Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Little Things In Life ❯ The Little Things ( Chapter 4 )

Alright chapter four. It took me awhile, but here it is! Oh, and I would like to thank some of my more…vocal readers for pointing out my rather loose usage of the Japanese culture. I would just like to point out that I'm an American with a profound respect for Japan. I'm loud, outspoken and I like violence. You got a problem with that, deal with it.

 

“Naruto? Is something bothering you?” The yellow haired ninja jolted awake and almost fell out of the branch he only moments ago been sleeping on. Kakashi arched his exposed eyebrow at the spectacle. “Didn't get much sleep, did we?” Naruto rubbed the sleep from his eyes and slid off the branch onto the ground in front of his teacher.

 

“Sorry Kakashi Sensei, I didn't sleep much last night, I had…stuff to think about.” Kakashi sized up his student before heaving a sigh.

 

“Well Naruto, seeing that I've never seen you sleepy, let alone think this hard about something, how about I take you for Ichiraku's for lunch today?” expecting Naruto's usual excitement at the promise of free food, the jonin was surprised when he waved off the offer.

 

“Thanks Kakashi Sensei, but I think I'll just eat my own lunch.” With that, he stalked off to eat on his own. Kakashi watched as his student disappeared into the surrounding wood, wondering what in the world could have tripped him up so badly. Whatever's got Naruto all stressed, It's definitely Something he cares a lot about. The Copy Ninja thought. I hope he pulls out of this okay…

 

Naruto had hoped to the high heavens that he could get Sakura alone to warn her about Sasuke, but was rather disappointed when he realized that she had pretty much glued herself to the black haired ninja's side. He soon realized that he would have to confront her about the matter in front of Sasuke, which would no doubt make matters worse. Naruto mulled the information over in his mind until another idea popped into his head. With a snap of his fingers, the young ninja was running full tilt towards Kohona.

 

Sakura began to fuss with her bright pink hair for the sixth time. She wanted to make sure that she looked her best for her big night. In all her excitement, she couldn't help but think of the look on Ino's face when she saw her walking down the streets of Kohona with her new boyfriend, Sasuke Uchiha securely wrapped around her arm. Her thoughts of the Ino-pig were brought to an abrupt halt when she heard a knocking at her window. In the reflection of her mirror,she could make out a familiar figure distinguished greatly by his bright orange clothing. She made her way over to the window to allow her guest in. “Hey Naruto, I'm glad you decided to visit me when I have clothes on.” Naruto completely ignored the small crack towards him and jumped into the room.

 

“Sakura, I have something really important I have to tell you!” Sakura, noticing the unusal ammount of stess in her friend's voice, moved in closer.

 

“what is it Naruto?” she asked worredly. “what's a matter?” Naruto shifted for a moment, as if he was trying to come up with the right thing to say.

 

“Sakura, I know you're not going to like this, but you can't go out with Sasuke!” the pink haired kunoichi crossed her arms in contempt.

 

“And why, Naruto, can't I go to dinner with Sasuke?”

 

“Because he's playing you, Sakura!” Naruto retorted. “And, well…I…” Naruto was interuped by the sound of the doorbell. Sakura started for the door.

 

“Well, that's Sasuke, and I'm going to go with him Naruto, so no more of this nonsense, okay?” before he could respond, Sakura had already grabbed her coat and closed her door behind her, leaving Naruto alone in her room. The young ninja stood there in silence for a moment before balling his hands into fists.

 

“Sakura…I won't, I can't let you do this! I won't let him hurt you!” in the blink of an eye, Naruto had disappeared out the window, kicking up loose papers as he went.

 

I have to say I was expecting something…else…Sakura thought as Sasuke led her towards a rather run-of-the-mill looking resturaunt. She quickly dispelled the pessemistic thoughts from her brain. Why am I complaining? I'm on a date with SASUKE! This is going to be great! She ajusted her arm currently wrapped around Sasuke's to a more comfortable position. The two of them checked in and were quickly escorted by a waiter to a table outside on the balcony. After taking their drink orders, the man left the two of them alone. Sakura slipped off her coat and placed it neatly behind her chair, then turned to face her date. Sasuke seemed as detached from the situation as he usually was as he stared off into space. Not wanting to allow the silence to continue, Sakura started to initate some small talk with the Uchiha.

 

“So Sasuke, I'm really glad you asked me to dinner tonight! You kind of tripped me up that night when you were training.” Sasuke snapped out of his stare and looked blankly at the pink haired nin.

 

“Sorry, did you say something?” Sakura paused for a moment before waving him off.

 

“Oh no, it was nothing really, Sasuke. I…”

 

“You've got some nerve, you son of a bitch!” Both Sasuke and Sakura turned to see none other than Naruto standing arms crossed upside down on the rafter above them. In a flash, he was down on the ground next to their table. Sakura shot the boy a stare that could kill the Hokage.

 

“Naruto, what are you doing here?!” she hissed. Naruto pointed an accusatory finger at Sasuke.

 

“I'm trying to save you from this jerk!” he retorted before glaring at the Uchiha boy again. Sasuke raised his eyebrows in mock surprise.

 

“Naruto, I would never intentionally hurt Sakura's feelings!” he said with a hint of sarcasm only Naruto would catch. Before the blond haired ninja could respond, the waiter appeared holding a tray of drinks. Noticing the newcomer to the table, he raised an eyebrow.

 

“Would your new guest like anything to drink?” he asked politely.

 

“No!” Sakura snapped. “He was just leaving” she put an extra emphasis on the last word. Naruto visably deflated.

 

“B-but Sakura! I'm trying to…” Sakura cut him of as she stood up from her chair.

 

“No, Naruto! I DON'T want your help! Sasuke and I are, or at least were having a good time until you showed up! Sometimes I just hate you Naruto Uzumaki!” that last sentence hit Naruto like a brick wall moving at 100 miles per hour. Naruto looked at Sakura in disbelief.

 

“You…hate me, Sakura?...” his voice trailed off as he finished his sentence, the words still lingering in the air. Sasuke looked up at his team mate with a confident smirk on his face.

 

“I think Sakura made it pretty clear what she thinks of you, Naruto. So how about you leave us alone?” Naruto offered some inaudible response before disappearing in a puff of smoke.

 

Naruto appeared in his apartment, tears slowly gathering in his eyes. He knew that she didn't love him, but hate? That was just too much for his heart to take. He wished so hard that he didn't exist at that moment, that he would simply blip out of existance. When no such thing happened, he did something irrational, he decided to go talk to the demon fox inside of him. Entering his mind, Naruto made his way towards the Kyuubi's cell. A pair of red eyes flashed from within the darkness of the cage. Why do you visit me boy? The fox asked. You can't honsestly expect me to know anything about your trivial mortal matters. Naruto ignored the hint of arrogance in Kyuubi's voice and advanced straight towards the bars. Kyuubi, Naruto stated. I'm here to collect rent. I need to borrow your power so I can get as far away from here as possible. Naruto was surprised when he felt disappointment from the fox. You know boy, that running from the ones you care about will do you no good… Did I ask your opinion? Naruto asked, tears again theatening to overtake his eyes. The fox sighed. Very well… with the jolt of Kyuubi's power flowing throught him, Naruto preformed the necessary hand signs for his teleportation. As his hands completed the final seal, a single tear escaped from Naruto's eyes.

 

“I hope you're happy, Sakura.” He whispered as the blonde ninja disappeared, leaving an empty appartment behind him.

 

A/N: alright, just like to clear up that THIS WILL NOT BE A SAS/SAK FIC!!! This is just the first twist of my story. Anyway I hoped you liked it! Look for next chapter soon!