Chapter 3

Sasuke stayed up all night cleaning Narutp's cuts and scraps. Cringing every time he found a new wound. The pit of his stomach churned at the thought 'I should've been there sooner'. Naruto, now sleeping in bed, finally looked peaceful through all his bandages and bruises. Sasuke's thoughts started to wonder.

I want to help you

But you seem so far away

He stayed in a chair next to the bed. Watching Naruto's shallow breathes as he slumbered. Unconsciously noticing that the sun was rising. Rays shining through his window, filtering through the darkness to reveal what was hidden.

Slowly slipping off

With each passing day

He had to go to school today. To see for himself what he hadn't seen before. But not before preparing everything that Naruto might need. Getting up and walking through his house he started.

I know I cannot do much

I just want you to know

Prepared food, clean clothes, towels for a shower, and a note telling where he was and when he would be back. Picking up a backpack, Sasuke headed for the door. Paused. And glanced back to look at the figure in bed.

I will be standing right here

As you pass and go

A smirk graced his lips as he glanced at the sleeping dobe. But this time his usual glare was replaced with softened eyes. Then he went outside and started walking to school.

Bitterness sticks to my tongue

As anger twists my gut to goo

Passing through the woods, Sasuke's anger once more welled up. Yesterday's visions once more fills his head until he could see nothing more but rage. Taking step by step as a challenge of what he was capable of.

Blurry is my vision

Only focused upon you

Walking alone in the park where many would play later. Stopping at the gate, he turns around and pauses yet for the second time that morning. Seeing the apartments behind the forest, he subconsciously reaches to somewhere he would rather be.

Curse my hands that cannot reach

Emptiness is al I can grasp

Walking the rest of the way, just letting his mind wonder, while letting no one know he's wondering. A small frown shadowed his lips in deep thought about the day he had to endure. Oh how he dread this. Finding out how blind he truly was was never something he liked to discover.

But for you I can change

'Why?'…Don't you dare ask

Unbeknownst to Uchiha, a crowd seems to be stalking him. Not one was willing to risk approaching the frowning boy but no one wanted to leave. Sasuke's mind still elsewhere. Still to focused on a certain blonde to notice or care. In his wild thought he wondered why he cared so much… but found no answer.

Weary is my heart now

I am unsure of what to do

At the front gate, his scorn was restored as he looked around the school. Now was the real test, to listen and pick up anything unusual. 'Let the evaluations begin.' Thought the Uchiha. He walked down the main sidewalk.

I know what it is like

To be in darkness too

Right before he could reach the entrance, hordes of girls crowded around to bid good morning. Sasuke's infamous scowl deepened immensely at their daily ritual. And so he returned the favor and gave them his every morning cold shoulder to complete the ritual and walked off. Still they followed him.

I go and treat them like shit

And they treat me like a god

Sitting in his normal seat by the window, Sasuke doodles on his paper. Sakura and Ino come walking in and just chat idly as he ignores them both. A glace at a desk 3 rows away, two desks back caches his eye out of habit. He's not there…

If your nice, they will step on you

Don't you find it very odd

Then as if everyone has read his mind, everyone notices Naruto is gone. "Hey look, the nuisance is gone." Ino smirks, "Finally, he's usually here everyday." Sakura cackles, " I'm so glad we have a break from that loser for once." The aura around Sasuke starts to deathly blacken.

But what gives them the right

For them to go this far

Some random kids start writing insults on his desk. Sasuke suddenly stands up, every one freezes in the classroom. Surprised that their self-designated ruler was about to speak. Sasuke maliciously glared and in his coldest voice seethed, "You make me sick!" And left them all gawking.

If I had my way

You'd never see them again

Sliding the door aside only to stop dead. Three kids stand in shocked horror as they watch the young Uchiha tower over them. Their faces riddled with bruises and cuts. At his side, Sasuke unclamps his fists only to ball them up again, but while cracking every knuckle one after the other. "Move," he growls.

But you wouldn't like that

So, for now I'll be your friend

They scurried away like the cowards that they were. "This experience has been very enlightening," Sasuke commented to no one. Heading out of the school, he thre opent he doors, he was now able to see the light.

Author's note: I hope you like this chapter. I will get into some cough stuff cough Later so be patient and review. I started another story called Narutoella, so that's why it took so long. If your too tired to wait for me than check that story out too. I just get ideas as I'm walking to school or eating lunch or listening to a lecture or watching tv or writing to you or… whatever else.

Oh yeah… shout out to my main girls, Vicky and Nai-chan! They are the ones who pester me in my classes about those darn fanfics… you should thank them too. (Hit's shadowfox with a mallot too). And quit calling me T.J.!