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For the next couple of days, I didn't see Naruto. We didn't have practice so we wouldn't run through everything so much that playing the music became a chore. Frankly, I was glad. It gave me time to think about what he'd said…and done I guess. The more I thought about it, the more it made sense. Who have I known my entire life? Naruto. Who did I always unconsciously move closer to when we talked? Naruto. Who do I randomly think of as cute, amazing, or even sexy? Naruto. But even with all of that, one thing didn't add up: I wasn't gay. I have never in my life been attracted to guys. It made no sense for me to be straight but to like Naruto as well…but then again, I'd never had a girlfriend either…I'd had my admirers and I'd been asked out before but I'd never gone out with anyone…

Desperate times call for desperate measures, I told myself as I dialed the last number I'd ever expected to call: Sakura. The phone rang twice before her familiar voice shrilled in my ear.

"Hello?"

"Uh, hey Sakura, it's me, Sasuke." I was so nervous; I didn't notice the volume of her voice as she replied.

"SASUKE-KUN! I thought you'd never call! Do you-"

"Sakura, I was wondering if you could come over, I need to talk to you." She squealed and told me she'd be there in five minutes. Half an hour later, my front doorbell rang and there stood Sakura, looking like she'd fit two hours worth of prep into half of one. I let her in and we sat on the couch.

"So, Sasuke-kun," she purred, leaning against me, "Why did you want me to come over?"

"Well, um…I have this problem…you see…well, hypothetically speaking, what if there was this guy whose friend came onto him, but the thing is, this guy's friend is a guy. So the guy is confused and doesn't think he's gay. He's never been attracted to guys before, but he's never had a girlfriend either. This friend is the best friend he's known his whole life and he does little things subconsciously, like moving closer or putting his hand on him in some way…would you say this guy's gay?" I blushed furiously, not even noticing Sakura playing with my hair.

"Hmm, well, hypothetically speaking, do you-I mean is this guy attracted in any way to his friend?" Sakura had a little knowing smirk on her lips.

"Well, um, it depends on what you mean by 'attracted'…I mean, I guess he is…if you mean like, liking him like that…I…he does."

"Go for it, then! I mean, he should totally go and give that hottie a smooch!" Sakura sat up and went to leave. "Don't get yourself hurt, though. Naruto's a wild child." I blanched.

"What? How did you know…was…am I that obvious?" Sakura nodded.

"Well, yeah! You totally described your friendship with Naruto." I blushed even deeper than humanly possible. God, how do girls do that?

"You sound totally love struck! I don't know, I guess I had my thoughts about it, but well, it's not up to me, and it's all about what feels right for you." I thought about it a moment and as soon as the door shut, I was up and running for my car. I drove to Naruto's, pushing the speed limit as much as I could. Jumping from my car, I rang the doorbell about 5 times.

"Yes?" Naruto pulled open his door, his eyes registering slight surprise when he saw me on his step. I reached out and pulled him to me, kissing him fiercely. After a moment, he kissed me back, tangling his fingers in my hair. He moaned when I dragged my tongue along his lower lip, allowing me entrance to his warm, wet mouth. He took control, pushing me against the doorframe and shoving our tongues back into his mouth. I grazed my fingernails across the nape of his neck, making him shiver. He broke the kiss, staring me directly in the eyes, passion burning in them like stars.

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

I laughed. "If I wasn't sure, I don't think I'd be here now. Besides, it's not like Neji or Gaara will be upset."

"That's not what I meant. I meant, are you sure you want to face people calling you a fag and all of that? Besides, Neji might not be too happy because I dumped Hinata earlier and now, hours later, I'm with you." My commitment wavered for a moment, but not long.

"If he leaves, we can find another drummer."

"But then Gaara would leave, too."

"We'll just have to hope for the best, won't we?" I gave an optimistic smile and hugged him. "I'm sorry about the way I acted when you first told me you liked me…I was so surprised." He grinned, and blushed.

"I'm sorry for the way I came onto you; I was frustrated that you didn't seem to see that I like you. I love you, Sasuke."

"I love you, too, Naruto."