Taiy-Chan: Just a little one shot/drabble sort of thing that came into mind when I was planning the 11th chapter of Because of You (which I will hopefully finish soon…). I don't know how good it is, but I'm okay with it. Hope you like it as well.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of its characters.
Warnings: Very slight yaoi. NaruSasu
One Step
You say the hardest thing to do in life is to say goodbye, but I disagree. I think that the hardest thing to do is to make that first move, take that first step because that one little thing could change everything. It's like a baby learning to walk- all it has to do is try and so many things, so many possibilities are opened up. But if it doesn't, if it waits instead, it'll be left behind.
You are shocked when I say this, but to everyone else, you face remains indifferent I can see them, those emotions you try so hard to hide. It's a good feeling, though it makes me feel selfish, knowing that only I can read you so clearly.
It's funny, really, how we became friends and it's almost ridiculous how much it took, how much we had to go through before we believed it. But we do, and now I feel as if nothing can tear us apart.
You're glaring at me now, your hands arrogantly folded across your chest I zoned out, I know but you tell me anyways and I shoot you one of my sheepish smiles. You roll your black eyes heavenward, muttering a short idiot under your breath.
Your dark pools glaze over and you go silent and I know that you can't see me anymore. All you can see is him. He's all you think of now-a-days… now that you're coming closer and closer to your goal, your ambition. I can't help but not like it, this haunted look in your eyes. I can't help but feel that even if you do win, he'll still be victorious in the end. My eyes soften as I watch yours lower slowly to the ground. You'll regret it, won't you? Because, even after all he did to you, even after all he's put you through; you still love him.
The hardest thing to do is to say goodbye.
I smile sadly, finally understanding your words and what the mean to you. I agree with you, you know because, as always, you're right.
So I make that first move, take that first step and it feels as if I'm walking through water. When I reach you- a hundred years, ten minutes, one second later- your endless black eyes rise to meet mine and you're back. You're back with me and you can see me now. You blink as I throw an arm around your shoulders and pull you close as my face splits into a huge, fox-like grin. My stomach growls loudly and my smile turns sheepish.
"Dobe." You say, glaring at me. But your eyes are smiling; they're twinkling with amusement and a happiness that you can't hide behind your uncaring mask. It's always your eyes that betray you.
I tighten my arm around you and proceed to drag you through the training grounds and in the direction of the village. I'm rambling on loudly about nothing in particular but you don't seem to mind because you're smiling now and somehow… Somehow, taking that first step doesn't seem so hard anymore.
Taiy-Chan: I really don't know if that made any sense, but I enjoyed writing it. Comments, criticism and the like are welcome! Thanks for reading.