Love is a Weakness-A Naruto Fan Fiction

Chapter Twenty-Four: Guilty Pleasures

I awoke the next morning to loud noises coming from the room next to this one. I groaned, wanting to sleep. The worse part of theses noises was that I couldn’t understand them, it was just random noises being made. I sat up, rearranging my hair, trying my hardest to not make it look like mice had hot, wild, passionate sex in my hair.

Still, trying to get the tangles out of my hair, I walked towards the noises. Everyone was immediately quiet when I stepped into view. I felt around my face. Was there something on it? Perhaps a marked on mustache? My hands then went to my hair. Did I just make my hair worse?

Tazuna’s daughter stood up from the table. “Good morning, sweet pea. Would you like something to eat? Here, sit.” She gestured to the chair she had just been sitting at, between Sasuke and Naruto. I was skeptical as I sat down, waiting for someone to explain.

“You’re not going to like what I have to say. But…” Kakashi started. He looked lose for words and somewhat remorseful. What was he trying to say? I started panicking. Whatever he had to say, wasn’t going to be good. Had someone died? Oh my, had Tazuna died? No…his daughter wouldn’t have been that cheery. I looked to Sasuke, who was on my right. He hastily grabbed my hand, lightly squeezing it and rubbing soothing circles with his thumb. I calmed down, a bit. But, my heart was still thrumming faster than a hummingbird could fly.

“Zabuza is still alive.” My heart stopped from the shock. The hand that wasn’t holding Sasuke’s covered my mouth. I felt my heart tear in half. A strangled cry escaped my lips.

“H-how?”

“The ninja only hit some of his pressure points, which put Zabuza in a temporary death. It should be a week before his body fully functions, again.”

A week…In that time I would get stronger. I could be the one to kill him I would be the one to kill him. I just hoped my body healed before the time came. There was a hint of a smile on my lips.

“Bring it on.”

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After eating Kakashi thought it would be wise to learn chakra control. He refused to let me join on the exercise, though. I was to watch everyone else. I could’ve died from boredom. Sakura had to teach Naruto what chakra even was, and that it was not pronounced catra.

Afterwards they ran up trees. Sakura perfected it on the first try. I could’ve stabbed her. I hated the smug look that was on her face as she watched Naruto struggle. He’s twice the ninja she would ever be.

“It looks like Sakura will have the better chance at becoming the Hokage, Naruto.” Kakashi smirked. Or at least….I think he did. “Sasuke, didn’t you want to avenge your clan? I guess Sakura will have to do that, as well.”

“Sensei, don’t talk to Sasuke like that!” I rolled my eyes at her. Kakashi was just trying to motivate them. And by the looks of things, it worked.

Both had looks of determination all over their face. They were no longer playing around. Kakashi was carefully assessing them, looking deep in thought. I turned back to the duo. Sasuke had made it further up the tree than Naruto had, but had trouble going up any further. Naruto had gone only three feet up the tree.

I sat down on the ground. It looked as if we’d be here for a while, might as well get comfortable.

Hours ticked by before the sun started to hide behind the horizon. I sighed, watching it disappear. “We should go.” I looked up to see Kakashi’s masked face illuminated by the setting sun making his eye twinkle. If he wasn’t like, a billion years older than me, I would definitely consider him attractive.

“I think I’ll stay.” I smiled, turning my attention back to the competing boys. It was crazy how much they strived to do better than the other, pushing themselves to limits they never even knew they had. In the end, they would always be friends. Even if they didn’t know they were.

“Suit yourself.” He shrugged. He walked away, returning to the small hut that we would be staying in for the next couple of days. My gaze stayed trained on Sasuke. Every few minutes I would take a quick glance at Naruto to see him progress a little more. But, I was more interested in the Raven-headed boy.

There was something about him that made me want to just stare. And right now that was how sweaty and fine he looked. Urges from his room came back. Almost as if I was regretting not letting him kiss me. The guilt wasn’t strong enough to cover the want. Why did I feel like this? He is my comrade. I felt so dirty, yet, the want to go away.

I refocused my attention on the two. To my astonishment, they had both made it to the very top. I smiled as Naruto yelled in excitement. I wasn’t surprised at Sasuke’s expression of nothing. He really needed to work on that. I clapped, and to my amusement, they both got a kunai out. After realizing that it was only me, that put it away.

Naruto smiled a smile to wide it looked as if it hurt, as he climbed down from the tree as fast as he possibly could. When he made it to me, he engulfed me in a tight hug. Killing my ribs. I let out a squeak.

“I haven’t seen you all day.”

“Sweetie, you’re going to kill me. I have broken ribs!” I reminded him. He quickly let go, putting his hands behind his back.

“Sorry.” He mumbled.

“Don’t worry about it, kiddo.” I ruffled his hair, showing affection. I turned to the side, expecting to see Sasuke. Instead I say nothing, I looked around the area until I noticed a hunched over figure walking the opposite way. Where was he going? That wasn’t the way to Tazuna’s.

“Sasuke!” He kept walking, totally ignoring me. “Get your emo ass over here!” I demanded. Still, he ignored me and kept walking.

“Be back in a sec.” I told Naruto. I tried my absolute hardest to make it to my emo. There was a silence in my head. I was starting to sound like Sakura with all the possessive crap. Someone kill me now.

It took longer than it would have a person without broken ribs. Stupid ribs. “Sas…uke.” I wheezed when I got near him. “Slow….” Breath in, breath out, “down.” he turned around and rolled his eyes.

“You should really take it easy.”

“Don’t patronize me. I wanted to walk back with you.” I kneeled over, trying my hardest to catch my breath. I winced every time the breath I took was deep. It hurt so frikin’ badly. He sighed at me.

“I’m not going back right now.”

“Then, can I come with you?” I stood up making my eyes wide and innocent. No one could say no to that face. I know from personal experience.

“No,” I anime fell.

“Please, Sasuke-kun.” I threw my arms around his torso. His body seemed to tense when I called him that. Did I do something wrong?

“Get off of me.” He grunted, pushing on my head. Good thing I had such a strong grip.

“Please, Sasuke! I’ll love you, forever!”

His arms went limp at his sides. “Fine, just get off of me.” There was something strange in his voice. I lifted my head off of his chest, but didn’t let go. I realized the mistake I made when I saw how close we were. Our bodies were pressed together--because of me-- and because of that, those urges came back.

I unhooked my hands and stepped away from him. Heat flooded my cheeks. Thankfully, the darkness hid this factor. Sasuke cleared his throat. “Coming?”

“I nodded, “Can I have a piggyback ride?”

“No,” he turned his back to walk away. But he wasn’t quick enough to take the first step. I jumped on his back, securing my legs around his waist, and my arms around his neck. “I’ll take that as a yes!” I proclaimed. I could practically hear his eyes rolling.

“Hn.” I laid my head on his shoulders, secretly breathing in his sent. Talk about a guilty pleasure.

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Okay, I’m warning you now. I’m going to rant, like BIG time. The reason? Casey Anthony. I’m not sure if any of you have heard, but this bitch in Florida killed her 3yr old daughter. [Caylee was her name, and she was 2 or three.] But, some how Casey was found innocent? I’m mean, c’mon how the hell does this happen?! First, the baby was ‘missing’ for like a MONTH before she decides to call the cops? ….Seriously?! The month her baby was ‘missing’ (dead) she goes PARTYING and gets a tattoo that says ‘Beautiful Life’. Who does that after her baby dies?! Obviously the bitch who killed the poor thing. Chloroform was found in the trunk of her car, from the baby’s decomposing body. [Chloroform is a chemical that the body lets off when decomposing] I’m just so pissed at this chick. I’m like horrified as well. I’m an aunt, to four kids. And it kills me to see such and innocent child’s life being wasted like that. I was feeling mad/sad all day after I found out this chick was found ‘innocent’ by the jury. I have literally been trying to write this ALL day, but Caylee’s sweet innocent face kept popping into my head. This is a horrible thing for anyone to wish on another living being, but I hope the mother rots in hell for all eternity.

There is this thing that everyone is doing for Caylee to leave on your porch light from 9 to 6 in her memory<3 If you could, please do. She was just an innocent child. Pray for her soul to rest in peace. She’s in a better place now, and didn’t deserve what she got.

I’m sorry about the rant, but I felt like that should be said.</3