Chapter 6: Sasune's Hospital Visit

Sasune's P.O.V.

Today I invited all of our friends over to me house so I could explain what happened yesterday with Naruto. I just hope I don't look more worried than I should be.

"Alright Sasune what's the matter?" Kiba voiced, causing me to snap out of my thoughts.

"Yeah. What's the big emergency you called us all over here for?" Kankuro asked.

I bit my bottom lip, choosing my words carefully. "I don't want to make things seem bigger than they really were." I felt even more nervous when everybody's eyes were set on me. And it didn't help that they leaned in closer. "Yesterday… after our date… Naruto took me back to his place and… showed me his new bike… but when he rode it… the bike started to wobble and then Naruto crashed…" I struggled out. I was relieved when it finally came out, but it didn't help that I wanted to cry the whole time.

I gripped the shorts I was wearing to try and stop the tears, but shot my head upward to the gasping crowd.

"Is he alright?" Both Ino and Sakura yelled in my face.

"He's fine, or at least that's what to doctor said." I replied.

"EVERYONE…! TO THE HOSPITAL!" Iruka yelled as everyone ran out of my room only to return back to me door five seconds later.

"Uh Sasune… … What hospital is he in? What room is he in? And how do we get there?" Kiba nervously asked.

I giggled a little before giving them the information and watched as they sped off again.

"Hey sis…" Itachi called to me from my door frame. "So I was almost trampled to death and I was wondering… … is that group of bandies ALL of your friends?"

"Yes they are. They were just rushing off to see a hospitalized Naruto." I lightly laughed.

"What about you? Don't you wanna go see him?" My older brother asked me as he leaned on my door frame.

"Of course I do, but not now. I don't think it would be good to overwhelm him… although I think that I've already done that." I laughed again before sliding off my silky bed. "I'll go and see him later on."

"Suit yourself. But I think I'm going now. Maybe I can win back my money from Kiba when Naruto, he, and I bet on that football game last week." Itachi chuckled as he shut my door.

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It was around three when Mother and I made the trip to go pick up Naruto. On our way to the hospital, we bought some flowers for my crush. The doctor escorted us up the stairs and into Naruto's room.

"Oh thank God it's you two. I thought it was more of my idiotic friends coming to visit me." Naruto sighed in relief.

"What did they do?" I asked.

"They caused a scene in the lobby. Took forever to decide who was going to be in what group. You know since they all couldn't come up at once. And then Iruka, Tsunade, and Gaara hit me, while Sakura and Ino argued over everything to fluffing my pillow to signing my cast to taking on the job of taking care of me. And if that wasn't enough Kiba, Shikamaru, Neji, Kakashi, Jiraiya, and YOUR BROTHER questioned me as if I was some type of suspect in a murder. Eventually the doctors had to kick everyone out because I ended up passing out from the stress. Oh and for the record… Itachi isn't allowed to come back for the next year."

"Why?" My Mother and I asked at the same time.

"He tried to bribe a nurse with five bucks to let him… well I better not say." He blushed while laughing.

"Apparently I should've put that boy on a leash as a child. I wonder if it's too late." My Mother sighed as we sat our flowers down on the bed.

"Are these for me?" He asked.

"Yep. I hope you like them." I smiled.

"I do, but I'm afraid I can't keep them." Naruto said.

"Why not?" I asked, almost offended.

"Well you see ever since I could remember my senses are stronger than the average human so I can't really be around a lot of stuff. Especially flowers. Hehe sorry." He smiled as he sheepishly rubbed the back of his head.

"It's ok. When we take you home, we'll bring the flowers and I can set them around the house and in the garden." My Mother smiled.

"Excuse me? Are you the one here to check out Naruto Uzumaki?" Asked a doctor. My Mother nodded. "Then please follow me."

The doctor led her out of the room, leaving me and Naruto alone. Silence fell over us. The only sound was Naruto moving around and getting the remainder of his clothing on. My back was turned to him, but the minute he grunted in pain and almost fell, I was there to catch him. He panted a little before smiling at my hidden face.

"Thanks Sasune… I don't think I would have a life if it wasn't for you."

"… … You teme… …" I whispered behind my bangs. I could feel tears starting to spill from my eyes, but I didn't care.

"What did you say?" Naruto asked.

Acting quickly, I released Naruto from my hold and punched him in the cheek. "Sometimes you have to beat some sense into that boy."

His footing was a little wobbly but he recovered enough and fell onto the sturdy bed. "Ow, Sasune why you do that?"

"Because you're an idiot!" I yelled back. "You blow through life as if you don't care. You're too reckless. I may not have known you long, but from what I've seen… you're just that… an idiot. But even knowing that… You've still manage to make me like you." I whispered the last part, but he heard it because the next thing he did was draw me into a gentle kiss. It was nice. Within a few seconds I closed my eyes and returned it before we pulled away. "Naruto…?"

"Thanks Sasune… I really needed that." He smiled.

"The kiss?"

"No… the punch. I need a good reminder every now and again. I'm sorry I worried you." He said.

"Yeah well… Don't make it a habit... I would prefer not to hit you." I mumbled while running a hand through my long ponytail.

"Would you prefer to be my girlfriend then?" He asked with a smirk.

My head jolted toward him and off my ponytail. My eyes widen with confusion. "Did he…" "Did you just~"

"Ask you to be my girl? Yes. So… what do you say?" I nodded before helping him up. I moved to put his good arm over my shoulders and wrapped my right arm around his waist. "So I guess since you're my girlfriend now… you'll take care of me?" He smirked down at me.

"Only if you're good enough." I teased back.

"She gets that spunk for me." My Mother smirked from the door frame with the doctor.

"How long have you two been standing there?" I asked.

"Oh… … right before you punched him. Nice arm by the way." My Mother replied.

"Well Mr. Uzumaki everything is in order. You may go home. I've proscribed some medication for your arm to help strengthened your bones and here's some pain medication to dumb the pain in your arm… and in your cheek. Put some ice on that son and you'll be alright." The doctor smiled as he handed the note to Mother.

"Come one you two love birds. We have things to do." My Mother chimed.

"You're making me work after I just got out of the hospital?" Naruto asked.

"Hey, you're alive and almost well. Don't let your arm get in the way of your duties. Think of this as punishment from your future mother-in-law about being a reckless person. Wouldn't want my grandkids growing up with a numskull for a dad." She laughed.

"MOM!"