"O...ha...yo" a tired out looking Naruto greeted his band members, producer and manager, trudging through the door of their recording studio.

"Err...Naruto, are you alright?" Shikamaru asked, standing up from his drum set, walking towards the blond haired man. It was rare to see Naruto so tired compared to his usual hyperactive self, even three straight days of partying could not tire out Naruto.

All the other band members looked at Naruto, scrutinizing him, conjuring up reasons that could cause this behavior from the boy.

"Ne...Naruto, did you sleep last night, are you feeling unwell?" Iruka cum producer asked worriedly, he was Naruto foster father and had grown much attached to the boy until last two years when Naruto was old enough to be independent, something Iruka was very proud of.

"Iie, Iruka nii-chan, I just met someone peculiar last night and lost sleep because of him, nothing to worry about," Naruto replied quickly, not wanting to cause Iruka to be worried.

"Brat! Did you finish the lyrics for the new song? We really need to get some work done quickly, if we want our debut album to be released on time, in addition let me remind you that we still have to work on the movie I told you about recently, in fact, we are meeting up with the script writer, or the novel writer if you prefer, and the director at 11.00am," a man with very long and bushy white hair spoke, though concern can be seen in his eyes.

"Gomen nasai, I didn't finish it...because...the person that I met yesterday criticized my lyrics...and he said... I a-am a n-no t-talent dobe!" and with that, the blue-eyed boy suddenly burst into tears, slumping onto the ground.

"But I thought you take criticism very well, didn't you Naruto?" Ino asked curiously.

"It's different! It's as if he knows me truly!"

Ino and the others had a baffled look on her face while understanding dawn upon Shikamaru, Iruka and Jiraiya.

"Alright then, we will delay work on the album. Lets head to the TV studio now, it's about time anyway," Iruka clapped to get the attention of all in the studio, as they emptied out into the open, with Shikamaru supporting a sniffling Naruto, walking through the park that was between the TV studio and the music company both under Konoha Production, memories of yesterday assaulted Naruto mind as he tried his best to be usual self again.

The small company entered the TV studio building, stylishly designed like the music company, consisting mainly of glass and the activities happening inside could be seen from the front, with tasteful abstract sculptures and a little flora to decorate the entrance of the building, including the symbol of Konoha, a pattern of a leaf as a form of a sliver structure right at the front of the automatic doors of the modern building.

They took the lift up to the 29th level, the last second level of the building, exiting the compartment, they came to a well furnished and carpeted corridor. Jiraiya then led them to a door labeled "Just Across productions", pushing open the door and holding it for the others as they walked in quickly. Apparently, it was a meeting room, a very big and plain though tastefully designed and decorated room. And one side of the wall was a few large panels of glass, giving a great view of bustling Tokyo, they stood in awe at the magnificent view.

"All of you can take a seat, I think the director will come three hours late as usual," Jiraiya said calmly as if it was the most normal thing in the world. Sure, Naruto was usually late, but never more then 15 minutes, therefore the band members were taken aback by this little piece of fact about the movie director.

And sure enough at 2.00pm, when everyone was consuming food from bento boxes, chatting away, the door opened, a man with sliver grayish spiky hair leaning to one side, a back mask covering the lower part of the face and a head band slanting to one side blocking one eye came into the room with a neon colour book, titled "Icha Icha Paradise".

"Ohayo, I am Hatake Kakashi, the director of the movie. I was late because I got lost in life?" The man spoke in a questioning tone.

Before anyone could respond to that weird speech, the door opened again, a man with dark midnight hair and pale skin came into room, wearing a black long coat over a dark maroon sweater.

"I am Uchiha Sasuke, the writer of the novel and the script writer of the movie."

The man dark eyes scanned across the room, finally settling on a blond spiky haired someone he met from yesterday night.

"Engaged another band, I refuse to work with this band," the dark haired man stated calmly and swiftly.

"Now, now Sasuke, you haven't listened to their songs yet, why so hasty in making the decision. You will definitely be impressed after watching their MTV video of their hit single, 'Fly High'. If you are still not satisfied, then we will engage another band, fair enough?" The man who introduced himself as Hatake Kakashi quickly tried to persuade the dark hair man.

"And since I am your friend, just listen to them for me...please?" Kakashi added, big watery puppy eye gazing at Sasuke.

"No. I am sure their song can't be any good with their pathetic lyricist, a no talent dobe," Sasuke said coldly, looking at Naruto with distaste.

"Teme! You only read the lyrics of an unfinished song and those words were written on the spar of a moment. How can you be so prejudiced against us, me, it is alright for you to hate me, but you should be fair to all my friends, y-y-you bastard Uchiha!" Naruto burst out, unable to control the strange feelings and anger boiling inside him towards the dark haired man.

The eyes of the Uchiha studied the expression on Naruto's face, clearly seeing the look of determination.

"Fine, I will watch the video baka."

"Alright, and don't call me baka you bastard!"

"Fine then, how about dobe, stupid."

"Y-you teme!"

Naruto lunged forward towards Sasuke, killing intent on his face, but was stopped by restraining arms of Jiraiya. Naruto glared at Sasuke angrily before stalking off to a corner and stood there, fuming furiously.

"Uchiha-san, this is our drummer Shikamaru also Naruto's best friend, guitarist is Neji, keyboardist being Ino and lastly as you probably know, Naruto is both a vocalist as well as a lyricist. I am their producer with Jiraiya as the 'NINS' band manager." Iruka stepped forward and introduced the members of the band under his supervision to the stoic looking young man.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya had already inserted the CD into the VCD player. All turned their attention to the TV screen except for Naruto who was still sulking in the corner.

The start of the video was of the entire band huffing and puffing, carrying their various instruments up a steep slope then started playing their song 'Fly High' on the cliff top, subsequently, having Naruto throwing his mike down the cliff at the ending.

Sasuke had to admit that it was impressive and the music great, but that did not mean he had to work with this band, Sasuke smirked.

"I still refused to work with this band."

"Nani!" Naruto exclaimed angrily.

"I remembered making no promises to engaging your band for the movie."

And with that, Sasuke gave another smirk to a furious Naruto, turning on his heels and leaving the meeting room.

"That teme!" Naruto screamed in sheer frustration, he hated being outwitted even though this happened quite a number of times.P

"Gomen...I will try to persuade him, for now read this to get an idea what this movie is all about," Kakashi said, drawing out a couple of pastel colour books and gave it to the band members, the title was the same as the movie 'Just Across', he too left the room going after Sasuke.

"Well, since it is getting late, you all can head for home and remember that the next two days are off days for you all. Iruka and I need to settle with the President on the finer details of the album and enlists some help on the making of the MTV and the CD cover and design. So enjoy the break, I can assure you that you all will definitely be very busy later on," reminded Jiraiya.

"Oh, Naruto-kun please try your best to finish the lyrics of a song at least as we are already behind schedule, and remember to read the book everyone," Iruka added kindly.

"Hai!" The band chorused.

Each and everyone started leaving the room, leaving Shikamaru and Naruto behind.

"Just be yourself ne, Naruto. Heck what the others think, sayonara."

"Bye Shikamaru!"

Naruto fumbled with his house key, finally opening his door and with a tired sigh, he slumped onto his couch placing the book written by his just self assigned arch rival aside on the floor.

After moping around the house the whole night doing absolute nothing, he picked up the book discarded aside, deciding to start reading since he had nothing to do. Knowing that he had no inspiration whatsoever for lyrics of new songs due in the debut album, he made himself comfortable on the couch and flipped the first page of the book.

And before he knew it, he was trapped in the world of love constructed solely by the words of one Uchiha Sasuke.

Naruto finished reading the book on the morning of the last day of his break, yet he could not put the book down, but flipped rapidly towards the middle of the book, his favourite part of the story.

Yukata walked through the café, breakfast in hand, oblivious to the surroundings, sadness apparent on his face.

Suddenly he knocked into someone, dropping the bag at the same time while apologizing profusely to the person. He raised his head and met the gaze of the person that was the cause of his sadness.

Immediately, the memories of Reiji's betrayal flashed through his mind, of him making out with someone else in their apartment.

"Yutaka..." Reiji held the chin of Yutaka, gazing deeply with love into the deep cerulean pools of his lover's eyes.

"Let me go!" Yutaka shouted in desperation, he did not want to see him ever again, just when his was learning to let go, he just had to come and refreshed his memory.

Tears started streaming down the blonde hair man, as he struggled to break free from Reiji's hold.

"Yutaka, please listen to me. I am sorry for what I did, you ere away for so long and with all those rumors flying around, I was insecure and...I look elsewhere for comfort. But I know I was wrong, and that I still love you. You will always be my only one, Yutaka-koi. Forgive me koibito."

"Do you really mean it?"

"Yes, truly my beloved, please trust me again, I regret hurting you."

"You are forgiven Reiji-koi...forgiven."

"Thank you, thank you for this chance to prove myself."

Reiji embraced Yutaka tightly, planting a soft gentle kiss on the lips of the other.

Naruto gave a sigh, this part of the story bringing many tears to his eyes, but it was a pity that the story ended in a tragedy, lovers dying apart.

He stood up lazily from the couch and decided to get some breakfast at the nearby Coffee Bean café.

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"Alright everyone, get ready to film scene 34 of 'Just Across', Sasuke and Toryu get into your positions," Kakashi commanded, "Toryu, don't forget the paper bag!"

"Hai!"

The filming crew was currently at Coffee Bean café, filming the scene of the reconciliation of the couple.

It was not peak hour, therefore not many people were around.

Wood was the main theme of the café, giving a warm feel of English cottage house, plush chairs around a wooden table with intricate carvings, set throughout the café.

Choosing someone to be Yutaka was a difficult job, they did not find any one suitable and Toryu was only passable and was almost rejected by Sasuke like every other candidate. Till now, Kakashi was still trying to find an even more ideal person as Yutaka.

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Naruto walked with his breakfast in hand, wanting to get some fruits, he headed towards the other exit of the café.

He was lost in his own world, thinking about the sad ending of the novel that he did not hear someone shouting 'Action' or see nor lend a helping hand to a spiky blond hair man with a pair of mismatched eyes, frantically searching for his blue contact lenses.

He continued past, suddenly knocking into someone, dropping his bag. He apologized to the person repeatedly, yet was surprised when the said person wrapped his arms around him. Lifting his head, he gazed into the eyes of his arch rival, Uchiha Sasuke, who was looking at him with love filled eyes.

"Yutaka..." Sasuke spoke softly.

It was then Naruto noticed the stage lights, the camera man with his high quality camera and other filming crews, among them was Kakashi sitting on a director chair.

Realization hit Naruto, he was being filmed as Yutaka, from 'Just Across' and Sasuke was Reiji, they were acting out his favourite part of the novel.

Without a moment of hesitation, Naruto......

A/N: Thank you for those who had read my story. Please review cause I need to know that people are interested in this story, if not I may consider starting another story and discontinue this story, please let me know.

As for why Sasuke wrote those stories, it will be explained later on in the story.

Thank you once again.