I know, I'm back to short chapters again! Shame on me! But I do intend the next one to be very long so...we'll see. Hope you like, please review! Thanks for the applause and fantastic comments! And now...without further ado...
Sasuke opened his eyes to find himself on the floor in a cabin. He sat up quickly and saw that on the bed, lay Naruto, nearly smiling.
They had made their way back towards the ocean last night. He had given her the bed last night, not taking no for an answer. He remembered how late they had stayed up, talking about the past…and their future.
He silently stood, reaching for his day clothing. He scribbled a little note on a scratch piece of paper and stalked out to the day light.
The sun had just come up and he headed towards the ocean. He splashed water on his face, thinking about what had happened the last few days. Naruto, she was so beautiful and perfect and…if he had only seen earlier just how in love he was.
He wasn't use to this feeling. He'd always cared about Naruto, but now….it was like his life WAS Naruto. He wanted nothing more than to get married, have kids and grow old with this woman. She was so perfect in every way.
But she loved him. How could she? They were like polar opposites. He was the stone faced Uchiha and she was the always happy Naruto. But it didn't seem to matter.
Now all he felt was fear. If they decided to put him to death, Naruto would not stand for it. She would fight to save him, of that, he was sure. Sakura would fight for him too. But what of the others?
Slowly, Sasuke made his way back to the cabin where he found her awake, absentmindedly staring at the ground.
They say I am so brave
Then why do I feel so afraid?
I try to see the light
But I feel like I'm losing this fight.
Everything is slipping from my fingers
But as long as you are here with me
Nothing else matters.
You keep strong when I weak
You help me up to my feet
When others knock me down.
I feel like I can tell you anything
You will always understand
"Wow," Sasuke whispered "I didn't know you were a singer."
Naruto jumped, facing him and turning a bright pink. "S—sorry. I didn't know you were back," she muttered.
"No, you have an amazing voice," Sasuke told her.
"Thanks," She mumbled walking towards him. "We have to go home today, don't we?"
"I should think so," Sasuke agreed, expressionless.
"I'm afraid Sasuke. What if they are angry with me for hiding what I was for so long? What if what I have to say isn't enough to save you?" Naruto asked. "What if they kill you? What would I live for?"
"Nar," Sasuke said slowly in his low voice. "Tsunade knows the truth, am I right? And she treated you no differently. They will all listen to you. I think they'll like this Naruto….I know I do."
"Sasuke?" Naruto asked after a moment of silence. "I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"For not telling you years ago," she whispered into the wind.
"No. I'm sorry," Sasuke said getting quiet. "For everything. You were right. I don't want anyone else to go through that kind of pain. Especially the ones I love."
"Sakura's with someone, did you know that?" Naruto asked suddenly.
"Really?" Sasuke laughed. "And who might that be?"
"Lee," Naruto said wrinkling her nose.
"Good for Lee!" Sasuke let out a mighty laugh.
"Yeah," Naruto offered a weak smile. "Sasuke….I'm afraid," Naruto said, "But we should get going. We need to get back to The Leaf…."
"Yeah," Sasuke said and then he smiled. "We have a long journey, just the two of us."
"Sounds nice…."Naruto blushed heavily.
"Yeah," Sasuke agreed. "But I was wondering something."
"Yes?" Naruto asked eager to erase her blush.
"May I hold your hand?" he asked going even redder than she was.
This did not help Naruto. She felt the heat rise her in her cheeks as he asked such a simple question. She felt so angry at herself. They had declared love for each other, kissed yet when he asked to hold her hand, her stomach filled with butterflies.
"I—well I mean you—" Naruto was stumbling over her words and staring at the ground.
"Nevermind. I'm sorry," Sasuke said quickly. "I know this has to be hard for you."
"W-what do you mea-mean?" Naruto asked trying to wrap her head around what he was saying.
"I left you. Alone. And all of a sudden I want to go home? It must be moving really fast for you….I understand if you don't trust me. But I will gain your trust back Naruto, I will do it."
Sasuke stopped when he felt a hand slide into his.
"Sasuke, I have all the faith in the world for you. I love you. I have never had anyone. Ever. I have been alone, all my life. I don't want to be alone anymore. I want my life to stop being mine, and become ours. All you have to do, is promise me you will never leave me."
Sasuke stared down at their intertwined hands and smiled lightly. He looked up at her and tightened his grip.
"I promise."
Rules are made to be broken
Lies are made to be revealed
Promises are made to endure till the end.
I don't know why but I just pictured her as a singer but maybe thats just me.
I know the holding hands thing was kinda weird but thats what happened in my head so live with it! MWAHAHAHAHAHA~ PLEASE REVIEW! More reviews equal faster updates! LOVE YA GUYS!