It was getting late and Sasuke and I had just left Ichiraku's Ramen Shop. I walked out with a smile and a stuffed belly.

"I ate so much it feels like I'm about to explode!" I shouted happily.

Sasuke stared at his empty wallet, upset with the sudden expenses he had to pay. He clicked his tongue and stuffed the wallet back into his pocket. "You actually ate 10 bowls of Ramen...are you even human?"

I smirked at him as I grabbed onto his cheek playfully. "Thanks Sasuke~"

He slapped my hand away and turned his face away from me. "Shut up, idiot."

I smiled at his reaction as we continued down the moonlit street. It was quiet and for the first time we weren't bickering with each other.

Watching the night sky as we walked towards my apartment, calmed me. It helped clear my mind from all the negative thoughts that controlled my brain, but as we passed each apartment complex, it brought back the reality of my unfortunate fate.

I was covered in ash from Sasuke's jutsu and my emotions were wreaked from today's turn of events. Knowing I had to live with the one person I hated the most, made my stomach turn. I felt as if I was betraying my best friend.

Sakura-chan should be in my place...

I glanced up at Sasuke and back towards the ground. I sighed heavily, and turned to ask Sasuke a question: "Hey Sasuke?"

"Hm?"

"We never decided on where we were gonna live."

He stayed silent, his expression never changing. He truly was unphased by our unfortunate situation.

We had finally reached my apartment and we stood in front of my complex. "I guess we can talk about the whole living situation tomorrow," I suggested as I yawned.

He nodded as he placed his hands inside his pockets.

It was silent and it was getting awkward again, quickly.

What the hell am I suppose to say?! This situation is just so awkward! Do I just say good night and bolt away or am I suppose to say something else??? Why am I overthinking so much today?!

I was overthinking everything and my face showed my complex expression. Suddenly, I was snapped out of my thoughts with a tap on my shoulder.

"Naruko..."

I looked at him with innocent eyes from his sudden tap.

"Get some rest and don't let this situation go to your head. Knowing you, you'll stay up all night overthinking like an idiot."

I clenched my fist at him as I heard him call me an idiot. "I swear, call me an idiot one more time and I'll knock your teeth out."

"Idiottt," he said mockingly.

I went to punch him but he quickly grabbed ahold of my fist. "We'll continue fighting tomorrow," he whispered softly into my ear.

My cheeks began to warm up from the sound of his voice. I tried to push him away with my other hand as my heart did that skipping thing again.

He looked at me with a smirk, letting go of my hand. "Night." He then turned away from me and began to walk away.

As I watched him leave, I crossed my arms in annoyance. That cocky jerk...I hate him...

***

I woke up the next morning to the sound of a knock at my window. I turned over to my side to see if that would magically make the noise go away, but it didn't. The noise got louder and louder until I couldn't bear it anymore.

"Who the fuck is knocking on my damn window?!" I yelled as I sat up to face the window.

My eyes widened and I quickly covered my body with my blanket that was on the floor. "Sasuke?!"

He slowly slid open the window and sat down on the railing of the window.

"What the hell are you doing here?!" I asked with a pink face.

"You weren't outside so I came to check on you."

"What the hell Sasuke?! You could've knocked on my door like an actual human!"

"Would you have opened it?"

I rolled my eyes at his remark.

"I thought so."

"Hmph, but you could have waited outside until I was ready," I said as I laid back down in my bed.

"When would that be? One in the afternoon?"

"Maybe..." I replied as I covered my face with the blanket in embarrassment.

"Naruko," I heard him say with an annoyed tone. "Get up!" He yelled as he pulled my blanket off of me.

I squealed as I tried to get my blanket back from him. "Sasuke, give it back!" I yelled completely embarrassed.

I wore nothing but a long baggy T-shirt and my underwear to sleep, and having him look at me was not only embarrassing but slightly taboo as well.

"Why? It's not like I'm interested in your body, idiot."

"I don't care, I'm still a woman!"

"Really? All I see is an unmannered slug."

"Ugh, just get out!" I quickly pushed him out my window and slid it shut so he couldn't get back in.

Stupid jerk! Hurting my womanly pride right at the start of the day!

I got out of bed and walked into the bathroom to change. I brushed my hair then tied it into two ponytails.

As I was putting on my clothes, I looked in the mirror and began to stare at myself. I think I have a pretty body...I mean I'm pretty hot, right? Then why...?

I slapped my face angrily at my thoughts. "What're you thinking Naruko?! You look great! Don't let some ass hole tell you anything different!"

I nodded at my statement and smiled in the mirror. I am a gorgeous woman!

***

I walked out of my apartment to see Sasuke waiting outside by the light pole. I stood dead in my tracks before taking a deep breath. Why am I getting so nervous?!

He suddenly looked over at me with his cold gaze, and I quickly looked away as soon as our eyes met. What is wrong with me?!

"Hurry up, idiot," he commanded as he began to walk away.

"I'm going!" I yelled.

I sprinted towards him, trying to catch up to him. "What's the plan?" I asked with a loud yawn.

"Find a place to stay at."

"Well duh, I know that, but where are we going?"

"You're asking too many questions," he said with a slightly irritated tone.

"Well I'm sorry," I replied sarcastically. Suddenly an important thought ran through my mind. "Hey wait a second!" I blurted.

"What now, idiot?"

"Why can't we just live at your place?!"

"Well, why can't we live at your place?" He retorted.

"I'm the one asking the questions here, stupid."

Sasuke stopped walking to look at me with his dark eyes. "You're even dumber on an empty stomach."

"Hey-!" Before I could finish my insult, the sound of my growling stomach interrupted our argument.

He sighed as he turned back around. "Let's go eat."

"Wa-wait, I'm not done talking!"

"We'll talk while we eat."

***

We ended up at a waffle cafe. I looked at the menu excitedly at all the combinations. "I dunno what to get!" I shouted like a child.

"Just pick something."

"Yeah, but I don't wanna get something and end up hating it. I gotta take my time."

"Hmph. Knowing you, you would still eat it no matter what it was."

I stuck out my tongue playfully at him. "You're probably right."

He rolled his eyes and covered his mouth with his hands.

I finally chose something from the menu, and the waiter came by to take our orders. Now that I had nothing to do, sitting across from him felt even more awkward than before. 

I can't take my mind off of what he said this morning. I know it doesn't matter that he isn't interested in my body, but that hurts my pride as a woman!

"If you keep thinking like that, your brain's going to explode, idiot."

"Shaddup!" I  shouted as I picked up my drink and drank it in gulps.

"What was on your mind?" He asked as he rested his face on his knuckles to look at me.

"Nothing much..."

"It's about what I said earlier today, isn't it?"

"No! ...Yes..."

He chuckled at my honesty. "Why do you suddenly care about what I say? Hmm, are you falling for me?" he teased.

"No, of course not! J-just forget it!"

"Hmm? Are you sure you don't want to know why I said I wasn't interested?"

I nodded my head rapidly. "Yeah, cuz I don't care!"

He chuckled again at my outburst. Usually, his mocking laughter would make me angry, but this time, it brought a smile to my face. After spending all this time with him, it feels like I'm spending time with a different Sasuke...I guess he really isn't that bad of a guy...

He had stopped his chuckling and directed his attention to me. His usual expressionless face slowly turned into an almost unnoticeable smile as he looked at me. That small smile that would have been unnoticeable to anyone who didn't know him well, spoke volumes to my heart.

My heart dropped and my palms became sweaty. I was nervous again and all he did was smile. What's going on with me...?

"Naruko," he whispered gently.

I could feel the blood rush to my cheeks and goosebumps quickly controlled my body. I couldn't bring myself to say anything. All I could do was stare and fall under his spell. Damn it! What is wrong with me?! Say something Naruko!

"Hey guys!"

We both jumped at the sudden voice and quickly directed our attention to it to see Sakura standing in front of our table. My savior!

"Wow, you guys sure seem close... that's good to see..." she said clearly heartbroken.

"What? No, we're just-"

"We are getting along," he interrupted coldly.

I glared at him, upset with his careless words. "Sasuke, what're you saying?!" I then quickly looked over to Sakura and shook my head, "Don't listen to him. We're just tolerating each other a tiny bit more than before."

"Oh...that's good, I guess," she hesitated to say.

The atmosphere between us three was heavy. This situation felt wrong, and I just wanted to leave.

"H-have you guys decided on where you're going to live?" she asked, breaking the tension a little.

"No, we-"

"Yes," replied Sasuke as he looked at me. "We're living together in Naruko's apartment."

"Huh?! We Nev-"

"Anything else, Sakura?" He asked cutting me off and looking completely annoyed with Sakura.

"Oh uh, no that's it..."

He continued to look at her with a bothered look. "Why are you still here?" He asked coldly.

"I-I..."

I saw Sakura's eyes fill up with tears. I grew angry with how he was treating my friend, so I stood up and slapped him. "You're a fucking prick!"

I grabbed ahold of Sakura's hand and walked out of the cafe with her.

I can't believe him! He knows she loves him, so why treat her like dirt?! And to think I was starting to think he was a decent person...

I looked at Sakura as we continued to walk down the road, hand in hand. She was crying softly, and between each cry, it was as if you could hear her heart breaking.

I stopped walking to hug her as she cried. "I'm sorry, Sakura-chan..."

Her sobs became louder and my embrace on her tightened. I'm sorry Sakura-chan...this is all I can do for you...

In that instant, all the good moments I had with Sasuke vanished. He regressed to being the same Sasuke I knew he was: cold-hearted, cruel, and selfish.

I hate Sasuke...