UC: Okay, here's a new one. I'm actually typing a Naruto fic! I used to hate Naruto and here it is now as my favorite anime. How strange is that!
KC: Completely strange. I thought that Fullmetal Alchemist was your favorite anime.
UC: The anime isn't really that good. My sister says that the manga is better. I agree with her, too. I hated the last episode of Fullmetal Alchemist! It sucked! Well, back to the point. This will be kind of a fluff fic. I know that's kind of strange since this is Sasuke we're talking about but I love fluff.
KC: Good luck with your first Naruto fic.
UC: Was that supposed to be mean or nice.
KC: I guess a little of both. Because this might not be the best story you've ever done but I wish you luck.
UC: Thanks… I think. I hope you all like it and don't get to mad if I mess up, please.
KC: I hope it's good. (shifty eyes)
UC: (scowls at Kirrani-chan)

Chapter 1: What is Love but a Heartbreaking emotion

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and I never will, sadly.

It was a beautiful spring morning and Naruto was having a morning stroll on a long dirt road. (1) The leaves on the trees were glistening with rain from the spring showers and the birds were chirping all around. Naruto took in the fresh air and enjoyed the outdoors since he never really got to have time to himself because of all his missions with team 7. For some reason, Naruto would rather he be with his team right now and there was only one reason for that. That reason was Uchiha Sasuke. Nobody had known it but Naruto. He liked Sasuke as more than a friend. Of course Naruto would never let anyone know that, though. Especially not Sakura. She would beat him to a pulp! Sakura had loved Sasuke since the day they met and she wasn't about to give him up and Naruto knew it! So he just kept strolling down the road with no cares. Then, he heard a rustle in the trees. He stopped and looked around cautiously. He pulled out one of his kunai knives and grasped it tightly in his hands. A figure suddenly fell from the tree and Naruto was ready to attack until he heard a familiar voice.

"Calm down. You're as jumpy as ever."

Naruto let out a long breath and yelled, "You scared the shit out of me, Sasuke!"

Sasuke had a sly smirk on his face and he scoffed at Naruto. "You're so dumb."

"What did you say?" Naruto stared at Sasuke angrily as if it would burn a hole through him.

"What's with the evil stare? I was only pointing a little fun," said Sasuke.

Naruto's face softened into a small smile. How could he stay mad at Sasuke? His black eyes shining in the morning sun and his black hair waving in the cool spring wind. There's no way Naruto could be mad at him for long. Sasuke walked slowly over to where Naruto was standing and Naruto's heart started to pound in his chest. Sasuke got really close to Naruto's face and he turned as red as a strawberry. Then Sasuke backed away. "How's it going?" he asked sweetly. (2) Naruto snapped out of it quickly. "Oh… uh… I'm fine." He was still blushing and it was kind of obvious. Sasuke looked at him funny.

"Are you okay, Naruto?"

Naruto nodded his head abruptly. "Yes, I'm fine!" He couldn't help but stare at Sasuke every time he looked away. He'd always admired him as his model and hero but now it was more than that. Sasuke started to walk off. "See ya. I'm going to leave you alone."

Naruto grabbed Sasuke's arm to stop him. "You don't have to leave. I like the company."

Sasuke smiled slyly at Naruto and turned around to look him in the eye. "You know, there's something strange about you today," Sasuke declared being a little confused.

Naruto blushed again. "No! I'm just regular old me being my regular old self!" he announced.

"Whatever you say," replied Sasuke. He started to walk forward and motioned for Naruto to follow him. "Are you coming?"

Naruto ran up to Sasuke's side and nodded happily. Sasuke smiled back as if to confirm.

They walked for a while and then Naruto looked over at Sasuke who had his hands folded behind his neck to rest his head. Sasuke looked back at Naruto and he quickly turned away.

Maybe I should tell him today how I really feel, thought Naruto. It is the perfect chance so I think I will. Yes! I'll do it today!

Sasuke looked over at Naruto and could tell he was deep in thought and he wondered why. He didn't ask, though. They just kept walking in silence except for the sound of the gentle breeze blowing at the trees and bushing as well as the birds chirping. They walked until the came to a river and they stopped on the bridge. They bridge was beautifully carved with all different kinds of designs painted with red, green, and blue. Sasuke leaned on the bridge and closed his eyes for a moment. Naruto looked at Sasuke and smiled. Sasuke opened his eyes and looked at the blue sky above. He slid down to the ground and sat for and moment. Naruto sat next to Sasuke just happy to be there with him. Sasuke looked over at Naruto as if he was going to ask a question.

"What's been on your mind? You look like you've been deep in thought all day," he suddenly asked.

Naruto took in a deep breath and prepared himself for what he was about to say. He knew it was the right time because the atmosphere was at least a little bit romantic. The sun was setting and the sky was slowly changing from a blue to an orange color. Naruto took in another heavy breath and mumbled, "I-I-I… I love you…"

Sasuke turned his head calmly. "What?"

Naruto said even louder, " I love you."

Sasuke scoffed and tilted his head back up to the slowly changing orange sky. "What is love, anyway?"

Naruto was silent. Did he not care? Naruto had just told him his deepest, darkest secret and that's all he had to say? Naruto looked at Sasuke with tears forming in his light blue eyes. "Did you hear what I said?" he asked in a soft and shaky voice.

"Yeah, I heard you. But what is love but a heartbreaking emotion? Do you really love me? Is that what you think? Maybe love is just fooling you like it is probably fooling Sakura," Sasuke scowled coldly.

Naruto tried his hardest to choke back every single tear that had formed in his eyes but he couldn't. All his tears came streaming out of his face like a faucet and he couldn't stop them. "So… you don't love me?" asked Naruto sobbing harder than ever.

Sasuke snarled at the thought. "Of course not. Why would I?"

Naruto's face darkened and he sobbed harder if that was even possible. "I see how it is. We're only… friends, right? That's all we've been and that's all we're going to be?" choked Naruto, his face red and tear stained.

"That's just what I'm saying."

Naruto got up and ran home as fast as he could. How could I have been so stupid? Why would I think that Sasuke would ever have feelings for me? I'm so stupid! He ran home and slammed the door then fell to the floor as hard as he could.

Back at the bridge, for the first time in his life, Sasuke felt guilty about what he had just done. He had a secret, too. But just like Naruto, wasn't going to let anyone know.

UC: And I'll just leave you all at that point of the story.
KC: You're so mean... (pouts)
UC: Oh, grow up. I'll update soon. (sticks tongue out)
KC: I should grow up? Ha!
UC: Yes you should... and so should I. (laughs)
KC: Yeah, anyway, you had better update soon! I'll be waiting. Looking over you're should watching you as you type!
UC: That's just a little scary to think about.
KC: I'm just kidding.
UC: That's the first chapter. Please review!

(1)- Not like he'd ever really get the chance to.
(2)- That's just a little bit OOC!