I do not own Naruto or the song Don't Forget by Demi Lovato. I found a great male cover of the song by JRA, check it out right here: http :/ www. youtube. com/ watch?v=J31Rg_iSNJM
A handsome blonde haired man sat on a stool with a guitar in his hand. He straightened the microphone stand in front of him until he was comfortable with the height and took a deep breath. Blue eyes scanned the bar always searching, hoping to catch a glimpse of black hair or smooth, pale skin; knowing that he was only setting himself up for disappointment but that didn't stop him from looking.
He straightened the microphone once more and cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, "Um . . . hello? My name is Naruto and I just wanted to play a song that's near and dear to my heart. I wrote this song after getting my heartbroken, I'm sure you all can relate to that? This is for you bastard. He immediately started singing softly yet surely, quickly strumming his guitar a few beats into the song.
Did you forget
That I was even alive?
Did you forget
Everything we ever had?
Did you forget?
Did you forget about me?
Naruto had written this song long after the breakup. When he had more than enough time to reflect on what they had, what they lost, and ultimately where they went wrong.
Did you regret
(Did you regret)
Ever standing by my side?
Did you forget
(Did you forget)
What we were feeling inside?
Now I'm left
To forget about us
The emotion in his voice was real and raw; it came across as clear as day to the bar's occupants. It made everyone stop and listen, it made them remember what it felt like to have your heart stomped on. Naruto had closed his eyes and sang in a soft falsetto for the chorus.
But somewhere we went wrong
We were once so strong
Our love is like a song
You can't forget it
So now I guess
This is where we have to stand
Did you regret
Ever holding my hand?
Never again
Please don't forget
Don't forget
He opened his eyes again and found himself scanning the crowd again but this time was different, this time he caught that glimpse of black, of pale skin and he found himself staring into those familiar sapphire almost black eyes. He almost faltered but he held on to his composure.
We had it all
We were just about to fall
Even more in love
Than we were before
I won't forget
I won't forget about us
Now that the person who the song was intended for was present, Naruto found himself pouring out everything he felt about the break-up, every lonely night he spent after, replaying back everything that was left unsaid between them. The sound of his guitar getting louder and filling the room and his rising to match it, never once letting his gaze leave the others.
But somewhere we went wrong
We were once so strong
Our love is like a song
You can't forget it
Somewhere we went wrong
We were once so strong
Our love is like a song
You can't forget it at all
He stopped playing the guitar completely and let his voice gently carry the rest of the song.
And at last
All the pictures have been burned
And all the past
Is just a lesson that we've learned
I won't forget
Please don't forget us
His eyes searched the others, wondering if this even meant anything to him anymore, if he even wanted it to. He thought he saw a glint of some fleeting emotion in the others usual stoic gaze but he couldn't be sure.
Somewhere we went wrong
Our love is like a song
But you won't sing along
You've forgotten about us
(Don't forget)
As Naruto whispered the last two words of the song he had closed his eyes against the sting of tears and to give himself a moment to regain his composure but when he reopened them hoping to look into those eyes one last time, his search came up empty. Naruto didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. Had he imagined him? Naruto was stunned out of his reverie by the roaring applause of the bar's occupants and he quickly pasted a smile on his face before quickly standing up from the stool and bowing.
When he came back up from his bow, his eyes caught sight of the back of the others distinct hairstyle heading to the back of the room and before he could stop himself he had jumped off the stage into the crowd. As he nudged and jostled his way through the masses, saying excuse me every so often, he kept his eyes on the prize, his eyes watching the other until they went into the restroom.
Naruto jogged a little to catch up until he burst through the bathroom door panting and out of breath; eyes quickly darting around and finding nothing. Huh? Where could he have gone? Naruto was certain he saw the other come into this bathroom. Naruto's shoulders slumped in disappointment and he started banging his head on the closed bathroom door muttering curses to himself.
"Stupid . . .* bang* . . . idiot . . . *thud* . . . bastard . . . *wham*" Naruto felt a hand cover his forehead before he could whack it on the door again and a body pull flush up against him, their front to his back. Naruto froze until he realized that he could smell him, he knew that scent as well as he knew his own. His body relaxed almost as if it were programmed to do so. Naruto felt him lay his forehead on the back of his head and he could feel his breath on the back of his neck.
Naruto didn't speak, he was almost afraid to ruin the quiet, so when he spoke Naruto almost jumped he was so startled.
"You trying to give yourself brain damage?" He asked in his deep voice, his fingers gently massaging Naruto's forehead as if in apology.
"Mmmmm . . . I don't know . . . maybe." Naruto finally answered leaning into his touch. He brought his hand down from Naruto's forehead and moved it slowly done the side of his face; Naruto tilted his face to the side to accommodate him.
"Were you looking for me, Naruto?"
" . . . " That question brought everything back into focus for Naruto. What was he doing? His body in tune with his emotions, stiffened in the others embrace.
"Let me go Sa-" Soft lips on the back of his neck stopped him midsentence. He took advantage of his silence to lean forward and whisper something into his ear, "I didn't forget."
Hey guys, long time no update, huh? Sorry about that. Anyway here is a glimpse of the future as it were. I wonder how Sasuke and Naruto ended up here? Anyway thanks for reading, please review!