The Death of Naruto Uzumaki Chapter 2: Either way I'll break your heart someday, a naruto fanfic

Notes: I'm sorry for all of the errors in this, because I didn't look over it. I still hope you enjoy it!

Sakura's Lair

Current Mood: Realistic

Listening to: All Hail the Heartbreaker by The Spill Canvas

Location: Getting ready for my NOT DATE

What was I thinking last night? I mean, seriously? Realistically speaking, going to visit Naruto in the hospital is in no way a date. C'mon. I thought I was smarter than that.

…But that doesn't mean I can't look cute, right? It's not pathetic that I got up at 6 in the morning, shaved my legs, and blow-dried my hair, right? And then spent an hour making sure that my make-up is perfect? And it's already 8:30 AM, and I still haven't found an outfit…

Okay. Fine. I admit it. I am a little bit pathetic.

…Okay, a lot. It's not like I'm in love with the guy or anything. He is just a friend. Just my incredibly hot, makes-my-heart-beat-really-really-fast, best friend. I shouldn't have to get all prettied up for him!

…You know what would make me look really hot? Black boots. I better go call Ino…

Pink_IsBadAss: Hey, so you know those really cute, black suede boots that you got from Nordstrom's last year? Yeah. I need them.

thebeautifulINO: Charlene and Mary-Anne?

Pink_IsBadAss: …Who are Charlene and Mary-Anne?

thebeautifulINO: Charlene's the left boot, and Mary-Anne's the right boot. Duh. God, Sakura, get a brain.

Pink_IsBadAss: …Uh-huh. ANYWAYS. Can I pretty please borrow them?

thebeautifulINO: No way. They're way too important to me.

Pink_IsBadAss: Even more important than me? Your best friend?

thebeautifulINO: Um, yeah. The hierarchy goes like this: my boots, my pink Betsey Johnson dress, my diamond studs, you, the rest of my wardrobe, and then that orange sweater my grandma got me for Christmas last year. So gross.

Pink_IsBadAss: Wow. Thanks.

thebeautifulINO: Anytime. Why do you need them, anyways?

Pink_IsBadAss: No reason. Well, I'm going to the hospital with Sasuke to visit Naruto, but that's not a big deal or anything.

thebeautifulINO: …It's a DATE?

Pink_IsBadAss: NO. I mean, I don't think so. We're probably going somewhere to eat after, but that doesn't mean anything. …Right?

thebeautifulINO: Sakura, oh my god. OH MY GOD.

Pink_IsBadAss: What?

thebeautifulINO: I think this is a date!

Pink_IsBadAss: Really? Are you sure? Cause, I mean, I was sort of thinking that, but—

thebeautifulINO: Sakura, shut up! This is so not the time! And forget about what I said earlier, you can totally borrow my black boots. And my pink Betsey Johnson dress. And my diamond studs.

Pink_IsBadAss: Ino, I'm going to the hospital, not the prom.

thebeautifulINO: Whatever. Same thing. But fine. I'll bring over some other fabulous clothes, don't you worry!

Pink_IsBadAss: I wasn't?

thebeautifulINO: Liar. Be over there in five!

To 555-2325; 555-3319; 555-8906: Hinata, Tenten, Ino, oh my god…Sasuke's hair is still pink…this is the funniest thing I've ever seen...

To 555-3091: Oh gosh. Sakura, I'm so sorry. Please forgive Naruto. As his girlfriend, I know it's my job to keep him in line, but…you know how he gets after he eats too much candy…

To 555-3091: Sasuke's hair is pink? Oh yeah, I remember Neji saying something about that. Shouldn't he have gotten it dyed back to black by now?

To 555-3091: HAHAHAHAHAHA

Do you eat ramen every day? Is it your breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Do you carry packets of ramen around in your pocket in case you get hungry? Even if you don't do any of these things, do you just love ramen? Because, if you do, please join us at a citywide event called:

THE RAMEN FESTIVAL!

There will be ramen t-shirts, ramen plushies, ramen skits, and of course, there will be plenty of ramen to eat! A ramen-eating contest will happen at the end of the day!

You may have heard of the comic The Ramenator. The author of this esteemed comic, Masashi Kishiramen, is going to be there, signing copies of the comic! You can't miss it!

Please join us for THE RAMEN FESTIVAL on April 15, for fun, laughter, happiness, and above all, RAMEN!

…Naruto, why did you thrust this ramen festival paper and a pen into my hands, and when I tried to speak, you shushed me, looked pointedly at Sasuke, and mouthed at me to write it down?

-Sakura

Because I didn't want Sasuke to hear us talking! He's busy watching some lame show on the Discovery Channel, though, so I don't think he will see us writing notes to each other.

-Naruto

…And why do you not want Sasuke to hear us?

-Sakura

Because it is top secret, Sakura, duh. By the way, you look super hot. Are those suede boots from Nordstrom's?

-Naruto

Thanks, Naruto! And yeah! How did you know they were from Nordstrom's?

-Sakura

Um, er, never mind that! Did I hear Sasuke say you two were going to EAT somewhere after this?

-Naruto

Um, yeah, but it's not what you were thinking at all. Definitely not a date or anything!

-Sakura

What are you talking about? I was just going to ask if you could bring me back a burger and fries. This hospital food is disgusting!

-Naruto

What? Oh, right. Yeah. Sure, I'll try to bring some food back for you.

-Sakura

Thanks Sakura-chan! But what were you saying about a date?

-Naruto

NOTHING! …I mean, um, when I said date, I was talking about the fruit! Of course that's what I meant!

-Sakura

Sakura. I'm not that stupid. I know there's no such thing as a fruit called a date! God, Sakura, I'm smarter than you think!

-Naruto

…You sure about that?

-Sakura

Wait, is you and Sasuke going out to eat after this a date? Are you serious? I'm going to kill the bastard! He can't take poor, sweet Sakura away from me!

-Naruto

Naruto, you're going out with Hinata. Remember?

-Sakura

Yeah, but that doesn't mean Sasuke can go out with you! You're still my best friend, and I'm not going to let you fall into the hands of someone as evil as Sasuke!

-Naruto

Naruto. Chill. It's not a date.

-Sakura

It isn't? Well, thank goodness then! …Sakura-chan, why do you suddenly look so sad?

-Naruto

I'm not sad! I just…I don't know. I'm having conflicting thoughts right now.

-Sakura

Sakura-chan, do you like Sasuke?

-Naruto

Naruto, Sasuke is right over there! What if he saw this?

-Sakura

He won't. I'll use my ninja skills to make sure he won't see it. Please, Sakura, tell me the truth?

-Naruto

-sigh- Fine. Okay. Yes, I like Sasuke! And I was kind of hoping this was a date, but Sasuke isn't acting like it is at all! I'm such an idiot.

-Sakura

You're not an idiot, Sakura-chan! Sasuke's the idiot! And, you know what? I think Sasuke might like you too!

-Naruto

Really, Naruto? Why would you think that?

-Sakura

Well, because—

-Naruto

What are you two doing? And why did you just rip the top half of this paper off really quickly?

-Sasuke

No reason at all Sasuke! (See Sakura-chan, I told you I'd use my ninja skills!)

-Naruto

What?

-Sasuke

Haha oh Naruto you kidder! Aren't you just so funny. Ha. Anyways, can't we all start talking out loud now?

-Sakura

Yeah you're right! Since we aren't trying to hide anything from Sasuke anymore we can!

-Naruto

…What are you talking about?

-Sasuke

NOTHING OH LOOK AT THE TIME SASUKE IT'S TIME TO GO! BYE NARUTO IT WAS GREAT SEEING YOU HOPE YOU GET BETTER I'll DEFINITELY BE SEEING YOU LATER!

-Sakura

…Sakura, why do you look so scary right now? Oh god, I'm going to die again, aren't I?

-Naruto

Sakura's Lair

Mood: Tired

Listening to: Pretty Girl (The Way) by Sugarcult

Location: Who cares?

I'm having trouble seeing straight right now. I'm dizzy, and the computer screen keeps going in and out of focus.

I think my heart might be broken. Literally. It's never hurt this much before. Not even when Zeus the hamster died.

…He said this to me, while we were having lunch. We were just sitting in a comfortable silence, and I smiled at him, and he got this pained look on his face and said this:

"Sakura. You know I don't love you, right?"

Just like that. Out of the blue, with no warning. My breath caught in my throat, and I think my heart stopped beating for a second. I recovered, though, quickly, and smiled at him again. It was a different sort of smile, though. When he saw it, his face looked even more pained.

"I know, Sasuke," I said. And because I was tired of lying, I continued, "I love you, though, so that can't really be helped. Sorry."

He shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair, frustrated. "Don't apologize," he said.

"Sorry," I said softly, and we sat there for a few seconds in silence. The café was busy, and people were talking and laughing all around us. Then Sasuke suddenly got up, slapped some money on the table, and grabbed his coat. He moved towards the door.

As he was going past me, he stopped for a second, and in a voice that was strange to me, because it was rough and filled with something that might have been emotion, said, "I'm the one who should be apologizing. I'm so…sorry, Sakura." And then he left, and I was alone.

I was surprisingly composed after that. I even finished my food, then calmly got up and left. When I got home, I even studied and did my homework. My parents weren't home, and I turned off my phone, so I didn't have to say a word to anyone.

But I think it's alright to cry now. I was such a fool for hoping for anything from him. I don't know why I did.

I am such a fool.

To 555-3091: Sakura, so I went to a party tonight, and guess who was there? Shikamaru! And guess who kissed me? SHIKAMARU! I am so happy right now, it's unbelievable!

To 555-3091: Sakura?

To 555-3091: Sakura, helloooo, it's Ino here? Your best friend? You remember her? Why aren't you answering?

To 555-3091: Is your phone off or something? Cause you kind of need to turn it back on. BIG NEWS HERE.

To 555-3091: Okay, so it's morning already, and you still need to answer me!

To 555-8906: Sorry, Ino. I had my phone turned off. And that's great. About Shikamaru and all. I'm so excited!

To 555-3091: I know! I'm so happy! But we can talk about that later. Sakura, it's 1 in the afternoon. Are you just getting up? You, who usually gets up no later than 9?

To 555-8906: Yeah. Sorry about that. I couldn't really sleep last night.

To 555-3091: Oh. Are you alright?

To 555-8906: Oh yeah, totally fine. I wasn't feeling very good, that's all.

To 555-3091: …Sakura, how did your date with Sasuke go?

To 555-8906: It wasn't a date. And nothing particular happened.

To 555-3091: Sakura, I need you to tell me the truth. What happened?

To 555-8906: I don't really want to talk about it. Or think about it. Thinking about it kind of makes me want to throw up, actually. …I think I might be sick.

To 555-3091: I'm going to be over there really soon, okay? I'm going to bring medicine and some tomato soup, so just hang on.

To 555-8906: …Okay. Thanks, Ino.

To 555-3091: If I didn't take care of you, who would? Be there in 15.

thebestninja: Hey guess, who's back home?

Uchiha_Sasuke: You?

thebestninja: Yeah! They let me out today!

Uchiha_Sasuke: Yay.

thebestninja: What's up with you? Jesus.

thebestninja: Oh, and by the way, Sakura's sick. Ino said she's been throwing up all day and has a fever and stuff.

Uchiha_Sasuke: Seriously? Is she alright?

thebestninja: Not really? I mean, she's sick and all. Why? Are you worried? -snickers-

Uchiha_Sasuke: NO. I mean, I couldn't care less, actually.

thebestninja: Well, you're allowed to care a little, you know. She is one of your best friends, after all!

Uchiha_Sasuke: Right.

thebestninja: And anyways, if she knew you were worried, I bet she'd be really happy! Since, you know, she's in love with you and all!

thebestninja: DID I JUST SAY THAT? OH MY GOD! SASUKE, GET AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER RIGHT NOW! DON'T LOOK UP AND READ WHAT I JUST WROTE!

Uchiha_Sasuke: I've already read it, dumbass.

Uchiha_Sasuke: And I already knew, anyways. That she loved me.

thebestninja: You did? Really? Well, that's great! Now you can tell Sakura that you love her too and she can be really happy! But you better keep your hands off of her! I will not let you touch her, you bastard—

Uchiha_Sasuke: Naruto. I don't love her.

thebestninja: …You don't? But—but I thought…oh no. Sakura-chan's going to be so devastated…

Uchiha_Sasuke: I already told her that I didn't love her. At lunch, yesterday. It went okay. She even smiled after I told her and said that she already knew.

thebestninja: …You what?

thebestninja: Sasuke, I've forgiven you for being a bastard in the past, but…I am really angry right now. I literally want to kill you.

Uchiha_Sasuke: What was I supposed to do? Lie and tell her that I love her? Or just not say anything? I was doing it for her sake, you know. She has to get over this schoolgirl crush she has for me—

thebestninja: Schoolgirl crush? Don't you dare belittle Sakura-chan's feelings for you! She loves you, goddammit!

Uchiha_Sasuke: Whether it's a crush or love, I don't care. She doesn't mean anything to me.

thebestninja: Doesn't mean anything to you, huh. Okay, that's it you motherfucker, I am going to fucking kill you—

Uchiha_Sasuke: Go ahead and try, idiot. I'll just put you in the hospital again.

thebestninja has signed off.

Uchiha_Sasuke has signed off.

"This is the voicemail box of Sasuke Uchiha. Feel free to leave a message, but if you are an idiot, I'm probably not going to listen to it. Even if you aren't an idiot, I probably won't listen to it. …Actually, don't even bother leaving a message at all. Really."

(Tone)

"SASUKE YOU BASTARD I'M ON MY WAY OVER TO YOUR HOUSE RIGHT NOW SO GET READY TO FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! AND, YOU KNOW, I THOUGHT ABOUT IT AND I DECIDED THAT YOU DO LOVE SAKURA. YOU ARE JUST TOO MUCH OF A BASTARD TO REALIZE IT. YOU ALWAYS GET JEALOUS OF BOYS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HER AND BEAT THEM UP AND THEN SAY YOU "JUST FELT LIKE IT." RIGHT. WELL YOU'RE NOT FOOLING ANYONE SASUKE, SO—"

(Click)

(Tone)

"—SO JUST ADMIT YOU HAVE FEELINGS ABOUT HER ALREADY! YOU'RE ALWAYS LOOKING AT HER AND I'VE EVEN SEEN YOU SMILE AT HER! YOU'RE JUST TOO STUBBORN TO ADMIT YOU'RE IN LOVE AND SO YOU ARE DOING WHAT YOU ALWAYS DO WHEN YOU CARE ABOUT SOMEONE. YOU ARE PUSHING HER AWAY AND—OW! Hinata? What are you doing here? And why did you just pinch me? Wait, don't take my phone away! I'm trying to give the bastard here a piece of my mind—"

(Click)

(Tone)

"Hello, Sasuke-san? This is Hinata. I'm really sorry about Naruto-kun. I think he ate a whole package of sour gummy worms before he called you. Anyways, don't worry about him going over to your house to try to kill you, because I have, erm, detained him. Okay, good-bye!"

(Click)

(Tone)

"Sasuke? This is Ino. I just wanted to tell you that YOU ARE A PIECE OF SHIT AND YOU SHOULD CRAWL INTO A HOLE AND DIE. Just wanted to tell you that!"

(Click)

(Tone)

"-heavy breathing- Sasuke. –more heavy breathing- I love you so much. More than you'll ever know… "

(Click)

Sasuke's Blog

Mood: Apathetic

Listening to: Uprising by Muse

Location: My room

I don't even know why I have a phone. Only idiots and weird people call me. I probably should just throw it away.

…Whatever.

Naruto said something strange in his voicemail today. I don't even know why I bothered listening to it. He said, "You're just too stubborn to admit you're in love and so you are doing what you always do when you care about someone. You are pushing her away." Except he screamed it. I had to hold the phone about a foot away from my ear, and I could still make out exactly what he was saying.

Normally, I would dismiss anything Naruto says as mindless babble, but…what he is saying actually makes a little bit of sense. I don't know. Maybe I'm catching whatever sickness Sakura has, and it's making my mind do strange things.

Somehow, though, I don't think that's it.

Sakura, while annoying, is quite a bit less annoying than most other girls I know. Like her friend Ino, for instance. Now she is annoying.

And I wouldn't go as far as to say that I am jealous, but seeing her with other guys does…irritate me. But it irritates Naruto also, and that is because he loves Sakura in the platonic way. Do I just love her in the platonic way?

…This is much too confusing. Why is Naruto pushing me on this subject? I mean, I know he cares about Sakura, but…what if I'm not sure how I feel about her?

There. Fine. I admit it. I don't know.

These flowers are sent to Sakura Haruno by Sasuke Uchiha from the Yamanaka Flower Shop.

If you wish, write a note in the space provided below:

Sakura, I know that sending flowers is lame, but…it was Naruto's idea. Which is not really an excuse, I know.

I hope you get better. I don't know how ill you are, but when I talked to Ino (she was working at the flower shop when I went there), she made it sound like you were pretty sick. In fact, she made it sound like you were dying. I hope that's not the case.

It's cowardly of me to apologize to you in a note, I know, but I knew that if I tried to do it in person, I would probably say something stupid. And mean. I've never been good at talking to people.

Which you probably know.

The other day, when I said I didn't love you, I was kind of…confused. I'm sorry if I hurt you. Ino made it sound like you "didn't give a damn" about what I thought of you, but I think she was lying.

Here's the truth: I don't know if I love you. I know that I have feelings for you, but love…I don't know much about that. I don't know what it feels like to be in love. I've never been in love with anyone before. I've never even liked anyone before, in that way.

I guess what I'm trying to say here is that I want you to wait a little while for me. That's a selfish request, I know, but I just need some time to figure things out. …But I think that if I was ever to fall in love with anyone, it would be you. I've always thought that you were extraordinary.

-Sasuke

P.S. I didn't get a chance to tell you the other day at lunch, because, as Naruto put it, I was "too busy being an ass," but you looked very beautiful.

Sakura's Lair

Current Mood: Alright

Listening to: Boston by Augustana

Location: On my roof, turns out it's nice up here

So I'm alright. Not amazing, not sad, but hopeful. And I'm alright with that.

Sasuke sent me flowers. Pink orchids. They are really pretty. I put them in a vase, and then I brought them up to the roof with me. They're sitting beside me right now.

I think I'm proud of Sasuke. He admitted that he didn't know something, which is a first. Things are probably going to change between us, and I'm glad. Maybe I can start being honest with everyone. Maybe I can start being honest with myself. That's definitely a plus.

Ino's a good friend. So is Naruto. I heard from Hinata that he almost got beat up again by Sasuke (because who are we kidding? Sasuke could probably beat Naruto no matter how mad Naruto was…though I suppose I might be underestimating Naruto), because he was so mad about what Sasuke said. And if that isn't friendship, I don't know what is.

Through all of this, I've realized something. Even if we do end up together, Sasuke and I are probably never going to perfect. Sasuke will have trouble understanding me, and I will expect too much from him. But he and I would be happy, I think, because Sasuke would try hard. He's trying hard right now, just for me.

And that, unbelievably, is enough.

Yay! I actually finished this! I'm proud of myself. I hope you liked it, because I liked writing it. It was humor and angst all strung up into one story, which is definitely my favorite combination. Please tell me what you thought about it.

And on another note, Augustana is a really amazing band. I especially love the song "Boston". You should listen to them.