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A/N: Okey dokey every one, I'm back, and a day after the last one...seems as if I'm momentarily falling back into the lovely times of daily updates. You were all very angry with me for stopping there, so I've decided to continue now, plus I'm feeling ready to write, so, yeah. I'll e-mail the picture to everyone tomorrow when I have a full strength connection and can attach things in less than fifteen minutes, okay? Good. Now I'll thank everyone who reviewed. Today's treat is Apple Pie. (mmmmm...I wish I had real apple pie right now)
cheeseboi: I'm sorry, it was late, and I didn't feel like writing that chapter in multiple sittings... I promise I won't leave you hanging in this chapter...wait, no I don't. I have no idea what I'm gonna put at the end of this one...since I haven't written it yet...I'm glad you thought the last chapter was cute. Here is your pie!
Red Rose: I was definitely tempted to make Sakura be an evil bitch there, but I didn't. I'm kinda regretting it now...maybe I'll do something with her later. –Has idea- Oh Yes! I've just thought of something. Yay! I promise Sasuke and Naruto will be alright, if not by the end of this chapter, then soon. Thanks for the review. Here is your pie.
Aurum: I know! I always read books and stories with awesome teachers and I've never had one like them in my life...except maybe my English teacher in sixth and seventh grade...but still! I hope Naruto won't be too stubborn too, although I have no idea what I'm gonna do... Oh well. Thanks for reviewing. Enjoy your pie.
Hieisbestbuddy888: You're not a bad reader! I do that all the time, but I don't even go back and review the ones I missed. You've reviewed every other chapter, so you really have nothing to be feeling guilty about. Really. What color did you dye your hair? And what are you dressed as, since I'm a very curious person. I know what Sakura did was a bit evil, but in her defense (I can't believe I just said that) she was half trying to help... -shudders- I feel dirty for defending her. Anyways, thanks for the reviews, here is your pie.
Queen Of The Paperclips: I haven't gotten your e-mail yet, but I might by the time I actually post this...heh. I probably won't respond until tomorrow, since my e-mail doesn't like to work with limited connection, but I'll reply eventually. I personally love Kakashi, so I'm glad you like him too, and I promise, they will work things out sometime, probably soon. Enjoy this chapter and the pie.
AnonymousKitsune: Hey, new reviewer! Yay! I'm glad you liked it so far...although you'd only read to chapter six when you reviewed...hope you liked it up to here too! Thanks for the review, here I your pie. Enjoy.
Ari: I love Kakashi too, and yes, Naruto and Sasuke will indeed be working things out. I'll e-mail you the pic tomorrow. For now, here is some cake for you!
Third Degree Run: Yeah, Sakura fucked up, didn't she? Well, they're gonna make things right soon, so don't fear! Hope you enjoy this chappie. Here is your pie!
Okay then. I think that's everyone. I'm sorry if I've left anyone out! If I have, I'll make sure to include you in the next chapter. I guess that's all I have to say, so here's chapter 26!
But Home Is Nowhere...: I'm The Invisible Man
Naruto watched helplessly as Sasuke fought violently against the horde of screaming hormones that currently had custody of him, and the blonde was barely able to stifle a laugh at the desperate plea for help that was spreading across the other boy's face. As if he would have any idea what to do in such a situation, other than sit back and enjoy the view of Sasuke's stomach as several hands clawed at that obscenely sexy t-shirt. Really, what was he thinking?
Sasuke then seemed to resign himself to his fate, and quit struggling, causing his shirt to slid back into place, and Naruto to have no reason to keep staring...after all, he wouldn't want to get caught. Thus, the blonde turned and made his way happily over to his table in the farthest corner of the caf, knowing that he would Sasuke again after lunch. Granted, it would be in Art History, but whatever. Naruto didn't really care.
The blonde smiled to himself, pulling out his thermos of Ramen and commencing eating, all the while staring at Sasuke and his admirers, who were sitting on the other end of the room. It was odd, he thought, how the girls seemed to clear a place for Sakura when she walked in, allowing her sit right next to Sasuke. He wondered briefly what exactly the reasoning behind that was, since it seemed to be such a bloodsport competing for the Uchiha's attention.
That is, he was confused until the pink haired girl leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Sasuke's lips. A kiss that seemed to Naruto to last for hours. Well, that made sense. They'd cleared space for her because she was Sasuke's girlfriend. So then what was all of that about this morning? Naruto felt a small pang of hurt pinch his chest. Had Sasuke lied to him? Naruto shook his head. "Why would he say that if it weren't true though? Was he just trying to make me look like a fool?" Naruto's eyes widened as he watched Sasuke follow Sakura out of the cafeteria, their hands clasped together. He felt betrayed.
Had everything Sasuke said to him been a lie? Had all that emotional pain they'd gone through together in the past two nights all been a big lie? Was Sasuke playing him, just like everyone else? Naruto had no idea what to think, and it didn't help that Sasuke looked straight at him as they left the room, his eyes emotionless. What was going on? "He wouldn't lie to me. He wouldn't." Naruto cured in on himself, closing the thermos and leaning against the wall, tears threatening his eyes.
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Sasuke was walking a bit too quickly for it to feel natural, but not quickly enough for it to be considered running. He hope Naruto would still be in the cafeteria, because he really had no idea where else he would be. Sasuke shook his head at himself and breathed a relieved sigh when he reentered the dining hall and saw the blonde curled up in the corner. He was about to make his way over to the table when he felt multiple pairs of hands take hold of him. He looked down into a pair of bright blue eyes, not even recognizing them at that moment as he scowled and ripped his arm violently from the grip of his fans. "I'm busy you psychos, and I'm already taken, so why don't you fuck off!"
The girls shrank away immediately, looking hurt and a little fearful, but Sasuke found himself unable to care as he stalked away towards Naruto. He felt his heart softening as he heard the small sniffling noises coming from the blonde who had managed to curl up into a ball half his usual size, his head buried in his arms and knees. Sasuke slid across the bench, his legs on either side as he sat facing Naruto. He sat quietly for a moment before reaching forward and toughing the blonde's sleeve gently. "Naruto?"
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Naruto's head snapped up in surprise. He hadn't even heard the other boy approaching, and yet here Sasuke was, sitting right in front of him, hand on his arm. Naruto frowned. "What?"
Sasuke looked sad for a moment, and then answered in a very small voice, "What you saw, that wasn't what it looked like."
"Really?" His voice was cold as he felt himself bristle. Did Sasuke think he was brain dead or something? "Because it looked to me like Sakura kissed you." Naruto glared harshly, daring Sasuke o say otherwise. Luckily for him, the Uchiha wasn't that dense.
"Okay, so maybe it is what it looked like, but I didn't lie to you. It's exactly what you said. SHE kissed ME. I didn't want her to do it. She just did it because she's pretending to be my girlfriend and enjoying more than I am. We're friends, and she's trying to help me avoid the rabid fangirls, while still remaining one herself. You can ask her if you like."
Naruto felt horrible. He didn't know whether to believe Sasuke or not. What if he was just lying again? What if there wasn't truth in anything he said? So what if being gay was a stupid thing to lie about? Naruto believing it would just make him look stupid.
But then again, that look in Sasuke's eyes was the most sincere thing he'd seen in a very long time. And he wanted so badly to believe him, to let them be friends. He'd already let himself care for Sasuke more than he should, and now he couldn't help but want to believe him. "How do I know you're not lying to me?" His voice was guarded, and it hurt him to see the small flash of hurt that shot through Sasuke's eyes.
"I don't Kitsune, but I'll do anything you can think of to prove myself." Sasuke smiled at him, a soft smile, and Naruto felt himself melt.
"You had to call me that, didn't you?" Naruto was smiling now, and he found himself wanting nothing more than to throw himself at Sasuke and curls up in his lap again. Instead he just grabbed the other boy's fingers and squeezed them briefly before letting go again. In return, Sasuke ruffled his hair, leaving his hand resting on the blonde's head as he spoke,
"You know it! I can't very well be losing my eating partner, now can I?"
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Five minutes later, the lunch bell rang, and Sasuke and Naruto made their way to class. Sasuke had an oddly light feeling in his chest, and he wasn't sure why, although, if he'd given himself the chance to really think about it, he knew he would've realized that it was because Naruto trusted him enough to take his word on something. It was a nice feeling, he thought, having someone he could share trust with. Someone he liked, and could relate to. Someone who, if he gave himself the chance, he could probably love. Maybe he already did.
It was amazing how a though like that could make you lose track of time so thoroughly, Sasuke realized as Naruto shook him out of his stupor. He hadn't even realized he'd changed classes, much less done it twice, but he must have, because the clock on the wall said it was three fifty, and there was a loud shrieking bell signaling the end of the school day.
Sasuke frowned. "Is it time to go?" he asked, a bit dazed.
Naruto just smiled brightly, "Yeah. You've been off in la la land for the past three and a half hours! You better snap out of it now though, because I have no idea what your brother's car looks like."
Sasuke leaned over and picked up his backpack. "You don't have to know what it looks like. Just listen for the screams. Itachi is a speeder." He heard the blonde chuckle at this as they walked out of the room together. They made a quick stop by their locker and spent a good ten minutes attempting to retrieve their bags before they finally managed to get a hold of them.
When they had all of their things gathered together, they left the school building to find Itachi waiting patiently in the drive, with "Closer" blaring out the windows and a look that clearly said, 'I dare you to tell me to turn it off'. Sasuke thought he saw Naruto smile, but was distracted by the horde of girls that were beginning to crowd around the car. Grimacing, he pulled Naruto with him to the trunk and banged on the back window.
It seemed Itachi got the message because a second later, the lid popped open and the two boys tossed their things unceremoniously into the tiny space before slamming it shut again and fighting through the throng of breathless girls into the back seat. When Itachi looked over his shoulder, Sasuke gave a desperate, "GO!" Then the girls were shrieking in fear of their lives as the Porsche sped away from them. Sasuke could see Itachi smirking in the rear view mirror. Naruto was laughing.
TBC...
Okay. That's it for this chapter. When I started writing this, it was much earlier today, but then I had to do a bunch of homework, so I'm posting it really late, but it's still a small relapse (not to be read as a bad relapse) into the days of my daily updates. Hope y'all liked. This chappie's title is the title of a song by Queen. And before I go, I'll say, Happy Halloween.
Bye Bye.