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Naruto › General
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
13
Views:
1,392
Reviews:
123
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I Can Only Imagine
Author’s Note: Thank you one and all for the lovely reviews, I love to get feedback from everyone. Please enjoy new chapter here. I still have dreams of finishing this bad boy before Christmas, lol wish me luck! Now on with the story!
Song is ‘I Can Only Imagine’ by Mercy Me
Melek in Olum
Mission VIII: I Can Only Imagine
“Sasuke! Naruto! Your here!” Sakura laughed happily running up to give both boys a hug. “Well what do you think?” Separating she twirled about in her red kimono, the intricate design on the material seemed to shimmer in the lantern light. “Looks great Sakura,” Sasuke complimented.
Smiling happily she glanced a the two of them. “I noticed your lack of kimono...” glaring first at Naruto who shrugged, “I don’t own one never have.” He said it with so nonchalantly as if it didn’t effect him, inside though he felt it. He’d never had need for one, for he was never really welcome at the festivals of the town. Sure he would go to every one when he wasn’t on a mission, but always as an observer.
Sasuke on the other hand shifted around uneasily, he hated kimono’s for the simple fact they made him look like a girl. He’d never tell Sakura that but he hated the feminine look they gave him...although he sort of wished now that he had. Maybe Naruto would notice him if he wore one. He wanted to be beautiful for him...shaking his head he berated himself silently, where had that stupid thought come from?
Sighing in defeat Sakura turned as a new figure approached, dressed in a green kimono with orange strips looking quite ridiculous, was Rock Lee. Clearly embarrassed, he was without a doubt doing it for Sakura, thus the humiliation was suffered. Sasuke barely suppressed a grin, Naruto glanced away controlling his need to laugh by looking at other goings on. “Well boys my dates here...have fun ok?” looping her arm through Lee’s she sauntered off the poor ninja in tow, “Oh hey before I forget make sure you stop off at my booth ok?” not giving the pair time to answer she disappeared off into the crowd.
Staring after her for a few minutes Sasuke shrugged in resignation, he would go..eventually. “Well Naruto what are you up for?” glancing up at his tall companion he tried hard not to blush, the blonde looked so calm and cool...so collected and at ease with himself...and absolutely stunning in the dim lights cast by the lanterns.
Unbeknownst to Sasuke, Naruto was thinking much along the same lines, the pale glow of his loves skin in the moonlight was enough to drive a man crazy. “Whatever you would like to do...” glancing around crimson eyes investigated the scene, “Hey lets get something to eat.” Nodding the blonde followed his companion slowly. Sasuke was trying to hide it, but it was obvious that he was in pain. The slight gait to his walk spoke volumes of his incapacitation, even if he would not.
Stopping at the small wooden stand Sasuke got an order of some kind of confectionary. The pair shared the little treat as the wandered around to the various booths. Many fellow ninja’s passed by, all saying hi or stopping to talk to Sasuke, ignoring Naruto completely. It no longer fazed the blonde the way they treated him, he simple stood silently, patiently waiting for Sasuke to finish. It didn’t take long for the dark haired shinobi to notice the actions of his various friends. “Doesn’t that bother you?” Walking along sedately Sasuke glanced sideways at his taller friend and secret crush, “I mean the way they treat you like that...has it always been that way?”
The shaggy blonde head shook before that handsome face glanced his way, “It was always bad, but it got worse after I left team 7. They see me as a quitter and an embarrassment to the village.” Shrugging Naruto looked skywards, “It’s ok I’ve gotten used to it, besides there’s more to life right?” A slow easy smile was thrown in Sasuke’s direction, and the dark haired ninja flushed furiously. Still he couldn’t help feeling bad...he never realized just how...just throughly alone Naruto was.
“Naruto!” A semi-familiar brown head appeared through the crowd, “Naruto come and get me my bear!” A small hand grabbed the much larger ninja hauling him through the crowd. Intrigued Sasuke followed close behind, the young Ishi lead them to a vender promising a prize every time with all these stuffed animals around him. Ishi halted in front of the man, Naruto glanced at the rather greasy looking guy, leaning down so he was eye level with the boy Naruto spoke “Which one?” Ishi pointed to a bear that was bigger then he was. The enormous creature was a dark brown with beady black little eyes, and enormous stuffed body. Nodding the blonde straightened looking passively at the stalls proprietor, “What do I have to do to win that bear?” The man chuckled handing the blonde a softball, “Just knock down those center row of bottles and it’s all yours.” Grinning the man leaned back, safe in the knowledge the bottle where bolted to the platform.
Glancing from the man, to the ball, to the bottles Naruto shrugged. A second later he whipped his arm back then forward with tremendous force. The bottle never stood a chance. The plastic shattered on impact blowing all three of the bottle into oblivion. Impressed Sasuke glanced to the now empty little shelf where they had once stood. “Wow...nice throw Naruto,” stunned the man handed over the giant bear which in turn found it’s way into the arms of a rather proud looking Ishi. The poor boy was dwarfed by the mammoth object. The man continued to looked stunned as he went forward took at the bolts that where supposed to have held the bottle in place.
Chuckling at the man’s face Sasuke’s attention was caught by smaller bear. A cream coloured creature with blue eyes. A the little thing had a large matching bow tied around his neck, it’s the most adorable thing he’s ever seen. Quickly he pulled his eyes away from the little creature, ninja’s did not like stuffed animals. Turning he muttered to himself leaving the booth and heading into the crowd. Naruto on the other hand had seen the look of longing on the ninja’s face. “I want that bear...” he said pointing to the innocent looking little stuffed creation. The owner paled.
~*~*~*~
“How could you lose him?” Sakura glared at the her dark haired friend, “ He’s almost 7 feet tall Sasuke you just can’t lose Naruto,” as if summoned the large ninja in question materialized out of the throng of people. “Hey...” he said casually hands jammed in his pockets. “Naruto where have you been Sasuke and I where worried!” Arching a single blonde brow Naruto smiled, “Really?” Sasuke rolled his eyes, “Whatever Sakura, where here now what’s your booth all about?” the pink haired girl looked crestfallen, “Nobody’s coming...kareoke but nobodies even tried it yet...” True enough people seemed to avoid the little set up as if it where some sort of plague. “I’ve tried everything....but singing...” an interesting gleam came into her eyes. “Why don’t one of you two-” Sasuke clamped a hand over her mouth, “No way sister you remember the last time I tired to sing.” All three present winced as the one and only time Sasuke had gotten drunk and his attempt to sing, it was a dying seagull with a throat infection kind of bad.
Discouraged the girl glanced at the empty little stage she had set up. “This sucks I’ll never...” trailing off she rubbed tears from her eyes, she had tired so hard and...and...soft piano strands filled the night air.
“I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk, by your side”
A deep, soothing voice came across the speakers it was almost surreal. Sakura and Sauke turned in shock. Standing in the center of the stage was none other then Naruto looking all the world like he was at home on the thing.
“I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When your face
Is before me
I can only imagine”
Crimson eyes widened...it was so hauntingly beautiful. He glanced at Sakura, the pink haired girl looked as stunned as he felt. Turning back he looked at the blonde, feeling the music change.
“Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine”
Suddenly they where no longer alone staring at this stage and beautiful phenomena. People gathered to stare at the seemingly vision before them. The voice...that voice lured and called to them.
“I can only imagine
When that day comes, and I find myself
Standing in the Son.”
“I can only imagine
When all I will do, is forever...
Forever worship you
I can only imagine”
The mob stared in wide eyed fascination, Kakashi, and Iruka where there. Ishi too holding his bear close, even the Hokage stood watching in awe. Sasuke felt tears gathering in his eyes at the sight. Naruto suddenly tilted his face towards the heavens as the song continued.
“Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine”
That strong voice continued to wash over the crowd, all motion had ceased long ago as those within hearing distance had stopped to listen, his voice carrying over the calm night air. Even in the summer heat, Sasuke felt himself shiver. The song reached it’s climax as the music crescendoed at that moment, and many near by started to cry.
“I can only imagine,”
Memories of those lost, of past loves, and those to come. The sweet bitterness of the past and the hope of the future...all those thoughts raced trough the dark haired ninja’s mind.
“I can only imagine,”
The song began to wined down now, the crowd wept silent tears, and Naruto looked out over the crowed for the last few lines. A single blue eye locked with deep crimson eyes filled with emotion.
“I can only imagine, when all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine”
The slow tune continued through the machine before tapering off. The silence was deafening, every eye as on the figure standing proud and defiant of the stage. His eye still holding Sasuke’s gaze. Eyes stained red stared back unabashedly, Naruto was a puzzle a mystery he concealed his emotions so well. But now staring at him...his eye...it showed more then he ever told.
Gasping Sasuke clutched his heart, pain...so much pain in that one eye...then just as suddenly it was gone as the crowd erupted into applause. Breaking the gaze Naruto blushed deeply getting down off the stage. Iruka and Kakashi were there to congratulate him as was Sakura, Sasuke approached as the crowed thinned out, murmuring to each other in hushed tones of what they had just seen. Along with them the Hokage vanished as well.
“Naruto where on earth did you learn to sing like that?” Sakura begged, the tall blonde shrugged, “Just something I picked up here and there...” he wasn’t lying he had taught himself, but it had been a six month undercover operation where he’d been part of a band. He’d learned to sing and play the guitar in order to follow his target and keep him safe. That mission had been relatively tame he’d only needed to kill 20 people.
Sasuke was the only one who didn’t believe the short explanation, but didn’t say anything. The large blonde turned to him, “Ready to head home Sasuke?” absently the shorter shinobi nodded following his current housemate. The two waved goodbye to Sakura heading off into the night. “Did you have a good time Sauske?” Naruto had to ask the questions several times before it penetrated to the dark haired ninja. “What? Oh right yeah it was a really good time,” it wasn’t till the words had passed his lips that he realized it was true, he had had an amazing night. Probably because it had been with Naruto.
Smiling softly the blonde followed his crush up the stairs to his apartment. The pair headed in Nartuo expertly dodging the piles of books and papers. Navigating towards the kitchen, “You go into the bedroom Sasuke I’ll get your medication.” The black hired teen blushed deeply, he’d waited so long to hear those words...well minus the medication. Attempting to control the deep flush he made his way to the small, comfortable room. It wasn’t till he sat down on the bed that his fatigue hit him. His limbs felt as if they weighed a thousand pounds. He wasn’t at all sure how he was going to get out of his cloths.
“You ready Sas-” Naruto stopped when he saw his love, the poor teen looked absolutely miserable. Holding back a smile he set the water and pills beside the bed before turning to help. Gently as possible he pulled Sasuke t-shirt and jeans off with minimal effort. Down to his black boxers now Sasuke felt himself flush yet again as Naruto handed him the pills, it took effort to even swallow the disgusting little things. Making a face he leaned back in bed not sure whether or not he was happy when Naruto tucked him in. The meds started to take effect as his eyes felt heavy, “Hey Sasuke I got something for you tonight.” Naruto dug into one of his pockets, as sleepy crimson eyes watched every move, “Ah ha...” the blonde said softly pulling out the small cream coloured bear.
On the brink of sleep Sasuke gasped silently, how had Naruto known? Without a thought he reached out for the little plushie. “Thank you Naruto...” he had meant to say more, to tell his secret love how much this had meant to him... but his exhaustion finally caught up with him. The large blonde chuckled, he understood. “Goodnight little one,” he whispered softly leaning forward he kissed sweet looking lips. “I love you Sasuke.”
The crimson eyed teen was already asleep, dreaming that Naruto was confessing his love.
TBC...
Song is ‘I Can Only Imagine’ by Mercy Me
Melek in Olum
Mission VIII: I Can Only Imagine
“Sasuke! Naruto! Your here!” Sakura laughed happily running up to give both boys a hug. “Well what do you think?” Separating she twirled about in her red kimono, the intricate design on the material seemed to shimmer in the lantern light. “Looks great Sakura,” Sasuke complimented.
Smiling happily she glanced a the two of them. “I noticed your lack of kimono...” glaring first at Naruto who shrugged, “I don’t own one never have.” He said it with so nonchalantly as if it didn’t effect him, inside though he felt it. He’d never had need for one, for he was never really welcome at the festivals of the town. Sure he would go to every one when he wasn’t on a mission, but always as an observer.
Sasuke on the other hand shifted around uneasily, he hated kimono’s for the simple fact they made him look like a girl. He’d never tell Sakura that but he hated the feminine look they gave him...although he sort of wished now that he had. Maybe Naruto would notice him if he wore one. He wanted to be beautiful for him...shaking his head he berated himself silently, where had that stupid thought come from?
Sighing in defeat Sakura turned as a new figure approached, dressed in a green kimono with orange strips looking quite ridiculous, was Rock Lee. Clearly embarrassed, he was without a doubt doing it for Sakura, thus the humiliation was suffered. Sasuke barely suppressed a grin, Naruto glanced away controlling his need to laugh by looking at other goings on. “Well boys my dates here...have fun ok?” looping her arm through Lee’s she sauntered off the poor ninja in tow, “Oh hey before I forget make sure you stop off at my booth ok?” not giving the pair time to answer she disappeared off into the crowd.
Staring after her for a few minutes Sasuke shrugged in resignation, he would go..eventually. “Well Naruto what are you up for?” glancing up at his tall companion he tried hard not to blush, the blonde looked so calm and cool...so collected and at ease with himself...and absolutely stunning in the dim lights cast by the lanterns.
Unbeknownst to Sasuke, Naruto was thinking much along the same lines, the pale glow of his loves skin in the moonlight was enough to drive a man crazy. “Whatever you would like to do...” glancing around crimson eyes investigated the scene, “Hey lets get something to eat.” Nodding the blonde followed his companion slowly. Sasuke was trying to hide it, but it was obvious that he was in pain. The slight gait to his walk spoke volumes of his incapacitation, even if he would not.
Stopping at the small wooden stand Sasuke got an order of some kind of confectionary. The pair shared the little treat as the wandered around to the various booths. Many fellow ninja’s passed by, all saying hi or stopping to talk to Sasuke, ignoring Naruto completely. It no longer fazed the blonde the way they treated him, he simple stood silently, patiently waiting for Sasuke to finish. It didn’t take long for the dark haired shinobi to notice the actions of his various friends. “Doesn’t that bother you?” Walking along sedately Sasuke glanced sideways at his taller friend and secret crush, “I mean the way they treat you like that...has it always been that way?”
The shaggy blonde head shook before that handsome face glanced his way, “It was always bad, but it got worse after I left team 7. They see me as a quitter and an embarrassment to the village.” Shrugging Naruto looked skywards, “It’s ok I’ve gotten used to it, besides there’s more to life right?” A slow easy smile was thrown in Sasuke’s direction, and the dark haired ninja flushed furiously. Still he couldn’t help feeling bad...he never realized just how...just throughly alone Naruto was.
“Naruto!” A semi-familiar brown head appeared through the crowd, “Naruto come and get me my bear!” A small hand grabbed the much larger ninja hauling him through the crowd. Intrigued Sasuke followed close behind, the young Ishi lead them to a vender promising a prize every time with all these stuffed animals around him. Ishi halted in front of the man, Naruto glanced at the rather greasy looking guy, leaning down so he was eye level with the boy Naruto spoke “Which one?” Ishi pointed to a bear that was bigger then he was. The enormous creature was a dark brown with beady black little eyes, and enormous stuffed body. Nodding the blonde straightened looking passively at the stalls proprietor, “What do I have to do to win that bear?” The man chuckled handing the blonde a softball, “Just knock down those center row of bottles and it’s all yours.” Grinning the man leaned back, safe in the knowledge the bottle where bolted to the platform.
Glancing from the man, to the ball, to the bottles Naruto shrugged. A second later he whipped his arm back then forward with tremendous force. The bottle never stood a chance. The plastic shattered on impact blowing all three of the bottle into oblivion. Impressed Sasuke glanced to the now empty little shelf where they had once stood. “Wow...nice throw Naruto,” stunned the man handed over the giant bear which in turn found it’s way into the arms of a rather proud looking Ishi. The poor boy was dwarfed by the mammoth object. The man continued to looked stunned as he went forward took at the bolts that where supposed to have held the bottle in place.
Chuckling at the man’s face Sasuke’s attention was caught by smaller bear. A cream coloured creature with blue eyes. A the little thing had a large matching bow tied around his neck, it’s the most adorable thing he’s ever seen. Quickly he pulled his eyes away from the little creature, ninja’s did not like stuffed animals. Turning he muttered to himself leaving the booth and heading into the crowd. Naruto on the other hand had seen the look of longing on the ninja’s face. “I want that bear...” he said pointing to the innocent looking little stuffed creation. The owner paled.
~*~*~*~
“How could you lose him?” Sakura glared at the her dark haired friend, “ He’s almost 7 feet tall Sasuke you just can’t lose Naruto,” as if summoned the large ninja in question materialized out of the throng of people. “Hey...” he said casually hands jammed in his pockets. “Naruto where have you been Sasuke and I where worried!” Arching a single blonde brow Naruto smiled, “Really?” Sasuke rolled his eyes, “Whatever Sakura, where here now what’s your booth all about?” the pink haired girl looked crestfallen, “Nobody’s coming...kareoke but nobodies even tried it yet...” True enough people seemed to avoid the little set up as if it where some sort of plague. “I’ve tried everything....but singing...” an interesting gleam came into her eyes. “Why don’t one of you two-” Sasuke clamped a hand over her mouth, “No way sister you remember the last time I tired to sing.” All three present winced as the one and only time Sasuke had gotten drunk and his attempt to sing, it was a dying seagull with a throat infection kind of bad.
Discouraged the girl glanced at the empty little stage she had set up. “This sucks I’ll never...” trailing off she rubbed tears from her eyes, she had tired so hard and...and...soft piano strands filled the night air.
“I can only imagine
What it will be like
When I walk, by your side”
A deep, soothing voice came across the speakers it was almost surreal. Sakura and Sauke turned in shock. Standing in the center of the stage was none other then Naruto looking all the world like he was at home on the thing.
“I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When your face
Is before me
I can only imagine”
Crimson eyes widened...it was so hauntingly beautiful. He glanced at Sakura, the pink haired girl looked as stunned as he felt. Turning back he looked at the blonde, feeling the music change.
“Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine”
Suddenly they where no longer alone staring at this stage and beautiful phenomena. People gathered to stare at the seemingly vision before them. The voice...that voice lured and called to them.
“I can only imagine
When that day comes, and I find myself
Standing in the Son.”
“I can only imagine
When all I will do, is forever...
Forever worship you
I can only imagine”
The mob stared in wide eyed fascination, Kakashi, and Iruka where there. Ishi too holding his bear close, even the Hokage stood watching in awe. Sasuke felt tears gathering in his eyes at the sight. Naruto suddenly tilted his face towards the heavens as the song continued.
“Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine”
That strong voice continued to wash over the crowd, all motion had ceased long ago as those within hearing distance had stopped to listen, his voice carrying over the calm night air. Even in the summer heat, Sasuke felt himself shiver. The song reached it’s climax as the music crescendoed at that moment, and many near by started to cry.
“I can only imagine,”
Memories of those lost, of past loves, and those to come. The sweet bitterness of the past and the hope of the future...all those thoughts raced trough the dark haired ninja’s mind.
“I can only imagine,”
The song began to wined down now, the crowd wept silent tears, and Naruto looked out over the crowed for the last few lines. A single blue eye locked with deep crimson eyes filled with emotion.
“I can only imagine, when all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
I can only imagine”
The slow tune continued through the machine before tapering off. The silence was deafening, every eye as on the figure standing proud and defiant of the stage. His eye still holding Sasuke’s gaze. Eyes stained red stared back unabashedly, Naruto was a puzzle a mystery he concealed his emotions so well. But now staring at him...his eye...it showed more then he ever told.
Gasping Sasuke clutched his heart, pain...so much pain in that one eye...then just as suddenly it was gone as the crowd erupted into applause. Breaking the gaze Naruto blushed deeply getting down off the stage. Iruka and Kakashi were there to congratulate him as was Sakura, Sasuke approached as the crowed thinned out, murmuring to each other in hushed tones of what they had just seen. Along with them the Hokage vanished as well.
“Naruto where on earth did you learn to sing like that?” Sakura begged, the tall blonde shrugged, “Just something I picked up here and there...” he wasn’t lying he had taught himself, but it had been a six month undercover operation where he’d been part of a band. He’d learned to sing and play the guitar in order to follow his target and keep him safe. That mission had been relatively tame he’d only needed to kill 20 people.
Sasuke was the only one who didn’t believe the short explanation, but didn’t say anything. The large blonde turned to him, “Ready to head home Sasuke?” absently the shorter shinobi nodded following his current housemate. The two waved goodbye to Sakura heading off into the night. “Did you have a good time Sauske?” Naruto had to ask the questions several times before it penetrated to the dark haired ninja. “What? Oh right yeah it was a really good time,” it wasn’t till the words had passed his lips that he realized it was true, he had had an amazing night. Probably because it had been with Naruto.
Smiling softly the blonde followed his crush up the stairs to his apartment. The pair headed in Nartuo expertly dodging the piles of books and papers. Navigating towards the kitchen, “You go into the bedroom Sasuke I’ll get your medication.” The black hired teen blushed deeply, he’d waited so long to hear those words...well minus the medication. Attempting to control the deep flush he made his way to the small, comfortable room. It wasn’t till he sat down on the bed that his fatigue hit him. His limbs felt as if they weighed a thousand pounds. He wasn’t at all sure how he was going to get out of his cloths.
“You ready Sas-” Naruto stopped when he saw his love, the poor teen looked absolutely miserable. Holding back a smile he set the water and pills beside the bed before turning to help. Gently as possible he pulled Sasuke t-shirt and jeans off with minimal effort. Down to his black boxers now Sasuke felt himself flush yet again as Naruto handed him the pills, it took effort to even swallow the disgusting little things. Making a face he leaned back in bed not sure whether or not he was happy when Naruto tucked him in. The meds started to take effect as his eyes felt heavy, “Hey Sasuke I got something for you tonight.” Naruto dug into one of his pockets, as sleepy crimson eyes watched every move, “Ah ha...” the blonde said softly pulling out the small cream coloured bear.
On the brink of sleep Sasuke gasped silently, how had Naruto known? Without a thought he reached out for the little plushie. “Thank you Naruto...” he had meant to say more, to tell his secret love how much this had meant to him... but his exhaustion finally caught up with him. The large blonde chuckled, he understood. “Goodnight little one,” he whispered softly leaning forward he kissed sweet looking lips. “I love you Sasuke.”
The crimson eyed teen was already asleep, dreaming that Naruto was confessing his love.
TBC...