Pairings: KakaNaru

Rating: R.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Satisfied?

Author's Notes: Oh my...All these lovely reviews! I don't know what to say. *tear*. You make a yaoi fangirl feel welcome!
Someone mentioned them going after each other on the rebound. I suppose I should make an attempt to explain all this...?
This is half true. Kakashi wanted Naruto which is why he and Iruka broke up (there is more to that, wait and read D ). Naruto is probably doing the rebound thing I suppose. But he did love him as a kid afterall. Also, I did that on purpose. There'll be a scene later is all... =P
In anycase, I appreciate ALL your reviews and thank you for reading. =D
(I know my title chapter names make no sense!)

Chapter Two:
"Lest You Be The Last To Supper...You're Pathetic..."

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Slowly the day was coming to its end, the sun setting and making the sky burn with color, it's rusty orange and pinks causing the houses to shine as Sauske and Sakura stood just outside the young man's apartment. Sighing inaudibly, Sasuke shoved his hands into his pockets, glancing up at the sky, his brows furrowing in thought.

"Sauske," Sakura inquired, breaking the boys quiet trance, "You and Naruto had a fling, yeah?"

He cleared his throat, "I suppose that's all you could really call it. Nothing serious happened between us."

"Really?" Sakura was having a hard time believing this just due to Naruto's actions earlier.

Sasuke shrugged. "I was with him for a little over a year. But...Our realationship...It was..."

"...Nothing." Naruto's voice suddenly rang clear in his mind and Sauske's eyes widened for a moment.

"Nothing...It was...Nothing... He meant nothing." He said softly, casting his gaze downward, "...Just like he said."

Sakura touched his arm gently, her eyes trained on his face, "Sasu...?"

"I love you Sasu..."

The aforementioned boy's temper flared at the sound of that name, his muscles tensing. Gritting his teeth, he said cooly, "Don't ever call me that again."

"Okay..." Sakura said softly, nodding slightly as she kissed his cheek gently, "I'm sorry."

He glanced at her after a moment, "Let's go inside."

Sakura nodded once more. "Alright."

The apartment Sakura lived in wasn't too big, but enough for two. Decorated in colours of beige and maroon, gave it an old refined look, but was beautiful nonetheless and was something that seemed to suit Sakura well. She remembered having to clean up a bit when Sasuke mentioned he needed a place to stay after breaking up with Naruto. That, and they were now a couple. Hopefully, however, this moving in so quickly with each other wouldn't be a big detrement to their relationship. She did, however, only offer him a place to stay since he had no where else, before he mentioned he liked her. She became excited, wanting to play house. A childhood dream come true, it was, after all, to play house with the one she adored so.

So here she was, in the kitchen, happily cooking away. She was making something new, of American tastes. She had found the recipe in an old American book of hers; they called it "Beef Stew". After placing the cover upon the pot, she peeked out of the kitchen only to see Sasuke idly reading a book. She smiled, as she melted inside, hoping dearly with all her heart, that this all hadn't gone too fast, and would last. She sighed softly, going back to her cooking when he seemed to notice her watching him.

Sniffing the air after a moment, smells from the kitchen catching his nose, Sauske glanced up from his book, casting a glance toward the kitchen where he knew Sakura to be. He called to her, "Hey, Sakura. What are you making in there?"

"The Americans call it 'Beef Stew'!" She called back to him.

American food? He thought as he crinkled his nose. Great...I hope she's a least a good cook...

Curious, however, he stood, placing his book upon the arm of the soft beige couch and headed into the kitchen. Upon opening the door he found Sakura with her back to him, stirring whatever she was cooking on the stove and just, swaying her hips as merrily as could be. A ghost of a smile played across his lips as he leaned against the door frame, crossing his arms against his chest.
This is what he wanted. So he could revive his clan. To have a woman with him, to love that loved him as well. To not have to shamefully profess his undying love to another man. Sauske sneered inwardly at himself as he smiled on the outside, calmly walking towards Sakura and wrapped his hands around her waist. Startled, she glanced up at him, blushing softly. Pulling her back gently against his chest, he leaned down and placed a soft kiss upon her forehead.

Never again would he allow himself to do something so foolish as that. Never again would he allow himself to succumb to nothing more than mere childs play. How pathetic he was, thinking he could find comfort in another man; thinking he was in love with another man. This...This scene before him-around him-is what he wanted. What he truely wanted; needed.

Right?

Naruto peered curiously over Kakshi's shoulder who stood near the stove, stiring something that smelled absolutely delicious.

"Kakashi...What is that?"

"Something for you to eat. To show you that there's more to ramen in this world."

Naruto frowned a bit, "But I like ramen."

"You're obssessed!"

The shorter boy back away a bit as his attention was soon drawn to the small cups of sake upon Kakashi's table. "Ne...What is it anyway?"

"It's called *Una Ju."

Naruto glanced up at him for a moment, "Oh..." He tilted his head slightly as he watched his new 'chef'.

What am I getting into so quickly? Naruto thought to himself as he sipped his sake, Maybe this for the better though...I mean. Look at him. He practically broke up with Iruka to be with me. It's nice to be with someone who likes me.

Possibly love...me? He sighed, staring down into his now empty cup, I thought Sauske loved me too...I agreed so quickly to Kakashi because...I want to be loved.

"I'm pathetic aren't I?"

Kakashi turned to face Naruto, a puzzled expression upon his face, what could be seen of it anyway. "No...I don't think so. Why do you say that?"

Naruto's head snapped up quickly, his eyes wide at Kakashi, "Did I say that outloud?"

"No. I used a mind reading justu."

If possible, Naruto's eyes got even wider in shock. Kakashi laughed after a moment. "I'm kidding. Calm down Naruto."

"Don't do that!" The blond cried and flung the cup unintentionally towards Kakashi.

Without missing a beat, the shinobi reached up with his left hand, promptly catching it. He shook his head with a sigh, "You're still a child, you know that Naruto?"

The boy glanced aside, crossing his arms over his chest. "Figures..."

"What does?" Kakashi asked, moving toward him and setting the cup back down upon the table.

"Everyone thinks that..."

"That so?"

"Not me. I don't think that. I was just making a statement on your actions. But that doesn't mean I believe that's how you are."

"Ne...Kakashi...what really happened between you and Iruka? Did he really cheat on you?"

Kakashi sighed and sat down in the chair oppisite Naruto. "No...Not really. His eye caught someone else. And he knew how I felt. But...It's not that I didn't love him...I did. Just...Not like that. More of...A friendly love."

"I see. Well...What about me? What do you feel for me?"

The silver haired man chuckled softly as he glanced up at Naruto. "I've loved you since I met you. It grew into more as you became of age. Iruka saw this...Figured I could never love him like I love you...And his eye wandered. Still good friends we are, I suppose. I hope. I never meant to hurt him...But...Old feelings die hard."

"Oh." Naruto whispered. "So ka..."

Kakashi nodded a bit. "That's how everything goes..." He glanced over at his food cooking upon the stove for a moment before returning his gaze upon Naruto, whom was staring down at his hands resting in his lap. "What about you?"

The blond glanced up, "Eh? Me?"

"Yeah. What about you and Sauske?"

"Oh..." He shuffled nervously, "We.."

"You don't have to talk if you don't want to..."

"No...No..." He sighed. "It's just...a touchy subject right now." Kakashi nodded.

"Whenever you're ready." He said softly, standing slowly and heading back over to the stove as Naruto gave a slight nod.

He fiddled with the chopsticks at his set place on the table, idly tapping it against the surface. He really didn't want to talk about this with anyone else. But then again, it would be nice to get it off his chest. Honestly...Right now...He and Kakashi were just friends at the moment right? All this...Was just a trial...A test...To see...

To see if we can make it...together? He thought to himself suddenly, That's what this is, right? So...We can talk like friends...And have no fear that our past relationships will ever interfere with...us... He smiled softly, This is so sudden...But I feel good. This...I don't really want to say it this way, but this feels better than being with Sauske...Wow...I didn't think I could feel this way about anyone else like this...I like it. After a moment more, he frowned. But...The thought of Sauske...It still hurts. God it hurts...Sasuke...Why?

Kakashi lifted his head slightly upon hearing the noise behind him. His brows furrowed curiously as he glanced over his shoulder to see Naruto hunched slightly over in the chair, his hands curled up on top of his thighs, clutching tightly to his pants. Was he...Crying?

He wasn't one for pet names but, "Naru...?" No response. Setting the dinner to simmer, he made his way back to Naruto, crouching down in front of the young man. It was so different now to see him at almost his height. He was no longer face to face with him, but now staring up and into his face and indeed, the youth was crying silently.

No words needed to be spoken as Naruto slowly let go of his pants and glanced down at Kakashi, sliding his arms around his neck, he pulled the other man close. Kakashi sighed softly and slid his own arms around Naruto's back after a moment, rubbing softly; soothingly.

"It's okay...It's...Over now." Kakashi said softly and Naruto drew him tighter. "You have to move on now. I know it hurts...But like I said, that's the way some things go. You might be with one forever, or not. Not everything lasts."

Kakashi bit his tongue on his last statement to say no more, hoping not to disturb the boy even moreso. Instead he just held Naruto tightly in his arms, rocking him gently.

"Make it go away Kakashi...Make it go away..." Naruto's muffled voice floated into the silent kitchen and he could feel the tears seep down to his skin through his sweater, "Please..."

Kakashi's eyes narrowed as he gritted his teeth. What had Sasuke done to him to make him like this? Naruto had never broken down like this before...Especially not in front of him. Not like this...

I'll make it go away Naruto...I'll try my best. As lover or...Friend. I'll try. Kakashi thought to himself, stroking the young boy's hair. I promise...

* Una Ju - Grilled eel in special sauce served atop a bowl of rice.

This chapter was soooo short. But I couldn't think of anything to add. I'm sorry. I'm not going to make it long and ruin the whole story together. Makes sense, no?
In anycase. Between school, my webcomics, work and these stories...I have no time! That and I had a cold. So forgive me and the long wait. In anycase. Please! Review!

Mystic: "Pathetic isn't she? Can't handle all of that! She's weak!"
Zodiac: "Pathetic she may be, it's still a lot. Give her a break."
Mystic: "Let's ditch her and create our own story. Forget all this dialouge, more sex!"
Zodiac: "For once...I'm tempted to join you... Can we have a little fluff?"
Mystic: "Why the hell not. Foreplay is needed too..."
FW9001: "Uh...Guys? I'm right here..."