AUTHORS NOTE

I do not own Naruto or anything Naruto related fergot to put that in all the other chapters!

Thanks to everyone who reviewed and reads my fic and special thanks to Kari aka sasukesluver for all the help writing and proofreading and for just liking it. Now here is chapter six "Poison My Thoughts"

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Kakashi had left the two genins alone. Naruto felt relief with not having his sensei around and relaxed his tense muscles. Naruto stole a gaze of Sakura's face, her pink bangs swaying dreamily in front of her jade eyes. As he looked at her Naruto wanted to kiss her like he had kissed her that morning but he knew they shouldn't get this serious, there is always a line and Naruto didn't want to cross it. He looked back in front of him as he felt Sakura shift her body closer to him. Looking back at Sakura, Naruto smiled as her eyelids fluttered trying as she tried to stay awake.

"Sakura-chan you look really tired"

Naruto commented, still looking at her. Sakura looked up at Naruto and gave a weak smile.

"I don't think I got enough sleep. I'm going to go home"

Sakura answered Naruto. She gently lifted her body upright and stumbled trying to walk forward. Naruto shot up and caught Sakura before she fell. Sakura yawned and distantly said,

"Thanks Naruto…"

Naruto grinned at her attempts to walk home. He knew she wouldn't make it.

"Sakura I'll carry you"

Naruto offered as he bent down. Sakura, again, smiled weakly and climbed onto his back. Wrapping her arms around Naruto's neck Sakura leaned her head on the back of his. Naruto stood up and began walking towards Sakura's home. Somewhere along the trip, Sakura fell asleep and when Naruto reached her house he was stuck. Turning around, he bent down and softly slid Sakura's limp body on the steps. Naruto opened the door to her home and picked up Sakura. Carrying her through her house and into her bedroom he tenderly placed Sakura on her bed. Resting her head on the pillow and pulling the sheets over her body Naruto smiled. Walking to the bedroom door he had to look back at her resting frame once more then quietly left.

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The next stop for Naruto was the Uchiha mansion. Although it seemed alien for Naruto, he was worried about what happened to the young genius.

He is part of team 7.

He kept thinking. Naruto tried to think of a reason Sasuke would miss training but he drew up blanks. He walked silently through the streets of Konoha, watching people as they swiftly moved along side of him. He took his time to get there but something interrupted his journey. A rumbling stomach reminded Naruto of how close he was to the Ramen stall. He ran to get his ramen and abandoned checking up on Sasuke.

Check after ramen!

Naruto told himself. Arriving at the stall, Naruto immediately jumped onto a chair and ordered his favorite ramen.

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Sasuke woke up again and again during the day but he never got out of bed. It was 2:37 now and his stomach started to rumble. His tortured sleep would have to hold out while he ate. Sasuke slowly pulled himself up from the bed. He pulled his fingers through he raven hair and pushed it out of his face. Throwing his legs over the side of the bed he grabbed the shirt he had abandoned last night and pulled it onto his body. He walked to the kitchen to find something he could quickly eat. He wanted to sleep through this day and keep his broken heart from bleeding and more than it needed to. Sasuke pushed a piece of bread into a toaster. He slumped on a chair, waiting for his toast to be done. Crossing his arms over his chest he stared out in nothingness. Sasuke found himself losing reality and slipping into his thoughts.

…Sasuke please don't hate Naruto…

It was a good thing he hadn't promised her that because Sasuke knew he couldn't consciously fulfill that request. Sasuke focused on Sakura's flowery words. Her speech is so smooth, it had such effect on Sasuke it scared him. Hearing a popping sound Sasuke grabbed him toast and quickly ate it. His stomach was settled and he was now free to go back to his distressed sleeping. Dragging his feet back to his bedroom he slumped onto the bed and closed his eyes, forcing himself back into sleep. Only minutes later, a banging woke Sasuke. Opening his eyes and listening closer, he realized someone was at the door. Climbing out of bed slowly he decided that a shirt wasn't necessary for his trip to the front door. Yawning and scratching his back, Sasuke opened the door.

"Yeah"

Sasuke grunted while he yawned again. Not hearing an answer, he opened his eyes from the yawn and saw this visitor. . He leaned his shoulder on the doorframe and held the door open wide. Furrowing his brow he questioned the young blonde haired girl.

"Ino, what are you doing here?"

Ino's jaw hung low looking over Sasuke's half naked body. Taking in every inch of it, Sasuke's words hung in the air and she barely took noticed of them. Sasuke noticed Ino's eyes weren't focused on his face. Rolling his eyes Sasuke tried to break her spell.

"INO"

He yelled out at her. Blinking and closing her mouth she looked up at Sasuke.

"Oh, hi!"

Ino blurted as her cheeks grew hot. Sasuke waited for a reason why she was here and Ino finally gave him one.

"I heard you didn't go train today and I was wondering if you were sick."

Ino said.

"I'm fine, I just didn't feel like training today."

Sasuke said in his deep, smooth voice.

"Do you want to come in?"

Sasuke asked Ino. He didn't feel she was so much of a fan girl anymore, more of a friend.

At least she cares if I'm all right.

Sasuke thought to himself while he shifted over to let Ino in. Dazzled again, Ino happily walked into the Uchiha home as took off her sandals. Sasuke led her to his living room and sat down on the couch. He looked up at Ino, she seemed like she didn't know what to do. Sasuke patted a part of the couch beside him. Trying to think of something to make this less awkward, Sasuke asked,

"Do you want to watch a movie?"

As he looked over at her. Ino smiled.

"Sounds great."

Sasuke smiled slightly and got up to put in a movie. He chose the first one his hand touched. Pulling it out he lifted out the movie and slotted it in. Sasuke had chose an old horror movie.

"I hope you like horror movies"

Sasuke said as he sat back down on the couch.

"I do."

Ino replied. Sasuke remembered the lack of his shirt and stood up again.

"Do you want anything? I have to get up to put on a shirt anyways."

Sasuke asked Ino. She considered his offer.

Sasuke I want you…but I know you just think of me as a stupid fan girl. I wish I didn't act so childish around you.

Ino wished she had the guts to tell him that. Looking up at Sasuke, Ino answered,

"No thanks."

She smiled and Sasuke returned it. He sauntered off to find a shirt. When Ino saw Sasuke slip into his room she sighed deeply and closed her eyes, losing herself in her environment. Opening her eyes after only a few seconds, Ino straightened out her dress and waited for the handsome shinobi to come back. Quite quickly, Sasuke came out of his bedroom with a shirt on and walked swiftly back to the living room. Flicking on the movie Sasuke then sat down on the couch.

"Sorry for the wait."

He told Ino.

"It's no problem"

Ino told him. They gave each other another small smile and turned to the movie. They were silent as they watched it and Sasuke noticed Ino looked uncomfortable, almost frightened. He smiled at her feeble try to not show it. Ino had her hands on either side of her legs and pulled lightly at the couch. Sasuke put his hand over one of hers and looked at her. Ino's head spun around and she saw Sasuke

"Ino are you alright?"

Sasuke questioned.

"Kinda scared…"

Ino admitted as moved her body slightly closer to Sasuke's. Sasuke, wanting to keep Ino feeling safe, moved closer to her. The two were touching now and Ino hurriedly looked back at the TV screen to hide a blush. Sasuke looked back at the screen also, not noticing her red cheeks.

"I hope you don't think of me as a stupid fan girl Sasuke."

Ino blurted out. Sasuke looked over to Ino but saw she was still looking at the screen.

"I don't Ino."

He told her. When Ino heard Sasuke say this, she turned her head slowly to face his. Her eyes twinkled and tear emerged at the side of her eye.

"You don't know how much that means to me."

Ino said quietly. Sasuke kept his face emotionless, but he could feel his heart racing.

"You seem so different right now."

He told her. Staring into her eyes and making sure it was the Ino he knew.

"I don't really act myself around everyone else…"

Ino confessed.

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Naruto had just finished eating his ramen and remembered what he was going to do. Jumping up out of his seat, Naruto decided to check if Sakura was still sleeping first. Sending chakra to his feet, Naruto bolted towards Sakura's house. He arrived in a matter of seconds and stopped at the stairs. Naruto slowly walked up them and knocked on the door.

"Coming!"

He heard a girl yell from inside. Naruto smiled, he recognized Sakura's voice. Not long after the door swung open to reveal Sakura in her usual red dress. Sakura smiled and jugged Naruto.

"Hey"

Naruto whispered in her and he wrapped his arms around her. Sakura slowly let go and continued smiling.

"Just checking if you were awake, are you up for a walk?"

Naruto asked her. Sakura smiled.

"Sounds great!"

She said, gently slipping on her sandals and walking out of the door, shutting it behind her. The couple linked arms and began walking down the streets of Konoha.

"Where are we going?"

Sakura asked gleefully.

"How about checking up on Sasuke? I was going to do it earlier but…well let's just say ramen got in the way."

Sakura smiled.

"Sounds like another good idea Naruto."

Naruto grinned and the two walked towards Sasuke's home. It didn't take long and they were standing at his door in less than five minutes. Naruto lifted his free arm and knocked on the door.

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Sasuke was about to lean in and kiss Ino, he had an urge and it seemed so right at the moment. And it pushed Sakura out of his mind. Before he could act, he heard another knock on the door. Sasuke and Ino both turned their heads back to the TV and continued watching the movie.

"Come in, doors open"

Sasuke yelled out at the door.

Naruto heard Sasuke and opened the door. Sasuke and Ino looked over at the door and saw Naruto and Sakura standing there, arms linked. Naruto and Sakura stood in the doorway, looking in at Sasuke and Ino sitting side by side watching a movie. As the four looked at each other Naruto and Ino felt nothing. Sasuke felt guilt as he saw Sakura again. His heart began to ache as he stared at her noticing how her green eyes accented her pink hair. Sakura stared angrily at how close Ino was to Sasuke.

Don't touch my Sasuke, Ino-pig.

Sakura thought. She creased her brow and shook her head. Sakura knew she couldn't think those things, and she knew Ino and her battle over Sasuke was over. Sakura had Naruto and, Sakura guessed at Sasuke and Ino's position, Ino now had Sasuke. Ino and Naruto were smiling but they both didn't notice their friends faces. Sasuke hid his emotions perfectly but he couldn't move his eyes from Sakura. He knew it was wrong, she had Naruto now. All he could think of was the words she had said last night…

'Please don't hate Naruto…'

Catching Sasuke's gaze, Sakura looked back at him. Sakura looked straight into Sasuke's eyes, as if they would give him an answer to this, but they didn't. Sakura tightened her grip on Naruto's arm, trying to tell Sasuke to stop looking at her, trying to tell him she was Naruto's.

"Hey Sasuke, just wanted to check up on you. You know, since you didn't come to train this morning."

Naruto said. Sasuke pulled away from Sakura and looked at Naruto while he answered him,

"I didn't feel well this morning."

Sasuke answered simply, stealing another glance at Sakura.

"So you're feeling better now?"

Naruto asked.

"Yeah, a lot better."

Sasuke said. His deep voice was soft as velvet. Sakura and Sasuke's stare locked again as they tried to communicate without words.

"That's good to hear!"

Naruto exclaimed while grinning widely.

"Well, I guess we'll get going. See you later Sasuke! You too Ino"

Naruto finished.

"Bye"

Sakura said shortly breaking her and Sasuke's eye contact. Naruto and Sakura turned away and Naruto shut the door behind them. Sasuke stared at the shut door and held in a sigh.

"You want to watch the rest of the movie?"

Sasuke asked Ino, looking over at her blankly.

Ino smiled,

"Sure."