A/N: I am soooooo sorry, I didn't mean to take forever but exams came and then the comp crashed.. So I'm sorry and here's the long awaited next chapter.

This is the Present

Chapter four

Sasuke quickly made his way over to Naruto's. Reaching the worn wooden door of the Uzumaki house he knocked. Mumbling could be heard from the other side before the raven haired boy heard the distinct sound of locks clinking open.

"Whoever the hell it is you better fuck-" the blonde boy stopped mid-sentence as he saw who was at the door.

"Oh it's you again. What do you want so late?"

Sasuke just shrugged and pushed past Naruto into the house.

"Hey would you like to come in? Sure thanks." Naruto mocked closing the door and flopped onto the small couch.

"You say something Dobe?" Sasuke asked leaning over the back of the couch to look at the blonde boy.

"Nothing, oh you left your phone here by the way."

"I know. Itachi told me you answered it. Why in the world would you answer someone else's phone?"

"Could you not yell?"

Sasuke looked surprised. He never yelled at the blonde, taking a closer look at Naruto Sasuke noticed that he was holding the back of his head and there were traces of blood on his lips.

"Hey Dobe what the hell happened to you?"

"It's nothing" Naruto evaded

"Like hell it's nothing" Sasuke growled "when my brother called he said you sounded in pain, and right now you're cradling your head, never once did I hit your head so spit it out." He was staring fiercely at the blonde boy beneath him.

"Since when do you fucking care?" he spat

Sasuke was taken back by such angry words. He was being nice to the blonde for god knows why and he goes and throws it in his face. Sasuke glared at Naruto. "I have no fucking idea why I care but I do, so would you just tell me already."

Naruto blinked up at him in surprise. He was honestly expecting Sasuke to deny it and act as if he didn't say a thing. Giving in he rolled onto his side and moved his hand exposing the wound to Sasuke. He had no idea how bad it was.

"How did you get this?" Sasuke asked. He could plainly see a deep gash on the back of Naruto's skull; it was as if it were cracked open.

Naruto blushed but it was hidden from Sasuke "I slipped in the bathtub" he didn't need to say more.

"Do you have medical supplies?"

"Of course, they are in the bathroom cabinet."

Sasuke nodded and headed towards the bathroom.

Naruto slowly sat up and swayed slightly. 'Is that why Sasuke came back?' he thought. When he first saw the dark haired boy at his door he thought Sasuke had come to collect his things but since he entered Sasuke hadn't even made a move to grab them

"Back" rang Sasuke's voice from behind causing Naruto to jump in surprise.

Sasuke's face was lined with worry, Naruto's cut was deep and still bleeding slightly the blonde was lucky he hadn't passed out from blood loss yet. Looking around the room he saw blood on the ground. "This is going to hurt, you need stitches"

"Figures" was the mumbled reply.

Sitting on the back of the couch Sasuke set to work. With many ow's from Naruto the blondes head was stitched up.

Naruto had tears welling up in his eyes but Sasuke didn't see. Naruto would never let Sasuke see. He, as far as Naruto was concerned, was his only friend and he wasn't going to let Sasuke see him cry and label him as weak.

"You ok?"

"Yeah" he said leaning his head against Sasuke's knee. "Where'd you learn to do that?"

"I taught myself, when I was younger I got many cuts training and stuff."

"Oh.." Naruto yawned his exhaustion coming back to him full force. Turning onto his side he nuzzled his head against Sasuke's leg, being disoriented he didn't realize what he was doing and caused the Uchiha to become uncomfortable. Yawning he closed his eyes. "Thanks" he mumbled before sleep claimed him.

Sasuke sat in a very uncomfortable position on the back of the couch with Naruto cuddled up to his leg. Then he remembered Naruto had a head injury.

"Hey" he whispered, "Hey Naruto wake up." Gently he shook the blonde. He received a moan in return. "Naruto come on you can't fall asleep yet."

"Why not?" the blonde mumbled.

"Because of your head, now come on wake up" Sasuke slid down the back of the couch and behind Naruto shaking him harder this time.

"Ok ok I'm up!" he grumbled rubbing his eyes. "I'm just so exhausted."

"I know what you mean" before Sasuke could say anymore Naruto cuddled up to him once more, this time using his chest as a pillow. "Umm what are you doing?"

"Shhh sleep time, you comfy" Naruto's words were mumbled.

"Good to know but you can't sleep yet."

"I'll risk it now shut up and sleep."

Sasuke opened his mouth to reply but thought better of it and for once he did as he was told. Shifting their position so that Naruto was sitting more on his lap Sasuke wrapped his arms around his waist and let himself fall asleep. For some strange reason this felt oddly familiar.

Once again his sleep was filled of memories.

dream

He was a child, maybe five years old. Looking around he saw the playground of his first school.

"Now be a good boy and don't into trouble" a thin, pretty woman cooed.

"Yes mother." That's right it was his mother before she died. Sasuke walked through the double doors and into his classroom. There were many kids there laughing and having fun, all except one boy. He was sitting by himself at a table colouring. Sasuke sat beside this boy. "Ohayo" he greeted.

The other boy was silent. Sasuke had never met someone so rude. "Hey I was talking to you."

This time the boy looked up. "Me?" he asked blue eyes shining w/ confusion.

"Yes you, is there anyone else around?" Even for a five year old Sasuke was well advanced with his speech.

"Well no but…"

"But what?"

"It's nothing. Hi" he smiled.

'This kids weird' Sasuke though but continued sitting with him anyway, he was the only one that seemed mature enough to hang out with Sasuke, in a five year old way.

Sasuke woke up early that morning and it was still dark. Why was he dreaming of his past? And why now? It took him a few minutes for reality to sink in again. He was at Naruto's again, and his brother thought he had a fucktoy. 'Oh joy' he though. He really hated his brother. Why did he keep coming here of all places though? Why not Sakura's? Or even Kiba's? He was sure he could stay there and yet he kept coming here. All of these questions kept floating around his head and more, before a groan brought him out of them. He looked down at the slumbering blonde in his lap, a faint smile crossing his lips. Gently he ran his hand through Naruto's hair it was surprisingly soft. He tried to get up but Naruto groaned and clung to him. Rolling his eyes Sasuke tried to detach the boy from himself but found he could not.

"Naruto let go."

No answer.

"Stop playing games, I have to piss"

"Hold it" was the mumbled reply.

Growling Sasuke stood up with the blonde in his arms. "If you don't let go I'll go with you in my arms." That got Naruto moving. Sasuke disposed the blonde on the couch and went to the bathroom.

Shaking his head he smiled at Naruto's antics, he could be extremely cute at times. Sasuke didn't care about what he thought anymore, all he knew is that being around made him happy and it felt right, like he was supposed to be friends w/ the blonde. Also being with Naruto filled that space in his heart that had been empty since before he could remember.

Sitting back down on the couch Sasuke noticed Naruto was sitting up also.

"You ok? You can go back to sleep it's still early."

"I know" Naruto chirped before crawling over and cuddling up to Sasuke again. "But it's hard to sleep when you're cold and with out a pillow"

Sasuke rolled his eyes but smiled fondly at the smaller boy. Wrapping his arms around Naruto's waist once again he pulled him closer and held him tightly. Never before in his life did Sasuke have the urge to cuddle with anything but right now he didn't care. All he cared about was making Naruto feel wanted and let him know that not everyone was cruel. 'Since when did I become so soft?' Sasuke scoffed at himself in a joking fashion.

Yawning, the sound of Naruto's steady breathing lulled him into a deep slumber.

Naruto woke up early the next morning cuddled up to Sasuke, he didn't know how they got in that position but he was scared. Quickly he scrambled out of the Uchiha's lose embrace and ended up falling off the couch.

"I am such a klutz." He moaned.

Sasuke smirked at him from his place on the couch "have a nice fall?"

"Shove it Sasuke" Naruto replied sticking his tongue out at the raven haired boy. To his surprise a hand appeared in front of his face. "Huh?"

"Do you want help or what?"

"Sure" he breathed taking Sasuke's offered hand. Sasuke helped him off the ground and back onto his feet. Naruto swayed slightly but regained his balance.

"How are you feeling?"

"Better, you"

"Warm" Sasuke laughed a truly genuine laugh. Naruto smiled, 'Sasuke's laughter is beautiful' he thought.

Sitting beside Sasuke he looked at him, the dark haired boy had such a bad case of bed-head Naruto couldn't contain his laughter.

"What's so funny?" Sasuke asked after his very short laughter had stopped and Naruto's had started. The blonde calmed down due to the pain that was starting to fill his head. "It's your hair" he said still grinning.

Sasuke ran a hand through his hair for it only to be caught in the tangles. He smirked "Oh" was all he said.

Naruto looked at Sasuke smiling; he loved Sasuke's face when he was smiling. "You have a very nice smile" he blurted out before he could stop himself. Sasuke looked at Naruto smile still in place. "Thanks"

Naruto was confused. "Who are you and what have you done with Sasuke?"

Sasuke just shook his head and stood, "You're such a Dobe" he said before heading into the kitchen and starting breakfast.

Naruto was still confused at Sasuke's change in behavior but shrugged it off and followed the taller boy into the kitchen. Sitting at the table he waited for food to be served.

"So why'd you come back last night?" Naruto asked picking at a hole in the table cloth.

"Because I was worried about you" Sasuke said placing a steaming cup in front of Naruto.

"Me?"

"Yes."

"But why?"

Sasuke sighed in frustration "because you're my friend Dobe."

Naruto looked at Sasuke in disbelief, he searched the other boy's face for some sign that this was some cruel joke he was playing and found none.

"You really mean that?"

"Yes, what do I have to do to prove to you that I am you're friend. Even though you're different then others doesn't mean you shouldn't have friends. Is that what you think? Do you want me to say that you're not my friend and just leave?"

"No!"

"Than what!?"

"It's just…."

"Just what? You have a fucking demon inside of you so you don't deserve any friends, is that it? Well I don't give a fucking shit, that's the past get that through that thick skull of yours. This. Is. The. Present." he said emphasizing every word. "What that demon inside of you did centuries ago isn't your fault, hell it isn't even your ancestors fault. So stop this pity me crap!"

Naruto was stunned from Sasuke's outburst. He tried to apologize but nothing came out.

Sasuke turned back to what he was cooking and set a plate in front of Naruto.

"Here eat." He said in a gentle tone.

"Thanks" Naruto mumbled. He went to eat but stopped and looked up at Sasuke. "Look Sasuke I'm"

"Save it, it's ok"

Naruto nodded and ate silently. After they were both done he spoke up again "Hey Sasuke.."

"Yeah?"

"Thanks"

"No problem." He smiled. Picking up the dishes he quickly washed and dried them. "You shouldn't go anywhere anytime soon, not until the dizzy spells stop completely" Sasuke stated "Have any movies?"

"A few" With only a few moments of dizziness Naruto made the short trip to the living room couch, and sat down. Looking at the very small collection of movies Sasuke frowned.

"You only have one movie, the rest is anime."

"So?"

Sasuke rolled his eyes and took out the only movie Naruto had. It wasn't opened.

"Have you never watched it?"

"No, Iruka-sensei gave it to me as a present; I just haven't gotten around to watching it."

Sasuke shrugged and popped in the movie.

"I'm guessing you don't like anime?"

"No, I've just never watched it, now shut up and watch the movie."

"But I don't like suspense, it kills me"

Sasuke snorted. "I wanted to see this movie so just be quiet.

"Yeah yeah" the blonde mumbled sinking down in the couch "stupid window movie"[1] he started watching but felt his eyelids drooping. Yawning he slid sideways his head landing on Sasuke's leg.

"Don't tell me you're still tired."

Naruto nodded.

Sasuke shook his head and started petting Naruto. The blonde quickly fell back asleep, the Kyuubi inside him purred happily.

Owari

A/N: well I finally posted another chapter, sorry for it being so short, and all the fluff, I couldn't help myself .' If any of you read reviews solo mentioned my other stories so if you think I should post em tell me what you think.

[1] Ok the movie is Secret window; I just watched it this weekend so it's the movie I chose.

Ok as said before there is a lot of OOC because these aren't the actual Naruto chars we all know and love. I'd like to thank all of you that reviewed. Once again sorry for the fluff.

Kuroi Kitsune13: yes us cruel writers hurt poor Naruto, but hey it's always followed by something good ne?

Ghostninja85: Yeah, there was even more of the past in this chapter. I'm not going to say if you're predictions were right or not, but lets just say you are on the right track

Watermelon Gal: No her last name is Haruna, and it is quite fun to see Sasuke pissed, and emotional.

Solo1487: I have fun writing this, and no I won't neglect my other stories, that and I'm rewriting my vamp story. Here's the next chapter.

Iceheart19: Yes Itachi does see to be the type to swear ina way. But yes it is modern times, and who cares? This is modern Kohona, not Toronto or something.

Kyuubi-chan: Glad you like it.

Ookima: It's always good to know that I have another person who is with me all the way, I love the support I get from you guys.

Zoey lives: Thanks very much for your support I'm so happy that you like my writing.

Vampires Nightmare: of course I'll keep going, I love writing.

Ravyn: Sorry I took so long, glad to hear you like my story and that there are other bad grammar people out there

Ramen no Tenshi: Yes I have noticed this, but hey I need someone to play the bad guy don't I?

VGJekyll: Very glad you like it, makes me happy.

hebi: I'm trying

Really sorry for the short chapter.