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Chapter 9

Sasuke wandered the streets in the night. He had nowhere to sleep tonight. He had no friends to turn to as well. It was all a hopeless situation and plus, it has been a while since he had explored the streets. His mother always prevented him from going outside the house when he got home from school. He had no idea why and he did not want to find out.

''Handphones? I think I have seen Father using it...'' He touched the glass and looked at the displays of various models of cellphone. To other people, a cellphone is just a common sight but to Sasuke, it was some form of alien technology. He never even used it nor touched it once. Itachi has one but he used his own money to buy it.

''Father! Mother! I want that one!'' Sasuke turned his head around. It was the voice of a six year old child. He was with his parents. Sasuke looked at the sight of the child's parents fawning over him and he felt his heart break instantly. He looked down. So, this was what the concept of family love is. Receiving the necessary attention from your parents. Getting hugs and kisses as a sign of affection.

Sasuke sighed. He knew he could never find a family like that. He did not know where Itachi was. He just disappeared all of a sudden. His father was getting a divorce with his mother and he was nowhere to be found. No calls, nothing. As for his mother, her mental condition grew more worse after that.

Sasuke continued walking down the pavement with the lamp posts as a source of light and guidance. He shivered. The night air was so cold. Each time he passed various groups of people, he would hear ,''Papa, I want this!'' or ''Mama, I want that!'' It hurt since they reminded him of the parental love he could never obtain.

With no social life at all, he was a nobody as well. Nothing but a freak of nature. He could feel his skin drying up from the cold air. His tears were drying up on his face as well. They have become dried skin which resembled tears streaming down his face. He saw his reflection through the glass. Ugly. A monster. An evil. He was insecure. Too insecure. He had never ever felt the thing called confidence and it seemed like he never will.

He was too caught up with his thoughts full of negativity and self-hatred. He did not realise he passed a figure which was watching him intently, wanting him to look up and see him.

''Sasuke!'' Sasuke turned around. Oh no. Naruto. He cannot see him in this state but he knew he could not run away from him anymore. As the blonde neared him, he began tugging his shirt to ease his anxiety.

''Se-sensei...'' He trembled slightly, both from the cold and a slight fear of Naruto.

''We are not in school now! You can call me Naruto, Sasuke! Try it!'' Naruto flashed a grin at him.

''N-na-naru...'' Sasuke took in a deep breath, ''Naruto...''

''Um...now it is pretty late, shouldn't you be at home?'' Sasuke gasped loudly when Naruto took his hand. Sasuke blushed when he felt the warmth from Naruto's hand. Plus, didn't Naruto mind that he was touching the skin of a person suffering from eczema? He probably felt his scabs and dry skin. He quickly pulled his hand away.

''I-I was about to go home...'' Naruto frowned. Sasuke's eyes were darting around, indicating that he was telling a lie.

''You are lying.'' Sasuke flinched from the harsh tone in Naruto's voice. Naruto's eyes softened.

''Tell me the truth, Sasuke. If you do not tell me what is going on, I can't help you.'' Sasuke clutched the front of his shirt.

''I..''

''Sasuke, tell me.''

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Naruto had led him to a cafe where they could talk better. Naruto ordered two cups of hot chocolate for them. Naruto leaned forward towards Sasuke. He was still looking down. What an adorable action.

''Sasuke , look up...please'' Naruto said gently and Sasuke acceded to his request.

''Na..naruto...I...''

''Just tell me, Sasuke...'' Naruto was running out of patience.

''I was kicked out of the house.'' Sasuke took a sip of his hot chocolate. He did not want to see Naruto's reaction.

''Why?'' Sasuke's left eye twitched. He wished that he would stop asking him these questions.

''Naruto...let's stop here..I don't want to say anymore...'' Naruto nodded in remained silent for a while but Naruto was determined to break it.

''Sasuke...do you want to come over to my house?'' Sasuke almost choked while drinking his hot chocolate and he patted his chest to relieve himself. It was a huge surprise that he asked this sort of question.

''W-why?'' He could not help but stutter. He had seen all kinds of people before. What if Naruto was actually a pervert under the disguise of a high school teacher? Plus, he was luring him to his apartment.

''You have nowhere to sleep. So, sleep at my house. Tomorrow, I will come with you to visit your mother.'' Sasuke shook his head profusely.

''No! You cannot speak to my mother!'' He yelled. Several patrons turned to look at him curiously but Naruto waved at them and smiled nervously , making them turn away.

''Sasuke, please..trust me. I am your teacher.'' Naruto touched his hand lightly. The touch alone sent weird sensations throughout his body. There was a part of him who wanted to trust him but as he could remember the times when the people he trusted betrayed him, he wanted to say no as well. After thinking for a long time, he sighed and nodded. Naruto smiled. First step to gaining Sasuke's trust is complete!

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A mysterious figure watched the two from outside the cafe. The figure smiled creepily and he sighed in bliss as he relieved certain memories of the raven.

''I will come to get you soon..Sasuke...''

He loved Sasuke even with that skin condition of his, even with his insecurities. He will make sure he compensate for the years he did not protect him from that woman. He will show him that he is truly loved.

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Dear Diary,

I was wandering the streets. What is a handphone? So many things I do not know about the outside world. Children were crying out for their parents. They came and showed them love. I hated the sight because I am an unloved child. My skin is disgusting. So am I, a monster. Unwanted...

Daddy is gone...Where is he...

Naruto invited me to his house..I accepted eventually...Maybe someday when I trust him enough, I will tell him all about the drama and angst in my fucking, pathetic life. Screw them... God...Mother has made me hate you...I am sorry. I know, you won't love me anymore. I am a fucked up kid.

Sasuke

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Sigh..angst...angst...angst in this diary entry...:((

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Next Chapter: Naruto's house and Naruto's confrontation with Sasuke's mother! I said too much! But anyway, please anticipate it! :)