A Lost Puppy

Monday morning

Naruto woke up excited and full of energy. He jumped out of bed went to the kitchen and fed Akamaru. Within thirty minutes the boy was dressed and ready.

"Hmm…I know I'm forgetting something, but…" the boy mumbled and then some of his recent joy disappeared. He grunted to himself "Gaara. Guess I should wake him."

He walked back into his room and looked over toward the redhead boy deep into a peaceful slumber.

"HEY ASSOLE! WAKE UP!" Gaara jumped up and fell to the floor.

"Ow…gods Naru-kun you could have just shook me a little."

"Whatever get ready for class."

Gaara stomped over to the closet and threw on a couple of random items. Luckily everything he owned was black, red, or a mixture of both. Then he dragged himself to the table and dozed off a little.

Naruto walked over to the boy and pulled him up by his shirt.

"Can you stay awake long enough to get to class?"

"You care."

"Shut up and let's go."

Naruto angrily stepped out and Gaara followed. On their way through the halls they met up with Neji.

"Hello. Naruto. Gaara. I heard from Ino that Inuzuka has been expelled."

"Seriously, already? Ino works fast."

"So I take it that this is true."

"Yes, Kiba has been expelled but he said he'd be back."

"I know it's not my place but could you tell me why he left."

"Well its cause…"

"I came back and told Naruto I loved him." Naruto froze.

"I see. Well, I suppose I'll see you two in class."

Neji walked away and Naruto pulled Gaara into the rest room. It was empty so Naruto spoke.

"Don't go around telling people that."

"Why not? It's the truth after all. He only left after I said that I lo…"

"Don't you dare finish that sentence." By this time Naruto was crying.

Gaara whispered "Naruto I'm sorry…"

"I thought I could deal with him leaving because he let Akamaru stay. I thought that was his way of saying that he would defiantly come back, but I don't think…"

"You don't have to explain anything to me, Naruto."

"Why…" the whisper was barely audible.

"Huh. Naru…"

"Why is it that when I say I love someone they leave me? Maybe I'm cursed. Maybe I don't deserve love."

"Listen to me your not cursed and trust me you deserve as much love as anyone I know."

"Gaara say you won't leave again."

Gaara looked into Naruto teary eyes and saw his face reflected. They were both crying.

"Never again Naru. I wont ever leave." Only a day and being without him has done this.

Naruto threw his arms around Gaara's neck and they just held each other for a minute. They broke their hug and made there way to class hand in hand. Not once did Gaara let go of Naruto.

The day went on very slowly and after what seemed like an eternity the two boys were permitted to go back to their dorm. They walked in, fed Akamaru, and sat on the couch. They sat far away from each other looking in opposite directions still holding hands…both were afraid to let go. Gaara pulled Naruto closer to him and kissed his cheek softly.

"I love you, Naruto."

Naruto just sighed and tilted his head so Gaara could gain access to his lips. Naruto didn't think that he loved Gaara, and they both knew he was in love with Kiba. For now Naruto thought that giving Gaara what he wanted was best. He felt that a few months of this would be fine but before he knew a year had gone by and Kiba was nowhere to be found.

A/N:

Sorry about the late update guys my computer got wiped and what should have been this chapter is long gone. Thanks to my readers and remember to review and the Kiba being gone for a year is for another fanfic in progress. If you want to read it ask in a review and I'll start posting for that too.^_^