I’m not so good at covers, so bear with me on the one I got.

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Love is a Weakness- A Naruto Fan Fiction

Chapter Two: Sasu-Gay Talks!

“Thank you, Sasu-Gay. You have ruined my day, extra early. New record, I believe.” I smiled sarcastically.

He, being Sasuke, didn’t return my kind words. Just stared menacingly. “Ah, what do we do with you, Sasuke? You’re so rude. Didn’t even say good morning. Tsk tsk.”  I pretended to scowl him and shook my head.

“Whatever, looser.”

“Better than nothing. I suppose.” I chattered brightly, hoping to get on his nerves. “What can I do for you on the fine morning, that you so thoughtlessly plagued?”

He snorted and stuck his nose in the air. Prick. “Came to see if you’d walk to school with me.” He grumbled, probably hoping I didn’t hear him correctly. “Well, I’ll be damned! Sure, why not?” he looked at me suspiciously, then shrugged and started walking. I followed. I didn’t bother asking why he wanted to walk to school with me. Probably wanted me to shield him from the fan girls. I didn’t mind as much as you probably thought I would.

Yes, Sasuke is extremely annoying and stuck up. But I don’t actually hate him, I just pretend to. I feel bad for him. But I refuse to show it, he wouldn’t take my pity anyways. I refuse to baby him. I refuse to let him think that he is better than any of us. Who’s to say he is?

“Well, why were together, I may as well ask you.” We walked quietly for a few moments before he “Hn,”ed. I shrugged, knowing that was the only reply that I was going to get.

“What are your views on love?”  I asked, more timidly than I had asked Naruto. He stopped walking abruptly and stared at me. I had only stopped, because he had. He kept staring at me and stared back, refusing to be the first one to look away.

“What do you think?” he asked. I didn’t think he would ask me, but I had my answer ready.

“I think it’s a waste of time. Shinobi shouldn’t fall ‘in love’. it shouldn’t even exist for them. It is a sign of weakness, no great Shinobi would feel anything so preposterous.” I said boldly Sasuke looked extremely irritated, not only that but pissed. Had I said something wrong?

Through clenched teeth he said “You wouldn’t know.” and stormed away. What would was that supposed to mean?  ‘I wouldn’t know’? What Sasuke had said re-played through my head all the way to the academy.  What wouldn’t I know?!

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I sat down in my usual seat next to Naruto. He was babbling about some great new Ramen. I could care less. I zoned out through his babble and waited for my name to be called for the exam. My last name is Taki so I should go before Sasuke.

Speaking of a certain Uchiha. I glanced over at him to see him glaring at me. Okay, seriously!? What the hell did I ever do to him!? All I did was speak my mind.

Didn’t know it was such a crime to do so.  Everyone has their own opinions, why can’t I have mine?

“Taki Hitomi.” Iruka-sensei called. I got up from my seat and followed him to the testing room. Before Iruka could close the door I heard Naruto yell, “Good luck! Do your best, Hitomi!”

I smiled. His words suddenly gave me confidence. I did the jutsu perfectly and rewarded with a head band. “Yes!” I fist pumped the air before exiting the building. I can’t wait to see how Naruto’s going to do.

Ten minutes later Sasuke walked out of the building with a Hidden Leaf Ninja head band. I rolled my eyes. Of course he passed. “Hmph.”

He looked at me coldly and walked away. As soon as his back was turned to me I stuck my tongue out with a hand on each side of my face. My thumbs touching my cheeks, the others were turned away from my face and spread.

I grinned and sat down waiting for Naruto. Only five minutes passed before I heard the door open again. I jumped up and ran to Naruto in excitement, but stopped dead in my tracks when I saw his face. Naruto walked out with disappointment written all over his face and nothing in his hands. My heart sunk to the very bottom of my stomach

They failed him!? “Naruto,” I whispered. He didn’t even look up at me. Just kept his head down and continued walking. “Don’t follow me. I….I just need to be alone, okay.” I nodded even though he couldn’t see me. I felt like I was going to cry for him. How could the fail the ‘great’ Uzumaki Naruto? Being a ninja was everything to him, and that was taken away for at least another year.
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It was hard to fall asleep that night. Naruto’s disappointed face kept popping into my head, Sasuke’s words long forgotten. Naruto must be so heartbroken. I sighed, I obviously wasn’t getting any sleep tonight.

So I got out of bed and went outside to the training grounds. There was a light breeze, but it felt nice against my hot and clammy skin.

I sat down on the ground and looked up into the sky. The stars were always so beautiful. “Naruto…” I whispered.

I heard someone coming and jumped up into a defensive stance. All my senses were alert. I had a kunai in hand, facing away from my body as I awaited an attack. Luckily, none came.

Something much worse did.

“Relax,” I heard a familiar male voice say behind me. I quickly turned to find Sasuke. I sighed in relief and disappointment. Just when I’m feeling down someone above kicks me lower.

“Come to ruin my night? Daytime wasn’t enough, I guess.”

“Whatever.” How did I know he’d say that? I must be physic or something. I doubt anyone else would have guessed. Sarcasm laced even my inner thoughts.

I relaxed, but not completely, and laid down on the ground. He sat down next to me. But thankfully left a three foot space between us.  “Why thank you ever so kind sir for respecting my personal space. Naruto could use some pointers…” Naruto was a good buddy, but I liked my space.

“Sure.” he grunted. Well at least his vocabulary is expanding.

“You’re improving!”

“Hmm? In what?”

“Your speech! I’m impressed!”

He rolled his eyes. “I talk.”

“Hardly. For a while I thought you had forgotten how.”

“Yeah, sure. Whatever.” I’ve never heard so much come from Sasuke’s mouth! It really is impressive.

“So Sasuke…”

“Yeah?”

“What was your problem earlier?” He stayed quiet for a few minutes. At first I thought I had broken him because he was talking so much. But soon enough he started talking.

“Your idiocy just surprises me, that’s all.” he insulted me. He has some nerve! I would’ve retorted back with something worse if I weren’t feeling so horrible.

“Poor Naruto.” My eyes started filling with tears. Sasuke looked scared and bewildered at the same time. It was strange to see his mask gone and replaced with emotion. But at the same time, it was funny.

So Sasuke was scared of a few tears, huh? Upon discovering his weakness I decided to be extremely evil. I let the tears fall from my eyes like a waterfall.

He was in  a state of panic now. “Hey? Hitomi? Are you okay? Oh god, don’t cry! I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t mean it!” But I continued crying. He could apologize all he wanted to, I wasn’t going to stop. He wasn’t the reason I was crying so his apologies were worthless, but amusing.

What he did next made me want to vomit the next morning. It may have been my wanty, needy self, the need to be comforted that I let him do it. It may have been his need for me to stop crying that made him do it. Whatever it was, it happened.

He picked me up and cradled me to his chest setting my body on his lap. I burrowed my face into his chest and continued with the water works. He stroked my hair whilst humming an unfamiliar lullaby. Before long I was falling asleep. “Naruto,” I whispered and wished he was okay. The last thought that crossed my mind while in Sasuke’s arms were ‘He smells really good!’ And then I fell into a peaceful slumber.

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That was chapter two for ye! Not much to say except
COMMEnt
VoTe

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