I wanted to create a few journal entries having to do with the fan fiction that I am working on. I wanted to show you guys the first one, and then I wanted to show you guys the new edited version, which you can find in the next entry.
This is what the first chapter was like before I changed things around.
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"N-Naruto!!"
"Gaaahh!"
Yup, that's how it started. Sasuke was being attacked from some strange guy in a cloak. But it wasn't one of the Akatsuki, that's for sure. The last thing that I remember is Sasuke coming to see if I was okay. I didn't know why. But.. It looked like he was about to cry. And how he picked me up and held me closely.. Next thing I know is... I was right back at the hospital. Just when I find Sasuke, he manages to escapes again! Man.. That jerk..
"It's about time you woke up. It's been almost six days now..." Sakura replied with a frown, once she took notice of Naruto slowly opening his deep blue eyes.
"Sasuke?!" Naruto gasped out in shock as he quickly sat back up in bed. Unfortunately, to his dismay, it wasn't exactly who he was hoping for. But of course not. Why would Sasuke want to stay? Perhaps it was all just a dream. It couldn't be though. Why else would Naruto be in a hospital bed?
"Huh..? What do you mean--"
"Have you seen him?!" Naruto questioned as he cut his teammate Sakura off. "Sasuke, I mean.. He.. He brought me here and.."
"Wait a minute..! You saw Sasuke?!" At first it was kind of hard to believe, they haven't seen him in like.. forever. Although, Naruto wouldn't lie about those kind of things. Wherever Sasuke was, she wanted to do everything she could to find him.
"Yeah! But I guess he ran off again..." Naruto said with a groan. "But don't worry! I'll bring him back. Dattebayo!"
"You say that. But.. Look how many years its been."
Naruto couldn't find the right words to say as he sat quietly in the small hospital room. Maybe it was hopeless.. But he couldn't just let his best friend slip away like that! Even after all that he did, Sasuke had a good reason for it. Naruto wouldn't agree on everything, but people are different, and you have to accept that. People make their own choices, and they have to make tough decisions. Sasuke isn't the type of person to follow in another's footsteps. And it is his life, after all.
"Look... Just forget it... He's never coming back. After all we've been through.. Maybe he just doesn't care anymore."
"Shut up!" Naruto shouted, which seemed to catch Sakura off guard as she gave him a questioning look. "I told you... I never go back on my word! Sure, it's been a long time. But he still brought me here anyway, right? So he must care! And I'm not gonna quit trying just because he's too stubborn. I'm bringing him back no matter what! Even if it means trying to get him back my entire life! You love him, right? So just wait for him. I'm not going back on my word... And you shouldn't give up either!"
Naruto pulled himself out of bed carefully and walked off, slamming the door from behind him. Sakura watched closely as her eyes slowly lowered in thought. "You're not doing this for me... Are you, Naruto... ? You... You love him too..."
Me and Sasuke... We didn't team up together. He just saw me being attacked and came into rescue me. I had no idea what happened between those two. Did that weird guy run off? Did Sasuke kick his a**? I don't know... All that I wanted to do was find Sasuke again. I didn't need to bring him back. I mean... I would love to... But... I at least, for now, wanted to speak to him. I wanted to see his face again. And so I ran. I ran back to the place where he came to save me. It was dark and empty, besides the trees and the small amount of moonlight shining down on me from above, and a figure sitting in the tree tops.
"Sasuke...?!"
"...?"
"I f-finally found you..." Naruto panted before he ended up passing out. Naruto fell to the ground as sweat covered his figure. He ran all that way, and his body was still injured from his previous battle.
I did it again... Didn't I? He's probably gone by now. Damn, I should curse my bad luck.
Naruto opened his eyes to meet a pair of dark black eyes staring down at him with a bit of confusion. Naruto just stayed there, his eyes widening with shock as his mind was filled with thoughts.
"...You're such an idiot.."
"Sasuke!!" Naruto threw his arms up to wrap them around his former teammate's neck to pull him into a tight embrace. Sasuke, now attempting to break free from his grip.
"Alright! Alright! Let go already! You're gonna injure yourself even more...!"
"I don't care!" Naruto tried to hide his tears as he rested his head on the Uchiha's shoulder, his arms still placed around him. Sasuke was confused at Naruto's actions, but he didn't try to push him away. For now, at least. He just allowed himself to be hugged, but he didn't dare hug him back.
"...Why did you come here anyway? Aren't you supposed to be in the hospital...?"
"I wanted to see you, that's why. And besides... I'm feeling better already!"
Naruto ran his fingers through the other's raven hair as a small smile graced his lips. He didn't realise how affectionate he was being, or how Sasuke was beginning to get embarrassed by it.
"I haven't given up on bringing you back either..."
"Hmph. You couldn't catch me even if you tried."
"Wanna bet?!"
That's when Naruto tackled and pinned Sasuke to the ground, straddling the Uchiha's waist to keep him down as his blue eyes glared down at his. Naruto was now grinning playfully, and Sasuke's face was turning red as he looked off to the side. Naruto was such a tease. Did he know how bad Sasuke wanted to pull him into a kiss? But like always, Sasuke resisted and pushed the blond away.
"Idiot... Get off of me... "
"Gack!!"
He had forgotten all about Naruto's injuries and noticed how Naruto had stumbled onto a bunch of sharp rocks, causing Naruto to scream in pain. That's when Sasuke decided it was best to bring Naruto to his new place and stitch the male back up. Naruto was still whining and complaining when they got there, but it all came to a stop when Sasuke said, 'We're here.'
Naruto looked so surprised when he looked closely at the building while leaning over Sasuke to help keep him up. It was a well kept place. Very tidy and roomy. It kinda reminded him of his own home.
"Since when did you get a place outside of Konohagakure?!"
"...Never mind that. Just get your a** inside before it downfalls."
Naruto didn't know what he meant until he felt a few sprinkles land upon his skin. Naruto just gave a small smile as he made his way inside, followed by Sasuke who shut the door and locked it up. Naruto decided to take a small tour as Sasuke went in search for the first aid kit. That's when Naruto came upon a photo of their squad, Squad Seven. Naruto couldn't believe he still had it, he thought Sasuke had left it behind. But maybe it was a copy? In any case, it made Naruto really happy. And when he turned around, he bumped into a tall figure and winced slightly.
"What're you doing, snooping around?"
Naruto shrugged and tilted his head to the side, his eyes still fixed on Sasuke. "Just waiting for you. We should hurry though... I should go back to--"
"Oh no you don't... "
"Huh...?"
Sasuke gently pushed Naruto on the couch and pulled out the stitches as he flomped down next to the male, reaching forward to take his wounded arm to stitch it up. Naruto stared carefully and grunted every now and then. Sasuke was good at this kinda stuff... But since when?
"It's already really late. If you go out now... you might get killed. I'll let you sleep here. But only for tonight, alright? Just don't tell anyone where I live, and try to leave around five. That way nobody will know that you left. Cause you'll be there before everybody wakes up. You're injured... And I don't want you getting any worst. N-Not like I care or anything..."
Sasuke turned his gaze back on Naruto who was staring at the picture again. "Hey! Are you even listening?!"
"You know... You tried to kill me. You... You had the chance but you didn't. It's because you care, right?"
Naruto looked back over to Sasuke who was turning red again. But the Uchiha remained quiet for a brief moment and finished up the stitching. He then stood up quickly and turned around to walk off, heading into another room as he mumbled softly, "You can sleep in my room tonight... Just don't get into anything. I'm taking a shower."
Naruto gave nod as he watched Sasuke wander off, calling out to him when Sasuke had already stepped into the bathroom."I don't even know where your room is. Jerk!" Naruto wasn't that mad anyway. He was excited to even stay a night at Sasuke's place!
Naruto pulled himself back up and walked down the hall, that's where the bedrooms usually were anyway. He opened the first door that came into sight, and it was already the wrong one. The sound of running water was coming from behind a closed curtain. Although parts of it were slightly open, and that is where he found a tall, lean body with raven black hair. The drops of water slowly running down his body, where Naruto's gaze was slowly shifting. He was already getting a bloody nose.
He had been watching for a moment now. And when Sasuke was slowly turning his head due to the sound of an opening door, Naruto dived out of the room and quietly shut the door before Sasuke even noticed him. Naruto's heart was pounding so fast that he thought it might explode or something.
He rested up against the bathroom door to catch his breath. And when he felt relaxed and calm again, he made his way over to the next room. Luckily, that room was Sasuke's.
Like Sasuke had warned, Naruto didn't go through his things. Instead, he stretched his arms out and fell backwards onto the comfy mattress. Where a few seconds later, he dozed off to sleep.
Thirty minutes passed and Sasuke had entered his bedroom. He had his dark blue boxers on, and he was also wearing a long white T-shirt. Normally, he wouldn't even wear a shirt to bed. But if he was sharing a room with another, he may as well keep it decent.
He closed the bedroom door and turned off the light that had been left on before climbing into bed with the other male.
Naruto had his usual clothes on, not bothering to even change. Nor was he covered with blankets, and the room had been getting chilly. So Sasuke yanked the covers out from beneath him to pull over their shoulders.
Sasuke quietly watched Naruto sleep. But what he didn't realise, was that he was staring at Naruto's lips, tempted to do something he shouldn't do.
Sasuke reached his hand out to brush a few blond strands away from his face. A small content sigh escaped the Uchiha's lips as he moved forward and pressed his lips to Naruto's forehead for a 'Goodnight Kiss.' He didn't bother kissing his lips. Because if Naruto ever was to wake up from it... It would cause an even bigger riot than just kissing his forehead. He then softly whispered 'Goodnight' to Uzumaki, and fell asleep right beside him.
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