NOTE: I SHOULD HAVE PUT A WARNING ON FIRST CHAPTER, BUT I FORGOT. SO HERE IT IS. THIS STORY IS OBVIOUSLY YAOI. IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, THEN YOU ARE WELCOME TO NOT PROCEED ON READING. IF YOU ARE TO CRITICIZE THEN FEEL FREE TO DO SO, BUT PLEASE DO NOT USE WORDS THAT CAN OFFEND OR CURSE WORDS. THERE MAY BE SOME READERS THAT HAD READ MY OTHER STORIES AND IF YOU NOTICE I DON'T USE CURSE WORDS WHEN NARRATING, EXCEPT WHEN THE CHARACTER IS SPEAKING. THANK YOU!
Summary: Then a teen Naruto was courted by his classmate Sasuke, who was head over heals for him, but refused to be with the black haired teen saying he didn't love him as a lover, or so he first thought. It was when the girl named Sakura was introduced to Naruto that he began to realize something, but then he did not pay heed to his confused feelings. Years passed and Naruto became a fine man with a decent job. He met Itachi, who reminded him of someone he can hardly remember, and they both became lovers. All was well with Naruto and Itachi until the past haunted the former and left alone by the latter. Broken and used, revenge is sweet for Naruto. However, love conquers the blonde's heart and caused him his death, leaving the two men who loved him.
"A story of a man trying to break his mistakes, not anticipating of what the consequences would be."
Inamorata: The Chain (Sasuke)
Sasuke, now a fresh university graduate, sprawled on his bed and stared at the moving ceiling fan. He watched as the thing turn round and round without blinking despite him getting teary eyed as the wind the ceiling fan produced hit him gently. It had been exactly four years since his high school graduation and he had last seen Naruto. Pondering on that lingering thought, Sasuke went deeper. He asked his self when, why, and how he had lost contact of Naruto. The man was pretty sure it began two or so days after their graduation, but why and how, he did not know. It only happened that way.
For four years in university, Sasuke and Sakura were together in most of their courses even though they were in different fields; Sasuke in Business Administration and Sakura in Chemistry. As the months passed by, Sasuke asked his self why he got Sakura as his girlfriend.
Because I planned to make him jealous. The man thought and sighed almost inaudibly through his nose. It worked, but not in the way I would want it. And, before I knew it I fell in love with Sakura. Turns out...it's only a fleeting moment.
Sasuke stayed on his position for a while, before he got up and changed his black trousers and white button up shirt into a more comfortable brown checkered shorts and gray round-neck shirt from the closet.
~Inamorata~
After turning on the TV for afternoon show, Sasuke made his way to the sofa and sat on it. He had came back from submitting his application form in some office and now he was relaxing. However, his relaxation was short lived when his phone vibrated. Reaching in his left pant pocket, Sasuke fished out his phone and read the caller I.D.
"Sakura..." Sasuke breathed out and sighed, before answering the call. "Yes?"
"Sasuke!" exclaimed Sakura in the other line that made Sasuke pull his phone briefly. "Why couldn't I reached you this past week?"
"I'm sorry. I was busy."
"Oh! That's right. You were applying for a job, weren't you?"
"Yeah."
"So, if you're free now we could go out. What do you think?"
"Sounds good."
"Alright. How about tonight at 7pm in Blue Cafe?"
"...okay. I'll get you around 6:30."
"Hm! Bye Sasuke! Love you!"
"Yeah. Me too." Sasuke sighed again after hanging up as he pocketed his phone. "What am I doing?" he run a hand on his hair and face in exhasperation. "I should break up with her and look for him..."
~Inamorata~
...but I couldn't. Sasuke found his self thinking. I couldn't break up with her. Currently, he was sitting in front of Sakura on their date, watching the woman without truly seeing her spoke enthusiastically and ate happily.
Sasuke idly wondered if he it was the right place and time to tell Sakura of what he was thinking. I really dislike it when I'm in a bind. I can't go on with this guilt of using her before any longer.
"So, what do you think, Sasuke?" asked Sakura with a huge smile on her face, waiting expectantly at Sasuke.
The dark haired man blinked in surprised as he was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts upon hearing his name. "I'm sorry, Sakura. What was it?" he asked, and noticed the woman's smile faltered.
Chuckling halfheartedly, Sakura told Sasuke to forget anything she had said.
"If you say so." Sasuke shrugged. It's not the right time and place after all. I think it would be good to speak to her personally in her house.
~Inamorata~
A smile slowly morphed on Sasuke's face as he stood in front of closed doors that he had his back on. The man wore dark purple button up shirt under gray suit, a pair of black slacks, and shoes. In his left hand was a brown folder with his resume, application letter, and bio-data. His application letter was approved and now he had to give his folder to the secretary.
It had been three days since his date with Sakura, and three days since he started avoiding the pink haired woman with an excuse of looking for a job.
Now that I have a work...it is time to face Sakura.
Sasuke got in his car on the driver's seat, and fished out his phone from the left pocket of his slacks. He fumbled on his phone's screen with his thumb, searching Sakura's number, which he dialled once found.
"Sakura." Sasuke spoke. "I'm going in your place within 30 minutes."
"Really!?"
"Yeah. I have something important to tell you."
"Okay! I couldn't wait to see you again. I've missed you, Sasuke. I love you. You know that, right?"
"Yeah. I got to go. Bye." and with that said, Sasuke hanged up.
After 28 minutes, Sasuke arrived at Haruno's residence. He had parked his car beside the gates, and had walked to ring the doorbell. For at least two seconds he waited before Sakura, who in her hot pink dress, came out.
"Hi, Sasuke! Come inside." said Sakura, opening the gate for Sasuke.
The two went inside and settled in the living area where Sakura had set up two glasses of lime juice and a plate of dark chocolate fudge with cherry tomato on top. Settling on the couch with Sasuke, Sakura asked, "So, what is this important thing you have to tell me, Sasuke? Did you finally found a job?"
"Yeah..." Sasuke replied quietly.
"Well, isn't that great? We should celebrate. Wait here, Sasuke I'm going t-" Sakura said as she stood, but was cut off when Sasuke grabbed her arm, telling her to wait.
"Please, sit down." Sasuke asked and Sakura obeyed. The man did not fail to see the woman turned serious when she saw his face. He had no idea what to say first, however, it would be good to start off with an apology. And so he said, "I'm sorry." holding Sakura's hands in his.
"What?" the woman could only blink. "What're you apologizing for?"
"Well... Sakura, I loved you." Sasuke looked into the other's eyes.
Chuckling a little, Sakura pulled her right hand to scratch on her cheek. "What did you eat, Sasuke? You're kind of acting unlike your self."
"Just-just hear me out first."
"Okay."
"I loved you, Sakura. I trully did. But... I can't handle this guilt anymore. Way back in high school before we graduated... I didn't plan to fall for you. I only approached you with the intention of making my long time crush jealous. My plan on making him jealous succeeded, but... I didn't think he would be so oblivious of so many things and he just accepted that you are my girlfriend. I want him to get jealous, confront me about our relationship, and then I would confess to him once again and break up with you soon. But...things didn't go as planned. I fell for you, and Naruto simply accepted us. Now though... I realize that my love for you is just fleeting. ...no. I'm sorry. What I mean is that... I only loved you because I have no one to turn my feeling to, but you. I'm sorry, Sakura... But, I love Naruto. I really do." Sasuke finished, and cringed when he noticed that Sakura was trembling in rage.
"I should be happy to hear that you fell for me, but hearing you that you used me before upsets me. But then, telling me that your love for me is just because you have no one to place that love to except me really makes me want to kill you..." Sakura snarled; her eyes were hidden.
I completely forgot how Sakura gets when she's mad.
"Am I just an excuse to you?" asked Sakura, tears falling down her cheeks that had Sasuke taken aback in shame.
"I'm sorry..." Sasuke whispered, and bowed his head in both remorse and shame.
"Get out before I break your handsome face."
"..."
"I said get out you jerk!"
Sasuke reluctantly let go of Sakura's hand and stood. He watched Sakura cry for a moment, feeling guilty, before walking out of her life forever...
...forever hopefully.
