Naruto smiled mischievously at the older Uchiha, "It is I."
Sasuke looks from his brother to Naruto, realising they're both smiling at each other. Sasuke was beyond confused. 'How the fuck do they know each other?'
"I'm honestly surprised you remember me. Not walking through any more dimly lit parks after a night of drinking are we?" Naruto teases the older Uchiha.
"No, I think I've definitely learned my lesson. As for you, how could I ever forget? Though it is nice to see your face on the mend." Itachi looks at Narutos face softly and chuckles, earning him a slight nod from the blond.
'Wait, did Itachi just fucking chuckle at someone?' Sasuke was shocked, this was something he only ever does with him. Sasuke needed answers.
"Naruto, you mind telling me how you know my brother?" Sasuke asks, somewhat annoyed that Itachi is taking away Narutos attention.
Before Naruto can answer Itachi speaks up "Naruto huh? So that's your name? You snuck away before answering me!" Itachi fake pouts.
'Is the world fucking ending? Itachi's pouting now?' Sasuke was amazed, he was really beginning to think Naruto was special.
Seemingly oblivious to Sasukes previous question, Naruto waves his hand dismissively, "I think you had more important things to worry about then my name Mr. Uchiha."
Sasuke cocks an eyebrow 'Mr. Uchiha?'
Now it was Itachi's turn to wave a hand dismissively, "Please just call me Itachi and I won't take no for an answer."
Naruto slightly bows then stands straight, producing his right hand "Pleasure to formally meet you, I'm Naruto Uzumaki."
Without hesitation, Itachi meets Narutos right hand with his and they shake, never breaking eye contact. "The pleasure is all mine Mr. Uzumaki, truly."
Naruto eyes widened as he quickly retreats his hand and waves both hands in a panicked fashion "Oh no, please, Just Naruto is fine!"
Sasuke is so confused that he hasn't yet realised he and his question have been completely ignored.
Itachi chuckles yet again, and it's a gentle chuckle that reaches his eye causing his eye to slightly crinkle in the corners "Naruto it is then."
"Can someone please tell me what's going on? How do you two know each other?" Sasuke practically shouts. Turns out he finally realised he was standing there like a third wheel.
Itachi looks at Sasuke with a knowing smirk, then back to Naruto "Just ignore him, he's always like this, would you care to come in?"
"Itachi!" Sasuke yells like a petulant child being denied a pony.
Naruto finds the exchange between brothers endearing. He couldn't help but smile at the heartwarming bickering being exchanged between the two brothers who clearly love and care for one another very much. He didn't have a brother but he couldn't help but think of his former bandmates, they were like his little pseudo siblings. He was overtaken with sorrow for a moment but realised he did and always will have Kurama.
Shaking off his momentary sorrow, something inside him wanted to help diminish Sasuke teasing so he said "ah, well you see Sasuke and I need to purchase some things for an assignment, and we really should be going."
Sasuke feels slightly grateful towards the blond and begins to agree "Yes we do-" Then realises he still hasn't been answered "Wait no! Not until you two tell me what the hell is going on!" He whines, crossing his arms over his chest and looking away from the both of them with a slight pout and shut eyes.
The visual of Sasuke pouting breaks Naruto, he bursts into a full blown laugh, breaking Sasuke from his current tantrum. There it was again, that warm hearty laugh that would melt the polar ice caps had he been in their vicinity.
Sasuke found himself smiling warmly at Naruto, this of course did not go unnoticed by a smirking Itachi. 'Interesting' he thinks, making a mental note to torment Sasuke about it later.
Sasuke realised he's in front of Itachi and immediately dropped the smile, trying to rein in his stoicism. "Oi, dobe! What's so funny? Oh and answer my question damnit!" He demanded trying to sound as irritated as he could.
Between catching his breath and whipping a stray tear that escaped during his fit of laughter Naruto apologises. "Sorry teme, but you pouted!." With that Naruto began to laugh again.
Itachi took in the insults they called each other 'Hm funny, their insults sounded more endearing, then malicious.' Itachi would have to agree with Naruto, his brother pouting was rather amusing. It was something he hadn't seen in many years. He also didn't fail to notice Sasuke wearing he's assuming Narutos clothes. He never wore anyone else's clothes before.
"It's not funny Naruto! Now answer me!" he demanded, trying to hold in his embarrassed blush so Itachi doesn't receive any more ammunition on him later. Itachi was definitely thinking about tormenting his little brother with this later, he found the two's communication rather amusing.
Taking in and letting out an equally large breath of air Naruto apologises again. "Sorry, I just didn't expect you to pout!"
"Naruto!" Sasuke scolds.
Naruto finally started to calm down, he didn't want to upset the raven anymore. "Alright, just calm down, it's really Itachi's business to tell you not mine." he says looking over to the older brother.
Sasuke scoffs and rolls his eyes, he was getting tired of the run around "Itachi, explain!" he demands.
Looking at his adorable moody brother, Itachi decides to stop torturing his little brother and explain. "You remember me telling you about my blond saviour?"
Sasukes eyes widened and his mouth visibly dropped. Deep down he knew what his brother was getting at, but he needed to hear it to confirm "you don't mean?"
Itachi began to confirm Sasukes thoughts. "Yes, Naruto here was the blond who stepped in to help me. He stopped my attacker, he called for help and waited with me for help to get there. When I was receiving fluids in the ambulance he popped in to wish me well and left before He could tell me his name!"
Naruto rolled his eyes, he didn't think what he did was that big a deal. "Don't be dramatic, I was in the right place at the right time."
"I'm not being dramatic, who knows what could have happened had you not stepped in. And I never even had a chance to properly thank you!"
Sasuke interjects "Naruto why didn't you tell me about this?"
"It wasn't my business to tell." Naruto shrugs.
"I'm sorry, that's just hard to believe." Sasuke admitted, being a bit dumbfounded. The blond he was mentally thanking was Naruto the whole time?
"What's hard to believe?" Naruto asks furrowing his brows at Sasuke, not really sure what was hard about it.
Itachi speaks before Sasuke has time to remark "I think he's used to people coming anywhere near a stone's throw away from our names and using it to their utmost advantage. You didn't say a word about helping an Uchiha. It's hard for him to wrap his head around you not wanting to use our name to get your name out there."
As perplexed as ever Sasuke simply nods his head agreeing to everything Itachi had just said.
"People are really shitty. Well no offence but I couldn't give two shits about your name and all it holds." Naruto answers honestly, shrugging his shoulders. He was a bit upset that Sasuke could still see him as someone who'd stoop that low.
This causes both brothers to snort simultaneously. They quickly look at each other with light smiles on their faces. Narutos point of view was so refreshing to them. They couldn't remember when, if ever, someone was so honest with them.
Naruto cocked an eyebrow at the brothers. Oh how the media would swoon if they saw such behaviour from their favourite stoic brothers.
Itachi noticed Narutos reaction and chuckles softly "You have no idea how refreshing that was to hear."
"You honestly expected me to use your misfortune to my advantage?" Naruto couldn't hide the slight offence in his voice.
Feeling like he needed to let Naruto know it wasn't him specifically Sasuke informs him "It's not because it's you Naruto. It's just how everybody around us is. They use every little thing they can to either tarnish our name or to get their five minute of fame."
"Still I would never." Naruto mumbles while looking down at the ground kicking imaginary stones.
"I think you've more than made that clear." Itachi smiles trying to reassure Naruto. He was half expecting the very next day to have some twisted story about him spread. When there was no such story by the end of the week he felt a huge wave of relief. After formally meeting the blond, he can see that Naruto truly is different. What else surprised him was that somehow this teen had managed to do the impossible, he was getting close to Sasuke.
Naruto rolls his eyes in response then nods towards Sasuke "Yeah, yeah, anyways we really should be on our way. I start work at five, but need time to get dressed and talk to my boss and whatnot."
"Shit, sorry. Just let me drop my shit off then we'll go. Can you still take us to Itachi?" Sasuke asks, glancing at his brother.
Itachi raises an eyebrow at him "Take you where?"
Sasuke scoffs "Remember how I asked you to take me to get stuff for my assignment tomorrow/. Well we can't go tomorrow because Naruto has to work, so I wondered if you'd still take us, but I can ask Kotetsu if you're busy."
You can almost see the lightbulb flicker above Itachi's head as he realises Naruto is the boy Sasuke wanted his opinion of. Sasuke can see Itachi has finally pieced it together and shoots him a "don't you fucking say a word" glare. Naruto squints his eyes back and forth between the two brothers suspiciously.
Itachi regains his composure then answers, "sure little brother."
Sasuke nods "alright I'll be right back."
He begins to walk inside when he realises this is Narutos bag. "You want me to leave your bag here or bring it with you?"
"You can just leave it here, I'll pick it up when we're done." Naruto assures him.
With a quick nod Sasuke heads inside and hangs Narutos bag up, not bothering to bring his clothes to his room till his return, He knew they had to get going. Exiting the house he looks from Naruto to Itachi and says, "Alright, lets go."
Naruto awkwardly follows the brothers to Itachi's car where he was going to sit in the back before Itachi scolds his brother "Be polite Sasuke, let Naruto sit in the front."
Sasuke rolls his eyes before agreeing "fine." Sasuke figured Naruto was technically a guest and this would give Itachi time to observe and gauge him.
Naruto shakes his head at them. "Really it's fine, I can sit in the back. I don't want to be a bother."
The brothers both raised an eyebrow at him and had the same thought 'does he really think that would make him a bother?'
Sasuke squints at Naruto feigning irritation. "Tch, just sit up front dobe it's no bother."
Itachi is startled by his brother's interaction with the blond, though he doesn't show it. His brother not only relents without argument, but appears to be reassuring him as well. He was really looking forward to pestering his little brother with all his questions later.
"He's right, I insist." Itachi assures Naruto.
Naruto hesitantly switches places with Sasuke. "Well alright I guess teme." he mumbled.
Sasuke smirked at the blond and Itachi just shook his head. Itachi unlocked the car and they all got in and buckled up.
"Judging by the hoodie Sasukes wearing, I'm guessing you're fine with listening to Slipknot?" Itachi asks Naruto while smirking at his little brother through the rearview mirror. Earning him "fuck off" glare from Sasuke.
"Oh yeah, honestly I'm fine with just about anything, just please don't assault my ears with techno. That is where I draw the line." Naruto awkwardly chuckles.
"Alright, Brittney Spears it is." Itachi jokes, earning him two very interesting looks from his passengers.
He raises his hands in surrender "Just kidding,."
Sasukes squints at his brother curiously, "you sure are joking around a lot today."
Itachi shrugs. "I could say the same for you."
"Tch, yeah okay." Sasuke scoffs and looks away.
Naruto decides to sit there quietly looking out the window.
"Anyways, where am I taking you two?" Itachi finally asks.
"Oh, well we need to go to a sporting goods store for our camping crap and the biggest one in town is at the mall." Naruto informs him.
"And that's located where exactly?" Itachi reiterates.
"Oh right you guys are new here sorry." Naruto rubs the back of his head awkwardly. "It's right on the corner of Main and Bishop. I can just direct you if you need me too."
Sasuke whispers while smirking in his seat behind Naruto "dobe."
Naruto turns around so that only Sasuke can see his mouth before whispering back "teme."
Itachi finally starts his car, subconsciously shaking his head pretending he didn't just witness the two senselessly flirting with each other. He switches his playlist and Vermillion Pt 2 by Slipknot begins to play as they leave the gates of the mansion.
"Seriously?" Itachi asks, shocked.
"Seriously, you have no idea how bad it was." Naruto shudders at the memory.
"Didn't that, you know...hurt?" Sasuke tentatively asks.
Thinking back to the pain he went through after Naruto cringes. "Yes, and the second time was way worse! But at least the money made it worth it."
"You did it more than once?" shouts Sasuke. He could comprehend how Naruto could put himself through that for money.
"That hardly seems worth it." Itachi mumbles.
Sasuke looks at the blond, slightly disturbed. "Naruto, I think you need some serious help."
"I'm kind of with Sasuke on this one." Itachi agrees.
"Come on, you guys have never been curious?" the blond teen asks.
"Nope. says Itachi"
Sasuke shakes his heavy slowly "no."
"Come on you guys, it's only a little bit of hot sauce." Naruto chuckles mischievously. He could just imagine hot red their white porcelain skin would turn from the heat.
Sasuke crosses his arms and averts his gaze. "No way dobe, we Uchiha don't do spicy."
Itachi confirms Sasukes statement. "It's true, we aren't big on spicy things."
Naruto sighs, "anyways now you know."
"Hn" is heard simultaneously from both brothers.
Stopping in front of the mall for the two teens to get out, Itachi smirks, "well you boys have fun."
Sasuke rolls his eyes at Itachi and grunts "whatever." He didn't need his brother teasing him in front of Naruto.
Chuckling at his cute little embarrassed brother Itachi says, "text Kotetsu when you're done, I have a few things to do. Bye Naruto, I hope to see you again!"
"Bye Itachi, try to stay out of trouble." Naruto teases the older brother causing Sasuke to snort, he rather enjoyed having someone around who could tease his brother back with him. Like him it was odd for Itachi to talk with anyone, let alone feel free enough to joke around. That's something Itachi only does with Sasuke.
He still couldn't believe Naruto was the blond who saved his brother. Sasuke really wanted Itachi's approval of Naruto. Sasuke had this need, it was a need for Itachi to feel Narutos innocence just as he does.
After a few more witty remarks they wave to the older Uchiha as he makes his exit. "I still can't believe it was you." Sasuke mutters, still in disbelief.
"Huh?" Naruto raises a brow at him as they make their way to the entrance.
Sasuke slides his hands into the hoodies front pocket, looking at the floor as they walk. "You stopped to help Itachi. And you didn't even ask for anything in return."
"You're still thinking about that?" Naruto grumbles. He didn't like attention for his actions. That's why he didn't tell Itachi his name that night.
Sasuke looks at the blond before answering "It's just, my brother could have died for all I know, and you just jumped in risking your own life. My family would have given you anything you asked for, but you didn't even utter a word of it to me who you see all day."
Naruto keeps his gaze forward, not bothering to look at Sasuke and shrugs "I would have done it for anyone. I don't think you should do the right thing and expect something in return, you know?"
Sasuke was dumbfounded by Narutos response. "You know, that's kind of amazing."
Naruto raises a brow at Sasuke "what do you mean?"
"That outlook, not many people are that willing or open to help people so freely. The world is a cruel, greedy palace and no offence, but everything you're going through I just find it admirable that you can still be so willing to go out of your way for people. I truly thank you for um...keeping my brother safe." Sasuke responds honestly, not daring to look at Naruto for fear of him seeing the burning that is occurring in his cheeks.
Naruto smiles softly, that may be one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to him. He definitely didn't expect it from Sasuke Uchiha. "Thank you."
Sasukes eyes widened "Why are you thanking me?"
"That may have been one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me." Naruto answered honestly.
"You can't be serious." Sasuke said in disbelief. There is no way that awkward speech was the nicest thing the captivating blond has heard.
"I may tease Sasuke, but I do not lie." Naruto admits so softly that Sasuke almost couldn't hear it in the loud mall. It sent a weird pain to his heart, and Sasuke didn't like it.
"Shit put your hood up and wear these!" Naruto whisper-shouts, passing Sasuke his pair of sunglasses from his pocket.
Mimicking Naruto, Sasuke whispers-shouts back "why?"
Blocking the front of Sasuke while he fixes himself up Naruto says, "because there's a huge hoard of girls around that corner and I thought you would probably rather not get swarmed."
"And how the hell do you kno-" A huge group of teenage girls comes around the corner just as he's finished hiding his face. Naruto stays in front of Sasuke until he is sure they are a safe distance away.
Sasuke was floored. "How the hell did you know that?"
Naruto shrugs like it was the most obvious thing ever "I could hear them." Then he begins to walk, forcing Sasuke to follow.
Not trusting the girls, Sasuke whispers back "How the fuck is that even possible?"
"There were twenty high pitched screeching girls, it would be impossible not to hear them." Naruto mumbles, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"But the mall is loud, I couldn't hear anything!" Sasuke admits. He had no idea how it was humanly possible to hear that specific group of girls over everybody else in their vicinity.
"My hearing is better than most." Naruto admits with a heavy sigh. He's not used to telling people about himself.
Not really sure how to respond to that, he just says "oh."
The two teens made their way to the Great outdoors store. They knew what they needed but when they got to the isle the tents were in they couldn't understand what they were seeing.
Naruto lost it, which caused Sasuke to lose it as well. There sitting on a shelf was a whole shelf of titty pillows. There were actual pillows that were shaped into two breasts with nipples and everything.
"Hahaha Sasuke I hahaha Fucking hahaha cant! hahaha" Naruto bellows out, almost collapsing on the floor in gut rumbling laughter.
"Haha, Naruto you dipshit, shit it haha, you're going to get us kicked out haha." Sasuke tried to compose himself but it was like Naruto had infected him with his stupid infectious laughter.
"Oh man, phew, I'm sorry, ah. I don't know why, but that just got me. Fucking titty pillows by the tents, fucking titty pillows Sasuke!" Naruto tries calming himself down while he wipes the tears that had escaped his eyes.
"What are they even doing in a sporting goods store?" Sasuke asks more rhetorically than anything while he too tries to calm himself down.
"I don't know, but I feel accomplished!" Naruto exclaims, seemingly proud of himself.
"Oh, do tell, how does seeing titty pillows make a one dobe feel accomplished?" snorts Sasuke.
Looking at Sasuke with a huge toothy grin he says, "because teme, I got THE Sasuke Uchiha to laugh, and not some puny laugh either!"
"Tch, whatever, don't get full of yourself!" Sasuke tried to sound cold, but even he couldn't keep the warmth out of his voice.
'Naruto what are you doing to me?' he mentally asks himself for the hundredth time this week.
"Haha, sorry, anyways, should we get a separate tent each or one bigger tent to share?" Naruto finally asks to get back on task.
That's when it hit Sasuke that it was going to be just the two of them all day alone in the woods. For the first time in his life, Sasuke Uchiha felt intimidated. Miserably failing at holding him blush he turns his face out of view and mutters "I'm fine with sharing I guess."
Naruto smirks, he didn't want to make Sasuke uncomfortable so he picked up a six person tent so they would both have personal space. "Alright this one should do."
"Hn." Sasuke felt both relieved and disappointed at the size of the tent.
"What kind of sleeping bags do you think we should get?" Sasuke asks curiously. There were so many kinds and he was out of his element in picking one.
"I was thinking these" Naruto points to ones that are good for negative ten degrees.
"But it's not going to be that cold." Sasuke remarks.
"True, but I like star gazing, and I'd rather be warm than cold." Naruto shrugs.
"Star gazing?" Sasuke questions.
"Yeah, you know, laying out at night watching the sky. Don't tell me you've never done it?" Naruto asks in disbelief.
This time it was Sasukes turn to shrug "No, never really had a chance to lay out at night, never really thought to either."
Naruto went from shocked to excited, and for some reason Sasuke didn't mind it. "Sasuke, I'm making you lay out next weekend, no exceptions!"
Sasuke rolls his eyes at the excited teen, with an almost invisible smile he says "whatever you say dobe." He'd be lying if he said he didn't like the sound of what Naruto described.
"So, I think we just need fishing rods and tackle. Have you fished before?" Sasuke asked, finding himself curious if Naruto had any experience because he sure didn't.
"No, unless you count tying a string to a stick and sticking it in a puddle, fishing." Naruto snorts.
Sasuke smirked, he could imagine a little blond boy trying to catch a fish in a puddle. "Guess we can do some research and figure it out."
"Yeah, we really only need the pictures of us carrying out the tasks, it never once mentions a picture of a caught fish. Hey, you think Kakashi sensei would accept a picture of a string on a stick?" Naruto had to ask, he couldn't get the thought of Kakashi viewing a picture of him fishing in a puddle with a stick and a lace.
Now picturing a cheeky Naruto grinning at the camera holding a stick and string, Sasuke chuckles. "I think he'd kill you."
Letting out an amused sigh Naruto admits "You probably aren't wrong. I think I should do it for shits and giggles now though. Of course, take the actual picture too."
Sasuke shakes his head, but not in disapproval, before asking "there's no changing your mind is there?"
Naruto grins then sends a wink "I think you already know the answer."
"Kotetsu this is Naruto, Naruto this is my driver Kotetsu." Sasuke introduces the two as they load their haul into the black SUV.
"Naruto nods "Nice to meet you."
Kotetsu sends the blond a smile "likewise."
After everything is loaded in, the two teens sit in the back together and chat about some of the assignments at school. Sasuke just found out that Naruto does have every class with him, but because of rehearsing he's been exempted from History until the assembly is concluded.
Sasuke wanted to ask Naruto about the massacre but held himself back. They had one of the best days Sasuke has had in maybe ever, he didn't want to ruin it by him being unusually nosey. He just couldn't help it around Naruto, he wanted to know everything there was to know about him. That alone alarmed him, but what alarmed him more was him not minding sharing things about himself as well. Naruto has not once stepped over a line with him, but thinking about it, he's sure that he would answer Naruto's questions without hesitation, and that frightened him as well as excited him.
"You think you can keep the stuff at your place?" Naruto asks, bringing Sasuke from his thoughts.
Sasuke nods, "hn."
Naruto gives him a simple "thanks."
Kotetsu pulls up to the gate where security lets them through. "I'll take care of you things" he informs them.
Sasuke quickly thanks Kotetsu and the two teens make their way into the Uchiha residence. They walk through the door and Naruto can help but take in the beauty, there in a huge foyer with a huge centre staircase. The floor was tiled in large white tiles, the walls a pale grey, the stairs were white with dark oak steps and bannisters. A very large elegant crystal chandelier hung from the twenty foot ceiling. For a place so large, it was surprisingly warm.
"Come dobe." Sasuke signalled Naruto to follow him upstairs, Narutos bag in hand.
Naruto grumbled something about "pushy or bossy teme."
Sasuke walks ahead of Naruto with a pleased smirk on his face.
"Oi, how do you not get lost?" Naruto accidently asks.
"Oh, so you do think my house is big?" Sasuke teases the blonde.
"Tch teme, I never said it wasn't, I just feel like you don't need to hear it. I'm pretty sure you already know the size of your own house." Naruto mutters rolling his eyes behind Sasuke.
Sasuke just shakes his head in amusement. They finally stop at one of the many doors and Sasuke opens it. The boys enter Naruto behind Sasuke. Sasuke Also had a dark blue room covered in posters, but his was much larger. He had a huge walk in closet and his own ensuite. He had an entertainment area with a brown leather couch, a large television and Naruto assumed gaming consoles. He had all the dark wood furniture, from his bed, to his tables, dresser and desk. His floors were the same wood as the stairs steps. But what caught Narutos attention most was his huge bookshelf full of different stories. He could tell Sasuke loved to read.
"You're staring." Sasukes voice brings Naruto back down to earth.
"Oh sorry." Naruto responded sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck.
"I'm just teasing you dobe." Sasuke admits with a smile barely tugging at his lips. He's never brought anyone to his room before. If he was being honest he wasn't sure what compelled him this time, he could have easily taken the clothes from Narutos bag and sent him on his way.
"Well I should probably go." Naruto quietly says.
"Hn, I'll walk you out." Sasuke offers.
Leading Naruto out of his room, he walks ahead of the blond because he himself just got used to these new hallways. They make their way downs stairs with Narutos now empty bag. "I'll get these washed and back to you on Monday." Sasuke says motioning to the clothes of Narutos he's wearing.
"Now rush really, I know where you live." Naruto teases.
"You know, normally that would scare the shit out of me." Sasuke admits.
"Oh shit sorry I didn't really mean-" Naruto begins to panic before being cut off.
"I said normally Naruto, you being around wasn't...terrible." Sasuke teases back. That was the best he could admit, no way could he tell Naruto he didn't mind him at his house.
"Geeze, I seriously got worried I freaked you out." Naruto admitted. He really enjoyed the day with Sasuke, and he didn't want to ruin any type of friendship that was budding with some stupid joke.
Sasuke chuckles and graces with a gentle smile, "Nah, you didn't."
"Good, because I would never just show up at yours, or anybody's house for that matter." Naruto explains, making himself one hundred percent understood.
"Naruto, it's fine, I believe you." Sasuke reassures the blond, though he's not sure if his message was conveyed that he means more than just him not stalking his house.
Naruto gratefully nods then slides his shoes on. "Thanks, I don't hear that very often, if at all."
Looking directly into his beautiful blue orbs, Sasuke says "I really mean it, I believe you." He hoped that would be enough to get his message across without having to actually bring up the incidents. Judging by the size of Narutos eyes and the slight gloss to them, he's positive Naruto got the message.
With a sad smile Naruto says "Thanks Sasuke, well I'm going to go before I make things more awkward."
Sasuke snorts, he couldn't believe the first person he pays attention to is worried about making him feel awkward.
"Don't worry you weren't, you sure you don't need a ride?" Sasuke asks. He knows for some reason Naruto's secretive dad doesn't let him have people over, but he thought he should ask if he needed a ride again.
Naruto looks like he's about to panic before taking a deep breath and saying, "no honestly it's fine. I don't trust people easily, I suspect you're the same. So if you could keep being at my house and its location under wraps I'd greatly appreciate it. Though it would also be best to avoid mentioning me to your group all together."
"My lips are sealed." Sasuke assures Naruto. He wasn't sure what would happen if his group found out but he assumed Naruto knew what he was talking about. That didn't help his guilt though.
"Alright, well I'll see you Monday." Naruto gave a sad smile, it was a smile hiding pain behind it and Sasuke didn't like it.
"See you then." Sasuke responds softly as he watches Naruto walk out the door and down his driveway disappearing past his gate.