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I thank you all for the reviews, they're really great! So.. If you've read my profile you know that I also like drawing. So, once this story reaches 20 reviews I'll draw something. After the chapter I'll give you some options and let you guys vote. Of course if you don't care don't vote. P So here's chapter 4.

By the way, here's a little yaoi in this chapter.

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Chapter 4: Sunsets and Feelings

--- (Naruto POV) ---

It's now been three days since I came to this world, if a different world is where I am. A world so alike, but so different, to my real one.

I run into the school building right when the bell rings, signaling the start of first period. Shit. I woke up ten minutes before school started, threw on some random clothes, brushed my teeth, and ran out the door not bothering with my even more unruly hair or breakfast.

When I unintentionally open the door too hard, making it slam into the wall, I stop running and ruffle the back of my head, embarrassed. Trying to catch my breath, I more or less shout out, "O-ohayo!"

The first thing I see is Iruka's death glare, and he opens his mouth to probably give me detention. I cut him off. "Sorry, Iruka-sensei. Won't happen again." Not giving him a chance to reply, I shuffle over to my friends and sit down, noticing Sasuke grinning at me. It still throws me off when I see him smile.

The rest of the hour is spent with all of us passing notes to each other, oblivious to Iruka. One good thing about this world; the other Iruka would've caught us quicker than we could blink.

When the bell rings, I'm stopped by Iruka's hand blocking my path. "If you're late one more time, Naruto, you will get detention." I frown slightly.

"I live with you. Why can't you wake me up before you leave, or call me or something? It's not like I'm late a lot." Of course, back in my real world, I am late half the time. But like I noticed, this world is a tiny bit different.

"It's your responsibility, Naruto. I just house you." He waves his hand, sending me away.

Sasuke is waiting for me when I get out in the hall, as usual. "You're shirt's been bugging me all hour," he grins. Before I can give him anything more than a confused look, he proceeds to reach forward and yank my shirt off. I stand there in shock, feeling my face heat up.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING, BAKA!" Everyone around us slows down and snickers at us, some telling us to get a room. Before I can shout anything else, he has yanked my shirt back on.

"You know it hurts me when you call me names," he pouts. "Anyway, your shirt was inside-out." I flush, this time at my stupidity. I guess Sasuke is feeling extra-chatty today, because before I can thank him he grabs my arm.

"Hey, let's meet on the pier this evening, at six o'clock. It's been a few months since we've done that." He smiles at me, and I force a smile back. Being with this Sasuke felt wrong, somehow. This isn't Sasuke at all.

I nod. "Okay," I agree. "Thanks for noticing my shirt; I was in a huge rush this morning." Sasuke only smiles at me, and finally releases my arm, although rather slowly.

"Anytime, Naru-chan. Let's get to gym class."

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The rest of the day seems to go by in a blur. Before I know it, it's five-thirty and I'm stuffing my face with beef ramen as usual. I never seem to grow tired of this stuff.

When I notice it's already six, I get up and put my bowl and chopsticks in the sink, filling the sink with hot water, and rush outside.

By the time I reach the pier, I notice Sasuke is already there, sitting on the edge, looking lost in thought. He doesn't seem to hear me until I'm a few feet behind him, then he smiles and motions for me to sit down next to him.

Neither of us talk. We just sit there, enjoying the cool breeze, the sun, the sky, and each other's company. I'm almost positive for him this felt natural, but to me I just felt nervous. Suddenly Sasuke breaks the silence.

"Remember the promise we made? We were standing here, only we were six then." He looks over at me, and I only nod.

"Of course I remember," I whisper, not sure if I was talking to him or to myself. I can't help but wonder; does the real Sasuke remember our promise? If he does, I wonder if he feels any regret about breaking our close friendship…probably not.

"Naruto…" This is odd, he's actually using my real name instead of some nickname.

"Mm?" I mumble, turning my head to look at him, only to find he's already looking at me. His black eyes were, for once, unreadable; much like the real Sasuke's. He moves a little closer to me, tenderly grabbing my upper arm.

Before my mind can register what was happening, I feel another pair of soft, warm lips on my own. My brain goes into shock when Sasuke deepens the kiss, but yet keeping it simple. I find myself closing my eyes, but it wasn't until I went to bed that night that I wondered why I imagined myself kissing the other Sasuke. The real Sasuke.

--- (Sasuke POV) ---

When we get to the pier, Naruto automatically sits down on the edge of it. I continue to stand, my arms crossed, behind him. "Are you going to tell me what's going on?" Naruto asks, not even looking at me.

I ignore him for a while, and then I walk up and stand next to his sitting form. One of his legs was dangling off, his toes trailing the surface of the water. His other leg was against his chest, his arms propped against his knee.

"I'm acting the same way I always do," I mutter, barely stopping myself from throwing a name at him at the end of the sentence. "It's you that's acting different. Why are you pretending that we're friends?"

My remark is met with silence, and when I glance at him I see his eyes lowered to the water, sadness seeping from them in waves. Me, being the bastard that Naruto knew me for, continue.

"We were friends a long time ago. But ever since that jerk murdered my family, our friendship's been over. I don't want friends, Naruto, you've always known that. I thought you have, anyway."

Before I can continue Naruto cuts me off and stands up, glowering at me. "What the hell's with you? You've never let your brother haunt you before; I always thought you knew better than that!" Instead of yelling, of course, he's just using a normal voice, but in a harsh tone.

I glower right back at him, and I see him visibly flinch a little. "We haven't been friends for years, Naruto. Why are you letting this get to you now?"

"What are talking about? We've always been friends. Best friends." Now he looks at me with a sad look. "And when something has been bothering you, you told me about it, and let me help you. I love you, I always have."

I stare at him, my mouth open in shock. This isn't Naruto, so I decide to tell him just that, saying more than I should have, letting more emotion show than I should have. "You're not Naruto. You're not the Naruto that's been my rival instead of friend these past years. You're not the Naruto that, deep inside, I do miss but won't bring myself to tell him. You're just someone that looks like Naruto, but has a completely different personality. You're. Not. Naruto." With that, and a death glare and the inner ramblings of a WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST SAY? running through my head, I turn my back on the Naruto impersonator and go home.

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Alright, this chapter…sucked. XX Sorry guys, both for the bad chapter and the long update. I had other things on my mind. And those came in the form as three kick-butt FFVII fics and FFVII: Advent Children. Heh. ; Alright, once I get 20 reviews for this chapter I'll draw something for you guys. It can be something from this story, like Naruto and Sasuke on the pier. The sweet scenario, not Sasuke spazzing out Naru-chan. XD Or..just tell me what you'd like me to draw. (Naruto related, duh) I'll do this every 20 reviews. (20, 40, 60, etc.)

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