Prompt from ai rosete
Characters: sasunaru
Naruto-verse
Song: A Couple of Forevers Artist: Chrisette Michelle
Story Rating: K+
A Couple of Forevers by Chrisette Michele
I see it clear, my heart is here
We got each other and let's take it from there
And if I could I'd love you a forever end time
What we've been through, no one else knows
'Cause all that matters is how far this goes
And it will go until it starts again
Me and you, I look like I might
Nothing can stop love from love
And our love
You know I'm not asking for much
Just a couple of forevers
A couple of forevers
I'm the only one, you're the only one
Together 'til never
I'm talking 'bout forever
Just a couple of forevers
I'm the only one, you're the only one
Together 'til never
It can get hard, damn it gets rough
It can get crazy, but not for us
'Cause we gotta struggle just to stay apart
And me and you are, built like armour
Nothing can't stop love from love
And our love
And I'm not asking for much
Just a couple of forevers
A couple of forevers
I'm the only one, you're the only one
Together 'til never
I'm talking about forever
Just a couple of forevers
I'm the only one, you're the only one
Together 'til never
Never, never
Can you see it, oh oh ooh oh
Can you see the signs from above
It's so blinding, there's no denying you and me
You and me are built like armor
Nothing can stop love from loving on us
And I'm not asking you for much
A couple of forevers
Ever, Ever
I'm the only one, you the only one
Together til never
….
"Sasuke, do you really have to go?" Naruto asks again, feeling his chest tighten. He shuffles his feet awkwardly in the dirt, trying not to think about their conversation from last night.
He knew Sasuke had to leave the village in order to make his amends and find his peace, but that didn't mean Naruto wasn't going to try to stop him. Perhaps it was selfish of him, but he couldn't bear to see Sasuke leave again, so soon after he finally returned home.
Sasuke was seated on the floor of Naruto's small apartment last night, leaning against Naruto's bed frame when he told him, "I'm leaving the village tomorrow."
"What?!" Naruto had nearly spilled his ramen all over the table, but luckily his reflexes acted in time to stop his favorite food from splattering everywhere.
Sasuke had smirked that 'Uchiha smirk' and said, "I can't stay here, not with this grief plaguing me of what I've done. I need to make amends and atone for my sins, I want to come back to the village with a clean conscience."
Naruto nodded slowly, understanding this. But it was still a bitter pill to swallow. "How long dattebayo?"
Sasuke had shrugged, "I don't know."
Naruto was clearly crestfallen, "I guess I should've expected this dattebayo. You were never tied down to just one place."
Sasuke had smirked again, and there was a faint blush dusted across his face, "That's true…but, now that I've been back here, I do realize that the only place that feels like home to me is…" his voice trailed off, and Naruto sat up slightly, eager for Sasuke to continue, "for me, home is wherever you are Naruto."
Naruto's heart skipped a beat, and his hands suddenly became sweaty, "Sasuke, I want to stay with you by your side together forever." They were the first words that popped into Naruto's mind, and so, they spilled out just like that. He immediately covered his face in embarrassment, but Sasuke merely smiled.
"I'll feel better if I travel first Naruto. I want to be the best version of me before I commit myself to you," his words were so candid, and left Naruto utterly breathless.
So now, after saying goodbye to Kakashi and Sakura, Sasuke lingers on the outskirts of Konoha, with only Naruto left to part ways with.
"Yes, I must go," Sasuke finally says in response to Naruto's question, "I see it clear, that my heart is here…but my mind…my mind is still haunted with the darkness of my past. I have to restore it before coming back."
Naruto nods solemnly. There's no arguing with the stubborn Uchiha. He's going to leave, and Naruto has to stay behind – his dream is still to become hokage one day, he can't abandon his village for an unspecified amount of time. Besides, he knows Sasuke prefers to make this journey alone.
"Just…don't go for too long dattebayo," Naruto sighs, and grabs the sleeve of Sasuke's shirt, an empty sleeve – a reminder of the battle Naruto fought to restore Sasuke from his path of hatred.
Sasuke turns and grabs Naruto's face with his hand, his thumb moving in circles on the whiskered cheek. "Naruto," he gives a half smile, "don't make this harder than it is. I'll return and we will still have each other, and we'll take it from there. Be patient, focus on working hard to become hokage, and I'll be back before you know it."
Naruto looks up into those dark eyes, eyes that once spelt distrust, but are now full of love. Overcome with emotion, Naruto pulls close and bridges the gap between them – he kisses Sasuke for the first time, with fervor. Sasuke is surprised, but his lips soon relax and give in to the sweet kiss, returning it with added longing. Naruto and Sasuke could always read each other's actions, they could exchange blows to see into each other's hearts. This kiss is no different – Naruto can clearly ascertain Sasuke's torment – he wants so badly to stay here and build a relationship with Naruto, but he has to make this journey in order to do so. He has to set things right with himself and with the rest of the ninja world. There's a cloud of self doubt hanging over his brow, and he has to rid of it before allowing in the sun.
Their lips part with a panted sigh. What they've been through, no one else knows. All that matters now is how far this goes. And Naruto knows, deep in his soul, that theirs is a love of forever.
"You're the only one," Sasuke breathes, his lips still resting delicately against Naruto's, brushing softly upon his skin.
"I'm not asking for much…just return back to me someday, for forever," Naruto replies, lost deep in Sasuke's eyes.
Sasuke laughs and backs up a little, "You and I are built like armor Naruto, this time apart…may be a struggle, but we'll be alright. And of course I'm yours forever. Nothing can stop our love."
Love. It was the first time Naruto ever heard Sasuke say that word. His heart is fluttering and his mind has paused for a moment, he's not even sure if he remembers how to breathe correctly.
Sasuke's face is turned away in a hard blush, it seems he too realized the gravity of his words. Naruto smiles brightly, "I'll love you forever dattebayo."
Sasuke keeps his face hidden, but Naruto knows there's a big smile plastered on there. "Well…I'll see you then, Naruto," Sasuke finally says awkwardly. He was never the best at goodbyes.
"Yeah," Naruto lets one lone tear roll down his cheek, "Hurry back."
"Until then…" Sasuke starts to walk off, slowly, "I look forward to spending forever with you."
Naruto watches his figure fade away. Sasuke walks a few paces before jumping up in the trees and disappearing from sight. Naruto smiles to himself, feeling relieved. This is just the beginning.
Only the beginning of a couple of forevers with Sasuke.
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Author's Note: Hello all! Sorry it's been a while...that seems to be the way this year is going though, I'm planning for future things and been busier, so I probably won't be able to write a chapter for this every week like I used to. For that reason, I'm no longer taking prompts sorry! I will eventually finish out the ones I've already received. Hope you all are doing well, thanks again for reading! :)
