Thankful by Oniku
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, just myself, no trade-in value included.
Mild imlpiedshonen-ai, that's boy x boy. If you don't like it, go away.
The young ninja sighed on his food, causing steam to waft around the empty seat on the opposite side of the table.
'I wish there was someone here tonight. I mean, this turkey ramen looks good, but… I just wanted someone to share the moment with.'
He ate in relative silence. Noises outside and his own thoughts fought off total quiet. 'Kuso. Every year, I'm alone. It was too much to hope for that it would change this year.'
He cleaned up after himself, then walked out the door, hoping to drown his sorrow (and no, not with liquor.) Through windows he witnessed families laughing and feasting. Tears came to the boy's eyes. Tears. All too familiar tears sliding down his face, blurring his vision. He was glad to be alone in that moment, no one to see him cry. Only Kakashi had ever seen him cry.
Stumbling through the city, he noticed a house without lights on. He knew this house, it was his cell-mates place (and not jail cells, you bakas!). The young man went and sat halfway up and continued to cry for what seemed like ages, until…
"Sasuke?"
He jumped, not noticing the door had opened. "N-naruto?"
There was concern on Naruto's face. "what are you doing here?"
Sasuke turned to face his rival, tears still making their way down his face. "I haven't called you 'dobe' yet today."
"SASUKE!!!" The boy faked tears. "That's mean!"
Fake teared eyes met real ones. Understanding dawned upon the two.
"Come in. I have pumpkin pie ramen." (eeew…)
The sobbing boy made his way up the steps. His host pulled him into a hug, during which he whispered, "Never again." And gave him a short, chaste kiss.
"Thank you." A smile emerged. 'Never…'
This is my thanksgiving dedication, so happy turkey! I know its not thanksgiving anymore, but I had no time! I did write it then though! Never be alone.