Chapter 2
Sasuke glanced at his watch before looking at the window again. It's been 5 hours since he was standing outside of the blonde's home. He knew it was creepy, he knew it was strange for him to do such a thing but that's what he wanted. He wanted Naruto to fear him, to despise him and to make sure he cemented his face in the blonde's head.
"That should be all." He muttered walking off to the other direction. With his hands tucked in his pocket and a glare placed on his face, he kept his eyes in front of him. The brisk air brushed up against his face, making his expression soften a bit. It was amazing that Naruto didn't act so bizarre once he heard his name. 'Sasuke' would put fear into a lot of people's eyes even disgust. It wasn't something he liked to talk about so he always put his past behind him.
Solitary and inscrutable, he spends most of his days at home or out in the streets killing some time. The only thing that shadows him is his brother, Itachi Uchiha. The untold stories, the despicable rumors that his ears have stumble upon were all he had of his brother. The mere image of his smile was the last thing he saw before he ran away.
"Damn." The young Uchiha dragged his feet toward the front door, knowing that a belligerent argument awaits him. Just cursing under his breath kept him from turning back, he opened the door with wary eyes but immediately he was spotted before he could even step into the house.
"Where were you?"
Sasuke raised a brow not even intimidated by the man's angered exterior. "None of your business."
"Sasuke. You're always putting up this void around you. Tell me what's going on."
"Why don't you get your boy toy and leave me alone." Those cold eyes targeted the silvered-hair man with preciseness. He didn't avert his gaze away from his guardian but kept his malicious glare toward him.
"Iruka will be coming in a while but as for you. I see you met Naruto Uzumaki." The shocked look on the raven's face please Kakashi for a moment.
"How did you know that?"
"Iruka spotted you two at the park. Oh and before I forget, I found this in your pant's pocket." Sasuke rolled his eyes at the inanimate object in Kakashi's hand that he used to threaten the blond back at the park. At least it made that taunting look he displayed disappear in a flash. Other than his right eye, a mask covered his whole face. Iruka was the only one to see his face and the only thing that he knew about Kakashi was that the man was blind in his left eye. It didn't really explain the whole mask thing but Sasuke wasn't to interested to find out.
"I'm guessing you're not going to give me my knife back." Sasuke said coldly, crossing his arms in front of his chest.
"You guessed right." Putting the weapon in a drawer and locking it moments later, Kakashi turned toward the angered teen that held that same glare in his eyes. He didn't stop him when Sasuke ascended the staircase nor did he call after him, he just smiled under the cloth that emitted his amusement.
Kakashi was a prankster, a devious person who had a scheme in mind. "Tomorrow's going to be interesting."
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"Damn it dude. You look like shit." Kiba stared with bewildered eyes as Naruto sluggishly walked into the classroom. He set his bag on the floor, falling back into the desk right next to the brunette.
"I don't have the patience to deal with you today." Naruto sounded cruel but Kiba didn't take it to seriously. The blond just slammed his head onto the desk eliciting snores seconds later.
"Great. Maybe he was to scared of the noises outside again. What a wuss."
"It's not his fault. Just leave him alone it's quite bothersome when you two go at it." Kiba sighed at the joy killer. Shikamaru slouched in his seat; trying to catch some Z's himself before morning classes start.
"Damn, now I'm bored as hell. Dude, wake the hell up!" Kiba knew it was the wrong thing to do but he hated when things were to quiet. Slapping Naruto across the head was the only thing that would solve that problem.
"What the fuck! Kiba I said I'm not in the mood."
"Why not? You know how I am. I hate it when I have to hear nothing but quietness. So fucking talk to me you bastard."
"Shut the hell up." Slamming his head on the desk his eyes grew extremely heavy. Just one ounce of sleep would help his demeanor a whole lot. The sleepier he got, the more Kiba's colorful cursing rubbed off on him.
"Wake up you fucker!" In a deep sleep, Naruto ignored the yelling. Kiba however wasn't the type to give up so easily. The smirk on his face was devious as his hand crept under Naruto's desk. With a clenched fist, Kiba hit the bottom of the desk, making the blond sit upright.
"Damn it Kiba! I'm sleepy, I'm piss and I'm scared shitless. Fuck."
"Scared? Why, Are you hearing noises again?"
The image of Sasuke in his head made Naruto's eyes widen in fear. "I wish. Can you walk me home Kiba?"
"Are you serious?"
"I'm dead serious. Can you walk with me or not?"
Kiba leaned his chin against the palm of his hand. "Tell me what's up first."
"First of all I had to clean the paint off of the house once again. Taking an hour off of my sleeping time, than I had to run to school, afraid for my life. Ever since yesterday I've been paranoid."
"What happened yesterday?" Kiba waited for Naruto to reply. It took a while for him to talk and he knew Naruto was trying to debate over something. He made those puzzled looks, a couple of winces and than when he finally was going to tell him something the bell rang.
"So what's up Naruto?"
"Nothing. Never mind already." He was drained and the bell only made his head fall. No point in explaining because no one was going to help him any way. Maybe Sasuke was bluffing, maybe Naruto really wanted to believe he was bluffing but it still crept in his mind. He's going to kill me. He's going to-
"Naruto Uzumaki." Alarmed and wide-awake, he bolted upright. "Pay attention and before I forget. Here you go." The paper set on top of his desk puzzled him but he opened it. Scanning through the words before slamming his head on the desk once again. No way was he going to do this; he was already tired as it is. Eyes were on him and he didn't really care but slowly, he lifted up his head.
"Kakashi-Sensei." Gasps were heard than suddenly a glare came his way like rapid fire. Naruto gulped at his mistake, Kakashi never liked the whole Sensei thing. It made him seem older than he really is. "I-I'm sorry."
"What is it Naruto?"
"U-Um this note. Are you sure it's for me?"
"Yes." He said bluntly.
Kiba cornered his eyes at Naruto who sighed heavily. "Hey, What does the note say?"
He said nothing but shake his head. Now he had double duty work today but it couldn't be helped. Fuck he was pissed, his plan for today was to sleep in and stay asleep until the next day.
"My life suck." He hissed.
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Staring at the badly drawn map, he looked around for a hint that he was going the right way. From corner after corner the hours seemed to go by ever so slowly. It was great though when he didn't see the raven after school. All his worries seemed to just escape at that point and running an errand didn't seem that bad.
"Okay, Kishiga Street, than turn the corner of Migi…Than…than…Shit." Japan was a hassle, along side the crowds of people the whole place was confusion. When giving up was the only option he stopped in place. Just taking a glance around the area made the color on his face came back as a smile finally appeared on his lips.
He double-checked the disfigured map than the street signs on the corner of the street. "Finally." The blond hollered, walking along the cobblestones that led to the front door. He first checked again, not wanting to make a mistake but it was for sure the right house. So he knocked on the door and it didn't even take a second before the door opened and smile met his gaze.
"U-Um, Hi…I'm here to pick up some kind of surprise or something. Like a present for my aunt." Naruto was welcomed in, following the man that had a ponytail and held nothing but a smile on his face. It wasn't as nerve racking than he thought it would be it was better than seeing Sasuke.
"You're Naruto right. I'm Iruka Umino, please take a seat." Naruto compiled, sitting on the couch patiently as the man went upstairs, leaving him all alone. The couch was like a cloud and he immediately felt the urge to just lie down and fall right asleep.
"So I'll be going." Iruka said, going down the stairs and right for the front door.
"W-Wait. H-How a-about the gift that you were supposed to give me?"
Iruka smiled. "Can you stay here for a little while? Make yourself at home and I'll be back in 5 minutes."
"B-but I can't-" Not even finishing, the man slammed the front door. He was at a lost of words, who in there right mind would leave a kid you just met in your home. However, Naruto took Iruka's advice, placing his feet on the couch with outstretched arms in the back of his head substituting it for a pillow. It wasn't long before his sleep-muddled mind took over, weighing his eyes to shut.
Sure it was a big mess to be left in a house unattended but might as well just snooze for a while. Akatsuki was a big pain in his ass; they seem like teenage gangster wannabes just wanting to get attention from the media. It was working though, with the excessive graffiti and accusations of multiple crimes, they were top news. No one knew who they were and maybe it was a good thing to.
His eyes shut completely, falling into dreams while his muscles finally relaxed. For a moment he thought he felt something brush his face but he groaned, shaking the feeling away. The sweet dreams of his parents overtook his subconscious mind, pulling him into a deep sleep. Their magnificent smiles were all he could picture until something brushed his lips.
"S-stop." He murmured in his sleep, shaking the awkward feeling away. It was baffling but he was too tired to open his eyes, no one was in the house…maybe it was just a pestering fly. The thought of it being a spider made his eyes want to open but as the feeling went away and not coming back, he relaxed.
It was black; nothing came to mind as he slumbered. Calming and peaceful he wished to see his mother's smile again. Even if it was just for a split second he wanted to see his parent's. The draped darkness lightened a bit, he stood there in the middle of it all, waiting for his parent's to appear. Waiting and waiting though with unsure eyes he blinked until the image came clear, giving him the shock of his life.
"Sasuke!" Naruto screamed. Closing his eyes he thrashed trying to get up but something heavy laid on top of him, holding his wrist tightly.
"Are you dreaming about me Naruto?" As if his voice just punctured his heart, Naruto stopped moving, staring up at glimmering pitch black eyes. Sasuke's legs straddled the blonde's waist as strong hands held down his wrist.
"W-What are you doing?! Get off of me!"
"You came here. You're a guest so don't defy me." Sasuke's grip grew tighter, making Naruto wince in pain.
"I-I" Sasuke's face drew near, causing Naruto's bottom lip to quiver uncontrollable. Ever since yesterday he never recalled ever meeting this guy. Sasuke, Sasuke, Sasuke…It never came to mind nor did he ever heard of the name ever before. Why was he coming so close? Why were his eyes only fixed on him? Why?
Naruto couldn't even put anything into word anymore. He laid under the raven, motionless to the point where he couldn't breath.
"Naruto." Hearing his name being said so meaningfully, all at once his mind clouded and his temperature rose. He was over come with the warm sensation as it gradually coursed throughout his body. The breath that brushed up against his ear widen Naruto's eyes, causing a groan to escape his lips.
"Cut it out."
"Why? You came into my house. That means I can do what ever I want."
"No it doesn't. I just came here to get something from this guy named Iruka. I just-"
Sasuke's eyes searched Naruto's blue ones, his anger mounted and his nails dug into Naruto's wrist. "S-Stop. It hurts."
"You came here because of Iruka?"
"N-No. My teacher gave me a note and-"
"Teacher? Kakashi! You mean Kakashi told you to come here!?" Shaking profusely, Naruto closed his eyes in fear that Sasuke was going to hit him or even worse, kill him. Those devilish glares itching to draw blood were the only things that elevated his fears the most.
"Answer me!"
Naruto's tears streaked his face. "Please don't' hurt me. I-I just got a note. It told me to come here. I'm sorry."
"You idiot. Fucking dobe." Sasuke let go of the blond, getting off of him seconds later. There was no amount of patience and all this time he thought that Naruto came here for him, not because of a stupid note. He knew for sure that he was going to kill Kakashi when he comes back. It was weird that Iruka stayed at his house with out Kakashi not present and it was extra weird when Iruka didn't even bother to ask where Kakashi was.
He was scared, he was terrified out of his mind but as his eyes followed the angered Uchiha cursing up the stairs and down the corridor, he became worried. Something in the back of his mind told him to check on him but than his scared side told him to get out of that house as fast as he possible could.
"I'm so going to regret this." Ascending the stairs, he cautiously made his way through the hallway in which the raven gone off to. He didn't know what he was going to say but he just made sure Sasuke was okay. Seeing that he knew Kakashi, this kid couldn't be that bad.
"Sasuke." Naruto opened the door at the end of the hall. He stared at the raven who had his shirt off, laying on the bed. Once those ebony eyes looked upon him, Naruto felt a blush emitting off of his cheeks. His muscular body that was thinner than he would have expected it to be still made Naruto down cast his eyes.
"What the hell do you want?"
"U-Um I just wanted to see if you were alright."
Sasuke laid on his stomach, his lips upturned amusingly. "You thought I was going to kill myself or something."
"N-No. I didn't-"
"Than what is it? Why don't you just leave? You hate me anyways."
Sasuke rolled over, staring at ceiling. There was nothing he could say to make him feel any better so instead of heading out the door he walked toward him. His eyes looked down at the Raven who scowled up at the blond.
"I don't want to be your rival." Naruto said bluntly.
"I was kidding about that so leave. I hate seeing your face." Sasuke draped his arm over his eyes, sighing deeply.
What am I going to do? Naruto stood there with out a word being said for almost 3 minutes. The whole tense atmosphere got to him as he involuntarily trembled uncontrollable. Was this decision he was about to make going to ruin him or change everything. He bit his bottom lip, finally realizing what he had to say.
"Sasuke?"
Naruto lifted his arm, propping himself on his elbows. "You're still here?"
"Well, Me and some friends are going to the movies. You want to come?"
Sasuke sat up, seeming interested in the whole idea. The eyes that searched his own, felt intimidating but Naruto stood his ground. He sat there in front of him, folding his hands under his chin and resting his arms on his thigh in deep thought.
Naruto tried, if he didn't want to come than it was all right with him. "Well I'll be seeing you." Walking toward the door, he was immediately stopped when a shoe whipped pass him, hitting the door and slamming it shut.
"I'll go. Where should I meet you?"
"What school do you go to?" Naruto sighed at the silence. Does it really take this long to remember your own school? Even if the room grew immensely quiet, Naruto waited patiently.
"I dropped out. I don't go to school."
"Your parents let you do that!?"
Sasuke shook his head. "I don't have parents, they died when I was a child."
Naruto didn't know whether to feel sad or happy that he had someone just like him. Someone who was alone as he was, someone who felt the same way.
"Mines to. My parent's died when I was younger… so I'll meet you at the park at 3. See ya Sasuke."
Maybe this kid wasn't all that bad. He wasn't one of those gangsters so he was okay. Sasuke was just like him and maybe they could finally be friends and he could stop fearing the Raven.
As Naruto got out of the house, he let out a sigh, looking up at the sky. "I just hope everything turns out alright."
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"Snuck out of the house again kid."
Sasuke hung his arm loosely on his side as he slouched in his chair. "I guess."
"What have you been up to?"
"None of your business." Sasuke stared at the pale man before averting his attention to the window behind him.
"You need money? Is that why you came?"
"I guess. Can you spot me 400." Sasuke glanced around the lavished office; it made him cringe every time he stepped in there. The paintings, the wide open view that overlooked the city, it all was high class. Sasuke always felt out of place when he walked into his office. The suspicious looks that he received from all the workers that dressed in suits were one of the reasons for the lack of visits.
" You know I can give you anything little brother."
"Well how about something to drive."
"My viper or Hummer, your pick."
The raven stared up at the ceiling. "You can get me a driver's license before tomorrow afternoon."
"Of course. You are my precious brother after all." He rose from his seat as he strode purposely toward the young Uchiha who watched his every movement. The smirk on his face always worried Sasuke for some reason but as he came close and his hand extending toward him, he tensed.
"It's getting late. I should go."
"Sasuke. Tell me, who has bestowed this look on your face." The fingers that clasped around Sasuke's chin lifted his face up toward the light of the moon that illuminated the room.
"What do you mean?"
"These looks of enlightenment, usually when you step into my office you have that despicable glare on. Tell me."
"It's none of your concern Deidara. I just need everything by tomorrow."
"As for the car."
"Hummer."
Deidara stepped back, heading toward his desk. That pleasing look on his face didn't concern Sasuke too much but he knew that Deidara would send people to follow him. He was like a brother, Sasuke trusted him, went to him for everything he needed and he was his Savior. If it weren't for him he wouldn't have been alive this very day.
"Don't follow me." Sasuke said monotonously.
"Excuse me."
"I said don't follow me. I don't want your goons to watch over me got it."
"Anything you say." Deidara sat back on his seat, watching Sasuke as he stood up abruptly. It was 2 in the morning so there wasn't much to do but go home.
"Is there anything you need me to do?" Sasuke asked before exiting the room.
"Not really. But you can go to the Uzumaki residence." Deidara reached into his desk drawer, tossing Sasuke a small can full of red paint. He looked it over at first, hesitating to say what was on his mind. It wasn't like him to be at a lost of words but this time it was different. "Is something wrong Sasuke?"
"Nothing. I'll be expecting the things by tomorrow." Sasuke closed the door behind him, taking the elevator to the lobby. It pained him to hold this paint can in his hand it wasn't hurting anyone but it still was a hassle for people, even Naruto. He always watched the blond clean the mess that he made and in the bottom his stomach he felt disgusted that Naruto had to go through all that trouble.
It wasn't really clear why he had to always write 'Akatsuki' on the blonde's house every time. Sasuke didn't complain because as he said before, the blonde was his rival before but now that they somewhat patched things up, he felt bad.
"Wonder how he's going to react when I tell him?" Sasuke looked at his had that was once stained with blond. Being Deidara's so called little brother had its price. Just killing people who had to be killed was all he had to do. It was the least he could do… Deidara did save his life. He was only 17 but he was gifted with intelligence and could handle himself with a knife quite well, a gun wasn't any different.
He walked down the streets, wondering if he should stay up all night just to watch Naruto clean the wall in the morning. The thought lingered in his mind for a while but as he decided, he was already in front of Naruto's house. He looked it over, the pit of his stomach churning with disagreement. Trying to turn back but Deidara's request was something he couldn't back down from.
Letter after letter he steady his hand, trying to stop trembling. "Why am I like this?"
It wasn't like him to feel so bad; it wasn't like him to care so much. The blond just got to him and that made his mind go wild. Debating back and fourth to back away from what he was doing. But by the time he made a decision he was already done. A…K…U…T…S…U…K…I… it was all there in Red paint.
He turned away, throwing the can across the street. "I'm sorry Naruto."
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