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The song used in this chapter is called 'Quiet Night'. In Gundam SEED, Lacus Clyne (voiced by Rie Tanaka, and in the English version, Jillian Michaels) sings it during the episode before Lacus is rescued by the Arch Angel. I'll be likely to use a lot of Gundam SEED in this Fanfic, because I really, truly admire Gundam SEED. So, I don't own Quiet Night. Toshihiko Sahashi, Yuki Kajiura, and Rie Tanaka are the ones who own and created it.
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Naruto closed his eyes, his mind repeating over what he had told Sasuke. "Seriously… whoever this person is, they'll be real lucky. Real lucky that they got you." He was back in his own apartment, and he had a warm bowl of miso ramen before him. He'd always been ecstatic to have his ramen. But this once, he didn't really feel like it. Sasuke doesn't love Sakura, he loves someone else. And Sakura still loves him. Where am I gonna fit in? Nowhere… I'm still out of the group, because I don't love anyone. Do I even want to? The thought still perturbed him.
Can… can a Bijuu Container love…? Even if they can… who do I love? The person you think of most, the person you spend time with the most, the person you can't seem to let go of. No… that can't be right.
In this quiet night
I'm waiting for you
Forgetting the past
And dreaming of you.
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Sasuke frowned deeply when only one person arrived at the training grounds Team 7 normally met at. Iruka Umino, dressed in a Jounin outfit, had just entered the training field, smiling like his usual self. It wasn't that Sasuke didn't like Iruka, he only wanted someone else here more than the brown haired Jounin. "Good morning, Sasuke-san, have you seen Naruto around", Iruka instantly asked? He's like Naruto's father… something Naruto treasures more than his own life. I can understand… though I don't consider Iruka much of a father. He's more of a mother hen. "No, Iruka-sensei", Sasuke answered.
Iruka seemed dumbfounded. "Well, I should look for him first. I was hoping all three of us could go through the techniques we learnt before", Iruka smiled. Sasuke blinked twice. Techniques we learnt before? He wants to review the stuff we've got down pat. "I'll go to his apartment", Iruka quickly decided, "Can you check Ichiraku and the swing near the academy"? Sasuke nodded stiffly. Iruka was gone moments later. Where are you, Naruto?
Time passes by.
And memories fade.
But time can't erase.
The love that we've made.
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Sasuke twitched when he heard a twig crack nearby. Once he twisted his head in that direction, he found a blonde haired boy standing there. Great… now we have to go find our sensei. He expected Naruto to ask where Kakashi or Iruka were, but instead, the blonde just turned to walk away. Dammit… not this again! He's avoiding me! "Sasuke… I'm gonna go look for Iruka-sensei", Naruto spoke, before disappearing as well.
Sasuke was left staring. Did he just… ditch me?
And the stars in the sky.
That I wish upon.
Can't bring you back to my side
Though your not here with me.
I dream of the day.
We'll meet again.
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Naruto came back to the Training grounds after an hour. Iruka was nowhere to be found, and he was worried. You worry more for that Jounin then yourself. Iruka-sensei is like my dad! I could never forgive myself if somethin' happened to him! Just stay here till the Uchiha-boy comes back. If he hasn't found him, go see the Hokage. He'll have some idea of where he is, hopefully. If not… then what? Summon twenty or so foxes, and send them out to find him. I'll even boost with my own chakra, so you can summon one of the bigger foxes. Bigger? One of your relatives? I'm the largest fox, but I'm not related to them. I was born of pure flames and the spirit of a dead fox. They're all really born of parents. The largest one, next to me, is Ryuubi. He's smaller then me by a lot, but still pretty big. I'm gonna thank the fourth for making you a part of me, I have a lot of power and knowledge. Tch… sure, kid.
It took Naruto a moment to realize someone was kneeling before him, staring at him like he was crazy. They had obsidian black eyes, and that was what alerted Naruto. He almost fell, but felt a pair of arms wrap around him, keeping him straight. "Hn… watch it, dobe", the tenor voice sounded. Naruto blinked, still unable to move. He was feeling awfully warm somewhere near his cheeks, and he had suddenly lost any thoughts he had before. A-ah… wh-what is he doing? Wh-what is he doing to me? Instantly, the other male chose to speak out.
Hold me close
So deep in your heart
I will find you
No matter where I have to go
"You know… you still owe me… for stealing my first kiss."
And that was the only warning Naruto got. A pair of lips swooned down on his own, capturing his lips in a soft, gentle kiss. His stomach felt like butterflies, and he was powerless to pull away. A sort of warmth grew from his heart, surrounding his body. He felt the older boy pull him in, only deepening the kiss to a small extent. All at once, he felt a pale had slide to his blonde hair, running through it as if the owner had been dieing to have it all for himself. Those other lips moved ever so softly against his own, never too rough, yet not so soft as to not exist either.
And then, it all ended. Sasuke pulled back, a quick smile on his face. Naruto's eyes had widened, as he placed his finger on his own lips, where, only moments before, someone else had been. "Wh-what was that for", Naruto growled! Sasuke only grunted, and folded his arms. "That's not an answer, bastard! Gimme an answer! What the hell were you doing? You stole my second kiss", Naruto shouted!
Dream of me
For I will be there
Follow the stars that lead
Shout at me, hit me, and glare at me all you want, Naruto. I've finally kissed you, for real, and nothing can ruin how nice it felt to have you in my arms, kissing you till you could no longer tell what reality was. I'm never, ever going to let anyone else touch you like that… because I love you. I love you like no other could. Naruto…
Into the quiet night.