EARLY UPDATE! EARLY UPDATE! Ha-ha. This is definitely some kind of break-through for me. I never update early…tehehe.

Anyway, Chapter 6 is up for you guys! It's probably the longest chapter I've written so far, so take your time guys, and enjoy.

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One more thing before I go….this story is rated 'M' for a reason. The reason isn't going to show yet for the next few chapters, but it definitely will sooner than you think. So I warn you all right now. Whoever isn't comfortable with the story right now, stop reading. Because you probably will feel more uncomfortable reading it as the story continues.

P.S. Some people are already supporting me to writing a lemon for this story some time in the future. Now I feel like I probably will write it. But, my readers are my top priority so if most of you don't like reading sexual scenes, let me know. And I'll think hard about it. Like really hard. Okay? Okay.

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The sun was already beginning to descend when Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura and Kakashi were still walking towards the Country of the Wind, where the sand village was located.

A few minutes later, Kakashi decided it would be best to begin to set up camp and continue the mission the next day.

"Oi, Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura …it's getting dark. We shouldn't go any farther. We'll continue the mission in the morning. We'll probably arrive at Sand by noon.

"You've got to be joking…" said Naruto. "The sun hasn't even set yet."

"It will in half an hour, Naruto. Now I suggest you stop sulking and throwing fits every five seconds and listen to what I say. I'm your sensei, remember? You follow my orders.

"I'm not throwing any fits, you bastard!" shouted Naruto, in an extremely annoyed tone.

Kakashi decided to ignore Naruto's disrespectful remarks.

"Hey dobe…"

Hearing Sasuke's voice, Naruto immediately turned his head around to look at the Uchiha.

"Are you sure you're feeling okay? I know you said you were fine in the morning but you seem…I don't know….stressed out.

Naruto eyes moved from the Uchiha to the ground. "That's because I am stressed out, teme…"

Sasuke looked a little surprised. "You are? How come?"

"Well, it has nothing to do with you so why do you care so much!" yelled Naruto, almost involuntarily.

It was as if he forced those words out of his mouth. Because he knew it had everything to do with Sasuke.

There was an awkward silence. Then Sasuke spoke.

"I care because you're my friend, usuratonkachi" said Sasuke significantly. "What's been up with you lately? You're throwing around attitudes toward everyone…you're less social and talkative…you talk back to Kakashi-sensei more than usual and..."

Sasuke paused for a moment. "And I noticed you act differently toward me…"

Naruto's heart began to race.

Sasuke continued speaking.

"What the hell is going on, dobe? Aren't we supposed to be best friends? This isn't like you at all..."

To Naruto's horror, but not to his surprise, he realized his eyes were beginning to burn with tears that were slowly welling up in his eyes.

No!" Naruto thought, frantically. "Why the hell am I crying at a time like this?"

Then something weird happened. All of a sudden, a strange feeling came over Naruto. For a moment, he felt like he could pour all his feelings out…right where he was standing, to the Uchiha, in front of his sensei and Sakura. For a moment, he felt as if he could finally relieve his pain and frustration from the love he had for Sasuke for nearly two years. For a moment, his heart seemed as if it finally obtained the courage to confess.

But his mind stopped him.

His confession had already risen up to his throat when Naruto forced it down with all his might, letting the tears that rolled down his cheeks take the place of his confession.

Then the strange feeling went away, instantly.

"Naruto, are you crying?" asked Sasuke, confused but concerned.

Heat started to rise to Naruto's cheeks again. "What're you talking about…I'm just tired, that's all…" said Naruto, with a slight quiver in his voice.

Naruto turned his head and saw that Sakura was already setting up the tents.

"I'll sleep out here to keep guard" Kakashi decided. "It's not safe for all of us to be in a tent."

"Okay!" said Sakura enthusiastically. "Then…Sasuke…do you want to share a tent with me?"

Sasuke glared at her. "No" he said firmly. "I'll share a tent with Naruto. You can have the other one to yourself.

Sakura's cheeks went pink but agreed. "Um, okay...goodnight then…"she said as she crawled into one of the tents.

Kakashi turned to look at the two boys. "Well, I guess you two should get in a tent now and rest for a bit. I'll wake you guys if anything happens, alright?"

Sasuke and Naruto both nodded as they began walking towards the tent.

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Because the two teenagers were together alone in a little tent, the tension inside the tent was unbearable. Well for Naruto at least, who probably turned redder than the demon fox inside of him.

Then, Naruto noticed Sasuke was beginning to take of his shirt. Seeing this, Naruto quickly turned his head away and decided to occupy himself by taking of his shoes to prevent awkwardness.

However this time, his heart defeated his mind, causing Naruto to turn back where Sasuke was changing.

He had never been more nervous in his life to look at a shirtless guy. Sure, he had seen his best friend shirtless more than once. But it was it was completely different this time. Naruto's feelings had changed. And Sasuke's body has changed as well.

Naruto's heart began beating faster, as he observed the Uchiha. But he observed him with caution, just in case Sasuke realized what Naruto was doing.

As Sasuke rummaged through his backpack for another shirt, Naruto stared at Sasuke's slender but muscular body. His skin looked unbelievable pale and soft. His mind kept telling him to turn away, that what he was doing was completely wrong. But he couldn't. No matter what he did, he couldn't keep his eyes off Sasuke.

As much as he didn't want to yearn for it, for some reason, he would've done anything at that moment to at least touch Sasuke. To see what he felt like.

As quickly as possible, Naruto once again, turned his head away when he sensed that Sasuke was about to turn around.

Sasuke scratched his head. "I could've sworn I packed another shirt in here…"

Naruto, looking at his knees offered Sasuke his own shirt. "Well um, you could like…borrow mine if you want. I, uh….I actually brought more than one shirt. Heh"

Sasuke looked at Naruto, and then gave him a friendly smile. "Thanks, dobe".

Naruto dug through his backpack, grabbed a shirt and tossed it to Sasuke.

"Sorry, if it doesn't fit you too well…" Naruto added nervously. "I mean you are a little taller then me."

Sasuke laughed lightly. "Don't worry about it…hey look, it fits fine."

"That's good" said Naruto, sighing with relief. "Well goodnight…"

"Goodnight, Naruto" said Sasuke, as he crawled inside his sleeping bag. Naruto did the same soon after.

There was complete silence inside the tent. Only the sound of crickets and the gentle wind could be heard.

A few minutes later, Naruto heard Sasuke call his name.

"Hey, Naruto…"

Naruto turned to face him.

"Yeah..."

Sasuke sighed. "Whatever it is that's frustrating you, I hope it goes away soon. I think its sort of making you a different person…"

Naruto didn't know how to answer.

"You should be yourself. I kind of miss the old you…the loud and annoying side of you..." said Sasuke with a small grin.

Staring at nothing, Naruto spoke. "You probably wouldn't want anything to do with me if I did that…"

"What? Why would I hate you for being yourself?" said Sasuke, with a puzzled tone.

Naruto let out a groan in pure frustration. "Forget it, Sasuke…it doesn't matter…"

"...Usuratonkachi"

"Teme!"

They both laid quietly after that.

"I love you so much that my heart hurts like hell, Sasuke"

That was Naruto's last thought before he drifted into an uneasey sleep.

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Haha. Yes guys...Naruto was only THINKING the second to last sentence. He didn't actually say it. So don't think the wrong way. Haha.

Expect an update really soon. I'm getting more and more into writing this story. Weehoo for me!

I want pie.

Actually, no I don't.

Until next time then! Weeeeeeeeee.

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