First of all I want to thank everyone who keeps on reviewing and supporting me. It means a LOT. And I'm glad no one's lecturing me about how short the story is XD but wait, I'll make it up to you this time. I also wanted to thank Teh Horneh Seme. I love love love you! .
Review Replies:
Kunonakume - I haven't seen that movie yet… who's the main actor/actress btw? I might as well check it out. Eheheh And It's pretty obvious that I don't like Sakura that much. Though I hate Karin more for certain reasons. And "who breaks up with someone you love just to date another one, in this case the sexy Uchiha Sasuke?" ooohhhh! Me! Me! LoL just kidding! Sasuke's only for Naruto XD
whisper.of.dreamzz - Lol yey! Ehehe makes me feel excited
Chiyume - now that you mentioned about them meeting each other it made me feel nervous. I hope I could write it the way I imagined how the scenes should be.
Shinkei- w00t! Thanks!
iloveme5895 - ROFL sorry if it's not as elaborated as it should be. But anyway, it made you feel the way I feel about her so yay!
StainedGlassCuts- no offense taken. Yeah, my writing sucks though I could the language just fine. But yeah I did what you told me and got myself a beta reader. Yey! Though it's probably temporary since I don't wanna bother her all the time and Thanks!
.Gabby-chan182.- yeah I think so too. I'll try to slow it down a bit.
Okay guys, I'm on major crack XD sorry about the random response. But yeah, I love you all and thanks a bunch for reviewing! Now on with the chapter 5.
Oh look, it's a miracle, I really am writing Chapter 5...
Chapter 5: b der (be there)
Sasuke went out of the building quickly and ran to his car. All his emotions were kept inside. He was happy yet sad, excited yet nervous. He got inside the car and closed the door. When a simple thought crossed his mind, he froze on the spot.
Naruto saw him at that very park as a stranger. What if the boy---
Nah. He can't just get angry with me and ignore me, especially in his current state , right?
Right?
Oh great, his inner voice just left him alone. The raven was still contemplating whether or not he should go. After all, this was NOT the only chance he'll get to meet Naruto in the future. But then again, this was the perfect chance. By tomorrow, Sakura would've apologized to Naruto and they'll be together again as if nothing happened, then there'll be no place for him, Which will make the situation worse. Sasuke started the car's machine and drove outside of the parking lot. It's now or never. If he turns left, he'll go straight home and just tell Naruto he isn't feeling well. That's easy. When he was about to turn left, he quickly turned the car to the right and hit the brakes.
"What was I thinking…"
Sasuke whispered as he placed both of his hands on the top of the steering wheel and looked at the road in front of him.
He needs ME, that's why he called ME… not anyone else, not even that Iruka guy… and I'm here ready to leave him alone even though - I admit but will never say it aloud- I know I'm the one who caused this, so I'm responsible for it.
By 'responsible', well, what Sasuke meant was going out there and making sure Naruto will never be with Sakura ever again.
Naruto quickly ran down the stairs of his apartment building, Wearing a black shirt and orange shorts . He jogged towards the plaza since it was not that far from his apartment. He didn't know how to feel, he didn't even know what he was doing. Who the hell would ask his text mate to meet up when they've only known each other for a week or so. They don't even know each others' family backgrounds. Heck, he didn't even know how old Sasuke was. But right now, none of those mattered, he needed someone by his side. Iruka was the first choice, of course, but he wasn't around. He stayed at school to finish his students' grades. And his girlfri-- ex-girfriend was definitely out since she was the reason in the first place. So the only choice was Sasuke.
He
arrived at the plaza after a couple of minutes. He tried looking around
and then remembered that he didn't know what Sasuke looked like. Naruto
reached into his pocket for his cell phone. And unfortunately, found
it empty. So
the question was… how would he know who Sasuke is?! He focused his eyes
on the people around him. There wasn't many people around since it was
night time, so maybe searching for Sasuke wouldn't be that hard. Every
time someone passed by, Naruto would look if the person was holding
a cell phone, or if he seemed like looking for someone as well. He
had
been there for 15 minutes and felt his eyes getting blurry.
Maybe he's not gonna show up after all…
Naruto shook his head to clear his thoughts.
Geez! Calm down, it has only been 15 damn minutes… but still…
Just then, a black Mercedes Benz parked a little farther behind him. He turned to look at it, but decided that his text mate couldn't be that rich to drive around the town with a Mercedes, it just can't be hi--
"Naruto."
The blond was about to turn his head when two hands held both sides of his head, preventing him from seeing the face of the person who called him.
"Is that you? Sasuke?" He knew it was him. He recognized that deep voice. He just needed to be sure he was not going to spill his tears and story to the wrong person, that would be awkward and embarrassing.
"Yes." Sasuke still hadn't let go of Naruto's head.
"Let me see you--" The smaller boy's words were quickly cut off.
"No."
"But why?" Naruto wanted to see him so much. He placed his hands on top of Sasuke's attempting to remove them.
"Stop." The boy immediately ceased moving. "Naruto, I just wanted to tell you that I don't want to scare you off when you see my face. So don't freak out on me. It'll be annoying."
"Why the hell would I freak out when I see your face? Are you ugly?"
"No."
"Do you have a big scar on your face?"
"No."
"Do you have a… face?"
"Of course I do." He deadpanned. How the dobe joked around when he just had his heart broken will remain a mystery to him.
"Then let me see you." Sasuke's grip on his head lightened as Naruto removed his hands carefully and slowly turned around.What he saw surprised him. Why would this guy tell him that he'll freak out when he gets a glimpse of his face when it's not something to fear. In fact, it felt like he had seen him somewhere, he just couldn't remember. The two of them just stared at each other for some time before Sasuke broke the silence.
"What?"
"Nothing." Naruto attempted to smile a little. "I'm hungry."
"So am I. There's a nice restaurant here, you wanna go there?"
Naruto nodded in response. Sasuke then walked towards the car and went to the driver's seat while waiting for Naruto to join him. But the other boy just stood there outside looking at the car. Sasuke sighed and stepped out.
"What's the matter now?"
Naruto shook his head. " Well, are you sure this is yours? You didn't steal it, right?"
"Che. As if. Stop being stupid." The brunette went inside and slammed the door. The smaller boy followed in and sat on the passenger's seat while snickering. Sasuke glared at him while Naruto just looked at him while smiling.As he drove to the restaurant, Sasuke's mind wandered through the current situation.
Naruto doesn't remember nor suspect anything. That's good… I guess. He sighed.But wouldn't it be better if he knew it was me? It would be easier to tell him about that day, but then he'll hate me. He sighed again.How could he NOT remember it was me! And that was just the other day! He sighed once again. I'm stuck. Shall I tell him? Or just play innocent? I hope he doesn't ask me how I knew it was him even if it's the first time seeing him. He let out a final sigh as he heard another voice beside him. He cast a glance at Naruto.
"What?" Sasuke said as his eyes went back to the road.
"I said what's wrong with you?" Naruto asked with an annoyed voice.
"Nothing. What's wrong with YOU?" He threw the question back.
"I've been asking you the same question but all you ever gave me are sighs, you know." The blond boy crossed his arms in front of his chest.
"What question?"
"See, you're not paying attention, I bet you aren't even paying attention to the road. I said how did you know it was me? I mean, this is the first time we met and all." He puffed.
"I just felt it."
"You mean you just hold people's head and call them randomly cause you feel like it?" Naruto ask in disbelief.
"Of course not, you idiot. I just knew it was you. I mean, you seemed to be looking for someone." Sasuke gave himself a pat on the back. Hell yeah!Good reason, buddy.
"But still, what do you mean I'll freak out once I see your face? Come to think of it, you seem familiar…"
"Really now…" Sasuke continued driving. "Maybe you'll remember who I am as time passes by."
"Why don't you just tell me now?" Naruto leaned near Sasuke. "Please?"
"No. Now stop being childish." The raven-haired boy parked the car beside an elegant restaurant. "We're here."
The driver went out and waited until the other boy got out before locking all the doors of the car. In front of them was a nice restaurant, not the extravagant one, but the simple yet elegant type.
"We're eating here?" Naruto followed Sasuke as he went in. Sasuke just raised an eyebrow at him.
"Tch. It wouldn't kill you to speak, you know." They both sat at a table-for-two at the dim corner of the restaurant.
"Yes it will." He answered as he raised his hand to call a waiter.
Sasuke placed an order for both Naruto and himself. He really didn't feel like eating even though he didn't eat anything at the party. He still felt bad about what happened to Naruto. Not that it wasn't a good thing for him. Getting rid of his girlfriend was the first step and yes, it was easy. But what about now? What should he do? As the food arrived, they ate in a comfortable silence. And who would have thought Naruto would be finished in about a minute?! The older one just kept eating his meal while Naruto watched him until he finished.
"Sasuke?"
"Hm?"
"Thanks."
Sasuke signaled the waiter to give them their bill. Then he turned back to Naruto. "For what?"
"For being here."
"Why did you even call me out anyway?" That was the only statement Sasuke could think of that may help Naruto open up to him. He couldn't ask directly after all.
"Were you doing something important?" A worried expression flashed across Naruto's face.
"No. Nothing more important than--" You. "this."
"I see." The boy in front of him let out a sigh. "So yeah, I called you out because of what happened between me and my girlfriend, well, ex-girlfriend, that is…" He let his bangs fall over his eyes to cover them in case he couldn't stop his tears. "Listen, I know that is has nothing to do with you whatsoever and I know you probably don't give a damn. But I just need someone to talk to."
"Naruto." Sasuke felt the guilt again but quickly shut the feeling away. "Tell me. I'll listen." He received a nod in response.
"You see, she was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen even in my life, except for one of my professors, Haku, she wasn't a girl though." Naruto let out a little chuckle. "Anyway, I thought we were in love. I mean, we weren't together that long but it had to mean something, right?" He sighed. "What I'm trying to say is that, it feels like I'm the only one."
"Only one?" Sasuke repeated the last line indicating Naruto to elaborate.
"Only one in love, only one who cares, only one who gives a damn about our so called relationship, only one who's hurt and only one who suffers."
"If you feel that way then why still take everything seriously?" Sasuke crossed his arms over his chest.
"Easy for you to say. You're not the one who had his heart broken."
Naruto looked at Sasuke. "Come to think of it, do you even have a girlfriend?"
"Hn. None of your business."
"Eh? Really?"
Sasuke raised an eyebrow at him.
"I mean, you don't have a girlfriend?" Naruto asked in disbelief.
"I don't need them. Why even bother." He shrugged.
"Why are you being such a bastard all of the sudden?"
"Am not. This is just me." Sasuke stood up ready to leave since they were finished eating.
"I see. I could deal with that." Naruto stood up as well.
"Deal with what?"
"Your pissy attitude." Naruto smiled at him.
"Tch. And if I'm ready to deal with your childishness, I'll send you a message. I'm leaving." The brunette walked towards the exit as he ran his hand through his black hair.
"Wait!" The other boy quickly followed the Uchiha.
They both stopped in front of Sasuke's car. Neither of them moving, just waiting for the other one to talk.
"Sasuke, I was just kidding. Jeez."
The silent boy looked at him. "Hm, about the pissy one or the bastard one?"
"Can be both, can be none." He received another cold glare. "Come on, we both know it's true."
The taller boy just chuckled a little. "Get in the car. I'm taking you home."
Naruto sat on the passenger seat once again. "But I don't wanna go home yet." His smiling face suddenly fell and was replaced with a frown.
"Who said anything about your home?"
"So we're going to your house?"
"Who said we're going there? Who brings a text mate you barely even know to your own house?"
"That only applies to girls, you ass!" Naruto was getting irritated with Sasuke's unusual attitude.
Sasuke shrugged. "Maybe I missed that on the rule book."
"Really?"
"There is NO rule book, you idiot." Sasuke struggled to keep himself from laughing. Can this person get any dumber?
"That was my point! What I meant with 'Really?' was something like 'Really, there's a rule book?! Argh. You know what? I hate you." Naruto turned and faced the window instead.
"Too bad." Sasuke hit the brakes all of the sudden. "Bye bye."
"Eh?!" Naruto faced Sasuke. "You want to drop me here? But it's dark, and cold, and no where! I don't even know where my house is if I walk from here!"
"Exactly. Now shut up." Sasuke smirked at him after that and continued driving.
The rest of the ride was spent in silence, Naruto occasionally pointed where the direction of his house was, while Sasuke quietly followed. Naruto had a lot of questions to ask, but he just couldn't find the right time for them. He wanted them to talk since it would definitely make him feel better, but all Sasuke did was nod and shook his head even though the question couldn't be answered by yes or no. At last there they were, in front of Naruto's apartment building. The blond boy faced Sasuke and thanked him for the great time and when he was about to open the door, he looked outside and saw her. The one who broke his heart was standing outside his apartment.
"What now?" Sasuke heard Naruto whispered.
Naruto pulled the lock of the car's door and was about to open it when Sasuke pressed the automatic lock to quickly lock all doors. Naruto swiftly looked back at him.
"Wha--" He was cut off by Sasuke.
"On the other hand, let's go somewhere else." Sasuke was staring in front of the car, directly on the road.
Naruto turned his head to glance at Sakura, who was expecting him to get out of the car, then back at Sasuke. Go to the girl who hurt himawhile ago, or the guy who provided him confort--or at least tried to… the latter sounded so much better.
Naruto sat back and smiled. "Sure, let's go anywhere."
"Hn." Sasuke just smirked and drove away.
TBC
Thanks for reading I intended on making something longer but I got stuck on certain parts. Help? heheh
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