You before me ( Sasunaru)

Chapter 10

Stealthy feet creaked into the pristine hospital room, careful not to wake the other up. Cerulean eyes glinted with traces of tears and a soft blanket in those calloused hands, his body and arm scattered with searches and bruises half covered with bandages as he strolled quietly past the empty hallway if the hospital in his white hospital robes. He needed to see him, at least just once to assure himself he was really there and never left him.

Sasuke Uchiha sat up in his hospital bed reading a novel, relishing the quiet peace while it lasted. He was reading the novel 'How a Shinobi must Die' which was given to him by Kakashi as a get well soon gift. The silvery moonlight streaming through the white translucent curtains, the cold gentle breeze filtering strongly through the hospital ward as a single vase filled with different flowers and sunflowers mixed in stood neatly on the nightstand nearby. He heard the soft padding of feet coming from the door, before a mop of golden blond peeked from behind the door timidly; azure eyes blowing faintly. This made the raven's heart thump unexpectedly before speaking up more coldly than intended,

"What's wrong dobe?"

This made Naruto flinch slightly at the cold tone before speaking quietly, "I-I had a n-nightmare. I . . . Can I stay in your bed? I d-dont like hospitals too much. . . Especially when I'm alone,"

This caused those onyx black eyes to soften at the blond beauty who was haunted by nightmares. Damn it he's too adorable for his own good, the raven thought as he smiled ever so slightly and shifted slightly to the side making room for the boy who took it as a sign that it was ok to join him. Soon Naruto jumped into the sheets and snuggled near in his corner with his pillow adorably like a little child making the raven internally cooe at the sight but maintained his composure. He could see the faint tear tracks on those whiskered cheeks he adored as he turned to look at him,

"H-hey, Sasuke. . . Arent you going to sleep?"

A dark eyebrow raised questioningly, "Why? Not enough room?"

This  made the blond flustered a little as he struggled the right words to explain his predicament. Damn it, I cant just say that I wanted a cuddle! That would be weird, stupid Naruto you should know better,  he thought as he frantically tried to explain his reasons. Sasuke on the other hand couldnt help but smirk in amusement. He knew why he had asked so, Naruto had been alone most of his life, he probably wanted comfort from him to assure that the monsters in his dreams were not real for he never received such comfort from others. Chuckling quietly to himself he placed the book on the nightstand before sinking back into the sheets and engulfing the blond in his embrace, pulling him close to his chest with his arm making the latter squeak in surprise before a bright blush blossomed from those whiskered cheeks.

At first he couldnt understand why did Sasuke even do so, before he melted into his embrace as hot tears build up in his eyes with overwhelming gratitude and happiness filled him and hugged the other tighter. Sasuke felt his chest getting wet slightly only to look down and see the blond nin sobbing silently. Feeling a slight panic and worry engulf him he asked,

"Naruto? Why are you crying? Did I hurt you? Are you hurt? Do you-" before the blond looked back at him, his eyes sparkled and glistened in the moonlight as he smiled,

"Y-y-you're here! You're n-not g-gone! I thought you l-left me again. . . It hurt so much Sasuke. I s-s-saw them. . . The villagers all over again. . . I I-I thought . . . You said you h-hated me!" He cried out heartbreakingly as those emotions he buried for so long now flowing out from the single nightmare that tore a fresh crater in the raven's heart. To hear Naruto's sobs cry so painfully was the worst sight  he never wanted to see in his life - and he was the cause of it which broke his heart as guilt ate him whole. Feeling helpless he used his remaining arm and gently brushed his thumb over those soft plum cheeks wiping the tears away before smiling as tears pricked his eyes and shushed the latter softly,