Its just a phone call! But it's not "just" Read this 28th chapter of book of mixed emotions and you will find out. Enjoy!

"Ssh Naruto" Sasuke whispered to calm him down as the blond tensed his body. "It's just the phone..."

The boy in his arms calmed down slowly, went up to answer but pulled Sasuke with him, apparently a bit to scared still to go out alone. Sasuke followed his love without any complaining, holding his hand tightly in his own, even he a bit scared by the sudden ring tone.

"Yes this is the Uzumaki residence" Naruto answered and Sasuke pulled him into a warm hug. "No... Yes I'm Naruto..."

The boy looked up suddenly, his face twisted with fear as Sasuke met his eyes. Something wasn't right and he knew it just by the look in those blue eyes. He took the phone softly and helled it between them so they both could hear.

"We will be waiting for you Uzumaki, and we will visit you of course..."

The silky voice sounded like the worst thing Sasuke could ever have imagined and there were chills running down his spine again as he saw that blond man in front himself again.

"Be prepared... we'll come for you tonight... and we are expecting a grate party..."

There was a soft "click" and they were left in silence. Naruto was trembling close to Sasukes chest and he could feel how the blond grabbed his swatter tightly.

"Come on" he whispered after some seconds of fright. "We need to get out of here..."

"No!"

Naruto looked up at him again with the same scared eyes as before.

"They told me that if I run" he swallowed and grabbed Sasukes swatter even tighter. "They would come after you instead..."

Sasuke pulled Naruto even closer, his stomach now clenched up in a tight ball. Why did this have to happen right now that he had finally rescued Naruto..? He was in no condition to fight, Sasuke could feel the body shake in his arms and he knew that there was no way Naruto could defend himself.

They stood there for a while unable, mostly in shock over the sudden call and finally Sasuke got his voice and the control of his body back.

"Naruto listen to me" he said and looked out the window with blond boy still tightly pressed against his chest. "I know that you're scared but we need to do something..."

"Do what?" the boy asked and it was clear how close his tears were. "They are coming here Sasuke... Here to my apartment!"

"Our apartment" Sasuke corrected and smiled softly. "And I promised I wouldn't let them touch you."

With those words he brought Naruto into the bedroom and started packing some clothes and other things that could be useful. Naruto looked at him while biting his lip, constantly looking over his shoulder in the direction of the front door.

"Sasuke" he whispered and twisted his hands nervously. "We can't run you know we can't...."

"We are any way" he answered as he quickly packed the bag. "I don't care if they come after me... we'll go to the Hokage and she will help us."

"But..."

Naruto was so scared his body wouldn't listen to his brain any more and his knees were o weak he could hardly stand up straight. Sasuke could her it in his voice but he knew there was nothing much he could do than this... even though it scared the boy even more.

"No buts" Sasuke said as he hurried over with the bag and grabbed the scared boys hand.

It was already getting darker and any minute now they could hear the knock on the door or the footsteps in the stairs. He pressed Narutos shaking fingers and placed a loving kiss over the boys lips, in a try to calm him down a little.

"Come on lets go..."

The apartment were silent and the cold walls were frighting as everything in there casted tall shadows on them, making Sasuke feel both small and vulnerable, making him want to crawl away and hide... but he couldn't. He had to be strong for Narutos sake. Making him feel safer, not showing his own fright. So he hid it as well as he possibly could.

Narutos face was pale and his eyes twitched every time he heard the smallest, most insignificant sound. Sasuke found it almost frightening, seeing him like that... He had worked with Naruto before, on missions and school work but he had never seen him this scared before, never thought he could be this scared... not in this paralyzed way.

"Naruto" he said in an attempt to ones again calm him. "We're going to make this I know we are!"

The boy nodded but Sasuke saw the fright growing in his eyes. The pain in Narutos body grew with every step he took and the closer to the door he got, the more unbearable the pain got... Sasuke saw it and he sighed quietly as he looked out the window, seeing the sky grow darker by the second. there was no way Naruto could run if they were found... and there was no way he could defend himself...

Loud noises were heard from outside the door by the staircases and Naruto froze in his movements. Sasuke looked up immediately and pressed Narutos shaking body closer to his torso, wanting so desperately to protect the that he couldn't care less what happened to himself.

"Sasuke" the blond wined and grabbed his swatter, looking up at him with desperate eyes and the pain increasing with every hard bang made by those feet.

"Ssh it's okay" he hushed and stroked the blond ones hair even though his own heart was racing a mile. "I'll protect you Naruto..."

The hard sounds from outside made Sasukes head hurt and suddenly he realized these steps did indeed sound like thunder. He didn't question Narutos scare of thunder at all now, it was totally clear now.

Sasuke pulled Naruto even closer as he felt the terror building up inside him. Even though he didn't believe these men to be ninjas he was for the first time, in a very long while, not even sure if he would be able to beat them if he was alone.

"I love you Sasuke" the terrified boy in his arms whispered sounding like he was about to give up and Sasuke looked down almost surprised.

"I love you too Naruto" he said and hugged him tighter. "We're going to make this, trust me!"

The blond didn't answer, his face showed terror as Sasuke had never seen it before and he realized there was nothing he could do to make Naruto overcome it. Gently he stroked the boys cheek, feeling their warmth and softness as his fingertips caressed that tender skin. He loved him more than any thing, he knew that now, and even though the steps outside were getting closer and closer Sasuke felt how his heart rate raced, not because of them...but because of the beautiful being in front of him.

"I will protect you no matter what Naruto" he whispered and planted a sweet kiss on the lips of the love of his life.

Naruto relaxed by those words and the gentle touch and Sasuke felt how his powers increased with that smile. He might be able to do this after all. But suddenly the sound of thunder stopped and Naruto stiffened ones again, his eyes re-filling with tears. Sasuke looked towards the door seeing how a shadow moved outside it.

"Naruto" he said in a demanding voice. "Get into the bathroom...!"

"Eh?"

"Yes" Sasuke continued as he pushed Naruto towards the bathroom door in a hurry. "you're scared and I don't want you getting hurt any more..! So get in and stay there until I tell you to come out..."

"What?! Naruto burst out."

Even though he was scared there was no way he was going to leave Sasuke alone with them. There was no way he would let them torture Sasuke the way they used to do to him and even though he might not be much of a help he didn't want to be useless ether... and sitting locked away in the small bathroom would make him even more afraid than he already was.

"I won't" he said and tried to put up a fight but Sasuke had made up his mind.

"Just do it Naruto" he said but he didn't sound angry and Naruto looked up into his eyes, he looked scared.

Naruto didn't know how to react. Sasuke wasn't the scared type... not even when they had talked about the raping had he been scared, but now...

"Naruto please... just please go in there" Sasuke begged with his face unable to hide his fright of losing Naruto again. "I'll be fine just please don't let them hurt you..."

Naruto felt his tears falling down his cheeks as he saw the terror in Sasukes eyes and felt his warm hands holding his. There was no way he would.. but he needed to do it. He never wanted to loose Sasuke but there was nothing else they could do. His lips were shaking and his voice box didn't work any longer but he nodded even though his stomach and his heart protested.

There was a sudden bang on the door and the both of them looked up, the door shaking like it was going to brake any minute. Naruto shivered and looked back at Sasuke with his clear blue eyes. he backed up against the wall his heart beating so hard in his chest it felt like he was going to faint. Sasuke grabbed a hold on him, holding him tight against his chest, softly whispering his name.

"Naruto..."

"Sasuke I'm so scared..."

"Ssh... I'm here now... nothing can hurt you..."

"But what if..?"

"Ssh... it won't happen... I promise...."

"Sasuke..."

There was another loud sound from the door and the wood started cracking with every new beat. Naruto closed his eyes, feeling Sasukes tears mix with his own. He didn't want to go but Sasuke was already taking him into the small room and he didn't have the strength protest. When inside Naruto grabbed Sasukes swatter hard and kissed him even though there weren't any time.

"Please let me be by your side" he begged but Sasuke shook his head.

"Lock the door from the inside" he said even though his voice was merely a whisper. "Don't come out unless..."

"Sasuke!" Naruto pleaded." Don't go! We can sneak out some how! I'll run with you and you won't have to fight...! Please just don't leave me in here!"

Sasuke let him go, feeling his heart brake as he saw the tears stream down those rosy cheeks. This was real and as he saw the pain in the eyes of his love he knew he had to make it even though he was tired and scared. Naruto was the only thing he really cared about now... this was the least he could do for him.

"I love you Naruto" he smiled as he opened the door behind him slowly leaving the room.

"No..! No!" the boy begged but Sasuke didn't stop. "Please Sasuke don't leave...!"

The door closed behind Sasuke just as Naruto had rushed over to it and even though he tried to open it it was impossible. Sasuke was blocking the door with his body.

"Sasuke let me out!" he called but the dark one didn't listen.

"Lock the door Naruto!" was only answer he got.

"Sasuke!!"

The front door cracked open and Naruto could hear them entering the apartment with loud laughs and voices. He dropped to his knees locking the door on the way down, fingers shaking. They were inside now... and Sasuke was out there alone with them. He was so scared his lips were shaking too...

"Sasuke..."

His voice was meant to be strong but there was no way he could talk now... he wanted to scream but that was impossible too. 'please' he thought and curled up into a boll on the ground. 'don't quit on me... Sasuke I love you... please don't let them...'

A scream of pain reached his ears and his heart jumped as Sasukes voice disappeared as soon as he had called out. There was a thud followed by the men laughing again. Naruto crawled over to the door, listening intensively with his ear pressed against the wood.

"You're not so cocky now are you pretty boy?" one of the men said and Naruto could hear Sasuke whimper with pain.

"Don't you touch him" he cried but the men just laughed and there was another squeal with pain.

"Where is he pretty boy?" the same man asked and Naruto could hear he had lost his temper.

"I'm not gonna tell you you fuck..!" Sasuke started but screamed as one of the men kicked him hard in the stomach so that even Naruto could hear Sasukes ribs cracking.

"Sasuke!!!"

Sasuke, you always wanna be such a hero. Will he make it? That, and more will you find out in the next chapter of Book of mixed emotions. See you next week.