Angel's Touch
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Ashikarazu
Artemis: Ahhhh...I try not to update TO FAST, but still do somehow. O.o
Ok! I’ve figured out how this chapter is going to flow. And I wrote bunch of new notes on my plot, so I’ve everything laid out. It’s all looking good. ^^ But it was still a pain to write. XD You do not know how hard it is to type with Sasuke as the main focus and NOT be TOO open with him. XP Fortunately, Sasuke is more the physical type so it somehow worked out after the sixth retype.
Note: To my fellow Yugioh fans! XD So you know…I love Seto/Joey. ^^ Both as seme or uke. My pairing love percentage yugioh wise is 55% Seto/Joey, 20% Seto/Yami, 25% Yami/Joey/Seto, and on its own 90% uke Seto fan. XD Then there’s the off pairings 75% Seth (Seto’s yami)/Joey and 25% Bakura/Ryou. ^^
Note: If ever you naruto fanfic writers need a person in your story to be the know-it-all, I highly recommend either Shikamaru or Kakashi. Kakashi makes the perfect know-it-all when you want someone with good humor, that has no shame and yet can still pull off the teacher act. Shikamaru makes the perfect know-it-all when you want someone who’s straight out intelligent and likely to put things bluntly without giving you the run around. Both of these guys are perfect, and the last chapter couldn’t have succeeded without them. ^^
One last note. I’m a very affectionate person. I love hugs…if you haven’t noticed. So…there will be lots of hugs in most of my stories. ^^ Cuddling rules! ^^
O.o
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Chapter 10: Ashikarazu
Kakashi smiled warmly when he opened Sasuke’s door and found said boy standing outside glaring at him. He’d sensed the teen coming from a mile away and had quickly saved his spot in his book, then waited for Sasuke to enter. Of course, he’d never thought the other would knock on his own door.
“Well…back already?” Kakashi asked, keeping his tone cheerful.
Sasuke shoved himself into his house, then closed the door and turned on Kakashi, “I’ve changed my mind………Naruto’s mine. There’s no way in hell I’m letting anyone take him away.”
Kakashi had the grace to drop his book in surprise, “Nani?”
Sasuke turned his face away from Kakashi’s gaze, flushing slightly red on the cheeks, “So…teach me how to fight and use magic.”
Kakashi still looked surprised at the sudden change in Sasuke’s behavior, but shrugged and relaxed, “Fine. You win. But you should know…with rare exceptions of course…humans can’t use chakra correctly before they’ve died. So if nothing happens, don’t take your anger out on me.”
Sasuke stared up at him in silence, nodding firmly.
He’d taken the long walk home. And he’d spent the whole time seriously sorting through his thoughts, feelings, and the words of both Kakashi and Shikamaru. In the end, he’d finally come to terms with his mixed thoughts and emotions.
Somehow, Naruto had snuggled into a small crack in his heart, a place he’d overlooked when shielding himself from the world. He was the things Sasuke had always wanted, the things he’d convinced himself he’d never have.
And for that reason, Naruto had become…his important someone. So, the last thing he could stand was the thought of losing him.
And the more he thought about it, the more Shikamaru was right. He was afraid. Afraid of someone or something taking Naruto away. Afraid and acting like a stupid kid. Hell, he’d been a child those years ago when his loved ones had died. But he wasn’t a helpless little boy anymore. He wasn’t dumb. He knew there was danger in the world and he knew no one was invincible.
And he was tired of playing the self righteous messiah, sacrificing himself for the sake of others. The world called him a selfish bastard…and for once he felt like being just that. He didn’t want to let Naruto go. And damn it all if he cared, he’d face these so called five devils and beat them down if they tried to take away what was his. And Naruto was his!
But he still wasn’t sure how he could protect Naruto better then Heaven. Was it because he cared more? Maybe…like Kakashi had said…maybe he was stronger then he thought. Right now he didn’t really feel like someone that could fight an army, but like Shikamaru suggested…he’d just have to grow stronger. After all…who’d saved Naruto back at the stadium? It certainly hadn’t been Kakashi who’d put that blow to Neji’s head.
That was how Sasuke had come to his final decision. That was how he’d ended up back in his apartment, staring down Kakashi with newfound resolve. He would get Naruto’s former teacher to teach him to fight, and he’d crush anyone that tried to harm his angel.
Kakashi still seemed a little thrown off by this, but sighed none the less. “Go to school tomorrow. I’ve got a new job I just got hired for, so I’ll come get you and Naruto for your first ‘lesson’ later.”
“Fine,” Sasuke nodded, smiling inside. Somehow he felt better now. But there was still one more thing he needed to fix and quickly before it was too late.
Leaving a still recovering Kakashi in his apartment, Sasuke started for Naruto’s apartment. Next up was to make sure his blonde hadn’t flown off. He prayed for once that Naruto was still there. After all…Sasuke wasn’t sure Heaven would be too happy if he broke through their gates to drag Naruto back home on Earth.
Sasuke stepped out of his apartment and turned to walk the short distance to Naruto’s place, stopping short when Naruto stepped out of said apartment with a box in his arms. His heart jumped at the site of the box, realizing Naruto must be packing to leave. He watched as Naruto hesitated and stopped at the sight of him, then bowed his head and turn back for the door.
“N-Naruto!”
Sasuke knew he had to apologize, but for some reason he couldn’t get his voice to work after that. He stood there feeling dumber then ever, hating himself for the uneasy way his angel stopped and looked at him. He’d said some nasty things to Naruto, and even though they had been lies they had been harsh and hurtful to them both.
He struggled for some words, but instead felt anger rise in him. Why the hell was it like this! When he needed to make things right, he was screwing it all up again. And why was Naruto leaving anyways!? Hadn’t he sworn to Sasuke that he’d always be there? That Sasuke was stuck with him for life? Was it that easy to just pack up and leave him?!!
Sasuke’s expression turned menacing and he stormed over to the suddenly frightened Naruto, grabbing the offending box out of Naruto’s hands and tossed it back into the apartment where it belonged.
“S-Sasuke-teme! What the-“ Naruto shouted in dismay, watching the box go flying and turning on the angry boy with a scowl.
“Idiot dobe…” Sasuke growled out, wrapping his arms around Naruto and holding him tightly to him in a desperate hug. “You are not leaving.”
After a few seconds of surprise, Naruto slowly relaxed and wrapped his arms around Sasuke’s chest, nuzzling his face into the other’s neck with a relieved sob. Sasuke sighed and relaxed as well, reaching up with a hand to stroke Naruto’s head softly. In the end, he still hadn’t been able to say he was sorry. But at least Naruto understood.
“Dobe…I can’t always be there to protect you. I just…didn’t want anything bad to happen.”
Naruto smiled, rubbing his face against Sasuke’s shirt to dry up the few tears he’d shed. Sasuke smiled and pressed their heads together, enjoying the soft feel of Naruto’s hair tickling his skin.
“Stop calling me a dobe, teme,” Naruto giggled softly a moment later, pulling away. Then without warning he slapped Sasuke on the side of his head. “You didn’t have to be such an asshole, though. Besides, I already told you! You’re stuck with me for life! And what’s this dumb talk about protecting me!? I’m YOUR guardian, baka!”
Sasuke rubbed his abused head, telling himself he deserved that. He looked at Naruto’s grinning face and smiled a little, “Yeah…but I try not to remember much of anything that comes out of that loud mouth of your’s.”
Naruto pouted, glaring at him more when Sasuke smirked in amusement. After a moment he smiled, feeling happier then ever. Sasuke’s smirk turned to a small smile as well, also feeling happy.
“Well…wasn’t that just the cutest,” Kakashi mused, standing behind Sasuke with a smirk. “So…you two going to get to the make-up sex now?”
“Nani?” Naruto’s smile vanished, replaced by a confused expression.
Sasuke felt the moment destroyed and his embarrassment rise all at once, turning his head to the side to glare death at the older angel. “Who the hell made you an angel!?”
“Our beloved Father, of course,” Kakashi smiled innocently, resting a hand on his heart respectively.
Sasuke rolled his eyes at that, resisting the urge to kill the older man since he needed this guy to teach him how to protect Naruto. But seriously…the thought of Naruto and him doing……that……together. Sasuke blushed as the small inkling of mental images popped into his head, quickly clearing his mind of such thoughts. They weren’t…that way together.
“Naruto…why did you throw this?” A voice spoke up, bringing all three young men’s attentions to Naruto’s apartment doorway.
When he saw this stranger, a feeling like a large rock falling to the bottom of his stomach hit Sasuke. It was an empty feeling of sorrow, making him think that this guy… And to make his immediate suspicion worse, his head started to throb as a headache slowly rose and pounded away at his skull. This guy…he was without question one of that type! What was he doing in his angel’s apartment? Sasuke glanced back at Kakashi, noting the wide eyed surprise in the elder angel’s eyes. Apparently Kakashi saw to or at least sensed it. He looked at Naruto who seemed completely calm about this stranger in his house.
“Actually, Sasuke threw it but sorry about that,” Naruto pulled free of Sasuke’s arms, grinning and rubbing the back of his neck. “Nothing got damaged, neh?”
Gaara shook his head, then turned his eyes sharply to Sasuke and froze. His eyes widened in surprise as their gaze locked.
Naruto noticed all the staring going on and frowned a little, “Uh…Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke…this is Gaara! Gaara! This is Sasuke and this is my old instructor, Kakashi-sensei. Sasuke, Gaara’s my new roommate! He’s really cool cause he can do this thing with sand and-“
“You…you’re like me,” Gaara cut Naruto off, staring at Sasuke in shock.
Sasuke, who’d heard only a little of what Naruto had said, rubbed at his temple with a frown at Gaara’s statement. “…no. Not like you…but I almost was.”
Gaara frowned, but seemed to see whatever it was Sasuke had meant by that. Kakashi seemed even more surprised at this small exchange of words, turning his eyes on Sasuke curiously before looking at Gaara again.
Naruto looked between Gaara and Sasuke, slowly developing a pout. He didn’t like being ignored. He also didn’t really like how Gaara and Sasuke were just staring like that at each other. Huffing, Naruto jumped between Sasuke and Gaara and waved crazily.
“Sasuke! Wanna help us unpack?”
When that didn’t get him the attention he wanted, Naruto stood on his tippy toes to try and get in the way of Gaara and Sasuke’s eyesight. “Hey Sasuke! I found a really cool pair of arm band warmer thingies. I thought they’d be great for you so I bought ‘em!”
When that plan failed as well, Naruto resorted to wrapping his arms around Sasuke’s arm and dragging him past Gaara into the apartment.
“HEY! Sasuke, look! I made cookies and they aren’t even burnt!” Naruto cheered, pulling Sasuke into the kitchen.
Sasuke found his gaze with Gaara interrupted by his suddenly attention needy blonde, turning his eyes to Naruto with a sigh as a cookie was shoved into his face for taste testing. If he didn’t know any better…he’d swear Naruto was acting jealous.
Naruto clung to Sasuke’s arm, watching Sasuke for the boy’s approval of his cookie. So Sasuke took the cookie and ate it all, giving into Naruto’s will. He owed Naruto a day’s worth of attention anyways. But still…that Gaara guy………
Sasuke frowned, glancing over his shoulder at the kitchen doorway.
Naruto saw the frown and took this as a bad sign for his cooking. “Darnit! And I thought I’d finally made something tasty!”
He then noticed Sasuke’s attention still seemed to be on Gaara and pouted big time in frustration. “SASUKE!!!!”
Sasuke turned his gaze to Naruto at the whine and found himself cornered by the full out pout, “Geez…sorry dobe. It’s just that friend of yours. He’s…”
Naruto dropped the frown and pouted in confusion, “He’s what?”
“You mean you don’t know?” Sasuke asked, raising an eyebrow.
Naruto blinked, even more confused now, “If you mean he’s dead, I already know.”
“He knows that already, Naruto,” Gaara stated calmly, walking into the kitchen with Kakashi right behind him.
Sasuke turned, looking at Gaara with a frown. “Why are you here in Naruto’s house?”
Gaara hung his head with silent shame.
Naruto frowned as well and tugged lightly on Sasuke’s shirt, “Gaara’s living here because I said he could. He’s not a demon or anything bad. And what are you guys all talking about?”
Kakashi sighed and crossed his arms, “Well…this is an interesting development. I’m surprised you found and brought him here, Naruto. I would say I’m astonished no one came after Gaara-kun sooner, but considering the apparent situation he’s trapped himself in……”
“I wasn’t aware Heaven rounded their type up,” Sasuke spoke up, looking mildly surprised.
“Well…no…” Kakashi admitted, but looked down at Gaara. “But Gaara here is an extremely special case.”
Gaara looked up at Kakashi, frowning slightly, “What do you mean by that?”
Kakashi smiled gently at Gaara, “Well…you’re a reborn beast god, to put it bluntly.”
“He’s another of them?” Sasuke gawked slightly.
“Them what?” Naruto asked.
“Yes. I believe, considering the sand ability Naruto mentioned earlier as well as the dark circles around Gaara-kun’s eyes here, that he’s definitely the reincarnate of Ichibi no Shukaku,” Kakashi stated, nodding confidently. “Tell me, Gaara-kun, have you ever heard of Saint Beasts and Devils?”
Naruto furled his eyebrows in confusion, “Huh?”
Gaara’s frown deepened and he straightened, crossing his arms. “I’ve heard about them both. Whispers and such from spirits and onis. But…you say I’m one of them?”
“Yes. You are without a doubt,” Kakashi nodded. “Seems you’ve begun to walk the devil’s path, though. However, thanks to Naruto we can fix that if you’re willing.”
“I…don’t really want to hurt anyone,” Gaara replied, looking down and growing quiet.
“Well then, no worries. You haven’t traveled to the no return point on the path, so it’s not too late,” Kakashi grinned merrily.
“So…he can be saved?” Sasuke asked, looking at Gaara with slight suspicion. He didn’t want this guy around Naruto if he was one of those Devils.
“Don’t worry, Sasuke. I don’t think he means Naruto harm,” Kakashi smiled at Sasuke, leaning lightly against the wall and slipping his hands into his pockets. “Well! Guess I found myself yet a third student.”
Naruto scowled and fisted his hands. “HELLO!?! Stop ignoring me, guys!! And what’s Gaara? What’s his ‘type?’ And what are Saint Beasts and Devils?!?!?”
Sasuke, Kakashi, and Gaara all looked at Naruto with exasperated expressions. Then after a moment, Gaara hung his head with a shameful frown.
Sasuke sighed and scratched his head, "Naruto...Don't worry about it."
Naruto glared at that, unhappy that nobody was answering him.
Sasuke turned and headed back, calling over his shoulder, "Good night. See you tomorrow and remember, Naruto, we've got school."
"Yeah, yeah..." Naruto smiled, letting the unanswered questions go for now and rushing after Sasuke, glomping him before he could fully escape. "NIGHT SASUKE!"
"................dobe."
***word dictionary***
Heh...only one word needed explaining I think. The title word "Ashikarazu" means "I'm Sorry." ^^
***note***
YESH! Gaara's identity and tale. I'm not sure if I want to type that for the next chapter, or wait. It's depressing, but maybe I'll go ahead and tell it. But I want to return to fluff. So maybe I'll wait on it. I'm not sure. @_@ I think I'm going to wait. I mean, the story is becoming less fluff. But are you guys ok with that? Less fluff but more story? I mean, there will still be cute scenes, but they are starting to grow up to their adult responcibilities. I don't know. What's your thoughts, peeps? Will you hate me if the story does this drama/fluff/action/humor rollercoaster?? I mean...with the initial plotline, I can't stay fluffy twenty-four seven. ^^ There's going to be sadness and dark stuff. But I promise I'll make this story as good as I can. ^^
***reviewer responces***
Anna - I was just joking. ^^ And yes, Shikamaru rules. XD
americanXminority - Shikamaru is always useful for wisdom sharing. XD As for Naruto and Gaara, yes. They'll be good friends, though Naruto was slightly jealous in this chapter. *giggles* And Lee? Hee hee. ^^ And look...I LOVE SetoXJoey. Though I'm very partial to Seme Joey/Uke Seto. =) I like the idea of Joey being seme-ish. He's so sexy. *huggles Joey* ^^ I can just imagine Joey pinning Seto down and having his wicked little doggy way with his 'master'. XD Nah, I just love uke Seto. Sorry. ^^
Sploooooooosh!!!!!! - For my sake, less o's and !'s in your name? XD And yeah, Kakashi is the type I can see calling Sasuke emo. And nothing for Gaara. Sorry. ^^' Yes, there will be Kakashi/Iruka. ^_^
Red Stone - short? =P Anyways, here's a quick update? ^^'
Donedin - *imagines Neji in budist clothes and giggles* Nah...^^ He'll be kinda like Sailor Mars. =P No info on Lee yet. Sorry. ^^
Nomme de Plume - Nope. Actually, Kyuubi did fight for God. He's just temperamental, over protective of his territory (*cough*Sasuke*cough*), and yesh...more violent then most of the other Saint Beasts. Hey, they may be heavenly but that doesn't mean they're fluff balls. XD And I'm glad this is mysterious. ^^
kawaiicrimsonkitsune - Still not telling why Gaara drinks blood. ^^ Not yet. But Kakashi and Sasuke know! ^^
Everlasting Skies - I hate american dubbed Tea, but japanese Anzu is cool. ^^ And I love Joey and Seto. ^^
Miko hanyou - Yesh. Shikamaru is everyone's favorite lazy ass. ^_^
littleolmee - Thank you and welcome to my story! ^^
CommGonn - I had to have Kakashi say that. ^^ It's just so something I could see him saying.
BrokenSouledPoetess (NSI) - yep. about right. ^^ Gaara is the tanuki beast god of earth and autumn. And since there was no one to guide him down a path, he slowly began to fall to the Devil's path but since Naruto found him so quickly...he's got the chance to change. ^^ And we all know sweety Gaara doesn't really want to hurt ppl. ^^ *huggles him*
Artume - Sasuke...just takes things to extreme sometimes. I believe that's how his character really is. ^^ And though Naruto got jealous this time around, Sasuke will definately be jealous now that he's come to terms with Naruto's importance to him. ^^
dan_dan - Gaara/Lee...yesh. Shikamaru/Neji? Not sure...probably not. I've never been able to see them together in all honesty. =( Probably cause of lack of interaction.
BT - Thankies! ^^
Passing Reader - love the ID name. Heh. ^^ I mean to portray them cutely. Cutely is so nice. Makes ya wanna hug em. XD WEEEEE!!! ^^
Oreo - Glad my story makes ya happy. ^^ And the yugioh thing? *shrugs* I found other stories to make up for it. ^^
Ok! I’ve figured out how this chapter is going to flow. And I wrote bunch of new notes on my plot, so I’ve everything laid out. It’s all looking good. ^^ But it was still a pain to write. XD You do not know how hard it is to type with Sasuke as the main focus and NOT be TOO open with him. XP Fortunately, Sasuke is more the physical type so it somehow worked out after the sixth retype.
Note: To my fellow Yugioh fans! XD So you know…I love Seto/Joey. ^^ Both as seme or uke. My pairing love percentage yugioh wise is 55% Seto/Joey, 20% Seto/Yami, 25% Yami/Joey/Seto, and on its own 90% uke Seto fan. XD Then there’s the off pairings 75% Seth (Seto’s yami)/Joey and 25% Bakura/Ryou. ^^
Note: If ever you naruto fanfic writers need a person in your story to be the know-it-all, I highly recommend either Shikamaru or Kakashi. Kakashi makes the perfect know-it-all when you want someone with good humor, that has no shame and yet can still pull off the teacher act. Shikamaru makes the perfect know-it-all when you want someone who’s straight out intelligent and likely to put things bluntly without giving you the run around. Both of these guys are perfect, and the last chapter couldn’t have succeeded without them. ^^
One last note. I’m a very affectionate person. I love hugs…if you haven’t noticed. So…there will be lots of hugs in most of my stories. ^^ Cuddling rules! ^^
O.o
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Chapter 10: Ashikarazu
Kakashi smiled warmly when he opened Sasuke’s door and found said boy standing outside glaring at him. He’d sensed the teen coming from a mile away and had quickly saved his spot in his book, then waited for Sasuke to enter. Of course, he’d never thought the other would knock on his own door.
“Well…back already?” Kakashi asked, keeping his tone cheerful.
Sasuke shoved himself into his house, then closed the door and turned on Kakashi, “I’ve changed my mind………Naruto’s mine. There’s no way in hell I’m letting anyone take him away.”
Kakashi had the grace to drop his book in surprise, “Nani?”
Sasuke turned his face away from Kakashi’s gaze, flushing slightly red on the cheeks, “So…teach me how to fight and use magic.”
Kakashi still looked surprised at the sudden change in Sasuke’s behavior, but shrugged and relaxed, “Fine. You win. But you should know…with rare exceptions of course…humans can’t use chakra correctly before they’ve died. So if nothing happens, don’t take your anger out on me.”
Sasuke stared up at him in silence, nodding firmly.
He’d taken the long walk home. And he’d spent the whole time seriously sorting through his thoughts, feelings, and the words of both Kakashi and Shikamaru. In the end, he’d finally come to terms with his mixed thoughts and emotions.
Somehow, Naruto had snuggled into a small crack in his heart, a place he’d overlooked when shielding himself from the world. He was the things Sasuke had always wanted, the things he’d convinced himself he’d never have.
And for that reason, Naruto had become…his important someone. So, the last thing he could stand was the thought of losing him.
And the more he thought about it, the more Shikamaru was right. He was afraid. Afraid of someone or something taking Naruto away. Afraid and acting like a stupid kid. Hell, he’d been a child those years ago when his loved ones had died. But he wasn’t a helpless little boy anymore. He wasn’t dumb. He knew there was danger in the world and he knew no one was invincible.
And he was tired of playing the self righteous messiah, sacrificing himself for the sake of others. The world called him a selfish bastard…and for once he felt like being just that. He didn’t want to let Naruto go. And damn it all if he cared, he’d face these so called five devils and beat them down if they tried to take away what was his. And Naruto was his!
But he still wasn’t sure how he could protect Naruto better then Heaven. Was it because he cared more? Maybe…like Kakashi had said…maybe he was stronger then he thought. Right now he didn’t really feel like someone that could fight an army, but like Shikamaru suggested…he’d just have to grow stronger. After all…who’d saved Naruto back at the stadium? It certainly hadn’t been Kakashi who’d put that blow to Neji’s head.
That was how Sasuke had come to his final decision. That was how he’d ended up back in his apartment, staring down Kakashi with newfound resolve. He would get Naruto’s former teacher to teach him to fight, and he’d crush anyone that tried to harm his angel.
Kakashi still seemed a little thrown off by this, but sighed none the less. “Go to school tomorrow. I’ve got a new job I just got hired for, so I’ll come get you and Naruto for your first ‘lesson’ later.”
“Fine,” Sasuke nodded, smiling inside. Somehow he felt better now. But there was still one more thing he needed to fix and quickly before it was too late.
Leaving a still recovering Kakashi in his apartment, Sasuke started for Naruto’s apartment. Next up was to make sure his blonde hadn’t flown off. He prayed for once that Naruto was still there. After all…Sasuke wasn’t sure Heaven would be too happy if he broke through their gates to drag Naruto back home on Earth.
Sasuke stepped out of his apartment and turned to walk the short distance to Naruto’s place, stopping short when Naruto stepped out of said apartment with a box in his arms. His heart jumped at the site of the box, realizing Naruto must be packing to leave. He watched as Naruto hesitated and stopped at the sight of him, then bowed his head and turn back for the door.
“N-Naruto!”
Sasuke knew he had to apologize, but for some reason he couldn’t get his voice to work after that. He stood there feeling dumber then ever, hating himself for the uneasy way his angel stopped and looked at him. He’d said some nasty things to Naruto, and even though they had been lies they had been harsh and hurtful to them both.
He struggled for some words, but instead felt anger rise in him. Why the hell was it like this! When he needed to make things right, he was screwing it all up again. And why was Naruto leaving anyways!? Hadn’t he sworn to Sasuke that he’d always be there? That Sasuke was stuck with him for life? Was it that easy to just pack up and leave him?!!
Sasuke’s expression turned menacing and he stormed over to the suddenly frightened Naruto, grabbing the offending box out of Naruto’s hands and tossed it back into the apartment where it belonged.
“S-Sasuke-teme! What the-“ Naruto shouted in dismay, watching the box go flying and turning on the angry boy with a scowl.
“Idiot dobe…” Sasuke growled out, wrapping his arms around Naruto and holding him tightly to him in a desperate hug. “You are not leaving.”
After a few seconds of surprise, Naruto slowly relaxed and wrapped his arms around Sasuke’s chest, nuzzling his face into the other’s neck with a relieved sob. Sasuke sighed and relaxed as well, reaching up with a hand to stroke Naruto’s head softly. In the end, he still hadn’t been able to say he was sorry. But at least Naruto understood.
“Dobe…I can’t always be there to protect you. I just…didn’t want anything bad to happen.”
Naruto smiled, rubbing his face against Sasuke’s shirt to dry up the few tears he’d shed. Sasuke smiled and pressed their heads together, enjoying the soft feel of Naruto’s hair tickling his skin.
“Stop calling me a dobe, teme,” Naruto giggled softly a moment later, pulling away. Then without warning he slapped Sasuke on the side of his head. “You didn’t have to be such an asshole, though. Besides, I already told you! You’re stuck with me for life! And what’s this dumb talk about protecting me!? I’m YOUR guardian, baka!”
Sasuke rubbed his abused head, telling himself he deserved that. He looked at Naruto’s grinning face and smiled a little, “Yeah…but I try not to remember much of anything that comes out of that loud mouth of your’s.”
Naruto pouted, glaring at him more when Sasuke smirked in amusement. After a moment he smiled, feeling happier then ever. Sasuke’s smirk turned to a small smile as well, also feeling happy.
“Well…wasn’t that just the cutest,” Kakashi mused, standing behind Sasuke with a smirk. “So…you two going to get to the make-up sex now?”
“Nani?” Naruto’s smile vanished, replaced by a confused expression.
Sasuke felt the moment destroyed and his embarrassment rise all at once, turning his head to the side to glare death at the older angel. “Who the hell made you an angel!?”
“Our beloved Father, of course,” Kakashi smiled innocently, resting a hand on his heart respectively.
Sasuke rolled his eyes at that, resisting the urge to kill the older man since he needed this guy to teach him how to protect Naruto. But seriously…the thought of Naruto and him doing……that……together. Sasuke blushed as the small inkling of mental images popped into his head, quickly clearing his mind of such thoughts. They weren’t…that way together.
“Naruto…why did you throw this?” A voice spoke up, bringing all three young men’s attentions to Naruto’s apartment doorway.
When he saw this stranger, a feeling like a large rock falling to the bottom of his stomach hit Sasuke. It was an empty feeling of sorrow, making him think that this guy… And to make his immediate suspicion worse, his head started to throb as a headache slowly rose and pounded away at his skull. This guy…he was without question one of that type! What was he doing in his angel’s apartment? Sasuke glanced back at Kakashi, noting the wide eyed surprise in the elder angel’s eyes. Apparently Kakashi saw to or at least sensed it. He looked at Naruto who seemed completely calm about this stranger in his house.
“Actually, Sasuke threw it but sorry about that,” Naruto pulled free of Sasuke’s arms, grinning and rubbing the back of his neck. “Nothing got damaged, neh?”
Gaara shook his head, then turned his eyes sharply to Sasuke and froze. His eyes widened in surprise as their gaze locked.
Naruto noticed all the staring going on and frowned a little, “Uh…Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke…this is Gaara! Gaara! This is Sasuke and this is my old instructor, Kakashi-sensei. Sasuke, Gaara’s my new roommate! He’s really cool cause he can do this thing with sand and-“
“You…you’re like me,” Gaara cut Naruto off, staring at Sasuke in shock.
Sasuke, who’d heard only a little of what Naruto had said, rubbed at his temple with a frown at Gaara’s statement. “…no. Not like you…but I almost was.”
Gaara frowned, but seemed to see whatever it was Sasuke had meant by that. Kakashi seemed even more surprised at this small exchange of words, turning his eyes on Sasuke curiously before looking at Gaara again.
Naruto looked between Gaara and Sasuke, slowly developing a pout. He didn’t like being ignored. He also didn’t really like how Gaara and Sasuke were just staring like that at each other. Huffing, Naruto jumped between Sasuke and Gaara and waved crazily.
“Sasuke! Wanna help us unpack?”
When that didn’t get him the attention he wanted, Naruto stood on his tippy toes to try and get in the way of Gaara and Sasuke’s eyesight. “Hey Sasuke! I found a really cool pair of arm band warmer thingies. I thought they’d be great for you so I bought ‘em!”
When that plan failed as well, Naruto resorted to wrapping his arms around Sasuke’s arm and dragging him past Gaara into the apartment.
“HEY! Sasuke, look! I made cookies and they aren’t even burnt!” Naruto cheered, pulling Sasuke into the kitchen.
Sasuke found his gaze with Gaara interrupted by his suddenly attention needy blonde, turning his eyes to Naruto with a sigh as a cookie was shoved into his face for taste testing. If he didn’t know any better…he’d swear Naruto was acting jealous.
Naruto clung to Sasuke’s arm, watching Sasuke for the boy’s approval of his cookie. So Sasuke took the cookie and ate it all, giving into Naruto’s will. He owed Naruto a day’s worth of attention anyways. But still…that Gaara guy………
Sasuke frowned, glancing over his shoulder at the kitchen doorway.
Naruto saw the frown and took this as a bad sign for his cooking. “Darnit! And I thought I’d finally made something tasty!”
He then noticed Sasuke’s attention still seemed to be on Gaara and pouted big time in frustration. “SASUKE!!!!”
Sasuke turned his gaze to Naruto at the whine and found himself cornered by the full out pout, “Geez…sorry dobe. It’s just that friend of yours. He’s…”
Naruto dropped the frown and pouted in confusion, “He’s what?”
“You mean you don’t know?” Sasuke asked, raising an eyebrow.
Naruto blinked, even more confused now, “If you mean he’s dead, I already know.”
“He knows that already, Naruto,” Gaara stated calmly, walking into the kitchen with Kakashi right behind him.
Sasuke turned, looking at Gaara with a frown. “Why are you here in Naruto’s house?”
Gaara hung his head with silent shame.
Naruto frowned as well and tugged lightly on Sasuke’s shirt, “Gaara’s living here because I said he could. He’s not a demon or anything bad. And what are you guys all talking about?”
Kakashi sighed and crossed his arms, “Well…this is an interesting development. I’m surprised you found and brought him here, Naruto. I would say I’m astonished no one came after Gaara-kun sooner, but considering the apparent situation he’s trapped himself in……”
“I wasn’t aware Heaven rounded their type up,” Sasuke spoke up, looking mildly surprised.
“Well…no…” Kakashi admitted, but looked down at Gaara. “But Gaara here is an extremely special case.”
Gaara looked up at Kakashi, frowning slightly, “What do you mean by that?”
Kakashi smiled gently at Gaara, “Well…you’re a reborn beast god, to put it bluntly.”
“He’s another of them?” Sasuke gawked slightly.
“Them what?” Naruto asked.
“Yes. I believe, considering the sand ability Naruto mentioned earlier as well as the dark circles around Gaara-kun’s eyes here, that he’s definitely the reincarnate of Ichibi no Shukaku,” Kakashi stated, nodding confidently. “Tell me, Gaara-kun, have you ever heard of Saint Beasts and Devils?”
Naruto furled his eyebrows in confusion, “Huh?”
Gaara’s frown deepened and he straightened, crossing his arms. “I’ve heard about them both. Whispers and such from spirits and onis. But…you say I’m one of them?”
“Yes. You are without a doubt,” Kakashi nodded. “Seems you’ve begun to walk the devil’s path, though. However, thanks to Naruto we can fix that if you’re willing.”
“I…don’t really want to hurt anyone,” Gaara replied, looking down and growing quiet.
“Well then, no worries. You haven’t traveled to the no return point on the path, so it’s not too late,” Kakashi grinned merrily.
“So…he can be saved?” Sasuke asked, looking at Gaara with slight suspicion. He didn’t want this guy around Naruto if he was one of those Devils.
“Don’t worry, Sasuke. I don’t think he means Naruto harm,” Kakashi smiled at Sasuke, leaning lightly against the wall and slipping his hands into his pockets. “Well! Guess I found myself yet a third student.”
Naruto scowled and fisted his hands. “HELLO!?! Stop ignoring me, guys!! And what’s Gaara? What’s his ‘type?’ And what are Saint Beasts and Devils?!?!?”
Sasuke, Kakashi, and Gaara all looked at Naruto with exasperated expressions. Then after a moment, Gaara hung his head with a shameful frown.
Sasuke sighed and scratched his head, "Naruto...Don't worry about it."
Naruto glared at that, unhappy that nobody was answering him.
Sasuke turned and headed back, calling over his shoulder, "Good night. See you tomorrow and remember, Naruto, we've got school."
"Yeah, yeah..." Naruto smiled, letting the unanswered questions go for now and rushing after Sasuke, glomping him before he could fully escape. "NIGHT SASUKE!"
"................dobe."
***word dictionary***
Heh...only one word needed explaining I think. The title word "Ashikarazu" means "I'm Sorry." ^^
***note***
YESH! Gaara's identity and tale. I'm not sure if I want to type that for the next chapter, or wait. It's depressing, but maybe I'll go ahead and tell it. But I want to return to fluff. So maybe I'll wait on it. I'm not sure. @_@ I think I'm going to wait. I mean, the story is becoming less fluff. But are you guys ok with that? Less fluff but more story? I mean, there will still be cute scenes, but they are starting to grow up to their adult responcibilities. I don't know. What's your thoughts, peeps? Will you hate me if the story does this drama/fluff/action/humor rollercoaster?? I mean...with the initial plotline, I can't stay fluffy twenty-four seven. ^^ There's going to be sadness and dark stuff. But I promise I'll make this story as good as I can. ^^
***reviewer responces***
Anna - I was just joking. ^^ And yes, Shikamaru rules. XD
americanXminority - Shikamaru is always useful for wisdom sharing. XD As for Naruto and Gaara, yes. They'll be good friends, though Naruto was slightly jealous in this chapter. *giggles* And Lee? Hee hee. ^^ And look...I LOVE SetoXJoey. Though I'm very partial to Seme Joey/Uke Seto. =) I like the idea of Joey being seme-ish. He's so sexy. *huggles Joey* ^^ I can just imagine Joey pinning Seto down and having his wicked little doggy way with his 'master'. XD Nah, I just love uke Seto. Sorry. ^^
Sploooooooosh!!!!!! - For my sake, less o's and !'s in your name? XD And yeah, Kakashi is the type I can see calling Sasuke emo. And nothing for Gaara. Sorry. ^^' Yes, there will be Kakashi/Iruka. ^_^
Red Stone - short? =P Anyways, here's a quick update? ^^'
Donedin - *imagines Neji in budist clothes and giggles* Nah...^^ He'll be kinda like Sailor Mars. =P No info on Lee yet. Sorry. ^^
Nomme de Plume - Nope. Actually, Kyuubi did fight for God. He's just temperamental, over protective of his territory (*cough*Sasuke*cough*), and yesh...more violent then most of the other Saint Beasts. Hey, they may be heavenly but that doesn't mean they're fluff balls. XD And I'm glad this is mysterious. ^^
kawaiicrimsonkitsune - Still not telling why Gaara drinks blood. ^^ Not yet. But Kakashi and Sasuke know! ^^
Everlasting Skies - I hate american dubbed Tea, but japanese Anzu is cool. ^^ And I love Joey and Seto. ^^
Miko hanyou - Yesh. Shikamaru is everyone's favorite lazy ass. ^_^
littleolmee - Thank you and welcome to my story! ^^
CommGonn - I had to have Kakashi say that. ^^ It's just so something I could see him saying.
BrokenSouledPoetess (NSI) - yep. about right. ^^ Gaara is the tanuki beast god of earth and autumn. And since there was no one to guide him down a path, he slowly began to fall to the Devil's path but since Naruto found him so quickly...he's got the chance to change. ^^ And we all know sweety Gaara doesn't really want to hurt ppl. ^^ *huggles him*
Artume - Sasuke...just takes things to extreme sometimes. I believe that's how his character really is. ^^ And though Naruto got jealous this time around, Sasuke will definately be jealous now that he's come to terms with Naruto's importance to him. ^^
dan_dan - Gaara/Lee...yesh. Shikamaru/Neji? Not sure...probably not. I've never been able to see them together in all honesty. =( Probably cause of lack of interaction.
BT - Thankies! ^^
Passing Reader - love the ID name. Heh. ^^ I mean to portray them cutely. Cutely is so nice. Makes ya wanna hug em. XD WEEEEE!!! ^^
Oreo - Glad my story makes ya happy. ^^ And the yugioh thing? *shrugs* I found other stories to make up for it. ^^