Okay, just to warn you, this is a pretty short chapter. There's a big scene thingy that I need to do, but I want it to have it's own chapter and stuff. So...yeah. Please review!!! I find people adding this to their favorite's list, but not putting it on alert. I dunno, it makes me laugh. It's like saying, "Hey, I love your story, but I don't care to see how it ends." Whatever, lol. Onward, reader! Chapter 4 awaits!!!

Recap

"Hey guys! I wanna tell you something. But you have to promise not to laugh, okay?" Naruto asked seriously while digging around for crumbs in his Chico Chips.

The couple looked at each other with uninterested faces and shrugged.

Naruto took a deep breath then leaned across the table towards them. Finally he whispered,

"I have a boyfriend."

Chapter 4-- No Way Around It

Sakura swallowed the food she had in her mouth slowly, trying to take as long as possible to avoid being the next person to speak. Sasuke tensed up tremendously. He clenched his fist on his thigh as he inhaled deeply.

"Who is he?" The smooth Uchiha asked.

"Uhm.. I don't think he wants me to-"

"You already told us about him, so there's really no point in hiding him now." Sakura knew he could easily spit out a good comeback, but oddly enough, it seemed like he wanted to tell them.

"It's Gaara." He mumbled.

Sakura giggled and ruffled his hair. "Aww, he's so cute! Good choice, Naru-kun!"

Naruto began to blush and rolled in his bottom lip, avoiding eye contact. "You really think so?"

"Of course! You two are like, total opposites, but fit together. I'm happy for you. Aren't you, Sasuke-kun?" Both of them looked towards the quiet teen.

Naruto began to get nervous and fidgeted. Could Sasuke be homophobic? Did he find it too weird to be best friends with a gay guy? Did he want to walk away and forget their friendship?

But the Uchiha didn't even register that he was being asked a question. He was too busy processing the information he had just received...slowly..

'Gaara? The Gaara in Sakura's class?! The freak with the red shaggy hair and thick-ass eyeliner!?!?! No way! Naruto couldn't possibly have hooked up with that turd! NEVER!!! Wait... I'm not jealous or anything. I just don't think Gaara's good enough for him. He doesn't know that Naruto is allergic to green apples, or that he is very self-concious about the last scar on his right cheek or that... I'm gay.. No way around it. Then what about Sakura..?'

"Sasuke?"

"Huh?"

"Aren't you?" Sakura asked again.

"Aren't I what?"

"Happy that Naruto is with Gaara." She explained slowly.

"Oh. I.."

"Sasuke, look. I guess it's not a surprise you aren't comfortable with me being gay. I dunno, don't worry, I guess. You don't have to hang out with me or-"

"Dude, it's fine. A little surprised, but it's okay. I'm happy for you, man." He gave a strained smile.

"Phew! Now that this has been straightened out, I'm off to the Chemistry lab! I'll take the bus, I need to stay after school a little later. Bye!" She disappeared out of the cafeteria just as the bell rang. Naruto spotted Gaara and raced after him. Sasuke was left with a saddened smile and a whole period to think over..everything..

He felt as if he was seperated from time and the world. It was all going in slow motion as he shuffled through the congested halls to his next class. No, he wasn't going there. He already forgot to do his homework and was in no position to be scolded. Not today. Today, he needed to breathe on the roof.

Quickly, he slipped around the corner and into the back stairs leading to the roof. His footsteps echoed ahead of him in the darkness.

'Sakura and Naruto are my best friends. Now, Sakura is my girlfriend. It just doesn't feel right. Love can't in truth actually be like this. Sure, I love her, but not like that. Just as a sister or something. Dammit, I'm horrible.. Here I am, using her in my stage of denial while she's out there, oblivious to it all. Poor Sakura.. Tomorrow I promise to fix this.' He huffed a little, then looked around at the peaceful site around him. "But now, I sleep."

Sooo... That wasn't so bad, now was it? Next chapter, Sasuke tells Sakura that he's gay. Trust me, you're gonna wanna read this! I've been rewriting this scene like 14 times already!!! Please review and tell me what you think so far! Yes, there is such thing as a stupid question, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to hear it or answer it! Same for reviews!!

happy unbirthday

--frumpyrox