"L-lo…" The raven tried to utter, but failed to do so. The blonde sigh in annoyance. How did he learn how to say ABC but couldn't even say 'Love' in a single moment? "Sasuke, its love. L-O-V-E." He spelled, the boy scratched his head. "L-lo…Ve…" Naruto grinned, finally accomplished what he have to do. "Say it again, Sasuke. Love." The blonde was waiting, but the male just sighed in defeat. "C'mon Sasuke. Please say it." The Uchiha looked at Naruto strangely, the blonde noticing him blushing. "L-love." He muttered, earning a bone-crushing hug from the other male. "YES!" Naruto exclaimed, happily spinning him on the room. Even though he looked muscular, he was quite light from Naruto's attempt. He have completed his mission, from his likeness. He wanted the raven to say the word 'love' in order for him not to recap his past's behaviour. He wanted Sasuke to become heart-warming so that his future may become very blissful, thanks to him.
"Why Naruto? Why do you want me to say that word, love?" The raven questioned, putting on his sweatshirt and shorts. He changed his clothes ever since Naruto hid his clothes with the Uchiha symbol on it. He doesn't want to let the raven remember his goal and the dreadful history. Those memories will make the Uchiha become very boorish. His sweatshirt was also blue, since the raven insisted on choosing his favourite colour blue. His hands buried in his sweatshirt's pockets, the boy walked out of their room and went to the kitchen.
While preparing their brunch, the blonde snuck to his back and looked from the side. "Watcha preparin'?" Naruto looked at his hands that was holding a knife. Cutting tofu and beans, the male continued his work. "Miso soup." Naruto groaned, stomping to the couch and plopping himself. He wanted ramen, like he used to. Because of the certain boy, his favourite food was thrown away, or even locked somewhere he doesn't know. He sulked around like a little boy, his cheeks puffed out cutely. A pout placed on his lips. The raven chuckled at the blonde's temper. He approached to the boy and patted his head. "Naruto, don't you like me cooking?" The blonde just faced him and frowned. "No,Sasuke. I don't like anything but ramen!" He cried, plopping himself on the couch, his arms crossed. Sasuke sighed in irritation, some of his old personality coming back. "Naruto, don't complain about the food you don't like. Think of the children who doesn't have food." He murmured, continuing his cooking. Naruto sighed, feeling lonely all of the sudden. Why does he feel different when he is alone with the new Sasuke? The old Sasuke is gone now, and he thought the new him was even better. But he was stand corrected. He hated treating the new Sasuke like a babysitter. He wanted the old Sasuke back. But how will he tell the whole crowd about his decision. Will they even like it? Will they even accept the old, cruel, and mean Sasuke on the past? How long will he be able to take care of him?
Not for long. He wanted the old Sasuke he knew, and… loved.
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"YOU'RE GIVING UP THAT EASILY, NARUTO?" The busted woman shouted, slamming her fists on the table. It was an outrage. Why would he give up so easily? He said he wanted to be the Hokage, and it would take a long time and great anticipation. But now, he would give up on Sasuke? It was crazy! "Tsunade-baa-chan, I want the older Sasuke. I do not want the new one. He is too different to take care of." He stated, his eyes hidden. His fists shook, his body easily trembled from his uncontrollable emotions. What took him to break his strings? Why would he decide a much harder choice than now? This one he is holding is much better than the one they ever dislike. Why other?
"Explain to me now, Naruto. Why do you like the older Sasuke than the new one? Because it would take a LONG time to let him know about such futile things about this world? Naruto, you promised that you would become a Hokage someday. What is the goal you are having right now is merely similar to moulding Sasuke into a new and perfect one? The one we will trust right now?" She expected an answer that says 'I know, I will mould the new Sasuke now.' But she received just an explanation she never even expected. "I know my own goals. And I know changing Sasuke is one of those too. But I want the older Sasuke because I am mostly familiar with him. I want the Sasuke whom I liked, loved, and fought with. The Sasuke I challenged the most, and the Sasuke I really wanted to be with. He was the one who made me face my own fears, and made me focus on defeating him and complete my mission. And the new Sasuke was the worst. I hated seeing him so innocent and different. That's why I will change him and let him remember everything. That's why." Then he disappeared, leaving the stunned woman stare where he was standing moments ago.
The blonde sighed, irritated at the raven standing next to him. He forced a smile on his face, resulting that his mouth twitched in every second. "Sasuke, I said you climb on my back while you are blind-folded." The raven stared at the white fabric, unsure what the blonde boy just commanded. "Why?" He saw the boy grit his teeth, still forcing a smile that plastered on his features. "Just do what I commanded you."
Moments later, the raven climbed slowly on his back. Naruto patiently, or impatiently waited for the raven to become distinguished on his position. "Just hold on to me. And never let go." The boy commanded, instantly hopping to the branch. He planned his strategy completely, hoping that it would work easily and completely. His feet hopped and landed on branch to branch. His eyes searched for an extended branch. He saw one ahead and stumbled on the branch. As a result, the raven came flying towards the outstretched branch. "Ahhhh!" He screamed ever so loudly. Until his head collided with the branch, his screaming stopped, his figure fell down to the earth. The blonde worryingly ran towards the unconscious raven and untied the blindfold. "Good. Now let's see if he would still remember me."
The cold wind gusted, my body shivered.
I was too unlucky to just hit my head on the branch. I was really pathetic. Wasn't I?
Am I dead?
How would I see Naruto?
How will I ever see the blonde I loved?
Thoughts swirled on my mid like a whirlwind. I suddenly feel like, I knew… everything.
My clan dead.
My brother killing them mercilessly.
Mom and Dad dead.
My thought of revenge.
Everything.
But why wouldn't Naruto tell me that?
Why would he just leave my memories on the dust and take care of me ever so innocent?
Why did he teach me about such pointless things such as love?
WHY?
