XI – It Begins
Yawning, I open my eyes and look around. Blinking a few times as my mind was just registering where I was and how I ended up sleeping here. The sunlight was lighting up the room from the window behind. I look back to see Sasuke's peaceful sleeping face so close to mine. I couldn't help but smile at the sight and peck his lips before moving to get off the bed, however I didn't get very far when I felt an arm wrap around my stomach and pull me back onto the bed. "Where do you think you're going?" I heard a tired voice ask. I look at my boyfriend who was looking back at me with a look that matched the tone of his voice. I smile at him as I move his hair out of his face, watching him sit up and lean towards me, capturing my lips with his. I close my eyes as I kiss him back, one hand tangling into his hair. He breaks the kiss and rests his forehead against mine. "What time is it?"
"I'm assuming around noon or close to it." I replied. "We should get something to eat." He sighs and nods his head, dragging himself out of bed. I stand up and head out of the room, heading towards the bathroom as he went to the kitchen. We had the house to ourselves for a few hours since Itachi was at work. After I was finished in the bathroom I head out towards the kitchen. Sasuke was at the stove, in the process of yawning while holding a spatula. I walk over and sit on the counter while looking to see what he was making. "Pancakes?"
"With chocolate chips." He added, flipping the pancakes over in the pan. My smile widens, I absolutely loved chocolate chip pancakes and it was very rare for her to have them since two certain people she holds close were healthy eaters. "Yes, just for you I'm making them." She blinked a few times before hugging him tightly.
"Thank you Sasuke." I said as I lean up and kiss his cheek. Love that once hung on the wall, it used to mean something but now it means nothing, the echoes are gone in the hall, but I still remember the pain of December. Blinking a few times, I head back to his room where I heard my phone going off. Picking it up I look at the caller ID noticing it was an unknown number and ignores it before going back over to the kitchen. Sasuke had finished cooking and was just putting the plates full of pancakes on the table for us. I skip over to the table causing Sasuke to laugh.
"Naruto, want to come hang with us at the arcade?" Kiba asked. It was the end of school and the brunette was going with Shikamaru and Lee to play some games before going home. Naruto stops and turns to look at the three. He smiles and nods before running over to them.
"Of course, any chance at kicking your ass in a game I'll take." Naruto joked earning a punch in the side from Kiba. The blonde laughed while holding his side.
"Why you..! You'll see, I'll kick your ass in every single game in that building!" Kiba yelled, knowing full well he got himself into a challenge.
"You're on and I'll prove to you who's the king of games." Naruto said with a smirk. The group stopped when a black Camry Hybrid stops next to them and rolled their windows down.
"Is one of you Naruto Uzumaki?" A male asked from the passenger side. Naruto looks between his friends before looking back to the guy who was asking for him.
"I'm Naruto, why? Who are you?" The blond asked. The man smirked as he looked at the blue eyed teen.
"Send this message to Sayako Sanni. Come to the park in five days at midnight or this will happen to everyone she holds dear." The man said as he pulled out a pistol and shoots Naruto before the car starts driving off to who knows where.
"Naruto!" He heard his friends yell before passing out. "Quick call 911!" Kiba yelled. Shikamaru was already on it, his phone placed to his ear and explaining what happened and telling them where they were at and that they need an ambulance ASAP.
The group didn't know how long it took for the ambulance to get there, they were focused on the unconscious blond who was shot in his abdomen trying to stop the bleeding. As they reached the hospital the three friends waited in the waiting room while Naruto was in surgery. Kiba tried to call Sasuke but he wasn't picking up. Luckily he had gotten a hold of Sayako's number and called her. "Come on, Sayako. Pick up!"
I was sitting on the couch with Sasuke watching a movie, popcorn in my hands as I leaned against him. Hearing my phone go off I sigh as I reach over to grab my cell. I blink a few times as I saw it was Kiba who was calling. Picking up, I hold the phone to my ear. "Kiba? What's up?" I asked.
"Sayako! Thank god you at least answered the phone! You and Sasuke need to get your butts to the hospital. Naruto was shot! The shooter said he had a message for you." Kiba said on the other line. My eyes widen, the phone almost slipping out of my hand at the news.
"Okay, we'll be right over." I told him before hanging up. I grab my boyfriend's arm and pulls him up. He looked at me with worry and confusion. "Naruto's been shot, he's in the hospital." I didn't tell him the shooter had a message for me that could be said later. Sasuke's eyes widen and we hurry out of the house and to the hospital. We ran the entire way there, our only focus was getting to the hospital as fast as we could.
Reaching the hospital and running over to where the others were, I pant as I try to speak. "Naruto… Is he alright..?" I asked, my grip on Sasuke's hand was as tight as it could be. I was pretty sure he had lost feeling in his hand. Kiba looked at us and shook his head.
"We don't know yet. He's in surgery right now. About that message…" Kiba said, getting cut off by Sasuke.
"Message? What message?" I look at him, having completely forgotten I hadn't told him there was a message.
"Apparently when Naruto was shot the shooter gave him a message for me." I explained. Sasuke frowned and both of us turned our heads to the brunette waiting for him to relay the message. Kiba sighs and scratches the back of his head.
"He said for you to go to the park in five days at midnight or else this same thing will happen to everyone you hold dear." Kiba said. My eyes widen and I sink to my knees. "Sayako? Are you okay?"
"No, this can't be happening. He knows I'm still alive, he's coming after me." I muttered. The "he" I was referring to was the person who had attacked me months ago when I was camping with a few people. I cover my face with my hands, shaking as I started to cry. I felt hands on my shoulders, pulling me into their chest. The scent was too familiar for me not to realize it was Sasuke who was holding me close and rubbing circles on my back to try to comfort me.
"It's okay, Saya. Everything will be fine, we're not going to let anything happen to you." He muttered into my ear before placing a kiss on the top of my head. I push away from him and stare at him with tears in my eyes.
"How can you say that? If I don't go he'll hurt you and Gaara and Itachi and everyone! I can't let that happen, I won't!" I yelled. I was about to yell more but he stopped me by kissing me.
"You need to calm down. You're forgetting my brother is a police officer, he'll protect us and find this bastard that did this to Naruto. I promise." Sasuke said, cupping my cheek. I close my eyes and bury my face in his chest, the tears falling down my cheeks as if they would never end. Sasuke had gone back to tracing circles on my back as he held me close, waiting for a doctor to tell them that the blond idiot would be okay.
A/N: Sorry for the wait everyone! Hope this chapter was satisfying enough.
Sasuke: Damnit! *slams fist in wall* This is going to be hell..