Chapter 7: In Danger
Naruto's POV
Finally, my wounds are healed; after one week they finally stay closed and the scabs are barely visible. I walk away from my bathroom mirror and finish getting ready for school. I am a lot happier than I was, because having a friend I can relate to like Shikamaru really helps. Even though that may be, it doesn't fill the void of Kiba; I miss my friend and I just wish we could be friends again. *Knock knock knock* I heard and went to answer the door. I opened it and Sakura pounced on me; hugging me to death. Ever since the hospital incident she has walked me to and from school every day. I swear she is just like a mother, that's why I came up with the nickname Granny Haruno. When we got to school I went to my locker. I spotted Sasuke down the hallway, so I went the other way. Sakura made me promise to avoid him as much as possible.
This school day was particularly fun because having Shikamaru and Gaara at our lunch table made things more lively. Shikamaru may be lazy and quiet, but once you get him to open up he just keeps going on and makes you laugh hysterically. He also asked me to go with him and Gaara to get something to eat after school. I said yes, and the plans were all made up; I was really stoked because I wanted to see how Gaara acts in public. He is always so quiet, but occasionally he will talk during conversation. The rest of the classes I had after that were fun because I was just so excited for later. I didn't even mind that I had a chemistry test, and I actually think I really did well on it. After the final bell rang I went to my locker and Shikamaru was waiting there for me. He said that we'd go get Gaara from his locker and head out, but then someone called my name.
Kiba's POV
Was I really going through with this? I mean I still care about Naruto a lot. Ahhhh no I can't. "Naruto!" I yell. He sees me and looks at the ground with a pained look. I don't know why but this makes me really sad also. I tell him to come here, and that we need to talk about what happened last week. He starts walking over to me, with Shikamaru following behind. Once he reaches me I drag him into the empty classroom I was standing by and Sasuke closes and locks the door. Shikamaru beats on the door telling us to let him go, but Sasuke wouldn't allow it. Naruto gets loose from my grip and tries running to the other side of the room but Sasuke punches him in the face and he drops to the ground.
Sasuke's POV
This guy is so pathetic, and I hate him with a burning passion. I can't believe he thought he was my friend back then, I was just using his friendship with that bitch Sakura, so I could get close to her and maybe get some. Well since he thinks that he can act all high and mighty for being gay, he is going to face the consequences. I punch him a couple more times, but he uses his arms to block. I make Kiba hold him while I punch him. Yes...this is exactly what he deserves, back when he thought he was my friend I really hated him even though I didn't know he was gay yet. I hated him because he would always get praise for passing, and when I was at the top of my class; I didn't get no sort of praise. We were the same, but at the same time I was better. I had all of my family killed by one of my own family members, and he also has no known family members; that doesn't mean he's special. I am much superior and am going to teach this pathetic peace of shit who is boss.
Kiba's POV
"I think it's time we went through with the final act." Sasuke said, and then he got out a knife from his pocket. I knew this was going to end badly. Naruto had terror in his eyes and put his arms in front of this face. I was standing next to Sasuke when he raised his arm and prepared to drive the knife into Naruto. No! I can't let this happen. Even if Naruto is this way, I still care about him. I punch Sasuke three times in the face and remove the knife from his possession. Naruto glances at a knocked out Sasuke and then at me. My feelings had taken over and saved the blonde boy that stood in front of me. What had gotten into me? I came to school today prepared to cause harm to him, and all I ended up doing was protecting him. Why was this? "Naruto I… I LLL…LLO… I HATE YOU! I hate you Naruto just get out of my life forever. The only reason I helped you is because of what was left of our friendship but that's over now, just get out of my sight." I said to the whiskered boy.
Naruto's POV
"I hate you Naruto just get out of my life forever." Kiba said and I just ran away out of the door. Shikamaru was waiting there but I didn't care, I ran out of the school crying. If Kiba really wanted me out of his life, he was going to get his wish. I went home and sat in my living room crying my eyes out. I didn't know what to do, I know Shikamaru could probably help me but I couldn't talk to anyone right now. I just wanted to grant Kiba's wish and just die. After last week's incident I was already emotionally broken, I could probably actually go through with getting rid of my shameful self. I wonder how I would go about doing it.
Kiba's POV
I walked to the door, and as I was walking out Shikamaru punched me. "You bastard how dare you say that to Naruto, I know you saved him. Why do you think you saved him? If you truly hated him you would have just let Sasuke do his worst. I also heard what you were about to say, before those LIES came out of your mouth, your heart basically took control and you almost said love. Kiba you need to accept the fact that you really love Naruto. I know you don't think you're gay, but listen to your heart. Now I must go find Naruto before he does something stupid, if you would like to help then here is my number. Don't bother calling unless you really to want to help Naruto." Shikamaru said and then ran to search for Naruto.
Do I really love Naruto? Maybe I should really think about this hardly, because I've felt like shit ever since I said those mean words to Naruto last week. *Kiba starts searching through his memories of him and Naruto* OMG every time I've been around Naruto it has always made me feel happy, and when he was in pain I would also feel bad. I think maybe I do love Naruto, I have had him through most of my life; we've had a bond that most people don't get to have. Deep in my heart I have always cared for Naruto in a romantic way. *Kiba has a flashback of when he went over to Naruto's house and the blonde had almost slipped, but he had been caught by Kiba. Then Kiba took a napkin and wiped spaghetti off of Naruto's face and then hugged him. At that time of course he didn't think of it in a romantic sense. I'm an idiot! I begin crying, because of the release of all of these emotions and call Shikamaru to tell him of the revelation. He says that he is happy for me and called me an idiot for not realizing it sooner. Then he goes on to say that he's checking for Naruto around the spot Sakura found him last time, and that I should go check at his apartment; and that I should hurry up because Naruto is capricious when he is emotionally distraught.
Naruto's POV
Okay, now how should I rid myself from this world I thought to myself while crying. Hanging myself? No I don't have any ropes. Drown? No I don't think so. I guess I'll just have to use the razor again. I grab a piece of paper and begin writing my suicide note. The note reads "My closest friends, I am so sorry I did not have the courage and strength to stay alive for you, but my love for Kiba is too great. Kiba wants me out of his life, so I will grant this single wish for him. Nothing can stop me from loving my precious Kiba. Please, don't be sad I want you all to get past this fast. Just know that I am happy that I could make the person I love happy by ridding them of me. Goodbye, I love you Kiba." I leave the note on the table where everyone could see it. Then I proceed to my bedroom and put the razor to my wrist. With one last tear falling from my face I cut one wrist and then the other. I see the blood gushing out, and hear someone burst into my house; they're too late. I pass out from the loss of the dark red blood; I know I would soon be gone from this world.
Kiba's POV
I burst into Naruto's apartment and see this lone note on the table. I read it, start crying loudly. "NARUTO!" I yell and search around his apartment. Ohhhh no he is on his bed, the blood ahhhh NOOO! I quickly grab his sheets off the bed and tie them around his wrists tight. I lift him into my arms, and start running to the hospital. I run with him in one arm, and hold pressure on his wrists to keep the blood from coming out. I am crying so loudly and saying "don't die, please don't die Naruto. I….I love you. I am so sorry Naruto just please hang on, were almost there." I arrive at the hospital and they immediately take the blonde in. I am pacing in the waiting room for about an hour, and I call Shikamaru and the others to tell them what was going on. They arrive and Sakura was about to come and slap me, but she saw I was hysterical and crying. She started crying and hugged me; "He is going to be alright, right?" Sakura said crying on me. "I hope so" I respond.
I said that I was going to the bathroom, and everyone said alright. I walked into the bathroom and took out the razor that was in Naruto's hand, I needed to show people my love of Naruto. I cut a triangle on each of my cheeks, and they began bleeding. I planned to get them filled with red after they healed. That is, if Naruto survives, I don't think I could live without Naruto. I return to the waiting room and Sakura screams as I fall to the ground from the pain. I wake up about ten minutes later with bandages on my face and a doctor scolding me for acting stupid, and that this wouldn't help my friend. I said that he wasn't just my friend; he was the person I loved most in this life. If Naruto didn't survive, I wouldn't survive either. I didn't lose as much blood as Naruto so I returned to the waiting room within a couple minutes. I asked Sakura if there were any updates and she said there were not. Then as I finished my sentence, a doctor came out and approached us. He said that Naruto was stabilized and he was going to survive, but we couldn't see him until tomorrow. I was so relieved, but I still feel bad for making Naruto do this to himself in the first place.
Hinata's POV
Yes! Naruto was going to be alright. I was so happy, when I was informed of the news that Naruto had attempted suicide I was shocked. Shino had held me in his arms as I cried, and then we rushed to the hospital. Yes, Shino; he asked me out yesterday and I agreed because I needed to move on from Naruto. I was just going to be Naruto's friend. Even though I still had lingering feelings of love toward Naruto, Shino was one of those sweep you off your feet kind of people. Shino makes me feel so happy, and he actually loves me. I guess this is my destiny, and Kiba is Naruto's destiny. I walk home with Shino, and we plan on going to visit Naruto early in the morning.
Sakura's POV
OMG I am so relieved that Naruto is okay. When I received the call from Kiba I ran at full speed to the hospital. I can't believe that blonde could be so stupid. I am going to ring Kiba's neck when I see him, I said to myself as I was crying and running at the same time. Please, please, please let Naruto survive. Momma Haruno wants him to live, Naruto had made up that nickname for me. I didn't like it, but it was true. I did act motherly towards him, because he didn't have a mother in his life; and his emotions were so vulnerable. Even though I acted like his mother, I still was his friend and he knew he could tell me anything. I know this because he trusted me enough to come out to me and the others. When I learned Naruto was going to be fine I was so happy. I went up to Kiba and slapped him, the first time when I got to the hospital I was going to slap him; I didn't because I could tell he was already feeling bad. Now Naruto is alright, so I could do that to Kiba, and I did. He just said that he deserved it and he was a failure at a friend, and stupid for not realizing his love for Naruto. What? Kiba really did love Naruto? "Let me tell you this once, I know Naruto will be easy with forgiving you, but if you ever hurt his feelings again I will severely hurt you." I said to Kiba in a very serious voice.
Ino's POV
Yay! Naruto was going to live! I was so shocked when Kiba informed me. I was helping at my families flower shop when he called me. When he told me what happened, I dropped a vase and ran out of the store and rushed to the hospital. I am not usually one for violence but I just wanted to hurt that idiot Kiba so much. When I got to the hospital I walked in and saw Sakura approaching Kiba, I thought she was going to slap him but she didn't. I know why, because he had such a pained and sad look on his face. She knew he felt bad and blamed himself for this.
Kiba's POV
"Ummm Hello, Mom?" I said on the telephone. "Yes honey, where are you its late?" My mom said, I told her I was at the hospital. She asked why and was I alright, and I said yes but Naruto almost died. I said he attempted suicide, and asked if I could stay with him at the hospital. I told her I would go and get fresh cloths in the morning; she said it was alright and that she wouldn't see me in the morning because she had to get to work. I was relieved, because I didn't want her seeing what I did to my face. She then asked why Naruto did that, and I said I would explain later; then we said our goodbyes and hung up. How would I tell her? Would she judge me, and shun me from her house. I think once Naruto gets out of the hospital I will stay with him and use excuses so I can avoid my mom and sister.
I couldn't sleep; part of the reason is because I was in this waiting room with only chairs to sleep in. So I stayed up all night and waited for my chance to see Naruto. When the doctors said I could see him I rushed to the room and seen him. He was sleeping, and he looked so peaceful right now. I sat in the chair next to him and said Naruto I love you, and I am so sorry I didn't realize that sooner. I am so sorry I hurt you and made you want to die. Please don't ever try and leave me again. Naruto started to squirm and opened his eyes. "Am I in heaven?" Naruto said "No you're alive, and Naruto I love you. I love you with all my heart, I have just been in denial this whole time; please forgive me for my stupidity." I said to him.
Naruto's POV
What? Kiba loves me? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. He then went on to tell me he was the one who brought me to the hospital. I asked him why he had bandages on his face and he said that they were the symbol of our love, and the symbol that he was also gay. Even though I said he didn't have to, he said that he was going to come out to his family after he got the courage to do it. Kiba said that once I get better and return home that he would stay with me for a couple days to get his will power at full strength to go through with telling his family. I couldn't believe this, I am just so happy right now. Kiba then asked me something I never thought I would hear. "Naruto will you go out with me?" he said in the sweetest voice ever. I said yes and started crying. He wiped the tears from my face and kissed me on the cheek. I smiled and lightly blushed as he went through with that action. He sat back in his chair and slowly drifted to sleep, I could tell he had been up all night. When my other friends arrive I tell them to be quiet because Kiba was sleeping, and all of them smile and say they'll be back after school to see me. When I was alone with Kiba it was silent. All I could hear was the faint breathing of my new boyfriend. The breathing was so soothing that I was slowly lulled back to sleep with a smile on my face.