Hey everyone. I've changed my mind. There is going to be a lot more in this story, but not too much, of course. I'm going to throw a monkey wrench in the works for one character. Not much Naruto/Sakura in this chapter. There's more male bonding, female pounding (not meant to sound abusive), AKA, Sakura whipping some tail, in this chapter. This one is called 'Anytime You Need a Friend' by The Beu Sisters. Enjoy.
Track 7: Anytime You Need a Friend
It was a rainy day in Konoha and our happy couple was playing around in the rain, playing a jovial game of tag, chasing each other until they were exhausted. At this very second, they were on their way to Ichiraku's for lunch. As they were about to round the corner when they heard two voices, one sounded angry and hurt, the other sounded cynical. (Try and guess who's who.)
"I can't believe you'd do this! After everything we've had, you go and do this bull! I was a fool to cheat in the first place! I had someone who loved me, and I gave it all up for you! I even asked you to marry me! What the hell, Ino?" The male said. (Surprised you, didn't I?)
"Oh please! Did you really think that I could really love a traitor? I was just having fun before I actually got serious with the man that I really love. By the way, the tears at the club when you were singing to me, I wasn't crying. I was laughing. You looked so stupid. And to believe that you did it twice is amazing. Admit it Sasuke, I have you wrapped around my little finger." Ino laughed manically.
Around the corner, Naruto and Sakura were seething. Sure, Sasuke had done the same thing to Sakura, but since then he had changed for the better. Sakura had trusted Ino with the heart of their brother, and she had crushed it to pieces. Naruto was actually starting to leak some of Kyuubi's chakra. The deadly wave left a feeling of dread and horror in the eyes of the ninja that were standing within a 5-mile radius.
"I am going to kill that little…"
"No Naruto, you have to take care of Sasuke. I'll handle the bimbo-slut porker."
Naruto calmed down enough to make the fox's cloak dissipate. Then a smirk that would make Madara Uchiha pee himself about five different colours then run away while screaming like a banshee, he disappeared from Sakura's side, reappearing in front of Sasuke.
"Hey Sasuke, can I have a word with you someplace else?" He said, clearly restraining himself from skinning Ino alive with the dullest kunai he could find.
"Gladly, just get me away from here." was the weakened reply.
Naruto's look softened. He put a hand on Sasuke's shoulder.
"Sure thing, bro." he replied, shunshining back to his house.
With the ex gone, Ino turned around and began walking away. She didn't get very far though. A chakra-enhanced hand yanked her backwards by the hair. Then she heard a voice that would haunt her forever.
"I wonder how Chouji likes his girls: rare or well-done." Sakura said.
Within the next instant, screams of pain could be heard all the way from Iwa.
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"I can't believe this!" Sasuke said for the hundredth time, pacing around the room.
"Believe it bro, she did the unthinkable." Naruto said, sighing.
"I should just leave Konoha for good this time. Maybe I could find the girl for me in Iwa."
In a flash, Sasuke was on the ground, a red mark on his face from the punch he had received, looking up at a murderous Naruto.
"If you ever, and I mean ever say that again, even jokingly, so help me I will kill you! Understand!"
Sasuke only nodded. Naruto had never hit him like that before. Sure he had cursed him out many a time, but never hit.
After helping him onto the couch, Naruto made some tea for them both. He returned to the living room to find Sasuke with his head in his hands, crying.
Sasuke felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up to find a caring smile on his brother's face. He leaned into his chest and started wailing.
Naruto just hugged Sasuke and let him cry. He needed to get this out of his system now, while the wound was still fresh. He'd be damned if he let Sasuke go back into his shell and become a cold-hearted emo-bastard again.
After about five minutes, Naruto decided he'd try to calm Sasuke down with a song that he remembered Ayame sang to him when he had been beaten on day. Secretly, he hoped that it would work.
When
you're sad,
When you're feeling low
When you're hurt and don't
know where to go.
Think of me-
There I'll be,
anytime you
need a friend.
When you're down,
And your luck runs out,
Or
if you're in trouble or in doubt,
It's OK-
Turn my way,
Anytime
you need a friend.
When you're scared,
I will stay with
you,
when you feel you're falling,
I'll lift you.
When
you're heart breaks,
I'll ease your aches,
whatever it takes,
I'm in-
Anytime you need a friend.
All our lives,
anywhere
we are,
just reach out-I'll never be too far.
Come what
may
there I'll stay,
anytime you need a friend.
When
you're scared,
I will stay with you,
when you feel you're
falling,
I'll lift you.
When you're heart breaks,
I'll
ease your aches,
whatever it takes, I'm in-
Anytime you need a
friend.
When you need a friend,
Come what may,
There
I'll stay,
Now until the very end,
Anytime you need a
friend.
Anytime,
whatever it takes,
Anytime,
Anywhere,
Anytime you need a friend.
Just as he had hoped, Sasuke tears had slowed to occasional hiccups.
"Feeling better, bro?" Naruto asked tentatively.
"Yeah, thanks a lot." He replied, smiling weakly.
"Good, I'm glad."
A comfortable silence enveloped them. The occasional scream was heard every now and then, but apart from that, nothing.
Naruto sat on the couch next to Sasuke, still thinking of someway to get Sasuke out of his slump and quick. An idea popped into his head.
"How about you stay over here for the night and tomorrow we go to the club, just the two of us guys, huh? I'm sure we could find you a girl at Club Shinobi. It's singles night tomorrow, if I remember correctly."
"Thanks but I wouldn't want to intrude. And don't you have a wedding to plan?"
"Don't worry about it. I'm sure Sakura-hime wouldn't mind."
"I wouldn't mind what? Kicking that scrawny lil' broad's ass again?" said person asked, panting heavily.
"It was that bad huh?" Naruto chuckled.
"She'll be fine… as long as her new boyfriend likes a prune for a girlfriend." She said, sitting beside Sasuke. "How are you doing, Sasuke?"
"A lot better, thanks to you two. I really don't know what I'd do without you guys. And just in case you're wondering, the bruise on my cheek is from Naruto knocking some sense into me."
"Ah, that's why. You didn't have to thank us Sasuke. We're family, that's what family does for each other."
"I keep telling him that, Sakura-hime, but you know him. He's just a tad hard-headed" Naruto said, giving him a soft noogie, to which Sasuke lightly batted his hand away.
Sakura laughed at the exchange softly. They even acted like brothers.
"So, what were you two talking about before I came in?"
"I had suggested that Sasuke and I go to Club Shinobi tomorrow night, just us guys."
"Isn't tomorrow singles night?"
"Yeah, is there a problem Sakura-hime?"
"No. I think that's an awesome idea. You guys need some time to yourselves. Besides, I have to work tomorrow night. Have fun!" Sakura replied, getting up. As she rounded the corner she stopped. "Oh, and by the way Sasuke, pick one that can properly defend herself this time. Smacking Ino around is about as boring as doing my nails on my lunch break."
A few seconds later, the brothers were roaring with laughter.
"I forgot she could be this funny."
"Yep, that's my future wife for you. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Sakura-hime and I were talking, and we were wondering if you wanted to be in the wedding?"
"Do you even need to ask? Of course I do. What do you need?"
"A best man."
Sasuke was stunned.
"You want me to be your best man?"
"Who else would I want to be it, bro? Are you sure someone didn't mess up your brain with all the crap she filled it with?"
Sasuke chuckled. He knew that Naruto was just being goofy about that.
"I'd be honoured to be your best man, but under one condition."
"What's that?"
"You will be my best man when I get married, and the godfather to my kids."
Naruto smiled.
"Deal."
I told you guys I'd throw a monkey wrench in the works. This just made the whole story longer. Now you guys, my faithful readers, can tell me who will end up with Sasuke. Make sure you tell me why (1 sentence will do).
Sasuke/Temari
Sasuke/Tenten
Sasuke/OC (tell me about your character.)
Thanks everyone, please R&R. See ya!