If someone was to tell Naruto when he was being abused and tormented by the man he had onced loved that the the said abuser was not only taking him out on another date after even taking him out on an actual date, but to also take him somewhere of actual sentimental value or two meaning behind it at all... Than Naruto would've had the person checked into the nearest insane asylum and leave them there without even an ounce of any type or form of regret to rot.

But sadly for our blonde protagonist and the the fighters around him, life was actually that cruel to him, his friends, his body and now his mental state.

The second "date" he and Sasuke had went on was at the park that he, Hinata, Sasuke and Neji had all went too as kid's and to be quite honest... he was actually disturbed at it.

Now the blonde knew that Sasuke had told him that the second date they were going on wasn't going to be like the first one but he had found it a tad odd that Sasuke had chose this place for their second date of all things. It wasn't as though Sasuke had any intention of playing on the swings and he knew for a fact that Sasuke would rather die than to ever play in the sand, climb any of the monkey bars, climb any of the nearest and safest tree's and he knew for a damn fact that Sasuke would rather die by his own father's hands that to EVER play on the slide.

Or playing anything remotely fun in the eyes of a normal person in general...

But then again... anything and anywhere in a nice and domesticated place like this was not only a huge breath of fresh air to the nervous blonde. But it was actually better than being in any sort of secluded area without anyone around to hear Naruto's future screaming or any cries of help my may come outta the blondes prepared mouth. Plus on the more positive note, it had also gave him some more interesting ideas about getting on Sasuke's nerves for the day so yeah, it was becoming a win, win situation.

"What's going on in that brain of yours?" Sasuke had - surprisingly - asked as he had continued to stare at the slightly psycho looking blonde, with a look that Naruto was once again startled by seeing it was the look of genuine curiosity and delightful amusement. Naruto had quickly snapped out of his brain storm and had began to talk with ease as he was trying his best to not blush at the sudden warmth Sasuke's body was giving off.

"Just admiring the view of the entire park. it's been far too long since I've been here, and to be honest with you, I really miss being here." Naruto had finished it off with a equally sad sounding sigh, it really was and is true that he missed this place. he and Hinata would come here to get away from everyone and everything, but Naruto had also missed the fun he and Hinata had with Her here as well.

Naruto had snapped himself outta his mind when he had looked up and had saw Sasuke's face go from it's normal poker face look, into a look that Naruto could only tell that was the face of a man that was actually looking for approval from the person next to him.

Why was he doing it, Naruto didn't have the slightest clue. and frankly he didn't want any answers for it at all either.

"I-if you want than we can come back here and... and enjoy the gardens in here?" this question had thrown Naruto completely off as he has known his entire life that Sasuke has NEVER asked Naruto about whatever he did or didn't want, it was only ever about Sasuke and whatever Sasuke did or didn't want.

To put it short... this question had shocked Naruto in more ways than one and- wait... DID SASUKE JUST STUTTERED? AND IN PUBLIC NO LESS?!

"Heya Sasuke over here!!!!!" a loud and overly excited voice had screamed out, causing the duo to first become startled and then for the older boy to become enraged once he had realized who was the person calling him. There, standing completely in front of their path was none other that the second shark looking guy Naruto has had the greatest pleasure of getting to know -displeasure for the duckbutt but who cares about his opinion anyway right?- was Suigetsu Hozuki. And from the way he was smiling but had his eyes closed, Naruto could tell that while Suigetsu's face was smiling... his eyes wasn't...

"Hi Suigetsu, it's been far too long hasn't it?" Naruto had happily asked as he was then engulfed by the second shark man and was beging spun around like some kinda doll. Once he was placed down and back on to the safety of the parks dirt, Naruto had looked up and had unknowingly let out a soft yet relived sigh as Suigetsu had began to look at him, eye's smiling as well and this had made Naruto more at ease with this.

It had only meant that Suigetsu wasn't upset with him... thank the God's he wasn't in hot water with his fellow prankster.

Suigetsu had let out a warm and friendly laugh as he had began to talk to the blonde in an equally warm and friendly tone. "Hey there shorty! Glad to see ya after you and the Mrs. had skipped town and had left both me and Karin to put up with that scary big demon of a big brother, mother and grandmother of yours~."

Naruto had comeback with sticking his tongue out, to which had caused Suigetsu to follow the same childish action as well as making funny hand motions as he did it. All the while laughing really loudly obviously ignoring the aura coming off of a certain man Naruto was on another "date" with.

And to be quite honest... neither of them had REALLY gave it any thought or a rats ass about it what so ever as they had began to engage into a deep conversation and Suigetsu had pretty much invited himself into the duo's "date". to which had caused the said raven to become even more angrier... but again who cares about all of that anyways.

time skip

"And that my dear fellow prankster is why I won't back down until I have gotten my beloved Karin to say yes." Naruto had let out a couple of tears fall as he was truly moved by the declaration of determination and love Suigetsu had just told the smaller Uzimaki.

Naruto had flashed his friend one of his rare yet beautiful smile and had began to talk to him about an idea that might actually help Suigetsu with his proposal to Karin, to which had caused the other man's face to light up brighter than a Christmas tree as he too had began to talk all about his adventures in the city he was living in with his friends and was just overall enjoying the other's company. It truly had been far too long since he had EVER felt this safe.

Another time skip

"See ya later Naruto! Maybe next time you can finally introduce me to the man who can eat it all!" Suigetsu had happily yelled out as he had began to walk further away from the duo.

Naruto had let out an equally happy laugh as he had began to answer back. "No prob! See ya later man."

it was only when Naruto had saw Suigetsu had completely walked out of his eyesight had Naruto turned around and was met with a sour faced Uchiha that had continued to glare at the direction that Suigetsu had walked towards.

And that was when Naruto had lost it.

"Alright now Sasuke, what's been bothering you?" Naruto had said in an obvious tired and annoyed tone that must've surprised Sasuke again as if he wasn't expecting Naruto to become either of these with him.

but then again Naruto never showed any other emotion than obedience around Sasuke or Sasuke's friends.

Not getting any type of reaction other than that Naruto had continued his talking but this time was a little more relaxed but still commanding. "You've been like this since Suigetsu had first came and don't you dare say that all we've done is talk because he tried to add you into the conversation as well."

Sasuke's face had went back to an annoyed expression, body had relaxed a tad bit and had began to talk in more of a calm tone that truly held no bite or accusation like it use to in the past. "You really had a great time with Suigetsu today huh?"

Naruto had froze up a bit but had remembered that Sasuke was more on his phone or just standing on the sidelines while he and Suigetsu had pretty much talked their heart's out. It was true that Suigetsu had tried to add Sasuke into their conversation but then again Sasuke either didn't answer or he didn't actually know what Naruto or Suigetsu had actually been talking about. So Naruto had now realized that maybe Sasuke had felt sorta left out of their conversation, I mean he did REALLY say a word when they were talking so maybe he was lonely or hell maybe even mad that Naruto had wasted his time by just talking to Suigetsu.

But there was a part of Naruto that had felt that was wrong. A part that Naruto had thought he had locked away inside the core of where is numb heart had reside and had always hoped and prayed that would eventually die off like the rest had but had also deep down knew that it would take a helluva lot more than that to be rid of it.

A part of him that had screamed that Sasuke was actually jealous of not only his and Suigetsu talks and jokes but was actually... Jealous of Suigetsu himself.

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NOPE!!! Sasuke must just be tired of being out this late and was now planning on punishing him by trying to get information from him like before.

And thank the heavens above that he didn't have to give him an actual answer!!!!

Because before Sasuke could make Naruto answer him a insanely bright pair of car lights had calm but demanding voice had caught both men off guard but had made Naruto smile oh so gratefully but had made Sasuke's face turn from shock and protective had the did a 180 and had now looked like a mixture of annoyance and self pity as he had continued to stare at the woman he's grown to both heat but had also strongly fear as well as she had began to get lit of her car and had headed straight towards the.

And that person was none other than Tsunade... Naruto's grandmother.

Naruto had happily talked to his equally happy grandmother and had left with her once she had told him about dinner at his parents that he had of course forgotten about agreeing to. Once he had said a short but greatful thank you and had happily gotten into his grandmother's car and had went with her to his parents.

Completely unaware of the heartbroken Uchiha he had left behind.

Meanwhile with Sasuke

Sasuke had aloud himself to just fall on to his bed without any care or fucks given of not getting into his pajama's and had began to think about the day's events and he had came to the same conclusion he had felt like he was going to have.

Date in the park... Failed.