Laura: Hello my lovely readers ^_^ Here we are with the next chappy. I hope you enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Naruto and I never will... I JUST GOTTA EXCEPT IT AND MOVE ON! Jeez...

Naruto: I just wanted to say something so... Yo

Naruto POV

"Take me home, now." I sighed and then cut the engine as I turned to face Sasuke. "You asshole! You tricked me!" He was really pissed now. Honestly I didn't know my Mom was going to be here and say that, but I was also thankful she was. Getting Sasuke to tell the truth was going to take a lot of convincing and I could use the help. "Sasuke, I didn't know she was going to be here."

"Take me home!" He was practically growling at me now. I knew he once again felt betrayed, but we needed to talk about this. "Sasuke, just come inside and we can talk everything out." Kushina said, coming to Sasuke's side and opening the door. "No thank you..." He mumbled as he slouched in his chair. I sighed in frustration. "Sasuke, I don't want to do this, but if you don't come inside I'll have to carry you." Sasuke's eyes went wide and he jumped out of the car practically knocking over my Mother. I had to stifle a laugh as I climbed out and followed them into the house. Kushina gestured for Sasuke to take a seat on the couch and he did while mumbling to himself something that sounded like "Gonna kill him."

I hesitated for a minute, not sure if it was safe to sit next to Sasuke or not. He looked as if he was going to rip my head off. I settled on the recliner across from him. Better safe then sorry, right? Kushina stared at Sasuke for a long moment without saying a word. I didn't think it was physically possible for Sasuke to slouch down any further but some how he managed. "Sasuke," My Mother began. "You have always been such a wonderful boy. Always kind and caring, even as a young child you were an angel. And through the years I was proud to call myself your second mother, and I still am." I furrowed my brows, not sure where my Mom was going with this.

Kushina sighed and started pacing the floor. "But I can honestly say I have never been more disappointed in you then I am now." I heard Sasuke take in a sharp breath and didn't dare look at him. If there is one thing Sasuke couldn't stand it was people being 'disappointed' in him. "You've always been brave Sasuke. You've always done the right thing. Why not now?" Kushina had stopped pacing and was now staring at Sasuke. I chanced a look at him and saw his eyes getting wet as he stared back at her. "It's not that simple..." He replied weakly. Kushina let out an exasperated breath and started pacing again. "Sasuke your Father is the chief of police! How is it not simple? All you have to do is tell him and Neji will be punished."

I was surprised at my Mothers angry tone. I wasn't quite sure if this was the way to go so I tried to calm them down. "Sasuke, no ones going to think any less of you. We all just want to help you." Sasuke shook his head repeatedly as he dropped his head and mumbled something inaudible. "What did you say?" Kushina asked annoyed. "I said you don't understand!" He shouted, looking back up at us feircely. "None of you do! You all think this is so easy? You have no idea what I went through! And you want me to tell my Dad I was almost raped?! Are you insane?!" He was shaking now as tears streamed down his cheeks.

I opened my mouth to hopefully say something helpful but he cut me off. "Do you have any idea how humiliating this is?! How scared I am?!" My Mom started walking slowly to Sasuke and sat down next to him carefully. "Sweetie, I know this is hard on you, but keeping it all in isn't going to help you. You don't need to get so worked up. It's not that bad." I cringed as if someone and dragged their nails across a chalk board. Those were definitely not the right words to use. I knew Sasuke was going to lose it and for a second I wondered if I would have to hold him down. Just as I suspected, Sasuke jumped up off the couch and glared at Kushina as more tears poured down his eyes.

"Not that bad?!" He shouted hysterically. "I was almost molested by one of my schoolmates!". I recoiled back at the sound. This was getting out of hand fast and I knew I had to do something. I stood up slowly and keept eye contact with him. "Sasu, please calm down. We just want to help you." He let out a frustrated grown then threw his hands up in the air. "That's the whole point Naruto! You can't! No one can! Even if Neji was put in jail I'd still be paranoid!"

"Then we'll get you a councillor." Kushina replied calmly. I stared at Sasuke pleadingly. Seeing him like this was killing me and at that moment I wanted nothing more than to tell him that I loved him, but when I say it I didn't want my Mother in the room. What teenager would? I reached out a hand for Sasuke, which he took hesitantly, and led him outside onto the porch. We stopped on the top step and I pulled us both down to sit. I stared at the beautiful forest around us and sighed. "So many memories here..." Out of the corner of my eye I saw Sasuke nod slowly, also looking around. "Remember when we built our tree house?"

"Yeah... We spent weeks on it making every detail perfect." I side glanced at him and noticed he was smiling slightly which caused my own smile to appear. "And to celebrate you tried to climb to the top of the tree." He chuckled quietly as he wiped his cheeks with his sleeve. "I was so proud of myself when I got to the top... It could have been a success if the damn branch didn't break." I smiled at our childhood memory. Sasuke was always the 'dare-devil' as a kid. He would do everything that his parents specifically told him not to do. "And when you hit the ground you asked me if your arm was supposed to bend that way." We both started to laugh and I couldn't have been happier to see him smiling. "Oh god it hurt so much, but I did everything I could not to cry because I didn't want to worry you." I smiled at him then placed my hand over his. "I came to visit you in the hospital every day. I even bought you that stupid book that you loved so much."

"Hey! The Magic Tree House books were not stupid!" He said, pushing my shoulder playfully. I chuckled and wrapped my arm around his shoulders. "We were pretty damn cute weren't we?" Sasuke sighed and then leaned his head on my shoulder. "Yeah... I miss those days. Everything was so... simple." Tell me about it. I'd give anything to go back to those times when we were just Naruto and Sasuke, best friends forever. Never having to worry about jerks at school or losing each other. "Sasuke... You know I care about you, right? More than anything?" I didn't know why I was asking but I wanted to hear his answer.

"Of course." He responded without hesitation. "And... you know that I want you to be happy..." I trailed off not sure of how I was going to say this. Sasuke pulled away slightly to smile at me. "I know you do." I nodded as I looked deep into his dark eyes. "Okay..." I said taking a steadying breath. "From the moment I met you I knew you were special. We just clicked and I knew from day one that we would always be friends. Through the years my feelings for you have grown into something more, much more than it ever used to be." I rushed through my words, not stopping to take a breath.

"And I know that you feel it too. Every time we touch there's that electric shock and honestly I've been trying to deny it but... it's just something about you. I can't ever get you out of my head. I'm constantly thinking or worrying about you." Sasuke pulled back more, startled by my honesty and studied me carefully. "What are you saying?" He whispered as he stared into my eye. I sighed then pulled both his hands into mine. 'Now or never.' I thought. "What I'm saying is, at the party... I was going to say that I think I love you." Shock spread across his face and he let out a small gasp. "But now-" I whispered as I leaned down closer to him.

"I don't think." I breathed out. "I know." Neither one of us moved, neither of us spoke. We just sat there staring at each other. At that moment I wanted to kiss him, but I figured I should wait for his reply before I did anything like that. He stiffened for a minute then his grip on my hands disappeared. "That's not funny." He said emotionless. I stared at him dumbfounded. He thinks I'm joking around? Are you kidding me?! I placed my hands on his cheeks and forced him to look at me. "Sasuke, I'm not being funny. I'm completely serious." He stared at me for a minute with narrowed eyes then he sighed and pulled away from my grip. "I have to go."

I sat there frozen as he stood and started heading down the path towards the school. I assumed he was going to get his car. I let my arms drop limply at my sides as I watched him disappear around a corner. I don't believe this. I finally get the courage to tell him I love him and he thinks I'm playing a joke on him? He can't be serious. He knew I was telling the truth. I don't know what I could have done to be more serious then I already was. Maybe he was in denial. Maybe he just didn't want to hear it because he doesn't feel the same way. My heart ached at the thought. Or maybe he was just shocked that I said it first because he wanted to say it. Yeah... I'll go with that one...

"Naruto?" I turned around slowly. Kushina was standing in the door way with a sad, knowing smile on her face. I sighed and stood up. "You heard?" I already knew the answer. She nodded solumley. "I'm so sorry, for everything." She took in a shaky breath and stared at her feet. "I fear I've only made things worse." I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her back. I don't think I would be able to handle seeing Sasuke and my Mom cry in the same day so I buried my face into her neck and sighed. "Mom, what do I do? He thought I was joking." Kushina pulled back to smile sadly at me. "Naruto, he knows you're in love with him." My eye brows furrowed as I stared at her confused. If he knew I was then why hasn't he said anything? There's no way he knew. I've been very discreet about my feelings for him... right? "I can see it in his eyes... and when you told him, he was surprised. If I know Sasuke, and I'd like to think I do, I think he was just surprised that you would fall in love with him."

"But why would that surprise him? He's amazing. He's... everything." Kushina sighed then bowed her head. "You know that, and I know that, but he doesn't." I guess that makes sense. Over the years Sasuke has become more and more self-conscious of himself and his body, but I don't understand why he would find it so hard to believe that I was in love with him. I'm not that great. "That doesn't make any sense."

"Love is complicated." I nodded my head as I pouted to myself. Kushina giggled then pulled me in for another hug. "If you ask me, I think that you should work out this whole... Neji Hyuga issue before you get into the 'I love you's." I pulled back ducking my head bashfully. "Yeah... That wasn't such a good idea, huh?" Kushina smiled then kissed my cheek. "Do whatever you can to get him to go to the police. If not, I'm still going to do it myself. Alright?" I sighed but nodded my head. "Ill try." And I will. No matter how long it takes. The sooner this is out of the way the sooner I can show Sasuke my love for him. "Now... when were you planning on telling your Father and I that you were gay, hmm?"

"Mom!"

Sasuke POV

I walked back to school grinning. I'm sure it wasn't a pleasant grin, more like a jokers grin, but I couldn't help it. I felt as if I could just topple over laughing right here in the parking lot. Naruto Uzumaki, my best friend since kindergarten was in love with me? A giggle escaped my lips as I climbed into my car. I put my seat belt on and started the engine. My breathing had picked up and I couldn't seem to make the creepy smile go away. At first when he said it I thought he was playing a joke, but when he made me look at him I almost let myself believe he was actually telling the truth. Of course that was ridiculous. Naruto, in love with me? Right... It was a nice dream and all, but as far from the truth as possible.

I wasn't quite sure how to react at first. I felt a spark of anger for him joking about this, then completely depressed because I wanted it to be true so badly. I knew I had to leave before I said something I may regret. He looked disappointed as I stood up to go. I didn't really know why, I mean he's the one playing the mean joke, shouldn't I be the one upset? But I wasn't. I was too busy laughing at myself. I can't believe I actually allowed myself to believe he was in love with me. It was too funny for words. As I pulled out of the parking lot I started laughing uncontrollably. This is too much! He actually looked sincere! I didn't know he was such a good actor.

I realized that my laughing had become hysterical. I had tears in my eyes and my vision was blurring. I carefully pulled over, worrying I might crash, and leaned my head against the steering wheel. Oh my god what is wrong with me? You see! You see what that man does to me? One minute he has me smiling at a childhood memory and now he has me laughing hysterically on the side of the road because he said he 'loved' me. This is not good. I've got too much to deal with right now and I don't need this. Now all I felt was rage. Tomorrow I'm going to give him a piece of my mind and tell him playing with my emotions is not okay. I sat there until my tears stopped and finally made my way home, slowly. Naruto Uzumaki, you better watch your back!

Sasuke: We just can't catch a break can we?!

Laura: I seriously feel like I was Bipolar when I was writing this story... I just can't let them be happy for long XD

Naruto: Cruel. Anyway hope you all liked it! Go ahead and drop us a review if you can! Laura still freaks out when she sees them :}

Laura: It's a good thing! Oh and new chapter coming out on Sunday! See ya then!