Tired of It All

Chapter 16: Two Sides of One Story

    School had ended and Itachi was waiting in his car for Naruto to meet him. Sasuke was already home because the nurse called their mother to pick him up since he still hadn't woken up. Knock Knock! Heavy taps on the window of his car disturbed Itachi from his thoughts. He glanced over, and unlocked the car door. A quick open and closed, Naruto was finally beside him after making him wait. "I didn't think you would come, Naru-chan," Itachi's voice was softer than his usual. "I thought about not coming, but I always keep my word, that's just my way." Itachi nodded to his friend's words. The Blonde pulled his hair a bit and took a deep sigh "I don't know where to start.." he was biting at his lips as if to find words. A few minutes passed before the Blonde boy looked over "I guess I'll start the story around where the issue started," Naruto began to explain,

It started back in middle school, like heard in the rumors told around the school, all the whispers, this was a piece that was correct. It all began in 7th grade for Naruto and Sasuke, half way through. The boys were known to be best friends, they grew up together. It wasn't the kind of relationship where they got along though, they were like opposites in fact, polar. Naruto was like a ball of sunshine while Sasuke was the moon, surrounded in darkness but could reflect the sun's light. Naruto wasn't the smartest kid he was a clown, Sasuke was the top of his class and loved by everyone. Despite these differences the boys seem to get along. Always at each other's throats but laughing and having fun at the same time. This was a time when Naruto was very social, he talked to everyone, not everyone really liked him, many actually disliked him, he was thought to be annoying and disruptive. Sasuke thought the same thing, but he didn't care, they were rivals and friends to the end.

One day the kids threw a sleepover, like all kids they played childish games. The boys were there; Sasuke, Naruto, Kiba, Shino, Neji and the Girls: Sakura, Tenten, and Hinata. Kiba of course persuaded everyone somehow to play 'spin the bottle'. Everyone was spinning, Sasuke refused to play though. It was finally Naruto's turn. When he spun, it went on as if forever, around and around. The opening of the bottle pointed towards the proknown pink-haired girl, the boys chatted, more like Kiba chatted until the Blonde was face to face with Sakura. The game was nothing but a kissing game really, that's all great, all fun except Naruto didn't like the idea of kissing her. But he needed to keep up appearances, he gave her a quick peck on the lips, hoping for that to be that. The others shouted for more, that it was pathetic. Sakura grabbed the Blondes shirt and forced a deeper kiss. This made Naruto very uncomfortable, he pushed her away shocked, sat back in his place and watched the game play but refused to spin again. Afterward when they changed the game Naruto sat with Sasuke, quiet for awhile he asked if they could go home. Sasuke agreed, they snuck out and walked to Naruto's house.

"Why are you so upset?" The young Raven shuffled his hands in his pockets.

"I didn't like that game." Naruto answered

"Thought you liked Sakura?" Naruto shook his head "I-I don't like girls that w-way.." a bit of silence filled around the air.

"So what do you like?" Sasuke stopped and turned to the Blonde

"I-I don't know.. I just d.. I just don't feel anything towards girls.. n-not the way most guys do," the young Raven moved closer to Naruto, closer to his face, nose to nose close.

"S-sasuke?" The Rave moved to his ear, Naruto could feel his breathe, he was so close, "Do.. you like boys Naruto?" The Blonde backed up

"W-what?!" His face had the look of shock

"lets just go," Naruto tugged on Sasuke's clothes

"No." The Raven pulled away

"why would I sleep in the same house as some.. some Faggot?!" Sasuke walked away, back to the house, leaving Naruto out in the dark.

"That was the last actual conversation I ever had with Sasuke,'' The Blonde was staring down at his lap by the time he finished his story. A larger hand wrapped over his own, soft, it was almost cold "Naruto I don't think the way he acted and is acting is because of you.." Itachi's voice was almost shakey "And he doesn't hate you because of whatever sexuality you are," Naruto could hear him inhale, he couldn't help but notice everything right now.

"He was an angry child, he still is an angry Child, he is throwing a tantrum. The end of it is overdue, I promise it's not your fault that he is acting this way. ''

Naruto stared at the Older Raven, some small tears falling down his cheeks. Itachi moved his hand to Naruto's wrist "And if this is the pain that causes you to do this, if.. If I can help in some way I hope you will let me" he held a soft grip on the Blondes wrist for a little before starting the car up. "So it doesn't bother you?" The Blonde suddenly spoke up,

"What?" The Ravens eyebrows scrunched together

"Me.. liking boys.. tha... that doesn't bother you?"

A soft chuckle came from the Raven. He backed the car out and drove the Blonde home, walked him to his door. "You can come in Ita...Tachi," the Raven just followed the boy inside. Naruto sat on the couch with a small smile, patting beside him, offering a seat. Itachi stood in front of the Blonde staring at him. He was still at a disbelief that this beautiful boy wasn't chasing after girls like the others, he looked so sweet, rough and grungy but so sweet.