Disclaimer :
1.) I do not own NARUTO... I just wish I did...
2.) I don't have a Beta... So, forgive me for the typo and grammar errors...
3.) I love receiving reviews... All of us do, don't we?
A/N
My boyfriend of 6 years just gave me an angel figurine for my desk at work...
Here I am at work and as I stared at the item... this plot popped out of nowhere...
***POOF***
The story was then born.
There are a lot of loop-holes on this story
since I haven't taken time to create it's own universe and rules...
I am just after the love story... mushy... fluffy... hahahaha...
I hope you'll like it... I enjoyed writing it... :D
Flying Without Wings
Chapter 7 : Happier Life
The next day, Sasuke was up early... he was wearing a a pair of faded jeans and a paint stained shirt. He knocked at Naruto's door "Wake up sleepyhead..." he called out. Naruto opened the door and took Sasuke by surprise... the blonde was bright-eyed and smiling... 'How does he do that?' he asked himself. "Let's go... let's go..." the blonde chirped happily. Sasuke had to laugh... he remembered himself the first time Itachi told him they would go fishing. The wonderful memories of the past began to flood Sasuke's conscious mind.
They arrived at the lake... and Naruto was so happy that he laughed out loud. Sasuke showed Naruto how to fish. It was a joy teaching Naruto... he had this natural flare of making people happy with his antics. Sasuke was enjoying Naruto's presence even more... though they have just met in less than 2 days... their personalities were a hit. Sasuke can't understand why he was so drawn to the blonde... the blonde was like a walking miracle... the time they spent together made miracles happen. It was unexplainable but true.
Sasuke had to admit that that was one of the best weekends he ever had. He locked the house after he and Naruto cleaned it. He decided to bring the blonde with him. Maybe he will hear or read about missing people when he arrives home. He wasn't planning to report Naruto to the police... he wanted to personally look for the people who lost the blonde. He brought the blonde to his luxurious pad in Tokyo. The blonde seemed happy... everything was new for him and he was always alert with a question or two at hand. Sasuke patiently answered all the questions with an open heart.
When he arrived at work, Konan eyed him with surprise. He never greeted anyone... but everyone greeted him... and this time he responded with a smile. It was a shock and Sasuke tried to suppress the laughter from escaping his lips from all the wide-eyed looks of surprise his employees were sporting. Sasuke called Konan and informed her to review back the people he fired. He was living to his promise. Konan obediently followed... though surprised, the woman seemed very happy with the sudden change. "What ever happened to you?" she asked. Sasuke just chuckled "A miracle came to me..." he responded happily.
The office experienced a drastic change in just a couple of days. Sasuke made the workplace a living paradise... he became the boss everyone dreamed of having. He was now even more popular... Sasuke noticed that the change that started in him now radiated across... he was thankful for everything... especially to Naruto. He brought the blonde to work one day and introduced him as a good friend. He didn't care what others would say... he was happy with his life and he was enjoying every second of it. Naruto enjoyed his daily visits at the office... everyday was a learning experience.
Sasuke's competitors gossiped about Sasuke's new aura... and Sasuke was aware of it. Sasuke dismissed the hear says. He didn't mind all the criticisms... as long as he wasn't hurting anyone, why would he bother. Naruto became more used to the human world... one... two... three weeks have passed... three wonderful weeks with Sasuke... Naruto wondered why Jiraiya haven't summoned him. He already saw the change in Sasuke, for him his mission was already complete. Actually, he didn't care if he stayed on earth... he liked being with Sasuke.
But what was bothering the blonde angel was the fact that Sasuke only had one month to live... and the timer started the momen they met... which was more or less three weeks ago... Naruto wanted a signal or a sign that Sasuke was spared. He didn't want the raven to die... he didnt's deserve to die. He was just a victim of fate... and he was making ammends now. The people around Sasuke now were all happy and Naruto didn't want that happiness to end if Sasuke died. He couldn't find a way on how to talk to Jiraiya or Kakashi.
One afternoon, on their way home... Sasuke noticed that Naruto had a forlorn look. "What's wrong?" he asked as he nudged the blonde seated beside him in the car. Naruto looked at Sasuke "Do you have any place of worship that you go to?" he asked. Sasuke looked at Naruto... "I haven't been to a place of worship in years, honestly..." he confessed. Naruto smiled "Can we go there?" he asked. Sasuke nodded. He changed the car's gear and turned the wheel to the left. the car sped and headed towards a small temple in the suburbs of Tokyo.
They reached the area. Sasuke parked the car and together they entered the temple. The place was so serene that Sasuke had to admit that it was really nice. He motioned Naruto to do what he wanted to do as he stood near the fountain. Naruto walked in to the shrine. Sasuke watched the blonde as he bowed his head and started a prayer. Sasuke felt a tap, he looked at his side and saw an old shrine keeper. He handed Sasuke water in a wooden cup. He took it and drank it. He murmured his thanks and the old man knowingly smiled.
"Young man... how do you feel for that man over there?" he asked as he pointed at Naruto. Sasuke stood quietly... he asked the question back to his heart. For three weeks, Naruto brought the light back to his dark life. He cared for the blonde, worried for his sake as well. He couldn't tell if he was in love... but all he knew was that the blonde was very special to him. "He is very special to me..." Sasuke responded and the man nodded "Don't waste any time with him... he was made to be yours..." the old man said as he turned his back and left. Though confused, Sasuke did nothing but nod.
He sat on a large rock by the fountain. He settled himself and continued to stare at the blonde. Naruto was praying... he never met anyone with such strong faith... Sasuke stared and again here he was... he was seeing things again... Naruto was somewhat glowing... his skin glittered in a way. Sasuke was now convinced that Naruto wasn't purely human... maybe he really was someone from above. A diety sent to change him. Sasuke wanted to believe his heart no matter how hard his philosophical mind contradicted the fact he wanted to believe in.
Naruto finally heard a familiar voice that he was wanting to hear for so long. He looked up and saw Kakashi smiling at him. "Kakashi-sensei... I think I have already done my job... Sasuke is a changed man..." he called out. Kakashi smiled "Naruto... your mission was sealed with divine bonds... until the contract has been met, then you will be summoned back to heaven..." the silver-haired man explained. Naruto nodded... so it wasn't the transformation that was needed... he remembered that Sasuke needed to make a selfless sacrifice in order to save his soul.
He remained bowed for a couple of minutes until he felt a tap. He looked up and saw Sasuke looking at him "Shall we go?" he asked as he offered his hand. Naruto nodded. He took Sasuke's hand as the raven helped him up. They slowly made their way back to the car. "Naruto, would you like to go back to Konoha this weekend?" he asked. Naruto looked up and nodded with a smile "That would be nice... we'll go fishing again..." he stated. Sasuke nodded... he wasn't aware that one can have feelings for someone in this deep in just mere days.
He knew he felt something for the blonde. It was more than physical attraction. He felt happy and complete when the blonde was there. Even if they just watched tv and remain silent the whole time, it was unbelievably satisfying... just the fact that they were in the same room, their presence known... it was enough. Sasuke was a happy man. He was willing to make the blonde happy... he would question the blonde every now and then about his past... all he received was a smile. Sasuke didn't demand... if Naruto wasn't ready to tell him who he was, he was willing to wait.
The weekend, Sasuke left the office early. He was fulfilling his promise to Naruto. They packed a couple of goodies and started the long journey to Konoha. Sasuke didn't mind the drive... he had someone to talk to now. "Are you happy with me, Naruto?" he asked. The blonde nodded "Yes I am Sasuke... so very much..." he flashed a smile. Sasuke smiled as well... for he was feeling the same way. They reached Konoha and planned to have an early start. After fishing, Sasuke wanted to go to the mall with Naruto... they haven't had a chance to visit the malls in Tokyo because of work.
~tbc~
just decided to continue on...
hope u lyk dis still
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