she pinched Naruto's cheek. "You good for nothing boyfriend. You are not worried about Kyuu-chan at all. You are actually whining about Sasuke. Can't you see? He is a cold hearted idiot. I don't get it. Why are you so obsessed with what he thinks?" Her tone was pert but he could sense seriousness.

Naruto pouted, "All of you really. He is such a nice guy. Ask Kiba once we arrive. Even though I should be the one to comfort him he actually comforted me. You still don't know his good points."

Sakura fanned her hand, "I am not interested."

Naruto looked at her thoughtfully and then dropped the topic. He didn't want to make his girlfriend feel bad. "Umm so where is that new store Sakura-chan? When should we go there?"

Sakura's eyes shined and her mood brightened instantly. "What about after school? Hinata and Ino can join us and Kiba should be done with his practice by then."

Naruto smiled, "Yeah sounds perfect." Sakura clinged to his arm. 'I'll ask Sasuke too. I wonder if he likes sweets or not,' Naruto thought to himself.

When they entered class Sasuke was sitting in a seat near a window and girls had flocked around him all chattering stupidly and loudly. Sasuke seemed pissed. It amused Naruto to look him like that. 'I'll ask him a bit later about this afternoon. Even though he told me that he doesn't have much time after school perhaps he can spare an hour for us.'

Sakura slapped playfully at his shoulder, "Hey what are you spacing out for?"

He shook his head, "Nothing, I was just thinking." He took his seat. He felt Sasuke's gaze on him for a moment but when he looked his way he was staring out the window.

"What things?" Sakura asked as he took her seat. Before he could answer Kiba and Hinata entered class with their history teacher behind them and class had began.

It was strange how well Sasuke was responding. He was a genius. Giving answers calmly. Naruto thought to himself, 'He looks cool. What can I say about it Sakura. I don't know but the moment I saw him. I wanted to be close to him. I wanted to know him better. Strange feelings.'

When the bell rang he started to gather his books. Sakura was happy about their little after school trip to the new store since she was talking nonstop. Kiba was yawning,Hinata was smiling fondly and talking a little too. Naruto looked over to Sasuke's desk it was empty. 'He left and I couldn't even ask him,' he thought.

"Why are you spacing out so much today? Tell me, are you thinking about someone else?

Are you cheating on me?" Sakura said in a dramatic tone hiding her face with hands.

Naruto took her hand and spoke passionately, "Is it even possible Sakura-chan? For me to look at any other face with love but yours?"

"Naruto..." She intertwined her fingers with Naruto's.

"Sakura..." He to intertwined his fingers firmly with her.

"Just like always so dramatic. You two! Will you ever learn?" It was Ino. They were late so she came in their class.

"What makes you think they will ever?" Kiba growled. Annoyed on their act.

"B-but Kiba-san isn't it lovely?" Hinata said looking at them in a passionate way.

"Only she understands us," said Sakura.

Kiba grumbled and Ino shook her head. 'There was no helping these guys.'

When they entered the cafeteria Naruto spotted Sasuke in line. Yesterday was an exception but how was he supposed to ask him to have lunch with them today? Kiba patted his shoulder, "I'll ask him to come and join us. Don't frown like this or Sakura will notice again."

Naruto put his hand on the back of his head sheepishly and thanking his friend through his eyes as they walked to the table."I'll go buy lunch. Anyone want anything?"

"Soy milk for me," Ino said while opening her bento.

"Got it." He left.

Naruto was poking at his food feeling anxious. Sasuke's chances of joining them for lunch were 50-50. Sakura was busy chatting with Hinata and Ino. Ino was telling her about some guy in class who confessed to her.

"Hey, I got your soy milk Ino." Upon hearing Kiba's voice he lifted his face. There with Kiba was Sasuke standing beside him with his usual aloofness. Naruto's eyes shone.

Ino and Hinata greeted Sasuke. Sakura made a face but greeted him and then busied herself again with Ino. Kiba took the seat beside Ino so Sasuke had to take the seat beside Naruto.

Naruto felt excited. To see Sasuke again here at their table felt so good to him.. "Hey, good to see you." He smiled at him.

Sasuke lifted his eyes showing his stoic face then dropped his gaze, "Hn."

Naruto beamed. Sakura just hmphed and looked away. It was all good how everyone was talking to Sasuke with no awkward moments. Kyuubi didn't show up to make things uncomfortable, Naruto was thankful.

When the bell rang and they all stood to leave their seats, Naruto reached for Sasuke. Sasuke looked at him questioningly.

"Umm… Sasuke, Sakura and girls made a plan after school to go to a new shop. Kiba and I are joining them. So ummm… I just wanted to ask if you could join us too." He looked at Sasuke hopefully.

Sasuke didn't bat his eyes. Then he shook his head and sighed,"I told you yesterday, I don't have time after school. Didn't I?"

Naruto said hurriedly, "I know I know. And I'm not asking for much. It's just an hour or less, with just me, well us...so please?"

Sasuke looked surprised at Naruto's desperation. And then a faint smile appeared on his lips but it was just for a moment. "Ok but it will have to be short. If it's ok with you. I don't want to make you guys…"

Naruto cut his sentence in middle, "No, it's ok. Everyone will be happy."

"Hn,"Sasuke answered and turned.

"See you after school."

"Hn."

Sasuke left. Sakura came to him. "What were you talking about with him?"

"Nothing special. You will know after school." He smiled.

Sakura looked curious but didn't press any more. Next was their P.E. class. Sasuke was really good at sports. And after quite a while, Naruto finally had a good opponent so he was enjoying P.E.

After classes, Naruto waited for Sakura to finish with student council business before meeting the others outside. When they both appeared together, Hinata, Kiba and Sasuke were waiting. Sasuke had his hands in his pockets and staring at some invisible point. Naruto smiled, "Hey guys sorry. We are not too late, are we?"

Kiba fanned, "No dude we just came out."

Sakura frowned and whispered, "You invited him too?"

He smiled, "Isn't it good?" Sakura made a annoyed face.

He turned to the bunch, "We should get going. Sasuke doesn't have much time."

"Yeah lets hit the store." Ino said excitedly.

As they walked through the school gate, Naruto noticed how quiet Sasuke was. 'He speaks more when we are alone, he must be shy,' he thought to himself. The store was only a five minute walk from the school.

When they group entered the store he noticed Sasuke's mood was foul. The store was filled with pink and frills in every direction. Naruto heard Sasuke mumble something under his breath. Sasuke looked pretty disgust. Naruto was already used to the overwhelming colours of the store, but Sasuke wasn't.

'Crap, a bad impression again,' Naruto thought to himself. Naruto and Sasuke took a seat at a corner. The place was packed with all girls. Damn all girls! Naruto cursed himself again Sasuke as looked uncomfortable.

"What would you like to order dear customers?" Girl in pink maid uniform smiled at them cheekily. She looked cute. Her eyes were honey colored and she was batting them innocently.

'Wow so cute.' Naruto gulped.

"I'm leaving." Sasuke stood. His tone monotone.

"What! Already? We haven't even ordered yet." Kiba looked surprised.

"I'm not hungry. Bye."

Naruto cursed his ignorance. But before he could say something Sakura spoke.

"If you weren't hungry and didn't have the time, why bother to come? You are so self-centered!" Sakura lashed out.

"Hey Sakura calm down," Ino tried to calm her down but she was enraged.

"Sakura-san please cool down." Hinata tried to.

"Sakura-chan, Sasuke, please both of you calm down," Naruto pleaded in low voice.

"What about you Haruno? You are just a clingy brat. This is not the school grounds and you are not vice president of student council right now. Get you head out of clouds. You are nothing but idiot. This is a waste of time." Sasuke slammed his hand on table and left.

"Shit, Sakura. Sasuke. Damn! What to do?" Naruto began to panic.. He mumbled under his breath. Everything happened way too fast. Sakura was glaring out the window.

"You go after him. We will handle her," Kiba signaled him with his hand.

Naruto took a moment giving Kiba a thankful gaze, he had such good friends.. He left the café in a hurry. He ran to catch up with Sasuke.

"Sasuke. Please stop. At least listen to me." But Sasuke didn't answer. "Listen I'm sorry. I should have known that such a girly place wouldn't be your taste,but you should have eaten something. They are famous and I think you would have enjoyed it." When Naruto got no response he knew he had to act soon before he got to the train quickly blocked Sasuke's way and spread his arms. "Are you going to listen to me or not?" He was now annoyed and feltSasuke was acting a bit too childish.

"Out of my way." Sasuke eye brows were narrowed and he had a grim expression.

"Damn it Sasuke stop it already. It was just a café. We all could have eaten cake and had fun. But you.." Naruto was annoyed.

"If you are so hung up on those cakesthen why did you come here? Go have fun with your girl." Sasuke tried to push himself past Naruto.

"You idiot. If those were important to me then I wouldn't be here chasing after you." Naruto gritted his teeth.

Sasuke stopped and averted his gaze. "Whatever."

"You are one cocky bastard," Naruto sighed.

"Haven't you given me enough nicknames for a day?" Sasuke said dryly.

It was Naruto's turn now, "Whatever. You are coming with me now. I was in mood to eat sweets and you ruined it. Now come." He grabbed Sasuke's arm and started walking.

"Hey let go of me. Where exactly are you taking me ?"

"When we will arrive you will know. Now shut up and walk."

Sasuke was fuming but he kept walking. He tried to free his arm but Naruto's grip was sturdy. "We are here," Naruto announced and Sasuke looked in front of him. It was a café. It appeared pleasant with dark blue colors and silver designs around the glass door.

"Let's go." Naruto dragged him inside. Sasuke cursed him under his breath. "Hey Chouji I'm here," Naruto called out to a chubby guy that was sitting inside. The café had a nice atmosphere. There was a garden attached to the place with benches located under the trees. Dark blue and silver with some light orange highlights was the theme.

Sasuke's mood lightened. This persistent idiot had quiet good taste.

"You have a friend with you?" The chubby guy known as Chouji asked.

Naruto beamed, "Yeah a new one. He doesn't have much time so please two of the usual."

Sasuke just hmphed at the word usual. That idiot wasn't even asking him what he wanted.

"And daifuku too."

"Got it," Chouji said smiling.

Sasuke just glared at Naruto. "Will you let go of me already?"

"Huh? No Way. You will run away again. And I'm starving."

After eating that large bento box, he was still starving? Sasuke sighed. He composed himself. "I won't leave so let go of my arm."

"Promise?"

"Yeah promise."

"Good." Naruto smiled at him warmly and released his hand. Sasuke averted his gaze. Chouji came and placed their order on counter.

"Eating here or outside?" he asked.

"Outside. A quieter corner would be best."

Chouji gave a knowing look. "Come."

They both followed Chouji outside. Sasuke scanned the surroundings. It was a beautiful garden only viewable from the inside due to trees on sidelines hiding the garden from the outside. Wooden benches and flowers blooming, the decor matched the scenery. Chouji beckoned them to a quiet corner table under a beautiful tree and surrounded by flowers. It was quiet a romantic scene. Sasuke felt butterflies in his stomach. What was this strange feeling?

"So, do you like it?" Naruto's smile was triumph.

"It's good." Sasuke didn't mind being a little honest.

"I'm honored to know. But now prepare for your punishment." Naruto's smile was mischievous.

"Why?" Sasuke raised his eyebrow in a questioning manner.

"Don't act so innocent. You made me run all the way here. I missed those fancy cakes. So now bear you punishment like a man." Naruto's manner was preaching.

"And what would be the punishment." Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"I am going to feed you." He took a piece of coffee jelly in his fingers.

Sasuke's face blushed a little. He tried to hide his embarrassment and said in monotonic tone. "No. You can't and at least use chopsticks."

"Heh. You are bushing Sasuke," Naruto laughed.

"I'm not," Sasuke denied.

"You are! And if you are not embarrassed then let me feed you." He gave his resolve.

Sasuke bit his lower lip in anticipation. And looked at Naruto. Naruto was having fun.

Sasuke's troubled expressions were adorable. 'HUHHHHHH? Adorable WHAT Am I THINKING?!' Naruto cleared his throat, "If you are uncomfortable. You can close your eyes and I will be real quick."

Sasuke heaved a sigh,looked at Naruto and then closed his eyes. "You are a persistent idiot."

"Hehe," Naruto laughed merrily while leaning closer to Sasuke to feed him. Wind softly blew and light poured lightly from behind the leaves. Sasuke's pale skin looked enchanting. His pink soft lips parted. Sasuke's bangs were swaying in soft wind. It was like he was under a spell. Naruto didn't even realize that their lips were inches apart when Sasuke said in a annoyed tone.

"You are going to feed me or not?"

Spell broken, Naruto hastily fed him jelly and his fingers touched those lips for mere seconds.

When Sasuke opened his eyes Naruto's face was a bright crimson. "Why are you red?" Sasuke chewed jelly and said surprised.

"I'm not."

"You are! Oh were you embarrassed by feeding me? Tch what a child you are Naruto."

Naruto was teasing him and now he was the one being teased. Naruto pouted and looked annoyed as he took bite of daifuku. "I'm not gonna tell you."

"Why is that?" Sasuke was surprised.

Naruto was trying to compose himself so he looked away. "Not in the mood," he said.

"Now I'm really curious. Tell me why you blushed? What were you thinking huh?" Sasuke's tone was teasing.

"Geez! Sasuke. You are such a tease. I was not blushing. And I didn't think anything weird." Naruto chewed and stuffed his mouth full.

"Ahem. So you were thinking something weird. Tell me and I will give you a reward." There was such a mischievous smirk on Sasuke's face that Naruto blinked several time to compose himself. What was wrong with him!? Damn! He swore his heart was skipping a beat.

"What would be the reward?" He was playing with his chopsticks.

"I will become your friend. I know you are working so hard."

That cocky bastard! How dare he. But Naruto had an idea now. "Are you sure? You really wanna know?"

"Yeah. Tell me."

Naruto inhaled deeply and looked into Sasuke's eyes. "I was gonna feed you and then the wind blew."

"Hn."

"Light was softly falling on your face."

"Hn."

He was creating suspense. It was his time to tease Sasuke. "And then I leaned closer to feed you."

"Naruto if you dare to say even a single stupid poetic sentence anymore. I will leave," Sasuke said warningly.

Naruto's eyes twinkled in amusement. "Oh sorry. My bad. Ahem. So I was saying that light fell on your face andfor a moment you looked so incredibly beautiful. So innocent and pure. Like a maiden, you know, waiting for the kiss of true love. And your long eyelashes. You really are a beauty Sasu…" Before he could say even a single word more Sasuke pressed his palm against his lips. Sasuke's face was hung down and his bangs were hiding his face so he couldn't see what kind of expressions he was making.

Naruto smiled. Sasuke's ears were bright pink. He was blushing. Naruto felt satisfied.

Sasuke abruptly stood and turned to leave. Oh no! I made him mad. Naruto thought. Before he could say anything Sasuke spoke.

"I will take my leave now. I have some urgent business to take care at home."

"Are you mad? I'm sorry." He felt anxious.

"I'm not. Who would be angry? And don't worry I won't go back on my word."

Sasuke turned to look at him. His face void of emotions but his eyes softened. Naruto smiled.

"Meet you at school tomorrow." Naruto smiled.

"Yeah."

It was a one word reply but Naruto knew that their relationship was better than before. Sasuke left. Some coffee jelly was left so Naruto picked it up and ate it. "Sweet," he thought to himself and smiled.


TBC