BANANAS IN PYJAMAS!

Do people remember those guys?

Responding to my looovey guests!

Lolgurl: Lol, aren't all moments between these two intense? Seriously. They can't even look at each other without severe eye-fucking going on. Naruto's feelings for Sasuke at the moment are a little unclear for a reason, it is to show that Naruto (while appearing to be a people person) never actually lets people in. You'll kind of notice that he pushes away people when they're too emotionally close. Sorry about not finishing 'What if' but that story makes me vomit. Good concept, bad execution. I PROMISE TO FINISH THIS STORY! I love writing it and it isn't hard to write! AND NEJI WILL BE SOMETHING, THOUGH YOU'LL HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT.

Khokha: HAHHAHAHA! Your review made me laugh so much. I just read 'You bastard' and spat out my water in public! Lol, I am just so evil! Getting you all riled up for a smexy scene and you don't even get a kiss! Muwahaha! Yeah, Sasuke was acting more forward, breaking out of his Ojo shell! IIIII never said Naruto won't be the father, but there may or may not be a twist...fufufu...ANNNNNYWAY! Glad you liked the chapter! Even though I teased you!

Narusasu: I will always respond my lovely student! Good to know that you liked the chapter, also, I am feeding off that disappointment right now and laughing in my evil lair...haha, joking! Maybe…

Yumiyang: Hello there my fav reviewer! (Slowly calling 911) I didn't just see you with a bunch of weapons, what? Now way. (Slowly inching away). Haha, jokes! (RIPS KUNAI FROM NOWHERE) WE'LL DIE TOGETHER! Lol, anyway, you think I'm funny? Coming from the comical genius that is you! Glad you liked the chapter anyhow, and yes, Sasuke did come out of his shell! His fantasy was sooo cute to write, his mind is a little fluffball! Naruto is...well...y-you know...(Also faints from loss of blood) 'Doctor, what's wrong with her?!'… 'She's suffering from yaoi overload! Someone get me some straight couples to calm her down!'. Haha, love talking to you my kindred spirit, hope you recover for the next chappie!

Kaeda rukawa: Uwa! I'm so sorry! I'll buy you a new pair of pants! Sexy times got a little out of control for Naruto and Sasuke! Hehe, hope you'll be prepared for smexy times! Sasuke reactions to sex will be...interesting to write at the least. I'm not just going to peg him as shy and reluctant, it would destroy all the character traits I gave him, so while the first time he'll be nervous, in the future it may change.

BTW SOMEBODY HAD THE AUDACITY TO SAY I DIDN'T UPDATE EVER.

BITCH.

YES I DO.

A LOT MORE THAN OTHER AUTHORS.

I GOT EXAMS.

I GOT LIFE.

I GOT SHIT TO DO.

Disclaimer: Don't own the song used here (You'll be in my heart by Celtic woman)

Where do we go from here?

How could either of them answer that? Especially as of now? As unsettled eyes glanced unceremoniously around and desperately tried to avoid catching the other's gaze. Not even being given the luxury of awkward movement, only frozen with whirlwinds of emotion inside. Everything seemed painfully out of place; like they were knives in a gun fight. There was no moving pass this in any form; the memory of this would be seared into their brains forever, ready to pop up and torment them whenever in a quiet moment.

They unintentionally locked gazes. Unable to tear away from each other's nervous orbs. One of them knew they had to speak, whatever it acknowledged. It seemed the tension that finally snapped one of them into reality.

"View!" Naruto exclaimed loudly all of a sudden, making Sasuke jump from the noisy burst of randomness.

"W-What?" Sasuke stuttered out, confused by Naruto's random declaration. Naruto blinked a few times and realised that he didn't make any sense.

"I-I mean, I still need to show you that view" Naruto corrected, rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment.

"Oh" Sasuke responded, remembering the enthusiastic promise that had been made to him. Naruto hesitantly came closer to him, nervous about upsetting Sasuke further.

"I, er, have to carry you there" Naruto informed, carefully coming closer to pick Sasuke up, "Um, hold on" Naruto warned quietly, gently picking Sasuke up bridal-style. Sasuke glanced up to look at Naruto. Eyes widening and shock rising. Because for the first time, in all the time they had known each other, Sasuke saw Naruto blush. It was small, it was pink, it was barely there; though Sasuke could still see it on the usually unfazed blond. Naruto met his eye and seemed to blush pinker, he lowered Sasuke's band of cloth to cover his eyes.

"Huh? Why did you blindfold me?" Sasuke asked in confusion, looking around even though he remained blinded. Naruto just looked ahead.

"Keeping it a surprise" Naruto used as an excuse quietly, Sasuke feeling massive movements as Naruto carried them to the mysterious place. Sasuke was left to his thought for a few minutes until he heard Naruto land on something. Naruto tenderly placed him down, "We're here" Naruto stated.

"Can I remove my blindfold yet?" Sasuke questioned, Naruto placed his hands on Sasuke's shoulders from behind.

"Wait" Naruto answered, moving Sasuke slightly forward and to the left, "Okay...now" Naruto voiced, gently taking off Sasuke's blindfold. Sasuke blinked a few times to adjust and gasped when he saw his surroundings.

It was as if he had been whisked away to another land. For he had never seen such a place nor even imagined one to be like this. Before the sky was black with the empty shine of the moon, but now the sky was a radiating purple that glowed and illuminated everything. What had just been a puzzle of trees and trunks, now showed the artistic network of each one; stretching over and twirling around as if in a frozen dance. Sasuke's eyes saw that instead of the usual green and brown that decorated this island was now painted with glowing colours. Turquoise, violet, rose, emerald flowed across in an orchestra of beauty. Butterflies the size of foxes delicately crawling along the trees; coloured with the same glowing shades. Plants of all different shapes and species gently waved in a carefree dance; radiating the same hues that changed and evolved. What was previously an intimidating island of danger was now a living painting; a masterpiece of what Sasuke could only describe as harmony. Sasuke could've swore he was on different planet, that Naruto had taken him to another galaxy where only beauty reined. Where the stars were next to him, sparkling and twinkling away, welcoming Sasuke into their fantasy of magic.

"Naruto...Naruto, it's...it's magnificent" Sasuke breathed out, placing a hand on his chest and even taking a step back to take in all its glory. His entire being trying to comprehend such allure. Sasuke was sure that he had truly fallen in love. In love with this sight, in love with the idea of staying in this magical world forever. Naruto smiled lightly at the taken expression on Sasuke, his only regret to have not taken him sooner.

"I'd glad you like it" Naruto chuckled, Sasuke looked over to him.

"Naruto, this place is...it's so-!" Sasuke tried to say, unable to put into words of how amazing this place really was. Naruto nodded understanding, remembering the feeling of first seeing this sight; the way it made you feel and how breath taken you get.

"I know" Naruto agreed calmly, "That's why it's my favourite place" Naruto stated, Sasuke giving him a slightly confused expression.

"I thought Tsumi was your favourite place" Sasuke questioned, Naruto shook his head.

"Nooo, Tsumi is my second favourite" Naruto corrected, "This beautie takes first place" Naruto smiled mischievously as he overlooked his personal paradise. Sitting down on the trunk that had them lifted enough to see everything, Sasuke sat down next to him. Watching as a small hummingbird with feathers of glowing cyan flew towards him. Sasuke lifted his hand and let the curious bird land on his slim finger.

"It's really magical" Sasuke spoke fondly, observing the small creature on his hand. Naruto nodded lightly, watching Sasuke hold the humming bird. "Hn, I bet you bring young maidens here often then? I wouldn't be surprised" Sasuke remarked casually, letting the bird flutter away. Naruto rubbed the back of his head and casted his gaze the other way.

"Um, well, actually..." Naruto trailed off, making Sasuke look up at him, "You're...you're the first...the first person I've ever...brought here" Naruto admitted, making Sasuke's eyes widen and his heart give a flutter. He felt somewhat...special...

"I am?" Sasuke asked amazed, Naruto nodding shyly. Sasuke's initial thought was to ask why him, but he decided to avoid that question and asked something else, "Why have you never shown anyone this place before?" Sasuke enquired, curious as to why the blond never showed off this sight to anyone.

"Be...because its always been mine and her's special place" Naruto answered, making Sasuke even more curious.

"Who's her?" Sasuke questioned instantly, a stab of jealously to his heart. Naruto was quiet fro a moment before speaking.

"My mom" He stated, his tone that of a child's. Shy and unsettled. Though Sasuke focused more on the fact that Naruto was about to speak about his mother for the first time.

"Your mother?" Sasuke repeated, receiving a nod and noticing that Naruto hadn't looked at him in a while. Sasuke gave another look to the glowing sights, "So...if this is you guy's special place, then do you come here often with her?" Sasuke asked, Naruto shook his head.

"Not anymore" He sighed slightly, making Sasuke tilt his head.

"Why not?" Sasuke piped.

"Because she's in another special place now" He answered with a hint of sadness, though Sasuke only grew more puzzled.

"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked, Naruto finally looked at him. Only giving him the saddest smile he's ever seen, answering his question and making Sasuke's heart drop in his stomach.

"Oh..." Sasuke voiced, understanding what he had meant, "I'm so sorry" Sasuke comforted, a sympathetic gaze that Naruto almost found soothing.

"It's fine" Naruto brushed off, making Sasuke a little worried, but another question popped up in his mind.

"Do...do you feel the same way about her as you do your father?" Sasuke questioned, Naruto immediately shook his head.

"No" Naruto denied, "No, my mom was...amazing..." Naruto began, "She was kind, beautiful, had an unbeatable spirit" Naruto listed, Sasuke seeing the passionate look in his eyes, "God, it was like being raised by an angel, she was..." Naruto trailed off before sighing, resting his arm on his brought up knee, "She didn't have to..." Naruto felt his voice get caught up in his throat, making Sasuke's own heart ache.

"To what?" Sasuke encouraged, seeing how hard it was for him. Naruto's hand visibly clenched.

"It's all his fault" Naruto hissed out.

FLASHBACK

The small boy of five was jumping up and down excitedly, giggling as the towel on his head ruffled his golden hair.

"Mama! Mama! Look! I'm a grassy hopper!" Naruto laughed, warm arms encasing him from the back and laughing with him.

"Don't hop away now!" The red-haired woman chuckled, turning him around and lifting him up in the air, "Oh no! There you go!" She laughed, Naruto in a fit of giggles as his mother landed him softly on the bed. "Now off to bed" She spoke, Naruto pouting.

"Aww, mama!" Naruto whined as Kushina tucked the boy into his bed.

"It's way past your bed time, mister" She pointed out, Naruto staring up at her with big eyes and a quivering lip, "Don't think you can give me the kicked puppy look and stay up" Kushina chuckled, Naruto pouted and folded his arms in a tantrum. Kushina smiled at her childish son, stroking his soft hair, "I'll sing" Kushina offered, Naruto perking up instantly.

"Yeah! Yeah!" Naruto nodded enthusiatically, Kushina chuckled and calmed him down.

"Alright, alright, but after this you have to sleep, okay?" Kushina bargained, Naruto nodded and waited eagerly to hear her soft tune.

"Okay" Naruto agreed.

"Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry" She sang softly, sweetly cupping Naruto's whiskered face and resting her forehead on his.
"For one so small,
You seem so strong
My arms will-" The sound of a door opening and shutting made her gasp, she sat up and smiled before looking back at Naruto. "You get some sleep now, okay?" Kushina stated, Naruto frowned since his lullaby was interrupted.

"But-"

"No buts, love" Kushina chuckled, giving a gentle kiss on his cheek and getting up, "Night my little grass hopper" Kushina smiled, blowing out the candle and leaving the room. Naruto huffed and sat in annoyed silence before getting out of his bed and walking out of his room. He quietly crept to the stairs and looked down to see what he loathed. Naruto scowled as he saw his mother lovingly wrap her arms around the blond man. "Minato..." She breathed out in happiness, he hugged her back.

"Kushina" He smiled, bringing her lips to met his. Naruto grimaced. Hating how he touched her, hating how his mother loved that man. Naruto refused to watch any longer and just listened.

"It feels like forever since I last saw you" Kushina spoke, Minato caressed her cheek.

"It always does" He responded, "But I'm here now" He promised, shifting for a moment, "Just...after this venture" Minato confessed, Kushina unwrapped her arms around from him and stared.

"What?"

"Look, you know I hate leaving you, but the ship leaves in an hour and I..." Minato trailed off, making Naruto's hatred burn. Minato sighed, "I hate going away for so long, leaving you here with Naruto but-"

"I know" Kushina smiled, nuzzling back into his chest, "I understand, go" Kushina spoke, looking up at him with adoration, "I'll always wait for you" She promised, making Naruto's heart clench. Minato smiled at her, giving a tender kiss.

"One day, I'll never leave" Minato whispered out, a lingering gaze before turning and leaving. Kushina's smile slipped off as she sighed. Naruto frowned.

This is why Naruto hated his father. This right here. For whatever reason, his mother was in love with this man and all he did was leave her for sea adventures. Naruto didn't mind that his father was never around, he preferred it if nothing else, but it was how depressed it made his mom that angered him. During storms, Kushina would be so worried that she'd stare soullessly out the window in despair; in distraught that her love was out there. Naruto could only replicate her state, watching her and exhibiting the same depression whenever a storm hit. It was at times like that Naruto hated his father. He didn't care about Minato when he was here, no matter how much he smiled at him or how many gifts he would give Naruto. He would always be the man that hurt his mother.

Naruto sighed and stood to go back to his room. Though he heard the door slam open a few minutes later, his eyes widened and he jumped at the booming noise. He thought for a moment that his father had returned, that he had forgotten something. Though his gut was churning when he heard some clashing. He ran to his previous spot to see tow gruff looking men.

"C'mon, baby, just take it off" One of them purred wickedly.

"Yeah, or else" The other threatened, Naruto watched in fear as they began to corner her. Though Kushina suddenly grabbed an object behind her and launched it at one of them, her attempt to run was foiled when one of the men grabbed her arm, "Bad choice" He spat out, plunging his sword through her stomach.

"Urgh!" Kushina groaned in shock.

Naruto's heart stopped.

The man withdrew his sword, taking her jewellery before escaping with the other. Naruto was shaking as his mother sat with her arm wrapped around her torso. Breathing shakily.

"M-Mama…?" Naruto stuttered out, tears running down his face as he stood at the bottom of the stairs. Kushina looked up to see her only son crying. She gulped slightly, and tried to give him a smile.

"It's o-okay, sweetie, mama's just-" Kushina gave a coughing fit, gasping slightly to get back her breath. Naruto shaking at the sight, Kushina attempted to compose herself and gave a nod to Naruto, "C-Come here...N-Naruto" Kushina requested, Naruto made his way over and crying more with each step. Kushina used her other hand to shakily caress his face, "Don't cry, I'm..ugh...f-fine" Kushina promised, though Naruto kept on crying. Wanting to be sick at the sight of blood gushing out of his mother. Kushina managed to bring him closer to embrace him in a bloody hug.

"M-Mama..." Naruto sobbed, Kushina gave reasuring hushes and elt her heart begin to slow down.

"Come stop your crying...
It will be...alright
Just t-take my hand
Hold it...tight" Kushina began to sing, her voice breaking up at parts.
"I-I will protect you
From...all around you
I will be h-here
Don't you cry…" She continued, knowing that this would be the last time she would sing this lullaby. Naruto cries turned into sniffles as he let the sad symphony calm him.
"For...one so small,
You seem so strong...hah...
My arms w-will hold you,
Keep you...safe and warm" Stopping for a moment to catch her breath, laying down steadily and holding Naruto to her chest.
"This...bond between us
Can't be...ugh...b-broken
I will be here…
Don't you...c-cry..." Kushina panted out, her eyes slowly closing.
"'Cause you'll be in my heart...
Yes, you'll be in my h-heart
From this day on...hah..
Now...and...forever...more..." She rasped out, her grip on Naruto visibly loosening. Naruto's voice hitched, he looked up to see her famous hat had fallen off. He stared at her.

"M-Mama?" Naruto voiced, "M-Mama? Why are you ignoring me?" Naruto asked, a horrible dread filling him. More tears cascading down his face, "Mama..." Naruto whispered out, quietly crying. No one being there to answer it. Naruto nuzzled into her bloody body, trying to find comfort in her remaining warmth. Closing his eyes and wishing.

Wishing and wishing and wishing that this was a nightmare.

Wishing and wishing and wishing.

END OF FLASHBACK

Sasuke sat there in shock. Overwhelmed with sadness, sympathy and utter devastation of what he had heard. Tears were nearly stinging his eyes. Though his concentration was on Naruto. Who had his head lowered with clenched fists.

"He should've been there...he should've-!" Naruto took in a deep breath, "Why do the best ones always have to be taken away?" Naruto whispered out, eyes closed to prevent his tears from falling. Sasuke watched with his heart wrenching at the sight, he comfortingly placed a hand on Naruto's tense shoulder.

"Naruto" Sasuke voiced gently, "In a garden, which flower do you pick?" Sasuke asked randomly, Naruto looking at him in utter confusion. Though answered nevertheless.

"I dunno...the best?" Naruto answered, receiving a kind smile in return.

"Exactly" Sasuke stated, Naruto stared at him for a moment, dumbfounded.

"Sasuke..." Naruto trailed off, his heart giving a quick flutter before returning the smile, "Thank you" Naruto said softly. Sasuke didn't feel embarrassed this time when they smiled at each other. It was warm and comforting, the tension leaving. Though Nao decided to make an entrance and once again landed on Naruto's head. "Agh! Stupid fucking thing! Always ruining the moment!" Naruto cursed.

"What moment?" Sasuke scoffed in amusement, watching Naruto fumble around with Nao with a small smirk.

"Hey!" Naruto exclaimed as Nao once again took his hat. Sasuke scowled slightly at her, now knowing the significance of the hat.

"Nao" Sasuke voiced in a warning tone, making her look guiltily towards him, "Give Naruto the hat back" Sasuke instructed, Nao seemingly grumbling under her breath as she returned the hat. Naruto childishly placed it back on, "Good girl, don't do it again" Sasuke ordered, the small creature nestling next to Sasuke like he was her mother. Sasuke shook his head lightly at Nao's actions, his gaze landing back on Naruto as he adjusted his hat. Sasuke suddenly felt a huge lump of guilt in his chest, Sasuke shifted slightly and casted his eyes elsewhere, "Naruto..." Sasuke spoke, catching the blond's attention, "I...I'm sorry" Sasuke apologised, Naruto shrugged.

"It's fine, as long as she stops doing it" Naruto stated, though Sasuke just sighed.

"No, I mean...about before..." Sasuke began, looking down in shame, "When I...threatened to throw your hat off the ship" Sasuke clarified, it was silent for a moment as Sasuke felt the weight of what he had done crush him, "I'm so sorry, if I had known then I would never of-"

"I know" Naruto's kind voice reassured, though Sasuke gazed up at him with conscience-stricken look in his midnight eyes. Naruto chuckled and ruffled Sasuke's hair, "Mah, get that worried look off your face" Naruto remarked, Sasuke pouted slightly at being treated like a child.

"Don't ruffle my hair!" Sasuke complained, Naruto's hand slowed it's movements as did his chuckle. Sasuke stopped scowling and looked back at Naruto, his hand gradually lowering to instead caress Sasuke's cheek. Sasuke didn't complain and kept staring at him with big eyes. Naruto felt his heart skip a beat, making him quickly withdraw his hand. Acting as if Sasuke had burnt him. Naruto gaped wide-eyed at Sasuke, regarding him strangely like he was now a monster. "Naruto?" Sasuke voiced in confusion, wondering why Naruto had retracted his hand and was staring at him the way he was now.

"It's getting late" Naruto stated, standing up, "We should head back" He finished, not paying attention to Sasuke. The raven was confused, but stood up regardless.

"Um, okay" Sasuke responded, half expecting Naruto to pick him up the way he did before, but he didn't. Instead he just placed his arm around Sasuke and pulled him close, lifting him off of the ground slightly. Sasuke blinked a few times as they began to travel back. Sasuke frowned slightly. The way Naruto was holding him made him feel...odd. In a bad way. Before, Naruto had carried him as if he was precious, something that needed to be handled with care. It made Sasuke feel special to be held in such a way. But now? What should be more intimate felt cold. Like he was more of an object to be transported than anything else. Naruto's embrace felt empty and didn't give Sasuke any comfort.

But...was that the purpose?...Sasuke questioned internally, his question left unanswered as Naruto got them back. He placed Sasuke down immediately before taking a few steps back cautiously. As Sasuke looked at Naruto, he could see that Naruto would've been happy to just end it there. But Sasuke wasn't.

"Tonight was nice, Naruto, thank you" Sasuke prompted, Naruto glanced at Sasuke before giving a small nod.

"Right" He responded, Sasuke felt a frown tug at his lips.

"Um, well...good night" Sasuke replied, another quiet pause on Naruto's half before he nodded.

"Night" He muttered, unaware of the spectators that watched them with frustration.

"Why isn't Naruto making a move?!" Tsunade hissed, hiding as she watched the boys, "He's Jiraiya's apprentice for crying out loud!" Tsunade huffed.

"I know right?" Sakura nodded, hiding with her teacher, "Wait, I think Sasuke's about to speak!" Sakura squeaked, both silent as they eagerly watched them.

"Um...before we part ways, I..." Sasuke trailed off as Naruto tried to look disinterested.

"Come on, Sasuke..." Sakura encouraged quietly.

"I..." Sasuke gulped slightly before sighing, "I...just wanted to know the plans for tomorrow" Sasuke mumbled, clearly backing out of his original statement. Sakura and Tsunade gave aggravated sighs and smacked their foreheads while Naruto seemed somewhat relieved.

"I'm gonna get Tsunade to send a messenger hawk tonight to the ship so they'll be here by late morning" Naruto informed.

"Oh, okay..." Sasuke nodded awkwardly, "Good night...again" Sasuke added, Naruto's eyes taking an interest somewhere else.

"Yeah, alright" Naruto retorted without much emotion. Making Sasuke felt a strange sense of dejection. Sasuke watched Naruto turn and leave, no more words to offer. Up in the trees were the annoyed woman.

"Damn it, Naruto's acting weird all of a sudden" Sakura huffed.

"Hm"

"What?" Sakura questioned, raising an eyebrow at her thinking expression.

"I'm just wondering..." Tsunade trailed off before looking over at Sakura, "Visit me in private before you go" Tsunade requested.

"Huh? What for?"

"I'll explain it tomorrow, but for now, keep an eye on Sasuke" Tsunade ordered, watching the raven retreat back to his assigned hut, "He's going to need someone looking out for him now that Naruto won't..."

Wow.

Naruto won't protect Sasuke anymore? What ever do you mean Tsunade? You can't mean that Naruto is distanting himself away from Sasuke and may end up ignoring him because Sasuke got too close in a way that nobody has before?

Nah…

Or do you?…

Hehe, anyway. You've finally discovered all of Naruto's past! But what do you guys think? Do you side with Naruto and hate Minato? Or do you believe that Minato is not to blame?

So many reasons to review! Soooo, yeah...it's just right under this...just go ahead and leave a...a little review...goood student, goooood….

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