Debate Team (sasunaru/narusasu)

|| Chapter Four ||

Naruto and Kiba were currently walking out of Mr. Hatake's classroom. They had been signing up for the debate club. During the walk, Kiba noticed Naruto was dazed and not the goofy blond he usually was but decided it'd be better not to bring it up, at least not yet.

"So when do we start going to these debate practices?" Kiba questioned as they walked the school halls aimlessly. Since they had arrived early they had enough time to do so.

"Next week. Remember, every Tuesday and Thursday." The brunette nodded.

"Anyways, we should go to class now. I'll see you later?" Kiba pointed his finger at Naruto.

Naruto nodded. "Of course."

The blond found his way towards his usual seat in Mr. Hatake's classroom, placing his chin on the palm of his hand. His thoughts instantly went to the events of the day prior. Could he have handled things better? Did he pressure Sasuke too much, causing him to snap? He felt even worse because he cried, it made him feel like he was acting like the victim when he wasn't. He decided to just avoid the raven at all costs and give him his space.

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Before Naruto knew it, it was lunchtime. He grabbed his stuff and walked out of the classroom.

When he arrived at the cafeteria Kiba was already seated at a table. Naruto grabbed his food and sat down next to the brunette but didn't bother making conversation; he just ate his food silently.

After a few minutes, Kiba decided to break the silence. "What's wrong Naruto? You've been off all day so don't try lying."

Naruto let out a small huff, he knew at some point he had to explain what happened at the dinner to his best friend. "Yesterday Sasuke came over."

Kiba's mouth fell. "What?! Why would he? Don't you two hate each other?"

Naruto nodded. "It's 'cus they are my new neighbors. Jiraiya thought it was a good idea even though he knows me and Sasuke are rivals." He rolled his eyes.

"So what happened? Did Sasuke try anything?! I can beat him up right now!" He stood up but Naruto grabbed his wrist.

"Let me finish." He said, giving Kiba a stern look. The latter gulped and sat down silently. "During dinner, his dad was comparing him to Itachi and he got pissed off causing him to run out. I followed him and tried to hear him out, maybe give him advice but he just brushed me off and told me I'd never understand because I don't have any parents."

Kiba took a second to think over what his friend told him. "So you tried to comfort him and he snapped on you?" Naruto nodded, waiting for Kiba's input on the situation. "You were just trying to be nice so don't blame yourself for his outburst. He was also pretty overwhelmed so you can't blame him either for snapping at you although he could have handled things better. Don't duel on anything, Naruto. It'll all be over before you know it, okay?"

Naruto smiled and nodded, looking up to meet his friend's eyes and pulled him in for a warm hug, he could always count on Kiba for advice.

A few seconds after they finished their lunch the bell rang. They parted ways and Naruto made his way towards his next class, gym with Gai who always made them exercise way too much.

As Naruto was walking towards the gymnasium he realized he had gym with Sasuke. "Should I just skip?" He mumbled to himself.

"No." He jumped at the sudden sound and looked over to the side, his ocean blue eyes connecting with deep onyx eyes that belonged to the raven boy he was trying so hard to avoid.

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Sasuke slammed the door to his new home shut. He ran towards his room and sat on his bed, tears streaming down his rosy cheeks. After a few minutes of crying, he wiped his face with the sleeve of his jacket. "Uchiha's don't cry." That's what his father would tell him, instead of consoling him.

He decided on taking a cold shower to clear his mind. Grabbing some shorts and a black shirt along with some underwear, he walked into his bathroom.

He twisted the knob for the warm side first, followed by the cold side, making sure to open the cold side more.

After his shower he laid on his bed again, staring at the sealing this time. He heard a knock at his door and was about to dismiss them thinking it was his mom here to apologize for his father like always when he heard Itachi speak up. "Can I come in?"

"Hn." Sasuke knew it was more of a way to let him know he was coming in than an actual question.

Itachi opened the door and silently closed it, making his way towards Sasuke. He laid down next to him and only decided to speak up after a few minutes of silence. "You know Dad only wants what's best for you. He wants to push you to do your best."

"Don't. Don't make excuses for him." Sasuke sighed, closing his eyes.

"I'm sorry." He let out a shaky breath and continued. "Are you okay? What happened after you went outside?" He asked, turning to his side to face Sasuke.

"Why?" Sasuke's eyes opened.

"What do you mean "why"? You made the boy cry. He only wanted to go out there because he was concerned for you. You should have heard what he said to Dad." He said, letting out a small amused chuckle.

Sasuke's eyebrows scrunched. "What are you talking about? He said something to Dad?"

"Oh yeah, I forgot you weren't there. He basically yelled at Dad about how he shouldn't compare you to me and how he should let you make your own decisions. He shocked all of us. He really is something else."

Sasuke shot up. Did Naruto really say those things to Fugaku? Why? "Shit.." He mumbled.

"What's wrong, Sasuke?" Itachi asked, raising an eyebrow as he sat up.

Sasuke facepalmed. "I said a bunch of shit to Naruto when all he was trying to do was make me feel better. He's never going to forgive me."

Itachi slightly smiled and put his hand on Sasuke's shoulder to reassure him. "Don't worry, he'll forgive you. If you really want to build a relationship with him, I believe you can do it. After all, you are an Uchiha.''

Sasuke looked over at Itachi. "You think so?"

Itachi nodded. "I know so. Anyways, I should get going." He pushed himself up. "Don't listen do Dad, he loves you. He just doesn't know how to show it. Remember that."

"Hey, Itachi?" He called out before he could walkout. Itachi hummed in response. "Thank you,"

Itachi's grin widened. "Don't mention it. You are my favorite little brother after all."

Sasuke laughed. "I'm your only brother, dumbass."