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Dark Abyss: I'm Back!
All rejoice! I have 'FINALLY' decided to update. How long has it been? Who really knows. Well, except for my really wild fans that actually have been counting the days since I said I would try and update as soon as possible. You know for a fact that any writer who says that isn't telling the truth…well, almost any writer. There are the acceptional ones who actually meet their fans needs every week. Unfortunatly I am not talented, nor organized enough. P
Alright! It took months and months to do this! I am so sorry! T.T Don't hate!
As you all know, or will know, I have been busy creating my own manga. Okay, so I haven't really been updating that too much either, but I plan on drawing some more after this chapter. It's weird, but for once in my life, I am extremely busy. No, really, I'm not kidding. I actually have a life. What was I saying again? Oh yah, so maybe you'll wanna check out my comic. I have the link on my profile page or you could always just go from here: It would be really cool if you checked it out wink wink
Well, considering this shouldn't be just about me and this is all for my fans , I'll move onto the important stuff.
First of all, I want to especially thank all the people that reviewed. Wow. I received so many nice reviews. Lots of them saying their favourite fic is mine, how I know what I'm doing and I do it well(for once). Arigatou. I would have never thought people depended on my stories to live …or kill me to read them either . That was pretty cool. I appreciate everyone's comments. If there is anything my fans need, then I will be happy to comply.
Well, last chapter Sasuke had wandered off into the forest and Naruto was left very confused (as usual). Then Naruto decided to go out, running into Sakura that explained to him that no matter how odd his feeling might feel now, they were important and true. Sasuke really did care, even though Naruto couldn't believe it. So, Naruto followed his instincts which lead him to Sasuke.
And now for the next part of this story. Hopefully you will all enjoy it, as I enjoyed writing it for you.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Just simply that.
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Watching Your Back
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Chapter 8 – Little Secrets
... Sasuke's POV ...
I stared into cerulean eyes. I would gaze into those icy orbs forever if I could. I tried so hard not to look as sad as I was. Not to look so desperate, confused and longing. Longing to be closer to the person in front of me. The once who made me lose all reason. The one I loved.
But what was I going to say to him? How could I say anything? What was he doing here? Not that I didn't want his company but…did he come to say he didn't care?
… Naruto's POV …
It was completely silent. I didn't like that. I could hear my own heart beat beneath my chest. I started to find it was hard to breathe properly. But I didn't care. I was here for one reason.
I had to know the absolute truth.
No running away. No hiding. Sasuke had shed some light on the situation, but I wasn't convinced. Did Sakura know what she was talking about? Did he love me?
Did I love him too?
…Third POV …
The forest seemed to be creeping around two figures. Both Sasuke and Naruto were looking at each other like they had not seen each other for years. The shock of both of them being face to face at that very moment caused an uncomfortable silence between the two.
Sasuke didn't respond to Naruto, and Naruto didn't speak either. So deep in their thoughts, they almost forgot where they were and what they were doing. But Sasuke was the first to snap out of his trance-like state.
"Hello Naruto."
Naruto suddenly broke out of his thoughts and looked at Sasuke in the same confusion that he had before. He didn't seem like he was ready to do anything.
Naruto growled to himself and tried to calm down, taking deep breaths and hoping that Sasuke would say something else to ease the stress off himself.
Sasuke noticed the nervous look Naruto had and knew that the boy wasn't going to be answering him anytime soon. The ebony haired boy suddenly stood up and slowly made his way to Naruto, talking his time to make sure that Naruto wasn't worried about his approach. But Naruto didn't flinched, and he didn't move. He just stood there, like a lifeless doll, unaware of his surrondings. He was completely lost.
Naruto had entered the forest knowing that he had something to do. He knew that he had to ask Sasuke the truth. He had to know. And yet he wasn't saying a thing. He felt so weak in this state and there was nothing he could do about it.
He slightly gasped noticing that Sasuke was now so close to him. His eyes met Sasuke's dark ones now too afraid to begin any kind of conversation.
The rain continued to soak the two boys as silence was the only thing found in the damp secluded forest. Naruto's hair was sticking to his forehead, covering much of his face. He didn't want to move. He was too afraid.
Sasuke slowly raised his hand and carefully parted the hair covering Naruto's eyes. Water continued to drip down the blonde's face.
'He's just so beautiful.'
Sasuke thought he wouldn't be able to face Naruto ever again, but here he was…Naruto was right there. He let his hand fall to the other boy's cheek, carefully caressing it with his palm. He saw that Naruto seemed surprised by the action, yet he didn't push Sasuke away and his cheeks were slightly red.
Naruto felt his heart start to race again. How could Sasuke do this to him?
"Naruto…" Sasuke whispered stroking his fingers through Naruto's hair.
Suddenly, Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand. He looked at Naruto with surprise as he could see a line of water on the bottom of Naruto's eyes.
Naruto's voice was shaky. "…S-Stop…Sasuke. Why are you doing this?"
Sasuke slightly raised an eyebrow and couldn't help feeling a little hurt inside. Was this going to be the end? Did Naruto not return his feelings? He was afraid that was the truth.
Sasuke's eyes dimmed and he pulled away from the rejection, "Forgive me Naruto…I should not have be so abrupt."
Once again, there was complete silence except for the taps of rain drops falling on the ground. How much longer could it last?
Suddenly Sasuke felt something grip his shoulder and in a moment, Naruto stood in front of him. Sasuke searched for an answer within the blonde's eyes, but it was hard to understand what Naruto was really feeling.
Sasuke breathed deeply and closed his eyes. "You don't have to say anything Naruto. I understand completely."
"…But you don't."
Sasuke's eyes opened and he looked down at the boy. 'What did he say?'
Naruto lips slowly curled into a bitter smile. "Sasuke…you think you know everything…but you don't. I-I…"
Sasuke lifted Naruto's chin so he could look into Naruto's eyes. "Naruto…I know that I have confused you. I'm confused myself…but I finally realized something about myself and I couldn't keep it inside. I had to let you know. Naruto, I really do love you."
Naruto's eyes widened. He had said it again. It couldn't have been a dream. He felt his heart pounding, his short breaths, his shaking arms and legs. This was real.
"You-You…but how could-"
"Oh Naruto. I have for so long…I was just too afraid to let you know."
Naruto frowned. "But me? I'm just…just Naruto. I mean, don't you remember all the fights we had? All the times that we said things about each other…we've been through so much…"
Sasuke grabbed Naruto's hand. "But the past experiences where we weren't close doesn't matter Naruto! It's who we are now, what we want to do now…I know that we have had problems, but…Naruto, you mean so much to me. Please…I need to know how you feel. I need to know so I can rest my mind. Please Naruto, you know how I feel. Tell me what you feel."
Naruto looked away from Sasuke, finding it was more interesting to look at the surrounding trees while he thought. He couldn't believe that Sasuke was saying all this. But…was he disappointed? No…he felt…happy?
Naruto rested his hand over his heart. Just like Sakura had said.
It's what you feel in here. In your heart.
He looked up at Sasuke. Sakura was right. He should have seen it from the start. After everything. After all this. He knew the truth within his heart. He loved Sasuke too.
Naruto suddenly latched onto Sasuke and buried his face into Sasuke's chest, not wanting to have to move at all. He knew where he wanted to be.
Sasuke was shocked to find the blonde holding him as if he were holding on for dear life. A new warmth entered his body and Sasuke found himself holding Naruto with an almost equal amount of strength, possibly even more. He had waited forever. It had been much too long. He didn't want to let go.
And in the midst of Sasuke's enjoyment a sudden small, almost inaudible voice reached his ear.
"….Sasuke…I love you too."
Sasuke's eyes enlarged. He almost lost his breath in the moment. He couldn't help his quivering lips from smiling. He had never known himself to become so emotional. He encircled his arms around Naruto's torso, planting his own face in the blonde's hair.
"I've always wanted to hear that Naruto," He spoke softly gently massaging Naruto's back.
Naruto couldn't stop shivering. The rain was cool and soaking his body, but that wasn't the only reason for his shaking. Being so close to Sasuke made him quiver, but he felt so secure and warm in the heart. He had never known of such a feeling.
"Sasuke…is this for real?"
The Uchiha boy released his grip around Naruto and looked down at him with such emotion in his eyes. Naruto even noticed a smile on Sasuke's face. Something he could rarely remember ever seeing. A side of Sasuke he had never known.
"If you are asking if this is not a dream Naruto, I would say yes."
Naruto grinned at Sasuke and looked around, finally noticing that the rain that had been drenching them for so long was slowly dissipating, the clouds becoming somewhat lighter than before even in the dark sky of night.
Sasuke tried to catch Naruto's eye, but Naruto kept on triyng to look away, or make it look like he didn't notice Sasuke trying to look at him. Naruto's cheeks were very red and Sasuke noticed this immediately. He smirked and placed an arm around Naruto.
"Are you trying to ignore me?" Sasuke asked.
Naruto, knowing that the question was directed at him (there being no one else in the forest), had to look over at Sasuke and made a child-like chuckle a while he made eye contact. Sasuke found this rather cute and smiked.
"Now that we know each other's feelings, we don't have to be afraid Naruto…"
"Who says I'm afraid?!" the blonde suddenly yelled.
Sasuke couldn't help but chuckle to himself. However, this only irritated Naruto more as he found it wasn't so funny when he was the one being laughed at.
"Fine!" the blonde cried. "I'll go then! I know when I'm not wanted."
Naruto started to walk away, but he momentarily felt arms surround him and he was pulled back into an embrace.
"I don't want you to go…I love you," Sasuke whispered.
Naruto suddenly hummed. "Sasuke."
"Yes?"
"I should have asked this before…but…why do you love me?"
Sasuke groaned in aggravation. "What kind of question is that Naruto?"
Naruto's forehead wrinkled with annoyance. "I just wanna know!"
"Alright! Alirght," Sasuke held Naruto closer. "Now, where do I start? Naruto, you are the most beautiful person I have ever met. Though you do sometimes act like an baka, I find that one of your qualities. No one is as funny, cute, or interesting as you Naruto. You are the highlight of my day. Like the sun in the sky. You are my everything."
Naruto snuggled closer to Sasuke and looked up so his eyes met Sasuke's.
"What about you Naruto?"
"Huh?"
"You said you loved me. Why?"
Naruto stared at Sasuke for a few moments and then sighed.
"You know…I never thought I would like you Sasuke. Hell, I wasn't expecting to like guys. I remember one time I felt like I wanted to be closer to you than Sakura. I tried to figure out why…but nothing came to me. When I started havig feelings for you, I was so confused…I was even mad at myself. Angry for ever having a crush on you. I was more of a freak then everyone said I was…"
Naruto smiled and closed his eyes. "But then, a girl came to me and said to believe in my heart. And I did. Sasuke, you always act like an arrogant jerk…but you're actually not like that at all. You're so protective, strong, smart and…"
"Good looking." Sasuke added with a wink.
Naruto cleared his throat, the red running to his cheeks again. "Well…you know what I mean."
Sasuke squeezed Naruto in his grip. "Ah…you're perfect."
Naruto hugged Sasuke back. "Yep! I suuuuure am!"
Sasuke suddenly turned his head to the left and hushed Naruto. He swore he had heard the snap of a twig. He felt something too. Sasuke's expression suddenly changed. Naruto saw this and cocked his head slightly. He whispered to the other boy.
"What's going on Sasuke?"
"Shhh….."
Suddenly the sound of laugher echoed through the area and both boys stood up straight and alert. Naruto and Sasuke then had their hands ready at their weapons and their bodies became tense and stiff.
Sasuke then took a step forward and shouted out to the intruder.
"We know you're there! Come on out where we can see you!"
Just like Sasuke had ordered, his command was carried out, and not one, but two figures emerged from the dark bushes. They came a little closer until some light reflected on their faces and their features were visable to the two boys.
Naruto then squinted his eyes and suddenly had on a disturbed look on his face.
"Nani?!"
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Well, yah, I know you wanna hit me over the head, but maybe not know. I can't afford to lose anymore brain cells than I have since I was born.
I am actually quite proud of myself for finally writing more. And that is all.
My fans, you all keep me going, and I just realised, even though I do love my reviewers so much, I don't post anything back to them to let them know just how much I appreciate it. So, I guess I'll start doing that. I mean everyone else does and I don't. I don't know if it's laziness, or I'm just not up to speed. Could be both.
No, really, I appreciate all the good things you guys say. It really makes me feel awesome. And you can critisize, yes you can. I mean, I won't be happy, but it has to happen, right? No body's perfect, and even if there was a perfect, I sure wouldn't be anywhere close to it. If you wanna bug me normally you can always add me at LiveJournal. At least I'm not too lazy to write in a journal once in a while.
Anyways, as you probably figured, this is not the end of the story…and if you thought it was, or wanted it to be, then I am sorry to say that you are sadly mistaken and will have to endure it to the end…or just not read.P
Luv ya'll and I'll see you next time! (Sorry for the ranting)
Sayonara!
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