In teenagers emotions and especially hormones are raging rampant can Naruto make it through without losing his control?

Naruto Uzumaki

Age 13

Châlons-en-Champagne, France

August 16, 1998 - 6:00pm

I cursed myself when I later found out that Sakura had told Caïn that she likes me. How was I supposed to know? Sakura started to date a guy in her class (whose name I can't really remember) the day after I said that liking her would be gross...I think she's trying to make me jealous.

"Naruto! Phone!"

Jiraya called up from his study. I don't know who would call but I grabbed my landline anyway.

"Hello?"

"Naruto, can I come over?"

It was Sakura and her question sounded like she would die if told no.

"Sure"

"Thank you, I'll see you soon"

She hung up before I could reply and I felt a little stumped. Sakura had ignored me today. It's like we're going through the break up without the dating part. The door bell rang and I ran to answer it. Sakura looked horrible; her face was red and blotchy, her nose was leaky and her eyes were red and swollen.

"Naruto!"

"What's wrong Sakura? You look like shit."

She laughed and punched my arm before hugging me. I dragged her inside and set her on the couch before I closed the door.

"You know your suppose to be a gentlemen when a lady comes to you in tears."

"Well, first off,"

We have done this little act a few times before only without the crying and with more yelling/punching me.

"If I can't tell a friend that they look like crap when they do. What can I ever possibly tell them and could I expect them to tell me I look like crap when I do?"

She laughed and rubbed her eyes, they really did look sore like she'd been crying for awhile. I continued anyway but watched her for something that might hint as to what the problem might be.

"Secondly, since when am I suppose to act like a gentlemen. And If I'm not a gentleman then you are definitely not a lady."

She glared at me but was soon consumed with a cough. I sat next to her and rubbed her back trying to work out in my head what the fuck was going on. First Sakura Ignores me. Then she comes to me in tears. I can't decide if what she's doing is endearing or pitiful.

"It's okay Sakura, tell me what's wrong."

She choked back a sob and cried on my shoulder soaking the part of my shirt that she rested on. After awhile she lifted her head and then fingered my shirt.

"I'm getting you all wet."

I laughed and pulled her closer, she nuzzled into my chest and I sighed. This is nice. If it weren't for the crying I think this might even be romantic.

"Now tell me what happened, or am I going to have to get my old gym socks?"

"EW, Naruto that is so gross!"

"Well?"

"Well…Mikoto's…she's….she's Moving!"

My eyes widened slightly as I let this information settle in my mind. While I didn't really understand why her sister moving was a big deal as she was making it I could tell she didn't want to be told she was over reacting, she wanted to be comforted and told everything was going to be okay.

"Where to?"

I couldn't help but let the question blurt out of my mouth, I'm a curious person by nature.

"Why does it matter anyway? I'm never going to see her again!"

I my index and middle finger went under her chin and brought her head up so I could look her straight in the eye.
"Your sister loves you and no matter where she moves she'll always find a way for you to see each other."

"You really think so?"

I just smiled and nodded. Sakura sighed and pulled away from me.

"Naruto, I'm sorry about everything that happened-"

"No worries, I've already forgiven you."

She smiled at me and it made her whole face glow. I grabbed the corner of my t-shirt and wiped it under her eyes.

"There. Now you're as beautiful as ever."

She bit her lip and got the look in her eye again. I think I might have accidently said what I was thinking, which given my history isn't always the best idea.

"You really think I'm beautiful? Even right now?"

"Who wouldn't think you're beautiful. Yes, even when you have a leaky red nose and your eyes are all puffy and red, and your lip looks like it might die; you look beautiful."

"Naruto, you have such a way with words"

She punched my shoulder but I knew I was in the clear. I do think she is the most beautiful girl I've ever known but she's really the only girl I've even known.

"I know, I'm a modern Shakespeare if I do say so myself."

She laughed and I walked her to the door. Sakura has a curfew unlike me so she has to be home before 7 and in bed before 10 and it's about 7:12 so she really has got to go.

"I'll see you tomorrow kay?"

I nodded and felt myself smile.

"Just don't forget that I'm always here for you."

This time she nodded and took my hand.

"Naruto…"

She didn't speak but kissed my cheek leaving me feeling a little breathless, after that she turned away and ran down the street to her house and I watched her until she disappeared behind her door.

As I close the door I also slid down on the ground and held my cheek. But somehow only one really clear thought entered my head and it was so horrible all I was able to think was 'Sakura is a whore' and I don't really think that. I mean she has a boyfriend but all she did was kiss, my cheek and that's nothing.

What if it did mean something, you've said you like her but you turn her down at every corner, what is your problem brat? Do you like boys now? Are you GAY?

I clutched my head feeling the unusual sense of standing in a shallow lake once again as the voice I had long gotten rid of came back. I'd had to see a councilor about it when I was 8 and the voice had talked me into breaking a kid's arm that had made fun of my hair and eyes. I lifted my hand which had dropped once again to my cheek and felt the scars I had made when I was 10 and everything had seemed so horrible that I wanted to show all the turmoil on the inside of me turned outward.

"God, my life is so fucked up"

I don't really think anyone would argue with me about that, I've never really fit in since I moved here not knowing any French. I now speak 3 languages because at the school I went to in Japan it had a requirement for taking English(the language) every year.

"Just carry yourself to your room and pass out on the bed"

I felt myself telling my body direction and I slowly dragged myself up from the crouched position on the ground. I stretched and started to walk again up the stairs. I personally wouldn't mind having a first story floor at the moment. But Of course I hardly ever get my way so just fuck it. I walked in my room and collapsed on the bed my hands wrapping around the bright orange cover.

"I wonder…"

I stared at the ceiling as I contemplated what the voice had said earlier, what if I am gay, maybe I just find Sakura beautiful because I admire her style or something crazy like that. If I am gay…am I ok with that? I thought it over for a few moments and came to the conclusion that it was pointless to work on a theory alone. Like in science I would have to test it…but on whom? Caïn! He's perfect…unless I can't talk him into making out with another guy…

"Is he even hot?"

I thought of his messy dark brown hair and deep hazel eyes, I think he even has dimples when he smiles and only a slightly large nose that just compliments his face…yup I like Caïn. Does that mean I'm gay or does it mean I'm bisexual? I clutched my head and eventually fell half-asleep with thoughts of all the different ways I could talk Caïn into kissing me…


AN:I liked this chapter better then the last one and I think you might now understand why I skipped to when he's thirteen, I think we all remember that as the first time we really ever questioned our sexuality or even decided to test it. I think I'm going to keep Naruto 13 for another chapter maybe even two depending on my mood and the reviews but I hoped you liked this and I'm glad you took the time to read it. Also sorry if you find it short, it's actually longer than the last chapter I wrote but not longer than the first.