Authors Note:
I'm getting really into writing this story, so chapters are coming fast. YAY!
Chapter Three: A Fear.
Sasuke didn't know why the thought of people knowing he was gay terrified him so much. Naruto had outed himself months ago and no one hated on him for it, in fact he might've even gotten more popular… That might have been part of Sasuke's problem: he didn't have friends like Naruto did. The blonde was friendly with everyone, and he earned people's respect almost instantly, but Sasuke… Mostly he hated every new person he met, and the only other people apart from Naruto he regarded as friends were practically forced upon him by the socialite blonde. He wasn't like Naruto at all, people didn't form bonds with him quickly. Hell, the only bond he really felt was strong was the one he shared with Naruto… So yes, the Uchiha was afraid. Fearful of the ridicule he might receive from people at school, his friends, even his family. What would his father think of him? His mother?
Naruto seemed fine with Sasuke being in the closet, and they had grown much closer since that first kiss, a lot of their time alone together now spent on exploring each other's mouths and bodies. Sasuke felt as though Naruto might be getting tired of sneaking around, though, always having to be careful that no one finds out about them.
Sasuke rolled over on his bed, reaching for his mobile that was charging on his bedside table. Unplugging it and rolling back to the other side of the bed, he opened his contact list. Scrolling down to Naruto's name, he stared at it for a moment. Then he clicked compose message.
Nar, you busy?
Naruto took a few minutes to reply.
Nope, wats up?
Sasuke: Nothing really. Can you come over?
Naruto: Yah, I'll just ask Tsunade.
Naruto: She said yes, angrily.
Sasuke: Is there another way she could say things?
Naruto: Haha no. I'll see you in twenty minutes.
Sasuke: Okay.
Sasuke rolled over again, unable to get comfortable. He always wanted to be with Naruto these days. And the blonde felt the same, he knew that. When they were alone, in either one's bedroom, everything felt right. Sasuke felt right. But out in the open, if Naruto displayed any kind of affection, as innocent or as small a gesture, Sasuke completely freaked out. He was paranoid about anyone finding out he was gay, and it made him feel sick to the stomach at himself. The raven sighed. Why am I such a wimp?
Sasuke ran his tongue along Naruto's bottom lip, relishing the softness and the taste. Nowadays Sasuke found himself eating Ramen a lot more than he used to, liking the way it reminded him of kissing Naruto. The blonde ate so much Ramen his lips always tasted of it.
Naruto shifted beneath Sasuke, getting more comfortable as the taller boy snaked an arm around his waist. Sasuke deepened the kiss, mapping out Naruto's mouth with his tongue, and Naruto felt himself growing hot.
Not missing Naruto's blush and eyes half-lidded looking up at him as he broke the kiss for a breath, Sasuke leaned over the blonde more. Settling in between and pulling Naruto's legs up around his waist, Sasuke smiled. He found himself thinking he really liked being in this position: Naruto beneath him, breathing deeply, legs wrapped around him.
"Sasuke…" Naruto gasped as Sasuke began to pull his orange t-shirt up. He allowed Sasuke to fully take his shirt off, even though his heart was beating faster, fear suddenly pulsating through his body. Sasuke leaned down to nuzzle into Naruto's neck before kissing his pulse. He continued to kiss down the blonde's neck to his collarbone and then his chest. Naruto let out a small whimper. What Sasuke was doing… It felt so good… but…
"Sasuke no." Naruto said, pushing the taller boy off him. "That's enough." He continued, sitting up and leaning back against the headboard.
"I'm sorry…" Sasuke whispered, worried Naruto was properly angry at him. I went too far… Now he's having second thoughts…
"Sasuke its okay." Naruto said softly, leaning towards the discouraged Uchiha and kissing him on his cheek. "I'm just… this is all really new to me and…"
Sasuke looked up and gave Naruto a chaste kiss on his lips. "For me as well." He replied.
"Naruto, we have to get you a boyfriend!" Ino exclaimed one lunchtime when the conversation of the group was at a standstill. "You're just too hot to be single." Naruto looked sideways over at Sasuke, who appeared to not be listening.
"Why me?" Naruto asked "You don't have a boyfriend either, Ino." Naruto pointed at her.
"B-b-but…" she stammered "Sasuke won't agree to go out with me… and there's no one else I want." She whined.
"Me too." Naruto said. He saw Sasuke stiffen.
"Stupid Naruto, Sasuke isn't gay!" Ino laughed.
"Mmn." Naruto agreed. "I guess not."
Ino didn't notice the sadness in Naruto's voice, but Sasuke did. He stood up, grabbing his bag, and walked away.
"Hey Sasuke!" Kiba yelled after him. "Where you going?!" Sasuke ignored him.
Beside Naruto Shikamaru frowned. "Is he okay, Naruto?" he said lazily, half-concerned, half-bored.
"Yeah, he's been really weird lately…" Sakura said.
"Mmn, almost sorta… twitchy…" Kiba included.
Naruto stood up, slamming his hands down on the table top. "Why the hell would I know?!" he yelled, grabbing his own bag and stalking off in the opposite direction Sasuke had gone.
"Jeeze…" Chouji said, crunching on some crisps "That was a slight overreaction…"
"Hmmn." Shikamaru leaned his head on one hand, watching Naruto storm away angrily. "Troublesome. Very troublesome."
"Is that all you have to say?!" Ino yelled, smacking Shikamaru on the top of his head. "We all got that part ourselves! What you should be saying is 'I wonder how we can help them.'!"
At the back of the school Sasuke sat thinking about Naruto. He'd heard the hurt in his voice, and he knew how to fix that hurt. But he was just too afraid. There were some really narrow-minded people at his school, and they would judge him for sure. They'd ridicule him and embarrass him, and possibly even be mean to Naruto for being with him. God, how he wanted to be with Naruto! As a couple. Out of the closet together.
Sasuke sighed and rubbed his eyes, disappointed and angry at himself for being so cowardly and weak.
A tear slid down his cheek.
"Hey! Hey wait up!" A pale boy with dark hair ran up behind Naruto. Catching up to him, the boy began to walk alongside him. "You are Uzumaki Naruto, correct?"
"That's me." Naruto said slowing his walk down before stopping, confused as to why this guy was talking to him. Naruto looked closely at the boy. He recognised his face, but didn't have him in any of his classes so he guessed the boy was a year above him.
The boy smiled cutely down at Naruto. (Everyone has to look down at him because he's so short.)
"I'm Sai." The pale guy said, holding his hand out for Naruto to shake.
"Interesting name: Sai." Naruto commented, smiling back at him and shaking his hand, which was surprisingly soft.
"Interesting name: Naruto." Sai retorted. Naruto laughed.
"So I was wondering…" Sai said, suddenly looking shy. "I know we don't know each other…" He grinned. "But I thought you seemed cool, and I was wondering if you'd like to go on a date with me."
Naruto took a sharp breath, questioning himself if he'd really heard Sai say that. He searched the dark-haired teen's face for clues, and didn't find any. He saw a bit of what he thought was hope in Sai's eyes. Naruto bit the inside of his lip.
"Well?" Sai asked.
"Well what?" Naruto said.
"Do you. Want to go on a date. With me?" Sai asked. Naruto breathed out a sigh, relieved that Sai had repeated it and that it wasn't just his mind playing tricks on him.
Naruto's heart skipped a beat. Someone actually wanted to go out with him! And they weren't afraid or embarrassed!
Naruto looked up, blushing a little at the proximity of Sai. The guy was actually really quite good looking. Naruto smiled.
"Yeah." He said "It'll be fun."
"Great!" Sai exclaimed handing Naruto a little piece of paper. "Here's my number." He told the blonde before walking off.
I just got asked out! Naruto felt like he could jump seven feet in the air. I just got asked out!
OOOHH! Sasuke you better gets yo act together or yo gonna lose yo man!
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