Complete 180 10

Naruto does not belong to me in any way.

Unrelated news: Totally had a geekgasm and bought Harry Potter: Page to Screen The Complete Film Making Journey! XD

Now some things I'd like to address.

First, I'd like to thank all of you who have been reading my story(ies). You reviews and support are very much appreciated.

Second, I want to thank my boyfriend and best friend. I know they aren't on this site and will never see this, but I was in a dark place a few months ago and completely gave up writing. If it weren't for those two encouraging me and practically black mailing me into writing again I wouldn't be here writing for you guys. ;)

With that out of the way, let's continue with Naruto and Sasuke's story shall we?

Once Iruka agreed I could stay, I sent Itachi a text. I was too much of a coward to call him.

After relentless apologies, Naruto finally relaxed and agreed to go downstairs and watch the movies.

After that, it didn't take long for Naruto to go back to his usual cheerful self.

He was teasing Iruka about the crappy movies he had rented and kept putting his feet in Iruka's lap to irritate him.

"Dammit Naruto! You know I hate feet! Get off of me you useless lump!"

I couldn't help laughing at them. It was so carefree here and it was becoming contagious.

Eventually Iruka shoved him away and Naruto landed sprawled across my lap.

"Why don't you bug Sasuke for a change, huh?"

Naruto tensed up for some reason and scooted away from me.

"Sorry…"

It was weird for him to be so shy so I threw my arm around his shoulders.

"Don't worry about it. You're acting strange."

He shrugged out from underneath my arm but stayed closer to me than before.

I liked him being that close. The warmth emanating from him felt nice.

An hour into the second movie, Naruto sprawled into his side on the couch.

He pulled a pillow from behind him and rested it against my leg.

Before he laid his head down he looked up at me.

"Do you mind?"

I rolled my eyes, feigning annoyance.

"If you must."

He chuckled and laid his head down.

A little while later he started emitting soft, low snores.

Subconsciously I had started running my fingers through his hair. When I became aware of what I was doing I reluctantly stopped.

"Naruto? Are you really asleep?"

I looked over at Iruka in confusion. He smiled at me before explaining.

"I just had to make sure. He probably wouldn't want me to day some of the things I'm going to."

I wasn't sure why, but suddenly I felt nervous.

I started running my fingers through his hair again and I felt calm.

"He's very fond of you. He doesn't to take to people the way he's taken to you."

I had already presumed as much from everything he had told me.

"Shouldn't that be a good thing? You don't sound very happy about it."

He shook his head and muted the movie.

"No. I'm happy… I'm just very perplexed by it all."

He was confusing me more and more.

"What do you mean by that?"

He sighed.

"You were able to calm him down when he started to go into a rage."

I shrugged my shoulders. I had pretty much done the same thing when he was in that fight at school.

"I'm sure if he wasn't so mad at you, you could've gotten through to him."

Iruka shook his head.

"No, I wouldn't have. I've never been able to get through to him. No one can."

I remembered how Gaara had walked him to the nurse's office.

"What about his friend? Gaara?"

Iruka contemplated his answer.

"To an extent. Gaara can talk to him; persuade him to take his medicine near the end of Naruto's rages. But never in the thick of them or when their just building up. That took me by complete surprise and he didn't even need his medicine…"

I wasn't sure what he was getting at anymore.

"So what are you trying to say?"

I couldn't look away from his narrowed eyes.

"I'm saying for some reason you're special. You're good for him. I can tell you think highly of him and he of you. Don't mess that up and don't hurt him. The last thing he needs is to lose someone he cares about."

I wasn't exactly sure where all of it was coming from, but I was reminded of a father trying to intimidate his daughter's boyfriend.

A little much for a simple friendship if you ask me.

"So what do you want me to say? That I'll be friends with him forever? Sorry Iruka, but that's not exactly something I can promise, but I'll be friends for him for as long he wants me to be."

He raised an eyebrow at me.

"I guess that'll have to do. So Sasuke, what grade are you in?"

The change of topic took me off guard but I grasped onto it.

"I'm a sophomore."

He nodded his head.

"I remember my sophomore year of high school. This might surprise you, but I was really popular in high school. Broke many a heart. You dating anyone or have someone you like?"

I knew what Iruka was asking was similar o what Itachi had asked me about, but there was a subtle difference to the two questions I couldn't name.

"Nope. No one. Not yet at least. Girls are just… irritating."

He nodded and chuckled in a knowing manner.

"I know what you mean. Relationships never interested me. It was all just for fun. Until I found the one that is."

It was weird that I felt more comfortable talking about this then I ever would with Itachi.

"You're in love? What's she like?"

I had to know what was so intriguing about being in love with someone.

If it was even worth the trouble.

"They are the most important person to me. Understand me in every way there is to understand a person. Listen's to everything I have to say like there's nothing more interesting. Looks at me like I'm everything they need. I always feel safe and secure around them. It's an amazing thing to have Sasuke. Once you find it don't ever let it go. You might not find it again."

What he said intrigued me, but I couldn't picture myself sharing that with any of the girls that I knew.

Maybe it would years before I met the person meant for me. Maybe it would never happen for me.

Naruto squirmed a bit and sat up to stretch. Iruka quickly turned the TV off.

"Is the movie over? What'd I miss?"

Iruka stood up and shook his head.

"Nothing important. It's late. You two should head up to bed."

Naruto started to disagree, but silently nodded when Iruka glared at him.

"Come on Sasuke. I'm actually really tired."

He said through a yawn so it came out really jumbled.

I laughed and agreed with him. The events of today had left me exhausted.

We trudged up the stairs towards his room.

When he opened the door and turned on the light I was blinded by orange.

The walls were orange. His bed spread was orange. Even the curtains.

"Let me guess. Your favorite colors orange."

He laughed and sat on his bed.

"How'd did you even guess that Sasuke? Are you psychic? What's your favorite color?"

I blurted out blue without thinking. What else could I say looking at Naruto's eyes?

He started laughing and I figured it was because of the confused expression on my face.

I rolled my eyes and pulled my shirt off and tossed it into a corner.

Naruto looked away and walked over to his closet and pulled out some clothes.

"Umm… I'm gonna go change. I'll be right back."

I didn't understand why he was acting so strangely but I didn't dwell on it.

I turned his TV on and sat at his desk chair.

I noticed a picture of him and Gaara on the desk.

Gaara had his arm around Naruto's shoulders and was actually smiling.

For some reason I didn't like looking at it and turned it the other way.

The door opened and I turned to face Naruto.

"So do you have a sleeping bag or are you just gonna give me a pillow and blanket to use?"

He gave me a blank stare.

"What are you talking about?"

I chuckled and inclined my head towards the floor.

"I need something to sleep on. I doubt the floor's that comfortable."

Naruto rolled his eyes at me like I was absurd.

"I'm not making you sleep on the floor Sasuke. My bed's plenty big for the both of us."

The bed did look a hell of lot more comfortable.

"If you're sure…"

Naruto shook his head and lay down on the side against the wall.

He crawled under the covers and rolled onto his side.

"Unless you really want to sleep on the floor. Hit the lights."

I resigned and flipped the lights off before crawling into bed beside Naruto.

I lay on my back and put my hands behind my head and stared up at the ceiling.

"Hey Sasuke…"

Naruto sounded meek and nervous like he had on that first day I met him.

"What's up?"

He fidgeted a bit before answering.

"Did Iruka say anything to you? Does he hate me now?"

I turned my head to Naruto and reached over to ruffle his hair.

"Don't worry. He's not mad and he doesn't hate you. He loves you."

A smile pulled at his lips and then he started to scrutinize me.

"Can I ask what happened between you and your brother?"

I looked away from him. Not because I didn't want to tell him but because I so desperately wanted to confide in him.

The strength of the desire scared me, but I still started to explain.

"He didn't care that I was suspended. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I expected something more than what I got. He was glad and almost sounded proud. What the hell kind of guardian acts like that? He's supposed to be acting like a parent but he's still a freakin child!"

I started panting as all the pent up frustration at me brother let itself loose.

I wanted Naruto to start berating him as well but he stayed silence.

I looked at him; waiting for him to say something.

He chewed on his lip for a few moments before saying anything.

"I know you want a parent out of him Sasuke, but you have to remember he's still your brother. This is as new and unknown for him as it is for you. His reaction may have been wrong, but he's trying his best isn't he. Cut him some slack."

At first I was angry at Naruto for siding with Itachi, but then the truth and rightness of his words shined through.

I felt even more guilty than before and I sat up and rubbed my face with my hands.

"Dammit! Now I have to apologize and everything. He's probably beyond pissed off at me."

Naruto sat up and gave me a quick hug before laying down again.

"Stop stressing. Everything will be fine. Go to bed. Sleep will help."

I smiled at him before I laid down again.

I fell asleep enjoying his warmth close beside me.

I could get used to this…

Whoa! Another long one. Didn't expect that!

So I don't think I'll have the next chapter up till Friday. I might have one up tomorrow, but if I don't then I'm sorry.

Holiday's are important to me and the people close to me and though I'd love to spend all my time writing they high-jack my lap top around these times.

So until Wednesday or Friday.

In case it's Friday, Happy Thanksgiving!

Reviews please. :O)