Chapter Eight

Brocken Magic


The sun's rays on my back filled me with uncensored delight as I ran alongside Naruto. His golden hair shone intensely in the sunlight and I couldn't help but marvel at his innocent beauty. He turned his sparkling blue eyes stealing the breath right out of my lungs at first glance. His lips turned up into a luminous smile, and his head lifted to the sky to release an infectious laugh that sounded like music to my ears. His laughter filled me with a bubbling warmth that burst forth into a laugh of my own; joining Naruto's in sweet harmony. He suddenly stopped, turning so he could dazzle me with his smile that outshone the sun.

"This way." He said motioning to a car parked haphazardly in an alley.

My brows furrowed as we walked towards the car.

"You can't park in alleyways Naruto." I grumbled.

Naruto only grinned mischievously as he opened the passenger door and carefully helped me inside. He gave me a boyish grin before racing to the driver's seat. I watched him buckle in with eager hands that slightly trembled from his overflowing excitement.

"Ready?" He asked.

I smiled softly.

"Yeah."


The sun shown on the polished car as we drove down the street, singing along to the radio at the top of our lungs. We soon collapsed into laughter that was just as fulfilling as the music. We drove on and on pointing at the people on the sidewalk, laughing at their suits and briefcases. Naruto couldn't stop laughing and he had unbuttoned his shirt partly and tussled his hair so when he turned to me with that infectious smile I almost forgot anything had happened. "

So where should we go we have an hour?" He asked, his smile slightly dimming from the realization.

I turned my attention to the street the obliviously happy feeling slowly ebbing away. I stared silently at the sun that was already slinking behind the hills.

'If only there was a place…' My eyes flickered and I turned to Naruto with a small smile.

"To the beach."

Naruto smiled and pushed down on the gas a joyous howl escaping his lips.

I laughed and joined in wishing this day could last forever.


We arrived at the beach out of breath and full of smiles. I took in a deep breath as I rolled down the window and let the sea air roll in. Naruto was already outside staring astonished at the sky that was on fire. The crisp wind blew his blond hair across his face letting the playful sun catch his hair in a golden glow that made my throat close with emotion I couldn't show. He suddenly turned to me beckoning to me his smile delightfully intoxicating. With hands that slightly shook I opened the door and stepped out into the deliciously cool air. Naruto lay across the hood of the car, resting his head casually on his arm. He turned to me when I didn't move and motioned for me to lye next to him. I gulped wringing my hands and trying desperately to control my thoughts and feelings that seemed to be running away from me. Finally after much consideration I lay next to him, tensing as my skin made contact with the cool metal. Naruto turned to me and smiled.

"Pretty isn't it?" He mumbled, his eyes becoming distant and slightly sad.

I nodded as I tried again to swallow the hard lump in my throat.

"You know…" I began slowly.

"We came here once…on our first date." I finished, my voice carrying on the lazy wisps of wind.

Naruto abruptly sat up his face clouding with confusion.

"What are you talking about?" He demanded, his voice suddenly acquiring an edge.

I turned my eyes dropping at the corners as I took in his expression of anger, mixed with confusion. I softly smiled turning back to the lit sky.

"I was just kidding." I mumbled, hoping my voice didn't sound strained.

Naruto visibly relaxed but his eyes never left my face and I knew he saw right through me. He lay back down and stretched his arms high toward the evening sky.

He lowered his arms and said "I remember this place… and there is someone standing next to me in my memory…I know I love him but… I don't know who it is."

I felt my throat tighten and my heart pick up its pace.

Naruto turned to his side gazing steadily into my eyes, the tenderness in them turning my heart to dust.

"Maybe…" But before he could finish the screeching of tires filled the air.

Naruto was on his feet in a flash suddenly in a panic. I tried to get up but to my dismay my legs were locked leaving me officially defenseless.

"Sasuke…" Naruto said, his voice shaking.

I craned my neck and sure enough Sasuke came walking toward the car his lips lifted into a smile that sent shivers down my spine.

"Hello Gaara." He said his eyes lighting up maliciously.

I nodded and tensed my fists, even though I knew it would make no difference if my legs were immobile. However instead of thinking about my lack of mobility I watched him advance with watchful eyes.

"Get in the car Naruto." Sasuke said not even removing his gaze from mine.

Naruto glanced at me his eyes helpless and I hated myself for letting him make such a face. However the moment ended and Naruto disappeared into Sasuke's car, leaving me with the devil. My jaw clenched and I raised myself from my lounging position. Sasuke slowly advanced carefully taking off his black leather driving gloves.

"You know Gaara…I don't like when people touch my property." He said, snapping his gloves against his wrist sharply.

I squared my jaw and tightened my fists.

"Since when was Naruto your property?" I growled, wishing that my legs were working like they were supposed to.

Sasuke grinned coldly and stepped in front of me.

"Since I declared him mine four years ago." He growled, trapping me against the hood.

I stared angrily into his cold eyes, readying my fists for a punch.

"He is not yours. He is not mine but I know I love him more than you can ever imagine." I said spitting in his face.

Sasuke's punch was swift and powerful, knocking all the wind out of my lungs. I gasped and almost heaved, but he wasn't done. He grabbed me and threw me to the ground and punched me again before I could recover from the initial shock of the blow. His knee came down on me stomach and I was desperately gasping for a breath of air, but to my dismay there wasn't much I could do for myself. He continued to rein blows on me until I was barely able to keep myself from slipping into dark oblivion.

Sasuke suddenly stopped his assault and leaned forward until I could feel his warm breath against my skin.

"I'll make sure you won't ever walk again you sorry son of a bitch." He whispered hoarsely.

I growled and grabbed at him but he easily slipped out of my grasp. He grinned horribly and got into the car. I realized as he turned on the engine what he was planning to do and I felt my blood run cold.

He leaned out the window and hollered "Good night my friend!"

As the car moved forward Naruto's horrible scream cut through the night air.

Then the sound of splintering of bone and then I was gone.


A/N

Hey guys! oh man right? Sasuke! the most evil person on earth!DX well anywho thank you to all my commenters! you guys really really encourage me to write! and keep on going!:D i sometimes have trouble keeping with one story but your guys comments make me excited about continuing because you know when you guys enjoy my story it makes it super worthwhile:DDDD so thank you all for commenting and i hope you guys liked this chapter and will cross your fingers for the next one:D merry christmas to all!:D haha the sad part is i didn't even know it was christmas eve until like someone told me lolXD ah i feel so old only seventeen but already forgetting about christmas lolXD anywho thank you guys and i hope to hear from you all again soon:D

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