A/N: Okay, so this seems like kinda a big thing so I'm just gunna put it out there. You all obviously know this is my first time posting a Fanfiction. And I've gotten like, three reviews on here about this. I honestly don't know what the differences are between narusasu and sasunaru. I mean, you guys are more than welcome to explain it to me or message me. I really don't mind. And then maybe once I figure out what that means, then maybe I can figure out which one to put lol. I wrote this story a while ago when I was in high school and I'm rewriting some of it as I go along so honestly, I don't even know at this point. It's cool though. I really appreciate all of the reviews and stuff, you guys are super cool. I hope you like this chapter. I tried to give a little more to the story so tell me what you think guys!

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Naruto. Which sucks lol

Footsteps were heard stomping up the stairs, the whole house shaking around them. Sasuke found himself lying in bed with Naruto. It took him a second, but he looked around and realized they were in his bedroom. The blonde clung onto Sasuke tightly, his arms wrapped around his stomach. The footsteps grew louder and harder. As they did, Sasuke felt fear running thru his body, clinging to Naruto as well. A dark figure appeared in the doorway. It stood there for a moment, waiting and watching Naruto and Sasuke clinging to each other as if their life depended on it.

"Sinner!" Sasuke heard something growl. He lifted his head and stared at the figure. It began to move forward, closer to the two of them. Slowly, the figure came into view and Sasuke looked in shock as his father's shape began to take form in his bedroom, an angered expression sewn across his face.

"… Dad?" Sasuke managed to say. His father said nothing, only walked towards the two of them on the bed. Sasuke looked at Naruto once more, realizing that neither of them had any clothes on, only covered by a blanket. Quickly, he knew what his dad was so mad about. "Dad, please. I can explain—"

Sasuke's father leaned over him and shot out his hand, gripping tightly around his throat. "No, no please god no!" Naruto began to cry and claw at the hand that was wrapped around Sasuke's neck. His father brought up his other hand, slapping Naruto dead across the face. Naruto's body fell to the floor, lying there unconscious.

"God does not help faggots," he spat, turning back to the teenager that was clawing at his hands.

"N- .. Naru… Naruto, please… no… my..ang-"

The hand wrapped tighter around his throat, his breathing getting cut off. "Sasuke!" he heard his mother scream, but she was nowhere to be seen. "Sasuke!" she called out again.

"Sasuke!" he heard clearly. "Sasuke! Sasuke please wake up!"

His body began to shake violently, the picture fading from his eyes. A blurred place came into view; it was his bedroom and his mom hovering over him. She was shaking his body, a scared look on her face.

"Honey, Sasuke please wake up." Sasuke struggled to breathe, his throat was constricted. "On the count of three, I need you to inhale. Listen to me! One, two, three." Sasuke took a deep breath and a cool, numbing breeze flowed through his lungs. "Again! One, two, three!" He inhaled deeply once more, sitting up in his bed, coughing and holding his throat.

"Mom," Sasuke said. "Mom, what happened?" he coughed.

"Oh my lord, thank you," she said, clasping her hands together. "Sasuke; honey. You were having an asthma attack. Did you have another bad dream?"

"I don't know for sure but I do know that I didn't like it," Sasuke replied, trying hard to catch his breath. He sat back and his mother sat beside him, bringing her hand up to caress her son's cheek.

"What happened?" She looked at him with concern.

"No," he said, shaking his head. "I don't want to talk about it." He hugged his knees to his chest and put his head down. Suddenly, tears began to slowly fall down his face. It was soft at first, but then soon after grew heavy.

"Shh… Sasuke. It's alright. You're alright, you're safe now," she whispered reassuringly, patting his back. "Remember, you won't go to that school with those bullies anymore."

"No, I'm not okay," he muttered, shaking his head. "I'm a bad person mom, I'm… a sinner"

"Sasuke…" his mother said, rubbing his back softly. "Sasuke, honey." He turned to face her, tears still streaming down his face.

"What?" he asked.

"Please," his mother pleaded. "What is bothering you? I haven't seen you like this since…"

"I… I… I'm not… ready to talk about it…" he stammered. Sasuke whipped his face on the blanket and hugged his mother tightly. "I'm so sorry mom," he whispered. Slowly, he stood up and walked over to his bathroom, standing in the door way. "I'm gunna shower." 'I need to clear my head.'

"Sasuke, would you like me to make you some breakfast?"

"Yes, that would be fine," he nodded as he walked into the bathroom and closed the door. He turned the water on and let it grow hot as he removed his pajamas. 'Come on Sasuke, just calm down.' The shower started to steam up so he stepped in, letting the hot water run over his body.

Breakfast was sitting at the table, as well as the nightmare from the young ravens dreams. He froze in the kitchen doorway, eyes transfixed on his father. "Good morning Sasuke," his dad spoke, taking a sip of his coffee while reading the paper. "Your mom said you had an asthma attack this morning. How are you feeling?" He looked over to his son with an honest, worried look.

"I just.. I had another bad dream," Sasuke replied, sitting down at the table in front of his plate.

"Oh? Is that so?" His dad put down his paper and looked over his son once, picking it back up to read it. "You were dreaming about getting beat up again?"

"Uhm… something like that," he replied meekly. He grabbed his fork and slowly started eating, feeling his father's gaze on him.

"Do you want to talk about it?" his father asked, sipping his coffee and watching his son with curious eyes. Sasuke paled at the thought of talking about this with his father. He didn't want to relive the dream of his father beating him again.

"I'm f-fine, really." Sasuke started wolfing down his food, finishing up as quickly as he could. "May I please be excused?" He looked to his father who was still watching him, now his eyes suspicious.

"Yes, you may," the intimidating man nodded, picking up his paper once more but kept his eyes on Sasuke until he left the table with his plate in hand, taking it to the sink to wash. Man oh man, god please help me. I don't know why I had that dream or why I'm so scared of my own father now! He washed the plate quickly, smiling at his mom slightly and made his way out of the kitchen. Maybe I can talk to 'Tachi, he's been so busy lately with work, I haven't really had a chance to talk with him lately..

Up the stairs, his brothers room the last one all the way on the right. Sasuke stopped in front of the room, contemplating what he would say to his older brother. Should I tell him about my dream? Or maybe what's going on with Naruto? I mean, I've only known him for a few weeks… And I just found out that we're going to go to the same school too… So we're gunna see each other all day every day. I need to figure out what this means. He took a deep breath and held up his hand. I have to talk to someone about this.. The door opened before he could hit the door, hitting his brother lightly on the chest. "Onii-chan," Sasuke gasped, pulling his hand away. "I-I'm sorry! I was about to kno-"

"It's okay Sasu," his brother smiled at him kindly. "I heard you coming down the hallway." Sasuke nodded his head in understanding, trying to avoid his brother's gaze. He always knows when something is bothering him and is usually correct in his assumptions too. "Would you like to come inside?" He asked, moving aside and holding out his hand. "You seem like you need to talk about something."

"Yes please.." The younger raven walked into the room and glanced around. He hasn't been in his brother's room in a while, and noticed a lot has changed; it almost seemed darker than it used to be. The blankets on the bed were black with red clouds on it, the curtains closed in the bedroom, also black. There was little light on in the bedroom, only a lamp on top of the desk beside his bed. Sasuke walked over and took a seat at the desk, looking at the papers curiously. They were drawings, all done in pencil and charcoal. He stared at them for a moment, eyes wide with amazement. "You drew these?" he looked to his brother who nodded in reply. "Who is this?" The first picture was of a young woman, or maybe it was a man? The person in the picture had long hair pulled up into a pony tail, wide eyes and a large smile. "Itachi?"

His brother looked at him with a wide smile and a happy look in his eyes. "I wish I could tell you, I really do. But you're so far up dad's ass I'm afraid you would just go and tell him." Sasuke's eyes got wide at this comment, looking at his brother with shock. "I'm sorry Sasu," Itachi said, looking away for a second. "You needed to talk to me?"

"I just… I am so confused right now 'Tachi," Sasuke admitted, his eyes beginning to water. "I mean, I just.. I don't know. I don't know how to explain it." He shook his head and looked down. Maybe this was a bad idea. He doesn't want to hear about my problems.. Sasuke was broken from his thoughts when he felt arms wrap around his body, pulling him into a strong hold.

"You can tell me anything. You know that, right?" his brother said into his hair, burying his face into it. "Is something wrong? Did someone do something to you?"

"I just… I'm so confused. I don't know what to do.." He felt his eyes sting again, and he grabbed onto his brothers shirt, letting out a sob.
"Shhh, shh, it's okay Sasuke. Just please calm down. You don't want to work yourself into an asthma attack, right?" He felt his younger brother settle down a little, loosening his grip on his t-shirt. "Just start from the beginning." He held Sasuke in his arms and rocked him slightly.

"I don't really know where to begin… I mean, I guess it began back in school.." He looked at his brother, his eyes still wet. "You need to promise me you won't say anything to mom and dad." Sasuke held up his pinky to Itachi and he took it, locking their fingers together. "Okay well, you know how I used to get beat up all the time in school?" Sasuke paused for a second, looking at his brother with caution, watching his face. "Well, I used to get beat up after one incident happened in the locker room…" He looked away, afraid what his brother would say after he tells him what happened. "Basically, I just… I don't know why it happened because it never happened before whenever I was in gym class. It just…" His eyes were starting to water again, his hands now gripping his own shirt and scrunching it in his hands. "I started to… How do you say… I mean, I guess, I started to look at the guys in the locker room, right? And well, I started to like, really look at them. We were learning about human biology in class so I didn't think anything of but seeing them in front of me… I started to get really hot and I started to…" He looked away, his face turning red. "Everyone there saw it too, they started laughing at me. I mean, I never really had any friends to begin with and the people that I knew were all laughing at me. They were all laughing at me and I started crying." The young raven stopped for a moment, closing his eyes and trying to calm his breath. "Neji started it; the name calling. They started calling me a faggot and calling me gay and stuff. But… But I'm not right? I mean, dad said that being gay is going against god and that being gay will make you go to hell."

"Sasuke, please calm down," Itachi spoke softly, stroking Sasuke's hair gently. "Tell me about these feelings that you had. Why did they make you feel like that?"

"That's the thing! I don't know! I even tried to look at girls but I couldn't make myself… Well, you know. And then when I was in class, this one guy came in and was giving a presentation about firefighters and stuff. I had to leave the class because I was feeling so uncomfortable. I ran to the bathroom and couldn't get the guy out of my head. I just… Why am I like this? And now…" Sasuke's eyes began to tear again, feeling a full on cry-fest coming. "Now, Naruto moved in –Sob- and I don't know –sob- what to do 'Tachi. –Sob- I think I like him but I –sob- know that's not right. I'm not supposed –sob- to like him though, right?" He looked at Itachi with wet eyes, tears streaming down his face and he tried to calm his sobbing down. The older raven had a small smile on his lips, looking at his brother with the sweetest expression.

"Sasuke, I'm going to tell you something. No matter who you are, where you are, or what you are, no one can ever tell you who you can or can't like. Not even mom or dad. If you like guys, then that's fine." He hugged his brother tightly, rubbing his back. "You wanna know something? I like guys too." Sasuke let out a small gasp and looked at his brother with a surprised expression. "You know that picture I drew? That's my boyfriend. His name is Diedara and he's absolutely great. But don't tell dad. I know I told you that 'what he thinks doesn't matter' but I know what the consequences are if he finds out." Carefully, he lifted Sasuke's calming form and set him down on the bed beside him. "I'm going off to college soon and I'm getting my own apartment and everything with him. I won't be around to protect you from dad." Slowly, Itachi lifted his shirt and showed a long gash along his right side. Sasuke's eyes opened wide with fear as he reached out to his older brother, lightly running his fingers along his side. "Remember when me and dad were out 'working late'? Well, we were actually at the hospital getting me fixed up. I didn't even do anything wrong, I just gave Dei a hug before I got into the car with dad and he flipped when we got home."

"Where was I when this happened?"

"I think you were already asleep. I'm not sure. It was quick but painful and he actually felt so bad that he wouldn't leave my side. He just kept saying, 'My son, I know you're not gay. I'm so sorry I jumped to conclusions.' I'm telling you Sasuke, do not tell anyone about this."

"But what about Naruto?" he questioned. Itachi looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "I- I mean, he is my best friend. Can't I tell him things like this?"

"If that's what you want then yea, sure. I mean, who knows? Maybe he might like you back," Itachi shrugged, earning a wide eyed look from Sasuke, his face turning bright red.

"I didn't say I liked him! I- I just- I just asked if I could tell him!"

"By your face right now, I'm almost positive you like him." He smiled wide and walked back over to the bed, sitting beside Sasuke and wrapping an arm around his shoulder. "Don't worry, I'm sure he shares your feelings. I mean, I've seen the way he looked at you when he came over last week. I'm sure of it."

"I don't know… I mean, I'm actually really scared. I had this dream that dad came in and he tried to kill me when he caught me in bed with Naruto. What does that mean?" Sasuke dropped his head into his hands and sighed. "He's so nice, and friendly. He's the first real friend I've ever had and he doesn't judge me even though he makes fun of me sometimes about being too 'sheltered', whatever that means. But overall, he's gorgeous. I mean, that's weird to say a guy is gorgeous but he really is. He has this amazing smile that just makes me want to smile back and his hair is this amazing shade of yellow. I really think he's an angel sometimes. I got so sad about what happened at the school 'Tachi… I was considering doing something really bad… I felt so humiliated and I had no friends, no one to talk about it… But now, I look forward to every day and I actually want to wake up and see his face." He turned to his brother and the older raven could recognize that look in his eyes. "We've only known each other for three weeks and yet…"

"You love him, don't you?" Itachi's voice was serious. He stared at Sasuke, who's face turned red again as he looked down.

"I don't know. Maybe I'm too young but… I know I like him. That's for sure. I just don't know what to do…"

"Take it slow, little brother. I'm sure if you talk with him about it, everything will be fine." He hugged Sasuke lightly and kissed the top of his head. "It's early still, and I'm sure you'll want to go and see Naruto soon so go and get ready. I am sure he's waiting for you."

"Thanks Itachi. I love you, I don't know what I would do without you." They sat there for a moment, hugging.

"I love you too, Sasuke."

"Sasuke~!" a loud voice called out as the door in front of him opened, a flash of yellow attacking him suddenly in a hug.

"Hey Naruto," Sasuke replied, almost laughing. "What's got you so excited today?"

"My cousin is here to visit! I can't believe it! I haven't seen him in so long, he's so super cool and a great artist. He does clay models! And you're gunna love him!" The blonde grabbed his hand and led him thru the house, Sasuke just glad that he couldn't see his face redden when he grabbed his hand. Moving thru the living room and into the kitchen, another blonde sat at the table laughing and talking with Kushina.

"But really, my boyfriend is absolutely the greatest," he said, taking a sip of his drink. He looked up and noticed his little cousin walk in with his friend in tow. "Oh! Who is this! Is this your boyfriend Naru"

"Deidara! Don't say that!" Kushina slapped him behind the head, earning a whine from the tall blonde. "Sasuke, this is Deidara. He is Naruto's cousin." She stood up and walked over to the fridge. "How about we all sit outside? It's a wonderful day outside and we just got that new patio furniture, I want to try it out." After grabbing a few drinks, she had Deidara open the door for her, leading the way into the backyard. They had a new iron table and chair set with a big umbrella in the middle. The yard was huge with a tree in the far corner with a wide canopy, casting a wide shade. The four of them sat down as Kushina passed out the drinks. Deidara was staring at Sasuke curiously, drinking his soda slowly.

"You're name is Sasuke?" he asked, staring intently at his face. The raven nodded in reply. "Are you serious? Oh man, you really do look like him!"

"You're Deidara? You're his boyfriend!" Sasuke shut up and clamped his hand over his mouth, looking around. "I mean, you're his boyfriend!" he whispered.

"Ha, ha! It's okay Sasuke! We're all friends here! I mean, besides! I'm gay and I'm proud! Wait, is your brother home right now? Where do you live?"

"Dei! Give him a break! Oh my god!" Naruto screamed out, earning a look from Sasuke. "Sorry Sasu-chan," Naruto pouted. "But seriously Dei, Sasuke is my best friend. I don't want you scaring him away."

"I'm your best friend?" Sasuke asked surprisingly, his face blushing slightly.

"Well, yea. I mean, we hang out like, every day. We play games together, tell each other secrets, we-

"What kind of secrets?" Deidara and Kushina said together.

"They're secrets! You don't tell them to people!" Naruto said loudly.

"Anyways Sasuke," the older blonde said as he turned to him. "You should go tell your brother to come over. I haven't seen him all week." He pouted slightly, Kushina laughing at him.

"I'll go and get him," he nodded, standing from the table. Naruto stood with him, finishing his drink on the way into the house. "You don't have to come with me," Sasuke said as they walked thru the house.

"It's okay. I really don't mind," he smiled. "I just don't wanna be alone with Dei right now 'cause he's gunna be talking about Itachi some more now that he's coming over and bla bla bla."

"You really don't mind that he's gay?" They stopped for a second outside of Naruto's door.

"No," Naruto shrugged his shoulders. "They question should be, do you mind if he's gay? Better yet, your brother."

"I-… no, I don't think I am bothered by it at all."

"Really?" The blonde looked at Sasuke with a look of disbelief.

"Yes, really. We talked about it today and he told me. I'm just happy he's happy. We just can't tell my dad…"

"Oh, I see." Naruto made a mental note and they walked over to the Uchiha's house to get Itachi. "That's cool though, makes me happy too."

"Why does that make you happy too?" Sasuke looked at him before they reached his front door.

"Oh no reason!" Naruto's face turned red and they walked inside of the house.

A/N: And! That's the end of chapter 4. Good? Bad? Hmm? Please review and tell me whether you like it or not. Or even feel free to message me. I don't mind. You guys are awesome regardless.