Quotation Marks ""-Speech
Italics -Thoughts
Naruto peered at the clock from the corner of his eye 10 minutes again and I'll be out a here.
"You think…"
Naruto raised an eyebrow, "think what Sakura?" Is she okay?
"You think what we did was the right thing to do?" Naruto stared unsure of what to say to his friend. He had never in his profession been asked to do such a difficult task. What do I say to that?
"Sakura…" the pink haired girl looked up expectantly at her friend. "I've never been in such a situation before…" Naruto could tell just how bad his explanation started by the miserable sigh she exhaled.
"Sakura, all my years of knowing you has thought me one thing…" Sakura's expression changed into one to genuine curiosity.
"And what's that?" Naruto's signature smile appeared. "You are the strongest person I've ever come across."
"I don't understand." Naruto's face softened. "Sakura…" he paused sampling a few words in his head. "You've been there for me through a lot. You've been there comforting me when you had your own problems to deal with…"
Sakura continued staring. "Look there are going to be cases where you have to make on the spot decisions. Look at the profession you're in." The room went silent. Naruto sighed and stood up. "Think of it this way, he's finally able to rest, peacefully that is."
By this time Sakura's face had changed from the gloomy 'my life is over' to a 'I guess you're right' face. Naruto could tell she was feeling better if not a little. "Naruto…" the blonde responded by leaning closer.
"Thank you." An innocent smile played on the Naruto's lips. "Hey it's nothing, don't worry about it."
"Sakura you ready?" Naruto called from across the coffee machine. "Ready?" Sakura stared puzzled. Is she for real? "To head home…" Naruto emphasized raising both eyebrows.
"Oh." Was all Sakura could manage. Oh? "Yeah let's go Naruto."
Sakura grabbed her things from her locker and made her way towards the exit. Naruto stood silent watching Sakura close the distance between them.
"Should I take you home?" Sakura looked up in surprise. "No no it's fine." She scratched the back of her head. "I'll be fine Naruto get going." She shooed the blue-eyed boy smiling until he was nowhere in sight. Actually Naruto…I'm NOT fine.
Naruto looked back to see that Sakura hadn't left the building yet. He knew a fake smile when he saw one but he had no other choice but to leave her to her thoughts.
I wonder if there's still time?
Naruto peered down at his watch, 3:00am. Not good…Sasuke's already asleep and probably murdering me in his dreams…
The thought made a chill run up Naruto's spine.
For the love of Christ! I'm coming dammit!
Death would run screaming if it came face to face with a fuming Sasuke stomping down the staircase and tugging his robe in place.
He sighed and tied the silk band covering his body from the harsh morning breeze. Naruto…
"What is it moron?" The hostility of the words had Naruto shrinking into nothingness.
"Sasuke! Happy late birthday!" the blonde smiled nervously stretching his hand forward. Sasuke snorted and looked at the object in his friend's hand. The nerve of this…
"What is it?" Naruto rolled his eyes. Sometimes Sasuke I wish I could… "If you open it you'll get your answer."
Sasuke regarded the package before taking it from Naruto's hand. "Nothing's gonna jump from it…right?"
Asshole…
"Of course not, now would you just open it already!?" Sasuke narrowed his eyes at Naruto before taking a seat on his sofa.
"What the hell is this?" the brunette asked tossing the package on Naruto's lap. Sasuke you're this close from being bitch slapped!
Naruto stared unsure whether he should say something or not. Idiot "Sasuke…I'm sorry I missed your birthday. There was a serious situ-"
"I don't care alright! Just forget it." Sasuke was about to go back to his room when a pair of hands restrained him. "Would you at least let me finish dammit?" Jeez…
Sasuke remained silent quite comfortable with the hands restraining him. "Fine!" Just don't let go of me.
Naruto took a deep breath and released his hold on Sasuke. What did I just say? "Since I couldn't get you anything…" Naruto's expression changed from one of confidence to utter panic. "…I thought you might appreciate a day alone with me?"
The statement itself came out as more of a question. "Are you asking me?" Sasuke's face was colored with a wealth of emotions one being plain amusement.
You just had to be a bastard. "Maybe…" Naruto's smile faltered when Sasuke's glare was directed at him. Why wouldn't I want that? "I'll think about it…"
Naruto's million watt smile came back causing Sasuke's heart to flutter. "Great well see you Saturday then."
Naruto stood up to leave when the box Sasuke had thrown on him fell to the floor. "Oh and keep the box. I picked it especially because it reminded me of you."
With that said Naruto left Sasuke to his thoughts and one fancy blue box.
Sasuke locked up after ensuring Naruto was safely in his car; an earsplitting smile taking over his features. A day alone with Naruto…
The thought made Sasuke giddy with excitement. The brunette headed upstairs with the box held tightly in his palm. Saturday huh… he smirked devilishly and opened his bedroom door.
Sasuke surveyed his room for a place to put the empty box Naruto had given him. Not there, not there, not there, definitely not there…ah right here.
Sasuke slid into bed still holding the small blue box. He observed every aspect of the object before the giddy feeling overtook him. I hate that he's the only person alive that does this! He fumed but settled with pasting a goofy smile on his face.
Oh well…
Sasuke took one last look at the box before resting it on the night stand where he could always stare at it, a blaring reminder of how much the blonde idiot thought about him.
Until Saturday.