Author's Note: Alright an update. I didn't think I'd have time to write. Well here you go!

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Rivalry

His crimson drenched right fist uncurled-jagged shards of glass lodged in his flesh. His smoky black eyes focused on the other bloody figure under a pile of rubble.

A smirk tugged at his lips.

He knew that guy was not to be subdued so easily.

"Che! That the best you got, eh, Sasuke?" A brief, unbelievably large, toothy grin was flashed the Uchiha's way. Sasuke allowed himself a tiny smirk.

"I feel like you're holding out on me! I swear Sakura puts your fists to shame."

Sasuke didn't budge.

Naruto couldn't help but further push the Uchiha's buttons. "I wonder how Hinata ended up with a shrimp like you! I feel sorry for to deal with those shriveled up-"

And of course, Sasuke kicked out Naruto's legs from underneath him, and delivered a blow to his bruised shoulder.

It was always like this.

Or at least between them.

They'd had a rocky start from the beginning but even the Uchiha could not deny the bond he shared with Naruto. In a way, one could even presume that the Uzumaki boy was the only one who truly understood Sasuke and his past.

But this-this was not about any of that sentimental bullshit.

It was a way they connected and communicated-each swift attack told a story.

And, well, they never did find out who was the best of the best.


A/N: I know it wasn't very SasuHina but I want to explore other characters around them/how they are around others. But don't worry there'll be plenty of SasuHina. c;

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed.