It Starts With An IPod Chapter 3: Tension, a naruto fanfic

Our Snicker's Flavored Disclaimer: We thought it was in our hands, in so many small thin strands, but it turned out to be a farce, so dejected, we depart. (Basically we don't own Naruto.)

Our Pumped With Sugar Donut Shaped Author's Note: Ohayo!! Sugar here, I just want to thank you for coming back to read our fic, and we deeply apologize for the long wait! I have been getting ready to go to Washington D.C., not to mention 8th grade continuation!!! The time difference of eighteen hours didn't help matters much. Well Anyways on with the fic!

It Starts With An Ipod

Chapter 3 Tension

Naruto laid on the ground in the middle of the training field, he had done a few warm-ups before getting bored, and instead took to watching the clouds pass. Sakura was still staring off into space like the total moron she was, imaging totally impossible happenings of her and 'her' Sasuke as she waited.

Blonde lashes fluttered closed as Naruto pulled something out of his pocket. Metallic and bright orange it shimmered in the sunlight, Naruto then slipped two small, white earphones into his ears, turning on his orange ipod shuffle with a small, 'click

So am I still waiting,
For this world to stop hating?
Can't find a good reason.
Can't find hope to believe in.

Blue eyes envisioned a small blonde child running through a crowded village, every step taken bringing another hateful stare..

Drop dead a bullet to my head.
Your words are like a gun in hand,
You can't change the state of the nation,
We just need some motivation.

Then the picture changed to a raven haired boy who suddenly appeared before the unconscious boy, the slim, pale frame jerking side to side with every needle puncturing the skin. He fell, into the blonde's arms, his eyes dull, his voice weak.

These eyes have seen no conviction.
Just lies and more contradiction,
So tell me what would you say,
I'd say it's time.
(too late)

The picture then shifted to behind the academy, Sakura yelling at him. "Naruto, Your annoying." The blonde shrank back, the words emitting from the strawberry haired girl having more of an effect than she knew.

So am I still waiting,
For this world to stop hating?
Can't find a good reason.
Can't find hope to believe in.

Mentally scowling Sasuke made his way towards the others. He really didn't want to deal with Sakura's idiocy and Naruto's…He sighed. Muttering under his breath "Discomfort" Continuing he found himself pulling his ipod from his pocket and putting it in his ears. He wasn't worried about enemy ninja…as far as he was concerned they could come and kill him for all he cared, it would be better then what he would soon have to face.

Turning on his Ipod he groaned as the song filtered through his head...only he couldn't bring himself to change it.

Woke up in a dream today
To the cold of the static, and put my cold feet on the floor
Forgot all about yesterday
Remembering I'm pretending to be where I'm not anymore
A little taste of hypocrisy
And I'm left in the wake of the mistake, slow to react
So even though you're so close to me
You're still so distant
And I can't bring you back

He'd always found himself thinking of Naruto when this song played, and now it only seemed more realistic to there life.

It's true the way I feel
Was promised by your face
The sound of your voice
Painted on my memories
Even if you're not with me

I'm with you
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
You
Now I see
Even when I close my eyes

The way he smiled, laughed even how he could light up a room on entrance seemed harsher now that his secret was out…and now that he knew that he had no chance.

I hit you and you hit me back
We fall to the floor, the rest of the day stands still
Fine line between this and that
When things go wrong I pretend the past isn't real
Now I'm trapped in this memory
And I'm left in the wake of the mistake, slow to react
So even though you're close to me
You're still so distant
And I can't bring you back

It was a routine, one attacked the other blocked. It was a rivalry that had started when the blonde fell for Sakura. He hadn't cared…not until there first kiss. That had changed things that was when there group had became a love triangle of the worst sort.

It's true the way I feel
Was promised by your face
The sound of your voice
Painted on my memories
Even if you're not with me

I'm with you
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
You
Now I see
Even when I close my eyes

He scowled as he continued walking. Stupid blonde idiots weren't suppose to induce feelings especially in a cold uncaring Uchiha's. To bad he couldn't give his feelings a death glare.

No matter how far we've come
I can't wait to see tomorrow
No matter how far we've come, I
I can't wait to see tomorrow

God he just wanted the day to end. It seemed every second, every song; every action was making things harder. Uchiha's never run. He told himself…but god he wanted to.

I'm with you
You
Now I see keeping everything inside
You
Now I see
Even when I close my eyes

He had always dreamed of telling him of his feelings and then running away with him. He had wanted to tell Naruto everything after getting hit by Haku's needles….but he couldn't do it…he was afraid and now he knew what ever fantasy he had of him and Naruto, was crumbled into dust, never to be hoped for again.

Yanking out his earphones he glared at the Ipod before turning it off. He was sick of being reminded of everything that happened, about his mistake, Naruto's reaction and about the prospect of forever being without his koi, his precious person.

Naruto opened his eyes as Sasuke walked into the feild, looking up in time to see the raven rip the headphones from his ears. Flinching, Naruto sat up. He felt bad for his reaction, he didn't know why he had reacted like that, and knew he was slowly losing his best friend because of his irrational panic. Putting on a determined air, Naruto stood and walked over to the dark haired boy, sitting himself down next to him.

"What was that? Didn't like the song?" Naruto smiled, trying to ease the discomfort he knew Sasuke must have been feeling. "Here, try this." Naruto plucked an earphone out of his left ear, and stuck it into Sasuke's.

Everybody's got their problems (problems)
Everybody says the same thing to you
It's just a matter how you solve them (solve them)
And knowing how to change the things you've been through

I feel I've come to realize
How fast life can be compromised
Step back to see what's goin' on
I can't believe this happened to you
This happened to you

It's just a problem that I'm faced with, am I
Not the only one who hates to stand by
Complications ended first in this line
With all these pictures running through my mind

Knowing endless, consequences
I feel so useless in this
Get back, Step back, and as for me, I can't believe

Part of me, won't agree
'Cause I don't know if it's for sure
Suddenly, suddenly
I don't feel so insecure
Anymore

Everybody's got their problems (problems)
Everybody says the same thing to you
It's just a matter how you solve them (solve them)
But what else are we s'posed to do?

Part of me, won't agree
'Cause I don't know if it's for sure
Suddenly, suddenly
I don't feel so insecure

Anymore

Why do the things that matter the most
Never end up being what we chose?
Now that I find out, it ain't so bad
I don't think I knew what I had

Naruto looked at the sky, and blinked. "That was... appropriate." He was now fully convinced that Ipods had minds of their own and landed on just the right song at just the right time in order to mold to a situation.

Sasuke mentally sighed when the song finished. Plucking the head phone out of his ear he dropped it, letting it swing between them. He felt Naruto fiddle beside him and guessed he was turning off his Ipod. Looking at the rest of the clearing he noticed that Kakashi and Sakura had gone…probably to train.

Hastily looking down at his fingers he tried to slip his usual cold mask on but was having difficulty doing it. He wasn't sure if it was Naruto's presence or his own hectic thoughts. He felt movement next to him and turned his head just in time to see Naruto stand up. With nothing else to do he stood up as well. "So…are we going to spar or what?" Sasuke blinked before locking eyes with Naruto.

"You want to spar with me?" He couldn't keep all the disbelief from his voice. This time it was Naruto's turn to blink. Confused he asked "And why wouldn't I?" Sasuke shrugged "Because of what happened, didn't think you'd want anything to do with me." Even though on the outside he was acting nonchalant on the inside his heart felt like it was breaking. He already knew he had lost his best friend now he was just waiting for confirmation.

Naruto gave Sasuke an understanding smile before it dropped, the blonde looking off to the side. "Listen Sasuke, about my reaction, I didn't mean to run away... you just caught me off guard is all." He looked up, sparkling blue meeting deep obsidian. "No matter what you're thinking or feeling right now, no matter what your logic, I don't hate you, you know." Naruto walked over to Sasuke, slinging an arm around his shoulders. "To be honest, I don't think I could ever hate you." Naruto then looked at Sasuke, now completely serious. "The only reason I would ever hate you is if..." Naruto glared at nothing in particular. "You ate my Ramen."

Sasuke's eyes widened when Naruto slung his arm around him, he never would have thought anything like this would happen. When Naruto made the threat about his Ramen Sasuke almost laughed but at the last moment held it in. Shaking his head slightly he said "Dobe, who other then you would eat that disgusting stuff." Naruto turned to Sasuke and smiled before removing his arm and hugging the Raven. Sasuke tensed slightly before relaxing into the hug, he went to hug back but stopped himself, he didn't want to do anything that might be perceived as to friendly.

Pulling back Naruto gave him a small glare. "You know I won't punch you if you hug me back." Taking a few steps back from Naruto Sasuke locked eyes with him. "Hugging you back can turn into something very different Naruto." Naruto seemed confused for a second before it dawned on him making him turn, in Sasuke's opinion a delightful shade of red. As soon as he thought it he mentally chastised himself, he had to stop thinking of Naruto like that.

Naruto bit his lip, doing some speedy deep thought. /Do I like Sasuke like that? I never really thought about it before, I mean, the only person I've ever felt even a fraction of attraction to is Sakura, and that was a big mistake.../ seeming to come to some conclusion, Naruto looked back at Sasuke.

"I think I'm willing to take the risk, teme." Adding the 'teme' was more to his own benefit then to Sasuke's, for he was suddenly very nervous about the whole thing. The blonde took a tentative step forward before practically launching himself at the raven, pulling him into a tight hug. "Now hug me back bastard."

The kitsune mumbled from his face's place buried in Sasuke's neck. He was very grateful that Sasuke could not see his face, for he was blushing red as a tomato. He decided that flinging himself may have not been the best idea, for as a result almost every part of the blonde was pressed tightly against the dark haired Uchiha.

Sasuke froze when Naruto latched himself to him like a second skin. When his breath ghosted over his neck he shivered. "N-Naruto" He couldn't stop the stutter, nor the blush that had enveloped his face. Naruto's response was to tighten his hold. "I'm not letting you go until you hug me back teme." Sasuke had to hold back the urge to start kissing Naruto's neck. Every breath from Naruto was testing his will power.

Knowing things could get a lot worse if they kept going the way they were he hesitantly hugged Naruto back. The instant reaction was for Naruto to loosen his grip. He felt Naruto sigh on his neck. Shivering again he pulled away from Naruto, releasing himself from the hug. Not looking at Naruto he said in a very low voice "Don't do that again Naruto."

After a few seconds of silence Naruto's confused voice answered. "Why?" Shuddering slightly Sasuke lifted his head but refused to look him in the eyes. "Because next time I don't think I'll be able to stop myself from kissing you…and I would rather avoid all contact with you, if it keeps you as my friend."

Naruto smiled and rolled his eyes. For him, the worst was over, the ice was broken, and floating away. "Geez teme, for being a smart Uchiha prodigy, you sure are dumb." When Sasuke merely made a confused face, Naruto stepped forward and took Sasuke's face into his hands. He came in close, looking straight into the raven's eyes, allowing his breath to caress Sasuke's face, his lips ghosting over the other's. "A complete idiot." He muttered before pressing his mouth to the other's, drawing a sharp breath when he found out that yes, Sasuke's lips were just as soft as they looked.

A Brown Sugar Soaked Banana Type Authors Note:

Peppermint: OMG a cliffy!! Are we evil or what?

Sugar: I no!! They'll hate us….or worse OMG they'll kill us!!

Peppermint: 'Whacks her on the head' what are u dense? They can't kill us! 1 because we write it we die the story dies 2 they have no friggin idea who we are!

Sugar: 'laughs sheepishly' Heh I knew that.

Peppermint: 'ignores Sugar' Okay well we hope you liked it sooo please review! And thanks for reading!

Sugar: Love you all!! Byes!!