I woke up the next morning on top of Sasuke's lap. He was sleeping uncomfortably as he rested his head on the palm of his hand, leaning on the arm rest of the couch. Startled by the fact that I had fallen asleep on his lap, I glanced over to myself to notice I was still dressed in my outfit from last night.

I can't believe I fell asleep on him. Ugh, you're such an idiot, Naruko! Who does that?! Run to their almost ex-husband as soon as they get in a relationship with the guy of their dreams? I'm an actual mess...And on top of that, I had a stupid dream about him...!

My face flushed red from the memory of last night:

Last night, I sat next to Sasuke on the couch, not saying a word but just enjoying his company for as long as I could. Both my body and mind were tired from the events of yesterday, and before I knew it, my body land landed on his side. My head rested on his shoulder as my eyes shut down for the day."Naruko...you're doing it again.You're in my space," I heard him complain.Snores were the only sounds I could produce until I drifted into a dream:In my dream, Sasuke and I were at the school dance. The gym was empty, with no one to bother us as we stared into each other's eyes. He held me in his arms and we danced the same way we did here in my apartment: sweetly and full of love.The slow song that filled our imaginary dance floor created a space were it was only him and I under the dim pink spotlight. The glow and the dark stars from the decorations created a path as we swayed to the beat of the song. Everything in that moment felt right."Sasuke," I whispered in my dream as I rested my head into his chest, "I don't want you to stop me from meeting you."His rare smile appeared as he held me closer in his arms. "I don't want to live in a future without you either," he whispered sweetly into my ear.I slowly lifted myself from his chest and gazed into his eyes. "Sasuske...""Naruko...""I don't want to live without you..." I mumbled as I felt tears start to form in the corners of my eyes. "...Because I Love you..."The tears that had built up in my eyes came storming down my cheeks as he leaned over to kiss me. The kiss I had been waiting for since our last dance finally happened. It was as magical and beautiful as I had imagined.Not only the kiss but also the feelings that came from us was so real it could never be mistaken for something fake, even in a dream like this. So why, why did he try so hard to keep us apart?As I was asleep, I could feel the tears I shed in my dream wet the cheeks of my physical body. 'I don't want to be apart from him...I love Sasuke.'

I pulled on my hair as I thought about my ridiculous dream. I can't believe I dreamt about kissing him! Ugh, I'm actually turning into my grandpa!

I covered my face with my hair out of embarrassment. I just hope everything in my dream stayed in my dream...maybe I should ask him if he heard me say anything...but I guess I'll do that when he wakes up.

I slowly lifted myself up from his lap, trying not to wake him up.

"Don't even bother...I was barley asleep anyway," he mumbled while removing his head from the palm of his hand.

"Sasuke, you're awake..."I laughed awkwardly.

"How could I not be? You're not exactly the lightest person to hold...Tch. My legs are asleep..."

I scratched the back of my head nervously, realizing I had just cut off all of his circulation. "Sorry bout that..."

He sighed as he struggled to stand up. "It's fine..." He limped towards the kitchen, still trying to get the circulation back in his legs. "But you know what's not fine?" he asked as he reached for one of my instant ramen cups.

"Having an apocalyptic stash of ramen?" I joked, trying to get him to smile.

"No..." He began to boil the water to cook the ramen with. "Last night, you were crying in your sleep."

My blood went cold as he mentioned my vulnerable state. Oh man, what bullshit can I come up with to cover this up? Think-!

"Oh that?! I was just having a really good dream, which brings me to an update on my love life," I said energetically while running towards him. "So yesterday at the dance, my senpai asked me to dance, right? So I took his hand and he swept me off my feet like an actual prince~! And that's not even the best part. My senpai asked me to be his girlfriend, ahhh!" I squealed happily as I put on my performance for him.

"He asked you out? Hmm, looks like I'll be leaving here sooner than I thought."

His reaction to my story was disappointing, but what else would I expect from the guy who no longer wanted me in his life in the future.

While Sasuke heated up the instant ramen, the home phone rang, snapping me out of my depressing thoughts. "I'll get it!" I yelled while running to the phone. I quickly picked up the phone and accepted the call.

"Hello?"

"Naruko, you left me yesterday!"

"Sa-Sakura-chan?!"

"Don't Sakura-chan me! I didn't even know you left yestetday until your fresh new man came up to me and told me what had happened! And on top of that, you left all your things here! Ugh...Naruko, I was so worried something bad had happened...Is everything okay?"

"Sorry Sakura-chan...but yeah, everything's okay now. I just had...an emergency to take care of..."

"Hmmm okay...as long as you're okay..."

"Thanks Sakura-chan."

I heard her sigh over the phone before speaking again. "So Naruko, when are you coming over to get your stuff?"

"Oh right! Um, I'll come by in about an hour. I know you're going to Naori's school dance later so I'll try and be there early so I won't bother your makeup time, haha."

"Alright, I'll see you soon then...But Naruko, are you sure you don't want to come with us? Naori's been asking about you recently. She really likes you so you should come."

I began to feel guilty that I couldn't go, but Sasuke had a reason for not wanting me to go to that school, so I had to respect that at least.

"Sorry Sakura-chan, but I can't cuz of the job interview, remember?"

"Aww yeah...but if you finish early, feel free to come over."

"Bet. I'll see ya soon. Bye Sakura-chan~"

"Bye~"

I hung up the phone, placing it back in its spot. I really wanna go to that dance...

"Who was it?" asked Sasuke as I made my way to the table.

"Sakura-chan."

He made face at her name as he walked over to the table.

"I don't get why you don't like her? Sakura-chan is my homie. My ride or die."

"Yeah well, in he future she tried getting me to date her multiple times even when I said I was in love with you...at the time that is..."

"What? Sakura-chan?! She would never do that!"

"That's because I'm no longer apart of the equation..."

"Ehh, I sill don't believe you...Anyway, I'm going over to her house later to pick up my things."

"Okay, just make sure--"

"To take the normal route home. I know I know..." I broke open my wooden chopsticks and began to eat. "Oh...while I'm out, is there anything you need?"

"Hmm...I think we're good until next week..."

As he mentioned next week, I realized I had forgotten to tell him about my school trip. "Before I forget!" I shouted in ralization, "Next Friday I'm going on a three day school trip."

"Huh?! And now is when you tell me?!" he shouted angrily.

"Geez, I don't get why you're getting so mad..."

"Ugh you're right...Just...Forget it. I'll go shopping next week, so don't worry about it."

"Wait what? I thought you couldn't leave the house!"

"I'm not suppose to, but since that trip is coming up, I'm going to need some things of my own..."

"Hmm okay..." I said suspiciously.

"Just eat your noodles," he commanded, bothered by my look.

I shrugged my shoulders and quickly finished up my cup. "I'm gonna go change. I'll see ya in bit."

I stood up from the table and ran to change in my room. As soon as I was done, I headed for Sakura's home.

I arrived at Sakura's house around 12 in the afternoon. I knocked on her door, waiting for her to answer my call. As soon as I heard the locks from the door undo, I waited for her to appear.

"Hey Naruko," she said while leting me in.

"Sup~" I replied while letting myself into her room. I strolled down her pink carpet to the corner of her room that held my stuff.

"Sooo, Kakashi-senpai," she teased as I grabbed my things.

"Haha yeah...I'm his girlfriend now..."

She squealed happily as she ran to hug me. "I'm so happy for you! You finally got the guy of your dreams~!"

"I know, right?!" My tone was almost fake, but I had to keep up the act.

Sakura released me form the hug and sighed with a smile. "Tonight, I hope I get to see my crush...Man, I really wished you could have come so I could show you him..."

"Aww, maybe next time...when you guys start going out," I teased back.

"If only that would happen~" she sighed dreamingly.

"Oh come on, you're an absolute catch. He'll fall for you, no doubt about it."

She gave me a smile as we made our way to the door. "Thanks Naruko...you really are my best friend."

"And you are mine," I replied.

We said our goodbyes at the door. Then I was off on my way.

Hours passed and it was already seven o'clock. I wonder if they're having fun...

I sank into the couch as I watched T.V. Sasuke was busy making dinner, and I was busy feeling bad about myself. I wish I could have gone...stupid Sasuke and his rules...

While deep in my thoughts, my phone began to ring. Huh? Why is Sakura-chan calling me?

I quickly answered the phone to hear her sobbing.

"Sakura-chan?! Why're you crying?!" I shouted into the phone with concern.

"I-It's Naori..."

"Huh? What happened?"

"So Naori and I were at the dance when we saw the guy I had a crush on...She completely freaked out and ran away...I don't even know why!"

"Wait, so where is she now?"

"I-I don't know! You gotta help me Naruko...It's raining and she could easily have been kidnapped or hurt or--!"

"Calm down, Sakura-chan! We're gonna find her, believe it."

I immediately hang up the phone and ran to find my rain coat. I then slipped on my shoes and opened the door.

"Naruko, where you going? It's raining-"

"I have to find my friend. She's missing."

"Huh? Then just call the police. Don't bother with looking for her."

"No, I need to go save, Naori."

Sasuke's eyes widened at the mention of her name. "Na...Naori...?"

"Yes...now if you'll excuse me--"

"No! You stay away from that girl!" He shouted angrily.

"What?! But she's my friend!"

"Naruko, just listen to me and stay away--"

"You know what Sasuke, I'm tired of you telling me what I can and cannot do. All you've been doing since you got here is controlling my life so I won't have to suffer in the future, but guess what Sasuke?! I'm already suffering!"

"What...?"

The feelings I had kept locked away were beginning to surface. My face flushed red from anger. I quickly grabbed the door and closed it, running away to find Naori.

I'm done having the future control what I can or can't do in the present. I'm going to Saint Madara and I'm going to find Naori.