Crimson
Sasuke leaves Konoha, devastating Naruto hours after their kiss. He returns to find an emotionless Hunter-Nin, who allows only 6 people even remotely near him. Will Sasuke be able to bring back Naruto or will Naruto be lost to him forever? SasuNaru.
Warning: Yaoi
Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me.
Prologue: Heartbreak and the Beginning of Winter
Love is such a contradiction
It can heal or break
Entirely and absolutely
Love is such an irony
It can save or condemn
Entirely and absolutely
This is why I cannot decide
Whether to love or not
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Naruto remembered the kiss that occurred six hours ago. The feel of those perfect, soft lips lingered onto his own as he touched his lips with reverent fingers, trying to regain that particular sensation. The intoxicating scent mixture of sandalwood and plums hit him, leaving him giddy and wanting for more. The flawless alabaster visage that he presented was addicting and the blond wanted to drink more of the ambrosial sight. The silky alto that whispered those three words sent pleasant shivers up his spine and Naruto wanted to drown in that voice. The exhilarating mixture of those factors summed up Uchiha Sasuke, and…
Naruto cannot bring himself to deny himself anymore of what Sasuke offered.
: Flashback :
"Naruto, meet me at Training Ground 7 at midnight." Naruto was curious but upon seeing his rival's serious obsidian orbs, the usually sunny blonde shinobi only nodded mutely and Sasuke walked off. Naruto frowned, wondering what actually brought on that particular mood.
Naruto shuffled uneasily in the darkness, it was midnight and the dark-haired shinobi was nowhere to be seen. Cerulean orbs shifted restlessly, trying to catch even the smallest movement.
"Naruto." A weird but not unpleasant shiver went up his spine as hot breath caressed the shell of his ear. Naruto spun around only to meet the intense, smoldering dark gaze his rival was wearing.
"Teme, are you feeling alright? You seem a little out of sorts." Sasuke only smiled and shook his head; Naruto relaxed then widened his eyes upon realizing that the usually emotionless or disgruntled bastard just smiled.
"Teme! You sure you're alright? You're smiling!" At that exclamation, Sasuke only rolled his eyes and chuckled. Chuckling?! This time, Naruto inched away slowly but surely. He nearly succeeded in fleeing, only to have the other boy grabbing his hand and pulling him back. Naruto ended up against the dark-haired boy's hard chest, and the smaller blonde could not help himself but to blush, causing Sasuke to chuckle again.
What the hell is wrong with him today?
Naruto never got to ask that question answered because it never got out of his mouth, as it was suddenly covered by Sasuke's. The slender blonde's eyes widened comically before surrendering to the sensations as his eyelids closed slowly.
Naruto was assaulted merciless by sensations that he had never experienced before, that warm tingly feeling that he ached for more and that knowledge of acceptance and love. He had never thought he would find someone who actually wanted him for him and saw him as him.
But as fleeting as it was bestowed, as fleeting as it was gone from his grasp. When Naruto reopened his eyes, the handsome dark-haired youth had disappeared and feeling strangely contented, he returned to his apartment.
: Flashback End :
Naruto smiled and whispered.
"I guess you can show me what it's like to the last one standing with you, and that we can teach each other wrong from right and perhaps we can show each other what we actually can be. Say the word and I'll leave this life behind me if that's what you wish, if you say that it's worth saving me."
Touching his lips again, the blonde boy smiled again and closed his eyes in favour of savoring the bliss that was currently coursing through his veins. Then Naruto suddenly realized that…
He was in love with Sasuke.
And from that moment, everything went straight to Hell. Knock! The blonde frowned, confused because who would be looking for him at six in the morning? It turned out to be an ANBU member.
"Uzumaki, Godaime has requested an urgent meeting with you. Please come with me." The blonde nodded and the pair vanished in a plume of purple smoke.
Little did Naruto know that the meeting will shatter his fragile heart…
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"Baa-chan? What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?" Naruto was surprised when he saw Kakashi and Sakura in the room too. But where was Sasuke?
The blonde youthful woman turned sympathetic eyes on the trio and uttered the five words that totally and utterly destroyed Naruto.
"Sasuke has defected to Orochimaru."
It was right there and then that Naruto felt his heart shatter. Literally.
"Wha… what?" The blonde whispered uncertainly and all three others in the room flinched at the mere heart-wrenching quality to the simple, stuttered question.
"Naruto, you heard what I said." Tsunade felt her heart crack when she saw the pure disbelief gave way to pure sorrow and resignation. The blonde nodded numbly and Sakura led the disoriented blonde out and back to his apartment. The moment the door clicked shut, the revelation started to sink into Naruto.
"Sakura-chan, why?" Teary ceruleans pleaded with the pink-haired kunoichi to make the whole occurrence make sense. Sakura felt her heart go out to the heartbroken boy because she saw everything that transpired between the handsome brunette and the blonde at midnight. She then realized why Sasuke was so emotionless or annoyed with any girl that tried to jump him.
"Naruto-kun, I have no idea but please try to do your best to heal your heart." At those words, Naruto looked up with shock and Sakura felt herself smile softly at the prettily innocent visage the blonde presented. No wonder Sasuke chose Naruto.
"You… you know?" The kunoichi nodded and Naruto remained silent, knowing that his friend will keep it a secret. Furrowing his brows at the pain that coursed through his veins and centered at his heart, Naruto smiled sadly. Naruto's usually lively blue orbs hardened as he promised himself.
I'll never love again.
That was the last time Sakura saw Naruto smile with something even remotely close to an emotion. The pair stayed in a comforting silence until Naruto faked a yawn. Sakura smiled understandingly and made to leave, after sending the kunoichi off. Naruto's tears started again but this time, it was necessary because it was going to be the last time that he would be crying. Looking at himself at the mirror that hung on his wall, Naruto whispered to himself.
"Guess I wasn't worth saving after all."
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Hello everyone! This is my second attempt at Naruto Fanfiction. Previously I explored the pairing of Kakashi/Naruto and now I guess I wanted to try some good ole SasuNaru. - Happy reading and there will be more action and angst coming up! Until next time and reviews are GREATLY appreciated!!!
Love,
Ryuu.