What if

by Teme of the year

What if Sasuke never left? What if Sakura loved someone else? What if they all met Sai at 13? What if there was another Uchiha? What if Naruto and Sasuke find love in each other? Surprises at every corner since Sasuke discovered secret family, not to mention discovering some feelings for a certain blonde. Yaoi, Narusasu, some Sakuhina, Eventual Narusasu. Enjoy! Discontinued...sorry

11. Chapter 11

Hello my students! I hope I didn't disappoint you with my horny, drunk Sasuke in my last chapter, neh? So what will a hungover Sasuke be like? Well look no further! The answer is in this chapter (whether or not it's accurate is debatable...) So enjoy as always and I do believe this came out a little late, but I had to take a break since I have my studies to do! Gomen! (anime sweat drop) I hope my loyal students can put up with me for a bit longer since I had a little trouble writing this chapter, I had to ask the Queen of Kawaii to help (My dear and one of my best friends) with this chapter. I won't hold you off any longer, so on with the story!.

Like the phoenix, the sun rose up proudly and shone across the waking earth. Travelling through like a running child, the light roamed through untamed and wild. The unique light breathed upon the home of the Uchiha and rested to watch the temporary calming scene of a raven-haired boy against another with golden hair. Said golden-haired boy shifted in his slumber, his eyes flickered open, revealing cerulean eyes that came to rest on the other boy.

Naruto blinked a few times before comprehending the situation. Naruto hazily remembered last night and sighed, he came to look at the raven-haired boy once again, and saw how he was holding Naruto's arm and snuggling into the side of his chest. Naruto ran his free hand through his blonde hair and stared at the ceiling above. The calm before the storm...Naruto thought, since there was going to be one hell of a storm when Sasuke woke up to find Naruto in his bed.

Well, on top of it anyway.

Naruto smiled to himself unconsciously when Sasuke mumbled something incoherent in his sleep and snuggled into Naruto. Naruto chuckled and gave a content sigh, since it was...nice to wake up with someone next to you. It wasn't so...lonely.

Naruto felt his heart twitch slightly at the word alone. It was what he was faced with his whole life, s o having someone next to him the first thing in the morning, latching onto him like he was something never to lose. It was a really comforting feeling. To know that someone was there, comfortable enough to sleep next to you.

Because even though Sasuke was drunk, Sasuke had asked for Naruto to stay the night. Sasuke had wanted comfort from someone he could trust. Naruto was almost lulled to sleep by that thought alone, suddenly he tensed when he felt Sasuke began to shift. He didn't look to watch Sasuke and instead focused on the ceiling above him. Sasuke's midnight eyes fluttered open, giving a small yawn, before attempting to gain back the comfortable sleep he had to pleasure to achieve. So Sasuke closed his eyes. A few moments passed when the intruding thought came to mind that he only woke up so comfortable one time, and that was when he had woken up next to...Sasuke's eyes snapped open and slowly looked up to see Naruto, who had begun to watch him when Sasuke attempted to get back to sleep.

Sasuke dealt every situation the same. With poise, grace and the utmost perfection to standards that only a great Uchiha could achieve.

What he did next contained none of that.

Sasuke gasped and instantly jumped up, falling straight off the bed and landed with an ompf on the floor. Naruto casually sat up and watched calmly as Sasuke sat up from the floor and whipped his head in Naruto's direction. Naruto didn't pay attention to the thought that popped up in his head, about the cute blush that painted across Sasuke's face, like crimson blood on a white canvas. Sasuke looked completely bewildered, replicating a deer caught in headlights. Also very angry. Sasuke expressed this with the nasty glare he shot towards Naruto, who still bared a face of no expression.

"What are you doing here?!" Sasuke grinded out, Naruto blinked and realised something.

"I guess you don't remember, huh?"

"Remember what?! You sneaking into my bed like some crazy person?!" Sasuke screamed, Naruto blinked looking disbelieving at Sasuke.

"You really think that happened?" Naruto questioned, Sasuke growled at Naruto at the mocking tone and fisted his hands, "You were practically begging me to stay the night, then again you wanted to do stuff other than sleep in this bed with me" Naruto stated slightly angrily, Sasuke gasped lightly at what Naruto had said.

"H-How dare you! I would never do such a thing! Never mind wanting to do anything of the sort with the likes of you!" Sasuke spat out, Naruto gave a snort and scoffed.

"Riiight, so should we go ask the bartender, who got you drunk in the first place, and see if you weren't acting all horny and clinging on to me like some desperate girl" Naruto mocked sarcastically, from that statement alone, Sasuke's face was devoured by his blush and now was a perfect imitation of a ripe red tomato.

"I-I wouldn't ha-" Sasuke's eyes shot opened and slammed a hand on his mouth, scrambling into his adjoining bathroom. Naruto was silent with confusion until he heard puking from the bathroom, he realised that what went down last night, was now coming up. Naruto got up from the large bed and slowly walked over to the bathroom, and stood at the door where he saw Sasuke's head down the toilet and more violent vomiting sounds. Naruto instantly felt bad for his friend, seeing how Sasuke hadn't had any time to push his hair back to prevent his hair being victim to being covered in vomit. Naruto removed the silk string from his arm and walked over to Sasuke and knelt next to him.

Luckily, nothing had gotten in Sasuke's hair yet. Naruto proceeded to comb Sasuke's hair and bangs from Sasuke's face and tied it with the string. Sasuke didn't even to notice any of this and continued to be sick in the toilet. Naruto rubbed the back of Sasuke's back comfortingly and patiently waited for Sasuke to stop. After Sasuke had successfully emptied his contents into the toilet, he grabbed the nearby tissue and wiped his mouth, trying to clear up any mess that managed to avoid being flushed down the toilet. Sasuke jumped slightly when he realised that Naruto was knelt down next to him, Sasuke almost had a heart attack when he felt Naruto hand on his back.

"You okay?"

"Peachy" Sasuke answered bitterly, Naruto gave a smile at the response to try and be reassuring. Sasuke felt a strange flutter from his heart and scowled, Why do I feel the urge to throw up again?...Sasuke thought, but instead of throwing up he smacked Naruto's hand away from his back and stood up. Sasuke walked over to his sink and proceeded to brush his teeth to rid his mouth of the horrible taste and parts that remain. After vigorous brushing, he was finally free of the gross sensation, Sasuke realised that no one had spoken for at least two minutes. It was silent for a few more moments, before Sasuke had scraped the little courage he had and moulded it into a sentence, "What...happened last night?" Sasuke questioned quietly, his back turned away from Naruto who kept from the other side of the large bathroom.

"You seriously don't remember anything?" Naruto asked, even though he had expected this to be a possible consequence, due to the heavy drinking that Sasuke had endured. Sasuke tensed at the answer and gripped the sink slightly, since it didn't answer his question at all and instead raised another.

"Did anything...happen last night" Sasuke mumbled, Naruto's eye widened and felt slightly angry at what Sasuke was trying to imply, What kind of person does he think I am?!...Naruto thought angrily.

"What?! Of course not! Nothing happened" Naruto growled, "You really think I would take advantage of you?! What the hell Sasuke? I thought you trusted me!" Naruto exclaimed, Sasuke whipped round and glared at Naruto.

"All I know is that I can't remember last night and I wake up with you in my bed, what the hell am I supposed to think?!" Sasuke yelled.

"Not that I fucking took advantage of you!" Naruto shouted back, "After everything that has happened, everything we have been through, every god damn thing we have done together, you think that I would throw that all away for some wild fuck!? What kind of person you think I am?!" Naruto voiced angrily, noticing how Sasuke flinched at the way he screamed at him, Naruto sighed and ran a hand through his hair.

"I'm sorry..." Sasuke whimpered out silently, so quiet that Naruto thought he had imagined it, that was until Sasuke repeated himself, "...I'm sorry..." Sasuke mumbled again, Naruto looked at Sasuke in surprise, Sasuke had his head bowed down shamefully and was avoiding Naruto's gaze as he looked at the floor. However, since Naruto had tied Sasuke's hair back, Sasuke couldn't hide behind his bangs and even though it was a fairly messy and low pony tail, none of it could hide Sasuke's face, "I...I shouldn't have overreacted like that, it was unfair to assume you did something, since you're actually the only one who I can...trust..." Sasuke trailed off before biting his lip out of habit, "...I...I understand if you don't want to talk to me for a while..." Sasuke said the last part shakily and meek. Naruto was silent, the tension tearing Sasuke apart.

"I'm sorry too..." Naruto replied, Sasuke's eyes widened by a fraction, but kept his gaze stuck to the ground, "I shouldn't have yelled at you" Naruto sighed. The bathroom was once again filled with an awkward silence, as neither of the boys knew where to go from there. Sasuke took the initiative and spoke first.

"What did happen last night?" Sasuke asked, Naruto looked awkwardly to the side with an unsure expression.

"I don't think you wanna know"

"That bad?" Sasuke replied, feeling embarrassed, Naruto gave a sympathetic smile and rubbed the back of his head.

"You did...kind of come on to me..."

"Oh good lord..."

"Not to mention how you're the one who begged me to stay, since you were...scared..."

"For fuck's sake! Are you kidding me?!" Sasuke exclaimed, rubbing his temple in annoyance, Naruto chuckled and gave a small smile to ease the situation. Naruto felt bad and decided to leave out the near-kiss they had. Since Sasuke looked like he was in enough pain already. Sasuke sighed and attempted to run a hand through his hair, but stopped when he felt his hair tied back. He blinked before, for the first time, noticing his hair, "I...don't remember this..."

"Huh? Oh, when you were being sick I tied it back, you know, to keep it out of the way" Naruto explained, Sasuke felt a light blush rise, he turned away with a small pout and attempted to look ungrateful. He heard Naruto give an annoyed huff and assumed it was because of Sasuke's lack of a 'Thank you', but he didn't expect what Naruto said next, "Of course! Even when you've got a hangover and just been sick, you still look perfect bastard, of course!" Naruto huffed, it sounded like an insult, but Sasuke just flushed pink. Sasuke attempted to undo his hair, but was struggling with the knot, even though it was loose. He tugged at it until he began to actually hurt himself, Naruto raised an eyebrow and watched Sasuke practically pull his hair out, "Do you want help with that?"

"I'm fine!" Sasuke shot back, giving Naruto a glare, but still struggled to undo the knot, "Fucking hell! What did you tie this with? Super glue?!" Sasuke yelled, frustrated, not only with the knot, but with himself at how he had acted last night.

Even though he couldn't remember. From Naruto's account it had been humiliating enough for Sasuke to get the idea. Sasuke was now blushing from embarrassment, Naruto rolled his eyes and took a step forward.

"Look teme, just let me help" Naruto stated, Sasuke scowled at him and tugged harder at the knot.

"Back off dobe! You'll probably just make it worst!"

"Sasuke just let me-"

"Fuck off! Like I'd let you go near me, never mind touch me!" Sasuke exclaimed, Naruto sighed in response and came to a halt.

"You're acting childish"

"FUCK. OFF." Sasuke grinded out, Naruto wasn't particularly effected, since he knew the reason Sasuke was angry, because Sasuke didn't like the feeling that he couldn't do something all on his own. Naruto knew that Sasuke hadn't realised that Naruto had tied it in a puzzle like way, just out of habit. Naruto knew he needed to undo the knot without Sasuke making a fuss, Naruto tried to think of a way before a thought came to mind.

…

Surely that wouldn't work?...Naruto thought as he remembered what Sasuke had said last night.

"...I do like being dominated, so take control of me when I'm sober, act like you're my master and I'm just your slave, you'll see how much I react and if you really don't believe me then you shouldn't be afraid to test it out"

Naruto thought about it, and saw that this would be the perfect opportunity. He needed control to take the knot out of Sasuke's hair. They were alone. Sasuke's guard was down, since he was technically weakened. Not to mention Naruto's burning curiosity to see if what Sasuke had said was true, or just mere drunken babble. Naruto looked at Sasuke before gathering up courage to test his theory.

Naruto zipped forward so quick that Sasuke hadn't time to react when he was pushed against the wall. Sasuke's eyes widened. Naruto kept an expressionless face and had his hands, either side of Sasuke's head, on the wall. Sasuke's breath hitched when he saw the powerful look in Naruto's eyes. S-Something is happening to me...Sasuke thought as the sudden feeling of being trapped overwhelmed him. The strange thing was...

This feeling felt good.

Really good.

Naruto wasn't even touching him, but Sasuke trembled slightly as his body and mind melted from being shoved around so easily. His heartbeat skipping several times, causing his head to swirl slightly. His mouth went dry, his body occasionally gave a twitch in excitement for what was going to happen next. Sasuke didn't realise the blush that spread over his face, as clear as the sky on a summer's day. With Sasuke's face red, hooded eyes, and mouth slightly parted. Naruto watched. Completely thrown by the fact that Sasuke was practically getting off in front of him.

He really does like this kind of thing...Naruto thought as Sasuke looked ready to faint.

Naruto removed his right hand from the wall and caressed Sasuke's neck, Sasuke made a small gasp. Naruto threaded his hand through Sasuke's raven locks, in attempt to remove the knot, but Sasuke didn't know that. Sasuke squirmed slightly from the touch, since he wasn't used to the feeling of contact, especially since it felt good. Naruto blinked and remembered something, Isn't Sasuke kind of ill? Ah wait! I can use the healing bite!...Naruto thought innocently. Naruto exposed his fangs, making Sasuke twitch in exhilaration. Naruto leant close to Sasuke's neck and bit down until small traces of blood ran down Sasuke's neck like before.

"A-Ah..." Sasuke breathed out, Naruto began to suck. Unconsciously slowly, drawing out the pleasure. Sasuke gripped the back of Naruto shirt and let his head fall back against the wall, exposing more for Naruto to suck on. Though Naruto was only doing the one spot for healing, and not pleasure, as Sasuke had thought it was. Sasuke's eyes widened when he felt chakra flow through him, T-This chakra...it's...Sasuke's thought trailed off when he realised what Naruto was doing.

He was healing him.

Sasuke blinked and gave a small groan as Naruto removed his fangs and began to lick at the bite mark. Sealing it over, as to not let it get infected or bleed. Naruto eventually stopped, he removed his face from Sasuke's neck and gave a friendly smile. Sasuke was confused, until he felt the hand that had been in his hair release him and hold a black silk string.

"See what we can do when you're not being difficult" Naruto joked with a goofy grin. Sasuke was at a loss for words and merely blinked, blushing in embarrassment from how Naruto had easily manipulated him and removed the knot, whereas he couldn't...Sasuke didn't know how or what to say. That was until his head shot down and saw his worst nightmare.

Sasuke had acquired a hard on.

Sasuke wanted to die right there. He hoped Naruto still retained his naivety from childhood and not be aware of Sasuke's erection, but he was in no such luck and Naruto followed Sasuke's gaze. Naruto's eyes shot open and whipped his head up to look up at the ceiling.

"Well, that's interesting" Naruto remarked casually as he kept his head and eyes trained on the ceiling. Sasuke tensed before blushing immensely.

"I-I-I, t-t-t-this, u-u-um, I-I-I-"

"I'll just leave it to you" Naruto interrupted as he pushed off the wall and turned around to walk away like nothing had happened.

"W-W-Wait! This is-I mean-It's not!"

"I don't need to know the details, just...ya know, deal with it" Naruto replied nonchalantly, as if he had just been talking about the weather.

"I-I-It's not what you t-think!"

"I don't really want to think about it, just come down and we'll eat breakfast after you're...done"

"I-I'm not going to-"

"Good luck!" Naruto called out, effectively ending the conversation. Sasuke stood there completely mortified and crushed, Sasuke sank to the floor and wanted to cry. He glared at his own body and sighed.

"I fucking hate this hormonal body" Sasuke growled to himself. He gave a glance to his semi-hard erection and knew that there was no way in hell he was going to touch himself. Not with Naruto just downstairs making fucking breakfast. Sasuke sighed and gazed at his shower, Sasuke just decided settle with that. After a very cold shower and imagining Itachi naked, Sasuke managed to calm down. He went downstairs in clean clothes and saw, what looked like, breakfast. Naruto noticed Sasuke's presence and turned to face him.

"So...you take care of it?" Naruto asked awkwardly, Sasuke blushed and threw a nearby newspaper at Naruto.

"I took a shower"

"Listen man, whatever works for you"

"Not like that, dobe!" Sasuke exclaimed, throwing another newspaper, which Naruto dodged casually, "I really did just take a shower, so get your mind out the gutter!" Sasuke scolded, his cheeks hot from embarrassment. Naruto didn't pay Sasuke much attention and just gave a dismissive 'Hn'. Sasuke blinked, scowling at the lack of attention and stomped over, "Oi dobe! Are you listening?" Sasuke questioned. Naruto found this to be hilarious, but kept it hidden as to see how long he could tease Sasuke. Sasuke, who didn't find it funny at all, continued to try and get Naruto's attention.

He tried shouting and insulting Naruto, but Naruto continued to cook breakfast unphased. Sasuke had thrown stuff and hit Naruto, but Naruto still didn't react, but god did he want to laugh at Sasuke who was all flustered from Naruto's disinterest. Naruto almost lost his restrain on laughing when Sasuke pouted and huffed, He looks a like a child...Naruto thought funnily as Sasuke continued to tug at Naruto's shirt, demanding attention.

"Damn it, pay attention to me!" Sasuke exclaimed embarrassingly, Naruto was so close to laughing, but just bit the inside of his cheek to stop himself. Sasuke growled and decided his didn't care about how he was acting and knocked the cooking utensil out of Naruto's hand and stood on front of Naruto. So Sasuke was currently in between Naruto and the kitchen counter, looking defiantly towards Naruto.

Naruto lost it.

Naruto couldn't control his laughter anymore and just guffawed. Sasuke scowled at not being taken seriously, Naruto shook his head apologetically and just looked back at Sasuke.

"Don't you think that was kind of childish?" Naruto chuckled, Sasuke huffed and turned his head to the side rebelliously.

"You were ignoring me!"

"So you knock a spoon out of my hand?"

"I tried throwing stuff at you..." Sasuke mumbled, Naruto chuckled and watched as Sasuke turned his head to look back at Naruto. Making it clear that Naruto was taller than Sasuke. "Why were you treating me like I didn't exist?" Sasuke questioned, hurt by the lack of adoration he was used to, even though Sasuke claimed to hate it. He did. He just didn't like it when Naruto was ignoring him. For some reason...

"Honestly?" Naruto replied, Sasuke tensed and had a horrible thought, Is...is Naruto trying to teach me some kind of lesson?...Sasuke thought as he had developed a theory, Trying to tell me that he's sick of how I treat him?...Sasuke's thoughts were interrupted by Naruto, "Because it was really funny to watch you act like that" Naruto laughed, Sasuke felt relieved it wasn't for what he thought it was, but still felt slightly guilty. On the other hand...

"You were messing with me because you thought it was funny?!" Sasuke shouted angrily, Naruto gave a nervous smile and rubbed the back of his head.

"In my defence, it was pretty funny" Naruto responded, Sasuke growled and jumped up to attack Naruto. Naruto laughed as they fell on the floor and began to play-fight. They hadn't done this in a while, but it felt pretty good to act like kids sometimes. Besides, all they've been doing is endless missions and training and sparring, so this was a good way to release frustration.

Since they couldn't currently do the other option. Literally.

After about 10 minutes of fooling around, both boys stopped. Sasuke ended up on top of Naruto, who was laying on the floor beneath. Sasuke raised his head and smirked at Naruto who returned the expression. Naruto's leg was positioned up-right, and in between Sasuke's leg, practically rubbing against his *Ahem* shorts. Sasuke's elbows rested at either side of Naruto's head. In this position, they didn't require words. They just gazed into each other's eyes silently, having a mute conversation.

"Sasuke..." Naruto breathed out, raising his hand to caress Sasuke's cheek. Sasuke let him do so, since he knew Naruto didn't realise what he was doing. Also because it felt...nice to be touched so kindly, "Sasuke I-" Naruto was interrupted by the sound of Sasuke's front door opening and Kakashi walking through.

"Sasuke, we need to tal-" Kakashi came to a halt, his eyes settling on the scene in front of him. Naruto and Sasuke's head whipped towards Kakashi in shock. An awkward silence crashed down on them all. Kakashi took a few steps backwards and closed the door, a few silent moments passed before Kakashi knocked on the door, "Sasuke, we need to talk" They heard Kakashi say from behind the door. Sasuke and Naruto looked back at each other before slowly getting up and dusting themselves off.

"Um...come in Kakashi" Sasuke called out awkwardly, Kakashi opened the door and looked at both of them before continuing.

"Ah Naruto, I wasn't aware that you were here" Kakashi stated nonchalantly, Seriously?...Sasuke and Naruto thought in unison. Well, if Kakashi is going to pretend that whatever just happened didn't happen, then so would the boys. Sasuke elbowed Naruto to go along with it, Naruto understood and rubbed the back of his head.

"Um...yeah I came here to get a, um...scroll?" Naruto replied terribly, Sasuke sighed and slapped his own forehead in embarrassment. Kakashi wanted to tease the boys till they couldn't even walk, but right now he needed to talk to Sasuke, even that meant passing up the chance to annoy both of them.

"I see...Naruto, I think Sakura was looking for you, why don't you go find her?"

"But-"

"Naruto" Sasuke interrupted Naruto in a stern voice. Naruto nodded his head, but before he left he leaned close to Sasuke's ear and whispered.

"I totally won that fight, by the way" Sasuke rolled his eyes and watched Naruto leave. Now, from Kakashi point of view, it looked rather intimate since he was unaware of what Naruto had whispered. Naruto walked out and closed the door behind him. Kakashi looked at Sasuke and took in a deep breath.

"We need to talk"

Naruto closed Sasuke's door and began to walk away from his house. Thoughts swirling around in his head. Things like...

What does Kakashi want to talk to Sasuke about?

Why had it looked so tense between the two of them?

Why did Sakura want to talk to him?

Was Sakura still heartbroken about Hinata?

What were Sasuke and him about to do before Kakashi interrupted?

What was he going to say to Sasuke before he was cut off?

These questions devoured Naruto's mind as he walked throughout the Uchiha compound. Sighing as he had the answer to none of these. He was especially troubled by the last one...

In a strange moment between the two, he always said 'Sasuke I...' Then he would be interrupted by something or someone. Naruto didn't even know what he was going to say, not a clue. But he felt like it was important, as if it wasn't something coming from the mind, but the heart.

Naruto sighed and shook his head, I'm thinking crazy, I just need to get some food in me...Naruto smiled to himself, ramen sounds good, and then I'll go find Sakura...Naruto thought happily. He hopped off to Ichiraku's ramen place energetically and thought about how many bowls of ramen he was going to get. But his brain kept on pushing Sasuke on his mind, distracting him endlessly. Naruto only managed to get the cute raven out of his head, when he approached Ichiraku's.

Naruto walked in and froze. Sakura was sitting on a seat, turned away from him. He assumed Sakura was there for him since she had no food nor beverage in front of her. Naruto gulped and walked over, putting a comforting hand on Sakura, who had her head lowered, hidden behind her pink hair. Sakura didn't need to turn to face Naruto, she knew it was him. Naruto prepared himself for the tears, hatred and heartbreak. Sakura gravely turned to face Naruto, with her hair hanging over her face.

"Naruto..." Sakura mumbled hoarsely, Naruto cringed at how weak she sounded, "Isn't the world just..." Sakura whispered out, Naruto expected some horrendous things to follow suit, but didn't expect what she said next, "The most wonderful and brilliant thing!" Sakura exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air. Naruto blinked and tilted his head.

"What?"

"I'm just saying! The birds sing so beautifully! The sun shines so bright! Oh isn't life just so amazing!" Sakura cried out joyfully, Naruto stood completely silent. Sakura had the biggest grin and the most energetic aura around her, Naruto was thrown at how she could be so happy, I guess Sasuke isn't the only one who got drunk...Naruto thought as Sakura gave a content sigh.

"Um, Sakura-chan, are you..." Naruto trailed off and made a gesture to his head, basically saying 'Are you still sane?'. Sakura just chuckled and rested her face in hand.

"Maybe...Hinata is driving me crazy...crazy in love"

"But Sakura-chan, I thought that she ran away from you!"

"So you were eavesdropping!" Sakura chuckled, Naruto blushed slightly from embarrassment and sat on the seat next to Sakura, rubbing the back of his head bashfully.

"Heh heh...maybe...just a little" Naruto replied, Sakura shrugged as if she didn't mind, Naruto was surprised and expected Sakura to kick his ass for being nosey, "But seriously, I thought that she didn't return your feelings!"

"That's what I thought! But then last night, at around midnight, she came to my door all flustered and red, and then one thing led to another and we..."

"Whoa really?"

"Get your mind out the gutter, Nardo" Sakura chuckled, Naruto rolled his eyes at the nickname, "We talked" Sakura explained, Naruto gave an apologetic smile, but Sakura returned it with a mischievous smirk.

"We did do other stuff" Sakura giggled wickedly, Naruto rolled his eyes playfully and listened to the juicy details that Sakura dished out. About how Hinata and her had spoken all night about their hopes and dreams, how they talked about secrets and personal thoughts, Sakura did mention about a make-out session, but they had to stop since Hinata almost fainted a few times, they also wanted to take it slow.

"Well, congrats Sakura-chan, I'm really happy for you"

"Mm-hm, now all we need to do is get you and-" Sakura shut her mouth instantly before she could finish her sentence. Naruto raised an eyebrow at the strange behaviour.

"Me and who?"

"..."

"Sakura-chan..."

"Um...oh look! A new flavour of ramen!" Sakura called out, trying to distract Naruto. Naruto gave Sakura a disbelieving look in response.

"What am I? 10?...and I already checked, now tell me who you were gonna say"

"Look, I was joking alright?" Sakura started, getting a bit nervous, "I should have never said anything, it's just a joke we guys have" Sakura regretted it as soon as she said it, she hoped Naruto wouldn't pick up on it, but had no such luck as Naruto tilted his head, "What I mean is-"

"Whoa whoa whoa! Hold the cheese on the cracker!" Naruto exclaimed raising a hand, "Guys? As in other people think this?"

"Yeah, but it's not a big deal, we-"

"Wait a minute, who are making these jokes with you?" Naruto questioned, Sakura gave a nervous smile and rubbed the back of her head.

"Um...everyone?..." Sakura chuckled anxiously.

"Everyone?!"

"Look look, it's only Kiba, Kakashi, Lee...Ino...Shikamaru...um, and maybe Chouji, Sai...and sometimes Tsunade...and everyone else in the village..."

"Are you kidding me?!"

"Look, just because we joke about you and Sasuke, it doesn't mean-" Sakura slapped a hand over her mouth when she realised what she just let slip. Naruto's eyes widened with his mouth hanging open slightly.

"Sasuke? You guys joke about me and Sasuke being together?!"

"You know what? Yeah! We do, you wanna know why?" Sakura questioned hotly, "Because you guys are practically inseparable, you only train with each other now-days, you constantly are trying the get the other one's attention, and every time you go into a room, you instantly search the room for Sasuke, and Sasuke searches the room for you! For the love of god, I'm surprised you two aren't married yet!" Sakura exclaimed. Naruto sat on the seat floored and silent, trying to process what Sakura had just said. Sakura sighed and shook her head, "Forget about it Nardo, I was just messing with you" Sakura said, though she wasn't.

She swirled in her seat and ordered some food while Naruto did the same, only with what Sakura had said on his mind. Surely me and Sasuke aren't really like that...are we?...Naruto questioned. His thoughts were interrupted when his food arrived. Naruto began to eat at a normal pace, which scared the living hell out of Sakura. Naruto just played it off that he had been trying to savour the ramen for once, instead of wolfing it down. But both he and Sakura knew that was a lie.

Meanwhile...

"We need to talk Sasuke" Kakashi stated, standing across the room from Sasuke who had his arms folded as he gazed at the ground.

"What do you want to talk about?" Sasuke replied quietly.

"You know fully well what I'm here to discuss"

"You know what?! Since when the hell did it become your business? Huh? Oh wait! It didn't, so back off!" Sasuke spat out angrily, Kakashi's eyebrows furrowed together in slight aggression, but kept calm.

"Don't talk to me like that Sasuke"

"Or what? You're going to tell my parents? Oh that's right, one of them is dead, and the other is some guy in Gecia who doesn't even know I'm his son! So do your worst Kakashi!" Sasuke exclaimed, unfolding his arms and clenching his fists. Kakashi's temper was rising. Never had one of his students talked to him with such disrespect.

"Sasuke, don't say something you'll regret"

"Ha! Is that the thing that's going to ruin my 'oh so happy life?' Something I'll regret?!"

"I understand your anger Sasuke, but you need to calm down"

"Screw you!"

"Sit down!" Kakashi shouted, pointing a finger at Sasuke's couch. Sasuke jumped at the order, and hesitated before sitting down. Sasuke may be a strong, skilful and dangerous ninja, but Kakashi was stronger, more skilful and defiantly more dangerous. And Sasuke was shit-scared of him at this moment. Sasuke sat down and waited tensely as Kakashi walked over, standing over Sasuke he sighed, "I shouldn't have to yell at you Sasuke, but you need to deal with your emotions better"

"But I-"

"Listen" Kakashi interrupted, "These are the emotions that you have stuffed down, and they're resurfacing, you need to come to terms with it" Kakashi stated, "Sometimes, things happen, we have no control and it hurts, a horrible ache in your heart, a bottomless feeling at the pit of your stomach, but you must be strong, because it doesn't matter if you fall, it's about how you come to stand up again, even though it's hard...healing can help so much before you have to help yourself" Kakashi lectured, leaving Sasuke speechless. Kakashi gave a small sigh and turned around to walk out, "You know you can talk come talk to me whenever Sasuke, you don't have to go through this pain alone" And with that Kakashi had left, leaving Sasuke to his thoughts.

Sasuke sat on his black sofa silently for the next 10 minutes. Unmoving and thinking. Sasuke gulped as aching emotions that he ignored, flowed through him. Pain, hurt, regret, confusion and a lot of loneliness. Sasuke laid down and let them travel throughout him. Twitching and flinching as the harsh realities of everything mocked him, Sasuke let out a shaky breath and turned to his side. Feeling the tears grace his face, he closed his onyx eyes and slowly fell asleep.

50 minutes later, after his short nap, he awoke and wiped his slightly puffy eyes. He sat up and heard his stomach rumble. He stood up and realised that Naruto had made breakfast before he had left. Sasuke walked over to the kitchen counter and inspected what Naruto had made. He was surprised to see that it actually looked...good. Naruto surprisingly made something other than ramen.

Sasuke stared upon the rather delicious looking food. Which consisted of some white rice, with what seemed like fried pork with mixed vegetables in sauce. Sasuke blushed when he saw the side dish of fresh tomatoes with rice balls. How did he know?...Sasuke thought to himself as they were one of his favourite things to eat. He didn't tell anyone that, so how did Naruto?...Sasuke shook his head and concentrated on the food in front of him.

"Looks can be deceiving..." Sasuke mumbled pessimistically, he took some nearby chopstick and raised some food to his mouth. Hesitantly putting the food in his mouth, he closed his eyes in slight fear. His eyes shot open as the food invaded his taste buds. Sasuke looked at the rest of food in shock, "This...actually isn't that bad..." Sasuke said to himself, Sasuke wolfed the rice and pork quickly enough to put Naruto to shame.

Sasuke took the tomatoes and rice balls and carried them to a table. He sat down and opened a thick blue book, and proceeded to read it while munching away at his food. It was a fantasy book, though you wouldn't expect Sasuke to be interested in such things, but Sasuke really liked it. It had dry and witty humour.

It was called 'The Blade Itself', The Blade Itself was about reluctant heroes, black humour, and breath-taking action. The characters consisted of a philosophical Barbarian who hates to kill, a dashing hero afraid to fight, and a crippled torturer with a heart of gold. (This is a real book by the way, I love it) Sasuke's hangover had long disappeared, as Kyuubi's chakra soothed him, though his ankle was hurting for some reason...

Sasuke continued to enjoy his book long after he finished his food, he had moved to his sofa and comfortably pulled his knees to his chest and read his book. An hour passed, Sasuke closed his book and decided that he should probably turn up for his mission. He was meant to be there about 3 hours ago, but Kakashi would probably be 5 hours late as always. Though Naruto and Sakura would still arrive on time usually. Sasuke placed his usual combat boots on and tied them up. He arose and inspected himself in a nearby mirror.

Usually Sasuke couldn't care less about how he looked, but something felt different today...

Like suddenly it really mattered if his hair was too messy. What do you expect? He had a stressful morning!...and night apparently...Sasuke sighed and ran a hand through his hair, he leaned forward to get a better look in the mirror. Putting any pesky hairs that didn't look right away, Sasuke tilted his head as he looked at himself in the mirror. He scowled. Naruto had left a hickey on his neck, but luckily it was covered up by his usual black shirt.

Sasuke touched it with his fingered, giving a faint smile to how Naruto had cared for him this morning. He shook his head and tried to forget about it, how it felt when him and Naruto acted like children play fighting...they seemed to act how they were before...Sasuke accidentally let another smile slip out, as the thought of Naruto grinning at him entered his mind. Sasuke chuckled quietly as he subconsciously twirled a bit of his hair. He froze and blushed. What am I doing?...Sasuke gulped and sighed. He swung open his door and trudged on to just get this day over with.

And though he would never admit it, the day didn't seem like it was going to be too bad...since the thought of Naruto waiting at team 7 bridge somewhat made Sasuke feel something. Sasuke couldn't figure out what it was so, so he did what he did best.

Stuff it down.

Half an hour later, Sasuke arrived at team 7 bridge, where Sakura and Naruto stood waiting for Kakashi. Sakura noticed Sasuke presence as he approached and raised an eyebrow.

"Well, thank you Sasuke for gracing us with your presence" Sakura stated, Sasuke leaned against the bridge and shrugged.

"It's not like this mission is important, besides Kakashi hasn't even arrived" Sasuke replied. Sakura rolled her eyes.

"Listen, Naruto hasn't become perverted like Jiraiya, and I haven't become a gambling drunk like Tsunade, so don't become constantly late like Kakashi" Sakura ordered playfully, Sasuke gave a half-hearted nod before glancing at Naruto who was staring at him with no visible expression. Sasuke returned the look, engaging them in an uncomfortable staring match. The warm fuzzy feeling within Sasuke from earlier had disappeared. The confusing feeling of being excited to see Naruto had gone. Sakura looked between the two and awkwardly coughed, "Um, so...anything happen between you two lately?"

"No" Both boys said in unison. Sakura blinked and slowly nodded her head.

"Right...good good" Sakura responded tensely, the air around them grew more and more thick and silent. Sakura bit the inside of her cheek as a nervous habit. She would talk to Naruto about it later, but now? The atmosphere was way too awkward to even breathe. Naruto and Sasuke eventually stopped staring at each other and instead watched the sky, while Sasuke looked at the floor. Sakura couldn't decide where to look and just switched between the boys, floor, sky and herself. A poof a smoke and Kakashi had arrived half an hour later.

"Sorry I'm late, I was helping a-"

"Yes yes, we know, we're just happy your here!" Sakura interrupted, "...Thank god..." Sakura mumbled under her breath, though it was clear what she said. Everything was silent until another ninja appeared in a flustered heap.

"Ah! Sakura-chan! Lady Tsunade needs you, we're short-staffed on a patient that requires emergency treatment, we need you to come right away" The ninja explained, Sakura blinked and walked towards the ninja.

"But I have a mission"

"There's no time Sakura-chan, Lady Tsunade is in need of your assistance!" The ninja exclaimed, Sakura shrugged to the rest of her team and apologised.

"Sorry guys, I have to go but...um good luck" Sakura said nervously as she looked at the silent boys, before setting off with the ninja. The leftover of team 7 stood quietly, Kakashi walked on and gestured the boys to follow.

"We're going to go ahead with the mission" Kakashi stated, "It's simple, we're only delivering a scroll, but they were insistent on having a team doing so" Kakashi explained, Kakashi expected Naruto to complain about the d-rank mission, but Naruto just nodded obediently. Kakashi was about to enquire when another ninja, around the boys age, jogged over to them with a smile.

"Hey, I was sent here to go on this mission with you since your usual medical ninja was called away, I'm Riku by the way" The boy said, smiling at everyone politely. Naruto took the initiative and greeted him.

"Hi Riku, I'm the amazing Uzumaki Naruto!" Naruto proclaimed loudly, Riku nodded his head and looked at Kakashi.

"Hatake Kakashi" Kakashi stated, Riku turned to Sasuke and tilted his head.

"I guess that makes you Uchiha Sasuke, right?" Riku asked, surprising the rest of them a bit, and for some reason, making Naruto a little hostile.

"How did you-" Sasuke started.

"Doesn't take a genius to figure out this is team 7, especially with the famous and talented Sasuke" Riku complimented, "It's truly a pleasure to make your acquaintance" Riku purred out, lifting Sasuke's hand up to kiss the back of it in a knightly manner. Sasuke blushed lightly and just blinked in response. Pfft! Sasuke gonna obliterate him!...Naruto thought smugly, but didn't expect Sasuke to react how he did.

"U-Um, thanks..." Sasuke replied shyly, Riku continued to smile towards Sasuke, engaging in conversation with him. Naruto didn't understand why, but the sudden urge to drown Riku arose. Naruto shook his head at the thought and tried to ignore it as they went off to their mission, but it was kind of hard as Sasuke and Riku were behind them talking. Naruto scowled to himself. Who the hell does this Riku guy think he is? And why the hell is Sasuke talking to him like they've been friends all their lives?!... Naruto huffed and stuffed his hands in his pockets grumpily.

They were only halfway to their destination, and Naruto wanted to rip his ears out already.

"So I said 'Hey buddy, if I have to guess, yesterday!'" Naruto heard Riku say, Naruto rolled his eyes, Naruto almost froze in place when he heard Sasuke laugh lightly at Riku's story. Naruto had another urge to set Riku on fire. Why the hell is Sasuke laughing with him?!...Naruto thought spitefully, I thought Sasuke was into blondes anyway...Naruto thought as he glanced over to Riku.

Riku had light chestnut hair, slick back, but still was spiky. Naruto didn't see the big deal with him. He was slightly taller than Sasuke, hazel eyes and simple clothing. Naruto internally scoffed. I could totally kick his ass...Naruto thought smugly, since the urge to do so was becoming more and more appealing. Naruto trudged on in front of them, following Kakashi who kept on glancing at Naruto strangely. Kakashi went next to Naruto when he became increasingly worried.

"You seem troubled" Kakashi mumbled to Naruto, as to not gain the attention of Sasuke or Riku. Naruto gave a small sigh and forced a clearly fake smile.

"I'm fine Kakashi sensei, really" Naruto replied.

"Hm? Naruto are you in some sort of pain? Maybe I can help" Riku offered kindly, Naruto rolled his eyes as Sasuke swooned slightly at Riku's 'noble' act. Naruto just glared at Riku and walked on.

"I'm fine" Naruto grinded out rudely, Riku looked confused and Sasuke just tutted at Naruto's behaviour.

"Ignore him, he's just being a dobe" Sasuke said flippantly, Naruto usually felt comforted by the nickname, but never had it hurt so much as it did then. Naruto gave a 'tch' noise in response. Kakashi couldn't help but think that the roles of Naruto and Sasuke seemed to have switched. With Naruto acting rude and anti-social, and Sasuke acting friendly to practically a stranger.

"Ha ha, it's fine Sasuke, I understand how friends can be sometimes" Riku chuckled, Sasuke just shrugged.

"He's more of a team mate then a friend really" Sasuke replied casually, Naruto's eyes shot open and felt his heart wretch. He tensed as he felt Kakashi's worried gaze upon him. Naruto just gulped down his emotions and walked on a little quicker. Kakashi turned to look at Sasuke, who though was talking to Riku, had his eyes trained on Naruto.

They began to walk again, reaching the place in the next hour or so. It was a rather large mansion, with protected gates and expensive looking luxuries. Kakashi explained that the people who wanted the scroll, only wanted one of them to enter for some reason. Kakashi had promised to be back within half an hour, entering the gates, leaving the three boys to wait. Riku smiled at Sasuke, obviously happy to get to spend time with the cute boy.

"I've been around here a couple times, I know a place to get some great Watame" (like cotton candy) Riku offered, mostly to Sasuke. Naruto rolled his eyes and answered before Sasuke had a chance.

"Sasuke doesn't like sweet things" Naruto hissed, Sasuke whipped his head at Naruto and glared.

"Um, that's fine, I also know another place with some really good Nikuman" (Fried dumplings with pork filling) Riku tried again, Naruto mumbled something really rude under his breath, earning an elbow from Sasuke. Sasuke ignored Naruto grunt of pain, instead giving a small smile to Riku.

"That sounds good Riku" Sasuke replied, walking closer to Riku. Sasuke winced slightly in pain. Both boys noticed Sasuke's wince.

"Sasuke, you okay?"

"Yeah teme, what's wrong?" Naruto expressed worried, Sasuke shook his head and sighed.

"It's nothing, my ankle has just been hurting since this morning" Sasuke explained, Naruto suddenly remembered how Sasuke and him had fell last night...which almost led to them kiss-

"Let me check it out Sasuke" Riku offered, Naruto wanted to rip Riku's heart out at that moment.

"It's really not a big deal" Sasuke replied, trying to not look weak in front of Riku. Weak was not attractive. Riku shook his head and held Sasuke's hand, he guided him over to a nearby bench and sat him down.

"That's ridiculous, I'm a medical ninja, it's my job" Riku explained, kneeling down to come closer to Sasuke's foot, "And besides, tending to you is a bonus" Riku flirted, Sasuke smirked at Riku. Naruto rolled his eyes.

"'Cough' Twat 'Cough'" Naruto coughed mockingly, insulting Riku. Sasuke glared at Naruto, who just shrugged, "Sorry, I have a cough" Naruto replied insincerely. Sasuke growled at Naruto, Riku just gave a reassuring smile towards Sasuke.

"It's fine Sasuke, really" Riku said, trying to prevent a fight. Sasuke proceeded to ignore Naruto who just huffed in response. Riku began to untie Sasuke's combat boots, which for some reason got on Naruto's nerves. Who the hell does he think he is? Oooo look at me! I'm Riku, I can touch Sasuke and not get punched, Oooo I know places with good food! Dick...Naruto mocked in his head.

It was the moment that Riku slipped off Sasuke's boot and sock that Naruto really wanted castrate Riku. Riku began to inspect and feel around Sasuke's foot and ankle, his hand glowed green and hovered over Sasuke's ankle. Riku suddenly looked surprised and retracted his hands.

"That's strange..." Riku mumbled, Naruto tensed in fear for Sasuke. Sasuke is okay, right?...Naruto asked himself, "You're fine, but you have sprained your ankle somehow" Riku observed.

"What's strange about that?" Sasuke inquired, Riku tilted his head to try to find a way to explain.

"Well, usually when people sprain their ankle they get an infection, sometimes they don't, but you defiantly had one"

"Had one?"

"Yeah, but it looks like it was healed or treated in some kind of way..." Riku trailed off, Naruto folded his arms and grinned smugly.

"Hn! That's my amazing healing chakra that I treated him with!" Naruto proclaimed triumphantly, Sasuke rolled his eyes, but supposed he had to feel grateful to Naruto. Riku shrugged and got out a healing ointment of his own and began to apply it to Sasuke's ankle.

"Yeah, but it did nothing for his ankle though" Riku commented causally, Naruto stood silently, watching Riku apply the ointment, I wonder if Sasuke would really miss one of his swords if I stuck it up Riku's ass?...Naruto wondered. Riku wrapped a bandage around Sasuke's ankle carefully, before standing up and letting Sasuke put his sock and boot back on, "Alright, it should be fine by tomorrow"

"That quick?" Sasuke voiced, as he tied up his shoe. Riku rubbed the back of his head, and smiled down at Sasuke.

"I gave you the grade 8 ointment" Riku explained, Sasuke stopped tying his shoes and looked up.

"But...you're only supposed to use that with life-threatening wounds..." Sasuke stated confused, though Naruto understood Riku's true intentions, and not the lame excuse that he said.

"I didn't like the idea of you having to wait" Riku replied with flirtatious smirk, "I would have had to go in your bandage"

"More like your pants..." Naruto mumbled, though both of them heard it. Sasuke threw a nearby pebble at Naruto.

"Shut it, usuratonkachi!" Sasuke hissed, leaning back down to finish tying his shoe. Naruto growled when he saw the look on Riku's face. It was rather happy looking. Your probably wondering why, well with Sasuke's head leaning down in front of Riku, Riku could imagine something very perverted while Sasuke's head was near his lower regions. Naruto wanted to pour boiling tar in Riku's eyes and ears to teach him a lesson. How dare he think of Sasuke like that!...Naruto thought angrily. Naruto walked past Riku and grabbed his collar, pulling Riku with him.

"Let's have a little talk, Riku" Naruto ordered scarily, Sasuke shot up and huffed in annoyance.

"Oi Naruto! What do you think you're doing!?" Sasuke yelled.

"I-It's fine Sasuke! Don't worry about me!" Riku called out terrified, Sasuke furrowed his eyebrows together and decided to follow quietly. Naruto had dragged Riku into a nearby forest clearing and finally let go. He swished around and approached Riku, "Um, what do you want to talk about Naru-" Naruto punched Riku in the face, sending Riku stumbling back a bit. Riku blinked and placed a hand on his cheek, "Okay, what is the deal here?" Riku asked, as if he wasn't just punched.

"What do you mean?" Naruto questioned back, as if his punch was completely normal and justified. Riku rolled his eyes and faced Naruto. Sasuke watched, hidden by a tree, and was surprised to see Riku punched.

"I mean if Sasuke was your boyfriend, you should have just said, you didn't need to punch me!"

"He's not my boyfriend" Naruto replied, Riku blinked confused in response.

"What?"

"He's not my boyfriend"

"Fine, fuck buddy"

"Not that either" Naruto responded, Riku tilted his head and made a confused gesture.

"So you attacked me for flirting with Sasuke..."

"Yes"

"Though you two are not together in any way?..."

"That is correct" Naruto stated, Riku stood dumbfounded and sighed. Running a hand through his hair, looking as if he had given up.

"Um...do you like him then?"

"No"

"Did you guys used to date?"

"No"

"So...you punched me because...?"

"Because he's my friend, I want to protect him" Naruto answered, Riku looked bewildered at the answer and scoffed.

"Sasuke? Like Sasuke Uchiha? One of the strongest ninja around, and you want to protect him from me?" Riku asked ridiculously, never hearing something so absurd. Sasuke had to agree with him. Sasuke leaned a little closer though, What does he mean he wants to protect me?...Sasuke wondered.

"It doesn't matter if he was the strongest ninja in the village, the world, or even the whole universe..." Naruto explained, "He's my best friend and rival, I'll always want to protect him, from anything" Naruto proclaimed. Sasuke and Riku stood dumbstruck by the words. Sasuke's face was scorching red, he had the urge to kick Naruto for saying something so embarrassing, and another urge to hug him for being so sweet. Sasuke shook his head at that last thought, He's like this with everyone, I'm not special...Sasuke thought, "And though I want to protect all my friends..." Naruto started with a faint smile, "Sasuke's..." Naruto trailed off, Sasuke blinked, biting his lip to not scream at Naruto finish the sentence.

"He's...?" Riku asked.

"I'm...?" Sasuke whispered under his breath.

"Different" Naruto finished. Sasuke's eyes widened, with a blush devouring his face. Sasuke felt like his heart was going to explode in his chest. He didn't know why. What Naruto said was insulting, it didn't mean anything, but somehow...Sasuke blushed a little more, Somehow it felt...Sasuke ended his thought.

Sasuke walked out of the forest clearing, and back to the gates of the house that Kakashi had entered. He sighed as he leaned against the wall, running a hand through his hair. Sasuke stayed there for a while, noticing that neither Riku nor Naruto returned yet. Sasuke became increasingly worried, more for Naruto than Riku honestly. Kakashi had appeared and noticed that two of the boys were missing. Though instead of enquiring their whereabouts, he instead asked Sasuke a question.

"What are you doing Sasuke?" Kakashi asked, Sasuke raised an eyebrow at the question.

"Um...standing here?"

"I mean with Riku"

"Excuse me?"

"Why are you messing with Naruto like that?" Kakashi questioned, Sasuke blinked before facing Kakashi completely, confused at what Kakashi was asking, "You know what you are doing, you're upsetting Naruto on purpose" Kakashi accused, Sasuke was really confused now. Upsetting him?...Sasuke thought puzzled, Kakashi narrowed his eye towards Sasuke, "Flirting with some guy you're not even interested in, referring to Naruto as a team mate and not a friend, practically ignoring him" Kakashi spoke, Kakashi noticed at how genuinely bewildered Sasuke looked.

"Kakashi I..." Sasuke trailed off, not sure how to respond. Kakashi softened his glare and looked at Sasuke's face for any trace of lie. He doesn't know...Kakashi realised.

"You really have no idea how jealous you've been making Naruto?"

"J-Jealous?!" Sasuke exclaimed, "What do you mean jealous?" Sasuke asked, Kakashi went silent before chuckling.

"You really have no idea, do you?" Kakashi laughed, Sasuke blinked, feeling embarrassed from being laughed at.

"W-What are you talking about, you weird old man?" Sasuke insulted, Kakashi just gave a flippant gesture and chuckled.

"Now it wouldn't be any fun if I just told you, would it?"

"Kakashi..." Sasuke grinded out annoyed, Sasuke was about to pester Kakashi about it, when he heard the two footsteps from behind him. Sasuke swished around and saw a slightly bruised Riku, and a grinning Naruto.

"What happened to you?" Kakashi asked, Riku looked at Naruto before smiling at Kakashi.

"I...er, fell" Riku lied, Naruto shrugged nonchalantly.

"I guess you should really know where to walk and where not to walk" Naruto chuckled, his voice laced with an underlining threatening tone. Riku nodded his head and gulped.

"Y-Yeah, I'm so c-clumsy" Riku stuttered, "Well, we should get going back then!" Riku said enthusiastically, clapping his hands together. Sasuke and Kakashi exchanged expressions before walking on. Sasuke heard a whisper between Riku and Naruto and concentrated on what they were saying.

"Um, listen Riku, I'm really sorry about-"

"Nah man, it's fine, you told me why"

"Still...I should keep Kyuubi under better control than that, I don't know what came over me"

"Look, no broken bones, just a few bruises, okay? Don't sweat it"

"But I still feel guilty, I would never hurt someone like that..."

"It's alright, it must be hard being a jinchuriki, I understand" Riku whispered back, Sasuke blinked and realised that the red eyes, the fangs, the beating. It was all Kyuubi.

Then why did Sasuke still feel like he saw...Naruto?

He shook his head and decided for the rest of the trip back, to just keep himself to himself. He heard Riku and Naruto talking to each other on the way back about mindless things. Kakashi occasionally joined in on Naruto and Riku's conversation from time to time. Sasuke couldn't help but feel as if he was the only sane one, and insane at the same time.

They soon arrived back at team 7 bridge, Riku waved good bye and excused himself. Explaining how he needed to get back to the hospital (no doubt to heal his bruises). Kakashi claimed to go hand in the report himself, since he was the only one to actually hand the scroll to the person.

Leaving Naruto and Sasuke alone at the bridge.

One question was swirling around Sasuke's head. Did Naruto mean what he said?...Sasuke wondered to himself. Only one way to find out…Sasuke thought, Sasuke looked up at Naruto and built up his courage.

"Did you mean what you said?" Sasuke asked out of the blue, Naruto blinked and tilted his head in confusion.

"What?"

"What you said to Riku, did you mean it?" Sasuke repeated, Naruto's eyes shot open.

"You heard that?"

"Yeah…" Sasuke answered, making Naruto gulp slightly "Did you mean it?" Sasuke questioned, Naruto gave a small sigh and looked to the side, running a hand through his hair.

"Well…yeah Sasuke, I want to protect all my friends"

"But you said I was different, how?" Sasuke interrogated, Naruto continued to look off to the side and didn't respond. Sasuke grew impatient and asked again, "How?" Naruto sighed and turned his head to face Sasuke.

"What do you want from me?"

"I want you to tell me what you meant by 'different', how am I 'different'?" Sasuke stated, his anger seeping through a little.

"I don't know! You just are, okay?" Naruto exclaimed, throwing his hands in the air. Sasuke huffed and decided to go about this another way.

"Fine, what am I to you then?!" Sasuke questioned, Naruto froze at the question, That's what he asked me last night…Naruto remembered, but it was different because Sasuke was sober. The only thing that remained the same was how Naruto didn't have the answer, "What am I to you?" Sasuke grinded out again, tired of Naruto's silence.

"Um…different?" Naruto replied in an unsure tone, trying to see if he could smart-arse his way enough to not answering the question. Sasuke didn't like the non-serious response and shook his head.

"Fine, if you won't answer that, then let me ask another question" Sasuke growled, "What were you trying to 'protect' me from?" Sasuke interrogated, Naruto had the answer for this one.

"From Riku!" Naruto replied as if it was the most obvious thing, Sasuke rolled his eyes and fisted his hands.

"What are you talking about? Protecting me from some guy who was just being nice?!" Sasuke exclaimed, Naruto looked disbelievingly at Sasuke and shook his head.

"You think he was nice?! You think he wasn't trying to take advantage of you!?" Naruto yelled back.

"Of course he wasn't!"

"When you were tying your shoe, he was imagining you sucking his cock, you idiot!" Naruto shouted, silencing Sasuke, "He doesn't care about you Sasuke, he was just like the rest, just trying to get you to spread your legs" Naruto explained, "Sometimes I can't believe how stupid you are" Naruto spat out harshly, Sasuke flinched at the insult. Naruto wanted to apologise, but decided against it. He turned around and began to walk off, leaving Sasuke behind in a quiet mess.

Sasuke watched Naruto disappear from his sight, Sasuke held himself and sighed. So…Riku was just another pervert… Sasuke thought solemnly, and I just yelled at Naruto for protecting me from him…. He contemplated on going after Naruto, but thought Naruto was too angry at the moment. He couldn't talk to Sakura, she was busy. Kakashi was delivering the report.

Sasuke thought about Shen for a brief moment and thought about Kakashi's advice. He did feel like he needed family right now, since Itachi was hardly an option. Sasuke knew it would benefit him to make amends with Shen.

Sasuke looked up to the sky and saw how it was only midday, he bit his lip and thought over whether to go right now or tomorrow. No…Sasuke thought, If I don't do it today, I won't do it ever…Sasuke concluded. He took in a deep breath and headed for the train station. It was going to be hard, but he would face it. He wouldn't run away like he usually did.

As Naruto stomped away, he couldn't help but feel like he might have been a little harsh with Sasuke, but…Naruto gave a frustrated sigh, He makes me so mad! Can't he see when some guy is trying to score?... Naruto ran a hand through his golden hair and shook his head, He definitely experienced that horrid pervert when we were younger…

FLASHBACK

(A month after Sasuke's attempt to leave)

"Sakura-chan isn't here?" A young 14 Naruto questioned, tilting his head. Kakashi sighed and rubbed the back of his head awkwardly.

"No Naruto, this particular mission isn't…appropriate for a young girl" Kakashi responded, looking up and seeing the booming nightclub shrouded in darkness. Kakashi stared uncertainly at the sinful club, he wasn't exactly happy with taking the boys on this kind of mission, but at some point this would have had to happen. Undercover missions in sleazy places were a common thing for a shinobi. Kakashi glanced down at the boys who still hadn't been told their mission, "Come on, we need to go in that alley before anything else" Kakashi ordered, the boys went over confused and stood looking expectantly at Kakashi.

"Neh Kakashi sensei, what we doing? I've never seen this part of Konoha before" Naruto inquired, Kakashi sighed and tried to find a way of explaining without revealing the dark secrets of Konoha.

"We're…in a 'party' part of Konoha…" Kakashi trailed off.

"Aw cool! We get to go to a party?!" Naruto beamed happily, Kakashi sighed and shook his head.

"Not exactly Naruto, it's not the type of party you're thinking of" Kakashi stated "We're going undercover to gather information on a…underage sex-trafficking ring within Konoha" Kakashi said reluctantly, Naruto's eyes flew wide open, while Sasuke seemed unsurprised by the news.

"W-What! We don't have that kind of problem here!" Naruto exclaimed, Sasuke hit the back of Naruto's head to quiet the boy.

"We're going to have a problem if you don't shut up dobe" Sasuke hissed, Naruto grumbled under his breath, crossing his arms childishly. Kakashi made a disapproving noise and sighed.

"Listen, I often tell you two that you can't act like this on missions, but now you really can't act like this, you'll put yourself and others in danger, that's what happens when you go undercover"

"Neh Kakashi sensei, is that why you're dressed like that?" Naruto questioned, referring to how Kakashi was wearing a long sleeved black shirt, with matching trousers, loafers and a few simple accessories. Not to mention that Kakashi wasn't wearing his forehead protector, though still retained his mask.

"Yes Naruto, they don't take kindly to ninja, which is why you two will be wearing these" Kakashi stated, handing them both each a plain black bag. They boys looked at each other and began to open their assigned bags. Naruto took out a tight fitting red shirt, sleeveless and sleek, along with a pair of black skinny jeans. Sasuke saw Naruto's clothing and expected to have the same, or at least something similar.

He definitely wasn't expecting this…

Sasuke gasped and dropped the bag to the ground, with the clothes piling out slightly. Sasuke took a step back and looked bewildered.

"You can't expect me to wear this!" Sasuke exclaimed, clenching his fists. Naruto raised an eyebrow and looked down at the clothes.

"They can't be that-" Naruto shut his mouth when he saw the clothes, Naruto wanted to laugh at what he saw. A pair of black leather hot pants with a large silver belt, a tight black crop top, with black thigh long boots, also the added accessory of fingerless gloves that reached up to the forearms.

"I'll look like a rent boy!" Sasuke exclaimed, Naruto laughed as Kakashi sighed.

"You need to fit in"

"By looking like a hooker?!"

"Yes" Kakashi sighed "I'll be undercover as your pimp, and you two are going to present yourselves as prostitutes" Kakashi explained, Naruto still laughed at the clothes, Sasuke growled and spun to face Naruto.

"Shut up! You have to wear stuff too!"

"Yeah, but at least I'll attract girls and not guys!" Naruto guffawed, holding his sides in laughter, Sasuke felt embarrassed.

"Naruto…" Kakashi warned, making Naruto quieten down, Kakashi turned to Sasuke and attempted to convince him to wear the clothing "True shinobi, Sasuke, can adapt to any situation given, and still retain their pride"

"And I'm supposed to do that looking like a slut?"

"Itachi wouldn't have the internal strength to do it" Kakashi replied, Kakashi knew it was a low-blow, but he needed to convince Sasuke. Even Naruto went silent at what Kakashi said, Sasuke growled and grabbed the clothing, and he walked behind a large dumpster grumbling.

"Fine" Sasuke snarled, Naruto looked at Kakashi with a worried expression.

"Sensei…"

"Just get dressed Naruto" Kakashi voiced, Kakashi walked out to the entrance to the alley to stand guard. Naruto sighed and got dressed, stuffing his usual uniform in the black bag. Naruto had gotten ready first and walked over to Kakashi. They both heard shuffling from behind them and they turned around.

And there was Sasuke.

Naruto's eyes widened at the sight of Sasuke. The raven-haired boy stood completely humiliated, his head low and red, one of his arm holding the other. His porcelain skin being shown off, his thighs and stomach exposed. The moon reflecting off his skin, giving a glowing effect to the feminine boy. Naruto stared.

It suddenly wasn't funny anymore.

He didn't want to laugh.

He felt uncomfortable with how Sasuke was dressed, how everyone could see him right now. In a flash Naruto grabbed his orange jacket out of the bag, and appeared in front Sasuke, wrapping his jacket around Sasuke. Sasuke looked bewildered at Naruto, who held the jacket in place. Without even turning around, Naruto acknowledged Kakashi who had a mild sense of surprise.

"He can't go out looking like this" Naruto stated plainly, Sasuke blinked, unable to respond.

"He has to"

"Then I'll wear it" Naruto replied, staring at Sasuke. Kakashi went silent for a moment, surprised at the noble gesture, but alas, it was no use.

"You can't Naruto, Sasuke is smaller than you, and you won't fit in the tight clothes"

"I don't care!" Naruto argued, still locked onto Sasuke. Sasuke had adjusted to the situation and looked down at the ground.

"It's fine Naruto"

"But-"

"Let's just get this over with" Sasuke sighed, letting Naruto's jacket slip off. Sasuke walked passed Naruto and towards the nightclub. Naruto stood frozen for a second before turning around to follow Sasuke. Kakashi went after the boys, What has gotten into Naruto?... Kakashi questioned, Naruto was protective, but it was more possessive this time…

Kakashi walked up to the bouncer of the club, with the boys behind. The bouncer crossed his arms across his buff chest, raising an eyebrow at Kakashi.

"The fuck are you?" The bouncer spat, calm as ever Kakashi responded.

"Ezma Tamaki" Kakashi replied, the bouncer looked at the list and nodded his head, but his eyes locked onto the boys.

"Who are they?"

"They're with me"

"They're not on the list"

"Would you like to explain to the owner of this club, your boss, why he didn't get the whores he ordered?" Kakashi challenged, the bouncer looked worried, and begrudgingly stepped aside.

"Fine…but I get to touch" The bouncer argued, Kakashi gave a nod of approval. The boys didn't understand, that was until they walked past the bouncer and had both their asses squeezed. They gasped and looked at Kakashi for some kind of protection, but he could only offer an apologetic expression.

"You'll just have to get used to it" Kakashi stated, the bouncer overheard and scoffed.

"They're new?"

"Yeah" Kakashi answered, the bouncer gave a sinister chuckle and slapped Sasuke's ass harshly.

"The little one will be a nice little treat" The bouncer said, grabbing Sasuke's ass and massaging, Sasuke gasped and had a look of horror "Tight firm backside, good for getting his ass pounded" Sasuke began to tremble, "He looks like a high-end piece, I assume you've trained him to not choke, right?"

"Right…" Kakashi replied, feeling sorry for Sasuke, since he was practically being molested. Sasuke looked on the verge of tears. Naruto tugged at Kakashi's sleeve with a pleading look. Kakashi looked towards the bouncer who was enjoying himself, "I need to get these pieces to Kenyo-sama"

"Right, right, but I got money, so when Kenyo is finished, tell me how much the brunette bitch is, okay?"

"Will do" Kakashi promised, Sasuke was released, but he felt no better. Sasuke had never felt so insignificant in his entire life…so used, and like an object. He could only imagine what the real slave workers feel like. From that point Kakashi kept Sasuke and Naruto in front of him, with both hands on their shoulders to show that they belonged to him.

Kakashi had lead them to a sectioned off area, with rather upper-class looking man, around his early 20s, sat in a booth that expanded into a room, the cherry red couch that intertwined with the scarlet curtains. The man had two bodyguards protecting the room. The man had a naked women at either side of him, stroking and rubbing him. The man smiled when he saw Kakashi, and let out a laugh.

"Tamaki! It's good to see you" The man said, noticing the young boys he smirked "And you bring slutty gifts!" He cried out excitedly.

"Greetings Kenyo-sama, I thought you would like a taster" Kakashi stated, Kenyo chuckled and beckoned them over.

"Let's see what they can do"

"Look, but not touch unfortunately, Kenyo-sama" Kakashi explained, Kenyo pouted in response and leaned back.

"Is there something I could do to persuade you otherwise?..."

"I'd like to know where and when the next shipment of sex workers come in" Kakashi requested, surprising the young boys…Kenyo laughed and took a shot, gulping it down.

"You drive a hard bargain, Tamaki, but you brought in some fresh babes…how could I resist?" Kenyo asked rhetorically, "Hm, they're quite young…damn! They must be real tight then!" Kenyo turned his attention to Sasuke and smiled, "Hey there cutie, you having a good time?" Kenyo flirted, Sasuke didn't know how to respond, and looked at Kakashi who just looked at him with an expression saying 'Just go with it'. Sasuke realised he was undercover, so he would play the part.

"Um…yeah" Sasuke replied in an unsure manner, Kenyo chuckled and beckoned him to go over. Sasuke nervously walked over, Kenyo gave him a look over and liked what he saw. Kenyo whispered towards the women, they nodded and left the room. Kenyo analysed over Sasuke when the raven-haired boy was now in front of him.

"Aw, you're adorable" Kenyo cooed, Sasuke blinked and felt more nervous, he didn't know what to do, Kenyo noticed his anxiety and smiled, "Here cutie" Kenyo said, raising a shot of alcohol, "Take this"

"I don't want to-"

"It'll relax you baby" Kenyo encouraged, Sasuke faced Kakashi who nodded, Sasuke turn his head back around and shakily took the shot glass, "Go on sexy baby" Kenyo cheered on, Sasuke reluctantly raised the glass to his lips, and unwillingly drinking the burning liquid. Sasuke coughed and spluttered the drink, his cheeks already flushed. Kenyo chuckled "Aww, don't worry baby, you did so well!" Kenyo reassured, for some reason making Sasuke feel a little better. Kenyo trailed his hands up to caress Sasuke's thighs, above the boot. "Did it make you a little dizzy, baby?"

"…a-a little…" Sasuke mumbled, Kenyo smiled sweetly and cleverly guided Sasuke to sit on his lap.

"Does it feel better to sit down, baby?"

"I guess…" Sasuke replied, not noticing how he was sitting on the man's knee. Kakashi felt angry, because he knew exactly what Kenyo was doing. Kenyo wasn't your typical pervert. He was cunning and skilled, he knew how to analyse his prey and attack. Kenyo was a notorious flirter, Kakashi had to admit that he almost fell for it a few times. The man was practically unstoppable when it came to seducing, and Sasuke had no chance.

"I'm so sorry, pretty baby" Kenyo apologised, Sasuke turned his head to face Kenyo, completely thrown.

"W-What?"

"I shouldn't have forced you, please forgive me baby" Kenyo begged, pouting a little. Sasuke blinked and blushed slightly.

"U-Um…" Sasuke stuttered, Kenyo smiled and caressed Sasuke's cheek.

"Are you a virgin, cutie?" Kenyo asked sweetly, Sasuke spluttered with his face burning scarlet, "I'll take that as a yes" Kenyo chuckled, Sasuke couldn't form a word and felt self-conscious all of a sudden. Kakashi wanted to rip Sasuke away, while Naruto wanted to attack the man who was touching Sasuke so rudely. Kenyo clicked his fingers loudly, causing one of the body guards to come through with a black box, the body guard held it in front of Kenyo and Sasuke, "Do you want a gift, baby?"

"Gift?"

"Mm-hm" Kenyo hummed, lifting the slim box lid. Sasuke gasped lightly as he saw the beautiful necklace and bracelet. The bracelet was tiny diamonds carved to form a tear-drop shape all round, in the middle of the tear-drops were spherical emeralds, and embedded within the emerelds was a ball of silver, the entire bracelet was lined with gold. The necklace was a silver chain, with the matching tear-drop with the emerald within. Sasuke stared gobsmacked at the striking piece of jewellery, "Do you want it try it on?"

"I-I couldn't possibly-"

"Please…" Kenyo said flippantly, taking the bracelet and delicately placing it on Sasuke's wrist, Kenyo smiled towards Sasuke, and raised his mouth to Sasuke's ear "Hold your gorgeous hair up, baby" Kenyo whispered sexily, making Sasuke shudder. Naruto narrowed his eyes towards Kenyo, wanting to cut the man up. Sasuke hesitantly lifted the back of his hair up, accidently flexing and posing. Kenyo enjoyed the view, slipping the necklace around Sasuke's neck. Kenyo pulled back and smirked, "Damn baby, you look so good, I'd just like to have you all for myself, treat you right, make love to you all night, make you my baby mama" Kenyo seduced, Kenyo faced Kakashi and smiled, "How much?"

"He's not for sale"

"Hm? I'm sure I could be very useful to you and the Hokage" Kenyo stated, making everyone freeze in the room, "Hahahaha! You didn't think I know? I knew the second I met you Kakashi, who you were, but don't worry I don't want anything bad, and I'm not threatening you, I just want one thing, and I'll give you all the information your heart desires"

"What?..." Kakashi asked, now hyperaware of the situation. Kakashi narrowed his eyes, I just have to hope what he wants isn't completely evil... Kakashi thought wishfully, Kenyo smiled and snaked an arm around Sasuke's waist.

"I want an hour alone with my baby here"

"W-What!" Sasuke squeaked.

"Absolutely not" Kakashi denied.

"You misunderstand" Kenyo chuckled "I won't do anything that my baby doesn't want to do, I just want to talk to him, and besides, I'm sure that as a ninja he could easily defend himself" Kenyo argued, Kakashi sighed. It was true, so after Kakashi dragged away an angry Naruto. Kakashi only hoped that he made the right choice…

One hour later…

Kakashi leaned against the brick wall, opposite to the club. While Naruto paced back and forth nervously, glancing over to the club now and again. A few minutes later, Sasuke walked out of the club. Naruto and Kakashi ran over to him and pulled him aside.

"Teme, are you okay?!"

"Do you need any medical help?"

"Did you kick his ass?!"

"Did he touch you?"

"Whoa whoa whoa, calm down" Sasuke said, thrown by the sudden rush of questions, "To answer your questions, I'm okay, I don't need medical help, I didn't kick his ass, and he didn't touch me" Sasuke answered, Kakashi and Naruto were relieved, happy to see Sasuke was OK.

"So what did happen?" Naruto asked.

"We…talked"

"What about?" Naruto enquired

"He didn't ask anything about shinobi information right?" Kakashi questioned, hoping that Kenyo hadn't gotten any secret information that could disrupt Konoha, Sasuke shook his head.

"No, he wasn't interested in anything like that"

"Well, what did he talk about?" Naruto pestered.

"Just…stuff"

"Stuff?"

"Yeah, he asked about me"

"You?"

"Yeah…nothing specific, just about my studies, likes, dislikes, just…talking" Sasuke explained, Kakashi hummed disapprovingly.

"Nothing else?" Kakashi asked suspiciously, Sasuke shook his head.

"He told me to give you this" Sasuke said, handing Kakashi a small card. Kakashi read over the card, frowning at what it said.

Any time you need me to give information, just drop by, but as payment I'll want Sasuke for another hour!

Kakashi placed the piece of card in his trousers, he noticed how Sasuke had another piece of card.

"What is that?" Kakashi questioned, Sasuke blushed slightly and put the card behind his back.

"It's nothing" Sasuke replied, Naruto snuck around and grabbed the card, making Sasuke gasp. Naruto looked over the card and growled, "H-Hey!" Sasuke stuttered embarrassed, Naruto handed the card to Kakashi, who didn't like what he saw.

Anytime you want to come see me, just show the bouncer the back of this card, can't wait to see you, my sexy baby. X X X

"You're not going to see him, Sasuke" Kakashi stated.

"I wasn't planning to!" Sasuke lied. Naruto stood there unhappily, seeing through Sasuke's lie. Naruto was ticked off at how Kenyo had seduced Sasuke, and how Sasuke had easily succumb to the man. It was this moment that Naruto had developed some kind of possessiveness over Sasuke, some need to protect him. It was this moment that Naruto thought of Sasuke as….

Different…

End of flashback

Naruto walked along the street, hating the memory and current situation. Naruto sighed and suddenly heard his name being called, he stopped and turned around, hoping that Sasuke was the one to call him. Alas, it wasn't. Sakura walked over with Hinata, her hand around Hinata's waist. Smiling and waving.

"Yo Nardo" Sakura greeted casually, Hinata gave a polite wave and shy smile. Naruto raised an eyebrow confused.

"Um, Sakura aren't you in some kind of emergency with Tsunade?" Naruto questioned, Sakura gave a nervous chuckle and rubbed the back of her head.

"Heh heh, about that…I kind of paid that ninja to appear, so I could spend the day with Hinata…"

"What?!"

"But I sent my friend to cover for me!"

"Riku?" Naruto said disgusted "The massive perv, Riku?" Naruto spat out, Sakura looked surprised and glanced at Hinata, who looked just as surprised.

"Riku is cool, him and his girlfriend are friends of mine" Sakura stated confused, Naruto scoffed, This guy has a girlfriend? And he still came onto Sasuke!?... Naruto thought angrily, "Why? What did he do?" Sakura asked.

"He molested Sasuke!"

"What!" The girls screamed, Naruto realised what he said and shook his head.

"Well, he didn't actually molest him, but he might as well of!" Naruto exclaimed, the girls took a sigh of relief.

"Naruto, honey, you can't just yell jazz like that" Sakura sighed, before raising an eyebrow at Naruto and smirking "Why? Did it bother you?" Sakura chuckled, making Naruto blush slightly.

"N-No! I…I just don't like doing a mission with Sasuke all distracted!"

"Ohhhh, I get it, you didn't like how Riku distracted Sasuke" Sakura teased, making Hinata giggle quietly, Naruto didn't find it funny and pouted slightly.

"N-Not like that!" Naruto exclaimed hotly, Sakura laughed and smirked.

"Aww, I think our little Naru-chan has a crush" Sakura joked playfully, Hinata laughed quietly, Naruto scowled.

"Shut it!" Naruto yelled severely, the girls went silent. Sakura saw there was something wrong with Naruto, she turned to Hinata and smiled.

"Hey, why don't you get us a seat in that new café?" Sakura spoke softly, Hinata nodded her head and gave Naruto a quick concerned glance, before she went off. Sakura walked over to Naruto, putting a reassuring hand on his shoulder, "What's going on?" Sakura asked tenderly, Naruto sighed and looked at the floor.

"Me and Sasuke had an argument"

"You guys always fight"

"No…this time we had…a real argument" Naruto clarified, Sakura looked sympathetically towards Naruto and guided him to a nearby bench. She sat him down, and stood in front of him, "And this argument, I was the one who acted like the bad guy…I mean Sasuke looked as if he was going to cry when I left" Naruto sighed, running both hands through his hair "What am I gonna do, Sakura? Of all the times to fight with Sasuke, this isn't the best, believe me…sometime I think this would be easier if I wasn't such an idiot" Naruto mumbled, Sakura frowned and looked side to side. No one was here, she grumbled and put her hands on her hips.

"I'm going to cheer you up" Sakura said reluctantly, Naruto lifted his head.

"What do you mean?" Naruto questioned confused, Sakura cursed under her breath.

"I'm going to do something, but I swear to god Naruto, if you ever EVER tell anyone, I will rip your dick off, do you understand?" Sakura threatened, Naruto blinked and nodded his head. Sakura sighed and looked around to see of anyone was around. Sakura quickly grabbed the zip of her dark pink combat dress, and pulled it down beneath her chest. Naruto's eyes popped out of his skull and sat there staring at Sakura's naked chest. "You feel better?" Sakura asked, Naruto opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out.

"You…are probably the most generous person in the world" Naruto commented, Sakura zipped back up her dress and patted Naruto head.

"Naruto, there isn't much to give, I'm so flat that I could be the mascot for Pancake Day" Sakura stated "But it doesn't matter, should I tell you why?"

"Because it matters what is on the inside?"

"Nope, because I scored a hot girl with my great ass" Sakura proclaimed, Naruto chuckled and leaned back, "Though I wish I had Sasuke's ass, it's like a smooth peach covered in liquescent cream, I'm jealous, you're lucky to have it"

"Can you stop making those jokes? I already have to deal with Sai making them all the time" Naruto complained "Besides, me and Sasuke can't be together"

"Why?"

"It be too weird, what if we broke up? We would have to see each other all the time, it be awkward"

"Who says you're going to break up?" Sakura asked, "I had the same risk with Hinata, but you have to take the risk, or how are you going to have a relationship with anyone ever? Yes it's a possibility, but when it's meant to be, it'll work itself out"

"You do realise that I don't even like Sasuke like that, right?" Naruto replied, Sakura sighed and threw her hands in the air.

"Right, because you two have a completely healthy friendship, and you two totally don't have sexual tension ever-building, and it's not like you guys are practically going out, only without the sex stuff" Sakura remarked sarcastically, Naruto shook his head and sighed.

"Alright alright, I get it, I get it, me and Sasuke aren't…like other friends, but for your information we don't have 'ever-building- sexual tension', and we aren't going out, he isn't interested in that kind of thing"

"If you are going to sit there and tell me that Sasuke isn't gay, I might as well tell you that Tsunade isn't an alcoholic" Sakura stated plainly, Naruto sighed and attempted to change the subject.

"Enough about me, how are things going with Hinata?" Naruto asked, Sakura smiled and sat next to Naruto.

"Well…how do I sum up that it's unbelievably, wonderfully, astonishingly, incredibly, miraculously, spectacularly, marvellously, magnificently, stunningly the best thing to ever happen in my life to point where I want to sing, dance and pour my heart out at every possible heart-pounding, ground-shaking, mind-throbbing moment?"

"Uhhh…love?" Naruto answered, Sakura chuckled and leaned back.

"That's right my friend, love!" Sakura said coolly, putting her hands behind her head.

"It must be nice to have someone you love, love you back" Naruto said leaning back with Sakura, Sakura tensed and gave a small sigh.

"Not exactly…"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Naruto questioned, turning his head to face Sakura, who looked uncertain.

"Well…I know I love her, but she's not there yet, it's to be expected, I have for at least for a year now, but it's only been a few days with her, you can't just wake up one day and be like 'I'm in love!', because that only happens in badly written fanfictions (No offense) and besides, if you do, then you've loved them for a long time and just didn't realise it" Sakura elucidated, Sakura chuckled and smiled to herself, "It doesn't matter though, because she knows…I just have to wait and then I'll hear those sweet words" Sakura hummed, closing her eyes peacefully, Naruto stared.

"It's good to know that you two aren't getting any heat for being…a different type of couple" Naruto stated.

"Oh, we're definitely some attention" Sakura said, Naruto's eyes snapped open and looked to Sakura, sitting up drastically.

"Who?! I'll kick their asses!" Naruto exclaimed, Sakura patted Naruto shoulder and huffed.

"Don't play hero yet, let me explain" Sakura replied, keeping her relaxed pose, and her eyes close. Naruto pouted and leaned back, "I mean no one in Konoha is discriminating against our relationship, they're supportive" Sakura stated.

"Then what's the problem?" Naruto asked, raising an eyebrow.

"They're too supportive" Sakura groaned "When Konoha found out there was a lesbian couple that were both ninja, they when ape-shit, they think it's a saucy affair, like the ones from their romance novels!" Sakura exclaimed, Naruto chuckled and watched Sakura huff "All the men are constantly imagining us, trying to figure out who goes on top, which will be me by the way, all the women keep asking these questions!" Sakura placed her hand over her forehead "One of them asked what it is like not have a period? These freaking women think lesbians are goddesses who don't have periods!" Sakura bellowed, making a gesture saying 'WTF'. Sakura let her head fall back and rubbed her temple in annoyance "And if one more old lady pinches my cheeks saying 'If this doesn't work out, I have a lovely niece' I will actually stab a shuriken in my head" Sakura stated, Naruto laughed.

"Seriously?" Naruto guffawed, Sakura looked at Naruto and nodded her head.

"Yeah, and they keep on asking about having a lesbian marriage, or how is a lesbian relationship, it's ridiculous! I don't lesbian eat my food, or lesbian go one missions, I don't lesbian read a book! I just do things normally, my sexual preferences shouldn't have nothing to do with that!" Sakura complained, "It's nice to have their support, but we are just normal people! What is the big deal? It's all the same love"

"It's better than them being unsupportive about it" Naruto tried to say, but Sakura just scoffed and looked at Naruto.

"Ever heard of kill them with kindness?" Sakura joked dryly, her plain expression making Naruto laugh.

"I guess they are just happy for your love"

"Yeah…but they don't have to act like we're some kind of heroes for it!" Sakura stated, Naruto chuckled and looked up to the sky. Silently thinking about random things.

"I wonder if Sasuke's okay"

"Strange how you think of Sasuke when talking about love"

"Shut up" Naruto said, rolling his eyes, Sakura smirked and felt Naruto punch her arm playfully "I just mean, I left him in a right state, maybe I should go and see if he is OK…" Naruto mused, Sakura shrugged, keeping her eyes closed.

"You know him better than me, and if things are really bad, then just suck it up and take blame, it's what a good boyfriend does" Sakura said, making Naruto roll his eyes. Suddenly Naruto saw Sasuke walking over to them, Naruto sat up to talk to Sasuke.

"Listen, Sasuke, about before" Naruto started, but saw Sasuke, who was now in front of him, leaning forward "Um…I just wanted to say…that um…" Naruto words were getting lost as Sasuke slid his arms around Naruto's neck "Sasu-?" Naruto got interrupted when Sasuke pressed his lips against Naruto's. Naruto's eyes shot open. Naruto froze and heard Sakura give an unimpressed noise.

"Pfft, I knew it, I only wish Naruto was the one to initiate it, now I lost 150 ryo to Kiba" Sakura spoke to no one in particular, Naruto jumped up and fell on the floor, looking bewildered towards Sasuke.

"S-S-Sasuke! W-What the hell was t-that!?" Naruto yelled, Sasuke started to laugh manically, Sakura raised an eyebrow at the laugh.

"Ooooh that's creepy as hell" Sakura said at the uncharacteristic laugh of Sasuke "It's like a drunk chucky" Sakura stated, Naruto tilted his head at Sasuke.

"Have you gone completely crazy!?" Naruto yelled, a poof of smoke and Sasuke was revealed to be Konohamaru, "Konohamaru?!" Naruto exclaimed shocked, Konohamaru smirked and folded his arms.

"Ha big bro! I sure got you right?!" Konohamaru proclaimed happily, Naruto sat there with his facial expression along the lines of 'That was cruel'.

"That wasn't funny!" Naruto shouted.

"I found it funny" Sakura commented casually, Naruto gave a weak glare in her direction, before hearing a confused Konohamaru.

"I don't get it…Sai said it would make you happy…" Konohamaru pouted unhappily, Naruto sighed and ran a hand through his hair, That damn pervert… Naruto growled to himself.

"It's…fine Konohamaru, just don't do it again" Naruto stated, getting up from the floor and dusting himself off "I have to admit…it was a little bit funny, ha ha! You really got me Konohamaru!" Naruto chuckled, sitting back on the bench. Konohamaru smiled and placed his hands on his hips.

"If you think that was good, then you should check my other one!" Konohamaru bounced excitedly, putting his hands in position "Kitibājon no jutsu! Sasuke Moderu!" A poof of smoke and beneath revealed Sasuke in black shorts with a black crop top, with kitty ears and tail, Naruto's eyes shot open and sat with the kitty-hybrid Sasuke in front of him, posing sexily, "Nya~" Konohamaru mewled "What do you think bro? This one is even more effective than Sexy no jutsu on enemies!"

"Y-You use this on enemies?!" Naruto stuttered, his face pink. Sakura just gave a deep chuckle and smirked. Naruto sent her a small glare and looked back up at the kitty Sasuke, "What did I just say about transforming into Sasuke?!" Naruto scolded, Sakura just laughed and watched the scene before her. Konohamaru pouted and made another sign.

"Well, I have one just for you, Rock Lee said this is the one to get you all fired up"

"Wait! Konohamaru don't-!"

"Chiarīdā no bājon! Sasuke Keitai!" Another poof and this time Sasuke was in an orange and white cheerleading outfit, a tiny orange and white striped skirt, with a white crop top with sleeves. Sasuke's hair was in small pigtails, adding to the cheerleader look with some orange and white pom-poms. Naruto blushed when he saw the 'Go Naruto' across Sasuke's top. Naruto gulped and felt his blush turn red, Seeing Sasuke like this… Naruto trailed off

"O-Oi! You're taking it too far!" Naruto cried out, Sakura gave Konohamaru a look over and mumbled to herself.

"I wonder if I can get Hinata in that outfit…" Sakura murmured.

"You being a pervert isn't helping Sakura-chan!" Naruto whined annoyed, Konohamaru saw how uptight Naruto was being and took it upon himself to do himself a little chant for Naruto.

"Come on Naruto-kun, cheer up or would like me to do it" Konohamaru flirted, trying to make Naruto uncomfortable, especially calling Naruto 'Naruto-kun', even Konohamaru could see that Naruto and Sasuke had a thing for each other.

"Don't you dare" Naruto warned, Konohamaru smirked and began.

"Naruto's number 1! Not 2, 3, or 4! Always win, never lose, doesn't tie the score!" Konohamaru cheered, bouncing with the pom-poms.

"Konohamaru…" Naruto cautioned, narrowing his eyes.

"Goooo Naruto! He's cool, he's sweet, he's the best! Everyone knows it from the east to the west!" Konohamaru sang out, shaking his hips and pumping the pom-poms.

"I'm not listening! La la la!"

"Naruto! Naruto! He's my man! He's so sexy with that tan!" Konohamaru cried out energetically, placing his hands on top of his head to pose.

"Do you hear a buzzing noise, Sakura-chan?" Naruto asked nonchalantly, Sakura chuckled and shrugged.

"I think I can hear someone cheering for you, Naruto" Sakura joked.

"Come on baby! Get down on one knee! Say you'll marry me!" Konohamaru chanted, "You're all I need in my life!" Konohamaru smirked and sat on Naruto's lap, crossing his legs and smirking at Naruto. Konohamaru tipped Naruto chin up to face him "Make me your wife…" Konohamaru whispered out seductively, Naruto gulped before turning away his red face.

"Get off, Konohamaru" Naruto mumbled, Konohamaru sighed and stood up.

"That's it, I'm going back to basics!" Konohamaru exclaimed "Sexy no jutsu! Sasuke Sutairu!" A poof revealing a naked Sasuke, only covered by the remaining smoke which fortunately covered his 'ahem' private area. "I've been a bad boy, Naruto-kun, I've gone and got myself all wet for you…" Konohamaru moaned, but before the smoke even parted, Naruto's eyes had rolled to the back of his head as he fell to the ground. Konohamaru blinked and sighed "How is Naruto ever going to have sex with Sasuke, if he can't even see Sasuke naked?" Konohamaru huffed, casually folding his arms, disregarding the fact that he was still in Sasuke's naked form. Sakura got up and kicked Naruto slightly.

"Well, he's out like a light" Sakura stated, she looked over Konohamaru form and spoke "You…think you can do Hinata in a swimming costume?" Sakura asked, Konohamaru gave a confident 'hn' and made a gesture with his hand.

"Suiei no ishō! Hinata Sekkei!" Konohamaru poofed into a tight one piece blue swimming costume, Sakura covered Konohamaru with blood from her nosebleed as she hit the floor with a grin. Konohamaru looked around bored and sighed, "I probably shouldn't leave them alone…" Konohamaru mused to himself, he saw Iruka walking from a distance and smirked, "Or I could go make more people pass out from blood loss, starting with Iruka…" Konohamaru chuckled evilly "Hey yo Iruka!" Konohamaru shouted, running over.

So leaving Naruto and Sakura passed out, Naruto passed out from shock, and Sakura from arousal. Meanwhile, Sasuke hopped on a train with a heart full of fear, and a gut full of unease. Nervous as he approached closer and closer to his destination.

FINALLY. FINISHED. THIS. CHAPTER. FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINALLY! Oh my god! Not to complain students, but jesus I've been busy! Sorry how long this took, but I added the bit with Konohamaru at the last minute to make up for it!

Next chapter will reveal how it goes with Sasuke and Shen, a little observation from Kakashi and Sakura, and what's this? A new character? Well, we'll just have to see…until then students! Moshi Mosh!.