Don't Come After Me

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Sasuke didn’t know how he knew, he just did. There was something wrong with his Naruto, with his dobe and wasn’t going to stop until he knew what it was and that it was taken care of.

The closer he got to the village the more painful the pangs got. If Sasuke would have been anyone but an Uchiha, he most certainly would have cried. But his years of apathy and Uchiha blood had trained him other wise.

Kakashi and Sakura tried their best to keep up but something was driving him and they knew it wouldn’t be easy. They just wished they knew what so that they could help.

They could here Sasuke’s voice as they followed him but they couldn’t understand what he was saying. They could discern that he was repeating himself though.

The only though running through the young Uchiha’s head was Naruto, what could be causing him this much pain, and who is doing it to him. Beyond that, he knew nothing of anything.

“I’m coming Naruto. I’m coming Naruto.” Over and over again he repeated. He wished he had some way of letting his blond know how close he was to him.

Moments later, the gate was in his view. This only made him pick up his pace. By the time he actually reached the gate, he was moving at a speed that would impress Lee.

Sasuke did not stop once he reached the gates. The guards there saw him a mere dark blur.

Kakashi ordered Sakura to tell the guards what just happened and then go straight to the Hokage. He continued to follow Sasuke who was completely out of sight now. Not that it mattered really.

Kakashi knew exactly where he was going.

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Sakura and Sasuke walked in complete silence most of the way to Naruto’s apartment. Sasuke could feel her looking at him every so often and it was annoying him to no end.

“Is there a reason you keep looking at me?” He asked without looking at her. “I just thought we’d have to drag you back here kicking and screaming.” She said quickly.

Of course that’s why she kept looking at him. After three years of chasing him it felt weird that he just walked in on his own.

“I’m sorry.” He said quietly. His head was down and his face was obscured by his raven locks. Sakura could here the sincerity in his voice though and didn’t press him to explain himself. If he wanted to talk, he would in due time.

When they reached Naruto’s door, Sasuke suddenly felt apprehensive. How would Naruto react to seeing him after all he’s been through? Would he hate him? He’d hate him if he was in Naruto’s position.

Before Sakura could knock, the door opened revealing Sai: The Emotionless-Boy Wonder. He smiled when he saw her. He glared at the Uchiha though.

In the short amount of time they’d known Sai, he’d finally learned a few emotions. But this was new.

As far as she’d known, he didn’t inherently hate anyone but the look he was giving Sasuke felt like it should have been melting him. That’s probably what Sai was doing in his mind anyways.

“Good morning Sai.” Sakura said as cheerfully as possible. He tore is gaze from Sasuke and smiled again.

He stepped aside and allowed them entrance. “Where is he?” Sasuke asked before the door was shut. Sai was not going to answer him so he just pointed in the general direction of the bedroom. Sakura knew this meant he was still asleep.

“I’ll go wake him up.” She said walking away. She turned and looked at them when she reached the hallway. “Please don’t kill each other.”

Sai nodded and Sasuke ‘hn’ed.

Naruto living room wasn’t very big but it looked cozy enough. Sasuke plopped himself down on the couch and took a deep breath. Sai, having no where’s else to sit, took to leaning against a wall.

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“Just five more minutes.” Naruto mumbled when Sakura tried to wake up him. “Naruto you always say that and it ends up being closer to five hours.” She said trying to pull his blanket off.

“Sakura now I’m cold.” He said as he curled up a little when she succeeded in stealing his blanket. “Just sit up and take your medicine.”

He did and glared half-heartedly at her the whole time. “Can I go back to sleep now?” He asked. He crossed his arms and pouted a little. “No you can’t. Besides, I have a surprise for you.” She said with a bright smile.

“Really?”

“Yes. Now get up.”

“Thank you Sakura!” He shouted and glomped her. She smiled again. He didn’t even know what the surprise was. He was starting to act like the old Naruto again. Finally.

“Ok Naruto that’s enough of that.” Sakura said as she stood up. “So where is it?” He asked. He was practically jumping up and down.

“Come on.” She gestured for him to follow her and he did so without question.

When they reached the living room, Sai was still leaning against the wall but Sasuke was nowhere to be seen. “Where is he Sai? You didn’t kill him did you?” She asked with her hands on her hips.

He smirked. “He’s in the bathroom but thank you for asking.”

“Who’s in the bathroom?” Naruto asked as he sat on the couch. “Your surprise.” Sakura replied.

Thirty seconds later, they heard the sound of flushing and bathroom door opening. Sakura waited with baited breath, Naruto was acting giddy as a school girl, and Sai just stood there looking bored out of his mind with the whole situation.

When Sasuke walked into the room, the only thing he saw was Naruto. The only thing Naruto saw was Sasuke.

Naruto slowly stood up. “S-Sasuke?” He asked in disbelief. Sasuke couldn’t even manage to say that much so he nodded slightly.

Naruto walked up to the stoic Uchiha and tentatively placed his fingers on his face as if he was making sure he was real. “Sasuke.” He repeated and threw his arms around the older man’s neck.

This was not what he was expecting. Hit? Yes. Kicked? Yes. Hugged? No.

Once he was over the initial shock of being hugged, he hugged back and finally found his voice. “Naruto.”


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