Chapter two

Weeks went by since the night I went to Sasuke's house. Everything seemed to go back to normal. Mom and dad went back to being themselves.

Then it happened.

I woke up Sunday morning around 8:30. I was still sleepy from waking up so much in the middle of the night. After lying in bed for what seemed like hours, I got out at 9:45.

I went to the bathroom and got into the shower. The hot water felt good on my tense muscles. Waking up so much made me feel stiff. I'm always sore in the morning.

I turn off the water and step out into a thick cloud of steam that makes my bathroom look like an endless abyss. I wipe away steam from my mirror and take in my reflection. Poor sleep has taken color from my face and given me dark circles under my eyes. I sigh and wrap a towel around my waist making my way back to my room.

I dry off the last few remaining drops of water and throw the towel into the clothes bin. I put on a pair of old sweats and a t-shirt.

Making my way to the kitchen, I just noticed how quiet the house is. Mom should have been home but her car wasn't in the driveway. I knew dad was at work so it didn't bother me when I didn't see his truck. I make my breakfast and sat on the couch.

Just as I start to eat, I see the small whiteboard we use for quick notes to each other on the love seat where mom sits. It says she's gone to the lake and when she gets back I need to be ready to get some work done.

When I finish my food, I go to the kitchen and start cleaning it. It's around 1:00 when I'd just wiped down the last counter and mom walks through the door.

"How was your walk?" I ask, putting away the cleaning materials.
"It was fine." she says.

Something in her voice was a little off putting but I disregarded it. With the way she's been lately it didn't bother me much. We both make our way to the living room with different things on our minds.

I was wondering what work she was gonna give me since I had done the kitchen. I had no laundry because I'd done it days earlier and my bed and bathroom were clean.

We sat in silence, with the exception of the tv being on, for a few hours. I hear her sigh and look at her. She says we need to talk and asks if she can turn the tv off. I nod my head, confused about what is shortly going to be the most horrible news I've ever heard.

Mom already looks sad before she even says her first sentence. "You're not in trouble, first of all."

My heart starts to pound in my ears. My palms become sweaty and tears prick at the corners of my eyes.

"Second", she continues, "I have been thinking this over for nearly two years now. I've decided that when your father gets home, I'm going to ask for a divorce."

I immediately burst into tears. My vision becomes blurry and my heart drops to the lowest parts of my stomach. I feel like my whole world has just been ripped from me.

I cry silently, almost, as mom continues.

"We all know that I have been unhappy for some time now and that I've tried everything to fix what ever is wrong with me. I've come to the conclusion that it's my marriage. I want something more than this small town life that your dad wants. I think him and I both deserve the lives we want." she explains.

I can tell that it hurts her to tell me this but right now I'm only concerned about me at the moment. She asks if I have anything to say, if I want to yell at her, cuss her out, do something.

I do want to yell. I want to say that this is wrong, that she shouldn't do it. But I can only cry at the loss of my family.

"I'm going to tell him tonight. Do you want to be here?" she asks.

I shake my head no.

"Would you like to go to Sasuke's house for a few days?" asks mom.

I nod a yes, getting up from the couch. I walk aimlessly to my room. I go to my closet and grab my duffel bag. I look in my closet and my dresser. For the first time I don't know what to pack. I change from sweats to a pair of ripped jeans and keep the shirt I have on.

I sigh and pick up my cell phone. I dial Sasuke as I'm throwing jeans, shirts, and other clothes into my bag. It starts ringing and I start crying again.

"Hello?" answers Sasuke.
I try to compose myself enough to speak."Hey. What are ya doin?" I ask.
"Nothin much. Just watching tv. What's goin on with you?" he asks.
I couldn't hold it in any longer. I let go and sobbed into the phone.
"Sasuke, can I stay for a few days? Please, I can't be at the house right now." I say through tears.
His voice changes to concern at the sounds of my hysteria.
Sasuke says "Yea you can stay. What's goin on?"
I calm down enough to speak coherently.
"I'll tell you when I get there." I say.
I hear him sigh before he says "Alright. Just let me know when you're on your way."
I say "I will. See you soon. Bye."
He says bye and hangs up.

I walk into my bathroom and grab my toothbrush and paste, my axe spray deodorant, brush, and gel. I throw them into bag on top of my clothes. Next I pack my phone and iPod charger. I stuff my iPod into my pocket. I take one last look around my room to make sure I have everything. Once I'm done, I grab my bag and sling it over my shoulder, putting my flip flops on.

I walk into the living room and let mom know I'm ready to go. I also text Sasuke to let him know I'm on my way.

Mom gets up and says "Alright. Let's go."

I put my stuff in the back seat and sit up front. The whole drive to Sasuke's house all I could do was stare out the window. When we pulled up, he was already waiting outside. Mom and I followed him inside, leaving our shoes at the backdoor. I set my stuff in Sasuke's room and find everyone in the kitchen.

"Hi Naruto." Mrs. Uchiha greets cheerfully.
I smile and say "Hello Mrs. Uchiha."
She looks to mom and asks "Is everything alright?"
Mom nods her head but tears prick at the corners of her eyes.
Mrs. Uchiha tells mom "Come on. We can talk outside."
Mom hugs me and tells me she loves me. I say I love her too and she and Sasuke's mom go outside.

Sasuke grabs my hand and leads me to his room. He sits me on his bed and closes the door. He sits next to me and gives me a look I know too well.

I look down at the floor and tell him everything. I told him about the divorce. I told him the things I wanted to say but couldn't. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I told him that dad doesn't know yet.

He makes me look at him. I stare at him without really seeing him. He whispers "I'm sorry." and kisses my forehead. I half smile and say "Thanks Sasuke.". Mrs. Uchiha comes and says dinner will be ready in an hour.

"Thanks mom. We're gonna eat later." Sasuke says.
I look at Mrs. Uchiha, sadness clear in my eyes, and I smile. She nods her head and closes the door.

I get up and change into shorts and a tank top. I stare at myself in the mirror on Sasuke's dresser. I didn't think it was possible but I got paler. My eyes were bloodshot and puffy from crying and I could tell I was gonna get headache later.

I sit back down and say "You know if I eat, I'd be forcing myself right?"
Sasuke sighs and looks upset but he understands. "I know which is why I'll let it slide this one time. Tomorrow you're eating." he says. I lay down and curl in on myself. I feel Sasuke lay next to me but I don't move. He lets me lay there as he plays with my hair. He knows that calms me down and its working. I close my eyes and move closer into him. Silence doesn't surround us for long. I feel Sasuke's chest vibrate as he starts to sing. The husky sounds of his voice moving along the chorus of Avril Lavigne's Innocence reach my ears and it's enough to make my heart beat faster.

"I love it when you sing." I say. He makes me look at him and smiles. "I know. That's why I do it." he says. He finishes the song and gets up from the bed. He's still in the room but my heart drops a little from him not being near me. I watch as he changes clothes. He strips free from his jeans and tight t-shirt and opts for boxers and a tighter muscle shirt. I glance at the clock on the wall and it reads 7:30.

I kick off my shorts and shirt. 'No use for clothes at this time.' I think to myself. "Wanna watch a movie?" Sasuke asks. I nod my head and he puts a movie in his DVD player. Sasuke gets back on the bed and sits behind me. I lean back into him and he wraps his arms around me. "What movie did you put in?" I ask. I hear him snicker as he says "You'll see." I figured out the movie before the menu screen even popped up.

Twilight.

I look back at Sasuke with a 'What the hell' look. He grins widely and says "So ridiculous, you'll feel better." He's right. It is a ridiculous movie to watch at a time like this. I settle back, comfortably, into Sasuke's chest. I feel him nestle his head in the crook of my neck. My pulse races and I can't tell if he feels it. His breath is warm on my neck and it sends goose bumps throughout my skin. Sasuke see's them and pulls the blanket up to our waists. He's put his focus on the movie and mine is on his fingers scratching my chest.

'This is supposed to be about making me feel better, not making me horny.' I think to myself. I try, to the best of my abilities, to focus on the movie. I manage to keep my attention on the film till Bella is dreaming about Edward being in her room. My imagination turns into me dreaming of Sasuke sneaking into my room. My thoughts don't get far because Sasuke sneezes into my ear.

"Bless you." I say and wipe off the entire side of my face.

"Thanks. Sorry." He says and wipes his nose.

I say "It's ok. Next time, aim the other way." Inside I think, 'Just a little more time, and it would have been to the good part.'

We watch the rest of the movie in silence. When we finish, it's around 9:00. "What do you want to do now?" I ask Sasuke. He turns off the tv and keeps his hold on me. "Not sure." He begins. "Parents are already in bed by now. We can do whatever."

I lay there until I feel him shift under me. He starts kissing my neck. My pulse quickens for the umpteenth time since arriving at the house. I close my eyes and give him more skin to play with. I feel him smile in satisfaction. It doesn't take him long to get on top of me. He kisses me passionately and I can't resist him. I yearn to feel his chest against mine. I tug at his shirt and he rips it off faster then I can comprehend. He presses himself against me as his teeth attack my jugular. I moan at both sensations. The assault on my neck causes me to claw at Sasuke's back. He growls and bites harder.

Next he moves to my chest. He sucks on my right nipple while pinching the left. I bite my lower lip and grab onto the sheets. He switches when he's satisfied. It doesn't take long before he travels down my stomach to my navel. He dips his tongue in and swirls it around. I moan at his ministrations. My boxer's start to feel tight but he comes back up.

"That's all you get tonight." He says and kisses me.

I groan in disappointment. "Why go through that if it was only a tease?" I ask, annoyed. He smiles and says "That's all you need for now. When you're better, we may do more." I lift up the sheets and point to my problem. "How do I fix this?" I ask. Sasuke shrugs and shows me that he doesn't share my predicament. "You weren't affected at all?" I ask. He shakes his head and says "I was focused on you. I kept control of myself."

I groan and contemplate how to get rid of my frustration. Sasuke shows me a white pill and says "Take this. It will make it go away and help you sleep." I take it and look at it. "Its lortab. You can take it since I'm here to watch you. Its fine." He says.

I take the pill and get comfortable to the best of my abilities. Sasuke climbs in behind me and pulls me to him. I pull the cover's up as he again starts to sing. I close my eyes as Sasuke sings Need You Now by Lady Antebellum. The song is soft and sweet and hearing him sing it somehow makes the pill work faster.

Before I fall asleep, I say "Good night Sasuke. I love you."

He pauses his singing to kiss my head and say "Good night Naruto. I love you too."