A/N: K soz this took forever to come out. I had it written a couple days ago (well more than a couple days ago) but I've been really busy with school and working on a transfer application and whatnot. The next one should be out probably this weekend or next week depending on how much free time I get in class.
Naruto trudged through the village, completely bored. There were no missions for him and it seemed everyone was either busy or gone. "Great." He muttered under his breath, kicking a small pebble down the street. Watching the pebble speed forward his cerulean eyes caught sight of something or best said someone. "Sasuke?" Looking closer he grinned. "Oi Sasuke!" He yelled at the slow moving boy ahead of him. Trying to ignore the loud blonde, Sasuke kept walking, his hands deeply inserted within his short pockets. "Oi teme!" Naruto yelled as he ran up to the Uchiha. "About time you came out of hiding." Naruto grinned, slapping Sasuke on his back affectionately. Sasuke glared at him, but it went unnoticed. "I'm glad I saw you, now I won't be so bored."
"Naruto." Sasuke hissed, but again Naruto paid him no mind.
"Ah, I got an idea let's go see Sakura-chan. She's still on vacation." Sasuke tensed at her name, not wishing to encounter the pink haired kunoichi just yet. Leaving Naruto to go on ahead, Sasuke turned to continue alone. Talking to himself Naruto looked over to find himself alone. Looking back he spotted the Uchiha walking away. "Oi Sasuke, you're going the wrong way."
"No I'm not."
"Yeah you are. Sakura-chan's house is this way."
"I know." Tired of talking to him, Sasuke picked his pace up. Frowning Naruto ran after him, he wasn't going to let him off that easy.
"What you don't want to go see her or something?" He asked, walking alongside Sasuke. Keeping silent, Naruto's frown deepened as he began to grow irritated with his raven haired friend.
"Go yourself." Sasuke finally grunted back.
"Why? You're here, I'm here we might as well go together."
"Pass." Narrowing his eyes, Naruto pressed his lips firmly together. He had a sudden urge to whack the boy but refrained from doing so. He had a better idea.
"Don't tell me you're scared?" Sasuke's head jerked back towards the teasing blonde.
"What?" Laughing Naruto pointed an accusing finger at him.
"You are!" Doubling over with laughter, tears streamed down his face as Sasuke clenched his fists, is teeth grinding against each other. Taking a deep breath, Naruto's laughter eventually subsided figuring he had teased the Uchiha enough. Now fully irritated, Sasuke turned away not wishing to deal with him any longer. "Come on, let's go." Grabbing hold of Sasuke's arm he pulled the retreating Uchiha back, figuring the only way would be to drag him to Sakura's house. Angrily, Sasuke tried to break free from his hold, but Naruto merely gripped on tighter determined to have them all spend time together.
With his increasing annoyance, he pulled harder, causing Naruto to stumble. Glaring back at Sasuke he frowned. "Oi, what are you doing?"
"Let go."
"No."
"Let go Naruto."
"No!" They both stood glaring intently at each other.
"I won't repeat myself."
"Good." Sasuke yanked his arm nearly breaking free of the boy's hold.
"Naruto." "Admit it." Sasuke glared at him, the intensity in his eyes burning right through him. "You're scared." Naruto continued to tease knowing very well he was getting on the Uchiha's nerve. Having had enough, Sasuke yanked his arm free, ignoring the slight twang of pain he felt in his wrist due to the force of the pull.
"Watch it." He growled back, the look in his eyes remaining. Their intense glares grew, as the hostility between the two went up a level. One could almost see the bolts of lightning shooting from their eyes.
"Teme."
"Dobe." Growling, Naruto's hand reached for his back pocket as Sasuke's eyes turned a deep red, both of them building up their chakra ready to charge at each other full force.
"Ah, what a pleasant surprise." Not taking their eyes off each other, Kakashi patted both boys' heads, breaking their eye contact.
"Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto yelled up at the silver haired jounin angrily. Sasuke 'hned' turning his gaze away, his eyes having returned to their original onyx color.
"How nice to see you two getting along." Naruto stared up at him a look of disbelief on his face.
"What?" Kakashi's one eye closed in a smile, turning his attention towards Sasuke.
"Out for a walk are we?" Sasuke, still keeping his gaze away, merely grunted in response. Kakashi watched him, while keeping part of his attention on the Anbu following Sasuke.
"Ano, Kakashi-sensei what are you doing here? I thought you were out on a mission?" Kakashi smiled, looking back at the curious blonde.
"I finished earlier than planned."
"Ah."
"I was on my way to the hokage's office when I saw you two looking so friendly." Frowning Naruto scowled at the reminder of their earlier clashing. Glancing over at Sasuke he found the previously occupied spot Sasuke free. Looking around he finally saw the Uchiha walking away.
"Oi Sasuke! Where are..."
"Didn't you say you wanted to see Sakura?" Sasuke said rather monotonously. Gaping at the boy, his mouth slowly curved upwards as he ran after him, waving farewell to Kakashi before he caught up to Sasuke. Kakashi watched them walk away, Naruto's arms behind his head as he cheerily spoke to the brooding Uchiha, who would only respond with a few grunts.
Sakura made her way to the door, wondering who it was. "Coming!" She called out, a little annoyed by the persistent knocking now. Gritting her teeth, her steps quickened pounding the floor beneath her feet. "Naruto if that's you, you're going to get it!" She yelled opening the door abruptly. Glaring at the blonde before her she was prepared to knock him down when she noticed someone standing behind him. Standing opened mouthed, Sakura looked so surprised at the sight of the Uchiha at her doorstep her previous anger forgotten.
"Hey Sakura-chan since you're still on vacation, you're still on vacation right?" Sakura snapped out of her stupor and nodded at Naruto.
"Oh, yeah, yeah I am."
"Great! Then I figured we could all go out to eat." He concluded cheerfully. Switching her gaze from Sasuke and back to Naruto the pink haired kunoichi nodded, still a little surprised.
"Alright, that sounds fine. Uh let me get my keys real quick." Running inside quickly, Sakura grabbed the keys, her mind spinning with various thoughts.He actually came out and he's with Naruto. Glancing at the photo on her nightstand where they were all together years ago she wondered. Maybe it'll be ok now. Smiling to herself she ran out locking the door behind her. "So where did you have in mind?" Sakura asked as they all walked down the lively street.
"Ichiraku." Naruto replied cheerfully. Sakura grinned, shaking her head. I should have known. Sasuke who walked ahead of them kept silent, not caring really where they went. Still carrying her smile, Sakura was overjoyed with Sasuke being with them, but her joy was short lived when she began to hear whispers. Without even meaning to, she had begun to focus on them, her smile disappearing as the whispered words reached her ears.
"There's that Uchiha boy again."
"How dare he come out as if he's done nothing wrong." Looking around she noticed many of the villagers huddling close to each other, they lips uttering their hateful whispers to one another as their hardened eyes followed the raven haired shinobi. All her earlier hopes forgotten, she changed her focus to the ground she trod upon. Naruto clenched his fists angrily; unable to take the hushed words any longer. Past memories being brought back to him, he stopped turning to the nearest group of gossipers. His sudden cease in movement caught the pink haired girl's attention, sensing the trouble that was about to ensue. "Oi, I dare you to say that a little louder." Sakura reached out at him, wanting to prevent any fights quickly.
"Naruto." She said as she tried to pull him away.
"Let me hear you say that again." He growled ignoring Sakura's attempts. He wasn't going to walk away without giving his two cents.
"Naruto come on." She pleaded as Naruto turned to her, his face contorted in anger.
"Sakura-chan, how can you walk away when they're talking bad about Sasuke?" What could she say, she hated the rumors, the whisperings, but she wanted to ignore them, forget that they were being said and who they were being said about. She didn't want to hear them and she didn't want Sasuke to hear them.
"Naruto let's go." Sasuke called back, a slight irritation carried in his low voice. Both looked up at the Uchiha, sensing his annoyance all too well. Huffing, Naruto shot one last look at the group before following reluctantly after the Uchiha, his earlier cheerful mood having been completely ruined. Saddened by the turn of events, Sakura walked behind them both, all three of them now quietly making their way to the favored Ramen Restaurant.