Hey guys! I am so sorry for the late update! The exams are finally over, but my computer broke down… and I have to use my brother's computer. I am sure you people are ready to lynch me by now… but, enjoy!

Disclaimer: Naruto and the characters are not mine.

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Naruto was walking down the south hall. Where Gaara trained. It was not fair to leave without a good bye to him.

Finally, Naruto reached Quarter 10, where Gaara should be training. The door slid open, and Gaara came out.

Gaara's eyes got wider when he saw Naruto. "Naruto? What… what are you doing here?"

Naruto looked up, smiling bitterly.

"What's wrong?" Gaara asked worriedly.

"Gaara… I'm sorry…" Naruto mumbled.

"Sorry? Sorry for what?" Gaara asked, but Naruto put a finger on his lips, shushing him.

"Gaara… you're a great person. I'm sorry I couldn't return your feelings." Naruto's voice was a quiet murmur.

Gaara hugged Naruto tightly. For some reason, it felt as if the blonde would disappear if he didn't.

"Don't leave me…" Gaara choked. Naruto didn't answer, but hugged him tighter for a moment, and let go.

"Good bye…" Naruto murmured, stroking Gaara's face, and disappeared through the hall. Gaara tried to follow, but his body would not listen. He was afraid to hear what else Naruto would say.

"Don't leave me…" Gaara sobbed, crying because he knew that he could not be heard.

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Naruto panted heavily as he ran. He could still see Gaara's tortured expression, and tears kept blurring his eyesight. He didn't want to hurt Gaara. But… this was the only way. The only way to make everything right, to make everyone happy, and… to save himself from Sasuke.

Naruto reached Sasuke's house, and barged in. Sasuke wasn't there to Naruto's bitter relieve and disappointment. It was probably better, for if he saw Sasuke now, he knew that he wouldn't be able to leave.

Naruto quickly went to his room, locking it behind him. He took out a bag, stuffing it with clothes, ramen, and anything that belonged to him (which wasn't much, because he didn't really own anything).

He was only half way through packing, when a paper fluttered down from the table. Naruto picked it up, and saw it was a faded out picture of when Sasuke was young, with a men and a woman that Naruto assumed was his mom and dad. The picture was ripped, but Naruto could see that someone else was present.

'Who could this be?' Naruto wondered for a second then laughed bitterly, realizing that he would never be able to find out. He placed the picture back on the table, and went back with stuffing his bag.

Too soon, Naruto was done with packing. He tried to pack slowly, but it didn't matter with how little he had. He also cleaned the room, and scanned it again to make sure that he wasn't leaving anything. Finally, he sat beside his bed, and waited for nightfall. He was afraid that Sasuke might see and stop him, or worse, that Sasuke might not stop him at all.

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Night fell too quickly to Naruto's liking. He knew it was foolish, but he wanted to stay longer.

Naruto quietly entered Sasuke's room, placing a note on the table. The note read: Thank you, I'm sorry, and good bye…

It was a short note, but those few words said everything Naruto had to. He turned to look at Sasuke's sleeping figure, which was glowing slightly in the moon light, the cold features smooth and peaceful. Naruto felt his breath hitch, and he bit his lips to prevent the sob from erupting.

He had lied. The short words were could not say everything Naruto had to. Not even close. Naruto bent over, knowing that Sasuke was a heavy sleeper, and murmured softly in his ear.

"I love you…" then, he brushed his lips softly against Sasuke's.

Naruto couldn't stop the tears anymore, so he rushed out of Sasuke's room and into the still night air. It was peaceful, and Naruto was sure that his heartbeat could be heard from miles away. He carefully listened if there was any sign of movement from Sasuke's room, and when Naruto was sure that everything was still, he looked back at the large mansion with a last regretful look, and disappeared through the darkness.

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Meh, here you guys go… I'm sorry again,(it's not even a long chapter!) and read and review for more updates!!(Sorry, I'm a bitch.)