Next part … I love Naruto so much, he's adorable. I don't know why everyone doesn't like him, I'd love to give him a hug. Well, I'll leave it to Sasuke though … :)

First Christmas Disaster part 3

Sasuke woke up to see that Naruto was not next to him; he saw a note on the dresser next to the empty box of tissues. That's funny; I just put a new box there yesterday. Guess Naruto might have a cold from being in the rain. He read the note which basically said that Naruto had gone for a walk and was going back to his own place to get the presents for the tree in the Hall. Sasuke got up and dressed warmly; he was going to buy a few more things for Naruto and Sakura and to find something to give to Kakashi-sensei; he knew he wanted some more books but he could never find the place to buy them. He knew that Naruto had managed to get him one from Jiraiya for him but Kakashi-sensei was the hardest person to buy a present for. He didn't reveal much about himself.

Sasuke threw on a jacket and a scarf and put on some gloves and walked out of the apartment. He locked up and left the building.

Meanwhile, Naruto was stood outside another doctor's. All the places he had been so far had refused to treat him or even let him in the door. He didn't want to go to the hospital because Tsunade and possibly Sakura would be there and he didn't want them to worry. Naruto opened the door and the woman at the desk looked at Naruto coldly and said, "Sorry we're closed". Naruto left again. He started coughing some more. He dropped to his knees and started trying to breathe. He was out of breath again. He saw a scream and turned to see Ino with Shikamaru.

"Oh my God I want that; can you please get it for me Shikamaru? It looks so pretty. Hey isn't that Naruto on the floor over there?"

Shikamaru turned and saw no sign of anyone. He looked back at Ino who looked slightly bewildered.

"I swear I saw him there, he had something red on his hand".

"I think you're seeing things – hold on what's that red stuff on the floor?" Shikamaru walked lazily over to the puddle of red on the floor. "Hang on, that's blood, are you sure you saw Naruto? He might be hurt".

"Do you think we should look for him? He looked like he didn't want to be found; if Naruto wanted to talk to us he would have come over".

"Let's leave him for now. If it was him. Come on, we better go and deliver the presents".

Naruto watched as they walked off down the street from the roof. He was surprised himself how quickly he got up there but he didn't want to be seen by anyone.

That was the last doctor's and I refuse to go to the hospital. What do I do now?

"I think you had best go and see Iruka Naruto". Naruto turned to see Kakashi-sensei.

"What?"

"I've been following you all morning; you have no aesthetic senses at all". Kakashi put his book back in to his pocket bag and walked over to Naruto. Naruto had no energy left to move so he waited for Kakashi to start yelling.

"Come on, I'll take you to him. I've got a mission so I can't hang around", Kakashi stated. He walked Naruto to Iruka's house and knocked.

"Feel better okay?" Kakashi smiled and then walked off.

The door opened and Iruka was stood there, looking a little tired but cheerful.

"What is it Naruto?"

Naruto was about to respond when he started coughing again. Iruka saw the blood trickling through Naruto's fingers as he continued to cough. Iruka ushered him inside.

"Okay, why are you here? Why haven't you gone to see anyone?" Iruka gave Naruto some tissues – Naruto had run out – and a drink of water. Naruto was very pale now.

"I tried", Naruto croaked, "I really did but everyone turned me away because it's me". Iruka sighed sympathetically.

"What about the hospital? Tsunade would treat you".

"I don't want to go there; I don't want to get people fussed unnecessarily".

"Well, Naruto this is serious, if you don't go by yourself, I'll drag you there".

"But-!"

"No buts Naruto, you're ill and you need to get treated". Iruka was very worried. He had never seen Naruto look so sick. "Plus you want to get better to spend Christmas with Sasuke don't you?"

Naruto's ears perked up and looked at Iruka. Naruto smiled.

"Thanks for caring Iruka-sensei". Iruka smiled back.

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