Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. But it's almost my b-day... maybe K. Masashi'll be nice and let me own Sai for a day?
Yeah, this chapter won't have a lot of Naruto in it, but it clears things up with Sanji-sensei, and it gives you the basic going ons of the movie they're filming... so I don't have to type out the movie in any future chapter XD I'm so lame, forgive me. AND my b-day's on Wednesday! Even though I know it's gonna suck... but my friends are gettin' me a cake that says "Happy birthday, you have a small penis"! XD Yay! A Sai cake! I love it!
In the flashbacks, know that it isn't all of the story. Just the important parts. And know that people can change A LOT from the age of fifteen to twenty-two. So... Sasuke's NOT out of character, he's just at a very akward stage in his life. And Itachi was a smoker! XD
I better get lots of reviews for this long ass chapter!
Haruka held Silo in his arms, trying to keep the wet boy warm while Kakashi went to get some dry clothes. He'd awoken to the sound of frantic banging on the front door and heard his dad shuffling down the hall to answer it. When he could hear Silo's heart-wrenching sobs outside, he got out of bed quickly, not paying any attention to the pain he felt when he stubbed his toe on the side of the bed.
So there he was, holding his friend against his chest while he cried his eyes out. He didn't ask what happened, didn't need to. The only reason Silo would cry would be if something happened with Naruto. Haruka knew enough to assume that Naruto was the reason for Silo's happiness and sadness.
Kakashi came in a few minutes later, one of Haruka's outfits in his arms. He placed them down on the floor next to the two boys and gave Silo a kind smile when the crow slowly looked up at him from his friend's warm arms.
"These don't fit Haruka anymore, so go ahead and keep them," he straightened himself and headed to the kitchen. "I'm going to make you some soba, to warm you up."
Silo sniffled and pulled himself back from Haruka, wiping his red eyes and flushed cheeks. He was shaking from the cold, but he didn't care. Smiling a bit, his mumbled a "thank you" before grabbing the dry clothes and standing up.
Haruka let his useless eyes follow the sound of Silo's footsteps, until he heard the bathroom door close. He got up and went into the kitchen to see if he could help his dad with the cooking. "Otosan, what do you think happened?" he kept himself away from the stove, not wanting to have boiling water splatter on his skin.
"Naruto-kun called me a little while ago, actually," Kakashi spoke up. "He said he'd yelled at Silo, but the boy ran off before he could apologize. It's not that big of a deal, but when you think about it, Naruto is all Silo has. He doesn't have a mother, uncle, aunt, or cousins; just his father. Children like Silo become upset easily when the one person they love the most turns on them," he scratched his chin and continued making the soba, pulling a bowl out from the cabinet. "Would you feel the same way if I began yelling at you?"
Thinking about the question, Haruka shook his head, "I wouldn't think... you turned on me. People get angry sometimes..."
Kakashi poured the noodles into the bowl and turned off the stove, grabbing a pair of chopsticks out of a drawer. He placed the food on the table and turned to smile at his son. "You understand that because you've been around a lot of people growing up. You still see your mother, her husband, and his boy, Shikamaru. Silo grew up with only his father."
Haruka nodded, understanding. When Silo walked into the kitchen and sat at the table, dressed in one of Haruka's old outfits, Kakashi chuckled. He beckoned for him to eat and looked at the front door when there was a loud knock.
It must be Naruto-kun, he went to the door, leaving Silo and Haruka alone.
"Silo!" Naruto called as soon as the large door was opened. He didn't ask for Kakashi invitation inside, he just ran in and sighed thankfully when he saw his little boy at the table, eating. Silo looked up at him, but lowered his gaze back down to his soba, a few noodles being slurped between his pink lips. "Silo, I'm sorry," he bent down next to the crow and looked at his puffy eyes. "I didn't mean to yell at you--"
"Did you make up with Uchiha-san...?" Silo's voice was soft.
Naruto blinked. "Wh-what...? Um, yeah, I did..."
The boy gave him a tiny smile. "Good. When you and Uchiha-san have fights, you're not yourself. You get angry at people and yell at them... even when you don't mean to."
Pulling Silo into his arms, the blond grinned. "Forgiving me just like that, huh?"
"But you're my Chichiue," Silo wrapped his arms around strong shoulders. "I can't stay mad at you... You didn't mean it when you yelled at me."
Kakashi stood in the kitchen, his hand on Haruka's head. "Naruto-kun, unlike Silo who took off his shoes at the door, you're trailing mud around my apartment."
The blond looked behind him at the dirty footprints and laughed nervously. "Sorry... I'll clean that up right now."
xXxXx
As soon as Sasuke entered the studio, he was attacked by what he thought to be a vicious dog. But it was, in fact, an overly happy Silo. The little boy clung to him and gave him a grin so Naruto-like it was scary. The raven even shuddered at the look. Grins weren't always a good thing...
"I drank ten carbonated sodas, Uchiha-san!" he chirped. "And I ate seven boxes of strawberry pocky! Without throwing up! Isn't that cool?.!" his voice was too loud.
Sasuke managed to yank Silo off of him, sending a glare to Naruto. But he lightened his gaze when he saw the reason why Naruto wasn't paying attention to his son's high level of sugar intake. He was talking to Ino. He didn't have the stupid grin or the snorting laughter... he held a serious expression. In front of him, Ino smiled a bit, nodding every so often.
A few moments later, Naruto gave the girl a kiss on the cheek and turned, spotting Sasuke. He waved and gave a dopey grin, which for some reason, made Sasuke's heart start hammering in his chest. He punched himself in the chest, telling his heart to stop it. He was only attracted to the blond, he didn't like him... so it shouldn't be his heart throbbing, it should've been his co--
"She's the first girl that didn't punch me in the nuts!" Naruto cheered happily. "I swear, a punch from her would've kept me from producing more little Naruto Jr.s!"
"Then I wish she would've punched you," Sasuke mumbled under his breath.
"What was that?"
"Nothing."
"Oh," Naruto tapped his chin, then furrowed his brows once he got a good look at his friend. "Hey... I just noticed but... you look like shit."
Sasuke twitched and scowled. "Do I? Probably because I was up until midnight cleaning up the water you splashed around my apartment last night. And I must ask, do you have my umbrella with you?"
"..." Naruto laughed nervously. "Nope, sorry. Silo and I spent the night at Kakashi's place and I sort of left it there this morning... But don't worry! I'll give it back to you by tomorrow, trust me!"
The raven rolled his eyes and brushed past Naruto, not really wanting to hear his loud voice at the moment. He'd woken up feeling like shit, but he knew he couldn't call off the day's work. It was the first warm day in months and it was the perfect time to film the scenes they needed to outside. So he'd gotten ready, despite his slight fever and pounding headache, and left the apartment (Itachi had left two hours beforehand).
Before he could reach the refreshment table, Hidan jumped in front of him and grinned. He was surprised to find that the silver-haired man didn't have his red and black cloak on today. He hardly ever took it off, but Sasuke knew there had to be a good reason... But... Hidan wasn't the type of person to do things for a reason.
"Find your script, Sasuke-chan! We're headin' outside!" Hidan pumped his fist in the air, then took off running to tell everyone else. Sasuke lips twitched downward into a frown. It seems like he wouldn't be able to escape the loud people today.
xXxXx
Sasuke ran down the street, rain soaking his body. The crew had set up the large machines on the streets that reached up to the tops of buildings, spraying mist and water to make it seem as if it were raining. The actor ran down the slop of the street, his heart beating loudly in his chest. Not just because of his speed as he chased a black automobile, but because his slowly sickening body couldn't keep up with his will to keep going. He knew he should've stopped, but refused to, wanting to get the scene done.
It was already trudging up long forgotten memories.
He wiped at his eyes furiously as he continued his quick pace, the bright red beams of the car still visible through the downpour. He called out, his voice desperate, just like he remembered it had been that day many years ago. He remembered exactly how the scene played out.
Naruto stood inside one of the restuarants on the street (along with the rest of the cast and some of the crew. The rest were outside working the machines), watching Sasuke acting from there. He looked past his reflection on the glass, frowning a bit as he noticed how Sasuke stumbled every so often. He wasn't sure if it was part of his acting... or if he really was going to end up splattered on the ground.
Itachi seemed to notice that too, because his blank face changed to worry. He opened his brown umbrella and stepped out of the shop, quickly walking down the sidewalk outside, so he could reach the spot where Sasuke was supposed to stop at near the end of the scene.
Beside Naruto, Hidan became alert as well. He ran after Itachi, without an umbrella, his clothes getting soaked immediately in the fake rain. The blond knew that Sasuke might fall, but... Itachi and Hidan were acting as if something could go terribly wrong. Did they know something he didn't?
Deciding to follow them, Naruto borrowed Haku's umbrella and hurried out, watching as Sasuke ran down the street after the car that supposedly had him in it. It was almost time for Sasuke to stop running, and for the car to be hit by the stunt truck.
Sasuke's breaths were coming out in loud huffs and the eyes of watching fans inside of the shops were blurred by his desire to catch up to the car. He didn't even realize he had ran past the point where he was supposed to stop. He was trapped in his own memories, his own guilt.
I can't let Sanji-sensei die..! He told himself as he continued to run, his legs wobbling beneath him.
On the sidelines, Itachi's eyes widened a fracion and Hidan's face was full of shock. Itachi was about to run forward, but Hidan shoved him back, knocking the shorter man against the street pole. He ran into the street.
"Sasuke!" his voice was loud and serious. "Sasuke, stop running! You missed the ending point!" when the younger boy didn't stop, he moved faster, trying to catch up to him. "SASUKE!.!" he was moving blindly now.
Naruto was frozen in place. He's going to get hit by the stunt truck... The man driving the large vehicle should've been driving down the long stretch of road behind the buildings now. He felt his stomach drop and he gripped Haku's umbrella tightly. There was nothing he could do, but watch. He wouldn't be able to reach Sasuke in time, even if he tried.
Silo and Haruka pushed themselves in front of the crew inside of the shop, looking through the glass to see what was going on. But Ino tried to pull them back, not wanting them to see anything horrible if something bad were to happen. But Silo slipped under her arms and ran to the glass, just in time to see the truck shoot out from behind the buildings.
Everything seemed to go in slow motion.
Hidan skidded on the slippery pavement and shoved Sasuke backwards, yelling "You're a fuckin' idiot!" at him, before his violet eyes were lit up by the bright lights of the oncoming truck. Before anyone knew what happened, the giant truck smashed into the black car, sending the back end into Hidan.
Itachi watched all of this, his usually calm expression shattered. He looked horrified as he watched his friend's body be slammed into the ground, then yanked up when the car began to flip, glass flying everywhere. The car flipped three more times before coming to a lurching stop, yards away from where it was hit. Hidan's body had been flung out of the way during the last flip and he was lying on the road, his clothes dirty, sliced up, and soaked with blood. The rain had washed the gel out of his hair and it was in waves, tangled and covering his cut face. Blood was dripping from a huge gash in his head, drenching his hair in the crimson color.
Sasuke fell to the ground, his head slamming against the pavement. His vision flooded and he felt his skin burning, the fake rain stopping, droplets slipping down his cheeks and temples, as if he were crying. His chest heaved up and down slowly, darkness closing in on him. Black began flooding over his eyes as he heard the crew hollering at each other. The faint sound of an ambulance could be heard in the distance. He turned his head a bit and saw Itachi crouched down beside Hidan, eyes wide. Then he saw Naruto coming towards him, looking as if he were about to cry.
He chuckled inwardly.
You're such a dobe... his mind closed off slowly and he drifted off as he was pulled into strong arms, his fever consuming him.
xXxXx 7 Years Ago xXxXx
A younger Sasuke sat next to his small group of friends on the bleachers in the gym. All of the 10th grade students who had gym first period were sitting in the large place, waiting for their teacher to come. There were four gym teachers, and each one would take a section of the grade for the entire year. Sasuke crossed his fingers on his lap, going unoticed by all of his friends, except for Suigetsu(1). The silver-haired by grinned, flashing his sharp, pointy teeth. No one knew why he grinded them to points.
"Ya hopin' we get Sanji-sensei? Eh, Sasuke?" he teased, knowing the boy had a huge crush on the blond teacher. His answer to the question was a huge blush on Sasuke's behalf. Back in these years, he was shy and akward, nothing like his older self.
Karin turned, her long black hair up in a ponytail. She pushed her stylish glasses further up the bridge of her nose and gave her friend a wide smile. "You're so cute!" she purred, then nudged Sasuke with her knee. "And I happen to know for a fact that he'll choose this section of our grade. Wanna know why? Hmm?" she got close to the raven's face, giving him a strong wiff of her thick coat of strawberry lipgloss and Haiku perfume.
Behind them, on the top riser, Juugo snorted. He leaned forward so he could butt into the conversation, his shaggy hair brushing against Suigetsu's ear, making the other scowl and shove him away. "We already know why he's going to choose this section, Karin. You think we're that dense?"
The girl huffed and crossed her arms.
Sasuke blinked. "I don't know, Juugo."
The other teen laughed loudly, the sound errupting into hilarious snorts. Most of the students sitting around them raised their brows, but quickly turned away to go back to their own business of chatting and gossiping. "You serious? Jeez, man, you're as oblivious as they get. You're nothing like Itachi-sempai."
Sasuke glared at him.
"Well!" Karin piped up. "He's going to chose this section because it holds his most favorite student! And do you know who that is?"
The raven shook his head.
"You, dumbass!" Juugo growled. "Everyone knows Sanji-sensei favors you the most out of every other student in this school. I don't even understand how he can like you so much... Yeah, you're smart and okay-looking... but you're a complete dork and you have no coordination whatsoever. You ran into a wall this morning! Twice!"
Blushing a bit, the small, skinny Uchiha glared. "S-Sanji-sensei doesn't favor me the most!"
"Keep tellin' yourself that," Suigetsu snickered.
All of the students turned when the gymnasium doors were pushed open. Four teachers walked in, but one definitely stood out. He had shaggy blond hair, a handsome smile, gorgeous blue eyes, and a body built for sports. He waltzed in, baggy green jogging pants low on his hips; a fitting white t-shirt reaching down to the hem of the pants, only revealing a sliver of tan skin.
Sasuke didn't look straight at him, making Karin giggle, Suigetsu laugh, and Juugo snort in annoyance.
"Sanji-sensei!" Karin raised her hand and waved, making Sasuke hide behind Suigetsu in embarassment. "Sanji-sensei, Sasuke and I hope you choose our section! You're our favorite teacher, just so you know!"
The man known as Sanji-sensei looked up and smiled. "Why, of course! I'm everyone's favorite teacher!" he chuckled and walked over to that side of the room after he spoke with the other coaches. He looked up and spotted Sasuke. He gave him a salute and held back his laughter when the other boy gave a half-ass salute in return.
"If you don't already know me, my name is Sanji Yuichirou, but you may only call me Sanji-sensei. I don't want anyone calling me Yui-chan, Yuichi-dono, or San-San-chin," when he received a lot of snickers from his students, he grinned. "Stupid nicknames from fangirls back in Osaka."
Sasuke smiled, having always liked the man's silly sense of humor. Beside him, Karin let out a small giggle of delight. Just like every other girl, she was a hopeless romantic.
oOoOo
Sasuke was stuffing his gym uniform into his locker in the boy's shower room. As he was putting on the lock, there was a tap on his shoulder. He turned and blushed when he saw his blond teacher. "O-Oh, Sanji-sensei."
The man held up a note and tapped the tip of Sasuke's nose with it. "I found this note in my office," he pointed to the back of the boys' locker room where there was a small room. He grinned and opened it, reading it out loud:
"Sanji-sensei -inserted hearts here-,
I've loved you since the first time we met in Freshman year. My heart beats wildly whenever I see you smile or tell a funny joke, and I always get a problem in my pants when--"
Sasuke grabbed the paper from his teacher's grasp, his face as red as a tomato. He ripped the letter up and stumbled with his words. "I--I--I--um..."
The blond laughed. "When I read it myself, I stopped there, too. I suspect that it was Karin who wrote it? You're not the type to draw hearts on your letters or declare... you have an erection?"
The raven felt his whole body heat up in embarrassment. God, he just wanted to die! Or at least have a locker door slammed in his face, like usual! It wasn't fair that his horrible luck wasn't kicking in! Or... well, what was happening at the moment was really bad already.
"I'll make sure to talk to her about this," he waved the crinkled note around. "I doubt you'd want to try?" he teased, knowing that the little Uchiha was too kind to say anything to his female companion. "Anyway, you'll be late for class if you don't hurry along," then he went back into his office, leaving Sasuke alone in the locker room.
Sasuke frowned, wondering if his sensei only saw him as the dorky kid who couldn't stand up for himself, who let himself be bossed around, who followed the crowd instead of leading it like his brother. He clenched his fists and left the locker room, wanting nothing more than to talk with Itachi.
oOoOo
Itachi sat on one of the sinks in the top floor bathroom, a cigarette between his lips, smoke being blown out through his nose. He removed the cancer stick and looked over when one of the stall doors opened, Hidan stepping out. He looked nice and tidy with his school uniform, but his ears helds dozens of piercings. His hair wasn't gelled, his silver hair messy, but attracting. He hopped up on the sink next to Itachi and grinned, snatching the cigarette from his friend's hand.
Putting it between his own lips, he inhaled, then pulled the stick away to blow smoke into the air.
"Nothin' like a good smoke after raunchy butt sex, hmm?" he purred, leaning forward to lick Itachi's cheek.The other male smirked and took his cigarette back, crushing it on the side of the sink, then dropping it to the floor. He turned when the bathroom door opened.
Hidan immediately yanked out his pocket knife and flipped it open, but sighed when Sasuke walked in. He tucked the weapon back into his back pocket and ran a hand through his short hair. "Damn, Sasuke-chan, I thought you were a hall monitor. What did I tell you about the secret knocking technique?"
Sasuke shut the door behind him and mumbled his apologies. "Knock to the tune of the Jungle Book song, I know. I forgot, sorry."
Itachi raised a brow. "You seem flushed, Otouto."
"Have a run in with the ever so sexy Sanji-sensei?" Hidan crooned, making the shape of a heart with his fingers.
Sasuke blushed and looked up at the two seniors with admiring eyes. "I don't know what to do," he told them honestly. "I really like him, but... I'm so clumsy and akward," he sighed. "I'm not as good-looking as you, Aniki, and I'm not good at anything but school work."
"You're basically a nerd," Hidan snickered and scratched his neck. "But there's hope for you, Sasuke-chan! I'm sure you remember Weasal-san when he was a sophmore, too. He was dorky, just like you," he grinned.
Itachi glared at him as he brushed his silky bangs away from his dark eyes. "I was never a dork."
Hidan ignored him. "You'll grow into your Uchiha charm, believe me. When I met Weasal-san in middle school, I would've never thought I'd be having sex with him in public restrooms. He was that nerdy," he yelped when Itachi punched him in the shoulder. "Weasal-san!" he whined.
Sasuke huffed. This was getting him nowhere.
Rubbing his injured shoulder, the violet-eyed teen continued. "But he grew into the family charm, turned into the hottest thing that ever hit Japan, and during his 16th birthday party, I seduced him and would you guess that the first time he'd have sex, he'd give me multiple orgasms?.!"
The little raven covered his ears and yelled, "I don't want to hear about your sexcapades! I just want Aniki's help!"
Itachi spoke up. "Do you want help with how you look and how you act? Or help with getting Sanji-sensei to fall in love with you? Personally, I think he's too old for you," he looked at his dark purple nails. "You're only fifteen and he's almost thiry-two."
"I don't care..." Sasuke mumbled.
Itachi sighed. "I'll help once this year is over. You know how busy I'll be since this is my senior year, Otouto."
The little raven nodded. "Summer it is then! Promise?"
The older of the two ruffled his brother's hair. "Promise."
oOoOo
Nine months later -- June-- One day left of 10th grade
Karin raised her brow at the sight of Sasuke walking around his bedroom in skin-tight sleeping shorts. He stood in front of his mirror and frowned, pinching the skin of his hip, arms, and stomach. With an annoyed sigh, he went to his closet and began searching for an outfit for the day.
"Um, is today a special occasion?" she rolled over onto her back (on his bed) and focused on his upside down form. "You're checking yourself out in the mirror and looking for a nice outfit, when you usually just throw something on. Plan on seducing Sanji-sensei with your loafers and dress shirts? Or your cute babyfat and innocent nature?"
Sasuke turned and frowned. "Shut up, Karin."
The girl blinked her long lashes. "Did you just... did you just tell me to shut up?.! You little nerd, I'm going to give you a wedgie!" she jumped off the bed and launched herself onto Sasuke, giggling when he made a sound between a squawk and and whimper. She grabbed the hem of his shorts and yanked them up to mid-back, laughing as Sasuke whined and thrashed around.
That was when Itachi came in, one of his other good friends, Deidara, beside him. The both of them had Chemistry textbooks under their arms and in each of their hands was a glass of milk. Deidara, a feminine blond boy, spoke first.
"I thought you said he was gay, un(2)."
Sasuke flushed a deep scarlet and tried to scramble away from Karin, but the girl only held on tighter giving his butt a firm pinch before letting him go. The raven squawked and stumbled forward, falling against his brother's chest. One of the cups Itachi was holding spilt a bit of milk on Sasuke's face and the boy whined, falling in a heap on the floor.
Itachi smirked. "Why are you running around in your undies, Otouto?"
"They're not undies! They're boxers!" The little raven looked up and Deidara blinked slowly.
"Look at that," the blond pointed at Sasuke's milk covered face and grinned. "Cum shot, un!"
Karin snorted in laughter, Itachi let out a sound of amusement, and Sasuke curled up in a ball and covered his head with the fuzzy rug in front of his bedroom door. He didn't get to stay there long, though, because Deidara lifted him up and hoisted him over his shoulder.
"Lemme go!" Sasuke whined and punched the blond's back. "Aniki, where are we going?.! I have to get ready for school!"
Itachi answered with a simple, "You're not going to school today."
"What?.!"
Karin followed them down the stairs that led to the main hallway and giggled. "Don't you watch the dramas on T.V., Sasuke? This is one of those ideas that women find soooo romantic!"
Sasuke stuttered. "R-r-romantic?"
She smiled brightly and straightened her glasses. "Awww, by the beginning of next year, Sanji-sensei will be kissing and hugging you! You'll be the cutest couple ever!"
"Wait, I don't know what's going on!" Sasuke struggled in Deidara's grasp.
oOoOo
End of Summer-- First Day of Junior year
Juugo and Suigetsu stretched out on the field, their Junior gym uniforms on. While they both worked their muscles, Juugo continued to complain about having to wear shorts. Suigetsu slapped him on the neck and told him that all the guys had to wear them. They both laughed with each other when they thought about scrawny Sasuke in shorts and a white shirt that was way too big for him. They hadn't seen their friend since the previous year because Juugo was sent to a juvenile camp program, and Suigetsu had gone to America for his aunt's wedding.
The both of them looked up when they saw Karin bounce over, clad in the girl's uniform, which consisted of really tiny black shorts and a white sweater since it was a bit chilly out. They blinked when they noticed her chest size.
"Damn," Juugo mumbled. "They grew two cups over the summer? Hn, I wonder how much Sasuke grew," he let out a rumbling laugh.
"Oh, you'd be surprised," was all Karin said before the doors to the gym opened up and Sasuke came out. Most of the girls in the class turned and started whispering, some ever squeeling. Juugo stared in complete disbelief, while Suigetsu started laughing. Not because the raven looked funny, but because he totally hadn't expected it.
Sasuke was in the black uniform shorts, the material snug on his now perfect hips. His slender legs were smooth and hairless, long and muscled. And most of the class was surprised to see him not wearing a baggy shirt. The boy used to be so insecure about his scrawny build and had covered himself, but now he was filled out in all the right places. His shirt was snug and revealed his nicely muscled stomach and firm chest.
A whistle was blown and all students shut up, turning to see Sanji-sensei standing there in all his handsome glory, clipboard in hand. He wondered what all the chattering had been about and looked around, spotting Sasuke. His pursed his lips together when obsidian eyes met cerluean.
The raven had certainly grown over the short summer. His face held no babyfat whatsoever, which defined his cheekbones perfectly, and his hair was silkier, the bangs framing his face. He was definitely surprised when the boy just nodded his head towards him instead of his usual blush and smile.
Forty minutes later, everyone was finishing up their laps around the track, but Sasuke had finished his ten minutes before. Not only had he grown in appearance, but he'd become good in sports, too.
Sanji-sensei approached him and sat down on the bleachers, right next to the boy. He grinned, "You're still the same Sasuke, right?" he teased, hoping that the male hadn't become a snob like his brother. Sasuke really was his favorite student.
Sasuke gave him a blank look, then burst out into a handsome smile, a little bit of pink dusting his cheeks. "I'm the same... I've just matured," his tone was a bit cocky, much different than the old, shy Sasuke.
"Ahh, that's good. I don't know what I would do without the adorable little Sasuke I met two years ago," he then ruffled the teenager's hair and stood, blowing his whistle to tell everyone to stop. But when he lifted it up, Sasuke noticed the golden band around his finger.
He felt like his heart stopped beating.
oOoOo
"He's married."
Karin looked at her friend and gave him a reassuring smile. "I'm sure you're sexy enough to draw him in, even when he's married. You're hot and you're still... very innocent and cute," she giggled.
"That's not helping me... Karin, if I try to seduce him and he actually does like me... then we'd be having an affair. I don't want to hurt his wife..."
"But if he likes you, then he never really loved her, you know?" she blew a bubble with the bubblegum she was chewing. "He either likes you back or he doesn't. Give it a shot, ok?"
Sasuke sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I guess... but if he hates me or tells the school on me for being a freak, then I'm blaming you."
"Ok!" she said happily, not really caring.
oOoOo
It was during a parent teacher conference that Sasuke decided to make his move. He was nervous, but he knew Sanji-sensei would turn him down softly if the feelings weren't returned. He slid past his brother who was basically his only parental figure, and made his way to Sanji-sensei's office in the gym. The man had said earlier in the day that he didn't want to see parents. He hated telling them to their faces that their kids sucked in gym.
Sasuke smiled at the memory of his teacher saying that. But he shook the thoughts from his head once he entered the dark showering room. The only light was the one shining through the barely closed blinds of the blond's office.
Knocking twice, Sasuke waited. There was a quiet shuffling sound, then the door opened and Sanji-sensei appeared, as neat as ever. He didn't even look surprised, which confused the raven.
"Can I... come in, Sensei?" he asked, his voice seemingly loud in the large, empty room.
Sanji-sensei nodded and let the student come in, shutting the door behind him. He told Sasuke to take a seat and he sat down too, in his own office chair. "What're you doing here? Shouldn't you be with your brother out in the front hall?"
Smiling a bit, Sasuke nodded. "I'm supposed to be out there... but I snuck back here instead," he swallowed thickly, suddenly becoming nervous.
"Why?"
"Sanji-sensei, I..." he stood and leaned over the table, surprised when his teacher didn't move back. He lifted his knee and hoisted himself onto the table, hoping to God that the tight pants Karin had chosen for him wouldn't rip. He forced down his blush. "Sensei, I know you're married, but I like you..." he looked into blue eyes, "I really--" his breath hitched when the blond tugged him down and breathed in his ear.
"I was wondering if you'd pay attention to what I said this morning," he licked the shell of Sasuke ear and bit it.
The raven shivered and moaned. "What you--?"
"When everyone else was heading into the shower room and we were by ourselves, I told you about how I was going to be alone in my office tonight. I knew you liked me since the middle of your freshman year, Sasuke, and today was the perfect time to lure you in," the man smiled against pale skin. "I'm glad you took the bait," he then kissed Sasuke's jaw.
Sasuke leaned back and groaned when he was yanked forward by the hips, his legs shifting and falling off his teacher's side of the desk. They were spread apart, the knees pressing against the arms of Sanji-sensei's office chair. He was pressed back and a large body covered his, lips pushing against his soft ones.
"Mmm," he moaned into the mouth of the much older male. He pulled away and looked at the band on the blond's finger. "Wh-what about your wife...?" he panted.
Sanji-sensei ran his hands up Sasuke's shirt and pressed his palms into soft flesh. "Forget about my wife."
Sasuke shouldn't have felt delight from those words, but he did. He wasn't going to let the man go, never.
oOoOo
5 Months Later
Sasuke felt the warmth of the body next him leave. Opening dark eyes, he watched as his lover got dressed, getting a good view of that firm ass. He lifted himself up, white sheets pooling around his waist, dried cum on his stomach and hips. He reached out to take the other man's hand, but was surprised when the hand was yanked away.
"Sanji-sensei, is something wrong?"
"My wife is getting suspicious," was all the blond said before he grabbed his wrist watch and put it in.
Obsidian eyes widened. "She's suspicious, but she doesn't know about us, right?"
"We need to end this now, Sasuke. I really do love you, but--"
The raven climbed out of bed and threw a pillow at his lover. "If you love me, then don't tell me you're going to leave me!.!"
"If she finds out she'll tell the school and you'll be expelled. I don't want that to happen to you, especially when you're about to get a scholarship."
Sasuke could feel his heart shattering. "I don't care about the fucking scholarship! I just want to be with you! Sanji-sensei--" he was cut off by a passionate kiss.
The teacher pulled away and looked down at sasuke, full of regret. "I shouldn't have told you my feelings, I shouldn't have slept with you, I shouldn't have been so loving to you... Sasuke, this ends now. My wife and I are moving to Hokkaido at the end of the week, so I'll be out of your life for good. Don't look for me, and I won't look for you," he brushed his palm against a soft cheek, then left the room.
The young Uchiha turned, his eyes watering for the first time in ten years, since his parents' death.
oOoOo
Rain was falling in buckets the day Sanji-sensei retired from his job as a teacher in Tokyo and left the school for good. Sasuke was standing in front of the man's house, after school, a black umbrella over his head; it was Suigetsu's. He watched as the car pulled out of the driveway, but noticed that only the blond was in the car. His wife was in another car, since they both had to drive one of them to the new home.
They drove up next to each other, said something about her getting gas, then they went in two different directions. That was when Sasuke felt his heart fall completely apart. Dropping his umbrella, he ran after the vehicle, not wanting to let the only man he'd loved go.
His legs wanted to give out, but he kept his fast pace, not wanting to lose sight of the vehicle. The light ahead turned red, but the car didn't stop speeding, and the boy felt his chest clench. Fear consumed him and his feet abruptly stopped, causing him to skid a bit. His breath came out in foggy huffs and as the car reached the stop-light, his throat constricted.
"Stop..." he whispered.
The car continued on its way towards the light.
He began shaking, then took a step forward, "Stop!" he yelled, but the loud honking of a horn cut off whatever else he was going to say. A truck slammed into the car and sent it overturning a good four times before it came to stop. It didn't even look like a car anymore and oil was spilling onto the streets, as well as a red liquid.
The teenager's eyes widened and he ran forward, more tears staining his cheeks.
"Sanji-sensei!"
At that moment in time, he only thought about the teacher. He didn't pay attention to the fact that Sanji-sensei's wife was very much alive, in her own vehicle miles away.
xXxXx end flashback xXxXx
"Hidan... please be alright..."
His brother's voice was the first thing Sasuke heard when he woke up. Naruto was next to his bed, as well as Silo. The little boy gave a chirp of relief when he saw the man's eyes open for the first time in four hours. Naruto helped his friend sit up, then gave him a sad smile and looked back at Hidan, now that he knew Sasuke was ok.
The silver-haired male was in a hospital bed similar to Sasuke's, his whole body basically wrapped in bandages. His eyes were closed, bruises all around them, cuts and gashes all over his young face. Tubes and needles were everywhere and Sasuke wasn't the least bit surprised to see his brother holding Hidan's wrapped hand. He kept talking to his friend, even though he was unconscious.
His dreams had already gotten Sasuke into a terrible mood, now he felt like he wanted to die. He'd scared everyone with his stunt today, scared Silo (the one thing he never wanted to do), and he'd almost gotten Hidan killed. God, he was so happy that the man was still alive. If he would've died too... He'd be without an old friend and he'd be hated by his own brother.
And just like when Sanji-sensei left him, he broke down into tears, the salty drops sliding down his cheeks and dripping onto his hospital gown. Because he couldn't get over his older lover's death, he'd fucked up. BAD.
And what did he get for the horrible things he did?
Naruto's warm arms wrapping around his shoulders and Silo's small hands holding his.
(1)- Yes! Sasuke's new comrades in the manga are here! Suigetsu is the shit, yo.
(2)- I changed Deidara saying "yeah" to him saying "un". It sounds cuter, and it's what he actually says in the anime. :Shrugs:
My longest chapter EVER! Once again, praise me!