It's been a long enough wait already. Since it's april break, I'll try to update more. And I promise, promise that I'll update another chapter of 'That's Raunchy' before another chapter of this! Don't know when that'll be but it has priority over this (mostly because I haven't updated that in like…3 weeks?).

And as for the song in the beginning, I translated it as best as possible. A few words may be off a little, fyi.

Edit: Ok a few things, I mostly wanted to correct a few spelling errors that were pissing me off (I have ocd...if there're anymore after this, I'm sorry!) and the whole Sakura thing was kinda random, I don't know if she's actually going to play a big part in the story Oh, also, I don't know why Naruto's ringtone is double spaced like that...but it wouldn't let me change it o.O

Chapter 5: Confrontation

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Je veux vivre au bord de la mer.
Pas n'importe quelle mer mais cette mer.
Et si tu me quittais demain.
Je serais toujours là.
Et quand le déluge il viendra.
Peut-être tu ne serais pu là.
Là où l'amour existait.
Quand nous étions si jeune.
Et c'est trop, trop, trop pour moi.
Le choix n'est pas si clair.
Et c'est trop, trop, trop pour moi.
D'un cot la fille, de l'autre le sable et la mer.
La fille, le sable dans son âme.
Le garçon, lámour que se crâme.
Une vie qui sést perdu en cherchant une juste revanche

"Alright so who can translate this song for me?" Kakashi asked cheerfully. He was obviously the only one with that much energy early in the morning. Naruto's eyes were half-closed, while Kiba was already asleep. Whispers and incoherent mumbling could be heard. No one offered to raise their hand.

"Anyone? Anyone at all?" Kakashi gave a sigh. "Well, I guess that means I'll have to call on someone randomly then. Prepare yourselves everyone…" Kakashi closed his eyes and did a little twirl. A few people laughed at his foolishness while others simply hoped they wouldn't get called on.

"Ah hah! Inuzuka, go."

Kiba, who had been snoring up until this point, received a sharp kick in the side by Naruto.

"WHO'S THE MURDERER?!" Kiba cried frantically until, blinking stupidly, he realized where exactly he was. The entire class was looking at him as though he were an idiot, or at least, had some sort of mental problem. Even Naruto couldn't help but snicker.

Kiba's cheeks started turning pink as he lowered his head back onto his desk, not wanting to look at anything or anyone again for the rest of his life. Kakashi let out a quiet chuckle, before redirecting his question to Naruto.

"Um…" Crap…what was that song about? Wasn't it clearly obvious I wasn't paying attention just like the rest of the class?! CRAP Kakashi isn't looking away. Damn, he really wants an answer…I remember something about a sea…and a guy…and a girl? Maybe? Is that right? I'm so screwed…

"I'll do it," a smooth voice cut in.

Huh? Naruto and the rest of the class turned to the corner of the room where Sasuke was sitting. He didn't look as put together as he usually did. Perhaps it was the fact that after Naruto had left, Sasuke had taken it upon himself to drink nearly a full bottle of vodka from his father's alcohol cabinet. Not only that, but his father had actually come home early that day and caught him. A fight had ensued after that and…yeah. He didn't want to think about it again.

Even so, Sasuke's voice still contained the confident air it usually held.

"Well Sasuke, since you volunteered so nicely, please go on," Kakashi gave him a wink, fully aware why he had decided to put himself on the spotlight.

Giving his teacher a small glare, he began.

"So basically…" Oh what the hell. I'll just translate the whole thing.

He took a breath and stole a glance at Naruto who had his eyes intent on him and started to speak.

"I want to live beside the sea
Not any sea, but this sea
And if you left me tomorrow
I would always be there."

The whole class was fixed on Sasuke's voice, especially Naruto. There was something about it that was just so…soothing. Its cocky demeanor had suddenly vanished. Instead, it was softer, more calming.

"And when the flood comes
Perhaps you would no longer be there
There, where love existed
When we were so young."

Naruto caught Sasuke's eye again and a silent connection seemed to be made and understood.

"And it's too much, too much, too much for me
The choice is not so clear
And it's too much, too much, too much for me
On one side the girl, on the other the sand and the sea
The girl, the sand in her soul
The boy, love that burns
A life that was lost while searching for just revenge."

Sasuke finished and Kakashi gave him a smile.

"That was good Sasuke. Really good in fact." Sasuke said nothing, merely shrugging his shoulders. He was aware of one particular pair of eyes on him, yet me made no motion to say or do anything.

If Naruto wanted to watch him all class, so be it.

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The bell rang, signifying the end of the period, and everyone began to take their belongings and pack up. Naruto and Kiba made it into the hallway quickly before the swarm of people ran them over.

"Hey dude. I'm…I'm gonna be a little late for math. Tell the teacher I'm in the bathroom or something." Kiba gave Naruto a questioning look, curiosity evident in his eyes.

"Where're you going?" he asked.

"I just have to see something real quick. It's not a big deal man, I'll catch you later," Naruto shooed his friend away. He had to see him before he left…

Kiba simply shook his head before beginning to walk off.

"Yo, Naruto. Kurenai's not going to take your 'bathroom' excuse. Especially if you're taking longer than five minutes…which should be the case if you're meeting Uchiha," Kiba said while grinning.

"Well have Shikamaru come up with a better excuse then!" Naruto hadn't fully processed the last part of Kiba's message until…

"And shut the fuck up!" But Kiba was already down the hallway.

Growling irritably, he waited as Sasuke took his time, apparently being the last one to leave the classroom. When the raven had a foot out, Naruto, who had grown extremely impatient, dragged him right out the door.

Sasuke couldn't suppress the smirk.

"You were waiting for me?"

Naruto bit his lip. He didn't mean to get so anxious. It was just…

"Were you taking that long on purpose?" Seeing Sasuke nod, Naruto grumbled a barely noticeably 'asshole' under his breath. Sasuke backed away from him, leaning on a locker.

"So dobe, to what do I owe this pleasure?" Upon hearing no response from Naruto, Sasuke began to get up. He was choosing to be late for his next class for this little encounter. If Naruto wasn't even going to say anything, he might as well leave.

"Wait!" Sasuke felt his hand being tugged back and he turned around, surprised. Naruto immediately let go of his hand and refused to meet his eye.

"What is it, dobe?"

"I…I—"

"Sasuke!!!"

And with that, the mood was instantly killed.

So Sasuke hadn't been the last one out of the classroom.

The raven winced with anger and annoyance as he felt a pair of arms latch around him and squeeze him a death grip. Breathing was proving to be rather difficult…

"Sakura, get the fuck off of me!" Sasuke gritted his teeth and waited for the girl to remove herself from him, though she only loosened her arms slightly.

"Aw but Sasuke, aren't you happy to see me?!"

The brunette stared at her in disbelief. "Do I look happy to see you?"

The pink haired girl gave a small pout and leaned in closer, trying to show off her cleavage in her low-rise shirt. Sasuke turned away, disgusted.

"So Sasuke, I was wondering if you wanna see a movie with me tonight or maybe go to the mall or something like that—"

"Sakura," Sasuke interrupted, trying very hard to be nice and maintain his composure. He honestly couldn't stand the girl. But it was not time to get violent. Yet. "I was in the middle of a conversation. So could you kindly leave?"

As if she was just noticing for the first time, Sakura turned around to see Naruto there, a little awkwardly considering Sasuke was being flirted with right in front of his eyes. She glared at him.

"Um, could you go away? I don't see why Sasuke would want to spend his time talking to you. So just leave why don't you?"

Excuse me? What a bitch! Naruto would've stayed and fought, but it was still too early and this girl was giving him a headache. Besides, he was used to Sakura's tone. She sounded like everyone else who had never taken time to get to know him. He didn't want to stick around and wait for Sasuke when it was apparent Sakura wasn't going to leave anytime soon.

Without another word, Naruto shoved his hands in his pockets and stormed down the hall. Satisfied, Sakura turned back to Sasuke.

"Now, where were we—Ouch!" Sasuke's grip had tightened on the girl's arms and he was looking at her darkly. He couldn't believe she actually had the nerve to talk to his blonde like that!

"Sasuke, let go! You're hurting me!" Sasuke drew in a deep breath. Releasing his grip, he turned away and began to walk. He thought Sakura would've gotten the hint by now but she was still intent on following him.

"So how about it Sasuke? I can totally promise you a good time if that's what—"

"Sakura."

The girl looked up at the harsh tone Sasuke had used.

"Let's get something straight, ok? I. Don't. Like. You. Never have, never will. So, leave me the fuck alone!" Oh, he was so done with being nice.

Sakura gave him a look before smiling sweetly. "That's ok Sasuke. By the end of the year, you'll be mine I promise." With that said, she blew him a kiss before skipping off to her next class.

Sasuke groaned.

Sometimes, he wished he could've been born ugly.

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Naruto opened the door to the café, greeted by the smell of warm coffee and chocolate. Waving to Hinata, he went inside the 'employees room' to change his clothes. Hastily stepping into his uniform, he dumped his clothes into a pile near a corner of the room before stepping outside.

He said his usual greeting of 'I'll take over now' before patting her on the head. Hinata gave a small smile. Naruto, with his happy appearance and smile that seemed to be contagious, was truly a bright star. Hinata had had a crush on him for a while, ever since he had started working at the café.

At first, she had been too shy to even say a word to him. She simply stole glances every now and then after her shift ended and his began. Her smile grew, remembering the time when she had let him know how she felt…

"Oiy, your name's Hinata right?"

The girl blushed hard and nodded. This was the first time he had actually spoken directly to her and her nerves were making her stomach feel funny!

"Well Hinata, I'm here to take over for you now. Hope you have a nice day!" The blonde smiled widely at her. Hinata, who had been too stunned, gave a meek nod and rushed back inside the kitchen. She cursed herself for not being able to utter even a word!

Naruto stared at the spot she had once been. No one had ever run away from him like that before. He sighed. Did she think he was scary? Was it something he said?

As the weeks passed, he would greet her every day with the same thing. She had been able to actually form sentences in his presence and a friendship was formed. Hinata was still quiet and still stuttered, but Naruto seemed to wash all of that away.

When she had first let the words, "Naruto, I love you" out of her mouth, his reaction was anything but expected.

"Hinata…I'm flattered. I really am. But I don't think it's a good idea for you to love me."

"W-what do you m-mean, Naruto?"

The blonde gave her a soft smile. "Well first off, I'm gay."

Hinata was stunned. She didn't know what to say at all.

Seeing the look on her face, Naruto burst out laughing. "Yeah, I get that a lot when I let people know. So, I'm sorry Hinata, but I'll never be able to return your feelings."

Hinata cast her eyes to the ground, still not being able to believe the boy she loved was actually gay. She didn't realize as a single tear slipped down her cheek.

"Hey, hey, don't look so disappointed!" Tilting her chin up, Naruto's smile never wavered, though his eyes looked a little pained. "Don't cry for me Hinata. You deserve happiness…and even though I can't give it to you, I'm positive you'll find someone, someday, who'll appreciate you. So please don't cry. I don't like when my friends cry."

Hinata's eyes widened. More tears began to spill out but this time, she herself was smiling.

"T-thank you Naruto."

The blonde grinned back at her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"I'm sure the person you fall for will be one you won't stutter in front of!" He gave her a pat on the head before heading out to do his job.

Hinata remained there, silently contemplating what Naruto had told her.

"Naruto…I hope you find someone you deserve too. Someone who'll make you happy forever…"

Hinata finished changing. Now her feelings for him were simply a brotherly kind of love. She was glad Naruto was never one to make things awkward. Gathering her things, she stood to leave before a noise caught her attention.

'Throw it away

Forget yesterday

We'll make the great escape

We won't hear a word they say

They don't know us anyway

Watch it burn

Let it die

Cause we are finally free tonight'

Naruto's cell phone? Hinata felt a little weird going through Naruto's clothes. She fisted her hand in his pant pocket before pulling out the device. There was now a flashing sign on the screen.

You have one new voice message.

Hinata put the phone back. It wasn't her place to be listening to Naruto's messages. Grabbing her stuff, she opened the door to see Naruto serving an elderly couple. They too seemed to be energized by th blonde's perky personality. She waited until Naruto had a moment to spare.

"N-Naruto." At the sound of his name being called, he turned around.

"Oh hey Hinata! I thought you left already." Hinata shook her head.

"I-I was about to. B-but then y-your phone started t-to ring. I j-just wanted to l-let you know y-you have a new m-message." Naruto looked at her thoughtfully. Who could've called? Kiba and Shikamaru both knew he had work now and they wouldn't call him unless it was something that was of dire importance. Other than that, no one really called him…

"Did you check who it was?" Again, Hinata shook her head.

"I-I didn't think i-it would b-be right." Naruto just gave her a wave.

"That's alright, thanks for informing me! I'll check it later." Hinata smiled before making her way to the exit. As soon as she had left, Naruto went inside to see his clothes in a haphazardly pile.

He pulled his phone out and peered at the screen.

You have one new voice message.

Pressing '1' to reach his voicemail, he waited for the sound recording to play.

"Dobe, it's me."

Naruto's eyes widened.

"Meet me in the park at 8 o'clock tonight."

End of message.

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Sasuke tapped his finger against his desk impatiently. He sincerely hoped Naruto had gotten his voicemail. He knew calling during work hours probably wasn't the smartest idea, but he couldn't wait until tomorrow to talk to him. Not that they even had time to talk that much outside of class.

Casually glancing at his clock, he saw it was a quarter to eight.

It's about time...

Stepping out of his room, he closed the door lightly. He made it downstairs and was close to the door—

"Sasuke."

Sasuke paused in his walking and turned around. That voice only belonged to one person, the person he held more respect for than anyone in the world.

"Yes, father?" His father was giving him an odd expression.

"Just where do you think you're going, Sasuke?" Fugaku hadn't exactly forgiven him from the drinking incident last night. He didn't believe in grounding, but he didn't think it was right for his son to just leave the house.

"Out," came the short response.

"Do you think you've earned the right to go out?" Fugaku was a lawyer. He was an expert in all this reverse psychology stuff. Sasuke was hesitant with his response.

"I…didn't know you were going to be home tonight."

Fugaku simply nodded. He honestly wasn't home a lot of the time, but that was because business called. It was not easy to run his own law firm. Sasuke didn't seem to mind the fact he was never home. Well, any issues were never brought to his attention anyway.

"Go upstairs Sasuke—."

"No."

Fugaku stared hard at his son. When was the last time he had ever said 'no' directly to his face?

"I-I mean, I can't. I have to go out tonight father. It's…for school work." Well it wasn't a complete lie, though Sasuke had no intention on talking French with Naruto tonight.

"School work?" Fugaku narrowed his eyes, highly doubting Sasuke's excuse.

"Yes, now I really must be leaving now." Before his father could say another word, Sasuke was already out the door.

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Naruto sat on the bench, waiting. So what if he had shown up ten minutes early? That wasn't considered desperate right? He wondered what Sasuke had to talk to him about…

"Hey dobe."

Naruto's eyes shot up to see the raven glancing at him with amusement and something else he couldn't quite recognize. He cleared his throat.

"So Sasuke…you wanted to talk?"

The brunette nodded before casting his gaze to the night sky that was already blinking with stars. The twinkling reminded him of Naruto in a way…

"Why were you staring at me all throughout class today?"

Naruto was taken aback by the question before he let out a small laugh. "Damn, you noticed? Well, I thought your reading was really good today."

Sasuke gave a shrug again. "It was nothing."

"No! Really, it was…good. It's weird. I mean, the way you read it today, it sounded so…different. Well, different than how you usually sound. Like, instead of your usual tone, you sounded more emotional. It was like seeing a completly different side of you I didn't even know existed! Is that weird to think?—Ahh, am I even making any sense?"

Sasuke shook his head and smiled. "No, not really dobe."

Naruto tried again. "I guess what I'm trying to say is, I thought I had you all figured out Sasuke. And then…you go and surprise me."

"I guess there's just more than meets the eye to me."

"What about yesterday? With that kiss…what was it suppose to mean?"

Sasuke shook his head and swallowed thickly before answering. "To be honest, I don't even know. I mean, I know I wanted to kiss you. I've been attracted to you for a while and it was weird at first…but all I know is that, kissing you last night, felt…right. I'm not completely sure yet, but even though we've just gotten to know each other with the beginning of this year, I already feel there's a good chance that my feelings for you go beyond ones lust."

Naruto nodded and accepted his answer. Kissing Sasuke had definitely felt good, but he was confused too. Was he really feeling love for Sasuke? It seemed way too soon to tell but maybe, just maybe…only time could tell what would happen next. He would wait, wait and see what would happen. He himself didn't even know what he was supposed to feel at the moment and that…that scared him a little.

"I'm sorry for how Sakura treated you this morning. She had no right to talk to you like that."

Naruto was surprised. That was the third time in a week Sasuke had apologized to him! It was definitely a change of subject but he supposed talking that openly with Sasuke was a bit uncomfortable. Still, he felt truly…touched.

"Nah, you shouldn't be apologizing. It's…it's really ok. I'm used to it." Naruto's grin faded as Sasuke turned to him with angry eyes.

"What the hell do you mean, you're used to it? You…you shouldn't be used to it! You shouldn't have to feel like that!" Naruto's eyes widened for a split second before letting out a small smile.

"People haven't always been nice to me. I got bullied a lot in elementary school for being small and stuff. And then, once people had found out I was gay, I started to get teased more. No one seemed to really understand me besides Kiba and Shikamaru…"

"So why then?" Sasuke asked him with a deadpanned expression on his face.

"Why what?"

"Why…why are you always so cheerful? I…I couldn't deal with all of that. How do you make it look so easy?"

Naruto pondered the question before responding. "I…I don't know. I guess smiling just comes easy to me. Pretending to be happy seems to make the pain go away, even if it is for a short while."

Sasuke kicked a nearby rock.

"You don't…you don't care what people think of you?"

The blonde closed his eyes. "No. I don't."

Sasuke gave a slight nod before returning his full attention to the sky. Naruto did the same, but not before hearing Sasuke speak one last time. It was soft and quiet, like his voice had been this morning. Naruto wasn't even sure Sasuke was aware he was talking aloud. In fact, he wasn't even sure he heard properly. But there it was, right under Sasuke's breath…

"I wish I could be like you dobe…"

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Ok so both of their feelings right now are in the 'progressing' stage I guess you could say! They're both sort of confused as to what they really want with each other but the feelings are definitely blossoming xD

As I promised, 'That's Raunchy' will receive another update before this one! (priority!)

Reviews would be nice.