Disclaimer : I wish I owned Sasuke .. Lol. But I don't own any of the Naruto characters.

Author : I really like this chapter for some reason. Maybe cause it's a big turning point. Thanx for the nice reviews and comments, they are always appreciated. Reviews, comments, and suggestions are always welcome. =]

Chapter 6

They seemed to be having so much fun. Sasuke wanted to be with them. No not them, he wanted to be with Naruto. Although he refused to admit it. He watched Sakura jump onto Naruto's back and get a piggyback ride to the training grounds. 'Why does that bother me ?' sasuke asked himself. He didn't realize it but some part of him was jealous, it showed and took the place of his usually cold and distant expression.

Sasuke followed them to the training grounds. Sakura and Naruto were sparring and Naruto seemed to be winning. This didn't surprise Sasuke since Sakura was so weak compared to naruto. He had to admit Naruto's skills had greatly improved since the academy, they may even rival his skills someday. Sasuke watched Sakura throw desparate punches and kicks, unable to keep up with Naruto's speed. Naruto would certainly grow into a formidable opponent.

"Naruto-kun ! Your too fast, slow down a little bit." sakura was out of breath and had beads of sweat forming on her face. Naruto stopped to sit down next to Sakura, "lets rest a while." Naruto was sweating so he pulled off his shirt in an attempt to cool down.

Sasuke continued to watch Naruto from the shadows. Much like Sakura last night, Sasuke was also surprised by how good Naruto looked. 'He looks good…' Sasuke wanted to step out into the training grounds to get a better look at Naruto but he cought himself thinking Naruto looked good. 'Why am I thinking this ?! … I need to leave right now.' Sasuke quickly and silently crept away from the training grounds and all thoughts of Naruto.

Kakashi had been watching from a distance as well. He watched Sakura and Naruto bonding as he had planned, he was very happy with the results of his mission. He had also watched Sasuke spy on his teammates. Kakashi was unsure of what this meant, 'Why would Sasuke spy on Naruto and Sakura..?' Sasuke hardly payed attention to the the two during training, 'Why the sudden interest now..?' Kakashi thought it would be wise to keep an eye on Sasuke's situation, he had a feeling something serious would result from it.

Sasuke needed to clear his head but there was no escaping the thoughts in his mind. Last night, Sasuke had dreamed of Naruto. It was late at night and he was up on his roof, clearing his mind. Sasuke had sensed someone near him but was unsure of whether to attack or ignore it. He continued to act as if he hadn't sensed the new presence. He smelled the intruders scent and immediately knew who it was. The scent was unmistakable, it was the smell of sweat mixed with sunlight and ramen. 'Why is he here?' sasuke asked himself. Sasuke didn't mind him being there, he actually kind of liked the fact that Naruto had thought to come to his home to see him. 'He's here to see me ?' Sasuke secretly wished that was true. He couldn't stand not knowing why Naruto was there, "Why are you spying on me dobe ?" He tried to ask the question in a gentle way as to not scare Naruto away. That was when Sasuke had woken up.

The questions were inevitable. 'Strange feelings, wanting to be near him, thinking he looked good … and dreaming of him ?! Whats going on with me ?! Its almost as if im attracted to him …' Sasuke had shocked himself with that thought. There was no reason for him to like Naruto. 'He's annoying, infuriating, and …and he looked pretty good.' Sasuke was disgusted with himself, 'How could I like Naruto ?! When did I go from not caring at all to being attracted to him ?!'

Just then, Sasuke was dragged away from his thoughts by Sakura's cheerful greeting, "Hey Sasuke ! Would you like to eat lunch with Naruto-kun and me ?" Sasuke's dark eyes glanced at Naruto behind Saskura and automatically turned down her offer. "C'mon Sakura-chan, maybe Sasuke will join us another time." Naruto tugged at Sakura's arm and walked off in the opposite direction. 'Sakura-chan? Naruto-kun? When had the two of them become friends ?' Sasuke thought with a quick flash of jealousy flash in his eyes just before he walked off.

Sakura and Naruto decided to have lunch at a sushi bar - sakura's choice obviously. "I've been craving sushi for such a long time."

"What is this made of ?" Naruto asked while he poked at his sushi with his chopsticks.

"Wow, ramen really is the only thing you eat." sakura said teasingly. "its sushi and its good so just eat it."

"Hmmm, I wonder if theres a such a thing as sushi flavored ramen ..?" naruto asked as he took his first bite of sushi.

"Hahaha, only you would ever ask that question Naruto." Sakura watched him eat his first meal other than ramen.

After they were done eating, they headed out the door with no particular place to go. Sakura yawned and said "Lets stay at my place tonight."

"Sakura-chan do you think its wise for us to spend the night together again after we've bonded so much today. Something may happen …" Naruto had that joking light in his eyes so Sakura decided to play along.

"Well, maybe I want something to happen tonight … " Sakura said as she stepped closer to Naruto and wrapped her arms around his neck. 'He feels pretty good to hang on to,' she thought to herself.

"Hmm, if that's the case then lets hurry to your place." Naruto then picked her up and ran in the direction of Sakura's home.

Neither of them had noticed the deep dark pair of eyes that had been watching them so closely. And neither of them noticed as those eyes followed them in the shadows filled with jealous rage. Sasuke couldn't believe what he was hearing. 'Sakura and Naruto staying at Sakura's place tonight ? Hurrying home to do what ?!' Sasuke couldn't deny it anymore. He knew now that he really cared for Naruto. And from what he was feeling, he realized he couldn't stand the idea of Naruto being with anyone but him…