To all of my followers . . . I AM SO SORRY! I know this is mega late. *bows* I am sorry! I won't give you an excuses because I know you don't want to hear it. For now on I will be more diligent in writing these chapters.

Now, one with the story!

Chapter 32

"Sasuke and Joe sitting in a tree!"

"Shut up Alasia"

"K-I-S-S-I-N-G!"

"ALASIA!"

"First comes Love! Then comes marriage!"

"Not you too, Kushina!"

Joe sat at the table in the kitchen, with her head in her hands. Alasia and Kushina were at her sides singing away, much to Joe's displeasure. They had been teasing her about it all morning as well as the night before. They have been staying at the Namikaze-Uzumaki house hold for a couple of days since the date. Everyday Joe has been going out somewhere with Sasuke and everyday she has been lovingly teased by her best friend.

"So Joe, how does it feel to be dating a guy that you shipped with another guy for so many years? Hmmmmmmm?" Alasia gave her a cheeky look.

"THAT'S IT!" Joe shot up out of her chair and stormed away. She loved her friend but she just didn't want to hear the teasing anymore even if it was out of a friendly love. Taking a deep breath to calm herself down, she walked out of the house.

"Too much?" Kushina asked. Alasia just shrugged. Minato and Naruto walked in just as Joe stormed out of the room. Naruto has a confused face as he turned his head to watch Joe leave the house. He turned back around to face his mother and Alasia silently asking what happened.

"Were you guys messing with Joe again?" Minato gave them a stern face, which reminded them of a parent scolding their child. Both gave him a sheepish grin.

"Don't worry I'll get her." Naruto said. He was about to turn when Alasia got up and stopped him.

"Wait!" He gave her a questioning look and was about to protest when she pointed out the window. Every one looked out to see Joe walking down the street when Sasuke came and hugged her from behind. A smile graced the raven's face.

"I think she will be fine." Kushina gave a small smile. "So who wants some food?"

"ME!" Naruto yelled as he swung his hand in the air enthusiastically. He wasn't worried about his friend. He knew Sasuke would be able to cheer the girl up in no time. Since he wasn't worried about Joe, he could feel just how empty his stomach really was.

Alasia chuckled as she sat down again. She looked over to Kushina who came to sit by her; Minato usually did the cooking. "Hey, thanks for letting us stay over here on such sort notice." She said. It was a huge help since they had forgotten to plan where they would stay. No more spur of the moment plans for them.

"No problem! Any friend of Naruto is welcome here." The red head replied enthusiastically. Alasia smiled at the energetic redhead as she remembered that night a few days ago.

Flashback

Joe, Alasia, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura all were walking down the road after the date was abruptly interrupted.

"Um . . . where are we going to stay?" Joe looked over at Alasia, hoping her friend had the answer. She had completely forgotten the small detail.

"Good question." she replied.

"You could stay at my house." Everyone looked over at Sasuke. Each person had their own unique suspicious look on their face except Joe who was surprised. Sasuke chuckled at their reactions , knowing full well what they were thinking. They should seriously get their minds out of the gutter.

"I don't think that is such a good idea. I mean . . . um. . ." Sakura said. She looked from Joe to Sasuke. Joe ,while unsuccessfully trying to hide the deep blush that had spread across her face, yelled at her friends, "Get your minds out of the gutter! Geeze! Besides, I'm not doing anything like that until I'm married." She 'hmpft' as she crossed her arms and looked to the side, away from everyone.

Much to Alasia's amusement, there was a small pout on Sasuke's face. "Poor Sasuke. Can't get any tonight. Better get that ring." Alasia teased. Sasuke sent her a glare, which just fueled Alasia's amusement even more. She gave him an evil smirk, a promise for more teasing to come.

"Oh! I know! You can stay at my place!" Naruto exclaimed. "I'm sure my parents won't mind." Then he added in a whisper, "I bet you will want to see them right?" Both girls gave him confused looks. Then Alasia turned to Joe. "You must have told him a lot in the future." Joe looked away and whistled, trying to look innocent. Alasia shook her head at her friend's antics.

"To Naruto's it is."

End Flashback.

"You know, I was thinking . . . "

"That's pretty dangerous for you." Alasia smirked. Naruto shot her a quick pouty glare as they were walking around town. Kushina and Minato were a little ways in front of them shopping for groceries.

"Anyways." Naruto continued, "What is going to happen with Joe and the Sasuke from here. I mean we all have to leave soon. This is just a genjustu after all." He whispered. He really didn't want to leave either. He finally has his parents, a family. He knows exactly how Joe feels about leaving this place.

Alasia stopped walking. It was hard to tell what she was thinking. Her hair shielded her eyes, hiding the emotions flashing through them. After a moment of thinking, she looked up, her eyes showing the worry she felt and said "I don't know."

"Hey slow pokes! Hurry up!" Kushina called happily, ignorant of the emotions plaguing the young teens hearts. Naruto gave Alasia one final glance before jugging up to his parents. Alasia followed close behind.

In the shadows, watching Alasia, was a cloaked man. "Finally found you both. You guys sure know how to cause trouble. You've had your fun but now it's time for you to go back."

Alasia twisted around, trying to find the owner of the voice but saw no one. She knew that voice.

"Alasia, you okay?" Minato asked.

"Yeah, just thought I heard someone I know."

Over on the other side of town, Joe had heard the same voice.

Later that night, everyone was back at the Namikaze-Uzumaki household about to eat dinner. Joe and Alasia were unusually quiet. It didn't go unnoticed.

"Okay guys, what is going on? I want you guys to start talking." Minato said. He pointed to the two seats in front of him, indicating that they should sit there. Both look at each other then sit down as told. Naruto and Kushina stood on either side of Minato. Both had worried looks on their faces but Naruto's was more knowing, having an idea about what is bothering his two friends.

Alasia was first to speak. "We need to leave. " She said in a monotone voice. She knew they would have to at some point. She was happy for her friend because she found a special person but she was sad for her because she will have to leave the man behind.

The two parents in the room gave the girls gentle smiles. "Well you can always come again. No need to be so down about it. It's not good bye forever." Kishina explained.

"When we leave, we can't come back." Joe replied while desperately trying to hold the tears at bay. She never should have suggested them going to this place. If only she had known better, it would have saved her the heart ache. They were right, love hurts.

Kushina looked confused while Minato looked contemplative. Before they could say anything in reply, a cloaked man appeared in the room, drawing everyone's attention.

"They are right." Everyone looked to the hooded man.

"Hey mystery dude." Joe said dejectedly. Alasia shot him an icy glare but then quickly whipped it away. It wasn't his fault they got in this mess.

"Who is this?" Minato asked. He was tense, ready to defend his family if needed.

"He is kinda our boss." Joe informed.

"Come on. It's time to go. "His voice was gentle but firm. He almost sounded like a father.

Both girls got up from the table and walked over to him. Once next to him, both girls turned to face the family they have come to love all over again.

"Good bye guys. It was really nice to meet you." Alasia said. Joe was getting choked up. Tears threatened to spill over. She took a deep breath and then tossed over an envelope to Naruto. "Give this to Sasuke for me, okay? And . . . tell him I'm sorry and . . . and "

"You love him? You got it." He gave her that million dollar smile of his. She sighed in relief. Leave it to Naruto to figure out what she was trying to say.

The cloaked man pulled out a scroll and opened it. "Ready to go?" He asked. The girls give him a nod. It was time for them to get back.

"Good luck you two! We will miss you!" Kushina sniffled out.

"Be safe and try to stay out of trouble." Minato gave them a playful smile and winked.

Naruto still having his trade mark smile in full force, waved. "See ya!" Then a blinding light engulfed them.

"I love you too."

Everyone turned to see Sasuke standing in the doorway of the living room staring at the spot where the girls were standing. Heart break was the only thing that Naruto could think of that describe his friend, absolute heart break. The blond walked up to his friend and put his arm around the raven's shoulders. Sasuke lowered his head to hide the tears streaming down his face.

I will not lie, I almost cried while writing the ending of this chapter. I know this one was sad but the next ones will be more happy. Joe and Alasia will be up to trouble yet again. Thank you to everyone who has been patient with me! Review please! 3