A/N: How's everybody doing today? It's really freezing where I live and it's supposed to snow later this week. Ugghh! I'm not built for the cold weather haha I need to be on a beach in like 90 degree weather with the sun blazing! If being a beach bum was a professional job I would be like a trillionaire. But sadly that's not possible ok so enough of that.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto in any way, shape, or form. It belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. I don't write for any profit.

Warnings: it's a yaoi, which means boyxboy. I'm not twisting your arm to read this story so if you feel that this isn't your style, don't read. As the story progresses, there will emotional, psychological, verbal, and maybe physical abuse.

Rating: T for now but it might change and I'll put any warning in each chapter if there is any.

Pairings: For now it's SasukexNaruto but at one point or other it will turn into ItachixNaruto. Other pairings will be added as the story goes on.

"Talking"

'Thinking' or 'Text message'

Flashbacks and memories

Chapter IV

The school bell ranged signaling the end of the day. Before everybody left Iruka-Sensei said "Don't forget that we'll have a test on Friday to cover what we learned so far." A collective groan could be heard around the classroom.

"Don't complain! Also don't forget to do your homework. You are dismissed. Naruto can you stay a minute?"

As they walked out, Kiba said "Dude, we'll wait outside for you." Naruto nodded as the rest walked out and he walked over to Iruka-Sensei's desk, pulled over a chair, and sat down. Naruto always looked up and respected Umino Iruka.

"Ne, what is it Sensei?" Naruto asked, leaning on Iruka's desk, with his arms folded and his head resting on them.

"Nothing really. I just wanted to know if you're ok." Iruka stated. He saw Naruto as a son. Both had a difficult time growing up.

"Geez, the one day I'm not bouncing of the walls, everybody acts as if the world is going to end." chuckled Naruto. Iruka looked at him. "Naruto, you can't fool me."

He looked away "Iruka-sensei, it's nothing I can't handle."

"Uchiha-kun wasn't in class today." Naruto stilled. Iruka knew about his relationship with Sasuke. He couldn't say that he approved, but Naruto was eighteen and could make his own decisions. Just as Iruka saw him as a son, Naruto looked at Iruka and saw a father figure. A couple of minutes passed before Naruto spoke.

"Look, I get what everybody is saying, I really do, but I have to sort this out for myself. We made it work for three years. If Sasuke wants to break up, I'll be sad but I would rather do that then throw away our friendship."

"Naru-"

"Iruka-sensei" Naruto said standing up, "I will do what I think is best." Iruka looked at the blonde realizing he's not going to get anything else from him.

"Ok" Iruka sighed, "I'll leave it alone until you want to talk about it. Hey, why don't you come over Saturday evening and we'll have dinner."

As he walked towards the classroom door, Naruto turned around to say "Sure! As long as you make ramen, I'm there!" With that he left smiling his first real smile of the day.


While Naruto was talking to Iruka-Sensei, Kiba, along with Neji and Shikamaru were outside waiting. The rain seemed to stop.

"So what are we going to do?" Kiba asked while stifling a yawn. Pearly white eyes turned towards him.

"About what?" Neji asked.

"Geez, Hyuuga, weren't you paying attention earlier? I'm clearly talking about Naruto and that bastard." Nobody answered right away.

Neji broke the silence "It's their relationship. It is not our place to interfere. The only thing we can do is support Naruto in any decision he makes."

Kiba said" I know that but-"

"Kiba" Shikamaru lazily cut in "Neji's right, we can't make Naruto's decisions for him. We may not like it, but staying out of it is the only thing we can do". At that point, the three boys were joined by a better looking Naruto. "Sorry that I kept you guys waiting"

Neji answered "it's okay" Naruto smiled.

"So, what were you guys talking about?" filing their conversation away for another time, Kiba slung his arm around Naruto grinning "Not much, except that this Saturday, you're coming to hang out with us even if we have to break in your house and kidnap you!"

Laughing Naruto replied "That's illegal, dog-breathe!"

"Ughh. Ya'know, being around you two is really tiring" Shikamaru said, turning on his heel to walk home with the other three in tow. Neji slightly smirking to himself 'Laughing and smiling suit Naruto far better than frowning. Naruto, we're your friends and we'll be there for you no matter what.'


While everybody else had been in school, Uchiha Sasuke was at home in his room. The room itself was an impressive size, donning its own bathroom. The king sized bed in the center of the room was currently occupied. A dark navy blue blanket, clinging to the pale body, covered the bed. The curtains were closed only to let it a sliver of sunlight. Sasuke, shirtless, on his back with an arm slung over his eyes, skipped school and spent the day thinking about his circumstance.

He and Naruto were currently in a fight. They always had fights, but usually they were so small and meaningless that the two could move past it. Ignoring phone calls, the silent treatment, picking fights over what seemed to be nothing. Sasuke wasn't sure they would make up this time.

Growing up, Sasuke never wanted anybody's attention. All the girls worshipped him and tried to get their attention focused solely on him. All the boys were jealous of how the girls were drawn to him even though he would ignore them as if they didn't exist. Circumstances left Sasuke alone and wanting to avoid letting anybody close to him.

That was until he met a certain blonde. Everything that was opposite of Sasuke was in the form of one Uzumaki Naruto.

From that blonde hair that catches the sunlight in its strands, making it look like gold, to his startling blue eyes that are wide and innocent, that would make the ocean itself jealous. The six small cuts on his face, three on each cheek. On anybody else, Sasuke wouldn't have spared a second glance, but on Naruto it made him look like a fox which only added to his already gorgeous features.

From there to his lips. Oh god, those lips. The rosy pink lips that would pout when he was upset, the lips that stole Sasuke's breathe the first time they kissed. The lips that formed the most blinding smile ever known.

The honey colored skin that contrast to Sasuke's pale skin. Naruto's body was lean and muscular, although smaller than his. Smooth, slender arms and legs that would wrap around Sasuke during their most passionate and intimate moments.

Uzumaki Naruto was perfection. Sasuke had almost everything he wanted in Naruto. Friendship, rivalry, respect, and unconditional love. Sasuke rolled on his side closing his eyes.

If all that was true, then why was he slowly destroying what he and Naruto had?

'I know exactly why'

For Naruto to be in his future, 'If there was even going to be a future', Sasuke needed to cut things off here and now. He had to deal with the source of his problems. The reason Sasuke was cold, the reason behind his self-loathing. The person responsible for everything Sasuke was deprived of.

The one person who was the target of Sasuke's obsession and rage. Drifting asleep, Sasuke had but one goal in his mind.