Chapter 2!
"Oi, Naruto! Wake up, the bus will leave soon!" Kiba shouted while banging on the door to Naruto's apartment. Naruto grumbled and got up.
"Yeah, yeah. I'll be there in a minute." Naruto said as he got up. Sasuke blinked as Naruto's shifting woke him. "Hey, we got to go." Naruto said. Sasuke nodded and got up. Naruto went to the bathroom and made himself look a little more presentable than his just out of bed look. Sasuke tried as well, but really didn't care.
"Naruto!" Kiba shouted.
"Calm down, Kiba." Gaara said. Naruto opened the door and glared at his two best friends.
"You smell like human." Kiba sniffed at Naruto.
"Sharp senses." Naruto laughed as Sasuke stepped up behind him. Gaara looked somewhat shocked and Kiba gasped.
"What the hell, Naruto? You brought a human back to the dorms?" Kiba gasped.
"Yeah, I found him in the park. He's got nowhere to go." Naruto shrugged. "He wants to help out with our show."
"Whatever, it's not our problem." Gaara shrugged. "The bus is gonna leave soon, we need to go." Naruto grabbed Sasuke's hand.
"Come on." Naruto smiled and started running behind Gaara and Kiba. They got on the bus just in time. Sasuke felt really nervous being the only human on a bus full of demons. Naruto kept his hold on Sasuke's hand, which he found to be a comfort. "Oh, I forgot to introduce you. Guys, this is Sasuke. Sasuke these are my best friends Gaara and Kiba."
"Hey." Kiba smiled. Kiba was a dog. Sasuke couldn't help the small laugh when he saw Kiba's tail wagging.
"Hello." Sasuke said softly. Gaara, who looked to be a raccoon or something, just nodded towards him.
"They're in the show with me." Naruto smiled. Sasuke nodded.
"That's nice." Sasuke said. They rode quietly for a while before Kiba nudged Naruto.
"Oh look, Naruto, it's your house." Kiba said pointing up the hill where the royal castle was. Naruto leaned on the windows and watched excitedly.
"I'm gonna live there one day." Naruto said.
"You say that every day." Kiba said.
"The only way you'd ever get there is if you were arrested you know." Gaara said.
"Don't say that, Gaara. One day I'm gonna be king and make all the humans respect us, believe it." Naruto smiled.
"That's a pretty big dream." Sasuke said. Naruto smiled and kept watching the palace pass by. "How exactly do you plan on achieving such a goal?" Sasuke asked. Naruto shrugged.
"Well since the King and the prince have disappeared I could just show up and throw Madara out. I'm sure no one would mind getting that crazy man off the throne." Naruto smiled.
"What do you know about that?" Sasuke asked. Naruto shrugged.
"Not much. Everyone knows that the King has been missing for like ten years and Madara took over because the prince was too young. People don't even know the name of the prince, or even what he looks like. There're rumors that Madara killed the king and made up the prince just to keep his place on the throne." Naruto said.
"What?" Sasuke asked.
"Well, if there really was a prince, don't you think he would have taken over by now? I mean the previous king and queen died about 17 years ago, so the prince would have to be at least that old. So if he does exist, why would he let Madara keep charge?" Naruto asked.
"I guess." Sasuke sighed. "Maybe the prince doesn't want to be the prince. Maybe he's just waiting for the king." Sasuke said looking at the castle just before it was out of eyesight. Naruto laughed.
"Maybe." Naruto laughed.
"Oh, it's almost our stop." Kiba said grabbing Naruto's arm. Naruto took Sasuke's hand and they waited for the bus to stop before they got off.
"Where are we?" Sasuke asked looking to see there wasn't much around.
"Oh, well, it's a walk, but it's just past that hill up there. But the bus doesn't go all the way to the practice areas." Kiba said. Sasuke grimaced.
"Come on." Naruto smiled and took Sasuke's hand before they started walking towards the practice area. They walked into the practice area to find 4 people already practicing.
"There you guys are." Gai exclaimed.
"Sorry, the bus was kind of slow today." Kiba laughed.
"Who is this?" Lee asked.
"Oh, this is Sasuke. He wants to help with the show." Naruto smiled.
"Oh, welcome, Sasuke-kun." Lee smiled.
"This is Lee. His uncle is Gai, over there. Gai is the guy in charge of the show. Tenten and Temari are also in the show with us." Naruto said.
"Temari is Gaara's sister. That's how we got this job." Kiba added. Sasuke nodded.
"Come on, I need to introduce you to Iruka. He's the guy in charge of the backstage stuff." Naruto said dragging Sasuke off. "Iruka-sensei! Iruka-sensei, I have someone I need to introduce to you." Naruto called.
"What is it, Naruto?" Iruka asked.
"This is Sasuke. He wants to help with our shows." Naruto smiled.
"Really? Where did you meet?" Iruka asked. Naruto laughed.
"Well I found him at the park and then took him back to my apartment. He's run away from home and has nowhere else to go. Please let him help." Naruto smiled.
"Very well. Come along, Sasuke. Naruto, you need to get back to practicing." Iruka said. Naruto smiled excitedly.
"Thank you, Iruka!" Naruto cheered and hugged the brunette man.
"Okay, okay. I get it." Iruka laughed.
"Okay, I have practice. Have fun, Sasuke." Naruto smiled and ran off. Sasuke spent most of the day learning about the backstage workings. He learned how props should be stored and how to change the lighting and control the sound. He learned that the lighting and sound was very important in the show. Sasuke also watched the performers rehearsing. They had an acrobatic show with a bunch of martial arts incorporated in it. It was pretty cool.
"Okay, everyone break for lunch." Iruka called. Naruto ran over to Sasuke and grabbed his arm.
"Come sit over here with us." Naruto said excitedly as he pulled Sasuke towards Kiba and Gaara. "Are you having fun?"
"I was watching you guys. Your show looks pretty cool." Sasuke said. "The stunts were really cool."
"Yeah, they're pretty cool. Gai and Lee are actually trained in many forms of martial arts, Temari was a professional dancer and Tenten is an acrobat. Mixing all these elements gives us a pretty awesome show." Kiba smirked.
"I think it's just really fun. And we get to wear cool costumes." Naruto smiled. "What about you? How's backstage work going for you?"
"It's okay. I don't feel like there's much for me to really do but Iruka is really nice." Sasuke said. Naruto smiled.
"Iruka's the best." Naruto nodded. Gaara and Kiba also nodded. "He's always so kind to us. It's like he doesn't even notice that we're demons."
"It's nice, you know? Everyone always treats us differently but Iruka doesn't." Gaara nodded. Kiba smiled.
"Yeah, Iruka even gives us a bit extra money even when he's not supposed to." Kiba smiled. "It's nice especially when everything is rising in price."
"Yeah." Sasuke nodded.
"When I become king, things will be different." Naruto said.
"I'll believe it when it happens." Kiba laughed.
"It will. I swear. One day I'll be king. And when that day comes I'll just laugh at you and not acknowledge you at all cause you've been such a jerk." Naruto growled.
"Yeah yeah." Kiba rolled his eyes. Sasuke looked at Naruto closely.
"I think you could do it." Sasuke said. Naruto looked shocked as he looked over at Sasuke.
"You really think so?" Naruto asked. Sasuke nodded.
"With your determination, I think it could be possible." Sasuke said.
"You really mean that?" Naruto asked excitedly.
"I mean if you wanted it that badly you could always marry the prince." Sasuke smirked. Naruto paled slightly.
"Yeah right." Naruto laughed.
"Are you disgusted by the idea?" Sasuke asked. Naruto smiled and leaned close to Sasuke.
"Why? You have a crush on me?" Naruto smirked as Sasuke pushed him away.
"Shut up." Sasuke growled. Naruto laughed as Sasuke glared at him.
"He's blushing." Gaara said. Sasuke glared at Gaara.
"You have a crush on him." Kiba laughed.
"Leave him alone." Naruto said.
"Fine, fine." Kiba waved his hands in front of him. Naruto looked over at Sasuke.
"Don't worry, Sasuke." Naruto smiled and pat his shoulder. Sasuke smiled softly.
"Okay, guys, five minutes before back to rehearsal." Iruka called.
"Start cleaning up." Gai said. Everyone started picking up their lunches.
"Well, I'll talk to you later, Sasuke." Naruto smiled and waved as he ran off. The day ended and they rode the bus to the demon market (where demons are allowed to shop, because they can't shop with humans) to buy groceries and clothes. "Stay close." Naruto said taking Sasuke's hand. Sasuke nodded. They bought all they needed and went back to the compound.
"I'm gonna take a shower." Sasuke said before going into the bathroom.
"Yeah, okay. I'll make some food." Naruto said. When Sasuke got out of the bathroom Naruto had finished making dinner. They ate quietly and Sasuke washed dishes while Naruto took a shower. "Let's go to bed." Naruto yawned as he got out of the bathroom. They both got onto the bed and started to fall asleep.
"Naruto?" Sasuke said softly.
"Hmm?" Naruto yawned.
"Today, at lunch when we were talking about me liking you," Sasuke started. Naruto smiled and shook his head.
"Don't worry about it." Naruto smiled.
"What if it was true?" Sasuke said. Naruto blinked.
"Is it?" Naruto asked softly.
"I don't know. Maybe." Sasuke said. Naruto laughed.
"You only met me yesterday." Naruto said.
"You're the first person to be nice to me for the sake of being nice. I, I can't help it if I'm," Sasuke started.
"Okay, I understand." Naruto smiled.
"I really think I do like you." Sasuke said. "Is it strange?"
"I don't know." Naruto said. Sasuke leaned forward to kiss Naruto gently. "Wait." Naruto said pushing Sasuke away.
"What?" Sasuke asked.
"Demons usually only take one mate. So please don't kiss me if you're just playing around." Naruto smiled.
"You take your relationships very seriously then?" Sasuke asked.
"Demons don't exactly have the luxury of having many relationships, so the ones we do have are very precious." Naruto said. Sasuke grabbed Naruto and kissed him. Naruto looked at Sasuke, shocked.
"I don't have the luxury of having many real relationships either." Sasuke smiled at him. Naruto laughed softly. "Can I kiss you again?"
"Yeah." Naruto smiled. Sasuke pulled Naruto closer and kissed him gently. "You're really not playing, are you?" Sasuke shook his head.
"I'm not." Sasuke said before Naruto kissed him. "I really like you."
"Me too. I like you too, Sasuke." Naruto smiled. Sasuke stroked Naruto's ear and Naruto sighed happily. They went to sleep soon after that. A few weeks went by. Sasuke really liked helping out with the show and liked watching the performance. Sasuke and Naruto grew much closer together, but their relationship was still awkward because neither of them really knew how to have a romantic relationship. They shared many gentle and loving kisses, but nothing more than that. Currently they were snuggling on Naruto's bed because they had the day off. There was a knock on the door.
"Kiba?" Sasuke asked slightly confused.
"No, he doesn't bother me on our days off cause he's always sleeping. And Gaara usually just walks in." Naruto said.
"Then who?" Sasuke wondered. The knock came again.
"Sasuke, it's Kakashi. I know you're in there." Kakashi called. Sasuke stiffened.
"Who?" Naruto asked. Sasuke kissed Naruto gently.
"Just give me a minute." Sasuke smiled as he got up. "What do you want?" Sasuke growled as he opened the door.
"Found you." Kakashi smiled.
"Go away, Kakashi." Sasuke growled.
"Now now, Sasuke. Your uncle is quite worried about you." Kakashi smiled.
"That bastard can go to hell. He's the reason why I ran away in the first place." Sasuke growled. "I'm happy here, so just leave me alone."
"No can do, your majesty." Kakashi shook his head. "Your uncle Madara gave specific orders. I have to bring you back." Sasuke took a step backwards.
"I refuse. Let Madara do whatever the hell he wants." Sasuke said.
"Sasuke?" Naruto asked. Sasuke looked over at Naruto. Kakashi looked at Naruto as well.
"You cannot stay with this demon, your majesty." Kakashi said.
"Why not? I'm happy here. I'm happy with this life. I will never return." Sasuke shouted.
"Y-you're the prince?" Naruto asked. Sasuke nodded without looking at Naruto. Naruto growled. "Why didn't you tell me? Or was this all a joke to you? I bet you got a great laugh from it, huh? God, I can't believe how stupid I was." Naruto grit his teeth.
"It wasn't like that!" Sasuke shouted cupping Naruto's face. "I didn't tell you cause I didn't want you to treat me differently. Everyone is only nice to me because I'm the prince, but you were nice to me just because you wanted to be. I didn't want that to change because I really love you."
"Sasuke, you know what would happen if you refuse to return." Kakashi said. Sasuke stiffened.
"Fine." Sasuke said. He kissed Naruto and smiled sadly. "Goodbye, Naruto. I hope that I'll see you again." He said before leaving with Kakashi.
"Sasuke?" Naruto asked running after the dark haired teen and his white haired vassal.
"Don't follow if you know what's good for you." Kakashi told the fox. Naruto growled but did as he was told.
"Sasuke!" Naruto screamed after them but Sasuke kept walking. "Sasuke!" Naruto screamed again. Gaara soon appeared by Naruto's side.
"Naruto." Gaara said softly.
"He was the prince." Naruto said softly.
"Prince?" Gaara asked.
"He just left. Some guy came and took him away." Naruto started to cry.
"Is that why you love him?"Gaara asked.
"Of course not! I only found out today that he was the prince." Naruto snapped.
"He's just a human. He can't make you happy." Gaara said. Naruto looked up at Gaara.
"You," Naruto started. Gaara blushed and looked off to the side. "I didn't know." Naruto said softly.
"Naruto, I want," Gaara started.
"I'm sorry, Gaara." Naruto said moving away from Gaara. "I can't return your feelings."
"I understand." Gaara said softly.
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