"Hinata?" He whispered, seeing a pair of violet eyes peering at him through his doorstep.

"Yes," she nodded shyly, "I can't sleep. I keep thinking about tomorrow." She said softly.

"Me either." He scooted over, lifting his sheet up, offering her a spot next to him. She happily settled herself next to the boy. Naruto thought he was the only one worried about tomorrow. It was going to be a big day.

"Naruto." The girl called out.

"Yea?" Naruto answered.

"Whatever happens tomorrow, I got your back."

Naruto grimaced a little, knowing very well what Hinata was saying. She wouldn't allow Sasuke to go after him. It was apart of her duty as his guardian. Hinata would fight Sasuke, at the very least, she would use her own body as shield. He frowned. Not at all liking either of those options. He chewed on his bottom lip

"I know." He said softly.

Even with Hinata by his side, he couldn't bring himself to fall asleep. Many thoughts ran through Naruto's head. Uncertainty gnawed at the back of his head. What if he couldn't help Sasuke? What if Sasuke tried to kill him? And would he let him? Naruto knew he would never be able to kill Sasuke, so if it did come down to that, he would be the one laying in a pool of blood whether it was his own or Hinata's. The last thought didn't sit well with him. He frowned, rubbing his temples. 'I won't let either of you get hurt because of me. Not this time.' Naruto closed his eyes, wrapping his arms around his knees. He remembered a time when him and Sasuke were stargazing.

The stars shinned brightly, and the moonlight illuminated the top of the castle's roof. Naruto's head rested on Sasuke's shoulder. Sasuke smiled softly, running his fingers through the blonde's hair. Naruto purred, nestling his head against Sasuke's hand. The prince kissed his love's forehead before turning Naruto to face him. Both boys stared at each other. Ebony orbs meeting a warm set of blue eyes. They just gazed at each for a while, in silence. Sasuke placed his hand on Naruto's cheek, caressing the boy's face with his thumb. Sasuke's eyes were soft and warm, loving. It sent shivers through out Naruto's body, which caused Sasuke to pull the boy in closer, thinking he was cold. Naruto's face flushed a light pink. He snuggled deeper into Sasuke's arms.

"Mine," Sasuke whispered, tightening his grip.

Naruto smiled, "All yours."

A smile spread across Naruto's lips. All the doubts he was feeling washed away. Someone who looked at him so lovingly couldn't kill him. Sasuke was only hurt. When Naruto ran away, the only thing on his mind was escape. He felt betrayed, hurt. But most of all, he just felt lost. But he never felt hate. He didn't want to hurt Sasuke. He admits running away probably wasn't the best solution, but sleeping happily against the man who killed your beloved family wasn't exactly the first thought that popped in his head. No matter how much he loved Sasuke, the shock was too much for even him. But he was done running away.

Sasuke looked at the letter sent to him from Gaara's kingdom, personally handwritten by king himself. Explaining how Naruto lost his memory, when Gaara found him in woods and fell in love with him. But it was only one-sided. He apologizes for thinking Sasuke forcefully captured Naruto, when Naruto voluntarily left on his own. It was all a misunderstanding.

Sasuke's hands shook, and he dropped the paper. He ran his shaky fingers through his hair. He licked his dry, chapped lips. 'It was all a mistake? No.' Something between a moan and growl escaped from his lips. He wanted to speak with Naruto. He wanted this letter to be real. Why hadn't Naruto come to him yet? If this was the truth, where was Naruto now and how could he go to him? Captured Naruto? For the first time in a long time, he felt genuinely worried for Naruto. His hands balled into fist. He hated how selfish he has been, only thinking of himself. Never once considering Naruto's side of the story. He jumped to conclusions and even vowed to kill the boy. The boy he loved so much it hurt. The same boy he promised he would never hurt. He paced his bedroom for a while, thinking. He couldn't just stay here waiting for Naruto to come to him. He was going to go to him. Sasuke called for Kakashi, explaining everything. Kakashi was skeptical, but he complied with his king's wish to find the boy.

When Kakashi returned with the whereabouts of Naruto's current location, the sun was slowly beginning to rise. He told Kakashi to stand in for him until he returned, promising it wouldn't take him long. Naruto was not far away at all. The closer he got, the faster his pace got until eventually he was sprinting. When he reached the door, his heart was pounding. He hesitated. Not at all confident in his ability to remain calm, so he stood there. Thoughts ran wild through his head. What was he going to say? Would he even be able to speak? What if Naruto hated him…

Sasuke was thrown off balance when the door creaked open. His eyes fell on top of a mop of curly, blonde hair. Slowly meeting a pair of blue eyes that could only belong to one person. He watched as surprise flickered in the younger boy's eyes. But there was something else. Something soft and warm. Sasuke's eyes became blurry, as tears streaked down his face. He wanted nothing more but to grab Naruto and hold him tight. His arms ached to reach out, but he was crippled by fear and shame of rejection. His knees felt like they would turn to mush beneath him. He watched as Naruto's lips arched into a smile, and he lost it. He reached out for his love. Holding him tight in his arms, his whole being quivering. He heard Naruto laugh. Something he hasn't heard in months. It was beautiful. So song-like. Sasuke pulled away, taking Naruto's face in his hands, making sure he was real. He had so many dreams of Naruto coming back to him, smiling and laughing. To only have them end with Naruto fading away into nothing. No matter how hard he tried to hold on. He could never keep him.

"Is this real?" He croaked out.

Naruto leaned closer to the taller boy, wrapping his hands around his neck. He kissed his lips softly at first, but then with more passion. Sasuke ran his hands over Naruto's body. They pulled a part out of breath and panting.

"Was that real?" Naruto said smiling.

"My Naruto," Sasuke said softly, "If it isn't, this is a cruel dream."

Naruto took Sasuke's hands in his own, placing them over his heart. Sasuke felt the patter of the blonde's heart beat. The sensation sent a shot of warmth throughout Sasuke's body. Naruto slowly guided Sasuke's hand up his neck then to his cheek, "This is as real as it gets."

"Naruto," both boys turn around, meeting a very cross Jiraiya, "I hope you didn't forget what I said about having sex in public?"

Naruto grinned, "As long as its not around the house..."