Chapter 4: Collecting Strays
Language warnings ahead::: Do I need to once again state I do not own Naruto or its chars? _;;
The new summery is all thanks to Rasberry Jam who has more skillz then I! ^_~
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The girl gave him a good shake as she waited impatiently for his answer, the poor boy finally gathered his wits enough to start trying to wrench free with a startled, "What the hell are you talking about you crazy bitch?!" She didn't get a chance to reply since the man in question was now standing in the kitchen doorway, he was dressed and was toweling his hair dry. As he regarded both visitors with a bemused expression. "Sakura it's not nice to scare my guests."
The pink haired girl dropped Sasuke back into his chair with a thump. And smiled at her friend, "Sorry, but I'm not used to you bringing people home." Naruto raised one fair eyebrow, "Uh huh and I'm sure you weren't being just a bit paranoid." She merely grinned in response and dragged him to the side for better interrogation. " Maybe, but who is that? And just what is he doing in your clothes?" Eyeing the blond with obvious suspicion and casting the occasional glance at the boy behind her, who was glaring right back. Naruto grinned sheepishly and scratched his head, "I guess you could call him a stray, I found him on my way home last night. He was in trouble and ended up passing out." Sakura grabbed him by the elbow and pulled him farther out of ear shoot of the third person. Whispering rather fiercely "You can't bring strangers home! It's just not safe! What would happen if they attacked you or robbed you while you slept?!" He shot a quick look to see if his guest was listening to them. "They? Your talking like I'm dragging in people off the street! I helped one guy and that's it. That is hardly opening my door s to the public." She continued to frown with evident disapproval. "Still it isn't safe, you live alone! What if something happened?"
Still perched at the counter Sasuke fidgeted uncomfortably, as he tried not to pay attention to the hushed conversation, he knew concerned him. He attempted to ignore them, it wasn't like he really cared whether the girl trusted him or not. It wasn't his problem, he would be leaving here as soon as he could. Not like he would be staying right? He certainly didn't want to stick around, glaring darkly once more at the pink bitch. Yes his welcome here had ended as soon as his hosts little whore girlfriend barged in. Who the hell did she think she was? Acting like she owned the whole damn apartment, treating him like some sort of thief. Oddly he couldn't seem to stop him self from gripping the edge of the table, digging his nails into the surface with growing anxiety.
Naruto gave Sakura a skeptical look, "So you think I should have left him defend himself and possibly freeze to death?" The question stopped her, as she took a moment to mull over it. "Well yes, I suppose it wouldn't have been very nice of you… But couldn't you have called the police?" He gave her a rather patronizing look, "Sakura this is our neighborhood we're talking about here, the only time they come down here is when there is shooting." She chuckled at that, looking up at him. "Yeah I guess your right, but I hope you don't make bringing home strays a habit." He held up his hands in defense, motioning towards Sasuke's back. "My one and only time I swear!" She sighed in defeat, concentrating on the other boy as well.
"So what are you going to do about him anyway?" Naruto shrugged, making an uncertain movement with his head. "He really needs to put on some weight, I really don't want to let him leave…But he has made it pretty clear he wants nothing to do with me or my help." Sakura smiled widely at him, giving his cheek a pinch. "Your such a mother sometimes! Always with you're fussing!" He rubbed where she had tweaked him, pouting slightly. "Shut up, I am not." She wore a very doubtful expression, green eyes shining with amusement. "When are you going to get a new roommate anyway? Your making us all worry! Everyone would sleep better if we knew you had someone else around." He glowered at that, pointing at her. "Uh Sakura you live alone too." She made a dismissive gesture, settling her hands on her hips. "I am by far less naïve and trusting then you." Naruto groaned slightly, shaking his blond head. "I'm a martial arts instructor! How much safer could I get!?" She remained unconvinced in seems, and failed to believe he was capable of living on his own. "Naruto sweetie your just to nice to live in this city, it's going to get you into trouble."
Sasuke merely continued to mope in his corner, why couldn't they just stop with the damn whispering??? He was going to snap if it persisted much longer, what on earth had he done to deserve to suffer like this?? He nearly jumped when Naruto said his name, snapping him out of his mental lamentations. "Sasuke this is Sakura! My long time friend and neighbor, she lives on the floor above mine." The dark haired young man grunted in response, glaring at both of them. "I'm sorry about before, I should have let you explain before jumping on you like I did." She gave him a good-natured smile, which he refused to acknowledge. Unaffected by the cold shoulder she received, Sakura collected what she needed from Naruto's kitchen before bidding them both good bye.
Naruto turned back to his solemn guest, smiling warmly as possible. "Well I have to get to work, but your welcome to stay here. I wouldn't mind the company." The proposal seemed to catch Sasuke off guard. "You mean live here??" The blond nodded enthusiastically, "Yeah, until you can get back on your feet and what not." He turned away glaring at the wall, "whatever, I don't need for fucking charity! Stop treating me like some goddamn street urchin!" Naruto blinked in surprise at the unexpected outburst. "Well you don't have a place to live right?" The boy gave him a very hateful look, dark eyes narrowed. "No I don't! Big freaking deal!" The blond shrugged slightly as he grabbed his gear from floor. "Just think about it will you? It's not like I'm asking you for anything in return. Hopefully I'll see you around." With that he left the apartment, pulling the door closed on his way out. Sasuke stared at door, uncertainty hitting him in a rush.
The young blond plodded his way to the dojo, in his head going over the list of things he had to finish. Although now he had an unanswered question lurking in the back of his mind. Would Sasuke be there when he go home?
---- To be continued ----
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I did two character design sheets Sasuke and Sakura, you can get the links off my profile.
I love it when people comment although I haden't realized I had received 25 reviews ^_^;;;;;; To answer some of the questions ….
monkfish I don't think I'll do a doujinshi for this one since it would take a very long time to complete. But you can bet I'll be posting illustrations to go along with the story. X3
Ishida Kat I got the forehead protector off ebay ^_^;
Rasberry Jam Wow you reviewed each chapter! O_O Your so sweet!
1) Thank you! I'm glad you like my writing style! Especially since I seem to write in a weird 3 and 1st person perspective.
2) a)Yes there will be some Shikamaru screen time ^___^
2) b) Sasuke is probably gonna be closer to 18 cus I rather Naruto not be some sort of pedophile. _;
3) a) Yeah it accrued to me as well he could die from over eating, but no Sasuke didn't eat to much, Japanese food servings tend to be pretty "small"
b) ooooo thanks for the summery! It's better then my current one! XD Good luck with your forehead protector! :3
And in general thanks to ame_chan, SilverTear , firedraygon97, Zam Angelina, Bishiehuggler, xxSilverWingsxx, panatlantic, WuffieLuver and JadeTiger
In the future you expect me to do some art to go along with the story.