the unplanned plan // sasunaru

chapter 1

'What does it feel like...to be able to look up and see that bright ball of endless light, that's supposed to brighten anyone's day?

What is it like, to be able to look down and see the endless words on the pages, to read?

What is it like to be able to walk around without a care in the world, knowing exactly when to move away on time? To not bump into anyone you walk past in the street? I have forgotten...

These questions have been swirling in my mind for a while...since that horrible mission went wrong, those few months ago.

After that, everyone has always avoided mentioning it, thinking that I didn't know exactly what had happened; that I had been betrayed. By one of my precious people, someone whom I considered a brother. Just because feelings were not returned.

He had done things...things that could only be done with my consent, and with someone I had chosen. But I had not received such luxury. I had been forced; not only that, but he has rendered my eyes useless in the process.

Having your head pushed into broken glass with your eyes wide open can lead to dangerous and life threatening consequences. Unfortunately, I had been the one to suffer for the actions of another.

But after those horrible times, I have found one good thing in my life. Something – No, someone, to keep me stable, to walk me through the streets, to read to me, to describe the beauty of nature around me. To help me live.

Sasuke.

He has been by side ever since that cold, dark night in the woods. Never once leaving me. Helping me deal with the trauma, gaining my trust.

Although Sasuke isn't the only thing I gained from that night...'

Naruto's hand unconsciously descended to his stomach, gently cupping the small bulge that was showing slightly, a faint and ever so rare smile gracing his whiskered features.

Everyone around the room glanced at him, all basking in the now rare light of Naruto's smile.

Though Naruto did not notice, his eyes staying blank and unreadable now that the usual bright blue was replaced with a faint and dull grey color.

Never forget, if anyone needs to talk, I'm right here waiting with open arms.