Calm Steps.

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In Chapter 21 Sasuke gasps at the sudden calling of his name from below him. Could it be that the blond has finally awoken from his coma? How will Naruto be after such a long period? Will he forgive Sasuke? Can Sasuke Forgive himself?

Chapter 21 Disconnect

'…S…Sa…Sasuke.' The blond beneath the raven finally mumbled.

Sasuke's eyes widened at the utterance could it be? 'Naruto!' Sasuke shook the boy.

'Mughh….five more minutes…' The boy grumbled.

Sasuke twitched with a slight irritation. 'Tch…Wake up idiot!' Sasuke raised his voice. Causing the blond to finally lurch forward wide awake.

'BAH! WHAT THE!' Naruto spoke again with more vigour, his energy always amazed and amused Sasuke.

'Naruto…how…are you okay, how are you feeling?' Sasuke stuttered his words, blushing at the sudden closeness; he hadn't felt Naruto's warmth in a while.

'…Sasu…Sas…I feel…sick.' Naruto started to retch violently, his face turned to a mix of red and green. Sasuke gasped and moved away to grab a nearby bucket, before placing it in front of the patient.

Naruto held the bucket firmly and began throwing up disgusting orangey coloured sick. Sasuke coughed at the sight and looked away. 'Ugh Naruto you shouldn't have got up so quick. Idiot.' Sasuke sighed while getting up to pour a glass of water out of the toilet sink.

Sasuke re-entered the room with a gasp. Naruto had managed to spill most of the bucket all over himself. 'NARUTO!' Sasuke quickly rushed over to recover most of the bucket but the damage had been done. Naruto was drenched in the awful colour. Sasuke cleaned up the mess precisely with toilet paper. All the while Naruto just looked down sadly.

'Heh…at least you like…orange?' Sasuke smirked trying to lighten the mood but failing miserably as Naruto didn't even budge.

Sasuke soon had cleared most of the mess and placed the glass of water in Naruto's hands, checking that he didn't spill that as well. Sasuke ears pricked up as he heard Naruto murmur something. 'What?'

'…Why are you here…Sasuke.' Naruto more or less demanded rather than asking.

Sasuke looked at the boy intently who still had his head down. 'Because I want to look after you…' Sasuke was cut short

'Look after me? Ha. You're just here because…Your uncle died.' Naruto coldly said.

Sasuke froze at the statement. 'That's not true…' Again Sasuke was cut short.

'Do you know the last thing I remember you saying?' Naruto rhetorically asked.

'I…Hate…You.' Naruto's head suddenly shot up and his eyes met Sasuke's, but instead of a loving care free look that Naruto always possessed, the glare was of utter hatred and almost evil. It pierced Sasuke's soul.

There was a moment of silence between the two as they both stared at each other. Sasuke gulped quietly, really worried that Naruto was about to unleash hell on him. Then suddenly.

'Naruto…?' A voice from the door called. Sasuke turned sharply to see Minato at the door with Anko just behind.

Naruto sighed and changed his expression to meet his father's eyes. 'Hey dad, miss me?' Naruto cheekily but weakly said.

'NARUTO!' Minato rushed over almost pushing Sasuke over and then embracing his son in a kind caring hug. 'Oh son I'm so glad you're okay! The doctors said you'd never wake up!' Minato was close to tears.

Sasuke awkwardly moved away, gazing at the love of their family being expressed. Something that Sasuke could never feel again, now with Kakashi gone.

As Sasuke was about to depart he was halted by Anko who stood really close. Sasuke looked up slightly as Anko was only just a few inches taller than Sasuke. The attractive woman smiled brightly at the raven. 'Glad Naruto's okay Sasuke?' Anko asked with a slightly sexy tone.

Sasuke looked back over at Naruto who was slowly talking to his dad, not focused on Sasuke at all. 'Yeah…but, I don't think he will forgive me now. Sorry Anko I've got to go.' Sasuke slipped passed Anko before she could say anything.

'Ah Sasuke…so young…so foolish.' Anko whispered under her breath as she walked over to Naruto. 'Naruto! It's good to see you finally awake! I've been your doctor while you've been here.' Anko excitedly said while bending over, revealing a slight cleavage caused from her low cut top. Naruto looked up at the sight and felt himself rise up underneath the covers. He blushed as he quickly raised his knees up to cover the bulge in the quilt. Anko and Minato both smirked at the boy's innocence.

'Anko, what happens now? Will he have to stay long now?' Minato asked with hope.

'Oh…Well, although he is awake he still can be quite unstable and will need to stay a bit longer for a few check-ups. Don't worry Minato I assure you our doctors will work as fast as possible to get your son back to 100%! Plus I'll be doing my part too…' Anko said calmly adding a cheeky wink at the end.

'Yeah dad…I think I should…make sure…I'm okay…' Naruto fumbled his words, still staring lustfully at Anko's breasts which were still slightly revealed to him.

'Okay son. But don't think for a second you're missing school when you've recovered!' Minato laughed loudly.

'Ah! Come on that's not fair!' Naruto complained

Anko and Minato both laughed together. 'Wait…where did Sasuke go?' Minato suddenly questioned. Naruto looked away in disgust. Anko noticed this and sighed to herself.

'I think he went out for some fresh air.' Anko mumbled still looking at the disgusted boy.

Sasuke had made it down to the end of the corridor and sat down on the step, holding his head in his hands and looking down at the dusty staircase. The floor suddenly stained with teardrops. Sasuke began shaking with the sadness, the cold tears streaked down his cheeks, dripping onto his dark raven like drooping hair tips before making their way to the floor, making little tiny splashes. 'Well Naruto's okay, that's one promise come true, forgive me? No. Still love me? No…God dammit Sasuke you idiot. Why have I fucked everything up?' Sasuke sobbed to himself.

'Language Sasuke.' A familiar voice whispered. Sasuke turned around to face the origin but was surprised when no one was there.

'Wha…uncle?' Sasuke muttered still crying. 'I'm losing it…' Sasuke sighed as he got up and walked down the stairs. He suddenly slipped lunging forward and landing on an unsuspecting girl. 'Ouch. Oh god I'm so sorry…Sakura?' Sasuke said confused as the pair of them were in a very compromising position.

'He…hello Sasuke…' The pink haired girl blushed almost as bright as her hair and the same colour. She'd never been this close to Sasuke and it caught her off guard. 'I came here to see Naruto, how is he Sasuke?' Sakura asked with a sort of twinkle in her eyes.

Sasuke sighed sadly. 'Yeah…he just woke up not too long ago. I'll see you later Sakura.' Sasuke quickly dismissed about to cry again, he walked straight passed but was swiftly halted. A firm grip clamped on his arm.

'Sasuke. What's wrong with you, out of all of us I'd think you'd be the happiest at this news!' Sakura questioned.

Sasuke didn't face the girl instead shook his arm free. 'Leave it Sakura, don't worry about me, just… go see Naruto…' Sasuke said with a cold tone and stormed off. Sakura gasped at the attitude Sasuke had, she had never seen him without his usual shy disposition. Something must have happened between them…? The girl thought while heading towards the hospital ward.

Sakura shortly arrived, noticing Anko at the door about to leave. 'Hello I'm here to see Naruto.' Sakura politely said.

'Ah hey! Good timing Naruto is awake!' Anko smiled

'Yeah…I know' Sakura sighed but still kept a polite tone as she wandered in.

'Sakura HIYA!' Naruto shouted with vigorous energy

Sakura wasn't happy though as she ran up to Naruto and punched him in the arm. 'Ow what was that for?' Naruto yelped with the pain

'What the hell have you said to Sasuke? He was crying on the staircase and was very angry for some reason, so I blame you. What did you do!' Sakura demanded preparing to punch the boy again if he didn't answer.

Naruto's expression dropped to a mix of confusion anger and sadness. 'Sasuke…Nothing! There's nothing wrong, just leave it Sakura!' Naruto huffed and crossed his arms in dismissal.

Sakura grew red with anger as her eyes twitched at the comment. About to punch the blond again but was stopped by Minato. 'Sakura please, he's recovering give him a little break. But. Something must be wrong, Naruto what happened?' Minato questioned firmly.

Naruto now with two people questioning him couldn't escape their eyes and it was inevitable he had to say what was wrong. 'Fine. Sasuke…I don't want to forgive what he did. I've let him know that when I woke up to him. Now he must be beating himself up.' Naruto summarized briefly.

Soon as Naruto finished Sakura gave him a hard firm slap on the cheek. 'Naruto you damn idiot! Sasuke was really upset! Forgive him? What the hell did he do to deserve such treatment?'

Minato sighed along with Naruto. 'Sakura…Naruto was in a coma because of Sasuke. Now come on I think Naruto needs some rest, let's go find Sasuke.' Minato calmly said as he led Sakura out of the door. 'I'll see you a bit later son. Please rest up.'

Naruto shot back a simple nod before settling down on his bed, letting his delicate eye lids rest.

Sakura walked down the corridor glancing back at the ward door while being led by Minato. Still stunned at the fact that Sasuke caused the damage done to Naruto. 'Minato what do you mean Sasuke did it?' Sakura naively asked.

Minato sighed, but carried on walking nonetheless. 'Exactly that, Sasuke…hurt Naruto. But…it was his fault really after all. Sasuke was upset, and unleashed his emotions on him. Sasuke has been a wreck ever since.' Minato calmly replied, making their way down the stairs and out of the hospital front doors.

'But…but, why?' Sakura about to continue but was stopped when Minato turned to face her.

'Find out from them. I'm not going to say.' Minato hastily said as he looked off into the distance, noticing Sasuke walking by himself. 'Look there's Sasuke, come on.' Minato began to jog in Sasuke's direction, Sakura following closely behind.

'Sasuke! Stop!' The pair both called.

Sasuke sighed, still slightly crying and turned around to face the pair but covered his features with his long drooping dark hair. 'What do you want, aren't you happy that Naruto is awake? Go see to him….I'm fine.' Sasuke mumbled.

Sakura gritted her teeth, restraining her anger for the depressive boy. 'We are overjoyed Sasuke…why aren't you? Naruto wants you there for…' Sakura was cut short.

'Shut up. Naruto doesn't want anything from me except avoidance. You're wasting your time.' Sasuke harshly cut in.

Sakura's jaw clamped down tightly, able to grind diamond on her teeth now. About to unleash hell on Sasuke she was suddenly calmed from a soft gentle hand that rested on her shoulder. 'Sasuke. Please calm down, I know you feel bad for the things you did. But as I've said before, it's not your fault. You were angry and confused about…Kakashi. Naruto shouldn't have chased after you, but…He only did that because he truly cares for you. Don't forget that Sasuke. Give Naruto time, he has every right to be angry at you right now, give him a chance to recover properly. Please don't do this to yourself, everyone is worried about you.' Minato kindly put.

'You…I.' Sasuke stuttered.

'What would Kakashi think if he saw you acting this way?' Minato added.

Sasuke sad expression changed to a moment of inspiration and an evil demonic grin formed on his lips. 'Kakashi? He's the one who wanted me to stay away! Fucking Naruto, Kakashi was disappointed! It's good Naruto will forget me now!' Sasuke cackled manically, causing Minato and Sakura to give him a look of despair and utter confusion.

'Sasuke! What the hell are you talking about?' Minato questioned with a shout

'You damn idiot, Kakashi died because of you! He was rushing to go see you, to tell you to keep Naruto away!' Sasuke shouted back rudely.

Minato walked swiftly up to the boy and grabbed him by the shoulders. 'What! Come see me? What? That doesn't make sense Sasuke!' Minato shook him, his eyes were starting to tear up at the mad accusations.

Sasuke smirked. He reached into his pocket to pull out a small dark book. 'Here look at this. Kakashi was noting how disappointing it was that I was with Naruto.' Sasuke coldly said while handing Minato the book.

Sakura stood there with a look of shock at all the comments, still not getting her head around the fact that Sasuke and Naruto were together.

Minato was kneeling in front of Sasuke reading the diary. His face changing expressions graphically. 'I…I don't understand, he was coming to talk to me? Then…'

'Yes. He died. Because I disappointed him, because I was with Naruto.' Sasuke finished then turned around to walk back to Kakashi's house. Minato looked up at the departing boy.

'Kakashi couldn't have really felt this way Sasuke. He does say he was happy for you. What should it matter? How do you feel? How do you really feel for Naruto? Well Sasuke?' Minato firmly called out. This caused Sasuke to pause in his step.

'…We will see. Go back to Naruto, please. He needs you more.' Sasuke replied with a caring tone and continued to walk back.

'Sasuke…' Sakura about to stop him but Minato shook his head at her.

'Leave him, he needs some time to get his head straight and so does Naruto.' Minato briefly said, pocketing the book and walking back to the hospital. Sakura paused for a moment still watching Sasuke depart before catching up with Naruto's father.

Sasuke finally arrived back at Kakashi's house. He stared at the slightly decaying building as there were no occupants. Sasuke sighed as he opened the door. This time the policemen won't be pestering him. Walking up the stairs, he noticed how most of the rooms had been searched for some sort of incriminating evidence. His bedroom door was smashed open from the brute force of the police that tried to get him. 'Damn police, they ruined my room…' Sasuke cursed noting the almost upturned room with all the fixings being piled against the door had been pushed asunder. It was a mess. The only thing that was remotely tidy was his actual bed. Sasuke jumped onto it, landing face first into the soft pillows and quilts. Sasuke exhaled loudly and managed to fall into a deep sleep.

The evening drew in and the sunlight began to fade from the messy room. Sasuke awoke to the sound of a loud knock. His eyes were dark and sleep ridden. But they suddenly widened as he heard the loud knock again more persistent this time. Is that the police again? It can't be? Or is it Minato? I should leave it… Sasuke thought but felt a sudden relief when he heard the calm voice of Minato call his name.

'Sasuke! Are you in there?'

Sasuke swiftly rushed downstairs and to the door. He stood for a brief moment, thinking about what to say. Knocked out of the daze again when Minato knocked louder, causing Sasuke to jump with a start. The boy turned the door handle carefully and slowly opened the large wooden door slightly.

'Hello Minato.' Sasuke mumbled tiredly.

'Sasuke, there you are. How are you feeling?'

'I've been better. How's Naruto?'

'Same as you. He needs to stay in hospital for another day then he'll be coming back home tomorrow evening. I know things have been hard for you. But as I said before the offer is still there if you want to live with us. The police will be searching this place again soon.' Minato sadly said, feeling sorry for Sasuke entirely.

Sasuke blankly stared. Not wanting to believe this entire occurrence. He wished he could stay but Minato was right. The police could show up any minute and take him away to an orphanage. Which Sasuke could not handle right now. 'I…Minato I'd like to but I don't think Naruto will want me…' Minato cut him short

'Sasuke listen. Naruto's got to live with it, you're more important right now. I feel…guilty for Kakashi's death. It's the least I could do.' Minato insisted.

Sasuke sighed loudly. 'Alright. Thank you Minato, I'm sorry for snapping at you earlier. My mind…has been all over the place.'

Minato smiled kindly, admiring this although still grieving yet strong brave boy. 'It's okay Sasuke, I can't imagine how you feel.' Minato let Sasuke pack some belongings, and walked towards his car.

After he packed the things into the car Minato noticed Sasuke stood outside the front door, looking up at his home. Minato sat in the car watching, giving the boy time to say his goodbyes.

'Kakashi…I'm sorry I disappointed you, but…I think I know who I'm happy with. Even though he might never forgive me…I, need to be strong, like you said. Naruto makes me strong. I hope you understand. Goodbye…uncle.' Sasuke's eyes began tearing up, he then walked away towards Minato's car.

'You ready to leave Sasuke?' Minato asked nicely

Sasuke continued to stare at the building from the car. 'Yeah…I'm ready. Let's go.' Sasuke sadly murmured and looked down at his feet. With that Minato nodded and began driving. Sasuke rested his head against the window and let his eyes gracefully fall.

Before long they arrived back at Naruto's house. Minato swiftly got out and opened the front door. He let Sasuke linger in the car, not forcing the new home onto him too much as he was still grieving.

After a while Sasuke finally exited the car, he realized Minato had brought most of his belongings inside, causing the boy to crack a little smile.

'Naruto…please forgive me.' Sasuke muttered to himself before carrying his backpack with personal belongings; Camera, lunchbox, the pictures and a few clothes.

Chapter 21! Blackjack! Sorry for the wait, University is going good if you wanted to know ^^ Still making time to finish this story though! :D Hope you enjoyed this chapter, I enjoyed writing this one even though it was slightly depressive towards the end tho :/ Anyway hope you enjoy the final few chapters coming up! Thanks for reading this story as well! xD