Leaving Tsunade's office took a lot of effort on both of our parts. With her stopping to cry when I would reach the door, making me turn around just to be met with the body of the Hokage. I didn't get disgusted from the blatant show of weakness like I thought I would, seeing as I had been far worse than her when I had broke down. I learned from Naruto that having someone with you when you cried always made it easier.

I remember after Naruto dragged me back from Itachi's body, I didn't come outside for the longest time. I only stayed inside, letting the tears and sadness I had kept pent up fall freely from my bloodshot eyes. A lot of people had come over to see me and try to get me to come out. But after the first few failed attempts on getting me to respond to their antics, most stopped, and eventually no one came. Except one. Naruto.

Every day, the idiot would wait outside my door, just sitting there; until I was irritated enough to throw open my door and tell him to leave. And every day, he would respond with a smile and walk right into my house, going on about how I needed to eat something. How he know I didn't usually eat, I didn't know, but he was there every day without fail.

Some days he'd brig ramen, saying I needed the God's food once in a while. That would bring a "Dobe" to my lips, along with the smallest of smiles. And in return, I got the most brilliant grin I ever saw. I hated to admit it, but I lived for those smiles. The days I loved the most though, was when he brought me something with tomatoes in it, and then blush, saying something about not knowing it was my favorite food. His excuses reminded me of Kakashi's, but I had pretended to accept them anyway, smirking as I did so.

That routine went on for a couple months, and every day, I would hold in the tears until he left. How very un-Uchiha like it was, I let out everything I had held in all through my childhood. I would sit in the middle of Itachi's room most of the time, remembering moments I had willed myself to forget out of hatred.

One day, this routine changed. The blond idiot came with ramen, I was graced with a grin, he left, and I immediately went to Itachi's room. Everything was normal until I heard a knock at the door. I couldn't even get up; much less answer the door, so I let it go ignored. I remember clutching my sides, trying to breathe through the tears.

I don't know how long I sat there, willing the persistent person to leave, until I felt someone pick me up. I didn't have to will to fight, so I let whoever it was carry me to my room, cringing at the sound of the door closing. Knowing now who the person was, I refused to look into his eyes, knowing exactly what I would see. Disgust, hatred, and annoyance were a few of the things, so I refused to chance a glace. Then my face was jerked up by a strong, tan hand. I felt the calluses from years of training, but his hand was surprisingly comforting, and I had to stop myself from leaning into that touch that was so unfamiliar. So I settled for a blank stare. I looked at him with the same expression I had used for the last seventeen years of my life. One I hadn't shown Naruto in a while.

I looked on for the longest time with a level of uninterest in silence. When he didn't say anything, I focused on him a little, and what I saw surprised me. No disgust, no annoyance, and no hatred. I saw anger, and betrayal. He was looking at me with the most pained expression I've seen on him since the valley.

Then a fist connected with my jaw, and pain shot through my skull. I was flown backwards into the dresser at the front of my room. I remember sitting there, confuses for a second, taking in what just happened. Seeing Naruto standing over me, angry as hell, with his fist red as a cherry, brought it back to me. I had felt anger well up inside me and I had glared at the boy towering over me. I quickly swiped my leg out under his feet, causing him to topple onto the floor in a flurry of movement. The conversation that happened next was one that I will never forget,

Flashback

"What the hell, Dobe!" I literally screamed at the blond boy under me. He rubbed his head, wincing slightly when his fingers found the tender spot that had connected with the floor a few seconds ago. He didn't seem to hear me, so I grabbed the collar of his shirt, pulling him to me roughly so that our faces were inches apart. "You don't just come into people's houses and punch the shit out of them Usurakonatchi!" I sneered angrily. Naruto surprised me once again by smiling brightly.

"Ah there's Sasuke". He said like I understood perfectly what he was talking about. "I thought I lost you for a second time". He said, cocking his head slightly.

"What the hell are you talking about?" I asked, letting him slip from my grasp. I hadn't realized I had been straddling him, so I held back a blush and slowly got off of him.

"You ever look at me like that again Teme, and I'll do worse than that. You think that after all we've been through you can hide this from me? I know you Sasuke, as much as you don't want to accept it, it's true. I know you better than anything. And I defiantly know when you feel guilty. I actually expected you to be madder than anything, me showing up while you were like this; but I didn't expect that expression Teme. I haven't seen that since I was still chasing after you. Don't ever look at me like you don't care about anything, Sasuke. It pisses me off". He said, stroking his thumb across my cheek, catching a stray tear.

By this time, I knew I loved him. I knew I loved him when I tried to kill him. This time, I couldn't stop myself from leaning into Naruto's hand.

"Why didn't you just ask me to help you? It never helps if you cry alone Teme, even you should know that. Just knowing that someone cares enough about you to just sit there with you makes you feel just a little better, especially if it's a friend. Or maybe someone who loves you and you love them back". My head snapped up then, looking into Naruto's eyes.

"What are you saying Dobe." It wasn't a question, more like a warning. He just chuckled slowly.

"And people say I'm the idiot. I love you Sasuke. I always have. Didn't you get the hint when I gave up on everything and everyone just to bring you back? I couldn't live without you". He said, shrugging as if he had just told me tomorrow's weather. I sat, stunned for a moment before looking away from the blond boy in front of me.

"You're an idiot". I looked back over to see his face had fallen slightly as I said this. I looked away again. "I love you too Naruto. I have for as long as I can remember. What I say in a dobe like you, I have no idea, but I couldn't just ignore it. Going after Itachi was one of the worst mistakes of my life, but you brought me back anyway. All I ever thought about was coming back to you. I always thought about you. But revenge can do terrible things to a person like it did to me. I didn't know what I had lost until later on". I said all this quietly. When I looked up, Naruto was grinning like a idiot. "What?" I snapped, feeling self conscious all of the sudden, but not daring to let him think that.

"I thought it would take more for you to admit it. Never knew you could say so much in a civilized conversation". He said, holding back a laugh. I sighed in exasperation, getting ready to get up off the floor. "Never let me catch you crying on your own. When you need someone, come to me; because from now on, I'm your boyfriend". He said cheekily. I tried to sputter a response, but the words were caught in my throat. So I settled for the next best thing. I put my hand on the back of his head, fisting my fingers in his golden locks, before bringing his head down slowly.

I stopped an inch away from his mouth, smirking.

"You better believe it Dobe". Before he could try and come up with a comeback, I pushed my lips to his. All thoughts of talking immediately died from my mind. Feeling Naruto's mouth on mind urged me forward. I felt hands enter my hair and pull me a little harder against him, making him gasp slightly at the contact.

I took that opportunity to slip my tongue in to mend with his. He moaned slightly at the new feeling. I sat up slightly, pulling him closer to mold out bodies together and pushing my tongue further into his mouth, mapping out every crevice I could find. He was just as responsive, moving his hands from my hair, to my chest to grip my shirt tightly in his hands , pulling me harder against him so I could feel every part of him. I felt, more than heard, the groan I made. A few seconds later, I broke away, slightly out of breathe. Naruto had a dazed look in his eyes, and eventually lifted them to meet mine.

"That should be our first kiss". I said, smiling at him. He leaned in and kissed me again, a simple and sweet kiss, before letting go and standing up. He reached out his hand, urging me to stand. "You should work on it a little". I joked, smirking as his hand didn't leave mine.

"Love you too Teme". He said, pulling me along with him. I felt a smile break across my face. I had everything I needed. I had Naruto.

End of flashback

Walking down the street, I stuffed my hand into my pocket, bringing out the wad of letters. I shuffled through them, finding Iruka's. I set out, determined to find Naruto's old teacher. One down, five to go.