Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Kesenai Ai no Memories ❯ Secret of My Heart ( Chapter 11 )

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Naruto have already read the truth behind Okami's death so he decided to apologize to the Uchiha as it returned in their village. Naruto took many chances to talk to Sasuke but everytime he had it there were always interruptions. Will he find a nice time to talk Sasuke personally? Will Sasuke forgive him? What if Sasuke asked him if what is he to him? Will Naruto answer it based on his own feelings towards the raven or will he stubbornly lied again just to keep his real emotions as secret inside his heart?

Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Shounen-ai | Uploaded On: 02.09.2008 | Pages: 4 | Words: 3.3K | Visits: 153 | Status: Completed

Chapter Eleven “ Secret of My Heart “

“ I'm really stupid … I shouldn't talk Sasuke like that… He did all just to save Okami… It's really a big mistake… I hope he will forgive me… “, Naruto sadly uttered and unrolled the scroll. “ But what thing did Okami give to Sasuke before he dies? “, He suddenly thought. “ I need to say sorry to him as soon as he return to this village… “.

The next morning, Naruto went early in his office and started to stamp some documents. He was so serious in doing this when Sasuke came inside.

“ Ohayo gozaimasu, Hokage-sama! “, Sasuke greeted and directly went to Naruto's side starting to get some scrolls on the table.

“ Ohayo… S-Sasuke… “, Naruto stuttered and flushed mild. “ I don't expect he returned in this village in just a short period of time… Anyway, he's Sasuke and whenever he's in field he really wanted to finish the task very quick… Perhaps, this is the right time to apologize! I need to talk to him… NOW! Ganbatte Naruto! “, He thought.

Sasuke didn't pay attention to the Hokage's demeanor and continued on reading some reports. Naruto was about to speak when someone knocked on the door causing the blonde boy to stop from his plan.

“ Come in “. And it was a jounin who reported some mission accomplishments. Every time he wanted to talk to Sasuke there was always interruptions until it was already noon.

“ Shit! When will I have a time to talk to him privately… a moment that no one bothering me? “, Naruto irritably thought.

“ Hokage-sama, it's already lunch… I'll go down and eat “, Sasuke said as he got up and fixed all the scattered papers in his table. Naruto saw this chance and excitedly talk to himself, “ Yoshi! Perhaps, this is the moment I'm waiting for… I just need to come and join him in his lunch break so that we can talk after that or even while having our lunch… YES! “.

“ Uhm, can I come and join you? “, He said with a smile.

“ Alright… no problem… let's go “, Sasuke nonchalantly replied.

They both went out the office and as they were started to walk, Naruto wanted to cling on Sasuke's arm but he was about to do that when Ino came for a help causing the blond to have a big nerve over her.

“ Bothersome! “, He mumbled which both Ino and Sasuke looked at him.

“ Have you say something Rokudaime-sama? “, Ino asked which Naruto just shook his head and his head shouted, ” Tch! I was about to… Argh! “.

“ Hi, Sasuke-kun! I'm very lucky that you're here… Can you help with these stuffs? “, Ino asked referring to the loads she had. Sasuke turned his sight to Naruto and the blonde just nodded in agreement.

“ But, we are suppose to… “, Sasuke hesitantly said.

“ It looks like I'll going to eat alone… maybe next time, Sasuke… Ino needs your help and guys should always help girls in need so see you later “, Naruto smilingly said and waved a hand as he left.

“ Thank you Hokage-sama! Let's go “, Ino happily said while Sasuke just sighed heavily.

“ Man! How many times should I be interrupted by some irk people? Oh, please give me a time to talk to him!!!! “, Naruto pleaded inside his head as he irritably walked towards his fave Ichirako Ramen House.

That day was really bothersome for Naruto. He couldn't saw a chance to talk and if he had… there were always some interruptions. Almost the time there were people coming in and out in his office so finally, he gave up on trying and waited the time that both of them needs to go home. At last, evening come and Sasuke was busy preparing his things ready and the blonde didn't waste his chance.

“ Sasuke… “

“ Nan desu ka, Hokage-sama? “

“ Uhm, I really wait this time to come… just to say sorry about what I've said last time… I know… I shouldn't react so quickly… I'm really sorry… I didn't mean to snap at you like that…I hope you will forgive me… “, Naruto apologized and bowed down in front the Uchiha.

Silence arose between them. Sasuke stopped packing his things for a moment and faced the Rokudaime, looking on Naruto's blue eyes with his then smiled. The Rokudaime was nervous at first but as he noticed the small smile on the Uchiha 's face… he was relieved.

“ It's okay… I'm not offended… It's fine to express your feelings so you shouldn't apologize about it… “, Sasuke explained.

“ Uhm, I just wanna know… are you mad? If yes, then it's alright if you want to punch me or anything…you want to— “

“ I'm in no position to do that to you… and you always know that… I never had guts to revenge on a Hokage like you…if I did it… everyone will surely kill me… “, Sasuke smirked and continued to do his packing.

“ No, talk to me as Uzumaki Naruto not as Rokudaime Hokage… please… I just want to know what's on your head or anything… I just want to get rid this feeling and thought that you're avoiding me…”

“ You're imagining and thinking so much… Naruto… I've already forgot that incident and forgave you before you do this… so, just keep yourself fine… “

“ Sasuke… “

“ Naruto… Before I go home… I just what you to give me a sincere and real answer for this question… “

“ What is it? “

“ What is Uchiha Sasuke to you? “

Naruto didn't even manage to reply at once on Sasuke's surprise question. He really don't know what is the right answer for it… only a best friend or more than that? He pinned his sight on the floor and said the words coming from his mouth.

“ You— you're still… my best friend “, Naruto out of his mind replied which made Sasuke smiled again.

“ Same with me… Even how long we had secluded and having countless misunderstandings between us… I'm very thankful that you still treat me as your best friend… Arigato…Oyasumi nasai tomodachi “, while being said the Uchiha left.

Naruto didn't notice that Sasuke already left him inside the office. He didn't know how would he express himself at that time…

“ I should feel happy that he said it… but…why I didn't feel that way… Perhaps, I didn't feel it `coz I've lied on him… or maybe, I'm just thinking too much… Sasuke is always like that… yes! Everything is fine… So, I just need to believe that everything is all right now and has already return to its normal way… “, He insisted to himself and finally, left.

Everyday, he and Sasuke always talked about things happening in the Konoha and everything that had connections on their work. Sometimes, Sasuke even chose to do filed missions than working with him and he just concluded that Sasuke was bored doing office jobs. To end his stupid thoughts about some changes happening between him and Sasuke… he came out to a test.

“ Sasuke, can you help me with this? “, Naruto requested and Sasuke came. The way he approached the blonde boy didn't change but there was something that proved him right.

“ Unlike before, he always put his hand over mine… but is this a proof? … Yea… no doubt… I know him… He always banters me just to have my attention to him…and these past few days since that incident he really changed… and I admitted that I changed, too… “, He sadly thought.

“ What's your problem with a clean blank sheet of paper? “, Sasuke doubly asked and the Rokudaime wearingly got up from his seat and replied, “ Ah… I just want to give myself a break…I hope you don't mind if you're the one who will create a summary report… “.

Naruto directly went to the door and left the Uchiha, not waiting for a respond. Sasuke sighed heavily and followed the blonde outside. Naruto always stayed at the mansion's rooftop, in front of the recent Hokages statues. As he got there, he just silently watched the sceneries and let the soft breeze blew his hair even the sadness he felt.

“ Hay… what a disappointing day… “, He mumbled and still, never noticing the presence of the Uchiha on his back.

His head was filled with unimportant thoughts about some recent incidents. From Orochimaru to Akatsuki `s elimination and even Jiraiya's death to Okami's, he still had proven the world that the `destined child' chose peace than war. His unique principles made the world believed on his aptitude despite of having the sealed demon folk of lore inside his body.

“ Everyone had accepted me now… but not all instances that they will… especially now… ”, He mumbled again and Sasuke still clearly heard it all.

“ Is that the reason why you need to have a break? “, Sasuke asked causing Naruto got surprised and flushed as he saw Sasuke standing some meters away from his place but again, took his sight away from the Uchiha.

“ And what is it to you? Have you already accomplished the task I've given to you? “, Naruto harshly replied and impulsively thought, “ HELL NO! You bastard! If I can only shout it in your face what am I feel at this very moment “.

“ No, I didn't do it… I don't remember that Godaime-sama ordered you to create a summary report. If you try to make excuses make sure its real so now, you won't mind if you tell me what things bothering you? “, Sasuke remarked.

“ Sou ka? Then sumimasen… I just want to be alone for now… “, Naruto blushingly said and he was about to leave when Sasuke suddenly embraced him from behind. “ Sasuke? … “.

“ I'll never bother you if you really want to keep it on yourself but always remember that I'm always here… if you need help…don't hesitate to call me “, Sasuke whispered on Naruto's ear causing the last to smile in relief.

“ Arigato… Sasuke… “, Naruto said and talked to himself, “ I think everything has change for the better…Someday, I'll have my guts to say those words to you… “.

“ If you can only hear what's inside my heart, Naruto… but this time, I just let everything to be this… “, Sasuke thought and tightly embrace the Rokudaime.