A/N I would like to thank all my reviewers for reviewing. And to all the readers…thanks for reading….

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I recall it well, the many times I spent within the warmth of your embrace. The nights of passion I spent with you inside me.

How could I ever forget? After all that we overcame together….

The times we fought together, the times we laughed and cried , the times I spent locked within your gaze……Sasuke……why?...

Finally bringing my trembling form towards the door, I shakily made my way out into the streets of Konoha. Pacing with the letter still in the grasp of my hand, I kept on walking forward.

I had to find you……I have to know why?...

Seeing your fleeting image in the crowd, I started moving towards the direction you headed. I started running, afraid that I would lose you.

But has it not happened already? Haven't I already lost you, Sasuke?

Yelling out your name in a trembling voice, I quickened my pace.

" Sasuke….wait…please…"

Please……….

We were only metres apart, when you suddenly stopped. " Sasuke…….." I started saying but my words were cut off. " Go home Naruto," you said coldly. Tears were already stinging my eyes as your voice held no form of acknowledgement whatsoever.

Where was the loving voice you had so often used to seduce me on our many nights of passion? Where was the Sasuke that I had come to love?

" Sasuke……why?"I started again as tears flowed freely down my tear streaked face. " I explained it all in the letter. There are no longer any ties between us,"you said coldly again. With your back turned against me, you walked away, leaving me alone and trembling on the street.

"Why Sasuke?...why?...

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Sasuke….do you remember the time when we were on a mission, so many winters ago? The night we were alone and trapped in a small cave due to a cave-in? I still recall that winter night. How could I not? It was the first time you held me…….

Escaping from our pursuers, we hid out in a small cave, hidden away from prying eyes. The crescent moon that hung in the winter night sky loomed mysteriously on the pale white snow around us.

The cave-in was unexpected as we had no time to think before the walls started crumbling around us, sending us further into the depths of the cave.

For hours we paced around looking for any means of escape but in the end, the lack of air in the cave cautioned us to stop moving. The cold air and lack of oxygen around us had us panting and craving for warmth.

I remember it well…..The end of our lives seemed nearing as each second passed. For the first time in my life I felt real fear. It was not the fear of dying but it was the thought of you dying with me. I was afraid, I wanted you to live.

Then, I felt your warmth as you encircled your arms around my waist. " I don't want you to die Naruto. I want you to live," you had whispered silently into my ear. That was the very first time you had held me in your embrace.

I remember you holding me through the night as I cried silently against you. " Naruto, I love you,"you had whispered in my ear before we both passed out from lack of air.

The next morning I found myself lying in a hospital bed. Turning my head, I found you sitting beside me as you stared worriedly into my eyes. " Thank goodness, you're alright," you had whispered as you crushed your lips against mine.

Sasuke, was that also a lie?...DidI really mean nothing to you?

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The golden sunset before me seemed like a painting as I stared blindly into it. Wondering if you were looking out into the same sunset, I pretended that wherever you were, your thoughts were somehow on me.

Sasuke, did you not even blink before writing me the letter? Was I that easy to leave?

My thoughts were soon interrupted when a hand was placed on my shoulder. " Naruto, you shouldn't be out in this cold weather," Neji said as he sat down next to me.

" Sorry…..I just needed time alone,"I answered with a forced smile plastered on my face. " Stop acting strong," Neji said, noticing my fake act.

'Neji….the one who always understood me….'

" I don't know what to do Neji…..I don't know how to go on…,"I said, dropping with the fake smile.

Closing the gap between us, Neji's lips found mine. I struggled at first but after some time, I began leaning in to the kiss.

Sasuke, you would never know how much I miss your kisses.

Breaking the kiss, I spoke softly to Neji , " Neji, thank you, but…you're not Sasuke.."

" I know, I'm sorry…. Naruto, if you ever need someone, you know I'll always be there for you," Neji said as he left.

Looking at his retreating form, I whispered , " I know ,Neji… I'm know.."

A/N In the next chapter you'll get to see how Naruto and Sasuke react with one another after a month of the breakup…. Hmm…..tell me what you think will happen :

1.Sasuke ignores Naruto

2.Naruto pretends not to see Sasuke but subconsciously observes him

3.Naruto sees Sasuke with a new lover

4.As always…..leave your own idea here…

I have no idea why but I just love reading your ideas about the chapters… Can't help it…. Anyway….review please?