A/N: I do not own any of these characters...sadly... but because this is a fan net, I may use them in a story totally my own and orginal. Sasuke/ Sakura yep yep.

Oh Grow up already

Naruto hummed a tune he didn't quite know completely as he walked down the streets of Kahona, his weapons jingling loudly in his pockets. It wasn't ' uncommon ' to see a ninja walking down the street. But it wasn't wise to let everyone know you were one...even if this city was chock full of them. Naruto closed his eyes and began to bob his head and such, dancing to the music in his brain. Clearly...he looked like a fool...but hey...everyone is like that sometimes. He collided hard with someone and fell backwards.

" HEY! WATCH IT! "

" You watch where your going you idiot "an all to calm and cool voice said coldly. Naruto opened his eyes and looked past the glaring sun and into the face of an all to familar friend/ enemy.

" Well well...Sasuke Uchiha finally comes crawling back to the place he despises and people he hates...spying for you're ' boss ' ? "

" Grow up already. Twenty four years old and you still act like the trainee you once used to be ".

" Why I ought to... " Naruto rolled up his sleeves and curled up his fists. His attire hadn't changed much. Silk blue pants with plenty of pockets, and the obnoxious orange shirt. Sasuke's attire was completely black, the Uchiha fan showing brightly on his back.

" Try it Uzamaki...I've kicked your ass once...I can surely do it again...after all...I am more special than you " Sasuke's eyes narrowed coldly.

" You've only got such power from that stupid seal on you're neck! Mine is natural! In reality Sasuke...your weak...just like Itachi said ". It took every fiber of his being, for Sasuke to control his urge to reach out and snap Naruto's neck in two, maybe four. Naruto had been expecting the anger...but Sasuke had gotten more patience over the years of him being away. Not to say it didn't anger him beyond the point of no return...he wanted to prove...that Naruto...was powerless against him...even if it meant control.

" Really? At least mine can be cured...unlike you...you're demon will one day consume you...how does it feel Naruto? To be nothing but a vessel for a greater being? Knowing your life doesn't really matter? You really are pathetic " Sasuke forced his hands into his pockets as he calmly walked away, his fingers brushing against the cool tip of his kunia and throwing stars. Feeling that they were at close reach made him feel better.

" COWARD! " Naruto yelled at his back. Sasuke stopped before turning around, a smirk on his face.

" How am I a coward...when you've just lost the battle we just had? Same Naruto...so little control...grow up you pathetic fool ".

Sasuke walked with his hands still in his pockets as he made his way to his home. He searched for the key in a pouch on his hip before unlocking the door. The mess of the tantrum greeted him. Ignoring it, he walked inside to his screwed up living room. Everything was scattered and broken or thrown. Any visitor might have thought he had been robbed, but Sasuke had done all of this. He remembered becoming so angry at Kakashi, Naruto, and the Hokage for telling him he couldn't go on a mission alone, or leave because it was to dangerous. He had taken his anger out on his home instead. He remembered a faint knock later that night, and even though he was still angry, he had answered the door cooly and calmly. The pink haired chunin had been standing outside his door, a packed pack in her hands. He had stared at her with his usual cold eyes, but the reminance of anger still flooded them, as well as confusion. She had held the pack up to him and expected him to take it, her words were what shocked him the most.

' If you leave now, they won't see you...I'll cover for you ' Sakura put the pack on his door step before turning around to leave.

' What do you hope to achieve Sakura? ' Sasuke remembered asking coldly, his voice betraying no emotion. Sakura had turned around and smiled a sad smile.

' I just want to see you happy...and I know you want to go after Itachi...so go ' Sakura had turned and walked away. They had been sixteen at the time, and already she had begun to puzzel him more than she used to. Usually, he didn't take much notice...but I guess you could say his hormones were making him take notice. Of the way she walked, her hips swinging in rythem, her body developing alot quicker than most of the girls. Sasuke shook his head as he went into the kitchen for tea. He didn't like it to much, but it did calm him down. He looked out for broken pieces of glass and shards of porclin, but alll had been cleaned up. In fact, his living room was the only room that hadn't been picked up yet. The rest of his house was spotless, and Sasuke hadn't cleaned it. His plants still looked healthy, despite they would have gone years without water. Sasuke closed his eyes, he should have known Sakura would clean his home for him...to make him happy.

Reaching into the cupboards, he pulled out tea leaves and such, suddenly feeling he didn't want it, even if it did calm him down. His anger had faded as quickly as it had come from thinking about the cherry blossom girl named Sakura. Shaking his head again, he focused on the task at hand. He didn't understand...why did he feel this way? He was the ultimate fighter, a cold hearted bastard who didn't care about anyone...he often had to remind himself those words...yet...he felt something towards her, much more than friendship.

" Nothing but lust I suppose " he laughed aloud, it made him feel better. Walking to the downstairs bathroom he looked in the mirror, actually looking at his reflection for the first time in years. His eyes had hardend, his face shapening. Skin smooth, cheekbones high, a man's face. He smiled and his reflection followed. Sasuke stopped, he never knew his smile had become so...creepy. Didn't he used to have a...nice smile? An innocent smile was more along the right words. He smiled again, letting his eyes relax and his mouth curve...yes...that smile. The one that melted the hearts of those who saw it. Sasuke smirked, his trade mark, it still fit his face the same. Turning away from the bathroom he went back into the kitchen, not really in the mood for tea anymore. Setting down scrolls and parchment, he fit in a few weapons into his pouches before heading back towards the door. His mail was neatly sorted by date on a table near the door, he hadn't noticed. He saw some of them opened and replied to, and noticed they were his bills. Things he'd said ' put it on my tab ' at other places. Walking back outside, he locked the door and walked down the sidewalk. Well...there was certainly one thing he didn't miss...the high pitched squeals of certain girls at his return.

" SASUKE! " a blonde chunin waved frantically at him before running to his side, throwing herself into his arms.

" Hai Ino...you're crushing me " he said calmly. She didn't let go entirely as she looked up at him.

" So...what are you doing later? " she asked flirtly, batting her eyelashes wildly. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

" I...don't...know " he tried to remain calm, but she was really starting to annoy him.

" Want to hang out? "

" Actually...I need to talk to Kakashi...since I'm back and all " Sasuke was so glad when she let go of him, sadly anyway. Only bummer now was, he really now needed to go and talk to Kakashi, even if it was to say hi. Sasuke mustered a smile, bowed lightly, before hurrying out of there as fast as he could. It was a mistake to come home, it was to obvious to hide from Orchimaru, this was where he'd first check...or maybe it was so obvious he thought Sasuke couldn't possibly be that stupid. And if Orchimaru lost his patience with this ' game ', he'd activate Sasuke's cursed seal, and Sasuke would come right back to him like a dog.

He found Kakashi at the bar, reading one of his ' books '. He prayed Kakashi wouldn't act like Naruto did, even though he did disobey his orders. But Kakashi was his sensi...he'd be glad the Uchiha was alive...wouldn't he? Taking a deep breath he walked up to Kakashi and tapped him on the shoulder. Kakashi didn't turn around, Sasuke wondered if he was choosing to ignore him. Looking over, he looked at the book, a good part...one really down to detail.Sasuke only knew one way to get his teacher's attention. Extending his hand he reached past Kakashi's shoulder and layed his hand across the book. Kakashi lifted his head, his mask moved with a smile.

" I was wondering when you'd return home Sasuke " Kakashi only in his thirtys, still so light hearted...Sasuke grew jealous of the secret as to how. Shaking it from his head he lifted his hand and sat next to him.

" How is everything? " Sasuke asked quietly, he didn't need any more attention. Kakashi turned his head towards his once star pupil.

" Well...your team has missed you ".

" Ai...I doubt Naruto has " Sasuke remembered the previous fight.

" He has...run into him lately? "

" Hmm ".

" Its his way of just being glad that you're back ".

" Dobe ".

" Seen Sakura yet? " Kakashi asked slyly. Sasuke remained quiet, his eyes turning to his blood line trait of sharingan. Kakashi's smile widend, you could tell.

" Sensi...its not polite to probe one's mind with the gift " Sasuke quoted the words from the very sensi sitting next to him. Kakshi laughed.

" No...I haven't seen her yet...doubt I will before I leave though ".

" Again? " Kakashi asked surprised. Sasuke nodded, he didn't need to put them in danger.

" I doubt Orchimaru would dare to set foot here with so many chunins, genins, ANBU, and assasins here...you're safe...I don't think anyone thinks of you as a traitor since you only went to go and fight the one who cursed you...and give justice to a murderer ".

" Gomen Kakashi sensi...sake? "

" Sounds great " the teacher smiled, closed his book and set it in his pouch.

" Do you ever move off that chapter? "

" I've finished the book before " .

" Oook...need a new one? "

" Offering to buy me one? "

" Only sake sensi...just asking is all ".

"Ai...making conversation? "

" Exactly ".

Sasuke yawned from the park bench as he sat looking at the stars. He closed his eyes and kept them closed even as footsteps approached him, stopped next to him and sat down. Sasuke opened them and looked to his side, surprised to see the only person who was more cold hearted than he was.

" What brings you out Gaara? " Sasuke asked, he was glad to be on friendly terms with the Kazekage. Gaara's pale eyes darted over to to him and shrugged, still not much of a talker. Gaara rarely talked to anyone anymore, but Sasuke was an exception, probably because he was controlled by blood lust for certain people, and Gaara knew that well. The gourd on his back lay silent, the sand inside swirling pleasantly.

" How goes your mission? " he asked nonchantly. Gaara was the only person that could scare the shit out of you, in broad daylight, on Christmas, in Disney World. Sasuke sighed and leaned on his knees, his eyes going to the ground.

" Not well... I'm not here for long...but I am hoping to bring a partner...intrested? " Sasuke asked. Gaara's cruelty could come in handy, and would deffinately be two thumbs up on Sasuke's side.

" I'll think about it " Gaara answered. The two remained silent for a few moments.

" What time is it? " Sasuke asked. Sand popped out of the gourd and formed into a sun dial.

" Two thirteen " Gaara answered as the sand floated back into the gourd.

" Gomen...catch you later " Sasuke yawned again. Gaara nodded and disappeared in a wave of sand. Sasuke stood up and stretched before beginning his short walk home. He stuck his hands ruthlessly in his pockets, old habits die hard. Once again he stood at his door step, something hard collided with his back. He turned around to see a rock at his feet, looking up he saw Naruto, he who was looking away from Sasuke, arms crossed.

" Glad your back ok " he grumbled. Sasuke smirked, their nonspoken friendship kicking in. Sasuke shook his head before walking into his home, his bed called to him, taunted him from all the sleepless nights. Stifling another yawn he blinked through the tiredness as he walked upstairs to his bedroom. Peeling off his shirt he let it fall on the floor, similar to the way he let his body collide onto his bed. The covers engulfed him, eyes drooped heavily, he was so tired he didn't even feel the burning of tracking from his cursed seal.

A/N: It sort of popped into my head and I've wanted to do a Naruto fic for awhile. I hope you like it.

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