So yeaa this would be chapter five. Sorry I'm not sure if the way they've been talking has been awkwardly phrased, I kinda have trouble with making the words flow. So if its really bad, tell me please? Haha or if its good, you can tell me that too! And I've had writers block, sorry. :3

Yep…I don't own Naruto.

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Sasuke loves me?

He couldn't help but feel giddy, despite the fact he has to break Sasuke's heart now.

Or maybe I don't.

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Sasuke and Shikamaru awkwardly stared at each other for a while, not knowing what to say. Then, as if reading his mind, Shikamaru said,

"Something is troubling you."

Snorting, Sasuke shoved his comment aside.

"Fancy running into you here, hm?"

Shikamaru blinked, before staring at him confusedly. Noticing the Uchiha brushed his observation off. It kind of annoyed him, so he probed.

"Love troubles. Eh?"

It was meant as a joke, but it amused him when a corner of Sasuke's lips twitched.

"Hn."

Ah, what a heart-wrenching response. Sarcasm, of course. He started to examine the Uchiha. Feminine in a way, yet masculine. Tall, taller then him, but only by a few inches. Black hair, onyx eyes. He nodded his head.

"Love troubles, but not with a girl. Correct?"

Hm, now there's the signs he was looking for. The Uchiha tensed, clenching his fists. One eye twitched, and his lips slightly curled back, as though he was going to snarl at him. The way he reacted almost made him laugh. Almost.

He decided to pin the tail on the donkey. Allowing his lips to twitch up in a smirk, he decided he was going to drag on the torture.

"He's male, of course. I think blonde hair?" Sasuke's eye twitched again. This would be amusing. "Blue eyes…? Obsessed with orange?" He started to grin at the hatred behind his eyes. He was too easy. "Whisker marks on his cheeks…" Then he snapped.

"Would you shut the fuck up!"

Now, he could have replied with something witty, but he didn't exactly want his ass chidoried. Instead, he stayed impassive.

"Naruto Uzumaki…I say it's a good pick." He expected Sasuke to start screaming at him again, but he saw his fists slowly unclench. He shrugged. "Ever heard the phrase, 'opposites attract'?" He waited a few seconds, not exactly expecting an answer, but still. "I guess that's yours and Naruto's situation." He sighed, stretching his hands over his head and opening an eye to direct it towards Sasuke. He looked deep in thought.

"But, I would watch out."

At this, Sasuke turned to stare at him blankly.

"Hn."

Well, that sure told him 'go ahead. Do tell.' Sarcasm, again.

"Sakura hates gays. And she loves you. If she ever found out, who knows what would happen to Naruto…"

With that, he trailed off, glancing at Sasuke again.

"Why…why only Naruto?"

He actually talked, which, he'll admit, actually did startle Shikamaru. Although he didn't show it.

He shrugged.

"She likes you. She hates Naruto. Just gives her more of a reason to hate him."

In all honesty, he was actually kind of just assuming that. Sakura does hate him, but he's not sure if she'd exactly track down Naruto.

Sasuke blanked. Could she…would she…?

Shikamaru nodded to Sasuke before walking off. Bidding his farewell, he called,

"See you some time, Uchiha."

"Goodbye…erm…Shikamaru…"

Shocked, Shikamaru turned around to stare at Sasuke. He looked just as surprised as he did. Sasuke stared back, before Shikamaru broke the silence.

"You…called me by my name."

Sasuke nodded. Either he wasn't acknowledging him and trying to brush it of, or he was truly too shocked to speak. Shikamaru didn't know what to say, so he asked the obvious question here.

"So…do you…see me as a…friend…?"

That came out way more awkward then he expected it too, but he'd have to deal with it. Looking at Sasuke, he saw him staring at him, then slowly nodding.

Blinking, Shikamaru's lips twitched into a small smile.

"See you later Sasuke."

Sasuke rolled off his tongue way better then Uchiha anyways. He could get used to being his friend. Sasuke waved his hand slightly and nodded. As Shikamaru walked off, Sasuke started to wonder.

Is Shikamaru a genius? Or am I just that obvious?

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Naruto walked down the empty streets. Why is it that the streets always seemed empty when he walked down them? Maybe people were avoiding him. He wouldn't doubt it. Everyone avoids him. Although he never understood. That's why he liked Sasuke. They could consider each other as rivals, as equals. He payed attention to him, even though he pretended to ignore his 'ridiculous ramblings.' But, he knew that he didn't mean it. Sasuke had a heart. Even though he believed it to be ice cold. And Sasuke likes him…scratch that. Loves him. What to do, what to do.

He scratched his head then sighed. Sakura wanted him to break Sasuke's heart. How could he do that? Wait, how could she even want Sasuke to be hurt? Her beloved Sasuke! He would never understand the girl. Then again, when did he ever understand her? One second she's being nice and the next she's scowling in his direction. She made no sense. It's as if she was bipolar or something. He would laugh because if he didn't, Sakura would hate him more then she already does. He would always say he had an insane crush on her, but he knew what it really was. Just a cover. A cover for…his gayness. He's gay for Sasuke…its like the first kiss they shared at the academy. Sure, they pulled back and wiped their mouths, but he knew he couldn't help but smile. That was the day. The day he knew he was in love with Sasuke Uchiha. And also the day his world would begin to spiral into chaos.

But he didn't know it would be so soon.

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And I finished chapter 5! How do you like it? Good? Bad? Absolutely positutley stupid? Well, review and let me know! Up next, Chapter six!

Preview:

Sakura stared at Naruto with that sadistic grin of hers. Naruto backed up a bit as she moved closer. Grinning smugly, Sakura whispered into his ear,

"I told you to do this one simple favor for me didn't I?"

Naruto nodded, not knowing what to do. He saw her grimace, and then lean forward to peck his lips.

Before he could scream at her to get the fuck of him, he heard a low growl. And there, in all his sexy and pissed off glory, Sasuke stood. His eye was twitching madly and he bared his teeth in a snarl. Naruto could have shit his pants right there, but he saw something in his eyes.

Hurt.

Sasuke Uchiha was hurt.

And it was because of him.