An: Rena here. So okay, here's my excuse… I had 5 tests between last week and this week. So believe when I say I'm really really really really really really really really really really really sorry for not making an update sooner. Anyway thank you for reviewing. I got 103 reviews out you. I feel so special. Here's the 8th chapter…

'I'm thinking'

"I'm speaking"

"Kyuubi saying hi"

Chapter 8: Surreptitious

Sasuke and Sakura stayed with Naruto and Kakashi who slept in the sleeping room. Sakura stayed by Kakashi's side just incase anything happened while Sasuke stayed by Naruto's side on small little cot on the floor.

Sasuke had not moved from Naruto's side which was a day and a half ago. Naruto had not moved an inch since he came here. You couldn't even tell he was breathing. Sasuke was once again scared but not for his well being but because he believed that the loved of his life would never wake up again.

At least with Kakashi he moved slightly to the right or the left so he could be more comfortable like which most people do when they are sleeping but Naruto did not move at all…

"Sasuke…" Sakura called out.

Sasuke turned to Sakura and Kakashi's sleeping form and realized that Kakashi was slowly starting to wake up. Sakura was to overjoyed to speak simply ran to the Kitchen to go get a glass of water.

Sasuke went to Kakashi's side for a moment to help him sit up. When Sakura came back with a glass of water and have it to him to drink he gulped it down and began to speak.

"Where are we?" Kakashi asked.

"We are at Tazuna's house, Kakashi-sensei. We are safe all you alright?" Sakura asked.

"Yes Sakura I am fine, I just over did it with the Sharingan too much…"

" Naruto has not moved an inch since he has came here. You can barely tell that he is alive" Sasuke said in an uncaring voice.

Kakashi's eyes rose up in shock from the news before staring at Naruto. Kakashi just stared at him a little bit longer before giving Naruto a disgruntled look.

"Oh don't worry about him, he's already awake. He just afraid that he has to explain where he suddenly learned those jutsu he did in battle. Isn't that right…? Naruto, get up now your worrying your teammates….

Sasuke quickly stared at Naruto figure not daring to believe what Kakashi just said.

Naruto figure remained unmoving. Kakashi glared at Naruto's closed eyes.

"Naruto get up now or I will tell Iruka not to treat you to anymore ramen for 2 months.

Naruto quickly sat up and glared at his sensei." Geez Kakashi-sensei no need to go that far…" Sasuke just stared at Naruto as if he did not believe his eyes or ears before quietly getting up; making sure no emotion was on his face and quietly left the room.

Naruto looked at Sasuke's retreating figure with a confused expression on his face.

Sakura just gave Naruto the dirtiest look she could muster before completely ignoring him and giving her full attention to Kakashi. Naruto gave Sakura another confused look before voicing out "What the hell is wrong with everyone. What the hell did I do?" he asked honestly confused.

Sakura just ignored him. Kakashi just sighed.

"How long have I been asleep?"

"About 2 days Kakashi-sensei."

"…"

"I feel as if I'm missing something…" Kakashi commented to himself.

"Huh? What's wrong Kakashi sensei?" Sakura asked.

"Well body erasing teams usually dispose of the dead ninja right there. They don't take it some where else." He commented his brow furrowed.

"Wait so what are you trying to say? Zabuza is still alive?" Naruto asked pretending not to have known.

"Yes Naruto I think your right. I think that was not a special ninja that was there to dispose the body but a helper of Zabuza's. Now that I think about it the masked ninja used senbon needles to kill the Zabuza.

And if he wanted to show that he really killed the body. The only proof he would need would be his head not the whole body."

"No Way! But we say Kakashi sensei! He can't still be alive, can he?" Sakura asked.

"It makes sense though. Why would he only use needles? Actually I'm almost positive that Zabuza is still alive. And that means that the battle is not over."

"But Kakashi sensei, by time he comes back, you won't be fully recovered and we aren't strong enough to face him yet." Naruto said.

"You mean Sasuke and I aren't strong enough to face him. You… You're perfectly capable are you Naruto" she said with distaste.

Naruto and Sakura glared at each other.

"That's enough you two…" Kakashi said with a sigh. They just ignored him.

"What the hell is your problem? " Naruto said glaring at her.

"You mad him cry" she said simply before getting up.

"Is there anything you need Kakashi sensei?" Sakura asked ignoring Naruto's shocked face.

"No, that's alright Sakura. Can you please leave for a minute? I need to talk to Naruto for a sec..."

"Hai, sensei."

Before she left through the doors she heard Kakashi saying, 'Mind telling me what going on?' before she shut the door.

To say that Sakura was mad would be an understatement. She was pissed. The only emotion she could identify right now would be anger. But if she cleared her head she would realized she would mostly be feeling sadness.

Flashback:

Sakura exited the room they laid Naruto and Kakashi in and left to go take a nap. It was pretty late now and they had come to Tazunas' house hours ago. She was so tired. 'I wonder what Sasuke's up to?' she thought.

Luckily Tazuna family had enough space for separate rooms so Sasuke and herself had their own privacy.

'Let me just take a peek at him… Make sure he's sleeping alright and all…'

Sakura quietly opened Sasuke temporary room only to find Sasuke on a cot with his body half lain down with sobs wracking his body. His head was forced into the pillow in a weak attempt to stop the uncontrollable tears that escaped his eyes.

Sakura just stood there in shock, as she was unable to move.

" OH god… Please…" he began to sob harder.

"I-I haven't asked for much… but… please… I beg of you…Please…"

Sakura just stared at him before closing the door and stepping deeper inside the room. The only source of light was the half moon that shone through the window. Sakura realized … well rather heard that his sobs and tears only came down harder. She was about to go tend to him only to hear him speak again.

"PLEASE!

If there's….

If there's any god out there…

Please just let Naruto be alright…

Let him be the one fine and me in pain…. I-

I… Oh god I love him so much…."

Sakura heard no more sobs but anyone could have known that he was still crying. Every once in a while she would hear the word 'please' escape his lips…

Silently Sakura left his room and went to bed.

Sasuke didn't even know that he had been seen in that pitiful state….

End Flashback:

Sakura finally found Sasuke outside sitting on the bench and just staring at the almost barren road and calm water.

Sakura expected to find sad once again, but Sasuke looked content, happy almost.

Sakura smiled when she heard Sasuke whisper two words into the air…

Thank you…

'Kakashi's talking to Naruto right now they should be out in a few minutes." Sakura commented.

"Hn."

And all too suddenly before her very eyes Sasuke's wall and his mask fell right back into place.

"You should go talk to him."Sakura said again.

Sasuke gave her an amused smirk. "Why would I want to go talk to that dobe? Why would I even care?" Sasuke said.

"Because you love him." Sakura said not even bothering to play stupid.

Sasuke stared at her with an eyebrow raised before sighing and getting up.

"Sasuke you know… he didn't do it on purpose. He doesn't understand. He thinks that this is just one of his games…"

"… He probably doesn't care a-

"HE Does care." Sakura assured him.

"Hn"

As Sasuke walked towards Naruto's room he saw Kakashi leave it looking tired. He had crutches for his foot, but other than that he seemed to be fine.

As Kakashi spotted he smiled, then looked serious.

"Sasuke. Zabuza is still alive.-

"I already guessed that while I was gone. The weapon the masked ninja chose to use on him would not kill him. Only temporary immobilize him."

"Very good Sasuke. I'm impressed that you already figured that out."

"Hn."

"Naruto's in the room. I'm going to go take a breath of fresh air" and with that Kakashi went outside.

Sasuke walked passed the kitchen to see Inari and Tazuna helping the mom with the food. Sasuke just smiled at them before passing them by and heading to Naruto's room upstairs.

He stopped at the front of Naruto's door took a deep breath and entered.

He found Naruto staring at the opened window.

"I'm sorry." Naruto said.

\"…"

"I didn't get it. Know I know why Sakura was so angry. I honestly didn't think that you would have cared if I got hurt or not." Naruto said quietly. Naruto got up and turned off the lights and pulled Sasuke with him so Sasuke could sit on Naruto's lap. But the room wasn't dark at all. The bright sun shined through the window giving the room more that enough light.

Sasuke glared at him.

"You seem to do that often. Not think that is…" Sasuke commented airily.

"I know. I had no clue you would be affected in anyway. It was suppose to be a joke. I thought it would be more of a bang if both Kakashi and I would wake up at exactly the same time."

"Yeah that would be so f—king cool if I saw that while Kakashi moved once in a while you didn't move an inch. Just really hilarious." He said sarcastically.

Naruto bowed his head in shame.

Sasuke looked at Naruto and felt slightly guilty.

"Naruto, what are we? I mean do you take us seriously?"

"What does that mean Sasuke?"

"I can't do this anymore. First you flirt with Sakura all the time and then you don't even think if I would care or not if you died! I mean… I just can't do this anymore…"

Naruto eyes widened in fright be encircling his arms around Sasuke's waist and kissing him as passionately as he could. A moan managed to escape the brunette's lips.

"N-Naruto we should stop." Sasuke managed to gasp out.

"No" he said his voice filled with love and no lust.

"If you think that I don't love you then you gladly mistaken."

"But Naru-

"I guess I'm going to have to proved it to you don't I?" Naruto said quietly, but Sasuke could hear him loud and clear.

Naruto gently pushed Sasuke so his back reached the floor and hovered over him as he just stared at Sasuke's beauty.

I can't lose you…

I need you, you idiot…

Naruto quickly took off his shirt and began to kiss Sasuke while trying to pull Sasuke's own shirt off while trying hard not to break apart…

'Damn troublesome shirt.' Naruto thought then thought of a brilliant idea. He quickly made two kage bunshin and the troublesome shirt was quickly gone…

Sasuke eyes rolled into the back of his head. The pleasure was too much. The real Naruto was kissing him so hard he could not tell the difference between Naruto's tongue and his. Another Naruto was sucking his nipple while massaging the other while the final Naruto was massaging 'it' down there while his pants was still on.

He could not even moan. The pleasure was too much.

And all too soon it stopped.

Kakashi entered the room and grinned at them.

"You guys we need to go train for the battle with Zabuza. I'll meet you back outside in ten minutes." Kakashi said grinning ear to ear.

"Damnit you pervert! Get the hell out!" Screamed a very red Sasuke

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