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summary: naruto just cant let go of sasuke until someone better comes his way but can sasuke let go of naruto

Can't Let Go

Six friends walked into the movie theater. Three of them were talking happily as they walked. The others were following silently behind. Once the tickets were bought, one of the silent friends began to look around.

"Shikamaru, what are you looking for? Our theater is this way", Ino said pulling him along. Shikamaru pulled from her grasp then waved over a blonde woman and a red-headed man.

"Hey Shika!" the blonde woman waved as she pulled the red-head behind her. "Everyone, this is Temari and her younger brother Gaara. Temari, this is Ino, Choji, Sakura, Naruto, and Sasuke." Temari waved while Gaara stood frowning. OOnce Ino had beaten Shikamaru to a pulp for not telling her about his girlfriend and Shikamaru stating how troublesome she was, they all went in to find their seats. Everyone sat in couples and their group took up a whole row of seats. On one end was Sasuke. Next to him was Sakura, next to her Ino, then Choji, then Shikamaru, then Temari. Finally, Gaara and Naruto sat at the other end. The movie started and everyone sank into their seat. About twenty minutes into the movie, everyone in thier group, excluding Naruto and Gaara, had initiated an intense liplock.

Naruto's happy facade slipped off as he sank farther down. Gaara looked at him then leaned over and asked if the blond had any extra napkins. Naruto handed a few over and Gaara sat up. Naruto stared at the screen while thinking. 'I have got to get over him. I can't hang onto old relationships. I've got to forget it ever happened. He broke my heart. So what! HE broke my heart too, but I got over HIM. I have to get over him! I-' Naruto's thoughts were interrupted by a loud scream from the movie. This scream made him jump and latch onto the nearest object, which just happened to be Gaara's arm. The blond's eyes were screwed shut until he recovered from shock a minute or two later. Naruto rested his head on the object of comfort. It was so stiff. What the hell was it? The blond looked up and realized what he was holding. Gaara stared back at the blond, a light blush dusted both faces as Naruto pulled away slowly. "Sorry", he mumbled. "It's okay", Gaara whispered but didn't think he was heard until arms slid back around his. Naruto wasn't facing the red-head but Gaara was sure the blond was asleep. Gaara's arm relaxed as he finished watching the movie with a blond man hooked onto his arm.

After the movie, the group filed out and headed toward the nearest fast food restaurant. They stayed in couples as they walked. They all placed their orders then sat in two empty booths that were next to each other.

"So Temari", Ino began once their food was ready and on the table. "When did you and Shika meet?"

"About two weeks ago", Temari answered.

"Shikamaru. Why am I just finding out about this? I was starting to think you were gay."

"I think that's just me", Naruto cut in.

"Yea, but you told us. I thought he was in the closet about it." Gaara coughed.

"Oh! Sorry. Are you uncomfortable with us talking about this?" Ino asked Gaara.

"He's bi so it shouldn't be a problem", Temari answered for him.

"Then you fit right in! Maybe you and Naruto could exchange phone numbers." Ino raised an eyebrow in suggestion.

Naruto blushed lightly. "Ino, I don't think I'm ready for anything yet", he mumbled.

"Sure you are! Sasuke's moved on so you should've too." Naruto rolled his eyes.

The night rolled on until Sakura and Sasuke walked Naruto home.

"Bye Sakura, Sasuke", Naruto waved to them but Sakura called him back.

"Ino told me to give you this", she said handing him a folded napkin from the restaurant. The blond opened it then blushed once he read what was on it.

"What is it?" asked the pink-haired woman.

"Gaara's number."

Sakura shrieked in glee. "Are you going to call him?" she asked pulling Naruto to his telephone.

"I shouldn't. I mean...it's not like he gave it to me."

"But he might've given it to Shikamaru for you and Shika gave it to Ino and Ino gave it to me."

"Or Ino pick-pocketed Shika and stole Temari's number to give to me."

"Either way, you have it. Now what are you going to do with it?"

"Sakura, just leave him alone and let's go", Sasuke said angrily.

"I can't leave until I get details", Sakura whined.

"It's okay, Sakura", Naruto reassured, "I'll call you."

Sakura sighed then left with Sasuke. Naruto layed down on the sofa and closed his eyes to clear his mind. Just as he was becoming sure of himself, the phone rang.