A/N
Here is the last part of the short story. I hope you like this story and would
continue to support me. In future I might write a spin off of this story but
that idea is still on hold. I'll be finishing "It all happened in a heartbeat" first
and afterwards next story. I have decided to complete one story at a time.
Have fun and do read "It all happened in a heartbeat".

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" I said.. Go out with me.. As in I want to date you." Naruto cleared his throat and spoke again.

"Go out?" Sasuke muttered, he bit his lip, "I'm sorry… I… I can't."

He shook his head and spoke a little louder, "I'm sorry, but I can't go out with you."

"...Can you at least think about it?" Naruto was quiet before he spoke again. Even though he sounded composed his blue eyes looked ready to rain and his face lost its earlier shine.

"Uh… can we start off as friends first?" Sasuke asked guiltily, he didn't want to hurt Naruto's feelings.

"If that's what you want then I have no issues with it. How about we introduce ourselves again.. As a new start then?" The sad look had seemed to just stay in those eyes and even when Naruto said those words with smiling lips, his eyes stayed the same cloudy blue.

"Okay.." Sasuke agreed, however a part of him wanted to take back his words and go comfort the man before him. He took a deep breath and introduced himself, "I'm Sasuke Uchiha, it's nice to meet you."

"I'm Naruto. Naruto Uzumaki and pleasure is all mine." The soft smile on Naruto lips was pleasant yet it nothing to lessen the cloudiness in Naruto's eyes.

"Uzumaki?" Sasuke stuttered, staring at Naruto wide eyed, "A-As in the same Uzumaki that created Boundless Love?!"

"Oh you play that game too?" Naruto looked pleasantly surprised and his blue eyes softened a bit but his next words were enough to shake Sasuke to his core, "I voiced Ethan in it heh. Have you played that route?" Naruto looked slightly embarrassed as he asked Sasuke.

Sasuke felt his whole body heat up, "Y-You…," He looked away, trembling slightly.

"Uh Yeah? Did you not like his route? Ah I'm disappointed." Naruto gave a small playful pout and looked at Sasuke.

Sasuke couldn't stop himself and blurted out, "I love him!"

"Heh...You do? Aww man I don't even know If I should be happy or jealous of him. But it gives me a bit of satisfaction that other than name his character was made on me so at least you fell for me.. Only 2D world but still." The smile was playful and at that moment Sasuke fully realised how close the resemblance of his smile was.

"I guess he was modeled after you?" Sasuke blushed, looking down.

"He is, from the choice of my clothes in my college and high school to my favorite food, drinks and everything. Just his eyes were given a different color." Naruto smiled brightly and told Sasuke about Ethan or was it himself, Sasuke wasn't clear anymore.

"Wow.." Sasuke was speechless, even if he wanted to, he felt that nothing would come out of his mouth.

"Heh thanks. Well I gotta go or else my dad's gonna scold me. Bye Sasuke. I'll text you later ok.?" Naruto smiled starting the car as the cloudiness in those blue eyes started to show again and Naruto's smile became more soft and forced.

Sasuke nodded, still shocked. He stood frozen as he watched Naruto's car drive away. Heat rushed through his body.

'Oh god… that's why Naruto's voice sounded so familiar'

He stumbled into his apartment,feeling dazed and walked straight into his bedroom. Not bothering to change, he immediately crawled into bed and let out a squeal.

"I met the person who voiced Ethan!" He squealed to himself. His body trembled when he recalled all the facts he remembered about Ethan… or should he say Naruto?

Sasuke remembered that Ethan wasn't good at cooking. That Ethan loved to sleep in his sweatpants and that Ethan liked drinking Sapphire Martinis. He also remembered that Ethan… Sasuke shivered. No Naruto, licked off the juice.

Eventually, Sasuke's mind began to think back to today's events. He thought about how much of a gentleman Naruto was for not taking advantage of his drunk self, even though he had feelings for him. A small smile appeared on Sasuke's lips and happiness rose inside him, he thought back to Naruto's voice and realised that it really was similar to Ethan's.

'How'd I not notice?' he asked himself. A part of him already knew the answer. He had been awestruck by Naruto's… good looks.

Shaking his head, Sasuke knew he'd be uncomfortable if he slept in his clothes from yesterday, so he stripped down and redressed into his pyjamas and a new pair of underwear.

From then on, ever since Naruto's initial text, the two chatted with each other, everyday. Calling whenever both had the chance to sit down and relax. Though it took a lot of persuading, Naruto managed to get Sasuke to hang out with him in person. Sasuke never thought of these hangouts as "dates", as a part of him was too afraid to commit to the ever growing feelings.

Sasuke laughed as he walked into his apartment, a small blush on his face as he recalled today's events. Naruto had managed to get to him go to the beach and even though Sasuke knew that he'd come back with sunburns no matter how much sunscreen he put on. He was thankful that he was able to have a sneak peak at Naruto's torso and couldn't deny that he had thought about it ever since that day at Naruto's place.

"I'm such a pervert," Sasuke muttered, putting his hands over his eyes in shame.

He grabbed a bowl of greek salad from the fridge and sat down before scrolling through his recent pictures. All of which were from "outings" with Naruto. They would meet after Sasuke's classes or on the weekends, go bowling, watch movies or just sit in each other's apartments where they'd cook dinner together and Naruto would help Sasuke with his studies.

Sasuke traced Naruto's jawline on the picture, he was about to swipe to the next picture when his phone displayed a caller. Sakura.

A little upset, Sasuke answered.

"HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY!" Sakura greeted, yelling into Sasuke's ear, who had pulled the phone away in an attempt to save his hearing.

"Sakura…" Sasuke grumbled, "Can you not try to blow up my ears?"

A laugh followed and she genuinely apologized before asking, "Do you want to come to a party tomorrow?"

"Another one?" Sasuke questioned, "How many party friends do you have?"

"Umm, a lot?" Sakura replied, "It's not at the same place as last time, and anyway you disappeared so I doubt you even enjoyed that last party. It's my friend, Hinata's birthday so I thought you'd prefer a birthday bash instead."

"Hinata?" Sasuke asked, "As in Hinata Hyuga?"

"Yup, as in the Hinata who is probably more slutty than me" Sakura confirmed.

Sasuke felt his heart beat faster. Hinata Hyuga, he had managed to find out, was Gaara's new girlfriend, and clichely was the most popular girl in the college due to her… massive chest. Sasuke was able to get over Gaara, but a bitterness still lay in his heart. He knew that Hinata Hyuga not only had a massive chest, but a massive ego as well and simply put, was a spoiled bitch.

Sasuke bit his lip, Gaara had left a gaping and aching hole in his heart. Even thinking about that day sent small tears down Sasuke's face, he had felt as though his lungs had been crushed, but the bitterness and feel for revenge was stronger. Sasuke wasn't a violent person, but he hated being pushed aside and abandoned. Gaara had done exactly that and Sasuke had the urge to show him that he shouldn't have. That he shouldn't had left him for a one night stand bitch.

"Hey, Sasuke!" A loud shout broke him out of his thoughts, "You still there? HELLO?!"

"Yeah, yeah sorry," Sasuke grimaced, "You don't need to shout."

"Well obviously I did because you were so out of it," muttered Sakura, "Anyways you coming or not?"

"Yeah," Sasuke replied, not giving it a thought until a large squeal followed.

"I finally got the oh, so cold Sasuke to comply!" Sakura squealed, "See you tomorrow~ Oh and You can bring anyone if you want too~"

Sasuke heard the line cut off, he sighed and sunk back into his seat. Sasuke looked at his now black screen and pressed the button to on again. His mind has been going in circles and now that Sakura said he could bring anyone his mind had gave him a nasty idea. Sasuke bit his bottom lip between his teeth, he felt worried about the possible outcome of hurting someone more than he needed, but his thirst for karma took over and he clicked the call button.

A knock on his front door startled Sasuke as he clicked the small silver necklace around his neck. He opened it and was met with smiling Naruto.

"Hello Sasuke," Naruto greeted standing in a simple white button up and black pants, "Ready to go?"

Sasuke nodded, put on his converses before following Naruto to his car.

"Thanks for coming with me," Sasuke smiled, as he buckled his seatbelt.

"No problem, I'm glad you invited me," Naruto answered as he pulled onto the road, "It's at this... Hinata's house right?"

"Yeah, I think she lives in a big mansion."

The topic switched between their personal lives, Sasuke telling him about his classes and Naruto talking about his job as a game designer at his dad's company. Sasuke was so into the conversation that he didn't notice when they pulled up at the mansion until he heard loud music and lots of screaming.

"I haven't been to a college party in ages," Naruto laughed getting out of the car, "I don't think mine were quite so loud."

"I don't go to parties often," Sasuke told him, "But I suppose it's good to get out every once in a while." He hadn't felt it before but now that he was here, the guilt was starting to claw on his heart.

As they walked through the door, he took quick glances at Naruto before deciding that he had already come this far, there was no turning back.

"Sasuke!" A familiar voice yelled from behind them and Sasuke was engulfed in a hug, "I'm so happy you didn't bail on me! Who's this hottie beside you?" Sakura asked, shamelessly checking out Naruto.

Sasuke had the urge to push her away, but he just smiled and introduced the two, "Sakura this is Naruto Uzumaki and Naruto this is Sakura Haruno."

"It's nice to meet you," Naruto smiled reaching his hand out for a handshake.

"Oh. My. God." Sakura squealed, "Uzumaki? As in the company Uzumaki? Wait but I thought the CEO was an old man? There's no way he'd be as hot as someone like you. How do you know someone like this Sasuke? I thought you were a shut in…. How come you didn't introduce us earlier? I sooo would've love to know that someone as delicious as him was hanging around you."

Naruto watched Sasuke's friend gush over him, his hand awkwardly retracting to his side, "Actually, my father is the CEO, not me."

"Oooooohhhh," Sakura realised, "No offense, but I didn't think the CEO was as hot as someone like you. I mean don't get me wrong, he's good looking for someone in his 50s, but I'm not into older men." Before Sakura could continue gushing over how 'delicious' Naruto was, much to Sasuke's relief, she was pulled away by a random crowd of friends.

Pulling Naruto towards that bar, he quickly ordered two drinks before turning to look at Naruto.

"Sorry about Sakura," He smiled, "She's a little bit of a crazy one."

Naruto laughed, "It's alright, I can tell."

Sasuke's smile never left his face as he pulled Naruto into a conversation, his eyes however subtly wandered around. Searching for a specific somebody and when he saw Gaara conversing with his friends, Sasuke's hand inched closer to Naruto's.

"So what games are you working on?" Sasuke asked, eyes watching as Gaara started laughing, watching as he placed his hand on his stomach.

"Just a couple dating sims," Naruto told him while taking a couple sips of his drink, "They seem to be our most popular."

"I'd be excited to play them," Sasuke smiled, his hand gently resting on Naruto's, "I mean, of course if you're voice acting in them."

"I'm generally pulled into that so you most likely will get a game with me voicing a character," Naruto answered, he watched Sasuke's eyes noticing that they were focused on something else, "Are you alright?"

"Huh? Yeah, I'm just wondering why everyone is dancing so weirdly," Sasuke faked a laugh, his eyes connecting with Gaara's who froze and stared back.

"Grinding?" Naruto raised an amused eyebrow, "Haven't you ever done that?"

Sasuke smiled and moved his hand towards Naruto's wrist, "Not particularly, I'm not really into that stuff." He watched Gaara's eyes which were focused on his hand.

"Though, if you could teach me I'd be grateful," Sasuke suggested, leaning closer.

Naruto watched this action, curious and cautious, "Are you drunk right now?"

Laughing Sasuke shook his head, his hand had fully risen to lay on Naruto's arm, "Of course not, I've only had one glass of Fireball," He said as he placed his empty glass down before sliding his hand down Naruto's toned arm and grabbed his hand.

"Dance with me?" He asked as he stood up, an almost seductive grin on his face.

Naruto was too engrossed in that smile and nodded, letting Sasuke pull him onto the dance floor. He watched as Sasuke wrapped his arms around his neck and how his hips swayed to the beat of the song. His beat faster and he placed his hands on Sasuke's hips.

Sasuke on the other hand leaned closer, but his eyes weren't on his dancing partner, instead they stared at Gaara who was slowly moving through the crowd.

"You're a good dancer Naruto," Sasuke licked his lips and lay his head on Naruto's shoulder, who stiffened.

"You're very close… Sasuke," Naruto whispered, he was confused as to why Sasuke decided to be so touchy today, usually he was more reserved.

"I don't think it's a bad thing," Sasuke grinned as he saw Gaara walking straight towards them.

"Sasuke," he said, staring at Naruto's back who had jumped and turned his head, "Who's this?"

"Oh?" Sasuke looked at Gaara and unhooked his arms from Naruto's neck, "Why does it matter?"

"I asked a question Sasuke," Gaara growled, "Who. Is. This?"

Sasuke rolled his eyes and walked towards Gaara, "Why does it matter? You never cared about who my friends were."

Gaara clicked his tongue and after grabbing Sasuke's hand, pulled the boy towards the restroom. By this point Naruto had caught on, a sinking feeling in his heart as he recalled Sasuke's actions, realisation flooded through him. He saw with stormy blue eyes and clenching fists as his face paled a bit and he saw Sasuke disappearing with that boy into a restroom.

Sasuke felt his body slam onto counter, hot hands trailed over his body, pinched his nipples and caressed his waist.

"I'm sorry Sasuke." Hot breath fanned over his shoulder, "So sorry." He felt chapped lips latch onto his skin, sucking and biting it.

"I shouldn't have let you go."

Internally, Sasuke wanted to throw up. The feeling of someone else's lips on him made him cringe, but a sense of accomplishment welled up in him. A devilish smile appeared on his face.

As Gaara sucked on Sasuke's neck, he felt small hands grab his shoulders. What he didn't expect was for these hands to push him away causing him to stumble back, "What the-"

"I was really curious Gaara," Sasuke smirked, crossing his legs and leaning forward, exposing his collarbones, "About what kind of girl she was."

"What kind of girl that was able to make you leave me."

"Curious what was better… different about her that made you leave me and my love for you."

"Curious about the seriousness of your relationship, whether or not you loved her more than me."

"But it seems Gaara," Sasuke licked his lips and checked his nails, his eyes glinting, "She wasn't all that great. Just another hole for you to express your Horny Dick Syndrome on."

Sasuke hopped off the counter and trailed a finger down Gaara's chest, "I think you got what you deserved." He tapped twice on Gaara's heart before stepping back, smiling, and walked out the restroom door.

While shutting the door, Sasuke's heart thumped loudly inside his chest. 'Shit..' He had been a fool! A FUCKING fool. He bit his lips, his hands were cold and his eyes desperate to find Naruto in the crowd of people.

He had thought that this would make him happy. That he would feel satisfied and maybe he did but the moment Gaara had touched him. He had felt nauseated. He had wanted to throw up. Because he didn't want it. In that moment when Gaara wanted him, he realised that he himself now wanted someone else.

Even though Gaara was touching him, Sasuke could only see the deep blue eyes, thin lips curled into a smile and that soft expression…'Naruto.' Shit… Where the hell was Naruto? Sasuke bit his lips hard , clenching his fists so hard that the knuckles turned white.

He needed to find Naruto. He needed him! He needed to make up for his stupidity. He needed to tell Naruto that he, Sasuke Uchiha had fallen flat for his charms. That he felt so damn disgusted with himself. He needed to tell Naruto all. And then even if Naruto got angry, he would chase after him. He would beg forgiveness and do whatever the other boy asked him. Because fuck he had fallen.. He had fallen in love again… But where the hell was Naruto? Worry and anxiousness gripped on his heart

"Hey Sasuke!" someone yelled, "You looking for Naruto?"

Sasuke turned around to see a very drunk and not very clothed Sakura. "Yeah, do you know where he is?"

Sakura brought the bottle up to her lips, "I think I saw him walking towards the front door? Wasn't he supposed to be your ride?" she slurred.

At these words Sasuke bolted. He ran through the crowd, shoving past the crowds of drunken people. 'Please don't be gone yet," He thought to himself as he ran out the door. Spotting the targeted figure he sprinted towards it.

"Naruto! WAIT!"

Naruto, who was walking with a downcast expression turned around, but before he could reply soft lips greeted his and a pair of arms wrapped around his neck.

The lips left and all Naruto saw were burning deep black eyes brimming with tears.

"I'm sorry," Sasuke cried, "I-I didn't mean to hurt you."

Naruto spotted the prominent hickey on Sasuke's neck, his gaze hardened.

"It's fine, but isn't it great?" he said unwrapping Sasuke's arms, "You got what you wanted"

Sasuke followed Naruto's gaze to his hickey, he shook his head, "No, no I haven't gotten what I wanted."

"You haven't?" Naruto asked anger dripping, "Didn't you want to get back with your boyfriend? Didn't you want to use me? Well I guess since you got back at him, my role here is over?"

"Don't you get it Naruto?" Sasuke grabbed Naruto's shirt, "I'm sorry that I hurt you, but don't you get it? I don't love Gaara anymore, and if I did I wouldn't have come running to you."

"I… I know now that, my heart was someone else's a long time ago," Sasuke bit his lip, "And I want you to know that person is you." '

"I-Is it… fun playing with me Sasuke? Does it satisfy you to make me miserable." Naruto stepped back, his eyes glistering and a cold expression forming on his face, "Please stop with these games already." He looked away with clenched fists.

Sasuke knew it was his fault, he knew that Naruto's trust for him was crumbling away, yet tears still fell down his face, "I-I'm not lying." His knees trembled, he hated himself for doing this. For being so caught up in revenge that he hurt the one who healed his hurt.

"Sasuke please.. Just let go of me." Naruto bit his lips, overwhelmed, his heart breaking. He didn't want to see Sasuke crying. His every tear felt like falling on his heart yet he just couldn't believe him.

"I don't want to," Sasuke cried, his legs giving out as he fell to the ground. Hands covering his eyes, wiping away the tears, "I don't want to let you go. I'm sorry for hurting you. You must hate me don't you?"

"Sasuke.. Please don't do this. Please I.. I need some time. Please." Naruto closed his eyes, his every words filled with wrenching pain.

Sasuke looked up, his eyes puffy and in a haze, "Tell me.." Naruto looked at him and his heart broke into million pieces looking at Sasuke's broken expression. He wanted to reach out when he heard Sasuke speak more, "Tell me what should I do? Tell me how to make you believe me. Please Naruto, I don't want to lose you."

Sasuke hiccupped, he whimpered, "Please tell me, I beg you."

"Sasuke…" Naruto whispered yet it felt as if Sasuke wasn't even hearing him.

"Please," Sasuke cried harder, "Please don't leave me."

Naruto bit his lips hard. His resolve crumbling and he sighed. Even if Sasuke didn't love him he just couldn't see him like this anymore. If he had to suffer more in the future maybe he would accept that too just to see Sasuke smiling.

"Sshhh don't cry.." He kneeled down and pulled Sasuke's trembling body in his gentle embrace, "I'm not leaving so just don't cry. God.. Sasuke I love you so much.. I love you.. Please don't ever do this again."

Sasuke felt his throat constrict as he heard Naruto's words. He wrapped his arms around Naruto, almost afraid to lose him, "I-I love you too… I'm so sorry." He buried himself into Naruto's chest, relaxing at the sound of his beating heart, "I really do love you Naruto."

"I know Sasuke.. I forgive you so please don't cry." Naruto pulled Sasuke into his arms, wrapping them around Sasuke and taking him into a gentle embrace, whispering sweet nothings to him.

Breathing heavily, Sasuke eyes clouded, "Please…. Please Naruto just don't leave me. I really do love you...please trust me. I want to be yours and yours only. I…" He was cut off as Naruto spoke.

"Then be mine. Be my boyfriend Sasuke." Naruto kissed the top of his head and softly mumbled the words.

Sasuke's snapped his head up, his plump lips parted and his face wet with tears. His body shook before he started to vigorously nod his head, no words coming out of his mouth. He had thought Naruto would never say this. He thought he had lost him.

A smile bloomed on his face, looking just like the ray of light after a storm. He grabbed Naruto's face and spoke shakily, "Yes. Yes! Oh God Naruto I would be honored," before pressing his lips to Naruto's in a sweet kiss. Naruto cupped Naruto's soft wet cheeks into his palm while he parted his lips to let Sasuke deepen the kiss. And in that moment everything else disappeared, no voices in the background, no music, nothing, only them and their perfect little bubble. Their lips parted for a second but then met again as they poured their love, frustrations and pain into the kiss, making it the most perfect kiss.

When the kiss finally broke, they touched their foreheads, panting softly and then blue eyes met black and they both broke into a soft smile. Naruto pulled Sasuke into his embrace and Sasuke returned it, sighing softly. It felt like a dream.

"Let's get you back." The soft whisper in his ear made him shiver and Sasuke 's lips curled into a smile as he placed a soft kiss to Sasuke's head and pulled back. They got up and then looked at eachother, their hands meeting, entwining together as a soft blush tainted their cheeks while they made their way to Naruto's car.

The End