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"Don't you understand?" Sasuke calmly said. "I can't, Tsunade, I can't. I can't make friends there and stop talking about it."
A week passed since the first school day, the day when he received cup ramen from that Naruto boy, the day he made his first friend. But he didn't tell the orphanage owner this. He couldn't. And he couldn't because she would make him bring Naruto home; tell her who his parents were, where he lived… Tsunade wanted to keep everything under control, a control freak, as other people used to say. She was that kind of woman that couldn't stand watching when things went downhill, she always had to interfere, make them better as fast as she could, as much she could and as much she was allowed. And now, if he told Tsunade about Naruto, she would dig into the boy's past, present, and seal his future, because if anyone hurt her precious little boys and girls (aka the kids in the orphanage – she loved them as her own) he would be done for sure, because you wouldn't want to mess with her when she's angry.
Now, this was all too new for Sasuke. He never had real friends – the other kids in the orphanage never got along with him well. In fact, no person had ever gotten along well with Sasuke and stuck by his side long enough to discover that he was secretly a big softy, except for Tsunade. And that was the only reason he dealt with her nonsense. That and the fact that she was somewhat the only mother figure in his life, even though a poor one, so to say.
"Sasuke…" His name left Tsunade's lips gently, she unfolded her caring, mother side for him once more. Pulling him, she wrapped his arms around him in a caring matter, but Sasuke just shrugged. He didn't really like hugs, and with the bear hugs this woman gave him suffocating him with those gigantic breasts, nothing would ever change.
"Baby, you're gonna make some friends, I'm sure." She looked down at the boy.
"Stop it, Tsunade. I'm not a baby anymore. I can go on without any friends, they'll just distract me from the real reason I'm going to school – that is, to learn."
Tsunade smiled. "I'm proud of you, baby, but you don't have to be so harsh on yourself. I must go now, but make some friends, okay? And now, go to sleep, it's late." She widened her smile, but now it wasn't like the one before. All that was left was her devilish grin, she was just making sure her boy would go to sleep the same second so he could make some friends tomorrow in school, that smile was just an order.
Give me a little credit – I'm the one who works her ass here for you kids. Probably what's on her mind most of the time; Sasuke thought. Sometimes, weird things crossed his mind, and sometimes, he just decided to do what his mind was telling him. Right now, he felt like he should just go lay on the roof and look at the stars, just like they did in those romantic, lovey-dovey crap teenage movies. How could anyone watch that shit? But, he was alone. He didn't have anyone to go with to the roof and stargaze and question life and the whole universe and the little particles of existence. He was alone and he knew it and he enjoyed it.
It was morning. The sunlight lazily made its way along Naruto's tan leg, who was sleeping peacefully in his bed.
He was woken up by gentle, warm hands, long, red strands of hair and a smiling face. "Your daddy's back, honey. Come!" His mother laughed.
A wide smile crept on Naruto's face as he slowly made his way to the living room, where Minato was sitting, drinking coffee. He looked up and, seeing his still sleepy son, laughed.
"How have you been, Naruto? Did you fix your grades?"
"Some, dad, and some are worse. Sorry, I kept myself busy with soccer! We have a new goalie, his name's Gaara and the dude's really dark and creepy, he never talks, but he's awesome as a goalie and we're keeping him…" Naruto was blabbering, telling his father what he missed during his business trip. Seeing he was working as a journalist, Minato always travelled distant places so he could make exclusive interviews, or write stories spot on, right when and where they were happening. It had its downsides, but his job provided the Uzumaki family and everything was alright the way it was.
Even though his father was away a big part of the time, Naruto was never alone, and that was either good or bad. Well, he was alone when he was in his room, but his mother was just a couple of feet away, in the other room. But, sometimes, even though he wasn't alone, he was very lonely. There was a difference.
During middle school, Naruto always felt lonely. The other kids would play with each other and he would play too, but it felt weird. They played with him only because the teacher told them so.
But this morning was different. Just the three of them, Naruto and his parents, bonded with such a strong connection and strings of feelings were keeping them together wherever one of them was.
By the time they all finished talking Naruto was done and all dressed up, his breakfast waiting on the table where Minato was sitting. He consumed it quickly and smiled to both his parents.
"Sorry Mom, Dad, I have school now. I have to go!" He waved at them, grabbed his bag and went to the bus stop.
It was okay with Sasuke by his side, even though the boy was completely different. Sasuke was dark, never smiled, never showed any expression on his face, while Naruto kept smiling and laughing. It wasn't too new to Naruto, but it felt different. He was somehow bonded to the raven, and he loved it.
yep i'm definitely updating with the speed of light ! this is kinda their point of view on their week-long relationship. thanks to all who followed my story, and please review if you have any suggestions!