" Damn this hurts." said Sasuke as he wrapped up his wrist

" You got that right." said Naruto, also wrapping up his wrist

The two boys finished wrapping up their wrist just when a guard walked by.

" What are you two boys doing over there." asked the guard in a demanding voice

" Uh…nothing." lied Naruto

" Hmm." snorted the guard and walked off

The two boys breathed a sigh of relief.

" What do you think he would of done if he saw our cuts?" asked Naruto

" Cuts? I was more worried about what he would do if he found the kunai." explained Sasuke pulling the kunai out from under his shirt

The boys fell back on the cot, they looked out the little barred window. The stars looked really beautiful out tonight.

" I can't believe I'm in jail." said Sasuke

" Sorry." said Naruto

" Its' okay, I mean its not your fault." said Sasuke

It was really dark out, even though they were still in the jail cell the stars still looked beautiful.

" It looks beautiful doesn't." said Naruto

" Huh." asked Sasuke

" The stars." responded Naruto, turning himself away

" Yeah…they do look nice." said Sasuke turning to face the window

There was a calmness in the air. The stillness of the night would have probably bothered the boys, if they were by themselves. But they weren't alone, they had each other.

" This night didn't turn out so bad." Sasuke said, turning to face Naruto

" Huh, think so?" asked Naruto, turning on to his other side to face Sasuke

" Well, it was fun, and it sure beats just staying home doing nothing." said Sasuke, giving Naruto a small, but warm smile

" (Smiles) Yeah, thanks for sticking with me." said Naruto, feeling a little embarrassed and happy at the same time

The boys didn't talk any more, they just lay there. There was no covers so it was a little cold, but the boys didn't notice. They fell asleep facing each other. They both thought, jail isn't so bad, when you have a friend there.

Kakashi was sitting at home reading his book. It was late, Sasuke still wasn't home. Sasuke had stayed out late before, and each time he knew who he was with. The people of the village always gave the orphan boy, Naruto, a hard time. He was picked on, beat up, and ridiculed by a lot of the kids his age and even some of the adults. Now Naruto wasn't an angel, he played pranks and insulted elders and he fought back most of the time. Perhaps it was because both he and Sasuke lost their parents that they got along so well.

" Midnight, can't wait to hear the excuse." Kakashi said out loud

Lately Naruto had been getting into the Yakuno campaign and was dragging Sasuke into it. Yakuno Hito was gaining more and more support as the days went by. Takada was someone who seemed stricter but his way was better than Yakuno. Yakuno was better at appealing to the public, he smoothed talked his way past most of the issues addressed to him. Yakuno made it seem like all the problems of the world were because of the K.G's, a nickname for those who have a kekkei genkai ability. He was against them completely and spread many lies about how they are dangerous blood thirsty killers, that they couldn't be trusted, and mainly just talked about their powers in a negative tone.

/ Wonder where they are/ Kakashi

The door bell rang. Kakashi walked to the door and opened it to see Sasuke and a security guard with him.

" Hello Sasuke." said Kakashi in a calm voice

The guard told Kakashi what Sasuke did and said they would let him off with a warning. The guard left and Sasuke waited near the front door for a lecture. Kakashi closed the door.

" So what were you and Naruto thinking?" asked Kakashi in a stern voice

" What makes you think I was with Naruto?" asked Sasuke in a sarcastic tone

Everyone knew Sasuke was disrespectful to Kakashi. Everyone always assumed he was like that because of Naruto but Kakashi knew that's just how Sasuke was.

" Well the guard said you " and a friend" were vandalizing. And since the only person I ever see you hang out with is Naruto…" answered Kakashi

" Look don't blame Naruto like everyone else does. It was my decision." said Sasuke

" Exactly. And that is why you are grounded for a week." said Kakashi walking up the stairs

" Sight" Sasuke was relived

Things could have been worst. Sasuke was worried that this would make Kakashi hate Naruto. Last thing he needed was lecture on why he should find new friends. Sasuke went upstairs and want to sleep.

The next day school, word had gotten around about what the boys did, people either congratulated them or were pissed at them. Naruto and Sasuke didn't really respond to the praise or insults, although Sasuke knew Naruto loved it when they congratulated him.

" Yeah we did it, it was no big deal." said Naruto in a very calm tone, looking in a different direction

" Can't believe you guys did that." said Shikamaru

" Yup…Yeah it was easy." said Naruto again

/ He is loving the attention./ Sasuke

" Yeah I'm sure it was dangerous." said Sakura

/ Uh…Sakura, she's talking to me./ Naruto

" Hi boy's." said Sakura walking away with Ino

" Uh…Sakura…Oh." Naruto tried to talk to her but she was already gone

" Better luck next time buddy." said Sasuke

" Yeah I guess." said Naruto sounding sad

Only Sasuke knew that Naruto had a crush on Sakura. He could barely ever talk to her and even when he did she usually didn't here him. Sasuke told him to just go talk to her, but he felt like that wouldn't really work. He can only hope he wouldn't be crushed. There were rumors going around she liked someone already, but no one knew who. Naruto was hoping it was him but it was unlikely.

" We better hurry to class." said Sasuke

" Okay…" said Naruto sounding depressed

Sasuke and Naruto hurried to class, unaware of what was going to happen.