Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Story: Is this really love?

Chapter: Come

Summery: Ever has it been that love knows not it's own depth until the hour of separation.

A/n: I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. The charaters are a little OOC, I'm sorry about this. I forgot to mention that there are two couples. Sasuke/Naruto (main pairing) and Kakashi/Sakura (sub pairing). Thank you. (bow)

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Naruto moaned and woke slowly. She stretched and looked up at her petit hands. Her normally bright blue eyes dulled and she stood look at herself in the mirror. She felt ridiculous in the cloths Shizune had gotten for her. Going through her cloths she found the pants she'd worn to the thirds funeral and slipped them on along with a black shirt that had an orange spiral on it. Looking in the mirror again, she pulled on the orange jack and looked into the eyes of her reflection.

"Maybe it won't be so bad… I can always say that… I'm just a replacement for myself." She touched the cool glass and jumped as a voice muttered her name. She turned, holding a kunai, to her bed. Sasuke sat there smirking at her. She shift from defensive to agitated, "What do you want, teme." he stood up.

"Well, it's six now, and we don't leave for our mission until seven. So I taught we could go get you a new outfit, two of the same thing, and then get breakfast. Not to mention we don't want anyone to think you are Naruto or you'll never be able to hold your head up again." Naruto nodded meekly and took the hand Sasuke was holding out. Sasuke pulled Naruto somewhat close to him and put his lips next to her ear, "Shizune packed a bag for you, we just need to get you cloths. And a formal Kimono." Naruto nodded slowly and let Sasuke drag her off.

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Naruto glared at the skirt that the lady was waving in her face. Sasuke was doubled over in laughter and Shizune was… shocked. The woman smiled, "It's the latest fashion! All the girls in the courts are wearing them!" Sasuke finally got over the look on Naruto's face and spoke.

"Actually… we need… you to measure and find… mission cloths… for her." He toppled over again and Naruto glared at him. The woman smiled and nodded.

"This way dear." She pulled Naruto in a dressing room and started asking question about her tastes, "Do you like girly or modern?"

"Modern?" the woman giggled.

"I thought so! Now, what's your best color?"

"Oran-"

"She looks best in blue." Sasuke cut in before Naruto could even touch on the horrid color that was orange. The woman laughed.

"The boyfriend is always the best judge!" It was Shizune's turn to laugh as both boys (think about that one. Naruto is technically a guy) shouted that Sasuke was not Naruto's boyfriend, "Ah! Fate will change that. Now. I believe I'm done!"

Naruto walked out and…he was wearing an orange jacket. Sasuke sighed and the woman shook her head, "Don't be shy! Show him the dress! You'll love it!" Naruto slowly unzipped his jacket, scared that something would happed once it was gone. It was pulled from his shoulders and the blue, turtle necked, half thigh dress was reviled. Under the dress was a pair of brown leggings with brown, almost, rain boots. The only difference was that they were open in the back.

Shizune clapped and Sasuke just stared. Naruto blushed and met Sasuke's eyes causing Sasuke to notice one thing. This isn't my Naruto. Naruto cautiously put on the jacket again and looked at Sasuke once more, "Can we go get breakfast now? I'm hungry." Sasuke nodded and held out his arm. Naruto paused but took it and hugged it tight to her chest. As they walked to a restaurant that Sasuke liked, people looked at them and talked excitedly or began to ask questions. Girls glared at Naruto and guys gave Sasuke a questioning look.

It wasn't until they were in the small dinner that Naruto addressed Sasuke, "Aren't you scared about what people are going to think?" Sasuke shrugged and slid into a chair across from were Naruto had sat down.

"Not really. You're one of my closet friends. I mean, it's damn hilarious that you're a girl, but I know how it feels to be put on display like that woman was trying to do when she made you take of the jacket. So, I'm going to make it as easy as possible. If they think you're my girlfriend. You'll be left alone. So, it all planed and safe." Naruto smiled and thanked Sasuke as a waiter set two glasses of milk down and took their order.

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Sakura was furious. No, furious was not the right word for how she felt. She felt betrayed infuriated, annoyed, hurt and revengeful. Why? Because the slut that was Naruto was talking to Sasuke and holding hands with him!

What was worse was that Sasuke was smiling. The other teams had come to see Team Seven's new member and here Sakura was, looking totally plain compared to the angel that was holding Sasuke's hand and laughing so purely it sounded like the ring of a temple bell. Ino and Tenten smirked at Sakura. Kiba spoke, " I don't know, Sakura. She looks like an angel to me." the others nodded.

Sasuke and Naruto turned their heads at the sound of Kiba's voice and Naruto smiled, "Sakura-chan! How are you today?" Sakura rolled her eyes and walked onto the bridge with the others. Sakura held out her arms and Naruto hugged her like girls normally would.

Sakura whispered in her ear, "Don't get to comfy with Sasuke. You're a guy, don't forget that." Naruto saddened for an instant before giving Sakura a final squeeze and releasing her. Naruto looked at everyone then smiled and bowed.

"Ohiyoo, Mina-san!" they all returned the gesture.

Sasuke suddenly felt protective as Kiba, Lee and Neji looked Naruto from head to foot. He stepped forward and hugged her waist from behind before resting his head on her shoulder. It didn't stop Lee, who bounded forward and grabbed Naruto's hands, "BEAUTIFUL LILY! WHAT IS YOUR NAME FOR IT MUST BE LOVE!" Naruto pulled her hands out of Lee's and blushed.

"Um… I'm…" Naruto wasn't trying to seem shy it just happened.

Sasuke saved her, "Forgot your name, Minako-chan?" Naruto blushed and pretended to be embarrassed.

"A BEAUTIFUL NAME FOR SUCH A QUEEN! BE MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WILL DEFEND YOU WITH MY LIFE!" Naruto blushed and looked away.

"I'm sorry… I'm currently with Sasuke." Sasuke was shocked at the act that Naruto was pulling off so well. Her voice sound sincere, "I don't think I could really pick a better boyfriend. After all. Growing up with Sasuke, I never thought he's like me how he does." Sasuke just closed his eyes and seemingly tightened his grip. Lee lost it.

"WHY IS IT ALWAYS NEJI AND SASUKE! WHY NOT ME!?"

Tenten answered bluntly, "Because your annoying." everyone laughed and Sakura became angrier as Naruto and Sasuke acted more and more like a couple. By now it was twenty minutes to Seven and they had to be at the gate for the mission. Waving goodbye the trio left for the gate and their mission.

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a/n: This story has to have it's humor, but gets boaring adn serious later on. Thank you. (bow)