Where did We End?

Chapter 2: Welcomed


Author Comments:

Wow it is hard coming up with spaces. Anyway, I think this is my favorite part as of now, this chapter is much longer and I hope you enjoy and read further chapters.

Again this is my first story.

Please critique it, but don't flame.


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Sasuke heard the door banging as loud as thunder, the noise could of startle a pack of wolves.

He didn't wince at the sound like a normal person would. The poised figure was either playing possum or this sort of thing happened every day.

He knew who it was.

No one in the whole village would take so long to figure out that the door was unlocked except for a certain idiot.

The door flung open, and the blonde headed boy as lustrous as the day greeted him with a heart felt cheer, "hey Sasuke!"

It made him feel uneasy the way he blurted his name, it was so light and carefree. He was disgusted by his joyfulness.

'No one should be that happy living.'

In reality, he envied him for not having to carry any burden, walking through life without having to worry about living up to anyone's expectations.

'It must be nice. '

The boy dived onto the bed, crashing into the plush covers. He crawled clumsily towards Sasuke who was shying away in the upper left corner of the bed.

Naruto made his way onto the small opening where Sasuke's head laid burrowed. He glanced him. Eyes admired the fairness of Sasukes cheeks. Naruto couldn't help himself to his looks. He was so gorgeous and perfect anyone would mistaken him for a porcelain doll if it wasn't for the fact that he could move.

His whisper caressed the other boys ear, "Sasuke-kun, time to wake up..."

No answer.

Sasuke was both annoyed by his presence and fond of the way he said his name this time around.

The boy wiped away any emotions he had for Sasuke and clutched the silhouette of his shoulders covered by the blanket and shook him violently.

"Get up!"

The boy on the bottom shot up from the sheets and shoved the hostile boy back.

"idiot."

Naruto stumbled and lost his balance on the others right side. He hit the ground, completely missing the pillows that were sprawled all around him.

In a raspy, sickening and almost out of place voice, he told Naruto not to bother him, but just for today.

"I'm not feeling well, why don't you bug someone else," he said sluggishly.

Cemented on the ground, Naruto answered, " I thought all three of us planned on going to the Festival! We haven't had a break from all these missions for a looong time", scratching his head.

Sasuke put his head down. He was thinking about it.

"Come on Sasuke!" he added.

"I'm not feeling well." Sasuke retorted.

"Well at least get out of this place, it's so gloomy. I'll walk with you."

"Go away." Sasuke rejected his remark.

By this time Naruto was getting frustrated. He wanted the boy to go along with him and Sakura, just like old times.

"Ya' know, everyone makes mistakes." Naruto replied as he staggered to his feet using the side of the bed to lift himself up.

"It's not like your life ended!" Naruto roughly noted, trying to keep his temper down.

Sasuke slowly dipped back into his retreat. The boy answered with an a worn out tone

"I don't feel like I'm supposed to be here."

"Of course! You're supposed to be outside with everyone else!" Naruto said with a delighted ring.

The jest made Sasuke sick to his stomach.

"I don't belong in the leaf village Naruto," he said breathlessly.

The blonde headed boy's frustration grew back again laced with anger and pain. "What about us Sasuke, you have friends here too! I know how much your clan meant to you but you can't just throw out Sakura and me!" Sasuke jolted by the strong taste of his voice. It was like the haunting tone he heard way back when they had taken the Forest of Death exam. It was really rare for Naruto to sound like that at all.

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Awkward silence filled the room.

Naruto was unnaturally patient for an answer. Sasuke looked up at Naruto, slightly swayed by his charm.

"I'll go."

"Really?" Naruto was astounded "You'll go to the Cherry Blossom Festival with us?"

"No. Just for a walk" He corrected him.

"Okay Sasuke."

"By myself okay Naruto?" Sasuke stated clearly.

"Sure, fine Sasuke." Naruto said with a gloomy tone. He headed towards the door and careful twist and pulled the handle out, his face turned towards the grim figure, he smiled at him one last time before leaving-

"If you change your mind, you can meet up with Sakura and me downtown 'kay?"

He shut the door behind him with ease.

Naruto ran down stairs still bright eyed and ready to join up with Sakura despite how disappointed she'll be when Sasuke wasn't going to catch up with them. He thought on the way to Sakura's house, ' Sasuke's still the same,... I think'.

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Sasuke felt more relaxed after the little visit with Naruto. He finally drifted off to sleep with Naruto's comforting voice echoing through his mind. He had an intensity for the way Naruto did things. It comfort him, but the passion was too much. Sasuke was scared of that boy, he didn't know why.

Deep in his mind, below his regular thoughts, at the bottom of his subconscious, he was afraid of getting hurt by Naruto. The happiness he lusted for would be gone if he hurt his friend even more. He knew Naruto wouldn't give up on him that easily. But there is and will always be a 'what if'.

The second thought hovering over his head was that everyone knew ninja like blondie were easy to kill.

He needed to protect him from everything yet, in secret he didn't want to torture him again.

It felt like if he left the village, the bonds would be erased and the weight of associating with him would be gone.

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In his sleep everything was calm and nothing bothered him.

This was what it was like not to dream. Ambition was washed away by the silent fog that blanketed all his self. There was absolutely nothing in this world. He couldn't even identify his body anymore.

Seconds inched on until a someone called his name.

"Sasuke-"

So familiar, from anyone's ear, the voice would be described as husky, and filled great authority making it seem more intimidating.

Not to Sasuke,

It was a relief for him. His brother was alive calling for him. His voice grew louder and repeated his name with another message following shortly after.

"Sasuke, where am I?"

His heart dropped when the question flew by out of no where.

He looked around the dull haze. He didn't see anyone at all.

"I.. I dont know... Where are you Nii-san?" he asked timidly.

"I want to see you again please" Sasuke added, "I miss you so much."

"Somewhere that I can't be with you anymore, I'm so sorry Sasuke"

"I don't want to be alone!"

"I'll always protect you even if I'm not there." The voice began to fade away.

"Don't leave!" Sasuke shouted

"This is the last time."

"Itachi please!"

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End Notes:

I'm so sleepy getting this set up.

Fanfiction is a pain, they should just let us upload like what it looks like on Word. I'm complaining too much huh .'

-kiki's delivery