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The song used in this is 'Simple and Clean' by Utada Hikaru.
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Sasuke's eyes flickered open to a closed window. He stared for a few seconds, before looking back at the side of his bed. Naruto wasn't there anymore. He instantly sat up, panicking. He noticed his obi was still lying there. He's gone back to his own home. I'll head there right away. He opened his window (smart man, smart man) and jumped down. Once he'd landed on his feet, he started running to the location of Naruto's stubby apartment. He wasn't going to let Naruto go away.
Instantly, he jumped into the smashed window, to find it empty. There were a few bits of his clothes lying on the ground, and on his bed. It was as if he'd been packing? Sasuke's eyes widened, and he rushed into the bathroom. No one was in there. No… he didn't run away, did he? No… no. Naruto… Naruto, don't go! He kicked open the front door, and began to run down the hallway. It was deserted, and he didn't care if he was making a lot of noise. Doesn't he see how much I miss him? Please come back… Naruto. Don't go!
You're giving me too many things lately.
Your all I need oh, you smiled at me and said.
Don't get me wrong, I love you. But does that mean I have to meet your father?
When we are older you'll understand what I meant when I said no.
I don't think life is quite that simple.
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He ran into the Sandaime's office. Sarutobi was sitting on his chair, papers all over his desk. He seemed to be in deep concentration. Sasuke walked straight up to the desk, his hands clashing with the book, pulling it away. Sarutobi's eyes rose up to Sasuke's, both men staring at each other. "What brings you to my office this early in the morning, Sasuke", he asked, casually? Sasuke's eyes seemed to flare in anger and suspicion. He had no idea, at least not in his conscious mind, that he'd just been rude to the Hokage.
When you walk away you don't hear me say
Please, oh baby, don't go.
Simple and clean is the way you're making me feel tonight.
It's hard to let it go.
So simple and clean…
"Where is Naruto? Where did you send him? Tell me now!"
Sarutobi was considerably surprised. He gently stood up, staring down at Sasuke. He came by twenty minutes ago, requesting he be allowed to leave the village", he said. Sasuke's face looked crest fallen. "Wh-what? Why? Why did he want to leave? Why did you let my Naruto leave", he shouted! Sarutobi shook his head. "He wanted to train. He wanted to train so he could be strong. He said he had no room to expand here", he explained, "I couldn't say no to him". "H-he couldn't have left so quickly, I'm going to stop him", Sasuke mumbled, before racing out of the room.
Sarutobi stared his way, before shaking his head. I'm sorry… Sasuke Uchiha. There are things you must do on your own.
The daily things that keep us all busy are confusing me
That's when you came to me and said
Wish I could prove I love you
But does that mean I have to walk on water?
When we are older you'll understand
It's enough when I say so.
And maybe, something's are that simple.
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Sasuke saw the great gates of Konoha up ahead, and his speed increased. You're making both of our lives so difficult… I just want you to stay. Is that a lot to ask? Is it too much to ask of someone, to ask them to stay behind? I'll give you my heart on a silver platter, I'll do anything, even hug Sakura! I just… I just want you to be with me forever!
It as if his heart had shattered, as he stopped and started blankly at the sky. It only occurred to him then, at that moment, why he was so hell-bent on keeping Naruto with himself. I-I can't… I can't believe I've fallen in love with Naruto… He placed his hand over his heart, feeling it beat at the mention of his name. He could only get a rise out of me, he could make the impossible possible, and he could still make you laugh and smile. I… I love him. He closed his eyes, taking a moment to allow it to sink in. I was so busy chasing him down, so busy trying to act as if only Itachi's death mattered, I didn't realize he was creating a place of his own in my heart. How could I have been such a fool?
Then… then I have more of a reason to stop him. I'm keeping him with me… I don't care what he thinks!
He came to a halt infront of the gates, relieved to find a small, blonde figure standing there. His mouth opened, and he shouted out the figures name. The blonde male turned to him, before shaking his head. "Don't… don't go", he shouted! The blonde boy seemed to stare for a few moments.
When you walk away you don't hear me say
Please, oh baby, don't go.
Simple and clean is the way you're making me feel tonight.
It's hard to let it go.
And Sasuke ran to him. He didn't care that he was running, nor that he was running to someone else. He only cared that he stopped Naruto from making a mistake. He wanted to stop Naruto from leaving Konoha, leaving him.
He tackled the boy, wrapping his arms around him tightly. His face buried into the boy's shoulder, as he felt the air around them still.
Hold me, whatever lies beyond this morning, is a little later on.
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all.
Nothing's like me for…
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Naruto couldn't push him away, nor could he stop himself from staring at the raven haired boy. S-Sasuke just… he just. Instantly, he felt something wet hit his shoulder, and he knew what it was. He's crying? Why is he crying? He found Sasuke's grip tightening, as the boy seemed to pull him closer. He really doesn't want me to leave… he really wants me to stay here. He's never hugged Sakura-chan… and he hasn't cried for anyone else. But… but he's crying because of me. He shook his head, before gently wrapping his arms around Sasuke.
They stayed silent, and Naruto knew it was best to keep Sasuke like this.
"You should know better, usuratonkatchi. I still have an obligation to this village. You do too, don't even think of leaving."
"I won't go… Sasuke. I have an obligation… I won't."
When you walk away you don't hear me say
Please, oh baby, don't go.
Simple and clean is the way you're making me feel tonight.
It's hard to let it go.
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Sasuke heard the words, no matter how soft they came out of Naruto's mouth. That was all the reassurance he needed. He didn't care that Naruto knew he was crying, or that he'd just embraced Naruto. He wanted Naruto to stay, because his world suddenly revolved around him. I can't live without him… how could I have been so blind? He pulled Naruto closed, and found the blonde's arms loosening around him. If he leaves… I'll chase after him. I'll never let him go… never.
"You know… I never go back on my words… I'll stay… Sasuke."
He only barely loosened himself from Naruto, but didn't step away. I want to be in his arms, for a bit longer. It feels… nice. I'm not carrying myself on my own back, for once; we're both sharing each other's work loads.
Hold me, whatever lies beyond this morning, is a little later on.
Regardless of warnings the future doesn't scare me at all.
Nothing's like me for…